Perception assessment of periodontal patients regarding their self-care

OBJECTIVE: The aim of this study is to evaluate, through a questionnaire, patients' awareness and behavior regarding periodontal disease, as well as their perceptions of the importance of self-care in order to control the disease. METHODS: 50 male and female patients, age ranging between 31 to 67 years old, presenting moderate to advanced periodontal disease were submitted to a 26 question-survey which aimed to assess the following: the patient's profile, his knowledge and awareness of the periodontal disease ,the dental practioner's commitment as to inform the patient about the importance of the concepts and understandings of his own self-care related to the disease. After data tabulation, they were subjected to exploratory analysis by means of tables and graphics of distribution of frequencies. RESULTS: The data showed that most patients were unanimously aware of the presence of periodontal disease and it also demonstrated that if they follow the dentist's recommendations, there will be a better disease prognosis. About 94 to 96% of the participants in the sample showed a higher level of knowledge about the etiology, treatment and consequences of periodontal disease, and reported that such information came from dental professionals. CONCLUSION: It was concluded that the periodontal disease patient becomes motivated to promote his self-care when the dentist promotes a proper instruction.

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The Level of Knowledge and Behavior of Adolescent Male and Female Students in Turkey on the Matter of Reproductive Health

Sexuality and Disability ◽

10.1007/s11195-011-9204-x ◽

2011 ◽

Vol 29 (3) ◽

pp. 217-227 ◽

Cited By ~ 6

Author(s):

Saadet Yazıcı ◽

Gülümser Dolgun ◽

Yıldız Öztürk ◽

Fatma Yilmaz

Keyword(s):

Reproductive Health ◽

Female Students ◽

Adolescent Male ◽

Male And Female ◽

Level Of Knowledge ◽

And Behavior

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Awareness of Medication-Related Osteonecrosis of the Jaws amongst Dental Professionals in Poland

Applied Sciences ◽

10.3390/app11114821 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 11 (11) ◽

pp. 4821

Author(s):

Monika Teślak ◽

Hanna Sobczak ◽

Iwona Ordyniec-Kwaśnica ◽

Barbara Kochańska ◽

Barbara Drogoszewska

Keyword(s):

The Body ◽

Antiresorptive Therapy ◽

Osteonecrosis Of The Jaws ◽

Level Of Knowledge ◽

Medical University ◽

Self Administered Questionnaire ◽

Dental Professionals

Background: Medication-Related Osteonecrosis of the Jaws (MRONJ) is a serious complication of antiresorptive therapy. The aim of the study was to assess the level of knowledge and awareness regarding MRONJ among Polish dentists and students of dentistry. Methods: The online self-administered questionnaire was sent out electronically among dentists in Poland and dentistry students of the Medical University of Gdansk. The results obtained were statistically analyzed. The results were considered statistically significant if the condition p ≤ 0.05 was met. Results: A total of 203 respondents participated in this survey. A total of 94.6% of them declared knowledge of the term MRONJ. However, the length of bisphosphonates persistence in the body was known to 51.5% of participants, while the knowledge of oral and maxillofacial surgeons concerning this topic was significantly higher (87.0%). Conclusion: Dental and maxillofacial surgeons presented the highest level of knowledge about MRONJ. The remaining groups did not differ in their knowledge. It must be noted that the knowledge of the students was similar to that of dentists. A better level of knowledge by dentists could contribute to a decline of the occurrence of the disease in future. Theoretical and practical initiatives should be promoted to improve the knowledge about MRONJ.

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Risk perception and awareness of earthquake: the case of Dhaka

International Journal of Disaster Resilience in the Built Environment ◽

10.1108/ijdrbe-04-2018-0020 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 10 (1) ◽

pp. 65-82 ◽

Cited By ~ 2

Author(s):

Mohammad Lutfur Rahman

Keyword(s):

Risk Perception ◽

Data Collection ◽

Seismic Risk ◽

Public Awareness ◽

Content Type ◽

Earthquake Preparedness ◽

Level Of Knowledge ◽

Seismic Risk Perception ◽

The Many ◽

And Behavior

Purpose Among the many studies about risk perception, only a few deal with Bangladesh. Paul and Bhuiyan’s (2010) study has shown the earthquake-preparedness level of residents of Dhaka, but there are some biases in the data collection. This paper aims to examine the seismic-risk perception and the level of knowledge on earthquake and preparedness among the residents of Dhaka. Design/methodology/approach A questionnaire was developed, and data collection was undertaken through home and sidewalk surveys. This paper investigates how attitude, perception and behavior differ depending on gender, age, education and casualty awareness. This research tries to examine and make a comparison of the risk perception and preparedness level between different groups of gender, age and level of education. Findings This research shows that female respondents have a much better risk perception of and are better prepared for earthquakes than male respondents; younger people have a higher knowledge about earthquake preparedness than older people and less-educated people are at a higher risk of unpreparedness than more-educated people. Research limitations/implications This research is only limited to the Dhaka Division. Originality/value This paper concludes by noting that public awareness on seismic-risk perception and mitigation is poor, and their knowledge on basic theory and emergency response must be improved.

