scholarly journals Knowledge and Attitude on Legalization of Abortion among Undergraduate Students

2018 ◽  
Vol 10 (2) ◽  
pp. 52-57
Author(s):  
S Ojha ◽  
M Silwal
Keyword(s):  
Undergraduate Students ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Simple Random Sampling ◽  
Health Concern ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Adequate Knowledge ◽  
Awareness Program ◽  
Level Of Knowledge ◽  
Political Dimensions ◽  
Knowledge And Attitude

Background: Abortion is public health concern in many parts of the world and is also contentious issue with religious, moral, cultural and political dimensions. Awareness program has most essential role to prevent the unusual death of mothers in the world.Objectives: To assess the knowledge and attitude on legalization of abortion among undergraduate students.Methods: A cross-sectional descriptive research design was used for this study. Proportionate stratified sampling technique and simple random sampling technique was used to select the subjects. Total 90 students were chosen as a sample and structured self-administered questionnaire was used to collect data.Results: The mean age of the respondents was 19.82. Most 58 (64.40%) of the respondents were females; majority 76 (84.40%) of the respondents were of upper caste group. Most 85 (94.4%) of the respondents had adequate knowledge on legalization of abortion and majority 83 (94.30%) of the respondents had positive attitude towards legalization of abortion. The study shows that the most knowledgeable area was on concept of abortion (88.55%) and the least knowledgeable (58.00%) area was on method of abortion. Factors like age, gender, residence and educational faculty were not found to be associated with knowledge on legalization of abortion.Conclusions: Undergraduate students had good level of knowledge and attitude on legalization of abortion. Highest knowledge was present in concept of abortion and lowest in methods of abortion. More awareness program should be accessible to undergraduates in order to increase the level of knowledge. J-GMC-N | Volume 11 | Issue 01 | January-June 2018, Page: 52-57

scholarly journals Knowledge and Attitude Regarding Pubertal Health among Adolescent Girls

2020 ◽  
Vol 17 (4) ◽  
pp. 437-442
Author(s):  
Binita Dhakal
Keyword(s):  
Adolescent Girls ◽  
Random Sampling ◽  
Positive Attitude ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Simple Random Sampling ◽  
Moderate Level ◽  
Future Health ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Level Of Knowledge ◽  
Knowledge And Attitude

Background: Adolescence is a critical period and is associated with physical and psycho-social changes induced by puberty, which builds personality, behaviour, and future health of the adolescents. Thus, the aim of the study was to find out the knowledge and attitude regarding pubertal health of adolescence girls.Methods: A descriptive cross sectional study was conducted in Bharatpur Metropolitan City’s secondary level schools. A total of 183 adolescent girls were selected using probability simple random sampling from 5 schools out of total 43 schools which were also selected by simple random sampling technique. Data was collected by using structured self-administered questionnaire for knowledge and likert’s scale was used for attitude regarding pubertal health. Results: Study findings revealed that 61.4% of the students belonged to early adolescence (11-14) age group with the mean age 14.27±1.33 years. Majority (80.3%) had moderate level of knowledge and around half (48.6%) had positive attitude. Knowledge and attitude varied with the respondents’ level of education (p=0.001), relation to sibling (p=0.013) and source of information by elder sister (p=0.022), teachers/school (p=0.001).Moderately positive correlation was found between knowledge and attitude which was highly significant (r=0.395, p<0.001).Conclusions: Majority of respondents had moderate level of knowledge and half of the respondent had positive attitude regarding pubertal health. Findings of the study emphasizes on improvement in education of adolescent girls which can help uplift health status and minimize vulnerability to health issues of pubertal health. Keywords: Adolescents; attitude; knowledge; pubertal health; puberty.

scholarly journals LEVEL OF KNOWLEDGE AND ATTITUDE ON DEMENTIA CARE AMONG NURSES

2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Chong Kar Lim ◽  
Chang Woan Ching ◽  
Leow Jing Jun ◽  
Ling Yun
Keyword(s):  
Simple Random Sampling ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Attitude Scale ◽  
Dementia Care ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Training Strategy ◽  
Healthcare Settings ◽  
People With Dementia ◽  
Level Of Knowledge ◽  
Knowledge And Attitude

