scholarly journals Comparison of level of awareness regarding eye donation among medical, engineering and law students in Jammu, India

2018 ◽  
Vol 6 (11) ◽  
pp. 3663
Author(s):  
Angli Manhas ◽  
Rameshwar S. Manhas ◽  
Gaurav S. Manhas ◽  
Dinesh Gupta ◽  
Dinesh Kumar
Keyword(s):  
Medical Students ◽  
Corneal Transplantation ◽  
Medical Engineering ◽  
Vital Role ◽  
Law Students ◽  
Public Health Issue ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Major Public Health Issue ◽  
Questionnaire Form ◽  
Eye Donation

Background: Blindness due to cornea is a major public health issue, especially in developing countries like India. Corneal transplantation is the treatment for restoring vision in corneal blind patients. The aim of present study was to compare the level of awareness regarding eye donation among medical, engineering and law students.Methods: The present cross sectional, comparative study involved students following their respective courses (1st final year) from October 2017 to December 2017. Out of 168 students, 60 were medical, 56 were engineering and 52 were law students. The study started with initial clarification of questions and those who were willing to participate, were requested to fill the semi-structure pilot tested questionnaire form on eye donation with informed consent.Results: All the students were aware of eye donation, but medical students were much aware on various parameters. The most powerful information tool to reach out all the students was television whereas among medical ophthalmology is one of subject they study in their respective course which provide them maximum knowledge regarding eye donation.Conclusions: Level of awareness and knowledge regarding eye donation is much better among medical students (MBBS) in comparison with engineering and law students. Thus, professionals (medical doctors, engineers and lawyers) should be actively involved in creating awareness regarding eye donation and hence play vital role to reach out people for optimum benefit.

scholarly journals Awareness and perception of budding doctors: A focal scenario on eye donation

1970 ◽  
Vol 13 (4) ◽  
pp. 141-150
Author(s):  
Mausumi Basu ◽  
Palash Das ◽  
Biman Roy ◽  
Jayanta Kumar Baruah
Keyword(s):  
Medical Students ◽  
Corneal Transplantation ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Undergraduate Medical Students ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Proper Training ◽  
Sight Restoration ◽  
Almost All ◽  
Perceived Reasons ◽  
Eye Donation

Background: Diseases affecting the cornea constitute a major cause of blindness. Corneal transplantation offers the potential for sight restoration. Due to non-availability of healthy cornea, many people continue to live in a dark world.Objectives: To assess the awareness and perception of undergraduate medical students towards eye donation.Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted among undergraduate medical students of Kolkata on August 2010 using a pre-designed, pre-tested, semi-structured, self-administered questionnaire. The data were analyzed using Epi-info software package version 6.04.Results: Almost all (98.9%) participants knew that eyes can be donated and 70.8% were aware at the time of eye collection. However, only 43.7% respondents knew whom to approach for pledging their eyes for donation; 80.7% were either willing (76.0%) or had already pledged (4.7%) to donate their eyes. Television was the major source (78.1%) of information on eye donation. Nobility was the main motivation (87.7%) and 75.5% felt the need for helping the blind. Of these medical students, 19.3% were unaware and did not pledge eye donation due to objection by family members and dislike of the idea of separating their eyes.Conclusion: The present study revealed that medical students were well aware of eye donation with a favorable attitude towards it and most of them were inclined to pledge for eye donation. The perceived reasons for not donating eyes need to be considered while creating awareness about eye donation in the community. Students can be actively involved as volunteers in eye donation campaigns and after proper training in counselling techniques, they can act as counsellors for eye donation activities.

scholarly journals Knowledge, attitude and practice study about antibiotics usage among medical undergraduates of a tertiary care teaching hospital of Haryana, India: an observational cross-sectional study

2021 ◽  
Vol 8 (10) ◽  
pp. 5001
Author(s):  
Khajan Singh ◽  
Brijesh Kumar ◽  
Mahender Singh ◽  
Preeti .
Keyword(s):  
Antibiotic Resistance ◽  
Medical Students ◽  
Tertiary Care ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Public Health Issue ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Undergraduate Medical Students ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Attitude And Practice ◽  
Knowledge Attitude And Practice

