scholarly journals KNOWLEDGE, ATTITUDES AND PRACTICES FOR PREVENTION OF STDS AND EARLY PREGNANCY IN ADOLESCENTS FROM A PUBLIC SCHOOL IN SALVADOR, BAHIA

2013 ◽  
Vol 1 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Liliane Lins ◽  
Ramona De Jesus Santos ◽  
Yuki Tany Hirakawa Vieira
Keyword(s):  
Public School ◽  
Blood Donation ◽  
Hormonal Contraceptive ◽  
Consistent Condom ◽  
Sexually Transmitted ◽  
Attitudes And Practices ◽  
Adolescent Pregnancy Prevention ◽  
Preventive Method ◽  
Study Population ◽  
Knowledge Attitudes And Practices

The aim of this study was to describe the knowledge, attitudes and practices of adolescents in relation to Sexually Transmitted Diseases and adolescent pregnancy prevention. This study enrolled 164 students from a public school in Salvador, Bahia, Brazil. An anonymous questionnaire was developed by the authors and used for data collection. Women comprised 59.5% of the study population and the average age  was 17 years old. Only 23% and 34% of the students indicated HBV and HTLV as STDs, respectively. HIV was identified as STD by 84.5% of the students, while 68.3% believed that the disease could be transmitted through blood donation. Only 64.6% of the students reported consistent condom use. Hormonal contraceptive methods were identified by students as a preventive method to STD. The students' knowledge about the theme of the study showed to be unsatisfactory. Attitudes and practices of students can contribute to greater exposure to STD.

scholarly journals Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices about Zika among a University Community Located in an Endemic Zone in Mexico

2018 ◽  
Vol 15 (11) ◽  
pp. 2548 ◽  
Author(s):  
Vianey Argüelles-Nava ◽  
María Alvarez-Bañuelos ◽  
Daniel Córdoba-Suárez ◽  
Clara Sampieri ◽  
María Ortiz-León ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Zika Virus ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
Sexual Transmission ◽  
Univariate Analysis ◽  
Attitudes And Practices ◽  
Medium Level ◽  
Study Population ◽  
Level Of Knowledge ◽  
The University ◽  
Knowledge Attitudes And Practices

To assess the knowledge, attitudes, and practices about the Zika virus in both students and workers at the University of Veracruz, an online survey was conducted. The participants were divided into two groups: one according to sex, the other according to whether they were workers or students. Their answers were classified into knowledge, attitudes, and practices and they were rated as low, medium, and high. The results showed that knowledge about Zika prevailing among the university population is considered as medium in 79.4% of the study population. Most respondents know that the mosquito spreads the Zika virus (98.8%) and the clinical characteristics, while sexual transmission by the virus is little known (36.85%). Both the univariate analysis (OR (CI5) 0.227 (0.070–0.735), p = 0.013] and multivariate analysis (OR (CI95) 0.234 (0.071–778), p = 0.018] showed that belonging to the health sciences area is related to having a greater knowledge about Zika. Despite the existing knowledge, a low level of prevention practices prevails in the whole community (55%). A medium level of knowledge about Zika prevailed, while proper implementation of preventive measures for Zika is low, despite the fact that the state of Veracruz—the place where the University is located—is an endemic area.

scholarly journals Knowledge, attitudes and practices about contraception amongst schoolgirls aged 12–14 years in two schools in King Sabata Dalindyebo Municipality, Eastern Cape

2013 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Pamela Mda ◽  
Don O’Mahony ◽  
Parimalarani Yogeswaran ◽  
Graham Wright
Keyword(s):  
Sexual Debut ◽  
School Curriculum ◽  
Sexually Active ◽  
Eastern Cape ◽  
Young Adolescents ◽  
Negative Effects ◽  
Sexually Transmitted ◽  
Attitudes And Practices ◽  
Multiple Partners ◽  
Knowledge Attitudes And Practices

Background: In South Africa the teenage fertility rate is high. About 42% of women have their sexual debut by 18 years of age and 5% by 15. These young women are also at risk of sexually transmitted infections (STIs) and human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection. Despite widespread availability of contraception, 18% of sexually active teenagers do not use any. Previous research on the knowledge of, attitudes to and practices of contraception by teenagers has focused on older adolescents.Objectives: This study explored knowledge, attitudes and practices about contraception amongst 12–14 year old unmarried schoolgirls with a view to inform planning of programmes to assist in reducing teenage pregnancies.Methods: A qualitative study design with purposive sampling was used to select participants from two government-run schools in King Sabata Dalindyebo Municipality. In-depth and focus group interviews were conducted after obtaining written consent from parents and assent from participants. Interviews were audiotaped, transcribed verbatim, translated and analysed thematically.Findings: Participants reported that young adolescents were sexually active, which included high risk sexual behaviour such as multiple partners and casual and transactional sex. Knowledge about contraceptives varied widely. Condoms were the most preferred method of contraception, but it is unknown whether they ever used condoms as they professed to talk about the behaviour of others rather than themselves. Injectable contraceptives were believed to have long-term negative effects. Common sources of contraceptive information were friends or peers, school curriculum and to a lesser extent family members.Conclusions: Findings of the study suggest that young adolescents are sexually active and have inadequate knowledge and misconceptions about contraception. These findings should inform educational programmes about risks of early sexual activity and about contraception.

scholarly journals Knowledge, attitudes and practices towards blood donation in Barbados

