scholarly journals Knowledge and awareness of a medical faculty students in Turkey about global warming, climate change and their consequences Türkiye’de bir tıp fakültesi öğrencilerinin küresel ısınma, iklim değişikliği ve sonuçları ile ilgili bilgi durumları ve farkındalıkları

2019 ◽  
Vol 16 (2) ◽  
pp. 679-689 ◽  
Author(s):  
Süleyman Erhan Deveci ◽  
Osman Kurt ◽  
Edibe Pirinçci ◽  
Ayşe Ferdane Oğuzöncül
Keyword(s):  
Climate Change ◽  
Global Warming ◽  
Knowledge Score ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Warming Climate ◽  
Level Of Knowledge ◽  
The Mean ◽  
High Level ◽  
Environmental Activities

This study was conducted to assess the knowledge and awareness of the students of the Faculty of Medicine on global warming, climate change and their consequences. In this Cross-sectional study a questionnaire was applied by reaching 404 persons from the Faculty of Medicine. The mean of knowledge points for global warming is 26.15 ± 2.88. The higher the grade, the lower the mean score (p=0.002), the higher the knowledge score of women (p=0.001). 4.5% of the students stated that they were a member of any environmental organization, 14.4% said they participated in environmental activities and 79.5% defended the necessity of environment related courses. As a result, it is found that the students of the Faculty of Medicine have a high level of knowledge of global warming. However, there is a lack of knowledge on the link between global warming and climate change and health problems and a lack of sensitivity to environmental activities. Education programs on global warming and climate change will be useful in the study group and other young groups.ÖzetBu çalışma Tıp Fakültesi Öğrencilerinin Küresel Isınma, İklim Değişikliği (KIİD) ve sonuçları konusundaki bilgi durumlarının ve farkındalıklarının değerlendirilmesi amacıyla yapılmıştır. Bu kesitsel çalışmada, Tıp Fakültesinden 404 kişiye ulaşılarak bir anket uygulanmıştır. Küresel ısınma bilgi puan ortalaması 26.15±2.88’dir. Sınıf yükseldikçe puan ortalamasının düştüğü (p=0.002), kadınların bilgi puanının daha fazla olduğu bulunmuştur (p=0.001). Öğrencilerin %4.5’i herhangi bir çevre kuruluşuna üyeliği olduğunu, %14.4’ü çevre ile ilgili aktivitelere katıldığını belirtmiş, %79.5’i ise çevre ile ilgili derslerin gerekliliğini savunmuştur. Sonuç olarak Tıp Fakültesi öğrencilerinin küresel ısınma ile ilgi bilgi düzeyleri yüksek bulunmuştur. Ancak KIİD ile sağlık sorunlarının ilişkilendirilmesi konusunda bilgi, yine çevre ile ilgili aktivitelere duyarlılık eksiklikleri mevcuttur. Bu araştırmanın yapıldığı çalışma grubu ve diğer genç gruplarda KIİD ile ilgili eğitim programları faydalı olacaktır.

scholarly journals Knowledge regarding Leucorrhoea among women residing in selected urban community of Ludhiana City

2016 ◽  
Vol 06 (02) ◽  
pp. 014-016
Author(s):  
Mamta Choudhary
Keyword(s):  
Reproductive Tract ◽  
Early Stage ◽  
Knowledge Score ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Reproductive Tract Infections ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Poor Understanding ◽  
Level Of Knowledge ◽  
The Mean ◽  
Tract Infections

Abstract Background: Reproductive tract infections form one of the major burdens of disease in developing countries. Most of the women suffer from leucorrhoea and do not present themselves for seeking medical treatment in early stage as the women has poor understanding regarding leucorrhoea. Objectives: To assess the knowledge of females regarding leucorrhoea. Study Design: Cross- sectional study. Materials and Methods: The study involved collection of information regarding knowledge of females about leucorrhoeausingmultiple-choice questionnaire. Two hundred and fifty females residing in Model Town, Ludhiana were recruited in the study by using convenient sampling. Results: The result revealed that only 20% of subjects had good level of knowledge, and 80% subject had poor level of knowledge regarding leucorrhoea. The mean knowledge score regarding leucorrhoea among subjects was 19 with a standard deviation of 3.94. The highest mean knowledge score of 19.5 + 4.69 was in the age group of >35 years.

