scholarly journals Participatory training program on HIV/AIDS among anganwadi workers for training adolescent girls: an experience from a rural area of Karaikal, Puducherry, India

2020 ◽  
Vol 7 (5) ◽  
pp. 1921
Author(s):  
Ramkumar Sundaram ◽  
Vijayalakshmi Srinivasan
Keyword(s):  
Training Program ◽  
Adolescent Girls ◽  
Statistical Significance ◽  
Critical Role ◽  
Risk Groups ◽  
Training Programme ◽  
Before And After ◽  
Quasi Experimental ◽  
Participatory Training ◽  
Hiv Aids

Background: Recently HIV epidemic in India was gradually escalating to low risk groups like adolescents. Focusing on adolescent empowerment is the strategy for obtaining their adherence to prevention of HIV/AIDS. Though anganwadi workers (AWWs) play a critical role in creating awareness on behaviour change in the community; also, they need an excellent knowledge on HIV/AIDS before creating awareness to the community. So, this study aimed to assess the knowledge on HIV/AIDS among adolescent girls and AWWs and also to determine the effectiveness of Participatory Training Program to AWWs in bringing improvements in the knowledge among adolescent girls.Methods: Present quasi-experimental study was conducted among adolescent girls ages 15 to 18 years at Serumavilangai Village, Karaikal, Puducherry during June-September 2018. AWWs from the selected village were included for participatory training program.Results: Total 86 adolescents participated the survey. Awareness regarding HIV/AIDS was only 40% before intervention. FGD among AWWs showed poor knowledge on HIV/AIDS. During intervention, AWWs were used as a medium for giving interventions, it was observed that there was a wide difference in their knowledge of adolescent girls before and after intervention (81.4%) on HIV/AIDS with statistical significance (0.03).Conclusions: Before intervention awareness on HIV/AIDS were lacking in both adolescent girls and AWWs. This shows a difficulty in accessing health information in rural India. Therefore, providing periodic training programme to AWWs as peer health educators for disseminating information on HIV/AIDS may bridge the gap by proving valid information’s to high risk groups in the community.

scholarly journals Impact of Nursing Methodology Training Sessions on Completion of the Virginia Henderson Assessment Record

2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (2) ◽  
pp. 106-114
Author(s):  
Maria Lopez ◽  
Jose-Maria Jimenez ◽  
Mercedes Fernández-Castro ◽  
Belen Martin-Gil ◽  
Sara Garcia ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Statistical Significance ◽  
Training Programme ◽  
Computer Application ◽  
Patient Assessment ◽  
Nursing Assessment ◽  
Before And After ◽  
Quasi Experimental ◽  
Norton Scale ◽  
Two Stages ◽  
Nursing Diagnoses

The Virginia Henderson model, integrated in the computer application GACELA Care, helps to standardise the nursing assessment and establish precise and personalised nursing diagnoses. The aim was to determine the extent of completion of the initial patient assessment record after nurses following a training programme on nursing methodology. A quasi-experimental, retrospective, randomised, observational, single-group study was performed in two stages: pre-training and post-training. Voluntary training sessions were held for the nurses that work with GACELA Care. The completion of the initial patient assessment using the needs of Virginia Henderson and the Norton scale was evaluated before and after the training sessions. Completion of the needs of Virginia Henderson in the initial patient assessment increased from 94.2% to 100% (p = 0.014). Completion of “hygiene/skin” increased significantly from 83.3% to 95.8% (pre-training and post-training, respectively). The remaining needs did not show statistical significance. Recording of the Norton scale increased from 63.13% to 92.5% (p < 0.001). The training sessions on nursing methodology have improved the completion of records and inclusion of normal characteristics, defining characteristics and risk factors, and improving pressure ulcer risk assessment through the Norton scale.

State Recreational Marijuana Laws and Dispensaries: Chronic School Absenteeism in Washington State

2021 ◽  
Vol 8 (4) ◽  
Author(s):  
Maxim Gakh ◽  
Courtney Coughenour ◽  
Brooke Kleven ◽  
Brian Labus
Keyword(s):  
Social Factors ◽  
Statistical Significance ◽  
Secondary Analysis ◽  
Risk Groups ◽  
Washington State ◽  
School Absenteeism ◽  
Chronic Absenteeism ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Before And After ◽  
Recreational Marijuana

