Knowledge on Genitourinary Fistula among Nurses in a Tertiary Hos-pital of Eastern Nepal

Background: Genitourinary fistula, occurs most commonly due to preventable obstetric causes in developing countries. Women with obstetric fistula are at risk of infection, neglected from family and bear psychological distress due to stigma and social isolation. They require supportive care through multidisciplinary approach. Nurses occupying the larger workforce among the health-personnel are the frontier to care them throughout their life. Their knowledge on obstetric fistula will help to manage patients effectively. The aim of this research was to assess the knowledge on genitourinary fistula among nurses working in maternity wards of B. P. Koirala Institute of Health Sciences, Nepal. Methods: AHospital based cross-sectional study was conducted from May 2018 to January 2019 using self-administered questionnaire among nurses working in antenatal, intranatal, postnatal and gynecology ward of B. P. Koirala Institute of Health Sciences, Nepal. Forty nurses were enrolled after having informed consent. Collected data were entered in Microsoft excel and analysed using SPSS. Results: Only 42.5 % nurses had adequate knowledge on genitourinary fistula. Majority of them (90%) had correct response on definition of genitourinary fistula. Almost 83% correctly responded vesicovaginal fistula is the most common type. About 37.5% stated obstetric causes are main causes of genitourinary fistula in developing countries. Only 20% correctly responded the possible sign and symptoms of genitourinary fistula. Adequate knowledge on prevention of obstetric fistula (35%), surgical repair (20%), pre-operative management (12.5%) and discharge advice (20%) was found. Conclusions: This study concludes that majority of nurses working at antenatal, intranatal, postnatal and gynecology wards of B. P. Koirala Institute of Health Sciences, Nepal had moderate knowledge on genitourinary fistula.

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Prevalence and factors associated with anxiety among university students of health sciences in Brazil: findings and implications

Jornal Brasileiro de Psiquiatria ◽

10.1590/0047-2085000000322 ◽

2021 ◽

Author(s):

Júlia Vasconcelos de Sá Alves ◽

Waléria de Paula ◽

Patrícia Ribeiro Rezende Netto ◽

Brian Godman ◽

Renata Cristina Rezende Macedo do Nascimento ◽

...

Keyword(s):

University Students ◽

Physical Violence ◽

Social Performance ◽

Prevalence Ratio ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Health Sciences ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Behavioral Issues ◽

Factors Associated ◽

Self Administered Questionnaire

ABSTRACT Objective The aim was to evaluate the prevalence and factors associated with anxiety disorders among university students of health sciences at Federal University of Ouro Preto, Brazil. Methods A cross-sectional study between March to June 2019. Data were collected through a self-administered questionnaire including sociodemographic, academic, family and behavioral issues. The Beck Anxiety Inventory was used to assess anxiety. Estimates were obtained through the prevalence ratio and Poisson multivariate analysis. Results Four hundred and ninety-three students participated with a mean age of 23.1 and predominantly women (79.9%). All students had some degree of anxiety, with the frequency of the severe, moderate and mild forms being 28.0%, 29.8% and 27.0%, respectively. The factors associated with anxiety included having suffered psychological and/or physical violence in childhood, having suicidal thoughts, having a deceased parent, living with parents, being dissatisfied with the course and being in the exam period. Conclusions The prevalence of anxiety was high in our study and family problems prior to entering university seem to significantly influence the degree of anxiety, which may compromise the student’s academic and social performance.

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COVID-19 Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices of United Arab Emirates Medical and Health Sciences Students: A Cross Sectional Study

10.1101/2021.01.19.427250 ◽

2021 ◽

Author(s):

Noura Baniyas ◽

Mohamud Sheek-Hussein ◽

Nouf Al Kaabi ◽

Maitha Al Shamsi ◽

Maitha Al Neyadi ◽

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Keyword(s):

United Arab Emirates ◽

Online Survey ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Health Sciences ◽

Sectional Study ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Attitudes And Practices ◽

Health Sciences Students ◽

Self Administered Questionnaire ◽

Knowledge Attitudes And Practices

AbstractCOVID-19 pandemic is the largest unprecedented viral pandemic of the 21st century. We aimed to study the COVID-19 knowledge, attitudes, and practices (KAP) among medical and health sciences students in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). We performed a cross-sectional study between 2nd June and 19th August 2020. The survey was developed using online Survey Monkey. The link was distributed via UAE University to all students and via WhatsApp© groups. The self-administered questionnaire was conducted in English and comprised of two parts: socio-demographic characteristics and KAP towards COVID-19. A total of 712 responses to the questionnaire were collected. 90% (n=695) were under-graduate, while 10% (n=81) were post-graduate students. Majority (87%, n=647) stated that they obtained COVID-19 information from multiple reliable sources. They were highly knowledgeable about COVID-19 pandemic but 76% (n=539) did not recognize its routes of transmission. 63% (n=431) were worried of getting COVID-19, while 92% (n=633)) were worried that a family member could get infected with the virus. 97% (n=655) took precautions when accepting home deliveries, 94% (n=637) had been washing their hands more frequently, and 95% (n=643) had been wearing face masks. In conclusion, participants showed high levels of knowledge and awareness about COVID-19. They were worried about getting infected themselves or their family members, and had good practices against COVID-19.