scholarly journals Knowledge and Self-Protective Practices Against COVID-19 Among Healthcare Workers in Vietnam

2021 ◽  
Vol 9 ◽  
Author(s):  
Anh Ngoc Nguyen ◽  
Xuan Thi Thanh Le ◽  
Nhung Thi Kim Ta ◽  
Danny Wong ◽  
Nguyen Thao Thi Nguyen ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Healthcare Workers ◽  
Knowledge Score ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Middle Income ◽  
Psychological Measures ◽  
Modes Of Transmission ◽  
Level Of Knowledge ◽  
Precautionary Measures ◽  
High Level

Background: In middle-income countries such as Vietnam, where healthcare resources are already constrained, protecting healthcare workers (HCWs) is essential for ensuring the sustainability of COVID-19 response in Vietnam. This study was conducted to assess the knowledge and practices regarding the prevention of the COVID-19 among the HCWs in Vietnam to identify the ways of disseminating information to maximize the safety of these essential workers.Methods: An online cross-sectional study, using respondent-driven sampling, was conducted in Vietnam with 742 participants within 2 weeks. The validity of the questionnaire was examined by exploratory factor analysis. Descriptive statistics were used to identify the level of knowledge and practices among the HCWs to prevent the COVID-19. Inferential statistics and regression modeling were used to identify the associated factors with results.Results: Vietnamese HCWs had a high level of knowledge with more than 75% of the participants demonstrating awareness of all the modes of transmission aside from air. The mean knowledge score was 3.7 ± 0.8 (range 1–5). Nearly all the participants relied on the Ministry of Health (98.3%) and the internet (95.5%) for information regarding the COVID-19. The participants endorsed a moderately high level of self-protective practices with mean scores of 4.2 and 3.6 (band score 1–5) for the precautionary and psychological measures, respectively. Nurses were more likely to practice the precautionary measures than doctors and the HCWs at the central level were more likely to practice the psychological measures than those at the district level.Conclusion: Future education initiatives should consolidate the latest literature in an accessible format, focusing initially on the gaps of knowledge regarding aerosol transmission. These initiatives should primarily focus on the doctors, especially those in emergency and intensive care departments.

scholarly journals Knowledge, attitude, and preventive practice of preschool teachers on dengue fever in Mandalay City, Myanmar

2021 ◽  
Vol 8 (4) ◽  
pp. 1639
Author(s):  
Hlaing Min ◽  
Pa Pa Soe ◽  
Hla Moe ◽  
Win Myint Oo
Keyword(s):  
Preschool Teachers ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Severe Dengue ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Preventive Practice ◽  
Level Of Knowledge ◽  
The Mean ◽  
Knowledge And Attitude ◽  
High Level ◽  
Epidemic Diseases

Background: Severe dengue has become a leading cause of hospitalization and death among children and adults in most Asian countries. WHO stated that the death rate of children with severe dengue who required hospitalization is about 2.5%? It is one of the principal epidemic diseases in Myanmar. Moreover, the highest numbers of dengue cases and deaths was between age 5 and 9 years followed by between age 2 and 4 years.Methods: A cross-sectional study among 168 preschool teachers by surveying with semi-structured questionnaire.Results: The mean age was 29.36±9.04 years. Nearly 70% of them were graduated. Only 30.95% had high level of knowledge, 48.81% had positive attitude and 44.64% had good preventive practice level. There were no significant associations between socio-demographic characteristics and levels of knowledge, attitude, and preventive practice with the exception between education and levels of knowledge (p=0.027). Between knowledge and attitude, there was a significant association (p=0.005). However, levels of prevention practice had no significant association with levels of knowledge and attitude.Conclusions: Despite their high education, preventive practice still needs to be promoted.

scholarly journals Knowledge and understanding of obstetric danger signs among pregnant women attending the antenatal clinic at the National Referral Hospital in Thimphu, Bhutan: a cross-sectional study

2021 ◽  
Vol 21 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Saran Tenzin Tamang ◽  
Thinley Dorji ◽  
Sonam Yoezer ◽  
Thinley Phuntsho ◽  
Phurb Dorji
Keyword(s):  
Pregnant Women ◽  
Knowledge Score ◽  
Antenatal Clinic ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Obstetric Danger Signs ◽  
Danger Signs ◽  
Obstetric Emergencies ◽  
Level Of Knowledge