Objective: Whereas states continue to experiment with liberalized marijuana laws, how these laws impact health, education, and social factors is not yet fully understood. In this study, we examined whether chronic school absenteeism rates changed in Washington State in the presence of recreational marijuana dispensaries pursuant to implementation of the state’s recreational marijuana laws. Methods: We conducted a secondary analysis using school district chronic absenteeism rates before and after the presence of recreational dispensaries. Results: The results of the independent samples t-test showed no statistically significant difference in chronic absenteeism rates among districts with or without recreational marijuana dispensaries. Conclusions: The finding of no statistical significance for chronic absenteeism in districts with and without recreational dispensaries – a pattern that largely persisted among at-risk groups – supports that the presence of recreational marijuana dispensaries seems neither to exacerbate nor improve chronic school absenteeism rates. This finding is important for policymakers, practitioners, and researchers trying to understand the changing marijuana legal landscape.

scholarly journals Risk behavior on HIV transmission in independent elderly people

10.3823/2467 ◽  
2017 ◽  
Vol 10 ◽  
Author(s):  
Olívia Galvão Lucena Ferreira ◽  
Haydêe Cassé da Silva ◽  
Antonia Oliveira Silva ◽  
Laura de Sousa Gomes Veloso ◽  
Alinne Beserra de Lucena Marcolino ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Risk Behavior ◽  
Elderly People ◽  
Pearson Correlation ◽  
Statistical Significance ◽  
Virus Transmission ◽  
Risk Groups ◽  
Structured Interview ◽  
Sexual Practices ◽  
Independent Elderly ◽  
Hiv Aids

Objective:  The objective was to know the risk behavior of independent elderly people in DST / HIV / AIDS prevention. Method: Exploratory study with quantitative data approach. Sample was composed of 24 independent elderly people without diagnosis. An elaborate semi-structured interview script was used. The data were analyzed by descriptive statistics, using chi-square and Pearson correlation coefficient. Results: We found 87% female, age group between 60-69 years (62%) and marital status widow (43%).Of the sample, 87% reported knowing the means of transmission of the virus, 79% reported not using condoms and all had some sexual intercourse without the use of condoms.The analysis between the dependent variable "knows how to transmit HIV" and independent "condom use" showed statistical significance (p = 0.014). Conclusion: It can be inferred that there was a high risk behavior for HIV / AIDS virus acquisition in this sample, since they did not use condoms in their sexual practices, even if they had knowledge about the forms of virus transmission. Descriptors: Aging. Risk groups. HIV. Elderly.

scholarly journals The Effectiveness of a Structural Theory- based Training Program in Enhancing Arabic Language Teachers’ Teaching Practices and their Tendencies towards Structural Teaching

2021 ◽  
Vol 32 (1) ◽  
pp. 36-49
Author(s):  
Maryam Hasan Al Balushi ◽  
Rayya Salim Al Manthari ◽  
Ali Mahdi Kazem
Keyword(s):  
Training Program ◽  
Teaching Practices ◽  
Arabic Language ◽  
Structural Theory ◽  
Language Teachers ◽  
Measurement Tool ◽  
Implementation Phase ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Before And After ◽  
Quasi Experimental

The study aims to identify the effectiveness of a structural theory-based training program in enhancing the teaching practices of Arabic language teachers teaching grade ten in South Al Batinah in Sultanate of Oman. The study used the quasi-experimental design, and the sample consisted of 40 male and female teachers. To achieve the objectives of the study, a training program, an observation form and a measurement tool of teachers’ tendencies towards a structural teaching were made. The program was implemented with an experimental group of 20 female and male teachers in the first semester of the academic year 2018/2019. The study has found that there is a statistically significant difference between the average grades before and after implementing the program, with higher grades achieved after implementation. There has also been no statistically significant difference between the average grades in the post implementation phase due to the social variable. The researcher recommended organizing training courses for Arabic language teachers to expand their knowledge of educational theories and their applications in classroom teaching practices, and benefiting from the structural teaching observation form in educational supervision.

scholarly journals Effectiveness of Ladder Training Versus Plyometric Training Program on Agility in Kabaddi Players

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (11) ◽  
pp. 320-334
Author(s):  
K Venkata Surya Prakash ◽  
Pachamatla Devi Sadvika ◽  
Ch Ashok Chakravarthi
Keyword(s):  
Experimental Approach ◽  
Training Programme ◽  
Plyometric Training ◽  
Training Strategy ◽  
Before And After ◽  
Quasi Experimental ◽  
Convenience Sampling ◽  
Level Of Significance ◽  
And Control ◽  
Training Protocol

