scholarly journals CHALLENGES TO BREASTFEEDING DURING THE FIRST FOUR WEEKS POSTPARTUM AMONG MOTHERS AGED 18 – 29 YEARS, WHO ATTEND SELECTED CLINICS IN ELEUTHERA, THE BAHAMAS

2021 ◽  
pp. 23
Keyword(s):  
Demographic Data ◽  
Demographic Variables ◽  
Health Centers ◽  
The Bahamas ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Attitudes And Practices ◽  
Breastfeeding Knowledge ◽  
The Social ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Knowledge Attitudes And Practices

The present study seeks to investigate the breastfeeding challenges mothers on the Bahamian island of Eleuthera face, and propose strategies to improve the situation. Purposive sampling was utilized to recruit mothers from selected health centers in Eleuthera, the Bahamas (N=51). The study utilized a cross-sectional, quantitative research design wherein a forced choice, closeended survey questionnaire using Likert Type scale to elicit data from the research participants. Demographic data was analyzed using descriptive analysis, while ANOVA (Analysis of Variance) was used to determine the relationship between demographic variables (independent variable) and breastfeeding knowledge, attitudes and practices (dependent variables) using the Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS) Version 26. The findings demonstrated that the relationship between breastfeeding knowledge, attitudes and practices and demographic variables such as educational level, marital status, maternal parity and religion was not statistically significant. The implications of the finding are that health centers can enable mothers to overcome breastfeeding challenges, by improving breastfeeding knowledge through advocacy, education and awareness. Important recommendations pertaining to nursing interventions and social support programs for initiating and continuing breastfeeding among Bahamian mothers and focusing on erasing the social stigma associated with breastfeeding to improve breastfeeding rates were also made.

scholarly journals Knowledge, attitude and practices about oral cancers among dental students in H.P Government Dental College, Shimla-Himachal Pradesh

2015 ◽  
Vol 04 (02) ◽  
pp. 065-067 ◽  
Author(s):  
Shailee Fotedar ◽  
Vinay Bhardwaj ◽  
Kavita Manchanda ◽  
Vikas Fotedar ◽  
Avishek De Sarkar ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Social Sciences ◽  
Oral Cancer ◽  
Dental Students ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Attitudes And Practices ◽  
Oral Cancers ◽  
The Social ◽  
The Masses ◽  
Harmful Effects ◽  
Knowledge Attitudes And Practices

Abstract Aim: The aim was to assess the knowledge, attitude and practices among undergraduate dental students about oral cancer. Materials and Methods: A cross-sectional questionnaire study was conducted among undergraduate dental students between the 3rd and 5th years in H.P Government Dental College, Shimla. The questionnaire consisted of 15 questions, five each on knowledge, attitudes and practices. The data were analyzed by Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS Inc., version 16 for Windows, Chicago, IL, USA). Results: The response rate of the study was 90.6%. There were 23 (21.5%) males and 84 (78.5%) females in the study. There was a predominance of females (78.5%). The average knowledge percentage for the entire population is 81.9% (excellent knowledge). Tobacco and alcohol were correctly identified by 63.5% of the subjects. Squamous cell carcinoma was described as the most common type of oral cancer by 105 (98.3%) of the students. 60.7% of the subjects strongly disagreed that their knowledge regarding the prevention and detection of oral cancer is current and adequate, and 99% agreed that there is a need for additional training/information regarding oral cancer. About 92.5% of the subjects used to educate their subjects about the harmful effects of tobacco and alcohol. Conclusion: The study implies that the knowledge, especially about the etiological factors of oral cancer needs to be reinforced throughout the undergraduate dental courses so that they can use the same in educating and motivating the masses to adapt healthy lifestyles.

scholarly journals Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices of Health Personnel in Responding to the COVID-19 Outbreak in Indonesia

2021 ◽  
Vol 16 (4) ◽  
Author(s):  
Dyah Suryani ◽  
Suyitno Suyitno ◽  
Maretalinia Maretalinia ◽  
Elvi Juliansyah ◽  
Vernonia Yora Saki ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Public Health ◽  
Health Personnel ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Health Centers ◽  
Self Report ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Attitudes And Practices ◽  
Knowledge Attitudes And Practices

