scholarly journals Awareness and knowledge of breast cancer and its screening methods among female undergraduate Allied Health Science students of a college in semi urban Chennai

2019 ◽  
Vol 6 (11) ◽  
pp. 4887
Author(s):  
M. Afsar Safrina ◽  
G. Rakesh Maiya ◽  
G. Waseem Akram ◽  
Timsi Jain
Keyword(s):  
Breast Cancer ◽  
Allied Health ◽  
Total Sample ◽  
Health Science ◽  
Screening Methods ◽  
Science Students ◽  
Female Undergraduate ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Health Science Students ◽  
Common Cancer

Background: Breast cancer is the most commonly occurring cancer in women and the second most common cancer overall. There were over 2 million new cases in 2018 diagnosed worldwide. The Indian Council of Medical Research found that an estimated 1.5 lakh new cases of breast cancer were reported in 2016, making it the most common cancer among Indians.Methods: A cross sectional study was conducted with the total sample size of 256 female participants which includes first year to interns. Pre-designed semi structured questionnaire was given to the students. The knowledge was assessed in terms of risk factors, symptoms, methods of diagnosis and self-breast examination. The statistical analysis used was MS Excel 2019.Results: Out of 256 female undergraduate Allied health science students, 142 (55.47%) had good knowledge while 114 (44.53%) had poor awareness and knowledge about breast cancer and its screening methods.Conclusions: As many of the students have low knowledge on breast cancer and its screening techniques. Hence some activities on breast cancer should be planned to improve the awareness among Allied health science students. 

scholarly journals Knowledge and perceptions about COVID-19 among the medical and allied health science students in India: An online cross-sectional survey

2021 ◽  
Vol 9 ◽  
pp. 104-109 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kushalkumar H. Gohel ◽  
Prati B. Patel ◽  
Pushti M. Shah ◽  
Jay R. Patel ◽  
Niraj Pandit ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Allied Health ◽  
Health Science ◽  
Science Students ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Health Science Students

scholarly journals Evaluating Stress in Undergraduate Allied Health Science Students at a University in Ghana

2020 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. 40-46
Author(s):  
Gift Nyante ◽  
◽  
Abraham Yeh ◽  
Jonathan Quartey ◽  
Samuel Kwakye ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Professional Education ◽  
Allied Health ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Health Science ◽  
Science Students ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Health Science Students ◽  
Stress Levels ◽  
Time Demands

Background:High sources of stress have been reported in health-care students. Professional education can be a stressful experience for some individuals and may impact negatively on emotional well-being and academic performance. However, there is a dearth of literature in Ghana concerning this field. This study set out to assess the sources and levels of stress faced by undergraduate allied health science students at University of Ghana in GhanaMethodology:We set out to carry out a cross sectional study at the School of Biomedical and Allied Health Sciences, and our sample included 304 Allied Health Science students. The Undergraduate Sources of Stress questionnaire was administered to Allied Health students in all years of available undergraduate courses of the School. Data was analyzed using SPSS version 20.0 utilizing Mann-Whitney U and Kruskal-Wallis test.Results:Academic concerns were rated the highest stress level for all students, particularly the amount of material to learn (2.80±1.14), time demands (2.71±1.15) and overall stress (2.70±1.10). Stress levels between the various departments varied significantly (P=0.011), whereas the stress levels varied insignificantly between levels of training (P=0.856) and between male and female students (P=0.725).Conclusion:The study revealed academic concerns including the amount of material to learn, time demands of the course as well as financial issues as the greatest stressors among students. The findings of this study emphasize the need to organize stress management seminars or workshops upon admission into the respective programmes. Keywords:Stress level, academic concerns, sources of stress, academic stress, stressor

scholarly journals KNOWLEDGE, ATTITUDE AND PRACTICE OF BREAST CANCER SCREENING AMONG HEALTH SCIENCE STUDENTS IN SHAHREKORD CITY, IRAN

