scholarly journals Mothers’ Knowledge and Attitudes Towards Child Immunization in Georgia

2019 ◽  
Vol 12 (1) ◽  
pp. 232-237
Author(s):  
Tengiz Verulava ◽  
Mariam Jaiani ◽  
Ana Lordkipanidze ◽  
Revaz Jorbenadze ◽  
Beka Dangadze
Keyword(s):  
Side Effects ◽  
Disease Prevention ◽  
Positive Attitude ◽  
Public Awareness ◽  
Vaccination Schedule ◽  
Routine Vaccination ◽  
Sufficient Information ◽  
Child Immunization ◽  
Attitudes And Practices ◽  
The Third

Background: Vaccination is the administration of a vaccine to help the immune system develop protection from a disease. It is the most cost-effective mechanism for disease prevention that allows people to have better protection from specific bacteria and viruses. Objective: The goal of the research is to determine mothers’ knowledge, attitudes and practices towards child immunization. Methods: In the framework of a cross-sectional study, 188 mothers with children from three to five years of age, were surveyed in 7 kindergartens of Tbilisi (capital city of Georgia). The semi-structured questionnaire was administered in a face-to-face manner. Results: The majority of interviewed mothers (97%) showed a positive attitude towards immunization and believe that vaccination plays an important role in disease prevention. 32% do not have sufficient information about the routine vaccination schedule and subsequently, 36% of children have incomplete vaccination. The reasons for incomplete vaccination are: a lack of knowledge about a routine vaccination schedule (25.5%), limited information about the necessity of the second or the third dose of vaccination (18.6%), fear of post-vaccination side effects (16%) and fear of a child illness (9.6%). A significant association was found between mothers’ education, practice and attitude regarding immunization. Health institutions (49.5%) and internet sources (21.3%) were the most popular sources of information about immunization. Conclusion: Incomplete immunization is related to mother’s lack of information about the immunization schedules, limited awareness about the second and the third dose of vaccination, and it is also related to fear of child getting sick after the vaccination. Some respondents believe that vaccination is not safe and can cause serious side effects. But the majority of mothers have a positive attitude towards child immunization, but their levels of awareness are very low and they do not have comprehensive information about a routine vaccination schedule. It is necessary to raise public awareness of the importance of immunization by implementing educational programs and by traditional and social media.

scholarly journals Awareness, Attitudes, and Practices Toward Meningococcal B Vaccine among Pediatricians in Italy

Medicina ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 54 (6) ◽  
pp. 100
Author(s):  
Pietro Ferrara ◽  
Lucia Stromillo ◽  
Luciana Albano
Keyword(s):  
Regression Models ◽  
Positive Attitude ◽  
Daily Practice ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Vaccination Schedule ◽  
Online Questionnaire ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Logistic Regression Models ◽  
Attitudes And Practices ◽  
4Cmenb Vaccine

Background and objectives: Vaccination against bacterial pathogens is decisive for preventing invasive meningococcal disease and pediatricians play a pivotal role in vaccination compliance and coverage. The aim of this study was to investigate awareness, attitude, and practices toward the vaccine against Meningococcal B serogroup (4CMenB) among a sample of Italian pediatricians. Materials and Methods: A cross-sectional study was carried out using an online questionnaire from March to May 2015. Three multivariate logistic regression models were built to identify factors associated with the outcomes of interest. Results: The data showed that 95.5% of the interviewees correctly responded about the availability of 4CMenB vaccine in Italy, while only 28.0% knew the vaccination schedule for children aged two years or under. This knowledge was significantly higher in younger pediatricians and in those who worked a higher number of hours per week. Pediatricians self-reported a positive attitude toward the utility and safety of 4CMenB vaccine. Those pediatricians with a strong positive attitude toward the utility of the vaccine, who knew the vaccination schedules for children of two years or under, and who declared a satisfactory or good knowledge about the vaccine were more likely to inform parents about its availability in Italy, recommend the vaccination, and verify patients’ vaccination status, in their daily practice. Conclusions: The study highlights factors that currently influence pediatricians’ practices regarding the 4CMenB vaccine. The results showed the possible actions recommended to improve physicians’ awareness and behaviors in order to improve the vaccination compliance and invasive meningococcal diseases prevention.

