scholarly journals Knowledge and Attitudes of Nursing Students Towards Smokeless Tobacco and Areca Nut Control in Central Province of Sri Lanka

2020 ◽  
Vol 5 (3) ◽  
pp. 133-138
Author(s):  
PVKS Hettiarachchi ◽  
Primal Jayasooriya ◽  
Hemantha Amarasinghe ◽  
BSMS Siriwardena ◽  
Deepashika Wijerathne ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Nursing Students ◽  
Sri Lanka ◽  
Oral Cancer ◽  
Smokeless Tobacco ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Areca Nut ◽  
Cancer Knowledge ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Knowledge And Attitudes ◽  
Significant Difference

Background: Use of smokeless tobacco (SLT) and areca nut (AN) is widespread in Sri Lanka. Several workshops to train healthcare workers on SLT/ AN cessation programmes (SLT/AN-CP) were carried out. Objective of the study was to evaluate the enhancement of knowledge and attitudes related to SLT/AN-CP among nursing students following a workshop. Methods: A cross sectional study was conducted with the use of two questionnaires. A total of 212 nursing students were assessed and the study group included 184 females (86.8%). Results: Results were analyzed according to the 3 main areas of the assessment, i.e knowledge related to Oral cancer, knowledge related to SLT, its effects and cessation practices and attitudes regarding SLT cessation counselling. Out of the eight questions to assess the knowledge related to oral cancer, five questions demonstrated a statistically significant difference (P<0.05) following the workshop when compared to the pre workshop knowledge. Even though, majority had a good knowledge on harmful effects of SLT and AN, it was interesting to note that 14.15 % of the participants were unaware about the fact that the oral cancer is the commonest cancer among Sri Lankan males. 96.7% agreed that proper counseling would lead patient to quit the habit. Conclusions: This preliminary study showed that the knowledge and attitude towards SLT/AN-CP among nursing students were satisfactory and effective workshops can be used to improve their knowledge and attitudes towards SLT/AN-CP especially in low economical settings

scholarly journals Skin cancer knowledge and attitudes in the region of Fez, Morocco: a cross-sectional study

2017 ◽  
Vol 17 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Awatef kelati ◽  
Hanane Baybay ◽  
Mariam Atassi ◽  
Samira Elfakir ◽  
Salim Gallouj ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Skin Cancer ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Cancer Knowledge ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Knowledge And Attitudes

Factors associated with delay in presentation among patients for oral cancer

2019 ◽  
Vol 8 (12) ◽  
pp. 1003-1071
Author(s):  
Xinyan Zhang ◽  
Dongling Liu ◽  
Hongmei Dong ◽  
Yuxiang Li ◽  
Ye Zhang ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Oral Cancer ◽  
Cancer Patients ◽  
Lower Risk ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Cancer Knowledge ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Factors Associated ◽  
Factors Influencing ◽  
Oral Cancer Patients

Aim: This study aimed to determine factors that influence delay in presentation among oral cancer patients. Materials & methods: A cross-sectional study with 128 Oral cancer patients receiving treatment from the Hospital of Stomatology, at Jilin University, in China, was conducted. Results: A total of 78 patients delayed seeking treatment for more than 3 weeks after noticing symptoms of oral anomaly. Patients who were male, farmers (Odds ratio [OR] = 2.617; 95% CI: 1.90–3.64), or currently smoking (OR = 4.651; 95% CI: 1.21–9.46), were more likely to delay. Patients alerted to the problem at a physical exam had much lower risk of delay than patients who discovered the disease independently (OR = 0.029; 95% CI: 0.01–0.30). Higher coping style scores (OR = 0.747; 95% CI: 0.47–1.18) and oral cancer knowledge scores (OR = 0.886; 95% CI: 0.60–2.01) were significantly correlated with shorter delays. Conclusion: Delay in presentation may be achieved through regular oral health screening and improved public education about factors influencing delay.

scholarly journals Nursing students and nurses’ knowledge and attitudes regarding children’s pain: A comparative cross-sectional study

PLoS ONE ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 14 (10) ◽  
pp. e0223730 ◽  
Author(s):  
Abigail Kusi Amponsah ◽  
Evans Oduro ◽  
Victoria Bam ◽  
Joana Kyei-Dompim ◽  
Collins Kwadwo Ahoto ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Nursing Students ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Knowledge And Attitudes ◽  
Children's Pain ◽  
Nurses Knowledge

scholarly journals Oral Cancer Knowledge and Awareness in Patients Visiting Kantipur Dental College

2018 ◽  
Vol 15 (3) ◽  
pp. 247-251 ◽  
Author(s):  
Dipshikha Bajracharya ◽  
Sujaya Gupta ◽  
Manish Sapkota ◽  
Shishir Bhatta
Keyword(s):  
Oral Cancer ◽  
Early Stage ◽  
Signs And Symptoms ◽  
Knowledge Score ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Warning Signs ◽  
Cancer Knowledge ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Lack Of Knowledge

