Knowledge and attitude of Iranian university students toward genital warts

Human papillomavirus (HPV) is one of the well-known causes of cervical cancer and one of the most prevalent sexually transmitted diseases (STDs). Since cervical cancer is one of the most common causes of morbidity and mortality in women, this study was performed to investigate students' knowledge and attitudes in Babol University of Medical Sciences, Northern Iran, towards genital warts. This cross-sectional study assessed the perception and attitudes of 385 students at Babol University of Medical Sciences using a preconceived questionnaire. The data collection tool used in this study was a questionnaire that was confirmed to be valid and reliable. The participants' mean age was 23.70 +- 3.27 years, with a range of 20-50 years. Evaluation of these students' level of general information about HPV showed that 7 (1.8%) students had inadequate general information, 34 (8.8%) had moderate knowledge, and 344 (89.4%) had good general knowledge in this setting. There was also a significant association between students' general knowledge of HPV and their field of study. Based on the present study results, the knowledge of the majority of Babol University of Medical Sciences students about genital warts was in a good range, and their knowledge about HPV routes of transmission was of moderate level. Moreover, the majority had an appropriate attitude to interact with people infected with HPV.

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Nutrition knowledge and Attitude in Medical Students of Tabriz University of Medical Sciences in 2017-2018

10.21203/rs.2.13353/v2 ◽

2019 ◽

Author(s):

Neda Dolatkhah ◽

Seyed Kazem Shakouri ◽

Azizeh Farshbaf Khalili ◽

Majid Hajifaraji ◽

Maryam Hashemian ◽

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Keyword(s):

Medical Students ◽

Clinical Training ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Nutrition Knowledge ◽

Nutritional Knowledge ◽

Validity And Reliability ◽

Medical Sciences ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

The Mean ◽

Knowledge And Attitude

Abstract Objectives : In this cross-sectional study among 220 medical students we aimed to determine the nutritional knowledge and attitude of medical students through clinical training courses (externship and internship) of Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Iran. A nutritional knowledge questionnaire included 51 questions was used to determine the correct, perceived and accuracy of knowledge of the participant in different aspects of nutrition sciences. Nutritional knowledge was calculated as percentage of correct responses. The nutrition attitude questionnaire included 30 questions. Both questionnaires were confirmed in terms of the validity and reliability for assessing nutritional knowledge and attitude in this sample of Iranian medical students. Results: The mean score of correct knowledge was not significantly different among externs and interns (68.20±7.50% and 67.87±6.04% respectively, p=0.729). Results showed that most of the participants (49.61% of externs and 57.14% of inters) had a poor nutritional knowledge, significantly varied by age (p=0.035). The mean attitude index of the subjects was not significantly different among externs and interns (106.37±13.66 and 108.16±13.35 out of 145 respectively, p=0.337). Most students (92.7%) had a very appropriate attitude toward nutrition, significantly varied by sex (p=0.010). These findings indicate that there are multiple deficiencies in nutrition knowledge of medical students.

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Knowledge and attitude toward genetic diseases and genetic tests among pre-marriage individuals: A cross-sectional study in northern Iran

International Journal of Reproductive BioMedicine ◽

10.18502/ijrm.v17i8.4819 ◽

2019 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Mohammad Bagher Hashemi-Soteh ◽

Ali Vali Nejad ◽

Golamreza Ataei ◽

Dariush Ghasemi ◽

Rita Siamy

Keyword(s):

Genetic Counseling ◽

Genetic Testing ◽

Genetic Diseases ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Or Education ◽

Genetic Tests ◽

Northern Iran ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Hereditary Disorders ◽

