scholarly journals Sociocultural aspects of schistosomiasis mansoni in an endemic area in Minas Gerais, Brazil

1998 ◽  
Vol 14 (4) ◽  
pp. 841-849 ◽  
Author(s):  
Andréa Gazzinelli ◽  
Maria Flávia Gazzinelli ◽  
Matilde Miranda Cadete ◽  
Samuel Pena Filho ◽  
Ilcéia Ribeiro Sá ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Endemic Area ◽  
Minas Gerais ◽  
Sociocultural Factors ◽  
Small Community ◽  
Major Health Problem ◽  
Major Health ◽  
Attitudes And Practices ◽  
School Aged Children ◽  
Qualitative Approaches ◽  
Knowledge Attitudes And Practices

A study to determine the sociocultural factors influencing knowledge, attitudes, and practices of individuals from a small community toward Schistosoma mansoni infection was carried out in an endemic area in the State of Minas Gerais, Brazil. The study used qualitative approaches to collect data from school-aged children and teachers. Specific findings were that the individuals interviewed were aware of the disease, but also held inaccurate popular beliefs about transmission. Misconceptions coexisted with accurate knowledge both in children and teachers. The disease was not seen as a major health problem and did not affect their activities since it did not cause severe symptoms in most of the individuals. Although the majority of the participants related transmission to water and lack of sanitation, they did not take any preventive measures since their subsistence is highly dependent on irrigation, farming, fishing, and other essential work that is directly related to water activities. The authors discuss the development of a health education program based on the knowledge and perception of individuals about the disease and its determinants as being important for the context and behavioral change.

scholarly journals Knowledge, Attitude and Preventive Practices Regarding Hypertension among 40 Years and above Population Residing in Mahadevsthan, Kathmandu

2019 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
pp. 4-13
Author(s):  
Elina Khatri ◽  
SB Mahabharata ◽  
RK Yadav ◽  
N Devkota
Keyword(s):  
Developing Countries ◽  
Knowledge Score ◽  
Communicable Diseases ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Major Health Problem ◽  
Major Health ◽  
Attitudes And Practices ◽  
Preventive Practices ◽  
The Mean ◽  
Knowledge Attitudes And Practices

Background: Hypertension is a leading cause of cardiovascular diseases in both developed and developing countries. In recent time the epidemiological transition of countries from communicable diseases to non-communicable diseases had increased its importance. Hypertension had been ranked as a top five cause of mortality in Nepal. Assessment of knowledge, attitudes, and practices (KAP) is a crucial element ofhypertension control, but little information is available from developing countries where hypertension has lately been recognized as a major health problem. Objectives: To assess knowledge level, attitude and preventive practices regarding hypertension among 40 years and above population residing in Mahadevsthan, Kathmandu. Methodology: A cross sectional analytical study was conducted using Probability Proportionate Sampling (PPS) in 9 wards of Mahadevsthan, Kathmandu. Interview was done with closed ended Questionnaire for data collection among 165 respondents aged 40 years and above. Results:The study shows that the distribution of hypertension among respondents to be 22.4%. The mean age of respondents was 55 years with maximum of 97 years. The average knowledge score was 12.9 out of total 41 score. More than half of respondents i.e. 52.1% had a good knowledge on hypertension.

scholarly journals Knowledge, Attitudes and Practices on Community with Dengue Haemorrhagic Fever in Mataram, West Nusa Tenggara

2020 ◽  
pp. 149-158
Author(s):  
Nur Alvira Pascawati ◽  
Tri Baskoro Tunggul Satoto ◽  
Tri Wibawa ◽  
Roger Frutos ◽  
Sylvie Maguin ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Dengue Haemorrhagic Fever ◽  
Haemorrhagic Fever ◽  
Major Health Problem ◽  
Major Health ◽  
Attitudes And Practices ◽  
Endemic Areas ◽  
Knowledge Attitude And Practice ◽  
Knowledge Attitudes And Practices ◽  
Control Study

Dengue Haemorrhagic Fever (DHF) is a major health problem in Mataram. Even though there have been many prevention efforts, the rates of morbidity and mortality tend to increase. This condition shows that the indicators of Knowledge, Attitude, and Practice (KAP) about DHF in the community are still low. This study aims to prove the factors KAP in the community with DHF in Mataram City. The research conducted in October-November 2018 used a case-control study. The sampling technique used proportional stratified random sampling The KAP data were collected by interview using questionnaires and observation using a structured checklist. Data analysis used a simple and multiple logistic regression test (α = 5%). Factors related to DHF transmission in Mataram are the communities' habit of raising livestock, does not have a temporary landfill, low knowledge about DHF, lots of garbage around the house and the determinant factor is a routine mobilization to endemic areas (OR = 17.019). DHF reduction in Mataram City can be carried out through integrated cross-sectoral vector control activities as through waste management; build livestock pens according to health standards and provide education, especially for community living in endemic areas.

scholarly journals The effect of quartet play on knowledge, attitude, and hand washing practices in school-aged children

2020 ◽  
Vol 1 ◽  
pp. 20-23
Author(s):  
Ria Kustiani ◽  
Umi Solikhah
Keyword(s):  
Play Therapy ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Simple Random Sampling ◽  
Test Method ◽  
Hand Washing ◽  
Wilcoxon Test ◽  
Attitudes And Practices ◽  
School Aged Children ◽  
Quasi Experimental ◽  
Knowledge Attitudes And Practices

