scholarly journals Arranged marriages in people with epilepsy: A pilot knowledge, attitudes and practices survey from India

2016 ◽  
Vol 03 (02) ◽  
pp. 075-079
Author(s):  
Akriti Gupta ◽  
Jasneet Chawla ◽  
Karan Saggar ◽  
Praneet Wander ◽  
Hitant Vohra ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
South Asian ◽  
Negative Impact ◽  
Arranged Marriage ◽  
Arranged Marriages ◽  
Personal Lives ◽  
Attitudes And Practices ◽  
Before And After ◽  
Health Related ◽  
Gender Based ◽  
Knowledge Attitudes And Practices

Abstract Introduction Marriage is a socially challenging barrier in the personal lives of people with epilepsy worldwide. However, it is during arranges marriages, which are common in South Asian communities, that epilepsy is most profoundly stigmatizing. We hypothesized that the felt stigma associated with epilepsy during arranged marriages affects women more frequently and intensely. Materials and methods A pilot study in married (n = 38) and unmarried PWE (n = 58) and general public (n = 150) to explore gender-based differences in the stigma associated with epilepsy during arranged marriages. Results Majority unmarried PWE (87%) considered arranged marriage as the best way to realize their matrimonial plans. More unmarried women (72%) apprehended problems in adhering to their epilepsy medications regime after marriage (p 0.009) and 50% apprehended victimization in marriage on account of epilepsy (p 0.001). Moreover, 41% of the married women with epilepsy felt that the disclosure had a negative impact on their married life (p 0.047). Conclusions South Asian WWE experienced more felt stigma than men before and after arranged marriages and this might impact a number of health related psychosocial outcomes. The lack of past experience with epilepsy was associated with a number of misplaced beliefs about and attitudes towards epilepsy.

Assessment of Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices Regarding Isolation Precautions Among Iranian Healthcare Workers

2005 ◽  
Vol 26 (1) ◽  
pp. 105-108 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mehrdad Askarian ◽  
Kamran Mirzaei ◽  
Linda M. Mundy ◽  
Mary-Louise McLaws
Keyword(s):  
Healthcare Workers ◽  
Attitudes And Practices ◽  
Before And After ◽  
Knowledge Attitudes And Practices

AbstractWe conducted a survey of 1,048 healthcare workers (HCWs) at 8 Iranian hospitals regarding knowledge, attitudes, and practices related to isolation precautions. We found 75% below acceptable safety levels. Routine handwashing before and after glove use was reported by fewer than half of the HCWs.

scholarly journals Knowledge, attitudes and practices of male circumcision for Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) prevention among voluntary counselling and testing clients in a centre in northern Namibia

2017 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
pp. 42 ◽  
Author(s):  
Terthu K Ngodji ◽  
Jessica Rebert ◽  
Ehimario U Igumbor ◽  
Vistolina Nuuyoma
Keyword(s):  
Hiv Prevention ◽  
Hiv Infection ◽  
Male Circumcision ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Voluntary Counselling ◽  
Attitudes And Practices ◽  
Health Related ◽  
High Level ◽  
Voluntary Counselling And Testing ◽  
Knowledge Attitudes And Practices

Background: There is compelling evidence that male circumcision (MC) is associated with reduced risk of contracting HIV. For this reason, MC is recommended for countries like Namibia where HIV prevalence is high and MC rates are low. Following this recommendation, a national MC campaign was considered to introduce MC as an additional HIV prevention strategy with the intention of rolling it out in communities where MC is not traditionally practised and where heterosexually transmitted HIV infection rates are high. Little is known about the acceptability of MC in traditionally non-circumcising communities in Northern Namibia.Objective: This study assessed the knowledge, attitudes and practices of MC among men presenting for voluntary counselling and testing (VCT) in a traditionally non-circumcising ethnic group in the northern Namibia.Methods: A cross-sectional descriptive study design was used. Semi-structured questionnaires were used to collect data from 331 Oshiwambo-speaking males aged 18 years and older, presenting for VCT services. Data was analysed using Epi-Info 2008, Version 3.5.1.Results: The self-reported prevalence of MC in the study sample was 15.4%, with 38% of those reporting being circumcised during their childhood (1-13 years) and 44% being circumcised for health-related reasons. Most respondents (n = 241, 74.4%) had heard that MC reduces the men’s risk of HIV infection. Up to 53.1% of the respondents had good knowledge regarding MC; moreover, the majority of the respondents (n = 194, 66.6%) reported that it is easier for uncircumcised men to acquire HIV infection. It was found that men aged 25 to 34 years were more willing to be circumcised than the other age groups.Conclusions: A high level of knowledge of MC was revealed. Accordingly, the idea of MC is likely to be accepted, especially if it is implemented to reduce the risk of HIV infection.

