scholarly journals Assessment of health worker knowledge in fistula management in Uganda

2018 ◽  
Vol 13 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
H Kanakulya ◽  
C Ndwiga ◽  
P Sripad ◽  
E Arnoff ◽  
R Mukisa ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Health Centers ◽  
Direct Access ◽  
Attitudes And Practices ◽  
Adequate Knowledge ◽  
Level Ii ◽  
Prolonged Labor ◽  
Genital Fistula ◽  
Knowledge Attitudes And Practices ◽  
Structured Questionnaire ◽  
Female Genital

Aims: To assess knowledge, attitudes, and practices related to female genital fistula among Primary Health Care (PHC) providers in Uganda. Methods: A structured questionnaire was administered to purposively sampled PHC providers, data were collected using the ODK mobile technology platform and analyzed using Stata 13.1 software. Results: 114 PHC providers (62 Masaka, 52 Kalungu) in 50 health centers (28 level II, 18 level III and 4 level IV) were assessed. Findings showed that 57% could define prolonged labor correctly; almost none knew that leaking faeces and urine was a postnatal fistula sign/symptom. 28% reported having seen patients that leaked urine uncontrollably. 24% reported having seen clients fistula symptoms, 39% knew that fistula clients should be counseled and referred for treatment, and 25% had ever referred clients who leak urine. Conclusions: PHC providers lacked adequate knowledge of fistula and related issues. If PHC providers are to be engaged in fistula screening and referral, this topic must be integrated into the training curriculum. Conversely, it may be important to provide women with direct access to information on referral and treatment of fistula.

scholarly journals Citywide preparedness for a pandemic: A crosssectional survey of knowledge, attitudes, and practices about respiratory infection prevention in Bogotá, Colombia

Biomédica ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 40 (Supl. 2) ◽  
pp. 159-165
Author(s):  
Jorge Alberto Cortés ◽  
Pilar Espitia ◽  
Yuliet Liliana Rosero-Lasso
Keyword(s):  
Infection Control ◽  
Healthcare Workers ◽  
Respiratory Infections ◽  
Healthcare Personnel ◽  
Local Health Authority ◽  
Local Health ◽  
Attitudes And Practices ◽  
Adequate Knowledge ◽  
Level Of Knowledge ◽  
Knowledge Attitudes And Practices

Introduction: Healthcare personnel plays an important role in the prevention of acute respiratory infections in hospital settings.Objective: Our aim was to establish the level of knowledge about respiratory virus infections and the attitudes and practices among healthcare workers, leaders of infection control committees in hospitals of Bogotá, Colombia.Materials and methods: We used a self-administered questionnaire of 28 items during the monthly meeting sponsored by the local health authority. “Yes or no” and “true or false” questions were applied to measure knowledge. Attitudes and practices were measured with a Likert-type scale according to the agreement degree.Results: We surveyed 70 healthcare workers. Respondents demonstrated a good level of knowledge as 80% of them answered correctly more than five questions. A total of 54.4% showed a low degree of agreement when asked if their institutions have the policy to stay home when they are sick with respiratory symptoms and 67.1% never or rarely remain at home under such conditions.Conclusion: Healthcare worker leaders of infection control committees in Bogotá’s ospitals have adequate knowledge about the prevention of seasonal respiratory viruses. There is a need for implementing urgent sick leave policies as a measure to prevent the spread of potential coronavirus infections in hospitals.

Female genital mutilation: Knowledge, attitudes and practices of Flemish gynaecologists

2008 ◽  
Vol 13 (2) ◽  
pp. 182-190 ◽  
Author(s):  
Els Leye ◽  
Ilse Ysebaert ◽  
Jessika Deblonde ◽  
Patricia Claeys ◽  
Gert Vermeulen ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Female Genital Mutilation ◽  
Genital Mutilation ◽  
Attitudes And Practices ◽  
Knowledge Attitudes And Practices ◽  
Female Genital

scholarly journals Knowledge, attitudes and practices of mothers and caregivers on infant and young child feeding in peri-urban zones of Bobo-dioulasso in Burkina Faso

2020 ◽  
Vol 20 (06) ◽  
pp. 16703-16716
Author(s):  
Alain Hien ◽  
◽  
JW Some ◽  
IT Traore ◽  
C Meda ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Young Child ◽  
Complementary Feeding ◽  
Food Group ◽  
Child Feeding ◽  
Attitudes And Practices ◽  
Young Child Feeding ◽  
Adequate Knowledge ◽  
Infant And Young Child ◽  
Bobo Dioulasso ◽  
Knowledge Attitudes And Practices

