scholarly journals Preoperative information needs of parents: a descriptive survey

2019 ◽  
Vol 24 (5) ◽  
pp. 305-314
Author(s):  
Priya Reshma Aranha ◽  
Sharin Neetal Dsouza
Keyword(s):  
Information Needs ◽  
Wound Care ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Dress Code ◽  
Discharge Instructions ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Operative Care ◽  
Preoperative Information ◽  
Descriptive Survey ◽  
To Receive

Background Receiving preoperative information is a right of all parents whose children are admitted for surgery. Information for parents can help to prepare children and lessen anxiety for both parent and child. Aim This study aims to assess the preoperative information needs of parents. Methods This was a cross-sectional descriptive study. A non-probability convenience sampling technique was used to select 100 parents whose children, aged between 0 and 18 years, were admitted for surgery. The Parents Desire for Information scale was used to collect the data, which were then analysed using descriptive statistics. Results The majority of the sample indicated that it is essential to receive preoperative information. The aspects of preoperative information rated as essential were as follows: need for the surgery; duration of hospitalisation; informed consent; fasting time; investigations; medications; physical preparations; dress code for the child; waiting time and place; parental involvement in the operating theatre/recovery/ward; pain management; post-operative care including eating, drinking, ambulation, wound care, discharge instructions and follow up. The majority (60%) of the parents said that they prefer to receive verbal instructions. The majority (63%) of the study participants said that it was the doctors who provided the information, and of these, 70% rated the information received as good. Conclusions The present study concludes that parents of children undergoing surgery welcome comprehensive preoperative information.

scholarly journals HUBUNGAN PENGETAHUAN, SIKAP DAN PERSEPSI IBU DENGAN STATUS IMUNISASI DASAR DI WONOKUSUMO

2019 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
pp. 67
Author(s):  
Tri Anisca Dillyana
Keyword(s):  
Data Collection ◽  
Hepatitis B ◽  
Secondary Data ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
Immunization Program ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Urban Village ◽  
Immunization Status ◽  
To Receive

Background: Basic immunization is the first immunization that should be given to everyone, especially infants and children from birth to protect lifes from dangerous diseases. The immunization program in Indonesia requires every infant (0-11 months) to receive complete basic immunization consist of 1 dose of Hepatitis B, 1 dose of BCG, 3 doses of DPT-HB-Hib, 4 doses of polio, and 1 dose of measles. Basic Immunization in RW 8 Wonokusumo Urban Village in 2017 has not reached the target. Only 73 infants (67%) of 108 have received complete basic immunization which the target of Puskesmas is 95%. This study aims to know the correlation of knowledge, attitude and mother perception with the basic immunization status in Wonokusumo. This study is an observational analytic research with quantitative approach. The study was cross sectional with a sample of 39 respondents. The sampling technique used is purposive sampling. Respondents in this study are mothers who have children under three and have KMS in RW 8 Wonokusumo Urban Village. Primary data collection techniques obtained from questionnaires while secondary data obtained from Wonokusumo Puskesmas and Surabaya City Health Office reports .The result of bivariate statistic test shows that there is correlation between knowledge, attitude, and mother perception with the immunization status of children under three with p = 0,001 (p < 0,05). Conclusion: There is correlation between knowledge, attitude, and mother perception with the basic immunization status in RW 8, Wonokusumo Village.

scholarly journals LIBRARY RESOURCES AND FUNCTIONAL EFFECTIVENESS OF AN ACADEMIC LIBRARY: MEETING THE CHALLENGES OF THE DIGITAL AGE

2020 ◽  
Vol 8 (4) ◽  
pp. 238-245
Author(s):  
Demetria A. Corpuz
Keyword(s):  
Information Needs ◽  
Academic Library ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Digital Age ◽  
Survey Method ◽  
Library Services ◽  
State University ◽  
Library Resources ◽  
Minimum Requirements ◽  
Descriptive Survey

