scholarly journals KNOWLEDGE OF CONSUMER PROTECTION ACT AMONG DOCTORS FROM GOVERNMENT AND PRIVATE SECTORS OF UNION TERRITORY, CHANDIGARH

2016 ◽  
Vol 68 (1) ◽  
pp. 5
Author(s):  
Sukhbir Singh ◽  
Ashok Kumar ◽  
Anil Kumar Gupta ◽  
Arun K. Aggarwal
Keyword(s):  
Multivariate Analysis ◽  
Consumer Protection ◽  
Knowledge Score ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Medical Organization ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Public And Private ◽  
Consumer Protection Act ◽  
Public And Private Sector ◽  
Self Administered Questionnaire

<p><strong>CONTEXT:</strong> Enough literature is not available on knowledge of the doctors regarding Consumer Protection Act (CPA). Lack of awareness of the treating doctors may make the entire hierarchy in the medical organization liable to the implications due to vicarious liabilities. <strong>AIM:</strong> A study was planned to benchmark the existing level of doctors’ knowledge regarding CPA in selected public and private sector medical organizations in Chandigarh. <strong>SETTING AND DESIGN:</strong> Hospital-based cross-sectional study. <strong>MATERIALS AND METHODS:</strong> A total of 440 doctors working in various government and private hospitals of Chandigarh were given a pretested self-administered questionnaire. The questionnaire consisted of 35 closed-ended questions of which 25 questions were for knowledge assessment and 10 questions were for assessing the perceptions of the doctors on the implications of the act. <strong>STATISTICAL ANALYSIS:</strong> All the 25 knowledge questions were scored. Data analysis was done to describe the sub-group mean scores in univariate and multivariate analysis. <strong>RESULTS:</strong> The mean knowledge score of the respondents was 15.83 (range 4-24). It was 63.3% of the total achievable score. On multivariate analysis, keeping institution, designation, educational qualification, and sex as predictors in the model, private institution, associate professors, assistant professors, and medical officers scored significantly better independently than the others in the model. Some important observations with respect to perceptions of the doctors about implications of the act have been described in the paper. <strong>CONCLUSIONS:</strong> Knowledge of doctors about many aspects of CPA is not satisfactory. Practicing government and private doctors have better knowledge than the academicians. Regular planned teaching and training programs are required to keep the doctors updated about CPA.</p>

scholarly journals Examining the Antecedents of Job Satisfaction and further its impact on Organizational Commitment

2013 ◽  
Vol 3 (3) ◽  
pp. 317
Author(s):  
Aisha Javeria ◽  
Muhammad Rizwan ◽  
Ali Junaid Khan ◽  
Amjad Hameed ◽  
Qazi Naeem ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Job Satisfaction ◽  
Organizational Commitment ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Vital Role ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Public And Private ◽  
Workplace Environment ◽  
The Public ◽  
Public And Private Sector ◽  
Self Administered Questionnaire

The Human capital plays a vital role in success of any organization. The contended and committed employee is a key to achieve organizational objective. There are several researches conducted to understand the function of worker’s satisfaction and commitment towards job but this area of study is remain unexposed. The purpose of this study is to discuss and examine the forces which lead to private and govt sector workers Job satisfaction and organizational commitment. A theoretical model was anticipated and tested and findings indicates various challenges for HRM  that the factors which contributes to job satisfaction does not necessarily makes the employee committed. This research is a cross sectional study. A sample of 170 respondents was taken from the Public and Private sector Professional around Pakistan. The data was collected through a self-administered questionnaire, using the earlier conventional scales and the results demonstrated that Relationship with coworkers, workplace environment, empowerment, pay and promotion have a significant positive relationship with job satisfaction while in turn only the job satisfaction and empowerment leads to organizational commitment. Relationship with coworkers, pay and promotion and workplace environment have insignificant relation with organizational commitment.

scholarly journals Contamination and current practice in decontamination pof nebulisers in ventilated patients

