scholarly journals A cross-sectional study among medical professionals regarding willingness to work amid COVID-19 outbreak

2021 ◽  
Vol 8 (2) ◽  
pp. 755
Author(s):  
Sandhya Mishra ◽  
Ankur Shrivastava ◽  
Vijay Kumar ◽  
Anamika Chandra ◽  
Jaun Zeb Rizvi
Keyword(s):  
Health Care Services ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
World Health ◽  
Family Welfare ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
Care Services ◽  
Health Organization ◽  
Self Administered Questionnaire

Background: On January 30, 2020, the World Health Organization declared the COVID-19 outbreak a global health emergency. With nearly 25000 fresh cases registered daily, the COVID-19 tally in India rose to 13 lakh till mid of July 2020, according to the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare. Understanding the inclination of doctors to work in COVID-19 outbreak is essential for betterment of health care services. Objective were to assess the willingness of Doctors to work in COVID-19 outbreak and to determine the factors affecting willingness to work in COVID-19 outbreak.Methods: The study was conducted among doctors working in various medical colleges, specialist hospitals and research centers across various states of India. A predesigned self-administered questionnaire in Google form was emailed to the participants. Data was collected and analysed using SPSS version 13.Results: Out of 342 participants, 61% were willing to work in the COVID-19 pandemic. Female participants and those staying with their family were found to be significantly more afraid of COVID-19 pandemic and also willingness to work was significantly lower among them than their male counterparts living away from family.Conclusions: The COVID-19 pandemic caused emotional distress among the doctors. However our results suggest that during an outbreak majority of doctors are willing to work and will be available in the future. Staying with family drives them away from work more due to fear of infection or death of their family members.

scholarly journals The Relations between Disability and Environmental Factors: A Pilot Study in Iranian Older Adults

2016 ◽  
Vol 8 (12) ◽  
pp. 87 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mohammadreza Shahbazi ◽  
Mahshid Foroughan ◽  
Mahdi Rahgozar ◽  
Reza Salmanroghani
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
Health Care ◽  
Environmental Factors ◽  
Health Care Services ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
World Health ◽  
Structural Barriers ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Care Services ◽  
Health Organization

<p><strong>OBJECTIVE: </strong>This study explored disability and its correlations with the environmental factors in a group of Iranian older adults.</p><p><strong>MATERIALS &amp; METHODS</strong><strong>:</strong> A cross sectional study was performed. One hundred participants receiving adult day care services in Kahrizak center in Iran were selected by using the complete enumeration method. The World Health Organization Disability Assessment Schedule 2 (WHODAS II) and the Craig Hospital Inventory of Environmental Factors (CHIEF) questionnaires were used to collect data.</p><p><strong>RESULTS:</strong> The mean score of disability was 20.61±13.66, and the scores were higher in women compared to men (P=0.001). Among the CHIEF-25 items‚ the most frequently perceived barrier by the participants was transportation followed by home design and unavailability of health care services. There was a significant association between the disability scores and the environmental factors (P&lt;0.001). Also, significant relationships were found between the disability and all the subscales investigated in the study (polices‚ physical/structural‚ attitude/support‚ services/assistance) (P&lt;0.001).<strong></strong></p><p><strong>CONCLUSION: </strong>Appropriate transportation‚ availability to health care services and removing physical/structural barriers should be taken in consideration.</p>

Evaluation of Drug Use Based on WHO Prescribing Indicator in Mizan- Tepi University Teaching Hospital, south Western Ethiopia: A Cross Sectional Study

2020 ◽  
Vol 15 ◽  
Author(s):  
Solomon Hambisa ◽  
Rediet Feleke ◽  
Ameha Zewudie ◽  
Mohammed Yimam
Keyword(s):  
Drug Use ◽  
World Health Organization ◽  
Teaching Hospital ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
University Teaching ◽  
World Health ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Hospital Data ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Health Organization

