scholarly journals Anxiety of Health Workers in the Prevention and Management of Covid-19 in Sidrap Regency

2020 ◽  
Vol 9 (2) ◽  
pp. 91-97
Author(s):  
Fadli Fadli ◽  
Andi Sastria Ahmad ◽  
Safruddin Safruddin ◽  
Sumbara Sumbara ◽  
Rohandi Baharuddin
Keyword(s):  
Health Workers ◽  
Survey Design ◽  
Protective Equipment ◽  
Sampling Techniques ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Anxiety Levels ◽  
Severe Anxiety ◽  
Cluster Random Sampling ◽  
Average Health

The spread of Covid-19 disease has reached epidemiological criteria which need to be declared a pandemic because it has infected more than 100,000 people in 100 countries. The purpose of this study was to determine the criteria for anxiety levels in health workers in the prevention of covid-19. In carrying out their duties, most of health workerd experienced anxiety due to lack of personal protective equipments and family safety. This study uses a a cross sectional survey design and cluster random sampling techniques with 80 respondents. The results showed that the average health workers 52 respondets (65.0%) had experienced mild anxiety, 11 respondents (13.8%) had experienced moderate anxiety, and 2 respondents (2.5%) had experienced severe anxiety and 15 respondents (18.8%) who didn’t experienced anxiety.The contributing factor is the lack of personal protective equipment, so the health workers worried to transmited the corona virus to their family. They also felt stigmatized because they felt related to patients infected by the virus. In addition, the patients honesty when visited health services, many of them keep it a secret of a visit history to the plague area or areas that have suffered many cases of Covid-19.

scholarly journals PSYCHOLOGICAL EXPERIENCE OF CLIENTS DIAGNOSED WITH GLAUCOMA IN TWO SELECTED EYE CLINICS IN ACCRA, GHANA

2017 ◽  
Vol 5 (9) ◽  
pp. 52-67
Author(s):  
Daniel Bruce ◽  
V. Mawuli Eshun
Keyword(s):  
Survey Design ◽  
Pearson Correlation ◽  
Psychosocial Care ◽  
Severe Depression ◽  
Psychosocial Distress ◽  
Depression And Anxiety ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Stress Levels ◽  
Anxiety Levels

The aim of this study was to find out the prevalence of psychosocial problems among persons living with glaucoma and also find out whether socio-demographic characteristics of glaucoma patients significantly affect their levels of psychosocial distress. The cross-sectional survey design was chosen. One hundred (100) patients with glaucoma were selected from two Eye clinics in Accra as the sampled population. One-Way ANOVA, independent t-test and Pearson correlation were used for data analysis. Results from the analysis showed that 99% of the patients reported mild to extremely severe depression. One percent (1%) of the sample reported normal depression levels. It was also observed from the analysis that 75% of the patients reported mild to extremely severe anxiety levels and, 25% reported normal anxiety levels. On stress levels, 45% of glaucoma patients reported mild to severe stress levels whilst 55% of reported normal stress levels. Further analysis showed that female glaucoma patients reported higher depression, anxiety and stress levels than male glaucoma patients, younger glaucoma patients reported higher depression, anxiety and stress levels than older glaucoma patients. However, no statistically significant differences exist among Glaucoma patients who are employed, unemployed and self-employed in their depression and anxiety levels but differed significantly on their stress levels. No statistically significant differences exist among Glaucoma patients who are single, married, widowed and divorced in their depression and anxiety levels but differed significantly on their stress levels. Additionally, there is a significant positive relationship between patients’ social distress and emotional distress (DASS). It is concluded that there is substantial level of psychosocial distress among patients with glaucoma. Patients’ age, sex and marital status significantly affecting their psychosocial distress and therefore, psychosocial care should be included in the healthcare of these patients. 

scholarly journals Predictors of Turnover Intention Among Employees in Nigeria’s Oil Industry

2013 ◽  
Vol 4 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Olaoluwa J. Oluwafemi
Keyword(s):  
Turnover Intention ◽  
Survey Design ◽  
Negative Relationship ◽  
Interactional Justice ◽  
Oil Industry ◽  
Sampling Techniques ◽  
Contextual Variables ◽  
Sampling Frame ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional

