scholarly journals Patient's Satisfaction on Surgical Services in Some Selected Private Hospitals in Dhaka

2014 ◽  
Vol 41 (3) ◽  
pp. 15-18
Author(s):  
M Begum ◽  
MT Mehedi ◽  
A Mahmud ◽  
AFM Sarwar ◽  
A Nasreen
Keyword(s):  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Surgical Patient ◽  
Waiting Room ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Private Hospitals ◽  
Patient’S Satisfaction ◽  
Surgical Services ◽  
Operative Care ◽  
Structured Questionnaire

This was a descriptive type of cross-sectional study conducted in four selected private hospitals in Dhaka city with a view to assessing patient's satisfaction on surgical services. The study period was from March 2004 to June, 2004. The sample size was 110 and selected by purposive sampling technique. Surgical patients were interviewed with a structured questionnaire on the day of discharge or about to be discharged and also hospital record reviewed .for finding the selective patients. The result of study revealed that 87.3% patients were satisfied with surgeon's behavior, 85.5% were satisfied with pre-operative counseling by the surgeons. Regarding doctors services, maximum patients satisfied (91 8%) with doctors behavior. About 54.50% patients were satisfied with their physical examination and 67.30% were satisfied about pre-operative counseling by doctor. Satisfaction on post-operative care by doctors was 70.9%. Regarding nurses services, 71.8% patients were satisfied with their behavior 66.4% were satisfied with their dutifulness. In regard to general cleanliness of hospital 91.8% patients were satisfied while 62.8% were satisfied with cleanliness of toilet. According to this study 73.6% patients were satisfied with post-operative services and 78.2% were satisfied with water supply of hospital. Mean hospital stay of surgical patient as found in this study was 6.26 days with a standard deviation of ±3.58 days. Despite there were certain aspects of dissatisfaction namely inadequate waiting room facility and unclean toilets. Improvements of these areas were recommended. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3329/bmj.v41i3.18952 Bangladesh Medical Journal 2012 Vol.41(3): 15-18

scholarly journals Factors intended to brain drain among nurses working at private hospitals of Biratnagar, Nepal

BIBECHANA ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 16 ◽  
pp. 213-220 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mamata Kadel ◽  
Menuka Bhandari
Keyword(s):  
Brain Drain ◽  
Health Care Services ◽  
Negative Impact ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Private Hospitals ◽  
Push Factors ◽  
Care Services ◽  
Excellent Health

Introduction: The migration of health worker is a complex and multifaceted phenomena. Emigration of highly skilled and competent nurses to other countries seems to have negative impact on the delivery of excellent health care services. Objective: The objective of this study was to assess factors intend to brain drain among nurses working at private hospitals of Biratnagar. Methodology: A cross sectional study was conducted on staff nurses of selected hospitals of Biratnagar, Nepal from 2017 February to 2018 February; non-probability purposive sampling technique was used. Required information was collected using self-administered semi structured questionnaire related to demographic and factors intending to brain drain from 99 nurses. Results: Majority (78.8%) of nurses were below 25 years of age. Most (81.8%) of them had completed PCL nursing, more than half (55.6%) wanted to migrate abroad to pursue further work and study. Australia (56.4%) and USA (25.5%) emerged as the top destination of choice, while only (5.5%) of them wanted to migrate United Kingdom. Lack of career opportunities, low salary and poor working condition were main pull factors and push factors intending to brain drain among nurses. This study also found that majority (96%) of nurses were not satisfied with their salary. Conclusion: More than half of nurses working in private hospitals would like to migrate abroad. The major push factors for migration was lack of career development and low salary. BIBECHANA 16 (2019) xx -xx 

scholarly journals Socio-demographic Profile and Morbidity Pattern among Population in selected Upazila Health Complex, Dhaka

2021 ◽  
Vol 3 (Number 1) ◽  
pp. 15-19
Author(s):  
Sultana Begum ◽  
Meheruba Afrin ◽  
Afsana Sharmin ◽  
Ayesha Ferdaus Jesun ◽  
Anysar Rahman Hemal
Keyword(s):  
Respiratory Tract Infections ◽  
Skin Diseases ◽  
Service Providers ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Age Group ◽  
Monthly Income ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Tract Infections ◽  
Structured Questionnaire

