scholarly journals Knowledge and awareness among nursing students regarding the COVID-19: a cross sectional study

2020 ◽  
Vol 7 (7) ◽  
pp. 2518
Author(s):  
K. P. Joshi ◽  
Leena Madhura ◽  
Deepak Jamadar
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Nursing Students ◽  
Health Care Providers ◽  
Educational Interventions ◽  
Self Report ◽  
Basic Knowledge ◽  
Care Providers ◽  
Snowball Sampling ◽  
Outbreak Response ◽  
Cross Sectional

Background: The health care providers are at the front line of the outbreak response of current pandemic of COVID-19 and exposed to hazards that put them at risk of infection. Rapid spread of the COVID-19 pandemic has become a major cause of concern for the healthcare profession in all over the world. All health care professional must stay aware of the latest information on the COVID-19 outbreak. This research paper deals with the knowledge and awareness about COVID-19 among nursing students.Methods: By non-probability snowball sampling method the sample size was 407. Predesigned and pretested questionnaire was used in this study. Questions were related to knowledge and awareness about current COVID-19. The participant was directed to complete the self-report survey by online. The data was tabulated and analysed statistically. MS-Excel and Statistical Package for Social Sciences version 22.0 used for all statistical analysis.Results: A total of 407 nursing students participated in this study. Over all 75.58±3.21 participants showed good knowledge and awareness about COVID-19. Around 87.47% respondents were aware about high risk age group for COVID-19. 83.54% participants were aware about concept of hand hygiene and 83.37% were well aware of PPE for suspected or confirmed COVID-19 cases.Conclusions: The study participants showed adequate basic knowledge and awareness of COVID-19. There is a strong need to implement periodic educational interventions and training programs on infection control practices and other updates of COVID-19 across all healthcare professions including nursing students.

scholarly journals Developmental and Behavioral Pediatricians' Attitudes Toward Screening for Fragile X

2013 ◽  
Vol 118 (4) ◽  
pp. 284-293 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kruti Acharya ◽  
Abigail Schindler
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Newborn Screening ◽  
Fragile X Syndrome ◽  
Health Care Providers ◽  
Response Rate ◽  
Fragile X ◽  
Educational Interventions ◽  
Care Providers ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional

Abstract Developmental and behavioral pediatricians (DBP) diagnose and care for children with fragile X syndrome. Their attitudes toward FMR1 newborn screening (NBS) and FMR1 carrier testing in childhood could highlight potential pitfalls with FMR1 NBS. We conducted a cross-sectional survey with an adjusted response rate of 61%. Among DBP, 74% supported universal FMR1 NBS, preferring to identify both full mutations and premutations. DBP also support FMR1 testing of asymptomatic siblings. Although DBP support testing for premutations at various points in the lifespan, DBP are not familiar with the array of fragile X–associated disorders (FXAD). Targeted educational interventions are needed to ensure that all health care providers have the knowledge and competence to consent and to counsel families on FXAD.

scholarly journals Nurses Perceptions regarding the antiretroviral therapy services at selected health facilities in Lesotho

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Isabel Nyangu ◽  
Zerish Zethu Nkosi
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Antiretroviral Therapy ◽  
Health Care Providers ◽  
Organizational Structures ◽  
Self Report ◽  
Care Providers ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Therapy Services ◽  
Strongly Agree

