scholarly journals Knowledge, Attitude, and Practice of Medication Abortion and associated factors among reproductive age women in selected sexual and reproductive Health clinics of Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, 2018: Cross sectional study

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Addisu Yeshambel Wassie ◽  
Semarya Berhe Lemlem ◽  
Abdisa Boka ◽  
Kelemu Abebe Gelaw
Keyword(s):  
Reproductive Health ◽  
Addis Ababa ◽  
Unwanted Pregnancy ◽  
Reproductive Age ◽  
P Value ◽  
Unsafe Abortion ◽  
Medication Abortion ◽  
Attitude And Practice ◽  
Study Participants ◽  
Knowledge Attitude And Practice

Abstract Background Abortion rates following unintended pregnancies is increasing in developing countries and unsafe abortion is commonly neglected reproductive health care problem. In Ethiopia, the number of women receiving treatment for complications from unsafe abortion nearly doubled from 2008-2014. Medication abortion is one of the safest abortion interventions. Adequate level of knowledge and attitude of reproductive age woman on medication abortion contributes to prevention of unsafe abortion. Objective Knowledge, attitude and practice of medication abortion and associated factors among reproductive age women in selected SRH clinics of Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, 2018. Method A cross-sectional quantitative study design was conducted to collect data from study participants in sexual and reproductive health clinics of Addis Ababa from February–March 30, 2018. Study participants were selected through systematic random sampling. The data was coded and entered into Epi data version 4.2 and SPSS version 23 was used for analysis. Bivariate and multivariate analysis with 95% CI was employed. Variables found to have a P-value<0.2 in the binary logistic regression were entered into multivariate analysis and strength of association was declared at P value<0.05. Results The overall knowledge, attitude and practice of medication abortion were 72.1%, 44.2% and 33% respectively. Majority (36.5%) of the study participants would advise someone with unwanted pregnancy to undergo an abortion. Participants level of education (2ndry education((AOR=3.54, 95% CI[1.02, 12.26]), college/university(AOR=3.49, 95% CI[1.02, 11.92])), father education(up to 2ndry education(AOR=2.03, 95% CI [1.01, 4.10], college/university(AOR=2.80, 95% CI[1.42, 5.52]), income(AOR=2.19, 95% CI[1.02, 4.75]) and history of unwanted pregnancy(AOR=11.7, 95% CI(1.11, 12.46]) were some of the factors associated with medication abortion. Conclusion and recommendations this study provided that women were relatively knowledgeable but their attitude and practice on medication abortion is low. Low attitude and practice of medication abortion calls health care providers giving due attention on awareness creation and strengthened action to provide quality of maternal care for childbearing mothers towards medication abortion and unsafe abortion in particular.

scholarly journals Knowledge, Attitude, and Practice of Health Professionals Towards Labor Companion in Health Institutions in Addis Ababa

2018 ◽  
Vol 3 (2) ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Logistic Regression ◽  
Health Professionals ◽  
Positive Attitude ◽  
Addis Ababa ◽  
Multivariate Logistic Regression Model ◽  
Adequate Knowledge ◽  
Attitude And Practice ◽  
Health Institutions ◽  
Study Participants ◽  
Knowledge Attitude And Practice

Background: The day of giving birth is a time of unique and intense absorption and learning for every parturient woman because of the interplay of a variety of stressors associated with childbirth such as pain, medical intervention, and hospitalization. Thus, women in labor have a profound need for companionship, empathy, help, and emotional support especially from family members and friends to meet to their needs that the health professional may not be able to address. There is strong evidence showing that continuous support during labor effectively improves delivery outcomes. It is factual that most of the facilities in Ethiopia do not have a policy that allows a companion in the delivery room to accompany the mother despite the dire need. The knowledge and attitude of health professionals towards this support system has an immense effect on the implementation of this policy by the institutions. Objective: To assess the knowledge, attitude, and practice of health professionals towards labor companion in the health institutions of Addis Ababa. Methods: Facility-based cross-sectional study in 30 health institutions of Addis Ababa was conducted using self-administered structured questionnaire from March 1 to June 30, 2016. The results were summarized using descriptive statistics. Bivariate logistic regression analysis and odds ratio along with 95% confidence interval was used to assess the degree of association between dependent and independent variables. The variables with significant association were entered into multivariate logistic regression model. Results: Among the total of 378 respondents, 275(72.8%) were females and 252(66.7%) were midwives. Most of the respondents, 239(93.4%) stated to have knowledge on the importance of labor companion but only 167(44.2%) had adequate knowledge. From the study participants, 239(63.2%) had positive attitude towards labor companion but only 139(36.8%) stated it is practiced in their institution. Having adequate knowledge is significantly associated with positive attitude. Health professionals working in private institutions and health centers have the practice of allowing labor companion better than those in government hospitals. Conclusion and recommendation: This study concluded that less than half of the study participants have adequate knowledge regarding the benefits of labor companion though majority have positive attitude. Health professionals should be updated on evidence-based support of labor companionship; and all the stakeholders involved should make the effort in bringing change towards labor companion.

