scholarly journals Awareness on prevention and control of HIV/AIDS among the adults attending an urban hospital in Dhaka

2015 ◽  
Vol 23 (1) ◽  
pp. 78-83
Author(s):  
Md Azmal Hossain ◽  
Mosammat Makshuda Begum ◽  
Md Akram Hossain ◽  
SM Ahsanul Habib ◽  
Abu Bakar Siddique ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Prevention And Control ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Demographic Variables ◽  
Behavioral Changes ◽  
Good Knowledge ◽  
Urban Hospital ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Medical College ◽  
And Control ◽  
Hiv Aids

Background: The aim the study was to evaluate the level of awareness on prevention and control of HIV/AIDS among the adults attending in an urban hospital in Dhaka city in Bangladesh. Methods: This was a cross-sectional descriptive study done, from June, 2009 to May, 2010, among 155 adult patients at the age of 18 to 35 years in out- patient department of Dhaka Mohanagar General Hospital, Nayabazar, Dhaka. Purposive sampling technique was followed. Results: This study showed that 46.5 percent of the adults had average knowledge about HIV/AIDS. Knowledge regarding HIV/AIDS was good in 10.3 percent cases, neither good nor bad in 27.1 percent cases and poor in 16.1 percent respondents. 54 percent of the male adults and 50.48 percent of female adults had good knowledge. Lower age (18-27 years) group adults had good knowledge about HIV/AIDS in 53 percent. The knowledge about HIV/AIDS was good in 53.97 percent of literate group. The married adults had good knowledge in 50.85 percent cases. In the employed group, 55.17 percent had good knowledge about HIV/AIDS. Conclusion: Majority of the adults had more or less considerable knowledge on prevention and control of HIV/AIDS irrespective of gender, age, literacy, employment and educational qualification. Therefore, prevention of HIV/AIDS is possible through awareness and behavioral changes irrespective of socio-demographic variables. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3329/jdmc.v23i1.22699 J Dhaka Medical College, Vol. 23, No.1, April, 2014, Page 78-83

scholarly journals Stigmatising Attitudes Towards Co-workers with HIV in the Workplace of a Metropolitan State, Southwestern Nigeria

2017 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
pp. 67-75 ◽  
Author(s):  
Idongesit Godwin Utuk ◽  
Kayode Omoniyi Osungbade ◽  
Taiwo Akinyode Obembe ◽  
David Ayobami Adewole ◽  
Victoria Oluwabunmi Oladoyin
Keyword(s):  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Sub Saharan Africa ◽  
Good Knowledge ◽  
People Living With Hiv ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Southwestern Nigeria ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Sub Saharan ◽  
Living With Hiv ◽  
Hiv Aids

Background:Despite demonstrating global concerns about infection in the workplace, very little research has explored how co-workers react to those living with HIV in the workplace in sub-Saharan Africa. This study aimed to assess the level of stigmatising attitude towards co-workers living with HIV in the workplace.Methods:The study was a descriptive cross-sectional survey involving 403 respondents. They were recruited from selected companies through a multistage sampling technique. Survey was carried out using pre-tested semi-structured questionnaires. Data were analyzed using the Statistical Package for the Social Sciences to generate frequencies, cross tabulations of variables at 5% level of significance. Logistic regression model was used to determine the predictors at 95% confidence intervals.Results:Mean age of respondents was 32.9 ± 9.4 years with 86.1% being females. Overall, slightly below two-third (63.0%) had good knowledge on transmission of HIV/AIDS while 218 (54.1%) respondents had a high stigmatising attitude towards co-workers with HIV in the workplace. More female respondents (69.6%) demonstrated high stigmatising attitudes towards co-workers with HIV in the workplace (p = 0.012). Female workers were twice more likely to have high stigmatising attitudes towards co-worker with HIV [OR 2.1 (95% CI: 1.13 – 3.83)].Conclusion:Stigma towards people living with HIV/AIDs is still very persistent in different settings. Good knowledge amongst our participants about HIV/AIDs did not translate to low stigmatising attitudes among workers. Concerted efforts and trainings on the transmission of HIV/AIDs are essential to reduce stigma that is still very prevalent in workplace settings.

