scholarly journals Knowledge of Premarital Couples Regarding Premarital Screening Thalassemia

2020 ◽  
Vol 11 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Suciari Tri Utami ◽  
Niken Safitri Dyan Kusumaningrum
Keyword(s):  
Early Detection ◽  
Quantitative Research ◽  
Good Knowledge ◽  
Blood Diseases ◽  
Premarital Screening ◽  
Premarital Couples ◽  
Knowledge And Attitude ◽  
The Right ◽  
Descriptive Survey

Thalassemia is one of blood diseases that genetically inherited suffered by people worldwide, also in Indonesia. The number of people with thalassemia increases every year. Thalassemia could not be cured, however it can be prevented by early detection in premarital screening. The aim of this study was to describe knowledge of premarital couples regarding premarital screening thalassemia. This study was a quantitative research with a descriptive survey to premarital couples in KUA Tembalang, Semarang. The samples were determined purposively. The questionnaire of knowledge and attitude towards thalassemia and pre-marital screening was distributed to respondents, then analyzed descriptively. The result presented in the frequency and percentage. There were 71 couples participated in this study. The result showed that 75.4% of premarital couples have never heard about thalassemia. Only 46.5% of premarital couples have a good knowledge toward thalassemia. Moreover, 40.8% respondents know the right definition about screening. However, more premarital couples did not know that thalassemia could be prevented by premarital screening that they were. It is concluded that couples' knowledge about thalassemia and premarital screening thalassemia was still low. So, knowledge and understanding to thalassemia and early detection – premarital screening are important to ascertain individual status of thalassemia.

scholarly journals Knowledge and Attitude of Mothers About Care of New Birth In The New Normal Era

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (04) ◽  
pp. 181-189
Author(s):  
Maliha Amin ◽  
Intan Kumalasari
Keyword(s):  
Health Workers ◽  
Medical Personnel ◽  
Community Services ◽  
Good Knowledge ◽  
Limited Information ◽  
New Normal ◽  
Work Area ◽  
Normal Period ◽  
Knowledge And Attitude ◽  
The Right

Background: Caring for a newborn is a challenge for parents, especially in the midst of the Covid-19 pandemic. Concerns about transmission from parents, family and medical personnel as well as limited information and delays in various activities in basic community services can lead to low quality and ability of mothers to care for babies. Objectives: This study aims to describe the knowledge and attitudes of mothers in the care of newborns in the new normal. Methods: This research is descriptive analytic research using observational method. The population in this study were mothers aged 0-28 days who live in the work area of ​​Posyandu Jayalaksana RW 03 Village 3-4 Ulu Palembang with a sample of 44 people, data collection using questionnaires for assessment variables and attitudes using a Likert scale with a range of 1- 5 which consists of favorable and unfavorable statements. Univariate data analysis to assess the characteristics and frequency distribution of variables Results: Knowledge is strongly influenced by age, education and occupation. most of the respondents have a fairly good knowledge of 61.4% and have a good attitude that is 59.1% in caring for newborns during the new normal period. Conclusion: Good knowledge causes the right attitude and behavior in the care of newborns, it takes the cooperation of parents, families and health workers so that the success of caring for babies in the new normal is more optimal.

scholarly journals Knowledge and Attitude on Care of Child during Common Childhood Illnesses among the Koraga Tribes

2015 ◽  
Vol 05 (04) ◽  
pp. 013-016
Author(s):  
Binu Margaret E. ◽  
Sheela Shetty ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Pearson Correlation ◽  
Febrile Convulsion ◽  
Attitude Scale ◽  
Good Knowledge ◽  
Beliefs And Practices ◽  
Face To Face ◽  
Childhood Illnesses ◽  
Knowledge And Attitude ◽  
Descriptive Survey ◽  
The Relationship

AbstractIntroduction: Every society follows different practices and beliefs in different traditional aspects related to health care. Majority of Indians have taken pleasure in using traditional beliefs and practices. There are limited numbers of studies related to knowledge and attitude towards care of the child during common childhood illnesses among Indian tribes. Objective : The objectives of the study were to assess the knowledge and attitude of the Koraga tribes towards care of the child during common childhood illnesses and to find the relationship between knowledge and attitude of tribes during common childhood illnesses. Materials and Methods: A descriptive survey and face to face interview was undertaken among 200 Koraga tribal care takers using structured questionnaires and an attitude scale. SPSS 16.0 software was used for data analysis. Frequency, Percentage and Pearson correlation co-efficient were used. Result: The findings of the study showed that, majority 155 (77.5%) of tribal care takers had good knowledge and majority 158 (79%) had favorable attitude on care of the child during common childhood illnesses like common cold, diarrhea, fever, tooth ache, ear ache and febrile convulsion. It was also found there was significant positive correlation (p<0.001) between knowledge and attitude. Conclusion: The study concluded that majority of Koraga tribal care takers have good knowledge and favourable attitude towards care of the child during common childhood illnesses.

