scholarly journals Emergency nurse’s perceptions of hospital facility support and disaster preparedness

2020 ◽  
Vol 9 (4) ◽  
pp. 347
Author(s):  
Dewa Gede Sanjaya Putra ◽  
Kuswantoro Rusca Putra ◽  
Noorhamdani AS
Keyword(s):  
Disaster Preparedness ◽  
Assessment Tool ◽  
Health Workers ◽  
Health Sector ◽  
Rank Test ◽  
P Value ◽  
Evaluation Tool ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Hospital Facility

Disasters cause material losses, morbidity, and deaths. Support for the role of hospitals and health workers, especially nurses, is needed to reduce the number of victims in each disaster. Using a cross-sectional survey design, this study aims to analyze the relationship between nurse’s perceptions of hospital facility support and disaster preparedness. One hundred sixty seven respondents were selected using proportional random sampling. Disaster preparedness evaluation tool (DPET) was used to assess the participants’ readiness, and the Health Sector Self-Assessment Tool for Disaster Risk Reduction was used to assess nurse’s perceptions of hospital facility support. The final results of the analysis using the Spearman Rank test showed a significant correlation between hospital infrastructure support and emergency nurse’s preparedness in disaster preparedness with a p-value (0.00). The higher the nurse’s perceptions of hospital facility support, the higher their preparedness in disaster management is. Strengthening guidelines of disaster planning in hospitals, especially regarding the ability of hospitals to overcome the impacts of disasters, will provide optimal support for emergency nurses during a disaster crisis.

Cervical Cancer: Assessment of Its Knowledge, Utilization of Services and Its Determinant Among Female Undergraduate Students in a Low Resource Setting

2021 ◽  
pp. 0272684X2110066
Author(s):  
Chidebe Christian Anikwe ◽  
Philip Chidubem Osuagwu ◽  
Cyril Chijioke Ikeoha ◽  
Okechukwu B Ikechukwu Dimejesi ◽  
Bartholomew Chukwunonye Okorochukwu
Keyword(s):  
Cervical Cancer ◽  
Cancer Screening ◽  
Cervical Cancer Screening ◽  
Pap Smear ◽  
Health Workers ◽  
P Value ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Resource Setting ◽  
Study Population

Background Cervical cancer is a preventable disease that contributes significantly to the death of women. This study is aimed at determining the level of knowledge and utilization of cervical cancer screening and its determinants among female undergraduates of Ebonyi State University. Methods A structured questionnaire was used for a cross-sectional survey of the study population between January 1 and March 3, 2018. The data were analyzed using IBM SPSS Statistics version 20. Data were represented with frequency table, simple percentage, mode, range, Chi square and pie chart. The level of significance is at P-value < 0.05. Results Majority (74.8%) of the respondents were aware of cervical cancer and it could be prevented (70.8%). More than three-fifths (68.30%) were informed via health workers, and 86.8% were aware that post-coital vaginal bleeding is a symptom. Less than half (49.8%) knew that HPV is the primary cause, and only 32.9% were aware of the HPV vaccine. One-quarter of the respondent were aware that early coitarche is a risk factor for cervical cancer. Only 41.8% of the women were aware of Pap smear, 9.2% had undergone screening, and 97.6% were willing to be screened. Marital status was the significant determinant of being screened while class level did not significantly influence uptake of cervical cancer screening. The most common reason (20.6%) for not being screened was lack of awareness of the test. Conclusion Our study population had a good knowledge of cervical cancer, but utilization of cervical cancer screening was poor. Awareness creation through the mass media and provision of affordable screening services can promote the use of cervical cancer screening in the study area.

scholarly journals Faktor-Faktor yang Berhubungan dengan Motivasi Kerja Tenaga di Bidang Kesehatan di Rumah Sakit (Risnakes 2017)

2020 ◽  
pp. 23-30
Author(s):  
Made Ayu Lely Suratri ◽  
Vebby Amelia Edwin ◽  
Galih Ajeng Kencana Ayu
Keyword(s):  
Work Motivation ◽  
Health Workers ◽  
Health Sector ◽  
Easy Access ◽  
P Value ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Study Population ◽  
High Motivation ◽  
Internal And External Factors

