Mothers had inadequate knowledge towards key essential nutrition action messages in mainly rural Northeast Ethiopia

Journal of Nutritional Science ◽

10.1017/jns.2021.10 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 10 ◽

Author(s):

Bereket Gebremichael ◽

Biruk Beletew Abate ◽

Tewodros Tesfaye

Keyword(s):

Multivariable Analysis ◽

Good Knowledge ◽

Knowledge And Attitudes ◽

Related Information ◽

Preventive Actions ◽

Inadequate Knowledge ◽

Level Of Knowledge ◽

Health Institutions ◽

Knowledge And Attitude ◽

Good Attitude

Abstract Essential nutrition action (ENA) is one of the most effective preventive actions for combating nutritional problems in young children. There is, however, a paucity of evidence about mother's knowledge and attitude regarding key ENA messages. The objective of the present study was to assess the knowledge and attitude of mothers towards key ENA messages and associated factors. A representative sample of 563 mothers of children from birth up to 24 months in mainly rural North Ethiopia was included in the study. The findings showed that 66⋅4 % of the mothers have a good knowledge and 68⋅9 % have a good attitude. In the multivariable analysis using logistic regression, mothers who attended secondary school or higher education were six times more likely to have a good knowledge (AOR 6⋅1; CI 2⋅945, 12⋅719) compared with those who are illiterate. Besides, women who resided in an urban area (AOR 2⋅2; CI 1⋅14, 4⋅25), attended antenatal care (ANC) visits (AOR 3⋅7; CI 2⋅421, 5⋅742), attended postnatal care (PNC) visits (AOR 2⋅2; CI 1⋅37, 3⋅4) and heard nutritional-related information (AOR 1⋅9; CI 1⋅14, 3⋅49) were found to have a good knowledge. On the other hand, mothers who attended ANC visits were almost four times (AOR 3⋅9; CI 2⋅7, 5⋅8) more likely to have a good attitude towards key ENA. Mothers who delivered at health institutions and who attended PNC visits were also more likely to have a good attitude. In conclusion, the present study determined the level of knowledge and attitudes of mothers about ENA and several factors that influence mother's knowledge and attitude regarding ENA.

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Pengetahuan dan Sikap Ibu Postpartum terhadap Program Keluarga Berencana di RSUD Dr. Sam Ratulangi Tondano

e-CliniC ◽

10.35790/ecl.v8i1.28688 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 8 (1) ◽

Author(s):

Andrie E. Lukas ◽

Suzanna P. Mongan ◽

Freddy W. Wagey

Keyword(s):

Family Planning ◽

Family Planning Program ◽

Good Knowledge ◽

Planning Program ◽

Design Data ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Knowledge And Attitudes ◽

