scholarly journals Are fresh medical graduates, well trained to take up Urinary Catheterization?: A study to assess the knowledge, attitude and practice of Urinary catheterization among freshers in a tertiary care hospital

2018 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
pp. 50-54
Author(s):  
Kanchan Kundu ◽  
Shib Shankar Kuiri ◽  
Utpal De
Keyword(s):  
Tertiary Care ◽  
Junior Doctors ◽  
Practical Training ◽  
Urinary Catheterization ◽  
Care Hospital ◽  
College Hospital ◽  
Theoretical Understanding ◽  
Attitude And Practice ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Knowledge Attitude And Practice

Background: Urinary catheterization is an integral part of patient management. At the same time it is also a major source of morbidity if not done properly. In spite of being an important procedure, most of the time it is performed by junior most member of the team. Huge gap in knowledge and skill has been detected among junior doctors as far as urinary catheterization is concerned. Proper training under experienced doctors is required to reduce the gap for better patient management.Aims and Objectives: This study aims to assess the knowledge, attitude and practice of urinary catheterization among residents (interns, house staff {HS} and post graduate trainees {PGT}) attached to the different departments in a medical college hospital in south Bengal.Materials and Methods: A hospital based crosssectional study was conducted with the help of pre tested questionnaire among 200 residents in the department of surgery. The data obtained were analyzed for different parameters. Ethical clearance was taken from the Institutional Ethical Committee.Results: Residents with good theoretical understanding (82%) and practical training (82.5%) regarding urinary catheterization had better knowledge, attitude and practice compared to residents with less theoretical and practical exposure (p<0.05). 75% participants (150/200) who received supervision during their first catheterization had more knowledge (p=0.00), better attitude (p=0.04) and practice (0.02). It was also revealed that there was significant difference between the knowledge and attitude of interns compared to HS and PGT’s (p =0.00) but the difference between HS and PGT’s was not significant (p >0.05). Difference of practice of intern with HS and PGT’s as well as difference of practice between HS and PGTs all were significant (p = 0.00).Conclusion: Pre procedural theoretical, practical exposure and expert supervision are significantly effective in terms of improvement of knowledge, attitude and practice of Residents. These rubrics so be included in the assessment of medical students and adoption of soft skills in their curriculum could make them efficient enough to manage the emergencies. Training should be designed in step by step approach which should be managed by an experienced urologist.Asian Journal of Medical Sciences Vol.9(1) 2018 50-54

scholarly journals Knowledge, attitude and practice of Breastfeeding among lactating mothers in a tertiary care hospital

2020 ◽  
Vol 11 (SPL4) ◽  
pp. 2259-2265
Author(s):  
Rakesh KS ◽  
Santosh Kumar K
Keyword(s):  
Tertiary Care ◽  
Public Health Intervention ◽  
Care Hospital ◽  
College Hospital ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Mortality And Morbidity ◽  
Breastfeeding Practices ◽  
Attitude And Practice ◽  
Lactating Mothers ◽  
Knowledge Attitude And Practice

Knowledge of Breastfeeding and its practice among lactating mothers is an essential factor which determines the breastfeeding rates. Exclusive breastfeeding helps in preventing neonatal and infant mortality and morbidity and is one of the most important public health intervention, which can reduce the under-five mortality also. This study was conducted in Saveetha medical college hospital between March 2020 and June 2020. To assess the knowledge, attitude, Practice of Breastfeeding among lactating mothers. Descriptive cross-sectional study. 100 lactating mothers admitted to our hospital after delivery were selected randomly. They were interviewed based on a questionnaire which was prepared to assess the knowledge attitude and practice of breastfeeding. Informed consent was obtained after explaining the objective of the study. Out of 100 mothers, 71.38% had good knowledge, 66.6% showed a positive attitude towards breastfeeding, and 63.33% had acceptable breastfeeding practices. The breastfeeding practices followed in our hospital can be improved further by proper counselling and nutritional education of the mothers in the antenatal and immediate postnatal period. The comprehensive lactation management programme which has recently been started in our hospital could aid in the same. Dedicated lactation counsellor and lactation nurse could also help achieve improved breastfeeding practices and attitude towards breastfeeding.

scholarly journals Knowledge, Attitude and Practice Regarding Exclusive Breastfeeding Among Mothers Attending Tertiary Care Hospital

2022 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
pp. 44-48
Author(s):  
Jahanzeb khan Afridi ◽  
Rashida Karim ◽  
Adnan Khan ◽  
Bilal Khan ◽  
Anwar Ullah ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Exclusive Breastfeeding ◽  
Economic Status ◽  
Tertiary Care ◽  
Age Groups ◽  
Educational Status ◽  
Care Hospital ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Attitude And Practice ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Knowledge Attitude And Practice

OBJECTIVES: To determine knowledge, attitude, and practice regarding exclusive breastfeeding among mothers attending tertiary care hospitals.  METHODOLOGY: A descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted at the Department of Pediatrics in Hayatabad Medical Complex, Peshawar. A total of 162 mothers were selected who were practicing breastfeeding of ages between 20 to 35 years, having a full-term baby of age up to 6 months old. The data is collected through a pre-planned questionnaire and then was analyzed using statistics version 24.0. The duration of the study was from 1st June 2020 to 30th October 2020. RESULTS: The results showed that no significant association was found between age groups, socio-economic status regarding knowledge, attitude, and practice (p>0.05). However, there was a significant difference between knowledge, attitude, and practice with respect to educational status (p<0.05). 123 (73.21%) mothers had unsatisfactory; whereas 39 (24.07%) mothers had excellent knowledge regarding breastfeeding. 39 (27.07%) of breast-feeding mothers had a positive attitude towards breastfeeding. 123 (73.21%) women showed a negative response regarding the practice of breastfeeding. CONCLUSION: Most of the mothers didn’t have adequate knowledge of exclusive breastfeeding (EBF) practice. As a result, it is suggested that media can be used as a medium to educate women about the benefits of exclusive breastfeeding (EBF).

