scholarly journals Parental Knowledge, Attitudes, and Behaviors Toward Their Epileptic Children at King Abdulaziz University Hospital: Cross-Sectional Study (Preprint)

2018 ◽  
Author(s):  
Abdulelah Kinkar ◽  
Dalya Alqarni ◽  
Abdulaziz Alghamdi ◽  
Sahal Wali ◽  
Nasser Alghamdi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Educational Level ◽  
Parental Knowledge ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
University Hospital ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Significant Relation ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Epileptic Children ◽  
King Abdulaziz University ◽  
The Mean

BACKGROUND Epilepsy is a chronic disease characterized by periodic seizures that result from abnormal integrated firing impulses in the brain. It is one of the most common neurological disorders. Over the past few years, there has been increasing awareness about the effect that having a child with epilepsy has on parents and the reciprocal impact of parental knowledge and attitudes regarding epilepsy on the affected child. OBJECTIVE This study aimed to assess parental knowledge, attitudes, and behavior toward their epileptic children. METHODS A cross-sectional study was conducted in 2018 by the Pediatric Neurology Department of King Abdulaziz University Hospital, Jeddah, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. A sample size of 115 of 332 parents who have a child diagnosed with epilepsy and aged 18 years or younger were recruited for this study. Statistical analysis was performed using SPSS version 21. Data analysis was performed using an independent <italic>t</italic> test, a chi-square test, one-way analysis of variance, and correlation analysis. RESULTS A total of 115 participants answered the questionnaire; of these, 65 (56.5%) were men, with an average age of 40.3 years, and the mean age of the children was 9.0 years. Overall, 85 (85/115, 73.9%) children were taken care of by both of their parents. The mean parental knowledge score was 7.49 (SD 2.08) out of 12, and it was significantly related to the educational level of the parent (<italic>P</italic>=.004). The knowledge question that was most frequently answered incorrectly was “Diagnosis of epilepsy is usually made based on at least two unprovoked seizures.” As only 28.7% (33/115) of participants chose the correct answer, mean parental attitude score was 26.51 (SD 4.284) out of 35, and there was no significant relation with the educational level of parents (<italic>P</italic>=.13); however, it was negatively correlated with the child’s age (<italic>P</italic>=.045). Mean parental behavioral score was 23.35 (SD 4.121) out of 35, and there was no significant relation with the educational level of the parents (<italic>P</italic>=.24). The most negatively answered question for the behavior section was “I can leave my child without supervision,” with a mean score of 2.25 (SD 1.09) out of 5. Gender did not play a significant role in parental knowledge, attitudes, or behavior (<italic>P</italic>=.44, <italic>P</italic>=.77, and <italic>P</italic>=.99, respectively). CONCLUSIONS Parental knowledge in our sample still needs improvement. Therefore, more awareness campaigns should be made for the community and for the parents of affected children to create a supportive environment for the children and help them thrive and develop.

scholarly journals Parental Knowledge, Attitudes, and Behaviors Toward Their Epileptic Children at King Abdulaziz University Hospital: Cross-Sectional Study

10.2196/12697 ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
pp. e12697 ◽  
Author(s):  
Abdulelah Kinkar ◽  
Dalya Alqarni ◽  
Abdulaziz Alghamdi ◽  
Sahal Wali ◽  
Nasser Alghamdi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Educational Level ◽  
Parental Knowledge ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
University Hospital ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Significant Relation ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Epileptic Children ◽  
King Abdulaziz University ◽  
The Mean