Background: In Lesotho, ART services are provided in primary health care (PHC) facilities which are mostly run by nurses. Purpose: The study aimed to describe perceptions of nurses regarding the antiretroviral therapy services at PHC facilities across six selected districts in Lesotho. Methods: A cross sectional survey was conducted in which convenience sampling was used to select 214 nurses working at PHC facilities across six districts. They completed a structured self-report questionnaire that collected information on their perceptions using a Likert scale with six options (strongly agree, agree, neutral, disagree, strongly disagree, and no answer). The response rate was 92% (n=197) and data were analyzed using SPSS (23). Results: Perceptions of nurses were positive and the same on whether ARVS and other medications were available; they were qualified and competent to provide ART services; they had adequate resources and equipment to provide ART services; they were satisfied with their jobs and the services they provided; and there was monitoring and evaluating system for the ART services. Their perceptions significantly differed and were mostly negative on whether they were adequately staffed to provide ART services; their organizational structures allowed for the provision of adequate and efficient services; ART services were accessible; and there was adequate and accurate documentation of the ART services they provided. Conclusions: As nurses are the main health care providers in Lesotho, their perceptions are important in improving service delivery. It is important to standardize ART services across the districts to ensure equitable accessibility in line with service demand.

scholarly journals Attitude of intern doctors and B.Sc. nursing students regarding various aspects of biomedical waste (management and handling) rules: a cross sectional study

2017 ◽  
Vol 4 (10) ◽  
pp. 3909
Author(s):  
Rekha Acharya ◽  
Gaurav Sharma ◽  
Renu Sethia ◽  
Ratti Ram Meena
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Nursing Students ◽  
Waste Management ◽  
Health Care Providers ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Care Providers ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Biomedical Waste ◽  
Favourable Attitude

Background: Different types of waste are generated during healthcare activities. The waste so generated has chance of causing serious infection and also injury to persons who come in contact with it whether the contact is direct or indirect. Safe and sustainable health care waste management is not possible without a favourable attitude among health care providers. The objective of the study was to assess the attitude of Intern doctors and B.Sc. nursing students: the future health care providers, regarding various aspects of Biomedical Waste (Management and handling) Rules. Methods: This was a cross-sectional study. The study was conducted amongst Intern doctors and B.Sc. nursing students posted at Prince Bijay Singh Memorial (PBM) and associated group of hospitals attached to Sardar Patel Medical College, Bikaner. Results: In the study out of 204 respondents, 54.4% were B.Sc. nursing students and 45.6% were intern doctors. Statistically significant difference was seen in overall attitude of study population belonging to different professional group regarding biomedical waste management. Overall the attitude of study group was favourable. Conclusions: Favourable attitude of health care workers will go a long way in better implementation of biomedical waste management rules and thereby help in decreasing adverse health effects of improper waste handling. 

Breastfeeding Experiences of Baccalaureate Nursing Students: A Qualitative Study

2020 ◽  
pp. 089033442097998
Author(s):  
Cheryl Langford ◽  
Marcella Gowan ◽  
Monica Haj
Keyword(s):  
Nursing Students ◽  
Health Care Providers ◽  
Baccalaureate Nursing ◽  
Community Support ◽  
Baccalaureate Nursing Students ◽  
Care Providers ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Breastfeeding Support ◽  
Cross Sectional

Background Students returning to school who are breastfeeding face unique challenges. There is limited literature on breastfeeding university students. Several researchers have studied breastfeeding employees in the workplace. Institutions of higher education closely mimic the employment environment. Breastfeeding college students who express their milk while at school share similar challenges to employed mothers. A baccalaureate nursing program is rigorous and little is known about the challenges facing breastfeeding student nurses returning to classes. Research aim To explore the breastfeeding experience of baccalaureate nursing students. Methods Our study was a cross-sectional descriptive qualitative design. Purposive sampling was used to enroll participants ( N = 12). In depth, semi-structured interviews were conducted. Qualitative thematic analysis was used to analyze the data both manually and using Dedoose QDA software. Results An overarching theme of pervasive conflict between the role of the breastfeeding mother and the role of the student nurse surfaced. Three interrelated organizing themes also emerged; challenging, vulnerability, and resilience. Time constraints, self-care versus role demands, and structural accommodations contributed to the challenges. Only one participant indicated a knowledge of her breastfeeding rights. All of the participants expressed gratitude for faculty and community support, regardless of conflicts. Conclusion Breastfeeding participants were both vulnerable and resilient. Faculty may improve experiences through providing specific areas of support. A breastfeeding support policy outlining student rights and faculty responsibilities is needed to educate, guide, and enforce protections. Health care providers may enhance breastfeeding students’ experiences through anticipatory guidance, education, and continued support.

