scholarly journals Utilisation of Growth Monitoring and Promotion is Highest Among Children Aged 0-11 Months: A Survey Among Mother-Child Pairs From Rural Ghana

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Fusheini Seidu ◽  
VICTOR MOGRE ◽  
Adadow Yidana ◽  
Juventus Ziem
Keyword(s):  
Growth Curves ◽  
Northern Ghana ◽  
Growth Monitoring ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Care Givers ◽  
Level Of Knowledge ◽  
Growth Monitoring And Promotion ◽  
Cross Sectional Design ◽  
High Level ◽  
Structured Questionnaire

Abstract Background: More than half of all deaths in under 5 children is related to malnutrition. One of the ways to reduce child malnutrition is regular monitoring of the growth and development of children through the utilisation of growth monitoring and promotion (GMP) services by mothers/care givers. We evaluated mothers’ knowledge on GMP, utilisation and associated factors among mother-child pairs from a poor socio-economic district in Northern Ghana. Methods: Using an analytical cross-sectional design, participants included mothers with children aged 0-59 months, grouped into 0-11 months, 12-24 months and 24-59 months. A semi-structured questionnaire containing both closed- and open-ended questions was used to collect data. Multivariate logistic regression was used to identify determinants of GMP utilisation. Results: Four hundred mother-child pairs were included in the study. Overall, 28.5% (n=114) of the mothers utilized GMP services. Almost 60%(n=237) of the mothers knew the recommended age to seek for GMP service for their children. Only 9% of the mothers could correctly interpret the directions of the growth curves in their children’s Health Record booklet. Mothers with children aged 0-11 years were 3.9 times more likely (p=0.009) to utilize GMP services compared to their counterparts with children aged 12-23 months and 24-59 months. Mothers who had low level of knowledge were 2.19 times (p = 0.003) more likely to utilise GMP services compared to their counterparts with high level of education. Conclusion: Utilisation of GMP services was low and particularly lower in children aged 24-59 months. Mothers’ knowledge in GMP was optimal although there were notable gaps.

scholarly journals Utilization of growth monitoring and promotion is highest among children aged 0–11 months: a survey among mother-child pairs from rural northern Ghana

2021 ◽  
Vol 21 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Fusheini Seidu ◽  
Victor Mogre ◽  
Adadow Yidana ◽  
Juventus B. Ziem
Keyword(s):  
Growth And Development ◽  
Growth Promotion ◽  
Growth Curves ◽  
Northern Ghana ◽  
Growth Monitoring ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Level Of Knowledge ◽  
Growth Monitoring And Promotion ◽  
Cross Sectional Design ◽  
High Level

Abstract Background More than half of all deaths in under 5 children is related to malnutrition. Child malnutrition could be prevented through regular monitoring of the growth and development of children and the implementation of growth promotion activities referred to as growth monitoring and promotion (GMP). Mothers’/caregivers utilization of these activities through child welfare clinics could improve the growth and development of under 5 children. We evaluated mothers’ knowledge on GMP, utilization and associated factors among mother-child pairs from a poor socio-economic district in Northern Ghana. Methods Using an analytical cross-sectional design, participants included mothers with children aged 0–59 months, grouped into 0–11 months, 12–23 months and 24–59 months. A semi-structured questionnaire containing both closed- and open-ended questions was used to collect data. Multivariate logistic regression was used to identify determinants of GMP utilization. Results Four hundred mother-child pairs were included in the study. Overall, 28.5% (n = 114) of the mothers utilized GMP services. Almost 60%(n = 237) of the mothers knew the recommended age to seek for GMP service for their children. Only 9% of the mothers could correctly interpret the directions of the growth curves in their children’s Health Record booklet. Mothers with children aged 0–11 months were 3.9 times more likely (p = 0.009) to utilize GMP services compared to their counterparts with children aged 12–23 months and 24–59 months. Mothers who had low level of knowledge were 2.19 times (p = 0.003) more likely to utilize GMP services compared to their counterparts with high level of knowledge.. Conclusion Utilization of GMP services was low and particularly lower in children aged 24–59 months. Mothers’ knowledge in GMP was optimal although there were notable gaps.

scholarly journals Cox Regression untuk Mengetahui Besaran Risiko Terjadinya Kekambuhan Kembali (Relaps) Penyalahgunaan Narkoba

