scholarly journals Eye Health Service Uptake among People with Visual Impairment and Other Functional Difficulties in Bangladesh: A Cross-Sectional Study with Short-Term Follow Up

2021 ◽  
Vol 18 (17) ◽  
pp. 9068
Author(s):  
Ruth Sanders ◽  
Ben Gascoyne ◽  
Paul Appleby ◽  
Syeda Asma Rashida ◽  
Emma Jolley
Keyword(s):  
Health Service ◽  
Health Services ◽  
Refractive Error ◽  
Health Assessment ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Functional Domains ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Functional Difficulties ◽  
Eye Health ◽  
The Relationship

People with visual impairments are disproportionately likely to also have other impairments. However, little is known about whether these other impairments affect access to eye health services. This study among cataract and refractive error patients in four districts in Bangladesh explores the relationship between self-reported difficulties in hearing, mobility, self-care, communication and cognition domains, eye health service uptake, and location of initial eye health assessment. Cataract and refractive errors were diagnosed through ophthalmic clinical assessment, and the Washington Group Short Set (WG-SS) was used to ascertain difficulties in other functional domains. Univariate and multivariate analyses were used to examine the relationship between functional difficulties and uptake of cataract and refractive error services. We found that people with self-reported functional difficulties were less likely to take up refractive error services compared to people with same need but with no functional difficulties, and that they were more than twice as likely to access surgical services after attending an outreach camp compared with a hospital facility. Since a high proportion of people attending eye health assessment services have difficulties in a range of functional domains, strategies to improve the uptake of hospital-based health services are urgently required.

scholarly journals Barriers and Perception Towards Spectacle Wear among Student Population of University of Buraimi, Oman

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Babu Noushad ◽  
Gopi Suresh Vankudre
Keyword(s):  
Refractive Error ◽  
English Language ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Student Population ◽  
Health Science ◽  
Positive Perception ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Eye Health ◽  
Validated Questionnaire

Objectives: The study aims to evaluate the barriers and perception towards spectacle wear among student population of University of Buraimi, Oman. Methods: This descriptive, questionnaire based, cross-sectional study was conducted between December 2017 and May 2018.  To evaluate participant’s barriers and perception towards spectacle wear, a self-designed, validated questionnaire prepared in English language, obtained responses from 170 a university student population within the Sultanate of Oman. Chi-square test was used to assess the association between the type of perception with the socio-demographic and refractive error related profiles of the participants. Results: All participants with inappropriate spectacle correction (61.82%) responded to the questionnaire.  Majority of them (73.5%, n = 125) were having their eyes examined for the first time. Only 28 (16.5%) were wearing spectacles. Nearly half of the participants (54%, n = 91) had positive attitude towards spectacle wear, followed by negative (36%, n = 62) and neutral perception (10%, n = 17). Participants from a health science background had a higher positive perception towards spectacle wear compared to the non-medical study majors (P = 0.012). The difference in the perception scores between myopic and hypermetropic refractive error group was statistically insignificant (P = 0.882). Conclusion: A majority of the participants were having inappropriate spectacle corrections and did not undergo any prior ocular examinations. Very few participants were wearing spectacles, however, it was inappropriate concerning their current refractive status. The other reasons for spectacle non-wear were, ordering of new spectacles, lost them, or were broken. Nearly half of the participants had positive perceptions towards spectacle wear. The positive perception was higher among students with health-related majors. The study stresses to extend the current school eye health initiative within the region to the university level. A holistic eye health promotional approach integrating students, teachers, and parents can help in improving spectacle wear within the population. Keywords: Eyeglasses; Refractive errors; School eye health; Spectacle compliance; Patient compliance.

scholarly journals ANALISA TINGKAT KEPUASAN PASIEN RAWAT JALAN DI INSTALASI FARMASI BUDI SETIA LANGOWAN KABUPATEN MINAHASA

PHARMACON ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 8 (4) ◽  
pp. 888
Author(s):  
Gerald N. P. Tulung ◽  
Gayatri Citraningtyas ◽  
Imam Jayanto
Keyword(s):  
Health Services ◽  
Outpatient Service ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Bivariate Analysis ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
A Value ◽  
Level Of Satisfaction ◽  
The Relationship

