Assessment of knowledge about oral cancer: study with students of public education

RSBO ◽  
2016 ◽  
Vol 12 (1) ◽  
pp. 41 ◽  
Author(s):  
Elisabete Rabaldo Bottan ◽  
Iara Fiorentin Comunello ◽  
Constanza Marín ◽  
Eduardo Mazzetti Subtil
Keyword(s):  
Public Schools ◽  
Oral Cancer ◽  
Target Population ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
First Year ◽  
Research Subjects ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Adequate Knowledge ◽  
Level Of Knowledge

Introduction and Objective: To evaluate the level of knowledge about oral cancer of students attending public school in one city of Santa Catarina (Brasil). Material and methods: A descriptive cross-sectional study, using primary data collection. Students of last year of elementary school and first year of high school, enrolled in public schools in the city of Itajaí (SC), in 2012, were the target population. The non-probability sample was obtained by convenience. Data were collected through a self-administered questionnaire structured with 13 questions divided into three fields. The level of knowledge was made based on pre-established scores. Results: 1149 instruments were analyzed (80.8% of the target population). The average age of the group was 15.5 years and 54.5% were female. The majority (78%) never had received information about oral cancer. Only 27.9% had cognizance about self-examination of the oral cavity. With regard to knowledge, 87.5% classified as unsatisfactory. For most issues the cognitive field did not identify a significant correlation between knowledge and the variables gender and education. When asked if they would like to participate in educational and preventive activitiesabout oral cancer and other issues related to health, 72.6% expressed interest. Conclusion: The group did not have adequate knowledge on the subject of oral cancer. Facing this reality, and the positive attitude of respondents, the researchers designed and offered an educational program to the research subjects.

scholarly journals Knowledge and practice on menstrual hygiene among adolescent girls of selected slums in Kathmandu valley

2018 ◽  
Vol 5 (2) ◽  
pp. 114-122 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sabanam Karki ◽  
Ajay Kumar Rajbhandari ◽  
Maginsh Dahal ◽  
Prakash Shahi ◽  
Sushama Sharma
Keyword(s):  
Adolescent Girls ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Menstrual Hygiene ◽  
Adequate Knowledge ◽  
Income Sources ◽  
Chi Square Test ◽  
Level Of Knowledge

Introductions: Hygiene related practices during menstruationare of considerable importance. This study assesses the existing level of knowledge on menstrual hygiene, and its compliance, among adolescent girls of selected slum areas in Kathmandu, Nepal. Methods: Descriptive cross sectional study design was applied and slums in Kathmandu district were selected conveniently as research site. Primary data were collected through interview by using structured questionnaire. The association between knowledge and practices were identified through chi square test. Results: There were282 respondents for study. Less than half 121 (42.9%) had adequate knowledge related to menstruation and its hygiene. Two-third 185(65.6%) of the participants used sanitary pads, 183 (98.9%), washed hands after pad change, 271 (96.1%) cleaned perineal area during menstruation, 227(80.5%) were aware about the myth and 61.9% followed social norms and restriction related with menstruation. Age of the participant, their education level and the income sources were found statistically significant with their level of knowledge on menstruation. Conclusions: More than half of adolescent girls of slums in Kathmandu district had inadequate knowledge regarding menstruation and two-third practiced menstrual hygiene.

scholarly journals Risky sexual behavior in adolescents does not depend on the level of knowledge about HIV/AIDS?

2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (13) ◽  
pp. e491101321468
Author(s):  
Jéssica Kelly Ramos Cordeiro ◽  
Waleska Fernanda Souto Nóbrega ◽  
Milena Edite Casé de Oliveira ◽  
Kedma Anne Lima Gomes ◽  
Tiago Almeida de Oliveira ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Public Schools ◽  
Risky Sexual Behavior ◽  
Rio Grande ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Sexual Practices ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Adolescent Students ◽  
Level Of Knowledge ◽  
The Government ◽  
Hiv Aids