scholarly journals PEMBERDAYAAN KADER DALAM DETEKSI DINI KOMPLIKASI MASA NIFAS DI DESA PENYENGAT OLAK KEC. JAMBI LUAR KOTA KAB. MUARO JAMBI TAHUN 2019

2020 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 5-9
Author(s):  
Ika Murtiyarini ◽  
Yuli Suryanti ◽  
Ajeng Galuh Wuryandari
Keyword(s):  
Early Detection ◽  
Health Services ◽  
Community Service ◽  
Health Programs ◽  
Good Knowledge ◽  
Complex Issue ◽  
Service Activities ◽  
The Right

ABSTRAKLatar Belakang: Masalah kebidanan di masyarakat merupakan masalah yang kompleks dan perlu mendapat perhatian. Kader kesehatan merupakan sasaran yang tepat dalam pelaksanaan program kesehatan karena dianggap sebagai tempat rujukan pertama pelayanan kesehatan. Kader kesehatan dilatih dan berfungsi sebagai monitor, pengingat dan pendukung untuk mempromosikan kesehatan. Metode: Peningkatan pengetahuan kader dilakukan melalui penyuluhan dengan memberikan buku saku pada sasaran sebanyak 30 orang. Pengetahuan diukur menggunakan kuesioner. Pengabdian kepada masyarakat ini dilaksanakan di Desa Penyengat Olak Kec. Jambi Luar Kota Kab. Muaro Jambi. Hasil: Terjadi peningkatan pengetahuan kader tentang deteksi dini komplikasi masa nifas dari 23% yang berpengetahuan baik meningkat menjadi 60% setelah dilakukan kegiatan pengabdian masyakat.Kesimpulan: Terjadi peningkatan pengetahuan kader setelah diberikan penyuluhan deteksi dini komplikasi masa nifas melalui buku saku ABSTRACTBackground: The issue of midwifery in the community is a complex issue and needs some attention. Health cadres as the right target in implementing health programs are considered as the first referral point for health services. They are trained and serve as monitors, reminders and supporters to promote health.Method: Increasing cadres' knowledge was carried out through counseling by providing pocket books to a target of 30 people. Knowledge is measured by using questionnaires. This community service was carried out in May 2019 in Penyengat Olak Village, Jambi Luar Kota sub-district in Muaro Jambi regency.Results: There was an increase in cadres' knowledge on early detection of postpartum complications from 23% with good knowledge to 60% after community service activities were carried out.Conclusion: There was an increase of the cadre knowledge after given education on early detection of postpartum complication trough pocket books

UPAYA PENINGKATAN KINERJA PERAWAT GAWAT DARURAT MELALUI BERBAGAI GAYA KEPEMIMPINAN DI RSUD DAERAH ISTIMEWA YOGYAKARTA

2017 ◽  
Vol 6 (3) ◽  
pp. 186-194
Author(s):  
Deby Zulkarnain Rahadian Syah ◽  
Muhamat Nofiyanto
Keyword(s):  
Emergency Room ◽  
Leadership Style ◽  
Quantitative Research ◽  
Secondary Data ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Organizational Goals ◽  
Democratic Leadership ◽  
The Right ◽  
Research Type ◽  
Special Region

Background: Nurses in charge of the Emergency Room are required to have more ability than nurses serving patients in other units. Emergency Room is an initial service in a hospital. One's leadership style will greatly affect the effectiveness of a leader. The selection of the right leadership style can lead to the achievement of individual or organizational goals. Objective: To know the various leadership style used by the head of room in improving the performance of nurses of Emergency Room RSUD in in Special Region of Yogyakarta. Method: This research includes quantitative research type, using cross sectional approach. The population of this study was the head of the treatment room. Secondary data of nurse's performance is taken from nursing care which is written in medical record file of Emergency Room of RSUD in Special Region of Yogyakarta. Results: The performance of nurses at Emergency Room RSUD A in the good category was 100%. The performance of nurses at Emergency Room RSUD B in the enough category was 45%. The performance of nurses at Emergency Room C in good category was 80%. The performance of nurses at Emergency Room RSUD D in good category was 55%. The performance of nurses at RSUD E in the good category was 95%. The result of cross tabulation between leadership style and nurse performance of RSUD in the whole DIY with good performance is leader who use democratic leadership style equal to 35%. Conclusion: Most of the nurse's good performance in Emergency Room is followed by democratic leadership style of head of space.  Keyword: leadership style, head of space, performance of nurses

