Preferences and Perceptions about Malaria Prevention methods in Kimasala – Solwezi-A cross sectional Study

2017 ◽  
Vol 4 (3) ◽  
pp. 157-165
Author(s):  
Musachi Edwin ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Malaria Prevention ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Prevention Methods

scholarly journals Assessment on awareness towards preventive measures of COVID-19 in Sheka, Southwestern Ethiopia: Community based cross-sectional Study

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Assaye Belay Gelaw ◽  
Solomon Abebaw Andargie
Keyword(s):  
Public Health Problem ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
P Value ◽  
Critical Element ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Community Based ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Southwestern Ethiopia ◽  
Prevention Methods ◽  
And Control

Abstract Background: The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is caused by severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), and it is the most important of public health problem worldwide. A critical element in tackling the COVID-19 crisis is personal behavioral change; however, there is a paucity of evidence about peoples’ awareness towards COVID-19 pandemic. Hence, the aim of this was to assess the community’s awareness status towards COVID-19 in Sheka, Southwestern Ethiopia.Methods: Community-based cross-sectional study was conducted 10th to 21th April 2020. Four hundred-nineteen individuals participated during the study. Both univariable and multivariable logistic regression analyses were used to identify significant factors of awareness status, and variables with p-value<0.05 indicated it significantly influences the awareness status of the individuals towards COVID-19.Results: According to the study’s results, nearly half (49.4 %) of the participants had awareness about COVID-19 pandemic. Factors such being female equal (AOR: 0.476, 95%CI: 0.293, 0.772),education being secondary and above(AOR:2.178,95%CI:1.323,3.586),and prevention methods being fully used (AOR,8.127,95%CI: 1.273, 51.871)were significantly influencing the awareness status of the community towards COVID-19 pandemic than their counterparts.Conclusion: The study showed that there is a low awareness status among people towards COVID-19.Hence, programs to improve awareness towards COVID-19 pandemic is essential to prevent and control the pandemic.

scholarly journals Factors influencing the use of malaria prevention strategies by women in Senegal: a cross-sectional study

2017 ◽  
Vol 16 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Mouhamed Abdou Salam Mbengue ◽  
Amy K. Bei ◽  
Aminata Mboup ◽  
Ambroise Ahouidi ◽  
Moussa Sarr ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Malaria Prevention ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Prevention Strategies ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Factors Influencing

scholarly journals Community knowledge and perceptions about indoor residual spraying for malaria prevention in Soroti district, Uganda: a cross-sectional study

2013 ◽  
Vol 12 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Michael Ediau ◽  
Juliet N Babirye ◽  
Nazarius M Tumwesigye ◽  
Joseph KB Matovu ◽  
Simba Machingaidze ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Indoor Residual Spraying ◽  
Malaria Prevention ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Community Knowledge

scholarly journals Practice of Coronavirus Disease-19 Prevention Methods and Associated Factors in Three Zones of Southwest Ethiopia: Community based cross-sectional study

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Wondimagegn Wondimu ◽  
Amare Genetu Ejigu ◽  
Mengistu Ayenew Mekonen ◽  
Angesom Weldu ◽  
Wondwossen Niguse Asmare ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Good Practice ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Vulnerable Groups ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Community Based ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Southwest Ethiopia ◽  
History Of ◽  
Prevention Methods ◽  
Study Participants

Abstract Background Coronavirus disease 19 (COVID-19) is an emerging contagious respiratory infection that brings a big puzzle to global health. In Ethiopia, the number of cases and related deaths are increasing exponentially. Prevention is currently available effective management, and its implementation has not been assessed adequately.Objective To assess the COVID-19 prevention practices in three zones of Southwest Ethiopia.Methods A community-based cross-sectional study was conducted in the Bench Sheko, Kafa, and West Omo zones. A multistage sampling technique was employed to select 845 study participants. The data collection tool was adapted from the WHO resources and related literature. SPSS version 20 was used to analyze the data. Participants who scored at least a mean score of practice questions were categorized as having good practice. Binary logistic regression was fitted to identify factors associated with the practice.Results In this study, 803 participants participated. About two-thirds (64.7%) of the respondents had a history of going to crowded places, while only 30.3% of the participants had a history of wearing a mask when leaving home. Two-thirds of the respondents had a history of maintaining their distance at 2 meters (64.4%) and washing their hands with soap and water or using alcohol-based hand sanitizers (64.8%). Generally, less than two-thirds (59.4%) of study participants had a good practice of COVID-19 prevention methods. Urban residence, good knowledge, positive attitude, intention to seek care, and perceived mortality were positively associated with good practice.Conclusion The proportion of individuals who had good COVID-19 prevention practices was inadequate. For such highly infectious diseases, prevention should be the priority intervention, and improving its implementation needs further effort. Community-based interventions such as risk communication and mass education should center on scaling up community knowledge and practice by prioritizing vulnerable groups such as rural residents.