Background: Antibiotic resistance (ABR) has now become a global health problem. It has significantly increased the mortality and morbidity related to infectious diseases as well as the economic burden due to these infections. There is global consensus on development of new strategies for prevention of antibiotic abuse and hence decreasing the prevalence of ABR. Medical students should be given more education during their undergraduate training regarding antibiotic resistance and appropriate prescribing. Therefore, this study was planned to assess Knowledge, attitude and practice (KAP) about antibiotics usage among medical undergraduates.Methods: An observational cross-sectional study was done among 2nd year undergraduate medical students of NC Medical College and Hospital, Israna, Panipat. Data was collected through specifically developed structured questionnaire from 130 students. The data was entered in MS excel 2010 and statistical analysis was done using MS excel 2010 and IBM Statistical package for social sciences (SPSS) version 20.0.0.Results: 93.07% (n=121) of the students were aware that antibiotic resistance has become an important and serious global public health issue. The attitude of the students about antibiotic use and resistance was found to be casual and negligent. 21.53% (n=28) of study participants believed that they should take antibiotics when they have cold to prevent from getting a serious illness. 38.46% (n=50) of students considered taking antibiotics whenever they had fever.Conclusions: This study provides useful information about the knowledge, attitudes and the practices of 2nd year undergraduate medical students about antibiotic resistance and usage.

scholarly journals Awareness, Knowledge and Willingness Regarding Eye Donation among Dental Students of Kist Medical College and Teaching Hospital, Lalitpur, Nepal

2019 ◽  
Vol 9 (2) ◽  
pp. 47-53
Author(s):  
Anjila Basnet ◽  
Pragya Singh Basnet ◽  
Ram Sudhan Lamichhane ◽  
Prabhat Shrestha
Keyword(s):  
Teaching Hospital ◽  
Corneal Transplantation ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Dental Students ◽  
Visual Rehabilitation ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Medical College ◽  
Corneal Blindness ◽  
Eye Donation

Background: Corneal disease constitutes a significant cause for visual im­pairment and blindness in the developing world. Visual rehabilitation by corneal transplantation for which increased awareness regarding an eye donation is essential, remains the only treatment option for restoring sight in those who suffer from corneal blindness. Hence, the present study con­ducted to assess the awareness, knowledge and willingness about eye do­nation among dental students of KIST medical college & teaching hospital, Nepal Methods: A cross-sectional study was carried out in KIST medical college and teaching hospital in Nepal during the period of 21st to 30th April 2019. A total of 185 dental students were selected as study group by con­venience sampling technique. A Semi-structured questionnaire was used for data collection and analyzed by using SPSS 16. Descriptive statistics and Chi square/ Fischer exact tests were used for data analysis. Results: Out of total 185 dental students who participated in this study, 176 (95.1%) were aware about eye donation, 133 (71.9%) knew that the cornea is used for eye donation and 70 (37.8%) knew that ideal time for eye donation is within six hours of death. Awareness regarding eye dona­tion in male and female students was found to be statistically significant (p =0.013). Conclusions: The present study revealed that most of the dental students were aware regarding eye donation and most of them were willing to do­nate their eyes. Awareness regarding eye donation will form the prime base for the elimination of avoidable corneal blindness in Nepal.

scholarly journals A study on awareness about eye health care and eye donation among secondary level students of North Kolkata, India

2012 ◽  
Vol 8 (3) ◽  
pp. 317-320 ◽  
Author(s):  
J Biswas ◽  
S Bandyopadhyay ◽  
D Das ◽  
K K Mondal ◽  
I Saha ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Corneal Transplantation ◽  
Secondary Level ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Health Care Education ◽  
School Students ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Eye Health ◽  
Source Of Information ◽  
Eye Donation

