scholarly journals Health Care Providers’ Knowledge and Practice Gap towards Joint Zoonotic Disease Surveillance System: Challenges and Opportunities, Gomma District, Southwest Ethiopia

2016 ◽  
Vol 2016 ◽  
pp. 1-8 ◽  
Author(s):  
Desta Hiko Gemeda ◽  
Abiot Girma Sime ◽  
Kifle Woldemichael Hajito ◽  
Benti Deresa Gelalacha ◽  
Wubit Tafese ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Health Care Providers ◽  
Animal Health ◽  
Zoonotic Diseases ◽  
Care Providers ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Good Opportunity ◽  
Southwest Ethiopia ◽  
Practice Gap ◽  
Knowledge And Practice

Background.Health care providers play a crucial role for realization of joint zoonotic diseases surveillance by human and animal health sectors, yet there is limited evidence. Hence, this study aimed to determine knowledge and practice gap of health care providers towards the approach for Rabies and Anthrax in Southwest Ethiopia.Methods.A cross-sectional survey was conducted from December 16, 2014, to January 14, 2015. Eligible health care providers were considered for the study. Data were entered in to Epi-data version 3.1 and analyzed using SPSS version 20.Results.A total of 323 (92.02%) health care providers participated in the study. Three hundred sixteen (97.8%) of participants reported that both human and animal health sectors can work together for zoonotic diseases while 96.9% of them replied that both sectors can jointly conduct surveillance. One hundred seventeen (36.2%) of them reported that their respective sectors had conducted joint surveillance for zoonotic diseases. Their involvement was, however, limited to joint outbreak response.Conclusion.There is good opportunity in health care providers’ knowledge even though the practice was unacceptably low and did not address all surveillance components. Therefore, formal joint surveillance structure should be in place for optimal implementation of surveillance.

A survey of Cambodian health-care providers' HIV knowledge, attitudes and intentions to take a sexual history

2009 ◽  
Vol 20 (5) ◽  
pp. 346-350 ◽  
Author(s):  
G Webber ◽  
N Edwards ◽  
I D Graham ◽  
C Amaratunga ◽  
I Gaboury ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Health Care Providers ◽  
Theory Of Planned Behaviour ◽  
Sexual History ◽  
People Living With Hiv ◽  
Care Providers ◽  
Hiv Knowledge ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Planned Behaviour

Cambodia has one of the highest prevalence rates of HIV in Asia and is scaling up HIV testing. We conducted a cross-sectional survey with 358 health care providers in Phnom Penh, Cambodia to assess readiness for voluntary testing and counselling for HIV. We measured HIV knowledge and attitudes, and predictors of intentions to take a sexual history using the Theory of Planned Behaviour. Over 90% of health care providers correctly answered knowledge questions about HIV transmission, but their attitudes were often not positive towards people living with HIV. The Theory of Planned Behaviour constructs explained 56% of the variance in intention to take a sexual history: the control providers perceive they have over taking a sexual history was the strongest contributor (51%), while social pressure explained a further 3%. Attitudes about taking a sexual history did not contribute to intention. Interventions with Cambodian health care providers should focus on improving skills in sexual history-taking.

scholarly journals Postpartum Visit Attendance Increases the Use of Modern Contraceptives

2016 ◽  
Vol 2016 ◽  
pp. 1-7 ◽  
Author(s):  
Saba W. Masho ◽  
Susan Cha ◽  
RaShel Charles ◽  
Elizabeth McGee ◽  
Nicole Karjane ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Managed Care ◽  
Health Care Providers ◽  
Contraceptive Use ◽  
Care Organization ◽  
Modern Contraceptive ◽  
Care Providers ◽  
Good Opportunity ◽  
Modern Contraceptive Use ◽  
Managed Care Organization

Background. Delays in postpartum contraceptive use may increase risk for unintended or rapid repeat pregnancies. The postpartum care visit (PPCV) is a good opportunity for women to discuss family planning options with their health care providers. This study examined the association between PPCV attendance and modern contraceptive use using data from a managed care organization. Methods. Claims and demographic and administrative data came from a nonprofit managed care organization in Virginia (2008–2012). Information on the most recent delivery for mothers with singleton births was analyzed (N = 24,619). Routine PPCV (yes, no) and modern contraceptive use were both dichotomized. Descriptive analyses provided percentages, frequencies, and means. Multiple logistic regression was conducted and ORs and 95% CIs were calculated. Results. More than half of the women did not attend their PPCV (50.8%) and 86.9% had no modern contraceptive use. After controlling for the effects of confounders, women with PPCV were 50% more likely to use modern contraceptive methods than women with no PPCV (OR = 1.50, 95% CI = 1.31, 1.72). Conclusions. These findings highlight the importance of PPCV in improving modern contraceptive use and guide health care policy in the effort of reducing unintended pregnancy rates.

scholarly journals Developmental and Behavioral Pediatricians' Attitudes Toward Screening for Fragile X

2013 ◽  
Vol 118 (4) ◽  
pp. 284-293 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kruti Acharya ◽  
Abigail Schindler
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Newborn Screening ◽  
Fragile X Syndrome ◽  
Health Care Providers ◽  
Response Rate ◽  
Fragile X ◽  
Educational Interventions ◽  
Care Providers ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional

Abstract Developmental and behavioral pediatricians (DBP) diagnose and care for children with fragile X syndrome. Their attitudes toward FMR1 newborn screening (NBS) and FMR1 carrier testing in childhood could highlight potential pitfalls with FMR1 NBS. We conducted a cross-sectional survey with an adjusted response rate of 61%. Among DBP, 74% supported universal FMR1 NBS, preferring to identify both full mutations and premutations. DBP also support FMR1 testing of asymptomatic siblings. Although DBP support testing for premutations at various points in the lifespan, DBP are not familiar with the array of fragile X–associated disorders (FXAD). Targeted educational interventions are needed to ensure that all health care providers have the knowledge and competence to consent and to counsel families on FXAD.

