scholarly journals Knowledge, attitudes, and practices of women of childbearing age testing negative for Zika virus in Kentucky, 2016

2018 ◽  
Vol 10 ◽  
pp. 20-23 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kristen Heitzinger ◽  
Douglas A. Thoroughman ◽  
Kimberly A. Porter
Keyword(s):  
Zika Virus ◽  
Women Of Childbearing Age ◽  
Childbearing Age ◽  
Attitudes And Practices ◽  
Knowledge Attitudes And Practices

scholarly journals Knowledge, Attitudes and Practices Regarding HIV Amongst Women of Childbearing Age in the NYANGA Province, Gabon

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Augustin Mouinga-Ondémé ◽  
Sydney Maghendji-Nzondo ◽  
Julie Buekens ◽  
Jéordy-Dimitri Engone-Ondo ◽  
Roméo Karl Imboumy-Limoukou ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Hiv Transmission ◽  
Epidemiological Data ◽  
Basic Knowledge ◽  
Women Of Childbearing Age ◽  
Childbearing Age ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Attitudes And Practices ◽  
Modes Of Transmission ◽  
Awareness Campaigns ◽  
Knowledge Attitudes And Practices

Abstract Background: The seroprevalence of HIV in Gabon is 4.1%. This rate varies among its nine provinces and is estimated at 4.2% in the province of Nyanga. This variance is believed to be the result of a lack of information and beliefs regarding HIV transmission and prevention. There are currently scarce epidemiological data from this region of Gabon. We assessed the knowledge, attitudes and practices of women of childbearing age from Nyanga province towards HIV.Methods: A 13-day cross-sectional descriptive study of 631 women aged 15 to 49 years was conducted within the five departments of the province to assess their knowledge and attitudes about HIV, with particular emphasis on mother-to-child HIV transmission (MTCT). Household recruitment of participants was conducted and information was collected by means of a questionnaire. Correct answers were considered as indicating a basic knowledge of the topic assessed.Results: Around 90% of women (570/631) were of childbearing age but not pregnant during the survey, with a mean age of 28 years. Also, 10% (61/631) were pregnant. Among surveyed women, 99.2% had heard of HIV/AIDS and 81.8% knew at least one screening site for HIV. More than 83.6% knew that MTCT could occur during pregnancy, and 76.5% knew about transmission during breastfeeding. In addition, 86.5% knew that HIV couldn’t be transmitted through sharing food with an infected person. Similarly, 68.8% answered that HIV transmission cannot occur through mosquito bites. However, 45.8% of women said that HIV could be transmitted by witchcraft. For 81.6% of participants, HIV could be prevented by having a single monogamous sexual partner and protected sex. Seventy percent of the women were aware of antiretroviral therapy. More than 80% of the participants indicated that they had been screened overall, and 77.3% said that they had been offered HIV screening services during antenatal visits.Conclusions: Almost all women of childbearing age in Nyanga had heard of HIV, yet about half of them had poor knowledge of its modes of transmission. It is therefore imperative to carry out awareness campaigns in conjunction with HIV testing services to better understand the current prevalence of HIV infection in the region.

scholarly journals Knowledge, attitudes and practices related to tetanus toxoid vaccination in women of childbearing age: A cross-sectional study in peri-urban settlements of Karachi, Pakistan

2017 ◽  
Vol 18 (5) ◽  
pp. 232-241 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yasir Shafiq ◽  
Asif Raza Khowaja ◽  
Mohammad Tahir Yousafzai ◽  
Syed Asad Ali ◽  
Anita Zaidi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Tetanus Toxoid ◽  
Extended Family ◽  
Vaccine Coverage ◽  
Women Of Childbearing Age ◽  
Childbearing Age ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Poor Knowledge ◽  
Attitudes And Practices ◽  
Knowledge Attitudes And Practices

