scholarly journals Knowledge, attitude and practice related to the pap smear test among users of a primary health unit

2011 ◽  
Vol 19 (1) ◽  
pp. 97-105 ◽  
Author(s):  
Camila Teixeira Moreira Vasconcelos ◽  
Ana Karina Bezerra Pinheiro ◽  
Ana Rita Pimentel Castelo ◽  
Lillian de Queiroz Costa ◽  
Roberta Grangeiro de Oliveira
Keyword(s):  
Health Education ◽  
Pap Smear ◽  
Health Unit ◽  
Pap Smear Test ◽  
Smear Test ◽  
Adequate Knowledge ◽  
Primary Health ◽  
Attitude And Practice ◽  
Knowledge And Attitude ◽  
Knowledge Attitude And Practice

This KAP (knowledge, attitude and practice) study, carried out from February to June 2008, aimed to evaluate the knowledge, attitude and practice regarding the Pap smear test among users of a primary health unit (PHU) and to verify any association with sociodemographic variables. The sample was comprised of 250 women. The knowledge, attitude and practice related to the examination were adequate in 40.4%, 28% and 67.6% of respondents, respectively. The results demonstrate higher proportions of adequate knowledge and attitude with schooling (>9 years) and age (>35 years). It is essential to seek specific answers regarding this issue in order to direct integrated actions of health education, thus ensuring greater access, adhesion and return of the women for the examination results.

scholarly journals Knowledge, Attitude and Practice regarding Cervical Cancer Screening Amongst Women visiting Tertiary Centre in Kathmandu, Nepal

2013 ◽  
Vol 2 (2) ◽  
pp. 85-90 ◽  
Author(s):  
Junu Shrestha ◽  
R Saha ◽  
N Tripathi
Keyword(s):  
Cervical Cancer ◽  
Positive Attitude ◽  
Pap Smear ◽  
Screening Tools ◽  
Tertiary Level ◽  
Pap Smear Test ◽  
Smear Test ◽  
Attitude And Practice ◽  
Level Hospital ◽  
Knowledge Attitude And Practice

Background: Cervical cancer is one of the commonest cancers in Nepal. Fortunately, it is preventable by detecting precancerous lesions and early invasive cancers by various screening tools. Screening can be possible if women are aware of the problem and if they have positive attitude .Therefore this study was conducted to find out about the knowledge, attitude and practice of cervical cancer in Nepalese women attending a tertiary level hospital in Nepal. Methods: A cross-sectional questionnaire based study was conducted in gynaecological out patient department of Kathmandu Medical College from January to March 2011. Structured questionnaire was used. Demographic profile of women was noted and questions pertaining to knowledge, attitude and practice on screening for cervical cancer were asked. Results: There were 105 respondents, of whom 65.7% had heard about cervical cancer. However, only 42.9% and 18.1% had knowledge about screening for cervical cancer and Pap smear test respectively. More than 85% of women had positive attitude towards screening but the uptake of Pap smear test in the respondents was only 10.5%. It was found that advancing age and longer duration of marriage were significantly associated with better knowledge, attitude and practice. Conclusion: Knowledge and practice of the screening for cervical cancer was poor in gynaecological patients visiting a tertiary level hospital. However the attitude of women towards screening was positive. Nepal Journal of Medical Sciences | Volume 02 | Number 02 | July-December 2013 | Page 85-90 DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3126/njms.v2i2.8941

scholarly journals Knowledge Attitude and Practice of Ergonomics and Musculoskeletal Disorders as an Occupational Hazard among Periodontists in India – A Questionnaire Based Survey

2020 ◽  
pp. 162-183
Author(s):  
Gaurav N. Ketkar ◽  
Sankari Malaiappan
Keyword(s):  
Musculoskeletal Disorders ◽  
Occupational Hazard ◽  
Practical Application ◽  
Posterior Teeth ◽  
Work Related ◽  
Adequate Knowledge ◽  
Attitude And Practice ◽  
Knowledge And Attitude ◽  
Knowledge Attitude And Practice

Ergonomics can be defined as a discipline that studies workers and their relationship to their occupational environment. To prevent musculoskeletal disorders which can develop over time and can lead to long-term disability proper ergonomic design is necessary. Periodontal work covers most of the areas in the oral cavity including distal aspects of posterior teeth which are difficult to approach. Hence preventing work related strain was of greater significance in ensuring long term successful practice as a periodontists. The purpose of this survey was to assess the knowledge attitude and practice of ergonomics and musculoskeletal disorders as an occupational hazard in periodontists in India .A survey was conducted among 150 periodontists in India in which 120 periodontists responded. The survey was distributed through questionnaire printouts and electronic media. The data was collected, analysed and interpreted. The results suggested that 85% of the periodontists had adequate knowledge and attitude towards ergonomics, however the practical application was not as satisfactory. This survey concludes that the knowledge and attitude of periodontists in India regarding ergonomics and musculoskeletal disorders as an occupational hazard is good overall, but the practice is needs some improvement.

scholarly journals Knowledge, attitude and practice of blood donation among university students in Basrah, Iraq: A comparison between medical and non-medical students

