HEALTH AWARENESS;

Objectives: The objective of this study was to determine the awareness and practices about periodontal health among patients of Larkana. Study Design: Cross sectional study. Setting: Periodontology Department of Bibi Aseefa Dental College, Larkana. Period: October 2016 to May 2017 Material and Methods: Three hundred and thirty two patients were randomly selected over a period of almost eight months at department of periodontology, BibiAseefa Dental College, Larkana. A self-designed questionnaire was used to collect data by interviewing the patients. The questionnaire comprised of two parts. First part consisted of questions regarding demographic data. The second part was consisted of seven (7) multiple choice question to collect data regarding assessment ofawareness and practices regarding periodontal health. Results: Out of the total 332 patients, 214 (64%) were male and 118 (36%) were females. The most common age decade was third.Total 77% of participants were unaware regarding consequences of periodontal diseases. Approximately 75% of participants reported using a toothbrush and toothpaste to clean their teeth. 68% of participants used to brush their teeth once a day in this study. About 46% of participants brushed their teeth for up to 1 minute. Television and media were the sources of selecting the toothbrush and toothpaste by 57% of participants. Dental floss was not used by 96% of participants. 87% of participants visited the dentist due to dental problem. Conclusion: It is concluded that the awareness and practices of patients about periodontal health was not satisfactory and needs to be improved through community based dental programs. Oral health awareness programs at schools, colleges, universities, and community levels should be commenced in urban especially in rural areas.

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Knowledge, attitude and practices regarding malaria among residents of rural Mangalore, India

International Journal of Research in Medical Sciences ◽

10.18203/2320-6012.ijrms20185386 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 7 (1) ◽

pp. 231

Author(s):

Animesh Gupta ◽

Aishwarya Bhat

Keyword(s):

Preventive Measures ◽

Demographic Data ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Control Measures ◽

Basic Knowledge ◽

Parasitic Diseases ◽

Health Seeking ◽

Community Based ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Structured Questionnaire

Background: Malaria is one of the most prevalent parasitic diseases worldwide and India has fourth highest number of malaria cases and deaths in the world. Prevention of the disease through better knowledge and awareness is the appropriate way to keep the disease away and remain healthy. Thus, the present study was aimed to assess the knowledge, attitude and practices regarding malaria among residents of Mangalore.Methods: Community based cross sectional study was conducted among residents in Mangalore. The data was collected by using pre-tested semi-structured questionnaire which include socio-demographic data, basic knowledge about malaria, transmission and preventive measures and health seeking behaviour regarding malaria through interview method.Results: Almost 98.4% respondents heard of malaria disease and 96% respondents had knowledge that malaria is caused by mosquito bite. Even, majority (72%) of respondents knew that malaria can be fatal. Regarding the symptoms of malaria, 52.4% respondents mentioned fever with chills and 11.6% respondents don’t know about malarial symptoms.Conclusions: Majority of the respondents were familiar with the malaria symptoms, mode of transmission and vector control measures. They had good knowledge of malaria disease and good practices of malaria control measures.

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Assessment of Knowledge and Practice about Mosquito Born Disease among Rural Population of Kancheepuram District, Tamilnadu

Asian Journal of Medicine and Health ◽

10.9734/ajmah/2019/v14i130092 ◽

2019 ◽

pp. 1-7

Author(s):

V. Pragadeesh Raja ◽

G. Ravivarman ◽

E. Venmathi ◽

M. Salomi

Keyword(s):

Rural Area ◽

Social Factors ◽

Rural Areas ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Community Based ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Study Population ◽