Purpose of the study: The study evaluated the strengths and weaknesses of a library system in a state-owned university to ensure that the information needs and services of clients are adequate. It looked into the available resources and required facilities to assess changes and improvement. Likewise, the functional effectiveness of the academic library was also determined. Methodology: The study used a descriptive survey method to describe available library resources and the extent of the functional effectiveness of academic library services of the Nueva Vizcaya State University (NVSU) Philippines. The 175 respondents came from the most frequent library users. This study utilized the purposive sampling technique. Descriptive statistics were used to determine the adequacy and functional effectiveness of the library. Result: The result revealed that the library services surpassed the minimum requirements on holdings and Filipiniana collection, but did not meet the required library collection published within the last five years. Periodicals needed to increase subscriptions and ICT required improvement. Librarians are qualified to manage the library. The respondents perceived the functional effectiveness of library services to be useful and very effective. Novelty/Originality of this study: This research study gives an empirical data as bases on the provision of Sustainable Development Plan to cater to the nature of users in the digital age with the consideration to balance the physical and virtual resources. Practical implications: This paper will be most helpful to academic libraries to continually revisit the resources and services to be responsive to the vision and vision of the university, demand for curriculum change, and research endeavour.

scholarly journals Demand for Health Information on COVID-19 among Vietnamese

2020 ◽  
Vol 17 (12) ◽  
pp. 4377 ◽  
Author(s):  
Huong Thi Le ◽  
Diep Ngoc Nguyen ◽  
Ahmed Sam Beydoun ◽  
Xuan Thi Thanh Le ◽  
Thao Thanh Nguyen ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Health Information ◽  
Information Needs ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Snowball Sampling ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Web Based ◽  
Multivariable Regression ◽  
Ethnic Factors ◽  
Demand For Health

Due to the rapid spread of coronavirus, Vietnam introduced its first national partial lockdown on April 1st, 2020. The public relied on online sources, whether through official websites or phone-based applications, to acquire up-to-date health information, provide accurate instructions, and limit misinformation. This study aims to provide insight regarding the current level of awareness of the pandemic, and to identify associated factors in Vietnamese participants to recommend necessary interventions. A cross-sectional study was conducted using a web-based survey during the first week of the lockdown period. There were 341 observations collected using a snowball sampling technique. A Tobit multivariable regression model was used to identify factors associated with the demand for each category of health information. The most requested information was the latest updated news on the epidemic, followed by information about disease symptoms and updated news on the outbreak. The prevalence of diverse socioeconomic, demographic, and ethnic factors in Vietnam requires consideration of the specific health information needs of unique groups. Identifying group-specific demands would be helpful to provide proper information to fulfill each population group’s needs.

scholarly journals Preoperative information needs of children

2016 ◽  
Vol 06 (02) ◽  
pp. 040-043
Author(s):  
Priya Reshma Aranha
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Health Care Professionals ◽  
Information Needs ◽  
Survey Design ◽  
Care Facility ◽  
Health Care Facility ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Research Approach ◽  
Study Results ◽  
Preoperative Information

AbstractInformation seeking and receiving is the universally accepted right of children. When the children gets hospitalized and preparing for a surgery, it's the responsibility of the health care professionals to provide them with adequate information. Before giving the information it is essential to know what the children really wants to know. The main purpose of the study was to assess preoperative information needs of children undergoing surgery. With the non experimental research approach, a descriptive survey design was used in the study which was conducted in a selected hospital Mangaluru. Using non probability purposive sampling technique, 100 children of age 6-18 years were selected as study participants. The tool used were – the baseline proforma and the children's desire for preoperative information scale. The study results showed that majority of the children wanted to know the information regarding all the major happenings in their pre, intra and post operative events. Thus the study concludes that a structured preoperative teaching programme can be developed by the health care facility for the children undergoing surgery.

scholarly journals Knowledge and Practices of Perineal Wound Care among Post Partum Women during COVID19 Pandemic

2021 ◽  
Vol 1 (3) ◽  
pp. 198-201
Author(s):  
Shinta Novelia ◽  
Rosmawati Lubis ◽  
Erma Sulistiyorini
Keyword(s):  
Wound Care ◽  
Post Partum ◽  
Health Centre ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Perineal Wound ◽  
Average Score ◽  
Postpartum Women ◽  
Validity And Reliability ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Cross Sectional

