Affected family member coping with a relative with alcohol and/or other drug misuse: A cross‐sectional survey questionnaire

Abstract Background Low risk pregnancy ending in a vaginal birth is best served and guided by a midwife. Utilizing a midwife in such cases offers many emotional and economic advantages and does not increase the risks for mother or neonate. However, women’s experience and satisfaction of midwife-led maternity care is rarely reported in China. The primary objective of this study is to describe the experience of Chinese women receiving midwife-led maternity care, and to report their satisfaction level of the experience. Methods The study is a cross-sectional survey of 4192 women who had natural birth from March–June 2019 in a maternity care center, Shanghai, China. We used a self-administered questionnaire addressing items related to women’s experience during childbirth, as well as their satisfaction with midwife-led maternity care. We also included demographic and perinatal characteristics of each participant. Descriptive statistics and correlations analysis between groups of different experience and satisfaction were used. Results In this sample, 87.7% of women had a Doula and a family member present during childbirth. Epidural anesthesia was used in 75.6% and episiotomy was needed in 23.2%. Free positioning during the first stage of labor and free positioning during the second stage of labor and delivery were adopted in 84.3 and 67.9% of the cases, respectively. Moderate to severe perineal pain and moderate to severe perineal edema were reported in 43.1 and 12.2% of the participants, respectively. High satisfaction level was found when there was midwife-led prenatal counseling and presence of Doula and family member, Lamaze breathing techniques, warm perineal compresses, epidural anesthesia, free positioning during the first stage of labor, and midwifes’ postpartum guidance. Negative satisfaction was seen with perineal pain and edema. Conclusion Women in this survey generally had high satisfaction with midwife-led maternity care. This satisfaction is probably felt because of the prenatal counseling by the midwife and allowing a Doula and a family member in the room during childbirth. Other intangible factors to improve the satisfaction level were Lamaze breathing techniques, warm perineal compresses, epidural anesthesia, free positioning during first stage of labor, and early skin to skin contact.

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Corona virus fear among health workers during the early phase of pandemic response in Nepal: a web-based cross-sectional study

10.1101/2020.11.04.367912 ◽

2020 ◽

Author(s):

Pratik Khanal ◽

Navin Devkota ◽

Minakshi Dahal ◽

Kiran Paudel ◽

Shiva Raj Mishra ◽

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Keyword(s):

At Risk ◽

Family Member ◽

Chronic Diseases ◽

Early Phase ◽

Health Workers ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Cross Sectional Survey ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Web Based ◽

Factors Associated

AbstractBackgroundHealth workers involved in COVID-19 response might be at risk of developing fear and psychological distress. This study aimed to identify factors associated with COVID-19 fear among health workers in Nepal during the early phase of pandemic.MethodsA web-based cross-sectional survey was conducted in the month of April-May 2020 among 475 health workers directly involved in COVID-19 management. The Fear Scale of COVID 19 (FCV-19S) was used to measure the status of fear. Scatter plots were used to observe the relationship between fear and other psychological outcomes: anxiety, depression and insomnia. Multivariable logistic regression was done to identify factors associated with COVID fear.ResultsCOVID-19 fear score was moderately correlated with anxiety and depression, and weakly correlated with insomnia (p<0.001). Nurses (AOR=2.29; 95% CI: 1.23-4.26), health workers experiencing stigma (AOR=1.83; 95% CI: 1.12-2.73), those working in affected district(AOR=1.76; 95% CI: 1.12-2.77) and presence of family member with chronic diseases (AOR=1.50; 95% CI: 1.01-2.25) was associated with higher odds of developing COVID-19 fear as compared to other health workers, health workers not experiencing stigma, working in non-affected district and not having family member with chronic diseases respectively.ConclusionNurses, health workers facing stigma, those working in affect district and having family member with chronic diseases were more at risk of developing COVID-19 fear. It is thus recommended to improve work environment to reduce fear among health workers, employ stigma reduction interventions, and ensure personal and family support for those having family member with chronic diseases.

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Prevalence of food insecurity among military households with children 5 years of age and younger

Public Health Nutrition ◽

10.1017/s1368980016000422 ◽

2016 ◽

Vol 19 (13) ◽

pp. 2458-2466 ◽

Cited By ~ 4

Author(s):

Sarah Grenier Wax ◽

Susan M Stankorb

Keyword(s):

Food Insecurity ◽

Family Member ◽

Military Service ◽

San Antonio ◽

Short Form ◽

Cross Sectional Survey ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Supplemental Food ◽