2018 ◽  
Vol 9 (6) ◽  
pp. 62-67 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jasim N Al-Asadi ◽  
Asaad Q. Al-Yassen
Keyword(s):  
University Students ◽  
Blood Donation ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Adequate Knowledge ◽  
Attitude And Practice ◽  
History Of ◽  
Knowledge And Attitude ◽  
The University ◽  
Knowledge Attitude And Practice

Background: Young students can play a fundamental role in blood donation to save lives of many people. Therefore, studying factors contributing to their knowledge, attitude and practice of blood donation is essential.Aims and Objectives: To evaluate the knowledge and attitude of Basrah University students about blood donation.Materials and Methods: This descriptive cross-sectional study involved students of two colleges in Basrah University. It was carried out during the period from January to April 2017. A non-probability purposive sampling method was used in selecting the participants for this study. Information on socio-demographic characteristics, knowledge and attitude towards blood donation were collected through a structured self-administered questionnaire.Results: A total of 422 students were targeted, of these 393 (93.1%) completed the questionnaire.Only 51 (13%) of total respondents had a history of blood donation, of those 64.7% donated only once. The most mentioned reasons behind not donating were; not being asked to donate (24.6%), inconsideration of donation (11.1%), and fear of drawing blood (8.8%). Adequate knowledge was detected in 66.7% and positive attitude in 68.7%. Students of College of Medicine were younger, more knowledgeable, and donate more than those of College of Administration and Economics.Conclusion: A substantial number of the university students had inadequate blood donation knowledge. Education programs and motivational campaigns should be enhanced.Asian Journal of Medical Sciences Vol.9(6) 2018 62-67

scholarly journals Assessment of Knowledge, Attitude and Practice (KAP) in Tuberculosis patients

2021 ◽  
Vol 12 (3) ◽  
pp. 2280-2285
Author(s):  
Akash S Wallepure ◽  
Salin Sebastian ◽  
Sradha S Thomas ◽  
Nishant Khatiwada ◽  
Divya Mol E C ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Positive Correlation ◽  
Adequate Knowledge ◽  
Attitude And Practice ◽  
Weak Positive Correlation ◽  
Awareness Programs ◽  
Study Population ◽  
The Mean ◽  
Knowledge And Attitude ◽  
Airborne Disease ◽  
Knowledge Attitude And Practice

Tuberculosis (TB) is a highly contagious airborne disease caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis that primarily affects the lungs. TB is a significant and major public health emergency globally. According to the WHO Global Tuberculosis Report 2020, 10 million people developed TB disease in the year 2019. The main objective of the study was to assess the level of knowledge, attitude and practice in TB patients. The study also reveals the association between KAP and the demographics of the subjects. An observational study was employed to collect data from a total of 71 subjects. Both quantitative and qualitative statistical analysis were adopted. From the findings, the mean age of the study population was 45.5 ± 13.96 years. Over 15.50% of subjects appeared to have adequate knowledge, 87.33% of subjects had a fair attitude, and around 58% of subjects were reported to have good practices towards TB. A weak positive correlation between knowledge and attitude (p = 0.051), weak positive correlation between knowledge and practice (p = 0.138) whereas, a significant and moderately positive correlation between attitude and practice (p = 0.002) was observed. The mean knowledge scores of graduates and post-graduates were higher in comparison with other study subjects. The study findings showed that the majority of subjects had several misconceptions about TB and hence prioritized interventions and more awareness programs at the root levels are needed to aid TB control and eradication.

scholarly journals Assess the Knowledge Regarding Pap Smear Among Women

2019 ◽  
pp. 87-90
Author(s):  
V. Kumari ◽  
Jayanthi V ◽  
Indira S ◽  
N Subhashini
Keyword(s):  
Cervical Cancer ◽  
Pap Smear ◽  
Early Stage ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Cervical Lesions ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Pap Smear Test ◽  
Smear Test ◽  
Adequate Knowledge ◽  
Level Of Knowledge

Background: Cervical cancer screening is an essential part of women’s routine health care. The Pap smear test is the way to detect abnormal cervical cells including precancerous cervical lesions as well as early stage cervical cancer. Objectives: 1.To assess the level of knowledge regarding Pap smear among women. 2. To find out the association between level of knowledge regarding Pap smear among women with their selected socio demographic variables. Methodology: Cross sectional descriptive research design was used to conduct research study. 30 women residing at Kamakshi Nagar in Nellore were selected by using non probability convenience sampling technique. Result: The result reveals that,out of 30 women, 17 (57%) had in adequate knowledge, 10 (33%) had moderately adequate knowledge and only 3(10%) had adequate knowledge regarding pap smear. Conclusion: The study concluded that majority of women had inadequate knowledge on pap smear test .hence there is a need to conduct awareness programme in community to raise the level of awareness on pap smear test

scholarly journals Knowledge, attitude and practice of the smear test and its relation with female age

