scholarly journals Association of socio-demographic and obstetric factors with obstetric fistula patients’ perceptions towards life fulfillment in Kitovu Hospital, Uganda

2020 ◽  
Vol 7 (4) ◽  
pp. 1220
Author(s):  
Shallon Atuhaire ◽  
Akin-Tunde A. Odukogbe ◽  
John F. Mugisha ◽  
Oladosu A. Ojengbede
Keyword(s):  
Rural Communities ◽  
Tertiary Education ◽  
Obstetric Fistula ◽  
P Value ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Middle Income ◽  
Number Of Patients ◽  
Obstetric Factors

Background: To date, obstetric fistula is one of the major public health challenges among the poorest, young women and girls in rural communities in low and middle-income countries. There is scarce information on the association of socio-demographic and obstetric factors with the obstetric fistula patients’ perceptions towards life fulfillment which compelled this study.Methods: A cross-sectional survey using a semi-structured questionnaire was done among 390 obstetric fistula patients registered within the past two years to the time of data collection at Kitovu Hospital, Masaka, Uganda. Pearson’s Chi square correlation was used to determine the association of socio-demographic and obstetric factors with perceptions towards life fulfillment using SPSS 25.0.Results: A larger proportion of obstetric fistula patients 226 (57.9%) had negative perceptions while 164 (42.1%) had positive perceptions. Maternal age, repair status, outcome of repair, self-perceived level of incontinence, and number of living children were statistically associated with patients’ perceptions towards life fulfillment at a P-value less than 0.001, marital status, p value of 0.005, and overall duration lived with fistula, p value of 0.009. A greater number of patients with tertiary education, 5 (83.3%) had positive perception, however, the association was not significant with a p value of 0.059. Fistula type, region of residence, and number of repairs were not statistically significant.Conclusions: Thus, socio-demographic and obstetric factors influence patients’ perceptions towards life a great deal. Efforts should focus on fistula prevention and timely repair so as to minimize probable experiences likely to result in negative perception that would eventually impede life fulfillment.

scholarly journals HUBUNGAN METODE PELAKSANAAN EPEEP (EXPLAIN, PAIN, ELIMINATION, ENVIRONMENT AND PLAN OF RETURN) DENGAN KEPUASAN PASIEN DIRUANG RAWAT INAP PANDORIA RUMAH

2020 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Yulianti Wulandari ◽  
Siska Afri Nofita
Keyword(s):  
Patient Satisfaction ◽  
Daily Activity ◽  
Client Satisfaction ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Satisfaction Survey ◽  
P Value ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Number Of Patients ◽  
Implementation Method

In health service, nurses are at the forefront of providing health care, if the nurses don’t provide the care and not accompanied by EPEEP implementation (Explain, Pain, Elimination, Environment and Plan Of Return) it will have an impact on decreasing client satisfaction. From the results of the preliminary survey the nurses have not done EPEEP implementation method (Explain, Pain, Elimination, Environment and Plan Of Return) properly. And the achievement of patient satisfaction in the pandoria room of Awal Bros Batam Hospital from the results of satisfaction survey in September 2018, very satisfied category was 46%, satisfied category was 54% and less satisfied category was 2%. Therefore , it is necessary to implement EPEEP (Explain, Pain, Elimination, Environment and Plan Of Return) in providing services to clients. This study aimed to determine the Relation between EPEEP Implementation Methods (Explain, Pain, Elimination, Environment and Plan Of Return) With Patient Satisfaction at Pandoria Inpatient Awa Bros Batam in 2019. This type of research was descriptive correlation with cross sectional approach, 129 respondents selected using purposive sampling technique. Data were obtained by observation sheets on nurses about EPEEP implementation (Explain, Pain, Elimination, Environment and Plan Of Return) and provide satisfaction questionnaires to clients. The study was conducted in February until March 2019 in the Pandoria room. Analysis of the data used Chi square. There was a relationship between EPEEP implementation method (Explain, Pain, Elimination, Environment and Plan Of Return) with patient satisfaction and with nurses inpatient at Pandoria Awal Bros Batam Hospital, and the p-value was 0.00 (p <0.05). It can be concluded that the implementation of EPEEP (Explain, Pain, Elimination, Environment and Plan Of Return) can affect client satisfaction. Suggestions for future researchers can conduct research related to how long the nurse responds if there are patients who call or press the bell (Patient Calls) and for the Home Pain as an input to perform research related to nurse daily activity, because Pandoria Room compared to other inpatient rooms was the room with the highest number of patients and the highest mobile patients.