Abstract Background The third Sustainable Development Goal for 2030 development agenda aims to reduce maternal and newborn deaths. Pregnant women’s understanding of danger signs is an important factor in seeking timely care during emergencies. We assessed knowledge of obstetric danger signs using both recall and understanding of appropriate action required during obstetric emergencies. Methods This was a cross-sectional study among pregnant women attending antenatal clinic at Bhutan’s largest hospital in Thimphu. Recall was assessed against seven obstetric danger signs outlined in the Mother and Child Health Handbook (7 points). Understanding of danger signs was tested using 13 multiple choice questions (13 points). Knowledge was scored out of 20 points and reported as ‘good’ (≥80%), ‘satisfactory’ (60–79%) and ‘poor’ (< 60%). Correlation between participant characteristics and knowledge score as well as number of danger signs recalled was tested using Pearson’s correlation coefficient. Association between knowledge score and participant characteristics was tested using t-tests (and Kruskal-Wallis test) for numeric variables. Socio-demographic and clinical characteristics associated with the level of knowledge ('good’ versus ‘satisfactory’ and ‘poor’ combined) were assessed with odds ratios using a log-binomial regression model. All results with p < 0.05 were considered significant. Results Four hundred and twenty-two women responded to the survey (response rate = 96.0%). Mean (±SD) knowledge score was 12 (±2.5). Twenty women (4.7%) had ‘good’ knowledge, 245 (58.1%) had ‘satisfactory’ knowledge and 157 (37.2%) had ‘poor’ knowledge. The median number of danger signs recalled was 2 (IQR 1, 3) while 68 women (20.3%) could not recall any danger signs. Most women were knowledgeable about pre-labour rupture of membranes (96.0%) while very few women were knowledgeable about spotting during pregnancy (19.9%). Both knowledge score and number of danger signs recalled had significant correlation with the period of gestation. Women with previous surgery on the reproductive tract had higher odds of having ‘good’ level of knowledge. Conclusions Most pregnant women had ‘satisfactory’ knowledge score with poor explicit recall of danger signs. However, women recognized obstetric emergencies and identified the appropriate action warranted.

scholarly journals Knowledge, attitude, and practices towards COVID-19: a cross-sectional study among nursing and midwifery students in Jalingo, Nigeria

2021 ◽  
Vol 8 (3) ◽  
pp. 1122
Author(s):  
Hope Inegbenosun ◽  
Clement Chinedu Azodo ◽  
John Chukudi Anionye ◽  
Collins Usunobun Inegbenosun ◽  
Obinna Chukwunwike Njoku
Keyword(s):  
Health Workers ◽  
Knowledge Score ◽  
Educational Interventions ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Running Water ◽  
Preventive Practices ◽  
Positive Attitudes ◽  
Level Of Knowledge

Background: The coronavirus disease (COVID-19) infection rate and mortality among Nigerian health care workers appear to be on the increase. Aside from health workers, it has caused millions of infections and deaths worldwide.  This study determined the level of knowledge, attitude, and practices of nursing and midwifery students towards COVID-19 in a North-Eastern Nigerian state.Methods: A total of 156 respondents were involved in this institutional-based cross-sectional study, conducted after the lockdown period. A total of 17 questions were used to assess the KAP with knowledge appraised with 12 questions, attitudes with 2 questions, and practices with 3 questions.Results: The majority of the students (53.80%) possessed a good level of knowledge regarding COVID-19, while 40.4% had fair knowledge regarding COVID-19 with only 5.80% having poor knowledge of COVID-19. The mean knowledge of COVID-19 in this study was 9.40±1.353 with an overall 78% correct answer rate. A vast majority of the respondent (82.7% and 98.1%) had strong confidence in Nigeria and believed that the pandemic will soon be over, respectively. Only a few avoided large gatherings of people (30.8%) with the vast majority reporting to have worn a mask when going out (84.6%) and washing their hands with running water and soap frequently as recommended (73.1%). In multiple logistic regression analyses, the COVID-19 knowledge score (OR: 0.39-0.40, 95%CI: 0.26 – 0.62, P<0.05) was significantly associated with a lower likelihood of negative preventive practices towards COVID-19.Conclusions: The participants in this study showed good knowledge, positive attitudes, and good practices toward COVID-19. There is still a need to strategize and implement periodic educational interventions and training on infection control practices among healthcare workers including students. 

