PROSTATE CANCER AWARENESS AND KNOWLEDGE; A STUDY OF ADULT MEN IN LAHORE, PAKISTAN

2018 ◽  
Vol 8 (3) ◽  
pp. 128-132
Author(s):  
Bilal Mahmood Beg ◽  
Abu Bakar Pasha ◽  
Nasir Farooq Butt ◽  
Sarah Shoaib Qureshi ◽  
Fawad Ahmad Randhawa
Keyword(s):  
Prostate Cancer ◽  
Treatment Options ◽  
Age Groups ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Cancer Awareness ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Public And Private ◽  
Adult Men ◽  
Soft Copy ◽  
Public And Private Sector

Background: The incidence and prevalence of prostate cancer is increasing in Pakistan in recent years. Prostate cancer is the second most common cancer among men in the whole world. Methods: A descriptive cross-sectional study was done using a questionnaire having questions related to symptoms and treatment options of Prostate cancer. A total of 352 healthy males aged 18 years and above were included in the study. Questionnaire was handed over to 102 healthy male attendants of patients presenting to outpatient department, Mayo hospital Lahore. A soft copy was also formatted using google forms and emailed to around 250 men of different age groups studying or working at various public and private sector nonmedical colleges and universities of Lahore. Descriptive statistics including mean, percentages and standard deviation was used to conclude results. Results: Out of 352 participants, more than half (55.7%) of the participants had heard of the prostate cancer while the others did not. Only 12.8% participants knew about the early symptoms of prostate cancer. More than a quarter participants (29.5%) were not sure about the treatment options of prostate cancer. Conclusion: The overall knowledge and awareness among general public about prostate cancer was poor. There is an urgent need to introduce a public sector awareness campaign for Prostate cancer in Pakistan.

scholarly journals Prostate cancer awareness and attitude toward early detection among male soldiers in Ghana: a cross-sectional study

2019 ◽  
Vol 25 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Juliana Gyasi Necku ◽  
Emmanuel Anongeba Anaba ◽  
Aaron Asibi Abuosi
Keyword(s):  
Prostate Cancer ◽  
Early Detection ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Health Interventions ◽  
Effective Management ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cancer Awareness ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Knowledge And Attitudes ◽  
Positive Attitudes

Abstract Background Prostate cancer (PC) is the leading cause of cancer deaths among men in Ghana. This poses a public health threat, especially among the Ghana Armed Force (GAF) where the majority are males. This study aimed to assess male soldiers’ awareness, knowledge and attitudes toward early detection of prostate cancer. Results It was found that 58.3% of the soldiers were less aware of PC and 76.0% had low or neutral knowledge regarding risk factors and symptoms of PC. The soldiers had positive attitudes toward early detection but had low intentions of getting tested. Awareness was significantly associated with education, rank, haven received PC information from a health worker and being knowledgeable of signs of PC. Conclusion We recommend that management of the GAF should liaise with the Ministry of Health to sensitize and educate soldiers on prostate cancer, and if possible, organize periodic screening activities for the soldiers to aid in early detection and effective management of the disease. The findings of this study provide valuable information for health interventions in Ghana.

scholarly journals Contamination and current practice in decontamination pof nebulisers in ventilated patients

2013 ◽  
Vol 69 (4) ◽  
Author(s):  
A. Ellis ◽  
H. Van Aswegen ◽  
R. Ross ◽  
P. Becker
Keyword(s):  
Bacterial Growth ◽  
Current Practice ◽  
Structured Interview ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Ventilator Circuit ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Public And Private ◽  
Sterile Drape ◽  
Single Use ◽  
Public And Private Sector

To examine the incidence of contamination and current practice of decontamination of nebulisers after use within a ventilator circuit, in public- and private sector intensive care units (ICUs) in Johannesburg; to assess the presence of and adherence to a decontamination protocol in these ICUs and to identify which practices were associated with lower or no bacterial growth. Methods: A cross-sectional study design was used which included a semi-structured interview with the ICU manager and an audit of current nebuliser practice. Nebulisers that were identified in the interview were swabbed and streaked on blood agar plates (BAPs). BAPs were incubated and assessed for bacterial colonisation, number of colony forming units (CFUs) and number of different species of CFUs present. Results: Two hundred and sixty-nine ICU beds were surveyed over a two-month period resulting in 45 nebulisers used within a ventilator circuit that could be tested. The majority (93%) were single-use jet nebulisers, all were being re-used and 52% presented with contamination. None of the ICUs had a nebuliser decontamination protocol in place. Contaminated nebulisers that were stored in a sterile drape had significantly higher concentrations of bacterial growth (p=0.03). Conclusion: The rate of colonisation of re-used jet nebulisers is high. Nebuliser decontamination protocols are urgently needed.

