scholarly journals Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices Toward COVID-19 Among Construction Industry Practitioners in China

2021 ◽  
Vol 8 ◽  
Author(s):  
Linzi Zheng ◽  
Ke Chen ◽  
Ling Ma
Keyword(s):  
At Risk ◽  
Body Temperature ◽  
Construction Industry ◽  
Social Distance ◽  
Questionnaire Survey ◽  
Preventive Measures ◽  
Virus Spread ◽  
Online Questionnaire ◽  
Attitudes And Practices ◽  
Knowledge Attitudes And Practices

The COVID-19 pandemic has put labor-intensive industries at risk, among which the construction industry is a typical one. Practitioners in the construction industry are facing high probabilities of COVID-19 transmission, while their knowledge, attitudes, and practices (KAP) are critical to the prevention of virus spread. This study seeks to investigate the KAP of construction industry practitioners in China through an online questionnaire survey conducted from 15 to 30 June 2020. A total of 702 effective responses were received and analyzed. The results revealed that: (1) although an overwhelming percentage of respondents had the correct knowledge about COVID-19, there were significant respondents (15% of all) who were unsure or wrong about the human-to-human transmission of the virus; (2) practitioners generally showed an optimistic attitude about winning the battle against the COVID-19 pandemic and were satisfied with the governments' contingency measures; (3) practitioners tended to actively take preventive measures, although checking body temperature, wearing face masks, and keeping safe social distance still needs to be reinforced. This research is among the first to identify the KAP of construction industry practitioners toward the COVID-19 pandemic in China. Results presented here have implications for enhancing strategies to reduce and prevent COVID-19 spread in the construction industry.

scholarly journals Pediatricians’ knowledge, attitudes and practices surrounding menstruation and feminine products

2020 ◽  
Vol 0 (0) ◽  
Author(s):  
Miriam R. Singer ◽  
Nikita Sood ◽  
Eli Rapoport ◽  
Haelynn Gim ◽  
Andrew Adesman ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
National Sample ◽  
Anticipatory Guidance ◽  
Clinical Practices ◽  
Online Questionnaire ◽  
Menstrual Cycles ◽  
Attitudes And Practices ◽  
Menstrual Health ◽  
Logistic Regressions ◽  
Primary Care Pediatricians ◽  
Knowledge Attitudes And Practices

AbstractObjectiveThis study investigates whether primary care pediatricians adhere to the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) recommendations by routinely evaluating patients’ menstrual cycles and educating patients about menstruation and feminine products. Additionally, this study examines pediatricians’ knowledge and attitudes surrounding menstrual health topics.MethodsA 53-item online questionnaire was developed to evaluate pediatricians’ knowledge, attitudes and clinical practices regarding menstruation-related topics. The questionnaire was emailed to 2500 AAP members using a geographically-stratified sampling approach, with pediatricians in each state selected randomly. Mann-Whitney U tests, t-tests, and logistic regressions were used to assess associations between correlates and pediatricians’ knowledge, attitudes and practices.ResultsFive hundred and eighteen out of 2500 pediatricians participated (response rate = 20.7%), 462 met inclusion criteria; 78.8% were female, 79.2% were Caucasian. The majority of the pediatricians (58.2%) were “not at all” or only “slightly” familiar with the AAP guidelines on anticipatory guidance surrounding menarche. Many reported they do not routinely provide anticipatory guidance regarding menstruation to pre-menarchal patients (24.7%), discuss menstruation with post-menarchal patients (33.1%) or ask patients the date of their last period (28.4%). The majority were unlikely to discuss feminine products with patients. Gaps in menstruation-related knowledge were noted. Male pediatricians were significantly less likely to evaluate patients’ menstrual cycles and provide patient-education regarding menstruation-related topics, and had significantly lower self-rated and measured knowledge of these topics.ConclusionsA concerning number of pediatricians in a national sample do not abide by AAP recommendations surrounding menstruation and exhibit knowledge gaps in this area. To effectively address the health needs of female patients, pediatricians should better incorporate menstrual health care into their clinical practice.

scholarly journals Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practice Related to COVID-19 Among Healthcare Workers in the United Arab Emirates: A Cross-sectional Study.