It has been debated in literature whether context more than disposition predicts organizational outcomes, but the extent to which they predict employee turnover intention has been evaded, whereas beyond theorising, this may have important consequences for employee retention and performance strategy. The predictive roles of contextual (distributive, procedural and interactional justice) and dispositional variables (conscientiousness, agreeableness and emotional stability) on turnover intention among employees in Nigeria’s oil industry were examined. Using cross-sectional survey design and multistage sampling techniques (n =750) employees comprising 534 (71.2%) males and 216 (28.8%) females with a mean age of 35 years and standard deviation of 6.88 participated in the study. The sampling frame in all 12 out of 32 companies from four clusters that make up Nigeria’s oil industry was formed using quota, proportionate and simple random sampling techniques. Data was collected using validated measures of the study variables combined into a single survey questionnaire. Significant negative relationship was found between contextual variables and turnover intention, and between dispositional variables and turnover intention respectively. Controlling for age and tenure, contextual variables accounted for higher variance in turnover intention (R2 = 0.098; F (5, 745) = 22.23, p < .001) ) than dispositional variables (R2 = 0.10; F (8, 742) = 1.51. p < .001, justifying the assumption of weak effects of dispositional traits in strong situations. Managerial implications of the findings are discussed.

scholarly journals Faktor yang Mempengaruhi Kecemasan pada Tenaga Kesehatan Dalam Upaya Pencegahan Covid-19

2020 ◽  
Vol 6 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Fadli Fadli ◽  
Safruddin Safruddin ◽  
Andi Sastria Ahmad ◽  
Sumbara Sumbara ◽  
Rohandi Baharuddin
Keyword(s):  
Personal Protective Equipment ◽  
Health Workers ◽  
P Value ◽  
Protective Equipment ◽  
Family Status ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Regression Test ◽  
Logistic Regression Test ◽  
Cluster Random Sampling

ABSTRAKTenaga kesehatan dalam melaksanakan tugas sebagai garda terdepan penanganan, pencegahan, dan perawatan pasien Covid-19 mengalami kecemasan karena disebabkan oleh beberapa faktor, salah satunya adalah ketersediaan alat pelindung diri. Penelitian ini dilakukan untuk mengetahui faktor-faktor yang paling mempengaruhi kecemasan petugas kesehatan dalam pencegahan Covid-19. Penelitian kuantitatif mengunakan metode obsevasional analitik dengan rancangan cross-sectional ini dilakukan di tiga Rumah Sakit dan  sembilan Layanan Kesehatan pada bulan April 2020. Penentuan teknik pengambilan sampel menggunakan cluster random sampling dengan jumlah sampel 115 reponden. Uji pearson chi-square dilakukan untuk menilai hubungan antara kecemasan dan usia, jenis kelamin, status keluarga, kejujuran pasien, ketersediaan peralatan perlindungan pribadi, dan pengetahuan. Masing-masing variabel independen dievaluasi menggunakan analisis uji regresi logistik untuk menetukan variabel yang paling berpengaruh. Hasil penelitian ini menunjukkan bahwa ada pengaruh usia (p=0.024); status keluarga (p=0.022); kejujuran pasien (p=0.034); ketersediaan alat pelindung diri (0.014); pengetahuan (p=0.030) terhadap kecemasan petugas. Dari hasil uji regresi logistik menunjukkan variabel ketersediaan alat pelindung diri yang paling berpengaruh terhadap kecemasan (r=0.517;CI=1.34-8.06), yang artinya ketersediaan alat pelindung memilliki pengaruh 51.7% terhadap kecemasan petugas kesehatan dalam upaya pencegahan Covid-19. Oleh karena itu, pemerintah harus memberikan perhatian yang sangat besar kepada petugas kesehatan yang berada digarda terdepan dalam pencegahan covid-19 terkait masalah kebutuhan alat pelindung diri sesuai protokol dari WHO. ABSTRACTHealth workers in carrying out their duties as the frontliners in handling, preventing and caring of COVID-19 patients experience anxiety caused by several factors and one of them is the availability of personal protective equipment (PPE). This study is conducted to determine some factors that mostly influence the anxiety of health workers in preventing of Covid-19. Quantitative research is used by analytical obsevational methods with cross-sectional design and is conducted in three Hospitals and nine Health Services in April 2020. Sampling techniques used cluster random sampling (n=115. Person          chi-square tests are conducted to assess the relationship between anxiety and age, family status, availability of personal protective equipment, and knowledge. Independent variable is evaluated using logistic regression test analysis to determine the most influential variable. The results of this study indicate that there are influences of age (p-value=0.024); family status (p-value=0.022); patient honesty (p-value=0.034); the availability of personal protective equipment (p-value=0.014); knowledge (p-value=0.030) on staffs’ anxiety. The logistic regression test result clarifies that the availability of personal protective equipment is the most influential on anxiety (r=0.517; CI=1.34-8.06), which means the availability of protective devices has a 51.7% influence on the anxiety of health workers in preventing of Covid-19. Therefore, the government must pay great attention to health workers who are at the frontliners in preventing covid-19 related to the problem of personal needs for personal protective equipment based on the protocol from WHO.