Objective: to assess the knowledge and practices of adolescent students in relation to HIV/AIDS and other STIs. Methods: this is a cross-sectional study, with a quantitative approach, which included twelve public schools from seven cities in Rio Grande do Norte, with a sample of 623 individuals. Two electronic and interactive questionnaires were used for data collection. Data processing was performed using SPSS 25.0® and Stata 14.0. For the analysis of associated factors, the Item Response Theory was used. The project of this study was approved by the Research Ethics Committee of the Federal University of Rio Grande do Norte, Protocol No. 99473118.2.0000.5292. Results: The participants who achieved the highest means of knowledge level were female (6.04 ± 4.47), with a partner (6.13 ± 4.49), white (6.10 ± 4.46) and received financial assistance from the government (6.72 ± 4.40). Most teenagers reported that they had already had their first sexual intercourse. Of those who continued to have sex in the last 6 months, only 31.3% used a condom. Final considerations: Adolescents have a considerable level of knowledge about the prevention of HIV/AIDS and other STIs, but their sexual practices do not follow the recommended preventive measures.

scholarly journals Awareness of Oral Cancer Among Dental Patients in Mecca, Saudi Arabia

2020 ◽  
Vol 14 (1) ◽  
pp. 369-374
Author(s):  
Mashael Alqahtani ◽  
Alla Nahhas ◽  
Lujain Malibari ◽  
Maryam Alghamdi ◽  
Sara Bazuhier ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Oral Cancer ◽  
Health Care Providers ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Care Providers ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Dental Patients ◽  
Adequate Knowledge ◽  
History Of ◽  
Demographical Data

Background: Oral Cancer (OC) is a serious health problem affecting the oral cavity, which may lead to death. Alcohol, tobacco, and chewing betel are the main risk factors. Early diagnosis and adequate knowledge of OC may improve the survival rate. Objective: This study aimed to assess the knowledge about oral cancer among dental patients in Mecca. Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted in the dental clinics of Mecca. Interviewer-administered questionnaires were distributed to 416 respondents aged 18 or older, who spoke Arabic or English, had no history of OC, and participated voluntarily. The questionnaire consisted of three sections. The first regarded demographical data, the second measured knowledge about OC, and the third was concerned with education regarding OC provided by health-care providers. The interviewers also educated the participants by handing brochures with information about OC. Results: Knowledge about OC among dental patients in Mecca was found to be significantly low. Only 102 of the 416 participants (24.5%) had any knowledge. Only 3.4% of all participants had been educated about OC by their health-care providers. Conclusion: The results of this study show a considerable lack of general knowledge about OC among dental patients in Mecca. Health programs should be developed to raise the community’s awareness.

scholarly journals Sociodemographic factors associated with pregnant women's level of knowledge about oral health

2018 ◽  
Vol 16 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Wander Barbieri ◽  
Stela Verzinhasse Peres ◽  
Carla de Britto Pereira ◽  
João Peres Neto ◽  
Maria da Luz Rosário de Sousa ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Oral Health ◽  
Pregnant Women ◽  
Sociodemographic Factors ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Oral Health Promotion ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Significance Level ◽  
Exact Test ◽  
Adequate Knowledge ◽  
Level Of Knowledge

ABSTRACT Objective To evaluate knowledge on oral health and associated sociodemographic factors in pregnant women. Methods A cross-sectional study with a sample of 195 pregnant women seen at the Primary Care Unit Paraisópolis I, in São Paulo (SP), Brazil. For statistical analysis, χ2 or Fisher's exact test and multiple logistic regression were used. A significance level of 5% was used in all analyses. Results Schooling level equal to or greater than 8 years and having one or two children were associated with an adequate knowledge about oral health. Conclusion Oral health promotion strategies during prenatal care should take into account sociodemographic aspects.

scholarly journals Knowledge of antenatal care among mothers of infants in rural area of Belagavi: a cross sectional study

2019 ◽  
Vol 6 (11) ◽  
pp. 4838
Author(s):  
Pragya Sinha ◽  
Praveena R. Gunagi ◽  
R. G. Viveki ◽  
Manjunath Kamble ◽  
Sunanda Halki
Keyword(s):  
Antenatal Care ◽  
Rural Area ◽  
Health Knowledge ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Systematic Sampling ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Adequate Knowledge ◽  
Level Of Knowledge