2013 ◽  
Vol 69 (4) ◽  
Author(s):  
A. Ellis ◽  
H. Van Aswegen ◽  
R. Ross ◽  
P. Becker
Keyword(s):  
Bacterial Growth ◽  
Current Practice ◽  
Structured Interview ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Ventilator Circuit ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Public And Private ◽  
Sterile Drape ◽  
Single Use ◽  
Public And Private Sector

To examine the incidence of contamination and current practice of decontamination of nebulisers after use within a ventilator circuit, in public- and private sector intensive care units (ICUs) in Johannesburg; to assess the presence of and adherence to a decontamination protocol in these ICUs and to identify which practices were associated with lower or no bacterial growth. Methods: A cross-sectional study design was used which included a semi-structured interview with the ICU manager and an audit of current nebuliser practice. Nebulisers that were identified in the interview were swabbed and streaked on blood agar plates (BAPs). BAPs were incubated and assessed for bacterial colonisation, number of colony forming units (CFUs) and number of different species of CFUs present. Results: Two hundred and sixty-nine ICU beds were surveyed over a two-month period resulting in 45 nebulisers used within a ventilator circuit that could be tested. The majority (93%) were single-use jet nebulisers, all were being re-used and 52% presented with contamination. None of the ICUs had a nebuliser decontamination protocol in place. Contaminated nebulisers that were stored in a sterile drape had significantly higher concentrations of bacterial growth (p=0.03). Conclusion: The rate of colonisation of re-used jet nebulisers is high. Nebuliser decontamination protocols are urgently needed.

scholarly journals Awareness of Consumer Protection Act among medical and dental professionals - a cross sectional study from Davangere, Karnataka, India

2015 ◽  
Vol 1 (3) ◽  
pp. 14-19
Author(s):  
Shwetha Ramachandrappa ◽  
Vivek Sathyanarayan
Keyword(s):  
Corporate Culture ◽  
Consumer Protection ◽  
Ethical Issues ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Medical Professionals ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Medical Practitioners ◽  
Consumer Protection Act ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Dental Professionals

Background: Enormous scientific and technological advancements, reduced the mortality rate, morbidity but certain issues came up, which significantly affected the trust and relationship between a doctor and the patient such as, deteriorating quality of medical education, ethical issues, commercialization of medical fields and corporate culture for patient management. So it is important to know about the consumer protection act (CPA). The purpose of this research was to assess the awareness of CPA among Dental and Medical practitioners in Davangere city, Karnataka, India. Methods: 504 dental and medical professionals were included in the survey. A self?administered, structured questionnaire written in English script, validated through a pretested survey including 22 items was used to evaluate the awareness and practices regarding CPA among all the participants. Results: The results showed that there was no significant difference in awareness regarding COPRA among medical professionals and dental professionals. In this study we observed private practitioners had more awareness comparing with the doctors associated with the academic sector. Conclusion: Medical and dental professions need to update their understanding on consumer protection act and its amendments to be on a legally safer side. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3126/jbs.v1i3.12474 J. Biomed Sci. 2014, 1(3):14-19

scholarly journals Knowledge, Attitudes, and Clinical Practices of Dental Professionals during COVID-19 Pandemic in Pakistan

2020 ◽  
Vol 14 (S 01) ◽  
pp. S63-S69
Author(s):  
Khalid Almas ◽  
Abdul Samad Khan ◽  
Afsheen Tabassum ◽  
Muhammad Ashraf Nazir ◽  
Ashar Afaq ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Knowledge Score ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Years Of Experience ◽  
Clinical Practices ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Public And Private ◽  
Adequate Knowledge ◽  
General Dentists ◽  
And Control ◽  
Dental Professionals

