scholarly journals Awareness on legal aspect of physical restraining among nurses in National Institute of Mental Health in Sri Lanka

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Navodya Sewwandi Dasanayake ◽  
Virangi Indrachapa Nethmini ◽  
Nishanthi Manjula Kumari ◽  
Kumudumali Hansika Peiris ◽  
Ganeshmurthi Vijayachithra ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Sri Lanka ◽  
Formal Education ◽  
Psychiatric Patients ◽  
Quality Care ◽  
Legal Aspect ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Attitudes And Practices ◽  
Short Period ◽  
Knowledge Attitudes And Practices

Abstract Background Physical restrain was one of the ancient interventions used to control psychiatric patients. It should be used for a short period, and a registered nurse is responsible to protect rights, treat with dignity and provide high quality care during patient restraining. The objective of the study was to assess knowledge, attitudes and practices on physical restraining among nurses in psychiatric wards and units in Sri Lanka.Methods A descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted in the National Institute of Mental Health in Sri Lanka and a pretested self-administered questionnaire was used for data collection. The associations among the knowledge, attitudes, practices and socio-demographic factors were assessed.Results Knowledge of nursing officers’ regarding physical restraining was at a satisfactory level and increasing with working experience, getting formal education of physical restraining. However, there is no significant association between the knowledge on physical restraining and working experience, formal education of physical restraining and working places. In addition, most of attitudes and practices regarding physical restraining among nurses were not significantly associated with working experience, formal education of physical restraining and working places.Conclusions Participants had satisfactory knowledges, positive attitudes and favorable practices regarding physical restraining. Continuous in-service education programs important to improve the knowledge, attitudes and practices on physical restraining among nurses.

scholarly journals Sri Lankan nurses’ Knowledge, Attitude and Practice towards use of physical restraints in psychiatric patients

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Navodya Sewwandi Dasanayake ◽  
Virangi Indrachapa Nethmini ◽  
Nishanthi Manjula Kumari ◽  
Kumudumali Hansika Peiris ◽  
Ganeshmurthi Vijayachithra ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Formal Education ◽  
Psychiatric Patients ◽  
Quality Care ◽  
Sri Lankan ◽  
Physical Restraints ◽  
Attitudes And Practices ◽  
Satisfactory Level ◽  
Short Period ◽  
Socio Demographic Factors ◽  
Knowledge Attitudes And Practices

Abstract Background Physical restrain was one of the ancient interventions used to control psychiatric patients. It should be used for a short period, and a registered nurse is responsible to protect rights, treat with dignity and provide high quality care during patient restraints. The objective of the study was to assess knowledge, attitudes and practices on physical restraining among nurses in psychiatric wards and units in Sri Lanka.Methods A study was conducted in a Mental Health institution in Sri Lanka and a pretested self-administered questionnaire was used for data collection. The associations among the knowledge, attitudes, practices and socio-demographic factors were assessed.Results Knowledge of nursing officers’ regarding physical restraints was at a satisfactory level and increasing with working experience, getting formal education of physical restraining. However, there is no significant association between the knowledge on physical restraints and working experience, formal education of physical restraints and working places. In addition, most of attitudes and practices regarding physical restraints among nurses were not significantly associated with working experience, formal education of physical restraints and working places.Conclusions Knowledge, attitudes and practices regarding physical restraints among nurses were in satisfactory level. Continuous in-service education programs are important to improve knowledge, attitudes and practices on physical restraints for psychiatry patients.

scholarly journals Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices Regarding Rabies in El Jadida Region, Morocco

2020 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
pp. 29
Author(s):  
Khadija Bouaddi ◽  
Abdelali Bitar ◽  
Mohammed Bouslikhane ◽  
Abdesslam Ferssiwi ◽  
Aziz Fitani ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Formal Education ◽  
Public Awareness ◽  
Traditional Healers ◽  
Special Focus ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Attitudes And Practices ◽  
Study Sites ◽  
El Jadida ◽  
Knowledge Attitudes And Practices

The aim of this study was to evaluate the knowledge, attitudes, and practices regarding rabies in the El Jadida region, Morocco. We conducted a cross-sectional survey using a structured questionnaire among randomly selected residents across 24 study sites. In total, 407 respondents took part in the survey. The majority (367, 92%) were male and had no formal education (270, 66%). Some (118, 29%) believed that rabies does not affect humans. Most respondents (320, 79%) were aware that vaccination could prevent rabies, but nevertheless did not vaccinate their dogs (264, 64.9%) and allowed their dogs to roam freely in search of food. Some (52.8%) would visit traditional healers for treatment in the event of a dog bite incident. Age and educational level were found to be significantly associated with knowledge, attitudes, and practices (p < 0.05). Although respondents demonstrated some level of knowledge about rabies, overall this study reveals critical gaps in their attitudes and practices. These shortcomings may be associated with a low level of education. Therefore, decision-makers need a new approach to control rabies, with a special focus on public awareness and health education, in order to sustain rabies control programs.

