scholarly journals KNOWLEDGE, ATTITUDE, AND PRACTICE OF COUGH ETIQUETTE IN PATIENTS WITH TUBERCULOSIS IN THE COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTERS

2018 ◽  
Vol 4 (5) ◽  
pp. 482-491
Author(s):  
Desy Indra Yani ◽  
Yayat Fajar Hidayat ◽  
Afif Amir Amrullah
Keyword(s):  
Community Health ◽  
Community Health Centers ◽  
Acid Fast Bacillus ◽  
Mean Value ◽  
Health Care Facilities ◽  
Health Centers ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Attitude And Practice ◽  
Droplet Nuclei ◽  
Knowledge Attitude And Practice

Background: Tuberculosis is the major global health problem. A high number of tuberculosis cases are as a result of the disease spreads through droplet nuclei which mainly through a cough. Transmission prevention of tuberculosis is important to lower the rate of new infection. Since the transmission is through a cough, therefore, one of the preventive behaviors is by implementing the good and right cough etiquette. Objectives: The aim of this study was to find out the overview of knowledge, attitude and practice of cough etiquette in patients with tuberculosis. Methods: This study was descriptive quantitative with the cross-sectional approach. The population were all patients with Acid-Fast Bacillus (AFB) and tuberculosis registered in Community Health Centers of Rancaekek, Linggar and Nanjung Mekar in Bandung, Indonesia. A total sampling was used with a total number of 52 patients. Data on knowledge, attitude, and practice were measured via validated questionnaires and observation sheets. Frequency distribution, mean and median were used for data analysis. Results: Of the total respondents, 65.4% of the respondents had good knowledge about cough etiquette (median value 83.33 and IQR 20), 50.9% had negative cough etiquette attitude (mean value 47.87 and SD 5.885), and 63.5% had bad practice in cough etiquette (median value 5 and IQR 2). Conclusions: The result of this study is expected to be an input for primary health care facilities in doing improvement in delivering health education to patients with tuberculosis and their families about the good and right cough etiquette, which focus on the affective and psychomotor aspects to prevent the spread of tuberculosis and decrease its infection. This article has been corrected. A separate erratum can be seen at  https://doi.org/10.33546/bnj.1153

scholarly journals ERRATUM TO: KNOWLEDGE, ATTITUDE, AND PRACTICE OF COUGH ETIQUETTE IN PATIENTS WITH TUBERCULOSIS IN THE COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTERS

2020 ◽  
Vol 6 (5) ◽  
pp. 186
Author(s):  
Desy Indra Yani ◽  
Yayat Fajar Hidayat ◽  
Afif Amir Amrullah
Keyword(s):  
Community Health ◽  
Community Health Centers ◽  
Health Centers ◽  
Original Version ◽  
Attitude And Practice ◽  
Knowledge Attitude And Practice

After the publication of the article (Yani et al., 2018), it has been brought to our attention that the wrong title was used on the initial publication. The correct title of this article is “Knowledge, attitude, and practice of cough etiquette in patients with tuberculosis in the community health centers.” The original version of the article has been updated to reflect this.The reference and layout formats in this article have also been updated.The publisher apologizes for the errors.The corrected article can be seen at https://doi.org/10.33546/bnj.509

scholarly journals Epidemiology and Determinants of Knowledge, Attitude and Practice of Preventing COVID-19 Positive Patients at Southern Tigray Ethiopia: A Facility Based Cross-Sectional Study.

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Abdukadir Nigus Mohammed ◽  
Reda Haddish Berhe ◽  
Said Mussa Said
Keyword(s):  
Positive Attitude ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Health Care Facilities ◽  
Bivariate Analysis ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Attitude And Practice ◽  
Accurate Knowledge ◽  
Precautionary Measures ◽  
Knowledge Attitude And Practice

