scholarly journals New Frontiers in Halal Pharmaceuticals

2019 ◽  
Vol 10 (SPL1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Halim Basari
Keyword(s):  
Individualized Medicine ◽  
Pharmacy Practice ◽  
Vital Role ◽  
Attitude And Practice ◽  
Norms And Values ◽  
The Social ◽  
Improve Compliance ◽  
Prescribing Practice ◽  
World Champion ◽  
Knowledge Attitude And Practice

It has been 20 years since the Department of Islamic Development Malaysia (JAKIM) issued the first Halal certification to health supplements manufactured by CCM. Many innovative halal medicines were produced locally, since. However, halal medicines do not get much attention from the market, except by the Ministry of Defence, despite Malaysia being the world champion on the Global Islamic Economy Indicator for 5 consecutive years. Malaysia leads through its robust, comprehensive halal standards and extensive halal ecosystem. Muslims, in general, are unaware of Malaysia's halal achievement and hardly create demand for halal medicines. Studies also show a significant occurrence of medicine errors, while 50% of patients deliberately did not take their medicines. Medicine prescribing practice should be revamped using alternative perspectives to improve compliance and prevent unnecessary medication errors, namely personalized or individualized medicine, ethnocentricity, halalopathy, Muslim friendly hospitality, and Syariah compliant pharmacy practice. Healthcare practitioners and patients must enhance their Knowledge, Attitude and Practice towards halal medicines. Religious beliefs, sentiments or ethnocentricity have formed the Social Norms and Values that play a vital role in the decision-making process of medicine-taking. Healthcare practitioners should empower patients to choose their ethnocentric medicines, thus improving their compliance, enhancing their therapeutic outcome, and also reducing unnecessary medicine errors.  

scholarly journals Can social scientists be the change agents for diabetes prevention? Diabetes-related knowledge, attitude, and practice among social scientists

2013 ◽  
Vol 01 (01) ◽  
pp. 032-036
Author(s):  
Raman Shetty ◽  
Biranchi Jena ◽  
Adibabu Kadithi
Keyword(s):  
Social Scientist ◽  
Descriptive Analysis ◽  
Change Agents ◽  
Slow Motion ◽  
Social Scientists ◽  
Attitude And Practice ◽  
The Social ◽  
Microsoft Office ◽  
Be The Change ◽  
Knowledge Attitude And Practice

Abstract Introduction:Diabetes is an emergency in slow motion in India. There is an urgent need of improving awareness and education on diabetes in the community and the social scientist working in the community health are the important group to make this happen. Objectives:To assess the prevalence of diabetes among the social scientists and measure their knowledge, attitude, and practice (KAP) on diabetes. Materials and Methods:A delegate of social scientists attending a national conference on social science and health were screened for random blood sugar and a survey was conducted through a structured self-answered questionnaire on KAP in diabetes. Excel Microsoft Office 2010 package was used for descriptive analysis. Results:A total of 245 social scientists attended the conference; of them, 211 (86%) social scientists voluntarily participated in diabetes screening, and among them, 99 (47%) voluntarily responded on KAP questionnaire. Prevalence rate of diabetes among social scientists was found to be 9.5% and the study revealed that the knowledge was fair, attitude was positive, and practice was good among the social scientists working in the field of social health. Conclusion:The social scientists could be the Change Agents for the changing diabetes in the community through appropriate strategies involving them.

Low vision: Knowledge, attitude, and practice among optometrists in India

2021 ◽  
pp. 026461962110190
Author(s):  
Nidhi Pandya ◽  
Nayan Gupta ◽  
Dimple Nagpal
Keyword(s):  
Low Vision ◽  
Public Awareness ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Care Services ◽  
Attitude And Practice ◽  
The Social ◽  
Training Programmes ◽  
Number Of Individuals ◽  
Knowledge Attitude And Practice