scholarly journals Public Perceptions and Attitudes of Bangladeshi Population towards Thalassemia Prevention: A Nationwide Study

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nur-E- Alam ◽  
Md Shariful Islam ◽  
Umme Suriea ◽  
Ramisa Binti Mohiuddin ◽  
Md. Muzahidul Islam ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Transmitted Disease ◽  
Knowledge Score ◽  
Health Concern ◽  
P Value ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Premarital Screening ◽  
Knowledge And Attitude ◽  
Bangladeshi Population

Abstract Background: Thalassemia is one of the most common life-threatening yet preventable congenital hemoglobin disorders especially in South Asian regions like Bangladesh. It has become a rising public health concern for Bangladesh as 6-12% of the population are carriers and many of them are unaware of it. The purpose of the study is to inspect the knowledge and attitude towards thalassemia among the general people of Bangladesh. Methods: A cross-sectional survey was conducted in eight administrative regions of Bangladesh between January and October of 2020. A self-administrative close-ended questionnaire was designed to collect information about thalassemia and socio-demographic characteristics. Pearson’s chi-square (χ2) test and One-way ANOVA were performed to assess the association between the demographic variables with knowledge and practice regarding thalassemia. A p-value <0.05 was considered significant.Results: Of the 1623 participants, only 44.7% (726/1623) had heard of thalassemia. The mean knowledge of thalassemia was scored 4.75 ± 2.05 out of a total possible score of 10. Half of the participants had no idea that thalassemia was not a transfusion transmitted disease. About 73.1% knew that blood tests are a diagnosis process to determine thalassemia. The urban residing participants had the highest (5.10 ± 1.99) and participants with primary education had the lowest (3.38 ± 1.37) mean score of knowledge. Participants' knowledge score varied significantly by marital status, living pace, literacy and occupation (p< 0.05). However, about 68.2% and 85.5% of the participants showed a positive attitude towards premarital screening of themselves or their family members and donating blood to thalassemia patients, respectively. Conclusion: The study shows that there is a need to disseminate the information on thalassemia since the knowledge gap is huge among people. These findings will assist the implementation of significant steps such as educational programs, health counseling, premarital screening, campaigning, etc. to increase the awareness of thalassemia.

scholarly journals Knowledge and Awareness about Postpartum Distress among the Students of Saveetha Dental College

2021 ◽  
pp. 186-195
Author(s):  
Jessly Daniel ◽  
A. Jothi Priya ◽  
R. Gayatri Devi
Keyword(s):  
Postpartum Depression ◽  
Family Environment ◽  
Sampling Method ◽  
Simple Random Sampling ◽  
P Value ◽  
Hormonal Changes ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Chi Square Test

Introduction: Postpartum depression (PPD) is the most common psychiatric condition after childbirth. PD has adverse long-term consequences for the mother, the infant’s development and the family environment symptoms-the core symptom of sadness or low mood, as well as fatigue/sleep disturbance and irritability. The aim of the study is to determine the Knowledge and awareness about postpartum distress among the students of saveetha dental college. Materials & Methods: A cross-sectional survey was conducted among the study population with a sample size of 100. A self administered structured questionnaire was prepared and consisted of 15 questions. It was circulated to participants through an online platform (google form). The statistics were done using SPSS software, chi-square test was used to check the association and P value of 0.05 was said to be statistically significant.The pros of the survey is that the students of different lifestyles and cultures were surveyed . Children and adults were excluded from the survey.  Simple random sampling method was the sampling method used to minimise the sampling bias. Results: Women during postpartum go through a lot of hormonal changes which lead to mood swings etc.They become very self conscious about their body .Mothers can also be depressed due to financial trouble, lactation etc.  Chi square test: p-value=2.98>  0.05 hence significant. Conclusion: In summary, this study demonstrated an honest level of data and positive attitudes towards women with postpartum depression. However, negative beliefs, stigma, and misconceptions still prevailed among the relations.

