scholarly journals Assessment on the ownership and use of mosquito nets in Mozambique

2016 ◽  
Vol 50 (0) ◽  
Author(s):  
Jorge Alexandre Harrison Arroz ◽  
Francisco Chirrute ◽  
Chandana Mendis ◽  
Marta Honesta Chande ◽  
Veronique Kollhoff
Keyword(s):  
Quality Assurance ◽  
Mass Distribution ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Mosquito Net ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Sampling Methodology ◽  
Mosquito Nets ◽  
Lot Quality Assurance Sampling ◽  
Low Coverage

ABSTRACT OBJECTIVE To assess the ownership and use of mosquito nets in 2014, in Mozambique. METHODS This observational and cross-sectional study assessed, in February and March 2015, 69 districts (nine of 11 provinces of Mozambique) that have benefited from the mass distribution of mosquito nets. The Lot Quality Assurance Sampling methodology was used. Each locality was denominated supervision area. The Lot Quality Assurance Sampling opts for a minimum of 19 households (in this case, we decided for a minimum of 100 households per district) from each supervision area to assess an indicator (in this case, two indicators were assessed: ownership and use of mosquito nets). Two questions guided the research: a) received a mosquito net; b) used a mosquito net the night before. RESULTS A total of 6,725 households were assessed. Eighty three percent of them had received mosquito nets in the campaign. Of the 6,232 respondents, 82.0% said they used mosquito nets the night before. The districts of the provinces with low coverage of ownership and use were Tete (69.5% and 60.0%, respectively), Zambezia (79.0% and 60.0%, respectively), and Gaza (81.6% and 70.7%, respectively). The largest coverage of ownership and use were observed in the districts of Nampula (96.7% and 93.8%, respectively) and Niassa (86.0% and 85.4% respectively). CONCLUSIONS In the districts assessed, the progression of ownership and use of mosquito nets is satisfactory. Nampula and Niassa are the only provinces where ownership and use are at desired levels.

scholarly journals Iodine deficiency in pregnant women in eastern Turkey (Malatya Province): 7 years after the introduction of mandatory table salt iodization

2009 ◽  
Vol 12 (6) ◽  
pp. 849-852 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mucahit Egri ◽  
Cihan Ercan ◽  
Leyla Karaoglu
Keyword(s):  
Pregnant Women ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Rural Settlements ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Table Salt ◽  
Intervention Programme ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Sampling Methodology ◽  
Salt Iodization ◽  
Eastern Turkey

AbstractObjectiveThe aim of the present study was to evaluate the urinary I excretion of pregnant women in Malatya Province, eastern Turkey.Design and settingA cross-sectional study was performed on pregnant women in urban and rural settlements of Malatya Province.SubjectsUrinary I excretion was measured for 824 pregnant women who were randomly selected using a probability-proportional-to-size sampling methodology.ResultsMedian urinary I concentration (UIC) of pregnant women was 77·4 μg/l. The percentage of pregnant women with UIC below 100 μg/l was 83·3.ConclusionThese results indicate that I deficiency disorders (IDD) is still a problem in Malatya Province and most certainly in other parts of the country. Proper monitoring of I content of the salt sold or used in the area, in order to strengthen the IDD intervention programme, is suggested.

scholarly journals Social norms, misperceptions, and mosquito net use: a population-based, cross-sectional study in rural Uganda

2019 ◽  
Vol 18 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Jessica M. Perkins ◽  
Paul Krezanoski ◽  
Sae Takada ◽  
Bernard Kakuhikire ◽  
Vincent Batwala ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Social Norms ◽  
Population Based ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Mosquito Net ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Net Use

scholarly journals Who are the ostomy patients and caregivers attending Portuguese community pharmacies? A cross-sectional study

2020 ◽  
Vol 20 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Mariana Romão ◽  
Débora Figueira ◽  
Heloísa Galante ◽  
José Guerreiro ◽  
Sónia Romano
Keyword(s):  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Self Report ◽  
Community Pharmacies ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Daily Lives ◽  
Surgical Interventions ◽  
Specialized Nurse ◽  
Low Coverage

Abstract Background In 2017, ostomy patients gained access to ostomy products in community pharmacies that are fully reimbursed by the Portuguese National Health Service. This impacted the daily lives of people with ostomy and opened a new market of products and services for pharmacies. However, little is known about the sociodemographic and clinical profile of ostomy patients. This study aims to characterize people with ostomy and their caregivers, evaluate access and satisfaction with the pharmacy and explore participants’ expectations regarding services and counselling. Methods This was an observational, cross-sectional, multicentre study involving pharmacy users who acquired ostomy products in Portuguese community pharmacies. Data were collected through a confidential self-report questionnaire between June and August 2019. Results Approximately 56% of the participants were ostomy patients, of whom 65.9% were men. The average age of participating ostomy patients was 65.5 years old (SD = 12.9), and near 80% were retired/pensioners. Caregivers were mostly women (81.7%). More than half of the caregivers were employed and acquired products for a direct family member. Three in every four surgical interventions were consequences of cancer. Intestinal ostomy was the most common intervention (78.3%). More than 93% were satisfied with the acquisition of ostomy products at the pharmacy. Approximately 48.2% of ostomy patients received care from a specialized nurse. Conclusion This study describes the profile of people with ostomy and their caregivers who attend community pharmacies in Portugal. Participants’ perceptions of the utility of different proposed services and pharmacist knowledge, as well as the low coverage of ostomy nursing care, highlight the opportunity for an extended role of pharmacists among this group.

scholarly journals Perceptions and practices on malaria in a rural population of Koraput district, Odisha

2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (5) ◽  
pp. 1422
Author(s):  
Prakash Padhan ◽  
Basanta Kumar Bindhani ◽  
Jayanta Kumar Nayak
Keyword(s):  
Health Workers ◽  
Protozoan Parasite ◽  
Malaria Prevention ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Traditional Healers ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Mosquito Net ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Level Of Knowledge ◽  
Death Cases

Background: Malaria is a mosquito-borne disease caused by a protozoan parasite i.e. Plasmodium parasites. It is one of the most prevalent disorders worldwide. India ranked the fourth-highest number of death cases. In Odisha, more than two-thirds of malaria cases are reported from ten southern districts. A high risk of malaria infection is found in Koraput district of Odisha. The present study aims to access the knowledge, attitude, and practices (KAP) about malaria among the individuals of Koraput district, Odisha.Methods: This is a cross-sectional study and 258 respondents were taken randomly from five villages of Koraput district. Data on demographics as well as knowledge, attitude, and practices about malaria was collected by using self-modified and pretested schedules.Results: A significant number of the respondent (97.29%) have reported that they had heard about malaria. 37.60% of respondents answered that they knew it from television, followed by health workers (23.26%) and friends (20.54%). The majority (98.06%) of the sample reported that it is caused by mosquito bites. Almost 63% of the respondents were consulted with a doctor whereas 24.81% consulted first to traditional healers of that region. The majority (99.22%) has a mosquito net and 98.83% of them were used it after a proper wash.Conclusions: Although the study found good knowledge on malaria, still further awareness is required to elevate the present status. In this study most of the respondents had a good level of knowledge about malaria, however, attitude and practices about malaria prevention still need to be improved.  

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