2018 ◽  
Vol 6 (2) ◽  
pp. 98
Author(s):  
Kardita Puspa Monitasari ◽  
Diah Indriani
Keyword(s):  
Deviant Behavior ◽  
Cox Regression ◽  
Observational Research ◽  
Regression Result ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Medium Level ◽  
Level Of Knowledge ◽  
Cross Sectional Design ◽  
High Level ◽  
Peer Environment

Relapse happened because of factor that affected an addict back to the previous state. Recurrence rate off an addict that had been treated on a various therapeutic center and rehabilitation was higher from 60% until 80%. Relapse occurred when an individual returned to his/her pattern of addiction or back to deviant behavior. The purpose of this research is identifying factors that can affect relapse. This research is analytic observational research using cross sectional design. The data were collected from 30 people who still undergo the rehabilitation. Data analysis of this research is using cox regression. Result of this research showed that someone who has medium level of knowledge has a risk to get relapse 41.26 times higher than someone who has a lower level of knowledge. Respondent with high level of knowledge might got relapse 1.4 times higher than respondent that has a low level of knowledge. While the variable of a medium peer environment showed risk of 3.31 times higher got a relapse than a high peer environment. Respondent that has a low peer environment might got relapse 1.45 higher than a high peer environment. In this reseach, there are two factors that can affect relapse event, those factors were the level of knowledge and peer environment. The biggest risk for an addict to get their relapse is knowledge, so that the knowledge of narcotics should be given more and also to make their peer environment support them in avoiding the narcotics.

scholarly journals Knowledge Regarding Care of Low Birth Neonates among Nurses of Morang, Nepal

2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (01) ◽  
pp. 66-70
Author(s):  
Anuja Kachapati ◽  
Kavita Lamichhane ◽  
Sangam Shrestha
Keyword(s):  
Birth Weight ◽  
Low Birth Weight ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Adequate Care ◽  
Increased Risk ◽  
Low Birth Weight Babies ◽  
Life Threatening ◽  
Level Of Knowledge ◽  
Cross Sectional Design ◽  
High Level

INTRODUCTION Babies born preterm or at low birth weight are at increased risk of immediate life-threatening health problems as well as long-term complications and developmental delays. The occurrence of this condition causes substantial morbidity and mortality in children. The nurses are the key persons to provide care for the low birth weight neonates. The role of nurses to assess the low birth weight babies and to protect them from various complications. MATERIAL AND METHODS  A descriptive cross-sectional design was used to find out the level of knowledge regarding care of low birth weight neonates among 60 registered nurses of Nepal (staff nurses and bachelor nurses) by using enumerative technique in Koshi Hospital, Biratnagar, Nepal. Semi-structured, pre-tested interview schedule was used to collect data and analysed by using descriptive and inferential statistic with SPSS version 16. RESULTS The study findings revealed that 63.3% of the respondents had high level of knowledge regarding care of low birth weight neonates. There was no statistically significant association between respondents' professional qualification and respondents' level of knowledge regarding care of low birth weight neonates. CONCLUSION The study concluded that more than half of the respondents had high level of knowledge regarding care of low birth weight neonates. Nurse is an important primary care provider and therefore, her education and access to information on care of low birth weight new born will help her provide adequate care and prevent complications in low birth weight babies.  

scholarly journals A High Level of Knowledge Increases The Positive Attitude of Nurses Regarding Covid-19

2021 ◽  
Vol 4 (2) ◽  
pp. 114
Author(s):  
Tri Gunarti ◽  
Budi Hartoyo ◽  
Heru Noor Ramadhan ◽  
Wahyuni Ika Putranti ◽  
Amin Husni ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Treatment Process ◽  
Strong Relationship ◽  
Correlation Study ◽  
Hospital Nurses ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Knowledge And Attitudes ◽  
Level Of Knowledge ◽  
Cross Sectional Design ◽  
High Level ◽  
Isolation Ward

