Impact of brief educational intervention on knowledge of cancer among community pharmacists

2021 ◽  
pp. 107815522110419
Author(s):  
Kofi Boamah Mensah ◽  
Adwoa Bemah Boamah Mensah ◽  
Ebenezer Wiafe ◽  
Neelaveni Padayachee ◽  
Abena Yeboah Aduse Poku ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Educational Intervention ◽  
Community Pharmacists ◽  
Signs And Symptoms ◽  
Knowledge Score ◽  
Screening Tests ◽  
Maximum Score ◽  
Total Knowledge Score ◽  
Cancer Screening Tests ◽  
The Mean ◽  
Knowledge Of Cancer

Introduction Community pharmacists may play a vital role in early detection and prevention of cancer. Findings from our pre-assessment studies showed that the Ghanaian community have inadequate knowledge of cancer. We assessed the impact of a brief educational intervention on knowledge level of cancer among Ghanaian community pharmacists. Method The study was a descriptive interventional study. Knowledge of cancer, signs and symptoms, risk factors and cancer screening tests were assessed before in a pre-assessment study and after a brief online education in our current study. A total of 435 community pharmacists were recruited in both studies. Results The mean ± SD total knowledge score of cancer increased from 9.03 ± 2.65 to 12.97 ± 1.43 out of a maximum score of 15 points. The mean ± SD total knowledge score of signs and symptoms of cancer increased from 4.15 ± 2.14 to 6.86 ± 0.76 out of a maximum score of 7 points. For the total knowledge score of causes and risk factors of cancer, the mean ± SD score increased from 8.13 ± 3.31 to 11.59 ± 0.87 out of a maximum score of 12 points. Lastly, the mean ± SD total knowledge score of cancer screening tests increased from 9.04 ± 5.01 to 16.39 ± 0.86 out of a maximum score of 18 points. Conclusion There were overall statistically significant improvements of participants knowledge in all aspects of cancer in this study compared to the pre-assessment study. Our study presents evidence of the effectiveness of a brief educational intervention tailor-made for Ghanaian community pharmacists.

Awareness is the first step: What Ghanaian community pharmacists know about cancer

2020 ◽  
pp. 107815522095521
Author(s):  
Kofi B. Mensah ◽  
Adwoa Bemah Boamah Mensah ◽  
Varsha Bangalee ◽  
Frasia Oosthuizen
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Community Pharmacists ◽  
Preventive Measure ◽  
Signs And Symptoms ◽  
Online Questionnaire ◽  
Maximum Score ◽  
Cancer Risk Factors ◽  
Inadequate Knowledge ◽  
Level Of Knowledge ◽  
Knowledge Of Cancer

Objectives The goal of this study was to access the knowledge of a representative sample of community pharmacists in Ghana on general cancer, risk factors, signs and symptom and most common cancer counseling points known to community pharmacists. Methods A structured online questionnaire was administered to 435 registered community pharmacists in the sixteen regions of Ghana. Key findings: Mean score for knowledge of cancer among community pharmacists was 6.8 ± 1.61 points out of a maximum score of 15 points, categorizing the overall knowledge as inadequate. The overall assessment of pharmacists’ knowledge revealed that 74.6% of the participants had inadequate level of knowledge on cancer. Mean score for knowledge of cancer signs and symptoms among community pharmacists was 3.55 ± 1.85 out of a maximum score of 7 points, categorizing the overall knowledge as inadequate. The overall evaluation indicated that 79.03% of pharmacists had inadequate knowledge of signs and symptoms cancer. Mean score for knowledge of risk factors of cancer among community pharmacists was 5.25 ± 1.15 out of a maximum score of 12 points, categorizing the overall knowledge as inadequate. The overall assessment of the knowledge score indicates that 70.34% of pharmacists had inadequate knowledge about causes and risk factors of cancer. Almost all participating pharmacists (96.5%) recommended counselling point was avoidance of smoking as a cancer preventive measure. An inverse significant correlation was found between age and knowledge scores of signs and symptoms of cancer (r = −0.077, P = 0.038). There was a statistically significant relationship between pharmacists’ level of knowledge on cancer (whether adequate or inadequate) and the cancer items. Conclusions Knowledge of cancer, its signs and symptoms and its risk factors were inadequate among community pharmacists in Ghana. Efforts should be made to improve knowledge of community pharmacists on cancer through continuous education. Also, undergraduate pharmacy training in oncology should encourage to close knowledge gap of community pharmacists on cancer.

