Level of knowledge and misconceptions about brain concussion in Brazilian adults

Abstract Background: Brain concussion (BC) is seen as a public health priority due to its high incidence and morbidity rate, among thousands of people around the world. There are needs for fast identification, accurate diagnosis and correct management in order to reduce the short and long-term problems relating to BC. Proper knowledge of BC in the population and among clinicians is a critical factor in achieving this. Objectives: To evaluate the level of self-reported BC knowledge and gaps/misconceptions, and to identify variables correlated with this level. Methods: A cross-sectional descriptive survey was performed. A Brain Concussion Knowledge Questionnaire (BCKQ) that had been created to capture data was widely distributed. Total scores, domain partial scores and percentages of correct and incorrect answers were calculated to ascertain the level of knowledge relating to BC. Results: The sample was formed by 1,247 Brazilian adults (age: 41.7±11.8 years). Partial scores of the BCKQ revealed the existence of poor knowledge and misconceptions in all domains of the questionnaire, especially regarding questions about recovery from and management of BC. Moderate correlations between BCKQ scores and professions (p=0.312; P=0.00) or previous brain concussion knowledge (p=0.489; P=0.00) were observed. In a multiple linear regression model, age, profession and sports practice were predictors of BC knowledge. Conclusion: This first study to analyze the level of BC knowledge in a sample of Brazilian adults suggests that poor knowledge and misconceptions are present. Thus, meaningful and useful information was provided by this study for developing health education programs about BC for the population in order to improve fast diagnosis and correct BC management.

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Are people having adequate knowledge to prevent COVID-19 pandemic? A cross-sectional study

International Journal of Community Medicine and Public Health ◽

10.18203/2394-6040.ijcmph20211002 ◽

2021 ◽

Author(s):

Rashpinder Kaur ◽

Poonam Sharma ◽

Deepika . ◽

Pavit Kaur ◽

Rajni . ◽

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Keyword(s):

Survey Design ◽

Sampling Technique ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Poor Knowledge ◽

Adequate Knowledge ◽

Knowledge Questionnaire ◽

Significant Difference ◽

Level Of Knowledge ◽

Descriptive Survey

Background: The Covid-19 pandemic is still going on around the globe and prevention of this pandemic is depend on how much people are aware regarding COVID-19 disease. The present study was conducted with an aim to determine the level of knowledge towards COVID-19 among people.Methods: Present study included cross sectional descriptive survey design which was conducted on 366 participants who visited in university during 2020. Convenient sampling technique was chosen for selection of samples. A self-structured knowledge questionnaire was used for data collection. Descriptive and inferential statistics were used to analyse the data in SPSS.Results: Study findings revealed that there were 343 (93.7%) female participants and were students (86.3%). Overall, more than half (60.1%) of participants had good knowledge while 37.2% had average knowledge on COVID-19. Significant difference was found among participants’ group (p>0.001), gender (p=0.021), education (p=0.002), marital status (p=0.002), age (p=0.021), and inhabitants (p=0.002 Participants showed poor knowledge on COVID-19 susceptibility (81%) and diagnosis (90%) aspects.Conclusions: Study concluded that many people were still had average and poor knowledge on COVID-19. Higher authorities must find the ways for making people more aware on this pandemic to control its impact.

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Use of a Questionnaire to Measure Concussion Knowledge in Brazilian adults

Neurology ◽

10.1212/01.wnl.0000580904.86843.9c ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 93 (14 Supplement 1) ◽

pp. S8.2-S8

Author(s):

Amanda Araújo ◽

Renata Areza-Fegyveres ◽

Carla Guariglia ◽

Jessica Natuline lanof ◽

Regina Baratho ◽

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Keyword(s):

General Population ◽

Correct Diagnosis ◽

Critical Issue ◽

The United States ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Knowledge Questionnaire ◽