Background:: Rational drug use comprises aspects of prescribing, dispensing and patient use of medicines for different health problems. This study is aimed to assess drug prescribing practice based on the world health organization prescribing indicators in Mizan-Tepi University teaching hospital. Methods:: An institutional based retrospective cross sectional study was conducted to evaluate prescribing practices in Mizan-Tepi University teaching hospital. Data were collected based on World health organization drug use indicators using prescription papers. 600 prescriptions dispensed through the general outpatient pharmacy of the hospital were collected by systematic random sampling method from prescriptions written for a 1-year time in Mizan-Tepi University teaching hospital. Results:: The present study found that the average number of drugs per prescription was 2.04 ± 0.87 in Mizan-Tepi University teaching hospital with a range between 1 and 5. Prescribing by generic name was 97.6 % and 47.8% of prescriptions contained antibiotics in the hospital. 27.7% of prescriptions contained at least one injectable medication in Mizan-Tepi University teaching hospital. From prescribed drugs, 96.7% of them were prescribed from Ethiopian essential drug list. Conclusion:: Present study indicated that the average number of drugs prescribed per encounter, the percentage of generic prescribing and prescribing from the EDL were close to optimal value. However, the percentage of encounters with antibiotics and injections prescribed were found be very high. Thus, the study highlights some improvements in prescribing habits, particularly by focusing on the inappropriate consumption of antibiotics and injections.

scholarly journals The impact of coronavirus outbreak on breastfeeding guidelines among Brazilian hospitals and maternity services: a cross-sectional study

2021 ◽  
Vol 16 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Walusa Assad Gonçalves-Ferri ◽  
◽  
Fábia Martins Pereira-Cellini ◽  
Kelly Coca ◽  
Davi Casale Aragon ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
World Health ◽  
Breastfeeding Support ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Maternity Services ◽  
Community Needs ◽  
Care Services ◽  
Skin Contact ◽  
Health Organization ◽  
The Impact

Abstract Background The World Health Organization recognizes exclusive breastfeeding a safe source of nutrition available for children in most humanitarian emergencies, as in the current pandemic caused by the Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2). Despite the Brazilian national guideline protecting breastfeeding practices, there are many concerns about protecting infants from their infected mothers. This study aimed to analyze how the Brazilian hospitals and maternity services promote and support mothers suspected or diagnosed with coronavirus disease (COVID-19). Methods This is a descriptive cross-sectional and multicenter study which collected data from 24 Brazilian hospitals and maternity services between March and July 2020. Representatives of the institutions completed a questionnaire based on acts to promote and support breastfeeding, the Baby-Friendly Hospital Initiative, and Brazil’s federal law recommendations. Results The results showed that in delivery rooms, 98.5% of the services prohibited immediate and uninterrupted skin-to-skin contact between mothers and their infants and did not support mothers to initiate breastfeeding in the first hour. On the postnatal ward, 98.5% of the services allowed breastfeeding while implementing respiratory hygiene practices to prevent transmission of COVID-19. Companions for mothers were forbidden in 83.3% of the hospitals. Hospital discharge was mostly between 24 and 28 h (79.1%); discharge guidelines were not individualized. Additionally, a lack of support was noticed from the home environment’s health community network (83.3%). Hospital and home breast pumping were allowed (87.5%), but breast milk donation was not accepted (95.8%). There was a lack of guidance regarding the use of infant comforting strategies. Guidelines specific for vulnerable populations were not covered in the material evaluated. Conclusions In Brazil, hospitals have not followed recommendations to protect, promote, and support breastfeeding during the COVID-19 outbreak. The disagreement between international guidelines has been a major issue. The absence of recommendations on breastfeeding support during the pandemic led to difficulties in developing standards among hospitals in different regions of Brazil and other countries worldwide. The scientific community needs to discuss how to improve maternal and infant care services to protect breastfeeding in the current pandemic.

scholarly journals Overweight and obesity of children in a brazilian elementary school: a comparison of three references