Hand washing compliance is still relatively low. Efforts are needed to improve the quality of health and welfare, one of which is through education on the habit of hand washing with soap (HWWS). The objective of the study was to investigate the effect of play therapy using quartet media on knowledge, attitudes and practices of hand washing in school-aged children aged 9-12 years. This study employed a quasi-experimental one group pre-test-post-test method conducted at Banyumas Hospital. The sampling technique used was simple random sampling with a sample of 55 respondents. The research instruments occupied were a knowledge questionnaire, an attitude questionnaire, and an observation sheet for the practice of washing hands with soap. Data were analysed using the Wilcoxon test. The results revealed that knowledge, attitudes, and practices of washing hands with soap increased after being given play therapy using a quartet. The Wilcoxon test result obtained was a significance value (p) on the effect of playing therapy using quartet media, namely knowledge p = 0.000, attitude p = 0.000, and practice p = 0.000. Play therapy using quartet media has a significant influence on knowledge, attitudes, and practices of washing hands with soap.

scholarly journals Cancer in Africa: Is It a Genetic or Environmental Health Problem?

2020 ◽  
Vol 10 ◽  
Author(s):  
Abeer A. Bahnassy ◽  
Mona S. Abdellateif ◽  
Abdel-Rahman N. Zekri
Keyword(s):  
Health Problem ◽  
African Ancestry ◽  
Survival Rates ◽  
Mortality Rates ◽  
Sociocultural Factors ◽  
Major Health Problem ◽  
Major Health ◽  
Incidence And Mortality ◽  
Environmental Health Problem ◽  
African Patients

Patients of African ancestry have the poorest outcome and the shortest survival rates from cancer globally. This could be attributed to many variables including racial, biological, socioeconomic and sociocultural factors (either single, multiple or combined), which may be responsible for this major health problem. We sought to assess the most common types of cancer that endanger the health of the African people, and tried to investigate the real differences between African and other Non-African patients regarding incidence, prevalence and mortality rates of different cancers. Therefore, identifying the underlying aetiological causes responsible for the increased incidence and mortality rates of African patients will allow for changing the current plans, to make optimized modalities for proper screening, diagnosis and treatment for those African patients, in order to improve their survival and outcomes.

Antimicrobial Stewardship Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices among Health Care Professionals at Small Community Hospitals

2016 ◽  
Vol 51 (2) ◽  
pp. 149-157 ◽  
Author(s):  
Whitney R. Buckel ◽  
Adam L. Hersh ◽  
Andy T. Pavia ◽  
Peter S. Jones ◽  
Ashli A. Owen-Smith ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Antimicrobial Stewardship ◽  
Health Care Professionals ◽  
Small Community ◽  
Community Hospitals ◽  
Attitudes And Practices ◽  
Knowledge Attitudes And Practices

The genetics of neurosystems in mental ill-health and suicidality: Beyond serotonin

2010 ◽  
Vol 25 (5) ◽  
pp. 272-274 ◽  
Author(s):  
D. Rujescu ◽  
I. Giegling
Keyword(s):  
Suicidal Behavior ◽  
Molecular Genetic ◽  
Twin Studies ◽  
Serotonergic System ◽  
Sociocultural Factors ◽  
Genetic Studies ◽  
Major Health Problem ◽  
Major Health ◽  
New Genes ◽  
The Subject

AbstractSuicidal behavior is a major health problem worldwide. The risk of suicide-related behavior is supposed to be determined by a complex interplay of sociocultural factors, psychiatric history, personality traits, and genetic vulnerability. Family and twin studies point towards a partial heritability of suicidal behavior. First molecular genetic studies concentrated on genes of the serotonergic system based on the biochemical evidence that serotonergic neurotransmission is implicated in this behavior. Furthermore, genes of e.g. the dopaminergic and noradrenergic neurotransmitter systems have also been the subject of investigations in this context. The aim of this article is to review molecular genetic studies in suicidal behavior beyond the serotonergic system and to emphasize findings on new genes.

Genetics of impulsivity, anger, and aggression as risk factors for suicidal behavior

2019 ◽  
pp. 343-365
Author(s):  
Dan Rujescu ◽  
Ina Giegling
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Personality Traits ◽  
Suicidal Behavior ◽  
Health Problem ◽  
Complex Trait ◽  
Sociocultural Factors ◽  
Psychiatric History ◽  
Major Health Problem ◽  
Major Health ◽  
Intermediate Phenotypes

Suicidal behavior is a major health problem causing more than 1 million deaths worldwide each year. The risk of suicide-related behavior is supposed to be determined by a complex interplay of sociocultural factors, psychiatric history, personality traits, and genetic as well as neurobiological vulnerability. Personality traits like impulsivity, anger or aggression are valuable intermediate phenotypes in the search for the genetics of such a complex trait. This review will summarize genetic factors of phenotypes as risk factors for suicidal behavior. There is hope that simpler, quantifiable measures will be more elementary compared to clinical phenotypes. It is assumed that the number of genes required to produce variations in these traits may be fewer than those involved in producing a diagnostic entity. Further understanding of the genetics and pathophysiology of suicidal behavior is therefore very important.

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