Knowledge And Practice ◽

Breeding Place ◽

Structured Questionnaire

Background: Mosquito are one of the well known causing many diseases like Malaria, Dengue, Chikungunya, Lymphatic Filariasis, Japanese Encephalitis. They are more prevalent in rural area due to various social factors and lack of knowledge. The objective of this study was to assess knowledge of people and their practices regarding mosquito borne diseases in rural areas of Kancheepuram district, Tamilnadu. Materials and Methods: A community based cross sectional study was conducted among the residents of Pooncheri, Kancheepuram district of Tamilnadu, between the period of August 2017 to September 2017 among 124 houses selected. After obtaining informed consent from the participants they were interviewed using a pretested semi structured questionnaire regarding their knowledge and practices on mosquito borne diseases. Results: The study reported that in case of any symptoms suspected to be of mosquito born disease majority of the study population 82.2% reported consulting doctors. The most preferred mode of prevention of mosquito bite was usage of spray (33.9%) in the breeding place followed by usage of electric repellents (31.4%). Conclusion: The study indicated that majority of the study population were unaware bout the prevention practices despite knowing about these diseases. Thus, arises the need for effective propagation in the rural area about prevention strategies of mosquito born disease through mass education and social media.

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Awareness of HIV/AIDS among rural youth in India: A community based cross-sectional study

The Journal of Infection in Developing Countries ◽

10.3855/jidc.1488 ◽

2011 ◽

Vol 5 (10) ◽

pp. 711-716 ◽

Cited By ~ 12

Author(s):

Sudha B Yadav ◽

Naresh R Makwana ◽

Bhavin N Vadera ◽

Kishor M Dhaduk ◽

Kapil M Gandha

Keyword(s):

Logistic Regression ◽

Rural Areas ◽

Media Exposure ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Rural Youth ◽

Basic Knowledge ◽

Sectional Study ◽

Community Based ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Hiv Aids

Introduction: More than one third of reported cases of HIV/AIDS in India are among youth and 60 percent of these reside in rural areas. Assessment of the awareness of HIV/AIDS in the youth is important for determining the impact of previous and current awareness programs as well as the need for interventions. This study aimed to assess the knowledge of rural youth regarding HIV/AIDS and to explore the epidemiological determinants of awareness among them. Methodology: A community-based cross-sectional study was conducted among youths aged 15-24 years in rural areas of the Saurashtra region of Gujarat, India. A cluster sampling design was used, surveying 50 subjects from each of 30 clusters. Data was collected through house-to-house visits using a semi-structured questionnaire. Proportions and logistic regression were used for analysis. Results: Out of a total of 1,237 subjects who participated in survey, 60% knew something about HIV. Of those who had heard of HIV, more than 90% subjects knew the modes of transmission and more than 80% were aware of modes of prevention of HIV/AIDS. One fifth of the subjects had misconceptions in relation to HIV/AIDS. On applying multiple logistic regression, age, education, occupation, and mass media exposure were found to be the major determinants of their knowledge with regard to HIV/AIDS. Conclusions: Basic knowledge of HIV/AIDS is still lacking in two fifths of the rural youth. Literacy and media exposure are factors that determine awareness of HIV among them and can be helpful to raise their knowledge regarding this scourge.

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RISK FACTORS FOR CARDIOVASCULAR EVENTS IN RURAL NIGERIA: A CROSS SECTIONAL SURVEY AND A REVIEW OF THE CURRENT LITERATURE

Innovative Journal of Medical and Health Science ◽

10.15520/ijmhs.v9i4.2533 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 9 (4) ◽

pp. 370-375

Author(s):

Anthonia A. Ikpeme*,Nchiewe E. Ani, Edoise M. Isiwele, Andrew E. Ekpenyong,Emmanuel E. Ekanem

Keyword(s):

Risk Factors ◽

Cardiovascular Disease ◽

Rural Areas ◽

Demographic Data ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Sub Saharan Africa ◽

Cross Sectional Survey ◽

Chi Square ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Cross River State

