scholarly journals A Study on Primigravida Mothers of Rural Karad Taluka, Maharashtra in Acknowledging the Child Developmental Milestones

2021 ◽  
Vol 21 (2) ◽  
pp. 52
Author(s):  
Devanshi Jagdish Soni ◽  
Dr. Anandh Srinivasan
Keyword(s):  
Cognitive Development ◽  
Health Workers ◽  
Early Period ◽  
Developmental Milestones ◽  
Sensory Development ◽  
Biological Development ◽  
Developmental Domains ◽  
Total Life ◽  
Structured Questionnaire ◽  
Rule Out

<strong>Background:</strong> The best moment for any women in this world is to give birth to her child after months of wait and anticipation. She is accompanied with overwhelming feelings of bliss and divinity. The process of growth and development continues throughout the entire life of a human being; however, the duration in which the integral changes take place is from inception to the end of youth. The health workers need to understand this early period as well as the total life cycle of an individual and understand the behavior of parents and other adults who pond care for the child. Thus, it is necessary to educate mothers in the antenatal period about the developmental milestones so that they can impart this knowledge during the care of their children and also this will help them to rule out any developmental delay in their children at the earliest. Objective: To acknowledge child developmental milestones in primigravida mothers of rural Karad taluka, Maharashtra.<strong> Method:</strong> A study was conducted with 98 subjects from in and around Karad. They were selected on the basis of the criteria of inclusion and exclusion and a prior written consent was also taken. Primigravida mothers were included in the study. Then they were assessed with the help of a structured questionnaire on child development milestones. The data was then collected and analysed accordingly. <strong>Result:</strong> After analyzing the data, it was found that primigravida mothers had 53% knowledge about biological development, 34% knowledge about sensory development, 42% knowledge about social development, 28% knowledge about cognitive development, and 36% knowledge about moral development. <strong>Conclusion:</strong> The knowledge about child developmental milestones in primigravida mothers is inadequate. Out of all the developmental domains, they have considerable knowledge about biological development (53%) and the least knowledge about cognitive development (28%).

scholarly journals Edukasi Pijat Laktasi pada Ibu Hamil Trimester III di Wilayah Kerja Puskesmas Jekan Raya Kota Palangka Raya

2020 ◽  
Vol 5 (4) ◽  
pp. 367-370
Author(s):  
Cia Aprilianti
Keyword(s):  
Breast Milk ◽  
Pregnant Women ◽  
Health Workers ◽  
Early Period ◽  
Health Centers ◽  
Third Trimester ◽  
Formula Milk ◽  
Low Education ◽  
Education Levels ◽  
Participant Characteristics

The failure to implement Exclusive Breast Milk (ASI) is often obtained in the early period after delivery because the milk has not yet been released is a reason for mothers to provide formula milk. This activity aims to provide lactation massage education for third-trimester pregnant women to increase breastfeeding. The activity was carried out in four meetings. The implementation of the activity went well, and the majority of participant characteristics were ideal (80%), multi-parity (70%), mothers with low education levels (70%), and mothers working as IRT (90%). It is hoped that outreach activities on lactation massage for pregnant women can be used as a routine program for health centers and health workers so that they can assist and prepare pregnant women with knowledge about exclusive breastfeeding before delivery.

Developmental Milestones: Cognitive Development

2010 ◽  
Vol 31 (9) ◽  
pp. 364-367 ◽  
Author(s):  
T. Wilks ◽  
R. J. Gerber ◽  
C. Erdie-Lalena
Keyword(s):  
Cognitive Development ◽  
Developmental Milestones

“PSYCHOLOGICAL IMPACT OF COVID-19 ON HEALTH WORKERS IN INDIA: AN ONLINE SURVEY”

2021 ◽  
pp. 68-69
Author(s):  
Preeti Sagar ◽  
Pallavi Sagar
Keyword(s):  
Health Care Professionals ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
Health Workers ◽  
Psychological Impact ◽  
Work Load ◽  
Target Population ◽  
Psychological Status ◽  
Front Line ◽  
Anxiety Depression ◽  
Structured Questionnaire

Introduction: The outbreak of COVID-19 and its declaration as a pandemic around the globe has increased the work load of health care professionals, thus generating high levels of psychological stress on them. Aim: The objective of this research was to analyse the psychological impact and many associated aspects among both healthcare and nonhealthcare working professionals in India during the emerging COVID-19 situation. Materials and Methods:The sample was composed of 220 health professionals. The data was gathered by a structured questionnaire that was sent via email to a target population of 220 people. The questionnaire was completed in an anonymous manner and the survey ndings were later utilized to form an Excel data table to assess anxiety, stress and depression and other additional descriptive variables that could be related to psychological status. Results: The results show that the COVID-19 pandemic has generated increased symptoms of stress, anxiety, depression and insomnia among clinical department health workers as compared to those of administrative departments. Also, anxiety contributed to the maximum percentage among all psychological parameters (anxiety, depression, insomnia). Conclusion: Professionals in the front line have shown a signicant psychological impact arising from this crisis.

