scholarly journals A Comparative Study on the knowledge and attitude of COVID-19 among Urban and Rural populations of Bangladesh.

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Md. Kamal Hossain Ripon ◽  
Noor Muhammad Khan ◽  
A E M Adnan Khan ◽  
Rana Ahmed ◽  
Safia Afrin ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Major Change ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Community Based ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Rural People ◽  
Outbreak Management ◽  
Knowledge And Attitude ◽  
Change Of Life ◽  
Urban People ◽  
To Receive

Aim: This study is aimed to identify the awareness and behavioral perspective on COVID-19 between urban and rural people of Bangladesh during the period of outbreak. Methods: A community-based cross-sectional study was conducted in 30 districts of Bangladesh, where 322 participants from urban and 312 from rural area. Participants were selected through convenience sampling. Results: Rural people are found to be much more inter connected to receive information from neighbor. Regarding the incubation periods and the general symptoms, knowledge differs significantly from urban to rural. Even their precautionary and transmission knowledge is found to associate in most of the cases. During this outbreak, urban people significantly increase their religious habits and also believe that there will some major change of life after outbreak. Discussion: The study reflected that health education program needed to aware about COVID-19 in both urban and rural in Bangladesh that helps in formulating and executing communication and outbreak management.

scholarly journals Knowledge and attitude of the communities towards COVID-19 and associated factors among Gondar City residents, northwest Ethiopia: A community based cross-sectional study

PLoS ONE ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 16 (4) ◽  
pp. e0248821
Author(s):  
Asefa Adimasu Taddese ◽  
Zelalem Nigussie Azene ◽  
Mehari Woldemariam Merid ◽  
Atalay Goshu Muluneh ◽  
Demiss Mulatu Geberu ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Family Size ◽  
Educational Level ◽  
Associated Factors ◽  
Binary Logistic Regression ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Community Based ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Knowledge And Attitude ◽  
Significant Factors

Background COVID-19 is the novel coronavirus responsible for the ongoing global outbreak of acute respiratory disease and viral pneumonia. In order to tackle the devastating condition of the virus, countries need to attack the virus with aggressive and targeted tactics. Thus, to strengthen the COVID-19 mitigation measures and to give rapid response, there is an urgent need to understand the public’s knowledge and attitude about of the pandemic at this critical moment. Objective This study was aimed to assess the knowledge and attitude of communities about COVID-19 and associated factors among Gondar City residents. Methods A community based cross-sectional study was done among 623 respondents in Gondar city from April 20-27/2020. Data were collected using a structured questionnaire adapted from different literatures. The data were entered using Epi data version 3.1 and then exported into STATA version 14 for analysis. Bi-variable and multivariable binary logistic regression were performed. Adjusted odds ratio with 95% CI was used to declare statistically significant variables on the basis of p value less than 0.05 in the multivariable binary logistic regression model. Results The overall knowledge and attitude of the community towards COVID19 was 51.85% [95% CI (47.91%-55.78%)] and 53.13% [95% CI (49.20, 57.06%)], respectively. In this study, being married [AOR = 0.60 at 95% CI: (0.42, 0.86)], educational level; primary [AOR = 3.14 at 95% CI: (1.78,5.54)], secondary [AOR = 2.81 at 95% CI: (1.70,4.63)], college and above [AOR = 4.49 at 95% CI: 7.92, 13.98)], and family size [AOR = 1.80, at 95% CI: (1.05, 3.08)] were emerged as statistically significant factors impacting the knowledge of the community about COVID-19. Besides, educational level; primary [AOR = 1.76 at 95% CI: (1.03, 3.01)], secondary [AOR = 1.69 at 95% CI: (1.07, 2.68)], and college & above [AOR = 2.38 at 95% CI: (1.50, 3.79)], and family size; four to six members [AOR = 1.84 at 95% CI (1.27, 2.67)], above seven members [AOR = 1.79 at 95% CI (1.08, 2.96)] were factors identified as significantly attribute for positive attitude of the communities towards COVID-19. Conclusion More than half of the respondents had better knowledge and attitude regarding COVID-19. Higher educational level and larger family size were significant factors predominantly affecting the knowledge and attitude of the communities towards COVID-19.

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

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.

scholarly journals Individual and structural correlates of willingness for intravenous buprenorphine treatment among people who inject sublingual buprenorphine in France

2021 ◽  
Vol 18 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Salim Mezaache ◽  
Patrizia Carrieri ◽  
Laélia Briand-Madrid ◽  
Virginie Laporte ◽  
Alain Morel ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Secondary Analysis ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Opioid Agonist ◽  
Community Based ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Face To Face ◽  
Sublingual Buprenorphine ◽  
The Mean ◽  
To Receive ◽  
Buprenorphine Treatment