Introduction: Over 80% of cardiovascular deaths take place in low and middle incomecountries. These cardiovascular deaths are caused by modifiable risk factors. Evidenceis emerging that some of these factors maybe even more prevalent in rural areas whichare generally underserved.Aim: The aim of this study was to record risk factors for cardiovascular disease inrural communities in south southern Nigeria and review some related literature.Methods: A cross sectional study during clinical outreach activities that took placein 2016 to 2018 in several rural and few urban communities in Cross River State,Nigeria. Participating individuals gave full consent and ethical clearance obtained.Socio-demographic data, Anthropometric data and Blood sugar measurements wereobtained. Data extracted was transferred into EXCEL thereafter analysis was doneusing SPSS version 21. p values less than 0.05 were deemed statistically significant.Tests of significance included Anova, chi square and student t- tests.Results: Total population investigated over the 3 year period was 504. (2016-33.1%),(2017 -37.9%), (2018 – 28%) with a Female: Male distribution of 1:1.Most participants tended to be overweight across the years 59.7%, 59.1%, 73.7%,2016, 2017, and 2018 respectively. The prevalence of Hypertension was 10.71%. Nosignificant gender difference in the prevalence of Hypertension (6.94% males to 3.77%females, p=0.097). The prevalence of Diabetes Mellitus was 10.67%. There was nosignificant gender prevalence (6.67% males to 4.00% females, p =0.431)Conclusion: Cardiovascular disease remains relatively uncommon in Sub-SaharanAfrica, despite an increasing prevalence of risk factors, but it’s incidence is rising.Steps should be taken in Sub-Saharan Africa to prevent an epidemic. This involvesdetailed and regular screening for cardiovascular risk factors in rural communities.Key words: RISK FACTORS, Cardio vascular disease, South South Nigeria.

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Knowledge and awareness of rural adults regarding endemic goitre

10.30574/ijbpsa.2021.1.2.0032 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 1 (2) ◽

pp. 107-115

Author(s):

Laskhy Rani Roy ◽

Salam Khatun ◽

Ashees Kumar Saha ◽

Hafiza Sultana

Keyword(s):

Rural Areas ◽

Occupational Status ◽

Educational Status ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Iodized Salt ◽

Endemic Goitre ◽

Community Based ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Face To Face ◽

Salt Level

Knowledge and awareness related to goitre is very much important at community level for its prevention. Goitre is an iodine deficiency disease, which is in endemic in northern part of Bangladesh. This is a community based cross-sectional study conducted in rural areas of Kaharol Upzilla of Dinajpur district from January to December 2018. Data were collected by face to face interview from one adult in each of the purposively selected 377 households and a semi-structured questionnaire was used to collect data. The study result showed that mean age of the respondents was 36.85±12.36 years where most of the respondents (82.2%) were female and 42.7% were illiterate. All of the respondents (100.0%) of the present study knew that endemic goitre means visible swelling in front of the neck. The present study revealed that 24.9% knew that endemic goitre is caused by lack of iodine in diet and having adequate iodine in diet was a way to prevent endemic goitre and 69.2% knew which food contained iodine. Majority of the respondents (57.2%) new that iodized salt contains iodine. The present study revealed that 0.8% had good knowledge regarding endemic goitre, 50.1% had average knowledge regarding endemic goitre and 49.1% had poor knowledge regarding endemic goitre. Most of the respondents, (81.7%) considered iodine an important element for body and 69.5% took iodine rich food. Though, the respondents had positive awareness regarding use of iodized salt. Level of knowledge regarding endemic goitre was associated with age (p=0.001), educational status (p<0.000), occupational status (p<0.006). Community based awareness program among school children, clubs, housewife etc. may increase the knowledge on endemic goitre at community members.

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(Un)Healthy Lifestyles, Environment, Well-being and Health Capability in Rural Neighbourhoods: A Community-based Cross-sectional Study

10.21203/rs.3.rs-98459/v1 ◽

2020 ◽

Author(s):

Anabela Marisa Azul ◽

Ricardo Almendra ◽

Marta Quatorze ◽

Adriana Loureiro ◽

Flávio Reis ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Mixed Method ◽

Rural Areas ◽

Well Being ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

P Value ◽

Community Based ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Health Loss ◽