Knowledge, attitudes and practices(KAP) of mothers/caregivers on infant and young child feeding are key factors for optimal nutritional status, health and growth of the children. A community-based, cross-sectional descriptive study was conducted during January 2017 to assess the knowledge, attitudes and practices on infant and young child feeding (IYCF) of mothers/ caregivers who lived in peri-urban areas of Bobo-Dioulasso, Burkina-Faso.This study was carried out before a nutrition education-based intervention and included 245 mothers/ caregivers that were randomly selected in the peri-urban communities of Bobo-Dioulasso. A semi-structured interviewer-administered questionnaire developed based on Food and Agriculture Organization knowledge, attitudes and practices assessment method was used to collect KAP and socio-economic data. Analyses were performed using SPSS version 20. For this study, authorization was obtained from the regional directorate of health of the Hauts-Bassins region. Verbal consent was obtained after the participants had been informed about the study objectives. Among the 245 study participants, 55.1% were aged less than 30 years. More than 3 out of 4 mothers/caregivers (76.3%) were Muslim and 59.2% of them were illiterate. Almost all mothers/caregivers (98.8%) had adequate knowledge for breastfeeding and 87.9% of them knew about exclusive breast feeding up to 6 months. In addition, 91.8% of mothers/caregivers reported that they gave colostrum at birth. Furthermore, 67.5% of the mothers started breastfeeding within one hour after delivery. Based on mothers/caregivers’ report on complementary foods consumed by 6-59 months children in the previous 24h before the interview, cereals were the most reported consumed food group (89.8%) followed by meat and fish products (28.6%). This study found that mothers/caregivers had adequate knowledge about IYCF in general. However, mothers/caregivers’ practice of complementary feeding was inappropriate. Cereals were the food group consumed by most of children aged 6-59 months raising the needs for interventions, such as cooking demonstrations during postnatal visits in health facilities,to improve complementary feeding in this population.

scholarly journals The study of knowledge, attitudes and practices of husbands accompanying patients at obstetrics clinics of a tertiary care center about contraception

2019 ◽  
Vol 8 (7) ◽  
pp. 2658
Author(s):  
Manisha Sharma ◽  
Sri Sarana ◽  
Atul Seth
Keyword(s):  
Emergency Contraception ◽  
Care Center ◽  
Tertiary Care ◽  
Tertiary Care Center ◽  
Sexually Transmitted ◽  
Attitudes And Practices ◽  
Adequate Knowledge ◽  
Effective Contraception ◽  
The Government ◽  
Knowledge Attitudes And Practices

Background: Contraceptive practices are the main tool we have in controlling the ever increasing population. It also has a huge role in preventing sexually transmitted infections. The present study was undertaken to find the knowledge, attitudes and practices of husbands accompanying patient at obstetrics clinics of a tertiary care center about contraception.Methods: The study population was 100 husbands accompanying patients at obstetrics clinics of a tertiary care center. A simple questionnaire of 26 questions regarding knowledge, attitudes and practices regarding contraception was provided to the consenting husbands. The results were then analyzed.Results: Vast majority have adequate knowledge about male contraception (93%), vasectomy (85%) and sexually transmitted diseases (72%). Most of the husbands do not have adequate knowledge about female contraception (only 59%) and emergency contraception (only 27%). 70% of the husbands do not know about the free contraceptives provided by the Government of India. A staggering 74% do not participate in effective contraception. Also, 77% agreed that they would remain contended with a single child.Conclusions: This cross-sectional study clearly shows that husbands accompanying patients at obstetrics clinic of a tertiary care center have adequate knowledge about male contraception, vasectomy and sexually transmitted diseases. It is worth noting that most of the husbands do not have adequate knowledge about female contraception, emergency contraception and free contraceptives provided by the Government of India. Very few couples participate in effective contraception despite wanting to adopt a small family norm. This is a pointer towards the ineffectiveness of the family planning program of our country.

scholarly journals Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices of the Pakistani Population Regarding Facemasks During the COVID-19 Pandemic

2021 ◽  
pp. 101053952199726
Author(s):  
Rubina Izhar ◽  
Samia Husain ◽  
Muhammad Ahmad Tahir ◽  
Sonia Husain ◽  
Saba Hussain
Keyword(s):  
Positive Attitude ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
Preventive Measures ◽  
World Health ◽  
Pakistani Population ◽  
The Public ◽  
Attitudes And Practices ◽  
Adequate Knowledge ◽  
The World ◽  
Knowledge Attitudes And Practices

The main aim of this study was to evaluate the knowledge, attitudes, and practices of the public regarding mask use during the COVID-19 (coronavirus disease 2019) pandemic. In this online survey, a questionnaire designed according to the World Health Organization’s recommendations for mask use and its method of use was administered to 426 Pakistani respondents. Only one third (33.1%) had adequate knowledge of mask use, more than two thirds (71.1%) had positive attitude to masks, and only less than half (43.0%) respondents had good practices regarding masks and preventive measures. Massive input from the governing bodies is needed to combat the threat of coronavirus.

scholarly journals Female Genital Mutilation: Knowledge and Skills of Health Professionals