Concussion Knowledge ◽

High Level ◽

Descriptive Survey ◽

Meaningful Research

ObjectiveWe aimed to evaluate the self-reported concussion knowledge of the general population, to observe and describe any gaps in the knowledge and misconceptions, and to identify the variables that influence the concussion knowledge.BackgroundConcussion represents 80–90% of Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) causes and its higher incidence is related to sports. The United States Centers for Disease Control estimates a TBI annual incidence ranging from 1.6 to 3.8 million cases, including concussions related to sport. Thus, it is seen as a public health priority. Adequate general population knowledge is a critical issue to correct diagnosis and management of concussion.Design/MethodsWe conducted a cross-sectional descriptive survey. A Concussion knowledge Questionnaire (CKQ) was created to capture data on concussion identification and causes, concussion consequences, recovery and management, and sport-related concussion The number of the sample correct and incorrect answers was calculated to measure the percent of concussion knowledge by CKQ domain.ResultsThe sample was formed by 1247 Brazilian adults with a mean age of 41.7 (±11.8) years and high level of schooling. The total score in the CKQ was a mean of 20 (±10) points, which corresponds to a rate of 41.6% of correct answers. Thus, there is poor knowledge in all domains of the CKQ. Only 35.5% of correct answers were registered regarding the main symptoms of a concussion. Similarly, the higher number of incorrect answers was related to questions about recovery and management of a concussion.ConclusionsOur study is the first to examine the concussion knowledge in a sample of Brazilian adults and provide useful information for development of concussion education programs. Our findings suggest very poor concussion knowledge in sample studied. More larger and meaningful research is needed to investigate the concussion knowledge and the variables that may interfere in the knowledge of the Brazilian general.

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Level of Knowledge, Understanding, and Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Continuing Fixed Orthodontic Treatment in Adults: A Questionnaire Study

The Journal of Indian Orthodontic Society ◽

10.1177/0301574220988409 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 55 (2) ◽

pp. 184-189

Author(s):

RSVM Raghu Ram ◽

I Ranganayakulu ◽

K Anand Viswanadh ◽

TSS Manikanta Kumar ◽

C Viswa Chaitanya ◽

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Keyword(s):

Orthodontic Treatment ◽

Adult Patients ◽

Missed Appointments ◽

Clinical Area ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Orthodontic Patients ◽

Level Of Knowledge ◽

Orthodontic Treatment In Adults ◽

Status Disclosure ◽

Descriptive Survey

Objectives: To evaluate the level of knowledge, understanding, and impact of the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic on adult patients regarding their ongoing fixed orthodontic treatment. Subjects and Methods: A cross-sectional and descriptive survey was conducted on 108 adult patients undergoing fixed orthodontic treatment at GSL Dental College (GSLDC), India. All the candidates were aged 18 years and above, who were in lockdown due to the COVID-19 pandemic and devoid of treatment. Results: Among the patients 43.5% were male and 56.5% were female; 22.3% were not at all aware that the COVID-19 virus spreads quickly in a dental setup; 64.8% were definitely willing for their status disclosure and to undergo pretreatment screening; 71.3% were definitely willing to adhere to strict appointment timings for adequate sanitization of the clinical area; 60.2% thought that missed appointments during the COVID-19 pandemic would prolong their overall orthodontic treatment and affect their treatment outcome; and 51.9% were financially affected due to the pandemic. Conclusions: Not all adult orthodontic patients were in knowledge of COVID-19 cross infection. The majority were in a state of understanding and willing to follow infection-eradicating protocols. Patients’ view on overall orthodontic treatment was altered due to the psychological and financial impact of COVID-19.

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

European Journal of Investigation in Health, Psychology and Education ◽

10.3390/ejihpe10010040 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 10 (1) ◽

pp. 554-563 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

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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Assessment of knowledge, attitude and practice of diabetic people in Najran, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

International Journal of Research in Medical Sciences ◽

10.18203/2320-6012.ijrms20171860 ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 5 (5) ◽

pp. 2150 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Walid G. Babikr ◽

Abdullah I. Aedh ◽

Awad Mohamed Ahmed ◽

Ahmed Abdelraheem ◽

Mohammed Alasmary ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Saudi Arabia ◽

Educational Program ◽

Attitude Questionnaire ◽

Kingdom Of Saudi Arabia ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Knowledge Questionnaire ◽