Knowledge And Attitude

Background: Genetic testing has been widely introduced for many hereditary disorders. While the attitudes towards these facilities have been evaluated in many countries, there are only a few reports on the knowledge of and the orientation among Iranians. Objective: The current study assesses the attitudes and knowledge of pre-marriage individuals toward the availability and use of genetic tests. Materials and Methods: A comprehensive questionnaire was distributed among 408 marrying individuals. The questions addressed the demographic characteristics along the registration of participant’s knowledge, education, and attitude toward genetic testing. The individuals were divided into three groups based on their knowledge: 1) Scored above 80 to 100 were defined as “good” 2) 60 to 80 as “average” 3) less than 60 as “poor” knowledge. Result: Most participants (86%) believed consanguineous marriages increase the risk of genetic diseases; 82.3% knew that thalassemia is a type of genetic disease, only 33.3% could distinguish prenatal diagnosis (PND) from other laboratory tests. The relationship between the participants’ knowledge and their level of education was significant (r = 0.78, p < 0.001), age (r =–0.16, p < 0.01), and urbanity (p < 0.01). A prominent relationship was observed between the knowledge (r = 0.64, p < 0.001) or education (r = 0.62, p < 0.001) and people’s desire to use the genetic tests before the wedding ceremony. No significant correlations were found between the participant’s attitude and their ages/urbanity. Most of the individuals agreed to arrange a genetic counseling before marriage (0.94%). Conclusion: This study revealed that most individuals were interested in using genetic counseling services and genetic tests before marriage.

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Public Knowledge and Attitude towards Epilepsy and Its Associated Factors: Community-Based Cross-Sectional Study, Ethiopia, 2019

Journal of Environmental and Public Health ◽

10.1155/2020/6801979 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 2020 ◽

pp. 1-8

Author(s):

Abate Dargie Wubetu ◽

Elyas Admasu Basha ◽

Nigus Alemnew Engidaw

Keyword(s):

Associated Factors ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

General Knowledge ◽

Community Based ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Poor Knowledge ◽

Modern Education ◽

Knowledge And Attitude ◽

Unfavorable Attitude ◽

Study Participants

Background. Epilepsy is a disease of the brain defined by any of the following conditions. First, at least two unprovoked (or reflex) seizures occurring greater than 24 hours apart, and secondly, the presence of one unprovoked (or reflex) seizure and a probability of further seizures. Due to persisted misunderstandings and negative attitudes, individuals living with epilepsy live with a poor quality of life. Therefore, this study aimed to assess the community general knowledge about epilepsy and attitude towards person living with epilepsy and its associated factors. Methods. A community-based cross-sectional study conducted from March 10 to June 10, 2019, to assess the community general knowledge and attitude towards epilepsy and its associated factors. Data were entered into Epi data version 3.1 and transported to SPSS version 21 for analysis. Results. 596 study participants participated in a response rate of 98%. Among the study participants, 43.6% (95% CI: 39.6, 47.5) had poor knowledge and 41.3% (95% CI: 37.4, 45.1) had an unfavorable attitude. Lack of modern education, married, never witnessed a seizure, and not hearing the term epilepsy showed statistically significant association with poor knowledge about epilepsy. Lack of modern education, earning less than 1000 Ethiopian birr, not witnessing seizure, not hearing the term epilepsy, and half to one-hour walking time from health facility variables showed statistically significant association with the unfavorable attitude about epilepsy. Conclusions. The current study revealed that nearly half of Debre Berhan dwellers have deficits in terms of general knowledge about epilepsy and attitude towards a person living with epilepsy. Poor knowledge about epilepsy and unfavorable attitude towards a person living with epilepsy are likely to have an important impact on stigmatization and treatment-seeking behavior, and it should be given due attention. It would be better if health educators give special emphasis for the individuals with predictors of poor knowledge and unfavorable attitude.

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A study to assess the knowledge and attitude of female graduate students on cervical cancer

International Journal of Research in Medical Sciences ◽

10.18203/2320-6012.ijrms20174593 ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 5 (10) ◽

pp. 4545 ◽

Cited By ~ 2

Author(s):

George Koshy ◽

Vandana Gangadharan ◽

Anullekha Naidu

Keyword(s):

Cervical Cancer ◽

Nursing Students ◽

Graduate Students ◽

Engineering Students ◽

Study Groups ◽

World Health Organisation ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

World Health ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Knowledge And Attitude

