GAMBARAN PENGETAHUAN, SIKAP, DAN TINDAKAN MAHASISWA JURUSAN FARMASI POLTEKKES KEMENKES MEDAN TERHADAP PENCEGAHAN COVID-19

Coronavirus 2019 or COVID-19 is a pandemic that has resulted in high mortality rates in various parts of the world. Good knowledge about the COVID-19 pandemic and clean and healthy living behavior as an effort to prevent the transmission of COVID-19 is important to implement. The purpose of this study was to describe the knowledge, attitudes, and actions about COVID-19 among students of the Department of Pharmacy, Poltekkes, Ministry of Health, Medan. This research method uses a descriptive survey with simple random sampling technique. The characteristics of the respondents, totaling 146 people, were obtained online with the criteria for male-female 111 people and male 34 people. For the level of knowledge, the most answered statements for positive statements were statements Strongly Agree (SS) by 70.5%, namely the statement "COVID-19 first emerged from China". Attitude level (SS) is 50% in the statement "Knowing that the spread and transmission of COVID-19 can be through the air, you try to reduce activities outside the home", and Action, positive statement (SS) is 65.1% in the statement "Efforts can be made to break the chain of transmission of COVID-19 is by social distancing and implementing Health Protocols” The conclusion of this study is that the level of knowledge, attitudes, and actions of students(i) towards COVID-19 prevention, are 84,23% (good), 85.53% (good), and 83.64. % (good).

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Assess the Effectiveness of Video-assisted Teaching on Knowledge Regarding Non-scalpel Vasectomy among Married Men in Selected Area in Rural Community

Journal of Pharmaceutical Research International ◽

10.9734/jpri/2021/v33i45b32778 ◽

2021 ◽

pp. 57-63

Author(s):

Pratibha Wankhede ◽

Shrutika Gode ◽

Achal Gulghane ◽

Vaibhav Hatwar ◽

Subodh Itkalwar ◽

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Keyword(s):

Sampling Technique ◽

Training Programme ◽

Survey Method ◽

Descriptive Research ◽

Video Assisted ◽

Married Men ◽

Level Of Knowledge ◽

Descriptive Survey ◽

The Impact ◽

The Relationship

Introduction: Vasectomy is a surgical procedure in which the two tubes that carry sperm from the two testicles to the urinary tract are surgically altered, preventing sperm from passing through and fertilizing a woman's egg during sexual intercourse. Objective: To determine the level of awareness of non-scalpel vasectomy and the impact of a video-assisted training programme among married males in a rural region. Community. To determine the relationship between the effectiveness of a video-assisted training programme on non-scalpel vasectomy knowledge and a set of demographic variables. Methods: A descriptive survey method design. We conducted the descriptive research design study in the Wardha district of Maharashtra. We search for the rural area in Wardha district and men in the area. A total number of 100 men were taken inside this study. The study uses a non-probability convenient sampling technique. Results: Findings from the study reveal that assess the effectiveness of video-assisted teaching on knowledge regarding non-scalpel among married men in selected area of Wardha district. There was an increase in the knowledge about non-scalpel vasectomy. The educational program is most important for enhancing the knowledge of the community men regarding non-scalpel vasectomy. Conclusion: Our study draws the following conclusions to assess the effectiveness of video-assisted teaching on knowledge regarding non-scalpel vasectomy among married men are the very poor level of knowledge and accompanied by a lot of misconceptions.

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Knowledge and Attitude Regarding Pubertal Health among Adolescent Girls

Journal of Nepal Health Research Council ◽

10.33314/jnhrc.v17i4.1559 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 17 (4) ◽

pp. 437-442

Author(s):

Binita Dhakal

Keyword(s):

Adolescent Girls ◽

Random Sampling ◽

Positive Attitude ◽

Sampling Technique ◽

Simple Random Sampling ◽

Moderate Level ◽

Future Health ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Level Of Knowledge ◽