Mixed Method Design ◽

Health And Well Being

Abstract Background: Non-communicable diseases (NCDs) are a leading cause of health loss worldwide, in part due to unhealthy lifestyles. Metabolic-based diseases are rising with an unhealthy body-mass index (BMI) in rural areas as the main risk factor in adults. Health loss risks in rural areas may be amplified by wider determinants such as socio-demography and surrounding environments. We assessed weather (un)healthy lifestyles and environment in rural neighbourhoods are reflected into metabolic risks and health capability, and how community circumstances may impact the self-ability for making balanced decisions.Methods: We conducted a community-based cross-sectional study in fifteen Portuguese rural neighbourhoods (with high ageing index and high illiteracy) to describe individuals’ health functioning condition and to characterize the community environment. We followed a qualitatively driven mixed-method design, using a healthy lifestyle assessment toolkit, to gather evidence-based data and lifestyles (incorporated in eVida technology), within a random sample of 270 individuals; and 107 in-depth interviews to determine whether environment influence the capability for improving or pursuing heath and well-being.Results: Men showed to have a 75% higher probability of being overweight than women (p-value=0.0954); and the reporting of health loss risks was higher in women (RR: 1.48; p-value=0.122), individuals with larger waist circumference (RR: 2.21; IC: 1.19; 4.27), overweight and obesity (RR: 1.38; p-value=0.293) and participants aged over 75 years (RR: 1.78; p-value= 0.235; when compared with participants under 40 years old). Metabolic risks were more associated to BMI and physical activity than diet (or sleeping habits); participants strongly evidenced the adherence to a Mediterranean dietary pattern. From the interviews, we identified seven environmental circumstances reflecting health needs, health expectations and health capability: economic development, built environment, social network, health care, demography, active lifestyles, and mobility. And, while the starting point of the interview addressed community needs, participants expressed the value of natural environment in their neighbourhood as the main positive effect to pursuing health and well-being, with particular emphasis to lower exposure to air / noise pollution, daily routines linked to nature or land use, and diversity of nature experiences.Conclusions: Our qualitatively driven mixed-method design, involving the community, uncovers environment contextual-dependent circumstances influencing the ability of individuals to pursue healthy habits. The active participation of local representatives, with its degrees of negotiation and flexibility, contributed to adapt the health-related messages. The co-benefits from this co-designing community program advance the evidence to support academy-community driven interventions for pushing health and well-being at a broader social, health care and (natural) environment agenda in rural neighbourhoods.

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Prevalence of hearing impairment in Aligarh: a community based study

International Journal of Community Medicine and Public Health ◽

10.18203/2394-6040.ijcmph20182624 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 5 (7) ◽

pp. 2926

Author(s):

Mohammad Asif Khan ◽

Najam Khalique ◽

Zulfia Khan ◽

Abrar Hasan

Keyword(s):

Hearing Impairment ◽

Rural Areas ◽

Urban Areas ◽

Uttar Pradesh ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Age Group ◽

Community Based ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Medical College ◽

Study Population

Background: Hearing impairment is avery complex phenomenon, which has many and serious consequencesfor people and involves many factors and issues that should becarefully examined. The objective of the study were to estimate the prevalence of hearing impairment in the study population.Methods: Study design was a community based cross sectional study. Setting was on field practice areas of the urban and rural health training centers, Department of Community Medicine, Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College, Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh, Uttar Pradesh. No. of Participants was 422 study subjects age 18 and above 18 years; Systematic random sampling and proportionate to population size method (PPS). Statistical analysis was carried out using SPSS version 13; Chi-square.Results: Overall prevalence in present study population was found to be 23.1%. The prevalence in the rural areas (24.8%) was found to be higher than that of the urban areas (20.5%). The age specific prevalence showed that the maximum prevalence was in the age group of more than 70 years (66.6%). In the rural areas the prevalence was highest in the >70 year age group(75%) while in the urban areas it was maximum in the 61-70 year age group(61.5%). The prevalence was least in the 31-40 year age group in both urban (5.4%) as well as rural areas (14.5%). The association of hearing loss with age was found to be highly significant.Conclusions:A high prevalence of hearing impairment was found in the study. Increasing prevalence of hearing impairment was observed with advancing age.