What is known about Prostate Cancer? Response from Men Aged 50 Years and Above in Lindi Municipal, Tanzania

2020 ◽  
Vol 31 (2) ◽  
pp. 33-44
Author(s):  
Simon Francis ◽  
Obadia V. Nyongole
Keyword(s):  
Prostate Cancer ◽  
Family History ◽  
Positive Family History ◽  
Negative Attitude ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Adult Men ◽  
History Of ◽  
One Year ◽  
High Level

Background: The incidence of prostate cancer in Tanzania is among the highest recorded in Africa. Prostate cancer is also the most common cancer among men aged 50 years and above in Tanzania. Our study aimed to determine the awareness, knowledge, and attitudes among adult men with age 50 years and above regarding prostate cancer.Methods: This was a cross-sectional study that included 250 adult men aged 50 years and above in Lindi municipal being purposively selected and we interviewed them by using a structured questionnaire. A stratified random sampling method was used for obtaining our participants. All men who had stayed for not less than one year in Lindi and willing to participate were enrolled in the study. These men were selected at households without screening whether or not they had taken prostate screening test or had been diagnosed with prostate cancer Quantitative data were cleaned and analyzed with SPSS version 20.Results: Majority, 216(86.7%) of our study participants were aged 50–69 years and most of them, 142(56.8%) had primary education with 93.2% of them being married. Among the study subjects 7.2% had positive family history of cancer and 195(78%) were aware of prostate cancer with source of information being mass media (62.6%). Majority of them, 63.2%, did not know the risk age group. Few, 20.8% of our participants had good knowledge while majority, 95.2% had negative attitude toward prostate cancer. We found a statistically significant association between level of education, family history and level of knowledge regarding prostate cancer with p < 0.005.Conclusion: This study revealed high level of awareness, but poor knowledge regarding prostate cancer and negative attitude toward prostate cancer among men with age ≥50 years in Lindi municipal Tanzania. Key words: Awareness, knowledge, attitude, prostate cancer.

scholarly journals Tuberculosis practices among private medical practitioners in Kaski district, Nepal

2013 ◽  
Vol 1 (2) ◽  
pp. 68-75
Author(s):  
AK Nepal ◽  
A Shrestha ◽  
SC Baral ◽  
R Bhattarai ◽  
Y Aryal
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Care ◽  
Private Sector ◽  
Structured Interview ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Public And Private ◽  
Medical Practitioners ◽  
Sputum Microscopy ◽  
Public And Private Sector

INTRODUCTION: Although the evidences suggest that more than one third tuberculosis (TB) cases are being managed in private sector, the quality of care in private sector is major concern. However, the information regarding the private practices were lacking. Therefore the study was conducted to gain insights on current practices of TB management at private sectors. MATERIALS AND METHODS: A descriptive cross sectional study, applying quantitative method, was conducted at two cities of Kaski among all private practitioners, private pharmacies and private laboratories through self administered questionnaire and structured interview schedule. RESULTS: Nearly one fourth of the TB suspects in the district were found to have consulted private providers with about 20.0% of the total smear positive cases diagnosed in private laboratories. Beside sputum microscopy, Private Medical Practitioners (PMPs) were also found to prefer other tests like X-ray, culture for TB diagnosis. Similarly, PMPs’ varying prescription of anti TB drugs beyond National TB Programme (NTP) recommendation along with their weak recording and case holding were noteworthy, and the cost of TB treatment seemed higher in private sector. Only one third of private institution had their staff trained in TB. Except some informal linkage, no collaboration between public and private sector was noted. CONCLUSIONS: Private sector was managing many TB cases in the district. However, their practice of TB management was not much satisfactory. Therefore NTP should take effective measures for Public Private Mix and to make them aware of the standards through training and orientation in order to improve the quality of care. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3126/ijim.v1i2.7085 Int J Infect Microbiol 2012;1(1):68-75

scholarly journals Trends in treatment of anterior cruciate ligament injuries of the knee in the public and private healthcare systems of Brazil

2013 ◽  
Vol 131 (4) ◽  
pp. 257-263 ◽  
Author(s):  
Diego Costa Astur ◽  
Rodrigo Ferreira Batista ◽  
Gustavo Goncalves Arliani ◽  
Moises Cohen
Keyword(s):  
Anterior Cruciate Ligament ◽  
Cruciate Ligament ◽  
Treatment Options ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Medical Decision ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Public And Private ◽  
The Public ◽  
Private Healthcare ◽  
Anterior Cruciate

