scholarly journals Knowledge, attitude and practices among the inhabitants of Lahore, Pakistan towards the COVID-19 pandemic: an immediate online based cross-sectional survey while people are under the lockdown.

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kanwal Ashiq ◽  
Sana Ashiq ◽  
Mayyda Asif Bajwa ◽  
Samreen Tanveer ◽  
Mehwish Qayyum
Keyword(s):  
Local Population ◽  
Medical Science ◽  
Healthcare Providers ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Allied Health Professionals ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Diagnostic Facility ◽  
The People ◽  
Respiratory Droplets

Background: COVID-19 is an emerging infectious disease and has reached a status of global health emergency. It is widespread in Pakistan causing morbidity and mortality amongst masses. Objectives: Undertaken study aims at investigating knowledge, attitude and practices of the people residing in Lahore, Pakistan whilst the global crisis with sparse data available previously. Methodology: Following lockdown announcement, an immediate online cross sectional study was conducted from the 31st March to 6 April 2020. Data was analyzed by using SPSS IBM version 22. 00. Results: A total of 316 responses were received. Our study has shown that people 95.80% were well familiar with COVID-19, informed via news channels 46.2%. 91.7% believed the virus is contagious, 95.8% reported that the virus is spread by the respiratory droplets, 89.2% believed that all ages are at risk while 62.3% believed it risky for geriatrics only. 60.4% believed in its prevention with 91.7% respondents agreeably quarantined themselves while 6.6% didn’t. 99.7% participants were aware of social/physical distancing and 75.6% found it affecting mental health i.e. cause anxiety, depression etc. 59.2% of respondents were optimistic expecting it to end soon while 32.3% were uncertain. 49.1% said they have diagnostic facility and 89.6% acknowledged efforts of researchers/healthcare providers (doctors, pharmacist, nurses, allied health professionals and paramedical staff) for the society. 94.3% believed that there is need of awareness regarding COVID-19. Conclusion: An ever increasing need of awareness amongst the local population regarding COVID-19 is needed. It will lend hands in preventing spread of COVID-19 with minimal secondary transmission. It is recommended that extensive survey studies are required that can provide supportive data in developing and implementing public health policies regarding COVID-19 pandemic. It would further control and arrest the spread of COVID-19 in country. Bangladesh Journal of Medical Science Vol.19(0) 2020 p. S 69-S 76

scholarly journals IMPACT AND SATISFACTION WITH E-CONSULTATION: A PERCEPTION OF ALLIED HEALTH PROFESSIONALS

2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (2) ◽  
pp. 19-24
Author(s):  
Mubashir Siddiqui
Keyword(s):  
Health Professionals ◽  
Allied Health ◽  
Healthcare Delivery ◽  
Healthcare Providers ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Allied Health Professionals ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Google Docs ◽  
Consultation Services ◽  
Good Substitute

BACKGROUND AND AIMS The havoc caused by COVID-19 leads to have an adverse impact on medical priorities for consultation however e-consultation has been used widely by practitioners to aid the patient and healthcare providers. METHODOLOGY A cross-sectional survey was conducted on allied health professionals, considering physical and occupational therapists. A self-administered questionnaire regarding impact assessment and level of attained satisfaction was distributed to participants in Google Docs via email or Whatsapp groups. RESULTS A total number of 109 responses obtained from the participants showed (34.9%) were agreed to understand the completed condition of the patient, (38.5%) but (41.3%) disagreed to treat the patient same as physical appointment and (35.58%) disagreed to work more productively. Only (32.1%) were agreed to be satisfied during their consultation, (49.5%) agreed that e-consultation can never be adopted as a good substitute of physical appointments. CONCLUSION It was concluded that limited number of therapists were satisfied with their e-consultation services while majority were agreed that the service cannot be a good substitute for a physical appointment. Therefore, further trials needs to be conducted to evaluate the factors causing hindrance in healthcare delivery.

scholarly journals Knowledge, attitudes, anxiety, and preventive behaviours towards COVID-19 among health care providers in Yemen: an online cross-sectional survey

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Gamil Ghaleb Alrubaiee ◽  
Talal Ali Hussein Al-Qalah ◽  
Mohammed Sadeg A. Al-Aawar
Keyword(s):  
Health Care Providers ◽  
News Media ◽  
High Performance ◽  
Healthcare Providers ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Care Providers ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Adequate Level ◽  
Level Of Knowledge