Background Epilepsy is a chronic disease characterized by periodic seizures that result from abnormal integrated firing impulses in the brain. It is one of the most common neurological disorders. Over the past few years, there has been increasing awareness about the effect that having a child with epilepsy has on parents and the reciprocal impact of parental knowledge and attitudes regarding epilepsy on the affected child. Objective This study aimed to assess parental knowledge, attitudes, and behavior toward their epileptic children. Methods A cross-sectional study was conducted in 2018 by the Pediatric Neurology Department of King Abdulaziz University Hospital, Jeddah, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. A sample size of 115 of 332 parents who have a child diagnosed with epilepsy and aged 18 years or younger were recruited for this study. Statistical analysis was performed using SPSS version 21. Data analysis was performed using an independent t test, a chi-square test, one-way analysis of variance, and correlation analysis. Results A total of 115 participants answered the questionnaire; of these, 65 (56.5%) were men, with an average age of 40.3 years, and the mean age of the children was 9.0 years. Overall, 85 (85/115, 73.9%) children were taken care of by both of their parents. The mean parental knowledge score was 7.49 (SD 2.08) out of 12, and it was significantly related to the educational level of the parent (P=.004). The knowledge question that was most frequently answered incorrectly was “Diagnosis of epilepsy is usually made based on at least two unprovoked seizures.” As only 28.7% (33/115) of participants chose the correct answer, mean parental attitude score was 26.51 (SD 4.284) out of 35, and there was no significant relation with the educational level of parents (P=.13); however, it was negatively correlated with the child’s age (P=.045). Mean parental behavioral score was 23.35 (SD 4.121) out of 35, and there was no significant relation with the educational level of the parents (P=.24). The most negatively answered question for the behavior section was “I can leave my child without supervision,” with a mean score of 2.25 (SD 1.09) out of 5. Gender did not play a significant role in parental knowledge, attitudes, or behavior (P=.44, P=.77, and P=.99, respectively). Conclusions Parental knowledge in our sample still needs improvement. Therefore, more awareness campaigns should be made for the community and for the parents of affected children to create a supportive environment for the children and help them thrive and develop.

scholarly journals Perception of Plastic Surgery and the Role of Media Among Medical Students: Cross-Sectional Study (Preprint)

2018 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hatan Hisham Mortada ◽  
Yara Aayed Alqahtani ◽  
Hadeel Zakaria Seraj ◽  
Wahbi Khalid Albishi ◽  
Hattan A Aljaaly
Keyword(s):  
Medical Students ◽  
Plastic Surgery ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
University Hospital ◽  
Male Students ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Online Questionnaire ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
King Abdulaziz University ◽  
The Mean

BACKGROUND Although plastic surgery has been gaining a lot of popularity recently, there seems to be limited perception and a poor understanding of this field by both medical professionals, including medical students, and the general public. This might alter referral patterns as well as medical students’ choice to pursue a career in plastic surgery. OBJECTIVE The purpose of this study was to assess knowledge and perception of plastic surgery among medical students and to explore the influencing factors underlying particular beliefs. METHODS Data for this cross-sectional study were collected between August 22 and December 22, 2017. The questionnaire was formulated on the basis of our own study objectives and from available questionnaires with similar objectives. It was composed of 14 questions divided into three main parts: demographics, the specialty of plastic surgery, and media involvement and its effect on plastic surgery. The study was conducted via an online questionnaire among medical students in all years at King Abdulaziz University Hospital, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. Data were considered significant at P<.05. All analyses were performed using SPSS, version 20. RESULTS A total of 886 medical students participated in this study. We achieved a response rate of 56.79%. The mean age of the participants was 21.2 years. The mean awareness score was 9.7 (SD 4.2) for female students and 8.3 (SD 4.2) for male students (P<.001). The condition most commonly known to be treated by a plastic surgeon was burns (70.3% of responses). CONCLUSIONS Medical students do not have adequate awareness of plastic surgery, and early exposure to this specialty may enhance their awareness.

scholarly journals Perfil de idosos usuários de Teleassistência

2019 ◽  
Vol 7 (2) ◽  
pp. 33083
Author(s):  
Bruna Borba Neves ◽  
José Roberto Goldim
Keyword(s):  
Educational Level ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Assistive Technologies ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Porto Alegre ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Sociodemographic Variables ◽  
The Mean ◽  
The City ◽  
Made In

