scholarly journals Knowledge, Attitude, Practice, and Perceived Barriers of Colorectal Cancer Screening among Family Physicians in National Guard Health Affairs, Riyadh

2014 ◽  
Vol 2014 ◽  
pp. 1-7 ◽  
Author(s):  
Eyad Demyati
Keyword(s):  
Colorectal Cancer ◽  
Current Knowledge ◽  
National Guard ◽  
Family Physicians ◽  
Knowledge Score ◽  
Perceived Barriers ◽  
Attitude Score ◽  
Crc Screening ◽  
Self Administered Questionnaire ◽  
Knowledge Attitude And Practice

Objectives. The objective of this study is to explore the current knowledge, attitude, and practice of family physicians working in family medicine clinics in National Guard Health Affairs (NGHA), Riyadh, toward colorectal cancer (CRC) screening and to identify the barriers of the screening. Methods. Data were collected using a validated self-administered questionnaire adopted from the National Cancer Institute in USA, customized by adding and eliminating questions to be in line with the institution (NGHA) characteristics. Results. Of the 130 physicians, 56.2% of the physicians were not practicing CRC screening although 94.6% considered CRC screening effective. Board certified physicians had higher knowledge score and were practicing CRC screening more when compared to other physicians. Physicians who reported practicing CRC screening scored more on the knowledge score than those not practicing. Male physicians scored better on attitude score than female physicians. The study found that barriers were cited in higher rates among physicians not practicing CRC screening compared with practicing physicians. Lack of patients’ awareness was the most cited barrier. Conclusion. Large percentage of family physicians in this study do not practice CRC screening, despite the knowledge level and the positive attitude.

scholarly journals Nutritional Knowledge and Attitudes of Adolescent Swimmers in Trinidad and Tobago

2014 ◽  
Vol 2014 ◽  
pp. 1-7 ◽  
Author(s):  
Marquitta C. Webb ◽  
Safiya E. Beckford
Keyword(s):  
Trinidad And Tobago ◽  
Nutrition Education ◽  
Knowledge Score ◽  
Nutrition Knowledge ◽  
Adolescent Male ◽  
Attitude Score ◽  
Nutritional Knowledge ◽  
The Mean ◽  
Knowledge And Attitude ◽  
Self Administered Questionnaire

Purpose. To investigate the level of nutrition knowledge and attitude of adolescent male and female swimmers training competitively in Trinidad and Tobago.Methodology. A self-administered questionnaire, which consisted of 21 nutrition knowledge and 11 attitude statements, was utilized to assess the level of nutrition knowledge and attitude of adolescent swimmers. For the assessment of nutrition knowledge, correct answers were given a score of “1” and incorrect answers were given a score of “0.” For the evaluation of attitude towards nutrition, a score ranging from 1 to 5 was assigned to each response; “5” was given to the most positive response, and “1” was given to the most negative. Data were analyzed using SPSS version 21.0.Results. Two hundred and twenty swimmers with a mean age of14.56±2.544completed the questionnaire. The mean nutrition knowledge score was10.97±2.897and mean attitude score was41.69±6.215. Nutrition knowledge was positively and significantly related to the number of reported nutrition sources (r=0.172,P=0.005). Nutrition knowledge was positively and significantly related to the attitude (r=0.130,P=0.027).Conclusions and Implication. Athletes lack nutrition knowledge but have a positive attitude towards nutrition, which may indicate receptiveness to future nutrition education.

scholarly journals An Insight from Undergraduate Medical Students of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.

2021 ◽  
Vol 28 (03) ◽  
pp. 399-406
Author(s):  
Nazish Waheed ◽  
Brekhna Jamil ◽  
Robina Usman ◽  
Humera Waqar
Keyword(s):  
Medical Students ◽  
Knowledge Score ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Attitude Score ◽  
Undergraduate Medical Students ◽  
Student Knowledge ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa ◽  
Knowledge And Attitude ◽  
Self Administered Questionnaire

Objective: This study was conducted to evaluate the knowledge and attitude of undergraduate medical students toward research. Study Design: Cross sectional study. Setting: Private Medical Colleges of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. Period: November 2018 to July 2019. Material & Methods: A total of 938 final year medical students participated in the study. A validated self administered questionnaire was used for the collection of data. The student’s perception was assessed through questionnaire based on 5-point Likert scale. For the assessment of knowledge MCQs were marked as 1 in case of correct answer and 0 in case of incorrect answer. Results: Out of 1300 students, 938 returned the questionnaire resulting in a 74% response rate. 481(51%) participants were male and 457(49%) were females. The participants had a mean knowledge score of 6.103 out of a total of 15 questions and mean attitude score of 76.29. Conclusion: This study concludes a low knowledge score coupled with a positive attitude of doing research. More attention must be placed on these parameters in the curriculum to improve student knowledge in health research.