scholarly journals Knowledge and attitude regarding HIV/AIDS among patients attending medicine outpatient department in C. C. M. Medical College and Hospital, Durg

2019 ◽  
Vol 6 (12) ◽  
pp. 5095
Author(s):  
Suresh C. Gupta ◽  
Karan J. Jain ◽  
Anjana Tiwari ◽  
Indu Padmey ◽  
Nandkishor J. Bankar ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Modern Medicine ◽  
Unprotected Sex ◽  
Hiv And Aids ◽  
Outpatient Department ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Medical College ◽  
Modes Of Transmission ◽  
Hiv Aids

Background: Acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) is one of the deadliest diseases that modern medicine has ever had to tackle. Understanding the knowledge about HIV/AIDS in general populations will help in formulating strategy for prevention and treatment. With this background, this study was conducted to assess the knowledge and awareness about HIV/AIDS among general population.Methods: A cross sectional study was conducted at C.C.M. Medical College and Hospital, Durg during December 2018 to January 2019. The data was collected from 450 patients attending the medicine outpatient department. Study subjects were selected using convenient sampling technique. Patients giving consent and willing to participate were included in the study. The data was collected in predesigned and pretested questionnaire.Results: 77.11% study participants were aware that unprotected sex can lead to transmission of HIV, 73.78% knew that shaking hands will not transmit the disease. 79.8% knew that use of condom can prevent transmission of HIV/AIDS. Overall males had better knowledge than females. 76.85% said they would behave friendly with people having HIV/AIDS and 69.78% were willing to take care of relatives with HIV.Conclusions: This study indicates that majority participants have good knowledge about difference between HIV and AIDS, modes of transmission and prevention though they were not completely aware of it. The proportion of those with lack of correct knowledge though comparatively less, needs to be taken as a challenge and addressed through well planned health educational activities at various platforms including teaching hospital premises.

scholarly journals Assessment of knowledge, attitude and practice of COVID-19 guidelines among health care workers in Alex Ekwueme Federal University teaching hospital, Abakaliki, Ebonyi State, Nigeria

2020 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
pp. 39
Author(s):  
Okechukwu B. Anozie ◽  
Arinze C. Ikeotuonye ◽  
Ephraim I. Nwokporo ◽  
Chidi U. Esike ◽  
Richard L. Ewah ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Prevention And Control ◽  
Infection Prevention ◽  
Control Strategies ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
University Teaching ◽  
Infection Prevention And Control ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Attitude And Practice ◽  
And Control

Background: COVID-19 is a major Public Health challenge that has affected the world’s economy. Assessment of the knowledge, attitude and practices of Healthcare workers (HCWs) towards COVID-19 can improve or sustain the successes recorded by relevant agencies in the fight against COVID-19.Methods: a cross-sectional survey was done using semi-structured questionnaires and simple sampling technique. Data collected were analyzed using SPSS version 22.Results: Out of the 368 respondents, 205 were doctors while 150 were nurses. Others were clerical workers, administrative officers and maintenance workers. Knowledge of COVID-19 was generally high amongst respondents recording a correct response to questions about knowledge of COVID-19 in more than 90% of the case. However, the attitude and practice of COVID-19 infection, prevention and control protocols were poor. Out of the respondents, 41.8% would not stay at home if they had minor COVID-19 like symptoms; only 39.4% would take responsibility to ensure people around them follow good respiratory hygiene. Respondents who would keep social distancing while talking with co-workers, ensure safe disposal of personal protective equipment (PPEs) and safe waste management of PPEs were 56%, 39.9% and 53.8% respectively.Conclusions: Knowledge of COVID-19 prevention protocols is high but attitude/practice of these laid out protocols still desires a lot of effort from HCWs. There is need for training/retraining of HCWs on COVID-19 infection, prevention and control strategies to ensure the success being recorded against the disease is sustained while preventing the possibility of a second wave of infection.

scholarly journals Lifestyle Pattern among the People Living with AIDS in Eastern Nepal

2015 ◽  
Vol 11 (2) ◽  
pp. 29-33
Author(s):  
RS Mehta ◽  
P Karki
Keyword(s):  
Marital Status ◽  
Past History ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Food Habit ◽  
Health Sciences ◽  
Demographic Variables ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
The People ◽  
Lifestyle Pattern ◽  
Hiv Aids