Background: Antenatal care (ANC) is the care given to pregnant women for safe pregnancy and healthy babies. It is the most effective health intervention for preventing maternal morbidity and mortality. Health knowledge is an important element which enables women to be aware of their health status and promotes service utilization which further improves the health of the beneficiaries. This study was conducted among mothers of rural area of Belagavi with an objective to determine the level of knowledge related to ANC and the factors associated with the same.Methods: A cross-sectional study was carried out in February-April 2018 among mothers who had delivered within one year from date of study and who had registered and availed antenatal services in field practice area of Department of Community Medicine, BIMS, Belagavi. Sample size was calculated as 161. Mothers were selected using systematic sampling. Data was collected after obtaining an informed, written consent from the participants and was compiled, tabulated and analysed in MS Excel. The results are presented as percentage and proportions and chi square test has been applied.Results: 50% participants had fair knowledge regarding ANC. The level of knowledge was found to be statistically significant with employment status and BPL status.Conclusions: The study found adequate knowledge among majority of mothers. 

scholarly journals Praktik Pemberian Makan dan Perawatan Kesehatan Anak di Kelompok Bermain Al Azhar 1

2020 ◽  
Vol 5 (3) ◽  
pp. 136
Author(s):  
Amalina Ratih Puspa ◽  
Lusi Anindia Rahmawati
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Nutritional Status ◽  
Feeding Practices ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Poor Quality ◽  
Nutritional Deficiencies ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
Research Subjects ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Play Group

<p><em>Abstrak</em> - <strong>Kekurangan zat gizi pada saat usia balita dapat menghambat pertumbuhan dan perkembangan yang bersifat <em>irreversible</em> dan berdampak pada rendahnya kualitas sumberdaya manusia. Penelitian <em>cross</em> sectional ini bertujuan menilai praktik pemberian makan dan perawatan kesehatan anak di Kelompok Bermain Al Azhar 1. Penelitian dilakukan pada bulan Maret-November 2019 di Kelompok Bermain Al Azhar 1, Kebayoran Baru, Jakarta Selatan. Data primer diperoleh melalui wawancara menggunakan kuesioner. Pengukuran berat badan menggunakan timbangan digital, sedangkan pengukuran tinggi badan menggunakan microtoise. Subjek penelitian dipilih secara <em>purposive</em> sampling terdiri atas 26 ibu dan balita usia 13-59 bulan. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa hampir sebagian besar subjek memiliki status gizi yang normal berdasarkan indeks  berat badan menurut umur (BB/U), tinggi badan menurut umur (TB/U), dan berat badan menurut tinggi badan (BB/TB) berturut-turut sebesar 88%, 92%, dan 84%. Namun demikian, masih ditemukan subjek yang tergolong memiliki status gizi kurang (4%), gizi lebih (8%), pendek (4%), kurus (4%), dan gemuk (12%). Lebih dari separuh orangtua subjek tergolong memiliki praktik pemberian makan dan perawatan kesehatan yang baik yaitu berturut-turut sebesar 60% dan 84%. Peran ibu dan anggota keluarga lain yang sehari-hari bersama balita masih perlu ditingkatkan dalam memberikan contoh praktik pemberian makan dan perawatan kesehatan yang baik pada anak. </strong></p><p><em>Abstract </em>– <strong>Nutritional deficiencies at the age of under five can inhibit irreversible growth and development and have an impact on the poor quality of human resources. This cross-sectional study aims to assess the practice of child feeding and health care in the Al Azhar 1 Play Group. The study was conducted in March-November 2019 in the Al Azhar 1 Play Group, Kebayoran Baru, South Jakarta. Primary data obtained through interviews using a questionnaire. Bodyweight measurements using digital scales, while height measurements using a microtome. The research subjects were selected by purposive sampling consisting of 26 mothers and toddlers aged 13-59 months. The results showed that most of the subjects had normal nutritional status based on body weight index according to age (BB/U), height by age (TB / U), and weight by height (BB/TB) respectively by 88%, 92%, and 84%. However, still found subjects classified as having poor nutritional status (4%), overnutrition (8%), short (4%), thin (4%), and fat (12%). More than half of the parents of subjects classified as having good feeding and health care practices are 60% and 84%, respectively. The role of mothers and other family members still needs to be improved in providing examples of good feeding practices and health care for children.</strong></p><p><strong><em>Keywords </em></strong>- <em>Toddlers, Feeding practices, Health care, Nutritional status </em></p>

scholarly journals Conhecimento de enfermeiros residentes sobre o manejo da dor oncológica: estudo transversal

