Impact of Health Education on Mothers' Knowledge of Preventive Health Practices

1997 ◽  
Vol 27 (4) ◽  
pp. 199-202 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mubina Agboatwalla ◽  
Dure Samin Akram
Keyword(s):  
Health Education ◽  
Breast Feeding ◽  
Intervention Study ◽  
Intervention Group ◽  
Preventive Health ◽  
Slum Area ◽  
Post Intervention ◽  
Community Based ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
The Impact

A prospective community-based intervention study was conducted in a slum area of Karachi, Pakistan, with the objective of evaluating the impact of health education on the knowledge of mothers. One hundred and fifty households were studied in the intervention and the same in the non-intervention group. The post intervention knowledge scores of the mothers showed a significant difference of P < 0.05. Nearly 50.7% mothers in the intervention group knew of at least four diseases against which vaccination is given as compared to the non-intervention group ( P < 0.05). Similarly, mothers in the intervention group were more aware about the advantages of breast feeding, signs of dehydration, measures for prevention of measles and tuberculosis as compared to the non-intervention group ( P < 0.05). Finally, a comparison was made between the pre- and post-intervention scores between the two groups. The score in the non-intervention group changed from 11.5 to 16.1 ( P > 0.05) as compared to the intervention group in which it changed from 10.2 to 32.2 ( P < 0.05).

scholarly journals KNOWLEDGE OF MOTHERS TOWARD BREASTFEEDING: EFFECT OF COMMUNITY-BASED HEALTH EDUCATION PROGRAM, KOSTI LOCALITY, SUDAN2020

2020 ◽  
Vol 8 (10) ◽  
pp. 01-07
Author(s):  
Gamalat Gibrail Dawood ◽  
◽  
Selwa Y. Abdeldafie ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Health Education ◽  
Breast Feeding ◽  
Complementary Feeding ◽  
Intervention Group ◽  
Age Group ◽  
Health Education Program ◽  
Community Based ◽  
Primary Level ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Interventional Group

Breast feeding is considered as the basic nutrition of the newborn and infant with much benefits for both infant and mother, so it has to be started early and exclusively for 6months then continued with complementary feeding. In the current study, most of the participants found to be in the age group of 20-30years and they are illiterate or with primary level of education. Knowledge of the participants in the interventional group revealed noticeable change in the post interventional phase particularly Knowledge about benefits of breast feeding for children which revealed significant difference between pre interventional phase (44.4% ) and post interventional phase (91.9% ) in the intervention group. Based on this study findings it is concluded that health education programs are needed in the study area to promote under-five childrens health.

scholarly journals The impact of a community-based food skills intervention on cooking confidence, food preparation methods and dietary choices – an exploratory trial

2007 ◽  
Vol 10 (2) ◽  
pp. 203-211 ◽  
Author(s):  
Wendy L Wrieden ◽  
Annie S Anderson ◽  
Pat J Longbottom ◽  
Karen Valentine ◽  
Martine Stead ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Social Deprivation ◽  
Controlled Trial ◽  
Intervention Group ◽  
Food Preparation ◽  
Post Intervention ◽  
Community Based ◽  
Preparation Methods ◽  
Exploratory Trial ◽  
Dietary Choices ◽  
The Impact

AbstractObjectiveTo evaluate the feasibility of undertaking a food skills intervention study in areas of social deprivation aimed at altering cooking confidence, food preparation methods and dietary choices.DesignA standardised skills programme was implemented in community-based settings. Pre- (T1) and post-intervention (T2) and 6-month follow-up (T3) measures (7-day diaries and self-administered questionnaires) were undertaken in intervention and comparison groups.SettingEight urban communities in Scotland.SubjectsOne hundred and thirteen adults living in areas of social deprivation.ResultsIt was clear that many subjects led fragmented lives and found commitment to intervention classes problematic. Sixty-three subjects completed the final (T3) assessments. The response to each component varied due to inability to attend sessions, illness, study requirements, employment, moving out of the area, change in circumstances, loss of interest and loss of postal questionnaires. At baseline, reported consumption of fruit and vegetables was low (mean frequency 8.1 ± 4.78 times per week). Fruit intake increased significantly (P < 0.05) between T1 and T2 in the intervention group (1.7 ± 2.36 to 2.7 ± 3.28 times per week) only. Between T1 and T3, there was a significant increase (P < 0.05) in intervention subjects who reported confidence in following a recipe (67–90%,).ConclusionsThis exploratory trial shows that a food skills intervention is likely to have a small but positive effect on food choice and confidence in food preparation. A full-scale randomised controlled trial in this hard-to-reach group would require a range of flexible approaches rather than a fully defined intervention, and presents challenges for trial design.

