Effectiveness of education program on hospital waste management

2019 ◽  
Vol 12 (6) ◽  
pp. 457-468 ◽  
Author(s):  
Naglaa M. Abdo ◽  
Wafaa S. Hamza ◽  
Mariam A. Al-Fadhli
Keyword(s):  
Waste Management ◽  
Educational Program ◽  
Practical Training ◽  
Post Intervention ◽  
Service Workers ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Test Study ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
General Government ◽  
Post Test

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to assess the effectiveness of Kuwait Infection Control Directorate educational program in improving knowledge, attitude and practices (KAP) of environmental service workers (ESWs) regarding the management of infectious and sharps waste. Design/methodology/approach An interventional educational pre-test/post-test study was conducted over seven months, on a sample of 102 ESWs in Farwaniya General Government Hospital, Kuwait. Educational sessions and practical training using the KAP approach were applied during the intervention phase. The KAP of the participants were assessed using a questionnaire and observation checklist in the pre- and post-intervention phases. Findings Improvement in all aspects of the KAP regarding infectious and sharps waste management was observed among the participants after implementation of the intervention, with a statistically significant difference between pre- and post-test results (p<0.01). Originality/value The applied multi-component educational program in the current study can be successfully implemented for ESWs in all government hospitals in Kuwait and other countries with similar settings.

scholarly journals Evaluation of an education program upon women's knowledge toward management of Breast Self – Examination(BSE)

2010 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
pp. 821-828
Author(s):  
Baghdad Science Journal
Keyword(s):  
Education Program ◽  
Educational Program ◽  
Study Group ◽  
Breast Self Examination ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Post Test ◽  
Nursing College ◽  
Self Examination ◽  
Women's Knowledge ◽  
Women’S Knowledge

To determine the evaluation of education program on women's knowledge regarding managing BSE. The present quasi- experimental study, Non-probability (purposive), sample consisting of (260) women who are employee, and students in both colleges (Nursing college, Medical and Health Techniques College). The sample consist of two groups, study group (130) including those in (Nursing college), and control group (130) in (Medical and Health Techniques College). A questionnaire was constructed which included, Demographic information, Reproductive information, Family history, Previous medical history, and information about women's knowledge toward management of breast self examination (BSE). Instrument validity and reliability was determined. Data were collected through the use of the questionnaire, the application of the educational program a post-test was done for the study only which use the lectures, booklets, training practice of BSE, and video film. Analysis of data was performed through the application of descriptive and inferential statistical data analysis approach. Revealed that the women in the study group had benefited from the implementation of the educational program; their knowledge regarding managing BSE was adequately improved and developed. The study illustrated significant difference between women's knowledge means in pre and post test periods regarding their managing for BSE. Implementation of proposed model of continuous medical education for women for BSE within the scope of their work.

scholarly journals The Effects of the TPACK-P Educational Program on Teachers’ TPACK: Programming as a Technological Tool

2018 ◽  
Vol 7 (3.34) ◽  
pp. 636
Author(s):  
Seong Won Kim ◽  
Youngjun Lee
Keyword(s):  
Statistical Analysis ◽  
Training Program ◽  
Content Knowledge ◽  
Educational Program ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Before And After ◽  
Post Test ◽  
Technological Tool ◽  
Experimental Group

Background/Objectives: This study examined the effects of introducing programming as a technological tool for teachers’ Technological Pedagogical Content Knowledge (TPACK) development.Methods/Statistical Analysis: Thirty-two teachers were divided into two groups, completing different types of TPACK educational programs. The control group’s TPACK training program was based on information and communication technology (ICT), while that of the experimental group was based on programming. To verify the effectiveness of the TPACK training program, tests were administered before and after the educational program. A statistical analysis of questionnaire results also investigated changes resulting from TPACK.Findings: Both the control and experimental groups showed statistically significant improvements in the post-test compared with the pre-test. However, in the detailed areas of TPACK by group, the improvements in the two groups differed. Unlike the control group, the experimental group showed a statistically significant improvement in the knowledge related to technology. This result illustrated that programming is effective in solving the problem of integrating technology into the classroom. In contrast, there was no significant difference in the post-test, as this was applied in the short term. However, programming has been shown to affect Technological Pedagogical Knowledge (TPK), Technological Content Knowledge (TCK), and TPACK. In summary, the results showed that a TPACK educational program based on programming is effective for teachers’ TPACK development. Keywords: TPACK, In-service teacher, Programming, TPACK-P, Educational program

scholarly journals EFFECTS OF EDAMAME (Glycine max) EXTRACTON POST-PRANDIAL SERUM TRIGLYCERIDE IN WISTAR RATS