The COVID-19 outbreak, which originated in China, has spread to all countries worldwide, including Indonesia. Until July 2021, the growth rate has been gradually increasing, and cases have been found in all 34 provinces of Indonesia. This cross-sectional study aimed to investigate the knowledge, attitudes, and practices (KAP) of health personnel in public health centers towards the COVID-19 outbreak in Indonesia using online self-report questionnaires. A total of 440 respondents contributed to this online survey. The level of average KAP were 7.7 out of 10.0, 14.3 out of 15.0, and 31.9 out of 36.0, respectively. There was no significant association between respondents’ characteristics (sex, marital status, and age) and their KAP, which showed p > 0.05 for all variables. It can be concluded that the level of KAP was good even though the respondents’ characteristics had no association with KAP. 

scholarly journals Artesunate-amodiaquine treatment for children with uncomplicated malaria in Kalimantan and Sulawesi: clinical complaints, tolerability and compliance

2012 ◽  
Vol 52 (1) ◽  
pp. 10
Author(s):  
Retno Gitawati ◽  
Ani Isnawati ◽  
Emiliana Tjitra ◽  
Mariana Raini ◽  
Ondri Dwi Sampurno ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Uncomplicated Malaria ◽  
Clinical Symptoms ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Health Centers ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Attitudes And Practices ◽  
Primary Health ◽  
Adults And Children ◽  
Depth Interviews ◽  
Knowledge Attitudes And Practices

Background Artesunate-amodiaquine combination (AS+ AQ)is one type of artemisinin-based combination therapy (ACT) andhas been used in Indonesia since 2004 for uncomplicated malaria,both in adults and children. However, its use in the IndonesiaMalaria Program has not yet been evaluated.Objective To evaluate the clinical complaints and tolerabilityto AS+AQ treatment, as well as compliance in children withuncomplicated malaria.Methods This was a cross-sectional study, conducted in sentinelpuskesmas (primary health centers) in Kalimantan and Sulawesi.Subjects were 126 children aged under 15 years, with P. falciparum,P. vivax, or mixed falciparum-vivax malaria infections. All subjectswere treated with a single dose of AS+AQ for three consecutivedays and followed-up 3 times (D3, D7 and D28) to record clinicalcomplaints and tolerability after drug administration. Parents/guardians underwent in-depth interviews on the knowledge,attitudes and practices of the ACT used as well as clinicalcomplaints following AS+ AQ treatment.Results Of the 126 subjects evaluated, 30 were infected with P.falciparum, 5 9 with P. vivax, and 3 7 with both species. About 84% ofthe subjects reported clinical complaints after AS+ AQ administration(DO-DZ), most commonly lethargy, nausea and vomiting, similar tothe clinical symptoms of malaria. All complaints were reported to bemild and tolerable. Only one subject was lost to follow-up.Conclusion Clinical complaints experienced by malaria-infectedchildren following AS+AQ treatment were relatively tolerable.Subjects' compliance to AS+ AQ treatment was satisfactory.[Paediatr lndones. 2012;52:10-5).

scholarly journals The Relationship of Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices of Fe Tablet Consumption of Mothers with Toddlers with Stunting Incidences in Cilembu Village, Sumedang Regency in 2019

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (4) ◽  
pp. 74-80
Author(s):  
Wiradi Suryanegara ◽  
Ida Bagus Eka Utama Wija
Keyword(s):  
Pregnant Women ◽  
Random Sampling ◽  
Sampling Method ◽  
Significant Decline ◽  
P Value ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Attitudes And Practices ◽  
Relationship Of ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Knowledge Attitudes And Practices

Figures stunting in Indonesia did not experience a significant decline in 2007, 2010, and 2013. Where in 2007, the figure stunting in Indonesia is 36.8%. Whereas in 2010 and 2013, each of which has a percentage of 35.6% and 37.2%. Riskesdas in 2013 researched and found that the incidence of anaemia in pregnant women is at 37.1%, and in 2018 the prevalence of anaemia in the pregnant women group increased to 48.9%. This study aims to determine the relationship between Fe tablet consumption's knowledge, attitudes, and practices in mothers with toddlers with stunting incidents in Cilembu village, Sumedang district, in 2019. The method used is the analytic study of cross pieces (cross-sectional). The number of samples in this study was 45 respondents taken by non-random sampling with the purposive sampling method. Based on the data analysis, no relationship between knowledge, attitudes, and practices of Fe tablet consumption in mothers with toddlers with stunting incidents in Cilembu village, Sumedang district in 2019 (p value> 0.05). There is no relationship between Fe tablet consumption knowledge, attitudes, and practices in mothers with toddlers with stunting incidents in Cilembu village, Sumedang district in 2019. Keywords: Knowledge, Attitude, Practice, Tablet Fe, Stunting

scholarly journals Knowledge, attitudes, and practices towards COVID-19 among Venezuelans during the 2020 epidemic: An online cross-sectional survey

