scholarly journals Knowledge of undergraduate dental students toward orthodontic skeletal temporary anchorage devices at Kuwait University

2020 ◽  
Vol 20 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Manal M. Abu Al-Melh ◽  
Abrar N. Al-Anzi
Keyword(s):  
Knowledge Score ◽  
Clinical Problem ◽  
Dental Students ◽  
Kuwait University ◽  
Clinical Problem Solving ◽  
Temporary Anchorage Devices ◽  
Total Knowledge Score ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Case Based Learning ◽  
Level Of Knowledge

Abstract Background The introduction of skeletal Temporary Anchorage Devices (TADs) into orthodontics has provided orthodontists with reliable techniques of correcting anchorage problems. The objective of this study was to evaluate the knowledge of undergraduate dental students during their clinical years (fifth, sixth and seventh-year) at Kuwait University Faculty of Dentistry regarding the use of TADs. Methods A printed structured questionnaire consisting of 21 questions was given to the undergraduate dental students of Kuwait University in the fifth (n = 22), sixth (n = 28) and seventh (n = 22)-years. It evaluated the level and source of information regarding orthodontic TADs. Results The seventh-year dental students displayed the best degree of knowledge regarding the use of TADs and the clinical case management, compared with the sixth and fifth-year dental students. The significance of introducing the orthodontic TADs topic earlier in the orthodontic curriculum has been agreed upon by 42% of respondents. The total knowledge score showed a significant difference (χ2 = 40.3, p = 0.000), where the seventh year dental students had the best level of knowledge regarding the topic of TADs. Two-thirds (63.6%) preferred to introduce that topic during the sixth year. Conclusions The senior (7th year) dental students had the best knowledge about the topic of TADs. Introducing the topic of TADs earlier in the undergraduate dental program will enhance the students’ case-based learning setup. Hence, the early exposure to use of TADs will improve the students’ clinical problem-solving and decision making skills during their undergraduate clinical years.

scholarly journals KNOWLEDGE, ATTITUDE AND AWARENESS OF DENTAL UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS REGARDING HIV/AIDS PATIENTS

2017 ◽  
Vol 10 (5) ◽  
pp. 175
Author(s):  
Santhosh Kumar
Keyword(s):  
Undergraduate Students ◽  
Negative Attitude ◽  
Knowledge Score ◽  
Dental Students ◽  
Attitude Score ◽  
Aids Patients ◽  
Good Level ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Level Of Knowledge ◽  
Hiv Aids

Objective: The aim of the study was to assess the knowledge, awareness and the attitude of dental students towards HIV/AIDS patients and to know whether knowledge has any influence on the attitude and willingness to treat HIV/AIDS patients.Methods: A self administered structured questionnaire consisting of 19 questions on knowledge, attitude and awareness about HIV/AIDS was distributed among 100 students randomly belonging to third year, final year and intern students of saveetha dental college, saveetha university, chennai. The data extracted were tabulated, statistically analyzed using SPSS Version 20.0 and results obtained.Results: The results revealed that many of the respondents demonstrated a good level of knowledge. The total mean knowledge score was 73% (good knowledge).There was a statistically significant difference of knowledge levels among the third year, final year students and the interns. The overall mean attitude score was 62.7% (negative attitude). There was no statistically significant difference of attitude among the three groups.Conclusion: Majority of dental students in our study have good level of knowledge regarding HIV/AIDS. Final year students have the highest level of knowledge and third year students have minimum level of knowledge regarding HIV/AIDS. Irrespective of the year of study, majority of the students showed a negative attitude towards HIV/AIDS patients and only a few among the interns showed a positive approach towards treating HIV patients. Hence these findings imply that there is a need to improve educational methods to more clearly address misconceptions and attitudes towards the disease.Keywords:HIV/AIDS, knowledge, attitude, dental students 

Evaluation of Sports Nutrition Knowledge of New Zealand Premier Club Rugby Coaches

