Attitude to the Menopause and Sex amongst Middle-Aged Women in a Family Medicine Clinic in Ibadan, Nigeria

Background. Menopause is the expected end of reproductive life. Having a positive attitude towards it has been shown to result in a positive experience, while a negative attitude is associated with negative experiences and symptoms. Traditionally, women often abstain from sex after menopause. The study aimed to determine the level of awareness and perceptions about the menopause and sex in perimenopausal women attending a general outpatient clinic. Methods. Women over 40 years were recruited from the Family Medicine Department of University College Hospital, excluding those who were menopausal. Data analyses were done with chi-square test (p<0.05). Results. Most (302; 86.4%) of the 352 surveyed participants were aware of the menopause. Only 36.1% anticipated associated symptoms. About half (55.7%) were indifferent to menopause onset, while 23% had a positive attitude and 21.4% had a negative attitude, respectively. Younger women were less likely to have a positive attitude to the menopause (p=0.04). There were negative cultural beliefs towards sex. Sexual activity was low and declined with age (p<0.001). Many women would like treatment to improve their sexual activity. Conclusion. Most participants had a favourable disposition towards the menopause, though sexual relationships suffer. Counselling and treatment should be offered.

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Pengetahuan dan Motivasi Dengan Sikap Perawat dalam Pemenuhan Kebutuhan Spiritual Pasien di Ruang Rawat Inap RSUD Dr. H. Chasan Boesoirie Ternate

Jurnal Kesehatan Poltekkes Ternate ◽

10.32763/juke.v7i2.78 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 7 (2) ◽

pp. 1

Author(s):

Fuad Albaar

Keyword(s):

Multivariate Analysis ◽

Positive Attitude ◽

Negative Attitude ◽

Dominant Factor ◽

Spiritual Needs ◽

Chi Square ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Sample Number ◽

Nurse Attitudes ◽

Chi Square Test

Abstract : One aspect of professional services in nursing is a matter of spiritual fulfillment, but in fact the spiritual needs of patients less attention by the nurses. This study aims to determine the related to the attitude of the nurse in meeting the spiritual needs of patients. Comparative research design using a cross sectional analytic study, samples were taken using a nonprobability sampling with purposive sampling, sample number 95 nurses working in the inpatient Medical-Surgical Hospital Dr. H. Chasan Boesoirie Ternate. Data collection using questionnaires to measure the level of knowledge, motivation and attitude of nurses in meeting the spiritual needs of patients. Data analysis using Chi-Square test to see the correlation between education, knowledge and motivation to nurse attitudes, whereas multivariate analysis is used to see the most dominant factors related to nurse attitudes. In this study, the results obtained by respondents who had a positive attitude as much as 36.8%, a negative attitude as much as 63.2%. Chi-Square test results with the attitude of educational factors (p = 0.007), knowledge (p = 0.003), motivation (p = 0.004). Multivariate analysis showed the most dominant factor is related to the attitude of education (Exp (B) = 5.704). It is concluded that there is a significant relationship between education, knowledge and motivation with the attitude of nurses in meeting the spiritual needs of patients in the inpatient Medical-Surgical Hospital Dr. H. Chasan Boesoirie Ternate. The higher the education nurses tend to be more positive attitude, while the lack of knowledge and low motivation of the nurses tend to be more negative the attitude in meeting the spiritual needs of patients. The dominant factor is related to the attitude of education. It is hoped that further enhance human resources related to quality nursing services in general and in particular in meeting the spiritual needs of patients through the application of holistic nursing care.

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Perceptions of Final Year Medical Students about Family Medicine as A Career Choice in Pakistan

Pakistan Journal of Medicine and Dentistry ◽

10.36283/pjmd9-1/023 ◽

2020 ◽

Author(s):

Dur-e- Nishat

Keyword(s):

Medical Students ◽

Family Medicine ◽

Medical Profession ◽

Healthcare Services ◽

Developed Countries ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Chi Square ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Medical College ◽

