scholarly journals Prevalence of intestinal parasites versus knowledge, attitudes, and practices of inhabitants of low-income communities of Campos dos Goytacazes, Rio de Janeiro State, Brazil

2010 ◽  
Vol 107 (2) ◽  
pp. 295-307 ◽  
Author(s):  
Antonio Henrique A. de Moraes Neto ◽  
Adriana P. M. F. Pereira ◽  
Maria de Fátima L. Alencar ◽  
Paulo R. B. Souza-Júnior ◽  
Rodrigo C. Dias ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Low Income ◽  
Rio De Janeiro ◽  
Intestinal Parasites ◽  
Attitudes And Practices ◽  
Knowledge Attitudes And Practices ◽  
Janeiro State

The influence of health education on the prevalence of intestinal parasites in a low-income community of Campos dos Goytacazes, Rio de Janeiro State, Brazil

Parasitology ◽  
2012 ◽  
Vol 139 (6) ◽  
pp. 791-801 ◽  
Author(s):  
A. P. M. F. PEREIRA ◽  
M. F. L. ALENCAR ◽  
S. C. COHEN ◽  
P. R. B. SOUZA-JÚNIOR ◽  
F. CECCHETTO ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Health Education ◽  
Low Income ◽  
Rio De Janeiro ◽  
Intestinal Parasites ◽  
Daily Practice ◽  
Parasitic Infections ◽  
Intestinal Parasitic Infections ◽  
Attitudes And Practices ◽  
Study Population ◽  
Local Residents

SUMMARYIn a recent study by our group on the prevalence of intestinal parasitic infections and on the knowledge, attitudes and practices of local residents of Campos dos Goytacazes, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, we observed that about 50% of the inhabitants were parasitized and had some knowledge of intestinal parasitic infections but did not apply this knowledge in daily practice. We were thus motivated to implement strategies in health education to promote preventive measures in the locality. The goal of the present work was to evaluate the influence of health education on the prevalence of intestinal parasitic infections in the region in an effort to strengthen public policies for controlling these diseases in Brazil. The methodology adopted was based on action-research and a theoretical framework of health promotion. Our results demonstrate that the study population exhibited an enhanced awareness of the importance of disease from intestinal parasitic infections. Attitudes and practices related to prevention were significantly improved after the shared health education. In conclusion, this study allowed the shared construction of knowledge that reflected the true needs of the residents.

scholarly journals How Does the Family Influence Adolescent Eating Habits in Terms of Knowledge, Attitudes and Practices? A Global Systematic Review of Qualitative Studies

Nutrients ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (11) ◽  
pp. 3717
Author(s):  
Kiki S. N. Liu ◽  
Julie Y. Chen ◽  
Michelle Y. C. Ng ◽  
Maegan H. Y. Yeung ◽  
Laura E. Bedford ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Parenting Style ◽  
Healthy Eating ◽  
Low Income ◽  
Parenting Practices ◽  
Parental Education ◽  
Eating Habits ◽  
Qualitative Studies ◽  
Family Influences ◽  
Attitudes And Practices ◽  
Knowledge Attitudes And Practices

Promoting healthy eating habits can prevent adolescent obesity in which family may play a significant role. This review synthesized findings from qualitative studies to identify family barriers and facilitators of adolescent healthy eating in terms of knowledge, attitudes, and practices (KAP). A literature search of four databases was completed on 31 July 2020; qualitative studies that explored family factors of adolescent (aged 10 to 19 years) eating habits were included. A total of 48 studies were identified, with the majority being from North America and sampled from a single source. Ten themes on how family influences adolescent dietary KAP were found: Knowledge—(1) parental education, (2) parenting style, and (3) family illness experience; Attitudes—(4) family health, (5) cultivation of preference, and (6) family motivation; Practices—(7) home meals and food availability, (8) time and cost, (9) parenting style, and (10) parental practical knowledge and attitudes. This review highlights five parental characteristics underlying food parenting practices which affect adolescents’ KAP on healthy eating. Adolescents with working parents and who are living in low-income families are more vulnerable to unhealthy eating. There is a need to explore cultural-specific family influences on adolescents’ KAP, especially regarding attitudes and food choices in Asian families.

