scholarly journals Investigating Information Resources Used in Hypertensive Patients: A Cross-Sectional Study on Self-Management of Disease

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ameneh Marzban ◽  
Vahid Rahmanian ◽  
Azam Namdar ◽  
Marzieh Zamani
Keyword(s):  
Information Sources ◽  
Health Workers ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Information Resources ◽  
Health Centers ◽  
Self Management ◽  
Sources Of Information ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Hypertensive Patients

Introduction: Health information seeking and knowledge acquisition play an important role in the management of chronic diseases such as hypertension. The purpose of this study was to determine the information sources used by hypertensive patients in self-management of patients referred to Jahrom... health centers. Methods: This cross-sectional study was performed on 396 hypertensive patients who were selected by cluster sampling from six urban-rural health centers of Jahrom City in 2016. Data gathering tool was a 17-question researcher-made questionnaire that was used after validation and reliability. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics and chi-square test by SPSS version 16 software. Results: 61.40% (243 patients) of patients with hypertension had information about their disease after developing hypertention. Most of their information sources were physicians and health workers 60.02% (236 people), family and friends 31.12% (122 people) and other patients 25.8% (101 people) and mass media 24.51% respectively. 96 people). 35.4% (n = 86) of patients admitted that this acquisition of knowledge has decreased their referrals to specialized levels  The most important reasons for not obtaining information in 35.29% (140 people) were difficulty and lack of access to information resources. Conclusion: The results of this study showed a relatively high and good knowledge of the patients after the disease. The most frequently used sources of information were physicians and health workers. Therefore, it is imperative that health professionals use effective ways of transmitting information to these people.

scholarly journals Reported self-management of hypertension among adult hypertensive patients in a developing country: a cross-sectional study in a Nigerian tertiary hospital

2021 ◽  
Vol 21 (3) ◽  
pp. 1191-1200
Author(s):  
Ogban E Omoronyia ◽  
Idowu Okesiji ◽  
Chiamaka H Uwalaka ◽  
Enagu A Mpama
Keyword(s):  
Developing Country ◽  
Self Regulation ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Sub Saharan Africa ◽  
University Teaching ◽  
Self Management ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Self Monitoring ◽  
Hypertensive Patients

Background: Sustained control of blood pressure, is dependent on degree of self-management, which includes self-inte- gration, self-regulation, self-monitoring and adherence to regimen. We assessed the pattern of self-management of hyper- tension among adult hypertensive patients in a developing country. Methods: Cross-sectional study design and convenience sampling, was used to recruit adult hypertensive patients, attending Lagos State University Teaching Hospital, Lagos, Nigeria. Interviewer-administered questionnaire was used to obtain data on self-management components. SPSS version 21.0 was used to analyze data, with p-value set at 0.05. Result: One hundred and seven (107) respondents, had mean age of 49.0 ± 12.0 years. Mean value for self-management was 3.15 ± 0.55, comprising self-integration (3.06 ± 0.36), self-regulation (3.32 ± 0.63), self-monitoring (3.29 ± 0.84) and adherence to regimen (3.15 ± 0.55). Most components of self-management, had high levels of mean score. Respondents that were less than 40 years, compared with those that were more than 40 years, had greater mean values for self-integration (3.37 vs 3.05), but significantly lesser values for all other components (p < 0.05). Conclusion: Young hypertensives had poor levels of most components of self-management. There is urgent need for health educational programs on self-management of hypertension among young people in sub-Saharan Africa. Keywords: Hypertension; self-management; self-integration; self-regulation; adherence; Nigeria.

scholarly journals Knowledge, Attitudes, and Sources of Information on Vaccines in Spanish Nursing Students: A Cross-Sectional Study

2021 ◽  
Vol 18 (7) ◽  
pp. 3356
Author(s):  
José Tuells ◽  
Cecilia M. Egoavil ◽  
Isabel Morales-Moreno ◽  
Elena Fortes-Montoya ◽  
Carlos Salazar-García ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Nursing Students ◽  
General Population ◽  
Family Environment ◽  
Health Professionals ◽  
Role Models ◽  
Health Workers ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Sources Of Information ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional

