scholarly journals Knowledge, attitudes and practices of nurses and doctors about the vertical transmission of hepatitis B

2013 ◽  
Vol 21 (5) ◽  
pp. 1030-1038 ◽  
Author(s):  
Isabela Cristina de Miranda Goncalves ◽  
Maria Jacirema Ferreira Goncalves
Keyword(s):  
Hepatitis B ◽  
Vertical Transmission ◽  
Control Strategies ◽  
Family Health ◽  
Maternity Hospital ◽  
Positive Serology ◽  
Serological Tests ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Attitudes And Practices ◽  
Knowledge Attitudes And Practices

OBJECTIVE: to identify knowledge, attitudes and practices of physicians and nurses of the Family Health Strategy and a maternity hospital unit about vertical transmission of hepatitis B. METHOD: a cross-sectional study with a self-administered questionnaire applied to professionals. The data were analyzed according to professional category and site of action, whose differences were tested by χ2 and significance <5%. RESULTS: professionals recognize viral hepatitis as a disease of compulsory notification; however, not everyone knows its mechanisms of transmission. A large portion of professionals requested serological tests, specifying the marker, especially physicians. The majority of family health nurses did not indicate hepatitis B vaccine for pregnant women, although they knew the immunization schedule. The majority of physicians on the maternity unit had proper knowledge about prevention of vertical transmission. CONCLUSION: the differences in the knowledge, attitudes and practices about vertical transmission of hepatitis B revealed that the population is at risk, since not all the professionals involved know or properly perform control strategies for vertical transmission of hepatitis B. Nurses dominated vaccination aspects and physicians dominated aspects related to the management of cases with positive serology.

scholarly journals Knowledge, attitudes and practices for the prevention of diabetic foot

2014 ◽  
Vol 35 (3) ◽  
pp. 36-42 ◽  
Author(s):  
Natalia de Sá Policarpo ◽  
Jayne Ramos Araujo Moura ◽  
Eugênio Barbosa de Melo Júnior ◽  
Paulo César de Almeida ◽  
Suyanne Freire de Macêdo ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Diabetic Foot ◽  
Family Health ◽  
Foot Care ◽  
Educational Strategies ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Effective Prevention ◽  
Attitudes And Practices ◽  
Patients With Diabetes ◽  
Knowledge Attitudes And Practices

The purpose of this study was to identify the knowledge, attitudes and practices for the prevention of diabetic foot in patients with diabetes mellitus type 2. This study was based on a cross-sectional survey conducted in two Family Health Units, in the city of Picos - PI, Brazil, with 85 diabetics of both sexes, by means of a semi-structured Knowledge, Attitude and Practice questionnaire. There was a predominance of females in the study (62.4%). On the topic of foot care, 49.4% had no knowledge on hygiene or what to observe in their feet. In relation to nail care, 56.5% were unaware of the correct way to cut nails. Regarding attitudes, 80% were willing to engage in self-care. In terms of practice, results showed that activities such as washing, drying, moisturizing and massaging were not executed together. It is therefore necessary to develop educational strategies to create awareness, both for diabetics and health professionals, on the effective prevention of diabetic foot.

scholarly journals Knowledge, Attitudes and Practices of Hepatitis B Prevention and Immunization of Pregnant Women and Mothers in Viet Nam

2018 ◽  
Author(s):  
Thi T. Hang Pham ◽  
Thuy X. Nguyen ◽  
Dong T. Nguyen ◽  
Chau M. Luu ◽  
Bac D. Truong ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Liver Cancer ◽  
Hepatitis B ◽  
Pregnant Women ◽  
Vaccine Coverage ◽  
Multivariable Analysis ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Attitudes And Practices ◽  
Chronic Hepatitis B Virus ◽  
Chronic Hbv ◽  
Knowledge Attitudes And Practices

ABSTRACTBackground and AimVietnam’s high burden of liver cancer is largely attributable to the high prevalence of chronic hepatitis B virus infection (HBV). Infection at birth due to mother-to-child (MTC) transmission is the most common cause of chronic HBV in Vietnam and increases the risk of liver cancer later in life. This study was undertaken to examine the knowledge, attitudes, and practices of pregnant women and mothers in Vietnam concerning HBV prevention and immunization.MethodsA cross-sectional study was conducted in Quang Ninh and Hoa Binh provinces in 2017. A pre-designed questionnaire was administered to women when they received care at primary and tertiary maternal health clinics. Correct responses were summarized as knowledge scores. Data was analyzed using a multivariable regression model across participant demographics.ResultsAmong the 404 women surveyed, 57.6% were pregnant and 42.4% were postpartum. Despite 73.5% of participants reporting having received information about HBV during their pregnancy, gaps in knowledge and misconceptions are evident. Overall, only 10.6% provided correct answers to all questions regarding HBV transmission routes and prevention measures. Around half of the participants incorrectly believed that HBV is transmitted through sneezing, contaminated water or sharing foods with chronic HBV patients. Although 96.4% of participants believed that HBV vaccination is necessary for infants, only 69.1% were willing to have their own child vaccinated within 24 hours. More than a third of participants expressed concern about having casual contacts or sharing foods with chronic HBV patients. In multivariable analysis, having received information about HBV during their pregnancy were consistently associated with better knowledge score for transmission, prevention and immunization. However, knowledge of women who received information about HBV during their pregnancy was still suboptimal.ConclusionsThe results highlight the need to prioritize educating pregnant women and mothers in future public health campaigns in order to increase knowledge, reduce misperception, and improve HBV vaccine coverage in Vietnam.

scholarly journals ASSESSMENT OF KNOWLEDGE, ATTITUDES AND PRACTICES ON VIRAL HEPATITIS B AND C IN HEALTH-CARE SETTINGS

2020 ◽  
Vol 4 (12) ◽  
Author(s):  
Khaled Hassan
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Hepatitis C ◽  
Hepatitis B ◽  
Viral Hepatitis ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Health Care Settings ◽  
Attitudes And Practices ◽  
Viral Hepatitis C ◽  
Viral Hepatitis B ◽  
Knowledge Attitudes And Practices

Introduction: The establishment of occupational health in all health structures, the improvement of working conditions and the generalization of antiviral B vaccination have contributed to the virtual disappearance of occupational viral hepatitis B and the very significant reduction in the incidence of viral hepatitis C. Aim: to assess knowledge, attitudes and practices on viral hepatitis B and C in health-care settings. Method: cross sectional study using questionnaire. Results: The latter was significantly higher for physicians (72.4%) than for support staff (66.8%) and nurses (60.5%)Viral hepatitis was feared by 82% of caregivers. Only 47.4% of the staff claimed to be correctly vaccinated against hepatitis B. Conclusion: The prevention of occupational viral hepatitis B and C is an objective set by the recommendations issued by the WHO and the CDC. Keyword: Hepatitis B, Hepatitis C

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