CONTEXT AND OBJECTIVE Orthopedic surgery implies high costs for both public and private healthcare. The aim of this study was to better understand the differences between the public and private sectors regarding treatment of a damaged anterior cruciate ligament, which is a common knee injury. DESIGN AND SETTING Descriptive cross-sectional study conducted during the Brazilian Orthopedics Congress in Brasília. METHODS We applied questionnaires during the 2010 Brazilian Orthopedics Congress, with participation by 241 knee surgeons from 24 Brazilian states. This was followed by statistical analysis on the data that were obtained. RESULTS The orthopedic surgeons who were evaluated used different approaches and treatment options in different Brazilian states, comparing between the public and private systems. CONCLUSION Both in the public and in the private systems in Brazil, because of non-medical issues surrounding the treatment, the best medical decision is not always made. This may be harmful both to patients and to physicians.

scholarly journals The Training Experience and Professional Expectations of Allied Health Workers Students in Angola

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Paulo Ferrinho ◽  
Nkanga Guimarães ◽  
Helga Freitas
Keyword(s):  
Allied Health ◽  
Support Systems ◽  
Health Workers ◽  
Leisure Activities ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Training Experience ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Public And Private ◽  
Training Institutions ◽  
Public And Private Sector

Abstract BackgroundWe describe the profile of Angolan final year allied health workers (AHW) students: where they come from, their experience of training and expectations regarding professional future. MethodsIt was a questionnaire based observational cross-sectional study applied to final year AHW students in 24 public and private sector , higher and mid-level training institutions in 14 of the 18 provinces of Angola during 2014.ResultsMost AHW students were women, satisfied with their choice of training. Satisfaction with teachers was high but low regarding support systems such as access to library, laboratories and clinical cases.After training AHW students wanted to settle in Angola, preferable in hospital practice, preferably in the public sector and in a national or provincial capital, rather than in the municipal hospitals. ConclusionsThis study highlights some of the issues that will have to be addressed by training institutions in order to contribute to a balanced health workforce in Angola, with AHW in quantity with the quality and distribution necessary to address health system and population needs. It highlights the importance of private education institutions in meeting this need. As training is a significant investment by students or their relatives, training institutions must strive to improve support systems in terms of access to libraries, laboratories, clinical cases, informatic support, canteens, accommodation and leisure activities.

scholarly journals Disciplined Nation? Attitude towards Self Practiced Non-Pharmaceutical Intervention in Prevention of Covid-19 Infection among Adults before Complete Lockdown was Imposed in India

2020 ◽  
Vol 06 (01) ◽  
pp. 25-29
Author(s):  
Shweta Goswami ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Urban Areas ◽  
Positive Attitude ◽  
English Language ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Work Place ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Public And Private ◽  
Social Distancing ◽  
Urban Adults ◽  
Public And Private Sector

Background: Preparedness for passive intervention in form of social distancing in cultural setting of India needs to be studied. Objective: To determine the attitude of urban adults of India regarding feasibility of social distancing as a mode of prevention of Covid-19 transmission before complete lockdown in country was imposed. Methodology: A descriptive cross sectional study was conducted among adults who were literate in English language and were residing in urban areas of various regions India. Data was collected between 16th to 20thMarch, 2020 before lockdown in various districts were started and Janatacurfew (lockdown) was announced. Questionnaire included hypothetical scenarios to assess attitude of study population on social distancing. Result:There were 264 completed responses. 87.9% among all believed that social distancing will prevent them and others too. Positive attitude towards work place related social distancing was reported by 84.8%. Feasibility towards avoiding market and going to family functions (coping strategies) were showing positive attitude among 52.3% and 72.9% respectively. Giving leave to maid (active prevention) was difficult for 47.4% female respondents, 73.3% employees in public and private sector and 83.3% of age more than 60 years. Conclusion: The urban India with so much of diversities showed a promising favorable attitude towards social distancing.

scholarly journals Feelings reported by adolescents after food ingestion: a comparative study

2020 ◽  
Vol 45 ◽  
pp. e020014
Author(s):  
Naíza Carvalho Rodrigues ◽  
Marize Melo dos Santos ◽  
Suzana Maria Rebêlo Sampaio da Paz ◽  
Adriana de Azevedo Paiva ◽  
Thaís Rodrigues Nogueira ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Fruit Juice ◽  
Age Groups ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Red Meat ◽  
High Fat ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Public And Private ◽  
Type Of School