Abstract Objective The aim of this study is to assess knowledge, attitudes, and clinical practices of dental professionals regarding the prevention and control of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) in Pakistan. Materials and Methods General dentists and dental specialists working in public and private dental practices, hospitals, and academic institutions participated in this cross-sectional study. A pilot-tested questionnaire was sent to dental professionals through an online link in Pakistan and data collection was completed in April-May 2020. The knowledge score was calculated from 22 variables about the COVID-19. Results The study included data of 343 dental professionals with 47.2% of males and 52.8% of females. The mean knowledge score was 16.78 ± 2.25, and it significantly differed between general dentists (16.55 ± 2.36) and dental specialists (17.15 ± 2.04) (p = 0.020), and those with up to 10 years of experience (16.58 ± 2.28) and those with more than 10 years of experience (17.05 ± 2.2) (p = 0.026). Only 15.5% of the participants were comfortable in treating patients during the COVID-19 pandemic. A workshop/seminar on the COVID-19 was attended by 23% of the participants. In multivariate analysis, being comfortable in treating patients (odds ratio = 3.31, 95% confidence interval = 1.63, 6.73) was associated with the attendance of workshop/seminar on COVID-19. Conclusions Dental professionals had adequate knowledge about COVID-19, but a few of them were comfortable in treating patients during the pandemic. A minority of dental professionals attended a workshop/seminar on the COVID-19. Continuous education activities should be provided to dental professionals to enhance their role in the prevention of COVID-19 spread and promotion of oral health.

scholarly journals Tuberculosis practices among private medical practitioners in Kaski district, Nepal

2013 ◽  
Vol 1 (2) ◽  
pp. 68-75
Author(s):  
AK Nepal ◽  
A Shrestha ◽  
SC Baral ◽  
R Bhattarai ◽  
Y Aryal
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Care ◽  
Private Sector ◽  
Structured Interview ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Public And Private ◽  
Medical Practitioners ◽  
Sputum Microscopy ◽  
Public And Private Sector

INTRODUCTION: Although the evidences suggest that more than one third tuberculosis (TB) cases are being managed in private sector, the quality of care in private sector is major concern. However, the information regarding the private practices were lacking. Therefore the study was conducted to gain insights on current practices of TB management at private sectors. MATERIALS AND METHODS: A descriptive cross sectional study, applying quantitative method, was conducted at two cities of Kaski among all private practitioners, private pharmacies and private laboratories through self administered questionnaire and structured interview schedule. RESULTS: Nearly one fourth of the TB suspects in the district were found to have consulted private providers with about 20.0% of the total smear positive cases diagnosed in private laboratories. Beside sputum microscopy, Private Medical Practitioners (PMPs) were also found to prefer other tests like X-ray, culture for TB diagnosis. Similarly, PMPs’ varying prescription of anti TB drugs beyond National TB Programme (NTP) recommendation along with their weak recording and case holding were noteworthy, and the cost of TB treatment seemed higher in private sector. Only one third of private institution had their staff trained in TB. Except some informal linkage, no collaboration between public and private sector was noted. CONCLUSIONS: Private sector was managing many TB cases in the district. However, their practice of TB management was not much satisfactory. Therefore NTP should take effective measures for Public Private Mix and to make them aware of the standards through training and orientation in order to improve the quality of care. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3126/ijim.v1i2.7085 Int J Infect Microbiol 2012;1(1):68-75

scholarly journals The Training Experience and Professional Expectations of Allied Health Workers Students in Angola

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Paulo Ferrinho ◽  
Nkanga Guimarães ◽  
Helga Freitas
Keyword(s):  
Allied Health ◽  
Support Systems ◽  
Health Workers ◽  
Leisure Activities ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Training Experience ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Public And Private ◽  
Training Institutions ◽  
Public And Private Sector

Abstract BackgroundWe describe the profile of Angolan final year allied health workers (AHW) students: where they come from, their experience of training and expectations regarding professional future. MethodsIt was a questionnaire based observational cross-sectional study applied to final year AHW students in 24 public and private sector , higher and mid-level training institutions in 14 of the 18 provinces of Angola during 2014.ResultsMost AHW students were women, satisfied with their choice of training. Satisfaction with teachers was high but low regarding support systems such as access to library, laboratories and clinical cases.After training AHW students wanted to settle in Angola, preferable in hospital practice, preferably in the public sector and in a national or provincial capital, rather than in the municipal hospitals. ConclusionsThis study highlights some of the issues that will have to be addressed by training institutions in order to contribute to a balanced health workforce in Angola, with AHW in quantity with the quality and distribution necessary to address health system and population needs. It highlights the importance of private education institutions in meeting this need. As training is a significant investment by students or their relatives, training institutions must strive to improve support systems in terms of access to libraries, laboratories, clinical cases, informatic support, canteens, accommodation and leisure activities.

scholarly journals Is Leishmaniasis adequately notified in Sri Lanka? A survey among doctors from high endemic district of Sri Lanka.