Level Of Knowledge ◽

The Government ◽

Postpartum Mothers

Abstract: Family planning program is a program of the government of the Republic of Indonesia that aims to achieve a healthy and prosperous family by limiting births. Tondano is the center of Minahasa district and has four sub-districts and population of 70,467 people with a female number of 34,800. Data on women using family planning showed a number of 25,749 people which indicates a large and growing population. This study was aimed to evaluate the level of knowledge and attitudes of mothers towards the family planning program. This was a descriptive study with a cross-sectional design. Data were obtained by using questionnaire as the instrument. Respondents were 50 postpartum mothers who came to Dr. Sam Ratulangi Hospital Tondano and were willing to fill in the distributed questionnaires. The results showed that 92% of responsdents had good knowledge and 8% had poor knowledge. Meanwhile, based on the attitudes of respondents, 70% of them were positive and 30% were negative. In conclusion, family planning services based on the level of knowledge and attitudes of postpartum mothers at Dr. Sam Ratulangi Hospital Tondano were good or above average. Albeit, postpartum mothers who had good knowledge may not necessarily had good attitudes.Keywords: family planning, contraception, knowledge, attitude Abstrak: Program Keluarga Berencana (KB) bertujuan untuk membentuk gerakan keluarga sehat dan sejahtera dengan cara membatasi kelahiran. Tondano merupakan pusat dari Kabupaten Minahasa dan memiliki empat kecamatan dengan populasi sebesar 70.467 jiwa dan jumlah perempuan sebesar 34.800 jiwa. Data perempuan yang memakai KB ialah 25.749 jiwa. Data tersebut menunjukkan jumlah penduduk yang banyak dan terus bertambah. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengevaluasi tingkat pengetahuan dan sikap ibu postpartum terhadap program KB di RSUD Dr. Sam Ratulangi Tondano. Jenis penelitian ialah deskriptif dengan desain potong lintang. Pengambilan data menggunakan kuesioner sebagai instrumen penelitian. Responden penelitian ialah ibu postpartum yang datang di RSUD Dr. Sam Ratulangi Tondano dan bersedia mengisi kuesioner yang dibagikan. Hasil penelitian mendapatkan total 50 responden. Sebanyak 92% ibu memiliki pengetahuan baik dan 8% memiliki pengetahuan kurang baik. Untuk pengukuran sikap dari responden, sebanyak 70% wanita bersikap positif dan 30% yang bersikap negatif. Simpulan penelitian ini ialah bahwa pelayanan KB berdasarkan tingkat pengetahuan dan sikap ibu di RSUD Dr. Sam Ratulangi Tondano sudah baik atau di atas rata-rata. Walaupun demikian ibu yang memiliki pengetahuan baik belum tentu memiliki sikap yang baik.Kata kunci: keluarga berencana, kontrasepsi, pengetahuan, sikap

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Are good knowledge and positive attitudes regarding the cigarettes and other tobacco products act prevalent among rural Indian adults?

International Journal of Community Medicine and Public Health ◽

10.18203/2394-6040.ijcmph20175800 ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 5 (1) ◽

pp. 289

Author(s):

Pracheth R. ◽

Varun N. ◽

Ravindra Y. M. ◽

Preethi S. ◽

Tasmiya K. ◽

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Keyword(s):

Primary School ◽

Rural Area ◽

Economic Status ◽

Good Knowledge ◽

Tobacco Products ◽

Socio Economic Status ◽

Knowledge And Attitudes ◽

Positive Attitudes ◽

Knowledge And Attitude ◽

Study Participants

Background: Cigarettes and other tobacco products (COTPA) Act is a legislation passed to curb tobacco use in India by imposing restrictions on tobacco products. This study appraised knowledge and attitudes regarding COTPA Act among adults in a rural area and elicited socio-demographic predictors of knowledge and attitudes regarding COTPA Act among study participants.Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted from September to December 2014 on adults (aged ≥18 years) in a rural area of Coastal Karnataka. A pre-designed, pre-tested proforma was used to collect information from study participants regarding their knowledge and attitudes about COTPA Act. Knowledge and attitude scores were computed. A score of ≥4 was good knowledge and ≥3 was regarded as positive attitudes.Results: Nearly 49.14% had good knowledge, while 51.29% displayed positive attitudes. Those belonging to upper and upper middle socio-economic class (Class I+Class II) had higher odds for good knowledge (AOR=2.09, 95% CI=0.82-5.92), when compared to their counterparts belonging to other socio-economic classes. Age ≥60 years (AOR=3.80, 95% CI= 0.30-9.98), education beyond primary school (AOR=2.88, 95% CI=1.24-6.19), upper and upper middle class socio-economic status (AOR=3.68, 95% CI=1.34-7.02) were the key predictor variables for positive attitudes.Conclusions:Nearly half the study participants had good knowledge and positive attitudes towards COTPA Act. High socio-economic status could predict good knowledge, while age ≥60 years, education beyond primary school and a high socio-economic status were the key variables predicting positive attitudes. Educational campaigns can help improve knowledge. Assessment of knowledge and attitude is imperative prior to implementation of policies to ensure effectiveness.