2017 ◽  
Vol 52 (1) ◽  
pp. 57
Author(s):  
Imran H Kamal ◽  
Linda Dewanti ◽  
Rio Wironegoro
Keyword(s):  
Glycine Max ◽  
Palm Oil ◽  
Serum Triglyceride ◽  
Intragastric Administration ◽  
Serum Triglyceride Level ◽  
Test Study ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Post Test ◽  
Materials Used ◽  
Intragastric Tube

Edamame (Glycine max) is a preparation of immature soybeans in the pod, which is high in calcium and dietary fiber, two elements described in previous studies that could alter the level of post-prandial serum triglyceride.The purpose of this research is to analyze the effect of edamame (Glycine max) extract on post-prandial serum triglyceride in rats after intragastric administration of palm oil.The materials used in this study are palm oil, edamame extract, and ether. The design of this study is experimental post-test study design, which is a design to measure the serum triglyceride level after meal with and without Glycine max. Triglyceride is measured on each subject two times on total, first one after consumption of meal without Glycine max and the second one after consumption of meal with Glycine max. There is a washout period of 1 week between two times the samples were taken. Both results are then compared in every subject.The level of 2-hour post-prandial serum triglyceride in rats after palm oil without intragastric edamame (Glycine max) extract administration and with intragastric edamame (Glycine max) extract administration showed no significant difference. In conclusion, edamame (Glycine max) extract had no effect on 2-hour post-prandial serum triglyceride after palm oil administration via intragastric tube.

scholarly journals Electrolysis method to determine the amount of silver in occlusal and periapical films

2021 ◽  
Vol 6 (1) ◽  
pp. 7-8
Author(s):  
Cek Dara Manja ◽  
◽  
Haresh Vasudeva Remesh Kumar ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Experimental Study ◽  
Silver Halide ◽  
Radiographic Examination ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Test Study ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Post Test ◽  
Emulsion Process ◽  
Electrolysis Method ◽  
Silver Halide Crystals

Introduction: In diagnosing a disease in certain cases, the dentist also requires additional examinations such as radiographic examination. Many types of radiographs can help dentists in making diagnoses according to their indications, both intra-oral and extra-oral. The conventional X-ray photo technique requires a fixer solution as one of the stages in performing a process that serves to dissolve and inhibit the development of silver halide crystals in the emulsion process. Fixer solutions contain four components dissolved in water, namely the clearing agent, acidifier, preservative and hardener. The aim of the study was to determine the amount of silver contained in the fixer solution after fixing the occlusal film and periapical film using the electrolysis method. Method: was a laboratory experimental study, with a post-test study design. Results: showed that the occlusal film dissolved 6.0 grams while the periapical film dissolved 0.6 grams of silver in the fixer solution. Based on the results of the independent t test, p = 0,000 <0,05 was obtained. Conclusion: of the study was that there was a significant difference in the amount of silver from the fixer after fixing the occlusal film and periapical film using the electrolysis method.

scholarly journals An interventional study on sleep hygiene among medical students

2017 ◽  
Vol 4 (2) ◽  
pp. 352 ◽  
Author(s):  
Cynthia Subhaprada S. ◽  
Vijayakumari S. ◽  
Rajasekhar T. ◽  
Venkateswarlu U.
Keyword(s):  
Medical Students ◽  
Undergraduate Students ◽  
Daytime Sleepiness ◽  
Simple Random Sampling ◽  
Sleep Hygiene ◽  
P Value ◽  
Post Intervention ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Post Test

Background: Sleep deprivation, a common problem among undergraduate students, leads to daytime sleepiness and poor academic performance. The purpose of this study is to describe sleep hygiene among medical students and to measure effect of sleep hygiene educational intervention.Methods: An interventional cross-sectional study was carried out from September to October, 2015 among II MBBS students, Kurnool Medical College, Kurnool, Andhra Pradesh, India. Excessive daytime sleepiness was assessed by the Epworth sleepiness scale. Predesigned questionnaire was administered as pretest followed by health educational intervention session to 100 subjects selected by simple random sampling, and a post test two weeks later. Data entered in MS Excel 2007, was analyzed using IBM SPSS 20. Difference in means tested by paired t test and Chisquare test was used to test association between variables, with p value <0.05 considered significant.Results: 100 study subjects, 48 of 7 semester and 52 of 5 semester, had a mean (+SD) age in years, 20.2±0.58 and19.71±0.61 respectively. 57% were females. A statistically significant association between daytime sleepiness prevalence by semester was found. (Pretest X2 = 7.83, post test X2 = 7.19, p value <0.01). Weekend sleep schedules showed 2 hours increase than weekdays, in 40% (5 semester) and 30% (7 semester). 20% of study subjects had Epworth score 10-24, so expert medical advice is needed. A statistically significant difference was observed in sleep hygiene post intervention (t=2.010, p= 0.05).Conclusions: Daytime sleepiness was the most common problem encountered in this study. Sleep hygiene education promotes healthy sleeping habits.