Background: Sport specific training in Kabaddi players should also focus on agility in consistent with demand of the sport. Since Ladder training and Plyometric training improves agility, it can be useful training strategy to improve the performance of Kabaddi players. Ladder training is more effective and also help the player to catch, strike, and to block or tackle the component, whereas Plyometric training enhances balance and control of body positions during game. Methodology: A comparative study design had made use of Quasi experimental approach by convenience sampling to select 60 samples of semiprofessional Kabaddi players in the age of 18- 25 students of both genders studying in KIMS College of Physiotherapy, Amalapuram. On certain predetermined criteria with a formal written consent samples were taken. The data was gathered following Interventions using Ladder training and Plyometric training protocol which was administered on the Kabaddi players. The outcome measures were assessed before the intervention and at the end of Eighth week. The standardized tool named Agility T-test was taken to assess the Agility before and after the intervention. Result of the Study: The result of the study indicated that Ladder training is a useful training strategy to improve agility more in Kabaddi players than Plyometric training programme. Whereas level of significance taken is P=<0.05. And obtained level of significance P<0.00. Conclusion: This study concluded that Ladder training is a useful training strategy to improve agility than Plyometric training programme in Kabaddi players. Key words: Agility, Ladder Training, Plyometrics, Kabaddi.

scholarly journals Pengaruh Pendidikan Kesehatan Melalui Media Vidio Terhadap Pengetahuan Tentang Anemia Pada Remaja Putri

2020 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Fulatul Anifah
Keyword(s):  
Health Education ◽  
Adolescent Girls ◽  
Young Women ◽  
Statistical Difference ◽  
Exclusion Criteria ◽  
Before And After ◽  
Post Test ◽  
Quasi Experimental ◽  
Level Of Knowledge ◽  
The Difference

Objective: to identify the difference in the level of knowedge of health education with video media about anemia in adolescent girls. Methods:  The research design used a quasi experimental one group pre-post test. Respondents were given a pre test before being treated and a post test after thatThe sample was selected by purposive sampling with inclusion and exclusion criteria. The sample size is 31 people.Results:  There was an increase in knowledge from 7 to 17 respondents after being given health education through videos. There is a statistical difference in the average level of knowledge of  respondents before and after being given health education through vidioConclusion:  The level of knowledge of young women about anemia can be increased by providing health education through videos

scholarly journals Effect of mHealth tool on knowledge regarding reproductive health of school going adolescent girls: a before-after quasi-experimental study

BMJ Open ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (10) ◽  
pp. e036656
Author(s):  
Tanima Ahmed
Keyword(s):  
Experimental Study ◽  
Reproductive Health ◽  
Adolescent Girls ◽  
Knowledge Score ◽  
Secondary Outcome ◽  
Message Service ◽  
Before And After ◽  
Sms Intervention ◽  
Quasi Experimental ◽  
Linear Slope

ObjectiveThis study was executed to (1) assess the effect of mHealth (mobile health) tool on knowledge regarding reproductive health (RH) of adolescent girls and (2) determine the utilisation of mHealth tool among school girls.DesignBefore-after type of quasi-experimental study.SettingDhaka North City Corporation in Bangladesh.Participants400 adolescent girls aged 14–19 years were selected based on defined criteria.InterventionsShort message service (SMS) intervention on RH was delivered through a mobile phone.Primary and secondary outcome measures8 schools out of 61 were randomly selected in the study area. A total of 400 girls were selected randomly on permission from those schools and parents. SMS interventions were delivered for 8 weeks. The data were collected using a self-administered questionnaire before and after SMS intervention to evaluate the effect. The number of responses to weekly SMS determined mHealth usage or practice.ResultsPostintervention knowledge score (mean 70.8%±9.7%) on RH was significantly higher (paired t=69.721, p<0.001) than preintervention knowledge score (mean 44.71%±9.13%) with a large effect size (cohen’s d=3.6). The knowledge score on RH was (p<0.001) correlated (+0.636) with SMS response. Multiple linear regression indicated that increase response to one SMS intervention there was an increase of knowledge score by 2.661% (linear slope 2.66, at 95% CI, p<0.001) after controlling the confounder. The mean knowledge score in all five knowledge segments of RH increased significantly (p<0.001) after SMS intervention.ConclusionThe result indicated that the SMS tool of the mHealth approach is an easy and effective way to improve RH knowledge for adolescent girls. SMS intervention was well accepted by the girls. Thereby this mHealth tool can be chosen to provide health information for a mass approach.

scholarly journals Effectiveness of an educational intervention on knowledge-attitude-practice of older adults’ caregivers

2018 ◽  
Vol 71 (3) ◽  
pp. 1055-1062 ◽  
Author(s):  
Andréa Carvalho Araújo Moreira ◽  
Maria Josefina da Silva ◽  
Juan José Tirado Darder ◽  
Janaína Fonseca Victor Coutinho ◽  
Maristela Inês Osawa Vasconcelos ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
Older Adult ◽  
Educational Intervention ◽  
Statistical Significance ◽  
Practice Research ◽  
Attitude And Practice ◽  
Adult Feeding ◽  
Before And After ◽  
Quasi Experimental ◽  
Knowledge Attitude And Practice