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Effect of designed nursing instructions on knowledge and self-care behavior among patients with chemotherapy induced neutropenia

International Journal of Advanced Nursing Studies ◽

10.14419/ijans.v7i2.13063 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 7 (2) ◽

pp. 94

Author(s):

Asmaa Sayed Abd-Almageed ◽

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Keyword(s):

Neutropenic Patient ◽

Self Care ◽

Education Of Patients ◽

Significant Difference ◽

Assessment Sheet ◽

Life Threatening ◽

Level Of Knowledge ◽

Chemotherapy Induced Neutropenia ◽

Dose Limiting Toxicity ◽

Care Behavior

Background:Chemotherapy-induced neutropenia (CIN) is the main dose limiting toxicity of systemic chemotherapy and it is associated with significant morbidity, mortality and treatment cost.Aim:Of the study was to evaluate effect of designed nursing instructions on knowledge and self-care behavior among patients with chemotherapy-induced neutropenia.Research design: Pre-post research design was utilized.Setting: The study was conducted at internal Medical Oncology Department at South Egypt Cancer Institute.Sample: Sixty adult patients with chemotherapy induced neutropenia. Tools of data collection: Tool (I): Patient assessment sheet, Tool (II): Self-care behavior assessment.Results: There was a highly statistically significant difference between pre and post applying of designed nursing instructions as regard patients' level of knowledge and self- care behavior of the studied patients (p<0.01).Conclusion: The designed nursing instructions improved knowledge and self-care behavior among patients with chemotherapy-induced neutropenia.Recommendation: Each neutropenic patient should be given a booklet including knowledge about neutropenia, importance, and how to practice standards self-care behavior. Education of patients and families are keys to prompt recognition about potentially life-threatening symptoms associated with neutropenia.

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Organizational Development Towards Excellent Management

The Journal of Social Sciences Research ◽

10.32861/jssr.spi4.254.257 ◽

2018 ◽

pp. 254-257

Keyword(s):

Regression Analysis ◽

Standard Deviation ◽

Organizational Development ◽

Assessment Model ◽

Survey Method ◽

Significant Difference ◽

Before And After ◽

Level Of Knowledge ◽

And Behavior ◽

Percentage Standard Deviation

This study will use the Kirkpatrick Assessment Model to assess the School Excellence program through Organization Development (PrOD). This model involves evaluation of reactions, learning (knowledge, skills and attitude), behavior and outcomes, but this study only assesses knowledge and behavior . This study uses survey method by involving 120 respondents of the study chosen by group sampling. The instrument is a questionnaire that has Cronbach Alpha value between 0.930-0.984. The data were analyzed using mean score, percentage, standard deviation and regression. Analysis findings show that there is a significant difference between the level of knowledge and behavior before and after the PrOD. Overall, this study recommends PrOD to be continued, but it is necessary to improve in the formulation of PrOD syllabus so that school leaders can improve the behavior change in meaningful and meaningful implementation of the PrOD.

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A Study of Investment Behavior of Households in Virudhunagar District

SDMIMD Journal of Management ◽

10.18311/sdmimd/2015/2656 ◽

2015 ◽

Vol 6 (2) ◽

pp. 19

Author(s):

M. Selvakumar ◽

N. Manicka Mahesh

Keyword(s):

Financial Institutions ◽

The Other ◽

Investment Behavior ◽

Household Savings ◽

Economic Activities ◽

Risk And Return ◽

The People ◽

Current Consumption ◽

Level Of Knowledge ◽

And Behavior

Investment of hard earned money is a crucial activity of every human being. Investment is the commitment of funds which have been saved from current consumption with the hope that some benefits will be received in future. Thus, it is a reward for waiting for money. Savings of the people are invested in assets depending on their risk and return demands, safety of money, liquidity, the available avenues for investment, various financial institutions, etc. On the other hand, the savings provide capital to industry, economic development to the country. In developing country like India, household savings is the major source of capital for economic activities. The study helps to understand the knowledge and behavior of households, the major provider of funds to economic activities of the country. Hence, a study of investment behavior of households has made with the objective of understanding the level of knowledge of households about investment.