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Chandana Hewawasam ◽  
Hema S Weerakoon ◽  
Vyshnavi Thilakan ◽  
Tishni Lelwala ◽  
Kalana Prasanka ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Sri Lanka ◽  
Leishmania Donovani ◽  
Parasitic Infection ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Causative Organism ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Public And Private ◽  
Notification System ◽  
Endemic District ◽  
Self Administered Questionnaire

Abstract Background: Leishmaniasis is a notifiable disease in Sri Lanka since 2008. Previous studies show a gap in the notification of leishmaniasis. Purpose of the present study was to determine the Knowledge, attitudes and practice of medical officers regarding leishmaniasis. Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted in the Anuradhapura district which reported the highest prevalence of leishmaniasis. Medical officers from public and private health care institutes in the area filled a self-administered questionnaire in the presence of the investigators. Results: One hundred and eighty-eight (188) medical officers completed the questionnaire. Of them, 95.7% were aware of leishmaniasis as a parasitic infection and 84.7% correctly identified Leishmania donovani as the causative organism in Sri Lanka. From the respondents, 181 (96.8%) knew that the vector of leishmaniasis is sandfly. Cutaneous leishmaniasis was reported as the most prevalent form of leishmaniasis in the country by 176 (94.1%). Nearly half of the respondents (98, 54.1%) was aware of the fact that the Anuradhapura district has the highest prevalence of the disease. Many of them had the idea that leishmaniasis is an emerging disease (155, 84.3%,) and early diagnosis is important in controlling the disease (163, 89.1%). Although about three fourth (123, 73.7 %,) of the participants mentioned that leishmaniasis should be notified at first clinical suspicion, only 74 (42.5%) were aware that it is a legal requirement. Some medical officers (39, 22%) believed that the current notification system in the country is not effective. Unavailability of notification forms (60, 36.8%) heavy workload (85, 50.3%) and inadequate supportive staff (55, 35.1%) were reported as barriers for timely notification. Even though 105 (58.0%) of medical officers had suspected leishmaniasis during last eight years period only 35 (19.4%) had notified. Conclusions: Even though more than 90% of the participants had good theoretical knowledge about leishmaniasis; notification of leishmaniasis is considerably inadequate. This study emphasizes the need for greater efforts to improve the notification of leishmaniasis in Sri Lanka.

scholarly journals Disciplined Nation? Attitude towards Self Practiced Non-Pharmaceutical Intervention in Prevention of Covid-19 Infection among Adults before Complete Lockdown was Imposed in India

2020 ◽  
Vol 06 (01) ◽  
pp. 25-29
Author(s):  
Shweta Goswami ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Urban Areas ◽  
Positive Attitude ◽  
English Language ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Work Place ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Public And Private ◽  
Social Distancing ◽  
Urban Adults ◽  
Public And Private Sector

Background: Preparedness for passive intervention in form of social distancing in cultural setting of India needs to be studied. Objective: To determine the attitude of urban adults of India regarding feasibility of social distancing as a mode of prevention of Covid-19 transmission before complete lockdown in country was imposed. Methodology: A descriptive cross sectional study was conducted among adults who were literate in English language and were residing in urban areas of various regions India. Data was collected between 16th to 20thMarch, 2020 before lockdown in various districts were started and Janatacurfew (lockdown) was announced. Questionnaire included hypothetical scenarios to assess attitude of study population on social distancing. Result:There were 264 completed responses. 87.9% among all believed that social distancing will prevent them and others too. Positive attitude towards work place related social distancing was reported by 84.8%. Feasibility towards avoiding market and going to family functions (coping strategies) were showing positive attitude among 52.3% and 72.9% respectively. Giving leave to maid (active prevention) was difficult for 47.4% female respondents, 73.3% employees in public and private sector and 83.3% of age more than 60 years. Conclusion: The urban India with so much of diversities showed a promising favorable attitude towards social distancing.

scholarly journals Is Leishmaniasis adequately notified in Sri Lanka? A survey among doctors from high endemic district of Sri Lanka.

