scholarly journals An educational intervention program on knowledge about oral hygiene measures

2014 ◽  
Vol 13 (4) ◽  
pp. 421-426
Author(s):  
Farzana Karim ◽  
Jahanara Begum
Keyword(s):  
Health Education ◽  
Educational Intervention ◽  
Oral Hygiene ◽  
Intervention Program ◽  
Family Income ◽  
Medical Science ◽  
Harmful Effect ◽  
Group Method ◽  
Post Intervention ◽  
Hygiene Measures

Background: Health education is a process of transmission of knowledge and skills necessary for improvement in quality of life. Objectives: The purpose of this quasi-experimental study was to evaluate the oral hygiene related knowledge among the population in a selected community before and after health education. Materials and Methods: A total of 106 respondents were taken purposively at South Pirerbag of Dhaka city. Baseline data were collected by pre-tested structured questionnaire. An educational intervention program was conducted by dividing the respondents into seven groups, 15 in each group; method was group discussion and lecture; poster, model of teeth and brush were the aids. Post intervention data were collected by the same questionnaire. Results: Among the respondents, 61.32% were male and 38.68% were female, mean age was 46.25 years, 35.85% had primary level education, monthly family income was Tk 5000-10000 in 66.98%. Before intervention 64.15% told that teeth should be cleaned twice daily, 62.26% told teeth should be cleaned by brush and paste and 2.83% told teeth should be cleaned after breakfast and night; whereas after intervention the result was 91.51%, 85.85% and 67.93% respectively. Before intervention 66.98% stated that tobacco is hazardous to health but 32.4% have no idea about the type of diseases that occur due to tobacco; whereas after intervention 89.62% told that tobacco is hazardous to health and most of them had idea about harmful effect of tobacco. Conclusion: Educational intervention program is effective to improve the knowledge of the respondents about oral hygiene. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3329/bjms.v13i4.20589 Bangladesh Journal of Medical Science Vol.13(4) 2014 p.421-426

The Impact of an educational intervention on knowledge of attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder among primary school teachers in Lagos Nigeria

2015 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 14-20
Author(s):  
I Adeosun ◽  
O Ogun ◽  
S Adeyemo ◽  
A Bello ◽  
O Fatiregun
Keyword(s):  
Primary School ◽  
Educational Intervention ◽  
Intervention Program ◽  
Psychological Treatment ◽  
Child And Adolescent Psychiatry ◽  
School Teachers ◽  
Post Intervention ◽  
Primary School Teachers ◽  
Children With Adhd ◽  
The Impact

Objective: Primary school teachers have been identified as important partners in the prompt recognition, referral and management of children with ADHD. However their capacity to function in these roles is hinged on their extent of knowledge about ADHD. Furthermore teachers' knowledge about ADHD may influence the education and clinical outcomes of children with ADHD. This study assessed the impact of an educational intervention program on knowledge about ADHD among primary school teachers in Lagos, Nigeria. Method: An experimental study of the impact of a brief educational intervention on ADHD literacy among primary school teachers (n=144) in Lagos, Nigeria. At baseline, knowledge about symptoms and treatment of ADHD was elicited with a vignette-based questionnaire. The intervention consisted of the administration of an educational leaflet about ADHD, designed by the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry. One week post-intervention, the baseline assessments were repeated. Results: At baseline, 92.4% of the teachers could not recognise features of ADHD. The majority were also unaware of the role of teachers, medications and psychological interventions in the management of children with ADHD. Post-intervention, significantly greater number of respondents compared with baseline (88.0% vs. 7.6%) correctly identified symptoms of ADHD (p<0.005), and agreed that ADHD could be successfully managed with medications (63.2% vs. 9.0%; p<0.005) and psychological treatment (79.2% vs. 16.7%; p<0.005). Conclusion: A simple low-cost educational intervention is effective in improving knowledge about ADHD among primary school teachers in the shortterm. Further research is required to evaluate the impact of this intervention in the long term.

scholarly journals Self-medication among Alexandria University students and effect of an educational intervention on their self-medication knowledge, attitudes and practices

2020 ◽  
Vol 7 (4) ◽  
pp. 1205
Author(s):  
Sara A. Hanafy ◽  
Zahira M. Gad ◽  
Mohamed D. El Bourgy ◽  
Iman H. Wahdan
Keyword(s):  
University Students ◽  
Educational Intervention ◽  
Intervention Program ◽  
Knowledge Score ◽  
Drug Misuse ◽  
Health Concern ◽  
Post Intervention ◽  
Self Medication ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Attitudes And Practices