Abstract Background: The novel corona virus is a serious health problem world widely and is spreading in an immune naive population. Deaths are rising sharply, and health systems are under strain. There are confirmed cases of the virus in Ethiopia that found to have the problem. Therefore, the present study intended to assess epidemiology and determinant of knowledge, attitude, and practice of preventing COVID-19 positive patients at Southern Tigray Ethiopia.Methods: A facility based cross-sectional study was conducted from August 6, to October 26, 2020 in selected health care facilities of south Tigray. Multi-stage sampling technique was employed. Descriptive statistics were employed to describe the characteristics of the cross-section and to estimate the prevalence of clients having knowledge, attitude and practice of prevention. Bivariate analysis was performed using binary logistic regression.Results: A total of 170 COVID-19 positive patients were involved and eligible on the survey with the response rate of 98%. Of these participants, 106(62.4%) were male. Over half (51.2%) of the COVID-19 positive patients had good knowledge on transmission of COVID-19; about 64.4% had more accurate knowledge on prevention; ; about 62.9% had more positive attitude on prevention; and about half, 47.1% had poor practices of the precautionary measures against COVID-19. Participants who had more accurate knowledge for preventing COVID-19and more positive attitude of preventing COVID-19were 95%times (AOR=0.05, 95% CI =0.012 – 0.18) and 68% (AOR=0.32, 95% CI = 0.1 - 1.02) less likely, respectively, to implement the precautionary measures of COVID-19.Conclusion: Our findings suggest the need for effective and tailored health education programs aimed at improving COVID-19 knowledge, thereby leading to more favorable attitudes and to implementation and maintenance of safe practices.

scholarly journals Entomological Surveillance of Malaria Vectors in Saumlaki, Maluku Tenggara Barat Regency, Maluku Province

2017 ◽  
Vol 12 (2) ◽  
pp. 262-269
Author(s):  
Semuel Sandy ◽  
Ivon Ayomi ◽  
Melda S Suebu ◽  
Y Maladan ◽  
M Rahardjo Pardi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Community Health ◽  
Human Blood ◽  
Community Health Centers ◽  
Larval Density ◽  
Health Centers ◽  
Malaria Vectors ◽  
Entomological Surveillance ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Blood Index ◽  
Cross Sectional Design

The research aims to determine the prevalence of malaria and Anopheles spp using bio-ecology surveillance in Alusi and Waturu community health centers in Maluku Tenggara Barat Regency. The study was conducted in March-April 2015 with cross sectional design. In this research, we performed mass blood survey on 489 participants in the Kilmasa village and 434 participants in Waturu village. We also performed entomology surveillances, i.e. larval density, catching Anopheles spp, temperature, humidity, and salinity. To confirm malaria vectors, we used enzyme linked immunoabsorbent assay (ELISA) techniques. The data analyzed descriptively. The results of the study showed proportion 0.20% malaria morbidity in Kilmasa village and 0.23% in Waturu village. Anopheles flavirostris and An. barbirostris group were likely to bite a human outside and inside the house and peaked at 11.00 pm-12.00 pm. The parous rate of An. flavirostris and An. barbirostris was 46% and 26%, respectively. Human blood index of An.flavirostris and An. barbirostris was 33.3% and by 70%, respectively. Anopheles flavirostri and An. barbirostris were malaria vectors with sporozoite rate 0.38% and 12.5%, respectively.

scholarly journals Hubungan Tingkat Pengetahuan Pengawas Menelan Obat Dengan Keberhasilan Pengobatan Pasien Tuberkulosis Paru Di Kabupaten Klaten

2017 ◽  
Vol 6 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Joko Tri Atmojo
Keyword(s):  
Community Health ◽  
Community Health Centers ◽  
Health Department ◽  
Health Centers ◽  
Tuberculosis Treatment ◽  
Bivariate Analysis ◽  
P Value ◽  
Knowledge Level ◽  
Research Subjects ◽  
Cross Sectional

Abstract: Knowledge Level PMO, Success Tuberculosis Treatment. DOTS strategy in Klaten district had begun since 2000 for all community health centers. The success of DOTS in tuberculosis treatment influenced by some factor. One of the factors is PMO behavior to tuberculosis disease. But in 2013, the cure rate in tuberculosis treatment that community health centers have done has decreased. If not cure, it makes an economic and psychological load. The germ in the lung could be resistant and it could infect other people for the same resistant. To determine the relationship between the knowledge level of PMO and the success of tuberculosis treatment. The research was conducted in Klaten district in September – October 2014. The design of this research was a cross-sectional study. Research subjects are PMO that registered in the TB register Health Department District of Klaten in the first quarterly and second quarterly 2013 that can be evaluated in first quarterly and second quarterly 2014 came from 34 community health centers. Total subjects are 97 persons. Data were obtained through questionnaires and direct interviews. Data analysis was held step by step which includes univariate and bivariate analysis using the Kendall tau test. Knowledge level of PMO was significant statistically to the success of tuberculosis treatment (PR = 13,333;95% CI = 3,583 to 49,612 with p-value = 0,004). Knowledge level of PMO that proved to be a risk factor of success tuberculosis treatment

scholarly journals Assessment of the knowledge, attitude and practice of EC and barriers to its use among the antenatal care seekers of Sululta Health Centers, Oromia region, Ethiopia

