scholarly journals Attitude of General Population towards Organ Donation in a Rural Community of Ernakulam District

2020 ◽  
Vol 07 (01) ◽  
pp. 16-20
Author(s):  
Anu Jacob Kachappillil ◽  
Keyword(s):  
General Population ◽  
Organ Donation ◽  
Organ Transplantation ◽  
Rural Community ◽  
Positive Attitude ◽  
Negative Attitude ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
History Of ◽  
Level Of Significance ◽  
End Stage

Background: Organ donation is defined as an act of giving one or more organs, without compensation, for transplantation to another person. For many of the end stage organ diseases, organ transplantation is the most preferred treatment. The need for organ transplantation is higher than the availability. For the transplantation program to be successful awareness regarding organ donation is needed and people must have a positive attitude towards donating organs. The present study was undertaken to assess the attitude of general population towards organ donation residing in a rural community of Ernakulam District. Materials and methods: A descriptive analytical survey was conducted to assess the attitude of general population towards organ donation. A 5 point likert scale was used to assess the attitude towards organ donation. 100 subjects were selected using convenient sampling technique. The collected data was analysed by using descriptive and inferential statistics. Results: The results of the study revealed that among 100 subjects, 81% of general population were having positive attitude, 19% were having neutral attitude and none of the subjects were having negative attitude towards organ donation. Even though majority of subjects were having positive attitude towards organ donation only 34% subjects were willing for organ donation. There was a significant association between the attitude of general population towards organ donation with demographic variables like religion and history of organ transplantation among family members/ relatives/ friends at P<0.05 level of significance. Conclusion: The study revealed that majority of the participants were having positive attitude towards organ donation.

scholarly journals Knowledge and attitude of nursing students regarding organ transplantation

2017 ◽  
Vol 5 (3) ◽  
pp. 60-65
Author(s):  
S Karki ◽  
S Thapa ◽  
S Poudyal
Keyword(s):  
Nursing Students ◽  
Organ Donation ◽  
Organ Transplantation ◽  
Positive Attitude ◽  
First Year Students ◽  
Medium Level ◽  
The Mean ◽  
Knowledge And Attitude ◽  
College Of Nursing ◽  
End Stage

Organ transplantation is the standard therapy of several end-stage diseases. Organ donation is the major component for transplant programs; however, the rate of organ donation is relatively low in Asia. In Nepal an estimated 2.8 million people have some sort of kidney ailments, while 3,000 kidney failures are reported every year. Therefore, the current study aims to identify the attitude and knowledge regarding organ transplantation. Descriptive research design was conducted using self administered questionnaire and five points Likert scale to collect information among the nursing students. The study was carried out among B.Sc. Nursing and BNS first year students at College of Nursing of Chitwan Medical College. Proportional stratified random sampling method was used to select the study sample i.e. 50 students (23 B.Sc. Nursing and 27 BN Nursing 1st year students).The data was edited, coded and analyzed using the Statistical Package of Social Sciences (SPSS) program version 17. A total of 50 nursing students, 54% were BN 1st year students and 46% were B.Sc. Nursing 1st year students. The mean age of the students was 21.98±3.384 years. The mean score obtained by students on introduction of organ transplantation was 8.54±2.39, knowledge regarding eye transplantation was 2.72±1.17 and knowledge regarding kidney transplantation was 3.58±1.44. Majority (82%) of respondents had medium level of knowledge and 94% of them had positive attitude regarding organ transplantation. This study illustrated that students had positive attitude towards organ transplantation however, low knowledge regarding organ transplantation was noted in the current study. So educational activities should be provided for the improvement of knowledge among nursing students.

scholarly journals The Description of Attitude of Pregnancy Women to Prevent Miscarriage

2016 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
pp. 089-094
Author(s):  
Sunarti Sunarti ◽  
Sri Winarni ◽  
Andre W.
Keyword(s):  
Birth Weight ◽  
Low Birth Weight ◽  
Pregnant Women ◽  
Preterm Labor ◽  
Positive Attitude ◽  
Recurrent Miscarriage ◽  
Negative Attitude ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Second Trimester ◽  
History Of