Knowledge And Attitude

Background: Adolescence is a critical period and is associated with physical and psycho-social changes induced by puberty, which builds personality, behaviour, and future health of the adolescents. Thus, the aim of the study was to find out the knowledge and attitude regarding pubertal health of adolescence girls.Methods: A descriptive cross sectional study was conducted in Bharatpur Metropolitan City’s secondary level schools. A total of 183 adolescent girls were selected using probability simple random sampling from 5 schools out of total 43 schools which were also selected by simple random sampling technique. Data was collected by using structured self-administered questionnaire for knowledge and likert’s scale was used for attitude regarding pubertal health. Results: Study findings revealed that 61.4% of the students belonged to early adolescence (11-14) age group with the mean age 14.27±1.33 years. Majority (80.3%) had moderate level of knowledge and around half (48.6%) had positive attitude. Knowledge and attitude varied with the respondents’ level of education (p=0.001), relation to sibling (p=0.013) and source of information by elder sister (p=0.022), teachers/school (p=0.001).Moderately positive correlation was found between knowledge and attitude which was highly significant (r=0.395, p<0.001).Conclusions: Majority of respondents had moderate level of knowledge and half of the respondent had positive attitude regarding pubertal health. Findings of the study emphasizes on improvement in education of adolescent girls which can help uplift health status and minimize vulnerability to health issues of pubertal health. Keywords: Adolescents; attitude; knowledge; pubertal health; puberty.

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Use of Internet among Youth and its Effect on Library Attendance

Pakistan Journal of Information Management and Libraries ◽

10.47657/201516748 ◽

2015 ◽

Vol 16 ◽

pp. 29-37

Author(s):

Sadia Nawaz ◽

Rabia Ali ◽

Saira Batool ◽

Zara Alaudeen

Keyword(s):

Random Sampling ◽

Sampling Technique ◽

Simple Random Sampling ◽

Female Students ◽

Quantitative Interpretation ◽

The World ◽

Use Of Internet ◽

The Relationship ◽

Online Sources ◽

Structured Questionnaire

Internet in the last few decades has revolutionized the world and this revolution has also influenced university students. This study was conducted to explore the relationship between use of online sources and library attendance. By using simple random sampling technique 72 female students from the Department of Sociology, International Islamic university Islamabad were selected as respondents for this study. The data was collected through structured questionnaire. Findings were coded and given quantitative interpretation. The findings indicate that the usage of library has decreased due to the availability of internet facility. Students reported to prefer online sources due to the fact that they are conveniently available without the need to visit the library. Constraints in using the library were also reported. Nevertheless the respondents acknowledged the importance of library and the fact that it gives more authentic knowledge compared to online sources.

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Knowledge regarding prevention of child abuse among parents at selected rural area of Western Rajasthan

International Journal of Community Medicine and Public Health ◽

10.18203/2394-6040.ijcmph20205695 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 8 (1) ◽

pp. 212

Author(s):

Nisha Yadav ◽

Nirmala Kumari ◽

Parmeshwari . ◽

Pooja . ◽

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Keyword(s):

Domestic Violence ◽

Child Abuse ◽

Informed Consent ◽

Survey Design ◽

Sampling Technique ◽

The People ◽

Study Population ◽

Level Of Knowledge ◽

Descriptive Survey ◽

Structured Questionnaire

Background: Child abuse is a kind of domestic violence that involves all forms of physical, emotional and sexual maltreatment and negligence of children under the age of 18 years which potentially or actually damages all aspects of their health. Child abuse is a global problem with serious lifelong consequences. In India the child abuse has not received enough attention. There have been few and irregular efforts to understand and address the problem. Aim was to assess the level of knowledge regarding prevention of child abuse among parents.Methods: Descriptive Survey design was used. The study population comprised of parents of children less than 18 years of age. A sample of 60 parents were selected by non-probability purposive sampling technique. A self-structured questionnaire was used to assess the knowledge regarding child abuse among parents. Informed consent was taken from each participant prior to data collection and descriptive and inferential statistics were used to analyse the data.Results: Majority of parents 60% had poor or fair level of knowledge, 39% had good knowledge whereas only 1.6% had excellent knowledge. There was a significant association between knowledge and age of mother at 0.02 level of significance.Conclusions: The finding of the study concluded that the knowledge regarding child abuse among parents was inadequate. Considering this aspects further awareness drives can be conducted to make the people alert about child abuse and its prevention.

