scholarly journals Important Gaps in HIV Knowledge, Attitudes and Practices Among Young Asylum Seekers in Comparison to the General Population

2018 ◽  
Vol 20 (6) ◽  
pp. 1415-1423
Author(s):  
Paula Tiittala ◽  
Pia Kivelä ◽  
Kirsi Liitsola ◽  
Jukka Ollgren ◽  
Sini Pasanen ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
General Population ◽  
Asylum Seekers ◽  
Hiv Knowledge ◽  
Attitudes And Practices ◽  
Knowledge Attitudes And Practices

scholarly journals Important gaps in HIV knowledge, attitudes and practices (KAP) among young asylum seekers

2017 ◽  
Vol 27 (suppl_3) ◽  
Author(s):  
P Tiittala ◽  
P Kivelä ◽  
K Liitsola ◽  
J Ollgren ◽  
S Pasanen ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Asylum Seekers ◽  
Hiv Knowledge ◽  
Attitudes And Practices ◽  
Knowledge Attitudes And Practices

scholarly journals Knowledge, attitudes, and practices about tuberculosis and choice of communication channels in Thailand

2016 ◽  
Vol 10 (07) ◽  
pp. 694-703 ◽  
Author(s):  
Supa Pengpid ◽  
Karl Peltzer ◽  
Apa Puckpinyo ◽  
Sariyamon Tiraphat ◽  
Somchai Viripiromgool ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
General Population ◽  
Family Member ◽  
Ethnic Minorities ◽  
Health Knowledge ◽  
Minority Group ◽  
Knowledge Score ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Attitudes And Practices ◽  
Knowledge Attitudes And Practices

Introduction: The aim of this study was to assess tuberculosis (TB) knowledge, attitudes, and practices in both the general population and risk groups in Thailand. Methodology: In a cross-sectional survey, a general population (n = 3,074) and family members of a TB patient (n = 559) were randomly selected, using stratified multistage sampling, and interviewed. Results: The average TB knowledge score was 5.7 (maximum = 10) in the Thai and 5.1 in the migrant and ethnic minorities general populations, 6.3 in Thais with a family member with TB, and 5.4 in migrants and ethnic minorities with a family member with TB. In multivariate linear regression among the Thai general population, higher education, higher income, and knowing a person from the community with TB were all significantly associated with level of TB knowledge. Across the different study populations, 18.6% indicated that they had undergone a TB screening test. Multivariate logistic regression found that older age, lower education, being a migrant or belonging to an ethnic minority group, residing in an area supported by the Global Fund, better TB knowledge, having a family member with TB, and knowing other people in the community with TB was associated having been screened for TB. Conclusion: This study revealed deficiencies in the public health knowledge about TB, particularly among migrants and ethnic minorities in Thailand. Sociodemographic factors should be considered when designing communication strategies and TB prevention and control interventions.

scholarly journals Media Campaign Exposure and HIV/AIDS Prevention: 1980–2020

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Adamu Muhammad Hamid ◽  
Godwin Matthew Sule
Keyword(s):  
Mass Media ◽  
Sub Saharan Africa ◽  
Preventive Strategy ◽  
Hiv Knowledge ◽  
Attitudes And Practices ◽  
The Media ◽  
Sub Saharan ◽  
Knowledge Attitude And Practice ◽  
Knowledge Attitudes And Practices ◽  
Hiv Aids

The interest of health communication scholars hover on relationships between HIV/AIDS message exposure and HIV knowledge, attitude and practice as the epidemic is no longer seen as only a health issue; its ramifications cover all aspects of society from economic, social structures to psychological makeup of communities. The media, under normal condition are expected to complement governments’ efforts in achieving set objectives on such important issues as combating HIV/AIDS through the creation of awareness, mobilization and advocacy among other things, such as contained in the cardinal tenets of Development Media Theory. This is more so given that the only remedy to the epidemic is prevention through advocacy on the promotion of safe practices. Mass media play a central role in this direction. Exposure to HIV/AIDS messages especially on the mass media among adolescents in sub Saharan Africa has been reported as abysmal in the early 2000s, but now given growth in infrastructure and development in technology and program appeal, there emerges a need for reassessment. Given that communication particularly through the media is considered a major preventive strategy, this chapter set out to highlight a compressive review of scholarly works on HIV/AIDS media exposure, knowledge, attitudes and practices (KAP) across regions of the world, since the 80s. It is however concluded that the study of media use and HIV/AIDS KAP leaves much to be explored conceptually, methodologically and empirically.

scholarly journals Medical and Nursing Students Perceived Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices concerning Human Immunodeficiency Virus

2014 ◽  
Vol 2014 ◽  
pp. 1-9 ◽  
Author(s):  
Paraniala S. C. Lui ◽  
Jeganathan Sarangapany ◽  
Kim Begley ◽  
Katherine Coote ◽  
Kamal Kishore
Keyword(s):  
Human Immunodeficiency Virus ◽  
Nursing Students ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Hiv Knowledge ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Attitudes And Practices ◽  
Immunodeficiency Virus ◽  
The Right ◽  
Academic Year ◽  
Knowledge Attitudes And Practices

