scholarly journals Knowledge, practices and health seeking behaviour regarding dengue among household in an urban slum of Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh

2021 ◽  
Vol 8 (3) ◽  
pp. 1212
Author(s):  
Amrita Kumari Konar ◽  
Rangala Venkata Manasa
Keyword(s):  
Andhra Pradesh ◽  
Medical Science ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Hemorrhagic Fever ◽  
Simple Random Sampling ◽  
Urban Slum ◽  
First Episode ◽  
Health Seeking Behaviour ◽  
Health Seeking ◽  
Cross Sectional

Background: Dengue/dengue hemorrhagic fever is an emergent disease in India. It is a mosquito-borne viral disease. The aim of this study is to assess the knowledge, attitude and practice regarding dengue among households in urban slum area and to find out the health seeking behavior of respondent during first episodes of fever. Methods: This study was a descriptive cross sectional study undertaken in field practice area of UHTC of GITAM institute of medical science, Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh. The sampling technique was two stage simple random sampling. Face-to-face interview based on a pre-designed and pretested questionnaire. The data was compiled and analyzed.Results: Out of total 262 individual were interviewed, 69.8% were aware about dengue. The major source of information was TV/radio (74.4%). The most common health seeking behaviour for first episode of fever was nearby UHTC and then government hospital.Conclusions: The knowledge and awareness regarding dengue was satisfactory in the study population but the knowledge about the mode of transmission and breeding habit is still lacking. More awareness campaign and health education will improve. 

scholarly journals Health Status of Children of Chepang and Other Communities of Nepal

2015 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 24-28
Author(s):  
MN Ghimire
Keyword(s):  
Health Status ◽  
Academic Research ◽  
Group Living ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Simple Random Sampling ◽  
Health Seeking ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
The People ◽  
Indigenous Ethnic Group ◽  
Children And Parents

Background: The study was conducted among the children and parents of Chepang community to know their health status in comparison with other communities. Chepang is an indigenous ethnic group living in Central and Southern Nepal especially in Chitawan, Gorkha and Dhading districts and also known as one of the isolated tribal groups of Nepal. They have their own language known as Chepang but is called Chyo-bang by the people themselves. The Chepang settlement is often on very steep land, unfertile and not easily accessible.Methods: The study was cross-sectional descriptive design. Simple random sampling technique was used to select the 38 children and their parents from the Brahmin/Chhetri, Ethnic groups, Chepang and Dalit.Result: Only 42% respondents had reported that they had visited hospital for checkups during the time of pregnancy. Among them only 11% Chepang had visited hospital. Similarly, 79% reported the use of iron tablets during the pregnancy and after post-delivery periods. In the same way, 95% reported that they had given birth to a child at home. In an average, 17% children of Chepang had better height, weight and thickness of arm than other communities' children.Conclusion: Chepang are found back in health seeking practices than the other communities. Cent percent mother had reported that they had given the birth of 1st baby before 20 years of her age. Though, health status of Chepang children found better than other communities' children.Journal of Advanced Academic Research Vol.1(1) 2014: 24-28

scholarly journals Factors Affecting Health Seeking Behavior of Senior Citizens of Dharan

2015 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
pp. 57-63 ◽  
Author(s):  
Dewa Adhikari ◽  
Dagendra Rijal
Keyword(s):  
Skin Diseases ◽  
Senior Citizens ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Simple Random Sampling ◽  
Health Seeking ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Faith Healer ◽  
Health Seeking Behavior ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
Seeking Behavior