In a developing country like India, affordable eye care services are limited and less developed. Moreover, a general lack of awareness about proper vision care leads to a rise in the number of individuals with visual impairment. In developing countries like India, the low vision services are still growing. Hence, it becomes necessary to understand the knowledge and practice patterns among optometrists regarding low vision services. This was a cross-sectional study carried out from May 2020 to July 2020 among optometrists across India. The questionnaire was constructed using the information from the already existing literature, and content validity was done through experts in this field. Furthermore, this survey was circulated to 1374 optometrists in the form of Google survey. The participants were able to participate in the survey only after a written informed consent. Analysis was carried out using Statistical Package for the Social Sciences, Version 20.0 (SPSS, Inc., IBM), to report the knowledge, attitude, and practice of the low vision services in India. In total, 280 individuals participated in this survey, and the mean age of the participants was 28 ± 8 years. There were 156 (55.7%) females and 124 (44.3%) males with a response rate of 20.37%. Out of 280 participants, 184 (65.7%) were involved in clinical practice, whereas 96 (34.3%) in optical practice. Lack of accessibility and time were found to be the two major barriers to enhance knowledge in low vision; however, accessibility, lack of awareness, and cost were the hindering factors to practise low vision services among these participants. This study reports that accessibility to the low vision services and awareness about the services are the barriers to uptake of low vision services. Besides this awareness, training programmes and public awareness would effectively contribute to enhance low vision services.

scholarly journals Knowledge, attitude and practice towards antibiotic resistance among general practitioners in Armenia

2021 ◽  
Vol 31 (Supplement_3) ◽  
Author(s):  
D Muradyan ◽  
A Demirchyan ◽  
V Petrosyan
Keyword(s):  
Antibiotic Resistance ◽  
General Practitioners ◽  
Diagnostic Tests ◽  
Public Health Issue ◽  
Prescribing Practices ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Attitude And Practice ◽  
Prescribing Practice ◽  
Knowledge And Attitude ◽  
Knowledge Attitude And Practice

Abstract Background Antibiotic resistance is an important public health issue. This study sought to measure general practitioners' (GPs) knowledge, attitude, and practice on antibiotic resistance; explore the adjusted associations between their antibiotics prescribing practice score and knowledge and attitude scores, and identify barriers for rational prescription of antibiotics by GPs. Methods A cross-sectional self-administered survey was conducted among GPs. Multivariable linear regression was applied to analyze the data. Results Overall, 291 GPs participated in the study. Knowledge, attitude, and practice mean percent scores were 58.3%, 67.5%, and 63.0%, respectively. In the adjusted analysis, the practice percent score was significantly associated with the attitude percent score (β = 0.58; 95% CI: 0.41, 0.75; p < 0.001), though the relation between the practice and knowledge scores was insignificant. The main barriers reported by GPs: lack of rapid diagnostic tests, high costs of laboratory tests, high costs of some antibiotics, and lack of guidelines. Conclusions Identified low knowledge, attitude, and practice mean percent scores suggest a need for improvements in these areas. Availability of rapid and inexpensive diagnostic tests, enforcement of prescriptions could potentially prevent the development of antibiotic resistance. Key messages Availability of rapid and inexpensive diagnostic tests, enforcement of prescriptions, and regulation of antibiotics’ prices could help to improve antibiotics prescribing practices of GPs. Low knowledge, attitude and practice levels regarding antibiotic resistance among GPs in polyclinics suggests a need for improvement in these areas.

scholarly journals Indian community’s Knowledge, Attitude & Practice towards COVID-19

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Balvir Singh Tomar ◽  
Pratima Singh ◽  
Supriya Suman ◽  
Preeti Raj ◽  
Deepak Nathiya ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Good Practice ◽  
Vital Role ◽  
Control Measures ◽  
Effective Control ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Exact Test ◽  
Attitude And Practice ◽  
Knowledge Attitude And Practice

AbstractAs COVID-19 pandemic has caused unprecedented human health consequences. Knowledge, attitude, perception of general population of India towards the transmission and prevention plays vital role for effective control measures. The study was conducted to assess the knowledge, attitude and practice of the general public of India on COVID-19. In this study, a web-based cross-sectional survey was conducted between 10th March to 18th April 2020. A 19-item questionnaire was generated, Cronbach’s alpha was used to measure the internal consistency of the questionnaire & randomly distributed among the public using Google forms through social media networks. The chi-square test or Fischer exact test was used to compare categorical data and multiple linear regression was used to identify factor influencing KAP. Among 7978 participants, the overall knowledge, attitude and practice score was 80.64%, 97.33% and 93.8% consecutively. Majority of Indian population demonstrated preceded good knowledge, positive attitude and good practice regarding COVID-19 pandemic.

scholarly journals Assessment of knowledge, attitude and practice of pharmacovigilance and adverse drug reactions reporting among the community pharmacies in Dharan