Healthcare ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (8) ◽  
pp. 974
Author(s):  
Brígida Molina-Gallego ◽  
Laura Mordillo-Mateos ◽  
Gonzalo Melgar de Corral ◽  
Sagrario Gómez-Cantarino ◽  
Begoña Polonio-López ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Health Professionals ◽  
Female Genital Mutilation ◽  
Healthcare Professionals ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Family Doctors ◽  
Genital Mutilation ◽  
Attitudes And Practices ◽  
La Mancha ◽  
Knowledge Attitudes And Practices ◽  
Female Genital

Background: Female genital mutilation (FGM) is any process that injures female genitals for non-medical reasons and is a violation of women’s human rights. An important number of women from countries where FGM is performed are arriving to Western countries. Health professionals are important for detecting cases of FGM. No surveys to assess knowledge, attitudes and practices on FGM among healthcare professionals has been conducted in Castilla la Mancha (Spain) until now. Methods: The main goal of the study is assessing knowledge, attitudes and perceptions of healthcare professionals in relation to FGM. A cross-sectional descriptive study was conducted based on self-administered online surveys to nurses, midwives, family doctors, pediatricians, obstetrics and gynecologists. Results: In total, 1168 professionals answered the surveys. Just 13.9% indicated that they had received training in FGM, however just 10.7% correctly identified the three types of FGM, 10.7% the countries where it is usually practiced, 33.9% knew the legislation in Spain and only 4.4% found a case of FGM during their professional practice. Regarding the knowledge about protocols, 8.64% of the sample indicated to know one of them. Conclusion: The present study demonstrate that it is necessary to improve the training and awareness of healthcare professionals related to FGM in Castilla la Mancha.

scholarly journals Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices of Health Personnel in Responding to the COVID-19 Outbreak in Indonesia

2021 ◽  
Vol 16 (4) ◽  
Author(s):  
Dyah Suryani ◽  
Suyitno Suyitno ◽  
Maretalinia Maretalinia ◽  
Elvi Juliansyah ◽  
Vernonia Yora Saki ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Public Health ◽  
Health Personnel ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Health Centers ◽  
Self Report ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Attitudes And Practices ◽  
Knowledge Attitudes And Practices

The COVID-19 outbreak, which originated in China, has spread to all countries worldwide, including Indonesia. Until July 2021, the growth rate has been gradually increasing, and cases have been found in all 34 provinces of Indonesia. This cross-sectional study aimed to investigate the knowledge, attitudes, and practices (KAP) of health personnel in public health centers towards the COVID-19 outbreak in Indonesia using online self-report questionnaires. A total of 440 respondents contributed to this online survey. The level of average KAP were 7.7 out of 10.0, 14.3 out of 15.0, and 31.9 out of 36.0, respectively. There was no significant association between respondents’ characteristics (sex, marital status, and age) and their KAP, which showed p > 0.05 for all variables. It can be concluded that the level of KAP was good even though the respondents’ characteristics had no association with KAP. 

scholarly journals Knowledge, Attitudes and Practices of Eye Health among Public Sector Eye Health Workers in South Africa

2021 ◽  
Vol 18 (23) ◽  
pp. 12513
Author(s):  
Zamadonda Xulu-Kasaba ◽  
Khathutshelo Mashige ◽  
Kovin Naidoo
Keyword(s):  
South Africa ◽  
Health Workers ◽  
Binary Logistic Regression ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Binary Logistic Regression Analysis ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Attitudes And Practices ◽  
Adequate Knowledge ◽  
Eye Health ◽  
Knowledge Attitudes And Practices

In South Africa, primary eye care is largely challenged in its organisational structure, availability of human and other resources, and clinical competency. These do meet the standard required by the National Department of Health. This study seeks to assess the levels of knowledge, attitudes, and practices on eye health amongst Human Resources for eye health (HReH) and their managers, as no study has assessed this previously. A cross-sectional study was conducted in 11 districts of a South African province. A total of 101 participants completed self-administered, close-ended, Likert-scaled questionnaires anonymously. Binary logistic regression analysis was conducted, and values of p < 0.05 were considered statistically significant. Most participants had adequate knowledge (81.6%), positive attitudes (69%), and satisfactory practices (73%) in eye health. HReH showed better knowledge than their managers (p < 0.01). Participants with a university degree, those aged 30–44 years, and those employed for <5 years showed a good attitude (p < 0.05) towards their work. Managers, who supervise and plan for eye health, were 99% less likely to practice adequately in eye health when compared with HReH (aOR = 0.012; p < 0.01). Practices in eye health were best amongst participants with an undergraduate degree, those aged 30–44 years (aOR = 2.603; p < 0.05), and participants with <5 years of employment (aOR = 26.600; p < 0.01). Knowledge, attitudes, and practices were found to be significantly moderately correlated with each other (p < 0.05). Eye health managers have poorer knowledge and practices of eye health than the HReH. A lack of direction is presented by the lack of adequately trained directorates for eye health. It is therefore recommended that policymakers review appointment requirements to ensure that adequately trained and qualified directorates be appointed to manage eye health in each district.

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