Introduction: In world more than 40 million people are living with HIV/AIDS, 2.3 million are under 15 yrs and 14000 new infections occur daily. The objectives of this study was to assess the lifestyle pattern among the people living with AIDS (PLWA) receiving anti-retroviral therapy at B. P. Koirala Institute of Health Sciences and find out the association between lifestyle pattern and the selected demographic variables. Methodology: A descriptive cross-sectional research design was used to assess lifestyle pattern of the PLWA receiving anti-retroviral therapy at the ART clinic of Tropical ward at B.P Koirala Institute of Health Sciences (BPKIHS). The PLWA receiving ART at BPKIHS for more than or equal to three months at the ART clinic who met the selection criteria constituted the sample of the study. Using purposive sampling technique total 113 PLWA were selected. The patients who themselves were physically present during the data collection period were included in the study, after their consent for the purpose. Results: It was found that most of the PLWA were of age less than 40 years, male (61.1%), residing in urban area (74.3%), married (75.2%) and Hindu (74.3%). It was found that 83.2% PLWA never do exercise, whereas 8.8% perform regularly. Most of the (91.2%) people living with AIDS reported feeling pressure and stress in daily life. About 57% PLWA only sleep less than 6 hours per day. About half (52.2%) of the PLWA never take food outside home, where as 34.5% take food outside regularly. The habit of using tobacco is present among 28.3% people living with ADIS, where the past history of using was 39.8%. Similarly only 0.9% PLWA had habit of taking alcohol at present and 63.7% in past; and 28.3% had habit of taking substances in past. The association calculated between selected demographic variables (age, sex, marital status, residence and religion) with lifestyle pattern (exercise, tobacco chewing, alcohol consumption, and food habit) found significant association between marital status and exercise (p <0.001), Tobacco consumption and age (p <0.001) only. Conclusion: The positive life style practices among the PLWA found high at present in comparison to past especially in relation to Tobacco, Alcohol and Substance use. Individual counseling and support is vital for improving the condition.DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3126/saarctb.v11i2.12436SAARC J TUBER LUNG DIS HIV/AIDS, 2014;XI(2) 29, Page: 29-33

scholarly journals HUBUNGAN PENGETAHUAN DOKTER GIGI TERHADAP PENGGUNAAN ALAT PERLINDUNGAN DIRI (APD) DI RUMAH SAKIT ISLAM GIGI DAN MULUT SULTAN AGUNG SEMARANG

2019 ◽  
Vol 6 ◽  
pp. 1
Author(s):  
Kusuma Arbianti ◽  
Meiliana Hanirizqy
Keyword(s):  
Statistical Analysis ◽  
Prevention And Control ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Descriptive Study ◽  
Cross Infection ◽  
Protective Equipment ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
And Control ◽  
And Training ◽  
Observation Results

Background: A cross infection is the displacement of the infection agents between patients and health ofcers. Knowledge and behaviors of using personal protective equipment (PPE) are needed to prevent and control the infections. The aim of this study is to fnd out the behaviors of the dentists in using PPE at RSIGM Sultan Agung Semarang.Method: This research is descriptive study using cross sectional approach. There were 19 dentists as the respondents. It was using sampling technique. The data collection was done by providing questionnaire concerning the knowledge and observing the behaviors in using PPE. Statistical analysis used Spearman rho.Result: The Spearman rho test obtained the sig value 0,043 (P<0,05) with a correlation coefcient of 0,469. It can be concluded there is signifcant relationship between the dentist knowledge on the use of PPE at RSIGM Sultan Agung Semarang, with the strength of moderate relationships. Observation results of dentist behavior showed: 42.2% had a moderate category.Conclusion: Thus, it can be concluded that the knowledge is related to dentist behaviors in using PPE is in moderate category. Moreover, the dentist behaviors in using PPE can be influenced by several factors such as the lack of isolation awareness, the surveillance of Prevention and Control of Infection (PPI), the PPI education and training.

scholarly journals Awareness on HIV/AIDS among the Blood Donors of a City Hospital

