scholarly journals Assessing Knowledge and Practices of the Community towards Corona Virus Disease 2019 in Mbale Municipality, Uganda: Across Section Study

2021 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
pp. 20-25
Author(s):  
Naziru Rashid ◽  
Aisha Nazziwa ◽  
Rehema Kantono ◽  
Hassan Kasujja ◽  
Swaibu Zziwa
Keyword(s):  
Social Media ◽  
Health Education ◽  
Health Workers ◽  
Virus Disease ◽  
Effective Means ◽  
Control Measures ◽  
P Value ◽  
Religious Leaders ◽  
Section Study ◽  
Corona Virus

Background: The Corona virus disease, first identified in Wuhan city, Hubei province of China, is a respiratory illness caused by Novel Corona Virus also known as Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Corona Virus 2 (SARS Cov.2). The disease is characterised by; dry cough and shortness of breath with difficulty in breathing and at least 2 of the following; fever, chills, muscle pain, headache, sore throat and loss of test and smell. Uganda in general and Mbale in particular has people of diverse culture, religion and ethnic background as well as diverse socio economic activities with various practices. This multi-cultural environment creates differences in perception of information and practices. Most cultures encourage socialisation through social functions like attending weddings, funerals, work places and gatherings and Muslims who have to go for congregation prayers in the mosques 5 times a day among others. This puts such communities at risk of spreading the disease very fast and slow in adapting to control measures Aim: In this study, we aimed at assessing knowledge and practices of the community towards COVID 19 in Mbale municipality. Methods and Materials: A cross section study was used; Data was obtained using a Questionnaires to a sample of 355 respondents and an observation tool was also used to observe behaviour patterns and practices of 776 participants towards the control measures of COVID-19. Results: There was a total of 355 respondents with 208 /355 (58.59%) male and 147/355 (41.4%) female. 149/355(42%) possessed good knowledge, 131/355(36.9%) had moderate knowledge and 75/355(21%) had a little knowledge on COVID-19. Participants who were single and aged between 21-30 years were found to be more knowledgeable than other groups (P value=.001 and P value=.003 respectively).The source of COVID 19 information was mainly from television and radios 124/248 (50%) and social media 34/248 (21.8%) and the least source of information being 14/248(5.6%) and 9/248(3.6%) from health workers and Religious leaders respectively. 496/776 (64%) of the respondents observed, washed their hands and only124/776 (16%) of the respondents wore face masks. 98/776 (12.6%) were seen shaking hands and 15/776(2%) were seen hugging. Conclusion: Use of appropriate and well-designed Health education materials on radios, televisions and social media platforms like Facebook and twitter among others can be effective means of communication since they can reach the highest number of people. Ministry of Health should design ways for systematically integrating both political and religious leaders in Health Education Campaigns. Government should provide facemasks and enforce their use. A study to assess the ability of both political and religious leaders in health promotion campaigns should be carried out.

scholarly journals The Pendidikan Kesehatan dalam Rangka Mitigasi dan Adaptasi Menghadapi Wabah Covid-19 di Kabupaten Buton Selatan Provinsi Sulawesi Tenggara

2021 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
pp. 17-21
Author(s):  
Nur Illiyyin Akib ◽  
Halik Halik ◽  
Ruslin Ruslin ◽  
Muamal Gadapi
Keyword(s):  
Social Media ◽  
Social Work ◽  
Health Education ◽  
Mass Media ◽  
Virus Disease ◽  
Corona Virus ◽  
The Social ◽  
Question And Answer ◽  
The Mass Media

Thematic KKN- Thematic Social Work Internship have been carried out in the form of health education for the community in South Buton Regency. This activity aims to increase understanding of health in the context of handling the Corona Virus Disease 19 (Covid-19) outbreak. This activity was carried out in several villages in South Buton Regency. Activities were carried out from June to July 2020. Implementation of activities consisted of counseling on the Gerakan Masyarakat Hidup Sehat (Germas), counseling on the tanaman Obat Keluarga (Toga), and counseling on Perilaku Hidup Bersih dan Sehat (PHBS), as well as disseminating information through social media and mass media. Extension is carried out by lecturing, practice, and question and answer methods. The social media used is Instagram. The mass media used are leaflets. This activity succeeded in increasing understanding of health for the community in South Buton Regency

PENGARUH RELAKSASI BENSON TERHADAP TINGKAT KECEMASAN PENULARAN CORONA VIRUS DISEASE 2019 PADA MAHASISWA NERS TINGKAT III STIKES SANTA ELISABETH MEDAN TAHUN 2020

