Water and sanitation hygiene knowledge, attitudes and practices among school settings in rural Chennai

2014 ◽  
Vol 5 (2) ◽  
pp. 192-200 ◽  
Author(s):  
S. Vishnupriya ◽  
Satish Prasad ◽  
Jyoti Bala Kasav ◽  
Kate Trout ◽  
Shruti Murthy ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Drinking Water ◽  
Rural Areas ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
School Students ◽  
Purification Method ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Government School ◽  
Water And Sanitation ◽  
Staff Members ◽  
Attitudes And Practices

This pilot cross-sectional study was conducted to assess water and sanitation hygiene-related knowledge, attitude and practices (KAP) among rural school students in Chennai, South India in September 2013. A convenient sample of 80 participants (70 children and 10 staff members) was enrolled in the study. The inclusion criteria included participants residing in rural areas and studying in a government school. A semi-structured questionnaire was used to assess sociodemographic and school characteristics and water and sanitation hygiene (WASH)-related KAP. The mean age of the students was 14 years (SD = 2) and half of them were females. The school had a government drinking water supply and did not use any water treatment/purification method. The majority of the participants had correct WASH-related knowledge. However, one-third of the students reported diarrheal episodes in the school due to unsafe drinking water. There was disparity in the response of the students compared to the staff about toilet facilities in the school. This study concluded that there is a need for multifaceted intervention that will facilitate adequate water and sanitation hygiene practices among school children through the availability of proper sanitation infrastructure and family-centered education.

scholarly journals Water and sanitation hygiene practices among household members living in urban slum in Gwalior city: a cross sectional study

2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (4) ◽  
pp. 1180
Author(s):  
Swati Sarswat ◽  
Satender Saraswat
Keyword(s):  
Drinking Water ◽  
Water Treatment ◽  
Urban Slum ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Madhya Pradesh ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Water And Sanitation ◽  
Attitudes And Practices ◽  
Validated Questionnaire

Background: Population inhabit in urban slum of developing countries face sanitation, water supply and cleanliness related issues. We contemplated knowledge, attitudes and practices identified with drinking water and sanitation offices among urban slum populace of Gwalior city, Madhya Pradesh, India.Methods: It was a cross-sectional study comprising of individuals over 18 years of age residing at Muriya Pahar and Awadpura, Urban Slum, Gwalior (Madhya Pradesh) from September 2019 to December 2019. Total 120 individuals were interviewed using simple random sampling technique. Basic information about socio-demographic profile and existing drinking water and sanitation related knowledge, attitude, and practices was collected using a modified version of previously validated questionnaire and analysed.Results: Thirty five percent (35%) of the participants were following bleach/chlorine methods of water treatment while twenty five percent (25%) of the participants felt that water available to them was clean and did not require any additional treatment. Forty percent (40%) of the participants surveyed, did not have access to toilets inside their households.Conclusions: There is a requirement for mediation to instruct people about drinking water treatment techniques, sanitation, and hand washing rehearses.

The Evaluation of the Awareness, Attitude and Practice of the Elderly Toward Self-Medication: A Cross-Sectional Study

Drug Research ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 68 (08) ◽  
pp. 475-480
Author(s):  
Mohammad Heidari ◽  
Mansureh Borujeni ◽  
Mansour Ghafourifard ◽  
Rahim Sheikhi
Keyword(s):  
Rural Areas ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Average Score ◽  
Self Medication ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Attitudes And Practices ◽  
Age Related ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Urban And Rural Areas

Abstract Introduction The prevalence of various diseases in the elderly has increased the use of drugs, which is coupled with age-related physiological changes and places the elderly at risk for multiple side effects. The present study aimed to determine awareness, attitudes and practices of elderly towards self-medication. Materials and Methods The sample included 300 participants over 60 years under any of the health centers in urban and rural areas of Abadeh city, who were selected based on stratified random sampling method. In order to collect data, the questionnaire including demographic information, awareness, attitude and performance of the elderly and the checklist of drug intractable consumption. Results Based on the results, 76% of the elderly reported drug consumption. Regarding lifestyle, the average score of the elderly’s awareness for the elderly who lived with and without families were 78.6±14.2 and 69.2±13.6, respectively. In other words, a significant difference was observed between these two groups. In addition, there was a significant between the elderly’s performance score with and without family members about the self-medication (p=0.001). Conclusion Considering the increase in self-medication among the elderly, adherence to prescription criteria for drug among this age group is recommended. Finally, designing and implementing various educational programs in health education center is necessary for the elderly and their families for the purpose of improving awareness and practice.

scholarly journals Patterns of Risky Sexual Behaviors and Associated Factors among Youths and Adolescents in Vietnam

