Assessment of Knowledge, Perception, Attitude, Risk Factors Prevention and Treatment Options of Cancer Among Natives in Elgon Sub-Region, Uganda

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ali Kudamba ◽  
E. Ssenku Jamil ◽  
Shaban A. Okurut ◽  
Hussein M. Kafero ◽  
Hakim Nsubuga ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Cancer Treatment ◽  
Mixed Methods Research ◽  
Treatment Options ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Body Parts ◽  
Snowball Sampling ◽  
Treatment Needs ◽  
Low Literacy ◽  
Inadequate Knowledge ◽  
Study Participants

Abstract Background Globally, cancer is one of the leading cause of morbidity and mortality and most cancers are due to infections and so, are preventable. Studies have shown that cancer prevention has been possible through intensified healthcare education but such information is poorly documented in Elgon sub-region. Therefore, our study was aimed at assessing cancer indigenous knowledge among natives in Elgon sub-region. Method Mixed methods research design were adopted. A total of 73 participants, selected through snowball sampling technique were involved. Data collection was done through pretested questionnaires. MedCalc version, 20.008 was used for data analysis and results were presented in tables and figures. Result Majority of the study participants were males (58%), aged between 46 – 55 years (58%), Ugandans (90%) and married (67%). Most of them had inadequate knowledge about cancer (p<0.05) and highlighted sores that slightly heal at any body parts as well as blood in faeces as putative predictors of cancer infection (p<0.005). A total of nine cancer types were documented and cervical was the most prevalent (p<0.0001). Smoking was the most pronounced cancer associated risk factor (p<0.0001) and avoiding smoking was perceived as the major prevention option (p<0.0001). No cancer treatment options in cancer treatment cited in this area (p<0.172). Conclusion The natives had limited knowledge and poor perception of cancer due low literacy level. Therefore, there is need to intensify on cancer health education programs through the word of mouths and radio talk shows. The plant medicinal plant used in cancer treatment needs to be documented.

scholarly journals Challenges Faced by Healthcare Professionals During the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Qualitative Inquiry From Bangladesh

2021 ◽  
Vol 9 ◽  
Author(s):  
Shaharior Rahman Razu ◽  
Tasnuva Yasmin ◽  
Taimia Binte Arif ◽  
Md. Shahin Islam ◽  
Sheikh Mohammed Shariful Islam ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Healthcare Professionals ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Organizational Factors ◽  
Qualitative Inquiry ◽  
Snowball Sampling ◽  
Physical And Mental Health ◽  
Telephone Interviews ◽  
Depth Interview ◽  
Interview Guide ◽  
Study Participants

Background: The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic has caused increasing challenges for healthcare professionals globally. However, there is a dearth of information about these challenges in many developing countries, including Bangladesh. This study aims to explore the challenges faced by healthcare professionals (doctors and nurses) during COVID-19 in Bangladesh.Methods: We conducted qualitative research among healthcare professionals of different hospitals and clinics in Khulna and Dhaka city of Bangladesh from May 2020 to August 2020. We conducted 15 in-depth telephone interviews using a snowball sampling technique. We used an in-depth interview guide as data were collected, audiotaped, and transcribed. The data were analyzed both manually and using QDA Miner software as we used thematic analysis for this study.Results: Seven themes emerged from the study. Participants experienced higher workload, psychological distress, shortage of quality personal protective equipment (PPE), social exclusion/stigmatization, lack of incentives, absence of coordination, and proper management during their service. These healthcare professionals faced difficulty coping with these challenges due to situational and organizational factors. They reported of faith in God and mutual support to be the keys to adapt to adversities. Adequate support to address the difficulties faced by healthcare professionals is necessary for an overall improved health outcome during the pandemic.Conclusion: The findings highlight the common challenges faced by healthcare professionals during the COVID-19 outbreak. This implies the need to support adequate safety kits, protocols, and support for both physical and mental health of the healthcare professionals.

scholarly journals The fear of COVID-19 outbreak among health care professionals in Gaza Strip, Palestine