Targeted Interventions ◽

Food Insecure Households

AbstractObjectiveFood insecurity increases risk of health conditions that may decrease military readiness. The aim of the present study was to define the prevalence of food insecurity among households with young children utilizing military installation childcare facilities and to describe household characteristics associated with food insecurity among this population.DesignCross-sectional survey including demographic questions and the US Department of Agriculture Food Security Survey Module six-item short form given to households (n 248) enrolled in Joint Base San Antonio Child Development Centers (JBSA-CDC) during the spring of 2015.SubjectsDepartment of Defense families with at least one child less than 6 years old enrolled in a JBSA-CDC.SettingsJoint Base San Antonio, TX, USA.ResultsNearly one in seven families reported food insecurity. Households were more likely to be food-insecure if the head of household’s highest level of education was high school or equivalent (P=0·003) and if the head of household was unmarried/unpartnered (P=0·001). Among food-insecure households headed by military service members, all were junior enlisted or non-commissioned officers (E1–E9). Food-insecure households were less likely to live off-post in owned or rented homes compared with those who were food-secure (P=0·016). Other characteristics associated with food insecurity included at least one family member enrolled in the Exceptional Family Member Program (P=0·020) and more children in the household (P=0·029). Few families reported enrolment in government supplemental food programmes.ConclusionsFood insecurity is prevalent in military families. Targeted interventions and policies can be developed using the demographic risk factors identified in the present study.

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Knowledge, attitudes, and practices about tuberculosis and choice of communication channels in Thailand

The Journal of Infection in Developing Countries ◽

10.3855/jidc.6963 ◽

2016 ◽

Vol 10 (07) ◽

pp. 694-703 ◽

Cited By ~ 5

Author(s):

Supa Pengpid ◽

Karl Peltzer ◽

Apa Puckpinyo ◽

Sariyamon Tiraphat ◽

Somchai Viripiromgool ◽

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Keyword(s):

General Population ◽

Family Member ◽

Ethnic Minorities ◽

Health Knowledge ◽

Minority Group ◽

Knowledge Score ◽

Cross Sectional Survey ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Attitudes And Practices ◽

Knowledge Attitudes And Practices

Introduction: The aim of this study was to assess tuberculosis (TB) knowledge, attitudes, and practices in both the general population and risk groups in Thailand. Methodology: In a cross-sectional survey, a general population (n = 3,074) and family members of a TB patient (n = 559) were randomly selected, using stratified multistage sampling, and interviewed. Results: The average TB knowledge score was 5.7 (maximum = 10) in the Thai and 5.1 in the migrant and ethnic minorities general populations, 6.3 in Thais with a family member with TB, and 5.4 in migrants and ethnic minorities with a family member with TB. In multivariate linear regression among the Thai general population, higher education, higher income, and knowing a person from the community with TB were all significantly associated with level of TB knowledge. Across the different study populations, 18.6% indicated that they had undergone a TB screening test. Multivariate logistic regression found that older age, lower education, being a migrant or belonging to an ethnic minority group, residing in an area supported by the Global Fund, better TB knowledge, having a family member with TB, and knowing other people in the community with TB was associated having been screened for TB. Conclusion: This study revealed deficiencies in the public health knowledge about TB, particularly among migrants and ethnic minorities in Thailand. Sociodemographic factors should be considered when designing communication strategies and TB prevention and control interventions.

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MISUSE AND ABUSE OF DRUGS: A CROSS-SECTIONAL SURVEY AMONG PHARMACY PROFESSIONALS IN SAUDI ARABIA

Southern Brazilian Journal of Chemistry - Southern Brazilian Journal of Chemistry, Volume 28, No. 28, 2020 ◽

10.48141/sbjchem.v28.n28.2020.07_royes_pgs_46_52.pdf ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 28 (28) ◽

pp. 45-52

Author(s):

Dhafer ALSHAYBAN ◽

Royes JOSEPH ◽

Jisha LUCCA ◽

Fatimah ALJISHI ◽

Yara ALSADIQ

Keyword(s):

Saudi Arabia ◽

Negative Impact ◽

Human Life ◽

Prescription Medication ◽

Sociodemographic Factors ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Drug Misuse ◽

Cross Sectional Survey ◽

Pharmacy Staff ◽

Cross Sectional

Prescription and non-prescription medication misuse or abuse is a global problem that has a negative impact on all human life aspects, including health, social, economic, and security status. According to the United Nations Office on Drug and Crime reports, over 5% of adult people used drugs at least once in the year 2015, and 29.5 million of them were suffered from the consequences of inappropriate use of drugs. Information on the knowledge and perception among pharmacists regarding the misuse and abuse medications in Saudi Arabia are limited, and therefore, a study was conducted among pharmacy staff to assess their knowledge and awareness on drug misuse and abuse. A cross-sectional study was carried out in Eastern Province, Saudi Arabia. Pharmacy professionals with more than three months of experience were included in the study. A structured questionnaire was used to obtain the participant's responses. A Chi-square test was used to evaluate the association of sociodemographic factors with the participant's responses. Ninety pharmacy professionals were responded. Overall, 69 (76.7%) participants agreed that misuse and abuse are two different terms. In addition, the study showed different responses for patients who suspected to be medication abusers. In conclusion, this study provides an initial picture of pharmacy staffs' knowledge and opinion regarding the misuse and abuse of medicines in Saudi Arabia. Participants' reactions toward such behaviors were different and not consistent. Therefore, there should be a clear policy to define the role of the pharmacy staff toward the misuse and abuse of medication in Saudi Arabia.