Backgound: A higher incidence of neonatal tetanus implies failure of the vaccination program in Pakistan. Objectives: The objective of this study was to assess knowledge, attitudes and practices related to tetanus toxoid (TT) vaccine in women of childbearing age. Methods: We performed a cross-sectional survey in peri-urban Karachi, Pakistan, among women of childbearing age, stratified into three mutually exclusive groups as: married pregnant; married non-pregnant; and unmarried. Descriptive and inferential analyses were performed to estimate vaccine coverage and knowledge attributes. Results: A total of 450 women participated, of which the largest proportion were married and non-pregnant (n = 185/450, 41%). Over 50% of women (n = 258/450) had not received TT vaccine. Most unmarried women (n = 139, 97%) were unvaccinated. Non-vaccination predictors included: women aged <25 years without any formal education (adjusted odds ratio [OR], 2.1; 95% confidence interval [CI], 1.0–4.4), lack of knowledge about free vaccination (adjusted OR, 4.0; 95% CI, 1.64–10.20), poor knowledge of tetanus disease/vaccination (adjusted OR, 4.6; 95%, 2.2–9.6), living with extended family (adjusted OR, 2.0; 95% CI, 1.04–3.96); family non-supporting vaccination (adjusted OR, 5.7; 95% CI, 2.3–13.9); and husband/other family member deciding upon issues related to women’s health (adjusted OR, 2.9; 95% CI, 1.3–6.6). Conclusion: Low coverage of TT vaccine is largely influenced by poor knowledge, family structure and family decision-making in the local communities of Pakistan.

scholarly journals Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices about Zika among a University Community Located in an Endemic Zone in Mexico

2018 ◽  
Vol 15 (11) ◽  
pp. 2548 ◽  
Author(s):  
Vianey Argüelles-Nava ◽  
María Alvarez-Bañuelos ◽  
Daniel Córdoba-Suárez ◽  
Clara Sampieri ◽  
María Ortiz-León ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Zika Virus ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
Sexual Transmission ◽  
Univariate Analysis ◽  
Attitudes And Practices ◽  
Medium Level ◽  
Study Population ◽  
Level Of Knowledge ◽  
The University ◽  
Knowledge Attitudes And Practices

To assess the knowledge, attitudes, and practices about the Zika virus in both students and workers at the University of Veracruz, an online survey was conducted. The participants were divided into two groups: one according to sex, the other according to whether they were workers or students. Their answers were classified into knowledge, attitudes, and practices and they were rated as low, medium, and high. The results showed that knowledge about Zika prevailing among the university population is considered as medium in 79.4% of the study population. Most respondents know that the mosquito spreads the Zika virus (98.8%) and the clinical characteristics, while sexual transmission by the virus is little known (36.85%). Both the univariate analysis (OR (CI5) 0.227 (0.070–0.735), p = 0.013] and multivariate analysis (OR (CI95) 0.234 (0.071–778), p = 0.018] showed that belonging to the health sciences area is related to having a greater knowledge about Zika. Despite the existing knowledge, a low level of prevention practices prevails in the whole community (55%). A medium level of knowledge about Zika prevailed, while proper implementation of preventive measures for Zika is low, despite the fact that the state of Veracruz—the place where the University is located—is an endemic area.

scholarly journals A survey of the knowledge, attitudes and practices on Zika virus in New York City

2018 ◽  
Vol 18 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Gregory Samuel ◽  
Rianna DiBartolo-Cordovano ◽  
Insiya Taj ◽  
Audrey Merriam ◽  
Jean M. Lopez ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
New York ◽  
New York City ◽  
York City ◽  
Zika Virus ◽  
Attitudes And Practices ◽  
Knowledge Attitudes And Practices

scholarly journals Knowledge, attitudes and practices of contraceptive methods among women seeking voluntary termination of pregnancy at Jubilee Hospital, Pretoria, South Africa

2019 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Tombo Bongongo ◽  
Indiran Govender
Keyword(s):  
South Africa ◽  
Termination Of Pregnancy ◽  
High Rate ◽  
Contraceptive Methods ◽  
Childbearing Age ◽  
Excellent Outcome ◽  
Attitudes And Practices ◽  
Satisfactory Outcome ◽  
Knowledge Attitudes And Practices ◽  
Voluntary Termination