2021 ◽  
Vol 9 ◽  
pp. 205031212110229
Author(s):  
Ameer Khalil Shehada ◽  
Ahmed Hassan Albelbeisi ◽  
Ali Albelbeisi ◽  
Abdel Hamid El Bilbeisi ◽  
Amany El Afifi
Keyword(s):  
Health Care Professionals ◽  
Healthcare Professionals ◽  
Gaza Strip ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Snowball Sampling ◽  
Online Questionnaire ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Low Levels ◽  
The Gaza Strip ◽  
Study Participants

Introduction: The emergence of the COVID-19 and its consequences has led to fears, worries, and anxiety among individuals, particularly among healthcare professionals. The present study aimed to assess the fear of COVID-19 among different healthcare professionals in the Gaza Strip, Palestine. Methods: A cross-sectional, snowball sampling technique and an online questionnaire were employed among healthcare professionals. A total of 300 participants completed the questionnaire. The validated fear of COVID-19 Scale Arabic version was used. Statistical analysis was performed using SPSS version 22. Results: The sample fear mean score was 17.53 ± 5.78; more than half of the study participants (54.3%) consider it as low levels of fear and 45.7% of the participants consider it as high levels of fear. Statistically significant differences were found between males and females, and different healthcare professional’s disciplines. Females have a higher mean score compared to males. The highest fear mean scores were found among Lab-Technicians (20.19 ± 7.42), followed by X-ray-Technicians (17.95 ± 3.96), Nurses (17.1 ± 5.55), and Physicians (16.25 ± 4.66). Conclusion: The fear of COVID-19 was high among female healthcare professionals compared to males, as well as, among Lab-Technicians compared to Physicians and Nurses. There is a need to establish a strategy to continues measuring the psychological effect of COVID-19 among healthcare professionals especially females.

scholarly journals ETNOZOLOOGI UNTUK RITUAL ADAT MASYARAKAT DAYAK KAYAAN DI DESA PADUA MENDALAM KECAMATAN PUTUSSIBAU UTARA KABUPATEN KAPUAS HULU

2019 ◽  
Vol 7 (3) ◽  
Author(s):  
Marcelius Mering ◽  
M Sofwan Anwari ◽  
Hafiz Ardian
Keyword(s):  
Data Collection ◽  
Animal Species ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
The Body ◽  
Local People ◽  
Whole Body ◽  
Survey Method ◽  
Body Parts ◽  
Snowball Sampling ◽  
Snowball Sampling Technique

The local People of Kalimantan until now still depend on nature, they uilize flora and fauna for daily needs. Dayak Kayaan community in Padua Mendalam Village, Putussibau Utara District, Kapuas Hulu Regency have diversity in the utilization of animal Species including the use of animals for traditional rituals. The purpose of this study was to collect data of animals species that used for traditional rituals Dayak Kayaan people in Padua Mendalam Village, Putussibau Utara District, Kapuas Hulu District. Data collection with survey method and interviews with selected respondents using snowball sampling technique. The results there were 9 species from 9 families, every species of family consisted of only 1 species. The body parts used for traditional rituals are blood, the whole body, tail, head, feathers an shells. How to use every part of the body has a difference depending on the type of traditional rituals performed.Keyword : Ethnozoology For Traditional Rituals Community Dayak Kayaan.

scholarly journals Home away home: Adjustment experience of Bangladeshi immigrants in the Netherlands

2016 ◽  
Vol 12 (2) ◽  
pp. 345-350
Author(s):  
KS Farid
Keyword(s):  
Data Analysis ◽  
The Netherlands ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Snowball Sampling ◽  
Daily Lives ◽  
Qualitative Data Analysis Software ◽  
Economic Expectations ◽  
Almost All ◽  
Study Participants