2020 ◽  
Vol 5 (02) ◽  
pp. 29-42
Author(s):  
Samfriati S ◽  
Friska G ◽  
Lia Mayang S S
Keyword(s):  
Nursing Students ◽  
Nursing Student ◽  
Virus Disease ◽  
Anxiety Level ◽  
P Value ◽  
Test Design ◽  
Spread Rate ◽  
Corona Virus ◽  
Post Test ◽  
Anxiety Levels

Background: In the Covid-19 Pandemic era 2020, Covid-19 with its increasing spread rate even death in each individual can occur, this greatly affects the condition of students universally by experiencing annoyance, worry, fear, anxiety so that it can cause excessive anxiety. One of the techniques to reduce this level of anxiety is the Benson Relaxation, which can provide comfort and a sense of relaxation so that it can adapt well to the current environment. This Benson relaxation is a combination of deep breaths and elements of faith that give a feeling of calm, comfort and even confidence.Goals: The purpose of this study was to determine the effect of Benson Relaxation on the Anxiety Levels of Corona virus disease 2019 on nursing students level III of STIKes Santa Elisabeth Medan 2020.Method: This study used a pre-experimental study with one group pre test and post test design. The instrument used was an anxiety level questionnaire, with 30 nursing students level III STIKes Santa Elisabeth Medan. The research sample were 30 students, where the sample was used by using purposive sampling.Result: The results of the study p-value = 0.000 (P <0.05) indicate that Benson relaxation has an effect on the anxiety level of the third level of Nursing student STIKes Santa Elisabeth Medan.Conclusion: This Benson relaxation technique is a good and appropriate relaxation to do at this time to reduce the level of anxiety in the respondent so that the respondent experiences a sense of calm and comfort. Respondents are expected to always apply this Benson relaxation to overcome the increasing increase in anxiety and can overcome the level of anxiety they are experiencing

Dampak Wabah Corona Virus Disease Terhadap Budaya Ibadah Umat Muslim Dan Kebijakan Pemerintah

2020 ◽  
Vol 1 (2) ◽  
pp. 131-143
Author(s):  
Rif’at Ayu Wijdan Irham ◽  
A. Khawarizmi Siregar ◽  
Hasse Jubba
Keyword(s):  
Qualitative Study ◽  
Virus Disease ◽  
Religious Leaders ◽  
Corona Virus ◽  
Islamic Jurisprudence ◽  
The World ◽  
The Government

This paper aims to see how the response of Muslims and the government related to the Covid-19 pandemic that occurred throughout the world. This research is a qualitative study of document studies using sources consisting of publications. Muslims believe in this pandemic originating from Allah SWT, but Muslims are expected not to react to it too much and make this phenomenon to increase the capital of God for the Almighty God, Islamic jurisprudence can help find solutions to overcome it. Covid-19 Pandemic. The government as a leader in this country has implemented a policy related to the reduction of Covid-19. Many people who respond to the policies set by the government do not believe also because they oppose the government because of the lack of education by the government and Indonesian religious leaders.

Assessing Online Courses in Health Education

2016 ◽  
pp. 480-507 ◽  
Author(s):  
Debra N. Weiss
Keyword(s):  
Health Education ◽  
Health Workers ◽  
Effective Means ◽  
Cost Effective ◽  
Developed Countries ◽  
Health Campaigns ◽  
Healthy Behaviors ◽  
Online Health Education ◽  
Face To Face Instruction ◽  
Public Health Campaigns

Internet-based health education is being used increasingly around the world for two related purposes: 1) to train a global health workforce of nurses, physicians, health educators, and other health workers, and 2) to educate the public about disease prevention and management (e.g., in outbreaks of SARS in China and Ebola in Africa). Assessment of online health education is vital to maintain quality control and to share best practices. Online health education has been found to have significant positive effects on e-learners, comparable to those of traditional face-to-face instruction. In developing countries where there is a critical shortage of health workers, distance education is needed to train large numbers of health workers rapidly and effectively. In developed countries, online health education is a cost-effective means of providing access to 1) higher education for individuals who are employed full time and wish to pursue training in the health professions, 2) workplace continuing education for health professionals, and 3) public health campaigns that promote healthy behaviors. In this chapter we look at what is going on in the field now, and what can be done in the future to use technology to advance the mass dissemination of health education.