Health professionals are the most influential and main sources of information about vaccines for the general population, as they are regarded as role models by patients and society. The objective of the present study was to determine the knowledge and attitudes of a group of university Nursing students about vaccines, as well as their sources of information and their education needs. A cross-sectional study was performed through a questionnaire (55 items) provided to Nursing students at two Spanish universities. A total of 1122 students participated in the study. The mean score obtained for knowledge about vaccines was 44.6 ± 4.3, and for attitudes towards vaccines, it was 37.2 ± 3.9. Hepatitis B (94.7%) and the Flu (89%) are the two main vaccines they should receive as health workers. The main source of information was the family environment (65.6%). Most of them considered that post-graduate education about vaccines should be provided by academic entities (universities, 62.7%). Among the health professionals, Nurses (85.5%) must be better educated and trained on the subject of vaccines. It is therefore necessary to delve into and complete the nurses’ training on vaccines, to educate them about the risks at the individual level, and their decisive role as promoters of the vaccination strategy for the general population. Universities must become the leaders in vaccine education and training.

scholarly journals Post Partum’s Knowledge about Breast Care at Niar Patumbak Clinic

2020 ◽  
Vol 2 (2) ◽  
pp. 23-30
Author(s):  
Indrawati ◽  
Eqlima Elfira
Keyword(s):  
Sampling Method ◽  
Health Workers ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
High School Education ◽  
Health Centers ◽  
Maternal Knowledge ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Level Of Knowledge ◽  
Breast Care

Woman tend to treat the breast during the puerperium (breastfeeding period) to streamline the breastfeeding process. It’s due to maximize the breast function as the only producer of breast milk, and found good for newborns. This study aims to determine the knowledge of mothers about breast care using a cross-sectional study design. The sampling method used was purposive sampling with a sample size of 41 respondents and the tools used in data collection were questionnaires. The results of this study showed that the majority of mothers with high school education with a focus on taking care of the household had a sufficient level of knowledge in carrying out breast care, around 58,5% as many as 24 mothers. It is hoped that health workers can further improve education about breast care by frequently providing information such as counseling at health centers or when implementing Posyandu and carrying out cross-sectoral cooperation to increase maternal knowledge about breast care.

scholarly journals Training Needs of Community Health Workers Facing the COVID-19 Pandemic in Texas: A Cross-Sectional Study

2021 ◽  
Vol 9 ◽  
Author(s):  
Courtney Byrd-Williams ◽  
Mollie Ewing ◽  
E. Lee Rosenthal ◽  
Julie Ann St. John ◽  
Paige Menking ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Community Health ◽  
Health Workers ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Training Needs ◽  
Sources Of Information ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Healthcare Workforce ◽  
Survey Results ◽  
The Impact

The COVID-19 pandemic has required the professional healthcare workforce not only to adjust methods of delivering care safely but also act as a trusted sources of information during a time of uncertainty and rapid research and discovery. The Community Health Worker COVID-19 Impact Survey is a cross-sectional study developed to better understand the impact of COVID-19 on this sector of the healthcare workforce, including training needs of those working through the pandemic. The survey was distributed in Texas, New Mexico, and Arizona. This study focuses on Texas, and the data presented (n = 693) is a sub-set of qualitative data from the larger survey. Results of the content analysis described in this paper are intended to inform current COVID-19-related CHW training curriculum, in addition to future infectious disease prevention and preparedness response trainings.

scholarly journals Knowledge and preventive practices against Lassa fever among heads of households in Abakaliki metropolis, Southeast Nigeria: A cross-sectional study

2020 ◽  
Vol 29 (2) ◽  
pp. 73-80 ◽  
Author(s):  
Edmund Ndudi Ossai ◽  
Ogah Emeka Onwe ◽  
Nnaemeka Philips Okeagu ◽  
Amarachi Laura Ugwuoru ◽  
Thankgod Kelechi Eze ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Health Workers ◽  
Lassa Fever ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Good Knowledge ◽  
High Morbidity ◽  
Sources Of Information ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Economic Class ◽  
Preventive Practices

