scholarly journals Knowledge, attitude, practice and perception regarding COVID-19 among students in Bangladesh: Survey in Rajshahi University

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Md. Abdul Wadood ◽  
ASMA Mamun ◽  
Md. Abdur Rafi ◽  
Md kamrul Islam ◽  
Suhaili Mohd ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
University Students ◽  
Healthcare Providers ◽  
Specific Treatment ◽  
Negative Attitude ◽  
Field Work ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Female Students ◽  
Daily Routine ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Survey Knowledge

AbstractBackgroundThe number of infection and death by COVID-19 has been rapidly increasing since December 2019 in all over the world. Until now, there is no specific treatment or vaccine for this disease; WHO suggests only some protective measures like maintaining social distance, staying home, washing hands with soap or sanitizer, wearing mask etc. The objective of this study was to survey knowledge, attitude, practice and perception regarding COVID-19 among students in Rajshahi University, Bangladesh.MethodsWe collected data from 305 students of Rajshahi University for this cross-sectional study using mixed sampling from March 11 to March 19, 2020. Frequency distribution, Mann-Whitney and Kruskal-Wallis tests were used in this study.ResultsOut of 305 participants, 224 (73.4%) and 81 (26.6%) were male and female students respectively. The study revealed that Rajshahi university students had average knowledge on symptoms, protective way and transmission of COVID-19. Female students were more knowledgeable than male. More than one third of the students had negative attitude to avoiding public transport and going out to public places with friends and family. The practice of students practice during our data collection period and in future was not satisfactory. More than one third of students were not keen to stay at home and avoid going to crowded places. The perception towards COVID-19 was not good; they had no idea whether the outbreak would affect their daily routine, study and financial matters, study field work and restrict leisure time of meeting family and relatives.ConclusionsWe found that general knowledge, attitude, practice and perception of the university students regarding COVID-19 were not satisfactory. This indicated that the situation was worse among common people. In Bangladesh, the number of healthcare providers is insufficient. University students can be employed as potential workforce to create awareness among mass people on prevention of COVID-19.

scholarly journals University Students’ Awareness about Oral Health and Hygiene

2020 ◽  
pp. 54-61
Author(s):  
Muhammad Shahid Iqbal ◽  
Salah-Ud-Din Khan ◽  
Muhammad Zahid Iqbal
Keyword(s):  
Oral Health ◽  
University Students ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Female Students ◽  
The Other ◽  
Pharmacy Students ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Final Response ◽  
The University

Objective: The objective of the study was to evaluate the awareness of university students about oral health and hygiene in a university in Malaysia. Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted among the students of four different faculties (pharmacy, medical, biotechnology and business) in a university in Malaysia with the help of pre-validated research questionnaire.  The Statistical Package for Social Science (SPSS) Version 24.0 was used to analyze and present the data. Results: The final response gathered was 324 from four faculties. The pharmacy faculty students had better knowledge as compared to the other faculties. The female students had better knowledge of oral health hygiene as compared to males. Final year students reported more appropriate knowledge as compared to pre-final year students. Conclusion: Overall appropriate knowledge was observed among the four studied faculties of the university. The present study concluded that pharmacy students had more appropriate knowledge of oral health and hygiene than the other faculty students.

scholarly journals Knowledge towards breast cancer, and breast self-examination practices and its barriers among university female students in Bangladesh: Findings from a cross-sectional study

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rumpa Sarker ◽  
Md. Saiful Islam ◽  
Mst. Sabrina Moonajilin ◽  
Mahmudur Rahman ◽  
Hailay Abrha Gesesew ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Breast Cancer ◽  
University Students ◽  
Positive Family History ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Female Students ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Breast Self Examination ◽  
The Mean ◽  
Self Examination

Early diagnosis of breast cancer is the best approach towards its control that may result in alleviating related mortality and morbidity. This study aimed to evaluate knowledge about breast cancer and both practices and perceived barriers to breast self-examination among female university students in Bangladesh. A cross-sectional study was carried out with 400 female students of Jahangirnagar University, Bangladesh. Participants were sampled from female dormitories at the university from January to April 2020. Proportionate stratified random sampling was conducted to calculate the study sample from each dormitory. A pre-tested, semi-structured self-reported questionnaire was employed to collect data from participants during the survey periods. The questionnaire consists of demographic variables, items about knowledge about breast cancer, breast self-examination practices and its barriers. We applied descriptive and inferential statistics, and data were analyzed using SPSS. Participants aged between 18-26 years and comprised university students of 1st year (20%), 2nd year (24%), 3rd year (22%), 4th year (21%) and Masters (14.%). 18% of them had reported positive family history (mother, aunt, sister/cousin, grandmother) of breast cancer. The overall mean score of total knowledge items was 15 (SD = 3) out of 43, with an overall correct rate of 34%. The mean score of total knowledge items was significantly higher (p<0.001) among Masters students and students with family members who have breast cancer. Only one in five students (21%) ever practiced breast self-examination. The mean score of practice towards breast self-examination was significantly higher (p<0.001) among participants who reported having family member of breast cancer. It is noted that the total knowledge score about breast cancer and practice towards breast self-examination are significantly correlated with each other (r = 0.54; p<0.001). About 33% participants had reported that lack of knowledge as the main barrier to practicing breast self-examination followed by I do not have the symptoms (22%), and shyness/ uncomfortable feelings (17%). The study revealed low levels of knowledge about breast cancer and low breast self-examination practices. This implies the need of promotion and implementation of educational interventions programs that are social and culturally appropriate and suitable for specific age groups.