During the Covid-19 patients’ treatment process in the hospital, nurses play an important role in preventing the Covid-19 outbreak through proper care and prevention procedures because nurses are in direct contact with Covid-19 patients. This study aimed to produce an analysis of nurses’ level of knowledge and attitudes regarding Covid-19 in the Covid-19 isolation ward of Dr Kariadi Hospital Semarang. This is a descriptive correlation study with a cross-sectional design. The study was conducted on 81 nurses who had or are currently taking care of Covid-19 patients in the isolation ward of Dr Kariadi Hospital Semarang by consecutive sampling. The data were analyzed by the Spearman Rho test. The results of the study showed that 81 nurses (100%) had a high level of knowledge regarding Covid-19 and had good attitudes towards Covid-19 prevention. The result showed a strong relationship between the level of knowledge and attitudes regarding Covid-19 with a positive correlation (r = 0.617). The study result concluded that the higher the level of knowledge, the better the attitude of nurses regarding Covid-19

scholarly journals Gambaran Tingkat Pengetahuan Perawat Tentang Code Blue System di RSUP Prof. Dr. R. D. Kandou Manado

e-CliniC ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 6 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Randi B. Dame ◽  
Lucky T. Kumaat ◽  
Mordekhai L. Laihad
Keyword(s):  
Respiratory Arrest ◽  
Spontaneous Circulation ◽  
Design Data ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Return Of Spontaneous Circulation ◽  
Low Level ◽  
Code Blue ◽  
Level Of Knowledge ◽  
Cross Sectional Design ◽  
High Level

Abstract: Code blue system is an emergency system consisting of a code blue team that provides immediate relief to all patients with emergencies during respiratory arrest and/or cardiac arrest. The application of code blue aims to reduce mortality and increase the rate of return of spontaneous circulation (ROSC). To achieve the goal of implementing the blue system code, nurses as the code blue local team must have good level of knowledge and understanding of the code blue system. This study was aimed to determine the profile of nurses' knowledge about the code blue system at Prof. Dr. R. D. Kandou Hospital Manado. This was a descriptive study with a cross sectional design. Data of demography and measurement were obtained by using questionnaires. Respondents were 91 nurses who were in charge in medical ward of Prof. Dr. R. D. Kandou Hospital Manado. The results showed that 27 nurses (29.67%) had high level category of knowledge about code blue systems; 23 nurses (25.28%) had fairly high level category; 24 nurses (26.37%) had low level category, and 17 (18.68%) nurses had very low level category. Conclusion: The majority of nurses at Prof. Dr. R. D. Kandou Hospital Manado had high level category of knowledge about the code blue system.Keywords: knowledge level, code blue system, nurse Abstrak: Code blue system adalah sistem kegawatdaruratan yang terdiri dari tim code blue yang memberikan pertolongan segera pada semua pasien dengan kegawatdaruratan saat henti napas dan atau henti jantung. Penerapan code blue bertujuan untuk mengurangi angka mortalitas serta meningkatkan angka return of spontaneous circulation (ROSC) atau kembalinya sirkulasi spontan. Untuk mencapai tujuan dari penerapan code blue system, perawat sebagai salah satu responden tim code blue lokal harus memiliki tingkat pengetahuan dan pemahaman yang baik tentang code blue system. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui gambaran tingkat pengetahuan perawat tentang code blue system di RSUP Prof. Dr. R. D. Kandou Manado. Jenis penelitian ialah deskriptif dengan desain potong lintang. Data demografi dan hasil pengukuran menggunakan alat ukur kuesioner. Responden penelitian ialah 91 perawat yang bertugas di irina-irina RSUP Prof. Dr. R. D. Kandou Manado. Hasil penelitian mendapatkan sebanyak 27 perawat (29,67%) mempunyai tingkat pengetahuan tentang code blue system dengan kategori tinggi; 23 perawat (25,28%) dengan kategori cukup tinggi; 24 perawat (26,37%) dengan kategori rendah; dan 17 peerawat (18,68%) dengan kategori sangat rendah. Simpulan: Mayoritas perawat di RSUP Prof. Dr. R. D. Kandou Manado mempunyai tingkat pengetahuan tentang code blue system pada kategori tinggiKata kunci: tingkat pengetahuan, code blue system, perawat

scholarly journals Early perception, behavior, knowledge, and preventive practices related to COVID-19 among Palestinians

2021 ◽  
pp. 175797592110350
Author(s):  
Basma Salim Salameh ◽  
Sami Basha ◽  
Jihad Abdallah ◽  
Walid Basha
Keyword(s):  
Online Survey ◽  
Risk Groups ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Conspiracy Theories ◽  
Preventive Practices ◽  
Large Populations ◽  
Level Of Knowledge ◽  
Cross Sectional Design ◽  
High Level ◽  
Palestinian Population