Background: Self-medication (SM) among university students is a growing prevalent public health concern worldwide. It is highly prevalent in developing countries. SM leads to serious consequences such as drug misuse/abuse and adverse drug reactions. The study aims to determine the prevalence of SM among university students in Alexandria, Egypt and to assess the effect of an educational intervention on their SM knowledge, attitudes and self-reported practices (KAP).Methods: The study was conducted among 400 students using a cross sectional approach followed by one group pre/post-test intervention approach. Data were collected using an interviewing questionnaire. A health education program was designed and implemented among students then KAP were reassessed using the same questionnaire.Results: The prevalence of SM was estimated to be 79.5% among Alexandria University students. About one quarter (24.5%) of students had poor level of knowledge about SM and 47.5% had positive attitude towards SM. Logistic regression analysis revealed that father's occupation as clerical, family member working as healthcare professional, medication sharing practice, and total SM knowledge score were the significant independent factors that affected SM. There were significant differences between pre and post intervention KAP scores.Conclusions: The prevalence of SM is high among university students. There is a significant effect of the intervention program on KAP about SM.

scholarly journals Health Education Intervention Program for Osteoporosis Prevention among Female Employees of the Egyptian Electricity Transmission Company

QJM ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 113 (Supplement_1) ◽  
Author(s):  
D A Ebrahim ◽  
D N K Boulos ◽  
S A Abdulrahman ◽  
E M Baioumy ◽  
S M Sabbour
Keyword(s):  
Health Education ◽  
Intervention Program ◽  
Assessment Tool ◽  
Calcium Supplementation ◽  
Public Health Problem ◽  
Education Intervention ◽  
Post Intervention ◽  
Female Employees ◽  
Study Participants ◽  
Prevalence Of Osteoporosis

Abstract Background Osteoporosis is a growing public health problem associated with aging of the population. Awareness programs have the potential to reduce osteoporosis risk as many risk factors are modifiable. Objectives This study aimed to estimate the prevalence of osteoporosis among female employees working at the EETC, to design, implement and evaluate the effectiveness of a health education program on osteoporosis and its prevention. Methods The study was conducted from July 2016 to August 2017 at the outpatient clinics of the EETC. The first step was a cross sectional study to determine the prevalence of osteoporosis among the EETC employees using DEXA. This was followed by a pre/post intervention study. Sample size was 185 female participants aged 50 years old and above. The educational program included two sessions 45-60 min each, with two follow ups in person and by telephone in addition to distribution of educational material. At baseline and post intervention a self-administered questionnaire, Osteoporosis Knowledge Assessment Tool (OKAT) and Osteoporosis Health Belief Scale (OHBS) were used to determine participants’ knowledge, beliefs and self- reported practices. Results Among 185 study participants 45 (24.3%) were osteoporotic, 100 (54.1%) had osteopenia while 40 (21.6%) were normal. Post intervention there was a significant increase in OKAT mean score ± SD (from 8.54 ± 3.46–12.26 ± 2.48, paired t test = 21.46 P = 0.001). Similarly, the seven subscales of the OHBS showed significant improvement of the attitude towards osteoporosis (P &lt; 0.001). Self-reported practices concerning physical activity, dairy products and caffeine consumption, vitamin D and calcium supplementation showed statistically significant improvement following the education sessions. Conclusion Osteopenia is highly prevalent among study participants. The osteoporosis education intervention was effective in improving knowledge, changing health beliefs and preventive behavior.

scholarly journals Effect of health education on knowledge and attitude of menopause among middle-age teachers

2020 ◽  
Vol 20 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Helen Gebretatyos ◽  
Lidia Ghirmai ◽  
Soliana Amanuel ◽  
Ghidey Gebreyohannes ◽  
Zemenfes Tsighe ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Health Education ◽  
Educational Intervention ◽  
Statistical Significance ◽  
Post Intervention ◽  
Post Hoc Analysis ◽  
Time Points ◽  
The Mean ◽  
Knowledge And Attitude ◽  
Post Hoc