scholarly journals How much can a KAP survey tell us about people's knowledge, attitudes and practices? Some observations from medical anthropology research on malaria in pregnancy in Malawi

1970 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Annika Launiala
Keyword(s):  
Medical Anthropology ◽  
Project Planning ◽  
Malaria In Pregnancy ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
Attitudes And Practices ◽  
Treatment And Prevention ◽  
Kap Survey ◽  
Health Related ◽  
Knowledge Attitudes And Practices ◽  
In Pregnancy

Knowledge, attitude, and practice (KAP) surveys are widely used to gather information for planning public health programmes in countries in the South. However, there is rarely any discussion about the usefulness of KAP surveys in providing appropriate data for project planning, and about the various challenges of conducting surveys in different settings. The aim of this article is two-fold: to discuss the appropriateness of KAP surveys in understanding and exploring health-related knowledge, attitudes, and practices, and to describe some of the major challenges encountered in planning and conducting a KAP survey in a specific setting. Practical examples are drawn from a medical anthropology study on socio-cultural factors affecting treatment and prevention of malaria in pregnancy in rural Malawi, southern Africa. The article presents issues that need to be critically assessed and taken into account when planning a KAP survey.

scholarly journals Knowledge, attitudes and practices of South Asian immigrants in developed countries regarding oral cancer: An integrative review

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nidhi Saraswat ◽  
Rona Pillay ◽  
Bronwyn Everett ◽  
Ajesh George
Keyword(s):  
Oral Cancer ◽  
Cancer Risk ◽  
South Asian ◽  
Developed Countries ◽  
Asian Immigrants ◽  
Cancer Knowledge ◽  
South Asian Immigrants ◽  
Attitudes And Practices ◽  
Oral Cancer Risk ◽  
Knowledge Attitudes And Practices

Abstract Background Oral cancer is a growing problem worldwide, with high incidence rates in South Asian countries. With increasing numbers of South Asian immigrants in developed countries, a possible rise in oral cancer cases is expected given the high prevalence in their source countries and the continued oral cancer risk behaviours of immigrants. The aim of this review is to synthesise existing evidence regarding knowledge, attitudes and practices of South Asian immigrants in developed countries regarding oral cancer. Methods Four electronic databases were systematically searched to identify original, English language articles focussing on oral cancer risk knowledge, attitudes and practices of South Asian immigrants in developed countries. All studies that met the following inclusion criteria were included: conducted among South Asian immigrants in developed countries; explored at least one study outcome (knowledge or attitudes or practices); used either qualitative, quantitative or mixed methods. No restrictions were placed on the publication date, quality and setting of the study. Results A total of 14 studies involving 4224 participants were reviewed. These studies were mainly conducted in the USA, UK, Italy and New Zealand between 1994-2018. Findings were categorised into themes of oral cancer knowledge, attitudes and practices. General lack of oral cancer knowledge (50%-76%) among participants was reported. More than 50% people were found engaging in one or more oral cancer risk practices like smoking, betel quid/pan/guthka chewing. Some of the participants perceived betel quid/pan/guthka chewing habit good for their health (12%-43.6%). Conclusion This review has shown that oral cancer risk practices are prevalent among South Asian immigrants who possess limited knowledge and unfavourable attitude in this area. Culturally appropriate targeted interventions and strategies are needed to raise oral cancer awareness among South Asian communities in developed countries.