scholarly journals A Cross-Sectional Study on Knowledge, Attitude and Practice Towards Covid-19 Among The Parents Of Covid Positive Children Admitted At tertiary care hospital

2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
pp. 79-83
Author(s):  
Adarsh E ◽  
Nagjyothi S ◽  
Sangethya A
Keyword(s):  
Statistical Significance ◽  
Tertiary Care ◽  
Psychological Impact ◽  
Age Groups ◽  
Care Hospital ◽  
Age Group ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Attitude And Practice ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Knowledge Attitude And Practice

Background : SARS-CoV-2 has caused a global pandemic. India being a populated country and much about the virus was remained unknown, its way more difficult to control with inadequate knowledge among general public. We aimed to identify Knowledge, Attitude and Practice (KAP) studies among Parents of covid 19 infected children as it can identify crucial knowledge gaps and gauge psychological impact. Material : A cross-sectional, questionnaire-based study was conducted among parents of covid 19 infected children. The questionnaire identified participants’ demographics and the current KAP related to COVID-19. Results : Of 224 total participants, 27.7% belonged to age group 30-40 years. Female constituted 50.4%.73.7% of participants had adequate knowledge. 57.1% had positive attitude towards COVID. 46.9% participants practiced preventive strategies. KAP compared with age group showed there is a statistically significant difference in Knowledge in the Age-Groups, but there was no statistical significance difference in Attitude and Practice in the Age-groups. Conclusion: 73.7% parents had good knowledge about covid 19, inadequate attitude and insensitive practice towards covid 19 can be a real threat. For effective containment of the pandemic and the new wave of corona virus existing barriers need to be addressed by promoting behavioral changes

scholarly journals Knowledge, attitude and practice of diabetic retinopathy amongst diabetic patients in a tertiary care hospital of Jammu

2020 ◽  
Vol 8 (3) ◽  
pp. 836
Author(s):  
Pallavi Sharma ◽  
Bhavani Raina ◽  
Anuradha Bharti
Keyword(s):  
Diabetes Mellitus ◽  
Diabetic Retinopathy ◽  
Tertiary Care ◽  
Diabetic Patients ◽  
Care Hospital ◽  
Ocular Complications ◽  
Attitude And Practice ◽  
Eye Disorders ◽  
Knowledge Practice ◽  
Knowledge Attitude And Practice

Background: Diabetes mellitus is a common metabolic disorder which is characterized by elevated blood sugar level. It is a major cause of blindness in our country, which is preventable and treatable, if healthy practice and knowledge regarding this disease is applied. The study was undertaken to assess the knowledge, attitude and practice of Diabetic Retinopathy, amongst diabetic patients attending eye OPD in GMC Jammu.Methods: 300 patients diagnosed with diabetes mellitus attending eye OPD, over a period of 10 months, in GMC Jammu, were incorporated in this study. Self administered questionnaires were used to assess knowledge, practice and attitude of diabetic retinopathy amongst the diabetic patient, after their due consent.Results: This study incorporated 300 diabetic patients out of which 168 (56%) were males and 132 (44%) were females. Most of the patients (70%) were aware of the fact that diabetes can cause eye disorders. 67.33% believed that they should go for regular eye check-ups. 79.33% agreed that timely intervention can delay the complications in diabetic eye disease.Conclusions: Diabetes can lead to serious ocular complications which can be prevented by appropriate awareness and optimistic attitude and good approach towards the disease.

scholarly journals An evaluation of knowledge, attitude and practice of pharmacovigilance among medical students and doctors at a tertiary care hospital

2018 ◽  
Vol 7 (2) ◽  
pp. 324 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ravindra S. Beedimani ◽  
Sameer Uz Zaman ◽  
Subrahmanyam Darb ◽  
Sharat Chandra Potturi
Keyword(s):  
Medical Students ◽  
Statistical Significance ◽  
Tertiary Care ◽  
Care Hospital ◽  
Medical Doctors ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Attitude And Practice ◽  
Validated Questionnaire ◽  
Correct Definition ◽  
Knowledge Attitude And Practice

Background: Drugs are one of the most commonly used interventions in medical therapeutics. Spontaneous reporting of adverse drug reactions (ADRs) is the backbone of pharmacovigilance (PV) program. Under-reporting of ADRs by prescribers was possibly due to lack of knowledge, attitude and practices regarding PV. This study was done to assess the knowledge, attitude, and practice (KAP) of medical students (grouped to sixth and eighth semester) and medical doctors about PV in a tertiary care hospital.Methods: It was a questionnaire based cross-sectional study administered to 246 medical students and doctors. Study tool was a validated questionnaire containing 15 questions to evaluate KAP of PV among medical students and doctors. A descriptive analysis of data was done where necessary, statistical significance for associations between the group and their responses to questionnaire was provided using Pearson Chi square test and Fisher exact test.Results: Sixty-eight percent of the participants (90% doctors; 76% eighth-semester and 46% sixth-semester medical students) know the correct definition of PV. Sixty-one percent of the participants (67% sixth-semester, 61% doctors and 53% eighth-semester) think that reporting is a professional obligation for them. Only 15% of the participants have ever been taught or trained on how to report an ADR.Conclusions: Medical doctors and students lack adequate knowledge and practice of reporting ADRs, but they seem to have a positive attitude towards the PV program. Our study findings strongly suggest that there is a great need to create awareness amongst them to promote reporting of ADRs.

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