Adjustment into a new culture is of crucial importance for the immigrants to lead a meaningful life in that culture. The present study investigates the adjustment experiences of Bangladeshi immigrants in the Netherlands by exploring and describing the nature of psychological, socio-cultural, and economic adjustment. Participants were 14 Bangladeshi immigrants aged between 29 and 62 years who were selected through snowball sampling technique, were directly or indirectly related with restaurant business and had been residing in the Netherlands for at least five years. A qualitative approach to data collection and analysis was employed in order to get insights from the study participants. For collecting data, in-depth interviews were conducted among the study participants. Data analysis was done with the use of MAXQDA qualitative data analysis software. Examination of the interview transcripts revealed that the immigrants are psychologically happy with their well-being, as almost all of their expectations have been fulfilled despite some problems of cultural differences. Bangladeshi immigrants maintain socio-cultural relationship with the people sufficient to lead normal daily lives as they do hardly face any problem. However, there interaction with Dutch is limited. Though they are not completely happy with their busy lives in the Netherlands, they feel better here compared to Bangladesh. They are economically adjusted because of the fulfilment of their economic expectations. Several practical implications were elicited from the research including a need for programmes that promote immigrants’ integration with the mainstream of the Dutch society by encouraging the broadening of social relationship.J. Bangladesh Agril. Univ. 12(2): 345-350, December 2014

scholarly journals Factors Influencing COVID-19 Vaccination Intentions Among College Students: A Cross-Sectional Study in India

2021 ◽  
Vol 9 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lovely Jain ◽  
Jatina Vij ◽  
Prakasini Satapathy ◽  
Venkatesan Chakrapani ◽  
Binod Patro ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
College Students ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Vaccine Hesitancy ◽  
Snowball Sampling ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
North East ◽  
Geographical Regions ◽  
Study Participants ◽  
To Receive

Background: Students act as messengers in delivering effective messages for better uptake of health-promoting behavior. Understanding their knowledge about coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), intentions to use the COVID-19 vaccine, and its associated factors will help develop promising strategies in vaccine promotion concerning the current COVID-19 pandemic.Methods: A cross-sectional online survey was carried out among students in the healthcare and non-healthcare sectors to assess their intentions to get vaccinated against the COVID-19. A non-probability snowball sampling technique was used to recruit study participants (N = 655) through social media platforms and emails. Study participants were recruited across the country, including six major geographical regions (Eastern, Western, Northern, Southern, North-east, and Central) in India between November 2020 and January 2021 before the introduction of the COVID-19 vaccine. Descriptive statistics were used to present the sociodemographic, and vaccine-related behaviors of the study participants. Key determinants that likely predict vaccine acceptance among students were modeled using logistic regression analysis. For each analysis, p &lt; 0.05 was considered significant.Results: A total of 655 students were recruited, 323 from healthcare and 332 from non-healthcare sectors, to assess their intentions to receive the COVID-19 vaccine. Of the 655 students, 63.8% expressed intentions to receive the COVID-19 vaccine. The acceptance was higher among non-healthcare students (54.07 vs. 45.93%). At the time of the study, 27.8% of the students indicated that they had been exposed to a confirmed COVID-19 patient. A vast majority (93.4%) of the students knew about the COVID-19 virus, and most (89.3%) of them were aware of the development of a COVID-19 vaccine. The history of vaccine hesitancy was found to be low (17.1%). Only one-third (33.4%) of the students showed concern about contracting COVID-19. Trust in the healthcare system [adjusted odds ratio (aOR): 4.13; (95% CI: 2.83–6.04), p &lt; 0.00] and trust in domestic vaccines [aOR: 1.46; (95% CI: 1.02–2.08), p &lt; 0.05] emerged as the significant predictors of student's intention to get vaccinated. Higher acceptance for vaccine was observed among students in the non-healthcare [aOR: 1.982; 95% CI: 1.334–2.946, p &lt; 0.00].Conclusion: This study shows that the Indian college students had relatively high levels of positive intentions to receive COVID-19 vaccines, although about one-third were not sure or unwilling to receive the vaccine, highlighting possible vaccine hesitancy. Informational campaigns and other strategies to address vaccine hesitancy are needed to promote uptake of COVID-19 vaccines.

scholarly journals KAJIAN ETNOZOOLOGI UNTUK PENGOBATAN SUKU DAYAKSEBARUK DI DESA SETUNGGUL KECAMATAN SILAT HILIR KABUPATEN KAPUAS HULU

