scholarly journals Assessment of knowledge, attitude and practice of diabetic eye care among non-ophthalmic speciality doctors at a tertiary institute in India

2022 ◽  
Vol 7 (4) ◽  
pp. 676-680
Author(s):  
Sinchana Adyanthaya ◽  
Mahesh Babu
Keyword(s):  
Average Score ◽  
Diabetic Patients ◽  
Eye Care ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Kap Survey ◽  
Diabetic Eye Disease ◽  
Level Of Knowledge ◽  
Care Practices ◽  
Knowledge And Attitude ◽  
Busy Schedule

Aim of this study was to assess the knowledge, attitude and practices (KAP) in eye care of diabetics by non-ophthalmic doctors of different specialization. The was a cross-sectional questionnaire based KAP survey among 108 non-ophthalmic diabetes mellitus treating faculties of various departments at our institute. The level of Knowledge was considered excellent if the overall average score was > 75%, similarly questionnaire focusing on attitude was considered positive if the average score was > 50% and excellent practice constituted an average score > 75%. The findings will be noted in percentages with 95% confidence interval limit. Out of the 108 subjects, 75.57% {95%CI(61%-78%)} of participants had excellent knowledge, while >87.6% {95%CI(73%-88%)} of participants had a positive attitude towards diabetic eye care, whereas there were glaring deficits in diabetic eye care practices accounting to only 45.5%{95%CI(32.8%-51.4%)} which was considered poor. Knowledge and attitude regarding diabetic eye care was excellent, there was glaring deficits in the practice of diabetic eye care by non-ophthalmic treating doctors. The deficit was probably due to busy schedule of some doctors, due to lack of uniform eye care protocols of diabetic patients, and lack of updated timely education of eye care practices among non-ophthalmic medical professionals. Hence based on the findings of our study we aim to train and educate our non-ophthalmic medical faculty regularly for adequate and better management of spectrum of diabetic eye disease.

scholarly journals Knowledge attitude and practices towards chronic kidney disease among type-2 diabetic patients in Bangladesh

2021 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Rajib Mondal ◽  
Rani Baroi Ritu ◽  
Md. Shamsur Rahman ◽  
Rajib Chandra Sarker ◽  
Palash Chandra Banik
Keyword(s):  
Chronic Kidney Disease ◽  
Kidney Disease ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Average Level ◽  
Diabetic Patients ◽  
Type 2 Diabetic Patients ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Level Of Knowledge ◽  
Knowledge And Attitude

INTRODUCTION: Having proper knowledge, attitude, and practices (KAP) towards chronic kidney disease (CKD) among type-2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) patients is very important to reduce the disease burden. However, the information about KAP towards CKD among Bangladeshi T2DM patients is unknown, based on the available literatures till the date. OBJECTIVES: We aimed to assess the KAP towards CKD among T2DM patients attended a selected hospital in Dhaka city. METHODS AND MATERIALS: In this cross-sectional study, we conveniently selected Aalok hospital and also its 224 T2DM patients who attended the outdoor. We excluded the already developed CKD patients and aged over 70 years. We adopted a questionnaire from a validated instrument consisted of a 10 itemed knowledge, 8 itemed attitude, and 7 itemed practice domains towards CKD (total 25 items). Data were collected by face-to-face interviews. Both descriptive and comparative (Independent Sample t-tests and One-way ANOVA tests) statistics were used for data analysis where appropriates. RESULTS: Women respondents were higher (69.6%). The mean age of the respondents was 49.8±11.3 years. Most of them had average level of knowledge (69.6%) and attitude (60.7%). Majority also reported a good hypothetical practices in general if they would find out to have CKD. Knowledge was significantly associated (p<0.05) with sex, level of education, occupation, and income, whereas attitude was with sex, occupation, and income. CONCLUSION: T2DM patients of our study reported mostly average level of knowledge and attitude, and a good hypothetical practices in general towards CKD. Proper health awareness programs are needed to increase the KAP towards CKD among T2DM patients in Bangladesh.