scholarly journals 102. Effects of an Antimicrobial Stewardship-guided MRSA Nasal Screening Review on Vancomycin Utilization for Respiratory Infections: A Quasi-Experimental Study

2020 ◽  
Vol 7 (Supplement_1) ◽  
pp. S65-S65
Author(s):  
Ross Pineda ◽  
Meganne Kanatani ◽  
Jaime Deville
Keyword(s):  
Antimicrobial Stewardship ◽  
Respiratory Infections ◽  
Intervention Group ◽  
Small Sample ◽  
Post Intervention ◽  
Predictive Values ◽  
Days Of Therapy ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Quasi Experimental ◽  
The Impact

Abstract Background Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) remains a significant pathogen in patients with respiratory infections. Guidelines recommend empiric MRSA coverage in patients at increased risk, resulting in substantial vancomycin use. Recent literature highlights the use of MRSA nasal assays as a rapid screening tool for MRSA pneumonia, demonstrating high negative predictive values and allowing for shorter empiric coverage. We aimed to evaluate the impact of MRSA nasal screening review by the antimicrobial stewardship program (ASP) on vancomycin utilization for respiratory infections. Methods This was a retrospective, quasi-experimental, pre-post intervention study. The intervention saw the addition of an MRSA screening review tool into the ASP electronic record, highlighting patients on vancomycin (actively or recently administered) with a negative MRSA screening. Vancomycin days of therapy (DOT) was collected for all orders indicated for a respiratory infection in the two weeks following a negative screening. Additional outcomes include vancomycin total dose and DOT per 1,000 patient days. Outcomes were compared via independent samples t-tests. Results 1,110 MRSA screenings resulted across 2 months, of which the majority were excluded for either not having vancomycin ordered, or for having vancomycin ordered for a non-respiratory indication, leaving 37 and 35 evaluable screenings in the pre- and post-intervention groups, respectively. Regarding vancomycin DOT, we did not identify a significant difference between pre- and post-intervention groups with respective means of 2.45 (SD=1.52) and 2.14 (SD=1.12) (p=0.35). We identified a total 8.78 vancomycin DOT per 1,000 patient days in the pre-intervention group versus 6.69 in the post-intervention group. Conclusion ASP-guided review of MRSA screenings was associated with a nonsignificant decrease in mean vancomycin DOT and lower total DOT per 1,000 patient days for respiratory infections following a negative screen. Given the recent implementation of our intervention, our analysis covered a small sample size, highlighting the need for continued data collection. MRSA screenings are not always fully or immediately utilized in our institution, demonstrating room to de-escalate MRSA-targeted antibiotics. Disclosures All Authors: No reported disclosures

scholarly journals The impact of a peer-based education on fruits and vegetables intake among housewives

2021 ◽  
Vol 40 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Roya Sheybani ◽  
Zahra Hosseini ◽  
Sayed Hossein Davoodi ◽  
Teamur Aghamolaei ◽  
Amin Ghanbarnejad
Keyword(s):  
Self Efficacy ◽  
Fruits And Vegetables ◽  
Group Discussion ◽  
Peer Education ◽  
Intervention Group ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Post Intervention ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Quasi Experimental ◽  
The Impact