Introduction. There is an alarmingly high rate of women in South Africa, who are of childbearing age, who still opt for abortions or Voluntary Termination of Pregnancy (VTOP). Despite the availability of free contraceptive methods and health education in all health facilities across the country, to reduce and prevent unwanted pregnancies and VTOP there is still an alarming increase in the rate of VTOP. This study sought to determine the knowledge, attitudes and practices of contraceptive methods among women seeking voluntary termination of pregnancy at Jubilee Hospital, Pretoria, South Africa.Methods. A across-sectional survey using a piloted, structured and self- administered questionnaire. Convenience sampling was applied and the sample size was 126.Result.  The mean age of the 126 participants was 26.1 years. Findings obtained after analysis of participants’ data were grouped following the university categorisation. Below 50% referred as “poor” outcome, from 50 to 74% was referred as “satisfactory” outcome and beyond 74% was considered as “excellent” outcome. Knowledge was poor for 28 (22.2%) of women. It was satisfactory for 91 (72.2%) women and excellent for 7 (5.5%) women. Looking at the attitude: 124 (98.4%) approved the use of contraception, 1 (0.79%) disapproved and 1 (0,79%) abstained due to religious beliefs. Regarding the practice of contraception: 92 (73.0%) have already used contraceptive methods while 34 (27.0%) have not.Conclusion: In summary, the study showed a satisfactory knowledge of contraceptive methods, a positive attitude towards contraception and a huge number of participants who have already used contraceptive methods, among women seeking voluntary termination of pregnancy at Jubilee Hospital, Pretoria, South Africa.

Knowledge of Sexual Transmission of Zika Virus Among Women Who Are Pregnant or Intend to Become Pregnant, Arizona, 2017

2021 ◽  
pp. 003335492110069
Author(s):  
Elizabeth J. Anderson ◽  
Kacey Ernst ◽  
David O. Garcia ◽  
Elise Lopez ◽  
Kristen Pogreba Brown ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Zika Virus ◽  
Information Sources ◽  
Multinomial Logistic Regression ◽  
Sexual Transmission ◽  
Prevalence Ratio ◽  
The United States ◽  
Sufficient Information ◽  
Women Of Childbearing Age ◽  
Childbearing Age ◽  
Populations At Risk

Objectives Levels of knowledge about the sexual transmission of Zika virus are consistently low in populations at risk of a mosquito-borne outbreak, including among women of childbearing age and women who are pregnant or intend to become pregnant. We investigated the effectiveness of sources of public health messaging about sexual transmission to women who are pregnant or intend to become pregnant in Arizona. Methods In 2017, we conducted an Arizona-statewide survey 15 months after the initial release of US guidelines on sexual transmission of Zika virus. We used Poisson regression, adjusting for demographic factors, to estimate the likelihood among women who were pregnant or intended to become pregnant of knowing that Zika virus is sexually transmitted relative to other women of childbearing age. We used multinomial logistic regression models to explore associations with most used health information sources, either in person (eg, medical providers) or online (eg, Facebook), categorized by extent of dependability. Results Women who were pregnant or intended to become pregnant had similarly poor knowledge of the sexual transmission of Zika virus as compared with other women of childbearing age (adjusted prevalence ratio = 1.14 [95% CI, 0.83-1.55]). Only about one-third of all respondents reported knowledge of sexual transmission. Reliance on high- vs low-dependability information sources, whether in person or online, did not predict the extent of Zika virus knowledge among women who were pregnant or intended to become pregnant. Conclusion As late as the second year of local Zika virus transmission in the United States, in 2017, women in Arizona were not receiving sufficient information about sexual transmission, even though it was available. To prepare for possible future outbreaks, research should explore which aspects of Zika information campaigns were ineffective or inefficient.

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