scholarly journals Knowledge and Perception toward Strabismus in Uttar Pradesh, India

2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (VII) ◽  
pp. 3982-3985
Author(s):  
Priti Yadav
Keyword(s):  
Treatment Options ◽  
Uttar Pradesh ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Significant Relation ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Correct Definition ◽  
Questionnaire Result ◽  
Level Of Knowledge ◽  
Definition Of ◽  
Self Administered Questionnaire

Strabismus is a common eye condition having a potential subsequent impact on the psychological and socioeconomic domains of individuals suffering from strabismus. Therefore this study aimed to find out the level of knowledge and treatability of strabismus in Uttar Pradesh. Strabismus is the misaligned condition of eye. It is most likely to result in double vision and sometimes asthenopic symptoms. It is commonly called by different names; squint, crossed eyes, deviating eyes. AIM- To find out the level of knowledge and treatability of strabismus among adult people in Uttar Pradesh, India. METHODS- This is a cross sectional study that was conducted among adult people who live in U.P, India. By using an online self administered questionnaire. RESULT-Out of 57 participants, 40 .4% reported the correct definition of strabismus .the majority of responders agreed that strabismus is treatable (56.1%). In addition, a statically significant relation was found between knowledge of strabismus treatability and age, gender, work state , and level of education. Most participants were aware of the risk factors and complication of strabismus. Conclusion-Our study found that the majority of participants had good knowledge of the definition, treatment, and complications of untreated strabismus. Participant’s age, education level, work state incomes were the main factors found to be significantly associate with knowledge of strabismus treatment options.

scholarly journals KAP study on bio-medical waste management among interns in a tertiary care hospital in Maharashtra

2017 ◽  
Vol 4 (11) ◽  
pp. 4174
Author(s):  
Aastha Pandey ◽  
Charan Kaur Dardi
Keyword(s):  
Waste Management ◽  
Tertiary Care ◽  
Training Programme ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Care Hospital ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Biomedical Waste ◽  
Correct Definition ◽  
Definition Of ◽  
Self Administered Questionnaire

Background: Biomedical Waste Management is Hazardous and can lead to many infections and diseases. Interns are the future physicians of tomorrow and they should be conscious about safe disposal and segregation practices. So, the present study was undertaken to assess the knowledge and awareness about Biomedical waste management in Interns. The aims and objectives were to assess the knowledge and awareness about biomedical waste management in Interns.Methods: This cross sectional study was carried out in 51 interns. A pretested self-administered questionnaire on BMW management was given to the interns.Results: Out of 51 interns 26 were girls and 25 were boys. 63% knew correct definition of biomedical waste. 23.5% said that authorization is required by CPCB. 15% had undergone training but 60% were keen to attend training programme. 86% had correct knowledge about sources of generation of BMW and 94% had knowledge of Biohazard symbol. Only 68% had knowledge of segregation of waste but none had knowledge of correct colour coding. 88% answered that record maintenance was essential for biomedical waste management. 94% said that BMW is teamwork.Conclusions: There is a need for rigorous training programme for interns and monitoring is needed.

scholarly journals Assessment of Nurses Awareness Regarding Hemodialysis Complications: A Cross-Sectional Study in Lahore, Pakistan

2021 ◽  
Vol 3 (3) ◽  
pp. 13-24
Author(s):  
Sadia Nasarullah ◽  
Muhammad Hussain ◽  
Kousar Perveen ◽  
Muhammad Afzal
Keyword(s):  
Tertiary Care ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Unique Contribution ◽  
Care Hospital ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Related Data ◽  
Descriptive Research ◽  
Hemodialysis Unit ◽  
Level Of Knowledge ◽  
Self Administered Questionnaire

