scholarly journals Demographic Profile, Knowledge, Attitude, and Practices of Blood Donors in a Low-Middle Income Country

2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (2) ◽  
pp. 110
Author(s):  
Angelie Abegail Q. Naranja ◽  
Myra Dela Peña Oruga ◽  
Sheila R. Bonito
Keyword(s):  
Blood Donors ◽  
Blood Donation ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
P Value ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Middle Income ◽  
Level Of Education ◽  
Demographic Profile ◽  
Level Of Knowledge ◽  
Relationship Of

Demographic profile, knowledge, attitude and practices (KAP) of blood donors in a low-middle income setting was investigated in this study. The study determined the demographic profile of blood donors in terms of sex, age, ethnicity and level of education and measured the level of knowledge, attitude and practices in terms of blood donation. The relationship of the donor profiles in terms of level of knowledge, attitude and practices was also determined. It utilized a cross-sectional study design which was conducted from February-October 2020. A self-administered questionnaire was distributed to the volunteers of blood donors of a non-institution-based blood bank establishment in Baguio City. Descriptive statistics and Chi-square were used to analyze the data. Ethical clearance was obtained and was approved. The results revealed that the majority of the respondents were female (59.2%) with age ranged from 18–30 years old (75.3%) and in collegiate level (83.2%). Majority of the respondents’ ethnicities were Tagalog (25.9%). Study revealed that respondents have a high level of knowledge in relation to blood donation, the attitude of the respondents revealed that blood donor had strong agreement to positive statements and disagreement to negative statements. Most of the respondents donated in the past, 62.3% are lapsed donors, 18% were first time donors and the majority had an intention to donate in the future. In terms of relationship of Demographic Profile to KAP, only Practices revealed a significant relationship to sex, age, ethnicity and level of education with P value ranging from 0.05–<0.0001.

scholarly journals Assessing Knowledge on Clubfoot Among Parents Having Children with Clubfoot Deformity

2015 ◽  
Vol 14 (1) ◽  
pp. 42-46 ◽  
Author(s):  
Zobaer Alam ◽  
Md Monoarul Haque ◽  
Md Rijwan Bhuiyan ◽  
Md Shahinoor Islam ◽  
Monirul Haque ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Health Care Providers ◽  
Public Health Problem ◽  
Educational Status ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Childhood Disability ◽  
Care Providers ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Middle Income ◽  
Level Of Knowledge

Background: The burden of childhood disability as a public health problem in developing countries remains relatively unrecognized. One out of 750 children born in the world suffer from club foot among them 80% are in low and middle income countries. Most of these babies have limited access to receive effective treatment for their clubfoot due to lack o knowledge, awareness and some barriers. We actually don’t know the level of knowledge of parents who have child with clubfoot deformity. The purpose of this study was to assess the level of knowledge of parents who have children with clubfoot during clubfoot treatment. Materials and Methods: This cross sectional study was conducted among 102 parents who have children with clubfoot deformity during its treatment in a selected clinic. The samples were selected purposively from the clinics where clubfoot treatment was given and face to face interview was done by using semi-structured questionnaire. Results: The mean (±SD) age of the respondents were 24.7 (±6.0) years where 87.3% (n=89) respondents ware female and 59.8 %(n=61) respondent’s educational status ware up to primary level. About 44.1% respondents started treatment of their child within 6 months of birth and 33% within 6 to 12 months where 57% (n=58) respondents are referred by health care professional to this clinics. About 93.1% of parents (n=95) said that they knew nothing about clubfoot deformity before their child was diagnosed where 97% are aware after diagnosis of their child. About 93.1% respondents knew the best time for treatment initiation where 59.8% respondents know the correct follow up time of clubfoot management. In case of knowledge of parents’ roles in the treatment of clubfoot about 91.2%, parents have knowledge weekly visit for treatment and 86.3% know the plaster care where 52.9% (n=54) parents have lack of knowledge about how to use the brace Conclusion: There is need to improve the communication skills of clinicians/health care providers offering treatment to children with clubfoot at the Clinics. Need to share information with the parents about the condition. Finally, there is need to emphasize of educating parents about plaster care and how to use brace. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3329/cmoshmcj.v14i1.22882 Chatt Maa Shi Hosp Med Coll J; Vol.14 (1); Jan 2015; Page 42-46

scholarly journals Hubungan Dukungan Keluarga dengan Tingkat Harga Diri pada Penderita Stroke di Rumah Sakit Umum Royal Prima Medan