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Assessment of Knowledge and Attitude Regarding Risk Factors of Malaria Among Caregivers of Under-Five Children in the Buea Health District, South West Region, Cameroon

International Journal of TROPICAL DISEASE & Health ◽

10.9734/ijtdh/2021/v42i2030546 ◽

2021 ◽

pp. 36-50

Author(s):

Hermann Ngouakam ◽

Mark Agbor Akongem ◽

Timatang Tufoin Cagetan ◽

Ariane Laure Wounang Ngueugang ◽

Bonaventure Tientche ◽

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Keyword(s):

Risk Factors ◽

Malaria Risk ◽

Health District ◽

Good Knowledge ◽

Under Five ◽

Factors Associated ◽

Under Five Children ◽

Level Of Knowledge ◽

The Mean ◽

Knowledge And Attitude

Aims: The study measured the level of knowledge and attitudes towards malaria and examined associated factors among caregivers of under-five children. Study Design: The study was community-based, descriptive cross-sectional. Place and Duration of Study: The study was carried out in Buea Health District (BHD) from February to June 2020. Methodology: Data were obtained through face-to-face interviews with the caregivers of under-fives. The above mean scores were used to determine the level of knowledge. The attitude levels were measured by using 3-point Likert scales. Univariate and multivariate logistic regression analyses were performed to identify risk factors associated with knowledge and attitude. SPSS software version 20.0 was used for analysis. Results: Out of the 390 respondents, 69.5% of them had a neutral attitude. Meanwhile, 27.7 % of participants carried a favorable attitude towards malaria and only 2.8 % of them had an unfavorable attitude, Caregivers of under-five children who scored below the mean score were 25.1 % which was considered having poor knowledge and above the mean score was 74.9% which was considered good knowledge. In the multivariable logistic analysis, caregivers with a primary school level of education were 4.1 times (AOR = 4.1, CI = 1.486-11.102) times more likely of receiving a high malaria knowledge score as compared to those with no formal education. Factors associated with caregiver's attitude level towards malaria risk were educational level and marital status which showed significant associations in the univariate analysis Conclusion: Caregivers of under-fives displayed a good knowledge of malaria risk factors. However, in these endemic areas for malaria, caregiver attitude was found to be unenthusiastic and unresponsive, and this poses additional challenges in reaching the malaria elimination goal. Thus, suggesting that educational messages during the campaign should be contextual to reach out to local communities to trigger a positive behavioural change.

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Sexuality in Elderly Adults: Study on Knowledge and Attitudes Related to Sexuality in Older Adults

Global Journal of Health Science ◽

10.5539/gjhs.v11n7p184 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 11 (7) ◽

pp. 184

Author(s):

Saldarriaga G. Guillermina ◽

Ruydiaz G. Keydis ◽

Jiménez A. Sindy ◽

Fernández A. Shirley

Keyword(s):

Older Adults ◽

The Elderly ◽

Attitude Scale ◽

Natural Phenomenon ◽

Elderly Adult ◽

Elderly Adults ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Knowledge And Attitudes ◽

Inadequate Knowledge ◽

Level Of Knowledge

INTRODUCTION: Aging is a universal and natural phenomenon that causes structural and physiological changes. It is a process of deterioration, progressive and intrinsic. OBJECTIVE: Determining the level of knowledge and attitudes about sexuality in older adults living in three centers. MATERIALS & METHODS: A cross- sectional descriptive study in 80 elderly adults enrolled and attending three life centers on the City of Cartagena, Questionnaires about Knowledge on Sexual Health of the Elderly (2007) and the Attitude Scale towards Sexuality were applied in the Elderly Adult (Scale ACASAM-MM-2013). RESULTS: On a population of elderly adults, female sex predominated 58%, average age of 74 years, adults widowers 35% of the total population, and 31% maintain a relationship. Older adults reported having inadequate knowledge in relation to the three sessions evaluated, the access section to a couple predominated, they reflected having an average general attitude, being the cognitive and volitional component those of greater significance. CONCLUSION: The attitudes that reflect the elderly is favorable, being so, that the elderly are clear that society notice them regarding sexuality, and are autonomous to express and experience it.