2019 ◽  
Vol 7 (3) ◽  
Author(s):  
Ruly Dandy Krisyanto ◽  
Hafiz Ardian ◽  
M Sofwan Anwari
Keyword(s):  
Animal Species ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
The Body ◽  
Whole Body ◽  
Body Parts ◽  
Snowball Sampling ◽  
West Kalimantan ◽  
Chicken Feathers ◽  
Selection Of ◽  
Snowball Sampling Technique

Humans couldn’t be separated from the use of various biological resources. Resources for the utilization of fauna used for food, medicine, traditional ceremonies, mistycal and art. One of the indigenous ethnic found in the West Kalimantan province is the Dayak Sebaruk in Setunggul Village. The Dayak Sebaruk people also has diversity in ultilization for foods, medicine, traditional ceremonies, mistycal and art. This research objective is expected to provide information about the local knowledge of Etnozoology such as to obtain the animal species and the animal ultilization by Dayak Sebaruk Community in Setunggul Village, Silat Hilir District, Kapuas Hulu Regency. The method used a survey, the selection of respondent were choosing by snowball sampling technique and data collecting used questionnaire. This research were obtained 15 male respondent. The result of the research reaveling there are 10 species of animal ultilization for medecine. Body parts that are ultilized for medicine are the whole body, bile, bounce, bones, fat, reed, fins,blood, honey and thorns.How to processing with dried, poured boling water, burned, fried fat, take blood and honey. How to used by drink, spread and stabbed with chicken feathers in the back of the body with lamp.Keywords :Ethnozoolical, Medicine, Dayak Sebaruk, Setunggul Village

scholarly journals PERCEPTIONS OF FAMILY HURDLES AMONG EMERGING ADULTS: A PRELIMINARY STUDY ABOUT RESILIENCE IN THE INDONESIAN FAMILY

2020 ◽  
Vol 19 (1) ◽  
pp. 15-25
Author(s):  
Annastasia Ediati ◽  
Salma Salma ◽  
Dian Veronika Sakti Kaloeti
Keyword(s):  
Emerging Adults ◽  
Transition To Adulthood ◽  
Self Efficacy ◽  
Positive Impact ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Snowball Sampling ◽  
Indigenous Psychology ◽  
Preliminary Study ◽  
Study Participants ◽  
Snowball Sampling Technique

Family resilience is an essential skill for family members to deal with problems in their families. It is a condition in which a family able to adapt and successfully cope with stress, either now or in the future. Emerging adults are faced with a number of development tasks that focus on career development, independence, and building a family. The study aims to explore to what extent emerging adults in Indonesia interpret the problems in their families and describe their self-efficacies in dealing with these problems. The study participants comprised 1,010 emerging adults (aged 18-25 years old) who studied at various universities in Indonesia. They were approached using a snowball sampling technique. An indigenous psychology approach was used in the study and data were analyzed qualitatively. The results of data analysis showed that emerging adults in Indonesia positively interpreted the problems in their families. In addition, the majority of participants indicated of having self-efficacy towards problem-solving. We applied the sense of coherence concept to explain positive meanings and self-efficacy that have a positive impact on emerging adults in developing into resilient individuals in responding to the challenges of developmental tasks in the transition to adulthood.

Supporting teachers in their use of ICT in teaching mathematics: What kind of support is necessary and when is it required?

2018 ◽  
Vol 6 (7) ◽  
pp. 1-8
Author(s):  
Benard Litali Ashiono
Keyword(s):  
Public Schools ◽  
Primary Schools ◽  
Quantitative Data ◽  
Mixed Methods Research ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Simple Random Sampling ◽  
Teaching Mathematics ◽  
Second Phase ◽  
Grade One ◽  
Supporting Teachers

