scholarly journals Knowledge, Attitudes and Practices About Contraception in Patients who had Undergone A Caesarian Section in N’Djamena Mother and Child University Hospital

Author(s):  
Gabkika Bray Madoué
Health ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 12 (02) ◽  
pp. 219-229
Author(s):  
Buambo Gauthier Régis Jostin ◽  
Eouani Max Lévy Eméry ◽  
Potokoue Mpia Samantha Nuelly ◽  
Mahoungou Tsibozi Frédine ◽  
Itoua Clautaire ◽  
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2020 ◽  
Vol 2020 ◽  
pp. 1-6
Author(s):  
Azagoh-Kouadio Richard ◽  
Yeboua Kossonou Roland ◽  
Yao Kouassi Christian ◽  
Kouassi-Kouadio Amenan Cécile ◽  
Aholi Jean Michel ◽  
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Introduction. In sub-Saharan Africa, many adolescents living with HIV adopt behaviors and practices at risk of transmitting this infection. The aim of the study was to assess the knowledge, attitudes, and practices of HIV-positive adolescents regarding the transmission of HIV for the prevention of this disease. Methods. Knowledge Attitude Practical Survey (KAP) conducted from June 20 to August 22, 2018 in pediatrics at the University Hospital of Treichville. It included consenting HIV-positive adolescents followed up in the voluntary testing counseling unit. The variables studied related to sociodemographic aspects, knowledge, attitude, and practice relating to the transmission of HIV. The analysis was descriptive. Results. The active queue was 349 children, including 210 adolescents. Fifty adolescents (22 boys and 28 girls) participated in the study, a participation rate of 24%. The average age of the participants was 16 years (extreme 10 and 19 years). The respondent was an orphan (38%), a secondary school (58%), and separated living parents in 42%. He stated that he did not know he was infected in 62%, and that he had sex with at least one partner in 54%. He knew the modes of transmission and the means of prevention in 72% of the cases. He knew that an HIV-positive adolescent could transmit the disease in 68%, and that HIV/AIDS was incurable in 40%. 42% of respondents said that an infected person on ARVs was contagious. Twenty-nine respondents who had a partner said they had unprotected sex in 58%. All of the adolescents surveyed said that they did not talk to friends and family about HIV. Conclusion. The level of knowledge, attitude, and practice of HIV-positive adolescents regarding HIV/AIDS transmission is insufficient. We suggest setting up a therapeutic HIV/AIDS education program for these adolescents.


Biomédica ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 41 (Sp. 2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Fabián R. Chacón ◽  
Juan M. Doval ◽  
Verónica I. Rodríguez ◽  
Adriana Quintero ◽  
Daniela L. Mendoza ◽  
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Introduction: Knowledge, attitudes, and practices (KAP) studies related to coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) allow the identification of erroneous concepts and inadequate practices about this disease. This baseline information is essential to design effective strategies and improve adherence to prevention measures. Objective: Identify the KAP related to COVID-19 in Venezuelan patients screened at the Caracas University Hospital triage tent. Materials and methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted on 215 patients between April 25th and May 25th, 2020 with in-person interviews using a KAP survey. Results: Most surveyed patients (53.5%) were asymptomatic. Most of them had adequate knowledge about symptoms and transmission of the disease without distinction between the symptomatic and asymptomatic groups. Most of them indicated to be practicing quarantine, frequent handwashing, and face mask use in public areas; however, daily replacement of cloth face masks was more frequent in the asymptomatic group, whereas replacement every 3 days of cloth face masks was more frequent in the symptomatic group. Finally, more than half of the participants admitted having been in crowded places, being this practice more common among the symptomatic compared to the asymptomatic patients. Conclusions: This is the first KAP study in Venezuela about COVID-19. The knowledge and practices of Venezuelans could be improved through the strengthening of education and training programs. This information obtained from the early phase of the pandemic in Venezuela could contribute to the design of COVID-19 promotion and prevention strategies.


2013 ◽  
Vol 17 (2) ◽  
pp. 216-226 ◽  
Author(s):  
Francisco Luis Ochoa Jaramillo ◽  
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Diana Restrepo-Bernal ◽  
Clara Catalina Cossio-Uribe ◽  
Juan Carlos Jaramillo-Estrada ◽  
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2020 ◽  
Vol 9 (2) ◽  
pp. 39-48
Author(s):  
Gülşah Köse ◽  
Sevinç Taştan ◽  
Adile Çatalbaş ◽  
Hatice Akkaya ◽  
Merve Seyfi ◽  
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2019 ◽  
Vol 28 (4) ◽  
pp. 210-217
Author(s):  
Somaya Mohamed Abd El-Ghany ◽  
Afaf Abdel Wahab Korraa ◽  
Eman Almorsy Ahmed ◽  
Iman Mohmmad Wahby Salem ◽  
Sahar Ahmed Eslam ◽  
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Four hundred eight providers and staff members who care for breastfeeding mothers and babies at Al-Zahraa University Hospital, Cairo, Egypt were randomly selected to assess their knowledge, attitudes, and practices regarding the Baby-Friendly Hospital Initiative. The majority of the participants scored above 50% on the knowledge and attitude questions, however, on the practice questions only 45.3% scored above 50%, similar to the result obtained 10 years prior. The results indicate that most attention should be focused on developing practice guidelines and monitoring outcomes since knowledge and attitude were found to be adequate. We would recommend self-appraisal of staff as a first step to others whose hospitals are in the process of implementing the Baby-Friendly Hospital Initiative.


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