Knowledge, attitudes and practices of patients with chronic illnesses during the COVID-19 pandemic: A cross-sectional survey from Pakistan

2021 ◽  
pp. 174239532110239
Author(s):  
Muhammad Muzaffar Mahmood ◽  
Junaid Rehman ◽  
Bushra Arif ◽  
Zahra Rehman ◽  
Muhammad Aasim ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Community Response ◽  
Chronic Illnesses ◽  
Physical And Mental Health ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Attitudes And Practices ◽  
Negative Impacts ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Knowledge Attitudes And Practices

Objectives We studied the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on the physical and mental health of patients with chronic illnesses and their behavioural responses. Methods We conducted a cross-sectional knowledge, attitudes and practices (KAP) survey among outpatients with chronic illnesses in Lahore, Pakistan. Results Four hundred and one participants were surveyed (84% above 50 years of age). One or two chronic illnesses were present in 130 (32%), three or four in 211 (53%) and more than four in 60 (15%). The majority correctly identified the sources of Covid-19 infection and higher risk patients. Of the respondents, 127 (32%) described feeling more vulnerable. Respondents reported a lack of trust in the community response (199; 49.6%) and hospital measures (167; 41.6%) to slow the spread of Covid-19 and 369 (92%) practiced some degree of social distancing. Respondents described negative impacts of lockdown measures on their physical and mental health (235; 58.6% and 262; 65.3%, respectively). Many reported difficulty in getting medical help during the pandemic (302; 75.2%). Half of the respondents (200; 49.8%) felt that delays in receiving care had adversely affected their health. Conclusions Respondents with chronic illnesses frequently reported negative behavioural and health impacts during the Covid-19 pandemic.

Perspectives on palliative care in Lebanon: Knowledge, attitudes, and practices of medical and nursing specialties

2009 ◽  
Vol 7 (3) ◽  
pp. 339-347 ◽  
Author(s):  
Huda Abu-Saad Huijer ◽  
Hani Dimassi ◽  
Sarah Abboud
Keyword(s):  
Palliative Care ◽  
Formal Education ◽  
Terminally Ill ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Attitudes And Practices ◽  
Terminally Ill Patients ◽  
Care Services ◽  
Palliative Care Services ◽  
Knowledge And Attitude ◽  
Knowledge Attitudes And Practices

AbstractObjective:Our objective was to determine the knowledge, attitudes, and practices of physicians and nurses on Palliative Care (PC) in Lebanon, across specialties.Method:We performed a cross-sectional descriptive survey using a self-administered questionnaire; the total number of completed and returned questionnaires was 868, giving a 23% response rate, including 74.31% nurses (645) and 25.69% physicians (223).Results:Significant differences were found between medical and surgical nurses and physicians concerning their perceptions of patients' and families' outbursts, concerns, and questions. Knowledge scores were statistically associated with practice scores and degree. Practice scores were positively associated with continuing education in PC, exposure to terminally ill patients, and knowledge and attitude scores. Acute critical care and oncology were found to have lower practice scores than other specialties.Significance of results:Formal education in palliative care and development of palliative care services are very much needed in Lebanon to provide holistic care to terminally ill patients.

scholarly journals Knowledge, Attitudes and Practices of Postnatal Mothers on Ophthalmia Neonatorum in the Central Region, Ghana

2021 ◽  
Vol 14 ◽  
pp. 117863292110332
Author(s):  
Samuel Bert Boadi-Kusi ◽  
Selina Holdbrook ◽  
Samuel Kyei ◽  
Emmanuel Kwasi Abu
Keyword(s):  
Health Education ◽  
Formal Education ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Neonatal Infection ◽  
Alternative Methods ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Ophthalmia Neonatorum ◽  
Attitudes And Practices ◽  
High Level ◽  
Knowledge Attitudes And Practices

Health education is key in the prevention of Ophthalmia Neonatorum (ON). However, health education in relation to eye care in Ghana is very low. To determine the knowledge, attitudes and practices (KAPs) of mothers on Ophthalmia Neonatorum (eye infection in newborns), a descriptive cross-sectional design was adopted, using a standardised interviewer-administered questionnaire to collect data. Using a consecutive sampling technique, we enrolled 407 mothers to participate in the study. The overall KAPs of the study participants were assessed using the sum score of each outcome based on Bloom’s cut-off point. Completed data was then analysed using descriptive statistics with SPSS version 22.0 at the level of P < .05. Out of the 407 participants, 321 (78.9%) had not heard about Ophthalmia Neonatorum with nearly 93% having low levels of knowledge on the neonatal infection. We found a significant association between formal education ( P = .001), skilled occupation ( P = .008) and a high level of knowledge on Ophthalmia Neonatorum. The study highlights the need to find improved and alternative methods of educating mothers on Ophthalmia Neonatorum in the bid to reduce blindness attributed to the condition.