This descriptive type of cross sectional study was conducted to reveal the morbidity pattern in the Medicine Outpatient Department of in Upazila Health Complex, Keranigonj, Dhaka, Bangladesh during the period from 1st December to 15th December 2019 with a sample size of 150 using interviewer administered semi -structured questionnaire employing purposive sampling technique. The study shows that about one third (32%) of the respondents belonged to the age group 16 to 30 years and only 3% were from age group 75 years and above, 55% of them were female, 95% were Muslim and 63% were married; 54.67% lived in semi paccha house and about 84% were literate. Regarding occupation, one third of the respondents were businessmen (33%) followed by services (26%); 76% of the respondents had monthly income more than 10,000 BDT. The study revealed that 97.33% of the respondents were suffering from illness due to diseases and among them 90% have investigation reports. It was found that loose motion (21%), fever (20%), abdominal pain (19.33%), cough (9%) and chest pain (7%) were the predominant complaints. Study showed gastroenteritis (20%), respiratory tract infections (16%), bronchial asthma (12%), and skin diseases (2%) were the illness diagnosed. Most (96.66%) of the respondents were satisfied with the service provided. The study findings highlights that most of the diseases are the preventable and chronic diseases and the service providers should prepare themselves understanding the needs and gaps to serve the community in appropriate manner.

scholarly journals Influence of Socio-Demographic Characteristics on Academic Performance of Medical Students

2017 ◽  
Vol 8 (2) ◽  
pp. 18-23
Author(s):  
Sheikh Salahuddin ◽  
Md Humayun Kabir Talukder
Keyword(s):  
Academic Performance ◽  
Medical Students ◽  
Family Income ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Demographic Characteristics ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Educational Qualification ◽  
Better Than ◽  
Structured Questionnaire

This descriptive cross sectional study was conducted to explore the influence of socio-demographic characteristics on academic performance of medical students. The study period was from July 2015 to June 2016. Total 627 final year MBBS students of 11 (6 government and 5 non-government) medical colleges were selected through convenient sampling technique. A self-administered semi structured questionnaire and an interview schedule were used. Study revealed that family income did not have any influence on the academic performance of medical students. Location of parental stay did not show any influence on students' academic performance. Respondents' previous medium of study had little influence on their academic performance. Students who were regular in passing formative assessment also had better performance in professional examinations. Students who failed in professional examinations mostly failed in oral portions (more than 80%). Father's educational qualification did not have any influence on the performance of students but mother's educational qualification had positive relation on it. Performance of those students who were willing to study MBBS were better than unwilling ones. Respondents who were satisfied with the money provided by the parents/guardians were more regular in passing professional examinations. Many of the findings of this study are aligned with findings of the study conducted by Ali S, Haider Z et al.1Bangladesh Journal of Medical Education Vol.8(2) 2017: 18-23

scholarly journals Risk Factors of Tendo-Achilles Injury in Football, Cricket and Badminton Players at Dhaka, Bangladesh

2016 ◽  
Vol 41 (1) ◽  
pp. 19-23
Author(s):  
M. Jobair Khan ◽  
ASM Giasuddin ◽  
M. Ibrahim Khalil
Keyword(s):  
Social Sciences ◽  
Sports Medicine ◽  
Injury Severity ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Team Work ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Ground Condition ◽  
Structured Questionnaire ◽  
Game Type