Background: Cervical cancer is one of the most common cancers in women with an average of 468,000 new cases per year. Out of these 80% occur in developing and underdeveloped countries. World Health Organisation statistics show that Indian carries one fifths of world burden of the disease with 72,600 deaths annually. Key to the success of cervical cancer screening and prevention is the knowledge and awareness possessed by women in general. This requires the honing of knowledge at an impressionable and younger age group.Methods: It is a questionnaire based cross sectional study and was conducted amongst 4 study groups comprising Medical students, engineering students, nursing students and general graduate students between the age group 18 and 25 years.Results: According to present study, 93% of medical, 75% of nursing and only 29% of engineering students and 9 % of other students were actually even aware of the term cervical cancer. Assessment of knowledge regarding the risk factors of cervical cancer revealed that 13 medical, 9 nursing, 75 of engineering and 85 of Other Graduates weren’t aware of any risk factor that causes cervical cancer. As regards to attitude of the students towards cancer, present study revealed 4 medical, 23 nursing, 10 engineering and 9 general public women think that it is incurable and leads to death.Conclusions: This study highlights unawareness of various aspects of cervical cancer among young women and the burning need for continuing educational intervention at institute level to emphasise the importance and increase the awareness regarding cervical cancer.

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Epidemiological Study of Cutaneous Malignant Melanoma in Shiraz, Southwest of Iran between 2011 and 2016

Journal of Molecular Biology Research ◽

10.5539/jmbr.v9n1p106 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 9 (1) ◽

pp. 106

Author(s):

Elaheh Shaghaghian ◽

Mohammad Reza Namazi ◽

Alireza Shaghaghian

Keyword(s):

Malignant Melanoma ◽

Teaching Hospital ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

General Information ◽

Cutaneous Malignant Melanoma ◽

Teaching Hospitals ◽

Medical Sciences ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Southwest Of Iran ◽

Epidemiologic Features

Background: Melanoma is the most deadly of all skin cancers in the world, its incidence rate has increased in the last decades. We aim to define the frequency, and epidemiologic features of Cutaneous Malignant Melanoma Cases diagnosed between 2011 and 2016 in teaching hospitals of Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, southwest of Iran. Materials and Methods: This descriptive cross-sectional study was have performed at hospitals affiliated with Shiraz University of Medical Sciences from 2011 to 2016. Pathology reports collected from the laboratory along with general information such as age, sex, site of the tumor and had ulceration or not. SPSS version 23 statistical software was used for data analyzing. P-values less than 0.05 were considered significant. Results: A total of 183 cases of Cutaneous Malignant Melanoma were registered in Faghihi Teaching hospital, 7 cases in Namazi Teaching Hospital and 6 cases in Motahari clinic in Shiraz, between 2011 and 2016. The average age was 64.5 years with age range of 1year to 89 years, mostly in women (51.5%) and also most of the tumor sites were in the foot 46 (23.5%) and then in the scalp 20 (10.2%). The incidence of ulceration was 41 (20.9%), and the most common stage of the tumor was stage one. Conclusion: The results proved the importance of awareness of the physicians about the frequency and epidemiologic features of Cutaneous Malignant Melanoma in their region that they can diagnose or screen and treat them more earlier in better ways.

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The knowledge and attitude of medicine students towards stem cells application and donation in neurologic disorders: A study at Guilan University of Medical Sciences, Iran

Romanian Journal of Neurology ◽

10.37897/rjn.2021.3.9 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 20 (3) ◽

pp. 317-323

Author(s):

Farnaz Salahizadeh Baghmisheh ◽

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Amaneh Mohammadi Roushandeh ◽

Sajjad Rezaei ◽

Alia Sabari ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Stem Cells ◽

Stem Cell ◽

Medical Students ◽

Pearson Correlation ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Willingness To Participate ◽

Medical Sciences ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Neurologic Disorders ◽