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Literature Review: Pendidikan kesehatan melalui diskusi kelompok dan curah pendapat terhadap pengetahuan dan sikap Pasangan Usia Subur (PUS) Akseptor KB AKDR

Jurnal SAGO Gizi dan Kesehatan ◽

10.30867/gikes.v2i1.510 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 2 (1) ◽

pp. 87

Author(s):

Nazirah Nazirah ◽

Putri Santy ◽

Nurlaili Ramli ◽

Eva Purwita

Keyword(s):

Health Education ◽

Literature Review ◽

Public Perception ◽

Intrauterine Device ◽

Group Discussion ◽

The Public ◽

Knowledge And Attitudes ◽

Negative Perceptions ◽

Level Of Knowledge ◽

Health Institutions

Background: There has been a decrease in the number of IUD family planning acceptors in the last three years, from 3.69% in 2016 to 3% in 2017 and 2018. One factor in the low use of IUD contraceptives is public perception. The way to change people's negative perceptions about the IUD is to provide health education.Objectives: To review several journals about effect of health education about iud (intrauterine) device uses group discussion and brainstorming on the level of knowledge and attitudes fertile age couples.Methods: The study is a literature review method based on the articles searched on Google Scholar and PubMed. The keywords used to find articles were using the keywords "Health Education, IUD, Group Discussion, Brainstorming, Knowledge, and Attitudes". The data obtained were compiled, analyzed and concluded by looking for similarities, inequalities providing views, comparing and summarizing.Results: Literature review shows that there is an effect of health education with the method of group discussion and brainstorming on a person's knowledge and attitudes.Conclusion: Health education using the group discussion method has more influence on increasing knowledge and attitudes. It is hoped of the health institutions can improve health services by providing information through health education to the public about the benefits of intrauterine contraceptives (IUDs).

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Hubungan antara Tingkat Pengetahuan dan Sikap dengan Tindakan Pencegahan Penyakit Rabies pada Warga di Wilayah Puskesmas Kuta II

Smart Medical Journal ◽

10.13057/smj.v1i1.24184 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 1 (1) ◽

pp. 18

Author(s):

Ni Kadek Ayu Septiani Sarjana ◽

Arsita Eka Prasetyawati ◽

Dyah Ratna Budiani

Keyword(s):

Disease Prevention ◽

Significant Relationship ◽

Simple Random Sampling ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Chi Square ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Knowledge And Attitudes ◽

Level Of Knowledge ◽

Knowledge And Attitude ◽

The Relationship

Introduction: Rabies is a disease of animals (usually vertebrate) which is zoonotic (transmissible to humans). Rabies occurs in 24 out of the 34 provinces of Indonesia. Rabies is caused by a virus in the Family: Rhabdivoridae, Genus: Lyssavirus. Control the dog population and dog vaccination is effective and economical method to prevent the incidences of rabies in humans. This study aims to investigate the relationship between level of knowledge and attitude to the practice in prevention rabies infection in residents lived in area covered by Puskesmas Kuta II.Methods: This study was a cross-sectional study and carried out by simple random sampling of 96 residents in the area of Puskesmas Kuta II. In this study, the independent variables are knowledge of and attitudes towards rabies disease while the dependent variable is the practice to prevent rabies infection in human. Data were collected by a questionnaire-based interview. Analyses were then carried out using the chi-square (x2) followed by multivariate analysis using multiple logistic regressions.Results: This study showed that knowledge has a significant relationship with practice for rabies disease prevention (p = 0.013; OR 4.240; 95% CI 1.352 up to 13.296). Attitude has a significant positive relationship with the value of practice for rabies disease prevention (p = 0.015; OR 3.073; 95% CI 1.233 up to 7.627). The combined effect of knowledge and attitudes to practice for rabies prevention were approximately 20.90% (Negerkerke R square = 0.209).Conclusions: There was a significant relationship between knowledge and attitudes with the practice for rabies disease prevention in residents in the area of Puskesmas Kuta II, the higher level of knowledge and improved attitudes will improve practice for rabies disease prevention amongst residents in the area of Puskesmas Kuta II. Key words: Rabies; Rabies; Preventio; Knowledge; Attitude; Practice