Miscarriage incident allegedly had an effect on the next pregnancy , either at the onset ofcomplications of pregnancy and the outcome of pregnancy itself . Women with a history of miscarriagehave a higher risk for preterm labor , recurrent miscarriage and low birth weight . The purpose of theresearch was to illustrates the attitude of pregnant women to prevent miscarriage with descriptivemethod . The population included all pregnant women who perform routine checks on Public HealthService UPTD Sananwetan Blitar during the period March 27 to 27 April 2014. The sample was 30pregnant women first and second trimester with purposive sampling technique. The result was 53.3 %have a positive attitude , and 46.7 % have a negative attitude. It showed the attitude of pregnant womenwere lack in preventing miscarriage. There should be a more intensive outreach activities on theprevention of miscarriage by health employee to provide more detailed information, complete, andaccurate.

scholarly journals Knowledge, Attitude and Perception Regarding Organ Donation among the Nursing Students

2015 ◽  
Vol 49 (3) ◽  
pp. 105-110
Author(s):  
Nadiya Krishnan ◽  
Sukhpal Kaur ◽  
Deepika Rana ◽  
Dimple Kathania ◽  
Godawari Thakur ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Nursing Education ◽  
Nursing Students ◽  
Organ Donation ◽  
Nursing Student ◽  
Positive Attitude ◽  
Negative Attitude ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Knowledge Score ◽  
Multiple Choice Questions ◽  
Cross Sectional

ABSTRACT A descriptive cross-sectional study was undertaken to assess the knowledge, attitude and perception regarding organ donation among the nursing students. The study was conducted at National Institute of Nursing Education, Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh. Using stratified systematic random sampling technique, 200 nursing student undergoing graduation and postgraduation courses were enrolled in the study. The tool used for data collection was a self-administered structured questionnaire consisting of three parts, i.e. information profile, assessment of knowledge, and assessment of attitude and perception regarding organ donation. For the assessment of knowledge, 17 multiple choice questions with one correct answer was used. The maximum attainable score was 18. One question had two right answers and was given a score of two. A five point Likert scale consisting of 15 questions was used for assessment of both attitude and perception of subjects regarding organ donation. Maximum attainable score was 65. Data collected was analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistics. The results of study revealed that 74.5% of the subjects had average knowledge, 22% had poor knowledge and only 3.5% had good level of knowledge regarding organ donation. The mean knowledge score of the subjects was 10.56 ± 2.01 with the range of 5 to 17. Regarding attitude and perception toward organ donation, 55.5% had neutral attitude and perception, 43.5% had positive attitude and perception and only 1% had negative attitude and perception. It was concluded that majority of students had average knowledge about organ donation with neutral or positive attitude and perception. There is need to organize separate educational programs on organ donation for the nursing students other than their classroom teaching. How to cite this article Kaur S, Ghai S, Krishnan N, Rana D, Kathania D, Kaur G, Thakur G, Kaur G. Knowledge, Attitude and Perception Regarding Organ Donation among the Nursing Students. J Postgrad Med Edu Res 2015;49(3):105-110.

scholarly journals Rehabilitation of Utopia as a Symptom of the Crisis of the Russian and Western Civilizations

2019 ◽  
Vol 62 (5) ◽  
pp. 7-26
Author(s):  
Rimma I. Sokolova
Keyword(s):  
20Th Century ◽  
21St Century ◽  
Positive Attitude ◽  
Negative Attitude ◽  
The West ◽  
System A ◽  
History Of ◽  
New Ideas ◽  
Reduction Of Uncertainty ◽  
The Ideal