It is necessary to understand early perception, behavior, and knowledge of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) and preventive practices in relation to suggested policies and information accessible to the Palestinian population during the early stages of the pandemic. The aim of this research is to contribute to this understanding for the purpose of affecting future practical preventive policies that can be implemented and adapted in Palestine in order to shape a new reflective practices model to face any future epidemic crisis of any type. A cross-sectional design was used to conduct the study over 3 weeks in April 2020 and an online survey was disseminated in all areas of Palestine. A total of 1040 responses were collected from persons who were over 18 years of age. A high level of knowledge related to COVID-19 was found, including symptoms and characteristics of the virus, prevention practices, and at-risk groups. Respondents believe that they are more susceptible to influenza than COVID-19 and more likely to be infected by the influenza virus than the COVID-19 virus but expect that infection of influenza would be less severe than infection of COVID-19. Respondents were more inclined to find COVID-19 worrying and stressful than they were to find it fear-inducing. Around two-thirds of respondents believe that different types of COVID-19-related conspiracy theories are true to some degree. Going forward, it is crucial and essential to provide basic awareness among large populations around diseases, which can contribute to positively influencing people’s knowledge and attitudes and their perception toward such diseases and combat conspiracy theories.

scholarly journals Tingkat Pengetahuan Wanita Usia Reproduksi tentang Kanker Leher Rahim di Kota Manado

e-CliniC ◽  
2017 ◽  
Vol 5 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Ulung Prayogo ◽  
John J.E. Wantania ◽  
Frank M.M. Wagey
Keyword(s):  
Cervical Cancer ◽  
Malignant Disease ◽  
Common Symptom ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Professional Health ◽  
Level Of Knowledge ◽  
Cross Sectional Design ◽  
Quantitative Descriptive ◽  
Abnormal Vaginal Bleeding ◽  
High Level

Abstract: Cervical cancer is a malignant disease on the area of cervix and its common symptom is abnormal vaginal bleeding. Women of low economics level have higher risk to suffer from cervical cancer because they do not have professional health service, less education of cervical cancer and its prevention; therefore, cervical cancer cases can not be early detected. This study was aimed to identify the knowledge level of reproductive women about cervical cancer in Manado. This was a quantitative descriptive study with a cross sectional design. This study used questionnaire which had be validated on 50 reproductive women and data were processed by using SPSS. The results showed 288 respondents that fulfilled the inclusion criteria. Of the total 288 respomdemts, 141 (49%) had high level of knowledge about cervical cancer; 132 people (45,8%) had moderate level of knowledge; and 15 people (5,2%) had low level of knowledge. Conclusion: In this study, most reproductive women had high level of knowledge about cervical cancer.Keywords: knowledge, reprodutive women, cervical cancer Abstrak: Kanker leher rahim adalah keganasan di daerah leher rahim, yang umumnya memberikan gejala perdarahan per vagina yang abnormal. Wanita dengan tingkat ekonomi rendah berisiko tinggi terkena kanker leher rahim karena tidak adanya akses pada pelayanan kesehatan yang memadai, ketidaktahuan atau rendahnya pengetahuan mengenai kanker leher rahim dan pencegahannya yang menyebabkan kanker leher rahim tidak terdeteksi secara dini. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengidentifikasi gambaran tingkat pengetahuan wanita usia reproduksi tentang kanker leher rahim di Kota Manado. Jenis penelitian ialah deskriptif kuantitatif dengan desain potong lintang dan dilakukan di Puskesmas Bahu, Puskesmas Tuminting, dan Puskesmas Wenang Kota Manado. Penelitian ini menggunakan kuisioner yang telah divalidasi pada 50 wanita usia reproduksi dan diolah menggunakan SPSS. Hasil penelitian mendapatkan sebanyak 288 responden yang memenuhi kriteria inklusi. Responden yang memiliki tingkat pengetahuan baik tentang kanker leher rahim sebesar 141 orang (49%), berpengetahuan cukup 132 orang (45,8%), dan berpengetahuan kurang 15 orang (5,2%).Simpulan: Dalam studi ini, sebagian besar wanita usia reproduksi memiliki tingkat pengetahuan baik tentang kanker leher rahim.Kata kunci: pengetahuan, wanita usia reproduksi, kanker leher rahim