ABSTRACT Objective: To compare the knowledge, attitude and practice of older adults’ caregivers before and after an educational intervention in the domains of the care between caregiver and older adult, feeding, bathing, hygiene and mobility and transportation. Method: Quasi-experimental study carried out with 82 caregivers, of which 34 participated in the intervention. Interviews were conducted through a knowledge, attitude and practice research on the older adults` care Results: The educational intervention led to improvements in knowledge, attitude and practice, with statistical significance of attitude (p <0.020) and practice (p <0.001), in the domain of the care between caregiver and older adult; knowledge (p <0.001) and practice (p <0.003) in feeding; Knowledge (p <0.001) and practice (p <0.001) in bathing and hygiene; and knowledge (p <0.001), attitude (p <0.001) and practice (p <0.001) in mobility and transportation. The analysis of the 34 caregivers who started and completed the study showed an improvement in attitude in most of the domains. Conclusion: the educational intervention is an effective and viable strategy for older adults’ caregivers.

scholarly journals Propuesta de un programa de prevención de lesiones en voleibol femenino infantil y cadete

2019 ◽  
pp. 7-12 ◽  
Author(s):  
O. Del Castillo-Andrés ◽  
L. Toronjo-Hornillo ◽  
I. Moya-Martínez ◽  
M. Campos-Mesa
Keyword(s):  
Secondary Education ◽  
Experimental Research ◽  
Motor Response ◽  
Ad Hoc ◽  
Statistical Significance ◽  
Safe Schools ◽  
Observation Scale ◽  
Before And After ◽  
Quasi Experimental ◽  
Ramón Y Cajal

El objetivo de este estudio es analizar la respuesta motriz de dos grupos de jugadoras de voleibol de enseñanza secundaria obligatoria, ante una caída no intencionada de espalda y determinar qué efectos de protección se observan en la caída tras la participación en el programa sobre formas seguras y protegidas de caer Safe Fall-Safe Schools©. Aplicamos una investigación cuasi-experimental, a 27 jugadoras, de edades entre los 13 y los 16 años, que practican como actividad extraescolar voleibol en el I.E.S. Ramón y Cajal de Tocina, Sevilla, España. Los datos se recogieron antes y después de la intervención mediante la escala de observación ad hoc INFOSECA. Se aplicó estadística descriptiva y correlacional. Se consideró la significatividad estadística en p < 0.05 (prueba de McNemar). Los resultados señalan que es posible asimilar con éxito los movimientos asociados a una caída hacia atrás para aumentar la protección y seguridad de las menores deportistas. The aim of this study is to analyze the motor response of two groups of volleyball players of compulsory secondary education, before an unintentional fall of the back, and to determine what effects are observed in the fall after participating in the program Safe Fall-Safe Schools©. A quasi-experimental research has been applied to 27 players, between the ages of 13 and 16, who practice as an extra-curricular volleyball activity in the I.E.S. Ramón y Cajal de Tocina, Seville, Spain. The data was collected before and after the intervention, using the INFOSECA ad hoc observation scale. Descriptive and correlational statistics were applied. The criterion to consider the statistical significance was p <0.05 (McNemar test). The results obtained indicate that through the implementation of the program it is possible to assimilate successfully the technical movements associated with a fall backwards that contribute to increase the protection and safety of the minors athletes.

scholarly journals effect of HIV/AIDS education prevention using web-based she smart on knowledge, attitudes, and practice in adolescent girls

2022 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
pp. 31-36
Author(s):  
Komala Dewi Muslimin ◽  
Yusring Sanusi Baso ◽  
Healthy Hidayanty ◽  
Syafruddin Syarif ◽  
Aminuddin Aminuddin ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Adolescent Girls ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Aids Education ◽  
Early Marriage ◽  
P Value ◽  
Web Based ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Before And After ◽  
Marriage Problems ◽  
Hiv Aids

From year to year the number of cases of people with HIV/AIDS has increased. This increase is also experienced in Indonesia, where adolescents infected with HIV/AIDS show a number that tends to rise. It is characterized by a teenager's ignorance about reproductive health and knowledge of his sexual state. So many teenagers are at risk for early marriage problems, pregnancy, sexually transmitted infections, and also HIV/AIDS. To look at the influence of HIV/AIDS education on the knowledge, attitudes, and Practice of Adolescent girls. Use Pre-Experiment with one group pre-test and post-test design. Sampling technique using purposive sampling and obtained the number of 47 students. The research was conducted in Senior High School 12 Makassar in September-October 2021. Data analysis using the McNemar Test. And statistical test results showed there was an influence on the use of HIV/AIDS education using web-based She Smart on knowledge where p-value = 0,000, attitude with a value of p-value = 0.000, and no significant difference in action with p-value = 0.500.  There is an influence on the use of web-based HIV/AIDS education using She Smart on knowledge and attitudes but no significant influence on actions before and after an intervention.

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