scholarly journals Knowledge of Artificial Fruit Ripening Among Consumers in Rivers State

2021 ◽  
Vol 8 (7) ◽  
pp. 436-454
Author(s):  
Elizabeth E. Eze ◽  
Emmanuel. U. Asogwa
Keyword(s):  
Fruit Ripening ◽  
Health Workers ◽  
Survey Design ◽  
Tertiary Education ◽  
Sampling Procedure ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Artificial Fruit ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Rivers State

The study investigated the knowledge of artificial fruit ripening among consumers in Rivers State. The study adopted a descriptive cross-sectional survey design. Four research questions and three null hypotheses tested at .05 alpha level guided the study. The population for the study was 2,617,600 respondents in fruit markets in Rivers State. A sample size of 1,024 fruit consumers was drawn suing multistage sampling procedure. Data were collected using a validated self-structured questionnaire titled "Knowledge of Artificial Fruit Ripening (KAFR)”. Guttman Split-Half Coefficient of 0.881 was obtained using Pearson Product Moment Correlation in conjunction with Spearman Brown correction statistics. Data were analyzed using percentage, mean, standard deviation, Chi-square, z-test, and One way Analysis of Variance. It was found that consumers had moderate knowledge of artificial fruit ripening in Rivers State. Also, male consumers, those within 31-40 years and those with tertiary education had higher knowledge of artificial fruit ripening. More so, the study revealed significant difference in knowledge among consumers in Rivers State based on gender, age and level of education. Based on the findings, the study recommended among others that; community health workers in Rivers State should organize regular heath education campaigns concerning the dangers of using chemicals for fruit ripening among consumers in Rivers State.   

scholarly journals Social Media Survey and Web Posting Assessment of the COVID-19 Response in China: Health Worker Attitudes Toward Preparedness and Personal Protective Equipment Shortages

2020 ◽  
Vol 7 (10) ◽  
Author(s):  
Dayong Huang ◽  
Wen Shu ◽  
Menglong Li ◽  
Juntao Ma ◽  
Ziang Li ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Health Worker ◽  
Personal Protective Equipment ◽  
Health Workers ◽  
Emerging Infectious Diseases ◽  
Protective Equipment ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Outbreak Management ◽  
Government Organizations ◽  
Self Confidence

Abstract Background Understanding health worker awareness, attitudes, and self-confidence in the workplace can inform local and global responses toward emerging infectious threats, like the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic. Availability of accessible personal protective equipment (PPE) is vital to effective care and prevention. Methods We conducted a cross-sectional survey from February 24 to 28, 2020, to assess COVID-19 preparedness among health workers. In addition, we assessed trends from search engine web crawling and text-mining data trending over the Sina Weibo platform from January 1 to March 3, 2020. Data were abstracted on Chinese outbreak preparedness. Results In the survey, we engaged 6350 persons, of whom 1065 agreed to participate, and after an eligibility logic check, 1052 participated (16.6%). We accessed 412 internet posts as to PPE availability. Health workers who were satisfied with current preparedness to address COVID-19 were more likely to be female, to obtain knowledge about the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) outbreak from government organizations, and to consider their hospital prepared for outbreak management. Health workers with more confidence in their abilities to respond were those with more faith in their institution’s response capacities. Elements of readiness included having airborne infection isolation rooms, visitor control procedures, and training in precautions and PPE use. Both survey and web post assessments suggested that health workers in need were unable to reliably obtain PPE. Conclusions Health workers’ self-confidence depends on perceived institutional readiness. Failure to maintain available PPE inventory for emerging infectious diseases preparedness suggests a failure to learn key lessons from the 2003–2004 SARS outbreak in China.