Purpose: The purpose of the study was to assess the awareness of nurses regarding hemodialysis complication in Lahore, Pakistan. Methodology: Descriptive research design was used to conduct this study. The study was conducted at the Hemodialysis Unit at tertiary Care Hospital Lahore, Pakistan. The sample of the study consisted of 110 nurses (female) working in the hemodialysis unit, aged between 18 and 55 years has agreed to participate in this study. The self-administered questionnaire sheet was used to collect study-related data with the following sections. Part 1: ''Nurse's socio-demographic characteristics'', Part 2: "Nurses 'Awareness of Hemodialysis Practices", Part 3: "Nurses' Awareness of Hemodialysis Complications" Findings: Most of the nurses had a good level of knowledge about the complications of hemodialysis and very few of them had little knowledge. Most of the nurses were females and were aged 18-27. Unique contribution to theory, practice and policy: Further research should be done on a larger sample of them which focuses on their practice and should make the results of their study regarding their knowledge and its reflection on their practice  

scholarly journals Occupational Hepatitis B Exposure: A Peek into Indian Dental Students’ Knowledge, Opinion, and Preventive Practices

2015 ◽  
Vol 2015 ◽  
pp. 1-6 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sandeep Kumar ◽  
Debashish Basak ◽  
Amit Kumar ◽  
Pralhad Dasar ◽  
Prashant Mishra ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Hepatitis B ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Dental Students ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Protective Measures ◽  
Teaching Institution ◽  
Preventive Practices ◽  
Level Of Knowledge ◽  
Mandatory Vaccination ◽  
Self Administered Questionnaire

Objective. To determine the level of knowledge, opinions, and preventive practices followed by dental students against Hepatitis B. The study also explored if any correlation existed between knowledge, opinion, and preventive practices score.Materials and Methods. A cross-sectional study was conducted in a dental teaching institution. The subjects comprised 216 dental students. The study was conducted using a pretested, self-administered questionnaire. The questionnaire was prepared to assess knowledge, opinion, and preventive practices against Hepatitis B. Kruskal-Wallis and Kendall Tau test were performed.Results. The study found that only 44.4% of the students were vaccinated with Hepatitis B vaccine. 59.3% of the students reported washing their hands after contact with patient’s body fluids. 63.9% used personal protective measures like facemask, aprons, head cap, eye shields, and so forth, while treating patients. Median knowledge, opinion, and practice scores were found to be 5.00, 3.00, and 3.00, respectively. Significant correlation was obtained between knowledge and preventive practices score (r=0.385,pvalue<0.0001).Conclusion. Effective measures need to be taken to improve preventive practices of the students to prevent them from risk of Hepatitis transmission. Mandatory vaccination against Hepatitis B needs to be implemented.

scholarly journals Awareness and Level of Knowledge About Surgical Site Infections and Risks of Wound Infection Among Medical Physicians in King Abdulaziz University Hospital: Cross-Sectional Study (Preprint)

2018 ◽  
Author(s):  
Wahbi Albishi ◽  
Marwan Ahmad Albeshri ◽  
Hatan Hisham Mortada ◽  
Khaled Alzahrani ◽  
Rakan Alharbi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Wound Infection ◽  
Wound Care ◽  
Quality Care ◽  
Surgical Site Infections ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
University Hospital ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
King Abdulaziz University ◽  
Level Of Knowledge ◽  
Definition Of

BACKGROUND Surgical site infections (SSIs) are one of the leading causes of death, and its prevention is a key element of applying the concept of patient safety and quality care. OBJECTIVE This study aimed to assess the level of knowledge about SSIs and risks of wound infection among medical physicians in King Abdulaziz University Hospital. METHODS All surgical and medical consultants, specialists, residents, and medical interns were invited to participate in the study. A 20-Item multiple-choice questionnaire was developed by reviewing the previous literature and with the help of a group of certified surgeons to assess the level of knowledge in all participants. RESULTS A total of 119 doctors were included in this study. Among all respondents, 92 (77.3%) were intern doctors, 16 (13.4%) were resident doctors, and 11 (9.2%) were specialist doctors. Moreover, 66 (55.5%) doctors knew the definition of SSI. Only one-quarter, that is, 30 (25.2%) doctors knew about the incidence of SSI. In addition, 8 doctors (6.7%) had good knowledge, 75 (63.0%) had fair knowledge, and 36 (30.2%) had poor knowledge regarding SSI according to this study. CONCLUSIONS Level of knowledge about SSIs and risks of wound infections among medical physicians should be improved to ensure better wound care and quality care for the patients.

