scholarly journals Practice of Exclusive Breastfeeding in the Talangai Health District, Congo: A Cross-Sectional Analytical Study

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
SYLVAIN HONORE WOROMOGO ◽  
Marie Binelvie Onday Elenga ◽  
Félicité Emma Yagata Moussa ◽  
Jesse St Saba ANTAON ◽  
PIERRE MARIE TEBEU
Keyword(s):  
Exclusive Breastfeeding ◽  
Analytical Study ◽  
Public Official ◽  
Schwartz Formula ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Factors Associated ◽  
Attitudes And Practices ◽  
Kap Study ◽  
The Subject ◽  
Knowledge Attitudes And Practices

Abstract Objectives The objective of the study is to assess mothers' knowledge, attitudes and practices of exclusive breastfeeding (EBF) in the aim of improving the prevalence of exclusive breastfeeding. Study design An analytical knowledge, Attitudes and Practice (KAP) study about EBF on mothers of children aged 0-6 months was conducted. Methods Using SCHWARTZ formula, 362 mothers were included. The practice of EBF was determined based on a 24-h recall. The main variables studied were the socio-demographic characteristics of the mothers, their knowledge, attitudes and practices on EBF based on WHO recommendations A logistic regression analysis was performed and the odds ratio were calculated with 95% confidence interval. Results The prevalence of EBF among infants 0–6 months old was 33.9%. Mothers' knowledge, attitudes and practices were unsatisfactory (78.4%), favourable (79.5%) and bad (67.2%) respectively. Factors associated with satisfactory knowledge were being a public official [OR: 3.18 (1.39-7.28)] and or multiparous, [OR: 2.25 (1.23-4.11)]. Mothers who had a satisfactory knowledge had a higher rating of having good practices on EBF. Conclusions Factors related to good knowledge among mothers are multiparity, age and being a civil servant. Promoters’EBF must target mothers in all sectors of activity and even in the community by sensitizing them on the subject.

Knowledge, attitudes and practices of sustainability in two university populations, Colombia

2020 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
Walter Salas-Zapata ◽  
Jaiberth Antonio Cardona-Arias
Keyword(s):  
University Students ◽  
Analytical Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Attitudes And Practices ◽  
Knowledge And Attitudes ◽  
Age Attitudes ◽  
Practice Knowledge ◽  
Two Populations ◽  
Knowledge Attitudes And Practices

PurposeThe objective of this study was to analyze knowledge, attitudes and practices (KAP) on the sustainability in two populations of university students.Design/methodology/approachA cross-sectional analytical study with university students.FindingsThe scale employed showed remarkable psychometric properties of reproducibility and validity. Besides, KAP levels were found to be related in the studied population, with higher levels of knowledge and attitudes than those of practice. Knowledge was found to be related to educational cycle and age, attitudes with sex and age and practices with age.Originality/valueThis is one of the few studies in the field of KAP related to sustainability and environmental issues in using a validated psychometric scale. As a consequence, this study also offers methodological details necessary to make comparisons with similar populations in other countries.

scholarly journals Interprofessional Undergraduate Analytical Study on Anger Management

2020 ◽  
pp. 1-10
Author(s):  
Htay Lwin ◽  
Sim Khye Shen ◽  
Ch’ng Shi Yunn ◽  
Yasheera Vasudevan ◽  
Nan Nitra Than ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quantitative Data ◽  
Anger Management ◽  
Analytical Study ◽  
Equal Opportunity ◽  
Life Questionnaire ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Quality Of Life Questionnaire ◽  
Factors Associated ◽  
The Subject

Introduction: Anger has been defined in many ways from “a negative, phenomenological (or internal) feeling state” to “a basic emotion in which the function is to provide the organism with motivated capacities to overcome obstacles”. Anger has been the subject of many discourses and its vehemence in many religions and cultures. The study aimed to determine the ability of anger management among different gender and factors associated with anger management. Methods: This is a cross-sectional prospective study. The validated ‘Quality of Life’ questionnaire from University of Washington, Seattle Washington, United Sates of America and Novaco Anger Scale from Mental Health America of Northern Kentucky & Southwest Ohio (WHOQOL-BREF) were used for students’ perception on anger management. Quantitative data were analyzed using Epi Info Version. 7 Software. Results: The total of 358 students participated in this study. There is a significant association between anger management among different ethnicity. Conclusion: Gender was not a significant factor in anger management, it was probably due to equal opportunity among male and female in acquiring education, application for scholarships and usage of education facilities. Gender equality had a big impact in enhancing the good anger management properties.