Attitude And Practice ◽

Health Authorities ◽

Level Of Knowledge ◽

Knowledge Attitude And Practice

Background: This cross-sectional hospital based study aimed at determining the level of knowledge, attitude and practice of diabetes among local people of Najran, Saudi Arabia.Methods: We aimed to investigate the levels of knowledge, attitude and practice among diabetic people in Najran area.Results: 10% of the participants scored >7, 28% scored >5 and 62% scored 5 and less in Knowledge questionnaire. None [0.00%] of the participants scored 7 or more out of the attitude questionnaire. 100% of the participants scored 5 and less out of 12. 100% of the participants scored >6 and 0% scored 12 or more in the practice questionnaire.Conclusions: Our study revealed that the level of knowledge, attitude and practice of diabetes in the area of Najran is very poor. We suggest that a structured educational program to be adopted by the health authorities in Saudi Arabia.

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Young Nursing and Medical Students’ Knowledge and Attitudes Toward Contraceptive Methods

10.21203/rs.3.rs-1191863/v1 ◽

2022 ◽

Author(s):

Scarano-Pereira Juan-Pablo ◽

Martinino Alessandro ◽

Francesca Manicone ◽

Álvarez-García Cristina ◽

Ortega-Donaire Lucía ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Statistical Significance ◽

Explanatory Power ◽

Multiple Linear Regression Model ◽

Hormonal Contraceptive ◽

Bivariate Analysis ◽

General Level ◽

Contraceptive Methods ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Level Of Knowledge ◽

The University

Abstract Background: Living sexuality fully and without risk to one's health is an international priority. The youth age group has specific characteristics that make it a particularly vulnerable group for adverse consequences such as unwanted pregnancies or sexually transmitted infections. Health professionals are an important group to address this issue; however, to achieve a good result, sufficient knowledge is required to solve all the issues. This study aimed to assess the level of knowledge of young university students studying toward a nursing or medical degree.Methods: A descriptive cross-sectional study of young medical and nursing students was conducted. The Sexuality and Contraceptive Knowledge Instrument scale was used to measure knowledge level. A bivariate analysis was conducted using the Mann–Whitney U test or the Kruskal–Wallis H test, depending on the number of categories of the independent variable. Finally, a multivariate analysis was conducted using a multiple linear regression model, establishing the level of knowledge as the dependent variable and all variables that obtained statistical significance in the bivariate analysis as predictors.Results: Participants had a good level of knowledge, with 77.9% answering 50% of the questions correctly. Before training, 34.15% of the participants did not pass 50% of the questions asked. This percentage decreased to 12.87% after receiving sexuality training during the university degrees. The main training gaps were found for the items on hormonal contraceptive methods. The bivariate analysis showed that female participants had significantly higher knowledge scores, as did those who had used a hormonal contraceptive method during the most recent intercourse or were aware of family planning centers. These variables maintained their significant effect at the multivariate level, obtaining two models with good explanatory power for participants of both university degrees. Conclusion: The general level of knowledge of the healthcare students was high and sufficient after receiving training during the university degree. The main training gap was found for items on hormonal contraceptive methods, which should be emphasized in future training programs.

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PENGETAHUAN DAN SIKAP PERAWAT TENTANG MOBILISASI DINI PASIEN DI ICU RSUD PANEMBAHAN SENOPATI BANTUL YOGYAKARTA

Media Ilmu Kesehatan ◽

10.30989/mik.v6i1.173 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 6 (1) ◽

pp. 9-17

Author(s):

Muhamat Nofiyanto ◽

Muhamad Munif ◽

Miftafu Darussalam

Keyword(s):

Intensive Care Unit ◽

Early Mobilization ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Sectional Study ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Poor Knowledge ◽