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Amina M. Al Marzouqi ◽  
Michael E. Otim ◽  
Heba H. Hijazi ◽  
Leena S. Kehail ◽  
Ramsha A. Kamal
Keyword(s):  
United Arab Emirates ◽  
Healthcare Workers ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Snowball Sampling ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Online Questionnaire ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Healthcare Facilities ◽  
Attitudes And Practices ◽  
Knowledge Attitudes And Practices

Abstract Objectives: The coronavirus disease-2019 (COVID-19) outbreak is a global health pandemic that continues to have an impact on many aspects of everyday life. This study investigates the Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices (KAP) related to COVID-19 among healthcare workers in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). Methods: This study uses a cross-sectional study design. The original data were collected using an online questionnaire distributed via a Google Forms link. Participants were healthcare workers currently working in the UAE healthcare facilities and recruited using snowball sampling. The questionnaire collected information on demographic variables and COVID-19-related knowledge, attitudes, and practice.Results: In total, the sample of 107 healthcare workers completed the survey. About 92% of the participants worked in public institutions, 87% were from Dubai, and 673% were female. The majority were aged 31–40 years (34.6%), and 43% were radiographers. 66.4% held bachelor’s degrees and Indian nationalities were (28%) and the Philippinos were (28%). Most (90.7%) participants knew the absence of fever did not mean that the virus could not transmit from an infected person, and 84.1% agreed that wearing general medical masks prevented one from contracting COVID-19. However, only 36.4% strongly believed that wearing a well-fitting face mask was effective. In addition, only 15.9% reported confidently managing patients with symptoms of COVID-19, and 54.2% reported that they were afraid of contracting the virus from patients. Almost half of the participants avoided patients who had symptoms of COVID-19. Conclusion: Overall, healthcare workers’ COVID-19-related knowledge, attitudes, and practices for healthcare workers in UAE healthcare facilities was very high. However, we found gaps in awareness regarding the spread of the pandemic. Our study recommends that providing healthcare workers with education programs and counseling services would help increase their confidence in treating patients with COVID-19.

scholarly journals Factors Associated with Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices Related to Oral Care Among the Elderly in Hong Kong Community

2020 ◽  
Vol 17 (21) ◽  
pp. 8088
Author(s):  
Florence M.F. Wong
Keyword(s):  
At Risk ◽  
Oral Health ◽  
Oral Care ◽  
Self Care ◽  
Risk Groups ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Elderly Individuals ◽  
Attitudes And Practices ◽  
Education Levels ◽  
Knowledge Attitudes And Practices

Background: The oral health of elderly populations is a significant concern, as it is closely linked to general health and health-related quality of life. Poor oral health exacerbates oral diseases, leading to an increased risk of non-communicable diseases and self-care dependence, particularly in the elderly, worldwide. Knowledge, attitudes, and practices (KAP) play influential roles in individual oral care. However, the evidence of KAP related to oral care among the elderly is still inadequate. Objective: This study aimed to examine KAP and their associated factors related to oral care among the elderly community. Methods: A cross-sectional descriptive design was used. The eligible subjects were recruited, using convenience sampling and snowball sampling. Results: A total of 385 elderly individuals were included, and 51.4% were women. The mean age was 71.66 (SD 6.28). Knowledge was reportedly poor, as more than 50% elderly answered several questions incorrectly. The mean attitude and practices scores were 44.94 (SD 6.33) and 68.90 (SD 10.44), respectively. There was a significant correlation among knowledge, attitudes, and practices (p < 0.001). Multivariable regression analysis revealed numerous factors had remarkably significant association with knowledge [R2 = 0.30, F (4,380) = 11.96, p < 0.001], attitudes [R2 = 0.28, F (6,378) = 9.27, p < 0.001], and practices [R2 = 0.31, F (5,379) = 12.34, p < 0.001], particularly education levels, full-time employment, and self-care independence. Conclusions: Based on the KAP theoretical model, KAP are closely interrelated. Identified factors associated with KAP are useful to understand at-risk groups. Elderly individuals at lower education levels, with poor family support and inadequate self-care independence, have poor KAP related to oral care. Therefore, this study improves insight for health promotion developers, suggesting that more attention should be paid to at-risk elderly groups’ oral health. To enhance participation in dental care and improve oral care performance in the elderly, educational program containing oral health knowledge should be offered to at-risk groups. Family support and involvement are also important for improving oral care among elderly individuals.

scholarly journals Knowledge, Attitudes and Practices of the University Students on Malaria Prevention in Kavango East, Namibia

2019 ◽  
Vol 11 (2) ◽  
pp. 102 ◽  
Author(s):  
Victoria Jacob ◽  
Vistolina Nuuyoma
Keyword(s):  
At Risk ◽  
University Students ◽  
Malaria Prevention ◽  
Health Concern ◽  
Prevention Measures ◽  
Mosquito Net ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Attitudes And Practices ◽  
East Region ◽  
Knowledge Attitudes And Practices