Introduction: Food is closely linked with emotions in a complex relationship. The imaginary and symbolic meaning attributed to food has been little studied and the act of eating needs to be better understood. Objective: To analyze the association of adolescents´ feelings to selected foods. Methods: Cross-sectional study with 995 adolescents from public and private schools in Teresina, PI, Brazil. It was a Supplementary Project to the Brazilian national survey ERICA (Estudo de Riscos Cardiovasculares em Adolescentes). Adolescents had to choose one of the following feelings to selected food: well-being/satisfaction, malaise, no feeling, aversion. For the option aversion, the participant had to indicate if it was related to smell, color, appearance, or taste. Adolescents´ feelings to foods were analyzed by type of school, sex, and age range, using Pearson's chi-square (c²) or Fisher's exact tests. Results: There was significant differences regarding the type of school for the feeling to chocolate (p=0.015); vegetables (p=0.003); leafy greens (p=0.005); healthy sandwich/natural fruit juice (p≤0.001); high fat red meat (p=0.046); fruit/natural fruit juice (p≤0.001). For sex, there was significant difrerences for healthy sandwich/natural fruit juice (p=0.001); beans and rice (p=0.021) and high fat red meat (p=0.005). There was significant differences between age groups for sandwich, chips, soda and ice cream (p=0.018); pasta (p=0.047) and high fat red meat (p=0.021). Well-being predominated in almost all foods and aversion was poorly reported. Conclusion: The results suggest that adolescents' feelings are not directed to specific foods.

scholarly journals Prostate Cancer awareness in the Lebanese population: a cross sectional national survey

2021 ◽  
Vol 21 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Johnny Boustany ◽  
Maher Abdessater ◽  
Halim Akl ◽  
Anthony Kanbar ◽  
Joey El Khoury ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Prostate Cancer ◽  
Low Socioeconomic Status ◽  
Age Groups ◽  
Detection Methods ◽  
National Study ◽  
Monthly Income ◽  
Cancer Awareness ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Lebanese Population

Abstract Background Prostate cancer (Pca) is the second most common cause of cancer among Lebanese men. Screening is an effective method to reduce prostate cancer mortality. This study assessed the knowledge, awareness, and screening practices among Lebanese population regarding Pca. Methods A cross-sectional national study over all the Lebanese governorates on 1558 persons was undergone. Information on Pca knowledge and attitudes towards screening was obtained using a semi structured questionnaire. Bivariate and binary logistic regression were used to assess relations between Pca knowledge and socio-demographic characteristics. Results The sample consisted of 1088 (69.8%) males and 470 (30.2%) females, with a mean age of 40 Y.O. Concerning early detection methods of Pca, its frequency, the ideal screening age, symptoms and curability of Pca, a significant difference (p < 0.05) was found when studying the following variables: the educational level (university level group having the highest percentage of correct answers), the individual monthly income (more correct answers were found with higher monthly income) and the age groups (most correct answers in the younger age groups). Conclusion Our study points to the need of developing Pca prevention and education programs that should especially target older men, and people of low socioeconomic status and education in Lebanon. Such programs would increase awareness to Pca and screening, ultimately reducing the burden of advanced cancer through its early diagnosis.

Bacterial contamination and stethoscope disinfection practices: a cross-sectional survey of healthcare workers in Karachi, Pakistan

2017 ◽  
Vol 47 (3) ◽  
pp. 226-230 ◽  
Author(s):  
Danish Ahmed Rao ◽  
Aiysha Aman ◽  
Syed Muhammad Mubeen ◽  
Ahmed Shah
Keyword(s):  
Healthcare Workers ◽  
Bacterial Contamination ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Private Institutions ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Public And Private ◽  
Public And Private Sector ◽  
Micro Organisms

Stethoscopes routinely used for clinical examination of patients may potentially transfer micro-organisms and cause iatrogenic infections. This study was undertaken to detect the presence of microorganisms on stethoscopes used clinically in hospitals of Karachi, Pakistan and to ascertain the infection control practices of healthcare workers (HCWs). In a cross-sectional study, 118 samples were collected from public and private institutions. Samples were tested for the presence and sensitivity of pathogenic microorganisms. Microorganisms were found on diaphragms of 33/64 (51.6%) and 19/57 (33.3%) stethoscopes in public and private sector hospitals, respectively. Methycillin resistance was identified in all staphylococcally contaminated samples. Only 33 (18%) respondents reported cleaning their stethoscopes regularly. We highlight the need for more and better on-the-job routines for decontaminating stethoscopes among HCWs in Karachi.

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