Objectives To determine the health status and the factors affecting health seeking behavior of the senior citizens aged 60years and above.Materials and methods A descriptive cross-sectional study based on household survey was adapted. The sample consisted of 400 senior citizens resident of Dharan. Simple random sampling technique was employed to select the study subject. Individuals were interviewed through self- developed semi-structured pre-tested questionnaires. Descriptive and inferential statistics (chi-squire test) were used.Results Among 400 respondents, the most frequently reported illness were hypertension(29.3%), diabetes mellitus (8.3%), arthritis/joint pain (24.8%), eye problems (19.0%), hearing problems (3.3%), oral health problems (17.5%), digestive system problems (17.8%), respiratory problems (11.0%), heart disease (3.8%), renal problem (5.3%), skin diseases (7.5%), tuberculosis (3.0%), liver disease (3.0%), mental illness (5.75%),fracture (1.0%), Gynecological problems (7.3%) and male genital (6.3%) problems were also noted. Faith healers were the first treatment choice (97.2%) irrespective of age, gender or ethnicity. After that they visited BPKIHS (36.3%), private practitioner (26.3%), self treatment (11.3%) and self drug-use (6.8%). Half of the respondents utilized formal health institutions only in major chronic conditions. Poverty emerged as a major determinant of health seeking behavior and treatment was considered waste of money (indirect effect 64%) and lack of money (35 .5%) followed by poor attitude of health worker (41%).Conclusion The use of faith healer as first treatment provider, self-treatment, drug over counter shop were indicative factors of the inefficient utilization of health facilities in meeting the health needs of the senior citizens, were ranked the major determinants of factors affecting health seeking behavior of the senior citizens. Journal of Nobel College of Medicine Vol.4(1) 2015: 57-63

scholarly journals Pengetahuan dan Sikap Masyarakat serta Peran Petugas Kesehatan Terkait Pencegahan Demam Berdarah Dengue (DBD)

2020 ◽  
Vol 2 (2) ◽  
pp. 138-147
Author(s):  
Maria A.L Dawe ◽  
Petrus Romeo ◽  
Enjelita Ndoen
Keyword(s):  
Health Workers ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Hemorrhagic Fever ◽  
Simple Random Sampling ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Study Approach ◽  
Knowledge And Attitude

Dengue Hemorrhagic Fever (DHF) is an endemic disease commonly found in tropical and subtropical regions. Community behavior and the role of health workers in DHF prevention significantly influence DHF incidence. This study purposed to determine the relationship between community knowledge and attitude and the role of health workers with DHF prevention in the working area of the Bakunase Public Health Center in 2020. The study design was descriptive-analytic with a cross-sectional study approach. The research sample was 99 respondents, taken by simple random sampling technique. Analysis of research data used the chi-square test. The results showed that knowledge (p = 0.003), attitude (p = 0.000), and the role of health workers (p = 0.004) were related to DHF prevention. Most respondents had poor knowledge but showed a positive attitude towards DHF prevention. Intensive counseling on DHF prevention is essential to ensure active community participation in DHF prevention activities.

scholarly journals Prevalence of acute morbidities and their health seeking behaviour among under-five children of urban slums in a city in Karnataka

2017 ◽  
Vol 4 (7) ◽  
pp. 2449
Author(s):  
Yamuna B. N. ◽  
Ratnaprabha G. K. ◽  
Prakash Kengnal
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Care Facility ◽  
Health Care Facility ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Cluster Sampling ◽  
Health Seeking Behaviour ◽  
Health Seeking ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Under Five ◽  
The Past

Background: Morbidity and lack of health facility especially in the first five years of life would cause irreparable damage. Therefore it is important to assess the magnitude of morbidities, and their health seeking behaviour. The objectives of the study were to assess the prevalence of acute morbidities and their associated factors among Under-five (U5) children residing in slums of Davanagere city, Karnataka, and to assess the health-seeking behaviour of their mothers/caregiversMethods: It was a cross sectional study done in the slums of Davanagere city during August-September 2016. Using 30 cluster sampling technique, the estimated sample size was 656. A total of 22 children were included in each cluster. Questionnaire consisting of demographic details, history of acute morbidities in the past two weeks and their treatment details was administered to the mother/caregiver. Data was entered in Microsoft Excel sheet and analyzed using SPSS Version 20.Results: Totally 656 mothers/caregivers of U5 children were contacted, majority of the children were in the age group of 13 to 60 months. Total of 348 (53%) children suffered from some acute morbidity in the past 2 weeks, of whom 282 (81%) children were taken to some health care facility, and majority preferred private practitioner (73.4%). Most common reason for poor health seeking behaviour was “following the medicines which were prescribed for previous illness”.Conclusions: More than half of the children suffered from some acute morbidity in the past 2 weeks and 81% of them were taken to health care facility. 