scholarly journals COMPARISON OF MANIFESTATIONS OF GIARDIA AND ASCARIS INFESTATIONS BETWEEN BOTH GENDERS PRESENTING WITH DIARRHEA

2020 ◽  
Vol 70 (6) ◽  
pp. 1681-85
Author(s):  
Kanwal Jehanzeb ◽  
Zia Ul Haq ◽  
Saeed Zaman Khattak ◽  
Sajid Ali Shah ◽  
Munir Akmal Lodhi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Military Hospital ◽  
P Value ◽  
Common Symptom ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Worm Infestation ◽  
Number Of Patients ◽  
Common Parasite

Objective: To assess the occurrence and intensity of Giardia and Ascaris infestations in children of both genders reporting with diarrhea. Study Design: Comparative cross sectional study. Place and Duration of Study: Paediatrics department, Combined Military Hospital, Gilgit, from Jul 2016 to Jul2018. Methodology: Patients of either gender with worm infestation were included in the study. Patients more than13 years old were excluded. The sampling technique used was non probability consecutive sampling. The stoolexamination (R/E) for the diagnosis of worm infestation was done. Stratification was done with regards to age,mother education, gender, type of water used and post stratification chi square test was applied. p-value was0.613 when calculated for the manifestation between both genders. p-value ≤0.05 was considered significant. Results: Total number of patients in our study was 100. Among them, males were 65 (65%) and females were 35(35%). Mean age of patients in our study was 4.20 ± 2.61 years (Mean ± SD). Abdominal pain being most common symptom in 43 (43%) of patients. Majority of the patients were from 2 to 10 years of age, 79 (79%). Helminthic infestation was the most common observed in 52 (52%) whereas Protozoal infestation was observed in 48 (48%) patients. The most common parasite isolated was Giardia 41 (41%) followed by Ascaris 36 (36%). p-value of 0.613 was found between both gender. Conclusion: In our study Helminthic infestation was more common. The most common parasite isolated wasGiardia followed by Ascaris.

scholarly journals Socio-Demographic Characteristics of COVID-19 Vaccine Recipients in Kwara State, North Central Nigeria

2022 ◽  
Vol 9 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ahmad Ibrahim Al-Mustapha ◽  
Musa Imam Abubakar ◽  
Muftau Oyewo ◽  
Rita Enyam Esighetti ◽  
Oluwaseun Adeolu Ogundijo ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Formal Education ◽  
Tertiary Education ◽  
Vaccine Safety ◽  
Monthly Income ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Middle Income ◽  
Health Authorities ◽  
Health Related ◽  
High Level