scholarly journals Gamification, a Successful Method to Foster Leptospirosis Knowledge among University Students: A Pilot Study

2019 ◽  
Vol 16 (12) ◽  
pp. 2108 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nurul Natasya Azhari ◽  
Rosliza Abdul Manaf ◽  
Shing Wei Ng ◽  
Siti Farhana Bajunid Shakeeb Arsalaan Bajunid ◽  
Abdul Rahman Mohd Gobil ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Pilot Study ◽  
Educational Intervention ◽  
Public Awareness ◽  
Knowledge Score ◽  
Educational Interventions ◽  
Post Intervention ◽  
Total Knowledge Score ◽  
Before And After ◽  
High Risk Populations ◽  
The Mean

Leptospirosis is a zoonotic disease that has been reported in Malaysia and has been associated with a recent trend of recreational activities among the youth. Thus, efforts such as educational interventions among high-risk populations, especially the youth, are key to increasing public awareness regarding leptospirosis. This paper presents the findings of a pilot study wherein an educational intervention using a gamification intervention method was used to determine changes in leptospirosis knowledge among youth. On this note, students from a public university in Seremban district, Malaysia, were recruited and were asked to complete questionnaires before and after gamification activities. Baseline and immediate post-intervention data on leptospirosis knowledge were obtained. The total knowledge score was calculated, and differences in the mean pre- and post-intervention knowledge score were determined. Of the total 185 questionnaires that were completed at baseline and immediately post-intervention, only 168 that belonged to respondents who had heard of leptospirosis were analysed in this paper. A significant increase in leptospirosis knowledge was observed for the students following health education by gamification (p < 0.01). The results demonstrate the effectiveness of an educational intervention using gamification in improving leptospirosis knowledge among youth and suggest that gamification could become an efficient tool to prevent the disease within university-age demographics.

An Analysis of Leptospirosis Control in a Flood-Affected Region of Kerala and the Role of Accredited Social Health Activists – A Questionnaire Study

2021 ◽  
pp. 1-5
Author(s):  
M.K. Sreelakshmi ◽  
Suneesh Kuruvilla ◽  
Ramanarayanan Subramaniam ◽  
Pooja Latti ◽  
Ramanarayanan Venkitachalam
Keyword(s):  
General Population ◽  
Knowledge Score ◽  
Social Health ◽  
Attitude Score ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Maximum Score ◽  
South Indian ◽  
The Mean ◽  
Knowledge And Attitude ◽  
Kerala State

Abstract Background: Chengannur, a town in the south Indian state of Kerala, was 1 of the worst affected towns during the floods of 2018. Post-flood, Kerala state was under the threat of many infectious diseases including leptospirosis, but did not report any leptospirosis infections. Objectives: This study was conducted with the following objectives: (1) Assess the knowledge, attitude and practices regarding the prevention of leptospirosis among the flood affected population and Accredited Social Health Activists (ASHAs) of Chengannur; and (2) Analyze the factors responsible for and contributing to leptospirosis control in the area post flood. Methodology: A cross-sectional questionnaire based observational study was conducted among 2 groups: the flood affected population, and ASHA. The questionnaire was divided into 3 parts. Part A contained the socio-demographic information. Part B contained questions on assessment of knowledge, attitude, and practices regarding the prevention, and control of leptospirosis. Part C was only for the ASHA involved. Results: The final sample size was 331 (244 from the general population and 87 ASHAs). With respect to knowledge, attitude, and practice, the responses were dichotomized into correct and wrong responses. The mean knowledge score was 9.01 ± 1.08 (maximum score of 10), mean attitude score was of 3.61 ± 0.55 (maximum score of 4) and the mean practice score was 4.12 ± 1.05 (maximum score of 5). Conclusion: Knowledge and attitude scores did not significantly differ between the general population and ASHA, but the practice score showed a higher score among the ASHA, all of which could have probably contributed to the prevention of a leptospirosis outbreak in the region.

scholarly journals Nurses’ knowledge of pressure ulcer and its associated factors at Hawassa University Comprehensive Specialized Hospital Hawassa, Ethiopia, 2018.

