Knowledge Attitudes, Practices and Factors Associated with Blood Donation in the Fatick Health District in 2019 (Senegal)

Aims: The study measured the level of knowledge and attitudes towards malaria and examined associated factors among caregivers of under-five children. Study Design: The study was community-based, descriptive cross-sectional. Place and Duration of Study: The study was carried out in Buea Health District (BHD) from February to June 2020. Methodology: Data were obtained through face-to-face interviews with the caregivers of under-fives. The above mean scores were used to determine the level of knowledge. The attitude levels were measured by using 3-point Likert scales. Univariate and multivariate logistic regression analyses were performed to identify risk factors associated with knowledge and attitude. SPSS software version 20.0 was used for analysis. Results: Out of the 390 respondents, 69.5% of them had a neutral attitude. Meanwhile, 27.7 % of participants carried a favorable attitude towards malaria and only 2.8 % of them had an unfavorable attitude, Caregivers of under-five children who scored below the mean score were 25.1 % which was considered having poor knowledge and above the mean score was 74.9% which was considered good knowledge. In the multivariable logistic analysis, caregivers with a primary school level of education were 4.1 times (AOR = 4.1, CI = 1.486-11.102) times more likely of receiving a high malaria knowledge score as compared to those with no formal education. Factors associated with caregiver's attitude level towards malaria risk were educational level and marital status which showed significant associations in the univariate analysis Conclusion: Caregivers of under-fives displayed a good knowledge of malaria risk factors. However, in these endemic areas for malaria, caregiver attitude was found to be unenthusiastic and unresponsive, and this poses additional challenges in reaching the malaria elimination goal. Thus, suggesting that educational messages during the campaign should be contextual to reach out to local communities to trigger a positive behavioural change.

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Seroprevalence and risk factors for HIV, HCV, HBV and syphilis among blood donors in Mali

BMC Infectious Diseases ◽

10.1186/s12879-019-4699-3 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 19 (1) ◽

Cited By ~ 2

Author(s):

Aude Jary ◽

Sidi Dienta ◽

Valentin Leducq ◽

Quentin Le Hingrat ◽

Mahamadou Cisse ◽

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Keyword(s):

Risk Factors ◽

Multivariate Analysis ◽

Marital Status ◽

Blood Donation ◽

Education Level ◽

Male Gender ◽

Hcv Infection ◽

Hbv Infection ◽

Factors Associated ◽

Hcv Prevalence

Abstract Background HIV, HBV and HCV remain a global public health concern especially in Africa. Prevalence of these infections is changing and identification of risk factors associated with each infection in Mali is needed to improve medical care. Methods We conducted a cross-sectional study of all individuals donating blood (n = 8207) in 2018 to the blood bank at university hospital in Bamako, Mali, to assess prevalence and risks factors associated with HIV, HBV, HCV and syphilis infections. Results HIV-seroprevalence was 2.16% and significantly increased with age, being married and decreasing education level. In multivariate analysis, after adjustements with age, marital status and geographical setting, only education level was associated with HIV-infection (OR, 1.54 [95% CI, 1.15–2.07], p = 0.016). HBsAg prevalence was 14.78% and significantly increased with to be male gender. In multivariate analysis, adjusting for age, marital status and type of blood donation, education level (OR, 1.17 [95%CI, 1.05–1.31], p = 0.02) and male gender (OR, 1.37 [95%CI, 1.14–1.65], p = 0.005) were associated with HBV-infection. HCV-prevalence was 2.32% and significantly increased with living outside Bamako. In multivariate analysis, adjusting for gender, age and education level, living outside Bamako was associated with HCV-infection (OR, 1.83 [95% CI, 1.41–2.35], p < 0.001). Syphilis seroprevalence was very low (0.04%) with only 3 individuals infected. Contrary to a prior study, blood donation type was not, after adjustments, an independent risk factor for each infection. Conclusions Overall, HIV and HBV infection was higher in individuals with a lower level of education, HBV infection was higher in men, and HCV infection was higher in people living outside of Bamako. Compared to studies performed in 1999, 2002 and 2007 in the same population, we found that HIV and HCV prevalence have decreased in the last two decades whereas HBV prevalence has remained stable. Our finding will help guide infection prevention and treatment programs in Mali.