Abstract Background: The current rapid prevalence of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic over the world is associated with a considerable level of scared, anxiety, and panic among the public, in particular, healthcare providers (HCPs) as the most vulnerable group at risk for SARS-CoV-2 infection. To protect and enhance HCPs' capacity to carry out their duties in responding to COVID-19, healthcare authorities should keep them away from stress and anxiety and improve their knowledge, attitude, and practice towards COVID-19 to ensure their compliance with infection control precautions. Therefore, this study aimed to explore knowledge, attitudes, anxiety, and preventive behaviours among Yemeni HCPs towards COVID-19. Methods: A descriptive, web-based-cross-sectional study was conducted among 1231 Yemeni HCPs. The COVID-19 related questionnaire was designed using Google forms. The responses were coded and analyzed using the software package (IBMSPSS), version 22.0. Descriptive statistics and Pearson's correlation coefficient test were also used in this study. A p-value of < 0.05 levels with a 95% confidence interval was considered as statistically significant. The data collection started on 22nd April 2020, at 6 PM and closed on 26th April 2020 at 11 AM. Results: The results indicated that out of 1231 of the HCPs participating in this study, 61.6% were male and 67% were in the age group of 20 to 30 years old with a mean of 29.29±6.75. Most of them (86%) had a bachelor's degree or above and had 10 years of working experience or less (88.1%). Besides, although 57.1% of the respondents obtained their information via social and news media and 60.0% had never attended lectures/discussions about COVID-19, the results revealed that the majority of respondents had an adequate level of knowledge, an optimistic attitude, moderate anxiety, and high performance in preventive behaviours (69.8%, 85.10%, 51.0& 87.70%, respectively) toward the COVID-19 pandemic. Conclusion: Although the Yemeni HCPs exhibited an adequate level of knowledge, an optimistic attitude, moderate anxiety, and high performance in preventive behaviours toward the COVID-19 pandemic, the results showed gaps in some themes, particularly in their knowledge and attitude on the COVID-19 pandemic which needs to be updated or refreshed.

scholarly journals Parent-based self-medication in Pakistani children: a qualitative cross-sectional survey

2016 ◽  
Vol 15 (1) ◽  
pp. 33-38 ◽  
Author(s):  
Muhammad Aslam Solangi ◽  
Muhammad Ali ◽  
Daniyal Mushtaq ◽  
Muhammad Zaid ◽  
Muhammad Riaz ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Sampling Method ◽  
Medical Science ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
University Graduates ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Self Medication ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Private Hospitals ◽  
Care Workers ◽  
Utilization Patterns

Background: A large percent of the population in developing countries is comprised of children. Drug utilization patterns in children is of great concern universally and has gained a lot of attention.Objectives: The aim of this study was to test the Pakistani parents’ knowledge, attitudes and practice (KAP) towards self-medicating their children.Methods: A cross-sectional study was designed and the data collection was carried out in several government and private hospitals in Karachi, Pakistan. Non probability convenient random sampling method was employed to select the participants.Results: In our study, 45 (44.55%) parents were university graduates. The most frequent medicines used were Panadol (paracetamol) 84 (83%). The most common self-treated symptom was cough & cold 73 (72.27%). In case of self-treatment failure most of the parents in the present study tend to consult general practitioners in private clinics 62 (61%), while 31 (31%) of them seek advice from child specialists in hospitals. Doctors were the first favourite source for 92 (91.0%) of parents. The most common reasons were the expensive consultation fees and long waiting time in the clinics. A large portion of parents disagreed that health care workers’ attitudes were bad, or that information relayed to them was insufficient. Another important finding was 52 (51.4%) of parents were convinced that they can diagnose their child’s illnesses by the symptoms.Conclusions: The study uncovered that parents’ knowledge was lacking, and their parental self-medication practice demonstrated to be unseemly. Based on the results of our study, we conclude that there is a critical need of appropriate interventions to tackle this issue.Bangladesh Journal of Medical Science Vol.15(1) 2016 p.33-38

scholarly journals VIT D DEFICIENCY

2016 ◽  
Vol 23 (09) ◽  
pp. 1064-1067
Author(s):  
Santosh Kumar ◽  
Gaffar Memon ◽  
Bagwan Das ◽  
Pushpa Mohan
Keyword(s):  
Local Population ◽  
Medical Science ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Mortality And Morbidity ◽  
Severe Deficiency ◽  
Mild Deficiency ◽  
Patient’S History ◽  
Body Ache