scholarly journals Diabetic Eye Disease Related Knowledge, Attitudes and Practices among Physicians in Nepal

2018 ◽  
Vol 2 (2) ◽  
pp. 26-36 ◽  
Author(s):  
Eli Pradhan ◽  
Anadi Khatri ◽  
Jasmeen Tuladhar ◽  
Dina Shrestha
Keyword(s):  
Diabetic Retinopathy ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Diabetic Patients ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Attitudes And Practices ◽  
Positive Attitudes ◽  
Patients With Diabetes ◽  
Diabetic Eye Disease ◽  
Knowledge And Attitude ◽  
Prevention Of Diabetes

Background: Awareness of diabetic retinopathy amongst general physicians is a major factor for the prevention of diabetes-related ocular complications.They are most often the first line of contact of diabetic patients and their knowledge and attitude are the principal indicators of their level of awareness. Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted in Kathmandu and is based on a structured questionnaire referring to Diabetic retinopathy formulated on Guideline for Conducting a Knowledge, Attitude and Practice Study by information, Education, and Communication expert.The questionnaire comprised of 18 questions and 45 physicians were enrolled. Significant differences and associations were determined by values of P < 0.05. Results: All of the physicians (100%) were aware that diabetes can damage the eye and can cause visual impairment. Most of them agreed that patients with diabetes should be sent for ophthalmic evaluations with majority mandating an immediate evaluation after the diagnosis. The majority (98%) of physicians disagreed that eye examination was required only once the vision was affected. Only 56% of the physicians agreed they routinely perform direct ophthalmoscopy to examine the retina (p 0.551). Among them, nearly half (44%) reported not knowing the importance of dilating the pupil. (p=0.69). Conclusions: The study shows a good level of diabetic retinopathy awareness and knowledge with positive attitudes toward the importance of diabetes care. At the same time, it has found that practice level despite good knowledge and attitude to be below average among the physicians who are managing diabetic patients.

scholarly journals Knowledge and attitude of pregnant women towards preeclampsia and its associated factors in South Gondar Zone, Northwest Ethiopia: a multi‐center facility‐based cross‐sectional study

2021 ◽  
Vol 21 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Maru Mekie ◽  
Dagne Addisu ◽  
Minale Bezie ◽  
Abenezer Melkie ◽  
Dejen Getaneh ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Associated Factors ◽  
First Trimester ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Northwest Ethiopia ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Level Of Knowledge ◽  
Knowledge And Attitude ◽  
Study Participants ◽  
South Gondar

Abstract Background Preeclampsia has the greatest impact on maternal mortality which complicates nearly a tenth of pregnancies worldwide. It is one of the top five maternal mortality causes and responsible for 16 % of direct maternal death in Ethiopia. Little is known about the level of knowledge and attitude towards preeclampsia in Ethiopia. This study was designed to assess the knowledge and attitude towards preeclampsia and its associated factors in South Gondar, Northwest Ethiopia. Methods A multicenter facility-based cross-sectional study was implemented in four selected hospitals of South Gondar Zone among 423 pregnant women. Multistage random sampling and systematic random sampling techniques were used to select the study sites and the study participants respectively. Data were entered in EpiData version 3.1 while cleaned and analyzed by Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) version 23. Descriptive and inferential statistics were performed. Adjusted odds ratio with 95 % confidence interval were used to identify the significance of the association between the level of knowledge on preeclampsia and its predictors. Results In this study, 118 (28.8 %), 120 (29.3 %) of the study participants had good knowledge and a positive attitude towards preeclampsia respectively. The likelihood of having good knowledge on preeclampsia was found to be low among women with no education (AOR = 0.22, 95 % CI (0.06, 0.85)), one antenatal care visit (ANC) (AOR = 0.13, 95 % CI (0.03, 0.59)). Whereas, those who booked for ANC in the first trimester (AOR = 6.59, 95 % CI (1.43, 30.33)), gave the last birth at a health facility (AOR = 2.61, 955 CI (1.03, 6.61)), and experienced a complication during previous births (AOR = 3.67, 95 % CI (1.78, 7.57)) were more likely to be knowledgeable on preeclampsia. Conclusions No formal education and not attending four ANC visits were associated with poor knowledge of preeclampsia. While participants who visited health facilities during the first trimester, who gave birth at health facilities, and those who experienced a complication in previous births were more likely to be knowledgeable on preeclampsia. Improving the numbers of ANC visits and encouraging facility delivery are important measures to improve women’s knowledge on preeclampsia. Health education regarding preeclampsia risk factors, symptoms, and complications shall be emphasized.