scholarly journals Prevalence and factors associated with drug use in pregnant women assisted in primary care

2015 ◽  
Vol 24 (3) ◽  
pp. 713-721 ◽  
Author(s):  
Danielle Satie Kassada ◽  
Adriana Inocenti Miasso ◽  
Maria Angélica Pagliarini Waidman ◽  
Sonia Silva Marcon
Keyword(s):  
Primary Care ◽  
Drug Use ◽  
Pregnant Women ◽  
Analytical Study ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Medical Prescription ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Factors Associated ◽  
The Subject ◽  
Basic Health Units

The aim of this study was to identify the prevalence of drug use by pregnant women assisted in primary care; classifying the medications used according to the risk according to the Food and Drug Administration and grouping drugs used according to the Anatomical Therapeutic Classification. A cross-sectional analytical study was developed in Maringá, Paraná. Data were collected between January and July 2012 through semi-structured interviews in households. The sample comprised 394 pregnant women at different gestational ages. Results revealed that 94.67% of the pregnant women (2.03%) used at least one medication without medical prescription and the most used drugs were antianemics, followed by antiemetics and analgesics. Data showed a statistically significant relationship between the use of medicines and marital conditions, trimester of pregnancy, chronic disease, mental illness and orientation of professionals at the Basic Health Units about medicines. It is noteworthy that, given the complexity of the theme, health professionals, especially nurses, should approach the subject in the care of pregnant women.

scholarly journals Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices on African Animal Trypanosomosis and its vectors Among Small-Holder Farmers Neighbouring Arabuko Sokoke Forest Reserve, Kenya: A Cross Sectional Study

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
ERICK KIBICHIY SEREM ◽  
Moses Mukaba Ngari ◽  
Joel Ltilitan Bargul ◽  
Osman Abdikarim Abdullahi ◽  
David Mburu
Keyword(s):  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Tsetse Fly ◽  
Tsetse Flies ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Forest Reserve ◽  
Factors Associated ◽  
Attitudes And Practices ◽  
Adequate Knowledge ◽  
Study Participants ◽  
Knowledge Attitudes And Practices

Abstract Background: Animal African trypanosomosis (AAT) is a disease caused by several protozoan parasites transmitted by tsetse fly (genus Glossina). AAT causes massive losses to farmers due to the high cost of control measures and treatment of sick animals. This study aimed to assess the knowledge, attitudes and practices of the local community on tsetse flies and trypanosomosis and evaluate demographic factors associated with adequate knowledge of tsetse flies along Kenya coast. Methods: We conducted a cross-sectional study between November and December 2017 among 404 cattle farmers living near the Arabuko-Sokoke Forest Reserve in Kilifi County. Structured questionnaires were used to collect data from randomly selected cattle rearing households. Descriptive statistics were used to analyze the local community's knowledge, attitudes, and practices regarding tsetse flies and trypanosomosis, and demographic factors associated with knowledge of tsetse flies were investigated using a logistic regression model.Results: Of 404 study participants, 214 (53%) were female, and 123 (30%) were elderly (>55 years old). Majority (N=312, 77%) were married, and 326 (81%) had only primary education or none at all. Although majority of farmers (N=353, 89%) knew the local name for tsetse fly and that they are about the size of a housefly (N=307, 77%), only 65 (16%) knew they transmit diseases to livestock, with 55/65 (85%) identifying they transmit Nagana disease. Overall, only 16% of the study participants had adequate knowledge on tsetse flies and trypanosomosis. Being 15 to 24 years old (aOR 2.86 (95% CI 1.10–7.45)) compared to those aged >55 years, secondary education (aOR 2.45 (95% CI 1.42–4.21)) and tertiary education level (aOR 3.78 (95% CI 1.53–9.31)) compared to no education were significantly associated with higher odds of tsetse fly adequate knowledge. Unemployment (aOR 0.15 (95% CI 0.10–0.23)) was significantly associated with lower odds of tsetse fly adequate knowledge when compared to self-employment.Conclusion: Our findings suggest that farmers have poor understanding of trypanosomosis and its biological transmission by tsetse flies. Thus, training of livestock farmers will contribute to improved livestock health through better understanding of key livestock diseases, their vectors in transmission, and control.

