Seroprevalence, Knowledge, Attitude and Practice Regarding Prevention of Hepatitis C among Municipal Waste Collectors in Penang Island, Malaysia

2019 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
pp. 47
Author(s):  
Surajudeen Abiola Abdulrahman ◽  
Siti Fatimah Kader Maideen ◽  
Fairuz Fadzilah Rahim ◽  
ABDUL RASHID KHAN MD JAGAR DIN
Keyword(s):  
Hepatitis C Virus ◽  
Hepatitis C ◽  
Statistical Tests ◽  
Good Practice ◽  
Municipal Waste ◽  
Hepatitis C Infection ◽  
Sociodemographic Variables ◽  
Attitude And Practice ◽  
Level Of Knowledge ◽  
Knowledge Attitude And Practice

Introduction: This study aimed to determine the prevalence of Hepatitis C infection and the level of knowledge, attitude and practice regarding Hepatitis C prevention among municipal waste collectors in Penang Island, Malaysia. Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted among a convenient sample of 184 adult male municipal waste collectors in Penang Island from January to May 2018. Respondents’ blood samples were obtained and evaluated for antibodies to Hepatitis C virus (anti-HCV), and questionnaires administered to them to collect information on sociodemographic variables and knowledge, attitude and practice regarding Hepatitis C prevention. The seroprevalence of Hepatitis C virus was estimated, and the association between sociodemographic variables and respondents’ level of knowledge, attitude and practice regarding Hepatitis C prevention was explored using a range of parametric and non-parametric statistical tests in SPSS version 23. Results were considered significant at p<0.05. Results: The seroprevalence of Hepatitis C infection among our study sample was 0%. Majority had good attitude (60.9%) and good practice (70.1%) but poor knowledge (72.8%) of Hepatitis C. Respondents’ income was significantly predictive of knowledge (p=0.033) and attitude (p=0.005) regarding Hepatitis C prevention. There were no significant associations between sociodemographic factors and practice regarding Hepatitis C prevention. There was a significant positive correlation between respondents’ knowledge and practice regarding Hepatitis C prevention (r=0.169, p=0.022). Conclusions: Knowledge of Hepatitis C prevention is significantly lacking among Municipal waste collectors in Penang Island, and their income appears to play a significant role in determining their level of knowledge and attitude regarding Hepatitis C prevention.

scholarly journals Knowledge, Attitude and Practice of Insulin Use of Diabetic Patients in India

2020 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
pp. 23
Author(s):  
Venkataraman A P ◽  
Laxminarayana Kamath ◽  
Samhita Shankar
Keyword(s):  
Statistical Tests ◽  
Good Practice ◽  
Diabetic Patients ◽  
Attitude Score ◽  
Female Patients ◽  
Attitude And Practice ◽  
Male Patients ◽  
The Mean ◽  
Insulin Use ◽  
Knowledge Attitude And Practice

 Diabetes mellitus (DM) is a group of common metabolic disorders that share the phenotype of hyperglycemia. India is emerging as the world diabetic capital. Insulin is a therapeutic option to treat either type 1 and type 2 DM. Inadequate awareness about the use of insulin is likely to influence its acceptance and adherence. The present study was done to assess the knowledge, attitude, and practice regarding insulin use among diabetic patients at Victoria Hospital, Bangalore, India. Knowledge, attitude, and practice of sixty diabetic patients (either inpatients or outpatients) were assessed by using a validated questionnaire consisting of 24 items. Scores were allotted to each question and evaluated after applying appropriate statistical tests. The mean age of the patients was 53.51±6.48 years (58.33% males). The mean knowledge score was 9.06±1.88 out of 22, attitude score was 4.78±1.37 out of 12 and practice score was 7.75±1.24 out of 11. The mean score of attitude was better in females compared to male patients (5.32±1.34 vs. 4.4±1.28). Male patients scored 38.57% compared to female patients (41.33%) for the question regarding symptoms of hypoglycemia. 57.14% of male patients and 72% of female patients carried simple carbohydrates when going out. Despite good practice scores, the knowledge and attitude scores regarding insulin use were inadequate. Potential adverse effects of insulin can be avoided and better knowledge, attitude, and practice can be achieved by providing proper education to patients. Keywords: knowledge, attitude, practice, diabetic, insulin 

scholarly journals Knowledge attitude and practice on dengue among university students

2018 ◽  
Vol 5 (11) ◽  
pp. 4720 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mohamad Afhzan Amanah ◽  
Hasmah Abdullah ◽  
Noraini Abdul Ghafar
Keyword(s):  
Dengue Fever ◽  
Undergraduate Students ◽  
Good Practice ◽  
Health Science ◽  
Young Generation ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Attitude And Practice ◽  
Level Of Knowledge ◽  
Knowledge Attitude And Practice