Abstract Background Evidence indicates the lower intake of fruits and vegetables than the recommended daily amount. Study aimed at determining the effects of peer education intervention on the consumption of fruits and vegetable in housewives. Methods A quasi-experimental was conducted with 130 housewives referring to health care centers in Bandar Abbas, Iran. Sixty-five subjects were recruited in each of the intervention and the control groups. Intervention group were divided into three subgroups each receiving a seven-sessions educational programs (lecturing and group discussion) through peers about the importance of benefits of fruits and vegetables consumption. Participants were followed for two months. Data were collected using a questionnaire in two stages of pre- and post-intervention. Differences in the outcome before and after the intervention were tested using T-test and paired T-test. Results The daily servings of fruits and vegetables in the intervention group increased from 1.73 to 4.20 and in the control group from 1.96 to 2.16; a statistically significant difference was also observed between the groups (P < 0.001). After the intervention benefits and self-efficacy of fruits and vegetables consumption significantly increased and perceived barriers of fruits and vegetables consumption significantly decreased in the intervention group (P < 0.001). Conclusion Peer education improves benefits and self-efficacy, reduces barriers, and increases the daily servings of fruits and vegetables in housewives.

scholarly journals The Impact of an Educational Program Based on the BASNEF Model on Knowledge and Self-Care Behaviors of Patients with Hypertension

Health Scope ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol In Press (In Press) ◽  
Author(s):  
Sedigheh Abedini ◽  
Farzaneh Pourjalil ◽  
Shokrallah Mohseni
Keyword(s):  
Educational Program ◽  
Intervention Group ◽  
Self Care ◽  
Educational Interventions ◽  
T Test ◽  
Post Intervention ◽  
Enabling Factors ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
The Mean ◽  
The Impact

Background: Hypertension is an important health problem that can be controlled by self-care. Objectives: The present study aimed to determine the impact of an educational program based (BASNEF) model on knowledge and self-care behaviors for hypertensive patients in Bastak, Iran. Methods: This quasi-experimental study was performed on 180 patients with hypertension who were admitted to health centers of the Bastak city. The participants were randomly assigned to intervention (n = 90) and control (n = 90) groups. Data were collected using a questionnaire that had three sections of demographic information, knowledge, and BASNEF constructs. The questionnaires were completed before the intervention and two months after providing the intervention. After the pre-test, an appropriate educational intervention was designed and implemented only among the intervention group. To analyze the data, paired t-test, independent t-test, and Chi-square tests were run by SPSS version 19. Results: The mean age of the participants was 50.62 ± 7.549 years. The results showed a statistically significant difference in the mean scores of attitudes, subjective norms, enabling factors, and self-care behaviors in the intervention group pre- and post-intervention (P = 0.001). Besides, it was found that enabling factors (0.311) play a significant role in predicting self-care behaviors. Conclusions: The results of this study support the effectiveness of educational interventions in raising awareness and improving self-care behaviors in patients with hypertension using the BASNEF model. Therefore, with an emphasis on enabling factors, the BASNEF model can be used as a framework to develop educational interventions for self-care.

scholarly journals Three-Frames Approach to Cardiovascular Disease Prevention: A Quasi-Experimental Educational Intervention among Civil Servants in Calabar, Nigeria

2017 ◽  
Vol 03 ◽  
pp. 58
Author(s):  
Ogban E. Omoronyia ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Health Education ◽  
Cardiovascular Health ◽  
Intervention Group ◽  
Study Groups ◽  
Civil Servants ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Post Intervention ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Cvd Prevention ◽  
Knowledge And Practice

Cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) have continued to be a leading cause of death among adults. Civil servants constitute vital workforce, and high CVD burden in this group has implications for national productivity. Unfortunately, guided cardiovascular health education interventions are uncommon. This study assessed the effect of an educational intervention on knowledge and practice of CVD prevention among Nigerian civil servants. Quasi-experimental study design was employed among subjects in distant communities in Cross River State. Multistage technique was used to recruit 172 subjects into one control group (Ogoja) and two intervention groups (Calabar and Ikom). The first intervention group received 4-h daily, 5-day cardiovascular health education, with emphasis on burden, risk factors, and preventive measures including nutrition, stress, alcohol, medicals, exercise, and smoking. The second intervention group received the same content of education, but with the use of Food, Rest for stress management, Alcohol, Medicals, Exercise, and Smoking (FRAMES) as guide for delivery. Questionnaires were used to assess knowledge and practice at baseline and post-intervention. Data were analyzed using SPSS version 20.0. Knowledge scores and practice of CVD prevention were compared between study groups using inferential statistics. Mean age was 46.3 ± 7.4 years, and no significant difference in sociodemographic characteristics was observed by comparing the study groups (p > 0.05). Baseline knowledge and practice of preventive measures were generally poor, and no significant difference was observed by comparing the groups (p > 0.05). At 12 weeks post-intervention, knowledge of CVD was higher in the intervention groups compared with the control group (p < 0.05). Unlike control group, both intervention groups had improvement in physical exercise, medical screening, and fruit consumption (p < 0.05). There was no significant difference in postintervention knowledge and practice of CVD prevention by comparing both intervention groups (p > 0.05). For effective delivery of cardiovascular health education, the use of “FRAMES” is as effective as its nonuse. Further studies in other settings are recommended.