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Knowledge, Attitude and Implementation of Evidence-Based Practice among Physiotherapists Working in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia: A Cross-Sectional Survey

Healthcare ◽

10.3390/healthcare8030354 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 8 (3) ◽

pp. 354

Author(s):

Fatmah Hasani ◽

Joy C. MacDermid ◽

Ada Tang ◽

Michelle Kho ◽

Ahmad H. Alghadir ◽

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Keyword(s):

Saudi Arabia ◽

Evidence Based Practice ◽

Evidence Based ◽

Survey Questionnaire ◽

Cross Sectional Survey ◽

Kingdom Of Saudi Arabia ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Advanced Degrees ◽

Positive Attitudes ◽

Outpatient Settings

The current study aimed to investigate knowledge, attitudes, and implementation of evidence-based practice among physiotherapists working in Saudi Arabia. A sample of physiotherapists working in various outpatient settings in Saudi Arabia participated in this survey. Sixty-four therapists (30 females, 34 males) completed a 28-item survey questionnaire. Approximately half of the participants indicated that evidence-based practice was useful and important for clinical practice. About 60% of the participants reported that they have adopted the evidence-based practice on a regular basis. Participants who had a membership in a physiotherapy organization and had advanced degrees showed more positive attitudes (t = −2.31, p = 0.02 and t = −2.15, p = 0.04, respectively) and greater levels of knowledge (t = −2.32, p = 0.02 and t = −3.86, p = 0.001, respectively) regarding evidence-based practice terminology. Furthermore, place of training (trained overseas) was associated with a positive attitude towards literature findings (t = 2.26, p = 0.03). The results of this study demonstrated that participants reported that evidence-based practice had not been extensively implemented, despite positive attitudes regarding its implementation among physiotherapists practicing in Saudi Arabia.

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Concerns and coping strategies of older adult Veterans in Canada at the outset of the COVID-19 pandemic

Journal of Military Veteran and Family Health ◽

10.3138/jmvfh-2021-0712 ◽

2021 ◽

pp. e20210712

Author(s):

Alyson Mahar ◽

Christina Reppas-Rindlisbacher ◽

Megan Edgelow ◽

Shailee Siddhpuria ◽

Julie Hallet ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Coping Strategies ◽

Family Member ◽

Well Being ◽

Cross Sectional Survey ◽

College Hospital ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Travel Restrictions ◽

Survey Responses ◽

Retail Services ◽

And Coping

Introduction The COVID-19 pandemic, including associated public health measures such as travel restrictions, cancellation of elective surgeries, and the closure of public spaces and retail services (full list available at: https://github.com/jajsmith/COVID-19NonPharmaceuticalInterventions ), has resulted in risks to the health and well-being of Veterans, including disruptions to healthcare, loss of income, social isolation, and viral infection and mortality. Although a few studies are ongoing to better understand who may be at greatest risk, little is known about how Veterans experienced the pandemic and what coping strategies they employed at the outset. This infographic summarizes national cross-sectional survey responses collected from 210 Veterans aged 55 years and older who participated in the Canadian COVID-19 Coping Study between May-June 2020 (Women’s College Hospital Research Ethics Board REB # 2020-0045-E). The average age of Veterans who participated was 72 years; 29% were female, 93% completed the survey in English and 84% were retired. This population is older and more likely to be female than the gen-eral Veteran population.4 None of the Veterans included in this study had been diagnosed with COVID-19 at the time of study. A total of 11% had a family member or friend with a diagnosis or symptoms, and less than 5% had a family member or friend hospitalized, or who died as a result of COVID-19.

