Trust In Governments And Health Workers Low Globally, Influencing Attitudes Toward Health Information, Vaccines

2021 ◽  
Vol 40 (8) ◽  
pp. 1215-1224
Author(s):  
Corrina Moucheraud ◽  
Huiying Guo ◽  
James Macinko
Heliyon ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
pp. e05916
Author(s):  
Susanne Dida ◽  
Hanny Hafiar ◽  
Anissa Lestari Kadiyono ◽  
Syauqy Lukman

2019 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
pp. e000020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yousef Hamidzadeh ◽  
Mina Hashemiparast ◽  
Hadi Hassankhani ◽  
Hamid Allahverdipour

ObjectiveTo explore the obstacles of community participation in rural health education programmes from the viewpoints of Iranian rural inhabitants.DesignThis was a qualitative study with conventional content analysis approach which was carried out March to October 2016.SettingData collected using semistructured interviews that were digitally recorded, transcribed and analysed until data saturation. MAXQDA 10 software was used to manage the textual data.ParticipantParticipants were twenty-two seven clients from a rural community in Ardabil, Iran who were receiving health services from health centres.ResultThe main obstacles to participate in health education programmes in rural settings were ‘Lack of trust to the rural health workers’, ‘Adherence to neighbourhood social networks in seeking health information’ and ‘Lack of understanding on the importance of health education’.ConclusionRural health education programmes in Iran are encountered with a variety of obstacles. We need to enhancing mutual trust between the rural health workers and villagers, and developing community-based education programmes to promote health information seeking behaviours among villagers. The finding of this study will be a referential evidence for the qualitative improvement of local health education programmes for rural inhabitants.


2017 ◽  
Vol 32 (6) ◽  
pp. 882-889 ◽  
Author(s):  
Pascal Geldsetzer ◽  
Maria Vaikath ◽  
Jan-Walter De Neve ◽  
Thomas J Bossert ◽  
Sibusiso Sibandze ◽  
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Author(s):  
Michael McKee

Hearing loss is common, with approximately 17% of the population reporting some degree of a hearing deficit. Hearing loss has profound impacts on health literacy, health information accessibility, and learning. Much of existing health information is inaccessible. This is largely due to the lack of focus on tailoring the messages to the needs of deaf and hard of hearing (DHH) individuals with hearing loss. DHH individuals struggle with a variety of health knowledge gaps and health disparities. This demonstrates the importance of providing tailored and accessible health information for this population. While hearing loss is heterogeneous, there are still overlapping principles that can benefit everyone. Through adaptation, DHH individuals become visual learners, thus increasing the demand for appropriate visual medical aids. The development of health information and materials suitable for visual learners will likely impact not only DHH individuals, but will also be applicable for the general population. The principles of social justice and universal design behoove health message designers to ensure that their health information is not only accessible, but also equitable. Wise application of technology, health literacy, and information learning principles, along with creative use of social media, peer exchanges, and community health workers, can help mitigate much of the health information gaps that exist among DHH individuals.


2019 ◽  
Vol 18 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
George Okello ◽  
Sassy Molyneux ◽  
Scholastica Zakayo ◽  
Rene Gerrets ◽  
Caroline Jones

Abstract Background Routine health information systems can provide near real-time data for malaria programme management, monitoring and evaluation, and surveillance. There are widespread concerns about the quality of the malaria data generated through routine information systems in many low-income countries. However, there has been little careful examination of micro-level practices of data collection which are central to the production of routine malaria data. Methods Drawing on fieldwork conducted in two malaria endemic sub-counties in Kenya, this study examined the processes and practices that shape routine malaria data generation at frontline health facilities. The study employed ethnographic methods—including observations, records review, and interviews—over 18-months in four frontline health facilities and two sub-county health records offices. Data were analysed using a thematic analysis approach. Results Malaria data generation was influenced by a range of factors including human resource shortages, tool design, and stock-out of data collection tools. Most of the challenges encountered by health workers in routine malaria data generation had their roots in wider system issues and at the national level where the framing of indicators and development of data collection tools takes place. In response to these challenges, health workers adopted various coping mechanisms such as informal task shifting and use of improvised tools. While these initiatives sustained the data collection process, they also had considerable implications for the data recorded and led to discrepancies in data that were recorded in primary registers. These discrepancies were concealed in aggregated monthly reports that were subsequently entered into the District Health Information Software 2. Conclusion Challenges to routine malaria data generation at frontline health facilities are not malaria or health information systems specific; they reflect wider health system weaknesses. Any interventions seeking to improve routine malaria data generation must look beyond just malaria or health information system initiatives and include consideration of the broader contextual factors that shape malaria data generation.


SOEPRA ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 6 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Fitriani Nur Damayanti ◽  
Absori Absori ◽  
Kelik Wardiono ◽  
Sri Rejeki

The internet offers unprecedented power to provide users with health information for patients, health professionals, and professionals. Maintaining the integrity, data systems, and confidentiality of individual health information, quality of content, and consumer protection and the commercial interests of the health industry against unethical practices, are areas of greatest concern in the implementation and use of the Internet. However, there is no national and international legislation for regulating the use of online-based health services. This research is a Literature review that aims to explore ethical and legal issues in the use of online-based health services (E-Health). The review process begins by identifying journal articles that are relevant to the research topic. This study concludes that the use of online-based health services (E-Health) is an important public health issue. E-Health emerged as a tool for developing new diagnostics and therapeutic interventions. Ethical issues related to crossing clinical practice and online communication about health services. This allows discriminatory or unethical behavior and is not following the professional code of ethics. E-Health licensing standards and regulations have not been implemented in many countries. So that health workers are required to code of ethics in the use of online-based health services (E-Health).