The article discusses such a new phenomenon of modernity as the rehabilitation of utopia, which has not yet become widespread, but it is a serious symptom of the crisis of civilization in Russia and in the West. It is shown that attempts to rehabilitate utopia are associated with the situation of crisis, uncertainty, unpredictability caused by the ongoing transformations of the modern epoch. Under these conditions, the utopia is not only a reflection of the existing situation but also an opportunity for the formation of new ideas and the reduction of uncertainty. Many astute researchers in both the West and Russia demonstrate a positive attitude towards utopia, as they see the opportunities offered by utopia, especially in times of crisis. It is noted that in Russia there is a gradual overcoming of the negative attitude to utopia, which was associated with the collapsed socialist system. A summary history of utopia shows that utopia is a significant factor in history that accompanies the development of mankind throughout history. Despite this, in the earlier decades of the 20th century and the beginning of 21st century the “death of utopia” was declared, it was driven by ideological and political reasons and by globalization in general. Meanwhile, at present its importance is again actualized in relation to the complex international situation. Therefore, both in the West and in Russia there is a growing demand for the ideal concepts of the future of human existence in the form of utopia.

scholarly journals Positive Correlation Between General Public Knowledge and Attitudes Regarding COVID-19 Outbreak 1 Month After First Cases Reported in Indonesia

2020 ◽  
Vol 46 (1) ◽  
pp. 182-189 ◽  
Author(s):  
Dina Keumala Sari ◽  
Rina Amelia ◽  
Ridha Dharmajaya ◽  
Liza Meutia Sari ◽  
Nadya Keumala Fitri
Keyword(s):  
General Population ◽  
General Public ◽  
Positive Attitude ◽  
Descriptive Analysis ◽  
Negative Attitude ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Good Knowledge ◽  
Prevention Measures ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Knowledge And Attitudes

AbstractThe increasing number cases of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) infections in the general population in Indonesia raises questions concerning the public’s knowledge and attitudes regarding this pandemic. To determine the correlation between the general public’s knowledge and attitudes regarding the COVID-19 outbreak 1 month after the first cases were reported in Indonesia. This cross-sectional study was conducted between early March and the end of April 2020 in the general population of Indonesia, beginning with the North Sumatra region, where the spread of COVID-19 in Indonesia began. Questionnaires were randomly distributed online in the red zone in Indonesia. Data were collected by collecting people’s responses to the questionnaire, which were distributed via WhatsApp (WA) application and were competed independently by the participants. A descriptive analysis was conducted to describe the demographic characteristics, knowledge, and attitudes of the general population. A total of 201 people had good knowledge (98%) and a positive attitude (96%) regarding the COVID-19 pandemic. The respondents had a negative attitude in relation to two aspects of the COVID-19 outbreak: having to always maintain a distance of 1.5 m when in crowds, and not being able to regularly exercise or eat nutritious food (78.6% and 79.1%, respectively). Most people in Indonesia have good knowledge and a positive attitude regarding the COVID-19 pandemic. However, negative attitudes were still found in this study, and as a result, transmission prevention measures cannot reach their maximum effectiveness by simply publicizing the increase in day-to-day cases to the general public.

Organ transplantology – opinions and attitudes of medical and humanities students

2021 ◽  
Vol 14 (SUPPLEMENT 1) ◽  
pp. 1-6
Author(s):  
Klaudia Majder ◽  
Paweł Więch ◽  
Joanna Zaleska ◽  
Izabela Sałacińska ◽  
Dariusz Bazaliński
Keyword(s):  
Organ Donation ◽  
Organ Transplantation ◽  
Organ Transplant ◽  
Close Relative ◽  
Loved One ◽  
Organ Tissue ◽  
Medical Faculties ◽  
End Stage ◽  
Humanities Students ◽  
The University