scholarly journals Knowledge, attitude, and practice towards COVID-19 among Syrian people resident in Turkey

2020 ◽  
Vol 3 (Special2) ◽  
pp. 278-285
Author(s):  
Saad Ahmed Ali Jadoo ◽  
Ilker Dastan ◽  
Mustafa Ali Mustafa Al-Samarrai ◽  
Shukur Mahmood Yaseen ◽  
Assiyeh Abbasi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Health Care Services ◽  
Negative Attitude ◽  
Knowledge Score ◽  
Female Gender ◽  
High Rate ◽  
Attitude Score ◽  
Age Group ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Attitude And Practice ◽  
Knowledge Attitude And Practice

Background: Measuring knowledge, attitude, and practice towards COVID-19 helps policymakers observe knowledge gaps and provide key messages to people to act better against the pandemic. This study aims to assess the knowledge, attitude, and practice towards COVID-19 among Syrian people resident in Turkey.  Methods: A cross-sectional study designed to assess the knowledge, attitude, and practice towards COVID-19 among the Syrian people resident in Turkey. The data were collected via a web-based and self-administered questionnaire of 313 participants from 17-31 July 2020. SPSS version 16.0 was recruited to analyze the data using univariate and multivariable regression data analyses. Results: Our finding as the first study among Syrian people resident in Turkey found a high rate of good knowledge, attitude, and practice towards COVID-19 accordingly with 83.0%, 72.0%, 84.0%. Regression analysis showed that age-group of 45 years and more years, marital status of being married, female gender, living in urban area were significantly associated with upper knowledge score. Age-group of 45 years and more significantly associated with positive attitude score but inversely being married and unemployed statues significantly associated with a negative attitude. Regarding practice score, married and female people had better practice, but poor-rated health status was significantly associated with the weak practice. Conclusion: Although our finding showed a good rate for knowledge, attitude, and practice towards COVID-19, but it needs to improve cause of many barriers on Syrian people resident in Turkey, such as living in a crowded place, distant from health care services, losing whole or part of their income due to COVID-19 as an economic crisis, different language barriers. Some groups like men, people living in a rural area, and those unemployed or lost their job should be exposed by timely and accurate knowledge.

scholarly journals A Promotor-Led Pilot Study to Increase Colorectal Cancer Screening in Latinos: The Juntos Contra El Cáncer Program

2020 ◽  
pp. 152483992091224
Author(s):  
Elva M. Arredondo ◽  
Jill Dumbauld ◽  
Maria Milla ◽  
Hala Madanat ◽  
Gloria D. Coronado ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Colorectal Cancer ◽  
Health Center ◽  
Screening Test ◽  
The United States ◽  
Perceived Barriers ◽  
Program Outcomes ◽  
Crc Screening ◽  
Federally Qualified Health Center ◽  
Latino Adults ◽  
Crc Knowledge

Background. Latinos have lower colorectal cancer (CRC) screening rates compared to other racial/ethnic groups in the United States, despite an overall increase in CRC screening over the past 10 years. To address this disparity, we implemented a promotor-led intervention to increase CRC screening test adherence in community-based settings, connecting community members with a partnering federally qualified health center. Purpose. To evaluate the Juntos Contra el Cáncer/Together Against Cancer (JUNTOS) intervention, by assessing pre–post changes in (1) CRC screening test adherence and (2) CRC knowledge and perceived barriers to CRC screening. We also assessed the feasibility and acceptability of program activities. Method. JUNTOS was a group-based intervention, delivered by promotores (community health workers), to promote CRC screening test adherence among Latino adults. The intervention consisted of a culturally tailored 2½-hour interactive workshop followed by an appointment scheduling assistance from a promotor. Workshop participants were Latino adults (males and females) aged 50 to 75 years who were not up-to-date with CRC screening guidelines. We conducted interviews before and 6 to 9 months after the workshop to assess program outcomes. Results. Of the 177 participants included, 118 reported completing the CRC screening test (66.7%) by 6 to 9 months postintervention. We observed baseline to 6- to 9-month increase in CRC knowledge and lower perceived barriers to obtaining CRC screening. Furthermore, the intervention was found to be feasible and acceptable. Conclusion. Results suggest that JUNTOS can be feasibly implemented in partnership with a federally qualified health center. The current study supports group-based CRC interventions in community and clinic settings.