Objectives: To determine the outcome of vitamin deficiency in local populationof (Hyderabad), come with complaints of vague symptoms of body ache, bony pain with noco morbidity. Study design: cross-sectional study. Place and duration of study: OutpatientDepartment of Liquat University Medical Science, Hyderabad. Period: 6-2-2013 to 6-2-2015.Methodology: This is observational cross sectional study conducted at out patient’s department(LUMHS) city Hyderabad from 6-2-13 to 6-2-2015. Preliminary data was collected with the helpof self-administered questionnaires which include patient’s history and examination and bloodsample is taken for assessing level of dehydrocholecalciferol with serum calcium and routinetest. Data entered in spss 20 version, analytical software were applied for results in this study.Result: This study is conducted in 300 pts, among these 60% female and 36.7% male and 3.3%missing. Patients selected through (OPD) with consent and preformed proforma. Vitamin ddeficiency found nearly 96%in all the patient from young age to old age 4% were missing, lessthan 10 level found in 24.7%(severe deficiency), 10-20 level seen 54.7%(moderate deficiency)and 20-30 found in 14.7% (mild deficiency). Conclusion: my results shows that ( vitaminD-deficiency) is big dilemma in our community, give rise mild, moderate and severe decreasedlevel which leads complication which causing rickets in children and osteomalcia in adults,increase mortality and morbidity in local population.

scholarly journals Anatomy in the new era : perception of a cross section of anatomists

2012 ◽  
Vol 01 (02) ◽  
pp. 067-075
Author(s):  
Hirak Das ◽  
Geeta Das ◽  
Giriraj Kusre ◽  
Mahendra Kumar Pant ◽  
Varun Malhotra ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Medical Science ◽  
Active Role ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Traditional Concept ◽  
Postgraduate Students ◽  
New Era ◽  
Medical Graduates ◽  
The People ◽  
To Come

Abstract Background and aims: Anatomy is one of the founding pillars of Medical Science. However, it has a poor preference as a career choice among the medical graduates. This can be attributed to the traditional concept in the minds of the people that it is a subject concerned mainly with cadaver dissection and teaching. This study is therefore aimed at understanding the general perception of anatomists about their subject and analyzing their suggestions for bringing about a positive change in attitude towards the subject. Materials and methods : A cross sectional study was conducted through a questionnaire that was completed by Anatomy faculty and postgraduate students from different parts of India. The study tried to understand the perspective of anatomists towards their subject and give some suggestions to bring about a change. Results : It was seen that Anatomy was the favorite basic science subject among most anatomists. Yet, most of them did not readily take it up as a career option. Participants also came up with various suggestions like the need to introduce superspeciality courses, more clinical application, systematization of research, promotion of fundings and the need to make Anatomy a part of Government's health education programmes. Conclusion : Anatomists across the country are wishing to have a more active role in the fast changing world. For this, anatomists need to come out of the traditional ways.

scholarly journals Acne and One‘s Self Confidence: Cross-sectional study on Malaysian Student population

2018 ◽  
Vol 18 (1) ◽  
pp. 83-86
Author(s):  
Abhinitha P ◽  
Ravina Suloshini Gengatharan ◽  
Sarah Zulkiflee ◽  
Purveena Ganisan ◽  
Sitharrthen Arumugam ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Social Life ◽  
Medical Science ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Public Affairs ◽  
Student Population ◽  
Clinical Severity ◽  
Skin Defect ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Self Confidence

