scholarly journals Knowledge and practice regarding Kala-azar among community people of Dangihat, Morang

2017 ◽  
Vol 7 (2) ◽  
pp. 43-49 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sita Bista ◽  
Sochana Sapkota ◽  
Govinda Akela
Keyword(s):  
Previous History ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Bed Nets ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Kala Azar ◽  
Inadequate Knowledge ◽  
Community People ◽  
Knowledge And Practice ◽  
The One

Out of 12 endemic districts of Nepal still 11 districts have been reported with Kala-azar, among which Morang is the one. It is useful to identify knowledge and practice of people regarding disease for its effective management. But there is dearth of the related study in our country. So this study aimed to assess the knowledge and practice regarding Kala-azar among community people of Dangihat, Morang. A descriptive cross-sectional study was carried out among community people of Dangihat-4, Morang within age group 15-60 years. Interview of 91 respondents by using semi structured questionnaires schedule with purposive convenience sampling technique was done from 3rd Ashwin to 24th Ashwin, 2072. The study showed that only 18.7% had correct knowledge of sandfly while majority (63.7%) thought mosquito as the vector of disease. Regarding symptoms 94.5% and 73.6% mentioned fever and blackening of skin respectively. Two third of the respondents thought cattle shed as the habitat of sandfly and 67% mentioned its biting time to be dusk/ dawn. Most (89%) of the respondents used bed nets and 44% used insecticide for prevention of Kala-azar. There was significant association between knowledge with previous history and source of information of disease and practice with educational level. Most (52.7%) of the respondents had inadequate knowledge while 78% had average practice regarding Kala-azar. The study population had inadequate knowledge and average practice of disease so further awareness programme may be needed in the village.

scholarly journals Knowledge and practice of positioning technique and attachment of breastfeeding among postnatal mothers

2019 ◽  
Vol 6 (1) ◽  
pp. 44-48
Author(s):  
Anjana Khanal
Keyword(s):  
Good Practice ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Structured Interview ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Inadequate Knowledge ◽  
Postnatal Mothers ◽  
Knowledge Practice ◽  
Positioning Technique ◽  
Knowledge And Practice

Introductions: Good positioning technique and attachment of breastfeeding is beneficial for both child and mother. The aim of this study was to identify knowledge and practice of positioning technique and attachment of breastfeeding among postnatal mothers. Methods: A cross-sectional study was carried out among postnatal mothers who were admitted in Patan Hospital, Lalitpur, Nepal. Data were collected by structured interview regarding knowledge and practice of positioning technique and attachment of breastfeeding using WHO Observation. A non-probability, purposive sampling technique was used. Data was analyzed by SPSS. Results: Out of 168 respondents, 14 (8.3%) had inadequate knowledge and 78 (46.4%) had poor practice. Nine (5.4%) had poor technique in sitting position and 16 (9.5%) in lying position. There was statistically significant association between parity and knowledge. Practice was associated with parity and age. Overall knowledge correlated with practice. Conclusions: More than half of postnatal mothers had moderate level of knowledge and good practice. Parity was associated with knowledge and practice.

scholarly journals Hand washing knowledge and practice among school going children in Duwakot, Bhaktapur: A cross sectional study

2018 ◽  
Vol 6 (3) ◽  
pp. 110-115
Author(s):  
Pratibha Manandhar ◽  
Ram Krishna Chandyo
Keyword(s):  
Private School ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Acute Respiratory Tract Infection ◽  
Hand Washing ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Knowledge And Practice ◽  
The Government ◽  
At Home

Background: Diarrhea and acute respiratory tract infection are the commonest cause of morbidity and mortality in Nepal. Proper hand washing techniques help to reduce the incidence of diarrhea and acute respiratory infection in children.Objective: Objective of this study was to identify hand washing knowledge and practice among school children of Duwakot, Bhaktapur.Methodology: This was a cross-sectional study conducted among 340 students of grade V, VI and VII from both the government and private schools of Duwakot, Bhaktapur. Convenient sampling technique was applied in government schools (due to less number of students) whereas students were randomly selected from private school (due to large number).Result: All the students had knowledge about the hand washing technique before meal and after defecation. Almost all (99.4%) students reported that they wash hand before meal and 92.4% students reported that they practiced hand washing after defecation. But, only 8.5% students at school and 47% students at home regularly washed hand with soap and water. However 91.6% students at school and 81% students at home washed hand only by water due to unavailability of soap.Conclusion: Although students had hand washing knowledge; proper hand washing practices was lagging behind.