scholarly journals Knowledge, Attitude, and Practice of Iranian Speech and Language Pathologists Toward Evidence-Based Practice

2020 ◽  
Vol 7 (4) ◽  
Author(s):  
Banafshe Mansuri ◽  
Seyed Abolfazl Tohidast ◽  
Masume Zareei
Keyword(s):  
Evidence Based Practice ◽  
Knowledge Score ◽  
Attitude Score ◽  
Evidence Based ◽  
Speech And Language ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Attitude And Practice ◽  
Speech And Language Pathologists ◽  
The Mean ◽  
Knowledge Attitude And Practice

Background: Despite the great need and significance for documentation of knowledge, attitudes, and practice of speech and language pathologists (SLPs) about evidence-based practice (EBP), few studies have been performed in this field among SLPs, especially Iranian SLPs. Objectives: The present study aimed at investigating the knowledge, attitude, and practice of Iranian SLPs toward EBP. Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted from October to December 2019, in Iran. A valid and reliable self-administrated questionnaire (The Speech and Language Pathology Evidence-Based Practice questionnaire (SLP-EBPQ)) was used to evaluate the attitude, knowledge, and the use of evidence sections of SLP-EBPQ among 600 Iranian SLPs. Results: Four hundred twenty-two out of 600 questionnaires were returned. The mean figure of the knowledge score of the SLPs was 3.85 (± 2.8), while SLPs with postgraduate degrees scored higher in the knowledge section than those with an undergraduate degree (P < 0.001). The mean figure of the attitude score of the SLPs was 46.97 (± 4.55). Conclusions: The findings of the present study showed that SLPs in Iran have positive and favorable attitudes toward EBP with an effective application. Our findings also showed that EBP knowledge is not very comprehensive among SLPs; however, the postgraduate SLPs presented a higher EBP compared with the undergraduate SLPs.

scholarly journals Are We Prepared for the Third Wave? - Knowledge, Attitude and Practice towards COVID-19 among Medical Practitioners in India

2021 ◽  
Vol 8 (9) ◽  
pp. 1-8
Author(s):  
Lokesh Kumar. S ◽  
Nirosha. P
Keyword(s):  
Current Knowledge ◽  
Treatment Protocol ◽  
Attitude Score ◽  
Medical Practitioners ◽  
Preventive Practices ◽  
Attitude And Practice ◽  
The Mean ◽  
Knowledge And Attitude ◽  
Second Wave ◽  
Knowledge Attitude And Practice

Background: The second wave of the COVID Pandemic spread like wildfire, wreaking havoc on the healthcare system. Medical practitioners must have sufficient knowledge and practice to avoid getting infected and to limit the danger of disease transmission among patients. We conducted this study to assess the current Knowledge, Attitude, and Practice towards COVID-19 among medical practitioners in India. Methods: An online cross-sectional questionnaire based study on COVID-19 was conducted among Medical practitioners using snowball sampling technique over 1 month period (16th April 2021 to 15th May 2021). Knowledge, Attitude, Practice score relation to independent variables and correlation between scores were analyzed. Results: Out of 306 responses assessed, The Mean Knowledge score was 55.2±10.5 and 52.9% had Knowledge above the mean. Overall attitude score was 62.5±23.1, Only 46.4 % were confident in managing a COVID patient. The Overall practice score was 89.8±16 which is better compared to Knowledge and attitude. A statistically significant (p=0.04) higher knowledge was observed among Postgraduates. Males (p=0.03) and older people (p =0.002) had better attitude. Superspecialists had statistically significant better practice (p=0.006). Knowledge and attitude score correlation (p=0.03), symptom spread vs treatment outcome score difference (p=0.0005) were statistically significant. Conclusion: Only half of the medical practitioners had good Knowledge about COVID 19. Only less than half had confidence in managing COVID patients and also there was a lacuna in PPE usage. A unified treatment protocol and periodic training could improve clinical knowledge. Stronger healthcare and positive reinforcement of preventive practices could help in better handling of the pandemic in the future. Keywords: COVID-19, Pandemic, Knowledge, Attitude, Practice, Medical Practitioners, India, second wave

scholarly journals Knowledge, Attitude And Practice Of Hypercholesterolemic Type 2 Diabetic Subjects On Dyslipidemia