2016 ◽  
Vol 24 (0) ◽  
Author(s):  
Nara Sibério Pinho Silveira ◽  
Camila Teixeira Moreira Vasconcelos ◽  
Ana Izabel Oliveira Nicolau ◽  
Mônica Oliveira Batista Oriá ◽  
Patricia Neyva da Costa Pinheiro ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Statistical Difference ◽  
Care Service ◽  
Health Care Service ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Female Age ◽  
Smear Test ◽  
Primary Health ◽  
Attitude And Practice ◽  
Age Range ◽  
Knowledge Attitude And Practice

Abstract Objective: to verify the association among the knowledge attitude and practice of women in relation to the smear test and the age range. Method: a cross-sectional research was undertaken, associated with the knowledge, attitude and practice survey at a Primary Health Care service. The sample consisted of 775 women, distributed in three age ranges: adolescent, young and elderly. Results: although high rates of inappropriate knowledge were found in all age ranges, it was significantly higher among the adolescents (p=0.000). A similar trend was found in the attitude component, with percentages of inappropriateness in adolescence that drop as age advances (p=0.000). Nevertheless, no statistical difference among the groups was found in terms of practice (p=0.852). Conclusion: the study demonstrated a relation between the age range and knowledge, attitude and practice of the smear test.

scholarly journals Knowledge, Attitude and Practice of Quilombola Women

2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (11) ◽  
pp. 299-316
Author(s):  
Thamilly Joaquina Picanço Miranda ◽  
Marlucilena Pinheiro da Silva ◽  
Luzilena de Sousa Prudêncio ◽  
Nely Dayse Santos da Mata ◽  
Tatiana Do Socorro dos Santos Calandrini ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Cervical Cancer ◽  
Black Women ◽  
Pap Smear ◽  
Family Income ◽  
Public Health Problem ◽  
Access To Health Services ◽  
Adequate Knowledge ◽  
Attitude And Practice ◽  
Kap Survey ◽  
Knowledge Attitude And Practice

O Cervical cancer is considered a persistent public health problem, the access to health services, as well as women's adherence to the Pap smear, is one of the main tools to change this scenario, favoring the early detection of the disease. When considering the morbidity and mortality rates, taking into account the color, it is evident that black women need a different look. Given the above, the objective of this work is to analyze the knowledge, attitude and practice of quilombola women in Amapá about the preventive examination for cervical cancer. The study has a quantitative approach, of an applied nature, of the Survey type, having as reference the Knowledge, Attitude and Practice Survey (KAP) on the PCCU exam. The field research was carried out in the Quilombo do Curiaú in the state of Amapá. The data were submitted to the SPSS version 25.0 program, for the description of the statistical results, being considered relevant the results with p<0.05, which made it possible to trace the following socioeconomic and anthropometric profile: age from 18 to 33 years old (43.75 %), Catholic (92.50%), single (52.50%), complete high school (31.35%), without paid activity (41.25%), month family income from 1 to 2 minimum wages (37 .50%) and an average of five family members (36.25%). They present weight 69.34 (Me), height 161.06 (Me), Body Mass Index (BMI) 26.685 (Me), waist circumference (WC) 86.97 (Me), hip circumference (HC) 106 .77 (Me) and CC/HC ratio index 0.8172 (Me). Thus, the study revealed that 42.50% meet the parameter considered normal for BMI and 68.75% have a low risk for the development of Chronic Non-Transmissible Neoplastic Diseases, according to CC/HC. Using the criteria proposed by the KAP survey as a reference, 26.25% had adequate knowledge, 30% had adequate attitude and 37.5% had adequate practice, demonstrating a negative proportional assessment in relation to the PCCU exam. The KAP survey was carried out, which showed that only 36.27% of the women were characterized with Adequate Knowledge, 30.00% with Adequate Attitude and 37.5% with Adequate Practice, highlighting the need for educational actions at this topic with the female quilombola population, with a view to increasing the adherence to the uterine cytopathological examination within these communities.

scholarly journals Factors associated with the knowledge and attitude of adolescents regarding male condom use

2021 ◽  
Vol 74 (suppl 4) ◽  
Author(s):  
Vitória Caroline da Cunha Rodrigues ◽  
Gabriella Farias Lopes ◽  
Giovanna Evelyn Luna Silveira ◽  
Isabelle Barros Sousa ◽  
Marcela Matias Sena ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Condom Use ◽  
Sex Education ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Male Condom ◽  
Factors Associated ◽  
Adequate Knowledge ◽  
Attitude And Practice ◽  
Health Institutions ◽  
Knowledge And Attitude ◽  
Knowledge Attitude And Practice

ABSTRACT Objective: Identify factors associated with the knowledge and attitude regarding male condom use in school adolescents. Methods: Cross-sectional, quantitative, Knowledge, Attitude, and Practice survey, conducted with 114 adolescents from a public state high school from August to October 2017, in Fortaleza, Ceará, Brazil. Results: The assumption of having sufficient knowledge regarding safe sex, not having a casual/dating partner, and having had three or more sexual partners in the last three months affected adequate knowledge. Higher education of the mother and not talking to the mother about sex were factors that influenced the inappropriate attitude of the participants. Conclusion: The knowledge and attitude of adolescents are influenced both by their previous sexual relations and by their relationship with their mother and the level of her schooling. Thus, it is essential that health institutions promote actions aimed at sex education, with support from schools and health professionals in general.

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