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Methodological issues in a cross-sectional survey on cervical cancer screening using telephone interviews in Sicily (Italy): a SWOT analysis

Journal of International Medical Research ◽

10.1177/0300060519860950 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 47 (10) ◽

pp. 5174-5184 ◽

Cited By ~ 2

Author(s):

Claudio Costantino ◽

Walter Mazzucco ◽

Claudia Marotta ◽

Laura Saporito ◽

Stefania Bono ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Cervical Cancer ◽

Cancer Screening ◽

Family Member ◽

Cervical Cancer Screening ◽

Cultural Context ◽

Swot Analysis ◽

Cross Sectional Survey ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Active Involvement ◽

Telephone Interviews

Objective A cross-sectional study on knowledge, perceptions, and adherence to cervical cancer screening was conducted using telephone interviews of Sicilian women that were performed in 2016. This study aimed to identify areas that need to be addressed to improve the validity of data collection and to minimize possible biases. Methods We performed a qualitative study through SWOT analysis, which is a multidimensional method based on evaluation of Strengths (S), Weaknesses (W), Opportunities (O), and Threats (T) of the research project. The contents of the SWOT forms underwent categorical, inductive, and deductive data analysis using the long table analysis method. Results The full availability of an updated address and phone number list was the main organizational aspect to be addressed. Socio-cultural context played a major role for understanding the questions and for acceptability of the topics. In some cases, a family member was a facilitating element, while in others, the family member hindered the interviews. Active involvement of general practitioners was considered essential for success of the interviews. Conclusions When performing a cross-sectional survey, organizational aspects and active involvement of general practitioners are crucial in the enrolment phase, regardless of the socio-cultural context.

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Respiratory Symptoms and Asthma in Two Farming Populations: A Comparison of Hutterite and Non-Hutterite Children

Canadian Respiratory Journal ◽

10.1155/2002/342102 ◽

2002 ◽

Vol 9 (5) ◽

pp. 313-318 ◽

Cited By ~ 6

Author(s):

Donna C Rennie ◽

James Dosman ◽

Ambikaipakan Senthilselvan

Keyword(s):

Odds Ratio ◽

Respiratory Symptoms ◽

Genetic Factors ◽

School Age ◽

Survey Questionnaire ◽

Cross Sectional Survey ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Household Factors ◽

Respiratory Allergies ◽

Host Characteristics

OBJECTIVE: To determine the prevalence of asthma and respiratory symptoms in a farming population of Hutterite and non-Hutterite children.PARTICIPANTS AND SETTING: A population of 830 school-age, farm-dwelling children in rural Saskatchewan that included 83 children residing in Hutterite farming colonies.METHODS: A cross-sectional survey questionnaire was sent to parents of children attending grades 1 to 5 in schools within a grain-growing and mixed-farming region of central Saskatchewan. The questionnaire was used to identify respiratory symptoms, environmental and host characteristics, and reported doctor-diagnosed asthma.RESULTS: The prevalence of asthma in Hutterite children was 2.4% compared with 9.2% in non-Hutterite children. While Hutterite children did not differ from their farming counterparts with regard to the frequency of reported respiratory allergies, they were less likely to be exposed to cigarette smoke and to participate in farm-related activities. In the multivariate analysis, being Hutterite continued to be protective for asthma (odds ratio 0.21; 95% CI 0.05 to 0.89).CONCLUSION: The observed lower rate of asthma in Hutterite children than in non-Hutterite children may be related to both genetic factors and differences in farming and household factors between the two groups.

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Psychometric Assessment of the European Health Literacy Survey Questionnaire (HLS-EU-Q16) for Arabic/French-Speaking Migrants in Southern Europe

International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health ◽

10.3390/ijerph17218181 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 17 (21) ◽

pp. 8181

Author(s):

Pilar Bas-Sarmiento ◽

Miriam Poza-Méndez ◽

Martina Fernández-Gutiérrez ◽

Juan Luis González-Caballero ◽

María Falcón Romero

Keyword(s):

Health Literacy ◽

Sign Test ◽

Survey Questionnaire ◽

Three Dimensional Model ◽

Cross Sectional Survey ◽

Structural Validity ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

French Speaking ◽

Literacy Survey ◽

European Health

Improving health literacy (HL) is critical for addressing health inequalities. Low literacy rates are believed to be more prevalent in ethnic minorities, which may have an impact on people’s health. For measures to be implemented in this regard, HL must be evaluated to obtain specific indicators. Our aim, therefore, was to develop a version of the European Health Literacy Survey Questionnaire (HLS-EU-Q16), which is recommended to be used with vulnerable populations, suited to Arabic/French-speaking migrants who reside in south-eastern Spain, and to explore its psychometric properties for assessing health literacy in this population. A cross-sectional survey was carried out in a convenient sample of 205 migrants. The structural validity was calculated by a confirmatory factorial analysis (CFA), which suggested appropriate adjustment indicators, and which indicated that the three-dimensional model is adequately adjusted to the data obtained in the study. The coefficient omega showed high internal consistency in the three HL dimensions (health care, disease prevention, and health promotion). Concurrent validity presented a significant correlation with the Newest Vital Sign test (r = 0.390; p < 0.001). The multigroup CFA showed that the heterogeneity of the sample used was not a problem for establishing the structural validity of the scale. The Arabic/French version showed good construct validity.

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