scholarly journals Association between the level of education and knowledge, attitudes and practices regarding dengue in the Caribbean region of Colombia

2018 ◽  
Vol 18 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Fredi Alexander Diaz-Quijano ◽  
Ruth Aralí Martínez-Vega ◽  
Alfonso J. Rodriguez-Morales ◽  
Ronald Alexander Rojas-Calero ◽  
María Lucrecia Luna-González ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Caribbean Region ◽  
Level Of Education ◽  
Attitudes And Practices ◽  
The Caribbean ◽  
Knowledge Attitudes And Practices

scholarly journals Factores determinantes del aumento en el consumo de hortalizas frescas por habitantes de la región Caribe de Colombia

2019 ◽  
Vol 68 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
María Martínez Reina
Keyword(s):  
Inverse Relationship ◽  
Econometric Model ◽  
Vegetable Consumption ◽  
Contingent Valuation Method ◽  
Caribbean Region ◽  
Level Of Education ◽  
Valuation Method ◽  
Fresh Vegetables ◽  
The Caribbean ◽  
Consumer Age

The aim of this study was to establish elements to understand the consumers reasons to increase the quantities of fresh vegetables consumed in the Caribbean Region of Colombia. With information from 308 surveys applied randomly in seven cities of the Caribbean Region and using a structured survey that included variables such as age, family composition, prices, income, a Logit econometric model was formulated. Furthermore, with the contingent valuation method, parameters were estimated using maximum likelihood; moreover, the reasons that explain the possibility that families increase vegetable consumption were identified. Results allow us to appreciate first that 53 % of the surveyed respondents would be willing to increase consumption. The variable that explains mostly an increase in consumption is scholarship with a positive value of 0.7667 with a direct relationship, with a significance of 0.005, i.e. with a higher the level of education, the probability of increasing consumption is also higher, presumably because the consumer has more information about the properties and advantages that vegetables have for health. These decisions are also influenced by vegetable prices and consumer age, but in an inverse relationship, i.e. at a higher price and age, less possibility of increasing consumption was observed. On the other hand, variables such as number of family members have a direct influence on decisions to increase vegetable consumption.

scholarly journals Knowledge, attitudes and practices of intensive care unit nurses towards nutritional care in critically ill patients: A descriptive cross-sectional study

2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
pp. 35-35
Author(s):  
Ata Mahmoodpoor ◽  
Sarvin Sanaie ◽  
Fatemeh Momen ◽  
Mohammad Ata Pourmoghaddam ◽  
Seied Hadi Saghaleini
Keyword(s):  
Intensive Care ◽  
Positive Attitude ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Nutritional Care ◽  
Level Of Education ◽  
Attitudes And Practices ◽  
High Knowledge ◽  
Knowledge Attitudes And Practices

Introduction: In recent years, there has been a growing concern about the lack of adequate nutrition Knowledge among nurses. Nutrition training in the medical curriculum and for healthcare professionals is contradictory, inadequate, and weak. Nurses are one of the most reliable sources of nutritional information for patients; and yet, little research has been done so far on nurses’ information regarding their important role in nutritional care. Our study is designed to assess the current level of Knowledge, attitudes, and practices of nurses in intensive care units (ICUs). Methods: A four-part questionnaire was used in this study. This descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted from July 2019 to July 2020. The sample size consisted of 110 nurses based on the statistical data obtained from the nursing offices of two hospitals of Tabriz University of medical science including all the nurses working in the ICUs. Thereafter, all questionnaires were re-collected and data were finally analyzed. Results: Results showed that from 110 nurses which were included in this study, 73.6% had high Knowledge, 45.5% had moderate practices, and 58.2% had a positive attitude about nutritional support. Age and level of education had a significant correlation with their knowledge (P=0.005 and P=0.001, respectively). Nursing attitude had a significant correlation with age and the level of education (P=0.03 and P=0.003). And also, nursing practice had a significant relationship with age, work experience in the ICU, and the level of education (P=0.001, P=0.001 and P=0.004, P<0.05). Conclusion: Nurses surveyed in this study had a high knowledge, moderate practice and a positive attitude regarding nutritional care in patients admitted to the ICU.

scholarly journals Knowledge, Attitude, and Practice of Healthcare Providers Toward Novel Coronavirus 19 During the First Months of the Pandemic: A Systematic Review