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Knowledge and Attitude on Legalization of Abortion among Undergraduate Students

Journal of Gandaki Medical College-Nepal ◽

10.3126/jgmcn.v10i2.20809 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 10 (2) ◽

pp. 52-57

Author(s):

S Ojha ◽

M Silwal

Keyword(s):

Undergraduate Students ◽

Sampling Technique ◽

Simple Random Sampling ◽

Health Concern ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Adequate Knowledge ◽

Awareness Program ◽

Level Of Knowledge ◽

Political Dimensions ◽

Knowledge And Attitude

Background: Abortion is public health concern in many parts of the world and is also contentious issue with religious, moral, cultural and political dimensions. Awareness program has most essential role to prevent the unusual death of mothers in the world.Objectives: To assess the knowledge and attitude on legalization of abortion among undergraduate students.Methods: A cross-sectional descriptive research design was used for this study. Proportionate stratified sampling technique and simple random sampling technique was used to select the subjects. Total 90 students were chosen as a sample and structured self-administered questionnaire was used to collect data.Results: The mean age of the respondents was 19.82. Most 58 (64.40%) of the respondents were females; majority 76 (84.40%) of the respondents were of upper caste group. Most 85 (94.4%) of the respondents had adequate knowledge on legalization of abortion and majority 83 (94.30%) of the respondents had positive attitude towards legalization of abortion. The study shows that the most knowledgeable area was on concept of abortion (88.55%) and the least knowledgeable (58.00%) area was on method of abortion. Factors like age, gender, residence and educational faculty were not found to be associated with knowledge on legalization of abortion.Conclusions: Undergraduate students had good level of knowledge and attitude on legalization of abortion. Highest knowledge was present in concept of abortion and lowest in methods of abortion. More awareness program should be accessible to undergraduates in order to increase the level of knowledge. J-GMC-N | Volume 11 | Issue 01 | January-June 2018, Page: 52-57

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Assessing the Impacts of HIV/AIDS Programmes on Sexual Health among the Youths of Obiyebe Community in Ogba/Ebgema/Ndoni Local Government Area of Rivers State

10.54117/sjmams.v1i1.2 ◽

2022 ◽

Vol 1 (1) ◽

pp. 6-12

Author(s):

Udo Orukwowu ◽

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Boma Iweriso George ◽

Keyword(s):

Sexual Health ◽

Sampling Technique ◽

Simple Random Sampling ◽

Survey Study ◽

Anatomy And Physiology ◽

Frequency Table ◽

Prevention Programmes ◽

Rivers State ◽

Descriptive Survey ◽

Hiv Aids

This study assessed the impacts of HIV/AIDS programmes on sexual health among youths of Obiyebe community in Ogba/Egbema/Ndoni LGA of Rivers State. The purpose of the study was to identify HIV/AIDS programmes on sexual health, to assess the knowledge of HIV/AIDS programmes on sexual health among the youths and to examine the impacts of HIV/AIDS programmes on sexual health among youths. The study adopted a descriptive survey study design with a sample size of 83 participants which are selected through a simple random sampling technique. A structured questionnaire was used as the instrument for data collection, while a frequency table and simple percentage were used as the instrument for data analysis. The findings of the study revealed that HIV/AIDS programmes on sexual health are; HIV/AIDS testing programmes, HIV/AIDS treatment programmes, HIV/AIDS prevention programmes, and United Nations Programmes on HIV/AIDS (UNAIDS). Another finding of the study showed that sexuality, condoms, sexual anatomy and sex, and adolescence sexual features and puberty are the knowledge of sexual health among the youths that enhance their good sexual health and prevention of HIV/AIDS. Again the study revealed that the impacts of HIV/AIDS programmes on the sexual health of the youths were that their understanding of sexuality is increased, they understand the importance of using condoms if sexually active, there is a reduction in unwanted teenage pregnancies, they are informed of their normal sexual features development, puberty, reproductive anatomy and physiology, they are informed of the option to delay sexual activity until they are ready (matured), and there is a reduction of new HIV/AIDS/ other STI infections. The study made some recommendations and suggestions.

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Quality Library Information Resources and Postgraduate Students’ Satisfaction in Ignatius Ajuru University of Education Library

10.52589/bjlim-jeflrtxj ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 1 (1) ◽

pp. 25-38

Author(s):

Emmanuel O. ◽

Dorathy B.