scholarly journals Knowledge and Practice of Battery Technicians about Lead Poisoning in the Workplace

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
TajudeenOlusegun Rasheed
Keyword(s):  
Lead Poisoning ◽  
Occupational Safety ◽  
Survey Design ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Systematic Sampling ◽  
Protective Equipment ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Chi Square Analysis

Background: Utilization of self-protective equipment at the workplace of battery technicians could consequently protect the health of the artisans ‘and prevent lead-related occupational hazards. This study assessed the knowledge of lead poisoning hazards and the rate of utilization of personal protective equipment (PPE)among battery technicians in Lagos, Nigeria. Methods: This study was a quantitative, cross-sectional survey design. Multistage and systematic sampling technique was used to select N=384 adult battery technicians aged 18 years old and higher. The questionnaire was validated and the reliability established through pilot study. Data were collected and analyzed with chi-square and multiple logistic regressions statistical model using SPSS version 24.No missing N value and hypotheses were tested at p < 0.05 and 95% confidence interval. Results: Few participants, 9.9% had good knowledge of lead poisoning hazards, and it indicates a poor level. The rate of utilization of PPE at the workplaces was 18 % which is low. Chi-square analysis of the knowledge of lead poisoning hazard and PPE utilization for battery technicians in the organized and roadside settings were X2=0.1481, p=0.7003, and X²=3.2607, p=0.0709, respectively which isnot statistically significant. Conclusion: Knowledge of lead poisoning hazard influenced the rate of utilization of PPE at the workplace of battery technicians. So, an effort to improve the use of PPE could be done through implementation of occupational safety policy, training and dissemination of information on the threat of lead poisoning for battery technicians to achieve positive behavioral change.

scholarly journals Causes and effects of water pollution in the Soniwein Community, Central Monrovia, Liberia (March to May 2017)

2018 ◽  
Vol 7 (2) ◽  
pp. 35
Author(s):  
Sampson K. P. CHEA ◽  
DEAN Andrew P.
Keyword(s):  
Water Pollution ◽  
Health Workers ◽  
Survey Design ◽  
National Standards ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Chemical Test ◽  
Microbiological Test ◽  
Acceptable Range ◽  
Water Borne

Water pollution can be defined in many ways. Usually, it means one or more substances have built up in water to such an extent that they cause problems for animals or people. The objectives of this study were to determine the causes and effects of Water pollution in Soniwein Community and to determine whether the cases of water borne diseases can be attributed to unsafe and contaminated water in Soniwein Community as well as to come up with interventional strategies by which water pollution can be mitigated in the Soniwein Community. This research employed the cross sectional survey design. Field interviews were done by close-ended questionnaires, including health workers at Soniwein Community Clinic. Water samples were randomly collected and microbiological and chemical tests were conducted at the National Standards Lab to determined contamination by microbes and physical quality of the water respectively Samples were randomly collected from the Soniwein community and tested The microbiological test reveals a rejection in total viable count for Well 1, [2], [3] & [4], N/A in Yeasts & Mold, for Well 1, 2, 3, 4, detection of E. Coli in Well 1, 2, 3 & 4. The results of the chemical test reveals the iron content of Well [1-3] to be in acceptable range while that of well 4 was out of acceptable range; the chloride content of Well [1-4] were all in acceptable range; the pH values for Well 1, 2, 3 & 4 were all in normal rang; Well 1, 2, & 3 were all in acceptable turbidity range while that of well 4 showed a deviant. Water pollution in the Soniwein Community is caused by several factors such poor sanitation, improper disposal of domestic wastes and the effects lead to water- borne diseases such as Typhoid, Diarrhea and dysentery, and infants between the ages of 0-2 years are mostly affected.

scholarly journals Anxiety levels, precautionary behaviours and public perceptions during the early phase of the COVID-19 outbreak in China: a population-based cross-sectional survey

BMJ Open ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (10) ◽  
pp. e040910 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mengcen Qian ◽  
Qianhui Wu ◽  
Peng Wu ◽  
Zhiyuan Hou ◽  
Yuxia Liang ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Face Mask ◽  
Population Based ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Logistic Regression Models ◽  
The Public ◽  
Phone Survey ◽  
Anxiety Levels ◽  
Quota Sampling ◽  
Severe Anxiety