Understanding key socio-demographic variables of 2019 coronavirus disease (COVID-19) vaccine recipients is crucial to improving its acceptance and Nigeria's COVID-19 control strategy. The survey was conducted as a non-probability cross-sectional survey of 2,936 COVID-19 vaccine recipients in Kwara State. Our findings revealed that 74% (n = 2,161) of the vaccine recipients were older than 40 years. Forty percent (n = 1,180) of the vaccine recipients earned a monthly income &gt;100,000 Naira (equivalent to US $200). Most of the vaccine recipients (64%, n = 1,880) had tertiary education, while 15% (n = 440) of them had no formal education. Almost half of the recipients (47%, n = 1,262) were government employees and 28.8% (n = 846) of them had health-related backgrounds. Only 17% (n = 499) of the vaccine recipients have been screened for the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), of which 21% (n = 105/499) of them were tested positive. Only 47% (n = 1,378) had been fully immunized. The prevalence of confirmed COVID-19 cases among COVID-19 vaccine recipients in Kwara State was 3.6% (n = 105/2,936). The most recurrent adverse events following immunization (AEFIs) among vaccine recipients were fever (14%, n = 411), pain at injection site (47%, n = 1,409), headache (19%, n = 558), and body weakness (9%, n = 264). The need to protect themselves from the deadly virus was the main reason that prompted people to voluntarily accept the COVID-19 vaccine. There is a high level of COVID-19 vaccine acceptance among respondents across all social classes including those with no formal education, those with very low monthly income (&lt; US $2 per day), and in untested population. Hence, vaccine donors should prioritize equitable distribution to Low-and-Middle-income Countries (LMICs) such as Nigeria, and health authorities should improve vaccine advocacy to focus on vaccine safety and efficacy.

scholarly journals Family, Social, and Health Workers Support with Complience Behaviour to Patients with Hypertension in Bogor, Indonesia

2020 ◽  
Vol 8 (2) ◽  
pp. 146
Author(s):  
Siska Maytasari ◽  
Ratu Ayu Dewi Sartika
Keyword(s):  
Blood Pressure ◽  
Family Support ◽  
Junior High School ◽  
Health Workers ◽  
Community Health Center ◽  
P Value ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Middle Income ◽  
Hypertensive Patients

Background: Abnormalities of the heart and blood vessels marked by an increase in blood pressure are known as hypertension. Worldwide, high blood pressure is estimated to affect more than one in three adults aged 25 years and over, or about one billion people. Overall, high-income countries have a lower prevalence of hypertension (35% of adults) than low and middle-income groups (40% of adults). The prevalence of hypertension in Indonesia based on the Basic Health Research (Riskesdas) data in 2018 was 34.1%. Objective: This study determines the relationship of family support, social support, and health worker support with compliance of hypertensive patients. Methods: This research was conducted at the Tegal Gundil Community Health Center, North Bogor District, Bogor City, Indonesia, which was conducted from May to December 2017. The design of this study was cross-sectional. Sampling was carried out with a purposive sampling method with inclusion and exclusion criteria. The former consisted of all hypertensive patients aged 25-65 years who routinely control during the last six months who are present and willing to be interviewed during the study. The later includes hypertensive patients who have memory disorders with the number of samples of 110 respondents. Results: The results showed the respondents were dominated by the age of under 59 (75.5%), female (86.4%), junior high school as the highest education (68.2%), have no job (81.8%), and the prevalence of their sufferers’ compliance was 47.3%. The results of the Chi-square test showed that family support, social environment, and health workers were associated with compliance in hypertensive patients (OR = 2.461; CI 95% 1.140 to 5.310; P Value = 0.034). Conclusion: In order to improve compliance of patients with hypertension, it is necessary to pursue a program of activities focused on health promotion activities not only for patients but also involving family and social members.

scholarly journals Factors Affecting the Utilization of Medical Check Up at the Putri Hijau Level II Hospital

2021 ◽  
Vol 2 (5) ◽  
pp. 16-25
Author(s):  
Putri Junita Sembiring ◽  
Aisyah Simanjorang ◽  
Nur Aini
Keyword(s):  
Service Quality ◽  
Statistical Tests ◽  
P Value ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
Physical Evidence ◽  
Level Ii ◽  
Number Of Patients ◽  
Chi Square Test