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THE ROLE OF “MY VILLAGE MY HOME” IN THE KNOWLEDGE AND ATTITUDES OF INTEGRATED HEALTH POST CADRES AND MOTHERS

Jurnal Berkala Epidemiologi ◽

10.20473/jbe.v8i12020.1-7 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 8 (1) ◽

pp. 1

Author(s):

Anasiya Nurwitasari ◽

Fariani Syahrul ◽

Hario Megatsari ◽

Ratna Dwi Wulandari ◽

Arief Hargono ◽

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Keyword(s):

Immunization Coverage ◽

Simple Random Sampling ◽

Health Centers ◽

Training Data ◽

Good Knowledge ◽

Poor Knowledge ◽

Knowledge And Attitudes ◽

Knowledge And Attitude ◽

The City

Background: The percentage infants with complete basic immunization is still below the minimum target of immunization coverage. The immunization coverage survey showed that complete basic immunization and valid dose immunization status in Surabaya City is still below the international averages. Purpose: The purpose of the study was to describe the knowledge and attitudes of cadres and mothers with children ≤ 2 years towards My Village My Home (MVMH) in the City of Surabaya, Indonesia Methods: Sampling was done by simple random sampling method. Samples were grouped into exposed groups and unexposed groups. The sample comparison was 1: 2. The respondents of the exposed group were 20 cadres and 20 mothers who had received MVMH training. The respondents of the unexposed group were 40 cadres and 40 mothers who did not receive training. Data collection was done using interviews. The study was conducted in 30 Health Centers. Results: Most cadres in the group who had received training or had not received training had good knowledge, but in the group that had not received training there were 5% of cadres who had poor knowledge. Both mothers in the group of cadres who had received training or had not, had good knowledge, but in the group of cadre that had not received training as much as 10% of mothers had poor knowledge. Both cadres and mothers had a good attitude. Conclusion: Both cadres and mothers in two groups had good knowledge and attitude. Cadres who have good knowledge and attitude towards MVMH have the potential to apply MVMH to the community.

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The Effect of Knowledge and Attitude toward Coronavirus Disease-19 Transmission Prevention Practice in South Sumatera Province, Indonesia

Open Access Macedonian Journal of Medical Sciences ◽

10.3889/oamjms.2020.5184 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 8 (T1) ◽

pp. 198-202

Author(s):

Ekowati Retnaningsih ◽

Nuryanto Nuryanto ◽

Reni Oktarina ◽

Oom Komalasari ◽

Sri Maryani

Keyword(s):

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Dominant Factor ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Study Approach ◽

Knowledge And Attitudes ◽

The People ◽

Level Of Knowledge ◽

Transmission Prevention ◽

Knowledge And Attitude ◽

People’S Attitudes

BACKGROUND: Globally, the number of coronavirus disease (COVID)-19 confirmation cases shows an exponential increase. In South Sumatera province, Indonesia, reported positive confirm cases in March 2020 as many as 5 cases, and within 2 months there was an increase to 196 times (982 cases) confirmation cases in May 2020. Transmission prevention practice is essential to inhibit the spread of COVID-19 and reduce the number of cases. Based on past studies, COVID-19 transmission prevention practice is affected by community characteristics, level of knowledge and attitudes, but there is no study conducted in Indonesia. AIM: The purpose of this study was to determine the effect of knowledge and attitudes toward COVID-19 transmission prevention practice. METHODS: The study was conducted with cross-sectional study approach. The sample is the people lived in South Sumatra who filled out the questionnaire through the Google form application, total 1187 people. Data were collected by snowball method during the period of April 18–30th 2020. Data were analyzed statistically using multiple logistic regression tests. RESULTS: The result of this study found that four variables significantly affected COVID-19 transmission prevention practice. They were occupation (odds ratio [OR]: 1.128; p < 0.01), gender (OR: 1.309; p < 0.05), knowledge (OR: 1.782; p < 0.01), and attitude (OR: 2.059; p < 0.01). CONCLUSION: The dominant factor affecting COVID-19 transmission prevention practice is attitude and knowledge. Hence, it is necessary to increase community knowledge about COVID-19 better to change people’s attitudes toward COVID-19 transmission prevention so they can implement good COVID-19 transmission prevention practice.