Background: Lack of knowledge and awareness about oral cancer, its risk factors and negligence of the early warning signs play crucial role in raising the incidence of the disease. The present study was carried out to evaluate the awareness of oral cancer among patients visiting Kantipur Dental College, Kathmandu, Nepal.Methods: The cross-sectional study was done in 471 patients from 15-85 years. Self administered questionnaire was prepared which comprised of knowledge of oral cancer, source of information, its early signs and symptoms along with the awareness of its risk factors.Results: Most of the participants (41.80%) had not heard of oral cancer. 31.60% recognized tobacco smoking and tobacco chewing as the chief risk factor with 15.50% and 10.80% of participants who identified white patch and red patch as early sign of oral cancer respectively. Pearson’s chi square test was used which showed statistically significant association of total mean knowledge score and awareness score with age, education level and occupation (p<0.05).Conclusions: This study done in dental patients showed lack of knowledge and awareness in general public about oral cancer. There seem to be a need for more planned awareness programs through newspapers, radio, television and health campaigns regarding the association of habits in the development of oral cancer and benefits of detecting oral cancer at early stage for better prognosis.

scholarly journals The Perceived Stress Level of Nursing Students Regarding The Clinical Practices in the Covid-19 Pandemic

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (3) ◽  
pp. 592-599
Author(s):  
ışın cantekin
Keyword(s):  
Nursing Students ◽  
Perceived Stress ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Nursing Profession ◽  
Clinical Practices ◽  
Perceived Stress Scale ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Stress Scale ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Stress Levels

This descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted to determine the perceived stress levels of nursing students regarding the clinical practice during the Covid-19 pandemic. The study was conducted between May 20 and June 20, 2020, with 252 students studying in all classes in the Nursing Departments of Necmettin Erbakan University. The data were collected using the Information Form and the Perceived Stress Scale for Nursing Students (PSSNS). 52.0% of the students felt uncomfortable thinking about Covid-19, and 62.2% stated that their anxiety increased when they thought they were infected with Covid-19. The study further revealed that 57.9% of the nursing students were afraid to provide care to the individuals diagnosed with Covid-19 and 82.1% stated that they did not have enough knowledge to provide care to those individuals. Our study revealed that there is a statistically significant difference between the mean scores of the Perceived Stress Scale for Nursing Students and the students’ gender (p<0.01), the status of willingly choosing the nursing profession (p<0.01), the interest in the nursing profession during the Covid-19 pandemic (p<0.01), having enough knowledge to provide care to individuals diagnosed with Covid-19 (p<0.01), being uncomfortable thinking about Covid-19 (p<0.01), being afraid to provide care to individuals diagnosed with Covid-19 (p<0.01), and the increased anxiety level thinking that they were infected with Covid-19 (p<0.01). In this study, female nurses and nurses who did not choose the nursing profession willingly, whose interests in the nursing profession were negatively affected during the pandemic period, who believe that they do not have the knowledge or who do not want to provide care to individuals diagnosed with Covid-19, who are afraid to provide care, and who are uncomfortable thinking about Covid-19 were found to have higher perceived stress levels. It is recommended to offer training and counseling to the nursing students with high perceived stress levels

scholarly journals Knowledge and Attitudes Towards First Aid Measures Among Medical Students at Al-Imam Mohammad Ibn Saud Islamic University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

2019 ◽  
Vol 18 (4) ◽  
pp. 507
Author(s):  
Abdulrahman Alshuwayrikh ◽  
Abdulrahman Aljethaily ◽  
Faris Alosaimi ◽  
Osama Alshaya ◽  
Abdullah Alasmari ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Saudi Arabia ◽  
Medical Students ◽  
Response Rate ◽  
First Aid ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Attitude Score ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Knowledge And Attitudes ◽  
Validated Questionnaire ◽  
Significant Difference

Objectives: This study aimed to evaluate knowledge and attitudes towards first aid (FA) measures among medical students at the Al-Imam Mohammad Ibn Saud Islamic University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted between September and December 2016 among 600 medical students in different academic years at Al-Imam Mohammad Ibn Saud Islamic University. Knowledge and attitudes towards FA measures were evaluated using a modified version of a previously validated questionnaire. Data were compared between students with previous FA training and those without previous FA training. Results: A total of 259 medical students were included (response rate: 43%). Of these, 43% had previously received FA training and 63% had witnessed an emergency first-hand. Mean theoretical (5.93 ± 2.50 versus 4.49 ± 2.08; P <0.001) and practical (4.29 ± 2.62 versus 2.90 ± 2.17; P <0.001) knowledge scores were significantly higher among students with previous FA training compared to those without training; however, there was no significant difference in mean attitude score (5.60 ± 1.66 versus 5.39 ± 1.66; P = 0.329). Conclusion: The medical students, particularly those without previous FA training, demonstrated weak levels of FA knowledge. Such findings necessitate the inclusion of FA training in medical curricula in Saudi Arabia.Keywords: First Aid; Emergency Treatment; Medical Education; Knowledge; Attitudes; Saudi Arabia.

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