Knowledge And Attitude

Background. Medical students have a significant role in improving new perspective about stem cell application in treatment of incurable diseases; such as degenerative neurologic disorders. Methods. In this descriptive cross-sectional study conducted in 2019-2020, 424 medical students at Guilan University of Medical Sciences responded to a questionnaire. The questionnaire was included the questions about knowledge of medical students about application of stem cells in neurologic disorders and stem cells donation and their attitude as well. Exclusion criteria were reluctance to participate in study and less than 20% response to questionnaire. The convenience sampling method was used. Inclusion criteria were being a medical student and willingness to participate in the project. Data were analyzed using SPSS 20 by Pearson correlation, independent student t, one-way ANOVA, U-Mann-Whitney. Results. 49.5% and 43.2% of participants had very low and low knowledge about using the stem cell. The higher score of knowledge was related to higher education periods. 70.3% of medical students had moderate attitude toward using stem cell. Only 17% of them had known the state agencies and private centers of donation. 70.5% had moderate knowledge and 55.2% had moderate attitude toward the stem cell donation. There was a correlation between the knowledge and attitude toward its donation (p = 0.004, r = 0.14). Knowledge about stem cells donation had correlation with the knowledge about its application (p = 0.001, r = 0.161). Conclusion. Although the majority of medical students have very low knowledge about stem cell application in treatment of neurologic disorders, but their attitude toward using stem cell was moderate.

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The Prevalence of Depression, Anxiety, and Stress Among Medical Residents: A Cross-Sectional Study in Iran

ACTA MEDICA IRANICA ◽

10.18502/acta.v58i9.4767 ◽

2020 ◽

Author(s):

Pourya Farhangi ◽

Farahnaz Khajehnasiri

Keyword(s):

Severe Depression ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Sectional Study ◽

Medical Sciences ◽

Working Pressure ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Study Results ◽

Prevalence Of Depression ◽

Socioeconomic Considerations ◽

Anxiety Depression

Medicine is a stressful job. It is shown in several studies that decreased clinical function, disturbance in decision making, and the doctor-patient relationship, anxiety, depression, alcohol and substance abuse, and suicide are associated with stress. So, it is important to investigate the prevalence of depression, anxiety, and stress among medical staff. This is a cross-sectional study on the Tehran University of Medical Sciences residents, and 152 residents were surveyed by the DASS-21 questionnaire, which measures the depression, anxiety, and stress level. One hundred fifty-two residents (24.5% male, 75.5% female) with a mean age of 29.6 (SD=2.96) were surveyed. According to this study results, 23% of residents had severe to extremely severe depression, 24.9% had severe to extremely severe anxiety, and 33.8% had severe to extremely severe stress. Prevalence of depression, anxiety, and stress among Tehran University of Medical Sciences residents are higher than some other countries and universities, and it could be due to more working pressure in our educational hospitals. However, similar studies in different countries have not similar results, especially about the associated factors; so, more studies should be done, especially with the interventional and socioeconomic considerations, to address these issues.

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Nutrition knowledge and attitude in medical students of Tabriz University of Medical Sciences in 2017–2018

BMC Research Notes ◽

10.1186/s13104-019-4788-9 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 12 (1) ◽

Author(s):

Neda Dolatkhah ◽

Dawood Aghamohammadi ◽

Azizeh Farshbaf-Khalili ◽

Majid Hajifaraji ◽

Maryam Hashemian ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Medical Students ◽

Clinical Training ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Nutrition Knowledge ◽

Nutritional Knowledge ◽

Validity And Reliability ◽

Medical Sciences ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Knowledge Questionnaire ◽

Knowledge And Attitude

Abstract Objectives In this cross-sectional study among 220 medical students we aimed to determine the nutritional knowledge and attitude of medical students through clinical training courses (externship and internship) of Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Iran. A nutritional knowledge questionnaire included 51 questions was used to determine the correct, perceived and accuracy of knowledge of the participant in different aspects of nutrition sciences. The nutrition attitude questionnaire included 30 questions. Both questionnaires were confirmed in terms of the validity and reliability for assessing nutritional knowledge and attitude in this sample of Iranian medical students. Nutritional knowledge and attitude were calculated as percentage of correct or appropriate responses. Results The correct knowledge was not significantly different among externs and interns (68.20 ± 7.50% and 67.87 ± 6.04% respectively, p = 0.729). Results showed that most of the participants (49.61% of externs and 57.14% of inters) had a poor nutritional knowledge, significantly varied by age (p = 0.035). The attitude index of the subjects was not significantly different among externs and interns (73.36 ± 9.42% and 74.59 ± 9.20%, p = 0.335). Most students (92.7%) had a very appropriate attitude toward nutrition, significantly varied by sex (p = 0.010). These findings indicate that there are multiple deficiencies in nutrition knowledge of medical students.