Background: Knowledge, awareness, and practice regarding dengue are important to be cultivated especially among the young generation. This study was commenced to assess the level of knowledge, attitude and practice of dengue fever among undergraduate health science students of University of Science Malaysia, beside to determine the relationship between knowledge regarding dengue and practice of dengue prevention.Methods: Cross sectional survey among 250 undergraduate students was conducted to assess the level of knowledge, attitude, and practice toward dengue using a standardized questionnaire. Data was analysed using SPSS through a few statistical analyses.Results: Majority of the students had moderate level of knowledge, attitude, and practice toward dengue fever. There was a significant, positive, weak correlation between knowledge and practice regarding dengue fever (p<0.05).Conclusions: Level of knowledge, attitude and practice regarding dengue fever among the students could be increased. Social media could be used as an important medium in delivering information on dengue especially among the youths. Effort must be put to translate the components of knowledge into good practice of dengue prevention.

scholarly journals Knowledge, Attitude, and Practice Regarding Charcoal Consumption among Households in Sanaag Province, North-Eastern Somalia

2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (4) ◽  
pp. 2084
Author(s):  
Faiza Ali Yusuf ◽  
Faradiella Mohd Kusin ◽  
Sunday Yusuf Kpalo
Keyword(s):  
Good Practice ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Substantial Contribution ◽  
Attitude And Practice ◽  
North Eastern ◽  
Consumption Practices ◽  
Level Of Knowledge ◽  
Knowledge And Attitude ◽  
Negative Impacts ◽  
Knowledge Attitude And Practice

Charcoal consumption is prevalent in the Sanaag province of North-Eastern Somalia amidst the energy crisis, leading to destruction of the fragile environment and negative impacts on citizen’s health. This study seeks to evaluate charcoal consumption trends among households. The objectives were to assess the households’ level of knowledge, attitude, and practice (KAP) regarding charcoal consumption, and to determine the association of knowledge and attitude with practices. A questionnaire was designed and distributed to 343 households who were selected using a multistage random sampling technique. Data were analyzed by both descriptive and inferential statistics using SPSS. Findings showed that 79.3% of the respondents have a good level of knowledge, 63.6% have fair level of attitude, and a fair level of practice was displayed by 77.3%. A significant association was found of charcoal consumption practices with knowledge, but not with attitude. Results also suggest that good knowledge does not necessarily translate into good practice. Improving knowledge and attitude through appropriate intervention programs or policies can ensure sustainable charcoal consumption practice. This study is a substantial contribution to the literature on KAP relating to charcoal consumption among households in Somalia.

scholarly journals Knowledge, Attitude and Practices Regarding Hepatitis C Prevention among People of Rural Community, Lahore

2018 ◽  
Vol 5 (3) ◽  
pp. 138-145
Author(s):  
Kiran Nawaz ◽  
M. Hussain ◽  
Iram Majeed ◽  
M. Afzal ◽  
Syed Amir Gilani
Keyword(s):  
Hepatitis C ◽  
Rural Community ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Hepatitis C Infection ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Control And Prevention ◽  
Level Of Knowledge ◽  
Practice Questions ◽  
Knowledge Attitude And Practice ◽  
General Wellbeing

Introduction: Hepatitis C infection is developing risk and real burden on general wellbeing, overall prevalence of hepatitis C is 3% (170 million tainted individuals). Roughly 10 million individuals are contaminated in Pakistan and prevalence is relied upon to be higher in isolated places. Methodology: This was descriptive cross-sectional study. Convenient sampling was used and data was analyzed by SPSS version 21. Results: The findings of the research were good Response rate of this review was 100 % and mean number of "Yes" answers to knowledge, behavior and practice questions were 51%, 46% and 42% individually. Conclusions: Knowledge, attitude and practice about hepatitis C among adolescences was insignificant. Consequences of this investigation show lack of understanding about disease control and prevention. The level of knowledge was good among people but there was no significant association between attitude and practices. Int. J. Soc. Sc. Manage. Vol. 5, Issue-3: 138-145

scholarly journals Awareness, knowledge, attitude and practice towards measures for prevention of the spread of COVID-19 in the Ugandans: A nationwide online cross-sectional Survey

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Robinson Ssebuufu ◽  
Franck Katembo Sikakulya ◽  
Simon Mambo Binezero ◽  
Lucien Wasingya ◽  
Sifa K. Nganza ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Statistical Tests ◽  
Good Practice ◽  
Knowledge Score ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Online Questionnaire ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Attitude And Practice ◽  
Security Personnel ◽  
Knowledge Attitude And Practice ◽  
Good Attitude