scholarly journals The Impact of an Educational Program Based on the BASNEF Model on Knowledge and Self-Care Behaviors of Patients with Hypertension

Health Scope ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol In Press (In Press) ◽  
Author(s):  
Sedigheh Abedini ◽  
Farzaneh Pourjalil ◽  
Shokrallah Mohseni
Keyword(s):  
Educational Program ◽  
Intervention Group ◽  
Self Care ◽  
Educational Interventions ◽  
T Test ◽  
Post Intervention ◽  
Enabling Factors ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
The Mean ◽  
The Impact

Background: Hypertension is an important health problem that can be controlled by self-care. Objectives: The present study aimed to determine the impact of an educational program based (BASNEF) model on knowledge and self-care behaviors for hypertensive patients in Bastak, Iran. Methods: This quasi-experimental study was performed on 180 patients with hypertension who were admitted to health centers of the Bastak city. The participants were randomly assigned to intervention (n = 90) and control (n = 90) groups. Data were collected using a questionnaire that had three sections of demographic information, knowledge, and BASNEF constructs. The questionnaires were completed before the intervention and two months after providing the intervention. After the pre-test, an appropriate educational intervention was designed and implemented only among the intervention group. To analyze the data, paired t-test, independent t-test, and Chi-square tests were run by SPSS version 19. Results: The mean age of the participants was 50.62 ± 7.549 years. The results showed a statistically significant difference in the mean scores of attitudes, subjective norms, enabling factors, and self-care behaviors in the intervention group pre- and post-intervention (P = 0.001). Besides, it was found that enabling factors (0.311) play a significant role in predicting self-care behaviors. Conclusions: The results of this study support the effectiveness of educational interventions in raising awareness and improving self-care behaviors in patients with hypertension using the BASNEF model. Therefore, with an emphasis on enabling factors, the BASNEF model can be used as a framework to develop educational interventions for self-care.

scholarly journals A STUDY TO ASSESS THE TFFECTIVENESS OF PLANNED TEACHING PROGRAMME (PTP) ON POLYCYSTIC OVARIAN SYNDROME (PCOS) AMONG ADOLESCENT GIRLS IN SELECTED HIGH SCHOOLS AT MANGALORE

2013 ◽  
Vol 03 (03) ◽  
pp. 101-104
Author(s):  
Pramila D'Souza
Keyword(s):  
High Schools ◽  
Adolescent Girls ◽  
Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Knowledge Score ◽  
Post Intervention ◽  
Teaching Programme ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Post Test ◽  
Ovarian Syndrome

AbstractA study was done to assess the effectiveness of planned teaching programme (PTP) on polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) among adolescent girls in selected high schools at Mangalore. The main objectives of the study were1. To assess the pre-test level of knowledge regarding PCOS among adolescent girls in Selected high schools at Mangalore.2. To evaluate the effectiveness of Planned Teaching Programme on knowledge regarding Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome among adolescent girls in selected high schools at Mangalore.3. To find the association between the pre-test knowledge score of adolescent girls and selected variables.An evaluatory approach with pre-experimental one group pre-test post-test design was used for the study. The subjects were 100 adolescent girls selected by convenience sampling technique. PTP was administered after the assessment of pre-intervention knowledge on PCOS. Post intervention knowledge was assessed on the 7th day of the administration of PTP through the same structured knowledge questionnaire. The results of this study in general showed, the significant difference between the mean pre-test and posttest knowledge score (t99=7.02, p<0.05).The significant difference was found in between all the areas. There was no association between the pre-test knowledge score and selected demographic variables. Hence it can be concluded that PTP was effective in gaining knowledge of adolescent girls on PCOS. which was evident in post-test knowledge score.

scholarly journals Effects of a short educational program about aphasia (SEPA) on the burden and quality of life of family caregivers of people with aphasia

CoDAS ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 31 (4) ◽  
Author(s):  
Bruna Homem Magnus ◽  
Roberta Freitas Dias ◽  
Bárbara Costa Beber
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Family Caregivers ◽  
Educational Program ◽  
Group Analysis ◽  
Group Setting ◽  
Post Intervention ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
The Individual ◽  
New Strategies

ABSTRACT Purpose To develop a short educational program about aphasia (SEPA) for family caregivers of people with aphasia and verify its effect in their burden and quality of life. Methods This is a quantitative experimental study. The participants included in the study were family caregivers of people with aphasia. They completed the Zarit interview scale and WHOQOL-Bref instruments pre- and post-intervention. The intervention was a short educational program about aphasia, administered in a group setting and conducted in two didactic sessions. Results Four participants were included in the study. In the group analysis, there was no significant difference in any measure. However, looking into the individual performances, all participants presented a trend for improvement in most of the scores. Conclusion Possibly, family caregivers of people with aphasia might benefit from the SEPA. It would be relevant for future studies to include larger samples and consider new strategies to improve inclusion of participants.