Background: Lassa fever is associated with high morbidity and mortality. Objectives: This study aimed to determine the knowledge and preventive measures against Lassa fever among heads of households in Abakaliki metropolis, Southeast Nigeria. Methods: This was a descriptive cross-sectional study. A four-stage sampling design was used to select 420 respondents from Abakaliki metropolis. A good knowledge of Lassa fever was determined by the proportion of respondents scoring ⩾50% in 15 variables. Good preventive practices against Lassa fever were determined by the proportion of respondents obtaining a score of ⩾50% in 12 variables. Results: The mean age of respondents was 34.1±9.4 years, and the majority (56.5%) were males. Major sources of information included television (66.4%) and radio (64.3%). A minority (11.0%) consume rats at present, while 86.7% knew that rats could transmit Lassa fever to humans. The majority (60.0%) had a good knowledge of Lassa fever, while 66.4% demonstrated good preventive practices. A predictor of good knowledge included being a consumer of rats, (adjusted odds ratio (AOR)=2.3; 95% confidence interval (CI) 1.1–4.9). Predictors of good preventive practices included being in a low socio-economic class (AOR=2.1; 95% CI 1.3–3.6) and having a good knowledge of Lassa fever (AOR=10.2; 95% CI: 6.2–10.6). Conclusions: The majority of respondents had a good knowledge of Lassa fever and demonstrated good preventive practices against it. A good knowledge of Lassa fever was associated with good preventive practices. There is need for a good understanding of Lassa fever among the population, as this will improve preventive practices. Health workers have an important role to play in disseminating information concerning Lassa fever.

scholarly journals Assessment of Job Satisfaction Level and Its Associated Factors among Health Workers in Addis Ababa Health Centers: A Cross-Sectional Study

2020 ◽  
Vol 2020 ◽  
pp. 1-6
Author(s):  
Mesfin Aklilu ◽  
Waleleng Warku ◽  
Wogayehu Tadele ◽  
Yimer Mulugeta ◽  
Hussene Usman ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Job Satisfaction ◽  
Healthcare Workers ◽  
Associated Factors ◽  
Health Workers ◽  
Addis Ababa ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Health Centers ◽  
Satisfaction Level ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional

Health workers account for the largest share of public expenditures on health and play an important role in improving the quality of health services. There is concern that poor health worker performance limits the effectiveness of health systems strengthening efforts. A cross-sectional study was conducted from September to October 2016 in Addis Ababa health centers. Data were collected from 420 healthcare workers using a pretested and structured questionnaire by trained data collectors. EPI Info 7 was used for data entry, and analysis was done by SPSS version 20. Bivariate and multivariate logistic analyses were used to identify factors associated with the outcome variable and to control confounders. P values less than 0.05 were considered statistically significant. The overall job satisfaction level accounts for 53.8% with 95% CI of (48.9%, 59.0%). Marital status and professional qualification were the potent predictors of job satisfaction. Respondents who never married were 1.65 times more likely to be satisfied in their job than those married or divorced (AOR: 1.65 (95% CI: 1.02, 2.66)). Laboratory professionals and nursing professionals were 2.74 and 1.97 times more likely to be satisfied in their job compared to health officers (AOR: 2.47 (95% CI: 1.14, 6.59) and AOR: 1.97 (95% CI: 1.12, 3.48), respectively). More than half of the healthcare workers in the study area were satisfied in their job. Marital status and healthcare workers’ profession type were predictors of job satisfaction. Research studies indicate that there is a positive relationship between performance and job satisfaction. Accordingly, the present study aimed at determining the level of job satisfaction of health workers and its associated factors in the health centers of Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.

Disposal Practices of Unused Medications Among Patients in Public Health Centers of Dessie Town, Northeast Ethiopia: A Cross-sectional Study

2020 ◽  
Vol 15 (2) ◽  
pp. 105-110
Author(s):  
Haile Kassahun ◽  
Dugessa Tesfaye
Keyword(s):  
Public Health ◽  
Health Care Professionals ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Health Centers ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Global Challenge ◽  
Northeast Ethiopia ◽  
Unused Medications ◽  
At Home

Background: Disposal of pharmaceutical waste among patients is a global challenge especially in developing countries like Ethiopia. Improper medication disposal can lead to health problems and environmental contaminations. Therefore, the present study aimed to assess disposal practices of unused medications among patients in public health centers of Dessie town, Northeast Ethiopia. Methods: A descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted among 263 patients in four public health centers of Dessie town, Ethiopia from March to June, 2019. Face-to-face interviews using structured questionnaires were used to collect data from each study subject. Results: The majority of the respondents, 224 (85.17%) had unused medications at their home during the study period. The most commonly reported disposal method in the present study was flushing down into a toilet 66 (25.09%). None of the respondents practiced returning unused medications to Pharmacy. Moreover, 85 (32.31%) of the respondents reported never disposing their medications and believed that it is acceptable to store medications at home for future use. Conclusion: In the present study, there was a high practice of keeping medications at home and most of the disposal practices were not recommended methods. In addition, most of the respondents did not get advice from pharmacists and other health care professionals on how to dispose off unused medications. Hence, there is a need for proper education and guidance of patients regarding disposal practices of unused medications.

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