2006 ◽  
Vol 16 (2) ◽  
pp. 214-225 ◽  
Author(s):  
Caryn Zinn ◽  
Grant Schofield ◽  
Clare Wall
Keyword(s):  
New Zealand ◽  
Response Rate ◽  
Knowledge Score ◽  
Nutrition Knowledge ◽  
Significant Relationships ◽  
Validated Questionnaire ◽  
Total Knowledge Score ◽  
Nutrition Training ◽  
Level Of Knowledge ◽  
One Way Anova

Little is known about if and how team coaches disseminate nutrition information to athletes. In a census survey, New Zealand premier rugby coaches (n = 168) completed a psychometrically validated questionnaire, received by either Internet or standard mail (response rate, 46%), identifying their nutrition advice dissemination practices to players, their level of nutrition knowledge, and the factors determining this level of knowledge. The majority of coaches provided advice to their players (83.8%). Coaches responded correctly to 55.6% of all knowledge questions. An independent t-test showed coaches who imparted nutrition advice obtained a significantly greater score, 56.8%, than those not imparting advice, 48.4% (P = 0.008). One-way ANOVA showed significant relationships between total knowledge score of all coaches and qualifications [F(1,166) = 5.28, P = 0.001], own knowledge rating [F(3,164) = 6.88, P = 0.001] and nutrition training [F(1,166) = 9.83, P = 0.002]. We conclude that these rugby coaches were inadequately prepared to impart nutrition advice to athletes and could benefit from further nutrition training.

Knowledge and Attitude among Dental students of Udaipur, India towards HIV/AIDS

2008 ◽  
Vol 2 (2) ◽  
pp. 30-35 ◽  
Author(s):  
Manish Jain ◽  
Suhas Kulkarni ◽  
Rushabh J Dagli ◽  
Santhosh Kumar ◽  
Anmol Mathur ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Negative Attitude ◽  
Dental Students ◽  
Current Status ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Level Of Knowledge ◽  
Knowledge And Attitude ◽  
One Way Anova ◽  
Interview Questionnaire ◽  
Hiv Aids

ABSTRACT Aims & Objective The aim of the present study was to assess current status of knowledge and attitude among the dental students of Udaipur, India towards HIV/AIDS. Material and Methods A cross-sectional questionnaire survey was conducted among 282 dental students of Darshan Dental College. The interview questionnaire comprised of 27close ended questions. One way ANOVA was applied by using SPSS (11.0) to compare mean level of knowledge and attitude towards HIV/AIDS. Results Shows dental students have satisfactory knowledge, but certain misconception was prevalent. It also shows that around 30.20% of the dental students held an over all negative attitude. Mean level of knowledge and attitude towards HIV/AIDS had a statistically significant difference in results among sex and academic periods. Conclusion Over all knowledge and attitude among dental students was found to be satisfactory. Most of the Dental Students, near about 69.80% have a positive attitude regarding HIV/AIDS education.

scholarly journals Effect of Educational Guideline on Nurses Performance Regarding Postnatal Care of Mothers and Neonates

2022 ◽  
Vol 8 ◽  
pp. 237796082110701
Author(s):  
Samah Abd Elhaleim said ◽  
Hemmat Mostafe Elbana ◽  
Amira Mohammed Salama
Keyword(s):  
Postnatal Care ◽  
Post Partum ◽  
Knowledge Score ◽  
Postpartum Care ◽  
Total Knowledge Score ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Postnatal Mothers ◽  
Quasi Experimental ◽  
Post Natal Care ◽  
Nurses Knowledge