Background: Perineum wound care is one of the factors to prevent infection during the puerperium. Because the perineum is a difficult area to keep dry and clean. Care and observation are needed during the puerperium to ensure that the perineum is healed by taking care of the perineum properly and correctly. During the Covid-19 pandemic, postpartum maternal visits to health facilities were very limited because it was to avoid transmitting infectious diseases to postpartum mothers.   Objective: To determine the knowledge of the post-partum women about the practice of perineal wounds during the Covid-19 pandemic at the Banjar Health Centre in 2021.   Methodology: this descriptive study used a cross sectional approach. The sample in this study was 102 respondents with accidental sampling technique. Data were analyzed using SPSS with Chi Square, which previously tested the validity and reliability.   Results: The practice of treating perineum wounds in the working area of the Banjar Health Centre obtained an average score of 73.5. Based on the knowledge obtained an average value of 89.2. The results of the Chi Square test showed that all independent variables had a relationship with perineum wound care practices, including knowledge (p = 0.001).   Conclusions and Suggestions: The practice of perineum wounds care in postpartum women has a relationship with the women’s level of knowledge. Postpartum women can expand their knowledge about wound care in the perineum during the puerperium through mass and electronic media and counseling provided by health personnel.       

NORMATIVE VALUES OF BILATERAL SHOULDER ROTATION FLEXIBILITY FOR NIGERIANS USING SHOULDER ROTATION TEST

2019 ◽  
Vol 22 (01n02) ◽  
pp. 1950004
Author(s):  
Babatunde Olusola Adeleke Adegoke ◽  
Adeniyi Ademola Fowowe
Keyword(s):  
Survey Methods ◽  
Age Groups ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Population Based ◽  
Normative Values ◽  
Steady Increase ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Rotation Test ◽  
And Gender ◽  
Descriptive Survey

Context: Dearth of normative data for bilateral shoulder rotation flexibility (BSRF) for Nigerians is currently a limitation in screening of athletes and patient management. Aims: This study was designed to generate normative values for BSRF among healthy Nigerians of different age groups using the shoulder rotation test (SRT). Settings and Design: A four-stage sampling technique was used in recruiting 4000 (male [Formula: see text] 2048; female [Formula: see text] 1952) participants into this cross-sectional descriptive survey. Methods and Material: Participants aged between 5 and 64 years were grouped into 12 age strata. Participants' BSRF was measured using the Acuflex III flexibility tester. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics of mean, standard deviation and percentiles. Results: Participants' mean age was 24.22 [Formula: see text] 14.65 years. Participants’ BSRF increased with age thus indicating reduced flexibility with age. In the twelve age groups of 5–9, 10–14, 15–19, 20–24, 25–29, 30–34, 35–39, 40–44, 45–49, 50–54, 55–59 and 60–64, the BSRF for the male participants were 26.29 [Formula: see text] 12.64cm, 37.95 [Formula: see text] 16.15cm, 54.33 [Formula: see text] 21.08cm, 58.21 [Formula: see text] 23.01cm, 65.50 [Formula: see text] 22.67cm, 74.75 [Formula: see text] 17.06cm, 74.42 [Formula: see text] 17.06cm, 77.97 [Formula: see text] 16.38cm, 81.26 [Formula: see text] 14.88cm, 82.77 [Formula: see text] 14.42cm, 86.00 [Formula: see text] 14.82cm and 93.25 [Formula: see text] 12.73cm respectively. Those for female participants were 25.34 [Formula: see text] 12.28cm, 41.12 [Formula: see text] 15.48cm, 50.46 [Formula: see text] 18.60cm, 49.19 [Formula: see text] 19.75cm, 58.26 [Formula: see text] 17.16cm, 62.40 [Formula: see text] 16.72cm, 67.32 [Formula: see text] 18.50cm, 69.37 [Formula: see text] 17.14cm, 71.80 [Formula: see text] 15.18cm, 75.21 [Formula: see text] 15.57cm, 73.55 [Formula: see text] 14.09cm and 81.21 [Formula: see text] 10.89cm respectively. Males generally had higher scores (lesser flexibility) than females across the twelve age groups except for the 10–14 year age. The percentiles of the BSRF scores for the participants showed a steady increase in BSRF scores from age 5–9years to 60–64years. Conclusion: This study generated population-based normative values according to age and gender for BSRF using the SRT for healthy Nigerians.