Abstract Background Adequate knowledge and positive attitude toward menopause are important for women to tackle changes related to menopause. Even though all women experience menopause at some stage in their life, teachers face more difficulties more than other female employees due to the nature of their roles do. In Eritrea, menopause has been given little attention hence gaps exist concerning women’s knowledge, attitude, and the effects of health education on the same subject. This study aimed at assessing the effect of health education on knowledge and attitude of menopause among middle-aged teachers in elementary, junior, and secondary schools of Asmara, Eritrea. Method A semi-experimental design with pre-intervention, immediate post-intervention, and three-month follow up test was used in this study. The data was collected from 99 middle age teachers using stratified random sampling. The intervention was done using lectures, group discussions, brochures, and handouts. Data on socio-demographics, knowledge, and attitude was collected using a pre-designed questionnaire. The effect of educational training at the three-time points was evaluated by repeated measure ANOVA using SPSS version 22. Results The mean scores of correct knowledge at pre-intervention, immediate post-intervention, and 3-months follow-up were 12.3/22 (SD = 3.06), 17.3/22 (SD = 3.21), and 16.5/22 (SD = 2.52) respectively. A significant difference in scores of knowledge at the three-time points was observed due to the educational intervention with a statistical significance of (p <  0.0001). Post-hoc analysis revealed that knowledge score immediately after intervention was significantly greater than that of pre-intervention (p <  0.0001), and 3-months follow-up (p = 0.004). The mean scores of attitude at the three-time points were 27.9/45 (SD = 5.14), 28.3/45(SD = 5.25), 28.32/45(SD = 5.12). The educational intervention had brought a change in the mean scores of attitude at the three-time point with a statistical significance of (p < 0.0001). Post-hoc analysis revealed that attitude scores at immediate post-intervention were also significant (p = 0.001) with the 3-months follow up at (p < 0.0001) were higher than that of pre-intervention. Conclusion The structured educational intervention was beneficial to the studied women in intensifying their knowledge and tuning them toward a positive attitude. Hence, proper health education programs regarding menopause are strongly recommended.

scholarly journals Effects of “Bacterfree Hand Intervention” on the knowledge, attitude of handwashing and its technique, among pre-schoolers in Wilayah Persekutuan, Malaysia.

2018 ◽  
Vol 17 (1) ◽  
pp. 67-70 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nurul Azmawati Mohamed ◽  
Mohamad Haizif Mohamed Ridzuwan ◽  
Nurul Atiqah Embok Ungah ◽  
Tengku Zetty Maztura Tengku Jamaluddin
Keyword(s):  
Intervention Program ◽  
Mode Of Delivery ◽  
Medical Science ◽  
Intervention Group ◽  
Hand Washing ◽  
Natural Immunity ◽  
Salmonella Spp ◽  
Post Intervention ◽  
Single Intervention ◽  
Knowledge And Attitude

Background and objective: Through contaminated hands, number of infectious disease can be transmitted from one person to another. Salmonella spp, E. coli O157, norovirus and adenovirus that can cause diarrheal and respiratory infections are transmitted either directly or indirectly via contaminated objects. Children are at higher risk of getting such infections as they lack natural immunity and understanding of the importance of good hygiene. Hand washing is one of the most important factors in controlling the spread of the microorganisms. This study aimed to determine the knowledge and attitude of hand washing and the hand washing technique, in relation to “Bacterfree Hand Intervention” among pre-schoolers.Materials and methods: This cluster-randomized trial involved 146 pre-schoolers from 3 different pre-schools in Wilayah Persekutuan was conducted from April to August 2015.Participants were interviewed twice; pre and post intervention. Face-to-face interview was done using guided questionnaires that include questions on knowledge and attitude of hand washing and its techniques. A group of students were given single intervention i.e. posters and the other group participated in “Bacterfree Hand Intervention” program which consisted of storytelling, posters and demonstration.Results: There were significant increase of knowledge (median (10.00 vs 11.00, P< 0.001) and technique(6.00 vs 6.00, P = 0.020) after intervention in single intervention group while the attitude (median 6.00 vs 6.00, P= 0.871) was remained unchanged. Meanwhile, the median of knowledge, attitude and hand washing techniques in multiple intervention group increased significantly after intervention.Conclusions: This study highlighted the need of comprehensive educational programs that include various mode of delivery to create awareness regarding the importance of hand hygiene among pre-school children. This is very important to establish healthy environment and eventually prevent communicable diseases in the community.Bangladesh Journal of Medical Science Vol.17(1) 2018 p.67-70

scholarly journals Evaluate the Effectiveness of Virtual Health Education Program on Covid-19 Vaccination

2021 ◽  
Vol 02 (01) ◽  
pp. 012-016
Author(s):  
Dr. X.S. Blessing NimaSajai
Keyword(s):  
Saudi Arabia ◽  
Health Education ◽  
Education Program ◽  
Family Income ◽  
Medical Science ◽  
Knowledge Level ◽  
Health Education Program ◽  
Kingdom Of Saudi Arabia ◽  
The People ◽  
The Impact