1970 ◽  
Vol 3 (2) ◽  
pp. 63-66 ◽  
Author(s):  
Niru Sultana
Keyword(s):  
Blood Donors ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Common Source ◽  
City Hospital ◽  
College Hospital ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Medical College ◽  
Awareness Campaigns ◽  
And Control ◽  
Hiv Aids

This descriptive cross-sectional study was carried out on ‘HIV/AIDS awareness' among the blood donors of Dhaka Medical College Hospital. The aim of the study was to assess the level of awareness among blood donors on HIV/AIDS and to assess their knowledge regarding its prevention and control. A total of 110 (87.3% male, 12.7% female) donors participated in this study. Their mean age was 24.9 ± 5.2 years. More than 60% of the respondents had primary or secondary level of education. Two-thirds (66.11%) of them donated blood for their relatives, while the rest did it for donation's sake. Although 93.6% of the respondents heard about AIDS (TV being the most common source), none had a good or excellent level of awareness about the disease. About mode of transmission, 20.9% had average and very few had a good level of knowledge regarding its prevention. When asked for an opinion about the country's risk for HIV/AIDS, more than half (54.2%) had the view that the country was at a risk from the disease and nearly three quarters (72.5%) were of the opinion that mass awareness campaigns on HIV/AIDS could improve the situation. Ibrahim Med. Coll. J. 2009; 3(2): 63-66 Key Words: HIV/AIDS, blood donors, awareness, Bangladesh DOI: 10.3329/imcj.v3i2.4219

scholarly journals Nurses’ Knowledge and Practices Regarding Prevention and Control of COVID-19 Infection in a Tertiary Level Hospital

2020 ◽  
pp. S27-S33
Author(s):  
Ashees Kumar Saha ◽  
China Rani Mittra ◽  
Ronju Ara Khatun ◽  
Hasan Mahfuz Reza
Keyword(s):  
Prevention And Control ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
College Hospital ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Medical College ◽  
And Control ◽  
Level Hospital ◽  
And Training ◽  
Nurses Knowledge ◽  
Safe Practices

Background: Bangladesh is a highly populated country for that reasonCOVID-19 is highly transmittable infection in Bangladesh. Objective: The aim of this study was to identify the nurses’ knowledge and practices regarding prevention and control of COVID-19 infection. Methodology: This cross-sectional study was conducted in Rajshahi Medical College Hospital, Rajshahi, Bangladesh from April to July 2020. The questionnaires were completed and returned by the nurses. Collected data were checked, coded and transferred in to SPSS version 25 for analysis. Frequency, percentage, mean, SD, chi-squire and other statistics were calculated. Result: The knowledge and practices scores were categorized into good (≥80%), fair (59-79%), and poor. The result shows that majority of the respondents 83.4% were female and 16.6% were male. 0nly 8.68% took training on COVID-19. More than half of the respondents (52.11%) took information from social media and 7.89% from seminars and workshops. Nearly two third percent nurse’s possessed (73.42%) good knowledge about COVID-19and 17.63% had fair knowledge.73.42% nurses had good practices, 21.84% fair practices and8.68% poor practices. There is a significant relationship between Nurses’ knowledge and practices (p=0.01). Conclusion: In conclusion effective and appropriate health education and training programs improve COVID-19 knowledge and maintenance of safe practices. Safe practices lead to prevent spread of COVID-19 infection from patient to nurses and nurse to patient. Bangladesh Journal of Infectious Diseases, October 2020;7(suppl_2):S27-S33

Epidemiology of HIV in Iran

2020 ◽  
Vol 18 (4) ◽  
pp. 228-236
Author(s):  
Zeinab Najafi ◽  
Leila Taj ◽  
Omid Dadras ◽  
Fatemeh Ghadimi ◽  
Banafsheh Moradmand ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Middle East ◽  
Hiv Prevention ◽  
Prevention And Control ◽  
Hiv Transmission ◽  
Health Management ◽  
Key Populations ◽  
Mena Region ◽  
First Case ◽  
And Control ◽  
Hiv Aids