2016 ◽  
Vol 2 (2) ◽  
pp. 29 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mekonnen Seifu ◽  
Fanta Gashe ◽  
Awol Jemal ◽  
Shibiru Tessema ◽  
Wote Amelo
Keyword(s):  
Antenatal Care ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Public Hospitals ◽  
Health Centers ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Negative Attitudes ◽  
Major Barrier ◽  
Attitude And Practice ◽  
Contraceptive Pills ◽  
Knowledge Attitude And Practice

<p class="abstract"><strong>Background:</strong> With global expansion of contraceptive information and services, contraceptive technologies have continually improved and contraceptive prevalence has risen throughout most of the world. Emergency contraceptive pills have become more available in many developing countries. However, limited provider knowledge and negative attitudes, as well as poor user awareness and access, have hindered clients in learning about and using it. The aim of the present study is to assess the knowledge, attitude and practice of EC and also barriers to its use among the antenatal care attendees of Sululta health centers.</p><p class="abstract"><strong>Methods:</strong> A cross sectional study was conducted in Sululta health centres from January to February 2013/2014. Eighty seven Antenatal care attendees were interviewed. Pretested and structured questionnaire was used to collect data.</p><p class="abstract"><strong>Results:</strong> Of the 87 women included in the study 23 (26.4%) reported that the current pregnancy was unplanned and 5 (5.7%) reported that they had induced abortion in the previous years. Of the study participants 25 (28.7%) had ever heard about EC. Whereas only 6 (6.9%) of the women had actually used EC. The preferred places for the provision of EC were public hospitals 2 (8%), health centers 17(68%), private clinics 3 (12%) &amp; pharmacies 11 (44%).</p><strong>Conclusions:</strong> This study showed that the major barrier to the use of EC is lack of awareness &amp; also there is demand for education.

scholarly journals PENGETAHUAN, SIKAP, DAN PERILAKU TENAGA PENOLONG PERSALINAN DI PUSKESMAS KOTA MANADO TERHADAP PROFILAKSIS VITAMIN K

e-CliniC ◽  
2015 ◽  
Vol 3 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Sandy Suoth ◽  
Stevanus Gunawan ◽  
Vivekenanda Pateda
Keyword(s):  
Community Health ◽  
Vitamin K ◽  
Cerebral Hemorrhage ◽  
Community Health Centers ◽  
Health Centers ◽  
Infant Mortality Rate ◽  
Good Knowledge ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Live Births ◽  
Vitamin K Prophylaxis