Introduction: Self-confidence of an individual must be motivated by self without the inference of any internal or external consequences. Acne is a common skin defect among adolescents, and even in adults that can cause psychological weakness affecting one’s self-confidence level. The objective of this study is to investigate the effect of acne on the self-esteem of young adults of Malaysian student population. Materials and Method: A cross-sectional survey was done using a newly developed questionnaire having majorly close ended (in 2-point scale) questions. Total of 185 Malaysian MBBS students were randomly chosen, and only 171 valid responses from the victims of acne were analyzed. Results: Among the students with acne problems, 88% of them opine that they lose their self-confidence due to the effect of acne. Out of this, 78% of them were preferred to associated with the people where as 22% of the students do not prefer to be involved with the individuals. Conclusion: From the results, it was found that acne significantly reduces self-confidence of a majority of students whereas a small group of participants does believe that acne does not describe them. Students with acne problems are more self-conscious and perform poorly in social life. It is regardless of the clinical severity of their acne. In conclusion, acne influences students’ ability in public affairs. Bangladesh Journal of Medical Science Vol.18(1) 2019 p.83-86

scholarly journals Current status of international medical education in China: A cross-sectional study

2019 ◽  
Vol 02 (02) ◽  
pp. 75-84
Author(s):  
Yu-Xia Chu ◽  
Ming Gao ◽  
Hai-Feng Gao ◽  
Ye Liu ◽  
Xun-Jia Cheng ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Language Proficiency ◽  
Career Planning ◽  
Medical Science ◽  
Curriculum Evaluation ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Current Status ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Native Languages ◽  
First Choice

Objective: This study aims to understand the current learning state, curriculum evaluation, and career planning of international Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) students in China in order to support educators and policy makers in developing interventions to support international MBBS students. Methods: A cross-sectional survey was conducted at Fudan University from March 2017 to May 2018. A self-administered questionnaire regarding medical teaching and evaluation methods and recommendations was used to collect the data from international MBBS students ([Formula: see text]) and native Chinese medical students ([Formula: see text]) currently at the school as well as teachers directly involved in teaching activities with these students ([Formula: see text]). Data were analyzed using GraphPad Prism 6, and all results are presented as frequencies (percentages). Results: Most of the international MBBS students had never studied at a university before (76%). The first and second most common reasons for choosing the MBBS program were an interest in medical science (79%) and relieving patients’ sufferings and realizing self-value (61%). The learning motivation of international MBBS students came mainly from the interests in medicine (90%). A total of 74% of international MBBS students considered the course setting to be appropriate or neutral. The top biggest problem in clinical practice reported by international MBBS students was communication barriers caused by the lack of language proficiency. The first choice of future work after graduation for international MBBS students was studying or working abroad. The top two recommendations among teachers for improving academic achievement were providing textbooks in students’ native languages (64%) and reading more medical books (47%). Conclusions: International MBBS students generally thought that the course setting was rational, and were mostly satisfied with the international MBBS program. The use of textbooks in the international MBBS students’ native languages was reported to be helpful for improving these students’ academic achievements.

scholarly journals Level of anxiety among healthcare providers during COVID-19 pandemic in Saudi Arabia: cross-sectional study

PeerJ ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 9 ◽  
pp. e12119
Author(s):  
Abbas Al Mutair ◽  
Alya Al Mutairi ◽  
Yasmine Alabbasi ◽  
Abbas Shamsan ◽  
Sana Al-Mahmoud ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Saudi Arabia ◽  
Healthcare Providers ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Generalized Anxiety ◽  
Mixed Method Research ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Convenience Sample ◽  
Institutional Review ◽  
Pencil And Paper

Background The burden of the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic has impacted widely on the healthcare providers physically and mentally. Many healthcare providers are exposed to psychological stressors due to their high risk of contracting the virus. Aims This study aimed to measure the level of anxiety among healthcare providers during the COVID-19 pandemic in Saudi Arabia. In addition, this study aimed to measure the level of anxiety based on demographic characteristics. Method A cross-sectional survey was employed to recruit a convenience sample of healthcare providers. A pencil and paper self-administered questionnaires were used to collect data from demographic and generalized anxiety disorder GAD-7 data. However, this study received written informed consent from participants of the study. In addition, the study was approved by the Institutional Review Board at Dr. Sulaiman Al Habib Medical Group (IRB Log No. RC20.06.88-03). Results A total of 650 participants were recruited, results of GAD-7 showed that 43.5%, 28.9% and 27.5% of healthcare providers in Saudi Arabia experienced mild, moderate and severe anxiety, respectively, during the COVID-19 pandemic. Results indicated that age, health specialty, nationality, and sleeping disorders before COVID-19 were associated with anxiety levels. Conclusion The generalized anxiety among healthcare providers in Saudi Arabia was mild. Older healthcare providers were found to have a higher level of anxiety compared to other participating healthcare providers. Several factors may contribute to a higher level of anxiety including age, socioeconomic status, marital status, having chronic conditions, and sleeping disorder before the COVID-19 pandemic. To further understand the level of anxiety among healthcare providers during the COVID-19 pandemic in Saudi Arabia, longitudinal and mixed-method research is needed.