PLoS ONE ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 16 (4) ◽  
pp. e0249022
Author(s):  
Benjamin R. Bates ◽  
Adriana Tami ◽  
Ana Carvajal ◽  
Mario J. Grijalva
Keyword(s):  
Behavior Change ◽  
Current Knowledge ◽  
Demographic Data ◽  
Risk Groups ◽  
Preventive Behaviors ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Attitudes And Practices ◽  
Preventive Practices ◽  
Knowledge Attitudes And Practices

Background COVID-19 threatens health systems worldwide, but Venezuela’s system is particularly vulnerable. To prevent the spread of COVID-19, individuals must adopt preventive behaviors. However, to encourage behavior change, we must first understand current knowledge, attitudes, and practices (KAPs) that inform response to this health threat. Methods We explored KAPs among Venezuelans using a cross-sectional, internet-based questionnaire. The questionnaire explored individuals’ knowledge about COVID-19; their attitudes toward the world’s and the Venezuelan authorities’ abilities to control it; and their self-reported practices. We also collected demographic data. Binomial logistic regression analyses were used to predict the adoption of preventive behaviors based on demographic variables, individual knowledge level, and individual attitudes. Results 3122 individuals completed the questionnaire. Participants had a high level of knowledge about COVID-19. They expressed high levels of optimism that the world would eventually control COVID-19, but they were very pessimistic about the public authorities in Venezuela. Most participants adopted preventive practices. Binomial regression suggests younger people, less educated people, and manual laborers hold lower levels of knowledge, and these groups, as well as men, were less likely to adopt preventive practices. Knowledge, by itself, had no association with optimism and little association with self-reported practices. Conclusions As other KAP studies in Latin America found, knowledge is not sufficient to prompt behavior change. Venezuelans’ pessimism about their own country’s ability should be explored in greater depth. Health promotion in Venezuela may wish to target the most at risk groups: men, younger people, less educated people, and manual laborers.

scholarly journals Public’s Knowledge, Attitudes and Practices Related to Hypertension

2021 ◽  
pp. 30-34
Author(s):  
Nehad J. Ahmed ◽  
Abdulrahman S. Alrawili ◽  
Faisal Z. Alkhawaja ◽  
Othman S. Alanazi
Keyword(s):  
Blood Pressure ◽  
Demographic Data ◽  
Pressure Control ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Attitudes And Practices ◽  
Salt Consumption ◽  
Knowledge And Beliefs ◽  
Hypertension Prevention ◽  
Knowledge Attitudes And Practices

Aim: The present study aimed to describe the public’s knowledge and beliefs on hypertension and its treatment in Saudi Arabia. Methodology: This cross-sectional study included a survey was used to collect demographic data of the respondents and the response to the main questions of the survey that were close-ended questions. Results: Most of the respondents agreed that aging (81.17), family history (74.06%), smoking (69.46%), eating fatty foods (80.33), and overweight (83.26%) are risk factors of developing hypertension. Additionally, more than 90% agreed that regular physical exercise reduces hypertension and 89.54% of them agreed that more salt consumption increases blood pressure.     Conclusion: The respondents had a good knowledge about hypertension and how to prevent it. But still more health education about hypertension prevention and blood pressure control was needed.

scholarly journals Association Between Knowledge, Attitudes and Practices (KAP) Towards The COVID-19: A Cross-Sectional Study in South Korea

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Minjung Lee ◽  
Bee-Ah Kang ◽  
Myoungsoon You
Keyword(s):  
South Korea ◽  
Perceived Risk ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
The Public ◽  
Efficacy Belief ◽  
Attitudes And Practices ◽  
First Case ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Knowledge Attitudes And Practices