Abstrak Motivasi merupakan suatu proses psikologis pada diri seseorang yang dipengaruhi oleh berbagai faktor. Motivasi individu sangat dipengaruhi oleh faktor internal maupun eksternal. Tujuan dari analisis ini adalah untuk mengetahui faktor-faktor yang berhubungan dengan motivasi kerja tenaga di bidang kesehatan di rumah sakit.Desain penelitian potong lintang. Sampel penelitian adalah petugas kesehatan di rumah sakit pemerintah dan swasta di seluruh Indonesia, masing masing berjumlah 30 orang di 2.325 rumah sakit. Pengambilan data dengan cara wawancara dan pengisian kuesioner oleh responden. Analisis data menggunakan analisis Chi-square dan multivariat regresi logistik. Total 66.994 responden direkrut dan didapatkan hasil, proporsi yang tinggi untuk tenaga di bidang kesehatan dengan motivasi tinggi di rumah sakit umum, lebih besar daripada tenaga di bidang kesehatan yang bekerja di rumah sakit khusus, (p-value=0,049), dengan OR= 1,051(95% CI 1,001–1,103). Tenaga di bidang kesehatan yang bekerja di rumah sakit terakreditasi memiliki proporsi motivasi tinggi lebih besar daripada tenaga di bidang kesehatan yang bekerja di rumah sakit tidak terakreditasi, (p=0,0001), dengan OR= 1,122 (95% CI 1,079–1,167). Tenaga di bidang kesehatan yang memiliki akses ke rumah sakit yang mudah, memiliki proporsi motivasi tinggi yang lebih besar daripada yang memiliki akses yang sulit, (p=0,0001, dengan OR= 1,165 (95% CI 1,081–1,255). Waktu perjalanan tenaga di bidang kesehatan ke rumah sakit tidak bermakna dengan motivasi kerja (p = 0,582). Jenis rumah sakit, akreditasi rumah sakit, dan akses ke rumah sakit berhubungan dengan motivasi kerja dari tenaga di bidang kesehatan di rumah sakit. Kata kunci: rumah sakit, tenaga di bidang kesehatan, motivasi kerja Abstract Motivation is a psychological process in someone and is influenced by various factors. Those factors could be both internal and external factors. The purpose of this analysis is to find out the factors associated with the work motivation of employees in the health sector in the hospital. The study design was cross-sectional. The study population was employees in the health sector in government and private hospitals throughout Indonesia. Thirty employees in the health sector were selected from each hospital in 2.325 hospitals. Data was collected by interviewing respondents using a structured questionnaire and a self-administered questionnaire. A total of 66.994 respondents were interviewed. The results showed that employees in the health sector in general hospitals had a higher proportion of high motivation than health workers in special hospitals (p-value = 0.049), with OR = 1.051 (95% CI 1.0011.103). Those who worked in accredited hospitals had a higher proportion of high motivation than health workers in hospitals that were not accredited (p= 0.0001), with OR= 1.122 (95% CI 1.079-1.167). Employees in the health sector who had easy access to hospitals, had a greater proportion of high motivation than those with difficult access, (p= 0.0001), with OR= 1.165 (95% CI 1.081-1.255). Travel time to the hospital was not significantly associated with work motivation (p= 0.582). The type of hospital, hospital accreditation, and access to the hospital were associated with the work motivation of employees in the health sector in the hospital. Keywords: hospital, employees in the health sector, work motivation

scholarly journals Perception of disaster preparedness and participation in training are associated with disaster preparedness among health workers

2019 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
pp. 8
Author(s):  
I Made Dwie Pradnya Susila ◽  
Pande Putu Januraga ◽  
Ni Wayan Arya Utami
Keyword(s):  
Disaster Management ◽  
Disaster Preparedness ◽  
Health Workers ◽  
Binary Logistic Regression ◽  
Bivariate Analysis ◽  
Continuous Training ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Disaster Training