scholarly journals Antibiotic knowledge, attitudes and practices: new insights from cross-sectional rural health behaviour surveys in low-income and middle-income South-East Asia

BMJ Open ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 9 (8) ◽  
pp. e028224 ◽  
Author(s):  
Marco J Haenssgen ◽  
Nutcha Charoenboon ◽  
Giacomo Zanello ◽  
Mayfong Mayxay ◽  
Felix Reed-Tsochas ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Rural Health ◽  
Health Behaviour ◽  
Low Income ◽  
Rural Population ◽  
Healthcare Providers ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Middle Income ◽  
Attitudes And Practices ◽  
Education And Awareness ◽  
Knowledge Attitudes And Practices

IntroductionLow-income and middle-income countries (LMICs) are crucial in the global response to antimicrobial resistance (AMR), but diverse health systems, healthcare practices and cultural conceptions of medicine can complicate global education and awareness-raising campaigns. Social research can help understand LMIC contexts but remains under-represented in AMR research.ObjectiveTo (1) Describe antibiotic-related knowledge, attitudes and practices of the general population in two LMICs. (2) Assess the role of antibiotic-related knowledge and attitudes on antibiotic access from different types of healthcare providers.DesignObservational study: cross-sectional rural health behaviour survey, representative of the population level.SettingGeneral rural population in Chiang Rai (Thailand) and Salavan (Lao PDR), surveyed between November 2017 and May 2018.Participants2141 adult members (≥18 years) of the general rural population, representing 712 000 villagers.Outcome measuresAntibiotic-related knowledge, attitudes and practices across sites and healthcare access channels.FindingsVillagers were aware of antibiotics (Chiang Rai: 95.7%; Salavan: 86.4%; p<0.001) and drug resistance (Chiang Rai: 74.8%; Salavan: 62.5%; p<0.001), but the usage of technical concepts for antibiotics was dwarfed by local expressions like ‘anti-inflammatory medicine’ in Chiang Rai (87.6%; 95% CI 84.9% to 90.0%) and ‘ampi’ in Salavan (75.6%; 95% CI 71.4% to 79.4%). Multivariate linear regression suggested that attitudes against over-the-counter antibiotics were linked to 0.12 additional antibiotic use episodes from public healthcare providers in Chiang Rai (95% CI 0.01 to 0.23) and 0.53 in Salavan (95% CI 0.16 to 0.90).ConclusionsLocally specific conceptions and counterintuitive practices around antimicrobials can complicate AMR communication efforts and entail unforeseen consequences. Overcoming ‘knowledge deficits’ alone will therefore be insufficient for global AMR behaviour change. We call for an expansion of behavioural AMR strategies towards ‘AMR-sensitive interventions’ that address context-specific upstream drivers of antimicrobial use (eg, unemployment insurance) and complement education and awareness campaigns.Trial registration numberClinicaltrials.gov identifier NCT03241316.

scholarly journals Knowledge, attitudes, and practices of cervical cancer prevention and pap smears in two low-income communities in Lima, Peru

2021 ◽  
Vol 21 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Thomas T. Miles ◽  
Amy R. Riley-Powell ◽  
Gwenyth O. Lee ◽  
Esther E. Gotlieb ◽  
Gabriela C. Barth ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Cervical Cancer ◽  
Cancer Prevention ◽  
Low Income ◽  
Pap Smear ◽  
Hpv Infection ◽  
Cervical Cancer Prevention ◽  
Infection Prevalence ◽  
Pap Smears ◽  
Attitudes And Practices ◽  
Knowledge Attitudes And Practices