scholarly journals DENGUE PREVENTION PRACTICES AND ITS DETERMINANTS FACTORS IN PURWOKERTO, CENTRAL JAVA

2020 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 8
Author(s):  
Sahida Woro Palupi ◽  
Devi Octaviana ◽  
Siwi Pramatama Mars Wijayanti
Keyword(s):  
Quantitative Research ◽  
Health Workers ◽  
Media Exposure ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Hemorrhagic Fever ◽  
Simple Random Sampling ◽  
Observation Data ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Dengue Prevention

Background Dengue Hemorrhagic Fever (DHF) is a disease transmitted through the bite of Aedes aegypti and Aedes albopictus that have been infected with the dengue virus. PSN DBD (DHF mosquito breeding areas elimination) is one of the most effective ways to prevent DHF. DHF is an endemic disease in Banyumas regency. This research aimed to analyze the factors that influence the behavior of PSN DHF in the East Purwokerto District, Banyumas Regency. Methods This research was quantitative research using a cross-sectional approach. The populations in this research were 17.289 households and the sample was housewives in East Purwokerto district taken by simple random sampling technique with 96 respondents. The data collection technique was carried out by using questionnaires and observation. Data analysis was conducted by univariate, bivariate, and multivariate.Results Education (p=0,129), income (p=0,170), knowledge (p=0,254), attitude (p=0,942), facilities availability (p=0,130), role of community figures (p=0,712) and role of health workers (p=0,635) showed has no significant correlation with behaviour of PSN DHF. Information media exposure (p=0,004) showed has significant correlation and the main factor of PSN DHF. Conclusions: Media exposure is the most influential variable in the behavior of PSN DHF. One of the advice given was to the health institution to should give more various ways of information related to dengue prevention in the community.

scholarly journals Factors Affecting Health Seeking Behavior of Senior Citizens of Dharan

2014 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
pp. 50-57 ◽  
Author(s):  
Dewa Adhikari ◽  
Dagendra Prasad Rijal
Keyword(s):  
Skin Diseases ◽  
Senior Citizens ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Household Survey ◽  
Simple Random Sampling ◽  
Health Seeking ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Health Seeking Behavior ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
Seeking Behavior

Objectives: To determine the health status and the factors affecting health seeking behavior of the senior citizens aged 60years and above. Materials and methods: A descriptive cross-sectional study based on household survey was adapted. The sample consisted 400 senior citizens resident of Dharan. Simple random sampling technique was employed to select the study subject. Individuals were interviewed through selfdeveloped semi-structured pre-tested questionnaires. Descriptive and inferential statistics (chisquire test) were used. Results: Among 400 respondents, the most frequently reported illness were hypertension(29.3%), diabetes mellitus(8.3%), arthritis/joint pain(24.8%), eye problems(19.0%), hearing problems(3.3%), oral health problems(17.5%), digestive system problems(17.8%), respiratory problems(11.0%), heart disease(3.8%), renal problem(5.3%), skin diseases(7.5%), tuberculosis(3.0%), liver disease(3.0%), mental illness(5.75%),fracture(1.0%), Gynecological problems(7.3%) and male genital (6.3%) problems were also noted. Faith healers were the first treatment choice (97.2%) irrespective of age, gender or ethnicity. After that they visited BPKIHS (36.3%), private practitioner (26.3%), self-treatment (11.3%) and self-drug-use (6.8%). Half of the respondents utilized formal health institutions only in major chronic conditions. Poverty emerged as a major determinant of health seeking behavior and treatment was considered waste of money (indirect effect 64%) and lack of money (35 .5%) followed by poor attitude of health worker (41%) DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3126/jonmc.v3i1.10055   Journal of Nobel Medical College Vol.3(1) 2014; 50-57

scholarly journals Gender difference in health seeking behaviour among mothers of under five children in Lucknow