Background Corneal blindness is one of the important types of blindness that can be prevented by proper health care education and conventionally cured by corneal transplantation for which awareness regarding eye donation is essential. Objectives The aim of the study is to assess the awareness of eye health care and eye donation among secondary level school students of North Kolkata. Methods It was a cross-sectional study. Settings: Eight Government aided schools of North Kolkata, West Bengal, India. A total of 1525 students of standard VIII, IX and X of Government aided schools of North Kolkata participated in this study. A pre-tested, semi-structured questionnaire was administered on eye health care and eye donation. Results 1284 (84.2%) participants opined that awareness on eye health care can prevent most of the blindness and 1206 (79.1%) students knew that Vitamin A has important role in prevention of childhood blindness. Majority, 1235 (81.0%) students were aware of eye donation after death while only 489 (32.1%) participants knew that the ideal time for eye donation is within 6 hours of death. 802 (52.6%) participants mentioned printed and electronic media (like newspaper and television) as the major source of information on eye donation. ConclusionsMedia publicity to increase awareness of eye donation and eye health care is not enough. Strategies have to be developed to educate the students, so that they can act as motivators for enhancing eye donation and increasing eye health care awareness in the community.DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3126/kumj.v8i3.6219 Kathmandu Univ Med J 2010;8(3):317-20 

scholarly journals STUDY TO ASSESS THE KNOWLEDGE & AWARENESS REGARDING EYE DONATION AMONG STUDENTS OF CIMS BILASPUR (C.G.)

2019 ◽  
pp. 1-3
Author(s):  
Vijay Kumar Manwani
Keyword(s):  
Corneal Transplantation ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Eye Disease ◽  
Age Group ◽  
Eye Bank ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Medical College ◽  
Correct Knowledge ◽  
Sociodemographic Profile ◽  
Eye Donation

Background-Eye donation is an act of donating ones eye after his/her death. it is an act of charity,purely for the benefit of the society and is totally voluntary. age or systemic illness such as diabetes or hypertension, heart disease \,kidney disease is not barrier for eye donation.. eye disease are a significant cause of visual impairment and blindness in the developing world.approximately 18.7 million people are blind in india and 1,90,000 are blind from bilateral corneal disease.For such people corneal transplantation helps in restoring their sight. According to the eye bank association of india the current cornea procurement rate in india is 22,000 per year.Programme and activities conducted across the country to impart the significance of eye donation and its useful to visual impaired people. Objectives- 1.To assess sociodemographic profile of the students.2.To assess the knowledge & awareness regarding eye donation among study subject. Methodology-Study Subject;-Medical student CIMS college Bilaspur. Type Of Study :-Observational Cross sectional study. Study Area :- CIMS medical college Study Duration:-July 2017 to December 2017. Sample Size :- 100medical students in CIMS medical college Bilaspur(C.G) Study Tools :- Pre designed questionnaires Results:- In the present study, there was nearly 46% male and 54% female. 100% of the participants had heard about eye donation.The commonest source of knowledge on eye donation, Dr (32%) followed by TV(25%), Friends (20%). Majority (63%) of participants had correct knowledge that eye should be removed from dead donor within 6 hours.80% of the participants replied eye donation is done by all age group people. Conclusion:- Majority (63%) of participant had correct knowledge regarding eye donation. Majority (79%) of the students have willingness regarding eye donation

scholarly journals Antibiotic resistance and usage, a survey on the knowledge, attitude and practices among the medical students of a southern Indian teaching hospitals

2019 ◽  
Vol 8 (5) ◽  
pp. 1083
Author(s):  
Swathi Ratnam Regidi ◽  
Billa S. B. Mallika
Keyword(s):  
Antibiotic Resistance ◽  
Medical Students ◽  
Teaching Hospital ◽  
Antibiotic Use ◽  
Educational Interventions ◽  
Teaching Hospitals ◽  
Public Health Issue ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Chi Square Test