The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) was one of the very fi rst countries in the world to grant emergency use authorization to the BNT162b2 vaccine, a new type of modifi ed RNA vaccine developed by Pfi zer-BioNTech. Here, we review various COVID-19 vaccines and the success of the vaccine rollout in KSA. Pfi zer/ BioNTech is currently being used at all vaccination centers in the KSA. Kingdom Of Saudi Arabia aim is to make the COVID-19 vaccine available to all citizens and residents within the coming months, based on a phased strategic plan to limit the impact the COVID-19 virus on our community and our critical infrastructure. People should get knowledge regarding vaccination and get benefi t of it. So, it was important to create awareness among the people residing inside the Kingdom to safeguard themselves and others, due to current pandemic situation physical gathering to give group health education is not applicable and only way to impart knowledge through online (virtual), therefore as the faculty of Applied Medical Science College For Females At Alnamas, University Of Bisha I selected this study to Evaluate The Eff ectiveness Of Virtual Health Education Program On Covid-19 Vaccination Among The People Residing At Selected Areas In Alnamas. The tool used for the research study was demographic data, virtual health education program, semi structured awareness scale and knowledge online questionnaire to assess the knowledge on Covid-19 vaccination. Before conducting the study, formal permission was obtained. Informed consent was obtained from the participants. The period of data collection was done for 4 weeks. The researcher introduced self to each subject and explained the purpose of the study and assessed the knowledge level before conducting virtual health education program on Covid-19 vaccination. After fi nishing virtual health education program again, the knowledge level was assessed. Data analysis was done according to the objectives of the study using descriptive statistics and inferential statistics. Frequency percentage mean and standard deviation were used for the analysis. Study fi ndings reveals that the virtual health education program is eff ective, and which was evidenced by the gain in posttest knowledge score was signifi cant at 0.05 level of signifi cant and the value of z is-7.2477. and the value of p is <. 00001.. The result is signifi cant at p < .05. Findings revealed that virtual health education program on Covid -19 vaccination among people age between 18 years to 65 years and above was an eff ective teaching strategy in gaining knowledge among the people. The fi ndings also revealed that there was signifi cant association between knowledge level and education of the participant, received any information before regarding Covid-19 vaccination. But there is no association between knowledge level and age, citizenship, family income per –month. Health care professionals can create awareness among general public regarding Covid-19 vaccination also clarify their doubts on Covid-19 vaccination and save the community from this Covid-19 pandemic.

scholarly journals Impact of a Health Educational Interventional Program on Reducing the Head Lice Infestation Among Pupils in an Elementary School of a Sub-Tropical Region

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mohsen Najjari ◽  
Mohammad Amin Gorouhi ◽  
Hossein Zarrinfar ◽  
Bibi Razieh Hosseini Farash ◽  
Jamshid Jamali ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Elementary School ◽  
Health Education ◽  
Intervention Program ◽  
Head Louse ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Tropical Region ◽  
P Value ◽  
Head Lice ◽  
Post Intervention ◽  
The Impact

Abstract Background: Pediculosis is an important social challenge that can be caused by human head louse, Pediculus humanus capitis. This infestation is cosmopolitan, especially in countries with low hygiene and sanitation. Regular health education classes for students and their parents are required to reducing this infestation in schools and families. This study aimed to evaluate the impact of a health education intervention program on reducing of head lice among pupils of an elementary school.Methods: In a pre-post study, a total of 594 pupils, a girl elementary school, were screened for pediculosis (2017-2018). The prevalence of pediculosis estimated before and after two month interventional education program. Visual inspection was applied for initial diagnosis of infection. The suspected cases were confirmed by wood lamp examination and potassium hydroxide (KOH) microscopic wet‐mount examination. An elementary school in the same area was selected as the control group, with no interference. The prevalence of contamination by the same method was obtained in the study group.Results: At the beginning of study, pre-intervention prevalence of pediculosis among pupils was 8.4% (49/594). The mean age in all pupils was 9.86±1.83 years old and the most infestation was showed in fourth-grade students with 10 years old. Analysis of statistics demonstrated a significance difference between having infestation and the number of members in the families. Post-intervention phase led to a decreased prevalence of pediculosis in pupils to 3% (8/594) (p-value < 0.05) and significant increase of parental knowledge on prevention program of pediculosis (p-value < 0.001), Conclusion: The prevalence of pediculosis was significantly reduced following the interventions in the school. The applied interventions may be implemented in other residual centers to get rid of this important infestation.