Chi Square Test

Background: Family medicine is a field in which complete and detailed set of healthcare services are provided to the patients and their families. In developed countries, freshly graduated students choose family medicine as a priority for their career. However, in Pakistan it is not the case. The present study is undertaken to determine the perceptions of final year medical students’ about Family Medicine as a viable career. Methods: A total number of 504 students participated in the study. This was a cross-sectional study. The study participants were in their final year of medical college. Data was collected using a preapproved questionnaire. Data was entered and analyzed via SPSS version 17 and Chi-Square test was used post-stratification. Results: Only 14.3% (n=72) medical students had heard about Family Medicine. Only 18% (n=92) would select family medicine as a profession. The most frequent rationale for choosing the field of Family Medicine was the variety of patients seen in general practice (55.4% n=51). Conclusion: There is a dire need to focus on increasing awareness about the field of family medicine among medical students. The students should be counseled on the advantages along with the disadvantages of choosing this field as a medical profession.

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Attitude to Distance Learning of Schoolchildren and Students: Subjective Assessments of Advantages and Disadvantages

Education Sciences ◽

10.3390/educsci12010046 ◽

2022 ◽

Vol 12 (1) ◽

pp. 46

Author(s):

Alla Belousova ◽

Yuliya Mochalova ◽

Yulya Tushnova

Keyword(s):

Distance Learning ◽

Positive Attitude ◽

School Students ◽

Self Assessment ◽

Chi Square ◽

Negative Attitudes ◽

Advantages And Disadvantages ◽

Subjective Assessments ◽

Chi Square Test ◽

Students Attitudes

Currently, during the pandemic, the forced transition to distance learning carries a number of problems. These problems affect various aspects of education, including the study of students’ attitudes to distance learning. The purpose of this research is to study the features of the subjective attitude of schoolchildren and students to distance learning. This research involved 140 secondary school students (average age M = 10.7, SD = 7.2 (66.3% men)) and 30 university students (average age M = 22.5, SD = 2.4 (20% men)). The methods used were a questionnaire, Chi-square test and Criterion φ*. Fisher angular transformation. The study showed that schoolchildren do not intend to continue studying in the distance form if they choose, with a generally positive attitude towards distance learning. The self-assessment of motivation to study in a distance format has not changed, both among schoolchildren and students. Students are more likely to have a positive attitude to distance learning than schoolchildren. The variety of choices of advantages and disadvantages of distance learning is greater among students than among schoolchildren. The perspective of this study is thus to study the factors that determine the positive and negative attitudes to distance learning.

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CERVICAL CANCER AMONG 39 YEARS OR YOUNGER FEMALES IN SOUTH INDIA; A RETROSPECTIVE STUDY

10.36106/ijsr/0700673 ◽

2021 ◽

pp. 15-17

Author(s):

B Ramkumar ◽

Srigopal Mohanty ◽

Kiranmayee Narapaneni ◽

Amit Saklani ◽

J Kannan

Keyword(s):

Cervical Cancer ◽

Retrospective Study ◽

Older Women ◽

Young Women ◽

Clinicopathological Characteristics ◽

Categorical Variables ◽

Chi Square ◽

Younger Women ◽

Ciency Virus ◽

Chi Square Test

Background: Cervical cancer in young women is rare and disparity exists in its characteristics in the available reports. The study aimed to determine the disease burden and to compare its clinicopathological characteristics with older women. Materials and methods: Retrospective study was performed by retrieving data from the cancer registry for consecutive 843 cervical cancer patients treated in the center between 2017 and 2020. Patients were divided into younger (<40 years) and older (≥ 40 years) age. Statistical analysis was performed using SPSS software version 23 for windows. Chi square test was used for analyzing the categorical variables and P < 0.05 was considered signicant. Results: Cervical cancer in young women constituted 9.4%, with majority (96.2%) belonged to 30-39 years age. Higher prevalence of human immunodeciency virus (HIV) was found among younger compared to older women (P = 0.000). Younger women commonly presented late compared to older women (patients presented after 4 months are 49.4% vs. 18.8% respectively, P=0.000). Squamous cell carcinoma was commonest histology in both the groups and no difference in histology pattern between the two groups. Younger women had higher rate of bulky tumor (>4cm) compared to older (62.2% vs. 44.4%, P = 0.023). Conclusion: Delayed and advanced stage of presentation of cervical cancer in younger women in this region of India warrants promotion of health education, knowledge translation, regular cervical cancer screening for its prevention and early detection