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Knowledge and attitude toward repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) among psychiatrists in Saudi Arabia

European Psychiatry ◽

10.1016/j.eurpsy.2016.01.573 ◽

2016 ◽

Vol 33 (S1) ◽

pp. s230-s231

Author(s):

A. Alhadi ◽

A. AlShiban ◽

M. Alomar ◽

O. Aljadoa ◽

A. AlSayegh ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Saudi Arabia ◽

Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation ◽

Magnetic Stimulation ◽

Positive Attitude ◽

Psychotic Disorders ◽

Positive Impact ◽

Repetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation ◽

Good Knowledge ◽

Level Of Knowledge ◽

Knowledge And Attitude

IntroductionRepetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) is a new treatment, used for different psychotic disorders mainly depression.ObjectivesAssessing knowledge and attitude toward rTMS among psychiatrists in Saudi Arabia, and determining factors affecting that.AimsTo ensure that psychiatrists have sufficient knowledge regarding rTMS. A good knowledge will most likely have a positive impact on their attitude.MethodsCross-sectional study was conducted through an online survey. The study population is all psychiatrists in Saudi Arabia. A new valid and reliable questionnaire was developed.ResultsSample of 96 psychiatrists enrolled in the study, 81% were males. Participant's mean age was 37 years. Half of participants were consultants. The sample mainly consists of general psychiatrists (65%). The study showed that 80% of psychiatrists have an efficient knowledge about rTMS. Consultants have higher knowledge than residents do. Abroad training has no association with the level of knowledge or attitude. Seventy-nine percent of psychiatrists have a positive attitude toward rTMS. Only 53% of psychiatrists agreed to receive (rTMS) in case they were in a psychotic depressive condition. Minority (7%) of psychiatrists would not refer their patients for rTMS.ConclusionMost of psychiatrists have a good knowledge and a positive attitude toward rTMS. Those who have high level of training and experience show higher level of knowledge. Articles are found to be a better source for updating knowledge. Having an rTMS treated person in the family or relatives will positively affect the psychiatrist's attitude.Disclosure of interestThe authors have not supplied their declaration of competing interest.

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Epidemio-entomological Study of Japanesse Encephalitis in Bhaktapur District, Nepal

Journal of Institute of Science and Technology ◽

10.3126/jist.v20i1.13932 ◽

2015 ◽

Vol 20 (1) ◽

pp. 112-118

Author(s):

Monica Shrestha ◽

Ranjana Gupta ◽

Ishan Gautam

Keyword(s):

Japanese Encephalitis ◽

Questionnaire Survey ◽

Significant Variation ◽

Light Trap ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Cdc Light Trap ◽

Level Of Knowledge ◽

Knowledge And Attitude ◽

Study Sites ◽

Good Attitude

A descriptive cross-sectional questionnaire survey on Japanese encephalitis was conducted in Bhaktapur district. Mosquitoes were collected for six months by means of dark activated rechargeable CDC light trap. Out of 884 mosquitoe individuals collected, 73.41 percent were Culex species. The highest numbers of mosquitoes were collected in July and August. There was no significant variation in Culex vectors abundance during six months in three study sites Tathali, Bode and Bhelukhel. Significant correlation was found between level of knowledge and attitude towards JE prevention. Fair level of practice towards JE prevention but having no good attitude shows that though people are supportive towards JE control. Journal of Institute of Science and Technology, 2015, 20(1): 112-118

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