Knowledge and attitudes about toxoplasmosis among female university students in Egypt

2020 ◽  
Vol 0 (0) ◽  
Author(s):  
Shaimaa A. Senosy
Keyword(s):  
University Students ◽  
Rural Areas ◽  
Fast Food ◽  
Negative Attitude ◽  
Female Students ◽  
Good Knowledge ◽  
Attitude Score ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Positive Correlation ◽  
Preventive Practices

AbstractAimThis study aimed to assess toxoplasmosis-related knowledge, attitudes and preventive practices among female undergraduate students in Beni-Suef University, Egypt.Subjects and methodsA cross-sectional design with a multi-stage random sample of female Beni-Suef university students were recruited in this survey over a period of 8 weeks’ duration using a self-administrated questionnaire.ResultsAmong 1079 female students, only 35 (3.2%) had good knowledge. Female students of the Health Care faculty and students from rural areas had a significantly higher rate of good knowledge. The results also illustrated that most of the studied sample (63%) had a negative attitude. Nearly one-third of participants were convinced that toxoplasmosis shows symptoms and only (25.6%) agreed about the occurrence of toxoplasmosis infection during pregnancy. A significant positive correlation was found between the total knowledge score and the total attitude score of female students, indicating that students with better knowledge had more positive attitudes. Of the participants, 67.1% always ate fast food, while 70.7%, 72% and 78.2% of female students reported hand washing after gardening, cleaning areas where cats were and cooking with meat, respectively.ConclusionKnowledge regarding toxoplasmosis was deficient among female students attending Beni-Suef University, and they had a negative attitude regarding toxoplasmosis. There was also a positive correlation between students’ knowledge and their attitude toward toxoplasmosis infection. Many students avoided risk behaviors in the correct way, without realizing what they avoided. There is a critical need for efficient educational programs to raise the population’s awareness regarding toxoplasmosis.

The influence of COVID-19 on healthcare seeking behaviors among students attending a minority-serving institution: A cross-sectional study (Preprint)

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Neal Malik ◽  
Kassandra Harding ◽  
Andres Garcia
Keyword(s):  
University Students ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
Healthcare Providers ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Medical Providers ◽  
Medical Provider ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Healthcare Seeking ◽  
Signed Rank ◽  
The Relationship

BACKGROUND COVID-19 may influence healthcare seeking behaviors among university students due to their beliefs about the virus, disruptions in access to care, or both. This has not been studied among university students, particularly those attending a minority-serving institution (MSI). OBJECTIVE To examine the effects of COVID-19 on healthcare seeking behaviors among students attending an MSI. METHODS An online survey was sent to all registered students at a public MSI between February and March 2021. Frequency of in-person and virtual contacts with a healthcare professional across a sample of months in 2019 and 2020 were compared using Wilcoxon Signed Rank Tests. RESULTS Approximately 52.5% reported no in-person visits during the pandemic compared to 47.8% pre-pandemic (Z = -1.800, P = .07). Approximately 47.7% reported no virtual contact during the pandemic compared to 77.5% reporting no virtual contact with a medical provider pre-pandemic (Z = 11.011, P < .001). When in-person and virtual contacts were combined, 43.5% of respondents reported no virtual or in-person contact with medical providers pre-pandemic compared with 34.1% during the pandemic (Z = 3.918, P <.001). CONCLUSIONS Among university students attending a public MSI, in-person visits and contact with their respective healthcare providers decreased during the current COVID-19 pandemic. These results are of particular importance given the relationship between seeking healthcare and the maintenance of health behaviors.

scholarly journals Exploring health literacy and its associated factors among Palestinian university students: a cross-sectional study

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mohammed B A Sarhan ◽  
Yu Fujii ◽  
Junko Kiriya ◽  
Rika Fujiya ◽  
Rita Giacaman ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Health Literacy ◽  
University Students ◽  
Associated Factors ◽  
Parental Education ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Female Students ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
High Distress ◽  
Distress Scale