Literary review of Yava (Barley)

2018 ◽  
Vol 3 (3) ◽  
Author(s):  
Shirke UJ ◽  
Jyotsna Yadav ◽  
Shirke JM ◽  
Udmale MM
Keyword(s):  
Disease Prevention ◽  
Public Awareness ◽  
Critical Importance ◽  
Physical Body ◽  
Happy Life ◽  
Balanced Diet ◽  
Diet Plan ◽  
Religious Ceremony ◽  
Medicinal Preparations ◽  
Medicine Today

According to Upanishadas, food is Brahman, the Divine reality. The physical body itself is born of and lives by food. Right diet is the essence of disease prevention and the foundation of a healthy and happy life. A properly selected diet and diet plan plays a critical importance in the management of any disease. Only a well-balanced diet can cure numerous diseases, sometimes even good medicines are unable to cure certain diseases without balanced diet, that’s why food is said to be most important medicine. Today there is increasing public awareness of the importance of diet for the maintenance and promotion of health. An Ayurvedic text entails the uses of Yava in religious ceremony, dietary and medicinal preparations. Yava is used for Lekhana Karma. The present paper deals with literary review of Yava.

scholarly journals Assessing the Level of Awareness of COVID-19 and Prevalence of General Anxiety Disorder among the Hail Community, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

2021 ◽  
Vol 18 (13) ◽  
pp. 7035
Author(s):  
Bandar Alsaif ◽  
Najm Eldinn Elsser Elhassan ◽  
Ramaiah Itumalla ◽  
Kamal Elbassir Ali ◽  
Mohamed Ali Alzain
Keyword(s):  
Saudi Arabia ◽  
Anxiety Disorder ◽  
Positive Attitude ◽  
Major Public Health Problem ◽  
Kingdom Of Saudi Arabia ◽  
General Anxiety Disorder ◽  
General Anxiety ◽  
Attitudes And Practices ◽  
Awareness Campaigns ◽  
Positive Attitudes

Background: The COVID-19 pandemic has caused a major public health problem around the world. Therefore, the aim of the study was to assess the awareness and prevalence of General Anxiety Disorder (GAD) with regard to COVID-19 among the Hail community, in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, in order to help health authorities to effectively control the pandemic. Methods: A cross-sectional online survey was completed by 412 participants living in Hail, Saudi Arabia. The questionnaire assessed demographic characteristics, knowledge, attitudes, and practices for the prevention of COVID-19, as well as psychological feelings in terms of GAD as an impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. Results: The study found that most of the respondents demonstrated good knowledge, attitudes, and practice for COVID-19 prevention. The elderly and employed demonstrated significant positive attitudes and practices (p < 0.05). Participants with a positive attitude were almost two and a half times (OR = 2.4; 95% CI: 1.54–3.99) more likely to have good practices. Additionally, the rural respondents were less likely (OR = 0.45; 95% CI: 0.21–0.96) to have a positive attitude. Married participants were more than one and a half (OR = 1.60; 95% CI: 1.04–2.44) times more likely to have a positive attitude. The prevalence of GAD was 21.8% and was significantly increased among participants with inadequate knowledge (OR = 2.01; 95% CI: 1.25–3.22), females (OR = 1.92; 95% CI: 1.19–3.09), individuals with chronic diseases (OR = 1.71; 95% CI: 1.02–2.86), and non-Saudi participants (OR = 2.44; 95% CI: 1.02–5.85). Conclusions: Ensuring a sufficient combination of relatively good levels of knowledge, positive attitudes, and desired practices serves as a good approach to preventing the spread of COVID-19. However, the increased prevalence of GAD requires the attention of policymakers. Therefore, a great emphasis should be placed on health awareness campaigns, with a focus on misconceptions and the provision of counseling.

Practical prescribing

1987 ◽  
Vol 25 (20) ◽  
pp. 80-80
Author(s):  
Martin J Brodie ◽  
Ian Harrison
Keyword(s):  
Side Effects ◽  
Drug Interactions ◽  
Shelf Life ◽  
Text Book ◽  
The Third ◽  
New Drug ◽  
Making Choices ◽  
Treatment Policies ◽  
Accessible Form

This book is a practical manual for the prescriber rather than a text book. The first chapter usefully explains pharmacological terms which are used later in the book. This is followed by three sections concerned with choosing drugs. The first section gives a list of ‘best buys’ for common complaints, the second looks at treatment policies and the third gives basic pharmacological information to help in making choices. Side-effects and drug interactions are presented in the next two chapters in a readily accessible form. The final chapter, called ‘Cautions,’ has some useful information not readily found elsewhere including data on teratogenesis and shelf-life of formulations. It also suggests which drugs we should stop using, and discusses factors to consider before using a new drug.

scholarly journals AWARENESS OF CHEMOTHERAPY SIDE EFFECTS AND ATTITUDE TOWARDS CHEMOTHERAPY USE AMONG CANCER PATIENTS ATTENDING ONCOLOGY CLINIC AT BUGANDO MEDICAL CENTRE, IN MWANZA, NORTHERN TANZANIA