2016 ◽  
Vol 15 (4) ◽  
pp. 694 ◽  
Author(s):  
Flávia Dos Santos Ferreira ◽  
Juliano Dos Santos ◽  
Karina Cardoso Meira
Keyword(s):  
Cancer Pain ◽  
Professional Training ◽  
Target Population ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Training Time ◽  
Adequate Knowledge ◽  
Inadequate Knowledge ◽  
One Year ◽  
Nurses Knowledge

Aims: to evaluate the knowledge of resident nurses regarding themanagement of cancer pain and the associated sociodemographic and professional variables. Method: a cross-sectional study with a target population of nurses who were enrolled in a multi-professional oncology residency program. The nurses’ knowledge was evaluated through the “Nurses’ knowledge about the cancer pain management    –WHO” instrument. Poisson regression with robust variance was used to analyze the association between the variables. Results: most (68.2%) of the interviewees presented inadequate knowledge.  Adequate  knowledge  was  dependent  on  training  time, as  individuals  with more than one year of training (PR=0.14, CI 95%, 0.02-0.97) were less likely to present inadequate  knowledge.  Conclusions:  there  was  a  predominance  of  ignorance  about the management  of  cancer  pain  and  adequate  knowledge  was  dependent  on  professional training time.

scholarly journals HUBUNGAN PEMBERIAN ASI EKSKLUSIF DAN PENGETAHUAN IBU TENTANG CARA MENYUSUI BAYI DENGAN STUNTING DI DUSUN BORO, DESA SIDODADI KECAMATAN LAWANG

2020 ◽  
Vol 8 (1) ◽  
pp. 1-7
Author(s):  
Fenska Seipalla ◽  
Mochamad Tito Aditya ◽  
Nanda Rizky Fitriani Syahrudin ◽  
Danny Chandra Pratama ◽  
Dayita Wedyasantika ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Nutritional Status ◽  
Exclusive Breastfeeding ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Contingency Coefficient ◽  
Level Of Knowledge ◽  
Nutritional Status Of Children ◽  
The Right

ABSTRAK  Latar Belakang: Hasil survei pendahuluan di Dusun Boro, Desa Sidodadi, 63% responden mengaku tidak mengetahui teknik menyusui yang benar dan sebanyak 60% responden menyatakan belum pernah mendapat informasi tentang ASI eksklusif. Tujuan: Mengidentifikasi hubungan pemberian ASI eksklusif dan pengetahuan ibu tentang cara menyusui bayi dengan stunting di Dusun Boro, Desa Sidodadi Kecamatan Lawang Kabupaten Malang tahun 2019. Metode: Analitik observasional dengan desain penelitian cross-sectional study. Teknik pengambilan sampel yang digunakan adalah teknik purposive. Pengambilan menggunakan kuesioner. Data yang didapatkan kemudian dianalisis menggunakan koefisien kontingensi menggunakan IBS SPSS Statistics 19 for windows. Hasil: Hubungan pengetahuan tentang cara menyusui dengan stunting tidak signifikan. Hubungan pemberian ASI eksklusif dengan stunting juga tidak signifikan. Simpulan: Tidak ada hubungan antara ASI dengan status gizi namun terdapat hubungan antara pengetahuan ibu tentang cara menyusui dengan status gizi.  Kata Kunci: ASI eksklusif, tingkat pengetahuan, cara menyusui bayi, stunting   ABSTRACT  Background: Based on the preliminary survey’s result (primary data) in Sidodadi village, 63% of the respondents admitted that they don’t know about the right techniques of breastfeeding and 60% of the respondents claimed they had not been informed about exclusive breastfeeding. Aim: Identifying the correlation between exclusive breastfeeding and mother’s knowledge about how to breastfeed with nutritional status in toddlerhood in Boro Sidodadi Village Lawang Sub-District Malang Regency Year 2019. Method: The type of this research was an analytical observational study with a crosssectional design. This study used purposive sampling. This study collected data using questionnaires. The data obtained were analyzed using the contingency coefficient using IBS SPSS Statistics 19 for windows. Result: The results of this study indicate that the correlation between mother’s knowledge about how to breastfeed and nutritional status was not significant. The correlation between exclusive breastfeeding and nutritional status in toddlerhood also was not significant. Conclusion: There was no correlation found between breastfeeding and nutritional status. Yet there was a correlation between mother's knowledge about how to breastfeed and nutritional status.  Keywords: Exclusive breastfeeding, Level of knowledge, How to breastfeed, Nutritional status of children