A survey of Cambodian health-care providers' HIV knowledge, attitudes and intentions to take a sexual history

2009 ◽  
Vol 20 (5) ◽  
pp. 346-350 ◽  
Author(s):  
G Webber ◽  
N Edwards ◽  
I D Graham ◽  
C Amaratunga ◽  
I Gaboury ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Health Care Providers ◽  
Theory Of Planned Behaviour ◽  
Sexual History ◽  
People Living With Hiv ◽  
Care Providers ◽  
Hiv Knowledge ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Planned Behaviour

Cambodia has one of the highest prevalence rates of HIV in Asia and is scaling up HIV testing. We conducted a cross-sectional survey with 358 health care providers in Phnom Penh, Cambodia to assess readiness for voluntary testing and counselling for HIV. We measured HIV knowledge and attitudes, and predictors of intentions to take a sexual history using the Theory of Planned Behaviour. Over 90% of health care providers correctly answered knowledge questions about HIV transmission, but their attitudes were often not positive towards people living with HIV. The Theory of Planned Behaviour constructs explained 56% of the variance in intention to take a sexual history: the control providers perceive they have over taking a sexual history was the strongest contributor (51%), while social pressure explained a further 3%. Attitudes about taking a sexual history did not contribute to intention. Interventions with Cambodian health care providers should focus on improving skills in sexual history-taking.

scholarly journals Assessing Knowledge on Clubfoot Among Parents Having Children with Clubfoot Deformity

2015 ◽  
Vol 14 (1) ◽  
pp. 42-46 ◽  
Author(s):  
Zobaer Alam ◽  
Md Monoarul Haque ◽  
Md Rijwan Bhuiyan ◽  
Md Shahinoor Islam ◽  
Monirul Haque ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Health Care Providers ◽  
Public Health Problem ◽  
Educational Status ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Childhood Disability ◽  
Care Providers ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Middle Income ◽  
Level Of Knowledge

Background: The burden of childhood disability as a public health problem in developing countries remains relatively unrecognized. One out of 750 children born in the world suffer from club foot among them 80% are in low and middle income countries. Most of these babies have limited access to receive effective treatment for their clubfoot due to lack o knowledge, awareness and some barriers. We actually don’t know the level of knowledge of parents who have child with clubfoot deformity. The purpose of this study was to assess the level of knowledge of parents who have children with clubfoot during clubfoot treatment. Materials and Methods: This cross sectional study was conducted among 102 parents who have children with clubfoot deformity during its treatment in a selected clinic. The samples were selected purposively from the clinics where clubfoot treatment was given and face to face interview was done by using semi-structured questionnaire. Results: The mean (±SD) age of the respondents were 24.7 (±6.0) years where 87.3% (n=89) respondents ware female and 59.8 %(n=61) respondent’s educational status ware up to primary level. About 44.1% respondents started treatment of their child within 6 months of birth and 33% within 6 to 12 months where 57% (n=58) respondents are referred by health care professional to this clinics. About 93.1% of parents (n=95) said that they knew nothing about clubfoot deformity before their child was diagnosed where 97% are aware after diagnosis of their child. About 93.1% respondents knew the best time for treatment initiation where 59.8% respondents know the correct follow up time of clubfoot management. In case of knowledge of parents’ roles in the treatment of clubfoot about 91.2%, parents have knowledge weekly visit for treatment and 86.3% know the plaster care where 52.9% (n=54) parents have lack of knowledge about how to use the brace Conclusion: There is need to improve the communication skills of clinicians/health care providers offering treatment to children with clubfoot at the Clinics. Need to share information with the parents about the condition. Finally, there is need to emphasize of educating parents about plaster care and how to use brace. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3329/cmoshmcj.v14i1.22882 Chatt Maa Shi Hosp Med Coll J; Vol.14 (1); Jan 2015; Page 42-46