2021 ◽  
Vol 7 (8) ◽  
pp. 382
Author(s):  
Kadir Alam ◽  
Badri Karki ◽  
Amit Kumar Gupta ◽  
Deependra Prasad Sarraf ◽  
Subash Wagle
Keyword(s):  
Adverse Drug Reactions ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Vital Role ◽  
Pharmacovigilance Centre ◽  
Drug Reactions ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Adr Reporting ◽  
Attitude And Practice ◽  
Definition Of ◽  
Knowledge Attitude And Practice

<p class="abstract"><strong>Background:</strong> Community pharmacist’s (CPs) knowledge, attitude and practice (KAP) of pharmacovigilance and adverse drug reactions (ADR) play a vital role in preventing harmful effects of medicine. The objective was to assess the KAP of pharmacovigilance and ADR reporting among CP.</p><p class="abstract"><strong>Methods:</strong> A cross-sectional study was carried out among 132 CP in Dharan between February-March 2019 by using a self-administered 25-item semi-structured questionnaire. The KAP score was categorized as good (score 13-25) and poor (score 0-12). The descriptive statistics were calculated using Microsoft excel 2010.</p><p class="abstract"><strong>Results:</strong> Out of 132 pharmacies, only 77 responded giving a response rate of 58.3%. There were 45 (58.4%) male. Majority of the participants (45, 58.4%) had completed diploma in pharmacy course. Only 23 (29.9%) respondents gave the correct responses regarding the definition of pharmacovigilance and 23.4% were aware of the national pharmacovigilance centre. 50.9% agreed that reporting of ADRs is a part of pharmacist duty and it was important to report ADRs and was leading cause of hospitalization. Sixty three (81.8%) participants had never ever been trained on how to report ADR. Seventy (90.9%) participants were willing to report ADR, however, 51 (66.2%) had never seen the ADR reporting form. Only 3 (3.9%) participants had good KAP score (23.33±1.54).</p><p class="abstract"><strong>Conclusions:</strong> Despite of relatively better attitude towards pharmacovigilance and ADR reporting, they had a limited knowledge and practice with regard to ADR reporting and pharmacovigilance. The study findings highlights the need to strengthen the community pharmacovigilance program for safer medication use at the community level.</p>

scholarly journals A cross-sectional survey on community pharmacists readiness to fight COVID-19 in a developing country: knowledge, attitude, and practice in Lebanon

2021 ◽  
Vol 14 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Rony M. Zeenny ◽  
Ahmad Dimassi ◽  
Hala Sacre ◽  
Ghada El Khoury ◽  
Aline Hajj ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Good Practice ◽  
Pharmacy Practice ◽  
Community Pharmacists ◽  
Demographic Characteristics ◽  
Protective Equipment ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Online Questionnaire ◽  
Knowledge Based ◽  
Attitude And Practice ◽  
Knowledge Attitude And Practice

Abstract Background Lebanon, a developing Middle Eastern country, was hit by the COVID-19 pandemic that occurred amid a severe national economic crisis. Community pharmacists are responsible for dispensing appropriate medications and products in addition to counseling, informing and educating the public, and promoting disease prevention and infection control. Objective This study aimed to assess community pharmacists' knowledge, attitude, and practice towards the COVID-19 pandemic and evaluate behavior changes and safety measures. Methods An anonymous and standardized online questionnaire in English was disseminated via social media platforms to Lebanese community pharmacists. The questionnaire consisted of 95 items designed as Likert-scales and multiple-choice questions divided into four different sections: socio-demographic characteristics, knowledge-based, attitude-based, and pharmacy practice questions. Descriptive statistical analysis was used to summarize the demographic characteristics, and indices were created for knowledge, attitude, and practice by computing the correct answers for each section. Results A total of 310 questionnaires were completed. Around 61% have expressed their fear of getting infected with COVID-19 due to occupational exposure. The respondents were able to answer 80–90% of the knowledge-based questions of the survey. A more careful/anxious attitude, but not knowledge, was associated with overall better practice (p = 0.03). Also, respondents stated that they are dispensing protective equipment items such as masks (87%), gloves (60%), and sanitizers (77%) in small quantities due to limited availability. Conclusion Our findings revealed an adequate level of knowledge and good practice towards COVID-19 among Lebanese community pharmacists. Their fears of contracting the virus and compromising the safety of those around them are justified. However, their supply of protective equipment is limited.