News on the Right

2019 ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Quantitative Research ◽  
Meaning Making ◽  
Rhetorical Analysis ◽  
The United States ◽  
Right Wing ◽  
Quantitative Research Methods ◽  
Fox News ◽  
National Review ◽  
Interdisciplinary Field ◽  
The Right

This volume seeks to initiate a new interdisciplinary field of scholarly research focused on the study of right-wing media and conservative news. To date, the study of conservative or right-wing media has proceeded unevenly, cross-cutting several traditional disciplines and subfields, with little continuity or citational overlap. This book posits a new multifaceted object of analysis—conservative news cultures—designed to promote concerted interdisciplinary investigation into the consistent practices or patterns of meaning making that emerge between and among the sites of production, circulation, and consumption of conservative news. With contributors from the fields of journalism studies, media and communication studies, cultural studies, history, political science, and sociology, the book models the capacious field it seeks to promote. Its contributors draw upon a variety of qualitative and quantitative research methods—from archival analysis to regression analysis of survey data to rhetorical analysis—to elucidate case studies focused on conservative news cultures in the United States and the United Kingdom. From the National Review to Fox News, from the National Rifle Association to Brexit, from media policy to liberal media bias, this book is designed as an introduction to right-wing media and an opening salvo in the interdisciplinary field of conservative news studies.

scholarly journals Mothers had inadequate knowledge towards key essential nutrition action messages in mainly rural Northeast Ethiopia

2021 ◽  
Vol 10 ◽  
Author(s):  
Bereket Gebremichael ◽  
Biruk Beletew Abate ◽  
Tewodros Tesfaye
Keyword(s):  
Multivariable Analysis ◽  
Good Knowledge ◽  
Knowledge And Attitudes ◽  
Related Information ◽  
Preventive Actions ◽  
Inadequate Knowledge ◽  
Level Of Knowledge ◽  
Health Institutions ◽  
Knowledge And Attitude ◽  
Good Attitude

Abstract Essential nutrition action (ENA) is one of the most effective preventive actions for combating nutritional problems in young children. There is, however, a paucity of evidence about mother's knowledge and attitude regarding key ENA messages. The objective of the present study was to assess the knowledge and attitude of mothers towards key ENA messages and associated factors. A representative sample of 563 mothers of children from birth up to 24 months in mainly rural North Ethiopia was included in the study. The findings showed that 66⋅4 % of the mothers have a good knowledge and 68⋅9 % have a good attitude. In the multivariable analysis using logistic regression, mothers who attended secondary school or higher education were six times more likely to have a good knowledge (AOR 6⋅1; CI 2⋅945, 12⋅719) compared with those who are illiterate. Besides, women who resided in an urban area (AOR 2⋅2; CI 1⋅14, 4⋅25), attended antenatal care (ANC) visits (AOR 3⋅7; CI 2⋅421, 5⋅742), attended postnatal care (PNC) visits (AOR 2⋅2; CI 1⋅37, 3⋅4) and heard nutritional-related information (AOR 1⋅9; CI 1⋅14, 3⋅49) were found to have a good knowledge. On the other hand, mothers who attended ANC visits were almost four times (AOR 3⋅9; CI 2⋅7, 5⋅8) more likely to have a good attitude towards key ENA. Mothers who delivered at health institutions and who attended PNC visits were also more likely to have a good attitude. In conclusion, the present study determined the level of knowledge and attitudes of mothers about ENA and several factors that influence mother's knowledge and attitude regarding ENA.

scholarly journals The Importance of Early Detection of Genetic Diseases

2021 ◽  
Vol 4 (2) ◽  
pp. 133-141
Author(s):  
Suma Elcy Varghese ◽  
Rana Hassan Mohammad El Otol ◽  
Fatma Sultan Al Olama ◽  
Salah Ahmad Mohamed Elbadawi
Keyword(s):  
Early Detection ◽  
Newborn Screening ◽  
Health Authority ◽  
Genetic Screening ◽  
Screening Program ◽  
Genetic Disorders ◽  
Genetic Diseases ◽  
Inborn Errors ◽  
The Usa ◽  
Premarital Screening