2017 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
pp. 272 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rahul Katiyar ◽  
Naim Ahmed ◽  
Jai Veer Singh ◽  
Vijay Kumar Singh
Keyword(s):  
Sex Ratio ◽  
Rural Area ◽  
Gender Discrimination ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Early Years ◽  
Health Seeking Behaviour ◽  
Health Seeking ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Under Five ◽  
Under Five Children

Background: Discrimination and gender gaps have been observed even in early years of life. Although overall sex ratio in India has improved from 933 to 940 in the last decade, it declined from 927 to 914 in children aged less than five. Girls, less than five years, show steadily high mortality/morbidity compared to boys. This study was conducted to find the gender inequality in health seeking behaviour (HSB) among mothers of under five children. Methods: This community based cross sectional study was conducted in rural area of Lucknow, between September 2014 to August 2015. A total of 221 households having 376 under-five children were selected by multistage sampling technique from rural area of Lucknow. Mothers were interviewed about health seeking behavior for their ill child. Data were entered and analyzed using SPSS v21. Results: About 95% of the male child and 86.4% of the female child sought treatment. Of the total females that were treated, 67.3% were taken to a health facility/provider while the rest got treated at-home against 76.4% males that got treatment outside home. Conclusions: Gender discrimination do exist in the rural area at each step of seeking health-care for girl child. Adequate measures should be taken to improve their health status and consequently sex ratio as early as possible. 

scholarly journals Morbidity pattern and health-seeking behaviour among the senior citizens in selected rural areas of Bangladesh

2015 ◽  
Vol 22 (2) ◽  
pp. 129-135 ◽  
Author(s):  
Suraiya Jabeen ◽  
Mohammad Anwarul Bari ◽  
Amit Wazib ◽  
Umma Salma ◽  
AKM Shaheduzzaman ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Rural Areas ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Gastrointestinal Disorder ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Health Care Facilities ◽  
Health Seeking Behaviour ◽  
Health Seeking ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Eye Problems ◽  
Sleeping Problems

Background: The purpose of this study was to determine the morbidity pattern and health seeking behaviour among the rural elderly population. Methods: This cross sectional study was conducted in six villages of Telihati union of Gazipur District from February to June 2013. Purposive sampling technique was used to collected data from 249 respondents, aged 60 years and above. Results: The mean age of the respondents was 64.2 (SD±5.6) years. About 70.3% of the respondents were male, majority (47%) respondents were illiterate, 33.3% earned less then ten thousand taka per month. About half (58.2%) of the elderly were still working, among the currently not working respondents majority (49%) were totally dependent. and only 52.6% respondents belonged to joint family. Almost all (98.8%) the respondents had some health problems; among these eye problems (81.7%), musculo-skeletal disorders (66.3%), gastrointestinal disorders (52.4%) and sleeping problems (50.4%) were predominant. Females suffered more from eye problems, musculoskeletal disorder, gastrointestinal disorder and sleeping problems. On the other hand, males suffered more from respiratory and genitorurinary problems. About 61% have a Government hospital or Community clinic nearby their residence, 70 % were satisfied with available health care facilities and 72% was satisfied with treating doctors even then a greater part (35%) was irregular for check-up. Majority (73.5%) was regular about taking treatment, among the irregulars majority (77.3%) was for un-affordability of medicine. Only 53% of the elderly knew names of some old age diseases. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3329/jdmc.v22i2.21522 J Dhaka Medical College, Vol. 22, No.2, October, 2013, Page 129-135

scholarly journals Gambaran Jumlah Trombosit dan Kadar Hematokrit Pasien Demam Berdarah Dengue di Rumah Sakit Islam Siti Rahmah Padang