Background Postnatal periods are very sensitive periods for both the mother and the neonates where morbidity and mortality are high. Post natal care knowledge has significant role in reducing such complications. The research aimed to determine the educational guideline's effect on nurses’ performance regarding mothers and neonates’ postnatal care. Design A quasi-experimental design was decided to fulfil the aim of this study. Setting The study was conducted in the obstetric skill lab of faculty of nursing, Benha university. Sample A purposive sample was used to recruit 140 maternity nurses from Maternal and child health centres at kalioubia governorate. data collection: Two tools were used: Tool (I) Structured Questionnaire sheet. It is composed of these parts: Part I: Socio-demographic characteristics and Part II: nurses’ knowledge about postpartum care. Tool (II) postpartum care observation checklist. Results knowledge and practices about postpartum care showed highly statistically significant differences between pre and post- implementation phases, and total knowledge score regarding post-partum care were improved from 34.52% pre implementation to 45.65% after implementation with (t = 8.11 and p <0.01**) and total practice were improved from 38.52% pre implementation to 54.21% after implementation with highly significant difference (t = 12.75 and p < 0.01**). Conclusion Nurses’ knowledge and practice show a significant improvement post-implementation of health educational guideline regarding the care of postnatal mothers and neonates compared to pre-implementation.

scholarly journals Knowledge, false myths and beliefs on vaccines among pregnant women: results from NAVIDAD study

2019 ◽  
Vol 29 (Supplement_4) ◽  
Author(s):  
M R Gualano ◽  
E Olivero ◽  
G Voglino ◽  
P Rossello ◽  
F Quattrocolo ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Pregnant Women ◽  
Web Sites ◽  
Educational Level ◽  
Knowledge Score ◽  
Vaccine Hesitancy ◽  
High Educational Level ◽  
Sources Of Information ◽  
Vaccination Programs ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Level Of Knowledge

Abstract Background The diffusion of false myths and vaccine hesitancy are alarming phenomena in European countries and leads to decreasing trends in infant vaccine coverages. Aim of the study was to analyse the level of confidence and correct awareness about immunization, which are crucial for the success of vaccination programs. Methods As part of the NAVIDAD multicentre study, we examined vaccination confidence and complacency, among a sample of 1820 pregnant women from 14 Italian cities. The questionnaire assessed the interviewee’s knowledge, beliefs and misconceptions, as well as their socioeconomic status, sources of information about vaccines and confidence in the Italian National Healthcare Service. Results Of the participants, only 9% of women completely believed to efficacy, necessity and safety of vaccinations. Almost 20% of them had misconceptions on the majority of the themes. There was a significant difference in level of knowledge considering educational level: women with a high educational level have less probability to obtain a low knowledge score (OR 0.43 [95%CI 0.34-0.54]). The level of knowledge was influenced also by the sources of information: women who got information from General Practitioner and from Institutional Web sites have significantly less chance to have misconceptions (OR 0.74 [95%CI 0.58-0.96]; OR 0.59 [95%CI 0.46-0.74]). Finally, results underlined the influence of trust in healthcare professional information on likelihood of having misconceptions (OR 0.49 [95%CI 0.27-0.89]). Conclusions Data suggest the efficacy of healthcare professionals and Institutional Web sites as source of information to contrast misconceptions and underline the importance of confidence in the healthcare system to increase complacency and confidence on vaccines. Key messages There is a general lack of knowledge about vaccinations among future mothers. Most of misconceptions regarding vaccinations are related to their safety: this could affect confidence and complacency. To increase vaccine confidence, there is a strong need to inform future mothers: our data show the importance and efficacy of Health Professionals and Institutional Web sites as information sources.

scholarly journals The Effect of Training of School Physicians on Their Knowledge Regarding Surveillance in Alexandria

2014 ◽  
Vol 6 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Nessrin El-Nimr ◽  
Iman Wahdan
Keyword(s):  
Training Program ◽  
Disease Surveillance ◽  
Intervention Program ◽  
Multiple Linear Regression Model ◽  
Knowledge Score ◽  
Total Knowledge Score ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Before And After ◽  
Two Factors ◽  
Post Test

Background: Surveillance is important in schools. We assessed the effect of a training program on the knowledge of school physicians regarding surveillance. Methods: Seventy school physicians were included. Assessment of their baseline surveillance knowledge was done (pretest). An intervention program was prepared. Assessment of the training program was done using the same data collection tool (post test). Results: Significant difference in the mean knowledge score before and after the intervention was detected. In a multiple linear regression model, the total knowledge score before the intervention and the age of the physician were the only two factors found to be significantly affecting the school physicians' knowledge score after the intervention. Conclusion: Training of school physicians on disease surveillance has an effect on their level of knowledge regarding surveillance.