scholarly journals Assessment of breastfeeding knowledge and practices among working mothers in the federal capital territory Nigeria

2018 ◽  
Vol 6 (1) ◽  
pp. 20 ◽  
Author(s):  
Vivian O. Omuemu ◽  
Scott A. Adamu
Keyword(s):  
Breast Feeding ◽  
Working Mothers ◽  
Maternity Leave ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Childhood Morbidity ◽  
Knowledge And Practice ◽  
Multistage Sampling ◽  
Duration Of Breastfeeding

Background: Inadequate infant feeding practices is a major contributor to the high burden of childhood morbidity and mortality in many countries. Female participation in the labour sector has increased and many of them return to work soon after giving birth posing a significant barrier to breastfeeding. This study assessed the knowledge and practice of breastfeeding among working mothers in the Federal Capital Territory, Nigeria.Methods: This cross-sectional study was done among 360 working mothers selected by multistage sampling technique. Quantitative and qualitative data were collective using interviewer-administered questionnaire and key informant interview guide, respectively. Data was analyzed using Statistical Package for Scientific Solutions (SPSS) version 21.0 and significant level was set at p<0.05.Results: Two hundred and seventy-six (76.7%) of the respondents had good knowledge of breast feeding. More than three-quarters (77.2%) initiated breastfeeding within one hour of birth, 201 (55.8%) practiced exclusive breastfeeding correctly and 201 (55.8%) introduced complementary foods on time. Median duration of breastfeeding was 14.6 months. Less than half of them (41.7%) had good overall practice of breastfeeding. Level of education, sector of work, knowledge of breastfeeding and availability of on-site crèche were significantly associated with practice of breastfeeding. Common barriers to breastfeeding included poor spousal support, no paid maternity leave and non-availability of nearby crèches. Most of the organizations observed had a breast feeding policy.Conclusions: This study revealed a gap between the knowledge and practice of adequate breastfeeding among the respondents and identified some perceived barriers to optimal breastfeeding. 

scholarly journals Causes of Academic Failure among Nursing Students

2021 ◽  
Vol 5 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Sania Wahid ◽  
Muhammad Hussain ◽  
Muhammad Afzal ◽  
Syed Amir Gillani
Keyword(s):  
Nursing Students ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Academic Failure ◽  
Teacher Behavior ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
The Mean ◽  
Quantitative Descriptive ◽  
The One ◽  
Lack Of Commitment

Background: Education is the most hopeful discipline which provide pathway for a purposeful and productive life. The progress in any filed is achieved through education. Education is a complex process. Academic failure is the one of the main challenges which students face during academic years. Current study was conducted to identify the causes of academic failure among the nursing students and determine the correlation between these causes. Materials and Methods: A quantitative descriptive cross-sectional study design used to explore the causes of academic failure among the nursing students and correlation between these variables. A convenient sampling technique use to collect the data. Questionnaire distributed in 134 participants. SPSS version 24 was used for data analysis. Results: The mean score of question related to teacher behavior was 2.62 and the overall mean score was 2.62 ± 0.20. Lack of commitment to study was 2.23 and the overall mean score was 2.23 ± 0.22. Problem with learning environment mean 2.61 and the overall mean score 2.61 ± 0.26. The mean score of courses content and examination problem 2.52 and the overall mean score was 2.52 ± 0.32. The unsatisfying relation with family mean score 3.27 and the overall mean score was 3.27 ± 0.30. The future concerns related chosen field mean score was 2.64 and the overall mean score was 2.64 ± 0.20. Conclusion: Causes of student’s failure are the unsatisfied relation with the family and psychological problems of the students. There was positive correlation between all variables except the unsatisfied relation with family and future related concern to the chosen field of study.

scholarly journals KNOWLEDGE OF DENTAL PROFESSIONALS REGARDING TOOTH RESTORABILITY AT A PUBLIC SECTOR TERTIARY CARE HOSPITAL OF KARACHI, PAKISTAN