Malaria remains a public health concern in Namibia and it is endemic in many regions, including Kavango east region. University students in Kavango east region are at risk of malaria due to bushy environment and the presence of Kavango river, which makes it easy for mosquitoes to multiply. This study aimed to assess and describe knowledge, attitudes and practices of malaria prevention among university students. A quantitative descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted, using a pretested questionnaire to collect data from 239 university students in Kavango east region. A proportionate stratified random sampling was used to sample students from the three faculties on campus. Data were analysed with a Statistical Programme of Social Sciences. The overall response rate was 75% (239) from a total of 318 respondents. Mean age was 21.4 years, respondents comprised of 155 (64.9%) females and 84 (35.1%) males. Almost all respondents (94.5%) know that malaria is transmitted by mosquitoes and 80% of respondents indicated that malaria is preventable. Usage of mosquito net was the most commonly known preventive measure, indicated by 224 (94%) of respondents. The vast majority of respondents 227 (95%) agreed that the appropriate method to prevent self from getting malaria is to prevent mosquito bites. Surprisingly 80 (33%) of the respondents believe that only children and pregnant women get malaria and therefore it&rsquo;s only them who need preventive measures. Only 43 (18%) of the respondents always sleep under mosquito nets to prevent themselves from getting malaria. It was concluded that university students in Kavango east region have good knowledge on malaria prevention measures. Although there were some misconceptions noted, especially on the identification of population at risk of malaria, the attitudes on malaria prevention are generally satisfactory. However, the knowledge and attitudes do not reflect in the students&rsquo; practices.&nbsp;

scholarly journals Research on Survey for Finding Effects of Covid-19 Pandemic on Construction Industry

2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (VII) ◽  
pp. 3581-3588
Author(s):  
Samiksha P. Sonak
Keyword(s):  
Construction Industry ◽  
Questionnaire Survey ◽  
Quantitative Assessment ◽  
Operating Cost ◽  
Dark Side ◽  
Actual Number ◽  
Online Questionnaire ◽  
Academic Qualification ◽  
Difficult Time ◽  
Hard Times

This research paper is mainly carrying purpose of finding the effects of Covid-19 pandemic on construction industry. This is achieved through a methodology which involved online questionnaire survey based on the quantitative assessment of the impacts as well as review of the professionals who are the respondents. The respondents are directly related to construction activities and also possess good credibility for their work and academic qualification. The survey has been designed and hosted via google forms and shared with respondents mentioned earlier. The survey is designed so as the researcher gets insights related to even minute problems which were faced by the professionals during the hard times of pandemic. Survey is also taking care of gathering information related to probable losses caused to the respondents by asking an open-ended question related to work. Further the gathered data has been explained theoretically as well as represented visually by bar graphs and pie charts etc. From obtained results, a badly affected conditions pf construction industry come in light. Majority of respondents were forced to fully or partially stop their projects. Other issues which are highlighted by more than one third of the respondents are, higher operating cost at site, decreased demand of construction during Covid-19, supply chain provider’s problem, black marketing. Actual number of affected professionals is a dark side in such difficult time. Keywords: Professionals, business, experience, data, questionnaire survey, black

scholarly journals Knowledge, attitudes and practices about Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) among Birzeit University students: A cross-sectional study

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hani A. Naseef ◽  
Ni'meh Al-Shami ◽  
Lilian S. Abu Hadba ◽  
Leen A. Humos ◽  
Ruba N. Shaheen ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
University Students ◽  
Binary Logistic Regression ◽  
Health Professions ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Online Questionnaire ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Attitudes And Practices ◽  
Knowledge Attitudes And Practices

Abstract Aim: COVID-19 the novel corona virus that has been characterized as a pandemic; as it spreads all over the world and has so far infected more than 20 million worldwide. In Palestine, the first seven cases were documented on March 5th, 2020 followed by the declaration of the state of emergency. This study aimed to assess knowledge, attitudes and practices toward COVID-19 among Birzeit University students.Subject and methods: A cross sectional study was carried out, a questionnaire was developed based on the WHO, CDC, ECDC recommendations. The questionnaire was distributed online and filled by Birzeit University students. Chi-square testing was performed to check for significant association between KAP and different sociodemographic variables. Binary logistic regression performed to identify and control the confounding factors. Data were analyzed using SPSS (version 22).Results: A total of 665 students have completed the online questionnaire. The mean age was (20.55±3.069) years. Multivariate analysis revealed that males, students from health professions and scientific faculties and those with highly educated parents had manifested a good knowledge level (GKL) about Covid -19. Regarding students’ practices, less negative practices were prompted by students from health professions faculty and the students living at the middle governorate of Palestine compared to north, south and Jerusalem dwellers. With regards to the practices, the vast majority of the participants held a positive and very cautious practice towards the COVID-19 epidemic.Conclusion: Our results revealed that students had variable knowledge regarding Covid-19 and the vast majority depended on the official media briefs in Palestine as a source of information. With regards to practices, positive and cautious practices towards the COVID-19 epidemic were carried out by the vast majority of participants.