Summary Health literacy plays an important role in personal and community health. Since university is a turning point when young adults begin to take responsibility for their own health, understanding university students’ health literacy levels is crucial. To this end, we aimed to explore health literacy and its associated factors among Palestinian university students. We conducted a cross-sectional study at Birzeit University in the Ramallah district. We recruited 472 students using convenience sampling at six on-campus cafeterias. The 44-item Arabic version of the Health Literacy Questionnaire was used to measure students’ health literacy levels, while a locally developed distress scale was used to measure students’ distress levels. We stratified the multiple regression model for the health literacy score by gender. Students’ average total health literacy score was 135.3 (SD 20.9), with male students scoring significantly higher than female students. A higher health literacy score was significantly associated with having a father with a higher level of education, a higher frequency of medical checkups, higher self-reported health status, and consulting a higher number of sources for health-related information. High distress levels were associated with lower levels of health literacy, especially among female students. This study provides the first evidence on Palestinian university students’ health literacy levels. Tailored health education and promotion are required for students with low parental education and moderate to high distress. Future research is required to explain the gender differences in health literacy and distress among university students.

scholarly journals Effect of Emergency Contraceptive Pill Use on Condom Utilization Among University Students in Nekemte Town, Western Ethiopia: A Cross-Sectional Study

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Edao Sado Genemo ◽  
Ayana Tadesse Korsa ◽  
Habte Gebeyehu Bayisa
Keyword(s):  
University Students ◽  
Unplanned Pregnancy ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Female Students ◽  
Hormonal Contraceptives ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Contraceptive Pill ◽  
Emergency Contraceptive Pill ◽  
Emergency Contraceptive

Abstract Background: Emergency contraceptive pill (ECP) is a type of hormonal contraceptives which prevents unplanned pregnancy, but not sexually transmitted infections (STIs). Besides, its impact on condom utilization is not known among female university students in Nekemte town. Thus, this study was aimed to assess the awareness and attitude of university students on the use of ECP and its impact on condom utilization. Methods: An institution-based cross-sectional study was conducted on 400 female students in three private universities in Nekemte town from February 1 to 29, 2016. A simple random sampling, after proportional size allocation to respective study settings, was used to select student participants. Among the 400 randomly selected participants, 381 have completed and returned the questionnaire with 95.25% response rate. Data were collected by using self-administered questionnaire and entered into EpiData 3.1, and analyzed by using SPSS version 20. Bivariate and multivariate analysis were performed to determine the effects of ECP use on condom utilization with statistical significance set at P-value < 0.05. Results: Nearly half (48.8%) of the students indicated that they had sexual intercourse before and heard of ECP. Moreover, 30% of the respondents reported that they used ECP. Majority (61.7%) showed willingness to use ECP. Furthermore, students who used ECP were 3 times less likely to use condoms when compared to those who never used ECP (AOR = 0.322, 95% CI 0.164, 0.632). Alternatively, students who believed ECP does not prevent STIs were 2 times more likely to use condoms when compared to those who believed ECP does prevent STIs (AOR= 2.217 95% CI 1.070, 4.593). Conclusions: our findings identified that most students lack knowledge of ECP while having positive attitude on its use. On the other hand, ECP use imposes negative impact on condom utilization so that female students could be exposed to risky STIs.

scholarly journals Knowledge, Attitudes and Practices of Healthcare Providers on Covid-19 in Kisangani, Democratic Republic of Congo

2021 ◽  
pp. 20-28
Author(s):  
Ossinga Bassandja ◽  
Issa Yakusu ◽  
Muyobela Kampunzu ◽  
Lofoli Bokota ◽  
Baelongandi Folo ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Democratic Republic Of Congo ◽  
Healthcare Providers ◽  
Negative Attitude ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
General Hospitals ◽  
Attitudes And Practices ◽  
Level Of Knowledge ◽  
The City ◽  
Knowledge Attitudes And Practices

Objective: Our study aimed to determine the level of knowledge, attitudes and practices (KAP) of healthcare providers towards Covid-19 in general hospitals in the city of Kisangani. Methods: A descriptive cross-sectional study was undertaken among the providers of these general hospitals. KAP on Covid-19 were assessed using a survey questionnaire. Results: Female providers were predominant (64%). The majority of respondents were between 25 and 34 years old. 21 were general practitioners (16.7%). The majority had sufficient knowledge (92.2%) provided mainly by radio and television. 77 had a negative attitude towards the possibility of containing the disease; and 88.1% had good practices with regard to Covid-19.

scholarly journals Factors Associated with Smoking Behaviour among University Students in Syria

2017 ◽  
Vol 2 (3) ◽  
pp. 53 ◽  
Author(s):  
Waqar Al-Kubaisy ◽  
Nik Nairan Abdullah ◽  
Hisham Al-Nuaimy ◽  
Ghayth Halawany ◽  
Shaheen Kurdy
Keyword(s):  
University Students ◽  
Smoking Prevalence ◽  
Publishing House ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Smoking Behaviour ◽  
Female Students ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Factors Associated ◽  
International Publishing ◽  
Open Access Article

