scholarly journals Knowledge, socio demographic profile, vaccination status and factors determining the acceptance of hepatitis B vaccine among nursing staff of KPC Medical College of West Bengal

2020 ◽  
Vol 7 (2) ◽  
pp. 554
Author(s):  
Rajib Sikder ◽  
Subha Sankha Kundu ◽  
Rituraj Dey ◽  
Ujjwal Pattanayak ◽  
Kunal Kanti Majumdar ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Hepatitis B ◽  
Health Care Providers ◽  
Nursing Staff ◽  
Close Contact ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Vaccination Status ◽  
Care Providers ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Medical College ◽  
Mandatory Vaccination

Background: Hepatitis B, a vaccine preventable infection is one of the important causes of morbidity in India. The risk of acquiring the infection is more among the health care providers like nurses than in general population as they come in close contact with patients. The study has been done to know the sociodemographic profile, vaccination status along with the knowledge about the disease and the factors determining the acceptance of vaccination among nursing staff of KPC Medical College in West Bengal.Methods: A cross-sectional study was carried out among the 284 nursing staff of KPC Medical College and Hospital in November to December, 2018 with the help of pre-designed and semi-structured questionnaire. Data on demographic characteristics, knowledge, occupational exposure, vaccination status and factors for acceptance of vaccine etc. were collected and analysed.Results: 86% nursing staff received vaccination out of which 71% were completely vaccinated, 29% were partially and 14% were non vaccinated. The acceptable knowledge was found in 84% of the nurses. The major reason of vaccination was to protect themselves from infection and the major reason for non-acceptance was time limitation, cost issues etc. Accidental prick was found in 5% of the nurses and universal precautionary measure was taken by 98% of the nurses.Conclusions: In spite of availability of safe, effective and cheap vaccine against hepatitis B infection, 29% of nursing staff were partially vaccinated and 14% were non-vaccinated. There should be a mandatory vaccination at the beginning of their training and frequent educational and awareness programme for them on hepatitis B.

scholarly journals Knowledge and Preventive Practices of Hepatitis B Transmission among Dental Students and Interns in a Tertiary Hospital: A Descriptive Cross-sectional Study

2020 ◽  
Vol 58 (222) ◽  
Author(s):  
Durga Bhandari
Keyword(s):  
Hepatitis B ◽  
Health Care Providers ◽  
College Teaching ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Dental Students ◽  
Junior Doctors ◽  
Hepatitis B Infection ◽  
Care Providers ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional

Introduction: Hepatitis B is one of the most common contagious diseases in Nepal and is a signifi- cant public health issue. It is transmitted through contact with contaminated blood or other bodily fluids on broken skin or mucous membranes. Junior doctors and dentists are at particular risk of hepatitis B exposure. This study aims to find the level of knowledge of transmission and prevention of hepatitis B among the dental students. Methods: This was a descriptive cross-sectional study conducted among dental students and interns at Kantipur Dental College Teaching Hospital and Research Center, Kathamndu from January 2019 to February 2019 after ethical approval was provided by the Institutional Review Committee. The study included dental students and graduate intern doctors. Convenience sampling was done. Point estimate at 95% Confidence Interval was done along with frequency and proportion of binary data. Results: Out of one hundred forty two students, 68 (48%) of participants had completed a full course of hepatitis B vaccine. Thirty seven (26%) had started but had less than three recommended shots and 37 (26%) had not received any vaccines for hepatitis B prevention. Only 14 (10%) of the study group had checked their hepatitis B titer prior to commencing medical education. Conclusions: There is also a lack of understanding of transmission, prevention and post exposure prophylaxis for hepatitis B infection among them among new health care providers in Nepal. This puts both the practitioners and patients at risk of chronic hepatitis B infection, which is unnecessary given cheap and easy prevention strategies, can virtually eliminate the risk.

