scholarly journals Knowledge, Attitudes, and Management of General Practitioners of the Hospital Districts of Ouagadougou about Migraine (Burkina Faso)

2021 ◽  
Vol 2021 ◽  
pp. 1-8
Author(s):  
A. A. Dabilgou ◽  
A. Dravé ◽  
J. M. A. Kyelem ◽  
A. Zoma ◽  
C. Napon ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
General Practitioners ◽  
Preventive Treatment ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Moderate Intensity ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Knowledge And Attitudes ◽  
Ihs Criteria ◽  
Level Of Knowledge ◽  
The City

Background. Migraine is a common neurological disorder characterized by severe headache attacks that may be debilitating. The objective of this study is to determine the knowledge and attitudes of general practitioners in the hospital districts of the city of Ouagadougou on migraine. Methods. This cross-sectional study was carried out in hospital districts of Ouagadougou. The data were collected during three months from February 1 to April 30, 2020. Results. The study included 116 general practitioners. Thirteen percent of them were suffering from migraine. All participants had previous experience with migraine diagnosis before the survey. Eighty percent of general practitioners had a good level of knowledge of ICDH-3 criteria (knowing 6-7 criteria). The most widely recognized IHS criteria were pulsatility quality (93.1%), photophobia or sonophobia (80.2%), and mild-to-moderate intensity (80%). Ninety-five (81.9%) general practitioners rarely ordered brain imaging. The most common acute treatments were nonsteroidal inflammatory drug (39.47%), paracetamol (44.74%), and derivate of ergot (3.95%). The most common preventive treatments were amitriptyline (27.8%), derivate of ergot (18.9%), and NSAID (16.7%). The majority of general practitioners (56.9%) have referred headache patients to a colleague or specialist. Conclusions. Our study found that diagnostic criteria and acute treatment of migraine were well known by the majority of general practitioners, in contrast of preventive treatment.

scholarly journals 431 General practitioners’ knowledge and attitudes on gender-based violence: a cross sectional study in Sri Lanka

2016 ◽  
Vol 22 (Suppl 2) ◽  
pp. A157.2-A157
Author(s):  
Achini Jayatilleke ◽  
Lakshmen Senanayake ◽  
Sumithra Tissera ◽  
Dileep Gamage ◽  
Tiny T Weerakkodi
Keyword(s):  
Sri Lanka ◽  
General Practitioners ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Gender Based Violence ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Knowledge And Attitudes ◽  
Gender Based

scholarly journals Evaluation of knowledge on doping in sports among Serbian general practitioners

2017 ◽  
Vol 70 (1-2) ◽  
pp. 25-31
Author(s):  
Dusan Antic
Keyword(s):  
General Practitioners ◽  
Inhaled Corticosteroids ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Further Education ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Knowledge And Attitudes ◽  
Doping In Sports ◽  
Treat All ◽  
Insufficient Knowledge

Introduction. In the case of illness or injury, athletes, like other patients, seek medical care from general practitioners. Athletes, however, need to be aware of anti-doping regulations. The aim of this study was to evaluate the knowledge and attitudes to doping in sports among general practitioners in Vojvodina. Material and Methods. This cross-sectional study included 276 participants of both sexes and different ages. The data collection was performed using a questionnaire, as a non-standard research technique. The statistical analysis correlated the gathered data in regard sex and age of examinees. Results. Only a small number of respondents is well informed about both the List of Prohibited Doping Substances and Methods and the Law on Prevention of Doping in Sports (10.5% and 8%, respectively). Also, only 2.5% of examinees thought they were qualified to treat athletes. Correct answers that furosemide, pseudoephedrine and tamoxifen are prohibited in sports were given by a small number of respondents (36.6%, 56.9% and 29%, respectively). On the other hand, the fact that inhaled salmeterol, inhaled corticosteroids, enalapril and diclofenac are allowed in sports, was known by 42%, 40.6%, 60.9% and 52.9% of respondents, respectively. Doctors had different attitudes towards doping in sports. Conclusion. The results of this study showed that general practitioners have insufficient knowledge on different aspects of doping in sports. Since they treat all patients, including athletes, their knowledge should be on a higher level in order to avoid accidental doping. The obtained results point to the need for further education of general practitioners on doping in sports.

scholarly journals Referral Physicians’ Knowledge of Radiation Dose: A Cross-sectional Study