A theoretical parallel between cognitive and biological development with potential implications for measurement in psychology

2019 ◽  
Vol 29 (3) ◽  
pp. 417-438
Author(s):  
Stephen M. Humphry
Keyword(s):  
Quantitative Analysis ◽  
Cognitive Development ◽  
Item Response ◽  
Cognitive Abilities ◽  
Response Model ◽  
Item Response Model ◽  
Julian Huxley ◽  
Testing Theory ◽  
Analysis And Synthesis ◽  
Biological Development

This article identifies a formal parallel between quantitative analysis of cognitive and biological development based on work by Georg Rasch in psychometrics and Julian Huxley in biology. The analysis and synthesis results in an interpretation of the parameters of Rasch’s item response model whereby increases in latent cognitive development manifest as exponential increases in performance odds. This relationship directly parallels a relationship between biological development and its manifestation in weight, termed simple allometry. Attainment data analysed by Rasch were shown to exhibit a simple allometry. It is shown that the formal theoretical parallel may have applications for formulating and testing theory regarding cognitive development. Such tests may have implications for establishing a substantive basis for the measurement of cognitive abilities.

scholarly journals Exploring fear of COVID-19 and its correlates among older adults in Bangladesh

2021 ◽  
Vol 17 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Sabuj Kanti Mistry ◽  
A. R. M. Mehrab Ali ◽  
Farhana Akther ◽  
Uday Narayan Yadav ◽  
Mark F. Harris
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
Health Workers ◽  
Psychological Needs ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Vulnerable Groups ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Effective Strategies ◽  
Related Information ◽  
Cumulative Score ◽  
Structured Questionnaire

Abstract Objective This study was aimed to assess the perceived fear of COVID-19 and its associated factors among older adults in Bangladesh. Methods This cross-sectional study was conducted in October 2020 among 1032 older Bangladeshi adults aged ≥60 years. A semi-structured questionnaire was used to collect information on participants’ characteristics and COVID-19 related information. Perceived fear of COVID-19 was measured using the seven-item Fear of COVID-19 Scale (FCV-19S), where the cumulative score ranged from 7 to 35. Multiple linear regression was performed to identify factors associated with perceived fear of COVID-19. Results The mean fear score was 19.4. Participants who were concerned about COVID-19 (β: 2.75, 95% CI: 1.71 to 3.78) and overwhelmed by COVID-19 (β: 3.31, 95% CI: 2.33 to 4.29) were significantly more likely to be fearful of COVID-19. Moreover, older adults who felt themselves isolated from others and whose close friends and family members were diagnosed with COVID-19 were more fearful. However, the participants who received COVID-19 related information from the health workers had a lower level of fear (β: -1.90, 95% CI: − 3.06 to − 0.73). Conclusions The presence of overwhelming fear of COVID-19 among the older adults of Bangladesh underlines the psychological needs of these vulnerable groups. Health workers have a key role in addressing these needs and further research is needed to identify the effective strategies for them to use.

scholarly journals Determinants of awareness regarding immunization among parents of children residing in an urban slum of a metro city

2018 ◽  
Vol 5 (9) ◽  
pp. 4037
Author(s):  
Sandeep S. Hedaoo ◽  
Swati R. Deshpande ◽  
Vijay L. Badge
Keyword(s):  
Health Workers ◽  
Urban Slum ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Accurate Information ◽  
Health Providers ◽  
Immunization Program ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
National Immunization ◽  
One Year ◽  
Structured Questionnaire

Background: Many families lack accurate information and knowledge about need for immunization, the need for subsequent dose(s), and the importance of completing the entire immunization schedule. Considering this fact present study was undertaken to identify the factors influencing knowledge of parents regarding immunization.Methods: It’s a cross sectional study conducted for a period of one year in an urban slum area of Malad, Mumbai. Children aged 12-24 months in the study area were included and their parents interviewed using semi structured questionnaire which was validated with the help of a pilot study.Results: Ninety seven percent respondents had heard about immunization. Only 2.8% of them were not aware about immunization. Total 30.5% of respondents could correctly identify the purpose of immunization i.e. protection of child from disease. Almost 65.2% of them did not know vaccines given under national immunization program. Fever (72.3%) was commonest side effect reported by respondents followed by swelling (38.3%). Reasons for lack of knowledge were ignorance about immunization (31.0%), followed by enough information was not received from health providers (24.1%).Conclusions: Knowledge regarding immunisation is very poor among the residents of urban slums of Mumbai. IEC material regarding immunization should be displayed in waiting areas of immunization clinic and several strategic places in the community. There is a need for additional training or capacity building of health workers to improve their attitudes towards clients, and to strengthen their ability to counsel regarding immunization.

scholarly journals Knowledge and practices regarding standard precautions among health functionaries of peripheral health institutions of Haryana