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ezedin Molla Muhammed ◽  
Berhanu Boru Bifftu ◽  
Yemataw Zewdu Temachu ◽  
Tarkie Abebe Walle
Keyword(s):  
Pressure Ulcer ◽  
Associated Factors ◽  
Pressure Ulcers ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Signs And Symptoms ◽  
Knowledge Score ◽  
Simple Random Sampling ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
The Mean ◽  
Nurses Knowledge

Abstract Background: Pressure ulcer is largely avoidable, but its prevalence rate increased more than 80% in a thirteen years study. Nurses have a great position to advance best practices towards the prevention of pressure ulcers. Therefore they should be knowledgeable of the signs and symptoms of pressure ulcers, and preventive strategies to reduce its incidence, but there is limited evidence on nurses’ knowledge and its associated factors to prevent pressure ulcer in Ethiopia. Methods: A hospital-based cross-sectional study was conducted from March 25 – April 23/ 2018. A total of 356 nurses were selected by stratification with a simple random sampling technique. Pretested structured questionnaire with closed and open-ended questions was used to collect data. Frequency distribution and percentage were computed to describe each variable. Bivariate and multivariable logistic regression with a 95% confidence interval was also carried out to see the effect of each independent variable on the dependent variable and declared statistical significant association with P< 0.05. Result: The mean knowledge score of nurses was 25.22 out of 41 item questions. Fifty-two point five percent of nurses score above the mean. Males [AOR=0.44, 95% CI (0.26 – 0.73)], working a maximum of eight hours [AOR= 3.57, 95% CI (1.48 – 8.61), not having training [(AOR= 2.31, 95% CI (1.14 – 4.61)], Low salary [AOR= 3.47, 95% CI (1.03 – 11.67)] were significantly associated with inadequate knowledge. Conclusion: Generally a nurse's knowledge of pressure ulcer was inadequate. Being female, working less than or equal to eight hours, not having the training and low working salary are contributors to a low level of knowledge for pressure ulcer.

scholarly journals The Chicago Lead Knowledge Test-Malay Version: A Cultural and Linguistic Adaptation for the Malaysian Population

2020 ◽  
Vol 15 (2) ◽  
pp. 187-214
Author(s):  
Mohd Hasni Ja’afar ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Knowledge Score ◽  
Cross Cultural ◽  
Final Report ◽  
Cognitive Debriefing ◽  
Response Scale ◽  
Knowledge Test ◽  
Total Knowledge Score ◽  
Forward Translation ◽  
The Mean ◽  
Culture And Language

Knowledge about exposure to lead among children is still not good among parents in Malaysia. The purpose of this study was to translate the English version of the original Chicago Lead Knowledge Test (CLKT) into the Malay (local) language systematically and to suit the background culture and language of this country. The steps of systematic translation followed the International Society for Pharmacoeconomics and Outcome Research (ISPOR) standard which consists of preparation, forward translation, reconciliation, backward translation, backward translation review, harmonisation, cognitive debriefing, review of cognitive debriefing and finalisation, proofreading, and final report. The total number of items remained at 24, where one item was deleted, one item was revised, and one item was added into the instrument. All four themes; general knowledge, exposure, prevention and nutrition in this questionnaire were maintained. The response scale, answer scheme, and the scoring system remained the same. Most of the English items had direct translation to Malay language except for items 5, 7, 12, 20 and 22. The mean (+SD) and interquartile range (IQR) for total knowledge score was 9.50 + 2.45 marks and 5 marks, respectively. The lowest score was 4 marks and the highest score was 13 marks. This was be the first known study to utilise the systematic and standardised approaches in the cross-cultural translation and adaptation of the CLKT in Malaysia. The CLKT’s cultural and linguistic adaptation in Malaysia may contribute to other current research particularly on lead exposure among children.

scholarly journals TO ASSESS THE IMPACT OF PROPOSED TEACHING PROGRAMME ON POST-OPERATIVE SELF-CARE AMONG CATARACT PATIENTS

2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (3) ◽  
pp. 2997-3000
Author(s):  
Pratiksha Kamdi
Keyword(s):  
Self Care ◽  
Knowledge Score ◽  
Teaching Program ◽  
Maximum Score ◽  
Cataract Patient ◽  
Post Test ◽  
Minimum Score ◽  
Level Of Knowledge ◽  
The Mean ◽  
Cataract Patients