This article reports on a study that was carried out to establish determinants of ICT integration in mathematics teaching and learning. This paper focuses on the kind of support teachers require to effectively use ICT in teaching mathematics. An exploratory sequential mixed methods research design was employed to conduct this study in which quantitative data was initially collected in the first phase. Qualitative data was then collected in the second phase to explain the quantitative data collected in the initial phase. The study targeted all the teachers teaching in lower grades in both private and public schools. A sample size of 40 lower primary schools were purposively selected based on the availability of ICT tools for instructional purposes in those schools. Three teachers teaching in grade one, two and three were then selected using simple random sampling technique especially in cases where more than three teachers existed. Teacher Questionnaire, Teacher Interview Protocol and Observation Protocol were used to collect data. Data was analyzed qualitatively using descriptive phenomenological analysis in which data transcriptions were divided into themes and sub-themes related to phenomena under study. The findings of the study revealed that there was a significant relationship between supporting teachers’ use of ICT in the classroom and their actual use of ICT in teaching mathematics. The study findings however revealed that teachers teaching lower grades in Mombasa, Kenya were not adequately supported in their use of ICT in teaching mathematics. It was recommended that teachers must be granted adequate support in their use of ICT in teaching mathematics.

The Effectiveness Of Self Instructional Module On Knowledge Regarding HIV Among Drivers (Preprint)

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Tamil Selvi
Keyword(s):  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Hiv Infections ◽  
Demographic Variables ◽  
Monthly Income ◽  
Purposive Sampling ◽  
Adequate Knowledge ◽  
Inadequate Knowledge ◽  
Instructional Module ◽  
Post Test ◽  
Level Of Knowledge

BACKGROUND HIV infection is one of the most leading infections in the world. According to WHO HIV constitutes to be a major global public health issue, having claimed almost 33 million so far. There were an estimation of 38.0 million people living with the HIV at the end of 2019. As a result of concerted international efforts to respond to HIV , coverage of services has been steadily increasing. In 2019, 68% of adults and 53% of children living with HIV globally were receiving lifelong antiretroviral therapy (ART). There is no cure of HIV infections , however effective antiretroviral drugs can the control of virus and help onward transmission to other people. The knowledge regarding HIV infections in the public is a not much. The study focuses on the effectiveness of self instructional module on knowledge regarding the HIV among the drivers in Kancheepuram, Chennai. The objectives of the study was to assess the pre and post test of the self instructional module. For the study 60 samples were adopted by purposive sampling technique. The pre test was conducted by giving the structured questionnare then the module was given and then the post assessment was conducted. The study was conducted for 1 week. In the pre assessment 52(86.7%) were having inadequate knowledge and 8(13.3%) had moderately inadequate knowledge. In the post test 50(83.33%) had moderately adequate knowledge and 10(16.67%) has adequate knowledge. The effectivess of self instructional module was calculated by the paired t test (t=12.880) was found to be statistically highly significant at p<0.001 OBJECTIVE To assess the pre test level of existing knowledge on HIV among drivers. (2)To determine the effectiveness of self instructional module on HIV among drivers. (3)To find the association between the level of knowledge with their selected demographic variables METHODS Quantative research approach and pre experimental one group pre test post test design was used to assess the effectiveness of self instructional module on HIV to drivers. After obtaining permission from Saveetha College Of Nursing , the investigator selected 60 drivers by using purposive sampling technique. The sample who met the inclusion criteria were selected by purposive sampling technique . The investigator introduced and explained the purpose of the study to the samples and obtain the written confirmed. The purpose of the study were explained to the drivers. Section A: It consist of the demographic variables which include Age, sex, education. Occupation, monthly income, religion, marital status, type of family and dietary pattern.Section B- It consist 25 multiple choice questions to assess the effectiveness of self instructional module. RESULTS The drivers most of them 26(43.3%) were in the age group of 41 – 50 years, all 60(100%) were male, 45(75%) were private employee, 21(35%) had monthly income of 9000 – 11000 and above 11000 respectively, 45(75%) were married, 32(53.3%) belonged to nuclear family 45(75%) were non-vegetarian. Section B : Assess the pretest level of existing knowledge on HIV among drivers. The finding of the pretest 52(86.67%) had inadequate knowledge and 8(13.33%) had moderately adequate knowledge. Whereas in the post test, 50(83.33%) had moderately adequate knowledge and 10( 16.67%) had adequate knowledge on HIV among drivers CONCLUSIONS The findings revealed that the existing level of knowledge on HIV among drivers was improve the knowledge about HIV to be effective awareness by administered self instructional module

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