scholarly journals Study of knowledge, attitude and practice of copper T as a method of contraception among antenatal women

2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (5) ◽  
pp. 1851
Author(s):  
Richa Malhan ◽  
Jayati Nath ◽  
Anil K. Bhusan
Keyword(s):  
Family Planning ◽  
Unwanted Pregnancy ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
College Hospital ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Medical College ◽  
Attitude And Practice ◽  
The People ◽  
The Social ◽  
Knowledge Attitude And Practice

Background: Family planning is defined by WHO as a way of thinking and living that is adopted voluntarily, upon the basis of knowledge, attitudes and responsible decisions by individuals and couples, in order to promote the health and welfare of family groups and thus contribute effectively to the social development of a country. The main objective was to assess the knowledge, attitude and practice regarding family planning and the practice of contraceptives among the antenatal women.Methods: A hospital based, cross sectional study was conducted in obstetrics and gynaecology department of SGT medical college, hospital and research institute over a period of 6 months. Convenient sampling was used to identify and interview 500 pregnant women, using a semi structured questionnaire. Data was entered and analysed with SPSSv21.Results: In our study, 74.2% participants have the knowledge about Cu-T as a method of contraception and 39% participants considered it a safe and economical method of contraception, 16.2% participants used PPIUCD and 40.2% considered it as unsafe method. Uses of PPIUCD was significantly associated with increasing age, illiteracy and non-working participants. Around one third participants were having uncertain attitude towards use of PPIUCD.Conclusions: In our study we observed that uses of PPIUCD is still lower side and there is a need to be motivate the people for effective and appropriate use of contraceptives when required and arrest the trend towards unwanted pregnancy. 

scholarly journals IMPACT OF PATIENT COUNSELLING ON KNOWLEDGE, ATTITUDE, AND PRACTICE OF HYPERTENSIVE PATIENTS IN A TERTIARY CARE HOSPITAL

2017 ◽  
Vol 9 (9) ◽  
pp. 122
Author(s):  
Juna Ann Thomas ◽  
Kakani Sai Snigdha ◽  
Preethy Mathew Karanath ◽  
Ann Mary Swaroop
Keyword(s):  
Tertiary Care ◽  
Vital Role ◽  
Care Hospital ◽  
Patient Counselling ◽  
Hypertensive Patients ◽  
Information Leaflets ◽  
Attitude And Practice ◽  
A Prospective Study ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Knowledge Attitude And Practice

Objective: Hypertension is a leading cause of death and disability worldwide and proper assessment of knowledge, attitude, and practice (KAP) factors are helpful in its management. Our aim was to assess the knowledge, attitude, and practice among hypertensive patients and the impact of patient counselling on the same.Methods: A prospective study was conducted among hypertensive patients from November 2015 to April 2016. Suitably designed and validated KAP questionnaire was used to evaluate the baseline KAP score. Patient information leaflets were provided after counselling. After 3 mo patients were followed up and their KAP scores were reassessed and data were analysed.Results: Before the intervention, the mean score±SD of knowledge, attitude, and practice were 11.76(SD±4.58); 5.14(SD±2.13); 9.26(SD±1.66) which increased to 14.29(SD±2.95); 5.74(SD±1.39); 10.32(SD±1.33) respectively after the intervention.Conclusion: Our study suggests that pharmacist mediated counselling plays a vital role in improving patients’ knowledge, attitude, and practice towards the disease management

Family planning knowledge, attitude and practice in the rural areas of Sarawak

1979 ◽  
Vol 11 (3) ◽  
pp. 315-323
Author(s):  
C.K. Lam
Keyword(s):  
Family Planning ◽  
Rural Areas ◽  
Total Sample ◽  
Married Women ◽  
Educational Standard ◽  
Attitude And Practice ◽  
Average Family Size ◽  
The Social ◽  
Social And Cultural Factors ◽  
Knowledge Attitude And Practice

SummaryA survey of 1056 married women living in rural areas of Sarawak showed that 86% of them of had knowledge of family planning and 85% expressed a favourable attitude towards it. Of the total sample, 46% were using some form of contraception; the pill was the most popular method and was used by 76% of the women practising contraception. The present average family size in rural sarawak is 5·3 and greater family planning programme effort will be needed if this is to be reduced, especially in view of the social and cultural factors involved and the generally low educational standard of the women

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