Cataract is a significant cause of preventable blindness and vision impairment worldwide and is expected to pose a growing obstacle to health care systems as the population ages worldwide due to increased life expectancies. The aim of the study is to assess the effectiveness of post-operative self-care among cataract patients. To assess the existing knowledge regarding post-operative self-care among cataract patients. To assess the effectiveness of a planned teaching program on post-operative self-care among cataract patients. To associate post knowledge score with demographic variables. The study was based on a descriptive evaluative research approach. The population was all post-operative cataract patients. The subject consisted of 60. Study shows that in pre-test 27(45%) of subjects are having poor level of knowledge score, 32(53.33%) were having an average level of knowledge score, 1(6.66%) were having good, were having an excellent level of knowledge 0(0%), knowledge regarding post-operative self-care among cataract patient. And the minimum score is 1, the maximum score is 9, the mean score is 5.07±1.755 and mean percentage is 31.6876%. In post-test 0(0%) of subjects are having poor level of knowledge score, 0(0%) were having an average level of knowledge score, 25(41.66%) were having good, were having an excellent level of knowledge 35(58.33%) knowledge regarding post-operative self-care among cataract patient. And the minimum score is 10, the maximum score is 15, the mean score is 12.87±1.321, and the mean percentage is 80.4375%. The shows that there is a significant difference between pre-test and post-test knowledge scores interpreting effective planned teaching on knowledge regarding post-operative self-care among cataract patients. The mean value of the pre-test is 5.07 and post-test is 12.87 and standard deviation values of the pre-test are 1.755 and the post-test is 1.321. The calculated t-value is 31.754 and the tabulated t- value is 2.02 and the p-value is 0.000. the study was concluded that a planned teaching program is an effective method to improve the knowledge among the patients.

scholarly journals An assessment of oncology pharmacy educational needs among community pharmacists in Zimbabwe

2021 ◽  
pp. 546-554
Author(s):  
Maudy Chido Manyau ◽  
Wilfred Gurupira ◽  
Dexter Tagwireyi
Keyword(s):  
Response Rate ◽  
Community Pharmacists ◽  
Knowledge Score ◽  
Prior Training ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Anti Cancer ◽  
Educational Programmes ◽  
The Mean ◽  
Hazardous Drugs

Background: Oncology pharmacy is a specialty that is central to provision and use of anti-cancer medications. In Zimbabwe, pharmacists rely on a Bachelor of Pharmacy degree (B.Pharm.) and in-house training in the provision of oncology services. This study sought to assess knowledge, perceptions, current practices and prior education in oncology pharmacy among community pharmacists. Methods: A cross-sectional survey was carried out among pharmacists working in community pharmacies in Harare. Results: A response rate of 93.0% was achieved. The mean knowledge score was 4.0%. Up to 96.8% of pharmacists thought that prior training in oncology was inadequate. Only ten pharmacists in the sample actually dispensed chemotherapy regularly. Of these, none comprehensive measures for the safe handling of hazardous drugs. Conclusion: A B.Pharm. degree does not provide pharmacists with adequate scientific knowledge and competencies required for the provision of oncology pharmacy services. Structured educational programmes for pharmacists in oncology should be implemented.

scholarly journals Distance Education Course about Sexuality for Obstetrics and Gynecology Residents

2017 ◽  
Vol 39 (12) ◽  
pp. 670-675
Author(s):  
Teresa Vieira ◽  
Mary Nakamura ◽  
Ivaldo Silva ◽  
Maria Torloni ◽  
Meireluci Ribeiro ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Distance Education ◽  
Educational Intervention ◽  
Intervention Study ◽  
T Test ◽  
Obstetrics And Gynecology ◽  
Maximum Score ◽  
Video Lectures ◽  
Before And After ◽  
The Mean

Purpose To describe the experience of a distance education course on sexual issues during pregnancy and after birth for residents. Methods This prospective educational intervention study was conducted by investigators from the Universidade Federal de São Paulo, Brazil, between April and September 2014. The participants were 219 physicians (residents from the 1st to the 6th years). The duration of the course was of 24 hours (10 video lectures and online chats). At baseline, the participants answered questions about their training, attitude and experience regarding sexual issues during pregnancy and after birth; before and after the course, they answered questions to assess their knowledge about the topic; at the end of the course, they answered questions on the quality of the course. The Student t-test was used to compare the before and after scores of the knowledge tests; values of p < 0.05 were considered statistically significant. Results A total of 143 residents concluded the course; most were in their 1st (27.2%) or 3rd (29.4%) years of residency. There was a significant increase in the mean scores of the questionnaires that assessed the knowledge of the topic: 4.4 (±1.6) versus 6.0 (±1.3; maximum score: 10), before and after the course respectively (p < 0.0001). Most of the participants (74.1%) declared that the quality of the course as a whole reached their expectations, and 81.1% would recommend the course to a friend. Conclusions The online Sexology course for Obstetrics and Gynecology residents increased their knowledge about the sexual issues during pregnancy and after birth, and fulfilled the participants' expectations. The experience described here may serve as a model for other sexuality courses targeting similar audiences.