scholarly journals Knowledge, attitudes and practices of South Asian immigrants in developed countries regarding oral cancer: An integrative review

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nidhi Saraswat ◽  
Rona Pillay ◽  
Bronwyn Everett ◽  
Ajesh George
Keyword(s):  
Oral Cancer ◽  
Cancer Risk ◽  
South Asian ◽  
Developed Countries ◽  
Asian Immigrants ◽  
Cancer Knowledge ◽  
South Asian Immigrants ◽  
Attitudes And Practices ◽  
Oral Cancer Risk ◽  
Knowledge Attitudes And Practices

Abstract Background Oral cancer is a growing problem worldwide, with high incidence rates in South Asian countries. With increasing numbers of South Asian immigrants in developed countries, a possible rise in oral cancer cases is expected given the high prevalence in their source countries and the continued oral cancer risk behaviours of immigrants. The aim of this review is to synthesise existing evidence regarding knowledge, attitudes and practices of South Asian immigrants in developed countries regarding oral cancer. Methods Four electronic databases were systematically searched to identify original, English language articles focussing on oral cancer risk knowledge, attitudes and practices of South Asian immigrants in developed countries. All studies that met the following inclusion criteria were included: conducted among South Asian immigrants in developed countries; explored at least one study outcome (knowledge or attitudes or practices); used either qualitative, quantitative or mixed methods. No restrictions were placed on the publication date, quality and setting of the study. Results A total of 14 studies involving 4224 participants were reviewed. These studies were mainly conducted in the USA, UK, Italy and New Zealand between 1994-2018. Findings were categorised into themes of oral cancer knowledge, attitudes and practices. General lack of oral cancer knowledge (50%-76%) among participants was reported. More than 50% people were found engaging in one or more oral cancer risk practices like smoking, betel quid/pan/guthka chewing. Some of the participants perceived betel quid/pan/guthka chewing habit good for their health (12%-43.6%). Conclusion This review has shown that oral cancer risk practices are prevalent among South Asian immigrants who possess limited knowledge and unfavourable attitude in this area. Culturally-appropriate targeted interventions and strategies are needed to raise oral cancer awareness among South Asian communities in developed countries.

scholarly journals PENGARUH PENYULUHAN DENGAN BOOKLET TERHADAP PENINGKATAN PENGETAHUAN, SIKAP DAN PRAKTIK HIGIENE PERORANGAN PADA PENJAMAH MAKANAN

2020 ◽  
Vol 8 (1) ◽  
pp. 6-10
Author(s):  
Ulya Rahmawati ◽  
Dyah Nur Subandriani ◽  
Yuniarti Yuniarti
Keyword(s):  
Food Poisoning ◽  
Food Service ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Wilcoxon Test ◽  
Personal Hygiene ◽  
Food Handlers ◽  
Attitudes And Practices ◽  
Before And After ◽  
Knowledge And Practice ◽  
Knowledge Attitudes And Practices

Background: Hygienic and healthy food has become the principle of Food Service. Based on POM RI data in 2015, the causes of Food Poisoning Outbreak on catering services in 2015 were 13 incident (21.31%). This outbreak was happened because of knowledge, attitudes and practices personal hygiene of food handlers were poor.Objective: To analyze the effect of mass-education with booklets on knowledge, attitudes, and practices of personal hygiene among food handlers at J Catering Service Semarang.Method: This study was pre-experiment with one group pretest-posttest design. The sampling technique was used total sampling method with the study subjects were 12 food handlers at J Catering. Data collection were included knowledge, attitudes and practices. The data were analyse by Paired T-test and Wilcoxon test to determine the increase of knowledge, attitudes and practices of food handlers before and after given education about personal hygiene.Result: There were differences in knowledge and practice of personal hygiene before and after education (p = 0.002). There was no difference in attitudes of personal hygiene before and after education (p = 0.059).Conclusion: Education using booklets has been able to increase knowledge and practices personal hygiene of food handlers.

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