Cross-sectional study was conducted on 774 students from a Syrian University using questionnaire to estimate the prevalence of smoking among University students and to identify factors related to smoking. Smoking prevalence was 20.75%. Mean age (years) of smokers (25 ± 2.2) was significantly older than non-smokers (21 ± 1.8). Smoking prevalence among males was 26.1%, significantly higher than among females (9.5%). Female students consumed significantly higher number of cigarettes /day ( 21 ± 5) than the male (9 ± 2). Smoking was significantly higher (27.8%) among students living away from their families than (16.2%) those living with families. Keywords: smoking, risk factors, youth © 2017. The Authors. Published for AMER ABRA by e-International Publishing House, Ltd., UK. This is an open access article under the CC BYNC-ND license (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/). Peer–review under responsibility of AMER (Association of Malaysian Environment-Behaviour Researchers), ABRA (Association of Behavioural Researchers on Asians) and cE-Bs (Centre for Environment-Behaviour Studies), Faculty of Architecture, Planning & Surveying, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Malaysia.

Seroepidemiology and risk factors ofToxoplasma gondiiinfection in undergraduate university female students in Jordan

2014 ◽  
Vol 143 (9) ◽  
pp. 1898-1903 ◽  
Author(s):  
M. M. OBAIDAT ◽  
N. A. AL-SHEYAB ◽  
A. E. BANI SALMAN ◽  
S. Q. LAFI
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
University Students ◽  
Congenital Toxoplasmosis ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Female Students ◽  
Multivariate Logistic Regression Model ◽  
Enzyme Linked Immunosorbent Assay ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Undergraduate Female ◽  
Infection Risk Factors

SUMMARYThis study estimated the seroprevalence and risk factors for acquiringToxoplasma gondiiinfection by undergraduate female university students in Jordan. A cross-sectional study from September 2013 to July 2014 analysed 202 blood samples for IgG and IgM antibodies by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay and a semi-constructed questionnaire was completed by participants to gather information aboutToxoplasmainfection risk factors.T. gondiiIgG antibodies were detected in 66·5% of the females. Only one sample was positive for both IgG and IgM. Usingχ2test, six factors showed significant association withT. gondiiinfection (P⩽ 0·01). The multivariate logistic regression model showed that female students living in houses, wet areas, with income >US$750/month and using spring (untreated) water were 47·42, 10·20, 5·00, 3·25 more times at risk to be seropositive forT. gondii, respectively, compared to female students living in apartments, dry areas, with income ≤US$750/month and using treated water, respectively. This study concluded thatT. gondiiinfection in female university students in Jordan is high and most women become infected before marriage; however, congenital toxoplasmosis is still likely to occur in Jordan. Thus, dissemination of protective measures and knowledge by healthcare professionals is essential especially for pregnant women.

scholarly journals Assessment of University Students for the Risk Factors and Diabetes Profile in University of Peshawar

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (3) ◽  
pp. 189-193
Author(s):  
Zahin Anjum ◽  
Shaista Ali ◽  
Amina Rahat ◽  
Sumbla Yousaf ◽  
Farhat Shehzad
Keyword(s):  
University Students ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Home Economics ◽  
Female Students ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Related Family ◽  
Threatening Condition ◽  
Long Time ◽  
Master Level

Background:  Among the non-communicable diseases diabetes is life-threatening condition whose long-time complication causes heart attack, blindness, stroke and kidney failure. The objective was to determine the knowledge, attitude and practice regarding diabetes among the final year students of home economics, university of Peshawar. Methods: This was a descriptive cross-sectional study carried out among final year university students of home economics, university of Peshawar from June to December 2019. Non-probability convenient sampling technique was used for the study. After taking written consent from individual participants a predesigned questionnaire was filled. Data was collected and analyzed by using SPSS version 16. Results: This study included a total of 120 female students of graduate and master level.  Among these students 33 (27.5%) were undergraduate and 87 (72.5%) were master level students. It was found that 39 (32.5%) female students were either self-diabetics or one or more close blood related family member were suffering from diabetes. A significantly high proportion 59 (49.2%) and 15 (12.5%) female students were either overweight or obese respectively. About 59 (49.2%) students were with unsatisfactory diabetics practice score, 73 (60.8%) students never checked for sugar and 7 (5.8%) students were found with other chronic diseases status.  Interestingly only 28 (23.3%) students know about diabetes and acquired knowledge about diabetes from nutritionists. Conclusion:  The increased frequency of obesity & overweight, unsatisfactory diabetes score, unhealthy behavior and suboptimal attitude of female university students provided a threat of potential increase of diabetes among females in future.

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