The Impact of a New Best Practice Advisory on the Management of Diabetic Ketoacidosis

2020 ◽  
Vol 16 ◽  
Author(s):  
Diala Alawneh ◽  
Moustafa Younis ◽  
Majdi S. Hamarshi
Keyword(s):  
Diabetic Ketoacidosis ◽  
Best Practice ◽  
Intervention Group ◽  
Post Intervention ◽  
Management Algorithm ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Before And After ◽  
Practice Advisory ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Post Intervention Group

Background: According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) hospitalization rates have been steadily increasing. Due to the increasing incidence and the economic impact associated with its morbidity and treatment, effective management is key. We aimed to streamline the management of DKA in our intensive care units (ICU) by implementing a Best-Practice Advisory (BPA) that notifies providers when DKA has resolved. Methods: A BPA was implemented on 9/15/2018. We conducted a retrospective review of patients admitted to the ICU with DKA a year before and after 9/15/2018. Adults (≥18 age) meeting DKA criteria on admission and treated with continuous insulin infusion (CII) were included. Pre-intervention group included patients admitted before BPA implementation and post-intervention group included patients admitted after. Summary and univariate analyses were performed. Results: A total of 282 patients were included; 162 (57%) pre-intervention and 120 (43%) post-intervention. Mean (±SD) age was 44 (±17) years. There was no significant difference in baseline characteristics such as age, sex, race, BMI, HbA1c, initial blood glucose, anion gap or bicarbonate concentration between both groups (p>0.05). Mean (±SD) total time on CII in hours was significantly lower in the post-intervention group 14.8 (±7.7) vs 17.5 (±14.3) p=0.041, 95% CI: 0.11-5.3. The incidence of hypoglycemia was lower in the post-intervention group n=4 (3%) vs 17 (10%), p=0.024. There was no significant difference in hypokalemia, mortality, LOS or ICU stay between both groups (p>0.05). Conclusions: The BPA introduced in our DKA management algorithm successfully reduced total time on insulin and the incidence of hypoglycemia.

scholarly journals Impact of Pesticide Awareness module (PAM) in Improving the knowledge of Farmers Community about Pesticide Poisoning: A Pre- and Post- Intervention Study in Wardha District in Maharashtra, India

2021 ◽  
pp. 160-166
Author(s):  
S. Chalakh ◽  
P. Desai ◽  
D. Rajput
Keyword(s):  
Developing Countries ◽  
Test Score ◽  
Intervention Study ◽  
Pesticide Poisoning ◽  
Post Intervention ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Highly Effective ◽  
Before And After ◽  
Post Test ◽  
The Impact

Background:Pesticide poisoning is a major concern in developing countries like India due to a                    lack of knowledge about its hazardous effect. It can be minimised by creating awareness                    among the farmers .This study was conducted to assess the impact of pesticide awareness              module in improving the awareness among the farmers' community about pesticide                  poisoning. Methodology: This was a pre and Post-intervention study in six villages in the Wardha district in Maharashtra. Forty farmers from six villages were interviewed regarding the knowledge, about pesticide poisoning before and after the sensitization with pesticide awareness module with the predesigned questionnaire. Result: Statistically high significant difference is detected in pre and post-test. It was found that average Pre-test score was 1.84 (out of 10) which was increased in post-test score to 6.52(out of 10). The observed change was 46.79%. Conclusion: The intervention of PAM was highly effective in knowledge gaining of farmer community

scholarly journals Development and validation of Smartphone based Health Education Module towards the prevention of respiratory tract infection in Malaysian Hajj pilgrims

