scholarly journals Health Status, Behaviors, and Beliefs of Health Sciences Students and Staff at Kuwait University: Toward Maximizing the Health of Future Health Professionals and Their Patients

2020 ◽  
Vol 17 (23) ◽  
pp. 8776
Author(s):  
Nowall Al-Sayegh ◽  
Khazna Al-Enezi ◽  
Mohammed Nadar ◽  
Elizabeth Dean
Keyword(s):  
Health Status ◽  
Health Professionals ◽  
Role Models ◽  
Healthy Lifestyle ◽  
High Stress ◽  
Health Sciences ◽  
P Value ◽  
Future Health ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Kuwait University

Health professionals who engage in healthy lifestyle behaviors are more likely to promote their patients’ health. We evaluated health status, behaviors, and beliefs of students (future health professionals) and staff in four health sciences faculties, Kuwait University. In total, 600 students and 231 staff participated in this descriptive cross-sectional study. Questionnaire surveys were used to evaluate lifestyle-related practices and participants’ beliefs about these practices, in addition to health-related objective measures, e.g., heart rate, blood pressure, and body mass index. Overweight/obesity was prevalent among the participants (staff, 68.7%, students, 48.1%; p < 0.001); 57% of staff had suboptimal resting blood pressures. About half of the participants reported being moderately physically active (staff, 44.8%, students, 52.6%; p < 0.05), and most reported moderate/high stress (staff, 88.8%, students, 90.9%; p > 0.05). Only 25.1% of staff and 27.9% of students reported at least 8 h sleep nightly (p > 0.05). Staff reported healthier dietary practices than students (p-value range < 0.001–0.02). Overall, the participants had sub-optimal health indices. A marked gap existed between participants’ beliefs about healthy lifestyle practices and their actual health status. Healthy lifestyle programs are needed on campus with respect to diet, exercise, and stress management. As emerging health professionals, students in health sciences faculties, Kuwait University, need exposure to a health-promoting environment including healthy staff as role models.

scholarly journals Knowledge, Attitude, and Practices of Mothers Related to their Oral Health Status of 6-12 Years Old Children in Bhilai City, Chhattisgarh, India

2018 ◽  
Vol 14 (21) ◽  
pp. 248
Author(s):  
Pallavi Pawar ◽  
Nilotpol Kashyap ◽  
Rohit Anand
Keyword(s):  
Health Status ◽  
Oral Health ◽  
Health Assessment ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Oral Health Status ◽  
P Value ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Health Related ◽  
High Level ◽  
Children’S Oral Health

Aim and Objectives: The aim of the study was to assess the oral health status of 6-12 year old children and their mother’s knowledge, attitude, and practices in Bhilai city. Moreover, this study was also carried out to determine whether mother’s oral health related knowledge, attitude, and practices have a significant influence on the oral health of their children. Materials and Methods: A cross- sectional study was conducted among children (n=600) aged between 6-12 years, attending both government and private schools accompanied with their mothers in Bhilai city. The oral health status of the children was evaluated by using WHO Oral Health Assessment Form (2013). The parents were then asked to fill 25 item based on selfadministered questionnaire. Mother’s knowledge, attitude, and practices were assessed by direct contact with mothers using close ended questionnaire. Statistical Analysis: The data was then entered and analysed using SPSS (Statistical Package for Social Sciences, SPSS Inc., Chicago, IL, USA). Also, p value≤ 0.05 was considered to be statistically significant. Results: The result of the study showed that 90% of mothers had good knowledge, 75% mothers had average attitude, and 51% mothers had high level practices related to oral health. An inverse relationship was found between children’s oral health status and their mother’s knowledge, attitude, and practices about oral health. Thus, the findings were highly significant. Conclusion: Results showed that mother’s oral health related to knowledge, attitude, and practices had a significant impact on oral health status of their children.

scholarly journals Faktor-Faktor yang Mempengaruhi Terjadinya Anemia pada Remaja Putri