2020 ◽  
Vol 8 (1) ◽  
pp. 47
Author(s):  
Pina Pudiyanti ◽  
Tuti Afriani

<p><em>People with diabetes mellitus must take responsibility for their own care to improve their quality of life. People with diabetes mellitus often need a set of services and support ranging from glucose monitoring, insulin and other treatment management, psychotherapy and social support, physical activity, nutritional counseling and others. Diabetes mellitus patients can play a more active role in treating their diabetes with health information technology. This literature review uses the PRISMA statement as a guide to search for research articles from two databases, Ebsco and Scopus. The results of the analysis of nine selected research articles indicate that information technology provides patient education and support for patients with diabetes mellitus. Information technology has been used to improve the quality of care for patients with diabetes mellitus, enable health workers to more effectively manage patients and to help patients manage their own illnesses so that research and related publications are needed to improve the care of patients with diabetes mellitus at home.</em></p><p><strong>BAHASA INDONESIA ABSTRAK: </strong>Penderita diabetes mellitus harus bertanggung jawab atas perawatan mereka sendiri untuk meningkatkan kualitas hidupnya. Penderita diabetes mellitus seringkali membutuhkan seperangkat layanan dan dukungan mulai dari pemantauan glukosa, insulin dan manajemen pengobatan lainnya, psikoterapi dan dukungan sosial, aktivitas fisik, konseling gizi dan lain-lain. Pasien diabetes mellitus bisa memainkan peran lebih aktif dalam perawatan diabetesnya dengan teknologi informasi kesehatan. Kajian pustaka ini menggunakan <em>PRISMA statement </em>sebagai panduan pencarian artikel penelitian dari dua database yaitu <em>Ebsco</em> dan <em>Scopus. </em>Hasil analisis sembilan artikel penelitian terpilih menunjukkan bahwa teknologi informasi memberikan pasien pendidikan dan dukungan pada pasien diabetes mellitus. Teknologi informasi telah digunakan untuk meningkatkan kualitas asuhan pasien diabetes mellitus,   memungkinkan tenaga kesehatan lebih efektif mengelola pasien dan untuk membantu pasien mengelola sendiri penyakitnya sehingga penelitian dan publikasi terkait diperlukan untuk meningkatkan perawatan pasien diabetes mellitus di rumah.</p>


Author(s):  
Dhito Dwi Pramardika ◽  
Jelita Sisika Herlina Hinonaung ◽  
Grace Angel Wuaten ◽  
Astri Juwita Mahihody

The Indonesian government enforces a COVID-19 vaccination policy for all, but the achievement rate for the COVID-19 vaccination in Sangihe Islands Regency at the first dose is only 1.05%, while the achievement at the second dose to date is only 0.47%. With this in mind, the vaccination policy has not been in line with community participation. The purpose of this study was to find out what kind of health information is needed to increase the covid-19 vaccination rate. The method used in this research is a descriptive study with a purposive sampling technique which was held from 7 January to 8 February 2021 with a total sample of 85 respondents who are health workers in the Sangihe Islands Regency. The data analysis used is descriptive analysis with frequency distribution. The results in this study were 15.3% stated that they were not willing to vaccinate COVID-19 because 39% of COVID-19 survivors, 38% had comorbidities, 15% were unsure of safety and 8% feared side effects. The conclusion of this study is to increase health information regarding vaccines for COVID-19 survivors, information about comorbidities such as what is appropriate for COVID-19 vaccination, safety, and side effects resulting from the COVID-19 vaccine.


2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (E) ◽  
pp. 1042-1049
Author(s):  
Putri Permatasari ◽  
Cahya Arbitera ◽  
Dwi Mutia Wenny

BACKGROUND: Citizens are people who have a high risk of exposure to diseases due to unhealthy environmental conditions. This requires citizens to take advantage of health services in order to get optimal examinations. AIM: The purpose of this study was to determine the description and relationship between the characteristics of citizens, the characteristics of health services and the utilization of health services by citizens in the area of Tangerang Selatan, Indonesia in 2020. METHODS: The quantitative research method with cross-sectional design used random sampling techniques. The number of samples was 150 families in the area of Tangerang Selatan, Indonesia. The riset measured data using a questionnaire and collected data by interviewing the respondents. Data analysis used Chi-square analysis and multiple logistic regression analysis. RESULTS: The results showed that the variables related to the utilization of health services were knowledge variable (p = 0.001), number of families (p = 0.021), perception of pain (p = 0.001), and family support (p = 0.030). And the variables that were not related to the utilization of health services were ownership of health insurance (p = 0.750), transportation (p = 0.297), distance (0.340), health information (p = 0.538), and attitudes of health workers (p = 1000). As well as the dominant variable related to the utilization of health services, that is knowledge (p = 0.000) with odds ratio 12.876. CONCLUSION: It is hope that primary healthcare and health workers can involve more communities around the area in their work programs, such as providing health information.


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