scholarly journals Awareness regarding reproductive health among young adults at a higher secondary school in Lalitpur

2018 ◽  
Vol 6 (2) ◽  
pp. 59-64
Author(s):  
Puspa Parajuli ◽  
Narayani Paudel ◽  
Santoshi Shrestha
Keyword(s):  
Young Adults ◽  
Reproductive Health ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Study Data ◽  
Healthy Human ◽  
Median Percentage ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Level Of Knowledge ◽  
The Government ◽  
Self Administered Questionnaire

Background: Reproductive health is a crucial feature of healthy human development and of general health. It may be a reflection of a healthy childhood, is crucial during adolescence, and sets the stage for health in adulthood and beyond the reproductive years for both men and women. Awareness of reproductive health among young boys and girls affects their health status, fertility and sets stage for health beyond reproductive years and affects the health of the next generation.Objectives: The objective of this study was to assess the awareness regarding reproductive health among young adults at a Higher Secondary school.Methodology: A descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted in one of the government higher secondary schools located at Karyabinayak municipality Lalitpur, Nepal. A total of one hundred and thirty eight students were selected purposively for the study. Data was collected through self administered questionnaire and data analysis was done by using Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) version 20.Results: Among 138 respondents, majority of the respondents (66.7%) had given the correct response regarding reproductive health. 76.8% knew that family planning is one of the components of reproductive health and 55.1% were aware of the legal age for marriage. Overall median percentage knowledge was 51.92 with range 17-78. Statistically significant association was found between level of knowledge and religion as well as respondents’ mother’s occupation (P< 0.05).Conclusion: On the basis of the findings of this study, it can be concluded that a majority of respondents were satisfactorily aware about reproductive health in superficial way, but in general, they had poor to average level of awareness regarding reproductive health.

scholarly journals ASSESSMENT ON KNOWLEDGE, ATTITUDE AND PRACTICE OF PATIENTS IN HOSPITAL TAPAH REGARDING DISPOSAL OF UNUSED AND EXPIRED MEDICINES

2021 ◽  
Vol 19 (1) ◽  
pp. 1-18
Author(s):  
NUR FEAZIRA ABDUL KADIR ◽  
NUR SYAMIMI NUR SYAMIMI ◽  
MALA BALAKRISHNAN ◽  
WAN NURSYAHIRAH WAN ZAIDI ◽  
SUI CHEE FAI
Keyword(s):  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
World Health ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Significance Level ◽  
Unused Medications ◽  
Level Of Knowledge ◽  
Medication Disposal ◽  
Knowledge And Attitude ◽  
Health Organization ◽  
Self Administered Questionnaire

According to the World Health Organization (WHO), more than half of dispensed medications were inappropriately prescribed, which causes a build-up of unused medications and increasing medication disposal. The aim of this study is to assess the level of knowledge, attitude and current practice of patients in Hospital Tapah, Perak, Malaysia towards this issue. A cross-sectional study was conducted by using a self- administered questionnaire adapted from Su Lan et al. (2018). Patients aged more than 17 years old who visited outpatient pharmacy and who admitted into medical ward; the caregivers of children who admitted into paediatric ward, Hospital Tapah were enrolled in this study, selected through convenience sampling. Logistic regression analysis was performed to determine significant association between independent and dependent parameters. The significance level was set at p < 0.1. Total of 344 valid questionnaires were returned in which 34.9% (n = 120) men and 65.1% (n = 224) women participated. The majority of the participants has general knowledge of the correct way of disposing medicines. Although 57.3% of the participants have heard about ‘Return Your Medicines Programme’ (RMP) implemented by the Ministry of Health Malaysia, only 38.1% returned their unused or expired medication to the nearby hospital/clinic. Most of them were found to have a positive attitude regarding this issue, nevertheless only 24.7% practiced a proper medication disposal. The utilisation of RMP could be improved by increasing the awareness of safe medication disposal, as significant association has been found between the level of knowledge and attitude with current disposal practice of patients in Hospital Tapah.

scholarly journals A survey of the attitudes and knowledge of parents of high school children on the East Rand on the usage of nutritional supplements