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Factors Lowering Levels of Rabies Vaccination: A case of Kibaha Town District of Tanzania

Tanzania Veterinary Journal ◽

10.4314/tvj.v37i.8s ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 37 ◽

pp. 54-63

Author(s):

F.M. Chikoondo ◽

K.S. Majid ◽

C.A.R. Mpelumbe-Ngeleja

Keyword(s):

Negative Attitude ◽

Control Programme ◽

Microsoft Excel ◽

Chi Square ◽

Dog Ownership ◽

Rabies Control ◽

Chi Square Test ◽

Rabies Vaccination ◽

Linear Trends ◽

Structured Questionnaire

A study was conducted in Kibaha Town Council of Pwani Region of Tanzania to survey the probable factors that negatively affected the anti-rabies vaccinations leading to low percent coverage in some selected wards. The data used in this study were gathered from households keeping dogs and cats and institutions, using a semi-structured questionnaire and interviews. Another set of data was the record of the rabies control programme at the district veterinary office. Analysis of the data was done using SPSS.16, Microsoft Excel 2007 and EpiInfoTM7. The enquiry instrument centred on three main fields, namely, knowledge of respondents about rabies, responsible dog ownership and their perception of issues pertaining to the conduct of the rabies control programme. The results showed that the last round of vaccination covered dogs for 57% of the sampled households in the selected wards. A huge percentage of the respondents (64%) kept the wrong perception that clinical rabies could be cured. Only 34% of the respondents indicated that they had been taught about rabies in a WHO project area. It was also learnt that there was an outbreak of rabies in the district after 2 years of consecutively vaccinating the dogs in the area. The Chi- square test for linear trends showed very highly significant statistical differences in the progression of numbers of dogs vaccinated over the years (p<0.05; = 0.0000). This study concludes that, lack of sufficient knowledge on rabies and negative attitude towards the control programme were the biggest drawbacks on the vaccination coverage.

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Anxiety and Academic Performance among Private Medical College Students

Journal of Current and Advance Medical Research ◽

10.3329/jcamr.v5i2.37066 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 5 (2) ◽

pp. 68-72 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Shila Rani Das ◽

Chinmay Biswas

Keyword(s):

Academic Performance ◽

Medical Students ◽

Nuclear Family ◽

Strong Association ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Chi Square ◽

College Hospital ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Medical College ◽

Chi Square Test

Background: Medical students are in a huge pressure due to their academic syllabus. Objective: The purpose of the present study was to assess the relationship between anxiety and academic performance among private medical college.Methodology: This cross sectional study was done in private medical College Hospital, Dhaka, Bangladesh and 3rd and 4th year medical student were included. Data was collected by using semi structured Socio-demographic questionnaire and Burn Anxiety Inventory scale and Checklist. Finally all data and results were analyzed using latest version of SPSS software. For descriptive statistics means, medians, SD and range will be calculated as required. Data will be presented in frequency table, bar, pie and scattered diagram as per need. Statistical test chi-square test were used and p<0.05 was consider to be statistically significant.Results: A total number of 200 medical students were studied after fulfilling the inclusion and exclusion criteria. Among them 87.0% were Muslim; 98.0% were unmarried; 83.0% were in nuclear family; family member of 42.5% respondents had 4 to 6 persons; monthly income of 64.7% respondents were less than 50,000 Taka; 47.0% of the respondents’ father occupation was businessman. In 1st profession examination 68.0% in Anatomy, 73% in Physiology, 76% in Biochemistry were passed in anatomy. In 1st professional exam, students suffered from moderate to extreme anxiety were passed 78% and referred 22% as well as suffered from minimal to mild anxiety were passed 43% and referred 57% in Physiology. So there was strong association between the two variables (p<0.05).Conclusion: Three fifth of the students are suffered from moderate anxiety level and those who are suffered moderate to extreme anxiety passed more and their class attendance are good.Journal of Current and Advance Medical Research 2018;5(2):68-72

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Illness perception amongst adults with multimorbidity at primary care clinics in Southwest Nigeria