scholarly journals Determinants of the low practice, knowledge and attitude of exclusive breastfeeding in four health centres of the Talangaï Health District, Congo

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sylvain Honore Woromogo ◽  
Marie Onday Elenga ◽  
Félicité Emma Yagata Moussa ◽  
Jesse St Saba Antaon ◽  
Pierre Marie Tebeu
Keyword(s):  
Health Centers ◽  
Health District ◽  
Public Official ◽  
Attitudes And Practices ◽  
The Subject ◽  
The Mean ◽  
Knowledge And Attitude ◽  
Practice Knowledge ◽  
Congo Brazzaville ◽  
Knowledge Attitudes And Practices

Abstract Objectives The objective of the study is to assess the determinants of the low practice, knowledge and attitudes of breastfeeding mothers in the Talangaï district of Congo.Study design An analytical knowledge, attitudes and practice (KAP) study about EBF in mothers of children aged 0-6 months was conducted.Methods A KAP analytical study was carried out from December 3, 2017, to July 15, 2018, based on the four health centers of the Talangaï health district in Congo Brazzaville. Using formula from Wayne W. Daniel, 357 mothers were included. The practice of EBF was determined based on a 24-h recall. The main variables studied were the socio-demographic characteristics of the mothers and their knowledge, attitudes and practices regarding EBF based on WHO recommendations. A logistic regression analysis was performed, and the odds ratio was calculated with a 95% confidence interval.Results The mean age was 26.8 years (± 5.9 years). Mothers with 2-3 children represented 42.6% of the sample. The prevalence of EBF among infants 0–6 months old was 33.9%. Mothers' knowledge, attitudes and practices were unsatisfactory (78.4%), favourable (79.5%) and bad (67.2%), respectively. Factors associated with satisfactory knowledge were being a public official [OR: 3.18 (1.39-7.28)] and/or multiparous [OR: 2.25 (1.23-4.11)]. Mothers who had satisfactory knowledge had a higher rating of having good practices on EBF.Conclusions Factors related to good knowledge among mothers are multiparity, age and being a civil servant. Promoters’ EBF must target mothers in all sectors of activity and even in the community by sensitizing them on the subject.

scholarly journals Knowledge, attitudes, and practices of Cameroonian physicians with regards to acute pain management in the emergency department: a multicenter cross-sectional study

2019 ◽  
Vol 19 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Paul Owono Etoundi ◽  
Junette Arlette Metogo Mbengono ◽  
Ferdinand Ndom Ntock ◽  
Joel Noutakdie Tochie ◽  
Dominique Christelle Anaba Ndom ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Emergency Department ◽  
Pain Management ◽  
Acute Pain ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Acute Pain Management ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Attitudes And Practices ◽  
Knowledge Attitudes And Practices

scholarly journals Assessment of Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices Regarding Dengue among Physicians: A Web-Based Cross-Sectional Survey

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (8) ◽  
pp. 105
Author(s):  
Kranthi Swaroop Koonisetty ◽  
Ubydul Haque ◽  
Rajesh Nandy ◽  
Nasrin Aghamohammadi ◽  
Tamanna Urmi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Dengue Fever ◽  
Viral Infections ◽  
Diagnosis And Treatment ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Accurate Identification ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Web Based ◽  
Attitudes And Practices ◽  
Aedes Mosquitoes ◽  
Knowledge Attitudes And Practices

Dengue fever is one of the most important viral infections transmitted by Aedes mosquitoes and a major cause of morbidity and mortality globally. Accurate identification of cases and treatment of dengue patients at the early stages can reduce medical complications and dengue mortality rate. This survey aims to determine the knowledge, attitude, and practices (KAP) among physicians in dengue diagnosis and treatment. This study was conducted among physicians in Turkey as one nonendemic country and Bangladesh, India, and Malaysia as three dengue-endemic countries. The dosing frequencies, maximum doses, and contraindications in dengue fever were examined. The results found that physicians from Bangladesh, India, and Malaysia have higher KAP scores in dengue diagnosis and treatment compared to physicians in Turkey. This may be due to a lack of physician’s exposure to a dengue patient as Turkey is considered a nonendemic country. This assessment may help establish a guideline for intervention strategies among physicians to have successful treatment outcomes and reduce dengue mortality.

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