: Iran has been one of the active countries fighting against HIV/AIDS in the Middle East during the last decades. Moreover, there is a strong push to strengthen the national health management system concerning HIV prevention and control. In Iran, HIV disease has its unique features, from changes in modes of transmission to improvement in treatment and care programs, which can make it a good case for closer scrutiny. The present review describes the HIV epidemic in Iran from the first case diagnosed until prevention among different groups at risk and co-infections. Not only we addressed the key populations and community-based attempts to overcome HIV-related issues in clinics, but we also elaborated on the efforts and trends in society and the actual behaviors related to HIV/AIDS. Being located in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region, given the countryspecific characteristics, and despite all the national efforts along with other countries in this region, Iran still needs to take extra measures to reduce HIV transmission, especially in health education. Although Iran is one of the pioneers in implementing applicable and appropriate policies in the MENA region, including harm reduction services to reduce HIV incidence, people with substance use disorder continue to be the majority of those living with HIV in the country. Similar to other countries in this region, the HIV prevention and control programs aim at 90-90-90 targets to eliminate HIV infection and reduce the transmission, especially the mother-to-child transmission and among other key populations.

Investigation on emotion and behavior of children aged 1-11 during the pandemic of COVID-19: A Cross-sectional study in Guizhou, China (Preprint)

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yushi Mo ◽  
Yan Luo ◽  
Hong Li ◽  
Dewei Xiao ◽  
Shuqing Liu ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Behavioral Problems ◽  
Prevention And Control ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
Sleep Problems ◽  
Emotional Problems ◽  
Control Measures ◽  
Emotional And Behavioral Problems ◽  
Guizhou Province ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
And Control

BACKGROUND In face of the sudden epidemic of COVID-19, strict prevention and control measures had been urgently carried out all over China. Because of the long-term home quarantine, all kinds of people were affected by it. OBJECTIVE In order to understand the mental health of children during the pandemic of COVID-19, this study investigated the prevalence and characteristics of emotional and behavioral problems of children aged 1-11 in Guizhou. METHODS Based on the online survey platform, the survey link was pushed through Wechat in April 2020. Electronic questionnaires were used to investigate children's demographic characteristics, emotional or behavioral problems. RESULTS A total of 3505 valid questionnaires were received from 9 prefectures and cities in Guizhou Province. 39.67% of the children in the 1-2-year-old group had emotional problems. 17.63% of the children agd 3-5 years had behavioral or emotional problems. And 23.57% of the children agd 6-11 years havd behavioral problems. CONCLUSIONS During the home quarantine period of prevention and control of COVID-19, even young children were adversely affected. The prevalence of emotional and behavioral problems in children was high, which was mainly manifested as anxiety, difficulty in concentration and sleep problems.

scholarly journals Infection control practices and challenges in Pakistan during the COVID-19 pandemic: a multicentre cross-sectional study

2021 ◽  
pp. 175717742110127
Author(s):  
Salma Abbas ◽  
Faisal Sultan
Keyword(s):  
Personal Protective Equipment ◽  
Prevention And Control ◽  
Infection Prevention ◽  
Hospital Staff ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Infection Prevention And Control ◽  
Protective Equipment ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Healthcare Facilities ◽  
And Control

Background: Patient and staff safety at healthcare facilities during outbreaks hinges on a prompt infection prevention and control response. Physicians leading these programmes have encountered numerous obstacles during the pandemic. Aim/objective: The aim of this study was to evaluate infection prevention and control practices and explore the challenges in Pakistan during the coronavirus disease 2019 pandemic. Methods: We conducted a cross-sectional study and administered a survey to physicians leading infection prevention and control programmes at 18 hospitals in Pakistan. Results: All participants implemented universal masking, limited the intake of patients and designated separate triage areas, wards and intensive care units for coronavirus disease 2019 patients at their hospitals. Eleven (61%) physicians reported personal protective equipment shortages. Staff at three (17%) hospitals worked without the appropriate personal protective equipment due to limited supplies. All participants felt overworked and 17 (94%) reported stress. Physicians identified the lack of negative pressure rooms, fear and anxiety among hospital staff, rapidly evolving guidelines, personal protective equipment shortages and opposition from hospital staff regarding the choice of recommended personal protective equipment as major challenges during the pandemic. Discussion: The results of this study highlight the challenges faced by physicians leading infection prevention and control programmes in Pakistan. It is essential to support infection prevention and control personnel and bridge the identified gaps to ensure patient and staff safety at healthcare facilities.

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