2020 ◽  
Vol 20 (2) ◽  
pp. 178-184
Author(s):  
Alabed Ali A. Alabed ◽  
Nimetcan Mehmet ◽  
Azam Rahimi ◽  
Abdul-Ghaffar Donkor ◽  
Masoud Lotfizadeh
Keyword(s):  
Breast Cancer ◽  
Health Science ◽  
Good Knowledge ◽  
Age Group ◽  
Science Students ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Breast Self Examination ◽  
Health Science Students ◽  
Training Course ◽  
Self Examination

The aim of this study is to assess the knowledge, attitude and practices of breast cancer among health science students in Shahrekord city, Iran. A cross- sectional study was conducted in 2017-2018 academic year among 334 health science students in Shahrekord University of Medical Sciences. Data was collected using self-administered structured questionnaire. The total score for knowledge was 18. Any respondent who had more than 9 was considered as having good knowledge and below 9 as having poor knowledge. The total score for attitude was 7. Any score more than 4 was considered as good attitude and score less than 4 was considered as bad attitude. The mean age of the respondents was 21.21± 1.19 years. Most of the respondents aged 18 to 21 years. The knowledge level was significantly different by age group (P=0.002), department (P=0.000) and those who attended training course (P=0.000).  Those who perform BSE (Breast Self-Examination) had higher knowledge score about breast cancer than those who do not perform BSE (P=0.000).  The participants’ attitude was not significantly different by age group, department, family history of cancer and attending of training courses (p > 0.05). The breast self-examination practice was significantly different by age group (P=0.002), department (P=0.000) and those who attended training course (P=0.000). About half of the respondents had good knowledge on breast cancer. However, more than half of the participants had negative attitude towards breast cancer. For example, less than half of the respondents performed BSE and none of the respondents has performed CBE (Clinical Breast Examination) or mammogram before.

scholarly journals The Magnitude and Determinants of Tinnitus among Health Science Students at King Khalid University

2020 ◽  
Vol 2020 ◽  
pp. 1-7
Author(s):  
Abdullah Musleh ◽  
Salah Saad Alzahrani ◽  
Turki Khalid Al Shehri ◽  
Saad Mohammed Abdullah Alqahtani ◽  
Samar Yahya Ali Yahya ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Total Sample ◽  
Health Science ◽  
Subjective Perception ◽  
Science Students ◽  
Speech Discrimination ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Health Science Students ◽  
Health And Nutrition ◽  
Hissing Sound

Background. Tinnitus is a symptom that is defined as a subjective perception of noise in an absence of external sound. It is an indicator of auditory system abnormalities. It can also be present in individuals without any hearing abnormalities. Difficulty to consternate, insomnia, and decreased speech discrimination are the most common symptoms related to tinnitus. Aim. To assess the magnitude and pattern with determinants of tinnitus among health science students at King Khalid University. Methodology. A descriptive cross-sectional survey was conducted targeting all accessible students in health science colleges in King Khalid University which is the main university in the Aseer region, south of Saudi Arabia. Students were included consecutively from different faculties and different grades. Data were collected through a self-administered prestructured questionnaire, which was distributed and recollected the next day. Tinnitus was screened using an adapted form of the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES). Results. A total sample of 400 students have been included with their ages ranging from 18 to 30 years with a mean age of 22 ± 1.8 years), and 28.5% of the students recorded positive findings. Tinnitus was bilateral among 51.8% of students, and 44.7% of tinnitus students hear buzzing sound while 21.1% have hissing sound and 10.5% had pulsating sound. Among 46.5% of students with tinnitus, the heard sound was of moderate loudness and intermittent among 64.9% of them. Conclusions and Recommendations. In conclusion, the study revealed that just more than a quarter of students complained of tinnitus which was bilateral among half of them. Tinnitus frequency was mainly moderate in intensity and intermittent. Having ear problems, loud sounds, and allergy were the most important predictors of having Tinnitus.