scholarly journals Knowledge, attitude and practices about cervical cancer among rural married women: a cross sectional study

2018 ◽  
Vol 5 (4) ◽  
pp. 1466 ◽  
Author(s):  
Radha Ramaiah ◽  
Srividya Jayarama
Keyword(s):  
Cervical Cancer ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Married Women ◽  
Reproductive Age ◽  
Women Of Reproductive Age ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Attitude And Practice ◽  
Study Participants ◽  
Knowledge Attitude And Practice ◽  
Reproductive Age Group

Background: Cervical cancer is the third most common cancer among women and the fourth leading cause of cancer deaths in females worldwide. The objectives of the study were to assess the level of knowledge, attitude and practice related to cervical cancer and its screening among women of reproductive age group in a rural area of Karnataka and to find the association between socio-demographic characters and knowledge, attitude and practice related to cervical cancer.Methods: A community based cross sectional study was conducted among 200 married women of reproductive age group residing in Javarnahalli, a rural field practice area of AIMS, Karnataka. Data was collected using predesigned, pretested structured questionnaire. The questionnaire consisted of four parts to gather information regarding socio-demographic characteristics of participants, knowledge, attitude and practice regarding cervical cancer and its screening. Institutional ethical committee approval and informed consent from study participants were taken.Results: 64% study participants were not aware of the early symptoms of cervical cancer. Around 34.5% had heard of cervical cancer screening. 76.2% women were willing to screened if offered free of cost. But only 9.5% women had ever been screened for cervical cancer.Conclusions: Strategic communication targeting eligible women, universal availability of screening facilities in public health facilities may increase the uptake of cervical screening. 

scholarly journals Knowledge, attitude and practice of contraception among paramedical staff at tertiary care centre

2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (5) ◽  
pp. 1931
Author(s):  
Indira Lamba ◽  
Manish Kumar Bhardwaj
Keyword(s):  
Family Planning ◽  
Health Worker ◽  
Post Partum ◽  
Tertiary Care ◽  
Unwanted Pregnancy ◽  
Reproductive Age ◽  
Care Hospital ◽  
Paramedical Staff ◽  
Attitude And Practice ◽  
Knowledge Attitude And Practice

Background: To assess the knowledge, attitude and practice of contraception among female paramedical staff, who is already working in the tertiary care hospital and identify the factors that hinders the use of contraception.Methods: This cross-sectional study was done in the Dept. of obstetrics and gynecology, SMS Medical College and attached group of hospitals, Jaipur. The study group included 90 paramedical female staff of reproductive age group (20-45 years) working in this hospital. Their knowledge, attitude and practice on contraceptives were evaluated with the help of a predesigned questionnaire.Results: It was found that 93% of female paramedical staff were using contraceptive method, most of them (70%) using condom (barrier method) as contraceptive. since they were health worker about 88% has Contraceptive Information and 63% also has knowledge about post-partum lactational amenorrhea. 58 % using contraceptive to Preventing unwanted pregnancy. 39% staff discontinued methods due to abnormal uterine bleeding and 20% not adopted any method due to fear of its side effect.Conclusions: Although the level of knowledge, attitude and acceptance of contraception among female paramedical staff were very good but every health worker should teach the community on family planning holistically to increase the awareness so that family planning utilization will be enhanced. This study highlights that knowledge and awareness doesn’t always lead to the use of contraceptives. There is still a need to educate and motivate.

scholarly journals COVID-19-Related Knowledge, Attitude and Practice Among Hospital and Community Pharmacists in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

2020 ◽  
Vol Volume 9 ◽  
pp. 105-112 ◽  
Author(s):  
Zelalem Tilahun Tesfaye ◽  
Malede Berihun Yismaw ◽  
Zenebe Negash ◽  
Akeberegn Gorems Ayele
Keyword(s):  
Addis Ababa ◽  
Community Pharmacists ◽  
Attitude And Practice ◽  
Knowledge Attitude And Practice

scholarly journals Knowledge, Attitude, and Practice Related to Malaria Diagnosis among Healthcare Workers in Hospitals: A Cross-Sectional Survey

