scholarly journals Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices of Antimicrobial Uses and Resistance Among Public University Students in Bangladesh

2021 ◽  
Vol Volume 14 ◽  
pp. 519-533
Author(s):  
Mahfuza Marzan ◽  
Dewan Zubaer Islam ◽  
Halyna Lugova ◽  
Ambigga Krishnapillai ◽  
Mainul Haque ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
University Students ◽  
Public University ◽  
Attitudes And Practices ◽  
Knowledge Attitudes And Practices

scholarly journals Development of a Comprehensive Questionnaire Evaluating Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices Regarding University Student Food Access Resource Use

2020 ◽  
Vol 4 (Supplement_2) ◽  
pp. 229-229
Author(s):  
Brittany Loofbourrow ◽  
Anna Jones ◽  
Mary Morgan ◽  
Rachel Scherr
Keyword(s):  
Food Security ◽  
University Students ◽  
Food Choice ◽  
Food Access ◽  
Survey Design ◽  
Food Resource ◽  
University Of California ◽  
Cognitive Interviews ◽  
Attitudes And Practices ◽  
Knowledge Attitudes And Practices

Abstract Objectives To develop a comprehensive questionnaire which assesses food security and knowledge, attitudes, and practices (KAPs) regarding food access resources at a large public university. Methods A comprehensive food security and food resource questionnaire was developed by a panel of nutrition and survey design experts for use with university students. The questionnaire underwent two rounds of cognitive interviews with a diverse group of university students to ensure questions were understood as intended. Feedback from the first round of cognitive interviews was used to inform changes and improve clarity. The second round of cognitive interviews was used to clarify changes made to the questionnaire during the first round of interviews. Following the cognitive interviews, the questionnaire was reviewed by the panel of nutrition and survey design experts and finalized. Results Following a systematic approach, a comprehensive questionnaire was developed and finalized for use with university students. The initial questionnaire contained 40 questions. Following the first round of cognitive interviews (n = 15 students) 34 questions were revised, 7 questions were added and 1 question was removed. Following the second round of cognitive interviews (n = 10 students), Likert-scale questions were edited for simplicity, and question formatting was edited to emphasize differences in questions that were otherwise identical. Before distribution, 7 questions about food choice were added, food security screening questions were added, and skip-logic was incorporated into the questionnaire and tested. Conclusions The final questionnaire evaluates food resource KAPs and contains 68 items, including questions from the 10-item USDA Food Security Module, and newly developed questions regarding student food choice motivations, sugar-sweetened beverage consumption habits, knowledge/awareness of food access resources, perceptions of food access resources, current student concerns/stressors, and financial considerations. This newly developed questionnaire has been distributed to 10,000 University of California, Davis students. Future applications for this questionnaire include distribution at other universities and colleges within California. Funding Sources This project was funded by an internal University of California, Davis research grant.

scholarly journals Knowledge, Attitudes and Practices of the University Students on Malaria Prevention in Kavango East, Namibia

2019 ◽  
Vol 11 (2) ◽  
pp. 102 ◽  
Author(s):  
Victoria Jacob ◽  
Vistolina Nuuyoma
Keyword(s):  
At Risk ◽  
University Students ◽  
Malaria Prevention ◽  
Health Concern ◽  
Prevention Measures ◽  
Mosquito Net ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Attitudes And Practices ◽  
East Region ◽  
Knowledge Attitudes And Practices

Malaria remains a public health concern in Namibia and it is endemic in many regions, including Kavango east region. University students in Kavango east region are at risk of malaria due to bushy environment and the presence of Kavango river, which makes it easy for mosquitoes to multiply. This study aimed to assess and describe knowledge, attitudes and practices of malaria prevention among university students. A quantitative descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted, using a pretested questionnaire to collect data from 239 university students in Kavango east region. A proportionate stratified random sampling was used to sample students from the three faculties on campus. Data were analysed with a Statistical Programme of Social Sciences. The overall response rate was 75% (239) from a total of 318 respondents. Mean age was 21.4 years, respondents comprised of 155 (64.9%) females and 84 (35.1%) males. Almost all respondents (94.5%) know that malaria is transmitted by mosquitoes and 80% of respondents indicated that malaria is preventable. Usage of mosquito net was the most commonly known preventive measure, indicated by 224 (94%) of respondents. The vast majority of respondents 227 (95%) agreed that the appropriate method to prevent self from getting malaria is to prevent mosquito bites. Surprisingly 80 (33%) of the respondents believe that only children and pregnant women get malaria and therefore it’s only them who need preventive measures. Only 43 (18%) of the respondents always sleep under mosquito nets to prevent themselves from getting malaria. It was concluded that university students in Kavango east region have good knowledge on malaria prevention measures. Although there were some misconceptions noted, especially on the identification of population at risk of malaria, the attitudes on malaria prevention are generally satisfactory. However, the knowledge and attitudes do not reflect in the students’ practices. 