2020 ◽  
Vol 17 (6) ◽  
pp. 1903 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ha Ngoc Do ◽  
Diep Ngoc Nguyen ◽  
Hoa Quynh Thi Nguyen ◽  
Anh Tuan Nguyen ◽  
Hiep Duy Nguyen ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Substance Use ◽  
Unintended Pregnancy ◽  
Sexual Behaviors ◽  
Rural Areas ◽  
Urban Areas ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Unprotected Sex ◽  
Risky Sexual Behaviors ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Attitudes And Practices

Youths and adolescents are vulnerable to HIV/STIs from unprotected sex. Promotion of young population’s awareness about risky sexual behaviors is essential to develop contextualized interventions. A cross-sectional study was conducted in five Vietnamese provinces to document current attitudes and practices regarding sexual behaviors among youths. The information on sociodemographic characteristics, substance use, and sexual behaviors was collected via self-reported questionnaires. The factors associated with risky sexual behaviors were identified by the multivariate logistic regression. Among the 1200 participants, 73.5% reported having sex in their lifetime, and 48.1% used condoms at their latest sexual intercourse. Participants in urban areas were more likely not to intend to use condoms and had a higher unintended pregnancy rate than in rural areas. Older age was positively associated with not wanting to use and not using condoms. Substance-using participants were more likely to not use condoms. The participants taking alcohol or other stimulants before sex had a higher likelihood of unintended pregnancy. Respondents’ attitudes and practices regarding sexual behaviors were associated with gender and employment. This study indicated that young population’s awareness in Vietnam is high, however, risky sexual behaviors also remain common. Sex-related educational programs about the consequences of substance use, multiple sex partners, and unprotected sex should be developed.

scholarly journals Applicability of the Fels questionnaire on physical activity of children in rural areas of Bosnia and Herzegovina

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Vedran Đido ◽  
Aida Pilav ◽  
Marijan Marjanović ◽  
Jenny Phillips ◽  
Deana Švaljug ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Public Health ◽  
Physical Activity ◽  
Children And Adolescents ◽  
Bosnia And Herzegovina ◽  
Rural Areas ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
School Students ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Measurement Protocol ◽  
General Instrument

Introduction: Insufficient physical activity is one of the leading public health problems in the world, but also in Bosnia and Herzegovina. Modern civilization is characterized by a significant decrease in physical activity, and the number of people whose lifestyle can be called sedentary has never been higher, which is especially emphasised among children and adolescents. Aim of the study is to examine public health significance of physical activity on the occurrence and the degree of obesity in children and adolescents in primary and secondary schools and to determine the applicability of the Fels questionnaire on physical activity of children in rural areas of Bosnia and Herzegovina. Methods: We used a transversal research method of a cross-sectional study at a one-time point, and for obtaining results we used the Fels physical activity questionnaire for children and measurement protocol. Results: 276 primary and secondary school students in two cities participated in this survey. Respondents in Busovača are more physically active than their peers in Sarajevo. One-third of the total number of respondents is overweight and obese, and respondents in Sarajevo are significantly more nourished than their peers in Busovača. The Fels questionnaire is conditionally applicable, especially in rural areas. Conclusion: This study confirmed that the Fels questionnaire for assessing the level of physical activity for children and young people, which is the general instrument for research of physical activity in children, is too generalized because it is based on a homogeneous urban population.

scholarly journals Prevalence and risk factors for bronchial asthma in an urban area of Puducherry: a cross-sectional study

2018 ◽  
Vol 5 (6) ◽  
pp. 2249
Author(s):  
L. Anand Arokiaraj ◽  
T.R. Gobinaath
Keyword(s):  
Food Allergy ◽  
Rural Areas ◽  
Social Impact ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Rural Students ◽  
Food Allergens ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
School Students ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Urban And Rural Areas

Background: Food allergy is mostly IgE-mediated which is estimated to affect 6% to 8% children and 3% to 4% adults the clinical and social impact of which takes a hard toll in early childhood. The objective of this study is to study the magnitude of food allergy and differences in food allergens among the urban and rural school-going children.Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted among 350 school going children, aged 5-10 years, attending to two private schools (n=192) and two government schools (n=158) in the urban and rural field practice areas respectively and data regarding food allergens was collected using a semi-structured proforma.Results: There was a significant higher (p<0.001) proportion of wheeze symptomatics among the urban (n=70, 44.3%) than the rural students (n=37, 19.3%). The students had higher allergies to Ice-cream (14.57%, n=51), prawn (11.14%, n=39), peanut (14.57%, n=51), garlic (14.57%, n=51), fish (11.14%, n=39) and milk (11.14%, n=39).Conclusions: There was a higher proportion of food allergy among the urban school students compared to the rural students. The food allergens also varied significantly in their influence on food allergy among the urban and rural areas.