Achilles tendon is the tendon connecting the heel with the calf muscles. Tendo-achilles injury (TAI) in players is common in games. The frequency of TAI is unknown and aetiology is controversial. The present descriptive cross-sectional study was done to determine the prevalence of TAI and associated factors contributing to it in football, cricket and badminton. From January to June 2012, male players (n=131), age 17-35 years, were selected by purposive sampling technique from renowned sporting clubs at Dhaka, Bangladesh. TAI was diagnosed through structured questionnaire and interviewing the respondents. The analysis by Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) programme revealed that 11.5% players suffered from TAI, i.e. prevalence was 115 per 1000 respondents. Most injuries (70/131; 53.4%) occurred in the playground and (59/131; 45.3%) happened in practice field. Injuries among the players of third division were higher, i.e. about 36% (p=0.000). TAI was significantly dependent on occupation (p=0.046), BMI (p=0.008), divisional status (p=0.023), game type (p=0.043), ground condition (p=0.05) and injury severity (p=0.000). The injured players referred for treatment to the physiotherapist was highest (9/15, i.e. 60%) followed by the physicians (5/15, i.e. 33%) (p=0.000). The associations of TAI with various factors were discussed suggesting effective measures be taken and treatment, particularly physiotherapy, be given to injured players. However, there is a need of team work with sports medicine specialist also to enable the injured players to continue their professional games. 

Missed appointment at specialist outpatient clinics: The Federal Medical Centre Bida, Northern Nigeria experience

2021 ◽  
Vol 1 (2) ◽  
pp. 133-144
Author(s):  
Sunday Akingbola Omokanye ◽  
Ibrahim Taiwo Adeleke ◽  
Adedeji Olugbenga Adekanye ◽  
Folorunsho B. Adewale ◽  
Chimezie Nwagbo Duum Nwachukwu ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Waiting Time ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Predisposing Factors ◽  
Outpatient Clinics ◽  
Missed Appointments ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Daily Work ◽  
Patient’S Satisfaction ◽  
Timely Access

Background/Objective: Thousands of patients miss their appointments every year in all kind of practices including specialists’ cares. Timely access at scheduled clinic appointment is important for achieving good medical outcomes to smoothen workflow, reduce crowding and waiting period, and often determines patient’s satisfaction. However, the after effect of missed appointment include; disruption of daily work planning of both physicians and administrative staff, interfered with adequate medical care, time lost and decreased efficiency on the part of physicians and as well as prolonged waiting time at the clinic. This study aims to determine the rate of missed appointments, reasons for missing appointments, the predisposing factors and aftereffect of missed appointments at specialist outpatient clinics of the hospital. Methods/Design: This was a cross-sectional study carried out at the consultative outpatient clinics of FMC Bida. Out of 38,837 patients’ population, a total of 380 patients were systematically co-opted into the study using a stratified sampling technique. A semi structured questionnaire was used to collect data. The questionnaires comprised of questions that assessed the participant’s demographic characteristics, rate, reasons and predisposing factors of missed appointment. Results: out of 380 participants co-opted into the study, 315 responses were obtained. The result showed that the majority of the participants was within the age range of 25-34 (105, 33.3%), mostly female (220, 69.8%) and predominately Nupe dialect. A total of 139(44.1%) participants claimed to have ever missed their appointment. The reasons for the missed are; forgetfulness, lack of money for treatment, lack of money for transport and work commitment respectively. The majority who missed their appointment attend gyne infertility, orthopedic and psychiatric clinics. They are uneducated, artisans and from villages outside Bida town. Conclusion: since the reasons of missed appointment and predisposing factors have been identified, healthcare professionals and hospital management will need to pay serious attention with regards to the following; reduce waiting time at the clinic, restructure appointment scheduling system, educate patients on appointment, subsidize the cost of treatment for

scholarly journals Patient-Related Factors Influencing Satisfaction in the Patient-Doctor Encounters at the General Outpatient Clinic of the University of Calabar Teaching Hospital, Calabar, Nigeria

2012 ◽  
Vol 2012 ◽  
pp. 1-7 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ndifreke E. Udonwa ◽  
Udoezuo K. Ogbonna
Keyword(s):  
Cultural Context ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Systematic Sampling ◽  
Related Factors ◽  
Consultation Process ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Patient’S Satisfaction ◽  
Patients Satisfaction ◽  
Patient’S Perception