Abstract Background Some people do not benefit from oral administration of opioid agonist treatment, and an intravenous (IV) formulation may be more suitable. Our objective was to evaluate the willingness of people who regularly inject sublingual buprenorphine to receive IV buprenorphine as a prescribed treatment, and to examine related correlates. Methods We performed a secondary analysis of data from the cross-sectional study PrebupIV, conducted in France in 2015 among 557 people who inject opioids. The study comprised questionnaires completed either face to face or online and community-based workshops. We only included participants who reported buprenorphine as their main injected drug (n = 209). Willingness to receive IV buprenorphine treatment was measured on a scale from 0 to 10. Ordinal logistic regression identified correlates of willingness. Artworks and testimonies from participants in the workshops were also used to illustrate correlates of willingness. Results Among the 209 participants, the mean score (SD) for willingness to receive IV buprenorphine was 8.0 (2.8). Multivariate analysis showed that participants who reported using non-prescribed buprenorphine (AOR = 4.82, p = 0.019), a higher daily dosage of buprenorphine (AOR (for 1 mg) = 1.05, p = 0.043), and a higher number of complications due to injection (AOR = 2.28, p = 0.037), were more willing to receive IV buprenorphine treatment. Conclusions Willingness to initiate IV buprenorphine treatment was high among people who regularly inject sublingual buprenorphine. A prescribed IV formulation could attract and retain more people into care and reduce harms associated with the injection of buprenorphine tablets.

scholarly journals Practice of storage, reuse and disposal of unused medications among semi-urban households of Northern Tamil Nadu – A Community Based Cross-Sectional Study

2020 ◽  
Vol 11 (SPL2) ◽  
pp. 239-244
Author(s):  
Hithesh I ◽  
Nisha B ◽  
Timsi Jain
Keyword(s):  
Tamil Nadu ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Community Based ◽  
College Hospital ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Urban Households ◽  
Take Back ◽  
Unused Medications ◽  
Knowledge And Attitude

Medicine is a science of uncertainty and an art of probability. Inappropriate disposal of medicines may be harmful to the environment as well as mankind, at the same time improper storage is detrimental. Hence assessment of the ways of Storage, reuse and disposal of unused medications plays a key role. The objective of the study is to investigate the storage and reuse practices of unused medications and to gain insight on knowledge and attitude of proper disposal practices of unused medicines among semi-urban households in urban field practice area of Tertiary medical college hospital of northern Tamil Nadu. This study is a community based cross sectional study. A total of 243 study participants were enrolled using multistage random sampling method. Pretested semi-structured questionnaire is used for conducting face to face interviews. Procurement of medicines is mainly through pharmacy without prescriptions (40.32%), most of the families (42.8%) stored used and unused medications together. On inspection of drugs, 29.6% of expired medicines and 22.23% of medicines without labels were found. The predominant way of disposing medicines is disposal through garbage (51.4%). Addiction level is not much noted and negligible amount of people are aware of drug take back program (0.82%). Awareness must be created about wrongful procurement of drugs, and improper storage of drugs. Drug take back program must be initiated to reduce the improper disposal of drugs.

scholarly journals Public knowledge and attitude towards epilepsy and its associated factors in Debre Berhan, North Shoa, Amhara Region, Ethiopia, 2018/19. Community-based cross-sectional study

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Abate Dargie ◽  
Nigus Alemnew ◽  
Elyas Admasu
Keyword(s):  
Associated Factors ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
General Knowledge ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Community Based ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Debre Berhan ◽  
Knowledge And Attitude ◽  
Unfavorable Attitude ◽  
Study Participants

AbstractIntroductionEpilepsy is chronic brain disorder characterized by recurrent derangement of the nervous system due to the sudden excessive disorderly discharge of the cerebral neurons. People living with epilepsy continue to suffer from enacted or perceived stigma that is based on myths, misconceptions, and misunderstandings that have persisted for many years. Therefore, this study aimed to assess the community general knowledge and attitude towards epilepsy.MethodsCommunity-based cross-sectional study was conducted to assess public general knowledge and attitude towards epilepsy and its associated factors using structured pretested questionnaire. Data were entered into Epi data version 3.1 and transported to SPSS version 21 further analysis. Both Bivariable and Multivariable Logistic Regression was done to identify associated factors. Odds Ratios and their 95% Confidence interval were computed and variables with p-value less than 0.05 was considered significantly associated factors.Results596 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. Being secondary education, marital status, witnessed a seizure and heard the term epilepsy were showed statistically significant association with poor knowledge about epilepsy. Level of education, low average monthly income, not witnessed a seizure, not heard the term epilepsy and distant from health facility showed statically significant association with the unfavorable attitude.ConclusionIn this study, Debre Berhan communities were found to have deficits in terms of general knowledge and attitude about epilepsy; and it should be given due attention.

scholarly journals Assessment of Beliefs, Behaviors, and Opinions About Blood Donation in Telangana, India—A Cross Sectional Community-Based Study

2021 ◽  
Vol 9 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sana Samreen ◽  
Ibrahim Sales ◽  
Ghada Bawazeer ◽  
Syed Wajid ◽  
Mansour Adam Mahmoud ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Blood Donation ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Community Based ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Demand And Supply ◽  
The Public ◽  
University Level ◽  
To Receive ◽  
Self Administered Questionnaire ◽  
Program Version