Tingkat Pengetahuan Dan Sikap Ibu Menghadapi Masa Menopause

2020 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 6-9
Author(s):  
Cipto Cipto ◽  
Siswoko Siswoko ◽  
Epi Saptaningrum
Keyword(s):  
Maternal Education ◽  
Basic Education ◽  
Descriptive Analysis ◽  
Continuous Change ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Survey Population ◽  
The Face ◽  
Level Of Knowledge ◽  
Knowledge And Attitude ◽  
The Village

ABSTRACTBackground: Life is a process of continuous change from birth to death. One of the changes that are unavoidable and will face a woman is menopausal. Results of preliminary studies have been conducted in the village Kunduran showed that of 10 postmenopausal women (aged 45-55 years) is known that most do not know about menopause.Objectives: The general objective of the study was to determine the knowledge and attitude of mothers facing menopause. Interest in particular know the characteristics of respondents by education, employment, knowledge level and attitude of the mother in the face menopause.Methods: The study was a descriptive study using cross sectional method, the type of design that survey. Population is the mother menopause aged 40-45 years. Samples obtained through purposive sampling techniques, descriptive analysis with frequency destribusi.Results: The characteristics of respondents in terms of maternal education level premenopausal with basic education as much as 56 respondents (70%). While the work of the mother is a housewife 43 respondents (53.8%). The level of knowledge of mothers premenopausal good category 47 respondents (58.8%). Premenopausal mothers positive attitude as much as 47 respondents (58.8%). Keywords: Knowledge, Attitude, menopause

scholarly journals Knowledge and Attitude Regarding Pubertal Health among Adolescent Girls

2020 ◽  
Vol 17 (4) ◽  
pp. 437-442
Author(s):  
Binita Dhakal
Keyword(s):  
Adolescent Girls ◽  
Random Sampling ◽  
Positive Attitude ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Simple Random Sampling ◽  
Moderate Level ◽  
Future Health ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Level Of Knowledge ◽  
Knowledge And Attitude

Background: Adolescence is a critical period and is associated with physical and psycho-social changes induced by puberty, which builds personality, behaviour, and future health of the adolescents. Thus, the aim of the study was to find out the knowledge and attitude regarding pubertal health of adolescence girls.Methods: A descriptive cross sectional study was conducted in Bharatpur Metropolitan City’s secondary level schools. A total of 183 adolescent girls were selected using probability simple random sampling from 5 schools out of total 43 schools which were also selected by simple random sampling technique. Data was collected by using structured self-administered questionnaire for knowledge and likert’s scale was used for attitude regarding pubertal health. Results: Study findings revealed that 61.4% of the students belonged to early adolescence (11-14) age group with the mean age 14.27±1.33 years. Majority (80.3%) had moderate level of knowledge and around half (48.6%) had positive attitude. Knowledge and attitude varied with the respondents’ level of education (p=0.001), relation to sibling (p=0.013) and source of information by elder sister (p=0.022), teachers/school (p=0.001).Moderately positive correlation was found between knowledge and attitude which was highly significant (r=0.395, p<0.001).Conclusions: Majority of respondents had moderate level of knowledge and half of the respondent had positive attitude regarding pubertal health. Findings of the study emphasizes on improvement in education of adolescent girls which can help uplift health status and minimize vulnerability to health issues of pubertal health. Keywords: Adolescents; attitude; knowledge; pubertal health; puberty.