scholarly journals Level of Job Satisfaction among Registered Nurses Working in Clinical Area at DHQ Teaching Hospital, Dera Ghazi Khan

2021 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. 1-5
Author(s):  
Rabia Noureen Malik Gorah ◽  
Madiha Mukhtar
Keyword(s):  
Social Sciences ◽  
Job Satisfaction ◽  
Registered Nurses ◽  
Sample Size ◽  
Teaching Hospital ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Descriptive Statistics ◽  
Clinical Area ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Descriptive Survey

To assess the level of job satisfaction among registered nurses working in clinical area at Teaching Hospital Dera Ghazi Khan. Method: A cross sectional descriptive survey was used to assess the level of job satisfaction among registered nurses. Random sampling technique was used to collect the data. Sample size consists of 102 registered nurses, out of 121, working in clinical area at DHQ Teaching Hospital Dera Ghazi Khan. I developed one Likert scale with consisted 30 questions to measure the Level of Job satisfaction among registered Nurses. Computer analysis was done with statistical package for social sciences (SPSS) version 18. Descriptive statistics were taken out depending on the type of variable under study. Result: Study included 102 registered nurses to assess the level of job satisfaction. Results showed that from 102 respondents, 18 (17,65% answers in strongly satisfied category,45 (44.12% answers in satisfied category, 25 (24.51%) answers in neutral category, 08 (7.83%) answers in dissatisfied category and 06 (5.89%) answers in strongly dissatisfied category. It is evident that the corresponding falls in the category of strongly satisfied and satisfied 61.77%, which is comparatively greater than remaining categories. Furthermore, it is also submitted that the frequency of such outcome decreases vertically indicating that the scale is adjusted for convince, otherwise it can be integrated to 70% to 80%, it means that overall sample size is ranging strongly valid the result. Discussion: Nurses are not fully satisfied with their work. When the workload of Nurses increase then the level of Job satisfaction decreases because both are against each other.

scholarly journals 1035325 Hubungan Pengetahuan, Pendidikan dan Sikap Ibu Terhadap Imunisasi Measles Rubella (MR) Pada Balita di Puskesmas Cambai Prabumulih Tahun 2018

2019 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
pp. 44-51
Author(s):  
Wulan Citra Sari
Keyword(s):  
Health Center ◽  
Significant Relationship ◽  
Health Workers ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
The Body ◽  
Bivariate Analysis ◽  
P Value ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Relationship Of ◽  
Descriptive Survey

ABSTRAK Measles Rubella (MR) merupakan jenis imunisasi yang berfungsi untuk melindungi tubuh dari dua penyakit sekaligus campak (Measles) dan campak jerman (Rubella) diberikan pada semua anak usia 9 bulan sampai dengan 15 tahun. Tujuan penelitian ini untuk mengetahui Hubungan Pengetahuan, Pendidikan dan Sikap Ibu terhadap terhadap Imunisasi Measles Rubella (MR) Pada Balita di Puskesmas Cambai Prabumulih tahun 2018. Rancangan penelitian ini adalah penelitian survey deskriptif dengan pendekatan cross sectional. Jumlah populasi sebanyak 35 responden dengan sampel seluruh populasi teknik accidental sampling, pengumpulan data melalui data di puskesmas Cambai Prabumulih dan pengisian kuisoner. Dan analisis bivariat pengetahuan responden terhadap imunisasi Measles Rubella MR (p value=0,313) tidak ada hubungan yang bermakna antara pengetahuan responden dengan pemberian imunisasi Measles Rubella (MR), pendidikan responden terhadap imunisasi Measles Ruella (MR) (p value=0,000) ada hubungan terhadap pendidikan responden terhadap pemberian imunisasi Measles Rubella (MR), sikap responden terhadap imunisasi Measles Rubella (MR) (p  value=0,093) tidak ada hubungan yang bermakna antara sikap responden terhadap imunisai Measles Rubella (MR). diharapkan kepada tenaga kesehatan khususnya yang bekerja di puskesmas Cambai Prabumulih 2018 untuk lebih meningkatkan penyuluhan, kampanye tentang pemberian imunisasi Measles Rubella (MR). Kata kunci             :Pengetahuan, Pendidikan, Sikap Terhadap Imunisasi MR ABSTRACK   Rubella Measles (MR) is a type of immunization that functions to protect the body from two diseases as well as measles (Measles) and German measles (Rubella) given to all children aged 9 months to 15 years. The purpose of this study was to determine the relationship of knowledge, education and attitudes of mothers towards the Measles Rubella immunization (MR) in toddlers at the Cambai Prabumulih Health Center in 2018. The design of this study was descriptive survey research with a cross sectional approach. The total population is 35 respondents with a sample of the entire population accidental sampling technique, collecting data through data in the Cambai Prabumulih health center and filling out questionnaires. The bivariate analysis of the respondents' knowledge of the Measles Rubella MR immunization (p value = 0.313) there was no significant relationship between the knowledge of respondents with the provision of Measles Rubella immunization (MR), respondent education to the Ruella Measles immunization (MR) (p value = 0,000) towards respondent's education on giving Measles Rubella immunization (MR), respondent's attitude towards Measles Rubella immunization (MR) (p value = 0.093) there is no significant relationship between respondent's attitude towards Rubella Measles immunization (MR). It is expected that health workers, especially those who work in the Cambai Prabumulih health center in 2018 to further improve counseling, campaign about giving Rubella Measles immunization (MR).   Keywords      : knowledge, education, attitudes toward MR immunization