Background and Objectives: Blood is an essential body fluid primarily required for regulating the body's systems and maintaining homeostasis. In developed and developing countries, concern about the demand and supply for blood is increasing. The current study aims to assess the beliefs, behaviors, and opinions of the public toward blood donation.Methods: This was a cross-sectional study in which a self-created questionnaire with 17-items was used for data collection. The self-administered questionnaire was disseminated between November 2019 and January 2020 through social media (WhatsApp© and Facebook©). Data was analyzed using SPSS program version 26.Results: A total of 356 questionnaires were completed with a response rate of 89%. The majority of participants were male 253 (71.1%), 336 (94.4%) considered blood donation important, 350 (98.3%) believed that blood donation saves lives, and 254 (71.3%) agreed to receive blood from voluntary donors. One-hundred sixty-seven (49.4%) were willing to donate blood voluntarily. The barriers to blood donation were fear of needles 86 (24.2%), fear of contracting a chronic disease 84 (23.6%), and lack of time 40 (11.2%). One day off (91.9%) and receiving a token 73.6% were common motivational factors for blood donation. Overall, 57% of the participants had favorable attitudes toward blood donation and 41.9% were knowledgeable. Favorable attitudes were significantly associated with being married (P = 0.018) and having university level of education (P = 0.005). Younger participants (18–29 years) had a statistically significant better knowledge than older participants (≥30 years).Conclusion: The respondents displayed positive beliefs, opinions, and motivation toward blood donation. Additionally, most of them considered blood donation an important act and a national duty of every individual and are willing to donate in the future.

scholarly journals Awareness Regarding Complementary Feeding Among Mothers in a Municipality of Nawalparasi District, Nepal

2020 ◽  
Vol 8 (02) ◽  
pp. 73-77
Author(s):  
Sigma Bhattarai ◽  
Chet Kant Bhusal ◽  
Khima Shreesh
Keyword(s):  
Complementary Feeding ◽  
Total Duration ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Structured Interview ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Community Based ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Healthy Growth ◽  
To Receive

INTRODUCTION Complementary feeding is key to promoting healthy growth and development, particularly during the first two years of a child’s life. Lack of awareness and inappropriate feeding practices are a major cause of the onset of malnutrition in young children. The aim of the study was to find out the awareness regarding complementary feeding among mothers in a Municipality of Nawalparasi District, Nepal. MATERIAL AND METHODS Community based descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted to find out the awareness regarding complementary feeding among 67 mothers selected through non-probability convenient sampling technique. Data was collected by using semi-structured interview schedule and was analyzed by using descriptive (frequency, percentage, mean, standard deviation) and inferential statistics (chi square) with Statistical Package for Social Science software (SPSS) version 20.0. The total duration of the study was from September 5, 2018 to September 19, 2018. RESULTS The findings of the study revealed that almost half (47.8%) of the mothers had low level awareness regarding complementary feeding. There was no statistically significant association between respondents’ level of awareness regarding complementary feeding and socio- demographic variables. CONCLUSION Based on the study findings, it is concluded that still half of the respondents had low awareness regarding complementary feeding. If all the mothers were aware regarding complementary feeding. They can prevent the consequences of under-nutrition thereby enabling children to receive appropriate nutrition. Thus it would be recommended to concerned authority to conduct awareness program to mothers regarding complementary feeding.

Dengue hemorrhagic fever: Knowledge, attitude, and practice in Palmeriam, Jakarta, Indonesia

2018 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. 9
Author(s):  
Siska Evi Martina ◽  
Cicilia Nony Ayu Bratajaya ◽  
Ernawati Ernawati
Keyword(s):  
Dengue Hemorrhagic Fever ◽  
Hemorrhagic Fever ◽  
Viral Disease ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Health Promotion Program ◽  
Community Based ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Attitude And Practice ◽  
Knowledge And Attitude ◽  
Knowledge Attitude And Practice

Background: Dengue hemorrhagic fever (DHF) is the most rapidly spreading mosquito-borne viral disease in the world. It is an emerging disease, episodic and occurring annually.  Aims: This study was to examine the knowledge, attitude, and practice of community in Palmeriam, Jakarta regarding dengue hemorrhagic fever.Methods: A community-based cross-sectional study was designed in this study between June to July 2016. Purposive sampling was done to collect data from 148 respondents.Results: This study found that average age was 47 years old, 75% were women, and 46.6% finished secondary high school. In another hand, 23.6% respondents had good knowledge, and 49.3% had a neutral attitude for preventing dengue hemorrhagic fever. The study found that 68.2% respondents had a mid-level of practice prevention dengue hemorrhagic fever and it can be improved. This study indicated that the community was quite familiar with Dengue hemorrhagic fever, but there was confusion about water storage and environment effect.Conclusion: Health promotion program and community participation should improve dengue awareness. Continuous campaign for enhancing the knowledge and attitude would result in better practice for DHF prevention.

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