scholarly journals A KAP study on snakebite and its management among medical interns in a tertiary care medical college and hospital in Trivandrum district, Kerala

2019 ◽  
Vol 6 (3) ◽  
pp. 1340 ◽  
Author(s):  
Amritesh Kumar ◽  
Soumya Gopakumar ◽  
Sruthy Sathyan ◽  
S. Blessed Singh ◽  
Beena Idicheriya Bhasy
Keyword(s):  
Care Center ◽  
Tertiary Care ◽  
Medical Problem ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Snake Bite ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Good Level ◽  
Adequate Knowledge ◽  
Snake Bites ◽  
Level Of Knowledge

Background: Snake bite is considered as one of the most significant health related problems throughout the world. According to the WHO, a snake bite is an important medical problem. It has been a neglected extrinsic injury in tropical and sub-tropical developing countries including India. It has been estimated that every year there are almost 83,000 snake bites and 11,000 deaths due to snake bites in India. The Goal of this study is to access knowledge, attitude and practice (KAP) among interns so as to find out gaps in academics and bridge them. Findings of this study will benefit community at large.Methods: An institutional based cross sectional study was conducted for the entire batch of interns in a tertiary care center in Trivandrum, Kerala, South India during June–September 2018. A non-probability sampling was done. Data was collected by self-administered questionnaire.Results: Among 100 students 48% had a score equal to and above 8 which was taken as good level of knowledge and 52% had poor level of knowledge. Attitude towards management of snake bite was 100% among study subjects. Only 35% of students had median score above 4 as good level of practice and remaining 65% had poor level of practice.Conclusions: Respondents have adequate knowledge on snake bites. They discarded various prevailing myths in society. Although study showed adequate attitude towards management, that was not reflected in practice. This gap can be overcome by teaching in simulated environment, so as to make them competent enough for managing snake bites. 

scholarly journals A study on knowledge regarding first aid among undergraduate medical students

2017 ◽  
Vol 4 (7) ◽  
pp. 2555
Author(s):  
Chaitali A. Gore ◽  
Sruthi Sankar ◽  
Shabnam Sheriff ◽  
Swetha Anand ◽  
Smrithika L. ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Medical Students ◽  
Life Support ◽  
First Aid ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Undergraduate Medical Students ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Adequate Knowledge ◽  
Chi Square Test ◽  
Level Of Knowledge

Background: Life is characterized by precarious twists and turns and risky conditions that emerge all the time. First aid is the immediate action taken to save a life and reduce the effects of injury and illness until medical help is obtained. This study aims at assessing the knowledge regarding first aid among undergraduate medical students and comparing the knowledge among different terms. Methods: A cross-sectional study was done among 150 undergraduate medical students of Vydehi Medical College, Bangalore. A questionnaire with 15 questions regarding the awareness and skills involved in first aid were used to assess the levels of awareness among undergraduate medical students. Data was entered in Microsoft Excel Sheet. Analysis was done using Statistical Package for Social Sciences version 21. Data was analysed using percentages and Chi-square test. Results: A total of 150 medical students filled the questionnaire, 50 each from 5th (2nd year), 7th (3rd year) and 9th terms (4th year). The overall scores were, 43 out of 150 students had excellent knowledge, 71 out of 150 needed improvement, 35 out of 150 had adequate knowledge and only 1 out of 150 had poor knowledge about First-Aid. The association between terms and level of knowledge was found to be statistically significant. Conclusions: First Aid knowledge among medical students needs improvement. Level of knowledge improved with increasing term but this was not sufficient and more training should be given to all medical students on first aid and basic life support. 

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