scholarly journals An educational intervention to improve the ability of community pharmacists in Sri Lanka to detect drug related problems

2020 ◽  
pp. 357-364
Author(s):  
Tharmalinga S J Janani ◽  
Rafaideen Risla ◽  
Lelwala G T Shanika ◽  
Priyadarshani Galappatthy ◽  
Nithushi R Samaranayake
Keyword(s):  
Sri Lanka ◽  
Educational Intervention ◽  
Community Pharmacists ◽  
Drug Related Problems ◽  
Patient Harm ◽  
Interactive Teaching ◽  
The Mean ◽  
Post Assessment ◽  
Educational Workshop ◽  
Pharmacy Chain

Background: Drug related problems (DRPs) in prescriptions could result in patient harm. Objective: To assess the effectiveness of an educational workshop on detecting DRPs in prescriptions by a cohort of community pharmacists. Methods: Pharmacists working in a large community pharmacy chain in Sri Lanka were invited for an educational workshop on detecting DRPs in prescriptions. Participants were asked to review three mock prescriptions containing hypothetical DRPs before the workshop. After an interactive teaching session, pharmacists were asked to review the same three prescriptions again. Results: All pharmacists who attended the workshop (N=58) participated. The mean score for detecting DRPs per pharmacist at pre-assessment was 5.3±2.1 which increased to 8.5±1.7 at post-assessment (p<0.001). Conclusion: An educational intervention improved the community pharmacists’ ability to detect DRPs related to completeness and legality of prescriptions but failed to make a significant impact on detecting serious pharmacological issues like medicine duplications and interactions.

scholarly journals Effect of School-Based Educational Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene Intervention on Students’ Knowledge in a Resource-Constrained Setting

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ommy Mushota ◽  
Aditya Mathur ◽  
Ashish Pathak
Keyword(s):  
Educational Intervention ◽  
Training Session ◽  
Knowledge Score ◽  
Repeated Measure ◽  
School Type ◽  
Post Intervention ◽  
School Based ◽  
Sanitation And Hygiene ◽  
The Mean ◽  
Multivariate Quantile

Abstract BackgroundGlobally, diarrhea is one of the major causes of under-5 mortality. India accounts for the highest number of childhood deaths globally. Therefore, facilitating the implementation of water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH)-related interventions for adolescents in schools and communities is crucial. In the present study, we investigated the effectiveness of a school-based educational WASH intervention in improving students’ knowledge on prevention and management of diarrhea in Ujjain district, India.MethodsThe present pre–post intervention study with a two-stage (schools and classrooms) cluster sampling was conducted on 1781 students studying in 8th to 12th grades in schools located in Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh, India. The intervention comprised an educational training session by using a WASH training module. The means of pre- and post-intervention scores were compared using repeated measure analysis of variance. A multivariate quantile regression model was used to test the correlation between the change in score after intervention and the independent variables. A P value of <0.05 was considered statistically significant.ResultsThe proportions of students possessing knowledge on the treatment of diarrhea, use of zinc tablets during an episode of diarrhea, and the symptoms and signs of severe pediatric diarrhea were 28%, 27%, and 27%, respectively, before intervention. These proportions increased significantly (P < 0.001) after the educational intervention to 72%, 73%, and 74%, respectively. The mean post-intervention knowledge score (34.13) was significantly higher than the mean pre-intervention score (15.17) (F = 16513.36, P < 0.001). Age was significantly associated with the knowledge score at the 25th and higher quantile (q). Gender exhibited a greater effect at q10th. School location was positively associated at q25th and higher. School type was strongly associated at low quantiles (q10th and q25th). School medium exhibited a greater association at low quantiles (≤q25th).ConclusionWASH- and diarrhea-related knowledge among higher secondary school students increased after the educational intervention. Further research is required to evaluate the social demographic characteristics associated with change in the knowledge score to better evaluate school-based educational WASH interventions and improve the management and prevention of diarrhea.

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