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Study to assess knowledge, attitude on organ donation among medical students in a medical college, Telangana, India

International Journal of Community Medicine and Public Health ◽

10.18203/2394-6040.ijcmph20192857 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 6 (7) ◽

pp. 3097

Author(s):

S. Priyanka ◽

Sunil Pal Singh C. ◽

P. Narsimha Reddy

Keyword(s):

Organ Donation ◽

Health Care Professionals ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Vital Role ◽

Common Source ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Medical College ◽

Adequate Knowledge ◽

Single Donor ◽

Self Administered Questionnaire

Background: Organ donation rate in India is only 0.26 per million. This is mainly due to lack of knowledge about the need of organ donation. Health care professionals play a vital role in imparting positive knowledge regarding organ donation.Methods: Institutional based cross sectional study was conducted among 1st year MBBS students (n=135). Data was collected and pre and post analysis was done using a pre-validated self-administered questionnaire. Data was entered in Ms Excel and analysed using SPSS 17 software.Results: Media was found to be most common source of information regarding organ donation. 91.1% support organ donation. 78.5% have not heard about donor card. Only 34.6% have heard about jeevandan scheme. 77.8% participants has knowledge that brain death is irreversible and 65.9% students believe that there is age limit for organ donation. 87.4% has adequate knowledge that single donor can donate to multiple recipients and 95.6% students believe that organs should not be donated from persons who has cancers or HIV.Conclusions: From the data analysed it is evident that there was a significant increase in knowledge following Awareness session on organ donation. Many have a positive attitude towards organ donation.

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Are pharmacists needed at private outpatient Haemodialysis centres?

International Journal of Research in Pharmaceutical Sciences ◽

10.26452/ijrps.v10ispl1.1702 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 10 (SPL1) ◽

Author(s):

Zaswiza Mohamad Noor ◽

Nor Ilyani Mohamed Nazar ◽

Zulhasri Mahdzir

Keyword(s):

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Healthcare Team ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Adequate Knowledge ◽

Number Of Patients ◽

Daily Dialysis ◽

Level Of Knowledge ◽

Stage Renal Disease ◽

End Stage ◽

Self Administered Questionnaire

Haemodialysis is initiated in end-stage renal disease (ESRD) patients, where patients spend about 3-4 hours, 3 times/week, attached to a dialysis machine. At private outpatient haemodialysis centres (POHC), patients are managed by trained-nurses. However, dialysis patients often have comorbidities and taking on average 10-12 medications/day, whereby it can be challenging for nurses to monitor medication adherence and verifying prescriptions. Furthermore, nurses are mostly occupied with the daily dialysis-related process. Renal pharmacists are involved in the healthcare team at Malaysia government-haemodialysis centres. However, the centres are overrun with a great number of patients, hence create a demand at POHC. Expanding the roles of pharmacists in POHC may be required to improve dialysis care. A study was conducted to identify nurses' view and knowledge on this matter. A descriptive cross-sectional study among nurses at POHC in Kuantan was piloted. Nurses were provided a guided-self-administered questionnaire, which has four sections; sociodemographic, knowledge, perception, and expectation. Data analysis was done using SPSS V.21. Sixty-three (N=63) nurses participated in this study. Findings showed that 52.4% had "adequate knowledge" on the potential roles of a pharmacist in POHC. Most nurses (84%) "agreed/strongly agreed" that pharmacists are reliable as the source for pharmaceutical care issues. At least 50.8% expected pharmacists to resolve drug-related problems at POHC. This study found that the nurses showed an adequate level of knowledge, perception, and expectation on the potential roles of pharmacists in POHC. Most of them had a positive perception on pharmacists in expanding pharmaceutical services in the centres.