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Knowledge and attitude related to medical ethics among medical students

International Journal of Community Medicine and Public Health ◽

10.18203/2394-6040.ijcmph20182065 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 5 (6) ◽

pp. 2222

Author(s):

Iswarya S. ◽

Bhuvaneshwari S.

Keyword(s):

Medical Students ◽

Medical Ethics ◽

Public Awareness ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Willingness To Participate ◽

Ethical Practice ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Institutional Ethics ◽

Study Results ◽

Knowledge And Attitude

Background: There has been growing public awareness regarding the ethical conduct of medical practitioners, and complaints against physicians appear to be escalating. After completing their studies, healthcare professionals are expected to know ethical principles and apply them in their clinical practice. Hence, this study was conducted to assess the knowledge and attitude of medical ethics among final year medical students.Methods: Cross sectional study was conducted among final year Medical students in a private medical college. After obtaining permission from Institutional ethics committee, the purpose of the study and nature of information which has to be furnished from the students was explained to them. Willingness to participate in the study was obtained from participants using written consent form. Data was collected among 135 medical students using pre tested self-administered questionnaire. The respondents were asked to grade their responses on a 3 point Likert scale.Results: Study results showed majority 87% of students felt patient wishes must always be adhered to. In contrast 65% of students felt doctors must do what is best irrespective of patient’s opinion. About 64.7% of them disagreed consent is required only in case of operations and not for tests and medications. Nearly half (47%) of the students were of opinion privacy of the patient must not be ignored for benefit of larger group.Conclusions: The fact that many respondents had neutral opinion to some questions may indicate their lack of awareness or knowledge in that area and their inability to decide. Hence there should be sufficient training classes, workshops, conferences to stress the importance of ethical practice.

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Knowledge, attitudes, and practices regarding cervical cancer screening among women in metropolitan Lima, Peru: a cross-sectional study

BMC Women s Health ◽

10.1186/s12905-021-01431-0 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 21 (1) ◽

Author(s):

Michelle M. Pieters ◽

Rae Jean Proeschold-Bell ◽

Emily Coffey ◽

Megan J. Huchko ◽

Lavanya Vasudevan

Keyword(s):

Cervical Cancer ◽

Cancer Screening ◽

Cervical Cancer Screening ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Attitudes And Practices ◽

Barriers To Screening ◽

Screening Services ◽

Knowledge And Attitude ◽

Screening Behaviors

Abstract Background Cervical cancer is a leading cause of cancer deaths among women of reproductive age in Peru. Screening and early identification of pre-cancerous lesions are a cornerstone of the cervical cancer prevention strategy. Yet, there is limited literature on barriers to screening among Peruvian women. In this cross-sectional study, we aimed to examine Peruvian women’s knowledge, attitudes, and practices regarding cervical cancer screening and identify possible reasons for the gap between knowledge and screening. Methods The study was conducted in metropolitan Lima from June–August 2019. We purposefully recruited 12 women who had previously been screened, and 12 who had never been screened for cervical cancer. The women completed a 40-question knowledge and attitude survey and an in-depth interview about barriers to screening. Descriptive analysis was used to calculate a knowledge and attitude score and qualitative analysis was guided by the Health Belief Model constructs. Results Previously screened participants had greater knowledge of cervical cancer symptoms, risk factors, and prevention (mean score = 28.08, S.D. = 4.18) compared to participants who had never been screened (mean score = 21.25, S.D. = 6.35). Both groups described lack of priority and embarrassment as barriers to cervical cancer screening. For participants who had never been screened before, major barriers included the fear of a cancer diagnosis and lack of information about screening services. Pregnancy, unusual gynecological symptoms and encouragement from friends and family were cues to action for participants seeking screening. Most participants in both groups recognized the benefits of getting screened for cervical cancer. Being previously screened increased participants’ self-efficacy for engaging in screening behaviors again. Misconceptions regarding screening procedures and cervical cancer were also noted as barriers for participants accessing screening services. Conclusions Improving knowledge and awareness about cervical cancer and screening programs may improve screening behaviors among women. Targeting women who have never been screened before and addressing their fears and concerns around embarrassment may be other areas for intervention. Misconceptions that deter women from screening services are an important issue that should be addressed in order to increase the number of women who get timely screenings.

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