The purpose of this research is to investigate the variables that affect the use of medical services. At the Putri Hijau Level II Hospital, you may get checked out. It was decided to employ a kuantitatif research design with a cross sectional design for this particular investigation. Patients who came in for a medical check-up at the Putri Hijau Level II Hospital were included in the research study. According to the results of the first survey, the total number of patients who had medical examinations in 2019 was 2135 individuals. We needed to look at 100 different individuals for our experiment. The chi square test and multiple linear regression were the statistical tests that were used. The results of the chi square test study revealed that the variable service quality (reliability p-value = 0,000, responsiveness p-value = 0,000, assurance p-value = 0,036, empathy p-value = 0,003, physical evidence p-value = 0,026) obtained a p-value less than 0.05, the variable facility p-value = 0.000, the variable rate / price p-value = 0.000, and the variable patient perception obtained a p-value Patient views of the use of Medical Check Up services are associated with service quality (reliability, responsiveness, assurance, empathy, physical evidence) as well as medical facilities, rates / pricing and patient perceptions of the usage of Medical Check Up services (p-value = 0.039 0.05). Using multivariate analysis, it was discovered that one of the variables in this research, the Facility variable, had the most influence on the outcome.

scholarly journals Knowledge of Malaria and Utilization of Insecticide-Treated Nets amongst Mothers of Under-five Children in selected Rural Communities of Nigeria’s Federal Capital Territory

2021 ◽  
Vol 33 (1) ◽  
pp. 102-114
Author(s):  
S.N. Esomonu ◽  
E.N. Ossai ◽  
A.T. Onajole
Keyword(s):  
Rural Communities ◽  
Tertiary Education ◽  
Statistical Significance ◽  
Good Knowledge ◽  
P Value ◽  
Insecticide Treated Nets ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Under Five ◽  
Under Five Children ◽  
Malaria Burden

Background: Malaria is a life-threatening parasitic disease caused by the plasmodium parasite and women and under-five children are more prone to its adverse consequences. The use of insecticide-treated nets (ITNs) is recommended to reduce malaria burden in endemic communities. The study aimed to determine knowledge of malaria and utilization of insecticide-treated nets (ITNs) amongst mothers of under-five children in rural communities of Nigeria’s Federal Capital Territory, and the predictors.Methods: A community-based cross-sectional design was used. Multi-stage sampling method was used to select 160 mothers of under-five children in two rural communities. A structured questionnaire was used for data collection. Data analysis was done using SPSS statistical software version 22.0 and level of statistical significance was determined by a p value of < 0.05.Results: Mean age of respondents was 29.0±5.4 years, and majority 144 (90%) of the women were married. Lower proportion of respondents had good knowledge of malaria 33 (20.6%). Ninety-four (58.8%) of respondents owned ITNs, but less than half 45 (47.9%) utilized the nets. Predictors of good knowledge of malaria were having attained tertiary education [Adjusted Odds Ratio (AOR); 2.7, 95% Confidence Interval (CI):1.1–8.1], p=0.042, and being self-employed, (AOR; 3.4, 95% CI: 1.1-13.1), p=0.043). Predictor of utilization of ITNs was being aged 30 years and above (AOR; 2.5, 95% CI: 1.1-6.1, p=0.031).Conclusion: Lower proportions of respondents had good knowledge of malaria and utilization of ITNs. Health education of mothers on malaria and benefits of ITNs use should be intensified in the study area.

scholarly journals Myths and taboos in dentistry

2017 ◽  
Vol 5 (5) ◽  
pp. 1936
Author(s):  
Sadhana A. Raina ◽  
Poorvi S. Jain ◽  
Manjusha M. Warhadpande
Keyword(s):  
Statistical Analysis ◽  
Tertiary Education ◽  
Dental Health ◽  
Economic Status ◽  
P Value ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Equal Distribution ◽  
The People ◽  
Cross Sectional Design