Background: It is a concern in meeting patients’ needs with a high prevalence of dementia across the world. However, dementia care has always been neglected. Nurses are expected to be capable of being able to care for people with dementia. Purpose: This study aims to determine the level of knowledge and attitude on dementia care and their association among nurses at a private hospital. Methods: This is a quantitative cross-sectional study. A self-administered questionnaire using Dementia Knowledge Assessment Scale (DKAS) and Dementia Attitude Scale (DAS) were adopted in the study. In this study, a simple random sampling method was used to recruit 102 nurses. Results: Findings show that nurses have poor knowledge (M=23.59, SD=6.79) but with a positive attitude (M=98.99, SD=12.08) on dementia care. There is no association between level of knowledge and attitude in dementia care (p> .05) among nurses. Conclusions: The educators, policy makers and administrators in healthcare settings are recommended to provide a support system and training strategy for nurses to improve their knowledge in caring for patients with dementia. Future study may be considered to examine the influencing factors and barriers related to dementia care.

scholarly journals Knowledge and Practices Toward Routine Medical Checkup Among Middle-Aged and Elderly People of Riyadh

2019 ◽  
Vol 7 (6) ◽  
pp. 1310-1315
Author(s):  
Abdullah Basel AL-Kahil ◽  
Rajab Ali Khawaja ◽  
Ammar Yasser Kadri ◽  
Shahem Mohammad Abbarh,MBBS ◽  
Jalal Tarif Alakhras ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Health Concern ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Medical Checkup ◽  
Health Authorities ◽  
Health Initiatives ◽  
Level Of Knowledge ◽  
High Level ◽  
Low Prevalence

Introduction: Routine checkup is a form of preventive medicine, it’s a helpful practice to promote health in the community. Studying the prevalence of routine checkup, awareness, influencing, and preventing factors for it in our community will be a helpful tool for the health authorities to promote among individuals. Methodology: This cross-sectional study was conducted in different locations of Riyadh using a convenience sampling technique, with sample size of 414 Saudi participants of both genders aged 36 years old and above. The data were collected through self-administered structured questionnaire with demographic variables, frequency of routine medical checkup, knowledge questions, factors that enhance or prevent individual to do routine checkup and best way to spread the awareness. Results: Two hundred eighty-eight (69.57%) participants knew well about routine checkup and 142 (34.3%) of them do routine medical checkup. “Lack of time” and “Laziness” were reported as the 2 most common preventing factors (46% and 45.2%), respectively, and most common reason that influenced their practice was “health concern” (77.5%) followed by “worry about chronic or serious illness” (32.4%). Participants believed that social networks (eg, twitter, Facebook, etc) and media (eg, TV, radio) are most effective ways to spread awareness of it in the community (53.86% and 52.89%, respectively). Conclusion: There was high level of knowledge on routine health checkup, but a low prevalence was observed in practice. Hence, more health initiatives should be taken for routine medical screening in the Saudi community.

Why Do Students Engage in Examination Malpractice? The University for Development Studies Experience

2019 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
pp. 8
Author(s):  
John Dadzie Thompson ◽  
Gilbert Ansoglenang ◽  
Suuk Laar
Keyword(s):  
Undergraduate Students ◽  
Academic Dishonesty ◽  
Survey Design ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Simple Random Sampling ◽  
Development Studies ◽  
Body Parts ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
The University

Any form of examination malpractice is unacceptable, fraudulent, and signifies an act of academic dishonesty with significant punitive consequences. This paper investigated the reasons why students engage in examination malpractice during examinations at the University for Development Studies (UDS). The study adopted a cross-sectional survey design for this research and targeted undergraduate students of the Tamale Campus of the UDS. Simple random sampling technique was used to select 278 out of a total student population of 6,729 for the study. They responded mainly to questionnaire and a few open ended questions to provide the needed data for analysis. The findings suggest that (i) smuggling of prepared notes on pieces of papers (foreign material) into the examination hall,(ii) writing of examination answers on palms, thighs and other body parts, and (iii) communication by seeking for answers from colleagues are the three topmost forms/methods students engage to cheat during examinations. The desire to obtain good grades just as the more intelligent students pushes some students to cheat during examinations. The introduction of scanners and e-search software, the spacing of sitting arrangements, installation of Closed Circuit Television (CCTV) cameras in large examination halls may help curb cheating.