Intensive Intervention ◽

Level Of Knowledge ◽

Knowledge And Attitude

Background: Early mobilization is necessary in critically ill patients in Intensive Care Unit (ICU) to prevent hypovolemia which endangers patient’s life. The role of nurses in early mobilization is important by providing explanations and motivating patients to achieve the purpose of healing. Guidance and intensive intervention from nurses can reduce the recurrence of disease. Objective: To investigate the level of knowledge and attitude of nurses on patients early mobilization in ICU of RSUD Panembahan Senopati Bantul. Method: A descriptive, cross sectional study, was applied on 20 nurses in ICU of RSUD Panembahan Senopati Bantul. Univariate data analysis was administered to characteristics of respondents, knowledge, attitudes, and cross-tabulations. Result: Most of nurses have good level of knowledge (70%), and on attitude domain, most nurses are being supportive (75%) in terms of early mobilization to patients. Nurses whose age are 22-35 years old (10%), male (10%), have been working for 1 month up to 5 years (10%), have background of 3 years diploma in nursing (10%) fall into poor knowledge category. Similar characteristics contribute to attitude domain where nurses whose age are 22-35 years old (25%), male (15%), have been working for 1 month up to 5 years (25%), have background of 3 years diploma in nursing (35%) are placed into unsupportive category. Conclusion: The level of knowledge of nurses on patients early mobilization is in good category where the attitude is in supportive category. Keywords: Knowledge, attitude of nurses, early mobilization.

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Assessment of disease-related knowledge among patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: a cross-sectional study

Physical Activity Review ◽

10.16926/par.2020.08.24 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 8 (2) ◽

pp. 72-85

Author(s):

Kateryna Tymruk-Skoropad ◽

Iuliia Pavlova ◽

Nadiya Sydoryk ◽

Yuliia Kulitka ◽

Bohdan Kruk

Keyword(s):

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease ◽

Pulmonary Disease ◽

Demographic Data ◽

Depression Scale ◽

Chronic Obstructive ◽

Main Task ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Obstructive Pulmonary Disease ◽

Knowledge Questionnaire ◽

Level Of Knowledge

Introduction. The main task of this study was to study the level of knowledge of the Ukrainian patient about chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), and the factors that cause and affect this indicator, with the help of a validated instrument. Methods. 41 patients were involved in the study. Socio-demographic data, information on the duration, course of the disease and cooperation with a physical therapist were collected. Anthropometric measurements, spirometry, pulse oximetry, tonometry were performed. Patients were surveyed with Modified Medical Research Council Dyspnea Scale, Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale, Clinical COPD Questionnaire score, and Bristol COPD Knowledge Questionnaire (BCKQ). Bristol COPD Knowledge Questionnaire was translated, cross-culturally adapted and validated. Regression analysis was performed to determine relationships between the level of knowledge about the disease, socio-demographic data, indicators of respiratory system functional status, and survey data. Results. The average total score for BCKQ was 24.71±9.62 points. Patients gave the least number of correct answers to the question related to medical treatment. The level of knowledge depends on the factors such as age (β=-0.557; 95% CI: -1.041–0.086, p=0.086), duration of the disease (β=-0.114; 95% CI: -0.077–0.055, p=0.048), respiratory ratings, functional limitations, and own psychosocial dysfunction according to the CCQ scale (β =-0.506; 95% CI: -0.007–0.752, p=0.053), and the HADS depression score (β =-0.655; 95% CI: -4.257– -0.085, p=0.043). Conclusion. The level of knowledge of Ukrainian patients about COPD is low. More experience of the disease did not affect the increase in the level of knowledge. Older patients had a lower level of knowledge about their disease. Impact of body mass index, spirometry results, level of severity of shortness of breath, and symptoms of the disease on the level of knowledge was not revealed.

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Gambaran Tingkat Pengetahuan Ibu Hamil tentang Gingivitis di Puskesmas Kakaskasen Tomohon

e-GIGI ◽

10.35790/eg.5.2.2017.17363 ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 5 (2) ◽

Author(s):

Heldin E. Kasiha ◽

Shirley E.S. Kawengian ◽

. Juliatri

Keyword(s):

Pregnant Woman ◽

Pregnant Women ◽

Sampling Technique ◽

Descriptive Study ◽

Oral Diseases ◽

Design Data ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Poor Knowledge ◽