scholarly journals Experience of sexual harassment in public transport among female health science students: A cross sectional study of Kathmandu, Nepal

2018 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
pp. 20-32 ◽  
Author(s):  
D. Mishra ◽  
J. Lamichhane
Keyword(s):  
Sexual Harassment ◽  
Public Transport ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Health Science ◽  
Science Students ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Health Science Students ◽  
College Going ◽  
The Status

Background: Sexual harassment on public transport is an everyday occurrence for millions of girls and women around the globe. With the skyrocketing population of Kathmandu valley public transport has been facing enormous pressure. The major victims of these harassments happens to be college going girls and working women as they tend to travel more in public transports. This study sought to determine the prevalence and factors responsible for sexual harassment in public transport among female health science students.Methods: A descriptive cross-sectional study was carried out among 396 female health science students studying in Manmohan Memorial Institute of Health Sciences using self-administered structured questionnaire. Participants were selected through stratified random sampling method.Results: The prevalence of sexual harassment among female health science students was found to be 79.6%. Physical harassment was the most prominent type of harassment (67.1%) followed by verbal (61.2%) and non verbal 34.6%. After the experience of sexual harassment, 44.6% scolded the harasser, 29.1% kept silent, 17.3% dropped at nearest bus station whereas remaining 9% reacted in other different ways. Overcrowding was considered as main reason for sexual harassment by 69.2% of the participants. 36.8% of female students didn’t use any precautionary methods whereas 32.6% avoided going out alone at night.Conclusion: The study reveals that the prevalence of sexual harassment is significantly high. With increasing population and limited vehicles people are left with no option rather than travelling in the overcrowded vehicles where the chances of experiencing various sorts of sexual harassments are very high. In order to address this emerging issue, prompt and appropriate intervention should be taken by government, public and especially the status of women must be raised in society.JMMIHS.2018;4(1):20-32

scholarly journals Predictors of Intention to Get a COVID-19 Vaccine of Health Science Students: A Cross-Sectional Study

2021 ◽  
Vol Volume 14 ◽  
pp. 4023-4030
Author(s):  
Van Tap Nguyen ◽  
Minh Quan Nguyen ◽  
Ngoc Thi Le ◽  
Thi Ngoc Han Nguyen ◽  
Giao Huynh
Keyword(s):  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Health Science ◽  
Science Students ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Health Science Students

scholarly journals Increased Frequency of Health Anxiety in Health Science Students: a Cross Sectional Study in a Greek University

2021 ◽  
Vol 75 (3) ◽  
pp. 221
Author(s):  
Androniki Papadopoulou ◽  
Michalis Koureas ◽  
Alexandros Farmakis ◽  
Argyro Sirakouli ◽  
Ioanna Papathanasiou ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Health Anxiety ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Health Science ◽  
Science Students ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Health Science Students

scholarly journals Exploring the Perception on Humanitarian Issues from the Health Science Students of Indian and Malaysian Nationality: A Cross Sectional Study

2015 ◽  
Vol 7 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Naveen Kumar ◽  
Ravindra S Swamy ◽  
Nur Amni Binti Mohd Shamsuddin ◽  
Noramylia Binti Jamil ◽  
Atiqah Binti Mohd Zayed ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Health Science ◽  
Science Students ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Health Science Students

scholarly journals Perception and awareness of COVID-19 among health science students and staff of Kuwait University: An online cross-sectional study

F1000Research ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 10 ◽  
pp. 566
Author(s):  
Walid Alali ◽  
Wadha AlFouzan ◽  
Dhuha Alajmi ◽  
Haya Al-Tawalah ◽  
Khalid Kheirallah ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Social Stigma ◽  
Face Mask ◽  
Health Science ◽  
Vaccine Uptake ◽  
Transmission Risk ◽  
Science Students ◽  
Online Questionnaire ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Kuwait University ◽  
Health Science Students