Delta Inferior Vena Cava Index Correlated with Mean Arterial Pressure (MAP) in Spinal Anesthesia

2021 ◽  
Vol 2 (2) ◽  
pp. 65-69
Author(s):  
Wiwi Jaya ◽  
◽  
Ulil Abshor ◽  
Buyung Hartiyo Laksono ◽  
Arie Zainul Fatoni ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mean Arterial Pressure ◽  
Inferior Vena Cava ◽  
Arterial Pressure ◽  
Spinal Anesthesia ◽  
Inferior Vena ◽  
Vena Cava ◽  
Test Study ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Before And After ◽  
Post Test

Background: Spinal anesthesia has become an alternative to general anesthesia. However, spinal anesthesia has the most common side effects including, bradycardia and hypotension. The aim of this study was to determine the relationship between changes in the inferior vena cava index (delta inferior vena cava index) to changes in mean arterial pressure in spinal anesthesia. Methods: This study was an observational pre-post test study in thirty-two patients who received spinal anesthesia. The inferior vena cava index (inferior vena cava collectibility index and caval-aorta index) was measured before and after spinal anesthesia (5 and 10 minutes after onset). Data were analyzed using the Kolmogorov Smirnov test, Shapiro-Wilk test, T-test, and correlation test with α=5% Result: There was a significant difference in mean arterial pressure (MAP), delta inferior vena cava collectibility index (D-IVC-CI), and delta caval-aorta index (D-CAo-I) before and after spinal anesthesia. D-IVC-CI and D-CAo-I are significantly correlated with MAP. The correlation between D-IVC-CI and MAP had R = -0.371 (P <0.05) at 5 minutes post-anesthesia, while D-CAo-I and MAP had R = 0.472 (P <0.05) at 10 minutes post-anesthesia. Conclusion: The delta inferior vena cava index is correlated with the mean arterial pressure (MAP) value in spinal anesthesia.

vThe effectiveness of environmental education on waste management practices in Mtumbane and Maheng townships in Port St. Johns, Eastern Cape

2018 ◽  
Author(s):  
◽  
Innocent Dalumzi Njiva
Keyword(s):  
Environmental Education ◽  
Waste Management ◽  
Solid Waste ◽  
Management Practices ◽  
P Value ◽  
Waste Collection ◽  
Post Intervention ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Waste Management Practices ◽  
The Impact

In this democratic era, two of the largest previously disadvantaged communities in Port St Johns i.e. Mtumbane and Maheng were still without waste collection services. Solid waste was dumped indiscriminately and posed risks to health and the environment. To help these communities to achieve better health, this study aimed to investigate the effectiveness of environmental education on waste management practices (WMP). The key objectives entailed establishing the knowledge, attitude and behaviour of sampled households towards WMP; evaluating the intervention of the 4Rs (reuse, reduce, recycle and recover) of WMP as taught to Grades 4 to 7 residing in the previously sampled households and assessing the impact of the intervention on WMP in these households. This study was undertaken in three phases. The pre-intervention and post-intervention phases included questionnaire administration occurring over two months. The intervention comprised the teaching of the 4Rs of WMP and the completion of a daily diary by Grades 4 to 7 residing in the previously sampled households.This study focused on statistically significant differences that were reported between pre- and post- intervention. The differences were meant to establish if the respondents had any changes in knowledge regarding solid waste management. Results showed that the use of plastic bags increased which showed a significant difference (p-value 0.034).Indiscriminate dumping of waste in Mtumbane decreased whereas in Maheng, there was no difference with their practices. Among the majority of respondents from Mtumbane, waste was regarded as something useful (p-value 0.003). The education associated with waste management for both townships increased by more than 15% and that made a significant difference (p-value 0.025). Further, more than half of the respondents in Mtumbane separated their waste. The results show that there was a significant difference (p-value 0.001) in Mtumbane and not in Maheng. This significant difference may be attributed to the distribution of adequate information as the two townships vary in distance from the municipal offices i.e. Mtumbane: three kilometres and Maheng: 15 km). It was found that the number of respondents willing to pay for waste collection services increased post-intervention (p-value 0.003). It appears that in every aspect when pre- and post-intervention were reported, there was a positive difference after the intervention phase. Four recommendations are proposed: (1) organising solid waste cleaning campaigns and environmental education in schools and communities; (2) the introduction of the 4Rs to communities; (3) the provision of communal waste skips and (4) the use of incentives to foster proper waste disposal practices. It is important for all future studies to consider a method for disseminating important information to the community in order that waste management strategies can be fully and successfully implemented.

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