Medical consultation is at the centre of clinical practice. Satisfaction of a patient with this process is a major determinant of the clinical outcome. This study sought to determine the proportion of patients who were satisfied with their doctor-patient encounter and the patient-related factors that affected patients’ satisfaction with the consultation process. A clinic-based, cross-sectional study using a modified version of the General Practice Assessment Questionnaire (GPAQ), which employed a systematic sampling technique, was used. The questionnaires were administered on 430 patients within the ages of 18 years and 65 years. Among the 430 subjects within the ages of 18 years and 65 years studied, 200 (46.5%) were males and 230 (53.5%) were females. Only 59.3% were satisfied with their patient-doctor encounter. The patient’s perception of time spent in the consultation, illness understanding after the visit, ability to cope with the illness after the visit, and ability to maintain health after visit were the only factors that affected patient’s satisfaction with the consultation. In our environment, nonsatisfaction with the patient-doctor encounter is high. Only few factors considered to encourage a patients satisfaction at primary care consultation contributed to end-of-consultation satisfaction. This calls for refocusing so as to improve the overall patient care in our cultural context and meet the patient needs in our environment.

scholarly journals Water Scarcity, Seasonal Variation and Social Conflict in Mountain Regions of Bangladesh

2021 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
pp. 62-79
Author(s):  
Sheeladitya Chakma ◽  
Md. Nuralam Hossain ◽  
Md. Kamrul Islam ◽  
Md. Mohitul Hossain ◽  
Md. Nazirul Islam Sarker
Keyword(s):  
Water Scarcity ◽  
Forest Conservation ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Interview Schedule ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Multi Stage ◽  
Tube Wells ◽  
Domestic Use ◽  
Structured Questionnaire

The study intends to assess water scarcity, seasonal variations, and social conflicts through a cross sectional study based on people's perceptions. A well-structured questionnaire coupled with an interview schedule was used for data collection from the 60 households living in the mountainous two villages at Waga union of Kaptai Upazila under Rangamati District, Bangladesh. The study employed a multi-stage random sampling technique. The analysis reveals that 90% of respondents in Sapchari Monpara village mostly rely on spring for water, while 83% of respondents in Debotachari village depend on tube-wells. The study also shows that 80% of the respondents have experienced water scarcity in domestic use, while 90% of respondents have reported short duration of the rainy season causes water scarcity. More than 80% of respondents believe that shifting cultivation in upland catchments causes water quality degradation in the study villages. Most of the respondents obtain water easily in a monsoon at Sapchari Monpara, while others get from tube-wells and traditional wells in all seasons. About (87%) of respondents mention that forest conservation around the water sources can increase water availability.

scholarly journals Awareness regarding personal hygiene and sanitation practices among adult population in Dhamrai, Dhaka

2019 ◽  
Vol 1 (Number 2) ◽  
pp. 15-18
Author(s):  
Sultana Begum ◽  
Monowar Ahmad Tarafdar ◽  
Md Saizuddin ◽  
Nadia Begum ◽  
Shila Rani Das ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Leisure Time ◽  
Adult Population ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Personal Hygiene ◽  
Age Group ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Comprehensive Knowledge ◽  
Convenience Sampling ◽  
Structured Questionnaire

The current descriptive type of cross sectional study was conducted during 16th May to 31st May 2018 to assess awareness regarding personal hygiene and sanitation practices in Dhamrai, Dhaka with a sample size of 120 using interviewer administered semi-structured questionnaire employing convenience sampling technique. More than one third (35.9%) of the respondents were in age group 25-35 years and about 65% were female, 32.5% were housewives and 35.8% were found illiterate. source of drinking water was from71.67% tube well and 78.3% used sanitary latrine. More than half of the respondents (61.67%) were taking daily bath with soap and water, 61.66% cut their nails at leisure time and 51.67% wash hair with shampoo and water; while 59.67% washed their hands before meal and 76.67% after defecation with soap and water. It is revealed that 43.3% were aware about the transmission of diarrheoa through dirty nail and 73.3% were aware not to defecate on barefoot. Health education and comprehensive knowledge of proper personal hygiene and sanitation is essential in daily life and should be used to prevent the spread of infectious diseases.

scholarly journals Hygiene and Sanitation Practices and the Risk of Morbidity among Children 6–23 Months of Age in Kumbungu District, Ghana