2019 ◽  
Vol 2019 ◽  
pp. 1-9
Author(s):  
Kwuntida Uthaisar Kotepui ◽  
Manas Kotepui ◽  
Chuchard Punsawad
Keyword(s):  
Early Detection ◽  
Healthcare Workers ◽  
Malaria Diagnosis ◽  
Medical Emergency ◽  
Medical Laboratory ◽  
P Value ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Attitude And Practice ◽  
Knowledge Attitude And Practice

Malaria is a potential medical emergency and should be treated immediately because delays in diagnosis and treatment are the leading causes of death in many countries. This study aimed to assess the knowledge, attitude, and practice related to malaria diagnosis for early detection among healthcare workers in the laboratories of hospitals in Thailand. The design of the study was a descriptive cross-sectional study carried out between January 2016 and March 2017 at 11 hospitals in Thailand. The interviewees included any scientists who were currently working in a medical laboratory. Mean scores for knowledge, attitude, and practice for each healthcare group were calculated and compared between groups. Data analysis was performed using the SPSS version 11.5 software package (SPSS Inc., Chicago, IL, USA). Among a total of 118 healthcare workers, most of the healthcare workers had fair to good knowledge, attitude, and practice related to malaria detection. Among the various positions of healthcare workers, medical technologists possessed a greater knowledge on malaria detection than medical technician assistants or laboratory assistants (X2 = 9.822, d.f. = 2, and P value=0.007). This study infers that knowledge, attitude, and practice related to malaria detection among healthcare workers in laboratories were adequate. However, some points of knowledge and practice must be updated. There is a very urgent need to update knowledge on malaria, especially about the number of Plasmodium species causing relapse in malaria patients. In addition, there is an urgent need to update the practice related to malaria detection, especially about the staining process for early detection of malaria.

KNOWLEDGE, ATTITUDE AND PRACTICE OF PEDIATRIC DENTISTS IN TREATING THE CHILDREN DURING COVID -19

2021 ◽  
pp. 7-9
Author(s):  
E. Rajendra Reddy ◽  
Srujana M P ◽  
M. Kiranmayi ◽  
S. Srikanth raju ◽  
M. Anupama ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Working Conditions ◽  
Cation Distribution ◽  
Demographic Data ◽  
Pediatric Dentistry ◽  
Attitude And Practice ◽  
Mouth Rinses ◽  
Pediatric Dentists ◽  
Child Friendly ◽  
Study Participants ◽  
Knowledge Attitude And Practice

Background: Besides the fact that dentists are more prone to covid-19, pediatric dentists can be considered under further more risk due to their unique characteristic of their working conditions and demands. Upgrading the knowledge and adapting to the new realities has become the high priority and mandatory obligation for pediatric dentists. Purpose: To evaluate knowledge, attitude and practice of pediatric dentists in treating the children during COVID -19. Methods: This report is based on a questionnaire that was conducted among 100 pediatric dentists. The questionnaire consisting of demographic data and questions aiming to assess the knowledge and change in attitude of pediatric dentists in treating children during this pandemic was prepared and circulated through Google doc among the pediatric dentists. The Results were obtained and the data was tabulated and analysed. Results: Out of a total of 100 responses, there were 37 males and 73 females. Qualication distribution revealed 73% as students pursuing post graduation in the department of pediatric dentistry and 27% as practicing pediatric dental specialists (MDS). Majority of pediatric dentists included in the study were following the new COVID norms such as verifying the usage of Arogya sethu app, following social distancing in waiting area, one attendant for one child rule, hand sanitisation temperature check-up and pre procedural mouth rinses. Conclusion: Awareness regarding COVID-19 among study participants was good. Pediatric dentists are considering upgrading PPE kits child friendly, restricted play area and updating their knowledge and for prociency in treating children during this pandemic.

scholarly journals Knowledge, attitude and practice of family planning among married women of reproductive age in a VDC of eastern Nepal

2017 ◽  
Vol 6 (1) ◽  
pp. 48-53 ◽  
Author(s):  
S Uprety ◽  
I S Poudel ◽  
A Ghimire ◽  
M Poudel ◽  
S Bhattrai ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Family Planning ◽  
Contraceptive Use ◽  
Descriptive Analysis ◽  
Married Women ◽  
Reproductive Age ◽  
Modern Contraceptive ◽  
Contraceptive Methods ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Attitude And Practice ◽  
Knowledge Attitude And Practice