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HUBUNGAN TINGKAT PENGETAHUAN IBU TENTANG HIPERBILIRUBIN DENGAN SIKAP DAN PERILAKU MENJEMUR BAYI DI KELURAHAN SANGKRAH

KOSALA : Jurnal Ilmu Kesehatan ◽

10.37831/jik.v4i2.98 ◽

2016 ◽

Vol 4 (2) ◽

Author(s):

Rahayu Setyaningsih ◽

Ersa Trianingsih

Keyword(s):

Pearson Correlation ◽

Statistical Test ◽

Bivariate Analysis ◽

Multivariate Statistical ◽

Spearman Rank ◽

Level Of Knowledge ◽

And Behavior ◽

Attitudes And Behavior ◽

The Village ◽

The Relationship

AbstractInterviews with mother who have babies aged 0-6 months in the Village Sangkrah, founddifferent maternal understanding of hiperbilirubin, some of mothers not understand abouthiperbilirubin, its causes and how to prevent it. The attitude of the mothers also variessome wants sunning their babies every morning whereas plenty were reluctant becausethey do not know of its benefits. The purpose of the study: to determine the correlation ofmother's level of knowledge about hiperbilirubin with attitudes and behavior sunning babyThe subjects were all mothers with babies 0-6 months in the Village Sangkrah as manyas 45 people. This research method of bivariate analysis using Spearman Rank,multivariate analysis with Pearson Correlation to find the correlation of three variables: thelevel of knowledge of mothers about hiperbilirubin with attitudes and behavior in infantssunning.The results of the bivariate analysis using Spearman Rank with α = 5% (0.05) wasobtained p <0.001 to p <0.05, which means that the hypothesis is accepted, there is acorrelation the level of knowledge about hiperbilirubin with the attitudes and behaviorsunning baby in village Sangkrah. Multivariate statistical test using Pearson Correlation α= 5% (0.05) was obtained p <0.001 for the correlation between knowledge with attitude,either correlation knowledge with behavioral or correlation between attitudes withbehavioral earn p <0.05. The correlation coefficient ranged from 0.541 to 0.583 whichshows the strength of the relationship in the medium category.Keywords: Knowledge, Attitude, Behavior, Hiperbilirubin, Sunning Baby

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Influence of adaptive physical education on motor possibilities, behavior and quality of life of children with autism

Health, sport, rehabilitation ◽

10.34142/hsr.2020.06.02.04 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 6 (2) ◽

pp. 41

Author(s):

O.V. Musiyenko ◽

R.V. Chopyk ◽

N.B. Kizlo

Keyword(s):

Quality Of Life ◽

Physical Education ◽

Motor Skills ◽

Motor Development ◽

Self Care ◽

Children With Autism ◽

Autism Spectrum ◽

Adaptive Physical Education ◽

And Behavior

The aim of the work is to establish the impact of adaptive physical education classes according to our proposed method on the motor abilities and behavior of children with autism spectrum disorders and on the quality of life of their families.Material and methods. Analysis and generalization of literature data on the peculiarities of psycho-motor development of children with autism, their behavior. Development of methods of adaptive physical education of children with autism, which includes exercises for the development of general and fine motor skills, imitation, coordination of movements and the development of physical qualities such as strength, agility, flexibility. Expert assessment of test exercises. Questionnaire of parents about the psychophysical condition of their children and the quality of life of families raising a child with autism. Methods of mathematical statistics.Results. It has been established that children with autism have significant impairments of motor activity and psychophysical condition, which significantly affects the quality of life of children and their families. There is a very low level of development of motor skills. Parents of children in the experimental group noted that from now on their children began to have fewer problems with movement, their movements became more coordinated and it became easier to move. In terms of self-care and self-care, the difficulties became less significant (average level), the usual daily activities also became easier, the phenomena of discomfort and anxiety decreased.Conclusions. Children with autism have significant deviations in motor development, arbitrariness of movements, understanding of expediency of movements, general motility of the body. Classes in adaptive physical education according to our proposed method allowed children with autism to overcome most motor disorders, which was a prerequisite for improving higher nervous activity and behavior. Significant improvement of psychophysical condition of children as a result of employment, and also growth of quality of life is established.

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