2016 ◽  
Vol 26 (3) ◽  
pp. 341
Author(s):  
Marcella Evangelista Melo ◽  
Giovanna Lima Miguéis ◽  
Mikaela Silva Almeida ◽  
Tatiane Dalamaria ◽  
Wagner De Jesus Pinto ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Elementary School ◽  
Task Force ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Overweight And Obesity ◽  
World Health ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Kappa Index ◽  
International Obesity Task Force ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Health Organization

Introduction: In the diagnosis of overweight and obesity based on body mass index in children and adolescents, several national and international anthropometric references are recommended. However, there is a divergence in the estimated prevalence of overweight and obesity among the references. Objective: To identify the prevalence of overweight and obesity and to analyse the magnitude of agreement among the three references. Methods: A cross-sectional study with 975 students from the early grades of elementary school. The prevalence of overweight and obesity were estimated according to the criteria of the World Health Organization (WHO), the International Obesity Task Force (IOTF) and Conde and Monteiro. The Kappa weighted index was calculated to assess the agreement magnitude among the three references. Results: The highest prevalence of overweight and obesity was estimated by the Conde and Monteiro and WHO references, respectively. Overall, the IOTF revealed lower a magnitude of prevalence than the two other references. The agreement among the references identified by the Kappa index had a range of 0.66 to 0.94. Conclusion: Despite the satisfactory agreement among the three references, this research highlighted the differing magnitudes of the prevalence of overweight and obesity. This fact limits the ability to make comparisons among populations and impairs the development of overweight and obesity prevention actions.

scholarly journals Perinatal asphyxia and associated factors among neonates admitted to a specialized public hospital in South Central Ethiopia: A retrospective cross-sectional study

PLoS ONE ◽  
2022 ◽  
Vol 17 (1) ◽  
pp. e0262619
Author(s):  
Seifu Awgchew Mamo ◽  
Girum Sebsibie Teshome ◽  
Tewodros Tesfaye ◽  
Abel Tibebu Goshu
Keyword(s):  
Associated Factors ◽  
Perinatal Asphyxia ◽  
Fetal Distress ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
World Health ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Middle Income ◽  
South Central ◽  
Health Organization

Introduction Perinatal asphyxia continues to be a significant clinical concern around the world as the consequences can be devastating. World Health Organization data indicates perinatal asphyxia is encountered amongst 6–10 newborns per 1000 live full-term birth, and the figures are higher for low and middle-income countries. Nevertheless, studies on the prevalence of asphyxia and the extent of the problem in poorly resourced southern Ethiopian regions are limited. This study aimed to determine the magnitude of perinatal asphyxia and its associated factors. Methods A retrospective cross-sectional study design was used from March to April 2020. Data was collected from charts of neonates who were admitted to NICU from January 2016 to December 31, 2019. Result The review of 311 neonates’ medical records revealed that 41.2% of the neonates experienced perinatal asphyxia. Preeclampsia during pregnancy (AOR = 6.2, 95%CI:3.1–12.3), antepartum hemorrhage (AOR = 4.5, 95%CI:2.3–8.6), gestational diabetes mellitus (AOR = 4.2, 95%CI:1.9–9.2), premature rupture of membrane (AOR = 2.5, 95%CI:1.33–4.7) fetal distress (AOR = 3,95%CI:1.3–7.0) and meconium-stained amniotic fluid (AOR = 7.7, 95%CI: 3.1–19.3) were the associated factors. Conclusion Substantial percentages of neonates encounter perinatal asphyxia, causing significant morbidity and mortality. Focus on early identification and timely treatment of perinatal asphyxia in hospitals should, therefore, be given priority.

scholarly journals ANALISIS FAKTOR PEMBERIAN IMUNISASI DASAR LENGKAP PADA BAYI DI PUSKESMAS TAMALATE MAKASSAR

2021 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
pp. 52-58
Author(s):  
Muhammad Thabran Talib ◽  
Satriani Albar
Keyword(s):  
World Health Organization ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
World Health ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Health Organization