scholarly journals Knowledge of anganwadi workers about integrated child development services: a study in Sitamarhi district of Bihar, India

2019 ◽  
Vol 7 (11) ◽  
pp. 4194
Author(s):  
Ravi Ranjan ◽  
Munmee Das ◽  
Shubhabrata Das
Keyword(s):  
Child Development ◽  
Knowledge Score ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Growth Monitoring ◽  
Median Score ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Anganwadi Worker ◽  
Score Analysis ◽  
Training Quality ◽  
Level Of Knowledge

Background: The anganwadi worker (AWW) is the backbone of integrated child development services (ICDS) for delivering the services of the program. Being a key functionary, her level of knowledge regarding various components of ICDS is linked to the ultimate outcome of the ICDS program. Thus, this study was aimed to assess the level of knowledge among AWW regarding services of ICDS.Methods: This was a cross sectional study in which level of knowledge regarding ICDS among anganwadi worker was assessed using structured questionnaire. The primary outcome of the study is the knowledge of AWW about ICDS component services. Descriptive statistics was presented as frequency and percentage for categorical variable. The knowledge of AWW was assessed by knowledge score made under all the themes of the questionnaire and was presented as mean and median score. Analysis was done in STATA version 14.2.Results: Nearly 55% of the respondents were not aware about ICDS services. Whereas majority had knowledge on growth monitoring and immunization respectively, above the median score, only 39% of AWW had knowledge on nutritional supplementation above median score. The variables such as education level and training of AWW showed significant association with the knowledge of ICDS components.Conclusions: There is need for improving knowledge and awareness about various ICDS components and the training quality provided to AWWs.

Dental Psychological Stress or Phobia among Orthodontic Patients of Mardan

2021 ◽  
Vol 15 (12) ◽  
pp. 3442-3443
Author(s):  
Nazish Falak ◽  
Sadia Nisar Ahmed ◽  
Syed Shah Faisal Jan ◽  
Haris . ◽  
Alina Iqbal ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Key Words ◽  
Psychological Stress ◽  
Orthodontic Treatment ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Dental Procedure ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Orthodontic Patients ◽  
The Mean ◽  
High Level

Objective: To assess the psychological stress or phobia due to dental procedure among patients. Study Design: Descriptive cross-sectional study Place and Duration of Study: Department of Orthodontic, Bacha Khan College of Dentistry/Medical Teaching Institute, Mardan from 1st January 2020 to 31st August 2021. Methodology: One hundred and twenty patients coming for orthodontal treatment with age between 12-31 years were enrolled. The demographic and psychological stress information was recorded. Results: There were more females (65%) than males (35%). The mean age was 15.5±3.2 years. About 82.5% patients reported high level of psychological stress or phobias towards dental treatments while 19.1% were those who had moderate psychological stress or phobias. Majority of the patient’s fear of pain was between 12-17 years. Patients having highest anxiety also belonged to the same group Conclusion: Dental phobias and fears are widespread among patients seeking dental treatments. Orthodontists should recognize the dental phobias and fears so they efficiently interconnect with the patients. Key words: Orthodontic treatment, Pain, Dental phobia

Knowledge, attitude, and practice toward COVID-19 in Trinidad and Tobago

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Azad Mohammeda ◽  
Vrijesh Tripathib ◽  
Delezia S. Singh ◽  
Lauren Ali ◽  
Ruth Mohana ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Trinidad And Tobago ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Management Approach ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Significant Relationships ◽  
Level Of Knowledge ◽  
Occupation Level ◽  
High Level ◽  
Permanent Residents ◽  
Domain Scores