2021 ◽  
Vol 21 (1) ◽  
pp. 331
Author(s):  
Yeni Indrawatiningsih ◽  
ST Aisjah Hamid ◽  
Erma Puspita Sari ◽  
Heru Listiono
Keyword(s):  
Nutritional Status ◽  
Adolescent Girls ◽  
Young Women ◽  
Significant Relationship ◽  
Healthy Lifestyle ◽  
Community Health Center ◽  
Multivariate Logistic Regression Analysis ◽  
P Value ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Major Health Problem

Anemia is a major health problem for people in the world, especially in developing countries, about 50-80% of anemia is caused by iron deficiency. The purpose of this study was to determine the factors that influence the occurrence of young women. This research is an analytical survey with a cross sectional research design, the study was conducted in May - June 2020 in the village of Sidomakmur, Gumawang Community Health Center, East OKU Regency, the population in this study were all young women recorded by village midwives in Sidomakmur Village, totaling 212 people. and the sample is some of the young women who take part in the Posyandu Youth in Sidomakmur Village, amounting to 98 people, through Proportional Random Sampling, univariate (proportion), bivariate (chi square test) and multivariate (logistic regression) analysis. The results of the analysis showed that adolescent education (p value: 0,000), parents' income (p value: 0.012) and adolescent nutritional status (p vaue: 0,000) had a significant relationship with the incidence of anemia in adolescent girls, while adolescent age (p value: 0.224). ) does not have a significant relationship with the incidence of anemia in adolescent girls, while the age of adolescents. Based on the final model of multivariate analysis, the variable that had the greatest influence on anemia status was the variable nutritional status. It is necessary to provide counseling to young women and improve the way of delivering information when young women conduct examinations on how to prevent anemia, both in the form of a good healthy lifestyle and how to maintain health for the growth and development of young women themselves. 

scholarly journals Hubungan Pijat Bayi Dengan Ikterus Fisiologis Pada Bayi Usia 3-7 Hari

2019 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 1-6
Author(s):  
Zakkiyatus Zainiyah
Keyword(s):  
Health Professionals ◽  
Correlation Method ◽  
P Value ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Prevention And Treatment ◽  
Cross Tabulation

 Jaundice can occur in any baby, eitherbecause of the lack of touch or massage so baby islazy to breastfed making the liver ability to processbilirubin decreased and eventually happenedjaundice. Based on the results of preliminarystudies in BPS Ayu, from 10 infants aged 3-7days showed 3 babies (30%) did not havephysiological jaundice and 7 infants (70%) hadphysiological jaundice. The purpose of the studywas to analyze the correlation between babymassage with physiological jaundice in infants aged3-7 days at BPS Ayu Surabaya.This study uses ananalytical correlation method with cross-sectional approach Collecting data using observation sheets,the data taken on all populations of infants aged 37 days at BPS Ayu Pakal Surabaya by 40respondents and samples taken 36 respondents.The results were analyzed using frequencydistributions using cross tabulation test and Lambda.The results showed that, most of who are massagedwell were 19 respondents (52.8%), most of who arenot jaundiced were 21 respondents (58.3%). Theanalysis Lambda shows that the results of ρ valuewas p value (0.002) <α (0.05) so that Ho is rejected,which means there is correlation between babymassage with pphysiological jaundice in infantsaged 3-7 days at BPS Ayu Surabaya. Expected tomidwifes, or health professionals give advice tomothers on the prevention and treatment theincident of jaundice, one of them is by teachingthe proper baby massage technique.

scholarly journals Prevalence of somatic symptoms amongst undergraduate medical students of Marathwada region of Maharashtra, India

2020 ◽  
Vol 7 (12) ◽  
pp. 5106
Author(s):  
Shaikh Arshiya Kaiser Husain ◽  
Anwaya R. Magare ◽  
Purushottam A. Giri ◽  
Vijaykumar S. Jadhav
Keyword(s):  
Medical Education ◽  
Medical Students ◽  
Medical Curriculum ◽  
High Stress ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Undergraduate Medical Students ◽  
Future Health ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Negative Effect