scholarly journals LEVEL OF KNOWLEDGE AND ATTITUDE ON DEMENTIA CARE AMONG NURSES

2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Chong Kar Lim ◽  
Chang Woan Ching ◽  
Leow Jing Jun ◽  
Ling Yun
Keyword(s):  
Simple Random Sampling ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Attitude Scale ◽  
Dementia Care ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Training Strategy ◽  
Healthcare Settings ◽  
People With Dementia ◽  
Level Of Knowledge ◽  
Knowledge And Attitude

Background: It is a concern in meeting patients’ needs with a high prevalence of dementia across the world. However, dementia care has always been neglected. Nurses are expected to be capable of being able to care for people with dementia. Purpose: This study aims to determine the level of knowledge and attitude on dementia care and their association among nurses at a private hospital. Methods: This is a quantitative cross-sectional study. A self-administered questionnaire using Dementia Knowledge Assessment Scale (DKAS) and Dementia Attitude Scale (DAS) were adopted in the study. In this study, a simple random sampling method was used to recruit 102 nurses. Results: Findings show that nurses have poor knowledge (M=23.59, SD=6.79) but with a positive attitude (M=98.99, SD=12.08) on dementia care. There is no association between level of knowledge and attitude in dementia care (p> .05) among nurses. Conclusions: The educators, policy makers and administrators in healthcare settings are recommended to provide a support system and training strategy for nurses to improve their knowledge in caring for patients with dementia. Future study may be considered to examine the influencing factors and barriers related to dementia care.

scholarly journals GAMBARAN PENGETAHUAN PENYAKIT CACINGAN (HELMINTHIASIS) PADA WALI MURID SDN 1, 2, 3, DAN 4 MULYOAGUNG, KECAMATAN DAU, KABUPATEN MALANG, JAWA TIMUR

2017 ◽  
Vol 2 (2) ◽  
pp. 76
Author(s):  
Dhia Irfan Hanif ◽  
Moch Yunus ◽  
Rara Warih Gayatri
Keyword(s):  
Intestinal Parasites ◽  
Data Retrieval ◽  
Average Score ◽  
Ministry Of Health ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Soil Transmitted Helminths ◽  
Level Of Knowledge ◽  
Intestinal Worms ◽  
Teacher Data ◽  
Descriptive Statistical Analysis

Abstract: WHO (2016) said the helminthiasis is an infection of the intestinal parasites of the Nematodes are transmitted through the ground, Soil Transmitted Helminths or (STH). WHO (2016) reported more than 2 billion people are infected with helminthiasis. According to Indonesia Ministry of Health (2004), the prevalence of helminthiasis in children of the primary school in 2003 amounting to 33% increasing and in 2004 became 46,8%. Indonesia Ministry of Health (2005) presents results of survey of helminthiais in elementary school showed the prevalence of approximately 60%-80%. The purpose of this research is to know the description of the knowledge of the helminthiasis on caregivers SDN 1, 2, 3, and 4 Mulyoagung, Dau, Malang, East Java. This research uses descriptive methods (cross sectional) and quantitative approach. The population of the research was the entire caregivers SDN 1, 2, 3, and 4 Mulyoagung a number of 685 people, with samples 253 people. Research instrument using a questionnaire based on the indicator of knowledge on health. Engineering data retrieval done by giving questionnaires to caregivers through the student and teacher. Data analysis using descriptive statistical analysis to determine the score of the questionnaire and determine the level of knowledge of caregivers. The results of the research in general, the description of the knowledge of the disease intestinal worms (helminthiasis) on caregivers SDN 1, 2, 3, and 4 Mulyoagung, Kecamatan Dau, Malang, East Java was less, with an average score of respondents 45,81.Keywords: knowledge, helminthiasis, parents (caregivers)Abstrak: WHO (2016) mengatakan helminthiasis adalah infeksi cacing parasit usus dari golongan Nematoda usus yang ditularkan melalui tanah atau disebut Soil Transmitted Helminths (STH). WHO (2016) melaporkan lebih dari 2 miliar orang terinfeksi cacingan. Menurut DEPKES RI (2004), prevalensi cacingan pada anak sekolah dasar pada tahun 2003 sebesar 33% dan meningkat pada tahun 2004 menjadi 46,8%. DEPKES RI (2005) memaparkan hasil survei cacingan di sekolah dasar menunjukan prevalensi sekitar 60% - 80%. Tujuan dari penelitian ini adalah untuk mengetahui gambaran pengetahuan helminthiasis pada wali murid SDN 1, 2, 3, dan 4 Mulyoagung, Kecamatan Dau, Kabupaten Malang, Jawa Timur. Penelitian ini merupakan penelitian deskriptif dengan pendekatan cross sectional. Populasi penelitian adalah seluruh wali murid SDN 1, 2, 3, dan 4 Mulyoagung sejumlah 685 orang, dengan sampel sejumlah 253 orang. Instrumen penelitian menggunakan kuesioner untuk mengetahui pengetahuan terhadap kesehatan. Teknik pengambilan data dilakukan dengan memberikan kuesioner kepada wali murid melalui siswa dan guru. Analisis data menggunakan analisis statistik deskriptif untuk menentukan skor dari kuesioner dan menentukan tingkat pengetahuan wali murid. Hasil penelitian secara umum, gambaran pengetahuan penyakit cacingan (helminthiasis) pada wali murid SDN 1, 2, 3, dan 4 Mulyoagung, Kecamatan Dau, Kabupaten Malang, Jawa Timur adalah kurang, dengan skor rata-rata responden 45,81.Kata kunci: pengetahuan, cacingan (helminthiasis), wali murid