scholarly journals The collateral impact of COVID19 among surgeons and residents: Second cross-sectional survey about the Colombian perspective

2021 ◽  
Vol 36 (2) ◽  
pp. 312-323
Author(s):  
Carlos Eduardo Díaz-Castrillón ◽  
Natalia Cortés ◽  
Juan Felipe Díaz-Castrillón ◽  
Manuela Pineda ◽  
Sara Sierra Tobón
Keyword(s):  
Healthcare Providers ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Private Hospitals ◽  
Electronic Survey ◽  
General Surgeons ◽  
Almost All ◽  
The Impact

Introduction. The COVID-19 pandemic has led health services to adapt, surgical training has had to restructure, and personal life has had to thrive hardships. We aimed to describe the evolution of surgeons' and residents' perceptions about the impact COVID-19 has had on Colombia's surgical practice. Methods. Descriptive cross-sectional study using a structured electronic survey among general surgery residents, and graduated surgeons who have a clinical practice in Colombia. Results. 355 participants were included, with a median age of 37 years (IQR 30, 51), and 32.1% female. There were 28.7% residents, 43.3% general surgeons, and 27.8% subespecialist in surgery. Overall, 48.7% of respondents were from Bogotá, and 38.8% worked at academic private hospitals. Although almost all participants reported having used telemedicine platforms during the pandemic, 58% of the respondents did not view telemedicine as sufficient for follow-up consults. More than 80% of surgeons surveyed reported that their monthly incomes had been reduced. Discussion. The second survey showed a better-perceived adherence to safety protocols at their institutions than at the beginning of the pandemic. However, the toll on economic and academic domains are substantial among the surgical community. As the pandemic's effects are expected to last longer in our region, telemedicine services acceptance and healthcare providers' job stability need to be improved in Colombia.

scholarly journals Knowledge, Attitude, and Practices towards SARS-COV-2 Infection in the United Arab Emirates Population: a Cross-sectional Survey-based Study

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hamda Musabbah Alremeithi ◽  
Aljazia Khalfan Alghefli ◽  
Rouqyah Almadhani ◽  
Latifa Baynouna AlKetbi
Keyword(s):  
United Arab Emirates ◽  
Public Transportation ◽  
Best Practice ◽  
Healthcare Providers ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Preventive Practices ◽  
Depression Risk ◽  
Education Levels

AbstractIn the current situation involving the novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19), the disease containment depends mainly on the population’s preventive practices and self-isolation. In this study, we explored the adult population’s approach towards COVID-19 in UAE between the 4th and 14th of April 2020. We used a community-based, cross-sectional study using a self-administered electronic questionnaire covering five different aspects: demographics, knowledge, practice, attitude, source and trust of information, and a patient health questionnaire (PHQ-2) for depression screening. A total of 1,867 people responded to the survey. Knowledge results were better in people with higher education levels, non-UAE nationals, those with a higher PHQ-2 score, or with a positive contact history with a SARS-COV-2 infected patient. The best practice scores were shown by participants with high knowledge scores and education levels. Depression risk was significantly higher in men, non-UAE nationals, in those with lower knowledge scores, and younger ages. The most followed practices were staying home, handwashing, avoiding social gatherings, limiting three people per vehicle, and avoiding public transportation. The least practiced measures were covering the face while sneezing or coughing and wearing masks. Although staying home was reported by 92.5% of participants, 22.6% mentioned that they were visited by more than 2 people and visited others in 18.4% during the last week. Social media was the source of information for 82.1% of the participants, and most trusted doctors and healthcare providers. A depression risk was present in 18.9% of the participants and the majority of respondents agreed that SARS-COV-2 infection will finally be successfully controlled. The obtained results on knowledge and practices, although satisfactory, could be insufficient to prevent this pandemic from being contained. We recommend the intensification of awareness programs and good practices. Mental health is an area worth further studies.

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