Background: Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic is unprecedented. Health science students are the future frontliners to fight pandemics. Awareness and perception toward COVID-19 among health science students and staff at Kuwait University was assessed. Methods: Between June and July 2020, an online questionnaire was distributed to all students and staff at HCS.  The questionnaire was divided into six sections: socio-demography, risk and awareness, preparedness and prevention, source of information, policies, and social stigma.  Results: A total of 592 students and 162 staff completed the questionnaire. The prevalence of self-reported chronic condition among students and staff was 14.0% and 19.1%, respectively. Moreover, self-reported COVID-19 prevalence among students and staff was 2.7% and 1.2%, respectively. Interestingly, 54% of students and 38.3% of staff reported that they knew someone within their immediate social environment who have been/are infected with SARS-CoV-2. Among students, 92.4% wore face mask in indoor places (outside of their home) ‘often/all the time’ compared to wearing it outdoors (69.3%); whereas, for staff, it was more common to wear it outdoor than in indoor places (75.9% vs. 81.5%). Willingness to take COVID-19 vaccine was indicated by 50% of students ‘strongly agreed’ and an additional 25.8% agreed to taking it. Interest vaccine uptake was lower among staff (28.4% and 34.6% strongly agreed or agreed, respectively). Participants strongly agreed or agreed (72.5% and 19.6% of students as well as 68.5% and 22.2% of staff) that wearing face mask in public should be obligatory. More than 18% of students and staff indicated that they would avoid contact with COVID-19 infected people. Conclusions: Responses of students and staff were mostly similar and showed that they follow precautionary measures to control spread of COVID-19, understand the viral transmission risk, and willing to raise awareness to reduce social stigma.

eHealth Literacy of Medical and Health Science Students and Factors Affecting eHealth Literacy in an Ethiopian University: A Cross-Sectional Study

2021 ◽  
Vol 12 (02) ◽  
pp. 301-309
Author(s):  
Nebyu Demeke Mengestie ◽  
Tesfahun Melese Yilma ◽  
Miftah Abdella Beshir ◽  
Genet Kiflemariam Paulos
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Web Sites ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Health Science ◽  
Science Students ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Ehealth Literacy ◽  
Health Science Students ◽  
Literacy Level

Abstract Background eHealth literacy is individual's ability to look for, understand, and evaluate health information from electronic sources. Integrating eHealth literacy to the health system could help lower health care costs and ensure health equity. Despite its importance, the eHealth literacy level in Ethiopia has not been studied on medical and health science students, who are important parties in the health system. Understanding their level of eHealth literacy augments practice of health care, efficiency in education, and use of eHealth technologies. Objective This research study aims to determine eHealth literacy level and identify its associated factors among medical and health science students in University of Gondar (UoG). Methods An institution-based cross-sectional study was conducted from March to May 2019 among undergraduate medical and health science students in the UoG. Stratified multistage sampling was used. The eHealth literacy scale was used to measure eHealth literacy. A binary logistic regression model was fitted to measure association between eHealth literacy and the independent variables. Results A total of 801 students participated in this study with a 94.6% of response rate. The majority (60%) were male and previously lived-in urban areas (68%). The mean eHealth literacy score was 28.7 and 60% of the participants possessed high eHealth literacy. Using health-specific Web sites (adjusted odds ratio [AOR] = 2.84, 95% confidence interval [CI]: 1.86–4.33), having higher Internet efficacy (AOR = 2.26, 95% CI: 1.56–3.26), perceived usefulness of the Internet (AOR = 3.33, 95% CI: 1.95–5.69), medical app use (AOR = 1.70, 95% CI: 1.13–2.55), being female (AOR = 1.55, 95% CI: 1.08–2.22), and being health informatics student (AOR = 2.02, 95% CI: 1.149–3.148) affect a high eHealth literacy level. Conclusion The level of eHealth literacy in this study was moderate. Using specific reputable health Web sites, using smartphone medical applications, and Internet efficacy determine eHealth literacy significantly.

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