2018 ◽  
Vol 8 (5) ◽  
pp. 448-454 ◽  
Author(s):  
Deogratias M Katabalo ◽  
Raphael Matinde ◽  
Stanley Mwita ◽  
Karoli Marwa ◽  
Nestory Masalu
Keyword(s):  
Side Effects ◽  
Cancer Cells ◽  
Cancer Patients ◽  
Cross Section ◽  
Positive Attitude ◽  
Medical Centre ◽  
Bugando Medical ◽  
Northern Tanzania ◽  
Chemotherapy Side Effects ◽  
Bugando Medical Centre

Background: Chemotherapy is the use of drugs to kill cancer cells. Because cancer cells generally grow and divide faster than normal cells, they are more susceptible to the action of these drugs. However, damage to healthy cells is unavoidable, and this damage accounts for the side effects linked to these drugs. Methodology: A cross section study was conducted at oncology department in Bugando Medical Centre. A sample of 216 people was recruited into the study. The data was collected by using the pre-constructed questionnaire. After data collection, the data was transferred into SPSS version 20 and analyzed. Results: The study found that 88 (40.7%) of the respondents were aware of the chemotherapy side effects whereby majority, 68 (77.3%) of these had been informed by the doctor. Most of the respondents, 197 (92.1%) had a positive attitude towards the use of chemotherapy. Conclusion: There is still poor awareness of the chemotherapy side effects among the cancer patients attending and receiving chemotherapy in oncology department at Bugando Medical Centre. However, most of the respondents had positive attitude towards the use of chemotherapy Keywords: Awareness, attitude, chemotherapy, side effects and Tanzania.

scholarly journals Knowledge, Attitude, Practices and Obstacles to Provide Urinary incontinence Care among Nurses

2021 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
pp. 65-73
Author(s):  
Akmal Shehzad ◽  
Kausar Parveen ◽  
Muhammad Afzal
Keyword(s):  
Urinary Incontinence ◽  
Positive Attitude ◽  
Pearson Correlation ◽  
Tertiary Care ◽  
Significant Proportion ◽  
Good Knowledge ◽  
Unique Contribution ◽  
Care Hospital ◽  
Study Objective ◽  
Attitudes And Practices

Purpose: Nurses are personalities who stand with patients at all times to listen and solve their problems. Excellent knowledge, good practices and positive attitude of nurses proves very effective for improving patients with urinary incontinence in a mannered way. The study objective was, (a) evaluate the knowledge, attitudes and practices among nurses of urinary incontinence, (b) reveal the relationship between knowledge, attitudes and demographic characteristics and (c) evaluate obstacles faced by nurses during urinary incontinence care. Methodology: A cross-sectional study was accompanied in a government tertiary care hospital in Lahore, Pakistan. To analysis the variables statistical packages for social sciences version 25 was used. Pearson correlation test was used to correlate the knowledge, attitude and practices regarding urinary incontinence. Less than P>0.05 is significant. Findings: 164 nurses contributed in the studies and 157 completed and return the survey questioner, with return rate of 95.7%. Of those, 117(74.5%) were female nurses and 40(25.5%) were male nurses. There is a significant correlation found between knowledge with attitude items 0.046 and knowledge with practice items 0.039. The study respondents have good knowledge, positive attitude but wrong practices regarding urinary incontinence. Unique contribution to theory, practice and policy: It is concluded that Nurses have good knowledge, positive attitude but wrong practices that require special training or workshops to managing and treating incontinence more efficiently. This helps to bring significant improvement in urinary incontinence care and helps to lower the heath care cost. Such clinical guidelines need to be made within the organizations to manage a significant proportion of patients with urinary incontinence. Keywords: Knowledge, Attitude, Practices, Obstacles, Urinary incontinence, Nurses

scholarly journals Immunization aganist hepatitis B in children from endemic zone: evaluation of the antibody response against the DNA recombinant vaccine (Engerix B-20 mcg)

1993 ◽  
Vol 35 (1) ◽  
pp. 89-92 ◽  
Author(s):  
C.R.B. Ferreira ◽  
C.F.T. Yoshida ◽  
L.A.C. Mercadante ◽  
D.F. Gomes ◽  
J.M. Oliveira ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Hepatitis B ◽  
Antibody Response ◽  
Recombinant Dna ◽  
Hepatitis B Surface Antigen ◽  
Vaccine Dose ◽  
Vaccination Schedule ◽  
Hepatitis B Vaccine ◽  
Recombinant Hepatitis ◽  
The Third ◽  
Rural Zone