ObjectiveTo investigate psychological and behavioural responses to COVID-19 among the Chinese general population.Design, setting and participantsWe conducted a population-based mobile phone survey between 1 February and 10 February 2020 via random digit dialling. A total of 1011 adult residents in Wuhan (n=510), the epicentre and quarantined city, and Shanghai (n=501) were interviewed. Proportional quota sampling and poststratification weighting were used. Multivariable logistic regression models were used to investigate perception factors associated with the public responses.Primary outcome measuresWe measured anxiety levels using the 7-item Generalised Anxiety Disorder Scale (GAD-7) and asked respondents to report their precautionary behaviours before and during the outbreak.ResultsThe prevalence of moderate or severe anxiety was significantly higher (p<0.001) in Wuhan (32.8%) than Shanghai (20.5%). Around 79.6%–88.2% residents reported always wearing a face mask when they went out and washing hands immediately when they returned home, with no discernible difference across cities. Only 35.5%–37.0% of residents reported a handwashing duration above 40 s as recommended by the WHO. The strongest predictor of moderate or severe anxiety was perceived harm of the disease (OR 1.8, 95% CI 1.5 to 2.1), followed by confusion about information reliability (OR 1.7, 95% CI 1.5 to 1.9). None of the examined perception factors were associated with odds of handwashing duration above 40 s.ConclusionsPrevalence of moderate or severe anxiety and strict personal precautionary behaviours was generally high, regardless of the quarantine status. Our results support efforts for handwashing education programmes with a focus on hygiene procedures in China and timely dissemination of reliable information.

scholarly journals Efficacy of inspirational motivation on the performance of public health workers in mid-north of Uganda

2021 ◽  
Vol 1 (2) ◽  
pp. 85-97
Author(s):  
Emmanuel Komakech ◽  
◽  
Gilbert Obici ◽  
David Mwesigwa ◽  
◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Public Health ◽  
Leadership Style ◽  
Health Workers ◽  
Survey Design ◽  
Middle Level ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Inspirational Motivation ◽  
Public Health Workers ◽  
Sampling Procedures

Purpose: This study sought to determine the efficacy of inspirational motivation on the performance of middle-level Public Health Workers (PHWs) in Lira District Local Government. Specifically, the study aimed to: determine the degree of inspirational motivation among ML-PHWs in Lira District; determine the level of performance among ML-PHWs in Lira District; and investigate the effect of inspirational motivation on the performance of ML-PHWs in Lira District. Research methodology: The study adopted a cross-sectional survey design while incorporating both quantitative and qualitative methods. The study used stratified and simple random sampling procedures to select health facilities, supervisors and ML-PHWs; a total of 164 respondents were selected. Results: The findings suggest that inspirational motivation has a significant effect on the performance of ML-PHWs ( p<0.01). Limitations: This study only focused on one construct of transformational leadership style (inspirational motivation), yet there are several constructs of that style, which may affect the performance of PHWs. Contribution: The findings of this study can be useful to public service managers wishing to enhance the performance of PHWs using limited resources.

scholarly journals Knowledge of Breast Cancer and Screening Methods among Rural Women in Southwest Nigeria: A Mixed Method Analysis

2020 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
pp. 81-91
Author(s):  
Rowland Edet ◽  
Oluwayimika Ekundina ◽  
Obasanjo Afolabi Bolarinwa ◽  
Julianah Babajide ◽  
Juliet Nwafor
Keyword(s):  
Breast Cancer ◽  
Rural Women ◽  
Health Workers ◽  
Survey Design ◽  
Screening Method ◽  
Screening Methods ◽  
Cancer Etiology ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Southwest Nigeria

The objective of this study was to assess the awareness of rural women on breast cancer and its screening methods in Southwest Nigeria. Descriptive cross-sectional survey design with the aid of a semi-structured questionnaire was used to generate data among 422 rural women in selected communities in Egbeda local government area of Ibadan. The qualitative data was generated through in-depth interviews among rural women and key informant interviews among health workers in the communities. The study revealed that only 63.7% were aware of breast cancer screening methods compared to 31.6% who were not aware of it. The commonly known screening method among women in the study was breast self-examination (66.7%). Some believed that breast cancer is used as a form of spiritual attack to punish women. Knowledge of breast cancer etiology was also low. The major source of information on breast cancer was radio. The study concluded that health education and programs targeting rural women should be adopted to increase their awareness of breast cancer.

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