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Knowledge and use of information and communication technology by health sciences students of the University of Ghana

Ghana Medical Journal ◽

10.4314/gmj.v50i3.10 ◽

2016 ◽

Vol 50 (3) ◽

pp. 180-188

Author(s):

Samuel Dery ◽

Frances Da-Costa Vroom ◽

Anthony Godi ◽

Seth Afagbedzi ◽

Duah Dwomoh

Keyword(s):

Health Workers ◽

Healthcare Delivery ◽

Simple Random Sampling ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Health Sciences ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Adequate Knowledge ◽

Computer Knowledge ◽

The University ◽

University Of Ghana

Background: Studies have shown that ICT adoption contributes to productivity and economic growth. It is therefore important that health workers have knowledge in ICT to ensure adoption and uptake of ICT tools to enable efficient health delivery.Objective: To determine the knowledge and use of ICT among students of the College of Health Sciences at the University of Ghana.Methods: This was a cross-sectional study conducted among students in all the five Schools of the College of Health Sciences at the University of Ghana. A total of 773 students were sampled from the Schools. Sampling proportionate to size was then used to determine the sample sizes required for each school, academic programme and level of programme. Simple random sampling was subsequently used to select students from each stratum.Results: Computer knowledge was high among students at almost 99%. About 83% owned computers (p < 0.001) and self-rated computer knowledge was also 87 % (p <0.001). Usage was mostly for studying at 93% (p< 0.001). Conclusions: This study shows students have adequate knowledge and use of computers. It brings about an opportunity to introduce ICT in healthcare delivery to them. This will ensure their adequate preparedness to embrace new ways of delivering care to improve service delivery.Funding: Africa Build Project, Grant Number: FP7-266474Keywords: ICT, health professionals, knowledge, students

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Knowledge of the audiological effects, symptoms and practices related to personal listening devices of health sciences students at a South African university

The Journal of Laryngology & Otology ◽

10.1017/s0022215120000092 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 134 (1) ◽

pp. 20-23

Author(s):

R Y Seedat ◽

R Ehlers ◽

Y Lee ◽

C Mung'omba ◽

K Plaatjies ◽

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Keyword(s):

Hearing Loss ◽

South African ◽

High Volume ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Health Sciences ◽

Educational Programme ◽

First Year ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Health Sciences Students ◽

Self Administered Questionnaire

AbstractObjectiveThis study aimed to determine the knowledge of first year health sciences students at a South African university regarding hearing loss and symptoms attributable to personal listening devices and their practices concerning the use of personal listening devices.MethodThis was a cross-sectional study carried out using an anonymous self-administered questionnaire.ResultsOf 336 students, 269 (80.1 per cent) completed the questionnaire. While most participants could identify symptoms that could be caused by extensive use of personal listening devices, almost 30 per cent did not know that it could cause permanent hearing loss. Personal listening devices were used by 90.7 per cent of participants, with 77.8 per cent having used them for more than five years. Use was at a high volume in 14.9 per cent of participants and for more than 2 hours per day in 52.7 per cent.ConclusionThe findings indicate the need for an educational programme to inform students as to safe listening practices when using personal listening devices.

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Occupational radiation exposure among orthopaedic and a need for heath promotional approach

International Journal of Community Medicine and Public Health ◽

10.18203/2394-6040.ijcmph20212008 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 8 (6) ◽

pp. 3017

Author(s):

Adrija Roy ◽

Arun Mitra ◽

Debapi Roy

Keyword(s):

Radiation Exposure ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

P Value ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Occupational Radiation Exposure ◽

Orthopaedic Surgeons ◽

Adequate Knowledge ◽

Study Participants ◽

Self Administered Questionnaire ◽

Occupational Radiation

Background: In medicine, radio-diagnosis and imaging is one of the vital tools used for the diagnostic purposes. In orthopaedic surgeries the use of intraoperative fluroscopy with C-arm is no doubt a beneficial technology but it comes with the occupational hazard of radiation exposure. This study therefore evaluates the awareness and practices of orthopaedic surgeons regarding occupational radiation exposure and its risks and the association of level of awareness and practices with various factors.Methods: A cross sectional study was conducted among orthopaedic surgeons using a pre-designed, pretested, semi-structured, self-administered questionnaire, disseminated online. Questions on awareness and practices of occupational radiation exposure and its risks were asked after obtaining consent. Data was analyzed using software statistical package for social sciences (SPSS) version 20 and a p value of <0.05 was considered to be statistically significant.Results: 150 completed forms showed that though majority (63%) of the study participants had adequate knowledge about occupational radiation exposure, the level of practices was only 12%. A statistically significant association (p<0.001) was found between years of experience and adequacy of knowledge and practices, regarding radiation exposure. Majority (91%) believed, adequate training and a health promotional approach could be beneficial.Conclusions: This study highlights the fact that occupational radiation exposure is an issue to be dealt with importance and thus the awareness and practices also needs to improve A health promotional approach with stringent rules needs to be taken to ensure adequate awareness and adequate practice among the orthopaedic surgeons.