2019 ◽  
Vol 9 (2) ◽  
pp. 69-72
Author(s):  
Zulfiqar Ali Shaikh ◽  
Afifa Yaseen ◽  
Amna Yaseen ◽  
Subhana Akber
Keyword(s):  
Tertiary Care ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
P Value ◽  
Care Hospital ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Adequate Knowledge ◽  
Inadequate Knowledge ◽  
Pain Symptoms ◽  
Dental Professionals

Background: Panoptic knowledge of dental professionals is required to provide care for patients with any dental problem which ranges from screening, emergency care or referral to alleviation of pain symptoms. Ideally to provide dental care, dental practice should be based on current clinical concepts originating from evidence-based dentistry which clearly demarcates a level between a tooth that is able to be restored so that intervention is done on it for esthetic and functional stability, or ready for extraction. Dental professionals' knowledge regarding tooth restorability is very crucial in restorative and preventive dentistry. The aim of this study was to assess the knowledge of dental professionals regarding tooth restorability. Methods: Knowledge regarding tooth restorability of dental professionals of Dow University of Health Sciences was assessed through a multi centered cross sectional study. A sample size of 140 participants was calculated using through open Epi version 3, and a convenient non-probability sampling technique was used. The study was conducted in May-June, 2018. An informed consent prior to the study was taken. The dental professionals were evaluated through a self- administered, structured questionnaire in English. The SPSS-23 was used to obtain results. The knowledge of the students was graded as adequate if >12 and inadequate if<12. Results: Out of 140 study participants, 113 (81%) dental professionals had significantly adequate knowledge (p-value <0.05); while 27 (19%) had inadequate knowledge. Among the respondents, 56% said that the traumatic dental injury must be treated by dentist whereas the others considered it to be treated by private doctor or by nearest hospital casualty. Conclusion: The knowledge of dental professionals working at teaching institutes is adequate; and as per their knowledge they might be taking right decisions regarding tooth restorability.

scholarly journals Impact of Hospital Breast Feeding Awareness Among Lactating Mothers in Maternal and Children Hospital, AL-Hassa, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

2019 ◽  
Vol 11 (4) ◽  
pp. 32
Author(s):  
Esra O. Takrouni ◽  
Rawabi A. Al Dawlah ◽  
Shaimaa Khalifah ◽  
Gihan Y. Ali ◽  
Farah M. Al-Aithan
Keyword(s):  
Saudi Arabia ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Awareness Program ◽  
Level Of Satisfaction ◽  
Mother And Child ◽  
The One ◽  
Child Hospital ◽  
The Impact

BACKGROUND &amp; AIM: Insufficient knowledge and practice of breastfeeding may have serious disadvantages both on mother and child health. This study explores methods used in MCH based breastfeeding awareness program, level of benefit gained by newly delivered mothers after receiving the awareness, and the impact of mother&rsquo;s sociodemographic on the level of perceived benefit gained by them. SUBJECTS &amp; METHODS: A prospective cross-sectional study applying random sampling technique was established. A self-administered questionnaire was distributed targeting newly delivered mother in maternal and child hospital in Al-Hassa, Saudi Arabia. It included two main parts: socio-demographic characteristics of the mothers, and questions related to the hospital breastfeeding awareness program. RESULTS: from the overall sample, hospital awareness was received by 47.5% of newly delivered mothers. The most common method to provide the knowledge was the Verbal demonstration representing 50% of the mothers. They were followed by brochures representing 39% and last, audios constituting only 3.6%. From these methods, the verbal demonstration showed to be the one with the highest level of satisfaction and benefit reaching up to 85%. CONCLUSION: Breastfeeding awareness has a significant impact among both newly and non-newly delivered mothers with Hospitals playing a major role in this health education. The choice of method to provide breastfeeding awareness can contribute to the compliance of mothers as well as the level of their benefit and satisfaction.

scholarly journals Neonatal Hypothermia: Mothers’ Knowledge and Practice at a Provincial Hospital in Rwanda

2020 ◽  
Vol 3 (2) ◽  
pp. 152-166
Author(s):  
Emerthe Musabyemariya ◽  
Donatilla Mukamana ◽  
Claudine Muteteli ◽  
Phoibe Uwizeyimana ◽  
Geldine Chironda ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Educational Level ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
World Health ◽  
Axillary Temperature ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Provincial Hospital ◽  
Inadequate Knowledge ◽  
Knowledge And Practice ◽  
Health Organization ◽  
Neonatal Hypothermia