scholarly journals HUBUNGAN ASUPAN LEMAK DENGAN STATUS GIZI ANAK USIA 6 BULAN-12 TAHUN DI INDONESIA

2019 ◽  
Vol 42 (1) ◽  
pp. 41-47
Author(s):  
Fitrah Ernawati ◽  
Pusparini Pusparini ◽  
Aya Yuriestia Arifin ◽  
Mutiara Prihatini
Keyword(s):  
Nutritional Status ◽  
Nutrition Education ◽  
Rural Areas ◽  
Secondary Data ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Fat Intake ◽  
Z Score ◽  
School Students ◽  
Double Burden ◽  
Cross Sectional

ABSTRACT Indonesia still faces a double burden of malnutrition where malnutrition problems still exist, and the prevalence of obesity continues to increase. The study was intended to evaluate the association between fat intake adequacy and nutritional status in children aged 6 months to 12 years with a middle to upper socioeconomic level. The study design was cross-sectional study using secondary data from the Basic Health Research in 2013 and  Indonesian Food Consumption Survey in 2014. The results of the study concluded that more than 50 percent of children aged 6 months to 9 years and 38 percent of children aged 10-12 years old consumed  fat  more than 100 percent of Recommended Dietary Allowances (RDA). The study revealed a signidficant association between  fat intake and body mass index for age Z-score (BAZ)  (p <0.05) and fat intake with height for age Z-score (HAZ)  (p <0.05). Fat intake of children live in urban was higher than at rural areas (p <0.05) and fat intake of boys was slightly  higher than girls. The results of this study suggest  the importance of providing nutrition education started from elementary school students on balanced nutrient intake and reduce fat intake, because obesity in early age contribute to obesity in adulthood. Keywords: children aged 6 month to12 years old, fat intake, nutritional status   ABSTRAK Indonesia menghadapi masalah gizi ganda yaitu masalah gizi kurang masih ada, dan  persentase masalah kegemukan terus meningkat. Tujuan dari analisis ini untuk melihat kecukupan asupan lemak anak usia 6 bulan sampai 12 tahun dengan tingkat sosial ekonomi menengah keatas dan hubungannya dengan status gizi. Desain penelitian adalah potong lintang, jenis data yang digunakan data sekunder dari Riskesdas 2013 dan Survey Konsumsi Makanan Indonesia (SKMI) 2014.  Hasil penelitian disimpulkan bahwa lebih dari 50 persen anak usia 6 bulan-9 tahun dan 38 persen anak usia 10-12 tahun mengonsumsi lemak ≥ 100 persen AKG. Terdapat hubungan yang signifikan antara tingkat asupan lemak dengan status gizi menurut indikator IMT/U (p<0,05) dan asupan lemak dengan status gizi TB/U (p<0,05). Asupan lemak anak yang tinggal di kota lebih tinggi dari pada di perdesaan (p<0,05) dan asupan lemak anak laki-laki lebih tinggi dari anak perempuan (p<0,05). Hasil penelitian ini memberikan bukti tentang pentingnya  memberikan edukasi kepada siswa sekolah dasar tentang makanan gizi seimbang dan mengurangi asupan lemak, karena kegemukan pada usia dini akan terbawa hingga usia dewasa. [Penel Gizi Makan 2019, 42(1):41-47] Kata kunci: anak usia 6 bulan-12 tahun, asupan lemak, status gizi

KNOWLEDGE, ATTITUDE AND PRACTICES (KAP) TOWARDS AYURVEDA, YOGA & NATUROPATHY, UNANI, SIDDHA, HOMEOPATHY (AYUSH) AND ITS USE IN DENTISTRY AMONG DENTAL PROFESSIONALS.

2021 ◽  
pp. 69-71
Author(s):  
Atul Sankhyan ◽  
Nidhi Gupta ◽  
Preety Gupta ◽  
Krishana Priya ◽  
Surbhi Jindal ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Rural Areas ◽  
Dental Health ◽  
Medical Knowledge ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
World Health ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Attitudes And Practices ◽  
Dental Curriculum ◽  
Health Organization ◽  
Dental Professionals