scholarly journals The Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices of Search and Rescue Teams of Sri Lanka Army Regarding Search and Rescue as a Response to Disasters

2019 ◽  
Vol 34 (s1) ◽  
pp. s144-s144
Author(s):  
Saminda Kumara ◽  
Saveen Semage
Keyword(s):  
Sri Lanka ◽  
Total Sample ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Search And Rescue ◽  
Risk Category ◽  
Rescue Operation ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Level Of Education ◽  
Attitudes And Practices ◽  
Knowledge Attitudes And Practices

Introduction:Sri Lanka Army is a valuable resource for the country as a capacity factor in disaster situations. Sri Lanka Army has established Search and Rescue teams (SAR teams) in all 25 districts.Aim:To describe the knowledge, attitudes, and practices of SAR teams regarding search and rescue as a response to disasters.Methods:A descriptive cross-sectional study was carried out from October to December 2017. Five platoons were selected randomly from high and medium risk district categories, and all five platoons were selected from the low-risk category. The total sample size was 465. A pre-tested self-administered questionnaire was employed.Results:The median age was 28 years. 3.2% were officers, 96.8% were soldiers, the majority (80.4%) were educated up to G.C.E. (O/L), and 62.4% were married. 52.9% of the population had undergone SAR training during the past three years in Sri Lanka, and none had undergone training outside of the country. Overall knowledge regarding search and rescue as a response to disasters seem to be good (57.2% received higher than a score of 75%). 93.8% has desirable positive attitudes. 73.5% had participated in search and rescue operation as a response to disasters. Overall practices seemed to be poor, (71.3% of the population received lower than a score of 75%). A statistically significant association was observed with a level of education (p = 0.001), designation (p = 0.004), and knowledge on search and rescue as a response to disasters. Level of education, designation, and SAR training had no significant association with attitudes on search and rescue as a response to disasters. A statistically significant association was observed with designation (p = 0.021) and practices.Discussion:Search and rescue drills should be carried out regularly. Knowledge of search and rescue as a response to disasters should be incorporated into training programs for officers and soldiers.

scholarly journals KAP-COVIDGLOBAL: a multinational survey of the levels and determinants of public knowledge, attitudes and practices towards COVID-19

BMJ Open ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (2) ◽  
pp. e043971
Author(s):  
Ahmed Taher Masoud ◽  
Mohamed Sayed Zaazouee ◽  
Sarah Makram Elsayed ◽  
Khaled Mohamed Ragab ◽  
Esraa M Kamal ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Female Gender ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Public Knowledge ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Negative Effects ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Attitudes And Practices ◽  
Mental Health Effects ◽  
Knowledge Attitudes And Practices

ObjectiveThe adherence to public health recommendations to control COVID-19 spread is influenced by public knowledge, attitudes and practices (KAP). We performed this cross-sectional study to assess the levels and determinants of public KAP towards COVID-19 in a large, multinational sample.DesignCross-sectional study (survey).SettingThe questionnaire was distributed to potential respondents via online platforms.Participants71 890 individuals from 22 countries.MethodsWe formulated a four-section questionnaire in English, followed by validation and translation into seven languages. The questionnaire was distributed (May to June 2020) and each participant received a score for each KAP section.ResultsOverall, the participants had fair knowledge (mean score: 19.24±3.59) and attitudes (3.72±2.31) and good practices (12.12±1.83) regarding COVID-19. About 92% reported moderate to high compliance with national lockdown. However, significant gaps were observed: only 68.2% knew that infected individuals may be asymptomatic; 45.4% believed that antibiotics are an effective treatment; and 55.4% stated that a vaccine has been developed (at the time of data collection). 71.9% believed or were uncertain that COVID-19 is a global conspiracy; 36.8% and 51% were afraid of contacting doctors and Chinese people, respectively. Further, 66.4% reported the pandemic had moderate to high negative effects on their mental health. Female gender, higher education and urban residents had significantly (p≤0.001) higher knowledge and practice scores. Further, we observed significant correlations between all KAP scores.ConclusionsAlthough the public have fair/good knowledge and practices regarding COVID-19, significant gaps should be addressed. Future awareness efforts should target less advantaged groups and future studies should develop new strategies to tackle COVID-19 negative mental health effects.

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