1970 ◽  
Vol 5 (2) ◽  
pp. 37-41 ◽  
Author(s):  
Farzana Saleh ◽  
Shirin Jahan Mumu ◽  
Fadia Afnan ◽  
Liaquat Ali ◽  
Habib Sadat Chaudhury ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Low Income ◽  
Knowledge Score ◽  
Income Group ◽  
Primary Group ◽  
Attitude Score ◽  
High Income Group ◽  
Attitude And Practice ◽  
Knowledge Attitude And Practice ◽  
Type 2 Diabetic

This study was undertaken to assess the knowledge, attitude and practice (KAP) of hypercholesterolemic type 2 diabetic subjects on dyslipidemia and to analyze the influence of some demographic and socioeconomic factors on the level of KAP.It was a descriptive cross-sectional survey. One hundred eleven newly diagnosed type 2 diabetic subjects (male 61%, female 39%, age 45±9 years, BMI 24±4.8 Kg/m2) with hypercholesterolemia (fasting plasma total cholesterol >200 mg/dl) were selected from the out patient department of BIRDEM by purposive sampling method. Data were collected by a pre-designed, pretested, interviewer-administered questionnaire. Three categories were defined on the basis of the score obtained by each subject namely low, medium and high as follows: knowledge-score <50%, 50-60% and >60%; attitude-score <60%, 60-80% and >80%; and practice-score <50%, 50-70% and >70% respectively. The levels of knowledge were low in 42%, medium in 35% and high in 23% of the study subjects. The corresponding attitude levels were low in 1%, medium in 31% and high in 68%, and the levels of practice were low in 80%, medium in 14% and high in 6% of the subjects. The knowledge score was higher in secondary and graduate (53.4±8.9%, and 54.9±10.1%) groups compared to illiterate-primary group (48.9±9.9%). Practice score of illiterate-primary group (34.5±16.8%) was lower than secondary and graduate (43.1±13.9% and 46.7±18.1%) groups, but they did not differ on attitude. The various income groups did not differ on knowledge. Attitude score of high-income group (78.7±8.4%) was better than low-income group (70.9±11.8%). Practice score in high-income group (44.7±16.0%) was better than medium income and low-income groups (31.3±14.5% and 28.6±15.0%). Knowledge and practice score in Bangladeshi hypercholesterolemic type 2 diabetic subjects are not satisfactory although they have fairly good attitude levels. Education and income status are the major determinants of knowledge, attitude and practice regarding dyslipidemia in diabetes. A coordinated policy is required to promote knowledge and attitude on healthy lifestyle and to translate those into practice.DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3329/imcj.v5i2.10096 IMCJ 2011; 5(2): 37-41

scholarly journals Social Cognitive Mediators of Sociodemographic Differences in Colorectal Cancer Screening Uptake

2015 ◽  
Vol 2015 ◽  
pp. 1-9 ◽  
Author(s):  
Siu Hing Lo ◽  
Jo Waller ◽  
Charlotte Vrinten ◽  
Lindsay Kobayashi ◽  
Christian von Wagner
Keyword(s):  
Colorectal Cancer ◽  
Social Norms ◽  
Marital Status ◽  
Ethnic Differences ◽  
Social Cognitive ◽  
Perceived Barriers ◽  
Cognitive Factors ◽  
Crc Screening ◽  
Screening Uptake ◽  
Sociodemographic Differences

Background. This study examined if and how sociodemographic differences in colorectal cancer (CRC) screening uptake can be explained by social cognitive factors.Methods. Face-to-face interviews were conducted with individuals aged 60–70 years (n=1309) living in England as part of a population-based omnibus survey.Results. There were differences in screening uptake by SES, marital status, ethnicity, and age but not by gender. Perceived barriers (stand.b=-0.40,p<0.001), social norms (stand.b=0.33,p<0.001), and screening knowledge (stand.b=0.17,p<0.001) had independent associations with uptake. SES differences in uptake were mediated through knowledge, social norms, and perceived barriers. Ethnic differences were mediated through knowledge. Differences in uptake by marital status were primarily mediated through social norms and to a lesser extent through knowledge. Age differences were largely unmediated, except for a small mediated effect via social norms.Conclusions. Sociodemographic differences in CRC screening uptake were largely mediated through social cognitive factors.Impact. Our findings suggest that multifaceted interventions might be needed to reduce socioeconomic inequalities. Ethnic differences might be reduced through improved screening knowledge. Normative interventions could emphasise screening as an activity endorsed by important others outside the immediate family to appeal to a wider audience.