scholarly journals Contraception Knowledge, Attitudes and Practices of Adolescents at Risk of Pregnancy in Northeastern Brazil

2014 ◽  
Vol 04 (06) ◽  
pp. 300-308 ◽  
Author(s):  
Gilka Paiva Oliveira Costa ◽  
Giulia Paiva Oliveira Costa ◽  
Mônica de Paula Farias ◽  
Ana Cristina Pinheiro Fernandes de Araújo
Keyword(s):  
At Risk ◽  
Northeastern Brazil ◽  
Attitudes And Practices ◽  
Knowledge Attitudes And Practices

scholarly journals Cross-sectional study on awareness and knowledge of COVID-19 among senior pharmacy students.

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Marwa Samir Hamza ◽  
Osama Ahmed Badary ◽  
Mohamed Mohey Elmazar
Keyword(s):  
Confidence Interval ◽  
Knowledge Score ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Control Measures ◽  
Pharmacy Students ◽  
Online Questionnaire ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Attitudes And Practices ◽  
Students Attitudes ◽  
Knowledge Attitudes And Practices

Abstract Extraordinary actions have been implemented in an effort to control the rapid spread of the ongoing COVID-19 epidemic in Egypt. People’s adherence to control measures is influenced by their knowledge, attitudes and practices towards the disease. Therefore, in the present study we assessed pharmacy senior students’ knowledge, attitudes and practices towards the COVID-19 pandemic. An online questionnaire was created and it consisted of 12 questions testing their knowledge about COVID-19nclinical characteristics, transmission routes and prevention and control steps. Among senior pharmacy students (n=238), 70% were females and 63% were living in greater Cairo. Their main source of information included social media (70%), published articles (48%) and television (48%). The overall correct knowledge score was 83%. Most of the students displayed a good COVID-19 knowledge level (72.5% of the students). The students were least informed when trying to answer questions about hyper-coagulation, as a major cause for death in patients with severe COVID-19, and about the timings on the necessity to wear masks practice. Assessment of students’ attitudes and practices towards COVID-19 reflected that 87% of them were confident that health care teams and scientists could win the fight against the virus. In addition, 72% of students agreed that COVID-19 will be controlled successfully. The greater the students’ knowledge, the more confident they felt that COVID-19 will be controlled successfully (OR = 2.2, 95% confidence interval [CI]: 1.03-4.72). Good behavioral practice towards COVID-19 control was confirmed when 87% of students answered that they didn’t go out to any crowded place. Females were 3.6 times (95% confidence interval [CI]: 1.03–3.11) more likely to avoid going out than males. Bad behavioral practice became evident when approximately 50% of students admitted that they did not wear masks when they left their house. Therefore, more efforts should be taken to protect future pharmacists from this pandemic.

scholarly journals Communication on COVID-19 to community – measures to prevent a second wave of epidemic

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Boris Bikbov ◽  
Alexander Bikbov
Keyword(s):  
Preventive Measures ◽  
Public Awareness ◽  
Social Groups ◽  
Community Perception ◽  
Policy Changes ◽  
Attitudes And Practices ◽  
Literature Evidence ◽  
Scientific Facts ◽  
Second Wave ◽  
Knowledge Attitudes And Practices

The manuscript highlights available data on gap in public awareness about recent clinical and scientific facts about COVID-19, insufficient community knowledge about symptoms and preventive measures during COVID-19 and previous MERS-CoV epidemic, and lack of monitoring the community perception and adherence to preventive measures. We also summarize literature evidence about reluctance to change social behavior and disregard recommendations for social distancing among persons who percept to having low risk of infection or complications, and briefly describe destructive psychological response and misleading communications.Our analysis could be translated into important policy changes in two directions:(1)to communicate recent scientific discoveries about COVID-19 pathophysiology to better prepare public opinion to longer period of extraordinary measures;(2)to implement sociological feedback on knowledge, attitudes and practices among general public and some vulnerable social groups.

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