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Characteristics of blood donors and factors associated with blood donation in Guangzhou

10.5353/th_b5320592 ◽

2013 ◽

Author(s):

Jian Ouyang

Keyword(s):

Blood Donors ◽

Blood Donation ◽

Factors Associated

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Factors associated with breast cancer genetic knowledge in a local public health district.

Journal of Clinical Oncology ◽

10.1200/jco.2016.34.15_suppl.e13053 ◽

2016 ◽

Vol 34 (15_suppl) ◽

pp. e13053-e13053

Author(s):

Olayinka David Ajayi ◽

Wendy LeVan ◽

Olugbenga Obasanjo

Keyword(s):

Public Health ◽

Breast Cancer ◽

Health District ◽

Genetic Knowledge ◽

Cancer Genetic ◽

Local Public Health ◽

Factors Associated

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Immunization Coverage and Factors Associated with the Non-Completeness of Vaccination of Children from 12 to 23 Months of the Health District of Djoungolo-Cameroon in 2012

TEXILA INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF PUBLIC HEALTH ◽

10.21522/tijph.2013.08.01.art017 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 8 (1) ◽

pp. 164-168

Author(s):

Ekanga Mvele Dominique Arnaud

Keyword(s):

Immunization Coverage ◽

Health District ◽

Factors Associated

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Study of Factors Associated with the Age of Natural Menopause in Menopausal Women Aged 30 to 80 Years from the Keur Massar Health District in 2015 (Senegal)

Health ◽

10.4236/health.2020.1210095 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 12 (10) ◽

pp. 1333-1344

Author(s):

Fatoumata Binetou Diongue ◽

Adama Faye ◽

Khadim Niang ◽

Jean Augustin Diégane Tine ◽

Amadou Ibra Diallo ◽

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Keyword(s):

Health District ◽

Natural Menopause ◽

Factors Associated ◽

Menopausal Women

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Demographic and socioeconomic factors associated with HPV vaccination in Georgia’s South Central Health District

Journal of the Georgia Public Health Association ◽

10.21633/jgpha.5.406 ◽

2016 ◽

Vol 5 (4) ◽

pp. 324-331

Author(s):

Sydney Ekeledo ◽

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Candace Best ◽

Stephanie Norman ◽

Jodi Bazemore ◽

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Keyword(s):

Socioeconomic Factors ◽

Hpv Vaccination ◽

Health District ◽

Factors Associated ◽

South Central

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Factors associated with physical activity amongst patients with hypertension in two community health centres in uMgungundlovu health district, KwaZulu-Natal, 2018

South African Family Practice ◽

10.4102/safp.v61i6.5074 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 61 (6) ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

S. W. Mbambo ◽

B. Tlou ◽

T. P. Dlungwane

Keyword(s):

Physical Activity ◽

Community Health ◽

Kidney Diseases ◽

Sub Saharan Africa ◽

Health District ◽

P Value ◽

Community Health Centres ◽

Factors Associated ◽

Kwazulu Natal ◽

Health Centres

Background: Hypertension (HPT) is a global public health challenge. It predisposes to cardiovascular diseases, kidney diseases and disability as well as contributing to high death rates. HPT is increasing tremendously in sub-Saharan Africa with HPT-related mortality risk having increased by 25% in less than 10 years in South Africa. Physical activity is a cost-effective way of reducing, controlling and preventing hypertension. The aim of the study was to establish the level of physical activity, and factors associated with physical activity, amongst patients with hypertension, in two community health centres in uMgungundlovu Health District, KwaZulu-Natal, 2018.Methods: An observational, cross-sectional descriptive study with an analytic component was implemented. Data were collected utilising an interviewer-administered questionnaire. Frequency distribution tables and the chi-square test were used in the analysis of data. A p-value less than 0.05 was deemed statistically significant.Results: A total of 374 questionnaires were administered of which 373 were adequately completed, yielding a response rate of 99.7%. The results showed that 39.1% were highly physical active, 32.4% were moderately physical active and 28.4% had low physical activity. Age, marital status, employment status and level of education were significantly associated with physical activity. Major barriers to physical activity included health problems and having no time to exercise. Health-related reasons were reported to be the major motivator towards physical activity.Conclusion: Over a third of the participants presented with high levels of physical activity. Health education should focus on promoting physical activity for HPT clients.

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