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Challenges in involvement of male spouse in family planning program in rural areas of Varanasi

International Journal of Research in Medical Sciences ◽

10.18203/2320-6012.ijrms20204886 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 8 (11) ◽

pp. 3962

Author(s):

Reema Singh ◽

Alok Kumar ◽

Sangeeta Kansal

Keyword(s):

Family Planning ◽

Rural Areas ◽

Family Planning Program ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Sectional Study ◽

Planning Program ◽

Community Based ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Sexually Transmitted ◽

Male Sterilization

Background: Globally, men have not shared equally with women the responsibility for fertility regulation. While family planning efforts have been directed almost toward women, the lack of male involvement may also reflect the limited options available to men. Current methods for men are condom, withdrawal, or permanent, such as vasectomy. The success of family planning depends on the involvement of couples but this hardly happen especially in rural areas. It is the belief, though erroneously among most males that the practice of family planning should be the sole responsibility of the female. The present study was a community based cross sectional study with the objective to assess challenges in involvement of male spouse in family planning program in rural areas.Methods: This is a community based and cross-sectional study was undertaken in randomly selected 4 villages of Kashi vidyapeeth block, Varanasi. Total enumeration of women from the selected villages delivered within last 3 years was done and their husbands were interviewed by using a pre-designed, pre-tested interview schedule. Chi-square test was applied to find out any association between the variables. P<0.05 was considered to be statistically significant, data was analyzed with statistical package for the social sciences (SPSS) 20 trial version.Results: These preliminary findings are part of thesis shows that out of 130 interviewed respondents, majority (89.5%) had aware about family planning and two third (66.2%) of the respondents said that either they or their wives are using family planning. More than half of the respondents were aware about male sterilization but none of them were using male sterilization. Majority (77.7%) of the respondents said that human immunodeficiency virus-acquired immune deficiency syndrome (HIV-AIDS) and 45.4% were said that sexually transmitted diseases or sexually transmitted infections (STDs/STIs) can be prevented by use of condom. More than half (53.8%) of the respondents were sole of the decision maker regarding the use of family planning.Conclusions: The present study concludes that the majority of the respondents were awareness about the family planning but practices of family planning is low in the study area. Health workers should educate the eligible couples for use of contraceptive methods. Promotion of male contraceptive usage should be done by intense awareness campaigns.

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LEVEL OF AWARENESS AMONG STUDENTS IN TAIF UNIVERSITY TOWARD KERATOCONUS, TAIF, SAUDI ARABIA

International Journal of Advanced Research ◽

10.21474/ijar01/13488 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 9 (09) ◽

pp. 832-839

Author(s):

Rahma A. Algethami ◽

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Layla M. Alkhaldi ◽

Abeer I. Alsulaimani ◽

Aymen A. Atalla ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Social Media ◽

Saudi Arabia ◽

Demographic Data ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Good Knowledge ◽

Sectional Study ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Eye Health ◽

Awareness Programs ◽

Insufficient Knowledge

Objectives:To determine the level of awareness of keratoconus (KC)among students at Taif University in Taif, Saudi Arabia. Subjects and Methods:A cross-sectional study was done on 957 students from Taif university, KSAfrom March to August 2021. An online-based survey was done using a pr-designed questionnaire that included items on socio-demographic data, having KC, and awareness about KC. Results: 33.8% of students heard about KC, 12.7% heard about it from social media, and 29.5% reported that KC is a thin protruded cornea. Almost half 53.6% reported that KC might lead to myopia, 24.6% is related to allergy, 33.9% thought it is hereditary and the majority 49.2% did not know its treatment. The prevalence of poor, fair, and good knowledge regarding KC was 48.9%, 38.1%, and 13% respectively. Femalessignificantlyknewthe relationship between KC and myopia, allergy, and heredity, did not know KC treatment and had good knowledge aboutKCcompared to males. Non-medical students had a significanthigher percent of those who knew that KC is a thin protruded cornea but did not know KC treatment. Conclusion: This study revealed insufficient knowledge regarding KC among studied students. This is a need to increase awareness about KC through health awareness programs and community campaigns for better eye health.

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