Abstract Background Cervical cancer is a leading cause of death among Peruvian women. Barriers at multiple levels impact effective screening and treatment, including a lack of knowledge about cervical cancer and how regular screening can reduce morbidity and mortality through earlier detection. The aim of this study is to assess knowledge, attitudes, and practices regarding cervical cancer and its prevention in the peri-urban communities of Oasis and Pampas in southern Lima, Peru that can be used to inform future campaigns about cervical cancer prevention. Methods A cross-sectional survey that included several open-ended questions was administered to women in Pampas and Oasis between 2015 and 2016 to evaluate the knowledge, attitudes, and practices regarding cervical cancer and Pap smears. Results In total, 224 women were interviewed. Knowledge about cervical cancer and Pap smears was high, and attitudes were predominantly positive among most participants. Most participants knew how often they should get Pap smears (89.7%), when to begin seeking screening (74.6%), knew the price of a Pap smear (61.9%), and felt Pap smears were important for their health (70.1%). About one third (29.5%) of premenopausal women reported receiving a Pap smear in the last year. However, open ended questions revealed some knowledge gaps around Pap smears, as well as some stigma associated to Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) infection. Conclusion Although knowledge of cervical cancer prevention was generally high and perceptions were positive among women in peri-urban Peruvian communities, our findings revealed there is a need for education on HPV infection prevalence among sexually active individuals to reduce stigma. Future research should focus on exploring experiences with follow-up and treatment associated with abnormal Pap smears, as well as perspectives from health authorities and professionals about barriers in the early detection and treatment process for cervical cancer.

scholarly journals Parental Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices Regarding Antibiotic Use: A Cross-Sectional Study in Bangladesh

2020 ◽  
Vol 41 (S1) ◽  
pp. s342-s342
Author(s):  
Golam Dostogir Harun ◽  
Romel Haider ◽  
Imdadul Haque ◽  
Alauddin Chowdhury ◽  
Saiful Islam
Keyword(s):  
Low Income ◽  
Parental Attitudes ◽  
Parental Knowledge ◽  
Antibiotic Use ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Attitudes And Practices ◽  
Awareness Campaigns ◽  
Knowledge Attitudes And Practices

Background: Antibiotics play a vital role in reducing the morbidity and mortality associated with common infectious among children aged <5 years. Objective: We assessed the parental knowledge, attitudes, and practices regarding antibiotic use among a low-income urban population in Bangladesh. Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted among the parents of 516 low-income urban children aged <5 years in Bangladesh from February 2018 to April 2019. A semi-structured questionnaire was developed and administrated to explore parental knowledge, attitudes, and practice regarding antibiotic use. A logistic regression analysis and Spearman rank-order correlation was used to compare and evaluate possible associations regarding parental KAP on antibiotic use. Results: The mean age of the participants was 26.65 years (SD, 6.38) and average monthly income was US$195.00. Most respondents (437 of 516) were women. One-third of the participants had no formal education, and 64% had only 5 years of education. We categorized the knowledge, attitudes, and practice regarding antibiotic use into 3 categories: poor, moderate, and good. More than half (52%) of these parents had poor knowledge of antibiotic use, and 32% had moderate knowledge of antibiotic use. Overall, 55% of parental attitudes were moderate and 70% of antibiotic practices were moderate. However, only 16% respondents had good knowledge, 14% had good attitudes, and 14% had good practices regarding antibiotic use for their children. The study revealed that 41% of parents thought that their child could be treated with antibiotics without advice from a qualified doctor, and 71% of parents thought that a child with flu-like symptoms got better faster if antibiotics were used. Also, 54% thought that the antibiotics could be stopped as soon as the symptoms disappeared. In this study, only 40% of parents completed the full dose of antibiotics. Monthly family income (P = .005), father’s profession (P = .003), and parents’ education were significantly associated with antibiotic use to treat the child. Conclusions: Most participants’ knowledge, attitude, and practices regarding rational antibiotic usage was very poor. Awareness campaigns and implementation of education on how to purchase, use, and sell antibiotics is crucial to optimum the use of antibiotics in Bangladesh.Funding: NoneDisclosures: None

scholarly journals Development and evaluation of a digital, community-based intervention to reduce noncommunicable disease risk in a low-resource urban setting in Malaysia: a research protocol

2020 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Ishu Kataria ◽  
Carrie Ngongo ◽  
Shiang Cheng Lim ◽  
Erica Kocher ◽  
Paul Kowal ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Community Health ◽  
Low Income ◽  
Disease Risk ◽  
Digital Health ◽  
Noncommunicable Disease ◽  
Community Based ◽  
Attitudes And Practices ◽  
Community Health Volunteers ◽  
Knowledge Attitudes And Practices ◽  
Obesogenic Environments