Background: Examining the knowledge, attitude and practices (KAP) of the medical students regarding antibiotic resistance (ABR) and use can help us in devising suitable educational interventions for them, tailored according to their earlier held knowledge, beliefs, capabilities and experience.Methods: A cross sectional, questionnaire based survey was conducted among medical students of a teaching hospital, whereby their KAP regarding antibiotic use and resistance was assessed by using a questionnaire, whose responses ranged from ‘agree’ to ‘disagree,’ ‘always to never’ and true / false. The data was analysed by using simple descriptive statistics. Wherever it was relevant, the Chi-square test was used to determine any significant difference.Results: The number of medical students who agreed that ABR was an important and a serious public health issue in this teaching hospital was 76 percent (n = 325). But, only 54.3% (n = 233) of the students were aware that bacteria were not responsible for causing cold and flu, while the remaining 37.2 percent (n = 22) were not knowledgeable about this fact. More than 80% rated the adverse effect profile of the antibiotic and the risk of a super infection as the important factors which deserved consideration. Cost of the antibiotic was considered to be an important factor deserving consideration by only 65.5% (n=277) of the participants.Conclusions: Our survey revealed that most of the students were aware of the antimicrobial resistance and its consequences. The only concern was their casual attitude regarding the antibiotic use. Further educational interventions are necessary to improve their understanding and perceptions on antibiotic resistance, as well as their attitude towards antibiotic use.

scholarly journals Sexually Transmitted Infections and Associated Factors in Homosexuals and Bisexuals in Granada (Spain) During the Period 2000–2015

2019 ◽  
Vol 16 (16) ◽  
pp. 2958 ◽  
Author(s):  
Llavero-Molino ◽  
Sánchez-Ocón ◽  
Pérez-Morente ◽  
Espadafor-López ◽  
Martín-Salvador ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Sexually Transmitted Infections ◽  
Economic Recession ◽  
Public Health Issue ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Major Public Health Issue ◽  
Sexually Transmitted ◽  
Sexual Orientation Identity ◽  
Bisexual Population ◽  
And Bisexual ◽  
Clinical Records

Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) are a major public health issue. Previous research shows the vulnerability of the homosexual and bisexual population, as well as the influence of economic, political, and cultural determinants. The aim of this study was to describe the socio-demographic healthcare profile and the main risk factors associated with STIs in homosexuals and bisexuals seen at the STI clinic in Granada (Spain) during the years 2000–2015. Infection prevalences were compared between the economic crisis period (2008–2014) and the rest of the years analysed. A cross-sectional observational and analytical study was conducted by reviewing 261 clinical records of individuals with suspected or present infection. Univariate, bivariate, and multivariate analyses were performed. 91.2% of the individuals were men, and 8.8% were women, with the mean age being 28.61 (SD = 9.35, Range = 17–74) years old. The prevailing sexual orientation identity was homosexual. 94.2% were single. The main reason for consultation was HIV. Differences in prevalence were found between crisis and non-crisis years (OR = 3.91; 95% CI = 1.73–9.19). In conclusion, their profile was that of a young, single man suspecting possible HIV infection. STI prevalence was significantly higher in the years of economic recession in comparison to the rest of the years.

A CROSS-SECTIONAL STUDY ABOUT PERCEPTION OF MEDICAL STUDENTS REGARDING PUNISHMENT OF RAPE FOR ACCUSED

2020 ◽  
pp. 13-17
Author(s):  
Suba Tvisha N ◽  
PRITISH KRISHNA RAUT ◽  
Kadu Sandeep S
Keyword(s):  
Public Health ◽  
Medical Students ◽  
Sex Education ◽  
Social Stigma ◽  
Public Health Problem ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Vital Role ◽  
Health Issues ◽  
Negative Consequences ◽  
Cross Sectional

Background: Rape is a significant social and public health problem that has severe shattering effect on victims, including negative consequences on physical health, mental health, academic performance, and interpersonal and social relationships. It is important to know the perception and opinion of young people about the punishment of rape and increase transparency and one’s participation in the implementation of act. Aim: To spread awareness and portray severity of crime by learning the perception of medical students towards the punishment given for rape accused and to examine dimensionality of rape attitudes and its law in youth. Methods: Data was collected from 100 randomly selected medical students with the help of questionnaire and verbal discussion with them. Results: All the students were in the age group of 18 to 24 years. Only 47% were aware about the exact punishment given for accused. Maximum (75%) participants feel that death should be the ideal punishment and it should be given immediately as soon as the accused is found guilty. Inadequate mentality and lack of sex education are considered as major causes that provoke a person to commit rape. Majority of the cases are not reported because of social stigma and family reputation. Conclusion: Education is the most favored approach to sex related violence in the community. It is important to support every individual, as it plays a vital role in gaining media and government attention, which is a step forward for the betterment of the society, and soon towards the complete eradication of such social and public health issues like rape and sexual assault.

