scholarly journals Attitudes toward Menopause in HIV-Infected Cambodian Women

Healthcare ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (6) ◽  
pp. 677
Author(s):  
Roshna Thapa ◽  
Youngran Yang
Keyword(s):  
Premenopausal Women ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Attitude Score ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Negative Attitudes ◽  
Perceived Severity ◽  
Women Living With Hiv ◽  
Positive Attitudes ◽  
Immunodeficiency Virus ◽  
Living With Hiv

(1) Background: Attitudes toward menopause are believed to play a potential role in the experience of menopause, including its perceived severity. However, the studies available on the perspectives of women living with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) on menopause in Cambodia are very limited. This study aimed to evaluate the attitudes toward menopause of Cambodian women living with HIV. (2) Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted among 189 women using a questionnaire titled Attitude toward Menopause Scale and socio-demographics. (3) Results: The study analysis showed that the participants had slightly negative attitudes toward menopause with the mean attitude score of 86.81 ± 10.79 (Range 35–140). Postmenopausal women displayed more positive attitudes than premenopausal women. Older age, higher education, and a non-drinking habit were independently associated with a positive attitude toward menopause. (4) Conclusion: The results suggest the need for a multidisciplinary team of health care experts that would address the special needs of this population marked by the menopausal transition.

scholarly journals What Do Non-Psychiatric Doctors of Andhra Pradesh Think about Psychiatrists, Psychiatric Medications and Mental Illness? A Cross-Sectional Study

2021 ◽  
Vol 8 (22) ◽  
pp. 1746-1751
Author(s):  
Ganga Raju Godasi ◽  
Raj Kiran Donthu ◽  
Abdul Salaam Mohammed ◽  
Ravi Shankar Pasam ◽  
Raja Anirudh Yalamanchili
Keyword(s):  
Mental Illness ◽  
Andhra Pradesh ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Negative Attitudes ◽  
Curriculum Changes ◽  
Positive Side ◽  
Positive Attitudes ◽  
Academic Settings ◽  
Changing Trend

BACKGROUND Mental and behavioural disorders are prevalent in all societies. The stigma and poor attitude towards mental illness and those with mental illness is well known. Similarly, there also exists poor opinions about psychiatrists and psychiatric medications among people. Non psychiatric doctors act as a bridge between the psychiatrists and mentally ill people. This study was conducted to evaluate the attitudes of non-psychiatric doctors towards psychiatrists, psychiatric medications, and mental illness. METHODS The study design was cross sectional, conducted in a town of Andhra Pradesh. A structured proforma was used to capture the sociodemographic details and to measure attitudes towards psychiatrists and psychiatric medications. We used a questionnaire used by Zieger et al. Similarly, to measure the attitudes towards mental illness, belief towards mental illness (BTMI) used by Hirai and Clum was used. The data was analysed using R language, and results obtained were tabulated and discussed. Data was analysed using non parametric tests. RESULTS There were no significant negative attitudes of non-psychiatrists towards psychiatrists and mental illness. But we found significant negative attitudes expressed by medical specialists (P = 0.035) and those in academic settings (P = 0.020) towards psychiatric medications. On comparing the other demographic details there were no significant negative attitudes towards psychiatric medications. CONCLUSIONS Previous studies have found negative attitudes among non-psychiatrists towards psychiatry, psychiatrists and mental illness. But our study found that there are positive attitudes expressed by non-psychiatric doctors towards psychiatrists and mental illness which is a good sign. We believe this is a changing trend towards positive side when compared to past studies. Future studies should be longitudinal and to keep in focus the new curriculum changes. KEYWORDS Attitudes of Health Personnel, Psychiatry, Mental Disorders

scholarly journals A study to assess knowledge and attitude towards HIV among students from Mumbai university

2019 ◽  
Vol 7 (6) ◽  
pp. 1999
Author(s):  
Dnyanesh Limaye ◽  
Gerhard Fortwengel ◽  
Vaidehi Limaye ◽  
Aishwarya Bhasi ◽  
Aditya Dhule ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Hiv Transmission ◽  
Risk Groups ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Attitude Score ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Negative Attitudes ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
High Knowledge ◽  
Knowledge And Attitude ◽  
Study Participants

Background: India has the third largest HIV epidemic in the world. The Indian epidemic is characterized by low levels in the general population and elevated concentrations among high-risk groups. The present study was planned to determine the awareness of HIV among students from Mumbai University.Methods: A cross-sectional study was carried out among students from Mumbai University, India during May–June 2017. Two hundred and fifty students were approached to participate in the study of which 199 agreed to participate (males: 132; females: 67). Pretested questionnaire was distributed and collected data was analyzed using IBM SPSS version 23.Results: Study participants had high knowledge (86%) and attitude score (87%). There was no significant difference between males and female participants for attitude and knowledge, except for one question regarding knowledge about HIV transmission via breastfeeding to child.Conclusions: Present study showed that there are no misconceptions or negative attitudes regarding HIV among students. A longitudinal study with a larger sample size across India is recommended for further investigation.