Abstract Background Noncommunicable disease burden is rising in Malaysia, accounting for 72% of all deaths. Urbanization and globalization have contributed to changing patterns of diet and physical activity, creating an obesogenic environment that increases noncommunicable disease risk, especially in low-income populations. Community-based and technological interventions can play an important role in addressing structural determinants that influence noncommunicable disease burden. The Better Health Programme Malaysia aims to co-create and develop a community-based digital intervention for low-income populations to enable community stakeholders to address obesogenic environments and improve people’s knowledge, attitudes, and practices related to noncommunicable disease risk. Methods This quasi-experimental study will assess community member and community health volunteer knowledge, attitudes, and practices on noncommunicable disease prevention, risk factors, and health-seeking behavior in three geographical areas of Kuala Lumpur, each representing a different ethnicity (Malay, Indian, and Chinese). Assessment will take place before and after a 9-month intervention period, comparing intervention areas with matched control geographies. We plan to engage 2880 community members and 45 community health volunteers across the six geographic areas. A digital health needs assessment will inform modification of digital health tools to support project aims. Intervention co-creation will use a discrete choice experiment to identify community preferences among evidence-based intervention options, building from data collected on community knowledge, attitudes, and practices. Community health volunteers will work with local businesses and other stakeholders to effect change in obesogenic environments and NCD risk. The study has been approved by the Malaysian Ministry of Health Medical Research Ethical Committee. Discussion The Better Health Programme Malaysia anticipates a bottom-up approach that relies on community health volunteers collaborating with local businesses to implement activities that address obesogenic environments and improve community knowledge, attitudes, and practices related to NCD risk. The planned co-creation process will determine which interventions will be most locally relevant, feasible, and needed. The effort aims to empower community members and community health volunteers to drive change that improves their own health and wellbeing. The learnings can be useful nationally and sub-nationally in Malaysia, as well as across similar settings that are working with community stakeholders to reduce noncommunicable disease risk. Trial registration National Medical Research Register, Malaysia; NMRR-20-1004-54787 (IIR); July 7, 2020

scholarly journals Assessment of knowledge, attitudes, and practices towards Zika virus among healthcare workers in St. Kitts

2021 ◽  
Vol 21 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Donya L. Francis ◽  
Utoomporn Wongsin ◽  
Shuo-Chen Chien ◽  
Yi-Hsin ( Elsa) Hsu ◽  
Franziska Michaela Lohmeyer ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Low Income ◽  
Zika Virus ◽  
Healthcare Workers ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Good Knowledge ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Logistic Regression Models ◽  
Attitudes And Practices ◽  
Formal Degree ◽  
Knowledge Attitudes And Practices

Abstract Background Healthcare workers are usually the first responders during outbreaks and are instrumental in educating the populace about the prevention of different diseases and illnesses. The aim of this study was to assess the association between healthcare workers’ characteristics and knowledge, attitudes and practices toward Zika virus. Methods This was a cross-sectional study that collected data from healthcare workers at 3 medical facilities using a validated self-administered questionnaire between July 2017 – September 2017. Logistic regression models were used to examine the association between sociodemographic and knowledge, attitudes, and practices. Results A total of 190 healthcare workers were analyzed. Of these, 60, 72.6 and 64.7% had good knowledge, positive attitudes, and good practices toward Zika virus, respectively. Healthcare workers without a formal degree were less likely to have good knowledge of Zika virus (adjusted odds ratio (AOR) = 0:49; 95% confidence interval (CI) = 0.24–0.99) compared to those with a formal degree. Reduced odds for positive attitude towards Zika virus were observed in healthcare workers with low income as compared to those with high income (AOR = 0.31; 95% CI =0.13–0.75). Being younger than 40 years old was associated with poor Zika virus practices (AOR = 0:34; 95% CI = 0.15–0.79). Conclusions Significant association between healthcare workers’ sociodemographic characteristics and Zika virus knowledge, attitudes and practices were observed. Public health interventions that seek to increase Zika virus awareness should aim to train healthcare workers who are younger, without formal degree and those earning low income.

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