Background: The aim of medical education is to produce competent, physically and mentally strong health professionals, as they are going to be the pillars of the future health care system. Stress is one of the most common and process-oriented obstacles in medical education. It often exerts a negative effect on the academic performance, physical health, and psychological well-being of the students. Dealing with overloaded medical curriculum, competing with peers, being away from home and meeting high expectations imposed by parents and society to excel is among the common stressful transitions at this stage.Methods: A cross-sectional descriptive study was carried out amongst 352 undergraduate medical students of a private medical college in a rural area of Maharashtra during April to October 2019. The structured questionnaire was used to record the data. Collected data was used to assess the severity of mental health issues among medical students.Results: Majority 194 (55.11%) students were in the age of 18 to 20 years followed by 141 (40.06%) were in 21 to 23 years. There were 196 (55.68%) girl students and 156 (44.32%) boys. According to the various categories, 80 (22.73%) of the students had low stress scores, followed by 76 (21.59%) in minimal. A highly significant difference in stress scores was seen between boys and girls, which was more in boys.Conclusions: Study concluded that undergraduate medical students perceive minimal to very high stress presented as various systems that vary with the year of study and gender wise too. There is a further need to look into the various causes of stress.

scholarly journals Faktor Risiko Keturunan Diabetes dengan Variabel Perancunya Meningkatkan Prevalensi Diabetes Tipe 2 (Studi Estimasi)

2017 ◽  
Vol 10 (2) ◽  
pp. 109
Author(s):  
Riyanto Riyanto
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Type 2 Diabetes ◽  
Central Obesity ◽  
Healthy Lifestyle ◽  
P Value ◽  
Analysis Model ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Observation Methods ◽  
Hereditary Factors

<strong><strong></strong></strong><strong><em>Background:</em></strong><em> Type 2 diabetes is a disorder that is influenced by multifactors, involving both genetic and environmental factors. <strong>Purpose:</strong> This study aims to find a large estimate of hereditary risk factors for type 2 events by controlling controlling for other confounding variables. <strong>Methods:</strong> This study used a cross sectional design analysis model estimation with the main variable heredity. The research sample of at least 249 respondents. Measurement and observation of research variables using interview and observation methods. Multivariate analysis of estimation models uses multiple logistic regression tests and calculated attributable fraction percent (AF%). <strong>Results:</strong> The results of the final multivariate modeling analysis showed heredity was associated with the incidence of type 2 Diabetes (p value 0,000), after being controlled by confounding factors for BMI, occupation, age and central obesity with ORadjusted 19.8; 95% CI: 1,911-9,459). Calculation of the potential impact size (AF%) results of the analysis obtained 48.15%. <strong>Conclusion:</strong> The estimated magnitude of respondents who have inherited risk factors is 19.8 times more likely to have diabetes than those without heredity after being controlled by confounders of BMI, occupation and age and central obesity. People with Type 2 Diabetes who have a history of diabetes, live a healthy lifestyle, so that around 48.15% of diabetes can be prevented through hereditary factors.</em>

Evaluation of Students to Select Different Educational Technique Using Dreem

2021 ◽  
Vol 15 (12) ◽  
pp. 3547-3549
Author(s):  
Shmyla Hamid ◽  
Farrukh Sarfraz ◽  
Nadeem Razaq ◽  
Sadia Ikram ◽  
Junaid Iqbal ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Medical Students ◽  
Allied Health ◽  
Health Sciences ◽  
Mean Value ◽  
Educational Environment ◽  
P Value ◽  
Medical Group ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Validated Questionnaire ◽  
Medical University