2017 ◽  
Vol 4 (6) ◽  
pp. 2007
Author(s):  
Suraj Chawla ◽  
Ramesh Verma ◽  
Pardeep Khanna
Keyword(s):  
Health Care Workers ◽  
Healthcare Workers ◽  
Health Workers ◽  
Staff Nurses ◽  
Standard Precautions ◽  
Inadequate Knowledge ◽  
Care Workers ◽  
Development Block ◽  
Health Institutions ◽  
Structured Questionnaire

Background: Healthcare workers (HCWs) are at risk of infections due to blood-borne pathogens as they are potentially exposed to blood and body fluids in the course of their work. Standard precautions aim to both protect health care workers (HCWs) and prevent them from transmitting the infections to their patients.Methods: The study was conducted among health functionaries of all health centres whether govt. or private of community development block Beri, District Jhajjar, Haryana. A pre-tested semi-structured questionnaire was administered to the study subjects and the responses were recorded by the investigator himself. The questionnaire included information pertaining to knowledge and compliance with standard precautions among HCWs.Results: Knowledge among staff nurses and laboratory technicians was having wide variations as 53% to 93% of them gave correct replies for different components of standard precautions. Similarly, when knowledge of multipurpose health workers was assessed only half or less than half of them were having correct knowledge for most of the components.Conclusions: To conclude, the HCWs in peripheral health institutes had inadequate knowledge of and poor compliance with SPs. Enhancement of the existing training and system for monitoring the appropriate use of personal protective equipment is need of the hour. 

scholarly journals Health workers’ psychological distress during early phase of the covid-19 pandemic in Morocco

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jihane Belayachi ◽  
Sarah Benammi ◽  
Hasnae Chippo ◽  
Rhita Nechba Bennis ◽  
Naoufel Madani ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Health Worker ◽  
Early Phase ◽  
Health Workers ◽  
Early Period ◽  
University Hospital ◽  
Anxiety And Depression ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Protective Measures ◽  
Protection Measures ◽  
Psychological Burden

ABSTRACTIntroductionThe mental being of healthcare workers with the COVID 19 pandemic is a determinant of their resilience. We investigated the psychological impact of health workers during early phase of Covid 19 pandemic in Morocco.MethodsThis was a cross-sectional study based on a survey of health workers of the Rabat University Hospital Ibn-Sina in Morocco. Data were collected during the first week of health emergency state –between 23 and 30 march-related to the covid-19 pandemic declaration in Morocco. Sociodemographic, health characteristics and professional characteristics of each health worker were collected. We also evaluated the knowledge of health workers concerning the protective measures against COVID 19. The mental health status of the health workers was investigated using the Arabic validated version of HADS 14 items, evaluating hospital anxiety and depressionResultsTwo hundred eighty-seven health workers were included.The mean age was 34.4±12.18 year; and 64.5% were female, 54% have been trained regarding protection procedures, and 94.8% declared that they are aware of individual protection measures. The incidence of anxiety and depression was respectively 77.4% and 73.9%. High degree of anxiety and depression was associated with female gender. However, Higher degree of anxiety was also related to function, specialty of practice, and knowledge of the protective measures against COVID-19.ConclusionWe reported the result of the first evaluation of psychological burden of health worker during early period of COVID-19 pandemic in a developing country. The study showed high frequency of anxiety and depression among Moroccan health worker in a hospital faced to COVID-19 patient management.

scholarly journals Adherence to Integrated Management of Childhood Illnesses Guideline in Treating South Sudanese Children with Cough or Difficulty in Breathing

2017 ◽  
Vol 2017 ◽  
pp. 1-7
Author(s):  
Jonathan Izudi ◽  
Stanley Anyigu ◽  
David Ndungutse
Keyword(s):  
Health Workers ◽  
Integrated Management ◽  
South Sudan ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Significance Level ◽  
Childhood Illnesses ◽  
South Sudanese ◽  
Academic Qualifications ◽  
Structured Questionnaire

Background. Pneumonia substantially kills children aged 2–59 months in South Sudan. However, information on health workers adherence to Integrated Management of Childhood Illnesses (IMCI) guideline in treating children with cough/difficulty in breathing remains scarce. This study assessed factors associated with adherence to IMCI guideline in Aweil East County, South Sudan. Methods. This cross-sectional study involved 232 health workers from 36 health facilities. Data collected using structured questionnaire and checklist was double-entered in EpiData and analyzed with STATA at 5% significance level using logistic regression. Results. Respondents mean age was 32.41±7.0 years, 154 (66.4%) were males, 104 (44.8%) reached secondary education, and 190 (81.9%) had certificate. 23 (9.9%, 95% CI: 6.4–14.5) adhered to IMCI guideline. Holding diploma (adjusted odds ratio (AOR) = 6.97; 95% Confidence Interval (CI): 1.82–26.67; P=0.005), shorter time to follow guideline steps (AOR = 12.0; 95% CI: 2.73–61.66; P<0.001), and nondifficult use (AOR = 27.7; 95% CI: 5.40–142.25; P<0.001) were associated with adherence. Conclusion. Adherence was low. Academic qualifications, guideline complexity, and availability of IMCI drugs were associated factors.

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