2017 ◽  
Vol 28 (3) ◽  
Author(s):  
V Van der Walt
Keyword(s):  
Health Risks ◽  
Nutritional Supplements ◽  
Energy Drink ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Normal Diet ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Level Of Knowledge ◽  
Role Of Parents ◽  
Self Administered Questionnaire

Background: The use of nutritional supplements (NS) by adolescents seems to be an escalating problem in South Africa. Any supplementary product ingested to boost the nutritional content of a normal diet to either fill a need or presumed deficiency, including any sports or energy drink, tablets or injections, are deemed as NS for the purpose of this study. Parents seem to agree that children who play sport are allowed to use NS to assist them to perform better, without knowledge of the health risks associated with these products. Despite information on websites and information sessions arranged by schools, parents seem to disregard advice given to them by experts. Objectives: The objective of this study was to determine the attitudes and level of knowledge of parents of children on the East Rand with regard to NS usage. Methods: This was a cross-sectional study which used a previously validated, self-administered questionnaire for the parents (n = 198). It also included an interview with a focus group consisting of coaches and administrative staff (n = 9) representing each sports code selected for the purpose of this study. The data were analysed using largely descriptive statistics. Results: Nine percent of parents indicated that they considered themselves well informed with regard to NS; 13% indicated that they would support their children in obtaining NS without efficacy being proven and 75% indicated their awareness of the risk of NS being contaminated. Coaches viewed the role of parents as integral regarding a healthy diet but indicated that the use of NS could not be ignored, also admitting to a lack in knowledge regarding NS. Conclusion: Parents and coaches demonstrated limited knowledge regarding NS. Their knowledge was formed from information on labels and the internet. Parents have a positive attitude towards the use of NS by their children despite indicating an awareness of the health risks related to NS usage.

scholarly journals Knowledge on Genitourinary Fistula among Nurses in a Tertiary Hos-pital of Eastern Nepal

2019 ◽  
Vol 15 (2) ◽  
pp. 132-138
Author(s):  
Heera KC ◽  
Nirmala Pokharel ◽  
Mangala Shrestha ◽  
Gayatri Rai ◽  
Surya Bahadur Parajuli
Keyword(s):  
Developing Countries ◽  
Obstetric Fistula ◽  
Operative Management ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Health Sciences ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Genitourinary Fistula ◽  
Adequate Knowledge ◽  
Definition Of ◽  
Self Administered Questionnaire

Background: Genitourinary fistula, occurs most commonly due to preventable obstetric causes in developing countries. Women with obstetric fistula are at risk of infection, neglected from family and bear psychological distress due to stigma and social isolation. They require supportive care through multidisciplinary approach. Nurses occupying the larger workforce among the health-personnel are the frontier to care them throughout their life. Their knowledge on obstetric fistula will help to manage patients effectively. The aim of this research was to assess the knowledge on genitourinary fistula among nurses working in maternity wards of B. P. Koirala Institute of Health Sciences, Nepal. Methods: AHospital based cross-sectional study was conducted from May 2018 to January 2019 using self-administered questionnaire among nurses working in antenatal, intranatal, postnatal and gynecology ward of B. P. Koirala Institute of Health Sciences, Nepal. Forty nurses were enrolled after having informed consent. Collected data were entered in Microsoft excel and analysed using SPSS. Results: Only 42.5 % nurses had adequate knowledge on genitourinary fistula. Majority of them (90%) had correct response on definition of genitourinary fistula. Almost 83% correctly responded vesicovaginal fistula is the most common type. About 37.5% stated obstetric causes are main causes of genitourinary fistula in developing countries. Only 20% correctly responded the possible sign and symptoms of genitourinary fistula. Adequate knowledge on prevention of obstetric fistula (35%), surgical repair (20%), pre-operative management (12.5%) and discharge advice (20%) was found. Conclusions: This study concludes that majority of nurses working at antenatal, intranatal, postnatal and gynecology wards of B. P. Koirala Institute of Health Sciences, Nepal had moderate knowledge on genitourinary fistula.

scholarly journals Are pharmacists needed at private outpatient Haemodialysis centres?