THE IMPACT OF EDUCATION ON KNOWLEDGE, ATTITUDE AND PRACTICE OF FOOD VENDORS IN ABIA STATE NIGERIA

2021 ◽  
Vol 8 (1) ◽  
pp. 124-141
Author(s):  
Dora Akinboye ◽  
◽  
Ndu-Agomuo Lois ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Knowledge Score ◽  
Developed Countries ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Attitude Score ◽  
Attitude And Practice ◽  
The Mean ◽  
The Difference ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Experimental Group ◽  
Knowledge Attitude And Practice

Educational intervention on food industry personnel on hygiene has been recommended as a means of improving food handling practices and food safety. This is because human handling errors are responsible for the major outbreaks of food poisoning and food-borne illnesses in developing and developed countries. The study aim toassess the impact of education on knowledge, attitude and practice of food vendors in study Areas in Abia State Nigeria. This study adopted a quasi-experimental study research design which involved one experimental group and one control group for the selection of the 52 food handlers in the five selected Local Government Areas in Abia State. Data were collected using a pretested semi-structured interviewer administered questionnaire and an observational checklist. Descriptive analysis was done with frequencies and summary statistics, T-test and independent sample test was computed to determine the mean difference and significant relationship of variables. Level of significance was set at 0.05 significant levels.Themean knowledge score of the control group was 4.02 ± 1.55 while the mean knowledge score of the experimental group was 7.92 ± 2.50 before the intervention. The difference between the means of the two groups was statistically significant (t=9.28; p=0.000). Also, the mean attitude score was 37.58 ± 3.31 in the control while mean attitude score was 37.79 ± 5.10 in the subjects. The difference between the groups was not statistically significant (t=0.24; p=0.813). The mean practice score was 8.21 ± 2.69 in the control group while the mean practice score was 8.73 ± 4.76 in the experimental group. The difference between the groups was not statistically significant (t=0.67; p=0.506).After the intervention, the mean knowledge score for the experimental group was 9.02 ± 1.58 while that of the control group was 5.55 ± 1.54. The difference between the group was statistically significant (t= 11.03; p=0.000). The mean attitude score for the experimental group was 40.33 ± 4.10 while that of the control group was 41.81 ± 1.963. The difference between the groups was statistically significant (t=2.26; p=0.026). Educational and training programs should be implemented to influence the food vendors’ knowledge, attitude, and practice positively.

scholarly journals Pacific Islander Organization’s Approach towards Increasing Community Colorectal Cancer Knowledge and Beliefs

2013 ◽  
Vol 11 (2) ◽  
pp. 12-20 ◽  
Author(s):  
Roger Sur ◽  
Ruth Peters ◽  
Leah Leilani Beck ◽  
Melevesi Fifita ◽  
Maria Gonzalez ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Colorectal Cancer ◽  
Knowledge Score ◽  
Female Gender ◽  
Positive Change ◽  
Cancer Knowledge ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Logistic Regression Models ◽  
Crc Screening ◽  
Knowledge And Beliefs ◽  
Post Test

Purpose: Evaluate the educational intervention and determine if changes in knowledge and beliefs are associated with positive intentions to screen among Pacific Islanders (PIs). Design: Pre- and post-test surveys were utilized to evaluate the intervention. Educational materials included an in-language presentation, educational videos, and bookmarks with screening re-enforcement messages for communitybased PI groups. Methods: One hundred and ninety-six PIs aged 50 years and older residing in Orange County completed the educational workshop. The dependent variable is intention and the independent variables are demographic, enabling, and predisposing characteristics. Statistical analyses included paired samples t-tests, chi-square tests, and two logistic regression models. Results: Knowledge and belief scores increased pre- to post-test. A majority intended to (1) talk to a doctor about colorectal cancer (CRC) screening (74.5%), and (2) participate in CRC screening (73.5%). Positive change in knowledge score was a significant predictor for intending to talk to a doctor about CRC screening; female gender and positive change in knowledge score were significant predictors for intending to participate in screening. Conclusion: The study highlighted the effectiveness of tailored education in addressing cultural and linguistic needs of the community. Moreover, it demonstrated the education’s potential for moving participants with limited CRC screening knowledge to intend to screen.

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