African Journal of Primary Health Care & Family Medicine ◽

10.4102/phcfm.v13i1.2738 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 13 (1) ◽

Author(s):

Babajide J. Ogunrinde ◽

Adedotun A. Adetunji ◽

Sufiyan A. Muyibi ◽

Joshua O. Akinyemi

Keyword(s):

Illness Perceptions ◽

Illness Perception ◽

Healthcare Providers ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Chi Square ◽

College Hospital ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Southwest Nigeria ◽

Chi Square Test ◽

Morbid Conditions

Background: Although shreds of evidence are emerging to show the role of illness perceptions in the health outcomes of patients, most of the previous studies have been on single chronic conditions.Aim: To assess the illness perceptions and the associated factors amongst adults with multimorbidity.Setting: General outpatient clinics of the University College Hospital, Ibadan, Nigeria.Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted amongst a systematic sample of 403 adults with multimorbidity. Data on illness perception and other variables were collected using interviewer-administered questionnaires. Descriptive statistics, chi-square test, t-test and analysis of variance were employed for analyses.Results: The age of the participants ranged from 18 to 97 years, with a mean of 60.9 years (standard deviation [s.d.] ± 14.3 years). The majority of participants (57.3%) were women. Ninety-four (23.3%) respondents had only two morbid conditions, whilst 31.2% had at least four morbid conditions. Prioritisation sub-domain of illness perception recorded the highest score (mean = 2.0, s.d. ± 0.8), whilst the treatment burden sub-domain was the lowest (mean = 0.8, s.d. ± 0.7). A significant bivariate relationship was observed between emotional representation (p = 0.001), prioritisation (p = 0.013) and causal relationship (p = 0.013) sub-domains and age group of study participants. Emotional burden associated with illnesses declined as educational level increased (p = 0.039).Conclusion: Patient’s characteristics such as age, education and the number of morbidities are associated with illness perception. Healthcare providers should pay attention to these factors whilst addressing illness perception as a way to achieve better clinical outcomes.

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FAKTOR - FAKTOR YANG BERHUBUNGAN DENGAN PENERAPAN KOMUNIKASI SBAR PADA SAAT OVERAN DINAS DI RUANG RAWAT INAP

Human Care Journal ◽

10.32883/hcj.v1i2.35 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 1 (2) ◽

Author(s):

Fitrianola Rezkiki

Keyword(s):

Negative Attitude ◽

Institute Of Medicine ◽

Sample Collection ◽

Chi Square ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Team Members ◽

Hospital Patients ◽

Chi Square Test ◽

Attitude And Motivation ◽

Care Nursing

AbstractThe application of communication SBAR is one effort in improving security hospital patients .Based on the report institute of medicine to err is human building a safer health system in 2012 around 3- 6 % scene not expected ( ktd ) the last extend long day rawatan or inflict disability in hospital patients .Research aims to understand factors that deals with the application of communication SBAR at the time overan government offices in inpatient rooms RSAM Bukittinggi. The kind of research this is descriptive analytic with the approach cross sectional study.Population this research is nurse as the team head of the in inpatient rooms RSAM Bukittinggi.The sample collection using a technique total of sampling as many as 36 people.Date collection use sheets of kuisioner and a observation the implementation of the SBAR.Date analysis covering analysis unviariat and analysis bivariat use chi-square test. Based on the results of research know that 83,3 % of respondents knowledge high, 61,1 % with response negative attitude, 50 % with the motivation low and rp 66.7 % of respondents not to apply communication SBAR appropriate with the SOP.There was a correlation the attitude ( p = 0,003, or = 11.4 ), motivation ( p = 0,013, or = 10 and there was no connection knowledge ( p = 1,000 ) by the application of communication SBARin overan agency. Concluded that attitude and motivation nurse associated with the implementation of the communication SBAR in overan agency so expected to the team head of the nursing to can always motivate self and the team members nursing to they do care nursing appropriate with the SOP including in the implementation of the communication SBAR at the time overan agency.Keywords : Knowledge , Attitude , Motivation , Communication SBAR

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Surgical Site Infections (SSI) and factors associated in a private tertiary care teaching hospital in Raichur, Karnataka, India

International Surgery Journal ◽

10.18203/2349-2902.isj20183211 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 5 (8) ◽

pp. 2899

Author(s):