2019 ◽  
pp. 30
Author(s):  
Mohammed DG ◽  
Habsah H ◽  
Naing NN ◽  
Rafie MA ◽  
Nadiah WA ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Health Education ◽  
Intervention Group ◽  
Smartphone Application ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Post Intervention ◽  
Preventive Practices ◽  
Time Interaction ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Quasi Experimental ◽  
And Control

Objectives: We aimed to develop and evaluate the efficacy of a health education program for increasing knowledge, changing attitudes and promoting preventive practices to reduce the incidence of RTIs among Malaysian Hajj pilgrims.Methods: A quasi-experimental study was conducted among 132 Hajj pilgrims attending Hajj orientation programme organized by a private Hajj companies. Hajj pilgrims were sequentia lly enrolled and assigned to receive smartphone health education application in the intervent ion group (n = 66) and another different smartphone application on general Hajj process in the control group (n = 66). Data were collected from August 2018 to April 2019 at baseline prior to departure and post-intervention, immediately after return from Saudi Arabia using a validated questionnaire.Results: There was no significant difference with respect to socio-demographic characterist ics, KAP of the respondents in the intervention and control group at baseline. However, there was significant improvement in knowledge in the intervention group compared to the control group, based on time (p = 0.005, ἠ2 = 0.075) and group and time interaction (p = 0.031, ἠ2 = 0.046). Likewise, there was significant improvement in attitude based on time (p = 0.035, ἠ2 = 0.044). Similarly, there was significant main effect in practice based on time (p = <0.001, ἠ2 = 0.155) and interaction of group with time (p = 0.042, ἠ2 = 0.041).International Journal of Human and Health Sciences Supplementary Issue: 2019 Page: 30

scholarly journals A cluster-randomized trial study on effectiveness of health education based intervention (HEBI) in improving flood disaster preparedness among community in Selangor, Malaysia: a study protocol

2021 ◽  
Vol 21 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
M. N. Mohd Tariq ◽  
Hayati Kadir Shahar ◽  
Mohd Rafee Baharudin ◽  
Sharifah Norkhadijah Syed Ismail ◽  
Rosliza Abdul Manaf ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Health Education ◽  
Disaster Preparedness ◽  
Intervention Group ◽  
Flood Disaster ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Post Intervention ◽  
Validated Questionnaire ◽  
Cluster Randomized ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Perception Score

Abstract Background Flood disaster preparedness among the community seldom received attention. Necessary intervention must be taken to prevent the problem. Health Education Based Intervention (HEBI) was developed following the Health Belief Model, particularly in improving flood disaster preparedness among the community. The main objective of this study is to assess the effect of HEBI on improving flood disaster preparedness among the community in Selangor. This study aims to develop, implement, and evaluate the impact of health education-based intervention (HEBI) based on knowledge, skills, and preparedness to improve flood disaster preparedness among the community in Selangor. Method A single-blind cluster randomized controlled trial will conduct at six districts in Selangor. Randomly selected respondents who fulfilled the inclusion criteria will be invited to participate in the study. Health education module based on Health Believed Theory will be delivered via health talks and videos coordinated by liaison officers. Data at three-time points at baseline, immediate, and 3 months post-intervention will be collected. A validated questionnaire will assess participants’ background characteristics, knowledge, skill, and preparedness on disaster preparedness and perception towards disaster. Descriptive and inferential statistics will be applied for data analysis using IBM Statistical Package for Social Sciences version 25. Longitudinal correlated data on knowledge, skills, preparedness, and perception score at baseline, immediate post-intervention, and 6 months post-intervention will be analyzed using Generalized Estimating Equations (GEE). Discussion It is expected that knowledge, skills, preparedness, and flood disaster perception score are more significant in the intervention group than the control group, indicating the Health Education Based Intervention (HEBI). Trial registration Thai Clinical Trial TCTR20200202002.

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