Introduction: Problem-Based Learning (PBL) could be an instructing strategy in which complex real-world issues are utilized as the vehicle to promote student learning of concepts and standards as opposed to direct introduction of facts and ideas. In expansion to course content, PBL can promote the improvement of basic thinking aptitudes, problem-solving abilities, and communication skills. It can also show new horizons for working in group to become a lifelong learner. Objective: To evaluate the educational environment in medical and allied health sciences students at Rawalpindi Medical University. Material & Method: Study design: quantitative cross sectional Settings: Rawalpindi Medical University Duration: Six months i.e. 1st January 2021 to 30th June 2021 Methodology: The students of medical from medical college and Physiotherapy from allied health sciences have been selected. Pre validated questionnaire DREEM was used to evaluate the perception of educational environment at Rawalpindi Medical University students for using educational strategies. The students enrolled in the study after giving consent. Results: The total number and percentages were 1200/1750 (68.5%) from medical students and 70/150 (46.6%) from allied health sciences participated in the study from Rawalpindi Medical University. Table 2 shows two groups, total participants, maximum score, mean value, Standard deviation and p value. The overall DREEM score of medical group was 135/200 which use PBL approach and Allied group score was 102/200 which was on traditional strategy. It is also noticed that mean score from the medical group is greater than 3 while Allied health sciences lower than 2. Conclusion: Differentiating student discernments of educational environments appear related with the medical schools embracing different educational methodologies in our setting. Cautious and detailed interpretation of DREEM symptomatic results can be utilized to identify qualities and shortcomings of educational program and needed intervention. In any case to sort of educational programs experienced, institutional mediations show up fundamental in the areas of academic and social support and stress management. Continuous assessment of learning situations ought to be linked to making strides the instructive encounters for medical students. Keywords: PBL, DREEM, Educational Environment, Learning

scholarly journals Adquisición de conocimientos en cuidados paliativos mediante un plan de estudios transversal en enfermería

2020 ◽  
Vol 19 (3) ◽  
pp. 322-344
Author(s):  
Antonio Valenzuela Vidal ◽  
Ana Folch Ayora ◽  
Joan Bou Esteller ◽  
Zaira Fernández Yañez ◽  
Sebastian Eroles Tena ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Palliative Care ◽  
Nursing Students ◽  
Statistical Significance ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
P Value ◽  
Future Health ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Care Experience ◽  
Compulsory Subject ◽  
Academic Year

La implementación de los cuidados paliativos en las universidades ha sido paulatina. Su reciente implantación requiere de su evaluación para la mejora en la formación de nuestros futuros profesionales. Por tanto, el objetivo de este trabajo es valorar el conocimiento en paliativos, en estudiantes de enfermería de la Universidad Jaume I, tras la implementación de un plan de estudios de enseñanza transversal y evaluación mediante una asignatura de carácter obligatorio. Método: Estudio observacional, de corte transversal, durante el curso académico 2017/2018 mediante la escala Palliative Care Quiz for Nursing. Análisis descriptivo, comparativo de las variables cuantitativas y cualitativas global y según aciertos/errores, significación estadística p-value <0,05.Resultados: La muestra de n=155, edad 22,21±6,61 años, con predominio del sexo femenino en el 80% (n=124). La esfera con mayor número de aciertos fue la relacionada con el control de dolor y los síntomas 69,1% y la esfera con más fallos la relacionada con la filosofía y los principios 46,9%. El conocimiento en paliativos viene explicado en un 16% por el curso académico y con la experiencia previa en paliativos. Conclusiones: Mediante nuestros resultados observamos, que la educación en paliativos desarrollada de forma transversal con la culminación de una asignatura obligatoria en cuarto curso, resulta ser efectiva en estudiantes de enfermería, donde el 63% ostentó una buena tasa de aciertos en conocimientos de paliativos.   The inclusion of palliative care content in university curricula has been gradual. Due to the recent incorporation of palliative care as a subject, an evaluation is necessary in order improve the education of our future health professionals. The objective of this study was thus to assess palliative care knowledge in nursing students at Jaume I University after the transversal inclusion of palliative care content throughout the program, culminating in a subject of an obligatory nature. Method: This observational cross-sectional study was undertaken over the 2017/2018 academic year using the Palliative Care Quiz for Nursing. A descriptive and comparative analysis of the quantitative and qualitative global variables was performed with respect to correct/incorrect responses. Statistical significance was set at p <0.05.Results: The sample included 155 participants, with a mean age of 22.21±6.61 years. Females (n=124) were predominant in the sample (80%). The domain which received the highest number of correct responses was related to the control of pain and symptoms (69.1%) and the domain which received the highest number of incorrect responses was related to philosophy and principles (46.9%). Academic year and prior palliative care experience explained 16% of the variance in knowledge. Conclusions: Through our results, we observed that palliative care education, implemented in a transversal manner and with the completion of compulsory subject in the fourth year, was effective in nursing students, with 63% achieving good scores with respect to palliative care knowledge.