Prashanta Swami Pujar ◽

K. B. Phuleker ◽

Nagaraj Bhalki

Keyword(s):

Risk Factors ◽

Tertiary Care ◽

Surgical Site Infections ◽

Research Centre ◽

Chi Square ◽

College Hospital ◽

Factors Associated ◽

Duration Of Surgery ◽

Chi Square Test ◽

A Prospective Study

Background: Prevention of Surgical site infection (SSI) remains a focus of attention because wound infections continue to be a major source of expense, morbidity, and even mortality. Three quarters of deaths of surgical patients with SSIs are attributed to nosocomial infections, nearly all of which are organ/space infections. The objective of the present study was to estimate the incidence of SSI and to study the various risk factors associated with SSI.Methods: This is a prospective study of 180 eligible cases eligible subjects, who underwent various surgeries in the department of General Surgery after applying inclusion and exclusion criteria. The study conducted at the Navodaya Medical College Hospital and Research Centre, Raichur. The tenure for the study was April 2017 to June 2017. Data was collected using pretested proforma. Data was analysed using SPSS version 16. Chi -square test and multiple logistic regression was applied to know the association between various risk factors and occurrence of SSI.Results: Among 180 patients 33 (18.33%) developed surgical site infections (SSI). Among 33 SSIs 25 (75.76%) were grade 3 and 8 (24.24%) were grade 4 infections. SSIs were found more commonly among patients over 50 years, diabetics, HIV infected patients, patients with longer duration of surgery and associations with these factors were found statistically significant.Conclusions: The incidence rate of SSI was quite high, and its end results will have a greater impact on patients as well as on healthcare systems. Prevention of SSI requires multipronged approach targeting both patient related and procedure related risk factors in pre- operative, intra-operative, and post-operative period.

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Sexual function and satisfaction in Mexican young women undergoing breast cancer treatment.

Journal of Clinical Oncology ◽

10.1200/jco.2017.35.15_suppl.e21714 ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 35 (15_suppl) ◽

pp. e21714-e21714

Author(s):

Cynthia Mayte Villarreal-Garza ◽

Alejandra Platas ◽

Andrea Castro-Sanchez ◽

Melina Miaja ◽

Alan Fonseca ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Breast Cancer ◽

Sexual Function ◽

Young Women ◽

Young Patients ◽

Study Data ◽

Mexican Women ◽

Chi Square ◽

Younger Women ◽

Chi Square Test

e21714 Background: Compared to other regions, the burden of breast cancer (BC) in Mexico is disproportionately borne by younger women. Yet, their particular needs and concerns have remained understudied, including treatment-related sexual adverse effects. We aim to assess the sexual function and satisfaction in Mexican young women with BC undergoing treatment. Methods: This is a prospective sexual assessment study in BC patients of the pilot phase of the Joven y Fuerte Mexican cohort (N=96). Sexual health was assessed using the Female Sexual Function Index (FSFI) and the Sexual Satisfaction Inventory (SSI) at two points in time: baseline (BL) and 6-months follow-up (6-FU). FSFI and SSI scores lower than 26.55 and 111, respectively, were defined as sexual morbidity. Differences between proportions of BL and 6-FU were examined with Pearson chi-square test. Matched t-tests were used to test for differences in the domains of the FSFI and in the SSI total score. Results: 70 women completed the FSFI at both time points and 69 the SSI. Our results showed a high percentage of sexual dysfunction among Mexican women at BL and 6-FU (61.4% and 74.3%, respectively, p<0.001), as well as an elevated proportion of sexual low satisfaction at both time lines (40.6% and 43.5%, p=0.004). Most 6-FU FSFI domain scores were significantly worse than those at BL (Table 1). There were no significant differences in the SSI total score (102.31 [BL] vs 96.11 [6-FU], p=0.16). Conclusions: Mexican young patients with BC report significant sexual morbidity at BL, which even worsens after the first short follow-up. Reasons for the low sexual performance among Mexican women remain understudied and should be actively sought. In this prospective study, data will be annually collected for five years. This information will provide valuable information in an often-neglected matter of BC patients’ care. [Table: see text]

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