2019 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 38-44
Author(s):  
Vudhya Ulhaq Kafrawi ◽  
Nadia Purnama Dewi ◽  
Prima Adelin
Keyword(s):  
Dengue Hemorrhagic Fever ◽  
Univariate Analysis ◽  
Early Adulthood ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Hemorrhagic Fever ◽  
Simple Random Sampling ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Platelet Counts ◽  
West Sumatra ◽  
Cross Sectional Design

Dengue Hemorrhagic Fever (DHF) is a disease caused by the dengue virus. The West Sumatra Health Service reported that the city of Padang was the highest city in the incidence of dengue hemorrhagic fever in West Sumatra. It is known that platelet counts and hematocrit levels are important indicators in determining the occurrence of shock and the severity of the disease. This type of research is a descriptive study using a cross sectional design with a retrospective approach, this study was conducted at the Siti Rahmah Islamic Hospital in Padang. The population in this study were all medical record data of patients who had been diagnosed with dengue hemorrhagic fever by a specialist in internal medicine at the Siti Rahmah Islamic Hospital in Padang period 1 January-31 December 2017, as many as 162 people with 62 samples using Simple random sampling technique. Univariate analysis is presented in the form of a frequency distribution       table. Based on the results of the study, it was found that the highest age was early adulthood, which was 69.4% and the highest sex was women, 58.1%. The highest clinical degree is degree 1, which is 58.1%. Most of the patients had platelet counts <100,000 cells / mm3 is 64.5% with an average platelet count of 87,790 cells / mm3. Most of the normal hematocrit levels were 67.7% with an average hematocrit level of 40.45%. Based on degree 1 most with platelet counts <100,000 cells / mm3 which is 55.6%, at degree 2 mostly with platelet counts <100,000 cells / mm3 which is 76.9% and based on degree 1 most hematocrit levels are normal is 63.9 % and at degree 2 most of the normal hematocrit levels are 73.1%.

ANALYSIS OF MEDIA INFORMATION ABOUT ELIMINATION OF BREEDING PLACE

2019 ◽  
Vol 5 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Ratih Indraswari
Keyword(s):  
Primary School ◽  
Random Sampling ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Hemorrhagic Fever ◽  
Simple Random Sampling ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Media Communication ◽  
Information Availability ◽  
Information Media ◽  
Breeding Place

Elimination of Breeding Place (EBP) is the most effective effort in preventing the occurrence of Dengue Hemorrhagic Fever (DHF). This effort has been socialized to the grassroot in order to be willing and able to conduct EBP routinely. Information on how to conduct EBP has often been exposed by using media communication. The use of media is expected to improve the understanding of the community so that the practice of EBP can be routinely implemented. This study aimed to determine the effect of media information on EBP toward the practice of EBP. This research used cross sectional approach. The sample in this study was 95 women obtained by simple random sampling technique. Most of the respondents were late adult (41.1%), graduated from primary school (30.5%), and housewives (67.4%). Respondents who practice EBP had supportive availability of media information (58.6%) than those with less information availability (32%). There is a relationship between information availability with the practice of EBP (p = 0.022). Women with less supportive media availability had a risk of 3.00 times not practicing EBP compared to women with supportive availability to media information (95% CI = 1,144-7,890). More respondents who practice EBP were in the group that had supportive availability of information (56%) than the less availability of information media (46.7%). Besides, this study indicated that there is no relationship between the accessibility of media information with the practice of EBP (p = 0.363). Availability of information media affects the practice of EBP. Women with less supportive information media availability had 3.00 times greater risk of not doing EBP. Meanwhile, the accessibility of media information about EBP has no effect on the practice of EBP in the community.

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