Background and purpose: Disaster preparedness is crucial for health workers in order to provide relief to communities affected by disasters quickly and precisely. However currently there are only few health workers who are prepared to face disasters. This study aims to determine the association between knowledge, perception, participation in training and experience in disaster management with disaster preparedness in health workers.Methods: A cross sectional survey was conducted among health workers at Petang and Abiansemal public health centres (PHCs). Of the six PHCs, four were randomly selected consisting of one PHC in Petang Sub-district and three PHCs in Abiansemal Sub-district. All health workers (271 people) in the four PHCs were selected as respondents. Individual face-to-face interviews were conducted by the first author during April 2018 in the workplaces of each respondent using a pre-tested questionnaire. Data collected consisted of socio-demographic characteristics, knowledge, perceptions, participation in training, experiences in disaster management and disaster preparedness. Questions consisted of three components namely knowledge (12 items), perception (32 items) and disaster preparedness (25 items). Bivariate analysis was conducted with chi square test and multivariate analysis with binary logistic regression to determine the association between knowledge, perception, participation in training and experience in disaster management with disaster preparedness.Results: The results showed that 70.9% of respondents had attended disaster training, 40.6% had good knowledge, 24.7% had participated in disaster management and 49.1% had a high level of disaster preparedness. The variables significantly associated with disaster preparedness were perceptions (AOR=6.40; 95%CI: 3.71-10.99) and participation in disaster training (AOR=2.68; 95%CI: 1.44-4.97).Conclusion: Perception and participation in training are significantly associated with disaster preparedness. Continuous training is needed to increase disaster preparedness among health workers.

scholarly journals Faktor-Faktor Yang Mempengaruhi Kunjungan Antenatal Care Terhadap Perilaku Antenatal Care

2020 ◽  
Vol 1 (2) ◽  
pp. 67-76
Author(s):  
Puji Astuti Wiratmo ◽  
Lisnadiyanti ◽  
Nurkamilia Sopianah
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Health Care ◽  
Antenatal Care ◽  
Pregnant Women ◽  
Family Support ◽  
Health Workers ◽  
P Value ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Correlation Design

Introduction: Antenatal Care (ANC) is an effort to detect the occurrence of high risk in pregnant women. However, ANC non-compliance was still found due to several factors. Aim of study: This study aims to determine factors that influence ANC visits to ANC behavior at Puskesmas Pasar Rebo East Jakarta. Method: This study used a descriptive correlation design with a cross-sectional survey. Data analysis used Spearman's rho with 117 respondents. Results and Discussion: The results showed that there are some factors that influence ANC visits to ANC behavior, including age with a correlation value (r = 0.419), a p-value of 0.000; education with a correlation value (r = 0.425), p-value of 0.000; jobs with a correlation value (r = 0.279), p-value of 0.002; income with a correlation value (r = 0.407), p-value of 0.000; knowledge with a correlation value (r = 0.409), p-value of 0.000; husband / family support with a correlation value (r = 0.417), p-value of 0.000; attitude with a correlation value (r = 0.597), p-value of 0.000 (<0.05). Irregularity in carrying out ANC has a bad impact on pregnant women because they are not aware of the risk factors that may occur to the mother and her fetus and can not be detected early on the disease suffered by pregnant women. Conclusion: The conclusion of this study is nurses as health workers need to increase their role as educators and health care provider to pregnant women and their families about the importance of ANC to reduce maternal mortality and monitor the state of the fetus.

scholarly journals Health literacy and preparedness of health workers in the private health sector towards the COVID-19 pandemic: Need for integration into the nationwide response

2021 ◽  
Vol 3 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Ekaete Tobin ◽  
Vivian Ajekweneh ◽  
Andrew Obi ◽  
Eshan Henshaw
Keyword(s):  
Health Literacy ◽  
Health Workers ◽  
Health Sector ◽  
Health Facilities ◽  
Infection Prevention And Control ◽  
Suspected Case ◽  
Willingness To Participate ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Private Health Sector

The private health sector has the potential to participate in the COVID-19 pandemic response. The study aimed to assess the health literacy, perceptions, practices, willingness to participate and opportunities for engagement of the private health sector in the COVID-19 response. A cross-sectional survey was carried out among health workers in private health facilities in Edo Central and Edo North Senatorial districts of Edo state between May and June 2020. Data were collected using pre-tested questionnaires and analysis carried out using Statistical Package for Social Science (SPSS). Chi-square test of significance and logistic regression were applied at 5% cut off. A total of 153 health workers participated giving a response rate of 75.0%. Eighty-eight (57.5%) respondents had good knowledge of COVID-19 and 80 (52.3%) held negative perceptions towards COVID-19. Ninety-five (62.1%) respondents believed private health facilities had a role to play in the response particularly in the area of suspected case screening (85.4%). Thirty-one (20.3%) respondents indicated their willingness to participate in the COVID-19 response if their facilities were invited to. Sixty-one (39.9%) and 92 (60.1%) respondents respectively held poor and good practices towards COVID- 19 prevention, with practice significantly associated with educational level (χ2 = 14.10, P < 0.01), profession (χ2 = 15.28, P = 0.01). and previous training in infection prevention and control (IPC) (χ2 = 18.16, P < 0.01). The resources available from the private sector to support the response can be harnessed through engagements with medical directors and health workers in the sector to identify areas of collaboration, address identified gaps in knowledge, improve perception and participation.