2020 ◽  
Vol 4 (2) ◽  
pp. 66
Author(s):  
Yusmawarnita Zai ◽  
Kandrinus Bu’ulolo ◽  
Novy Fajariani ◽  
Yasozatulo Hulu ◽  
Ruslan Efendi Gulo ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Family Support ◽  
Self Esteem ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
P Value ◽  
Stroke Patients ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Study Approach ◽  
Chi Square Test ◽  
Relationship Of

Stroke is a condition where a part of the brain is suddenly disturbed which is caused by a lack of blood supply, which causes an inhibition of metabolic processes. As a result of a stroke affects the psychological function of the patient, so the patient feels his level of self-esteem decreases or is low. The role and support of families play an important role in the rehabilitation process to provide health services for stroke patients. The aim is to find out the relationship of family support with the level of self esteem (self-esteem) in stroke patients at the Royal Prima Medan Hospital in 2019. The design used a "cross sectional study" approach with a population of 2,690 people. Samples were stroke patients at RSU Royal Prima medan, as many as 25 respondents using accidental sampling techniques and questionnaires as research instruments. The test used is the chi-square test. The results of the study Based on the chi-square test found p value (<0.05) statistically shows that there is a relationship between family support and the level of self esteem (self-esteem) in stroke patients specifically there is a relationship between informational support (p-value = 0.009), assessment support (p-value = 0.003), Instrumental support is obtained (p-value = 0.009), Emotional support (p-value = 0.004) with the level of self esteem (self-esteem) in stroke patients. This research shows that good family support will positively impact the level of self esteem (self-esteem) in stroke patients.

scholarly journals Dukungan Suami, Pengetahuan Ibu Hamil Trimester III dengan Pelaksanaan Program Perencanaan Persalinan dan Pencegahan Komplikasi (P4K) di Puskesmas Kassi-Kassi Kota Makassar

2020 ◽  
Vol 15 (2) ◽  
pp. 158
Author(s):  
Ulfah Ilyas ◽  
Maria Sonda ◽  
Hidayati Hidayati
Keyword(s):  
Pregnant Women ◽  
Blood Donors ◽  
Health Workers ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
P Value ◽  
Third Trimester ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Safe Delivery ◽  
Husband Support ◽  
Relationship Of

Results of a preliminary study conducted by the author on 28 November 2018 in Kassi-Kassi Health Center Public City of Makassar were interviews with 11 third trimester pregnant women who visited antenatal check, 8 (70%) of pregnant women have not planned where labor, labor companion, potential blood donors and the sticker affixed on the door P4K yet home mom for not knowing the importance of the decal and never be explained by health workers at the first checkups. While 7 (60%) of pregnant mother's husband has not determined the place of labor, labor companion, potential blood donors and did not accompany the mother when the checkups. This study aims to determine the relationship of husband support, knowledge of third trimester pregnant women at health centers with the implementation P4K-Kassi Kassi Makassar.This research uses analytic survey with cross sectional approach, the population in this study is the third trimester pregnant women, using the formula Lameshow obtained sample 85 subjects with a sampling technique is purposive sampling.Statistical analysis showed the Chi-square test obtained significant value p value 0,000 (p<0,05) husband's support with coefficient value (Phi= 0,493), knowledge of third trimester pregnant women p value of 0,001 (p <0,05) with coefficient value (Phi= 0,357). So it can be concluded that there is a relationship of husband support, knowledge of third trimester pregnant women with P4K implementation. Therefore, the husband is expected to support the implementation of the plan P4K safe delivery and is able to prevent pregnancy complications. And for health workers can improve IEC counseling and evaluation of the execution P4K, in particular blood donor candidates planning and sticking stickers P4K at home pregnant women.