2016 ◽  
Vol 26 (6) ◽  
pp. 415-421 ◽  
Author(s):  
A. E. Atherley ◽  
C. G. Taylor ◽  
A. Whittington ◽  
C. Jonker
Keyword(s):  
Blood Donation ◽  
Attitudes And Practices ◽  
Knowledge Attitudes And Practices

scholarly journals Knowledge, Attitudes And Practices Of Syrian Refugee Mothers Towards Sexually Transmitted Infections

2019 ◽  
Vol Volume 11 ◽  
pp. 607-615
Author(s):  
Dua' Al-Maharma ◽  
Reema Safadi ◽  
Muayyad Ahmad ◽  
Suhaila Halasa ◽  
Manar Nabolsi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Sexually Transmitted Infections ◽  
Sexually Transmitted ◽  
Attitudes And Practices ◽  
Syrian Refugee ◽  
Knowledge Attitudes And Practices

scholarly journals Factors Contributing To Low Sanitation Coverage In Mutare Rural Ward 15 Manicaland Province, Zimbabwe

2019 ◽  
Vol 14 ◽  
pp. 3104-3113
Author(s):  
Whatmore Chikwature ◽  
Emilia Chikwature
Keyword(s):  
Cultural Values ◽  
Group Discussion ◽  
Negative Attitude ◽  
Community Members ◽  
Attitudes And Practices ◽  
Sanitation And Hygiene ◽  
Research Findings ◽  
Study Population ◽  
Household Members ◽  
Knowledge Attitudes And Practices

The research was carried out to investigate the causes of low sanitation and hygiene coverage in Mutare rural ward 15 in Manicaland province, Zimbabwe. The study aimed at establishing factors contributing to low sanitation and hygiene coverage as well as determining the knowledge, attitudes and practices of the community members on sanitation and hygiene. The study was carried out in Mutare rural Ward 15. The community members and programme implementers were selected as study elements. Information was gathered using focus group discussion, interviews and observations. Data collected was presented quantitatively using tables and also qualitatively, providing facts. The stratified and purposive probability sampling was used to draw out household members in the study population. Other subjects in the research included 2 sanitation and hygiene programme implementers, one from Ministry of Health & Child Care and Mutare rural Ward 15 Councilor respectively. The research findings revealed that, low sanitation and hygiene was due to, the community’s negative attitude towards sanitation and hygiene programs, their cultural values, inadequate resources, lack of supervision, as well as the type of soil. This study concluded that knowledge, attitudes and practices of the community, inadequate supervision and resources as well as the type of soil contributed to low sanitation and hygiene coverage. The research therefore recommended that, the community be adequately educated and be provided with enough resources so as to increase coverage in sanitation and hygiene

scholarly journals Assessment of knowledge, attitudes and practices towards prevention of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) among Bangladeshi population

2020 ◽  
Vol 46 (2) ◽  
pp. 73-82
Author(s):  
Shah Md. Mahfuzur Rahman ◽  
A Akter ◽  
KF Mostari ◽  
S Ferdousi ◽  
IJ Ummon ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Prevention And Control ◽  
Face Mask ◽  
World Health ◽  
Social Distancing ◽  
Face To Face ◽  
Attitudes And Practices ◽  
Study Population ◽  
Bangladeshi Population ◽  
And Control ◽  
Knowledge Attitudes And Practices

Background: Cornonavirus disease (COVID-19) has been declared pandemic by the World Health Organization on the 11th March 2020. The knowledge, attitudes and practices of the population towards the COVID-19, play an integral role in determining community’s readiness to engage themselves in government measures including behavioural change in prevention and control of the disease. Objectives: The study was aimed to determine the knowledge levels, attitudes and practices towards the COVID-19 among the Bangladeshi population. Methods: A cross sectional study was conducted among 1549 adult population across Bangladesh including Dhaka city and rural areas during March-April 2020. Data were collected using a structured and pretested questionnaire through online, self-administered and face to face interview. The study instrument consisted of 7 items on socio-demographic characteristics, 12 items on knowledge, 4 items on attitudes and 5 items on practices related to COVID-19. Independent sample t-tests, chi-square tests, one-way analysis of variance (ANOVA) and binary logistic regression were performed to assess the attitudes and practices in relation to knowledge. Results: Of the total 1549 study population, 1249 were interviewed online, 194 were self-administered and 106 were through face to face interview. The lowest level of knowledge prevailed among the above 50 years’ age group regarding the disease, which was higher among female (p=0.03), and more among the respondents having education level below graduation (p=0.000; OR=1.6, χ2=17.6). Of the total respondents, 73.5% having negative attitude towards use of face mask, though 69.8% having the appropriate knowledge on mode of transmission of the virus (p=0.000). Though, 51.6% of the study population, having adequate knowledge, but only 52.1% using face mask (p>0.05) and 51.8% practicing hand washing (p>0.05). More than 70.0% respondents having knowledge on social distancing, but only 50.0% was practicing it. Male respondents had 1.5 times more knowledge about the social distancing than the female counterpart (p=0.000). Conclusion: Public awareness campaign should be enhanced critically focusing the target audience covering the knowledge gaps, motivation for appropriate practices and further improvement of attitudes towards prevention and control of COVID-19 in Bangladesh thus suggested. Bangladesh Med Res Counc Bull 2020; 46(2): 73-82

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