A previous seroepidemiological study in the rural zone of Vargem Alta (ES) SouthEast of Brazil, showed a prevalence of up to 9% of hepatitis B surface antigen (HBsAg) in some areas. One hundred susceptible children aging 1 to 5 years old were selected and immunized with a recombinant DNA hepatitis B vaccine (Smith-Kline 20 mcg) using the 0-1-6 months vaccination schedule. Blood samples were collected at the time of the first vaccine dose (month 0) in order to confirm susceptible individuals and 1,3,6 and 8 months after the first dose , to evaluate the antibody response. Our results showed that two and five months after the second dose, 79% and 88% of children seroconverted respectively, reaching 97% after the third dose. The levels of anti-HBs were calculated in milli International Units/ml (mIU/ml) and demonstrated the markedly increase of protective levels of antibodies after the third dose. These data showed a good immunogenicity of the DNA recombinant hepatitis B vaccine when administered in children of endemic areas.

Local Side Effects Caused by Hair Dye Use in Females: Cross-sectional Survey

2012 ◽  
Vol 16 (1) ◽  
pp. 39-44 ◽  
Author(s):  
Khalid M. Alghamdi ◽  
Noura A. Moussa
Keyword(s):  
Side Effects ◽  
Hair Loss ◽  
Public Awareness ◽  
Hair Dyes ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Hair Dye ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Relevant Variables ◽  
Skin Redness ◽  
Local Side

Background: Despite its association with a number of side effects, hair dye use is common worldwide. Objective: To explore the local side effects of hair dye use and to relate these effects to features of hair dyeing. Methods: A questionnaire about hair dye use was distributed to a random sample of 650 female patients at various outpatient clinics in 2008. Results: A total of 567 females returned the questionnaire (87.2% response rate). Of these respondents, 82.6% (464 of 562) had used hair dye products in the past. The mean age at first use was 22.23 ± 7.05 years, and the median time between two consecutive dyes was 6 months. Of these respondents, 76.8% (354 of 461) used permanent dyes. Participants reported that they suffered skin redness caused by hair dyes (15.1%, 65 of 431), had scaling (14.4%, 60 of 417), or had itchiness (31.3%, 134 of 428). In addition, 74% (262 of 354) of the participants reported that they had issues with the texture or condition of hair following hair dye use; 77.7% (314 of 404) reported split ends, whereas 69.6% (273 of 392) reported hair dryness, 69.4% (256 of 369) lusterless hair, 77.2% (308 of 399) excessive hair loss, and 53.6% (210 of 392) excessive hair graying. Furthermore, 55.1% (196 of 356) of the participants reported a slowing of hair growth. The total number of hair dyeing events was associated with increased hair loss (p = .04) and excessive graying (p < .001) after controlling for all relevant variables. Conclusion: Hair dye is associated with local side effects to the skin and hair. Increased public awareness of these risks could help inform consumer choices and reduce excessive use.

scholarly journals Prevalence and Associated Factors of Regular Nonsteroidal Anti-inflammatory Drugs used in a Rural Community, Thailand

2017 ◽  
Vol 9 (9) ◽  
pp. 58 ◽  
Author(s):  
Pongsom Luanghirun ◽  
Patid Tanaboriboon ◽  
Pawaris Mahissarakul ◽  
Chanikarn Tongruang ◽  
Chanita Chaichirawiwat ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Side Effects ◽  
Qualitative Study ◽  
Associated Factors ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Factors Associated ◽  
Attitudes And Practices ◽  
Pain Medications ◽  
Inflammatory Drugs ◽  
Anti Inflammatory

BACKGROUND: In Thailand, 67.2% of the population widely uses analgesics including nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), which may lead to serious side effects. However, the information of regular NSAIDs used in Thailand is still limited.METHODS: A mixed method cross-sectional study was conducted. Quantitative data were collected using questionnaires to determine the prevalence and factors associated with regular NSAID use. The qualitative study was conducted using group and in-depth interviews to determine the knowledge, attitudes and practices of NSAID users.RESULTS: Of 771 participants, the prevalence of NSAID use was 31.1 and regular NSAID use was 7.4. Age, pain at the hips or thighs and pain score were independent factors associated with regular NSAID use. The qualitative study indicated that the use of NSAIDs was influenced by drug effectiveness, sources of NSAIDs and consideration of benefits and risks of the drugs.CONCLUSION: This was the first report on the prevalence and associated factors of regular NSAID use in Thailand. In this community, nonprescribed NSAIDs might cause some serious side effects and undesirable drug interaction. Information on side effects of pain medications should be disseminated to the public including guidelines on how to use pain medications.

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