Abstract Background It is imperative for the public to routinely practice precautionary behaviors to contain transmission of COVID-19, as no vaccines and anti-viral treatments are available. This paper attempts to examine knowledge, attitudes, and practices related to COVID-19, and the relationship between them and identification of the vulnerable population.Methods The data collection took place over three days (June 26–29) through an online survey five months after the Korea Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (KCDC) confirmed the first case in South Korea; 970 subjects were included in the analysis.Results The level of knowledge, attitude and practice were examined. Knowledge directly affected both attitude (e.g., perceived risk and efficacy belief) and practice (e.g., preventive measures and social distancing). Among the influencing factors, efficacy belief turns out to be the most effective and significant factor on practice and also mediated the relationship between knowledge and all three preventive behaviors (wearing facial masks, practicing hand hygiene, and avoiding crowded places). Knowledge level varied by sociodemographic characteristics. Females (β = 0.06, p < 0.05) and individuals with higher level of education (β = 0.06, p < 0.05) had higher knowledge.Conclusion To successfully increase precautionary behaviors among the public, public health officials and policy makers must promote knowledge and efficacy belief. Also, the consequent interventions and policies should be developed and implemented in a way they reduce, rather than reinforce, health disparities, by embracing vulnerable populations to COVID-19.

scholarly journals The Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices toward Food Additives in Personnel of Isfahan University of Medical Sciences in Iran

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nimah Bahreini Esfahani ◽  
Hassan Ziaei ◽  
Zahra Esfandiari
Keyword(s):  
Food Additives ◽  
Public Information ◽  
Food Labels ◽  
Medical Sciences ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Attitudes And Practices ◽  
And Gender ◽  
Relationship Of ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Knowledge Attitudes And Practices

Background: Use of additives in food industry is of specific importance. Currently, more than 2,500 additives are added to foods to achieve the desired goals or to extend the product’s shelf life. However, application of these substances has raised concerns about the consumers’ health. Since public information on these substances is inadequate, promoting people’s knowledge can play a key role in this regard. Therefore, knowledge, attitude, and practices of the personnel of Isfahan University of Medical Sciences toward food additives were evaluated. Methods: This cross-sectional descriptive study included 800 participants selected randomly among the personnel of Isfahan University of Medical Sciences in Iran. The participants’ demographic information, knowledge, attitudes, and practices were measured via a self-administered questionnaire. The relationship of participants’ educational level, age, and gender with their knowledge, attitudes, and practices were determined. Results: The participants’ knowledge, attitudes, and practices average scores were calculated as 30.6±1.3, 32±0.9, and 15±1.5 for food additives, respectively. Conclusion: The participants’ knowledge, attitude, and practices were at a poor level. So, people should receive the necessary education and training in terms of food additives as well as food labels in order to prevent misinterpretations regarding food additives.

scholarly journals KNOWLEDGE, ATTITUDES AND PRACTICES (KAP) ON GOOD MANUFACTURING PRACTICES (GMP) AMONG FOOD HANDLERS IN TERENGGANU HOSPITALS

2016 ◽  
Vol 8 (11) ◽  
pp. 53 ◽  
Author(s):  
Norhaslinda R. ◽  
Norhayati A. H. ◽  
Mohd Adzim Khalili R.
Keyword(s):  
Demographic Data ◽  
Food Service ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Food Handlers ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Service Employees ◽  
Attitudes And Practices ◽  
Good Manufacturing Practices ◽  
Level Of Knowledge ◽  
Knowledge Attitudes And Practices

Objective: This study was conducted to study the level of knowledge, attitudes and practices (KAP) on good manufacturing practices (GMP) among food handlers in Terengganu hospitals.Methods: A cross-sectional study was done with four hospitals involved. Then, sampling method used was purposive convenience sampling. The data had been collected using a method of a questionnaire and being analyzed by using Statistical Package for Social Science (SPSS) 20.0 version.Results: The findings from this study indicate that food handlers in four Terengganu hospitals have a good level of knowledge (83.0±1.51), attitudes (87.2±3.42) and practices (90.7±1.76) regarding GMP. Results show that the association between socio-demographic data factors and variables of level KAP on GMP had significant value. The socio-demographic data involves were gender, ages, working experiences and attendance of training courses. In the other hand, a positive correlation was pointed out for three levels each, between knowledge and attitudes (r=0.13), knowledge and practices (r=0.24), and between attitudes and practices (r=0.42). However, only level practices and attitudes show significant correlation with p<0.05.Conclusion: As the conclusion, effective and compulsory food safety training on a regular and ongoing basis should be highlighted and conducted for all food service employees in order to minimize the prevalence of foodborne hazards.

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