Background: Transplantology is one of the fastest-growing branches of medicine and is the treatment of choice for many patients with end-stage organ disease, giving them a chance to recover. Aim of the study: The aim of the study was to examine the attitudes and opinions of medical and humanities students regarding organ transplant. Material and methods: Based on the assumed random selection criteria, 200 students of the University of Rzeszów (164 women and 36 men) qualified for the study. Dedicated proprietary research tools were used to assess their knowledge of the following: issues related to organ transplantation, registration as a donor, attitudes to organ donation after the respondent’s death, and objections to the intention to donate organs in the event of the death of a loved one who did not object during their lifetime. Results: A higher level of knowledge about transplantology was found among students of medical faculties (p<0.001). Humanities students were more skeptical about the intention to donate organs in the case of the death of a close relative who did not object during their lifetime (p<0.001). In total, 44% confirmed their consent to be an organ/tissue donor. Conclusions: The level of students’ knowledge of transplantology is insufficient. Familiarity with issues related to organ transplantation translates into the attitude towards organ donation; therefore, it is necessary to increase awareness and spread knowledge in this field in order to popularize it in society.

scholarly journals Organ Donation in the Context of Brain Death in Muslim Countries: Bioethical Positions

2020 ◽  
Vol 5 (07) ◽  
pp. 222-224
Author(s):  
Alqahtani Ibtesam Mohammed
Keyword(s):  
Brain Death ◽  
Organ Donation ◽  
Organ Transplantation ◽  
Organ Procurement ◽  
Modern Medicine ◽  
Organ Transplants ◽  
Clear Cut ◽  
Muslim Countries ◽  
The Right ◽  
End Stage

One of the miracles of modern medicine for patients with end stage organ failure is organ transplantation. The Organ Procurement and Transplantation Network (OPTN) defines organ donation as giving an organ, tissue, cells, or part of an organ from a living or deceased person (i.e., the donor) to a living person in need (i.e., the recipient). In the last two decades, the number of organ transplants has gradually increased; however, the demand for organ transplantation exceeds the number of available donors. Organs from brain dead donors have been suggested as an alternative option for increasing donation rates when living donors are not available. This article explores the debate surrounding brain death organ donation in Muslim countries. Because organ transplantation is based on Ijtihad, Muslim jurists have no clear-cut text in the Holy Quran or Sunna to use as a foundation for judgment. This has made organ transplants an issue among Muslim scholars and researchers, splitting them into two opinion groups, with one side seeing organ transplantation as legal and the other believing it to be illegal. However, all individuals have the right to choose whether they want to help others by sacrificing parts of themselves and donating their organs. Autonomy, justice, and beneficence must be employed in organ transplantation decision-making.

scholarly journals ENVIRONMENTAL SANITATION PRACTICES AMONG RURAL COMMUNITY

2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (02) ◽  
pp. 878-882
Author(s):  
Smvdcon A ◽  
Kakryal B ◽  
Katra C
Keyword(s):  
Rural Community ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Health It ◽  
Public And Private ◽  
Environmental Sanitation ◽  
Post Test ◽  
Human Wastes ◽  
Treatment And Disposal ◽  
Level Of Significance

Introduction: Proper sanitation promotes health, improves the quality of the environment and thus, the quality of life in a community. Sanitation refers to the safe collection, transportation, treatment and disposal of human wastes. It is a fundamental health service without which there cannot be any improvement in the state of community health. It is both public and private element, and the individuals hygiene can affect the whole community. Improving the sanitation within a community leads to an improvement in health. Thus, sanitation is an integral component of environmental protection, which ensures a productive life. Methodology: In this pre-experimental study, 200 households of rural community in the age group of 20-60 years were selected as the samples for the study by using total enumeration sampling technique. The data was collected by using observational checklist on environmental sanitation. Data analysis was performed by descriptive statistics and inferential statistics. SPSS-17 software was used and P values less than 0.05 were considered significant. Result: In the pre test [mean=12.2, SD=2.2], majority of the rural community had poor environmental sanitation practices and in the post test [mean =25.9, SD=3.0], majority of the rural community had good environmental sanitation practices. Discussion: The result shows that there was improvement in practices regarding environmental sanitation practices after implementation of HEALTH EDUCATIONon environmental sanitation practices which was calculated at 0.05 level of significance. So, it is concluded that the HEALTH EDUCATION on environmental sanitation practices has an effect on to improve poor and average environment sanitation practices.