Keyword(s):

Sampling Technique ◽

Simple Random Sampling ◽

Relevant Information ◽

Information Resources ◽

Postgraduate Students ◽

Library Users ◽

Research Questions ◽

Available Information ◽

Descriptive Survey ◽

Students Satisfaction

The study sought to determine the quality library information resources and postgraduate students’ satisfaction in Ignatius Ajuru University of Education library. Two research objectives, two research questions and two hypothesis were formulated to guide the study. Descriptive survey research design was adopted for the study. The total population of the study was 412 postgraduate students’ registered with Ignatius Ajuru University of Education Library while the sample size was 206 postgraduate students’ selected using simple random sampling technique. The study found that that there is a significant relationship between available information resources and postgraduate students’ satisfaction with the use of Ignatius Ajuru University of Education library F1, 200=4.730, p<.05. Therefore, the null hypothesis one was rejected at 0.05 alpha level. The study recommended that Relevant information resources to the library users’ field, accessibility, adequacy, clarity of language of presentation, authenticity of information resources regular power supply, adequate computers/internet facilities should be considered and made available for the library users; also, Awareness services should be done on regular basis in order to increase users’ knowledge on library usage in order to guarantee users’ satisfaction of Ignatius Ajuru University of Education library.

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FAKTOR-FAKTOR YANG BERHUBUNGAN DENGAN KEJADIAN KECELAKAAN KERJA (Studi Pada Tenaga Kerja Bagian Produksi PT. Arto Metal Internasional Sidoarjo)

GEMA LINGKUNGAN KESEHATAN ◽

10.36568/kesling.v11i2.190 ◽

2013 ◽

Vol 11 (2) ◽

Author(s):

Havilia Ayu Haznany ◽

Winarko .

Keyword(s):

Occupational Injuries ◽

Sampling Technique ◽

Simple Random Sampling ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

P Value ◽

Chi Square ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Workplace Accidents ◽

Level Of Knowledge ◽

The Relationship

PT Arto Metal International is one of the metal components manufacturers, where theproduction processes are using machinaries which its operations may lead to accidents. One ofthe effects that can be caused by the production machines might happen if workers are notcareful, they might got pinched by plong engine, etched plates and exposed debris grams.Therefore, this study aims to determine the factors associated with the incidence of workplaceaccidents in this company.The methods used in this study were analytical methods, because this researchexamined the relationship between 2 (two) variables. Based on its times, this study wascategorized as cross-sectional study, due to variables such as risk factors and effect factorswere observed at the same time. Sampling technique was done by simple random sampling,and analysis was used to determine the relationship between 2 (two) variables using Chi Square.The results showed that employees injured at workplace as much as 94.3%. Theresults of analysis of Chi - Square showed that there were four variables significantlyassociated with the incidence of workplace accidents, they were the use of PPD to theincidence of occupational injuries (p value = 0.025), the level of knowledge to the incidence ofoccupational injuries (p value = 0.047), the ages to the incidence of occupational injuries (pvalue 0.025) and the length of services to the incidence of occupational injuries (p value0.005).Therefore, it is suggested that the company perform incident controlling actionswhether technically, administratively as well as adding a number of Personal ProtectiveDevices (PPD) for workers so that all workers can use it while working.Keywords: Workplace Accident, Personal Protective Devices

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TINGKAT PENGETAHUAN REMAJA PUTRI TERHADAP KEPUTIHAN DI DESA GASARIBU KECAMATAN LAGUBOTI KABUPATEN TOBA SAMOSIR

Indonesian Trust Health Journal ◽

10.37104/ithj.v3i2.62 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 3 (2) ◽

pp. 368-373

Author(s):

Melva Manurung ◽

Putri Sitorus

Keyword(s):