<b><i>Background:</i></b> Early detection of diseases in newborn may help in early intervention and treatment, which may either cure the disease or improve the outcome of the patient. Dubai’s Health Authority has a newborn screening program which includes screening for metabolic and genetic conditions, for hearing and vision, and for congenital heart disease. <b><i>Objectives:</i></b> The objectives of this study are to assess the outcome of the newborn genetic screening program, to correlate the association between the outcome of the program and demographic variables and to find out the percentage of the number of infants who were confirmed to have the genetic disease (by confirmatory tests) out of the total infants who had positive screening test results. <b><i>Methods:</i></b> During the period of the study from January 2018 to December 2018, a total of 7,027 newborns were tested in Dubai Health Authority facilities by the newborn genetic screening program (known as the “Step One Screening”). Blood samples were collected by heel prick on a collection paper. All samples were transported to PerkinElmer Genomics in the USA where the tests were done. The genetic disorders identified were correlated with different variables like gender and nationality. The data were entered in an excel sheet and analyzed by using SPSS software. All infants aged 0–3 months who have done newborn genetic screening at Dubai Health Authority facilities between January and December 2018 were included. <b><i>Results:</i></b> The incidence of screened disorders was 1:7,027 for congenital adrenal hyperplasia, 1:1,757 for congenital hypothyroidism, 1:1,757 for inborn errors of metabolism, 1:2,342 for biotinidase deficiency, 1:1,171 for hemoglobinopathies, 1:12 for hemoglobinopathy traits, and 1:10 for different genetic mutations of G6PD deficiency. <b><i>Conclusions:</i></b> There is a high incidence of different genetic diseases detected by newborn screening. These results justify unifying the program in the UAE and preventive programs like premarital screening and genetic counseling.

“Dialysis and medical tourism. Investigating patients’ perceptions in Greece”

2021 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
Vasiliki Traouda ◽  
Panagiotis Mpogiatzidis
Keyword(s):  
Renal Failure ◽  
Kidney Disease ◽  
Quantitative Research ◽  
Medical Tourism ◽  
Renal Dialysis ◽  
Artificial Kidney ◽  
Daily Routine ◽  
Content Type ◽  
The Right ◽  
End Stage

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to explore the possibilities and the growth prospects of medical tourism in Greece, while particularly focusing on the dialysis process. Patients with end-stage renal failure have the right to any treatment deemed necessary during their journey to another city or country away from the place where their treatment normally takes place. Design/methodology/approach The survey has been conducted among 193 kidney disease patients that underwent extra-renal dialysis in two public and three private artificial kidney units in Thessaloniki. The study population consists of patients with end-stage chronic renal failure (CRF) that undergo dialysis. For the purpose of this study, quantitative research was carried out via a structured and anonymous questionnaire. The design and structure of the study were based upon questionnaires from two relevant questionnaires. The questionnaires were modified appropriately to respond to the subject in question. Finally, for the analysis of the data, the SPSS software has been used. Findings One of the most obvious results is that patients on dialysis treatment have limited both the frequency and the duration of their vacation. The 8.3% of patients that did not use to travel increased to 37.8%, whereas only 22.3% continue to travel 2–4 times a year. Patients that keep on going on vacation frequently claim that a break from the daily routine improves their quality of life. Most of the participants (up to 36.3%) claim they feel healthier, while 34.2% stated they experience a normal life when they escape their everyday life and travel far from home. The 69.9% claim that Greece has the potentials to be a popular medical tourism destination. However, a well-structured and government-financed assistance programme is absent. The processing of data has revealed a positive correlation between age and tourism behaviour. Additionally, according to the research results, younger patients tend to be better informed regarding medical tourism in comparison with older ones. Social implications Considering the patients to be potential travellers facilitates the development, realization and promotion of medical tourism. Originality/value This study attempts to investigate, for the first time, the tourism behaviour of chronic kidney disease patients. The study highlights a sensitive issue, patients’ right to treatment without geographical or distance-related obstacles.

scholarly journals Adult gonococcal keratoconjunctivitis: early detection is key

2020 ◽  
Vol 17 (1) ◽  
pp. 30-34
Author(s):  
Daniel Lai ◽  
Keith Ong
Keyword(s):  
Polymerase Chain Reaction ◽  
Early Detection ◽  
Neisseria Gonorrhoeae ◽  
Ophthalmic Solution ◽  
Careful Monitoring ◽  
Corneal Ulceration ◽  
Chain Reaction ◽  
Bacterial Conjunctivitis ◽  
Polymerase Chain ◽  
The Right

We describe a case of a 52-year-old male presenting with severe mucopurulent conjunctivitis of the right eye. Corneal ulceration and associated anterior chamber activity was noted later in the course of the disease. Neisseria gonorrhoeae was positive on polymerase chain reaction (PCR) testing earlier than traditional microscopy and culture. He was successfully treated with ceftriaxone 500 mg intravenously and azithromycin 1 g orally as single doses in addition to ofloxacin ophthalmic solution 0.3% hourly to the right eye. This case highlights the need to consider the possibility of gonococcus in cases of suspected bacterial conjunctivitis, careful monitoring for corneal involvement and the importance of early detection with PCR.

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