scholarly journals Community attitude towards Community Health Fund on Health Security in Kalambo District, Rukwa Region, Tanzania

2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (2) ◽  
pp. 311
Author(s):  
Alexander D. Kasonso ◽  
Emanuel E. Chingonikaya ◽  
Anna N. Sikira
Keyword(s):  
Community Health ◽  
Positive Attitude ◽  
Service Providers ◽  
Negative Attitude ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Simple Random Sampling ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Health Security ◽  
Health Fund ◽  
The Government

Community Health Fund (CHF) is one among health insurance schemes found in Tanzania. It was established in 1996 with the aim of improving the health of people who work in informal sectors. However, since its formulation, it has not performed well; the majority of HHs are not members, and some members are withdrawing from the scheme. The overall objective was to assess the attitude of community members towards the importance of CHF for health security. Specifically, the paper assesses the attitude towards CHF interventions among members and non-members of CHF and compares the attitude between members and non-members of CHF on health security. Cross sectional research design was used in this study. Simple random sampling technique using the lottery method was employed to select 354 respondents. Data were collected using a household questionnaire survey, Focus Group Discussions guide, Key Informant Interviews checklist and documents’ reviews. Descriptive statistics, inferential statistics and content analysis were used to analyze the data. The findings show that CHF has inclusive benefits to its members as it covers costs of health treatment rather than paying money every time they attend medical treatments. Furthermore, the attitude towards CHF among members and non-members was accounted for 9.3% and 51.9 negative, 2.3% and 4.1 neutral and 88.4 and 44.0 positive. This indicates that the majority of people in the study area had a positive attitude towards CHF services. Thus, the study concludes that a great proportion of members of CHF in Kalambo District have positive attitude towards CHF intervention while the majority of non-members have negative attitude towards CHF intervention because they were not aware of it due to lack of knowledge. It is recommended that the government should mainstream CHF intervention to all communities so that non-members can join the scheme and hence get better health services.  Also, the study recommends that the CHF service providers should put more emphasis on sensitising communities against negative attitudes from non-members of CHF.

scholarly journals Positive Correlation between General Public Knowledge and Attitudes Regarding COVID-19 Outbreak One Month after First Cases Reported in Indonesia

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Dina Keumala Sari ◽  
Rina Amelia ◽  
Ridha Dharmajaya ◽  
Liza Meutia Sari ◽  
Nadya Keumala Fitri
Keyword(s):  
General Population ◽  
General Public ◽  
Positive Attitude ◽  
Descriptive Analysis ◽  
Negative Attitude ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Good Knowledge ◽  
Prevention Measures ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Knowledge And Attitudes

Abstract Background: The increasing number cases of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) infections in the general population in Indonesia raises questions concerning the public’s knowledge and attitudes regarding this pandemic. Objective: To determine the correlation between the general public’s knowledge and attitudes regarding the COVID-19 outbreak one month after the first cases were reported in Indonesia. Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted between early March and the end of April 2020 in the general population of Indonesia, beginning with the North Sumatra region, where the spread of COVID-19 in Indonesia began. Questionnaires were randomly distributed online in the red zone in Indonesia. Data were collected by collecting people’s responses to the questionnaire, which were distributed via WhatsApp (WA) application and were competed independently by the participants. A descriptive analysis was conducted to describe the demographic characteristics, knowledge, and attitudes of the general population. Results: A total of 201 people had good knowledge (98%) and a positive attitude (96%) regarding the COVID-19 pandemic. The respondents had a negative attitude in relation to two aspects of the COVID-19 outbreak: having to always maintain a distance of 1.5 m when in crowds, and not being able to regularly exercise or eat nutritious food (78.6% and 79.1%, respectively). Conclusions: Most people in Indonesia have good knowledge and a positive attitude regarding the COVID-19 pandemic. However, negative attitudes were still found in this study, and as a result, transmission prevention measures cannot reach their maximum effectiveness by simply publicizing the increase in day-to-day cases to the general public.

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