ABSTRACT The quality of health services is classified as good if the health services provided could cause satisfaction to each patient in accordance with the level of satisfaction of the average population who are the main target of the health service. The purpose of this study was to determine the level of satisfaction of outpatients with the quality of pharmacy services at the Pharmacy Installation at Budi Setia Langowan Hospital. This research is a cross-sectional study with the study sample determined using the accidental sampling method, which is a sampling technique by taking samples randomly. Data were taken by prospective way then analyzed using statistical methods with SPSS analysis program, using bivariate analysis to test the relationship between independent variables, namely the level of outpatient satisfaction with the dependent variable namely Outpatient Service Quality (Tangibles, Reliability, Responsiveness, Assurance, and Empathy) given by the hospital to outpatients. The results showed that the value of outpatient patient satisfaction was at a positive index with a value of 0.07 with a CSI value of 87.74, which was in the very satisfied range, thus stating overall of the patients receiving pharmaceutical services at the Budi Setia Langowan Pharmacy Installation, had felt very satisfied. Keywords: Analysis of the level of satisfaction of outpatients, Budi Setia Langowan. ABSTRAK Kualitas pelayanan kesehatan digolongkan baik jika pelayanan kesehatan yang diberikan dapat menimbulkan rasa puas pada setiap pasien yang sesuai dengan tingkat kepuasan rata-rata penduduk yang menjadi target utama dari pelayanan kesehatan tersebut. Tujuan penelitian ini untuk mengetahui tingkat kepuasan pasien rawat jalan terhadap kualitas pelayanan kefarmasian di Instalasi Farmasi Rumah Sakit Budi Setia Langowan. Penelitian ini merupakan penelitian cross-sectional dengan sampel penelitian ditetapkan menggunakan metode accidental sampling, yaitu teknik pengambilan sampel dengan mengambil sampel secara bebas. Data yang diambil secara prospektif  kemudian  dianalisis menggunakan metode statistik dengan program analisis SPSS, dengan menggunakan Analisis bivariat untuk melakukan uji hubungan antara variabel bebas yaitu tingkat kepuasan pasien rawat jalan dengan variabel terikat yaitu Mutu Pelayanan Rawat Jalan (Tangibles, Reliability, Responsiveness, Assurance, dan Emphaty) yang diberikan Rumah Sakit kepada pasien tawat jalan. Hasil penelitian menunjukan nilai Ikj kepuasan pasien  rawat jalan berada pada indeks positif dengan nilai 0,07 dengan nilai CSI sebesar 87,74 yang berada pada rentang sangat puas, sehingga menyatakan secara keseluruhan pasien yang menerima pelayanan kefarmasian di Instalasi Farmasi Budi Setia Langowan sudah merasa sanggat puas. Kata kunci : Analisa tingkat kepuasan pasien rawat jalan, Budi Setia Langowan.

scholarly journals “Planning eye health services in Varamin district, Iran: a cross-sectional study”

2015 ◽  
Vol 15 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Marzieh Katibeh ◽  
Karl Blanchet ◽  
Shadi Akbarian ◽  
Sara Hosseini ◽  
Hamid Ahmadieh ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Health Services ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Eye Health

Influenza vaccination challenges in an at-risk student population: considerations for health services

2016 ◽  
Vol 30 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Adelaide R. Murray ◽  
Rosemary M. Caron
Keyword(s):  
At Risk ◽  
Health Services ◽  
Influenza Vaccination ◽  
Student Perceptions ◽  
Health Assessment ◽  
Health Belief ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
College Health ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Vaccination Behavior

Abstract Background: The American College Health Association’s, National College Health Assessment (ACHA’s NCHA) estimates 46.1% of college students reported being vaccinated in the last year. Objective: 1) To understand the college student’s knowledge, attitude, and beliefs in regards to influenza vaccination; 2) To establish recommendations in a population where high risk transmission does not consistently translate into high vaccination rates. Methods: Utilizing the health belief model (HBM), a cross-sectional study of college student perspectives of influenza vaccination was conducted. Results: Student beliefs regarding vaccination-associated illness and the importance of vaccination did influence vaccination behavior. However, student perceptions of being at risk for the flu and the lack of barriers to vaccination were not found to be significant indicators of vaccination behavior. Conclusion: For this particular population, vaccination promotion efforts may be most effectively targeted in the sophomore and junior years. Findings of this study inform efforts among University Health Services regarding seasonal flu prevention and vaccination on the college campus.

scholarly journals Confidence in Health-Services Availability During Disasters and Emergency Situations—Does it Matter?—Lessons Learned from an Israeli Population Survey

2019 ◽  
Vol 16 (19) ◽  
pp. 3519 ◽  
Author(s):  
Cohen ◽  
Shapira ◽  
Aharonson-Daniel ◽  
Shamian
Keyword(s):  
Health Services ◽  
Community Resilience ◽  
Healthcare Services ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Lessons Learned ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Emergency Situations ◽  
Community Resiliency ◽  
Israeli Population ◽  
The Relationship

