scholarly journals Knowledge and awareness of rural adults regarding endemic goitre

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.

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

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.

scholarly journals Ayurpharmacoepidemiology Perspective

2016 ◽  
Vol 22 (2) ◽  
pp. 242-250
Author(s):  
Parikshit Debnath ◽  
Khurshid Natasha ◽  
Liaquat Ali ◽  
Tapas Bhaduri ◽  
Tushar Kanti Roy ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Health Literacy ◽  
Positive Relationship ◽  
Educational Status ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Diabetes Duration ◽  
Formal Schooling ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Face To Face ◽  
Knowledge And Practice

Older Indian diabetics lack proper health literacy making them vulnerable to complications. Assessment of health literacy was done by hospital-based cross-sectional study. Face-to-face interview was conducted by pretested structured questionnaires. Diabetes patients aged ≥60 years consisted of 56.22% males and 43.78% females; in addition, 34.2% respondents were without formal schooling. Diabetes was known to 63.56% respondents. Total knowledge and practice score of the respondents was good (18.9% and 35.1%), average (30.7% and 46.9%), and poor (50.4% and 18%), respectively. Knowledge and practice score was strongly associated ( P < .01) with religion, educational status, and diabetes duration with positive relationship ( R2 = 0.247, P < .01) between knowledge and practice score. The study highlights lack of health literacy among older diabetics undergoing ayurveda management. Baseline statistics will pave the way toward ayurpharmacoepidemiology.

scholarly journals Evaluations of knowledge, skills and practices of insulin storage and injection handling techniques of patients in Ethiopian primary hospitals

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Adeladlew Kassie Netere ◽  
Eyayaw Ashete ◽  
Eyob Alemayehu Gebreyohannes ◽  
Sewunet Admasu Belachew
Keyword(s):  
Insulin Therapy ◽  
Educational Status ◽  
Insulin Injection ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Injection Technique ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Face To Face ◽  
Level Of Knowledge ◽  
Insulin Storage ◽  
Structured Questionnaire

Abstract Background: Diabetes mellitus is a group of metabolic disorders and resulting from deficits in insulin secretion, insulin action, or both. Insulin therapy is primarily required to attain the recommended goal of blood sugar. The primary aim of this study was to evaluate the knowledge, skills and practices of insulin storage and injection technique of patients. Methods : An interview based cross-sectional study was conducted in conveniently selected participants in Northwest Ethiopian primary hospitals from March, 1, 2019 to May, 30, 2019. Knowledge and practice were measured by administering structured questionnaire with a Likert scale of 1–5 through face-to-face interviews and skills were assessed by five observational (demonstration) techniques from a total of 166 clients. Results: Of the total 166 participants, 54.8% were males and the mean age was 38.46±13.8 years . The overall knowledge (65.4%.) and practice (53.89%) rate on insulin storage and handling techniques were showed moderate knowledge and fair practices. About 94.6% of participants correctly shown insulin injection sites. One-way ANOVA showed that the level of education [F (3, 162) = 7.283, p<0.001], ways of instruction of insulin injection [F (2, 163) =3.32, p = 0.039], insulin therapy duration [F (3,162) = 3.59, p= 0.015] and assessing insulin storage [F (2,163) = 4.45, p = 0.013] had a significant effect on level of knowledge. Similarly, knowledge level [F (2,163) = 14.17, p < 0.001], educational status [F (3,162) = 10.57, p <0.001], occupation type [F (4,161) = 5.43, p <0.001], time since insulin therapy [F (3, 162) = 5.46, p = 0.001] and diagnosis [F (3,162) = 3.36, p= 0.02] had a significant effect on patients’ insulin storage and administration practices. Conclusion: Patient had marginal knowledge and practices on insulin storage and administration techniques. The patients’ skills on the important and critical steps of administrations are poor. The engagements of healthcare professionals and stakeholders should be in developments of instructions and guidelines are very crucial in addition to focusing on educating and changing their wrong perceptions, believes and attitudes towards storage and administering techniques.

scholarly journals HEALTH AWARENESS;

2019 ◽  
Vol 26 (03) ◽  
Author(s):  
Muhammad Amin Sahito ◽  
Imran Samejo ◽  
Shahid Ali Mirani
Keyword(s):  
Rural Areas ◽  
Periodontal Diseases ◽  
Demographic Data ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Health Awareness ◽  
Periodontal Health ◽  
Community Based ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Dental Floss ◽  
Awareness Programs

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.

scholarly journals Women’s Knowledge of Concept of Menopause, Severity, and Climacteric Stage Among Women in Middle Age in Northwest Ethiopia: Community-Based Cross-Sectional Study

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Asteray Ayenew ◽  
Mastewal Yechale ◽  
Azezu Nigussie ◽  
Nigusu Ayalew
Keyword(s):  
Contraceptive Use ◽  
Wealth Index ◽  
Educational Status ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Northwest Ethiopia ◽  
Menopausal Symptoms ◽  
Community Based ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Women's Knowledge ◽  
Women’S Knowledge