Effectiveness of Structured Teaching programme on Knowledge regarding Life Style Modifications for the Prevention of Atherosclerosis among Housewives

2021 ◽  
pp. 249-253
Author(s):  
Mintu Sebastian ◽  
Sheeja S.
Keyword(s):  
Life Style ◽  
Knowledge Score ◽  
Teaching Programme ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Structured Teaching ◽  
Level Of Knowledge ◽  
The Mean ◽  
Level Of Significance ◽  
Prevention Of Atherosclerosis ◽  
Experimental Group

The study was titled as “effectiveness of structured teaching programme on knowledge regarding life style modifications for the prevention of atherosclerosis among housewives.” The objectives of the study were to evaluate the effectiveness of structured teaching programme on knowledge regarding life style modification for the prevention of atherosclerosis and to find out the association between knowledge regarding life style modifications for the prevention of atherosclerosis among housewives with selected demographic variables. Quasi experimental pretest posttest control design was adopted for this study. The study was conducted in a community area of Pallithottam at Kollam district. The sample consisted of 60 housewives. Non-probability convenient sampling technique was used. Data were collected from the housewives to assess their existing level of knowledge by using structured knowledge questionnaire before giving structured teachingprogramme. Post test was conducted one week after administration of structured teaching programme, to assess their level of knowledge. The collected data were tabulated and analysed by descriptive and inferential statistics. The results showed that, the mean posttest knowledge score of selected sample in experimental group (14.53) was higher than the mean pretest score (8.47). Since the calculated ‘t’ value (14.43) was greater than the table value (2.05) at 0.05 level of significance, there was statistically significant difference between mean pretest and posttest knowledge scores in experimental group. The mean posttest knowledge score of selected sample in experimental group (14.53) was higher than the mean posttest score (8.47) in the control group. The calculated ‘t’ value (14.43) was greater than the table value (2.05) at 0.05 level of significance. This indicated that there was statistically significant difference between mean pretest and posttest knowledge scores regarding life style modifications for the prevention of atherosclerosis in experimental group. The study concluded that structured teaching programme was effective in improving the knowledge regarding life style modifications for the prevention of atherosclerosis among housewives.

scholarly journals EFFECTIVENESS OF AN INFORMATION BOOKLET ON KNOWLEDGE REGARDING THE IMPORTANCE OF BIRTH SPACING

2012 ◽  
Vol 02 (02) ◽  
pp. 43-47
Author(s):  
Tintu Chacko ◽  
Philomena Fernandes
Keyword(s):  
Knowledge Score ◽  
Educational Status ◽  
Birth Spacing ◽  
Demographic Variables ◽  
Information Booklet ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Post Test ◽  
Level Of Knowledge ◽  
The Mean ◽  
Score Range

AbstractThe study was conducted to assess the effectiveness of an information booklet on knowledge regarding the importance of birth spacing among primi para mothers from 01.08.2011 to 31.10.2011. An evaluative approach with one group pre test post test design was used for the study. 60 samples were selected using purposive sampling method. The present study was conducted in Justice K.S Hegde Charitable Hospital, Mangalore. The collected data were analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistics. Distribution of primipara mothers according to their level of knowledge showed that 49 (81.7%) had poor knowledge score [score range 0-12], 11(18.3%) had average knowledge [score range 13-25] and none of them had good knowledge [score range 26-37]. The Mean knowledge score in the pre-test was 7.96 which had increased after administration of the information booklet, with mean knowledge score in the post-test by 31.15. A significant difference between pre-test and post-test knowledge was found (t=28.945, P < 0.05) among the primi para mothers by providing an information booklet. There was significant association between the level of knowledge and demographic variables such as educational status, income and previous knowledge.