Psychological, Structural, Social and Economic Determinants of Suicide Attempt: Risk Assessment and Decision Making Strategies

2021 ◽  
pp. 003022282110034
Author(s):  
Azam Farmani ◽  
Mojtaba Rahimianbougar ◽  
Yousef Mohammadi ◽  
Hossein Faramarzi ◽  
Siamak Khodarahimi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Risk Assessment ◽  
Suicide Attempt ◽  
Suicide Attempts ◽  
Psychological Services ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Economic Determinants ◽  
History Of ◽  
Cross Sectional Design ◽  
High Level ◽  
Risk Assessment And Management

The aim of this research was to conduct a risk assessment and management of psychological, structural, social and economic determinants (PSSED) in a suicide attempt. The sample consisted of 353 individuals who had a recorded history of suicidal attempt; and 20 professional individuals by purposive sampling method within a descriptive cross-sectional design. Worksheets for RAM and AHP were used for data collection in this study. The rate of suicide attempt was 7.21 per 100,000 population in this study. Analysis showed that depression and mental disorders; personality disorders; family problems; socio-cultural and economic problems; lack of awareness; and low level of education have a high level of risk for suicide attempts. Psychiatric and psychological services; awareness and knowledge of life skills; medical services to dysfunctional families; development of community-based planning for PSSED of suicide; and employment and entrepreneurship services may lower suicide attempt risk.

scholarly journals Effect Of Maternal Growth Monitoring Knowledge On Stunting, Wasting And Underweight Among Children 0-18 Months In Tamale Metropolis Of Ghana

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mohammed Bukari ◽  
Muzamil Mohammed Abubakari ◽  
Mohammed Majeed ◽  
Abdul-Razak Abizari ◽  
Anthony Wemakor ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Nutritional Status ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Growth Monitoring ◽  
Knowledge Level ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Exact Test ◽  
Tamale Metropolis ◽  
Structured Questionnaire

Abstract This study sought to assess maternal growth monitoring knowledge and its effect on stunting, wasting and underweight among children 0-18 months in the Tamale Metropolis. An analytical cross-sectional study design, involving 340 mother-child pairs randomly selected from 4 health facilities in the Tamale Metropolis, was used. A structured questionnaire was used to collect information on socio-demographic characteristics and maternal growth monitoring knowledge. Weight and length of children were taken to assess nutritional status (stunting, underweight and wasting). Chi-square/Fisher’s exact test was used to determine the association between maternal growth monitoring knowledge level and child nutritional status.This study sought to assess maternal growth monitoring knowledge and its effect on stunting, wasting and underweight among children 0-18 months in the Tamale Metropolis. An analytical cross-sectional study design, involving 340 mother-child pairs randomly selected from 4 health facilities in the Tamale Metropolis, was used. A structured questionnaire was used to collect information on socio-demographic characteristics and maternal growth monitoring knowledge. Weight and length of children were taken to assess nutritional status (stunting, underweight and wasting). Chi-square/Fisher’s exact test was used to determine the association between maternal growth monitoring knowledge level and child nutritional status.

scholarly journals HUBUNGAN TINGKAT PENGETAHUAN IBU DAN DUKUNGAN SUAMI TERHADAP KEBERHASILAN PEMBERIAN ASI EKSKLUSIF

2019 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. 5
Author(s):  
Eka Putri Primasari
Keyword(s):  
Breast Milk ◽  
Exclusive Breastfeeding ◽  
Statistical Test ◽  
P Value ◽  
Test Results ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Level Of Knowledge ◽  
Cross Sectional Design ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Low Rate

Abstract: Breast milk is the best food for babies, especially in the first month of life. Breast milk contains all nutrients to build and provide the energy needed by the baby. The low rate of breastfeeding is a threat to child development. Several factors related to the success of exclusive breastfeeding are the level of knowledge of the mother and husband's support. The purpose of this study was to determine the relationship between the level of knowledge of mothers and husband's support  towards the success of exclusive breastfeeding in Lubuk Kilangan Puskesmas in 2017. This study was analytical with a cross sectional design. The population in this study amounted to 153 respondents. A sample of 31 respondents obtained by simple ramdom sampling. Data were analyzed bivariate. The statistical test results obtained p-value = 0,000. It can be concluded that there is a relationship between the knowledge of mothers about exclusive breastfeeding and husband's support for the success of exclusive breastfeeding.

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