Objective. To assess medical and nursing students’ knowledge, attitudes, and practices (KAP) regarding human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) in Fiji. Methods. A cross-sectional study of 275 medical and 252 nursing students that participated in a questionnaire survey on HIV KAP. Data was analysed according to their gender, program of study, and academic year. Results. The mean HIV knowledge (HK) and attitude scores were 16.0 and 41.3, respectively. Mean HK score was significantly higher in males compared to females. Significant positive correlations were found between HK and academic year for medical (R=0.459) and nursing (R=0.342) students and between HK and attitude scores (R=0.196). The majority of students indicated fear in contracting HIV through clinical practice and felt that health care workers have the right to know a patients HIV status for their own safety. The majority would wear gloves to touch a patient if suspected of HIV. Conclusions. The study found a high level of HIV knowledge and positive attitude towards HIV patients. However, respondents also displayed negative attitudes and unacceptable practices probably due to fear. Training institutions need to ensure that students gain accurate knowledge on HIV especially on transmission routes to allay the fear of caring for HIV-infected patients.

scholarly journals Study protocol for a nationwide Knowledge, Attitudes and Practices (KAP) survey on diabetes in Singapore’s general population

BMJ Open ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (6) ◽  
pp. e037125
Author(s):  
PV AshaRani ◽  
Edimansyah Abdin ◽  
Roystonn Kumarasan ◽  
Fiona Devi Siva Kumar ◽  
Saleha Shafie ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
General Population ◽  
Study Protocol ◽  
Help Seeking ◽  
Treatment Strategies ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Research Review ◽  
P Value ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Attitudes And Practices ◽  
Knowledge Attitudes And Practices

IntroductionThis study aims to establish the Knowledge, Attitudes and Practices (KAP) of the general population (people with and without diabetes) towards diabetes. The study will examine (a) recognition and understanding of causes, prevention and treatment strategies of diabetes; (b) identify the knowledge gaps and behavioural patterns that may hamper diabetes prevention and control; (c) stigma towards and stigma perceived by people with diabetes and (d) awareness of anti-diabetes campaigns.Methods and analysisThe study is a nationwide, cross-sectional study of Singapore’s general population aged 18 years and above (n=3000), comprising Chinese, Malay, Indian and other ethnic groups, who can understand English, Chinese, Malay or Tamil language. The sample was derived using a disproportionate stratified sampling using age and ethnicity. The proportion of respondents in each ethnic group (Chinese, Malay and Indian) was set to approximately 30%, while the proportion of respondents in each age group was set around 20% in order to ensure a sufficient sample size. The respondents will be administered questionnaires on diabetes KAP, stigma towards diabetes, lifestyle, diet and awareness of local anti-diabetes campaigns. The analysis will include descriptive statistics and multiple logistic and linear regression analyses to determine the socio-demographic correlates of correct recognition of diabetes, help-seeking preferences, as well as overall knowledge and attitudes among those with and without diabetes. We will consider a p value ≤0.05 as significant.Ethics and disseminationThis study protocol has been reviewed by the Institutional Research Review Committee and the National Healthcare Group Domain Specific Review Board (NHG DSRB Ref 2018/00430). The results of the study will be shared with policymakers and other stakeholders. There will be a local mass media briefing to disseminate the findings online, in print and on television and radio. The results will be published in peer-reviewed journals and presented in scientific meetings.

scholarly journals Knowledge, attitudes, and practices regarding wound care among general population in Aseer region

2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (4) ◽  
pp. 1731
Author(s):  
Muneer Jan ◽  
KhalidHussein Almutairi ◽  
MahaAbdullah Aldugman ◽  
RawanNaif Althomali ◽  
FahadMohammed Almujary ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
General Population ◽  
Wound Care ◽  
Attitudes And Practices ◽  
Knowledge Attitudes And Practices

scholarly journals Effects of Spirituality, Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices toward Anxiety Regarding COVID-19 among the General Population in INDONESIA: A Cross-Sectional Study

2020 ◽  
Vol 9 (12) ◽  
pp. 3798
Author(s):  
Yohanes Andy Rias ◽  
Yafi Sabila Rosyad ◽  
Roselyn Chipojola ◽  
Bayu Satria Wiratama ◽  
Cikra Ikhda Safitri ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
General Population ◽  
Correct Choice ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Related Factors ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Attitudes And Practices ◽  
Daily Spiritual Experiences ◽  
Children And Young Adults ◽  
Low Levels ◽  
Knowledge Attitudes And Practices

Background: Currently, the determinants of anxiety and its related factors in the general population affected by COVID-19 are poorly understood. We examined the effects of spirituality, knowledge, attitudes, and practices (KAP) on anxiety regarding COVID-19. Methods: Online cross-sectional data (n = 1082) covered 17 provinces. The assessment included the Daily Spiritual Experiences Scale, the Depression, Anxiety, and Stress Scale, and the KAP-COVID-19 questionnaire. Results: Multiple linear regression revealed that individuals who had low levels of spirituality had increased anxiety compared to those with higher levels of spirituality. Individuals had correct knowledge of early symptoms and supportive treatment (K3), and that individuals with chronic diseases and those who were obese or elderly were more likely to be severe cases (K4). However, participants who chose incorrect concerns about there being no need for children and young adults to take measures to prevent COVID-19 (K9) had significantly lower anxiety compared to those who responded with the correct choice. Participants who disagreed about whether society would win the battle against COVID-19 (A1) and successfully control it (A2) were associated with higher anxiety. Those with the practice of attending crowded places (P1) had significantly higher anxiety. Conclusions: Spirituality, knowledge, attitudes, and practice were significantly correlated with anxiety regarding COVID-19 in the general population.

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