Assessing Online Courses in Health Education

2016 ◽  
pp. 1017-1046
Author(s):  
Debra N. Weiss
Keyword(s):  
Health Education ◽  
Health Workers ◽  
Effective Means ◽  
Cost Effective ◽  
Developed Countries ◽  
Health Campaigns ◽  
Healthy Behaviors ◽  
Online Health Education ◽  
Face To Face Instruction ◽  
Public Health Campaigns

Internet-based health education is being used increasingly around the world for two related purposes: 1) to train a global health workforce of nurses, physicians, health educators, and other health workers, and 2) to educate the public about disease prevention and management (e.g., in outbreaks of SARS in China and Ebola in Africa). Assessment of online health education is vital to maintain quality control and to share best practices. Online health education has been found to have significant positive effects on e-learners, comparable to those of traditional face-to-face instruction. In developing countries where there is a critical shortage of health workers, distance education is needed to train large numbers of health workers rapidly and effectively. In developed countries, online health education is a cost-effective means of providing access to 1) higher education for individuals who are employed full time and wish to pursue training in the health professions, 2) workplace continuing education for health professionals, and 3) public health campaigns that promote healthy behaviors. In this chapter we look at what is going on in the field now, and what can be done in the future to use technology to advance the mass dissemination of health education.

scholarly journals Assessment of Knowledge, Practice and Guidelines towards the Novel COVID-19 among Eye Care Practitioners in Nigeria–A Survey-Based Study

2020 ◽  
Vol 17 (14) ◽  
pp. 5141
Author(s):  
Bernadine Ekpenyong ◽  
Chukwuemeka J. Obinwanne ◽  
Godwin Ovenseri-Ogbomo ◽  
Kelechukwu Ahaiwe ◽  
Okonokhua O. Lewis ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Associated Factors ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
Health Workers ◽  
Virus Disease ◽  
Control Measures ◽  
Effective Control ◽  
Infection Prevention And Control ◽  
The Novel ◽  
Eye Care ◽  
Knowledge Practice

The aim of this study was to explore knowledge, practice of risk and guidelines of the novel corona virus disease (COVID-19) infection among the eye care practitioners and the potential associated factors. A cross-sectional self-administered online survey was distributed via emails and social media networks between 2nd and 18th May 2020 corresponding to the week of the lockdown in Nigeria to eye care practitioners (ECPs). Data for 823 respondents were analyzed. Knowledge and risk practice were categorized as binary outcome and univariate and multivariate linear regression were used to examine the associated factors. The mean score for COVID-19-related knowledge of public health guidelines was high and varied across the ECPs. Ophthalmic Nurses, Ophthalmologists and Optometrists showed higher COVID-19-related knowledge than other ECPs (p < 0.001), particularly those working in the private sector. More than 50% of ECPs stated they provided essential services during the COVID-19 lockdown via physical consultation, particularly the Ophthalmologists. Most respondents reported that the guidelines provided by their Association were useful but expressed their lack of confidence in attending to patients during and after the COVID-19 lockdown. Compared to other ECPs in Nigeria, more Ophthalmic Nurses received training in the use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE). This survey is the first to assess knowledge, attitudes and practice in response to the COVID-19 pandemic in Nigeria. ECPs in Nigeria displayed good knowledge about COVID-19 and provided eye care services during the COVID-19 lockdown in Nigeria, despite the majority not receiving any training on the use of PPEs with concerns over attending to patients. There is need for the government to strengthen health systems by improving and extending training on standard infection prevention and control measures to ECPs for effective control of the pandemic and in the future as essential health workers.

scholarly journals Hubungan Sikap dan Motivasi Perawat dalam Pelaksanaan Pendidikan Pasien dan Keluarga terhadap Pencegahan Kekambuhan Pasien Gangguan Jiwa

2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (1) ◽  
pp. 201
Author(s):  
Dwi Kartika Pebrianti
Keyword(s):  
Health Education ◽  
Mental Hospital ◽  
Quantitative Methods ◽  
Health Workers ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Educational Process ◽  
Bivariate Analysis ◽  
High Recurrence Rate ◽  
P Value ◽  
At Home

One of the causes of the high recurrence rate in mental illness patients is the lack of understanding of the patient and their family in caring for patients at home after returning from the mental hospital. This understanding is obtained through the educational process provided by health workers, one of which is a nurse. Health education for patients and their families is very necessary for patient independence after returning home, especially for patients with mental disorders. This study aims to determine the relationship between attitudes and motivation of nurses in implementing patient and family education in mental hospitals. This research used quantitative methods with cross sectional approach. The sample size is 117 nurses. The sampling technique used was proportional random sampling technique. Place of research in the inpatient room of the Jambi Province Mental Hospital. The bivariate analysis found that there was a nurse motivation (0.03) with the performance of nurses in providing health education to patients and their families. While the data analysis attitude variable has no relationship (p-value: 0.302). It is hoped that nurses as the spearhead of service at RSJD Jambi Province can improve their role and performance in providing health education which contributes to increasing the health status of patients reducing the risk of recurrence due to a lack of understanding of patients and families in caring for patients while at home

scholarly journals PEMBERIAN VIDEO TERHADAP SIKAP IBU BAYI TENTANG DETEKSI DINI PERTUMBUHAN DAN PERKEMBANGAN BAYI

2019 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 19-24
Author(s):  
Vina Nurul Utami ◽  
Riza Amalia
Keyword(s):  
Health Education ◽  
Early Detection ◽  
Growth And Development ◽  
Health Workers ◽  
Wilcoxon Test ◽  
P Value ◽  
Cluster Sampling ◽  
Policy Makers ◽  
Maternal Attitudes ◽  
Before And After