Data Collection ◽

Health Service ◽

Young Women ◽

Random Sampling ◽

Vaginal Discharge ◽

Demographic Data ◽

Sampling Technique ◽

Simple Random Sampling ◽

Level Of Knowledge ◽

Solid Liquid

Reproductive health is one indicator the quality and accessibility of health service facilities. One of the clinical complaints of adolescent reproduction is vaginal discharge. Leucorrhoea is defined as discharge from the vagina. These fluids vary in consistency (solid, liquid, viscous), in color (clear, white, yellow, green) and odor (normal, smelly). This study aims to identify the level of knowledge of young women about vaginal discharge at Gasaribu Village, Laguboti District in 2020. The sample was determined using a simple random sampling technique, as many as 65 people. Data collection was carried out in July 2020 using a questionnaire containing statements about demographic data, and vaginal discharge. Based on the results of research conducted in Sitoluama Village, Laguboti District, regarding the knowledge of adolescents about the causes of vaginal discharge, it is known that the knowledge of young women about vaginal discharge from 65 respondents 17 people with good knowledge (26.2%), sufficient knowledge of 35 people (53.8%), less knowledgeable 13 people (20%). Abstrak Kesehatan repoduksi merupakan salah satu indikator yang peka terhadap kualitas dan aksesibilitas fasilitas pelayanan kesehatan. Salah satu keluhan klinis dari reproduksi remaja adalah keputihan. Keputihan didefinisikan sebagai keluarnya cairan dari vagina. Cairan tersebut bervariasi dalam konsistensi (padat, cair, kental), dalam warna (jernih, putih, kuning, hijau) dan bau (normal, berbau). Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengidentifikasi tingkat pengetahuan remaja putri tentang keputihan di Desa Gasaribu Kecamatan Laguboti tahun 2020. Penentuan sampel menggunakan teknik simple random sampling yaitu sebanyak 65 orang. Pengumpulan data dilakukan pada bulan Juli 2020 menggunakan kuesioner yang berisi pernyataan tentang data demografi, dan keputihan. Berdasarkan hasil penelitian yang telah dilakukan di Desa Sitoluama Kecamatan Laguboti tentang pengetahuan remaja tentang penyebab keputihan, diketahui bahwa pengetahuan remaja putri tentang keputihan dari 65 responden 17 orang berpengetahuan baik (26,2%), pengetahuan cukup 35 orang (53,8%), berpengetahuan kurang 13 orang (20%).

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EFFECTIVENESS TEACHER-CENTERED METHOD OF TEACHING CHRISTIAN RELIGIOUS EDUCATION IN INSTILLING RESPECT AMONG STUDENTS IN PUBLIC SECONDARY SCHOOLS IN RACHUONYO NORTH SUB-COUNTY, KENYA

African Journal of Education and Practice ◽

10.47604/ajep.1209 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 7 (1) ◽

pp. 41

Author(s):

Wachiaji Anton Peter Otieno

Keyword(s):

Secondary Schools ◽

Religious Education ◽

Teaching Methods ◽

Survey Design ◽

Sampling Technique ◽

Simple Random Sampling ◽

Narrative Form ◽

Face To Face ◽

Descriptive Survey ◽

Teacher Centered

Purpose: This study evaluated the effectiveness of teacher-centered method of teaching Christian Religious Education in instilling respect among students in public secondary schools in Rachuonyo North Sub-County, Kenya. Methodology: The study was guided by the Bandura’s social learning theory. A descriptive survey design was adopted. The study population comprised 50 CRE teachers and 1,615 Form Four students taking CRE in 49 public secondary schools. Simple random sampling technique was used to select 15 teachers, and 485 Form Four students from the accessible population. Face to face interviews were conducted to collect data from teachers while questionnaires were administered to collect data from students. Quantitative data from questionnaire were analyzed with the aid of Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) Version 20.0 using descriptive statistics as well as inferential statistics and presented in tabular form. Data from interviews was analyzed qualitatively and presentation was done in narrative form. Findings: Majority of the interviewed students were male and were in the age category of 17-21 years of age while nearly two thirds of the interviewed teachers were males with different levels of education ranging from bachelors to PhD. Majority of the students reported that the use of school assignments, lectures, homework, game based approach, mental modeling approach, classroom instructions, and role play enhanced acquisition of virtue of respect. The Pearson’s product moment correlation coefficient showed that there existed a positive, strong and statistically significant association between teacher-centered methods and instilling virtue of respect in students (r = 0.876; p < 0.05). Contribution to theory, practice and policy: The study concludes that strategic use of classroom approach through assignments, homework, and talk’s is essential in acquisition of virtue of respect among students. Furthermore, teacher-centered methods play critical roles in instilling the virtue of respect among students. Therefore, teachers should be assisted to acquire competence in correct C.R.E syllabus interpretation in order to enable them to adapt varied methods of teaching, policies should ensure systematic implementation of inclusive teaching methods for every student and creation of knowledge on teacher centered teaching methods.

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