Abstract: In Indonesia, the infant mortality rate (IMR) is 41.4 per 1.000 live births. It is projected that the rate will be 18 per 1.000 live births in 2025. One of the efforts to decrease the IMR is prevention of the occurrence of cerebral hemorrhage in newborns. This hemorrhage is caused by coagulation disorders due to a deficiency of vitamin K. Vitamin K injection is essential for newborns to prevent this hemorrhage. This was a descriptive study with a cross-sectional design that was conducted by using questionnaires. Respondents were taken from 15 community health centers in Manado. The results showed that of the 102 birth aattendants: 60.8% had good knowledge; 69.6% thought that vitamin K prophylaxis should be administered to all newborn babies; 57.8% agreed that this prophylaxis should be administered after birth; 64.7% thought that vitamin K prophylaxis could prevent cerebral hemorrhage of the newborns; 78.4% agreed that vitamin K was available at the community health centers; 56.9% knew that vitamin K prophylaxis did not cause any harmful side effects; 87.3% gave vitamin K prophylaxis to the newborns; 85.3% administered vitamin K to the newbornss immediately after birth; and 89.2% provided community health centers with vitamin K. Conclusion: In this study, most of the birth attendants had good knowledge, administered vitamin K prophylaxis to the newborns, and provided the health community centers with vitamin K.Keywords: cerebral hemorrhage, vitamin K prophylaxis, birth attendantsAbstrak: Indonesia sebagai negara sedang berkembang mempunyai angka kematian bayi (AKB) 41,4 per 1.000 kelahiran hidup yang diproyeksikan menjadi 18 per 1.000 kelahiran hidup pada tahun 2025. Salah satu upaya menurukan AKB ialah dengan mencegah terjadinya perdarahan otak pada bayi baru lahir. Perdarahan ini diakibatkan gangguan proses koagulasi oleh kekurangan vitamin K. Pemberian injeksi vitamin K sangat penting pada bayi baru lahir untuk mencegah perdarahan otak tersebut. Penelitian bersifat deskriptif dengan desain potong lintang dan menggunakan kuesioner yang dibagikan pada tenaga penolong persalinan di 15 puskesmas Kota Manado. Hasil penelitian memperlihatkan bahwa dari 102 tenaga penolong : 60,8% mempunyai tingkat pengetahuan tergolong baik; 69,6% berpendapat bahwa profilaksis vitamin K harus diberikan pada semua bayi baru lahir; 57,8% setuju profilaksis vitamin K bermanfaat untuk mencegah perdarahan bayi baru lahir; 78,4% setuju ketersediaan vitamin K di Puskesmas/Pondok bersalin; 56,9% berpendapat bahwa tidak ada efek samping berbahaya untuk profilaksis vitamin K; 87,3% tenaga kesehatan memberikan profilaksis vitamin K; 85,3% tenaga kesehatan memberikan vitamin K segera setelah lahir; dan 89,2% tenaga kesehatan menyediakan vitamin K di puskesmas/pondok bersalin. Simpulan: Sebagian besar tenaga penolong persalinan pada 15 puskesmas di kota Manado mempunyai tingkat pengetahuan tergolong baik, memberikan profilaksis vitamin K, dan menyediakan vitamin K di puskesmas atau pondok bersalin.Kata kunci: perdarahan serebral, profilaksis vitamin K, tenaga penolong persalinan

scholarly journals Challenges with Scale-up of GeneXpert MTB/RIF® in Uganda: a Health Systems Perspective

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Talemwa Nalugwa ◽  
Priya B. Shete ◽  
Mariam Nantale ◽  
Katherine Farr ◽  
Christopher Ojok ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Health System ◽  
Community Health ◽  
Health Systems ◽  
Community Health Centers ◽  
Scale Up ◽  
Health Centers ◽  
Data Sources ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Hub And Spoke ◽  
System Factors

Abstract Background Many high burden countries are scaling-up GeneXpert® MTB/RIF (Xpert) testing for tuberculosis (TB) using a hub-and-spoke model. However, the effect of scale up on reducing TB has been limited. We sought to characterize variation in implementation of referral-based Xpert TB testing across Uganda, and to identify health system factors that may enhance or prevent high-quality implementation of Xpert testing services. Methods We conducted a cross-sectional study triangulating quantitative and qualitative data sources at 23 community health centers linked to one of 15 Xpert testing sites between November 2016 and May 2017 to assess health systems infrastructure for hub-and-spoke Xpert testing. Data sources included a standardized site assessment survey, routine TB notification data, and field notes from site visits. Results Challenges with Xpert implementation occurred at every step of the diagnostic evaluation process, leading to low overall uptake of testing. Of 2,241 patients eligible for TB testing, only 580 (26%) were referred for Xpert testing. Of those, 57 (9.6%) were Xpert confirmed positive just over half initiated treatment within 14 days (n=33, 58%). Gaps in required infrastructure at 23 community health centers to support the hub-and-spoke system included lack of refrigeration (n=14, X%) for sputum testing and lack of telephone/mobile communication (n=21, 91%). Motorcycle riders responsible for transporting sputum to Xpert sites operated variable with trips once a week, 2x/week or 3x/week at 10 (43%), 9 (39%) and 4 (17%) health centers, respectively. Staff recorded Xpert results in the TB laboratory register at only one health center and called patients with positive results at only 2 health centers. Of the 15 Xpert testing sites, 5 (33%) had at least one non-functioning module. The median number of tests per day was 3.57 (IQR 2.06-4.54), and 10 (67%) sites had error/invalid rates >5%. Conclusions Although Xpert devices are now widely distributed throughout Uganda, health system factors across the continuum from test referral to results reporting and treatment initiation preclude effective implementation of Xpert testing for patients presenting to peripheral health centers. Support for scale up of innovative technologies should include support for communication, coordination and health systems integration.

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