Experience of violence amongst female medical and nursing students and their perception regarding violence against women in Delhi, India

2017 ◽  
Vol 0 (0) ◽  
Author(s):  
Nitika Gautam ◽  
Tanu Anand ◽  
Jugal Kishore ◽  
Shekhar Grover
Keyword(s):  
Nursing Students ◽  
Violence Against Women ◽  
Health Care Providers ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Female Students ◽  
Care Providers ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Medical College ◽  
Victims Of Violence ◽  
Eve Teasing

Abstract Background Health care providers are often the first point of contact for the victims of violence against women (VAW). Therefore, it is important to understand their perception about VAW. Objective To assess the proportion of female medical students who experienced violence, and elicit their perception regarding the same. Methods It was a cross-sectional study undertaken among 50 medical and 50 nursing students of a medical college in Central Delhi. A self-administered, questionnaire was used for data collection. Results Of the total, 18% had experienced molestation while 77% had experienced eve-teasing during their lifetime. But, only 2% reported the incident to police. Perception regarding the victim’s role and self-determination was favorable amongst the female students. However, only 39% knew some basic self-defense techniques. Conclusion The proportion of students who experienced eve-teasing in their lifetime was high. The study highlighted the need to make the female students more pro-active and competent in terms of tackling violence.

scholarly journals Awareness about emergency contraception among medical students in a Tamil Nadu private medical college: a cross sectional study

2017 ◽  
Vol 4 (8) ◽  
pp. 2977
Author(s):  
Kamal Kishore Verma ◽  
Rajeev K. H.
Keyword(s):  
Medical Students ◽  
Health Care Providers ◽  
Emergency Contraception ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Care Providers ◽  
Future Health ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Medical College ◽  
Future Health Care ◽  
First Year Medical Students

Background: The methods of contraception that can be used to prevent pregnancy in the first five days after sexual intercourse are termed as emergency contraception (EC). Unwanted pregnancy among adolescents and youth poses a major challenge to the reproductive health in developing countries because of illegal and unsafe abortions and leading to maternal death. Since medical students are future health care providers and their correct awareness about EC will help in giving health education to the community. The objective of the study was to assess the awareness about emergency contraception among first year medical students in a private medical college of Tamil Nadu.Methods: A cross sectional study was conducted among first year medical students of a private medical college. A total of 122 students were interviewed using pretested, semi-structured questionnaire. Descriptive statistics were used to analyse the data.Results: Among the study population, 56.6% and 43.4% were males and females respectively. All students heard about EC and 73% were correctly aware about the correct timing of administration of EC. 72% of them felt that they can get EC directly from any pharmacy store without any prescription, 89% of them feel that EC is not an effective routine method of contraception and only 10% said that it will result in more women suffering from STI/HIV.Conclusions: Our study showed that, students were having good knowledge about emergency contraception. Since they are future health care providers giving adequate training to them in acquiring good knowledge will help in dispensing the reproductive health education to the community especially for the adolescents and youth.

scholarly journals Vaccination Status and Awareness of Hepatitis B among Undergraduate Medical Students of Two Medical Colleges in Bangladesh

2017 ◽  
Vol 28 (1) ◽  
pp. 27-29
Author(s):  
Maj Shahida Akhter ◽  
ASM Rizwan ◽  
Md Wahiduzzaman
Keyword(s):  
Medical Students ◽  
Hepatitis B ◽  
Health Care Professionals ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Vaccination Status ◽  
First Year ◽  
Undergraduate Medical Students ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Medical College ◽  
Female Data

Hepatitis B is a pandemic disease affecting millions of people. Vaccination and preventive knowledge is crucial for all especially health care professionals. To evaluate the vaccination status and level of knowledge and awareness regarding hepatitis B among undergraduate medical students ranging from first to fifth year. This is a cross-sectional study which was conducted in Dhaka Medical College, Dhaka during July 2012 to July 2015. Total 217 students participated in the study (36.4% male and 63.6% female). Data was collected using a structured questionnaire. Statistical analysis was done using SPSS version 20. Most of the responders were female (63.6%) and from first year (31.3%). Only 41.4% were vaccinated properly and another 9.2% received incomplete doses. Those who had more knowledge regarding hepatitis B were practicing more preventive measures. The present study showed that there is much lack of knowledge and awareness about hepatitis B among medical college students that make them vulnerable to acquire the disease. Moreover, the vaccination status is also not satisfactory which should be taken seriously.Medicine Today 2016 Vol.28(1): 27-29

scholarly journals A Cross-Sectional Study of Various Gynaecological Profiles among Adolescents Attending Outpatient Department at Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Medical College and Hospital

2021 ◽  
Vol 8 (9) ◽  
pp. 507-511
Author(s):  
Anitha Narasimhaiah ◽  
Nutan Saha
Keyword(s):  
Adolescent Girls ◽  
Health Care Providers ◽  
Teenage Pregnancy ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Outpatient Department ◽  
Age Group ◽  
Care Providers ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Medical College ◽  
Tract Infections