Abstract: The association between health and community resilience is well established in the literature. However, maintaining continuity of healthcare services during emergencies, and their contribution in the context of community resiliency have not been sufficiently studied. This study aims to explore the relationship between the public’s confidence in the availability of healthcare services during and following emergencies, and community resilience. A cross-sectional study was conducted among 3478 Israeli adults, using the Conjoint Community Resilience Assessment Measurement (CCRAM) tool. Associations between confidence in health services availability during emergencies, socio-demographic variables, and community resilience as measured by the CCRAM score were analyzed. The results revealed that confidence in the availability of health services positively correlated with community resilience score (r(3377) = 0.580, p < 0.001), and that it contributed significantly to increasing resilience (OR = 2.67, 95% CI (2.4–2.9), p < 0.001). Maintaining continuity of healthcare services during emergencies has effects beyond the provision of medical treatment. For instance, the confidence of the population in the availability of these services contributes to community resilience. In turn, this finding can be translated into practical resilience building actions and to facilitate community health.

scholarly journals Utilization of eye health services and diabetic retinopathy: a cross-sectional study among persons living with diabetes visiting a tertiary eye care facility in Ghana

2021 ◽  
Vol 21 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Bridgid Akrofi ◽  
John Tetteh ◽  
Kwesi N. Amissah-Arthur ◽  
Eileen N.A. Buxton ◽  
Alfred Yawson
Keyword(s):  
Diabetic Retinopathy ◽  
Health Service ◽  
Negative Relationship ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Major Advance ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Eye Care ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
The Past ◽  
Eye Health

Abstract Background There have been a major advance made in screening, early diagnosis, and prompt treatment of Diabetic Retinopathy among Person living with diabetes (PLWD). However, screening services remain a challenge in Low-Middle-Income-Countries where access to eye care professionals is inadequate. This study assesses the utilization of Eye Health Service prevalence (UEHS) among PLWD and associated factors and further quantifies its association with Non-Proliferative Diabetic Retinopathy (NPDR). Methods A cross-sectional study design with a random sample of 360 PLWD was conducted at Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital, a National Referral Centre in Ghana from May to July 2019. UEHS and DR were the study outcomes. We adopted Poisson and Probit regression analysis to assess factors associated with UEHS over the past year. We employed pairwise and phi correlation (fourfold correlational analysis) to assess the relationship between UEHS and DR (ordinal and binary respectively). Ordered Logistic and Poisson regression were applied to assess the association between the UEHS and DR. Stata 16.1 was used to perform the analyses and a p-value ≤ 0.05 was deemed significant. Results The prevalence of UEHS over the past year and DR was 21.7 %(95 %CI = 17.7–26.2) and 65.0 %(95 %CI = 59.9–69.8 respectively. The prevalence of severe NPDR with Clinically Significant Macular Edema (CSME) was 23.9 %(19.8–28.6). Type of diabetes, increasing age, educational level, mode of payment for healthcare services, marital status, years since diagnosis, and current blood glucose significantly influenced UEHS. There was a negative relationship between DR and UEHS (Pairwise and φ correlation were − 20 and − 15 respectively; p < 0.001). Non-UEHS among PLWD doubles the likelihood of experiencing severe NPDR with CSME compared with UEHS among PLWD [aOR(95 %CI) = 2.05(1.03–4.08)]. Meanwhile, the prevalence of DR among patients per non-UEHS was insignificantly higher [12 %; aPR(95 %CI) = 0.89–1.41)] compared with patients who utilized eye care health service. Conclusions Most of the PLWD did not utilize the eye health service even once in a year and that was highly influenced by type of diabetes and increasing age. Type 2 diabetes patients and middle age decreased the likelihood of UEHS. There was a negative relationship between DR and UEHS among PLWD and this doubled the likelihood of experiencing severe NPDR with CSME. Structured health education and screening interventions are key to improving UEHS.

scholarly journals Who Is More Satisfied with Health Services? A Cross-Sectional Study in China

2021 ◽  
Vol 58 ◽  
pp. 004695802199992
Author(s):  
Shangren Qin ◽  
Ye Ding
Keyword(s):  
Health Service ◽  
Health Services ◽  
Social Environment ◽  
Public Health Service ◽  
Health Management ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Management Service ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
East Region ◽  
High Satisfaction