scholarly journals Knowledge, attitudes and practices about Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) among Birzeit University students: A cross-sectional study

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hani A. Naseef ◽  
Ni'meh Al-Shami ◽  
Lilian S. Abu Hadba ◽  
Leen A. Humos ◽  
Ruba N. Shaheen ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
University Students ◽  
Binary Logistic Regression ◽  
Health Professions ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Online Questionnaire ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Attitudes And Practices ◽  
Knowledge Attitudes And Practices

Abstract Aim: COVID-19 the novel corona virus that has been characterized as a pandemic; as it spreads all over the world and has so far infected more than 20 million worldwide. In Palestine, the first seven cases were documented on March 5th, 2020 followed by the declaration of the state of emergency. This study aimed to assess knowledge, attitudes and practices toward COVID-19 among Birzeit University students.Subject and methods: A cross sectional study was carried out, a questionnaire was developed based on the WHO, CDC, ECDC recommendations. The questionnaire was distributed online and filled by Birzeit University students. Chi-square testing was performed to check for significant association between KAP and different sociodemographic variables. Binary logistic regression performed to identify and control the confounding factors. Data were analyzed using SPSS (version 22).Results: A total of 665 students have completed the online questionnaire. The mean age was (20.55±3.069) years. Multivariate analysis revealed that males, students from health professions and scientific faculties and those with highly educated parents had manifested a good knowledge level (GKL) about Covid -19. Regarding students’ practices, less negative practices were prompted by students from health professions faculty and the students living at the middle governorate of Palestine compared to north, south and Jerusalem dwellers. With regards to the practices, the vast majority of the participants held a positive and very cautious practice towards the COVID-19 epidemic.Conclusion: Our results revealed that students had variable knowledge regarding Covid-19 and the vast majority depended on the official media briefs in Palestine as a source of information. With regards to practices, positive and cautious practices towards the COVID-19 epidemic were carried out by the vast majority of participants.

Knowledge, attitudes and practices of university students regarding HIV infection, in Phnom Penh, Cambodia, 1999

AIDS ◽  
1999 ◽  
Vol 13 (14) ◽  
pp. 1982 ◽  
Author(s):  
Philippe Glaziou ◽  
Charles Bodet ◽  
Thay Loy ◽  
Sophann Vonthanak ◽  
Sophie El-Kouby ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
University Students ◽  
Hiv Infection ◽  
Phnom Penh ◽  
Attitudes And Practices ◽  
Knowledge Attitudes And Practices

scholarly journals Knowledge, attitudes, and practices (KAP) towards COVID-19 among university students in Pakistan: a cross-sectional study

2021 ◽  
Vol 32 (4) ◽  
pp. 681-686
Author(s):  
Shah Faisal ◽  
Junaidi Khotib ◽  
Elida Zairina
Keyword(s):  
University Students ◽  
Knowledge Score ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Attitudes And Practices ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
The Government ◽  
Knowledge Attitudes And Practices ◽  
Area Of Study

Abstract Objectives Pakistan has taken unprecedented measures to control the spread of COVID-19. Complete lockdown followed by smart lockdown and quarantine centres was established. Their awareness and attitude towards COVID-19 had an impact on the individual behaviour of the precautionary measures. The current study examined the knowledge, attitudes and practices of university students in Pakistan. Methods An online cross-sectional study was conducted among university students in Pakistan. A questionnaire containing demographic and KAP information related to COVID-19 has been created. Results A total of 358 students responded to the survey, and 353 participants completed the study. Among the respondents, 61.5% were male, 76.8% were single, and 58.4% enrolled in a bachelor’s degree. The results showed that most of the respondents (68%) had good knowledge about COVID-19, while the overall knowledge score was 8.78 ± 1.63 (range 1–10). The majority of the respondents (90.9%) were aware of COVID-19, 95.8% knew the sign and symptoms, and 83% of them knew about its transmission. We found a significant difference in knowledge scores across education and area of study p<0.05. More than half (53.5%) of the respondents were satisfied with the facilities provided by the government of Pakistan. The average practices score among the students was 5.08 ± 1.312. A significant difference was found among practice score and area of study p<0.05. Conclusions Most of the students have an adequate level of knowledge and are doing better preventive measures against COVID-19. Health education initiatives are required to ensure best practice among the high-risk groups.

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