2021 ◽  
Vol 9 ◽  
Author(s):  
Gobezie T. Tegegne ◽  
Belayneh Kefale ◽  
Melaku Tadege Engidaw ◽  
Amsalu Degu ◽  
Desalegn Tesfa ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Systematic Review ◽  
Infection Prevention ◽  
Healthcare Providers ◽  
Good Knowledge ◽  
Level Of Education ◽  
Attitudes And Practices ◽  
Attitude And Practice ◽  
Prevention Training ◽  
Knowledge Attitudes And Practices

Introduction: Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) is a highly contagious viral infection that has spread to every corner of the world. Lack of knowledge among healthcare providers (HCPs) about diseases such as COVID-19 may delay the diagnosis, disease spread, and produce poor infection control practices. Hence, this systematic review aimed to summarize the knowledge, attitudes, and practices (KAP) of HCPs toward COVID-19 during the first months of the pandemic.Methods: A systematic review was conducted according the PRISMA guidelines, and the protocol was registered on PROSPERO (CRD42020191742). A relevant article search was performed on EMBASE, PubMed, CINAHL, Scopus, and the Google Scholar database. The methodological quality of studies was assessed using the Newcastle-Ottawa Quality Assessment Scale. The median percentage of HCPs with good KAP was computed.Results: Twenty studies involving 12,072 HCPs were included in the review process. Median percentages of 75.8% (IQR: 69.3–87.7%), 74.6% (IQR: 54.4–74.6), and 79.8% (IQR: 67.0–79.8%) of HCPs had good knowledge, and positive attitude and practice, respectively. Although the reported risk factors were inconsistent among studies, age, gender, level of education, experience, infection prevention training, and sources of information were associated with knowledge of HCPs. In addition, being elderly, having a high level of education, absence of chronic illness, and good knowledge and practice were significantly associated with the attitude of HCPs. Further, types of profession, experience, age, level of education, use of personnel protective equipment, and gender were significantly associated with the practice of HCPs.Conclusions: Approximately, three-fourths of HCPs had good knowledge, attitudes, and practices toward COVID-19 during the first months of the pandemic, although the percentage of HCPs was inconsistent in different study settings. In addition, associated factors of KAP were inconsistent among studies; hence, stake holders should target locally identified risk factors to design relevant education packages and infection prevention training to halt the rapid transmission of COVID-19.Systematic Review Registration:https://www.crd.york.ac.uk/prospero/display_record.php?ID=CRD42020191742, identifier: CRD42020191742.

scholarly journals Knowledge, attitudes and practices regarding antimicrobial use and resistance among communities of Ilala, Kilosa and Kibaha districts of Tanzania

2020 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Calvin Sindato ◽  
Leonard E. G. Mboera ◽  
Bugwesa Z. Katale ◽  
Gasto Frumence ◽  
Sharadhuli Kimera ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Linear Regression Analysis ◽  
Policy Formulation ◽  
University Education ◽  
Mitigation Measures ◽  
Antimicrobial Use ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Level Of Education ◽  
Attitudes And Practices ◽  
Tract Infections ◽  
Knowledge Attitudes And Practices

Abstract Background Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) represents one of the biggest threats to health globally. This cross-sectional study determined knowledge, attitudes and practices (KAP) regarding antimicrobial use (AMU) and AMR among communities of Ilala, Kilosa and Kibaha in Tanzania. Method A semi-structured questionnaire was used to collect socio-demographic and KAP data through face-to-face interviews. Responses related to the triad of KAP were assigned scores that were aggregated for each participant. Linear regression analysis was conducted to determine predictors of KAP scores. Results The study enrolled 828 participants from the three districts. A total of 816 (98.6%) were aware of antimicrobials, and 808 (99%, n = 816) reported to have used them. Antimicrobials were mainly used to treat cough (68.0%), urinary tract infections (53.4%), diarrhoea (48.5%) and wounds (45.2%). The most frequent sources of antimicrobials were health facility (65.0%, n = 820) and pharmacies/basic drug shops (53.7%). The median AMU knowledge score was 5 (IQR = 4, 7) and that of AMR was 26 (IQR=23, 29). The median AMU attitudes score was 32 (IQR: 29, 35) and that of AMR was 19 (IQR=17, 22). The median AMU practice score was 3 (IQR: 3, 3). The KAP scores were significantly influenced by increased participant’s age (βadj=0.10; 95% CI: 0.05, 0.15) and level of education, being lower among those with primary education (βadj=5.32; 95% CI: 3.27, 7.37) and highest among those with college/university education (βadj=9.85; 95% CI: 6.04, 13.67). Conclusion The study documented a moderate level of KAP regarding AMU and AMR in the study districts. The participant's age and level of education were significantly associated with participant's KAP scores. The observed inadequate knowledge, inappropriate attitude, and practices of AMU and AMR should be considered as alarming problems that require immediate actions including policy formulation and planning of community-based mitigation measures.