When Terminal Illness Is Worse Than Death: A Multicenter Study of Health-Care Providers’ Resuscitation Desires

2016 ◽  
Vol 34 (9) ◽  
pp. 820-824 ◽  
Author(s):  
Luis O. Chavez ◽  
Sharon Einav ◽  
Joseph Varon
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
End Of Life ◽  
Health Care Providers ◽  
Terminal Illness ◽  
Care Providers ◽  
Hospital Workers ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Code Status ◽  
Geographical Regions ◽  
Current Code

Purpose: To investigate how a terminal illness may affect the health-care providers’ resuscitation preferences. Methods: We conducted a cross-sectional survey in 9 health-care institutions located in 4 geographical regions in North and Central America, investigating attitudes toward end-of-life practices in health-care providers. Statistical analysis included descriptive statistics and χ2 test for the presence of associations ( P < 0.05 being significant) and Cramer V for the strength of the association. The main outcome measured the correlation between the respondents’ present code status and their preference for cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) in case of terminal illness. Results: A total of 852 surveys were completed. Among the respondents, 21% (n = 180) were physicians, 36.9% (n = 317) were nurses, 10.5% (n = 90) were medical students, and 265 participants were other staff members of the institutions. Most respondents (58.3%; n = 500) desired “definitely full code” (physicians 73.2%; n = 131), only 13.8% of the respondents (physicians 8.33%; n = 15) desired “definitely no code” or “partial support,” and 20.9% of the respondents (n = 179; among physicians 18.4%; n = 33) had never considered their code status. There was an association between current code status and resuscitation preference in case of terminal illness ( P < .001), but this association was overall quite weak (Cramer V = 0.180). Subgroup analysis revealed no association between current code status and terminal illness code preference among physicians ( P = .290) and nurses ( P = .316), whereupon other hospital workers were more consistent ( P < .01, Cramer V = .291). Conclusion: Doctors and nurses have different end-of-life preferences than other hospital workers. Their desire to undergo CPR may change when facing a terminal illness.

A Canadian Cross-Sectional Survey on Psychosocial Supports for Adults Living With Type 1 or 2 Diabetes: Health-Care Providers' Awareness, Capacity and Motivation

2018 ◽  
Vol 42 (4) ◽  
pp. 389-394.e2 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jennica Nichols ◽  
Michael Vallis ◽  
Stephanie Boutette ◽  
Carolyn Gall Casey ◽  
Catherine H. Yu
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Health Care Providers ◽  
Care Providers ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional

scholarly journals se-atlas: Mapping of Health Care Providers for People With Rare Diseases - a Cross-sectional Survey From the User Perspective

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jannik Schaaf ◽  
Michaela Neff ◽  
Manuela Till ◽  
Niels Tegtbauer ◽  
Holger Storf
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Health Care Providers ◽  
Rare Diseases ◽  
User Satisfaction ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
Care Providers ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Total Period ◽  
Patient Organisations ◽  
System Usability Scale

Abstract BackgroundIn rare diseases, only a low number of regionally distributed experts are available in medical care. The health service platform for rare diseases (www.se-atlas.de) provides a search for health care providers and patient organisations in Germany for specific rare diseases and presents the results to patients or physicians. The objective of this study was to examine the background and purpose, user satisfaction and usability when using se-atlas and to receive suggestions on improvements for implementation in the next release of se-atlas. MethodsWe conducted an online survey over a total period of five weeks between December 2020 and January 2021. Participants were members of patient organisations of rare diseases and experts of rare diseases centres in Germany. The questionnaire addressed the objectives of this study in 10 questions. We used Likert scales (4 to 6 points), as well as the System Usability Scale to measure usability (range: 0 to 100). The data obtained from the survey was analysed descriptively. ResultsIn total, 55 participants completed the survey (16 experts and 39 members of patient organisations). The results demonstrate that users know se-atlas mainly through patient organisations and the German National Action League for People with Rare Diseases. Furthermore, the experts use se-atlas more frequently than members of patient organisations do. Regarding to user satisfaction, participants were satisfied when using se-atlas (scale 1-6, mean = 4.31, SD = 1.18). They rated se-atlas functions with an average between 3.82 and 4.4 (scale 1-6). Additionally, se-atlas functions were considered as important with an average between 3.11 and 3.75 (scale 1-4). With regard to usability, the website was rated with an overall SUS score of 67.1, whereas the results differ between the participants group (experts = 76.1, patient organisations = 63.1). Moreover, participants made suggestions, e.g. that more disease entries should be available and usability can be improved. ConclusionsThis study involved experts and members of patient organisations to assess the background and purpose, user satisfaction and usability when using se-atlas. Despite the promising results and first new implementations, further optimisations of the platform in terms of usability and various functionalities are necessary.

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