P40 Impact of an educational intervention program on handwritten prescription errors in a paediatric critical care unit

2018 ◽  
Vol 103 (2) ◽  
pp. e1.44-e1
Author(s):  
Siu Emily
Keyword(s):  
Critical Care ◽  
Medication Errors ◽  
Educational Intervention ◽  
Critical Care Unit ◽  
Intervention Program ◽  
List Type ◽  
Post Intervention ◽  
Prescription Errors ◽  
Audit Period ◽  
Paediatric Critical Care

IntroductionMedication errors are a major source of concern in the paediatric intensive care unit (PCCU).1 To further improve medication safety on PCCU, we aim to reduce handwritten prescription errors by implementing an educational intervention program and auditing its impact.AimTo audit handwritten prescription errors on the paediatric critical care unit before and after an educational error reduction intervention.MethodHandwritten prescriptions were audited by the ward pharmacist for 2 months prior to the intervention. Errors were defined as incorrect dose for age, weight, indication, incorrect route, missing information, wrong prescription chart, inappropriate prescription. These errors were also categorised by prescriber, medication and nature of the error. Prescribers were alerted to errors at time of identification and explained how to correctly prescribe this in future. After 2 months, an educational intervention program was implemented on the same group of prescribers. This consisted of individual reminders for prescribers who made the error during the pre-intervention audit period and a summary of the most important errors emailed to all PCCU registrars. The audit continued after the intervention for another 2 weeks and collected information on errors as well as prescriptions written correctly for previously incorrectly prescribed medications.ResultOf the 11 prescription errors found in the pre- intervention audit, 9 were by PCCU prescribers. 5 of these errors were selected for dissemination to all prescribers via email based on severity and appropriateness. One of these were prescribed correctly after the intervention by the original prescriber who made the error. The other 4 prescription issues in the email were not encountered during the 2 week audit post intervention. 2 prescription errors were made in the post interventional audit, all by PCCU prescribers. One of these errors were targeted in the educational intervention, and made by a prescriber who did not make the original error in the pre-intervention audit.Conclusion and discussionsThe educational intervention implemented has shown to prevent the prescriber from making the same mistake on one occasion. However, it did not show that it could prevent all other prescribers from making the same error. This could be due to the error being made 1 day after the email summary was sent and the prescribers might not have all read it at the time.Limitations of this audit include the different length of pre and post intervention audit which made comparison of errors numbers difficult. The pre-intervention audit was extended due to small numbers of prescription errors made, which could be related to fewer prescriptions written during the quieter summer season. This resulted in a shortened post intervention audit period. Greater prescriber experience could also have an effect on errors and future audits with other groups of prescribers with no educational intervention may help account for this influence.The implementation of this education intervention has shown mixed effects on reducing handwritten prescription errors on PCCU. We aim to replicate this intervention and audit for a longer period during the winter season to further examine its effects.ReferencePotts AL, Barr FE, Gregory DF, Wright L, Patel NR. Computerised physician order entry and medication errors in a paediatric critical care unit. Pediat2004;113(1):59–63.

scholarly journals The Outcomes of an Interventional Oral Health Program on Dental Students’ Oral Hygiene

2021 ◽  
Vol 18 (24) ◽  
pp. 13242
Author(s):  
Katarina Kalevski ◽  
Jovan Vojinovic ◽  
Milica Gajic ◽  
Ema Aleksic ◽  
Zoran Tambur ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Oral Health ◽  
Health Education ◽  
Oral Hygiene ◽  
Intervention Program ◽  
Dental Students ◽  
The State ◽  
Education Intervention ◽  
Treatment Needs ◽  
Periodontal Index ◽  
Health Education Intervention

Dental students are an interesting population because they are expected to have a higher level of knowledge of and to exhibit better oral hygiene habits, and thus have a greater impact on the environment, families, and society as a whole. The aim of this research was to determine the state of oral hygiene in dental students before and after the interventional health education program. The research sample consisted of 119 students of dentistry in their first and fourth years of study. The first research stage was conducted before health education intervention (for the evaluation of selected oral health parameters, the Decayed, Missing and Filled index, Greene–Vermillion index, Silness–Löe plaque index, Silness–Löe gingival index, and the Community Periodontal Index of Treatment Needs index were used). The second stage was conducted as a clinical measurement of oral health changes. The conducted health education intervention, to an extent, led to changes in the state of oral hygiene among the students, and thus healthier habits. There was a statistically significant difference in the examined population between the beginning of the study and after the health education intervention program. Although a significant improvement in oral hygiene and oral health was noticed after the health education intervention program, the state of oral hygiene was still not at a satisfactory level among the dental students, contrary to our expectations.

Clinical Teaching Competences of Nursing Demonstrators at Faculty of Nursing Post Intervention program

2018 ◽  
Vol 14 (1) ◽  
pp. 32-55
Author(s):  
Zohor El said: ◽  
Fouda Shaban: ◽  
Samar Ghadery ◽  
Om ebrahiem Elmelegy
Keyword(s):  
Intervention Program ◽  
Clinical Teaching ◽  
Post Intervention
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