Contraceptive use and fertility rates vary substantially among developing countries. An important factor, which affects the fertility of any population, is Contraceptive. Contraceptive use varies by age. Nepal over the past 15 years show an impressive increase in the use of modern contraceptive methods from 26 percent in 1996 to 43 percent in 2011. Objectives of the is to assess the knowledge, attitude regarding family planning and the practice of contraceptives among the married women of Dhabi VDC of Eastern Nepal. A descriptive cross-sectional observational study was done in Dhabi VDC. Total of 300 married women age 15-49 sample were taken from family planning center situated in Dhabi. Knowledge, attitude and practice on contraceptives were evaluated with the help of a predesigned questionnaire. Descriptive analysis was done by using SPSS 11.5 software to obtain frequencies and percentages. Out of 300 interviewed women, the mean age was 27.94 years, 98% had heard about Family planning method. Radio was the main Source of family planning information. Regarding the usage of contraceptive methods, about 79.3% had ever used and 63.3 had current using some sort of contraception, among the method used Injectables were the commonly used methods About 71% of married women other child in the further. Despite the knowledge of all family planning methods majority of the women used Injectables. Easily accessible and easily to use were the main reasons for choosing Injectables methods. 

scholarly journals DEVELOPMENT OF KAP TOOLAND ITS APPLICATION IN ASSESSMENT OF YOUNG FEMALES WITH PCOS.

2020 ◽  
pp. 1-4
Author(s):  
Shubhi Agarwal ◽  
Usha Devi C
Keyword(s):  
Lifestyle Modification ◽  
Polycystic Ovary ◽  
Objective Assessment ◽  
Correlation Coefficients ◽  
Reproductive Age ◽  
Controlled Study ◽  
Lifestyle Modifications ◽  
Young Females ◽  
Attitude And Practice ◽  
Knowledge Attitude And Practice

BACKGROUND Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is the most common endocrine disorder amongst women of reproductive age associated with various clinical and psychological manifestations. Promoting awareness and lifestyle modifications is essential to empower the female PCOS population to take health care decisions for the treatment and management. OBJECTIVE Assessment of knowledge, attitude and practice(KAP) among PCOS population is significant in behavioral and lifestyle modification. Thus, the present study was undertaken to develop a KAP tool. METHODS An observational, non-controlled study was conducted using random sampling in the age range of 15-25 years. A total of 600 subjects were screened with the help of a standardized screening questionnaire and the presence of PCOS was confirmed using the Rotterdam criteria (2003).A KAP tool validated by an expert panel was given to the subjects confirmed for PCOS to assess knowledge, attitude and practices. The validity was assessed using exploratory factor analysis. The Spearman-Brown correlation coefficients helped to assess reliability for knowledge, attitude and practice domains, which were found to be 0.83, 0.63 and 0.47 respectively. RESULTS Significant knowledge was found among confirmed PCOS subjects, but had low attitudes and their practices did not commensurate with their knowledge about PCOS and Nutrition. CONCLUSION The present research contributes to the understanding of a growing PCOS epidemic in urban India and document the need to screen knowledge, attitude and practice, to develop supportive interventions addressing quality of life issues to reduce the distress among women with PCOS.

scholarly journals Assessment of Knowledge, Attitude, and Practice Regarding COVID-19 Ocular Manifestations in the Western Region of Saudi Arabia

2021 ◽  
Vol 15 (1) ◽  
pp. 25-33
Author(s):  
Mohammed G. Alsaedi ◽  
Bader S. AlQahtani ◽  
Anhar Khalid Zahrani ◽  
Shaima E. Alshareef ◽  
Khlood A. Alzubaidy ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Saudi Arabia ◽  
General Population ◽  
P Value ◽  
Western Region ◽  
Age Group ◽  
Ocular Manifestations ◽  
Attitude And Practice ◽  
Validated Questionnaire ◽  
The Western Region ◽  
Knowledge Attitude And Practice

Introduction: Ocular manifestations, such as conjunctivitis, redness, and tearing, were reported in patients with Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19). Objective: To investigate the level of knowledge, attitude, and practice about the ocular manifestations of COVID-19 and protective eye measures among the general population in the western region of Saudi Arabia. Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted over two months with 800 participants from the general population and a 39-item online structured validated questionnaire using Google Forms. The collected data were analyzed using the SPSS program version 20 and a P-value <0.05 was considered statistically significant. Results and Discussion: Among the participants (n = 800), 71.9% were females, 50% were highly educated, and 61.8% had moderate incomes. The overall mean total knowledge score was 25.185 ± 3.774, with significant differences regarding age group, gender, and income. Most of the Saudi residents with high monthly incomes, especially females, were knowledgeable regarding the ocular manifestations of COVID-19 (25.0957 ± 3.4311). The average total knowledge, attitude, and practice score was 42.1419 ± 4.833, which was average (medium level), with significant differences regarding age group, gender, and income; a high mean was obtained from the age group >50–60, females, and high-income class. Conclusion: Detailed information about the epidemiology of COVID-19 and an understanding of emerging related health issues, such as ocular manifestations, should be empowered to the public while considering the least knowledgeable groups.

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