Systematic Review of Preventing Suicide in Old Age: 2005–2010

2011 ◽  
Vol 26 (S2) ◽  
pp. 2020-2020
Author(s):  
C.A. de Mendonça Lima ◽  
R.M. Rodrigues
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Old Age ◽  
Health Care Providers ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Educational Interventions ◽  
List Type ◽  
Care Providers ◽  
Individual Level ◽  
Survivors Of Suicide ◽  
Somatic Disorders

Suicide is a typical phenomenon of the elderly and mainly among men. Besides the importance of suicide in terms of public health there is fewer interest to prevent suicide in old age. This can be explained by stigma, poor evaluation of the dimension of the problem and lack of politic will.Suicide prevention and the care of survivors of suicide depend on the mental health network of care. Interventions to reduce suicide can be made at individual level and at level of the development of policies and strategies. The detection of the persons at risk of suicide and the management of the suicide attempt are two main strategies to prevent suicide. Both received recently an important support from WHO with its publication mhGAP Intervention Guide which was conceived to be used in non-specialized health-care settings by health-care providers working at first- and second-level facilities. It includes guidance on evidence-based interventions to make the diagnosis and manage a number of priority conditions, including suicide.Our review of the literature pointed to the necessity to develop additional research to determine:•the role of somatic disorders as precipitant factor;•the role on suicide of the pre-morbid personality, cognitive functioning, social support and recent and chronic stressing events;•the participation of normal and pathological ageing on the expression of the suicide behavior;•the biological markers of suicide in old age;•the potential impact on suicide rates of educational interventions for the general public and for caregivers.

Extended Breastfeeding in Poland: Knowledge of Health Care Providers and Attitudes on Breastfeeding Beyond Infancy

2018 ◽  
Vol 35 (2) ◽  
pp. 371-380 ◽  
Author(s):  
Barbara Baranowska ◽  
Marta Malinowska ◽  
Ewelina Stanaszek ◽  
Dorota Sys ◽  
Grażyna Bączek ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Health Care Providers ◽  
Health Professionals ◽  
Further Education ◽  
Self Report ◽  
Care Providers ◽  
Online Questionnaire ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Convenience Sample ◽  
Level Of Knowledge ◽  
The Relationship

Background: Extended breastfeeding is rare in Poland, and lack of acceptance and understanding is often evident in public opinion. The ability to provide reliable information about breastfeeding beyond infancy depends on health professionals’ levels of knowledge and attitudes. They are considered by most parents in Poland to be authorities in the field of child nutrition. Research aims: To determine (1) the level of knowledge and the attitudes of Polish health professionals towards extended breastfeeding; (2) the relationship between personal breastfeeding experience and attitudes towards extended breastfeeding; and (3) the relationship between knowledge about breastfeeding beyond twelve months and attitudes towards breastfeeding beyond infancy. Methods: A one-group prospective, cross-sectional, self-report style survey was used. The convenience sample ( N = 495) comprised gynaecologists, neonatologists and midwives. Data were collected via an online questionnaire and the results were analyzed with the use of descriptive statistics, a chi-square independence test, Fisher’s exact test, post-hoc testing, and two-part tables using SPSS. Results: Most of the respondents (76.7%; n = 384) had a low level of knowledge about the benefits of breastfeeding beyond twelve months and even emphasized that this nutritional choice could have negative impacts. There was a positive correlation ( F = 105.847; p = < .01) between levels of knowledge and respondents’ attitudes towards breastfeeding beyond infancy. Attitudes were also influenced by the length of time respondents had breastfed. Conclusion: Healthcare providers have an insufficient level of knowledge about extended breastfeeding and need further education in this area.

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