scholarly journals Pengetahuan dan Sikap Masyarakat serta Peran Petugas Kesehatan Terkait Pencegahan Demam Berdarah Dengue (DBD)

2020 ◽  
Vol 2 (2) ◽  
pp. 138-147
Author(s):  
Maria A.L Dawe ◽  
Petrus Romeo ◽  
Enjelita Ndoen
Keyword(s):  
Health Workers ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Hemorrhagic Fever ◽  
Simple Random Sampling ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Study Approach ◽  
Knowledge And Attitude

Dengue Hemorrhagic Fever (DHF) is an endemic disease commonly found in tropical and subtropical regions. Community behavior and the role of health workers in DHF prevention significantly influence DHF incidence. This study purposed to determine the relationship between community knowledge and attitude and the role of health workers with DHF prevention in the working area of the Bakunase Public Health Center in 2020. The study design was descriptive-analytic with a cross-sectional study approach. The research sample was 99 respondents, taken by simple random sampling technique. Analysis of research data used the chi-square test. The results showed that knowledge (p = 0.003), attitude (p = 0.000), and the role of health workers (p = 0.004) were related to DHF prevention. Most respondents had poor knowledge but showed a positive attitude towards DHF prevention. Intensive counseling on DHF prevention is essential to ensure active community participation in DHF prevention activities.

scholarly journals FAKTOR-FAKTOR YANG BERHUBUNGAN DENGAN KEJADIAN KECELAKAAN KERJA (Studi Pada Tenaga Kerja Bagian Produksi PT. Arto Metal Internasional Sidoarjo)

2013 ◽  
Vol 11 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Havilia Ayu Haznany ◽  
Winarko .
Keyword(s):  
Occupational Injuries ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Simple Random Sampling ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
P Value ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Workplace Accidents ◽  
Level Of Knowledge ◽  
The Relationship

PT Arto Metal International is one of the metal components manufacturers, where theproduction processes are using machinaries which its operations may lead to accidents. One ofthe effects that can be caused by the production machines might happen if workers are notcareful, they might got pinched by plong engine, etched plates and exposed debris grams.Therefore, this study aims to determine the factors associated with the incidence of workplaceaccidents in this company.The methods used in this study were analytical methods, because this researchexamined the relationship between 2 (two) variables. Based on its times, this study wascategorized as cross-sectional study, due to variables such as risk factors and effect factorswere observed at the same time. Sampling technique was done by simple random sampling,and analysis was used to determine the relationship between 2 (two) variables using Chi Square.The results showed that employees injured at workplace as much as 94.3%. Theresults of analysis of Chi - Square showed that there were four variables significantlyassociated with the incidence of workplace accidents, they were the use of PPD to theincidence of occupational injuries (p value = 0.025), the level of knowledge to the incidence ofoccupational injuries (p value = 0.047), the ages to the incidence of occupational injuries (pvalue 0.025) and the length of services to the incidence of occupational injuries (p value0.005).Therefore, it is suggested that the company perform incident controlling actionswhether technically, administratively as well as adding a number of Personal ProtectiveDevices (PPD) for workers so that all workers can use it while working.Keywords: Workplace Accident, Personal Protective Devices

scholarly journals Hubungan antara Tingkat Pengetahuan dan Sikap dengan Tindakan Pencegahan Penyakit Rabies pada Warga di Wilayah Puskesmas Kuta II

2018 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 18
Author(s):  
Ni Kadek Ayu Septiani Sarjana ◽  
Arsita Eka Prasetyawati ◽  
Dyah Ratna Budiani
Keyword(s):  
Disease Prevention ◽  
Significant Relationship ◽  
Simple Random Sampling ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Knowledge And Attitudes ◽  
Level Of Knowledge ◽  
Knowledge And Attitude ◽  
The Relationship