Pemberian imunisasi dapat dilihat dari banyaknya balita yang meninggal akibat penyakit dapat dicegah dengan imunisasi. Data World Health Organization menunjukkan bahwa satiap tahun, setidaknya 1,7 juta anak meninggal karena penyakit yang dapat dicegah dengan vaksin yang sudah tersedia. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menganalisis faktor pemberian imunisasi dasar lengkap antara pengetahuan dan sikap ibu tentang imunisasi. Penelitian Puskesmas Tamalate Makassar. Populasi adalah ibu yang memiliki anak usia imunisasi di Puskesmas Tamalate Makassar dengan jumlah sampel 122 orang. Data sekunder dari laporan tahunan imunisasi yang ada di Puskesmas Tamalate Makassar, data primer dengan pembagian kuisioner yang diisi responden. Analisa data dilakukan yaitu analisa Univariat dan analisa bivariat. Penelitian ini dilaksanakan pada Nopember-Desember 2019. Dengan jenis penelitian Desain dengan Cross Sectional Study. Hasil penelitian analisa univariat, pengetahuan baik 107(87,7%) responden dan pengetahuan responden yang kurang 15(12,2%) responden. Sedangkan sikap baik 115(94,2%) responden, sedangkan sikap yang kurang 7(5,7%) responden. Analisis bivariat menunjukkan Ada hubungan yang bermakna antara tingkat pengetahuan dengan pemberian imunisasi dasar lengkap pada bayi yaitu p: 0,002 dan ada hubungan yang bermakna antara sikap dengan pemberian imunisasi dasar lengkap pada bayi yaitu p: 0,038. Saran yaitu upaya peningkatan pembinaan dan pendidikan tentang pentingnya pemberian imunisasi secara lengkap pada bayi.

scholarly journals Faktor – faktor yang Berhubungan dengan Kejadian Hipertensi Pada Akseptor KB Suntik

2020 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Ari Widyaningsih ◽  
Isfaizah Isfaizah
Keyword(s):  
World Health Organization ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
World Health ◽  
Hormonal Status ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Health Organization

Salah satu penyakit tidak menular yang banyak ditemukan pada masyarakat saat ini salah satunya adalah hipertensi yang diawali pre-hipertensi. World Health Organization (WHO) mencatat pada tahun 2012 sedikitnya 839 juta kasus hipertensi, diperkirakan menjadi 1,15 milyar pada tahun 2025 atau sekitar 29% dari total penduduk dunia, dimana penderitanya lebih banyak pada wanita (30%) dibanding pria (29%).  Beberapa faktor risiko lain juga berkontribusi terhadap kenaikan tekanan darah pada wanita, diantaranya riwayat hipertensi, karakteristik seseorang (usia, jenis kelamin, ras), gaya hidup yang di dalamnya termasuk pola konsumsi lemak dan garam tinggi, makan secara berlebihan hingga mengakibatkan obesitas, kebiasaan merokok dan minum alkohol, kurang konsumsi sayuran dan buah, aktivitas fisik, pekerjaan, kualitas tidur, konsumsi kopi, stress, penggunaan alat kontrasepsi hormonal, status gizi dan obesitas sentral.  Perubahan tekanan darah tinggi dapat terjadi pada 5% pemakaian kontrasepsi hormonal. Tekanan darah akan meningkat secara bertahap dan tidak akan menetap. Wanita yang memakai kontrasepsi selama 5 tahun atau lebih, frekuensi perubahan tekanan darah tinggi meningkat 2 sampai 3 kali dari pada tidak memakai alat kontrasepsi hormonal. Resiko terjadinya tekanan darah tinggi akan meningkat dengan bertambahnya umur, lama pemakaian kontrasepsi dan bertambahnya berat badan.  Berdasarkan uraian di atas, peneliti tertarik melakukkan penelitian tentang.  Faktor – faktor yang Berhubungan dengan Kejadian Hipertensi pada Akseptor KB Suntik.  Penelitian ini merupakan analitik korelasi dengan pendekatan cross-sectional study dengan teknik pengambilan sampel accidental sampling dan uji chi square pada analisa datanya.

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