AbstractBackgroundThe world is facing the Coronavirus pandemic which is highly infectious. A number of measures have been put in place to prevent its spread among the population. However, for these preventive measures to be effective, the population requires an appropriate and sufficient knowledge. Thus, a survey was conducted with the aim of assessing the awareness, knowledge, attitude and practices towards measures for prevention of the spread of Covid-19 amongst Ugandans.MethodsThis was a cross-sectional study conducted during the lockdown in Uganda. An online questionnaire and a snowballing approach was used for participant recruitment of 18 years above literate Ugandans. Data collection was done from 6th to 15th April 2020 during which 1763 people participated. We analyzed all data using STATA 14.2, applying appropriate statistical tests.ResultsOut of 1763 participants, 97.6% were aware of the current pandemic. 83.9% of participants had a good knowledge score (21.8/27), 72.4% had a good attitude and 85.3% were practicing measures to prevent the spread of the Coronavirus disease. The ordered logistic regression showed that being a Health worker was significantly associated with a high knowledge (aOR:6 (3.32-10.93); a good attitude (aOR:2.5(1.68-3.8)]) and good practice (aOR:2.9 (1.95-4.2). On contrary, being a driver, business entrepreneur and a security personnel were found to have less rate in awareness, knowledge, attitude and practice.ConclusionsUgandans had a good overall awareness, knowledge, attitude and practice. However, there is still a gap of knowledge, attitude and practice among drivers, business entrepreneur and security personnel. There is a need to mobilize the population in the country to have the same degree of awareness and knowledge which will have an impact on attitude and practice to prevent spread of COVID-19.

scholarly journals Knowledge, attitude and practice of health care workers on measuring adult vitamin D level, diagnosis of deficiency, and management of consequent health conditions in three ecologies of Ethiopia: a cross-sectional study

BMC Nutrition ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 6 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Wubegzier Mekonnen ◽  
Yeweyenhareg Feleke ◽  
Yakob Desalegn ◽  
Getahun Tarekegne ◽  
Biruk Lambisso ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Vitamin D ◽  
Health Care Workers ◽  
Positive Attitude ◽  
Good Practice ◽  
Good Knowledge ◽  
Vitamin D Status ◽  
Attitude And Practice ◽  
Care Workers ◽  
Knowledge Attitude And Practice

Abstract Background Vitamin D is essential for health and its shortage exacerbates overall mortality. Health care workers (HCWs) need to educate on its uses and sources although studies indicate their low level of practice. The main aim of this study is therefore to assess the knowledge, attitude and practice of measuring adult vitamin D status, diagnosis of deficiency and managing health consequences among HCWs in Ethiopia. Methods This study was conducted in three ecologies covering lowland, midland and highland districts. A total of 405 health care workers with different levels were interviewed. Tablets were used for data collection to archiving in a cloud server. Data were exported to Stata version 14 software for cleaning and analysis. Rates were computed and the Chi-square test was used to compare differences between the two groups. Binary logistic regression was used to measure the strength, direction and significance of the association between different covariates and the practice of HCWs. Result The level of knowledge, positive attitude and good practice in measuring adult vitamin D status, diagnosis of deficiency and managing health consequences among HCWs was 210 (51.8%), 261(63.5%) and 195(47.4%) respectively. The odds of good practice in the provision of adult vitamin D service were AOR = 6.87: 95% CI (3.57, 13.21) and AOR = 2.20: 95% CI (1.23, 3.92) times higher among HCWs in Addis Ababa and highlands compared with those working in lowlands. Good practice among clinicians was AOR = 4.26: 95% CI (1.48, 12.25) times higher compared with those working in leadership positions. The likelihood was AOR = 1.96: 95% CI (1.19, 3.23) times higher among those with good knowledge compared with those with poor knowledge. Besides, good practice in adult vitamin D service provision was AOR = 2.30: 95% CI (1.40, 3.78) times higher among those with positive attitude compared with those who had negative attitude. Conclusions A little over half of HCWs have good knowledge and close to two-thirds of them have positive attitude while less than half of them have good practice on adult vitamin D deficiency. Besides, HCWs’ residential ecology, clinical position, knowledge and attitude is associated with good practice on adult vitamin D. It is essential to provide rigorous and continuous training for HCWs focusing on their deployment ecology.

Level of Knowledge, Attitude and Practice Regarding Dental Caries Among Visitors Visiting the Dental Department of Teaching Hospitals in Lahore

2020 ◽  
pp. 61-66
Author(s):  
OJS Admin
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Dental Caries ◽  
Teaching Hospitals ◽  
Attitude And Practice ◽  
Level Of Knowledge ◽  
Knowledge Attitude And Practice

Knowledge, attitude and practice regarding dental caries are major risk factors in the occurrence of dental problems and their awareness has a chief role in the prevention, control and treatment of the diseaseand thus the overall health of the population.

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