scholarly journals Hubungan Pengetahuan Ibu terhadap Interprestasi Hasil KPSP Anak Usia 0-24 Bulan

2021 ◽  
Vol 8 (1) ◽  
pp. 38-44
Author(s):  
Sagita Darma Sari ◽  
Wera Astriani
Keyword(s):  
Growth And Development ◽  
Health Workers ◽  
Child Growth ◽  
Rank Test ◽  
P Value ◽  
Maternal Knowledge ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Quantitative Descriptive ◽  
Relationship Of ◽  
The Relationship

The period of infancy and toddler is an important period in the growth and development of children. It is very important for parents to know the child’s developments as a basis for knowing further developments. The purpose of this study was to determine the relationship of maternal knowledge on the interpretation of the results of KPSP children aged 0-24 months at BPM Sagita Darma Sari Palembang. The design of this research is quantitative descriptive with cross sectional approach with a sample of 88 respondents selected by purposive sampling. Data collection by questionnaire and processed by Spearman rank test. The results of this study indicate that there is a significant relationship between mother's knowledge and KPSP interpretation of children aged 0-24 months whose p value = 0,000 is smaller than a 0.05 (p va). Researchers recommend that health workers, especially at BPM Sagita Darma Sari Palembang to further enhance the early detection of child growth and development, so that if there is a delay in the development of children can take precautionary steps earlier.

scholarly journals Patient Satisfaction with Healthcare at a Tertiary Hospital in Northern Malawi: Results from a Triangulated Cross-sectional Survey

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Frank Watson Sinyiza ◽  
Paul Uchizi Kaseka ◽  
Master Rodgers Chisale ◽  
Chikondi Sharon Chimbatata ◽  
Balwani Chingatichifwe Mbakaya ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Patient Satisfaction ◽  
Health Workers ◽  
Health Sector ◽  
Likert Scale ◽  
Tertiary Hospital ◽  
Health Coverage ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Satisfaction With Services

Abstract BackgroundIn 2016 the Malawi government embarked on several interrelated health sector reforms aimed at improving the quality of health services at all levels of care and attain Universal Health Coverage by 2030. Patient satisfaction with services is an important proxy measure of quality. We assessed patient satisfaction at a tertiary hospital in Northern Malawi to understand the current state in the country. MethodsWe conducted exit interviews with patients aged18 years and above using a 28 statement interviewer administered questionnaire. Patients were asked to express their level of agreement to the statements on a five-point Likert scale – strongly disagree to strongly agree, corresponding to scores of 1 to 5. Overall patient satisfaction was calculated by summing up the scores and diving the sum by the number of statements. Scores >3 constituted satisfaction while scores ≤3 constituted dissatisfaction. Patient self-rated satisfaction was determined from a single statement that asked patients to rate their satisfaction with services on a five-point Likert scale. We also solicited inputs from patients on aspects of hospital care that needed improvement. Responses were reviewed and grouped into themes. Recurring themes are presented according to frequencies.ResultsOverall patient satisfaction was 8.4% (95% CI: 5.2% - 12.9%). Patient self-rated satisfaction was 8.9% (95% CI: 5.5% - 13.4%). Patients raised six major issues that dampened their healthcare seeking experience including health workers reporting late to work, doctors not listening to patients concerns and neither examining them properly nor explaining the diagnosis, shortage of medicines, diagnostics and medical equipment, unprofessional conduct of health workers, poor sanitation and cleanliness, and health workers behaviour of favouring or priotising their relatives and friends over other patients.ConclusionWe found very low levels of patient satisfaction, suggesting that quality of services in the public health sector is still low. It is therefore critical to accelerate and innovate the Ministry of Health’s quality improvement initiatives to attain Malawi’s health goals.

scholarly journals Evaluating the performance of South African primary care: a cross-sectional descriptive survey

2019 ◽  
Vol 61 (3) ◽  
pp. 77
Author(s):  
Graham Bresick ◽  
Klaus B. Von Pressentin ◽  
Robert Mash
Keyword(s):  
South Africa ◽  
Primary Care ◽  
South African ◽  
Assessment Tool ◽  
Health Workers ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Care Assessment ◽  
First Contact