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Chandana Hewawasam ◽  
Hema S Weerakoon ◽  
Vyshnavi Thilakan ◽  
Tishni Lelwala ◽  
Kalana Prasanka ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Sri Lanka ◽  
Leishmania Donovani ◽  
Parasitic Infection ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Causative Organism ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Public And Private ◽  
Notification System ◽  
Endemic District ◽  
Self Administered Questionnaire

Abstract Background : Leishmaniasis is a notifiable disease in Sri Lanka since 2008. Previous studies show a gap in the notification. Purpose of the present study was to determine the Knowledge, attitudes and practice of medical officers regarding leishmaniasis. Methods : A cross-sectional study was conducted in Anuradhapura district which reported the highest prevalence of leishmaniasis. Participants from public and private health care institutes in the area filled a self-administered questionnaire in the presence of the investigators. Results : One hundred and eighty-eight (188) medical officers (involved in treating 75,326 population) completed the questionnaire. Of them, 95.7% (n=177) were aware of leishmaniasis as a parasitic infection and 84.7% (n=155) correctly identified Leishmania donovani as the causative organism in Sri Lanka. From the respondents, 96.8% (n=181) knew that the vector of leishmaniasis is sandfly. Cutaneous leishmaniasis was reported as the most prevalent form of leishmaniasis in the country by 94.1% (n=176). Nearly half of the population (54.1%, n=98) was aware of the fact that Anuradhapura district has the highest prevalence of the disease. Many of them had the idea that leishmaniasis is an emerging disease (84.3%, n=155) and early diagnosis is important in controlling the disease (89.1%, n=163). Although about three fourth (73.7 %, n=123) of the population mentioned that leishmaniasis should be notified at first clinical suspicion, only 42.5% (n=74) were aware that it is a legal requirement. Some medical officers (22%, n=39) believed the current notification system in the country is not effective. Unavailability of notification forms (36.8%, n=60), heavy workload (50.3%, n=85) and inadequate supportive staff (35.1%, n=55) were reported as barriers for timely notification. Even though 58.0% (n=105) of medical officers had suspected leishmaniasis during last eight years period only 19.4% (n=35) had notified. Conclusions : Even though more than 90% of the participants had good theoretical knowledge about leishmaniasis; notification of leishmaniasis is considerably inadequate. This study emphasizes the need for greater efforts to improve the notification of leishmaniasis in Sri Lanka. Keywords : Leishmaniasis, Notification, Physicians, Knowledge, attitude, practice, Sri Lanka

scholarly journals An Insight from Undergraduate Medical Students of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.

2021 ◽  
Vol 28 (03) ◽  
pp. 399-406
Author(s):  
Nazish Waheed ◽  
Brekhna Jamil ◽  
Robina Usman ◽  
Humera Waqar
Keyword(s):  
Medical Students ◽  
Knowledge Score ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Attitude Score ◽  
Undergraduate Medical Students ◽  
Student Knowledge ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa ◽  
Knowledge And Attitude ◽  
Self Administered Questionnaire

Objective: This study was conducted to evaluate the knowledge and attitude of undergraduate medical students toward research. Study Design: Cross sectional study. Setting: Private Medical Colleges of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. Period: November 2018 to July 2019. Material & Methods: A total of 938 final year medical students participated in the study. A validated self administered questionnaire was used for the collection of data. The student’s perception was assessed through questionnaire based on 5-point Likert scale. For the assessment of knowledge MCQs were marked as 1 in case of correct answer and 0 in case of incorrect answer. Results: Out of 1300 students, 938 returned the questionnaire resulting in a 74% response rate. 481(51%) participants were male and 457(49%) were females. The participants had a mean knowledge score of 6.103 out of a total of 15 questions and mean attitude score of 76.29. Conclusion: This study concludes a low knowledge score coupled with a positive attitude of doing research. More attention must be placed on these parameters in the curriculum to improve student knowledge in health research.

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