2019 ◽  
Vol 2019 ◽  
pp. 1-12 ◽  
Author(s):  
Fusta Azupogo ◽  
Fadilatu Abdul-Rahaman ◽  
Beatrice Gyanteh ◽  
Ambrose Atosona
Keyword(s):  
Respiratory Tract Infections ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Multiple Logistic Regression ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Systematic Random Sampling ◽  
Main Determinants ◽  
Tract Infections ◽  
Structured Questionnaire

Background. Poor hygiene and sanitation (WASH) practices are characterised by the manifestation of disease and infections, notably diarrhoea and respiratory tract infections (RTIs) among children. This study aimed to assess the influence of WASH practices on the occurrence of diarrhoea and RTIs among children 6–23 months of age. Methods. An analytical cross-sectional study design was conducted in June 2017. Systematic random sampling technique was used to select 300 mothers/caregivers with children aged 6–23 months from 9 communities in the Kumbungu District. We assessed the WASH practices, socio-demographic characteristics of the households and the occurrence of diarrhoea and RTIs among the children with a semi-structured questionnaire. The Hygiene Improvement Framework observational guide was adapted for household sanitation. Backward binary multiple logistic regression was used to determine the WASH practices that significantly predicted morbidity. Results. About 53% and 55.3% of the children reportedly experienced diarrhoea and RTIs, respectively, two weeks before the survey. Caregiver handwashing with soap after defecation [OR = 0.32 (95% C.I: 0.19, 0.52)] and before feeding [OR = 0.50 (95% C.I: 0.30, 0.84)] as well as washing the child’s hands with or without soap before feeding [OR = 0.21 (95% C.I: 0.04, 1.01)] were associated with lower odds of diarrhoea morbidity. The main determinants of RTI morbidity included caregiver handwashing with or without soap after defecation [OR = 0.29 (95% C.I: 0.10, 0.81)] and washing of the child’s hands with soap before feeding [OR = 0.60 (95% C.I: 0.37, 0.99)] However, we found no association between household sanitation and diarrhoea as well as RTI among the children. Conclusion. About a half each of the children had diarrhoea and RTI 2 weeks before the survey. The results emphasise the need for urgent targeting of handwashing and waste disposal programmes to avert the high burden of diarrhoea and RTIs among children.

scholarly journals Knowledge, Attitude and Practices of Pharmaceutical Waste Disposal in Community Pharmacies of Karachi

2020 ◽  
Vol 6 (2) ◽  
pp. 54-59
Author(s):  
Amna Khan ◽  
◽  
Nazish Jaffar ◽  
Sadaf Razzak ◽  
Faizan Zeesahn ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Community Pharmacies ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Pharmaceutical Waste ◽  
Semi Solid ◽  
Solid Liquid ◽  
Harmful Effects ◽  
Proper Disposal ◽  
Structured Questionnaire

Objectives: The aim of the study was to assess the knowledge of community pharmacies about recommended methods of drug disposal and hazardous effects of improper disposal of pharmaceutical waste and to determine the attitude as well as practice of community pharmacies about the proper disposal of pharmaceutical waste. Methods: A cross-sectional study was performed with 139 community pharmacies in Karachi, Pakistan by using non-probability convenient sampling technique. Predesigned structured questionnaire was distributed to different community pharmacies in Karachi and filled questionnaires were collected after one day. Data was analyzed using SPSS 22.0 Results: About 65 (46.8%) of the participants reported to have a system for regularly removing the expired or unused drugs by returning them to contractors/distributors. More than half 86 (61.9%) of the participants disposed of solid, liquid, semi-solid, controlled, and p-listed drugs in the rubbish bin. Approximately half of the participants believed that standard method for disposal of solid, liquid, semi-solid, controlled, and p-listed drugs is by flushing them down the toilet/sink. Conclusion: Our study showed that knowledge and practices of community pharmacies regarding disposal of unused and expired medicines were not satisfactory. However, most of the participants were well aware of the harmful effects caused by improper disposal of pharmaceutical waste on environment and showed positive attitude towards learning safe methods of management and disposal of unused and expired drugs.

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