<p><strong><em>Introduction:</em></strong><em> </em><em>Rabies is a disease of animals (usually vertebrate) which is zoonotic (transmissible to humans). Rabies occurs in 24 out of the 34 provinces of Indonesia. Rabies is caused by a virus in the Family: Rhabdivoridae, Genus: Lyssavirus. Control the dog population and dog vaccination is effective and economical method to prevent the incidences of rabies in humans. This study aims to investigate the relationship between level of knowledge and attitude to the practice in prevention rabies infection in residents lived in area covered by Puskesmas Kuta II.</em><em></em></p><p><strong><em>Methods:</em></strong><em> </em><em>This study was a cross-sectional study and carried out by simple random sampling of 96 residents in the area of Puskesmas Kuta II. In this study, the independent variables are knowledge of and attitudes towards rabies disease while the dependent variable is the </em><em>practice </em><em>to prevent </em><em>rabies infection in human. Data were collected by a questionnaire-based interview. Analyses were then carried out using the chi-square (x<sup>2</sup>) followed by multivariate analysis using multiple logistic regressions.</em></p><p><strong><em>Results:</em></strong><em> </em><em>This study showed that knowledge has a significant relationship with </em><em>practice</em><em> for rabies disease prevention (p = 0.013; OR 4.240; 95% CI 1.352 up to 13.296). Attitude has a significant positive relationship with the value of p</em><em>ractice </em><em>for rabies disease prevention (p = 0.015; OR 3.073; 95% CI 1.233 up to 7.627). The combined effect of knowledge and attitudes to pr</em><em>actice </em><em>for rabies prevention were approximately 20.90% (Negerkerke R square = 0.209).</em></p><p><strong><em>Conclusions:</em></strong><em> </em><em>There was a significant relationship between knowledge and attitudes with the </em><em>practice </em><em>for rabies disease prevention in residents in the area of Puskesmas Kuta II, the higher level of knowledge and improved attitudes will improve </em><em>practice for</em><em> rabies disease prevention amongst residents in the area of Puskesmas Kuta II.</em></p><p><em> </em></p><p><strong><em>Key words</em></strong><em>: </em><em>Rabies;  Rabies;  Preventio; Knowledge; Attitude;  Practice</em><em></em></p>

scholarly journals KNOWLEDGE AND ATTITUDE OF MEDICATION ERROR AMONG NURSES IN FEDERAL NEURO-PSYCHIATRIC HOSPITAL, CALABAR

2021 ◽  
Vol 1 (6) ◽  
pp. 20-44
Author(s):  
Edet Okon Umoh ◽  
Blessing Oduenyi Opue
Keyword(s):  
Staff Development ◽  
Medication Error ◽  
Survey Design ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Working Environment ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Significance Level ◽  
Adequate Knowledge ◽  
Knowledge And Attitude

This study was conducted to assess knowledge and attitude of medication among Nurses in Federal Neuropsychiatric Hospital, Calabar. Three (3) research questions were raised and one hypothesis formulated to direct the study. The descriptive cross-sectional survey design was used to study a total of one hundred and two (102) nurses selected from the study area using the stratified random sampling technique. A well developed and structured questionnaire was used for data collection. The questionnaire was duly validated and its reliability ensured. Data collected were analyzed using descriptive statistics of frequency count, simple percentage, mean, weighted mean, and standard deviation. The study hypothesis was tested using Pearson Product Moment Correlation Coefficient analysis with its significance level set at 0.05. Findings of the study revealed that majority (73.6%) of the nurses used for the study had adequate knowledge of medication error, and majority (72.6%) had positive attitude towards prevention of medication error in the Hospital. Factors that affect safe medication practices among the nurses include: individual negligence, excessive workload, inadequate staff strength, poor working environment, lack of staff development and training, lack of equipment and supplies, non-regular review of patient’s drugs by doctors, and prescription of under dosage drug by doctors. There is a statistically significant and positive relationship between knowledge and attitude of nurses towards prevention of medication error. Based on these findings, it was recommended that government should employ more qualified nurses to increase the strength of nurses in the Hospital and improve the nurse-patient ratio to avoid excessive workload which is a strong and significant contributing factor to medication error among nurses in the Hospital.