Introduction: In 2018 governments reaffirmed their commitment to implementing primary health care (PHC) in the Astana Declaration. South Africa has introduced a number of health reforms to strengthen PHC and enable universal health coverage (UHC). UHC requires access to quality primary care and progress needs to be measured. This study aimed to evaluate the quality of South African primary care using the Primary Care Assessment Tool (PCAT).Methods: A descriptive cross-sectional survey used data derived from a previous analytical observational study. Data from 413 patients, 136 health workers and 55 managers were analysed from 30 community health centres across four provinces of South Africa. Scores were obtained for 10 key domains and an overall primary care score. Scores were compared in terms of respondents, provinces and monthly headcount.Results: Patients rated first contact accessibility, ongoing care and community orientation as the poorest performing elements ( 50% scoring as ‘acceptable to good’); first contact utilisation, informational coordination and family-centredness as weaker elements ( 66% scoring as ‘acceptable to good’); and comprehensiveness, coordination, cultural competency and availability of the PHC team as stronger aspects of primary care (≥ 66% or more scoring as ‘acceptable or good’). Managers and providers were generally much more positive about the performance of PHC.Conclusion: Gaps exist between PHC users’ experience of care and what PHC staff believe they provide. Priorities to strengthen South African primary care include improving access, informational and relational continuity of care, and ensuring the implementation of community-orientated primary care. The PCAT is a useful tool to measure quality of primary care and progress with UHC.

scholarly journals Faktor-Faktor yang Berhubungan dengan Kematian Bayi di RSUD Ende

2021 ◽  
Vol 16 (1) ◽  
pp. 7-13
Author(s):  
Imelda Ririn Obo Mogi ◽  
Lina Dewi Anggraeni
Keyword(s):  
Infant Mortality ◽  
Maternal Education ◽  
Health Workers ◽  
Health Sector ◽  
Newborn Care ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Data Retrieval ◽  
P Value ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Danger Signs

Background: Infant mortality at the age of ≤1 year per 1000 live births is one of the benchmarks for assessing the extent to which the achievement of people's welfare as a result of implementing development in the health sector. This research aimed to identify the factors associated with infant mortality in Ende Hospital. Method: Cross-sectional design was applied in this research. Data retrieval was collected by using medical records in 2017 and 2018. There were 122 mothers had infant mortality aged ≤1 year enrolled in this research with a total population sampling technique. This study used Kendal Tau-b statistical test. Results: The results showed the highest infant mortality occurred at 0-28 days as many as 77,9%. There was a relationship between maternal education (p-value=0.042), asphyxia (p-value=0.014) and infant mortality in Ende Hospital. There was no relationship between maternal age (p-value=0.602), maternal occupation (p-value=0.842), pregnancy danger signs (p-value=0.713), birth weight (p-value=0.587), labor (p-value=0.845), delivery helper (p-value=0.419), place of delivery (p-value=0.354) and infant mortality in Ende Hospital. Health workers need to consider facilities for newborn care, must be able to measure the Apgar Score for asphyxia measurement, and should provide information regarding the importance of conducting ANC examinations to prevent complication during pregnancy and asphyxia.

scholarly journals Overview of Knowledge and Health Care Performance

2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (3) ◽  
pp. 359-364
Author(s):  
Rinayati Rinayati ◽  
Ambar Dwi Erawati ◽  
Sri Wahyuning
Keyword(s):  
Health Workers ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
Rank Test ◽  
Bivariate Analysis ◽  
P Value ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Variate Analysis ◽  
Health Care Performance ◽  
Test Result ◽  
Care Performance

In  2019 heahth program  in Semarang tend to increase, The partnership between health workers and health cadres  is important. The performance of health cadres in the community has essence that cannot be released with health service. Methods descriptive analytic with cross-sectional. Population all health cadres in the Gondoriyo region. samples  68 respondents. primary data obtained through direct interviews using a structured questionnaire.Analysis using uni variate analysis, frequency distribution and bivariate analysis using the Spearman Rank test. Result, good knowledge level (73,5%) ,good level cadre performance ( 73,5%) health cadre knowledge is not related to cadre performance (p value = 0.883 and r = 0.089.

Sign in / Sign up

Export Citation Format

Share Document