scholarly journals Perinatally acquired HIV-positive status disclosure and associated factors in Dire Dawa and Harar, Eastern Ethiopia: a health facility-based cross-sectional study

BMJ Open ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 8 (8) ◽  
pp. e019554 ◽  
Author(s):  
Melkamu Merid Mengesha ◽  
Yadeta Dessie ◽  
Aklilu Abrham Roba
Keyword(s):  
Health Status ◽  
Statistical Significance ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Hiv Treatment ◽  
Hiv Positive ◽  
P Value ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Eastern Ethiopia ◽  
Dire Dawa

ObjectivesThe aim of this study was to assess the level and factors associated with caregivers’ disclosure of perinatally HIV-infected (PHIV+) children’s seropositive status.DesignWe conducted a cross-sectional study in five public health facilities providing HIV treatment and care in Dire Dawa and Harar, Eastern Ethiopia. The data were collected from 310 caregivers through face-to-face interviews and record reviews. Data analyses were done using STATA V.14.2 and statistical significance was declared at p value <0.05.ResultsThe study revealed that the level of PHIV+ diagnosis disclosure was 49.4% (95% CI 43.8 to 54.9). Mean age at disclosure was 11.2 years. Disclosure level was higher among children who frequently asked about their health status (aOR (adjusted OR) 2.04, 95% CI 1.04 to 4.03) and when caregivers knew other people who had a disclosure experience (aOR 2.49, 95% CI 1.17 to 5.32). Disclosure level was less among children of 12 years or below (aOR 0.04, 95% CI 0.02 to 0.09) and among caregivers practising deception about the children’s HIV positive status (aOR 0.38, 95% CI 0.19 to 0.74).ConclusionOnly half of the caregivers disclosed their child’s PHIV+ diagnosis. To facilitate disclosure, caregivers should be counselled about the appropriate age of disclosure and related misconceptions that hinder it. It is also apparent that caregivers need to be guided as to how to address children’s frequent questions about their health status. These interventions can be made in a one-on-one approach or through patient group counselling when they come to get healthcare services.

Health awareness, lifestyle and dietary behavior of university students in the northeast part of Bangladesh

2018 ◽  
Vol 0 (0) ◽  
Author(s):  
Mahmuda Mohammad ◽  
Muhammad Abdul Baker Chowdhury ◽  
Md Nazrul Islam ◽  
Arifa Ahmed ◽  
Farha Nusrat Zahan ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Health Status ◽  
University Students ◽  
Dietary Habits ◽  
Healthy Lifestyle ◽  
Dietary Behavior ◽  
Demographic Factors ◽  
Dietary Habit ◽  
Health Awareness ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Socio Demographic Factors