scholarly journals Seroprevalence Study of Anti-HEV IgG among Different Adult Populations in Corsica, France, 2019

2019 ◽  
Vol 7 (10) ◽  
pp. 460 ◽  
Author(s):  
Capai ◽  
Masse ◽  
Gallian ◽  
Souty ◽  
Isnard ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
General Practice ◽  
Blood Donors ◽  
Adult Population ◽  
Strong Association ◽  
Hepatitis E ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Antibody Detection ◽  
P Value ◽  
Cross Sectional

Hepatitis E virus (HEV) is a major cause of acute hepatitis worldwide. In France, hyperendemic areas including Corsica have an anti-HEV Immunoglobulin G (IgG) prevalence higher than 50%. The aim of this study was to determine the seroprevalence of anti-HEV IgG in three adult populations in Corsica and the risk factors associated with antibody detection. Between 2017 and 2019, a total of 930 individuals, including 467 blood donors, 393 students or university staff members and 70 patients from general practice, were tested for the presence of anti-HEV IgG using the Wantai HEV IgG enzyme immunoassay kit and filled a questionnaire. The association between seropositivity and potential risk factors was tested with univariate and multivariate analyses. Out of the 930 samples, 52.3% (486/930) were seropositive—54.4% (254/467) among blood donors, 47.6% (187/393) among university students and 64.3% (45/70) among patients of general practice. Three main risk factors were identified: (i) skinning and butchering (Adjusted Odds Ratio aOR = 2.76, 95% confidence interval [95% CI] [1.51–5.37]; p-value < 10−3), (ii) consumption of a local pork live raw sausage (fittonu) (aOR = 1.95 95% CI [1.45–2.64]; p-value = 10−5), and (iii) increasing age (p-value = 0.003). Seropositivity rates between the different populations were homogeneous after age stratification. This cross-sectional study indicates a high anti-HEV IgG seroprevalence in the Corsican adult population, not significantly different between women and men and increasing with age. This serosurvey also showed homogeneity regarding the exposure to HEV among three different types of populations. Finally, we confirmed the endemicity of Corsica with respect to HEV and identified a strong association between consumption of figatellu/fittonu and the practice of skinning and butchering with the detection of anti-HEV IgG.

scholarly journals Circulation of Toscana Virus in a Sample Population of Corsica, France

Proceedings ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 50 (1) ◽  
pp. 39
Author(s):  
Shirley Masse ◽  
Nazli Ayhan ◽  
Lisandru Capai ◽  
Rémi Charrel ◽  
Alessandra Falchi
Keyword(s):  
Blood Donors ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
P Value ◽  
Healthy Population ◽  
Sample Population ◽  
Surveillance Systems ◽  
Toscana Virus ◽  
Serum Samples ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Study Participants

Sandfly-borne phleboviruses pathogenic to humans, such as Toscana virus (TOSV) and sandfly fever Sicilian virus (SFSV), are endemic in the Mediterranean region. In France, several autochthonous cases of TOSV infection have been described which cause either meningitis or encephalitis. The aim of the present study was to estimate the seroprevalence of TOSV and SFSV antibodies in a healthy population from Corsica. In this cross-sectional study, participants were enrolled from the medical staff at University of Corsica Pasquale Paoli (UCPP) and from general practitioners of the Corsican Sentinelles Network. The seroprevalence study was based on virus microneutralization (MN). A total of 240 patients were tested for TOSV and SFSV. Altogether, 54 serum samples were confirmed for TOSV infection (seroprevalence = 22.5%). None of the samples were positive for SFSV (0/240). The main place of residence was significantly associated with TOSV seropositivity (p-value = 0.005). The overall rate of TOSV antibody seroprevalence observed in our study suggests a more intense circulation of TOSV in Corsica, with a rate significantly higher than the 8.7% reported in Corsica in 2007 from blood donors. The absence of seropositivity to SFSV seems to confirm the low circulation of this virus in Corsica and in continental France. The increasing circulation of TOSV reported here should encourage the implementation of surveillance systems to control phlebovirus infection.