scholarly journals Assessment on awareness towards preventive measures of COVID-19 in Sheka, Ethiopia: Community based cross-sectional Study

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Assaye Belay Gelaw ◽  
Solomon Abebaw Andargie
Keyword(s):  
Sex Education ◽  
Public Health Problem ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
P Value ◽  
Critical Element ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Community Based ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Southwestern Ethiopia ◽  
Prevention Methods

Abstract Background: The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is caused by severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), and it is the most important of public health problem worldwide. A critical element in tackling the COVID-19 crisis is personal behavioral change; however, there is a paucity of evidence about peoples’ awareness towards COVID-19 pandemic. Hence, this study was aimed to assess the people’s awareness status towards COVID-19 in Sheka, Southwestern Ethiopia.Methods: Community-based cross-sectional study was conducted between 10th to 21th April 2020. Four hundred-nineteen individuals participated during the study. Both univariable and multivariable logistic regression analyses were used to identify significant factors of awareness status, and variables with p-value<0.05 indicated it significantly influences the awareness status of the individuals towards COVID-19.Results: According to the study’s results, nearly half (49.4 %) of the participants had awareness about COVID-19 pandemic. Factors such as sex, education level, religion, symptom, and knowing prevention methods were significantly associated with awareness of individuals towards COVID-19 pandemic. Respondents who did know all prevention methods (AOR: 8.1, 95% CI: 1.3, 51.9) are more likely to aware of COVID-19 than their counterparts.Conclusion: The study showed that there is a low awareness status among people towards COVID-19.Hence, programs to improve awareness towards COVID-19 pandemic is is essential to prevent and control the pandemic.

P0165HYPERTENSION IN OVERWEIGHT AND OBESE CHILDREN: IMPACT ASSESMENT OF ABPM PARAMETERS

2020 ◽  
Vol 35 (Supplement_3) ◽  
Author(s):  
Diletta Apuzzo ◽  
Luigi Annicchiarico Petruzzelli ◽  
Serena Ascione ◽  
Adele Corcione ◽  
Deianira Pedoto ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Overweight And Obesity ◽  
White Coat Hypertension ◽  
Masked Hypertension ◽  
Z Score ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Obese Children ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Prevention Methods ◽  
The Relationship

Abstract Background and Aims We describe the relationship between overweight and obesity and Hypertension on ABPM. Method We conducted a cross-sectional study using a database of patients aged 6-16 years, who had undergone 24h ABPM from December 2002 through December 2016. ABPM were performed using the validated device Spacelab 90217. Were evaluated the 24h MAP, daytime MAP, nocturnal MAP, systolic and diastolic load, MAP Systolic and Diastolic. Subjects were grouped by BMI Z-score into overweight (&gt;1&lt;2), obese (BMI Z-score &gt;2&lt;3) and severe obese (BMI Z-score &gt;3). A total of 1016 patients were enrolled and recorded n.1210 ABPMs. Obese pts were 202 (19.8%); 126 M;76F;median age 10,2 y. Overweight childrens were 97 (11.9%);52 M;45F;median age 8,4y. Results Among overweight childrens (BMI Z-Score &gt;1&lt;2): 12 (12.3%) had hypertension, 22 (22.6%) pre-hypertension, 15 (15.4%) MH; non dipping pattern was recorded in 26 (52%). 48 were normotensive. Among obese childrens, 122 had hypertension (60.3%): 24 pts had Masked Hypertension (19.6%); 72 (59.0%) had severe ambulatory hypertension with BMI z-score &gt;3 (mean 3.8) ,and in this category all pts were both systolic and diastolic non dipping. 32 (64%) obese with BMI z-score &gt;2, &lt;3 were non-dipping. Diastolic load was significantly higher (p&gt;0,0001) in severe obese. 28 pts had ambulatory prehypertension (13.8%), 11 pts had White Coat Hypertension (4.9%).41 pts had normotension (20.2%). Conclusion The severity of ambulatory hypertension increased with increased BMI Z-score. The non-dipping status is associated, not only with higher BMI Z-score, but was present in overweight and obese with BMI z-score &gt;2&lt;3 also. ABPM is an effective tool that should become routine in all obese patient, but also in overweight childrens, which may lead to better treatments and prevention methods.