Background Globally, 2.5 million neonates die each year from hypothermia. The World Health Organization (WHO) considers neonatal hypothermia as a decrease of axillary temperature in infants below 36.5° Celsius. New mothers, or the nearest caregivers, should be aware that hypothermia is a newborn danger sign, in order to apply best practices regarding neonatal hypothermia prevention to reduce subsequent mortality. Objective To assess mothers’ knowledge and practice of neonatal hypothermia at a selected provincial hospital in Rwanda. Methods A cross-sectional study design and convenience sampling method were used to select 161 mothers with living babies. Data were collected using a structured questionnaire. Descriptive and inferential statistics were used to analyze data. Results About 97% of mothers had inadequate knowledge, and the majority (83%) had inadequate neonatal hypothermia practices. Predictor variables for knowledge were ANC attendance (OR=1.884, 95% CI=1.675-2.565, p=0.042) and secondary educational level (OR=1.787, 95% CI=1.521-2.187, p=0.032). Practice was significantly associated with educational level (OR=1.787, 95% CI=1.521-2.187, p=0.032).   Conclusion There is a need to increase a mother's evidence-based practice of neonatal hypothermia. This condition unchecked leads to high-risk life-threatening complications. Prevention should emphasize on observed gaps to decrease deaths related to neonatal hypothermia. Rwanda J Med Health Sci 2020;3(2):152-166

Knowledge, and Practice of Mothers and Its Associated Factors on Colostrum Feeding of Neonates at Este (Mekane-eyesus), South Gondar Amhara, North West, Ethiopia: Community Based Cross-sectional Study 2020

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Gashaw Mehiret Wubet ◽  
Libsuye Yalgaw Zemamu ◽  
Gashaw Mekete Adan ◽  
Bisrat Desie Getu
Keyword(s):  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Community Based ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
North West ◽  
North West Ethiopia ◽  
Colostrum Feeding ◽  
Knowledge And Practice ◽  
Study Participants ◽  
South Gondar

Abstract Introduction - Feeding of human breast milk, especially colostrum, is the normative standards for infants and regarded as a complete form of nutrition. The positive health benefits of breastfeeding/breast milk feeding as part of caring for premature, sick and vulnerable newborns are well documented in the scientific literature.Objective -To assess the knowledge and practice of mothers and its contributing factors on colostrum feeding of newborn at Este (Mekane Eyesus), south Gondar Amhara ,north west, ethiopia,2020Method – community-based cross sectional study design was conducted among 376 mothers, from March 10/2020 to May 2020. The study participants were selected by multistage sampling technique after selecting 02 urban and 03 rural kebeles by simple random sampling technique. Each participant was also selected from household after determining and proportionately allocating of samples in each selected kebeles. During selection of participants, house to house visit was made. To select the study participants from each household, Kth interval was determined for each proportionally allocated 3rural and 02 urban kebeles. Multivariable binary logistic regression model was fitted and adjusted odds ratios with 95% confidence interval were computed to determine the strength of association between each variable with milk teeth extraction. Variables with P-value < 0.05 was considered as statistically significant.Result - knowledge of mothers about colostrum feeding was 86.4 % [95% CI: ( 83.0-89.6)] whereas the overall practice of mothers about colostrum feeding was found to be 98.4% [95%, CI :( 96.8-99.5)]. counseling about colostrum feeding [AOR: 31.1(10.35, 93.2] were significantly associated with knowledge of mothers about colostrum feeding. Regarding to practice of mothers on colostrum feeding mothers’ the place of delivery at home [AOR: 20.00(2.30, 173.8] was significantly associated with practice of mothers about colostrum feeding.Conclusion - Discarding of colostrum (first milk) is still common in Este (Mekane Eyesus) and the surrounding rural kebeles. The current knowledge and practice level of colostrum feeding among mothers was 96.4% and 98.4% respectively and which was considered being high when compared the study conducted in Northern Ethiopia and post-natal educations in health institutions.

scholarly journals WHO Five Keys to Safer Food Handling: Knowledge and Practice among Food Handlers in Sokoto Metropolis, Sokoto, Nigeria