scholarly journals Knowledge and beliefs on vaccines among a sample of Italian pregnant women: results from the NAVIDAD study

2019 ◽  
Vol 30 (2) ◽  
pp. 286-292 ◽  
Author(s):  
Fabrizio Bert ◽  
Elena Olivero ◽  
Paola Rossello ◽  
Maria R Gualano ◽  
Silvana Castaldi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Pregnant Women ◽  
Educational Level ◽  
Vaccine Coverage ◽  
Knowledge Score ◽  
Vaccine Hesitancy ◽  
High Educational Level ◽  
Sources Of Information ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Level Of Knowledge ◽  
Institutional Websites

Abstract Background Vaccine hesitancy is an emerging phenomenon in European countries and leads to decreasing trends in infant vaccine coverage. The aim of this study was to analyze the level of confidence and correct awareness about immunizations, which are crucial for the success of vaccination programmes. Methods As part of the NAVIDAD multicentre study, we examined vaccination confidence and complacency among a sample of 1820 pregnant women from 14 Italian cities. The questionnaire assessed the interviewee's knowledge, beliefs and misconceptions, as well as their socioeconomic status, information sources about vaccines and confidence in the Italian National Healthcare Service. Results Only 9% of women completely believed to the efficacy, necessity and safety of vaccinations. Almost 20% of them had misconceptions on most of the themes. There was a significant difference in the level of knowledge considering educational level: women with a high educational level have less probability of obtaining a low knowledge score (odds ratio (OR) 0.43 [95% confidence interval (CI) 0.34–0.54]). The level of knowledge was also influenced by the sources of information: women who received information from their general practitioner (GP) and from institutional websites had a significantly lower chance of having misconceptions (OR 0.74 [95% CI 0.58–0.96]; OR 0.59 [95% CI 0.46–0.74]). Finally, the results underlined the influence of trust in healthcare professional information on the likelihood of having misconceptions (OR 0.49 [95% CI 0.27–0.89]). Conclusions The data suggest the efficacy of GPs and institutional websites as a source of information to contrast misconceptions and underline the importance of confidence in the healthcare system to increase complacency and confidence in vaccines.

scholarly journals The Basic Four Approach to Clinical Neuroscience Instruction: Using Cognitive Load Theory to Enhance Case-based Learning

2018 ◽  
Vol 5 ◽  
pp. 238212051881569 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kiri E Sunde ◽  
Jeremy K Cutsforth-Gregory ◽  
Andrea N Leep Hunderfund
Keyword(s):  
Cognitive Load ◽  
Cognitive Load Theory ◽  
Clinical Problem ◽  
Clinical Problem Solving ◽  
Load Theory ◽  
School Of Medicine ◽  
Clinical Scenarios ◽  
Case Based Learning ◽  
Traditional Approaches ◽  
Case Based

Among medical students, neurosceince is considered a notoriously difficult subject. This challenges faculty to teach preclinical neurology in more engaging, efficient, and prioritized ways. Traditional approaches to neuroscience instruction typically begin with neuroanatomy and advance to clinical problem solving after this foundation of knowledge is in place. Over the past 45 years, neurology faculty at Mayo Clinic Alix School of Medicine have developed and iteratively refined an inverted approach called The Basic Four. The Basic Four uses authentic clinical scenarios as the basis for neuroscience instruction and incorporates principles from cognitive load theory to calibrate load on students’ working memory. This perspective describes The Basic Four and illustrates how cognitive load theory can be used to enhance case-based learning.

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