2020 ◽  
Vol 8 (E) ◽  
pp. 582-588
Author(s):  
Mohammad Rawashdeh ◽  
Charbel Saade ◽  
Ali Ibnian ◽  
Ziad Bataineh ◽  
Dana S. Al Mousa ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Radiation Dose ◽  
Ionizing Radiation ◽  
Pregnant Women ◽  
General Practitioners ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Radiation Risks ◽  
Level Of Knowledge ◽  
Referring Physicians

AIM: The purpose of the study was to evaluate the knowledge of referring physicians of general practitioners, residents, and medical specialists in Jordan and the Middle East on radiation dose and its impact on vulnerable patients. MATERIALS AND METHODS: The Institutional Review Board approved this study before data collection. A cross-sectional study employed questionnaire that was distributed to respondents (n = 293) of general practitioners, residents, specialists, and therapists. The questionnaire consisted of 29 questions. Nine questions concerned with demographics and the remaining 20 questions were divided into five sections: Radiation dose, ionizing radiation, pediatric radiation, pregnant women radiation, and radiation risks. The mean score was computed out of 20. Chi-squared test of independence was utilized to analyze each question. To compare the responses between the demographic variables groups, Kruskal–Wallis and Mann–Whitney tests were used. RESULTS: Out of the 293 respondents, 128 (43.7%) were aware of radiation. The average score of the questionnaire was 9.5 out of 20 (47.5%). Within each section, the level of knowledge varied. Physicians had the highest level of knowledge in radiation risk (85.7%) followed by ionizing radiation (62.1%). The questionnaire revealed lower levels of knowledge in the areas of pediatric radiation, pregnant women radiation, and radiation dose. The percentages of respondents, (with fair to good level of knowledge), were 47.1%, 34.5%, and 24.6%, respectively. CONCLUSION: The results of this study were consistent with previous studies that demonstrated a poor level of general knowledge in referring physicians regarding radiation dose, ionizing radiation, pediatric radiation, pregnant women radiation, and radiation risks.

Association of nurses' level of knowledge and attitudes to ageism toward older adults: Cross‐sectional study

2020 ◽  
Vol 22 (3) ◽  
pp. 593-601 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mohammad Rababa ◽  
Ammar M. Hammouri ◽  
Issa M. Hweidi ◽  
Julie L. Ellis
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Knowledge And Attitudes ◽  
Level Of Knowledge

scholarly journals The Level of Knowledge about Toxoplasmosis among University Students in Rabat in Morocco

2021 ◽  
Vol 2021 ◽  
pp. 1-7
Author(s):  
Sanaa Ait Hamou ◽  
Brahim Lamhamdi ◽  
Ichraq Hayah ◽  
Imane Belbacha ◽  
Abderrahim Sadak ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Study Groups ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Demographic Characteristics ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Veterinary Students ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Future Studies ◽  
Knowledge And Attitudes ◽  
Study Population ◽  
Level Of Knowledge

The aim of this descriptive cross-sectional study is to evaluate the knowledge of toxoplasmosis among medical, biology, and veterinary students in Rabat in Morocco. The data was collected by using a questionnaire which includes demographic characteristics, epidemiology, diagnosis, and clinical issues related to knowledge of toxoplasmosis. During analysis, the study groups were divided based upon their specialty of students who were medical, biology, and veterinary students. Out of 230 students, 55.2% were female and 44.8% were male. The average age of the study population is 21.7 ± 02 years. Less than half (42.6%) have heard of the disease; most of them have heard from faculty during studies in classrooms with 75.8%, and 3.2% were from the internet. Only 36.5% knew the correct causative agent of toxoplasmosis, and 32.1% were aware of the definitive host. The current study documented that there are gaps in the knowledge of the students regarding toxoplasmosis. Therefore, the present study puts the basis for future studies highlighting the importance of educating students to improve knowledge and attitudes towards toxoplasmosis.

scholarly journals Pengetahuan dan Sikap Remaja Sekaa Teruna Teruni di Daerah Urban dan Sub Urban tentang Perilaku Seksual Berisiko