scholarly journals Association between Acne and Body Mass Index: A Hospital Based Cross Sectional Study

2018 ◽  
Vol 16 (1) ◽  
pp. 53-56
Author(s):  
Saraswoti Neupane ◽  
Binamra Basnet ◽  
Tara Devi Sharma
Keyword(s):  
Body Mass Index ◽  
Body Mass ◽  
Acne Vulgaris ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Normal Weight ◽  
P Value ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Middle Income ◽  
Medical College ◽  
Middle Income Countries

Introduction: Acne vulgaris is a common and chronic inflammatory skin disease of pilosebaceous unit. Obesity is one of the biggest problems in western life style but nowadays, the problem is increasing even in low and middle-income countries. Body Mass Index (BMI) is used to accurately measure obesity.Objective: To find out the association between different categories of BMI and severity of acne.Materials and methods: This was a cross sectional prospective study conducted in the outpatient department of Gandaki Medical College from January to July, 2017. All the newly diagnosed patients with acne were included in the study. Height and weight of the patients was recorded and BMI was calculated. BMI was categorized as underweight, normal weight, overweight and obese. Type of lesions were noted and severity of acne was graded from 1 to 4.Statistical analysis was performed using SPSS version 17.0 for windows. One-way Analysis of Variance between groups (ANOVA) test was applied. P value of less than 0.05 was considered significant.Results: There were altogether 249 patients with acne. Age of the patients ranged from 10 to 44 years with mean age of 20.82 ±5.9 years. Most of the patients were in the age group of 11-20 years. Female: male ratio was 1:1.4. Majority of patients (65.5%) had normal BMI. Most of the patients had Grade 2 acne (52.6%). There was no significant association between the BMI and severity of acne (p=0.129).Conclusion: There was no significant association between BMI and severity of acne.

scholarly journals Knowledge and Self-Protective Practices Against COVID-19 Among Healthcare Workers in Vietnam

2021 ◽  
Vol 9 ◽  
Author(s):  
Anh Ngoc Nguyen ◽  
Xuan Thi Thanh Le ◽  
Nhung Thi Kim Ta ◽  
Danny Wong ◽  
Nguyen Thao Thi Nguyen ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Healthcare Workers ◽  
Knowledge Score ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Middle Income ◽  
Psychological Measures ◽  
Modes Of Transmission ◽  
Level Of Knowledge ◽  
Precautionary Measures ◽  
High Level

Background: In middle-income countries such as Vietnam, where healthcare resources are already constrained, protecting healthcare workers (HCWs) is essential for ensuring the sustainability of COVID-19 response in Vietnam. This study was conducted to assess the knowledge and practices regarding the prevention of the COVID-19 among the HCWs in Vietnam to identify the ways of disseminating information to maximize the safety of these essential workers.Methods: An online cross-sectional study, using respondent-driven sampling, was conducted in Vietnam with 742 participants within 2 weeks. The validity of the questionnaire was examined by exploratory factor analysis. Descriptive statistics were used to identify the level of knowledge and practices among the HCWs to prevent the COVID-19. Inferential statistics and regression modeling were used to identify the associated factors with results.Results: Vietnamese HCWs had a high level of knowledge with more than 75% of the participants demonstrating awareness of all the modes of transmission aside from air. The mean knowledge score was 3.7 ± 0.8 (range 1–5). Nearly all the participants relied on the Ministry of Health (98.3%) and the internet (95.5%) for information regarding the COVID-19. The participants endorsed a moderately high level of self-protective practices with mean scores of 4.2 and 3.6 (band score 1–5) for the precautionary and psychological measures, respectively. Nurses were more likely to practice the precautionary measures than doctors and the HCWs at the central level were more likely to practice the psychological measures than those at the district level.Conclusion: Future education initiatives should consolidate the latest literature in an accessible format, focusing initially on the gaps of knowledge regarding aerosol transmission. These initiatives should primarily focus on the doctors, especially those in emergency and intensive care departments.