Background: Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2 (COVID-19) has affected over 250 million people globally and resulted in over 5 million deaths since it was first reported in November 2019. Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted online from July to September 2020 among nationals and permanent residents of Trinidad and Tobago (N = 812). The related questionnaire consisted of demographic characteristics, 11 items on knowledge, 11 items on attitude and 7 items on practice and experience. Domain scores were derived for each component (K, A and P) and independent t-tests and one-way ANOVA were used to compare differences in scores within demographic categories. Results: The population possessed a high level of knowledge about COVID-19(0.85 ± 0.09). Attitude scores (0.54 ± 0.07) were influenced by factors such as sex, age, occupation, level of education and area of residence. Significant relationships (P<0.05) were found between demographic categories of sex, age, profession, education, geographical region and the mean domain scores. Conclusion: There was overall high level of knowledge and good practices in response to COVID-19 which suggests that the government's management approach was effective in providing information about COVID-19 and the safe practice needed to reduce spread of the virus.

scholarly journals Prevalence and Predictors of Stress among Bankers in Enugu State South-East Nigeria

2020 ◽  
Vol 32 (2) ◽  
pp. 68-79
Author(s):  
T.J. Okwor ◽  
A.C. Ndu ◽  
S.U. Arinze-Onyia ◽  
I.J. Ogugua ◽  
I.M. Obionu ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Sampling Method ◽  
Statistical Significance ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Eastern State ◽  
Management Standards ◽  
The Mean ◽  
Enugu State ◽  
Multistage Sampling ◽  
High Level

Background: The work environment is rapidly changing and in recent times, occupational stress poses a threat to the health, morale and productivity of workers and the organization. This study sought to determine the prevalence and predictors of stress among bankers in a south-eastern state of Nigeria. Methods: A descriptive cross-sectional study was carried out among 370 bankers in Enugu State, Nigeria using the Health, Safety, Executive (HSE) management standards indicator tool. Multistage sampling method was used to select participants. Statistical analysis was done using SPSS 22.0. Level of statistical significance was set at p< 0.05.Results: The mean age of the participants was 34.54±6.3 years while the mean years of work was 6.01±4.7years. One hundred and seventy-four (47%) reported high level of stress due to relationship at work while 318 (85.9%) reported low level of stress due to roles. Being 35 years or less was found to a predictor of high (AOR 0.55, CI 0.30-1.02) level of stress due to control.Work experience of 5 years or less was found to be a predictor of both high (AOR 0.74, CI 0.40--1.37) and low (AOR 0.99, CI 0.40-1.37) levels of stress due to control.Conclusion: This study has shown that the prevalence of stress was high among bankers in Enugu State, South-East Nigeria. There is, therefore, the need for routine stress assessment and interventions in the banking industry especially for those at high risk. Keywords: Bankers; HSE Stress Questionnaire; Stress; Workplace; Southeast Nigeria

scholarly journals Adequate Iodine Intake among Young Adults in Jiangsu Province, China Despite a Medium Iodine Knowledge Score

2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (1) ◽  
pp. 554-563 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yifan Jin ◽  
Xiaoqin Luo ◽  
Zheng Feei Ma ◽  
Zihan Dong ◽  
Richard Carciofo ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Knowledge Score ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Iodine Intake ◽  
Iodized Salt ◽  
Chinese Adults ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Knowledge Questionnaire ◽  
Medium Level ◽  
Level Of Knowledge ◽  
The Relationship

Lack of iodine knowledge might be a risk factor for inadequate iodine intake in populations. Therefore, we aimed to determine the relationship between iodine knowledge and intake in young Chinese adults. A cross-sectional study was conducted in Suzhou, China. Iodine intake was assessed using a validated 33-item iodine-specific Chinese food frequency questionnaire (FFQ) and iodine knowledge was determined using a Chinese iodine knowledge questionnaire. A total of 150 participants (mean age 20.3 years) completed the study. The median iodine intake plus iodized salt was 260 μg/d, indicating iodine sufficiency (>150 µg/d). The median iodine knowledge score was 16/24, suggesting a medium level of knowledge. The majority of participants correctly recognized fish and seafood (95%) and iodized salt (83%) as the most important dietary iodine sources. After adjusting for age and sex, studying in the science cluster and having received iodine education were the predictors of having a higher iodine knowledge score, with adjusted odd ratios (OR) of 4.33 (1.49, 12.61) and 2.73 (1.21, 6.14), respectively. In conclusion, young Chinese adults had an adequate iodine intake despite a medium iodine knowledge score. This study provides support that iodine fortification in China has been successful, but further research is required to more fully substantiate this finding.

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