Propofol handling practices: Results from a Colombian cross-sectional study☆

2017 ◽  
Vol 45 (4) ◽  
pp. 300-309
Author(s):  
Andrés Zorrilla-Vaca ◽  
Tatiana León ◽  
Fredy Ariza
Keyword(s):  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Handling Practices

scholarly journals Pesticide Use and Self-Reported Symptoms of Acute Pesticide Poisoning among Aquatic Farmers in Phnom Penh, Cambodia

2011 ◽  
Vol 2011 ◽  
pp. 1-8 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hanne Klith Jensen ◽  
Flemming Konradsen ◽  
Erik Jørs ◽  
Jørgen Holm Petersen ◽  
Anders Dalsgaard
Keyword(s):  
Management Practices ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Protective Measure ◽  
Pesticide Poisoning ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Phnom Penh ◽  
Pesticide Management ◽  
Handling Practices ◽  
Acute Pesticide Poisoning

Organophosphates and carbamates (OPs/CMs) are known for their acetylcholinesterase inhibiting character. A cross-sectional study of pesticide handling practices and self-perceived symptoms of acute pesticide poisoning was conducted using questionnaire-based interviews with 89 pesticide sprayers in Boeung Cheung Ek (BCE) Lake, Phnom Penh, Cambodia. The study showed that 50% of the pesticides used belonged to WHO class I + II and personal protection among the farmers were inadequate. A majority of the farmers (88%) had experienced symptoms of acute pesticide poisoning, and this was significantly associated with the number of hours spent spraying with OPs/CMs (OR = 1.14, CI 95%: 1.02–1.28). The higher educated farmers reduced their risk of poisoning by 55% for each extra personal protective measure they adapted (OR = 0.45, CI 95%: 0.22–0.91). These findings suggest that improving safe pesticide management practices among the farmers and enforcing the effective banning of the most toxic pesticides will considerably reduce the number of acute pesticide poisoning episodes.

scholarly journals Propofol handling practices: Results from a Colombian cross-sectional study

2017 ◽  
Vol 45 (4) ◽  
pp. 300-309
Author(s):  
Andrés Zorrilla-Vaca ◽  
Tatiana León ◽  
Fredy Ariza
Keyword(s):  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Handling Practices

scholarly journals A cross sectional study to assess the functioning of cold chain in a tribal district of central India

2018 ◽  
Vol 5 (11) ◽  
pp. 4826
Author(s):  
Sanjay K. Chourasiya ◽  
Anil S. Baghel ◽  
Arpit Verma ◽  
Saket Kale
Keyword(s):  
Central India ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Cold Chain ◽  
Voltage Stabilizer ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Vaccine Preventable Diseases ◽  
Immunization Programme ◽  
Handling Practices ◽  
Definition Of

Background: Immunization is one of the best efforts that India is putting forward currently to fight against various vaccine preventable diseases. Cold chain maintenance is always an issue. Therefore, cold chain maintenance is a pre-requisite in the correct delivery of immunization services.Methods: A cross sectional study was conducted among 18 cold chain points (CCPs) of Jhabua district using standard Government of India (GOI) structured questionnaires.Results: Out of 18 cold chain points only 5.55% had dry room for the storage of needle, syringes and other clerical material. A separate voltage stabilizer was attached each to deep freezer and ILR at only 22% of the health centers. Only 55.55% CCPs waste disposal pit constructed as per guideline. 94.45% cold chain handlers (CCHs) knew the definition of cold chain and correct temperature range at which vaccines to be stored, whereas only 33.33% CCHs knew about Shake test. 72.23% CCHs knew how to read vaccine vial monitor (VVM) and stages of VVM correctly. Knowledge of the CCHs regarding open vial policy was poor, with only 33.33% knowing exactly, the details of open vial policy.Conclusions: The quality of immunization programme can be increased by proper maintenance of cold chain and management of vaccine logistics at every designated cold chain point. There is need to improve the knowledge level of CCHs regarding cold chain maintenances and handling practices.

scholarly journals A community based cross sectional study to assess the drinking water handling and management practices, sanitary practices at the household level in Sullia taluk, Karnataka

2017 ◽  
Vol 4 (5) ◽  
pp. 1678
Author(s):  
Sharanya Kaniambady ◽  
Dinesh Peraje Vasu ◽  
Sandhya G ◽  
Annarao Gunderao Kulkarni
Keyword(s):  
Water Management ◽  
Drinking Water ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Free Chlorine ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Water And Sanitation ◽  
Household Level ◽  
Water Handling ◽  
Handling Practices

Background: The Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) - 7 aimed to reduce by half the proportion of population without sustainable access to safe drinking water and basic sanitation by 2015. Without access to clean water and basic toilets, and without good hygiene practices, a child’s survival, growth and development are at risk. This study was conducted to assess the drinking water management and handling practices at household level of Sullia Taluk of Karnataka which would give an insight into drinking water management and handling practices in this area.  Also the present study is planned to determine the sanitary practices in the households of Sullia Taluk. Methods: 260 houses were sampled using a probability proportionate to sampling size . A cross sectional study was done using a semistructured questionnaire to assess water handling, water management and sanitary practices. Free chlorine in the water was assessed by O- Toluidine. Results: Main source of drinking water was protected dug well in 31.5% and 75.3% did not have any alternate source of drinking water. 92% of those who stored water in overhead tanks and sumps did not clean them within seven days. 14% of the households did not use any of the water treatment methods before drinking. There was no free chlorine in the water of any of the households . 4% did not wash their hands with soap post-defecation. 28% of the households threw their waste indiscriminately around their house. 92% had cattle in close proximity to their house. None of the households practiced open field defecation. Conclusions: Health education is very important to prevent the incidences of water and sanitation related diseases. Emphasis needs to be given to behavioural change communication to create awareness among the households regarding the importance of water and sanitation practices.

scholarly journals Evaluation of hygiene and food handling attitudes and practices during social isolation due to COVID-19 in Peruvian households: a cross-sectional study

Food Research ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 5 (3) ◽  
pp. 378-384
Author(s):  
E.B. Cahuana Diaz ◽  
I.G. Revoredo Torres ◽  
J. Saintila
Keyword(s):  
Social Isolation ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Food Handling ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Significance Level ◽  
Attitudes And Practices ◽  
Handling Practices

The pandemic has affected almost all areas of people's lives and the way food is prepared is no exception. Food safety has been hit the hardest in the COVID-19 era. The aim of this paper was to investigate the attitudes and hygienic practices and food handling during social isolation by COVID-19 in Peruvian homes. A cross-sectional study was conducted that included 538 participants over 18 years of age from all regions of Peru, administering an online survey of 15 questions. The sample was selected by nonprobability sampling for convenience. The data were analysed using the statistical software IBM SPSS version 24 and the Chi-square test was used. A significance level of 5% was considered. Women represented the highest percentage of the sample (73.0%). 87.7% of the participants considered correct handling of food at home important during social isolation. Whereas 49.7% of the sample reported that they began to emphasize good handling practices when the COVID-19 pandemic began. Hand washing practices were more frequent in participants with a higher level of education (p<0.001). In general, the participants demonstrated a positive attitude and were aware of the role of hygienic practices when handling food.

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