OBJECTIVES: Describe the sample of elderly, who use teleassistance, as well as personal, family and sociodemographic variables. METHODS: This is a cross-sectional study of the type of prevalent cases. Made in the home of the participants, aged over 60 years, living in the city of Porto Alegre and users of teleassistance. RESULTS: The sample consisted of 25 elderly. The mean age of the group was 82.24 years. Most of the participants were women (92%), widows (60%), who live alone (84%), with a mean educational level of 13.58 years. The size of families varied from one individual to 14 people, with an average of 7.3 individuals per family. CONCLUSIONS: The participants of this study, all users of teleassistance, although they have relatives, live alone. The option of using assistive technologies, such as teleassistance, may be ensuring greater security and independence for these people.

Awareness of Diabetic Eye Diseases among Diabetic In-Patients at King Abdulaziz University Hospital, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, cross sectional study. (Preprint)

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ahmed Abdulrahman Basheikh ◽  
Lujain Faisal Bashamakh ◽  
Anan Abdulghaffar Aljawi ◽  
Ibtihal Oudah Al-Gamdi ◽  
Mariya Saeed Bahashwan ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Diabetes Mellitus ◽  
Saudi Arabia ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
University Hospital ◽  
Eye Disease ◽  
Considerable Proportion ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Diabetic Eye Disease ◽  
King Abdulaziz University

BACKGROUND Background: Saudi Arabia is the second most common country affected by diabetes mellitus in the Middle East, and it is the seventh in the world. Approximately 10% of diabetic patients develop visual impairment and blindness due to ocular complications. These could be prevented by increasing awareness. OBJECTIVE Aim: To assess the awareness of diabetic eye disease among diabetic in-patients. METHODS Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted among 241 diabetic in-patients at treated between 2014 and 2017 at King Abdulaziz University Hospital, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. The data were collected through a telephone-based interview and analysis was performed using SPSS. The chi-square test was used to investigate the relationship between demographic data and awareness to diabetic eye disease. RESULTS Results: A total of 241 patients were included in the analyses. Of these, 140 (58.1%) were males. Approximately 80.9% of the patients knew about diabetic eye disease. Patients with a higher educational level and economic status were more aware about diabetic eye disease. A considerable proportion of the patients (79.7%) were aware that retinopathy could be caused by diabetes. Conversely, only 41.9% and 32.8% were aware that cataract and glaucoma could be caused by diabetes mellitus, respectively. CONCLUSIONS Conclusion: Most patients were aware of the ophthalmologic complications of diabetes. Despite being aware of diabetic retinopathy, more than half of the patients did not know that it was curable; hence, more public health education is needed.

scholarly journals Satisfaction of companions with the experience of supporting the parturient at a university hospital

2015 ◽  
Vol 24 (3) ◽  
pp. 686-696 ◽  
Author(s):  
Odaléa Maria Brüggemann ◽  
Joyce Green Koettker ◽  
Manuela Beatriz Velho ◽  
Juliana Jacques da Costa Monguilhott ◽  
Marisa Monticelli
Keyword(s):  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
University Hospital ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Alpha Coefficient ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Related Factors ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
High Satisfaction ◽  
The Mean ◽  
Domain 3

A cross-sectional study that aimed to assess the satisfaction of companions with the experience of supporting the parturient, and to identify the related factors. Data were collected at a university hospital in Southern Brazil, by means of semi-structured interviews with 314 caregivers, between October of 2009 and January of 2010. The satisfaction scores were determined by the Cronbach's alpha coefficient. The Kruskal-Wallis and the Mann-Whitney tests estimated the related factors. The mean satisfaction of the companions was high in three domains: 1) How the woman and the newborn were cared for (92,6; SD=11.5), 2) Welcoming in each place (89,9; SD=12.9), and 3) Explanation about what was happening (88,9; SD=14.1). The educational level was statistically related to the satisfaction in domain 3, not being present in the delivery room was statistically related to domain 1, and not receiving instructions from the physician regarding his role was statistically related to domain 2. The companions manifested high satisfaction with the experience of providing support to the women.