BACKGROUND Adolescents constitute about 21 % of Indian population. Adolescence is a period of major physiological change along with psychological and socio-behavioural changes. Issues in adolescent age group are not only different but are increasing over the years and need special consideration. Hence, as health care providers, we need to focus on young people as investing in their health today will reap rich rewards tomorrow. Our study focusses on the incidence of adolescents attending gynaecology outpatient department (OPD) and the different gynaecological profiles in adolescents attending OPD. METHODS 351 adolescent girls in the age group of 10 - 19 years attending gynaecological OPD of Dr. BRAMC, Bengaluru, from February’ 19 to January’ 20 were included in the study. All the adolescents presenting with various gynaecological profiles were evaluated by detailed history taking and thorough clinical examination after taking an informed consent. RESULTS There were 351 adolescent girls (5.37 %) attending the gynaecology OPD during the study period. Teenage pregnancy (38.4 %) was the commonest indication for OPD consultation among adolescent girls followed by irregular cycle (17.9 %). Pain abdomen, anaemia, white discharge per vagina (WDPV), urinary tract infections (UTI), polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS), heavy menstrual bleeding, breast pain, breast enlargement were few other complaints encountered during this study. CONCLUSIONS Teenage pregnancy and menstrual abnormalities are the most common issues seen in adolescents. Adolescent gynaecology needs increased awareness and greater attention. This can perhaps best be done by setting up specialised adolescent clinics and it is the need of the hour to protect and promote the health of teenagers. KEYWORDS Adolescents, Teenage Pregnancy, Menstrual Irregularities, Gynaecological Problems, Gynaecological Profile, Adolescent Issues

scholarly journals Knowledge of Health Care Providers of a Tertiary Hospital Regarding Post-Operative Infection

2022 ◽  
Vol 40 (1) ◽  
pp. 43-50
Author(s):  
Nusrat Jahan Nishu ◽  
Baizid Khoorshid Riaz
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Health Care Providers ◽  
Demographic Data ◽  
Tertiary Hospital ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Care Providers ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Infection Management ◽  
Medical College ◽  
Collection Data

Background: Infection is a very common post-operative complication. Now a day the knowledge about infection among healthcare provider is very essential. The study was aimed to determine the knowledge health care provider regarding the management of infection in postoperative ward. Methods: The cross-sectional study was conducted among 90 respondents (60 doctors, 50 nurses & 40 supporting staff) from January 2015 to December 2015 in Dhaka Medical College and Hospital. A semi structured questionnaire was used to obtain socio-demographic data and infection management related information from the respondents through face to face interview. In-depth interviews were taken from director of DMCH, head of the department of surgery and nurse in-charge in post-operative ward for qualitative data. After collection data were complied, summarized and analyzed. The study was approved by ethical committee of National institute of Preventive and Social Medicine. Before collection of data, written permission was taken from the director of the selected hospital & take consent from the respondents. Results: Among 150 respondents, 58% were female with 26-30 years age group. Most doctors were post-graduate & nurses were diploma in nursing. Most of doctors had knowledge about infections- 83.3% told bacterial as a type, 80% told devices as a source and 94% told diabetes as a risk factor. Both doctors and nurses had knowledge about the causes and mode of transmission of infection (90% doctors & 93.2% nurses told unsterile instrument), complication due to infection (100% doctors told sepsis & 86.7% nurses told wound become red & swelling), prevention (100% doctors &92% nurses told proper sterilization of instrument). Doctors (95% and nurse (74%) known about infection control guideline and. Doctors (47.5%) and nurses (68%) received training about infection management Among 40 staff 80% were known about infection and they knew from their colleague. 82.5% staffs known about sterilization. Conclusion: This finding had great impact for management of infection and it will be beneficial for all HCW to receive formal and periodic refresher trainings. JOPSOM 2021; 40(1): 43-50

COVID-19: knowledge, awareness and perceived stress among Jordanian healthcare providers (Preprint)

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Emad Aborajooh ◽  
Mohammed Qussay Al-Sabbagh ◽  
Baraa Mafrachi ◽  
Muhammad Yassin ◽  
Rami Dwairi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Social Media ◽  
Psychological Stress ◽  
Health Care Providers ◽  
Best Practice ◽  
Healthcare Providers ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Care Providers ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Ordinal Logistic Regression Analysis ◽  
Source Of Information