WHO (World Health Organization) accepts that traditional systems will continue to play an important part in providing services to very large numbers of people, particularly in rural areas India has rich tradition of healing. A vast amount of medical knowledge has evolved in India over thousands of years, through trial and error in exchange and assimilation between diverse cultures. . In recent times, dental health care approaches also used holistic methods like Ayurveda, Homeopathy ad Naturopathy etc in managing diseases and conditions related to oral and related structures. Objective: To assess Knowledge, Attitudes and Practices (KAP) towards Ayurveda, Yoga & Naturopathy, Unani, Siddha, and Homeopathy (AYUSH) and its use in Dentistry among Dental Professionals. Methodology: A cross sectional study was conducted among n=400 dental professionals of dental colleges in and around Chandigarh. Questionnaire was used and data was analyzed using SPSS 21.ver. Results: Out of total 400 subjects 163(41%) were males and 237(59%) were females. When knowledge of AYUSH is assessed 63% had knowledge about term complementary and alternative medicine, As much as 59% subjects wished to learn AYUSH and its use in dentistry. Among users of AYUSH treatment 73% subjects found it effective. Conclusion: Majority of subjects have a positive attitude towards AYUSH and wished to learn its use in dentistry. This makes us feel that AYUSH can be integrated with existing dental curriculum.

scholarly journals Knowledge, attitudes, and practices about dengue among pupils from rural schools in an endemic area in Colombia

Biomédica ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 39 (3) ◽  
pp. 478-490 ◽  
Author(s):  
Diana Sarmiento-Senior ◽  
María Inés Matiz ◽  
Juan Felipe Jaramillo-Gómez ◽  
Víctor Alberto Olano ◽  
Sandra Lucía Vargas ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Rural Schools ◽  
Rural Areas ◽  
Endemic Area ◽  
Public Health Problem ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Self Medication ◽  
Mosquito Net ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Attitudes And Practices ◽  
Preventive Practices

Introduction: Dengue is a public health problem in tropical and subtropical regions of the world. Studies on dengue in rural areas are scarce since the disease is considered mainly urban.Objective: To determine the knowledge (K), attitudes (A) and practices (P) of dengue in an endemic area in Colombia.Materials and methods: We conducted a cross-sectional study with 515 pupils (7-16 years old) in 34 rural schools in Anapoima and La Mesa municipalities during 2011. Each KAP category was evaluated independently by a scoring system and then categorized into high, medium or low.Results: Pupils recognized knowledge variables such as the symptoms (fever, bone pain), transmission route (mosquito bites), and mosquito breeding sites (uncovered water tanks, solid waste). Average scores on attitude were high in both municipalities indicating a well-developed perception of disease severity. Seeking treatment in medical centers and self-medication for fever management and the use of mosquito net and space-spraying of insecticides were the most frequently identified practices.Discussion: This is the first KAP dengue study performed in a rural area in Colombia and as such it contributes to the understanding of dengue perceptions by the inhabitants of these areas. It showed a medium level of knowledge about dengue and a lower level of preventive practices in pupils from rural schools. It also showed that pupils considered space-spraying as crucial for vector control. The presence of the vector in rural areas of the country underlines the need to improve surveillance and education to more effectively control the vector and promote prevention methods including community participation.

scholarly journals A KAP study on water, sanitation and hygiene among residents of Parla village, Kurnool district, Andhra Pradesh

2019 ◽  
Vol 6 (5) ◽  
pp. 2081 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rekha Hothur ◽  
Sreedevi Arepalli ◽  
Anusha Doddoju Veera Bhadreshwara
Keyword(s):  
Drinking Water ◽  
Economic Status ◽  
Human Growth ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Safe Drinking Water ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Attitudes And Practices ◽  
Socio Economic Status ◽  
Institutional Ethics ◽  
Sanitation And Hygiene

Background: Ensuring access to safe drinking water and sanitation for rural people is the key catalyst for economic and human growth. However extreme poverty inhibits a significant portion of rural population from getting access to sanitation facilities and safe drinking water services. The study was conducted to assess knowledge, attitudes and Practices (KAP) with regard to water, sanitation and hygienic practices and to identify the socio-demographic factors in relation.Methods: A cross-sectional study sample comprising of 236 households was conducted in the rural field practice area after obtaining Institutional Ethics Committee approval. Proportionate sample of 20% households were taken from each ward and houses were selected by systematic random sampling method. Knowledge, attitude and practices regarding water, sanitation and hygiene were assessed using pretested semi-structured questionnaire.Results: Out of 236 households majority interviewed were females 169 (71.6%), illiterate (54.2%) and unskilled workers 122 (51.7%) belonging to class V socio-economic status 165 (69.9%). Household lavatory is absent in 114 (48.3%) households. Out of 122 (51.7%) households having sanitary lavatories only 59 (48.4%) were fully utilizing them remaining 63 (51.6%) households were going to open defecation even though sanitary lavatory was present. A significant association between defecation practice and socio-economic status, education were observed.Conclusions: This study shows that even though they have sufficient knowledge on water purification, Sanitation and hygiene this was not translated into practice because of poor attitude.

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