scholarly journals Determining the active role of microscopists in community awareness-raising activities for malaria prevention: a cross-sectional study in Palawan, the Philippines

2013 ◽  
Vol 12 (1) ◽  
pp. 384 ◽  
Author(s):  
Emilie LA Matsumoto-Takahashi ◽  
Pilarita Tongol-Rivera ◽  
Elena A Villacorte ◽  
Ray U Angluben ◽  
Junko Yasuoka ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Malaria Prevention ◽  
Active Role ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
The Philippines ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Community Awareness ◽  
Awareness Raising

scholarly journals Malaria prevalence, knowledge, attitude, and practice among febrile patients attending Chagni health center, Northwest Ethiopia: a cross-sectional study

2021 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Bogale Belay ◽  
Tegenu Gelana ◽  
Araya Gebresilassie
Keyword(s):  
Health Center ◽  
Health Facility ◽  
Prevention And Control ◽  
Malaria Prevention ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Northwest Ethiopia ◽  
Health Concern ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
And Control

Abstract Background Ethiopia has achieved considerable progresses in the prevention and control of malaria in the past decades; hitherto it is a formidable health concern and socio-economic impediment. This study aimed at assessing the magnitude, knowledge, attitudes and practices towards malaria among febrile patients attending Chagni health center, northwest Ethiopia. Methods Health facility-based cross-sectional study was conducted to estimate the prevalence of malaria and KAP towards malaria among febrile patients at Chagni health center in Chagni Town during September 2017 to February 2018. In order to determine the magnitude of malaria, finger prick blood samples were collected and thick and thin smears were prepared and microscopically examined for the presence of malaria parasites. A pre-tested structured questionnaire was also applied to assess KAP of suspected malaria patients, attending the health center. Data were analyzed using SPSS version 20.0. Results Prevalence of malaria among febrile patients, who visited the sampled health facility, was 7.3%. Of these, Plasmodium falciparum, P. vivax, and mixed infections accounted for 55, 44.3 and 0.7% of the cases, respectively. This study also revealed that 97% of the respondents had ever heard about malaria and recognized it as a serious health problem. Mosquito bite was identified as the main malaria transmission. Taking drug (86.3%), use of mosquito nets (73.3%), drain stagnated water (68%), and house spay with insecticides (66%) were mentioned as the main malaria prevention methods. Mosquito net coverage and utilizations in the prior night were 98 and 75%, respectively. Indoor residual spraying (IRS) coverage was 99%, of which 77.5% of study participants’ houses have been sprayed in the last 6 months. Conclusions The current study revealed that prevalence of malaria among febrile illnesses in the study area was relatively low (7.3%) with a high proportion of P. falciparum. Besides, participants had adequate knowledge, encouraging attitudes, and good practices about prevention and control of malaria. However, some misconceptions on malaria disease, its transmission, and prevention have been noted that actually require due attention by the concerned stakeholders. The findings of this study could be used as important inputs for the implementation of effective malaria prevention and control methods, including community health education programs, and scaling up coverage of evidence-based interventions.

scholarly journals Health beliefs and barriers related to hiv prevention and screening among students of the university of vlora: a cross-sectional study 

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rezarta Lalo ◽  
Gjergji Theodhosi ◽  
Alberta Breshanaj
Keyword(s):  
Hiv Prevention ◽  
Health Beliefs ◽  
Sexual Experience ◽  
Target Population ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Prevention Methods ◽  
The University ◽  
Hiv Aids

Abstract Previous researchers have found that young university students can have a high level of knowledge about HIV/AIDS (Human Immunodeficiency Virus/Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome), but they are still not utilizing the existing HIV prevention methods. There is therefore a need to determine which factors and barriers influence the use of existing HIV screening and prevention methods among students of the University of Vlora in Albania. This descriptive cross-sectional study included as a target population 710 students, randomly selected. A structured, self-administered questionnaire was used for data collection. A regression analysis was used to assess the relationship between variables. The results showed that 69% of the students felt ofended if their partner requested to use a condom. 78% of the students with sexual experience didn’t used Voluntary Counseling and Testing services. The fear of stigmatization was one of the barriers to VCT uptake (p<0.0001, OR=1.779). These data will be useful in designing and improving HIV/AIDS prevention programs in Albania. Key words: Barriers, Health beliefs, HIV/AIDS, Screening, Sexual Health, Student.

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