scholarly journals Availability and quality of anti-malarials among private sector outlets in Myanmar in 2012: results from a large, community-based, cross-sectional survey before a large-scale intervention

2015 ◽  
Vol 14 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Hnin Su Su Khin ◽  
Ingrid Chen ◽  
Chris White ◽  
May Sudhinaraset ◽  
Willi McFarland ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Private Sector ◽  
Large Scale ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Community Based ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Large Community

Developing a Community for Patients With Cancer Through Longer-Term Art Therapy

2020 ◽  
pp. OP.20.00419
Author(s):  
Sam Brondfield ◽  
Naike Bochatay ◽  
Cynthia Perlis
Keyword(s):  
Content Analysis ◽  
Art Therapy ◽  
Median Frequency ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Community Based ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Patients With Cancer ◽  
Medical Centers ◽  
Directed Content Analysis

PURPOSE: Art therapy (AT) improves quality of life and symptoms in patients with cancer. However, previous studies that have demonstrated these effects focused on time-limited interventions. The benefits of longer-term AT interventions for patients with cancer remain unexplored. We aimed to delineate the benefits of one such intervention for patients with cancer. METHODS: The Art for Recovery open art studio (OAS) is a weekly experience that provides patients the opportunity to express themselves through art and discussion. In April 2019, we sent a cross-sectional survey with closed- and open-ended components to all patients attending the OAS. We analyzed the closed-ended results using descriptive statistics and the open-ended results using directed content analysis through the theoretical framework of community-based development (CBD). RESULTS: The response rate was 82% (18 of 22 patients). The median duration of OAS attendance was 2 years, and the median frequency of attendance was three times per month. All respondents found the OAS very helpful, and 17 (94%) of 18 believed that the friendships they had made were very valuable. Directed content analysis revealed three themes: togetherness, active engagement, and familiar surroundings. These themes and our closed-ended results aligned well with the CBD framework. CONCLUSION: Longer-term AT experiences may provide benefits, such as community development, that briefer interventions lack. Medical centers should consider providing longer-term AT experiences for patients with cancer to give them access to these benefits.

scholarly journals Prescription for antibiotics at drug shops and strategies to improve quality of care and patient safety: a cross-sectional survey in the private sector in Uganda

BMJ Open ◽  
2016 ◽  
Vol 6 (3) ◽  
pp. e010632 ◽  
Author(s):  
Anthony K Mbonye ◽  
Esther Buregyeya ◽  
Elizeus Rutebemberwa ◽  
Siân E Clarke ◽  
Sham Lal ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Patient Safety ◽  
Quality Of Care ◽  
Private Sector ◽  
Improve Quality ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Drug Shops

scholarly journals Perception of Saudi Mothers of Their Children with Down Syndromein Al-Khobar City, Saudi Arabia

2016 ◽  
Vol 9 (5) ◽  
pp. 166
Author(s):  
Aqil S Al haiz ◽  
Ataur Rahman Khan ◽  
Ahmed Abdulmohsen Albin Saleh ◽  
Shaher Zafer Al Shehri ◽  
Amr A. Sabra
Keyword(s):  
Special Education ◽  
Saudi Arabia ◽  
Private Sector ◽  
Causal Attribution ◽  
Positive Perception ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
The Family ◽  
Self Administered Questionnaire

<p><strong>PURPOSE:</strong><strong> </strong>To evaluate the perception (awareness, feeling, belief and intention of attribute, characteristics and behaviors) of Saudi mothers of their children with DS and to identify the possible factors that affect their perception.</p><p><strong>MATERIALS </strong><strong>&amp; METHODS:</strong> A cross sectional survey was conducted in Al-Khobar city, Saudi Arabia (SA),in 2015 involving all Saudi mothers of children with DS in special education schools in the private sector (n=100). Data were collected using a self-administered questionnaire. Al-Khobar city, Saudi Arabia (SA),in 2014involving all Saudi mothers of children with DS in special education schools in the private sector (n=100). Data were collected using a self-administered questionnaire.A Spss 21 was used for statistical analysis.</p><p><strong>RESULTS:</strong><strong> </strong>The response rate was 73%. The study found that 53.4% had a positive perception of their children with DS while 46.6 % perceived their children negatively. It is concluded that this positive perception of Saudi mothers of their children with DS related to: the burden (effect) imposed by the children with DS on the family and society, causal attribution of DS, education of children with DS, social integration and discrimination as well as health, treatment and care of the children with DS. The negative perception related to acceptance and joy with DS children, the quality of life of DS children, over-protection and dependence of these children as well as an embarrassment and disappointment of having children with DS.</p><p>Accordingly, it is recommended that educational programs be designed form others with children with DS, and for the community to improve mothers' disposition toward their children.</p>

scholarly journals Marriage and quality of life during COVID-19 pandemic

PLoS ONE ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 16 (9) ◽  
pp. e0256643
Author(s):  
Fredrick Dermawan Purba ◽  
Asteria Devy Kumalasari ◽  
Langgersari Elsari Novianti ◽  
Lenny Kendhawati ◽  
Afra Hafny Noer ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Large Scale ◽  
Psychosocial Problems ◽  
Married Couples ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Related Data ◽  
Married People ◽  
Work From Home