scholarly journals Perceptions and practices on antimicrobial use by the farmers of the Chikomba District, Zimbabwe

2020 ◽  
Vol 5 (2) ◽  
pp. 73-80
Author(s):  
Anderson Munengwa ◽  
Chikumba Nation ◽  
Mugoti Alban
Keyword(s):  
Large Scale ◽  
Small Scale ◽  
Antimicrobial Use ◽  
Willingness To Participate ◽  
Level Of Education ◽  
Attitudes And Practices ◽  
Livestock Species ◽  
Knowledge And Attitudes ◽  
Livestock Farmers ◽  
Knowledge Attitudes And Practices

Knowledge, attitudes, and practices (KAP) on antimicrobial use (AMU) of livestock farmers are poorly understood in Zimbabwe despite their essence in combating the development of antimicrobial resistance. The aim of the study was to assess these patterns based on suggested KAP variables. A questionnaire-based survey of (n=60) Small Scale Commercial Farmers (SSCF), (n=60) Large Scale Commercial farmers (LSCF), and (n=60) resettled farmers (A1) was undertaken from January to March 2019. Participants were purposively selected from 10 wards based on willingness to participate in the study. Logistic regression, analysis of variance, and Pearson's correlation were performed in SAS (2003) version 6. Overall AMU practice scores were above 50% despite detecting violation of manufacturer's specifications. AMU was correlated with farmer's knowledge, r (178) = 0.42, p =0.000 and attitude, r (178) = 0.54, p =0.000. Farming scale, type of livestock kept and level of education influenced AMU (P 0.05). Farming scale influenced above 50% of the farmers to change label dosages, withdrawal periods, treatment frequencies, and consult friends on AMU. A similar pattern was noted on the effect of main livestock species kept on changing treatment frequencies and the use of human antibiotics. AMU without prescriptions increased with a decreasing level of education (P = 0.010). Knowledge on AMU was high for LSCF (average 58%), low for A1 (average 33%), and SSCF (average 46%). Attitudes were positive for LSCF (average 67%) and SSCF (average 57%) and negative for A1 (average 49%). We concluded that there is a serious violation of antimicrobial manufacturer's specifications by farmers in the Chikomba district which is associated with poor knowledge and attitudes on prudent ways of AMU

scholarly journals Knowledge, attitudes and practices related to sexually transmitted infections of men in prison

2022 ◽  
Vol 75 (suppl 2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Josias Alves de Oliveira ◽  
Anderson Reis de Sousa ◽  
Lílian Conceição Guimarães de Almeida ◽  
Isabella Félix Meira Araújo ◽  
Ailton da Silva Santos ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Sexually Transmitted Infections ◽  
Rapid Test ◽  
Level Of Education ◽  
Sexually Transmitted ◽  
Individual Interviews ◽  
Attitudes And Practices ◽  
Attitude And Practice ◽  
Knowledge Attitude And Practice ◽  
Knowledge Attitudes And Practices

ABSTRACT Objectives: to analyze the knowledge, attitudes, and practices related to sexually transmitted infections of men in prison. Methods: qualitative study, based on the methodology Knowledge, Attitude and Practice, conducted with 30 men in prison. The study applied individual interviews submitted to the analyze of the discourse. Results: the incipient knowledge of men was associated with: self-illness and the others’, diagnosis, and perception of risk behavior, pervaded by distrust or lack of understanding of the rapid test for detection. The attitudes involved culpability of partnerships, non-adherence to prevention inputs, and resistance to look for health services. The practices are linked to health care after the identification of the disease, use of penile condoms, and attention to the partnership. Conclusions: the reduced knowledge about Sexually Transmitted Infections makes attitudes stereotyped, stigmatized, compromised by the level of education. The level of health care and the limits of deprivation of liberty weaken the practices.

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