Gender differences in self-reported use, perceived efficacy, and interest in future use of nicotine-dependence treatments: A cross-sectional survey in adults at a tertiary care center for nicotine dependence

Background. Zika virus (ZIKV) has become a major concern across the world. It is highly necessary for healthcare providers (HCPs) to have sufficient knowledge about such a disease. The purpose of this study is to assess the knowledge regarding ZIKV among HCPs in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Materials and Methods. A cross-sectional survey study was conducted at a tertiary care center in Riyadh, KSA, during a two-month period from September 19, 2016 to November 19, 2016. Descriptive statistics were performed on data collected. For continuous variables, data were expressed as means ± standard deviations (SDs), medians, and ranges. Proportions were used to describe categorical variables. Knowledge scores were evaluated and compared by demographic characteristics including age, designation, years of practice, and gender, using the t-test/Mann–Whitney U test or the Kruskal–Wallis test, as appropriate. Results. A total of 336 HCPs from different specialties (physicians, dentists, nurses, pharmacists, and nutritionists) completed the questionnaire. Significant differences in knowledge about ZIKV were observed by participant’s age. Significantly higher knowledge levels were observed among older participants (45 years or more; p=0.011). A substantial difference in the knowledge level was observed by department, with pairwise comparisons showing significant differences in knowledge scores between all departments except for Pharmacy vs. Nutrition and Nursing vs. Internal Medicine. Knowledge scores were not significantly different by years of practice. Conclusion. Our study showed inadequate knowledge of HCPs from different specialties about ZIKV infection which needs to be improved in terms of infection prevention and control. Awareness about ZIKV infection should be ensured and maintained among HCPs to face any possible emergence in the region.

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Assessment of knowledge, attitude and practices regarding awareness of biomedical waste management among health care professionals in a tertiary care center in Patna: A cross sectional survey

Journal of Indira Gandhi Institute Of Medical Sciences ◽

10.4103/jigims.jigims_3_20 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 7 (2) ◽

pp. 106

Author(s):

Richa Sinha ◽

Ranveer Kumar

Keyword(s):

Health Care ◽

Waste Management ◽

Health Care Professionals ◽

Care Center ◽

Tertiary Care ◽

Tertiary Care Center ◽

Cross Sectional Survey ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Biomedical Waste

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Breastfeeding Knowledge and Behavior Among Women Visiting a Tertiary Care Center in India: A Cross-Sectional Survey

Annals of Global Health ◽

10.5334/aogh.2093 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 85 (1) ◽

Cited By ~ 4

Author(s):

Priya Sultania ◽

Nisha R. Agrawal ◽

Anjali Rani ◽

Dinesh Dharel ◽

Rachael Charles ◽

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Keyword(s):

Care Center ◽

Tertiary Care ◽

Tertiary Care Center ◽

Cross Sectional Survey ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Breastfeeding Knowledge ◽

And Behavior

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Prevalence and risk factors of low back pain among operation room staff at a Tertiary Care Center, Makkah, Saudi Arabia: a cross-sectional study

Annals of Occupational and Environmental Medicine ◽

10.1186/s40557-016-0089-0 ◽

2016 ◽

Vol 28 (1) ◽

Cited By ~ 18

Author(s):

Moath Bin Homaid ◽

Doaa Abdelmoety ◽

Waleed Alshareef ◽

Amer Alghamdi ◽

Fareed Alhozali ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Risk Factors ◽

Low Back Pain ◽

Back Pain ◽

Care Center ◽

Tertiary Care ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Low Back ◽

Tertiary Care Center ◽

Sectional Study ◽

Cross Sectional

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Metabolic syndrome in alopecia areata: an observational study at a tertiary care center

International Journal of Research in Dermatology ◽

10.18203/issn.2455-4529.intjresdermatol20213338 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 7 (5) ◽

pp. 647

Author(s):

Subrata Kumar Das ◽

Saptadipa Das

Keyword(s):

Metabolic Syndrome ◽

Observational Study ◽

Alopecia Areata ◽

Care Center ◽

Tertiary Care ◽

Age Group ◽

Tertiary Care Center ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Laboratory Parameters ◽

Number Of Patients

Background: The aim was to evaluate the parameters of metabolic syndrome (MS) in patients of alopecia areata and to investigate the possibility of an existing relationship between MS and alopecia areata (AA).Methods: This cross-sectional observational study included 50 patients with AA who attended OPD of department of dermatology at a tertiary care center during a period of 1 year. Clinical and laboratory parameters were noted in each patient.Results: This study included 50 patients with AA (33 males and 17 females). In the present study maximum number of patients belonged to the age group 20-30 years with 23 patients, followed by 30-40 years with 17 patients. Most of the study subjects, 17 were college students and number of employees were 15. Out of 50 patients 44 had patch(es) and 2 patient had alopecia totalis. In this study out of 50 patients, 38 had mild AA, 7 had AA and 5 patients had severe AA. No significant derangement of clinical and laboratory parameters of MS observed in patients of AA.Conclusions: In the present study we did not observe any significant derangement of clinical and laboratory parameters of MS in patients of alopecia areata.

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Clinical and laboratory profiles of genital ulcers (sexually transmitted diseases) in a tertiary care center in northeastern India

Our Dermatology Online ◽

10.7241/ourd.20212.4 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 12 (2) ◽

pp. 120-129

Author(s):

Romita Bachaspatimayum ◽

Zamzachin Guite ◽

Thangjam Bijayanti Devi

Keyword(s):

Care Center ◽

Tertiary Care ◽

Herpes Genitalis ◽

Tertiary Care Center ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Female Ratio ◽

Ulcer Disease ◽

Sexually Transmitted ◽

Northeastern India ◽

Genital Ulcers

Background: Genital ulcers are defined as breaches in the continuity of the genital mucosa and/or skin. Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) that cause genital ulcer disease (GUD) are syphilis, chancroid, donovanosis, lymphogranuloma venereum (LGV), and herpes genitalis. This study aimed to investigate the clinical and laboratory profiles of STI-related genital ulcers. Materials and Methods: A cross-sectional two-year study was conducted on patients attending the Outpatient Department of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprosy in a tertiary care center in northeastern India. Selected were 95 patients who presented themselves with STI-related genital ulcers. Detailed history taking and examination were conducted with basic tests to assist the diagnosis. Results: The male-to-female ratio was 3.32:1, and the most common site was the glans and prepuce in males (28.77%) and the labia majora and minora in females (36.36%). 96.84% of patients had superficial ulcers. The KOH mount was positive in 26 patients. The Tzanck smear was positive in 31 patients. RPR was positive in four. HIV was positive in eleven. Herpes genitalis (96.84%) was the most common GUD. Mixed STIs were attested in 41.05% of patients. Conclusion: GUD can take various forms of presentation. The available laboratory tests should be utilized. The possibility of mixed infections should always be kept in mind.

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