scholarly journals Patients’ Perception toward Medical Students’ Involvement in Their Surgical Care: Single Center Study

2016 ◽  
Vol 2016 ◽  
pp. 1-8
Author(s):  
Talal Al-Khatib ◽  
Sanaa Bin Othman ◽  
Basem El-Deek
Keyword(s):  
Medical Students ◽  
Surgical Care ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
University Hospital ◽  
Outpatient Clinics ◽  
Bedside Teaching ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Single Center Study ◽  
King Abdulaziz University

Objectives. To investigate patients’ perception regarding medical students’ role in the operating theatre.Methods. A cross-sectional study was conducted on a randomly selected sample at King Abdulaziz University Hospital.Results. 131 participated in this study. 77 of the participants were females and 50 participants were males. 46.4% think that it was important for the future doctors to be in theater during surgery. 60.2% thought that medical students only observed surgeons in the theatre and 39% thought that medical students performed minor procedures in the theatre.Conclusion. Patients underestimated the importance of medical students’ attendance and involvement in theatre compared to bedside teaching and outpatient clinics. Patients believed that medical students should obtain their consent prior to observing them in the theatre.

scholarly journals Communication skills (verbal, listening, feedback) among Ardabil Azad university medical students and related factors

2017 ◽  
Vol 3 (3) ◽  
pp. 76
Author(s):  
Rahim Masoumi ◽  
Anahita Zakeri ◽  
Habib Ojaghi ◽  
Esmaeil Farzaneh
Keyword(s):  
Medical Students ◽  
Interpersonal Communication ◽  
Communication Skills ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Significant Relation ◽  
Related Factors ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
The Mean ◽  
Medical University

<p class="abstract"><strong>Background:</strong> The aim of this study was to investigate the level of communication skills (verbal, listening, feedback) among Ardabil Azad university medical students and related factors.</p><p class="abstract"><strong>Methods:</strong> In this descriptive-cross sectional study, 150 medical university students selected randomly from September 2014 to September 2015. The necessary data collected by a standardized questionnaire named Interpersonal communication skills test containing 34 items having five points scale and its score ranged 34-170. Data were analyzed by descriptive and analytical statistical methods in SPSS.16.  </p><p class="abstract"><strong>Results:</strong> 71.3% of participants were female. The mean score of student’s communication skills (CS) level was 100.8±13.6 and in girls was 110.1±13.7 and in boys was 102.5±13.1 which hasn’t significant differences between two genders in CS scores. There wasn’t significant relation between CS in students with age, student’s grade, residence place, term and participated in the CS workshop.</p><p class="abstract"><strong>Conclusions:</strong> Results showed that level of CS in students was in moderate level which doing interventional studies in future for raising their CS level is necessary. </p>

Burden of Diabetic Foot Patients’ Caregivers and Affecting Factors: A Cross-Sectional Study

2021 ◽  
pp. 153473462110365
Author(s):  
Sadık Hançerlioğlu ◽  
İsmail Toygar ◽  
Ayşe Ayhan ◽  
İrem Yilmaz ◽  
Yavuz Orhan ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Caregiver Burden ◽  
Diabetic Foot ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
University Hospital ◽  
Affecting Factors ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
Burden Scale ◽  
The Mean

With the increase in the diabetic foot patients in recent decades, the caregivers of diabetic foot patients increase too. Most of these caregivers are informal caregivers. However, the studies examining the burden of the caregivers and affecting factors are limited. This study was conducted to determine the burden of the caregivers of diabetic foot patients and affecting factors. This cross-sectional study was conducted between the January and October 2020 in a diabetic foot council of a university hospital. Zarit Caregiver Burden Scale and a participant identification form were used for data collection. Most of the caregivers were female (75.2%) and the mean age was 51.27 ± 11.48 years. The burden of the caregivers was at moderate level in the current study. Factors affecting the caregivers’ burden were caregivers’ age, patients’ family structure, caregivers’ education level, caregivers’ income level, hours per week spending for the care of the patients, and lack of choice.

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