COVID-19 pandemic has impacted people around the globe. Countries, including Indonesia, implemented large-scale social restrictions. Since marriage is found to be beneficial to people’s quality of life (QoL), the study aimed to examine the QoL of married people in Indonesia during a large-scale social restriction of the COVID-19 pandemic. An online cross-sectional survey using Qualtrics was conducted in June 2020. Respondents’ sociodemographic data, spouse data (as reported by the respondents), and pandemic-related data were collected, followed by QoL data, measured by WHQOOL-BREF. WHOQL-BREF consists of 26 questions grouped into four domains: physical, psychological, social relationships, and environmental. Mann-Whitney U, Kruskal-Wallis H and Spearman correlation analyses were employed to compare QoL between groups of sociodemographic characteristics. In total, 603 respondents were recruited. The respondents’ mean age is 35.3 years (SD = 7.61), most are females (82%), bachelor degree graduate (95%), Islam (78%), employed (69%), and assigned to work from home during the pandemic (76%). Married men reported better QoL in almost all domains than women; employed respondents reported higher QoL scores than unemployed; higher educated respondents reported higher QoL than those with lower education; respondents with higher income reported higher QoL than those with lower income. We found significant positive correlations between the QoL scores and age, spouse’s age, and marriage length, although they were considered small. Compared to Indonesian population normative scores pre-pandemic, our sample reported no difference in physical and social domains, lower in the psychological domain, but higher in the environmental domain. Indonesian married people, especially women, those with low level of education, currently out of work, and below-average financial condition are the ones who reported worse quality of life during the lockdown. These results can help direct the Indonesian government efforts in dealing with psychosocial problems during the COVID-19 pandemic, especially for married couples.

scholarly journals Quality of care in private sector and NHS facilities for people with dementia: cross sectional survey

BMJ ◽  
2001 ◽  
Vol 323 (7310) ◽  
pp. 426-427 ◽  
Author(s):  
C. Ballard ◽  
J. Fossey ◽  
R. Chithramohan ◽  
R. Howard ◽  
A. Burns ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Care ◽  
Private Sector ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
People With Dementia

scholarly journals Insomnia among Town Residents in Ethiopia: A Community-Based Cross-Sectional Survey

2019 ◽  
Vol 2019 ◽  
pp. 1-7
Author(s):  
Tilahun Ali ◽  
Habte Belete ◽  
Tadesse Awoke ◽  
Fisseha Zewde ◽  
Habtamu Derajew ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Large Scale ◽  
Sleep Problems ◽  
Common Mental Disorders ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Health Concern ◽  
P Value ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Community Based ◽  
Related Factors ◽  
Cross Sectional

Background. Insomnia is one of the most common sleep problems throughout the world and a major public health concern among adults in the general population. The aim of this study was to assess the prevalence of insomnia and its associated factors among town adult residents in Ethiopia. Methods. Community-based cross-sectional study was done among 840 randomly selected adult participants by using standardized and pretested Athens insomnia scale (AIS) to assess insomnia. Systematic random sampling technique was used to get samples of the study participants. Data were entered into Epi-Info and analyzed using SPSS version 20. Descriptive, bivariate, and multivariate logistic regression models were used for analysis. Adjusted odds ratio (AOR) with 95% Confidence Interval (CI) was used to show the odds, and P value < 0.05 was considered as statistically significant. Results. The prevalence of insomnia was found to be 42.9%. Sleep problems were associated with female sex [AOR =2.74, 95% CI; (1.77, 4.24)], age above 48 years [AOR=4.67, 95% CI: (2.32, 9.40)], being single [AOR=2.81, 95% CI (1.59, 4.95)] and widowed [AOR=4.20, 95% CI; (1.60, 11.01)], khat chewing [AOR=1.76,95% CI; (1.19, 2.60)], current tobacco smoking [AOR=3.13, 95% CI; (1.64, 5.95)], caffeinated beverage use [AOR=1.67, 95% CI; (1.12, 2.49)], comorbid medical-surgical disorders [AOR=2.03, 95% CI; (1.18, 3.48)], common mental disorders [AOR=8.92, 95% CI; (5.93,13.44)], and noise at bed time [AOR=2.13 95% CI; (1.20, 3.78)]. Conclusion. The prevalence of insomnia has to be found high and associated with many area related factors. It is important to pay attention in urban settings and large scale studies recommended.

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