2020 ◽  
Vol 7 (2) ◽  
pp. 95
Author(s):  
Moh Fairuz Abadi ◽  
Dyah Pradnyaparamita Duarsa
Keyword(s):  
Risk Behaviors ◽  
Risky Sexual Behavior ◽  
Urban Areas ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Youth Organization ◽  
Knowledge And Attitudes ◽  
Level Of Knowledge ◽  
Flow Of Information

 Background: Sexual risk behaviors  in teenagers, could be a serious  problems in health. Geographical  clould be influence  knowledge and attitudes. Sekaa Teruna Teruni is a Balinese youth organization, they can be  found in all traditional villages.Objective: The research aim’s  to find out the knowledge and attitudes of Sekaa Teruna Teruni in Urban and Sub Urban areas about risky sexual behavior.Methods: This is an cross-sectional study, respondents are 241 teenagers (15-21 years) sampling methode is consecutive, variables were measured  using a questionnaire that had been tested  before, analysis uses non-parametric mann whitney.Results adn Discussion:The results showed  that p score for  knowledge and attitudes <0.05 its means that there are significant.Conclusion: The level of knowledge and attitudes of respondents at the Urban location is higher, that because  the flow of information and the organizational activities, efforts are needed to increase knowledge and attitudes especially at the Sub-Urban. Keywords: Risky sexual behavior; Sekaa Teruna Teruni. 

scholarly journals Skin cancer knowledge and attitudes in the region of Fez, Morocco: a cross-sectional study

2017 ◽  
Vol 17 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Awatef kelati ◽  
Hanane Baybay ◽  
Mariam Atassi ◽  
Samira Elfakir ◽  
Salim Gallouj ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Skin Cancer ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Cancer Knowledge ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Knowledge And Attitudes

scholarly journals Knowledge and understanding of obstetric danger signs among pregnant women attending the antenatal clinic at the National Referral Hospital in Thimphu, Bhutan: a cross-sectional study

2021 ◽  
Vol 21 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Saran Tenzin Tamang ◽  
Thinley Dorji ◽  
Sonam Yoezer ◽  
Thinley Phuntsho ◽  
Phurb Dorji
Keyword(s):  
Pregnant Women ◽  
Knowledge Score ◽  
Antenatal Clinic ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Obstetric Danger Signs ◽  
Danger Signs ◽  
Obstetric Emergencies ◽  
Level Of Knowledge

Abstract Background The third Sustainable Development Goal for 2030 development agenda aims to reduce maternal and newborn deaths. Pregnant women’s understanding of danger signs is an important factor in seeking timely care during emergencies. We assessed knowledge of obstetric danger signs using both recall and understanding of appropriate action required during obstetric emergencies. Methods This was a cross-sectional study among pregnant women attending antenatal clinic at Bhutan’s largest hospital in Thimphu. Recall was assessed against seven obstetric danger signs outlined in the Mother and Child Health Handbook (7 points). Understanding of danger signs was tested using 13 multiple choice questions (13 points). Knowledge was scored out of 20 points and reported as ‘good’ (≥80%), ‘satisfactory’ (60–79%) and ‘poor’ (< 60%). Correlation between participant characteristics and knowledge score as well as number of danger signs recalled was tested using Pearson’s correlation coefficient. Association between knowledge score and participant characteristics was tested using t-tests (and Kruskal-Wallis test) for numeric variables. Socio-demographic and clinical characteristics associated with the level of knowledge ('good’ versus ‘satisfactory’ and ‘poor’ combined) were assessed with odds ratios using a log-binomial regression model. All results with p < 0.05 were considered significant. Results Four hundred and twenty-two women responded to the survey (response rate = 96.0%). Mean (±SD) knowledge score was 12 (±2.5). Twenty women (4.7%) had ‘good’ knowledge, 245 (58.1%) had ‘satisfactory’ knowledge and 157 (37.2%) had ‘poor’ knowledge. The median number of danger signs recalled was 2 (IQR 1, 3) while 68 women (20.3%) could not recall any danger signs. Most women were knowledgeable about pre-labour rupture of membranes (96.0%) while very few women were knowledgeable about spotting during pregnancy (19.9%). Both knowledge score and number of danger signs recalled had significant correlation with the period of gestation. Women with previous surgery on the reproductive tract had higher odds of having ‘good’ level of knowledge. Conclusions Most pregnant women had ‘satisfactory’ knowledge score with poor explicit recall of danger signs. However, women recognized obstetric emergencies and identified the appropriate action warranted.

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