Background: India, a developing country, faces many challenges in rendering health needs to its countrymen. The influence of culture is seen in every discipline of health and medical practices, and dentistry is no exception. This study was performed to investigate the existence of myths and taboos in dentistry, to assess the variation of these myths across various demographic aspects and socio-economic status, to co-relate the existence of myths with the oral health of the subject and to impart education to the people regarding abolishing the myth as that will be a hindrance towards a healthy life in patients.  Methods: The study had a cross-sectional design, used a structured questionnaire and was conducted to assess the existence of dental myths and taboos and to determine its correlation with the OHIS index of the patients. Statistical analysis software SPSS V 16.0 was used. Descriptive & inferential statistical analysis was performed on categorical and continuous data. Chi-square, independent sample T tests and ANOVA test were used to compare the distribution of caries and OHI-S between different groups. P value less than 0.05 (p<0.05) was considered to be significant. Socioeconomic status was also calculated.Results: In the present study it was found that the there was almost an equal distribution of prevalence of myths in the educated as well as uneducated patients .Also the ratio of existence of myths was found higher in females as compared to males.Conclusions: Existence of myths and taboos regarding dental health has started decreasing among the urban population due to the widespread of awareness regarding dentistry.But still there is prevalence of some myths in the patients having primary education as compared to patients having secondary and tertiary education. If community is educated about proper prevention and cure, the myths relating dental concepts will vanish from the society and over all dental health status of the community will improve.

scholarly journals Hubungan Kebiasaan Cuci Tangan, Mengelola Air Minum dan Makanan dengan Stunting di Sulawesi Tengah

2020 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
pp. 15
Author(s):  
Dedi Mahyudin Syam ◽  
Herlina S Sunuh
Keyword(s):  
Drinking Water ◽  
Statistical Test ◽  
P Value ◽  
Test Results ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Chi Square Test ◽  
Central Sulawesi ◽  
Handwashing With Soap

Environmental factors, birth weight and food intake can influence the incidence of stunting. The prevalence of stunting in toddlers in Central Sulawesi Province in 2015 was very short by 11.4% and short by 23.9%. 2-16 very short categories by 10.2% and short categories by 21.8%. 2017 the very short category was 14.0% and the short category was 22.1%. The purpose of this research was to know handwashing with soap, treating drinking water and food related to stunting in Central Sulawesi. The type of research was analytic with the approach of cross sectional survey with a sample 289 people in 4 (four) Regency Areas (Banggai, Donggala, Sigi and Palu). Data processing and analysis include univariate and bivariate were used chi square test. Results of 289 respondents carry out handwasing with soap 176 (60.9%), not carry out handwasing with soap activity 113 (39.1%), statistical test obtained p value = 0.000. Treating drinking water and food 270 (93.4%), not treating clean water and food only 19 (6.6%), stunting status 133 (46.0%), not stunting 155 (56.0%), statistical test obtained p value = 0.001. Conclusion There was a relationship between hand washing with soap, treating drinking water and food with stunting in Central Sulawesi.Faktor lingkungan, berat badan lahir dan asupan makanan dapat mempengaruhi kejadian stunting. Prevalensi stunting pada balita di Provinsi Sulawesi Tengah tahun 2015 kategori sangat pendek sebesar 11.4% dan pendek sebesar 23.9%. 2-16 kategori sangat pendek sebesar 10.2% dan kategori pendek sebesar 21,8%. 2017 kategori sangat pendek sebesar 14.0% dan kategori pendek sebesar 22.1%. Tujuan penelitian adalah diketahuinya cuci tangan pakai sabun (CTPS), mengelola air minum dan makanan berhubungan  dengan stunting di Sulawesi Tengah. Jenis penelitian adalah analitik dengan pendekatan cross sectional survey dengan sampel berjumlah 289 orang di 4 (empat) daerah Kabupaten (Banggai, Donggala, Sigi dan Palu). Pengolahan dan analisis data meliputi univariat, Bivariat menggunakan uji chi square. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan dari 289 responden melaksanakan CTPS 176 (60,.9%), tidak CTPS 113 (39,1%), Uji statistik diperoleh nilai p = 0,000. Sudah mengelola air minum dan makanan 270 (93,4%), tidak mengelola air bersih dan makanan 19 (6,6%), status gizi stunting 133 (46,0%), tidak stunting 155 (56,0%), uji statistik diperoleh nilai p = 0,001. Kesimpulan ada hubungan cuci tangan pakai sabun, pengelolaan air minum dan makanan dengan stunting di Sulawesi Tengah.  

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