Abstract Background: Menopause is the physical, hormonal, psychological, biological events in women menstruation ceases as their age turns to 50’s. It is an inevitable part of life in the reproductive life of every women. an appropriate understanding of women about menopause that certain physical, social, mental, and psychological changes occur during menopause and helps them with greater readiness to cope with these changes, to seek medical attention, and other healthy behaviors like exercise, taking vitamins and mineral as supplement. Therefore, the aim of this study was to assess rural women’s knowledge of concept of menopause, severity, and climacteric stage among women aged 40-65 years in Northwest, Ethiopia Methods: Community-based cross-sectional study design was employed from March 6 to 30/ 2020 in Motta district. Simple random sampling was used for the required sample size. The Data was collected by using structured, pre-tested, and interviewer-administered questionnaires and entered in to Epi data version 3.1 then exported to Statistical Package for Social Science version 25 for analysis. Bivariable and multivariable logistic regression was employed and variables with p-value < 0.05 with 95% confidence interval were identified as significant factors to the outcome variable. Results: the women’s knowledge of concept of menopause only 23.3%. The mean age of study participants were 50.98 ±7.89 years with the majority have no formal education and poor wealth index. The most prevalent types of menopausal symptoms reported were muscular weakness (79%) while hot flash (76.9%) and decrease sexual desire (52%) were also prevalent. Moreover, each of the menopausal symptoms were higher among postmenopausal women compared to perimenopause and premonopuse women. Women self-reported differing severity levels of symptoms with high severity reported in 19.1% of total MRS and 9.1% had a moderate score of menopausal symptoms. Urban dwellers [AOR =2.07, 95%CI=(1.12, 3.81)], college and above educational status [AOR=4.01,95%CI =(1.39, 11.54)], Women with rich wealth index [AOR= 5.98, 95%CI= (3.01, 11.87)], women had information about menopausal symptoms [AOR=3.76, 95%CI= (1.86, 7.59)], history of contraceptive use [AOR=3.26, 95%CI= (1.94, 5.48)], and severe score of menopausal symptoms [AOR=2.22, 95%CI=(1.17, 4.19)] were factors significantly associated with knowledge of menopausal symptoms among women aged 40 – 65 years.Conclusion: The knowledge of women regarding menopausal was low. Residency, educational status, wealth index, received information about menopausal symptoms, history of contraceptive use, and menopausal severity score was significantly associated with knowledge of menopause. Thus, to increase knowledge of women on menopause, health education programs need to be integrated in to menopausal health within the health care system. Additionally, it is better to focus on postreproductive health of the women as during reproductive period to ensure the well beings of the women in postreproductive life. Moreover, community based education regardless of the severity of menopause including rural women is recommended. Integrating the menopausal health services with other maternal health services, and empowering women on education is essential for better improving women’s health.

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

2011 ◽  
Vol 5 (10) ◽  
pp. 711-716 ◽  
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.

scholarly journals Bacteriological quality of household drinking water in North Gondar Zone, Ethiopia; a community-based cross-sectional study

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (12) ◽  
Author(s):  
Atalay Getachew ◽  
Alebachew Tadie ◽  
Daniel Haile Chercos ◽  
Tadesse Guadu ◽  
Marta Alemayehu ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Drinking Water ◽  
Occupational Status ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Faecal Coliform ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Solid Waste Disposal ◽  
Community Based ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Faecal Contamination ◽  
North Gondar Zone

AbstractEthiopia is one of the developing countries where only 52% of its population have access to safe drinking water. To determine the level of faecal contamination in drinking water, the E. coli has been found to be the most specific indicator. The purpose of this study was to determine household bacteriological drinking water quality and its associated factors in rural North Gondar Zone Ethiopia. A community-based cross-sectional study was conducted in rural parts of North Gondar Zone from April to June, 2016. Water samples from water storage at household level were taken using standardized water sampling techniques to determine the level of faecal contamination. Face-to-face interview using structured questionnaires and checklist were used to identify the associated factors. A total of 736 households participated in this study. The prevalence of positive faecal coliform in the households is found to be 72.6% (95%C.I; 69.4–75.8). In multivariate analysis; occupational status [AOR; 0.35, 95%; CI (0.16,0.77)], income [(AOR);0.45, 95%; CI (0.3, 0.68)], type of solid waste disposal habit [AOR; 0.16, 95%; CI (0.36, 0.66)], source of water [AOR; 0.42, 95%; CI (0.28, 0.65)], shortage of water [AOR; 2.8, 95%; CI (1.88, 4)] were variables identified as predictors for faecal coliform contamination of water in the household. There is high level of faecal contamination of household drinking water in North Gondar Zone. Occupational status, income, solid waste disposal habit, sources of drinking water, and shortage of water were predictor for presence of faecal coliform contamination in household drinking water.

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

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.

scholarly journals Health Problems of the Geriatric People: A Community Based Study in a Rural Area in Bangladesh

1970 ◽  
Vol 16 (1) ◽  
pp. 15-19
Author(s):  
Md Jawadul Haque ◽  
Md Rafiqul Alam
Keyword(s):  
Educational Status ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Health Problems ◽  
Control Measures ◽  
Community Based ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Rural Villages ◽  
Good Relation ◽  
And Control ◽  
Relationship Of

A community based cross-sectional study among the geriatric people i.e. 60 years and aboveage group was carried out in the rural villages of Rangpur district with a view to find out theircommon health problems and the relationship between the health problems and some of theirsocio-economical factors. A total of 1000 geriatric people were interviewed. Among them 73.6%were male and 26.4% were female, majority of them (47.8%) were in the age group 60-64 yearsand about 30% of them were smokers. About 86% of the respondents were suffering from eithera disease or diseases at the time of Interview. The most common diseases suffered by themwere arthritis, diarrhoea, hyperacidity and peptic ulcerative diseases, bronchitis, asthma,hypertension, cataract, dental caries, skin disease, diabetes mellitus, hydrocele, etc.A positive relationship of disease prevalence was found with educational status (p< .001),economical status (p<.01) and dependency states (p< .001) of the respondents. Statisticallysignificant relationship was found between dependency state and mental state of therespondents (p< .001). Good relation with other members of the family was found more inindependent group (p< .001). This study might provide information to formulate effectivepreventive and control measures for health problems of the aged.doi: 10.3329/taj.v16i1.3896TAJ June 2003; Vol.16(1): 15-19

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