AbstractIntroductionUniversity students generally face a variety of challenges. During this period of life, they practice some unhealthy eating patterns and lifestyles. Therefore, we aimed to assess the health awareness status of university students from the northeast part of Bangladesh and to evaluate its associated factors.MethodsWe conducted a cross-sectional study using a stratified random sampling among public and private university students from the northeast region of Bangladesh and interviewed 1143 students. We used a self-reported questionnaire, including questions related to awareness status, lifestyle practice, dietary habit and socio-demographic factors. To assess students’ health awareness status and its association with their lifestyle practices and socio-demographic factors, we used logistic regression models.ResultsThe majority (61%) of the students were not aware of better health status and their dietary habits were not adequate. Smokers [odds ratio (OR): 0.66; 95% confidence interval (CI): 0.44, 0.99] were less likely to be aware of better health status. The participants who thought that they were leading a healthy lifestyle were less likely (OR: 0.71; CI: 0.56, 0.92) to be aware. Moreover, frequency of participating in sports and the psychological factors related to eating behaviors were significantly (p < 0.05) associated with health awareness status.ConclusionOur study findings may help to create a foundation for possible interventional programs on health awareness and nutritional education to improve the health awareness status and dietary behavior of university students. To prevent students from poor eating habits while feeling happy, effective programs (e.g. seminars, projects and media campaigns) should be held, which may include enhancing healthy and recommended amounts of food consumption.

scholarly journals PERILAKU HIDUP BERSIH SEHAT TATANAN RUMAH TANGGA DI DAERAH KEPULAUAN

2021 ◽  
Vol 4 (2) ◽  
pp. 81-85
Author(s):  
Mareike D. Patras ◽  
Yeanneke L. Tinungki
Keyword(s):  
Healthy Lifestyle ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
P Value ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Healthy Living ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Healthy Life ◽  
The Family ◽  
Life Behavior ◽  
Research Show

Perilaku Hidup  Bersih dan Sehat (PHBS) merupakan cerminan pola hidup keluarga yang senantiasa memperhatikan dan menjaga kesehatan seluruh anggota keluarga. Semua perilaku kesehatan yang dilakukan atas kesadaran sehingga keluarga atau anggota keluarga dapat menolong dirinya sendiri dibidang kesehatan  dan dapat berperan aktif  dalam kegiatan-kegiatan dibidang kesehatan di masyarakat. Hal ini terjadi karena kurangnya perilaku hidup bersih sehat keluarga. Guna mencegah  penyakit menular dan tidak menular, setiap anggota rumah tangga perlu diberdayakan,dalam melaksanakan 10 (sepuluh) indikator PHBS Pelaksanaan PHBS Kabupaten Sangihe tahun 2017 50,40%. Di Kecamatan Tabukan Selatan Tengah 280 KK Keluarga yang di pantau ,yang ber PHBS 114 (40,2%). Tujuan penelitian ingin mengetahui  Hubungan Pengetahuan dan Sikap Keluarga dengan Perilaku Hidup Bersih Sehat. Metode penelitian dengan menggunakan rancangan Cross sectional study. Hasil penelitian tidak ada hubungan pengetahuan dengan penerapan Perilaku hidup Bersih Sehat diperoleh nilai P yaitu = 0,171 >ᾳ  0,05 dan ada hubungan antara sikap dengan penerapan Perilaku hidup Bersih Sehat nilai p value 0,03 < ᾳ (0.05). Disarankan agar setiap anggota keluarga termotivasi melaksanakan 10 indikator PHBS   Clean and Healty living behavior showed of fammily pattern live style in order to prevent infectious and non-communicable diseases, every member of the household needs to be empowered in implementing 10 (ten) indicators of Clean and Healthy Living Behavior. In 2017 the implementation in Sangihe District was 50.40%. The family monitored in Tabukan Selatan Tengah Subdistrict were 280 families, apply clean and healthy living behavior about 114 (40.2%). Method of those reaseach apply cross sectional study, design  and the result of the research show that was not a relationship between knowledge and clean healthy life behavior with p value 0.016 <ᾳ (0.05) and those was a relationship between attitude and clean healthy lifestyle, p value 0.03 <ᾳ (0.05). The member of fammily incentive to motivate ten (10) standards of Clean Healty living behavior.

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