2021 ◽  
pp. 32-42
Author(s):  
Ismail Abdullateef Raji ◽  
Oche Mansur Oche ◽  
Aminu Umar Kaoje ◽  
Yahaya Mohammed ◽  
Balarabe Adamu Isah ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Formal Education ◽  
Binary Logistic Regression ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Food Handlers ◽  
Food Handling ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Training Interventions ◽  
Knowledge And Practice

Background: The (WHO) developed the five keys to safer food which was designed to be practical and straightforward for food handlers. In recognition of the role they play in preventing Foodborne Disease (FBD) outbreak. In this study, we aimed to determine the knowledge and practice of the five keys to safer food among food handlers in food establishments in Sokoto Metropolis, Nigeria. Methods: We conducted a cross-sectional study between August and November 2019. We recruited 366 food handlers working in restaurants using a multistage sampling technique. We assessed knowledge and practice of five keys to safer food, and we examined the predictors of knowledge among the participants using chi-square and binary logistic regression at a 5% level of significance. Results: More than two-thirds, 288 (78.7%) less than 40 years and less than half, 163 (44.5%), were involved in cooking the food. One hundred and twenty-seven (34.7%) have greater than five years’ experience. Overall, less than one-quarter, 87 (23.8%) had good knowledge of the five keys to safer food handling. One hundred and thirty-two (36.1%) wash hands before and during preparation most times. Two hundred and fifty-three (69.1%) never wash their hands after using the toilet, and 144 (39.3%).Age (adjusted Odds Ratio [aOR]: 10.05; 95% CI = 4.0 - 21.04), gender (aOR: 2.70 95CI = 1.44 - 5.09) and Education (aOR: 3.67; 95% CI = 1.92 - 7.01) were significant predictors of knowledge. Conclusion: There is poor knowledge, and most of the practices of the five keys to safer food were below the required for food safety. Therefore, we recommend that the Sokoto state ministry of health coordinate training interventions on five keys to safer food with particular attention to those older than 40 years and those without formal education.

scholarly journals Community Knowledge and Practice on Sanitation, Hygiene and Household Water Utilization in Afabet City, Northern Red Sea Zone of Eritrea: Cross Sectional Study

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Berhe Tesfai ◽  
Hagos Milkyas ◽  
Fitsum Kibreab ◽  
Meron Goitom ◽  
Hermon Berhe ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Water Source ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Hand Washing ◽  
Personal Hygiene ◽  
Cluster Sampling ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Water Utilization ◽  
Comprehensive Knowledge ◽  
Knowledge And Practice

Abstract Background: Water and sanitation entitles the human right to affordable access and sanitation. The objective of this study was to determine the knowledge and practice on sanitation, hygiene and water utilization and to estimate the prevalence of diarrhea in Afabet city.Methods: It was a community-based descriptive cross-sectional type of study with a multistage cluster sampling technique. First, 12 clusters were selected from the city and 30 households were nominated from each cluster. Then, a total of 360 individuals were sampled and every family head was interviewed. A structured interviewer administered questionnaire and field observation was used for data collection from December 05-20, 2020. Cross tabulation and association of variables using chi-square test was determined and results were weighted as cluster sampling was used. Results: A total of 360 respondents were enrolled in the study with females (75.3%) and Muslin (99.0%) predominance. About 66.2% and 66.9% respondents were satisfied with the amount and quality of water they received respectively. The prevalence of diarrhea in the community in the last six months of 2020 was 13.0%. The investigators practically approved that 90.7% of the communities revealed functional toilets and feces were observed in only 5.7% of the living area of the community. The community’s comprehensive good knowledge and practice was 99.4% and 93.0% respectively. Their comprehensive knowledge and practice showed significant association with age, sex, marital status, level of education, household size and distance to municipality water source (p<0.001). Furthermore, their comprehensive knowledge and practice, prevalence of diarrhea, presence of latrine, distance from their home to municipality water source and hand washing practice were significantly associated with the administrative area of the study participants (p<0.001).Conclusion: The community had good level of knowledge and practice but the prevalence of diarrhea was relatively high. Latrines were highly utilized but the usage of soap, personal and food hygiene was slightly low. The level of comprehensive practice, prevalence of diarrhea, distance to municipality water source and hand washing practice was associated to the administrative areas. Enhancing environmental sanitation, personal hygiene and provision of adequate and clean water are highly recommended.

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