UNSTRUCTURED We aimed to measure levels of knowledge, awareness, and stress about COVID-19 among health care providers (HCP) in Jordan. This was a cross-sectional study on 397 HCPs that utilized an internet-based questionnaire to evaluate knowledge about COVID-19, availability of personal protective equipment (PEE), future perception, and psychological distress. Ordinal logistic regression analysis was used to evaluate factors associated with knowledge and psychological stress. Overall, 24.4% and 21.2% of the participants showed excellent knowledge and poor knowledge, respectively. Social media (61.7%) was the most commonly used source of information. Being female (β= 0.521, 95% CI 0.049 to 0.992), physician (β=1.421, 95% CI 0.849 to 1.992), or using literature to gain knowledge (β= 1.161, 95% CI 0.657 to 1.664) were positive predictors of higher knowledge. While having higher stress (β= -0.854, 95% CI -1.488 to -0.221) and using social media (β= -0.434, 95% CI -0.865 to -0.003) or conventional media (β= -0.884, 95% CI -1.358 to -0.409) for information were negative predictors of knowledge levels. HCPs are advised to use the literature as a source of information about the virus, its transmission, and the best practice. PPEs should be secured for HCPs to the psychological stress associated with treating COVID-19 patients.

Portuguese Patient Dignity Question: A cross-sectional study of palliative patients cared for in primary care

2020 ◽  
Vol 18 (6) ◽  
pp. 658-661
Author(s):  
Mafalda Lemos Caldas ◽  
Miguel Julião ◽  
Ana João Santos ◽  
Harvey Max Chochinov
Keyword(s):  
Primary Care ◽  
Health Care Providers ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Care Providers ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Clinical Tool ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Old Patients ◽  
Promising Tool ◽  
Palliative Patients

AbstractIntroductionThe Patient Dignity Question (PDQ) is a clinical tool developed with the aim of reinforcing the sense of personhood and dignity, enabling health care providers (HCPs) to see patients as people and not solely based on their illness.ObjectiveTo study the acceptability and feasibility of the Portuguese version of the PDQ (PDQ-PT) in a sample of palliative care patients cared for in primary care (PC).MethodA cross-sectional study using 20 palliative patients cared for in a PC unit. A post-PDQ satisfaction questionnaire was developed.ResultsTwenty participants were included, 75% were male; average age was 70 years old. Patients found the summary accurate, precise, and complete; all said that they would recommend the PDQ to others and want a copy of the summary placed on their family physician's medical chart. They felt the summary heightened their sense of dignity, considered it important that HCPs have access to the summary and indicated that this information could affect the way HCPs see and care for them. The PDQ-PT's took 7 min on average to answer, and 10 min to complete the summary.Significance of resultsThe PDQ-PT is well accepted and feasible to use with palliative patients in the context of PC and seems to be a promising tool to be implemented. Future trials are now warranted.

scholarly journals Health anxiety and related factors among pregnant women during the COVID-19 pandemic: a cross-sectional study from Iran

2021 ◽  
Vol 21 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Najmieh Saadati ◽  
Poorandokht Afshari ◽  
Hatam Boostani ◽  
Maryam Beheshtinasab ◽  
Parvin Abedi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Pregnant Women ◽  
Health Care Providers ◽  
Health Anxiety ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Care Providers ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Third Trimester ◽  
Related Factors ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
The Third

Abstract Background The COVID-19 pandemic has affected many countries around the world and Iran was no exception. The aim of this study was to evaluate health anxiety of Iranian pregnant women during the COVID-19 pandemic. Methods In this cross-sectional study, 300 pregnant women in different trimesters (n = 100 in each trimester) were recruited. A demographic questionnaire and the Health Anxiety Questionnaire were used to collect data. Scores of < 27, 27–34 and more than 35 were defined as low, moderate and high health anxiety, respectively. Due to nationwide restrictions, data were collected through social media groups. Chi-square tests, ANOVA and multiple linear regression were used to analyze the data. Results Mean (SD) total anxiety scores were 22.3 ± 9.5, 24.6 ± 9.3 and 25.4 ± 10.6 in the first, second and third trimesters of pregnancy, respectively. 9, 13 and 21% of women had severe anxiety in the first, second and third trimesters of pregnancy, respectively. Women in the third trimester had significantly higher health anxiety scores than those in the first trimester (p = 0.045). Conclusion At the time of the COVID-19 pandemic, women in the second and third trimesters of pregnancy were more worried about consequences of disease, but total health anxiety scores were significantly higher among women in the third trimester of pregnancy. Health care providers should pay more attention to the mental health of pregnant women in times of crises such as the COVID-19 pandemic.

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