scholarly journals To Assess the Knowledge on Prevention of Road Traffic Accidents among Undergraduate Students

2021 ◽  
Vol 8 (11) ◽  
pp. 96-99
Author(s):  
Sofiya Princess Hema. S ◽  
A. Jayasudha
Keyword(s):  
Graduate Students ◽  
Undergraduate Students ◽  
Traffic Accidents ◽  
Road Traffic ◽  
Demographic Variable ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Demographic Variables ◽  
Road Traffic Accidents ◽  
Adequate Knowledge ◽  
Level Of Knowledge

Road safety is a multi-sectoral and multi-dimensional subject. Road traffic injuries are a leading cause of preventable death. They are the number one cause of death among those aged 15-29 years. The main aim of the study was to assess the knowledge on road traffic accidents among under graduate students in a selected college, Coimbatore. The objectives of the study are to assess the knowledge on prevention of road traffic accidents among under graduate students and to associate the level of knowledge of undergraduate students on prevention of road traffic accidents with their demographic variables. A descriptive design was used in the study. The purposive sampling technique was used to select 80 students of 2nd and 3rd year B.Com in PSG College of Arts and Science, Coimbatore. Data was collected using a semi structured knowledge questionnaire for assessing the level of knowledge on road traffic accidents. Inferential and descriptive statistics were used to analyse the data. Out of 80 samples, 36.25% of them have inadequate knowledge regarding road traffic accidents followed by 62.50% with moderately adequate knowledge and only 1.25% has adequate knowledge. There was a significant association between the level of knowledge on prevention of road traffic accidents and the demographic variable (driving license for a four wheeler). (p<0.05 level). There was no significant association for the other demographic variables. Keywords: Knowledge, Prevention, Road traffic accidents, under graduate students.

scholarly journals THE ROLE OF "PAGUYUBAN REMAJA PEDULI AIDS SIDOARJO" (PARPAS) ON KNOWLEDGE, ATTITUDE, AND ACTION FOR HIV/AIDS PREVENTION IN SENIOR HIGH SCHOOLS IN SIDOARJO

2020 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
pp. 10
Author(s):  
Adelia Dwi Pratiwi ◽  
Windhu Purnomo
Keyword(s):  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Hiv Infections ◽  
Simple Random Sampling ◽  
Aids Prevention ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Aids Awareness ◽  
Knowledge And Attitude ◽  
And Behavior ◽  
Hiv Aids

There were total of 2,100,000 new HIV infections worldwide and 1,500,000 deaths from AIDS recorded in 2013. The total HIV/AIDS cases in 2017 in Sidoarjo reached 476 cases and cumulatively reached 1,245 cases. HIV/AIDS is a well-known topic among teenagers. Teenagers are often associated with physical development in puberty phase which usually followed by sexual development. Furthermore, they also experience changes emotionally and physically which are projected in their behavior and attitude.  These circumstances make teenagers prone to the risky behavior towards HIV/AIDS transmission. This study aims to analyze the role of "Paguyuban Peduli HIV/AIDS Sidoarjo" or PARPAS on teenagers' knowledge, attitude, and behavior towards HIV/AIDS prevention. This research is an observational analytic using cross-sectional research design. The population of the study is all students of SMAN 1 Taman and SMAN 1 Sidoarjo, 2,370 students in total. The sampling technique uses simple random sampling and the sample size is 100 students. The result shows that there is correlation between PARPAS role on knowledge and attitude of students' in Sidoarjo towards HIV/AIDS prevention. Nevertheless, there is no correlation between PARPAS role on students' behavior towards HIV/AIDS prevention. Suggestions concluded from the results are including early detection, attempt in joining organization related to HIV/AIDS awareness, and health education given to both students and parents.

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