A Descriptive Study to Assess the Knowledge and Attitude regarding Self Administration of Insulin Injection among Diabetes Mellitus patient in selected Hospital of Visnagar City, in view of Information Booklet

2021 ◽  
pp. 499-502
Author(s):  
Himani Patel ◽  
Daxaben P. Patel
Keyword(s):  
Diabetes Mellitus ◽  
Standard Deviation ◽  
Family History ◽  
Insulin Injection ◽  
Attitude Scale ◽  
Diabetic Patients ◽  
Structure Questionnaire ◽  
Self Administration ◽  
Level Of Knowledge ◽  
Knowledge And Attitude

Introduction: Diabetes Mellitus is an endocrine disorder, characterized by hyperglycemia that is, high blood sugar levels. This is caused due to a relative or absolute insulin deficiency, a hormone produced by the pancreas. Lack of insulin, either relative or absolute affects metabolism or breaking down of carbohydrates, proteins, fat, water and electrolytes leading to an accumulation of glucose in the blood. Till the earlier part of this century, it was believed that there was no effective treatment for this condition, until the discovery of insulin, in 1922, by Fredrick Banting and his student, John McCleod1 Design: A descriptive survey approach was used for assessing the knowledge and attitude of Diabetes Mellitus patients regarding Self-Administration of insulin injection. Participants: The target population consisted of 60 Diabetic patients who were on Insulin Therapy within the age group of 40-70 years. Half of the patients were admitted and a few were attending the OPD services in Nootan General Hospital at visnagar. Interventions: Booklet information was given to the patients. Tool: Structure questionnaire was used to assess the level of Knowledge regarding Self-Administration of insulin injection and used Likert’s attitude scale to assess attitude regarding Self-Administration of insulin injection among diabetes mellitus patients. Results: In this study. The total 60 sample under the study were 38.3% sample 61-70 years, 20% sample 51-60 years, 20% sample 41-50 years 8.3% sample below 40 years of age. Distributed sample according to gender were 73.3% are male and 26.7% are female. Distribution of sample based on education is 1.7% graduated 3.3% had higher secondary, 21.7% completed secondary and 73.3% sample had completed primary education as regards 53.3% samples were unemployed 23% self-employed. According to family history 36.7% had family history of DM 63.3% had no family history. The level of knowledge regarding self-administration of the insulin injection were 81.7% had average knowledge, 13.3% had poor knowledge and only 5% had good knowledge regarding self-administration of insulin injection. The overall mean value of the diabetic patients knowledge regarding self-administration of insulin injection was 14.45 with a standard deviation of 3.326. This finding showed that the most of the diabetic patients were not much aware of self-administration of insulin injection. The level of attitude regarding self-administration of insulin injection was assessed were, only 18.3% had most favorable and 81.7% had a favorable attitude towards self- administration of insulin injection. It revealed the mean percentage of the positive attitude, which was 69.05 with a standard deviation of 5.585. These results showed that most of the diabetic patients were not having a most favourable attitude towards self-administration of insulin injection. Conclusion: The finding indicates that the Booklet information was a suitable and effective method of instruction for updating and enhancing the knowledge and attitude among patients.