scholarly journals Prevalence of Bullying and Perceived Social Support Among Students in Peshawar

2020 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
pp. 40-45
Author(s):  
Waleed Ahmad ◽  
Muhammad Saqib Siddique ◽  
Ruqqia Jahangir ◽  
Rabia Rahim
Keyword(s):  
Social Support ◽  
Perceived Social Support ◽  
School Personnel ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
School Students ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Governmental Organizations ◽  
Non Governmental Organizations ◽  
Government Sector ◽  
Descriptive Survey

OBJECTIVES: This study aimed to investigate the prevalence of bullying and perceived social support among students in Peshawar, Pakistan. METHODOLOGY: It was a cross-sectional descriptive survey, conducted in different private and government sector schools, colleges and universities of Peshawar (November2019-February 2020). A total of 1000 students participated in the study. We employed a  stratified sampling technique and selected a proportion of students from every academic year. Female students aged 15-24 were included in the study. Informed consent was taken from the students and the concerned authorities of the institutes. A questionnaire was designed to assess the prevalence of bullying behavior and the availability of perceived social support. Pre-testing of the questionnaire was performed on 10% of the population. The obtained data were analyzed in SPSS version 21. RESULTS: The prevalence of bullying was more in university students as compared to college and school students. Similarly, most of the private sector students were the victims of bullying. Family and friends were highly perceived as social support. CONCLUSION: A multidisciplinary approach involving affected children, their parents, school personnel, media, non-governmental organizations, and security units are required to achieve an effective approach for the prevention of violence targeting children in schools as victims and/or perpetrators.

Farmers' Access and Use of Mobile Phones for Improving the Coverage of Agricultural Extension Service

2020 ◽  
pp. 661-686
Author(s):  
Boaz Stanslaus Kiberiti ◽  
Camilius Aloyce Sanga ◽  
Mussa Mussa ◽  
S. D. Tumbo ◽  
Malongo R.S. Mlozi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mobile Phone ◽  
Mobile Phones ◽  
Value Chain ◽  
Information Needs ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Agricultural Extension ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Extension Services ◽  
Multistage Sampling

This study sought to investigate on the access and use of mobile phones for improving the coverage of agricultural extension services among farmers in the pre-harvest stages of maize value chain in Kilosa district. The study examined the use of mobile phones as a means for improving the coverage of agricultural extension services. The study adapted a cross sectional study design and a multistage sampling technique. Data were mainly collected using structured questionnaires. The results revealed that majority of respondents used mobile phones and had a positive attitude on the contribution of mobile phone in their farming business. The study results also indicated that mobile phones offered an affordable solution to farmers' information needs and information requirements. The study concluded that the use of mobile phone to communicate agricultural information depends on information needs of farmers. The study recommended that farmers need to be encouraged and supported to access and use mobile phones in their farming business.

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