scholarly journals Perioperative care capacity in East Africa: results of an Ethiopian national cross-sectional survey

2021 ◽  
Vol 4 (3) ◽  
pp. e57-e57
Author(s):  
Fitsum Kifle ◽  
Kokeb D. Belihu ◽  
Bezaye Z. Beljege ◽  
Hailu T. Dhufera ◽  
Frezer B. Keno ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
East Africa ◽  
Perioperative Care ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Care Capacity

scholarly journals HIV risk and pre-exposure prophylaxis interest among female bar workers in Dar es Salaam: cross-sectional survey

BMJ Open ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 9 (3) ◽  
pp. e023272 ◽  
Author(s):  
Guy Harling ◽  
Aisa Muya ◽  
Katrina F Ortblad ◽  
Irene Mashasi ◽  
Peter Dambach ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
East Africa ◽  
Hiv Risk ◽  
Dar Es Salaam ◽  
Hiv Positive ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Long Acting ◽  
Hiv Acquisition ◽  
Exposure Prophylaxis

ObjectiveFemale bar workers (FBW) in East Africa often conduct sex work to supplement their incomes, and may be vulnerable to HIV acquisition. Pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) offers protection against HIV acquisition. However, there is little research on FBW’s sexual health. Our objective was to determine HIV risk behaviours and interest in PrEP among FBW in the largest city in East Africa.DesignCross-sectional survey covering respondents’ work and personal lives, including social and behavioural risk factors for HIV. The survey aimed to determine the feasibility of working with FBW and HIV prevalence estimates. Those who did not report being HIV positive were asked about their knowledge of and interest in PrEP. All women were offered free on-site HIV testing and counselling (HTC).SettingEight randomly selected workplaces, that is, bars, in Kinondoni district, Dar es Salaam (DSM).Participants66 FBW (≥18 years) selected at random from all women working in selected bars on the day of visit.ResultsHalf of respondents reported having had sex for money: 20% with bar clients only, 15% with other men only and 15% with both. Almost all (98%) reported ≥1 non-commercial partners in the past 12 months; only 30% reported using condoms with these partners. 85% of respondents had ever been pregnant; 44% had had an unintended pregnancy. Only 5% of respondents had ever heard of PrEP. However, 54% were somewhat/very interested in daily-pill PrEP and 79% were somewhat/very interested in long-acting injectable PrEP. When asked to rank modalities, long-acting injectable PrEP was the most preferred. Seven per cent of the 56 respondents who completed HTC tested HIV positive.ConclusionsFBW in DSM have elevated risk factors for HIV acquisition, and PrEP appears highly acceptable. Studies developing PrEP delivery models and assessing PrEP initiation and adherence in FBW appear warranted.

Nutritional Vulnerability of Older Persons Living in Urban Areas of Lake Victoria Basin in East Africa: A Cross Sectional Survey

2012 ◽  
Vol 31 (1) ◽  
pp. 86-96 ◽  
Author(s):  
Maureen J. Cheserek ◽  
Judith N. Waudo ◽  
Prisca J. Tuitoek ◽  
John M. Msuya ◽  
Joyce K. Kikafunda
Keyword(s):  
East Africa ◽  
Urban Areas ◽  
Older Persons ◽  
Lake Victoria ◽  
Lake Victoria Basin ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional

scholarly journals Critical care capacity in Haiti: A nationwide cross-sectional survey

PLoS ONE ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 14 (6) ◽  
pp. e0218141 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lia I. Losonczy ◽  
Sean L. Barnes ◽  
Shiping Liu ◽  
Sarah R. Williams ◽  
Michael T. McCurdy ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Critical Care ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Care Capacity

scholarly journals A cross-sectional survey of emergency and essential surgical care capacity among hospitals with high trauma burden in a Central African country

2015 ◽  
Vol 15 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Marquise Kouo-Ngamby ◽  
Fanny Nadia Dissak-Delon ◽  
Isabelle Feldhaus ◽  
Catherine Juillard ◽  
Kent A. Stevens ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
African Country ◽  
Surgical Care ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Care Capacity ◽  
Essential Surgical Care