2019 ◽  
Vol 10 (SPL1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Zaswiza Mohamad Noor ◽  
Nor Ilyani Mohamed Nazar ◽  
Zulhasri Mahdzir
Keyword(s):  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Healthcare Team ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Adequate Knowledge ◽  
Number Of Patients ◽  
Daily Dialysis ◽  
Level Of Knowledge ◽  
Stage Renal Disease ◽  
End Stage ◽  
Self Administered Questionnaire

Haemodialysis is initiated in end-stage renal disease (ESRD) patients, where patients spend about 3-4 hours, 3 times/week, attached to a dialysis machine. At private outpatient haemodialysis centres (POHC), patients are managed by trained-nurses. However, dialysis patients often have comorbidities and taking on average 10-12 medications/day, whereby it can be challenging for nurses to monitor medication adherence and verifying prescriptions. Furthermore, nurses are mostly occupied with the daily dialysis-related process. Renal pharmacists are involved in the healthcare team at Malaysia government-haemodialysis centres. However, the centres are overrun with a great number of patients, hence create a demand at POHC. Expanding the roles of pharmacists in POHC may be required to improve dialysis care. A study was conducted to identify nurses' view and knowledge on this matter. A descriptive cross-sectional study among nurses at POHC in Kuantan was piloted. Nurses were provided a guided-self-administered questionnaire, which has four sections; sociodemographic, knowledge, perception, and expectation. Data analysis was done using SPSS V.21. Sixty-three (N=63) nurses participated in this study. Findings showed that 52.4% had "adequate knowledge" on the potential roles of a pharmacist in POHC. Most nurses (84%) "agreed/strongly agreed" that pharmacists are reliable as the source for pharmaceutical care issues. At least 50.8% expected pharmacists to resolve drug-related problems at POHC. This study found that the nurses showed an adequate level of knowledge, perception, and expectation on the potential roles of pharmacists in POHC. Most of them had a positive perception on pharmacists in expanding pharmaceutical services in the centres.

scholarly journals A survey on the knowledge, perceptions and practices regarding unwanted medicine disposal among pharmacists in Sri Lanka

2020 ◽  
Vol 9 (7) ◽  
pp. 1002
Author(s):  
Vipula R. Bataduwaarachchi ◽  
Chamari L. Weerarathna ◽  
A. Paherathy ◽  
Dinuka S. Warapitiya ◽  
Mythili Sivapathasundaram ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
World Health Organisation ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Pharmaceutical Products ◽  
World Health ◽  
Environmental Damage ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Knowledge Practices ◽  
Level Of Knowledge ◽  
Self Administered Questionnaire ◽  
Unwanted Medicines

Background: Unwanted medicines are defined as expired, unused, damaged or contaminated pharmaceutical products. Improper disposal of unwanted medicines leads to many health and environmental hazards. The World Health Organisation recommends that unwanted medicines should always be disposed properly. The main objective of this study was to assess the knowledge, practices and perceptions on the disposal of unwanted medicines among pharmacists in Sri Lanka.Methods: A cross-sectional study was carried out among pharmacists in 40 private retail pharmacies in the Northern, Eastern and the Western provinces within a period of three months. The pharmacies were selected via stratified randomised sampling in each district. The most experienced pharmacist in each pharmacy was recruited for data collection. A pre-tested, self-administered questionnaire was used. The ethics approval was obtained (Ref: EC-12-190). The data was represented using simple descriptive statistics.Results: The data was collected from 40 pharmacies. Among the pharmacists, 65% were males. The majority answered that burning and landfill as the most appropriate methods of disposal for most of the types of medicinal waste. A significant number of pharmacists were not aware about the method of disposal for anti-infective agents and anti-neoplastic agents. The majority perceived the seriousness of environmental damage caused by disposal via trash or sink. A majority was not agreeing to have pharmacies as collecting centers for unwanted medicines. A discrepancy between the pharmacists’ perceptions and the practices was observed.Conclusions: The level of knowledge, practices and perceptions among pharmacists on unwanted medicines disposal was substandard and needs attention.

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