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Knowledge and Perception toward Strabismus in Uttar Pradesh, India

International Journal for Research in Applied Science and Engineering Technology ◽

10.22214/ijraset.2021.37244 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 9 (VII) ◽

pp. 3982-3985

Author(s):

Priti Yadav

Keyword(s):

Treatment Options ◽

Uttar Pradesh ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Significant Relation ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Correct Definition ◽

Questionnaire Result ◽

Level Of Knowledge ◽

Definition Of ◽

Self Administered Questionnaire

Strabismus is a common eye condition having a potential subsequent impact on the psychological and socioeconomic domains of individuals suffering from strabismus. Therefore this study aimed to find out the level of knowledge and treatability of strabismus in Uttar Pradesh. Strabismus is the misaligned condition of eye. It is most likely to result in double vision and sometimes asthenopic symptoms. It is commonly called by different names; squint, crossed eyes, deviating eyes. AIM- To find out the level of knowledge and treatability of strabismus among adult people in Uttar Pradesh, India. METHODS- This is a cross sectional study that was conducted among adult people who live in U.P, India. By using an online self administered questionnaire. RESULT-Out of 57 participants, 40 .4% reported the correct definition of strabismus .the majority of responders agreed that strabismus is treatable (56.1%). In addition, a statically significant relation was found between knowledge of strabismus treatability and age, gender, work state , and level of education. Most participants were aware of the risk factors and complication of strabismus. Conclusion-Our study found that the majority of participants had good knowledge of the definition, treatment, and complications of untreated strabismus. Participant’s age, education level, work state incomes were the main factors found to be significantly associate with knowledge of strabismus treatment options.

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KAP study on bio-medical waste management among interns in a tertiary care hospital in Maharashtra

International Journal of Community Medicine and Public Health ◽

10.18203/2394-6040.ijcmph20174823 ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 4 (11) ◽

pp. 4174

Author(s):

Aastha Pandey ◽

Charan Kaur Dardi

Keyword(s):

Waste Management ◽

Tertiary Care ◽

Training Programme ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Care Hospital ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Biomedical Waste ◽

Correct Definition ◽

Definition Of ◽

Self Administered Questionnaire

Background: Biomedical Waste Management is Hazardous and can lead to many infections and diseases. Interns are the future physicians of tomorrow and they should be conscious about safe disposal and segregation practices. So, the present study was undertaken to assess the knowledge and awareness about Biomedical waste management in Interns. The aims and objectives were to assess the knowledge and awareness about biomedical waste management in Interns.Methods: This cross sectional study was carried out in 51 interns. A pretested self-administered questionnaire on BMW management was given to the interns.Results: Out of 51 interns 26 were girls and 25 were boys. 63% knew correct definition of biomedical waste. 23.5% said that authorization is required by CPCB. 15% had undergone training but 60% were keen to attend training programme. 86% had correct knowledge about sources of generation of BMW and 94% had knowledge of Biohazard symbol. Only 68% had knowledge of segregation of waste but none had knowledge of correct colour coding. 88% answered that record maintenance was essential for biomedical waste management. 94% said that BMW is teamwork.Conclusions: There is a need for rigorous training programme for interns and monitoring is needed.

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Knowledge Regarding Premarital Sex and Its Consequences Among Adolescents

Medical Journal of Shree Birendra Hospital ◽

10.3126/mjsbh.v13i1.10580 ◽

2015 ◽

Vol 13 (1) ◽

Author(s):

Sushila Devi Bhandari

Keyword(s):

Sex Education ◽

Simple Random Sampling ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Premarital Sex ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Adequate Knowledge ◽

Loss Of Self ◽

Sex Knowledge ◽

Near Future ◽

Self Administered Questionnaire

The premarital sex knowledge and consequences among adolescents was the subject of the research presented. Premarital sex issues are bombarding and it is an emerging topic, though adolescents are not being serious about it, they will be in great trouble in near future if they did not get adequate knowledge about this topic as premarital sex consequences rates are increasing day by day in all over the world like STIs, adolescence pregnancy, guilt, depression, stress, loss of self-respects etc especially on young adolescents.It was descriptive, cross-sectional study. Simple random sampling lottery method was used for obtaining 141 samples from higher secondary school. Self-administered questionnaire was distributed among adolescent to obtain their responses regarding premarital sex.Out of 141 respondents, the study revealed that 87.2% responded premarital sex to be inappropriate. While 34% responded the cause of having premarital sex is due to lack of sex education. Regarding the consequences of premarital sex majority of the respondents were aware about different consequences that may occur due to premarital sex.Majority of the respondents had knowledge about premarital sex and its consequences.

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