Level Of Knowledge ◽

Cross Sectional Design

Abstract: Pregnant woman are vulnerable to oral diseases. Several studies have claimed that level of knowledge can affect dental oral health. Several dental oral problems can occur in pregnant woman inter alia pregnancy gingivitis. Gingivitis during pregnancy is due to increased concentrations of estrogen and progesterone. This condition is characterized by changes in the interdental papillae which become reddish, swollen, easily bleed accompanied by pain. Additionally, the gingiva becomes particularly sensitive to toxins and irritants such as plaque and calculus resulted in inflammation of the gingiva. This study was aimed to obtain the level of knowledge about gingivitis among pregnant women. This was a descriptive study with a cross sectional design. Data were obtained by using questionnairres. There were 60 respondents in this study obtained by using total sampling technique. Data were presented in frequency distribution tables. The results showed that there where 28 pregnant women (46.7%) with good level of knowledge and 32 woman pregnant (53,3%) with poor knowledge. Conclusion: Pregnant women in Puskesmas Kakaskasen had poor level of knowledge about gingivitis.Keywords: pregnant woman, knowledge, gingivitis Abstrak: Wanita hamil merupakan salah satu kelompok yang rentan akan penyakit gigi dan mulut. Beberapa penelitian menyatakan bahwa tingkat pengetahuan dapat memengaruhi kesehatan gigi dan mulut. Efek kehamilan pada kesehatan gigi dan mulut antara lain gingivitis kehamilan yang disebabkan oleh peningkatan konsentrasi hormon estrogen dan progesteron. Keadaan ini ditandai dengan papila interdental yang memerah, bengkak, mudah berdarah, disertai rasa nyeri dengan gingiva yang sensitif khususnya terhadap toksin maupun iritan seperti plak dan kalkulus yang berakibat lanjut terjadinya inflamasi gingiva. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mendapatkan gambaran pengetahuan ibu hamil tentang gingivitis. Jenis penelitian ialah deskriptif dengan desain potong lintang. Data diperoleh dengan menggunakan kuesioner dan disajikan dalam bentuk tabel distribusi frekuensi. Terdapat 60 responden yang diperoleh menggunakan total sampling. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan 28 ibu hamil (46,7%) berpengetahuan baik dan 32 ibu hamil (53,3%) berpengetahuan kurang. Simpulan: Tingkat pengetahuan ibu hamil terhadap gingivitis di Puskesmas Kakaskasen masih kurang.Kata kunci: ibu hamil. pengetahuan, gingivitis

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Levels of knowledge about asthma of parents of asthmatic children

Einstein (São Paulo) ◽

10.1590/s1679-45082018ao4204 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 16 (2) ◽

Cited By ~ 3

Author(s):

Cristian Roncada ◽

Thiago de Araujo Cardoso ◽

Bianca Martininghi Bugança ◽

Luísa Carolina Bischoff ◽

Karina Soldera ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Asthma Management ◽

Average Score ◽

Control Group ◽

Healthy Children ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Asthmatic Children ◽

Asthma Knowledge ◽

Knowledge Questionnaire ◽

Level Of Knowledge ◽

Asthma Group

ABSTRACT Objective To evaluate the levels of knowledge about asthma of parents of school children. Methods A cross-sectional study was carried out with parents of children with medical diagnosis of asthma (mild, moderate and severe), followed up at an outpatient referral center for childhood asthma in the Southern region of Brazil (Asthma Group). Parents of children with asthma in remission and healthy children were also selected (Control Group). The Newcastle Asthma Knowledge Questionnaire (NAKQ) questionnaire was applied in both groups. Results A total of 154 parents of children participated in the study; in that, 62 (40.26%) in the Asthma Group, and 92 (59.74%) in the Control Group, with a mean age of 35.60±10.03 years. Of these, 132 (85.7%) were female, and 72 (46.8%) parents studied up to high school. The average score of level of knowledge was 18.06±4.11 points. Only 30.5% parents had acceptable levels of knowledge about asthma, which were more prevalent in the Asthma Group than in the Control Group (41.9% versus 22.8%, p=0.01). The mean score in Newcastle Asthma Knowledge Questionnaire (NAKQ) was higher in the Asthma Group (19.32±3.92 versus 17.21±4.03, p=0.001), respectively. The parents with mild and moderate asthmatic children scored more than those of severe asthma (19.5 and 19.9 versus 18.2 points, p=0.02). Conclusion Most parents had an unsatisfactory level of knowledge about asthma, which reinforces the need for changes in public asthma management programs.

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