Many children are found to experience growth and development delays caused by a lack of caring parents in the early detection of growth and development. Health education can make a change of attitude. The purpose of this study was to determine the effect of video on maternal attitudes regarding early detection of growth and development in infants. The method used is pre-experimental design with pretest-posttest. The sample of this study was mothers who had 30 babies with cluster sampling. One group first observes their attitude and then is given a video at the beginning of the meeting, the material is given through strength points, videos and leaflets after that every day using video via WhatsApp and observing again after 2 weeks. The results obtained are different test with Wilcoxon test obtained p-value 0.008, it means that there are differences in attitude before and after exposure to a video about early detection of growth and development of infants. And the conclusion in this study is the provision of health education, videos that can change the attitude of mothers regarding the early detection of growth and development in infants significantly. It is hoped that policy makers will provide training facilities for early detection of children's growth and development for health workers and cadres so that they can be widely applied to children, especially infants.

scholarly journals TINGKAT STRES TERHADAP MOTIVASI BELAJAR DI MASA PANDEMI CORONA VIRUS DISEASE 19 (COVID 19) PADA MAHASISWA KEPERAWATAN STIK SITI KHADIJAH PALEMBANG

2021 ◽  
Vol 7 (2) ◽  
pp. 68-74
Author(s):  
Lenny Astuti ◽  
Lily Marleni ◽  
Lela Aini
Keyword(s):  
Virus Disease ◽  
P Value ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Corona Virus

Tujuan penelitian ini adalah untuk mengetahui apakah ada hubungan Motivasi Belajar Mahasiswa Program Studi D-III Keperawatan Sekolah Tinggi Ilmu Kesehatan Siti Khadijah Palembang Tahun 2020. Rancangan penelitian yang digunakan adalah deskriptif analitik dengan pendekatan cross sectional. Desain tersebut dipilih karena penelitian, pengukuran atau pengamatan dilakukan secara bersamaan (sekali waktu) dan untuk melihat hubungan antara variabel independen dan variabel dependen. Jumlah sampel dalam penelitian ini yaitu sebanyak 113 responden. responden yang mengalami stress berat sebanyak 57 responden (50,4%) lebih banyak dibandingkan dengan responden yang mengalami stress ringan sebanyak 56 responden (49,6%). responden yang memiliki motivasi kuat sebanyak 99 respoden (87,6%) lebih banyak di bandingkan dengan responden yang memiliki motivasi sedang sebanyak 12 responden (10,6 %) dan motivasi lemah sebanyak 2 responden (1,8 %). Tidak Ada hubungan bermakna antara tingkat stress dan motivasi belajar dengan nilai p value 0,846.

scholarly journals COVID-19 Pandemic in India: A Mathematical Model Study

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sudhanshu Kumar Biswas ◽  
Jayanta Kumar Ghosh ◽  
Susmita Sarkar ◽  
Uttam Ghosh
Keyword(s):  
Population Density ◽  
Basic Reproduction Number ◽  
Reproduction Number ◽  
Virus Disease ◽  
Control Measures ◽  
High Population ◽  
Model Parameters ◽  
High Population Density ◽  
Corona Virus ◽  
Very High

The present novel corona virus (2019-nCoV) infection has created a global emergency situation by spreading all over the world in a large scale within very short time period. The infection induced death rate is also very high. There is no vaccine or anti-viral medicine for such infection. So at this moment a major worldwide problem is that how we can control this pandemic. On the other hand, India is a high population density country, where the corona virus disease (COVID-19) has started to spread from $1^{st}$ week of March, 2020 in a significant number of COVID-19 positive cases. Due to this high population density human to human social contact rate is very high in India. So control of the pandemic COVID-19 in early stage is very urgent and challenging problem. Mathematical models are employed in this paper to study the COVID-19 dynamics, to identify the influential parameters and to find the proper prevention strategies to reduce the outbreak size. In this work, we have formulated a deterministic compartmental model to study the spreading of COVID-19 and estimated the model parameters by fitting the model with reported data of ongoing pandemic in India. Sensitivity analysis has been done to identify the key model parameters. The basic reproduction number has been estimated from actual data and the effective basic reproduction number has been studied on the basis of reported cases. Some effective preventive measures and their impacts on the disease dynamics have also been studied. Future trends of the disease transmission has been Predicted from our model with some control measures. Finally, the positive measures to control the disease have been summarized.

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