Testing the Strain Theory of Suicide – The Moderating Role of Social Support

Crisis ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 41 (2) ◽  
pp. 82-88 ◽  
Author(s):  
Bob Lew ◽  
Ksenia Chistopolskaya ◽  
Yanzheng Liu ◽  
Mansor Abu Talib ◽  
Olga Mitina ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Social Support ◽  
Suicidal Behavior ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
Perceived Social Support ◽  
Strain Theory ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Psychological Strains ◽  
Moderating Role

Abstract. Background: According to the strain theory of suicide, strains, resulting from conflicting and competing pressures in an individual's life, are hypothesized to precede suicide. But social support is an important factor that can mitigate strains and lessen their input in suicidal behavior. Aims: This study was designed to assess the moderating role of social support in the relation between strain and suicidality. Methods: A sample of 1,051 employees were recruited in Beijing, the capital of China, through an online survey. Moderation analysis was performed using SPSS PROCESS Macro. Social support was measured with the Multidimensional Scale of Perceived Social Support, and strains were assessed with the Psychological Strains Scale. Results: Psychological strains are a good predictor of suicidality, and social support, a basic need for each human being, moderates and decreases the effects of psychological strains on suicidality. Limitations: The cross-sectional survey limited the extent to which conclusions about causal relationships can be drawn. Furthermore, the results may not be generalized to the whole of China because of its diversity. Conclusion: Social support has a tendency to mitigate the effects of psychological strains on suicidality.

Fit and Congruency

2019 ◽  
Vol 18 (3) ◽  
pp. 148-156
Author(s):  
Mary Hogue ◽  
Lee Fox-Cardamone ◽  
Deborah Erdos Knapp
Keyword(s):  
Role Theory ◽  
Social Role ◽  
Gender Diversity ◽  
Job Fit ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Working Adults ◽  
Role Congruity ◽  
Self Selection ◽  
Selection Of

Abstract. Applicant job pursuit intentions impact the composition of an organization’s applicant pool, thereby influencing selection outcomes. An example is the self-selection of women and men into gender-congruent jobs. Such self-selection contributes to a lack of gender diversity across a variety of occupations. We use person-job fit and the role congruity perspective of social role theory to explore job pursuit intentions. We present research from two cross-sectional survey studies (520 students, 174 working adults) indicating that at different points in their careers women and men choose to pursue gender-congruent jobs. For students, the choice was mediated by value placed on the job’s associated gender-congruent outcomes, but for working adults it was not. We offer suggestions for practitioners and researchers.

Oscillation between identities and Subjective psychological health objectives among an informed audience in therapeutic patient education

2018 ◽  
Vol 10 (1) ◽  
pp. 10202
Author(s):  
Sandrine Roussel ◽  
Alain Deccache ◽  
Mariane Frenay
Keyword(s):  
Patient Education ◽  
Psychological Health ◽  
Healthcare Professionals ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Therapeutic Patient Education ◽  
French Speaking ◽  
Health Objectives ◽  
Self Administered Questionnaire

Introduction: The implementation of Therapeutic Patient Education (TPE) remains a challenge. An exploratory study highlighted two tendencies among practitioners of TPE, which could hamper this implementation: an oscillation between identities (as caregivers versus as educators) and an inclination towards subjective psychological health objectives. Objectives: To verify whether these tendencies can be observed among an informed audience in TPE. Next, to explore the variables associated with one or other of these tendencies. Method: A quantitative cross-sectional survey by a self-administered questionnaire was carried out among 90 French-speaking healthcare professionals. Statistical analyses (chi-square, logistic regression) were then conducted. Results: Sixty percent of respondents displayed identity oscillation, which was found to be linked to task oscillation, patient curability, scepticism towards medicine and practising in France. Fifty-six percent pursued subjective psychological health objectives, which was found to be associated with health behaviour objectives and a locus of power in the healthcare relationship distinct from those seen in the pre-existing health models (biomedical, global). This tendency seems to constitute an alternative model of TPE. Discussion & conclusion: Identity oscillation and subjective psychological health objectives can be both observed. This study stresses the need to deliberate on the form(s) of TPE that is/are desired.

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