FAKTOR-FAKTOR YANG BERHUBUNGAN DENGAN ASUPAN SERAT PENDERITA DM DI POLI PENYAKIT DALAM RSUD Dr. Hi. ABDUL MOELOEK PROVINSI LAMPUNG TAHUN 2014

2017 ◽  
Vol 1 (2) ◽  
pp. 107
Author(s):  
Usdeka Muliani
Keyword(s):  
Diabetic Patient ◽  
Bivariate Analysis ◽  
Diabetic Patients ◽  
Fiber Intake ◽  
Nutritional Counseling ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Patients With Diabetes ◽  
Knowledge And Attitude ◽  
Sugar Levels ◽  
Gender Knowledge

Indonesia is now facing degenerative diseases such as diabetes. From previous studies found fiber intake patients with DM is still much less than that recommended, while the fiber is very useful to control blood sugar levels in diabetic patient. The purpose of this study was to determine the factors associated with fiber intake in patients with diabetes mellitus disease in internist clinic Dr H. Abdul Moeloek Hospital Lampung 2014? The experiment was used analytic research by cross sectional approach, a sample of 48 respondents. Data were analyzed by univariate and bivariate. The study concluded  the most respondents: (1) age 46-65 years 66.7%; (2) 70.8% of the female sex; (3) sufficient knowledge of fiber 56.2% (4)  never received nutritional counseling; (7) 85.4% less fiber intake. From the results of the bivariate analysis found no relationship between gender, knowledge, attitudes, education, and nutrition counseling with fiber intake respondents. Relative levels for respondents with knowledge and attitude toward less fiber, and fiber intake respondents are less good then advice the authors need to increase cooperation between the clinic personnel in order to refer all patients with DM to nutrition clinic in order to obtain nutritional counseling. Other suggestions in order to do further research to find out why fiber intake of diabetic patients are still lacking, and the study of other factors such as psychological, social culture, physical state, and the state of nutrition associated with fiber intake in diabetic patient

level of Knowledge and attitude on final year nursing students regarding pain assessment and management at Asmara college of health sciences ,Eritrea,2018

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Tecleab Okubai Gebregiorgis
Keyword(s):  
Nursing Students ◽  
Pain Assessment ◽  
Statistical Significance ◽  
Test Method ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
School Of Nursing ◽  
Level Of Knowledge ◽  
Knowledge And Attitude ◽  
Self Administered Questionnaire ◽  
Passing Score

Abstract Background Nurse’s knowledge and attitude towards pain management have been reported to be inadequate throughout the world. This research was carried out to study the level of knowledge and attitude on final year nursing students regarding pain assessment & management to190 students in 2018. Method The study design was descriptive and cross-sectional .The study tool was an adopted and standardized self-administered questionnaire. Data analysis was carried out using SPSS applications version 22. The respondent’s level of knowledge and attitude about pain assessment & management was determined using descriptive statics and independent T-test method. Statistical significance was maintained when P=< 0.05. Result The average mean percent score was (M=47.7±11.5SD), it was below the passing score (80%) for this research. Conclusion This research highlighted that the school of Nursing should critically review its curriculums, determine whether students were getting evidence-based and up to date information about pain assessment and management.

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