scholarly journals Knowledge on home management of diarrhea among caregivers of children below five years with diarrhea in Ngandu Location, Nyeri County, Kenya

2020 ◽  
Vol 7 (7) ◽  
pp. 2450
Author(s):  
Leah Wambui Gathogo ◽  
Sherry Oluchina ◽  
Elijah Mwangi
Keyword(s):  
Sample Size ◽  
Household Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Home Management ◽  
Level Of Education ◽  
Low Education ◽  
Level Of Knowledge ◽  
Cross Tabulation

Background: To prevent dehydration and malnutrition in children with diarrhea, it is important they get good management at home. The caregivers should commence home remedies immediately before they seek medical advice. This study assessed the level of knowledge on home management of diarrhea among caregivers of children below five years with diarrhea.Methods: This research applied descriptive cross-sectional study design. The current study was a household survey targeting caregivers of children below five years with diarrhea. The Cochran's sample size formula was used to calculate a sample size of 345 respondents. Purposive sampling was used to recruit respondents in the study. The study employed a researcher- administered semi-structured questionnaire and use of a checklist. Descriptive statistics and chi-square tests were used in the analysis.Results: The study found that that slightly above half 52.2% (n=180) of the respondents had low knowledge on management of diarrhea. There was a significant relationship (χ2=4.044, df=1, p<0.044) between respondent’s’ level of education and knowledge of home management of diarrhea. Cross tabulation showed that 60.2% of those who had low education also had low knowledge.Conclusions: The study concluded that the level of knowledge on home management of diarrhea among caregivers of children below five years with diarrhea was low. Level of education was a significant predictor of knowledge whereby low knowledge was associated with low education. The study recommends enhanced education of mothers on home management of diarrhea by nurses.

scholarly journals THE RELATIONSHIP OF THE COMMUNITY KNOWLEDGE LEVEL AMONG BEHAVIOR OF HANDLING NONCOROSIVE AGENT FOOD POINTING IN SINDANG BARANG BOGOR

2020 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
pp. 73-81
Author(s):  
Tety Tety Novianty ◽  
Mulyani Siti Mulyani
Keyword(s):  
Human Life ◽  
Food Poisoning ◽  
P Value ◽  
Knowledge Level ◽  
Food Material ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Corrosive Agent ◽  
Level Of Knowledge ◽  
Relationship Of ◽  
The Relationship

Food includes for the most important and very essential basic needs in human life. Called food poisoning if someone experiences health problems after consuming food which contaminated with bacteria or poison which produced by bacteria diseases. These microorganisms can enter to our bodies through the food with people mediators who process food or indeed come from the food itself by poor processing result. Non-corrosive food poisoning is a food material that is not derived from chemicals containing corrosive substances. The purpose of the research was to determine the connection between the knowledge level of the society with the behavior of handling non corrosive food poisoning agent in Sindang Barang Bogor. The type of the research used is quantitative analysis with the research design using descriptive analytical method through cross sectional approach. The population in this study was 140 citizens in Sindang Bogor. The amount of sampling used in the assessment was using the Slovin formula. So the sample in this research was 60 respondents. The results showed that from the total of 60 respondents, 24 people (40.0%) had a good level of knowledge. The Non-Corrosive Food Poisoning Behavior results stated that of 60 respondents, 34 people (56.7%) had negative Non-corrosive food poisoning behavior. There is a significant connection between the knowledge level of the society with the behavior of handling non corrosive agent food poisoning in Sindang Barang Bogor with value p= 0,002(p value > α). It was expected that the society in Sindang Barang Bogor can handle food poisoning Non- corrosive agent from factors so that the incidence of Non-corrosive food poisoning can be overcome.

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