scholarly journals Prolonged Amenorrhea and Low Hip Bone Mineral Density in Women Living With HIV—A Controlled Cross-sectional Study

2020 ◽  
Vol 83 (5) ◽  
pp. 486-495 ◽  
Author(s):  
Elizabeth M. King ◽  
Ariel Nesbitt ◽  
Arianne Y.K. Albert ◽  
Neora Pick ◽  
Helene C.F. Cote ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Bone Mineral Density ◽  
Bone Mineral ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Mineral Density ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Women Living With Hiv ◽  
Living With Hiv

Determinants of post-disclosure violence among women living with HIV in sero-discordant unions in Kumasi, Ghana: a cross-sectional study

AIDS Care ◽  
2020 ◽  
pp. 1-5
Author(s):  
Yasmine Oladele Hardy ◽  
Prosper Kwame Antwi ◽  
Evans Kofi Agbeno ◽  
Abiboye Cheduko Yifieyeh ◽  
Anthony Enimil ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Women Living With Hiv ◽  
Living With Hiv

Urinary symptoms and quality of life in women living with HIV: a cross-sectional study

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Maryse Larouche ◽  
Arianne Y. K. Albert ◽  
Nancy Lipsky ◽  
Sharon Walmsley ◽  
Mona Loutfy ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Urinary Symptoms ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Women Living With Hiv ◽  
Living With Hiv

scholarly journals Knowledge about Epilepsy and Attitudes toward Students with Epilepsy among Middle and High School Teachers in Kuwait

2016 ◽  
Vol 2016 ◽  
pp. 1-15 ◽  
Author(s):  
Eman Al-Hashemi ◽  
Abdullatif Ashkanani ◽  
Haneen Al-Qattan ◽  
Asmaa Mahmoud ◽  
Majd Al-Kabbani ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Teaching Experience ◽  
Knowledge Score ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Attitude Score ◽  
School Teachers ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Poor Knowledge ◽  
Positive Attitudes ◽  
Knowledge And Attitude ◽  
Attitudes Toward Students

Background and Objectives. Attitudes toward students with epilepsy and epilepsy-related knowledge of teachers are crucial for child’s safety in the school. The aim of this study was to evaluate teachers’ knowledge and attitudes toward epilepsy.Methods. This cross-sectional study included 824 teachers from 24 randomly selected middle and high schools. Scale of Attitudes Toward Persons with Epilepsy (ATPE) was modified to assess teachers’ knowledge about epilepsy and attitudes toward students with epilepsy.Results. Median knowledge score about epilepsy was 5 (out of 13), while median attitude score was 10 (out of 15). Both knowledge and attitude median scores were significantly higher in senior teachers with longer teaching experience and in respondents who dealt with a person with epilepsy. There was significant association between knowledge score and attitude score (p<0.01). Logistic regression showed that significant variables, independently associated with poor knowledge after adjusting for possible confounders, were not having a family member with epilepsy (p=0.009), unawareness of life circumstances of persons with epilepsy (p=0.048), and a poor attitude score (p<0.001).Conclusion. School teachers in Kuwait have relatively poor knowledge about epilepsy but have positive attitudes toward students with epilepsy. A number of historical and stigmatizing ideas about epilepsy still exist. It is recommended to provide teachers with information about handling seizures in the educational setting through development and implementation of epilepsy education programs.

scholarly journals Vulnerability of women living with HIV/aids

2014 ◽  
Vol 22 (1) ◽  
pp. 68-75 ◽  
Author(s):  
Marli Teresinha Cassamassimo Duarte ◽  
Cristina Maria Garcia de Lima Parada ◽  
Lenice do Rosário de Souza
Keyword(s):  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Sexual Practices ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Multiple Sexual Partners ◽  
Sexually Transmitted ◽  
Women Living With Hiv ◽  
Serological Status ◽  
Specialized Service ◽  
Gynecological Care ◽  
Living With Hiv

OBJECTIVE: outline the profile of women living with the human immunodeficiency virus/aids in interior cities in São Paulo State, in the attempt to identify characteristics related to individual, social and programmatic vulnerability and to analyze the conditions in which they discovered their serological status. METHOD: between October 2008 and December 2010, a cross-sectional study was undertaken with 184 women attended at a specialized service. The data were collected through an interview and gynecological test, including the collection of samples for the etiological diagnosis of sexually transmissible conditions. RESULTS: the women were predominantly white, between 30 and 49 years of age, lived with a partner, had a low education level, multiple sexual partners across the lifetime and unsafe sexual practices. The prevalence of sexually transmitted diseases corresponded to 87.0%. CONCLUSION: the study suggests the need to offer gynecological care in specialized services and the accomplishment of multiprofessional actions to reinforce the female autonomy in protective decision making.

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