scholarly journals Concordance in mSEGA Tool to Frailty Diagnosis between Medical Doctors and Nurses

Medicines ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 8 (11) ◽  
pp. 63
Author(s):  
Abrar-Ahmad Zulfiqar ◽  
Ibrahima Amadou Dembélé
Keyword(s):  
Emergency Department ◽  
Pilot Study ◽  
Public Health Issue ◽  
Elderly Subjects ◽  
Triage Nurse ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Major Public Health Issue ◽  
Subjective Opinion ◽  
Overall Evaluation ◽  
Medical Histories

Introduction: It is currently considered that screening for frailty in elderly subjects is a major public health issue. Methods: a cross-sectional pilot study involving elderly subjects (over 75 years of age) admitted at the emergency department of the hospital of Troyes, France in the period from August 24th to August 30th, 2017 was conducted. The patients were screened for frailty using the modified SEGA (Short Emergency Geriatric Assessment) (part A) grid (mSEGA), correlated with the subjective opinion of the triage nurse and the senior physician. Results: 100 patients were included during the pilot study period, the mean age was 84.34 years (range: 75–97), 56 patients (56%) were female, and the average CHARLSON score was 4.28 (range: 0–11). The patients’ previous medical histories were remarkable for cardiovascular diseases. The main reason for hospital admission was fall (26 subjects, 26%). Hospitalization was required for 52 subjects (52%). The average mSEGA score was 6.3 +/−3.59. The completion time for the SEGAm (part A) score was about 5 minutes. According to Cohen’s kappa, the concordance between the subjective opinion of the triage nurse and the mSEGA grid was average, while the concordance between the subjective opinions of the senior physicians was good. Conclusion: The mSEGA score appears to be well-suited and useful in the emergency department. It is easy to use, allows an overall evaluation of the patient, and is not time-consuming.

scholarly journals A study on knowledge regarding eye donation among first year nursing students of a nursing school and college of Berhampur, Odisha

2017 ◽  
Vol 5 (11) ◽  
pp. 4942
Author(s):  
Parsuram Jena ◽  
Dhaneswari Jena ◽  
Monali Kar ◽  
Pravati Jena ◽  
Ranjeeta Nayak
Keyword(s):  
Nursing Students ◽  
Corneal Transplantation ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
First Year ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Demand And Supply ◽  
Corneal Blindness ◽  
Total Blindness ◽  
Sight Restoration ◽  
Eye Donation

Background: In India bilateral corneal blindness constitute one percent of total blindness, With huge addition of cases of corneal blindness annually. Corneal transplantation offers the potential for sight restoration. The patients for corneal transplantation are growing due to insufficient number of eye donations in India. The gap between demand and supply is due to low awareness. Especially there is a need to study the knowledge of first line health counsellor in health facility where potential donors are available.Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted on May 2016 with 140 first year Nursing students to assess their perception towards eye donation. Data were expressed as proportions and percentages using SPSS 16.Results: All participants knew about eye donation and 95.7% said these can be done irrespective of age and sex of the deceased. 55% students told HIV is a contraindication, 10% said that request for eye donations can be made by person himself alive or relatives after death. 15% knew that eye can be donated within six hours of death but none were aware regarding storage of donated eyes before transplantation. Only 2.1% of them heard about Hospital Corneal Retrieval Programme. Television (100%) was the main source of information. All of them personally supported eye donation.Conclusions: The present study revealed that nursing students had heard about eye donation but knew less about the details of the procedure. They can contribute to awareness and motivating people for eye donation during their postings in various department in hospital.

Sign in / Sign up

Export Citation Format

Share Document