This cross-sectional study aims to assess the Chinese population’s satisfaction with health service and identify 2 types of variables, Andersen’s behavioral model related variables and social environment variables associated with high satisfaction. Data were derived from the 2013 Chinese General Social Survey (CGSS). Using exploratory factor analysis, the original questionnaire’s 10 health services were grouped into 2 dimensions, including “health management service” and “public health service.” Then, the satisfaction was described. The associations between satisfaction and factors were assessed using a multivariable logistic regression model. As a result, a total of 5283 subjects were enrolled. The satisfaction was 56.74% for “health management service” and 54.48% for “public health service.” Those with older age, lower education level, positive social environment factors (ie, higher perceived social class, higher perceived social trust, and perceived social equity), and having pension were more likely to report high satisfaction. Moreover, compared to the east region (the most prosperous region), the individuals from the central region or the north-east region (both regional economic levels were medium) had lower odds of reporting high satisfaction. In comparison, those from the west region (the least developed region) had higher odds. In conclusion, actionable measures to increase satisfaction should be proposed by the Chinese government, including increasing pension insurance coverage, increasing investment in health services, creating an excellent social environment, etc.

scholarly journals HUBUNGAN ANTARA JARAK TEMPUH DAN PENILAIAN KESEHATAN DENGAN PENGAMBILAN KEPUTUSAN KELUARGA DALAM PEMANFAATAN PUSKESMAS

2020 ◽  
Vol 9 (2) ◽  
pp. 1221-1227
Author(s):  
Indra Karana Napitupulu
Keyword(s):  
Health Service ◽  
Health Services ◽  
Significant Relationship ◽  
Statistical Tests ◽  
Health Assessment ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Purposive Sampling ◽  
Utilization Of Health Services

Di Puskesmas UPT Pasir Kaliki Bandung angka persentasi pemanfaatan pelayanan kesehatan oleh masyarakat cukup rendah 45.28%. Hal ini secara teori dipengaruhi oleh jarak tempuh dan penilaian kesehatan. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui hubungan antara jarak tempuh dan penilaian kesehatan dengan pengambilan keputusan keluarga dalam pemanfaatan pelayanan kesehatan di Kelurahan Pasir Kaliki. Jenis penelitian berupa deskriptif korelasi menggunakan pendekatan cross sectional. Populasi penelitian yaitu seluruh penduduk di wilayah kerja UPT Puskesmas Pasir Kaliki Bandung dengan jumlah sampel 95 responden, teknik pengambilan sampel yaitu purposive sampling. Pengumpulan data dilakukan secara wawancara menggunakan kuesioner, data dianalisis menggunakan uji chi square. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan responden yang memanfaatkan pelayanan kesehatan sebanyak 84.2%. Sebanyak  54.7% responden menyatakan jarak tempuh sulit dan 72.6% responden memiliki pendapat positif tentang persepsi sakit. Hasil uji statistik menunjukkan bahwa tidak ada hubungan yang signifikan antara faktor jarak tempuh dan penilaian kesehatan dengan pemanfaatan pelayanan kesehatan. Sehingga  tidak ada hubungan yang bermakna antara faktor jarak tempuh dan penilaian kesehatan dengan pemanfaatan pelayanan kesehatan.Kata kunci :  Pemanfaatan pelayanan kesehatan, jarak tempuh, penilaian kesehatan   ABSTRACT In Puskesmas UPT Pasir Kaliki Bandung, the percentage of health service utilization by the community is quite low at 45.28%. This is theoretically influenced by mileage and health assessment. This study aims to determine the relationship between distance and health assessment with family decision making in utilization of health services in Kelurahan Pasir Kaliki. The research type is descriptive correlation using cross sectional approach. Population of research that is all of population in work area UPT Puskesmas Pasir Kaliki Bandung with sample amount 95 responden, sampling technique that is purposive sampling. The data were collected by interview using questionnaire, the data were analyzed using chi square test. The results showed that respondents who use health services as much as 84.2%. As much 54.7% of respondents stated the mileage is difficult and 72.6% of respondents have a positive opinion about the perception of illness. The results of statistical tests show that there is no significant relationship between the mileage and health assessment with the utilization of health services. In conclusion, there is no significant relationship between mileage and health assessment with health service utilization.Keywords: Utilization of health services, mileage, health assessment

scholarly journals Influence of Quality of Health Services on Patient Satisfaction in Islamic Hospital "X" in 2021

2021 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 109-114
Author(s):  
Dwiki Hastomo Putra ◽  
Fauzan Firdaus ◽  
Muhammad Dzikri Mustofa ◽  
Muhammad Uweis Al-Qorny Virdinant
Keyword(s):  
Patient Satisfaction ◽  
Health Service ◽  
Health Services ◽  
Emergency Services ◽  
Health Workers ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Health Service Provider ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Individual Health Services

Hospital is a health service institution that provides complete individual health services that provide inpatient, outpatient, and emergency services. Indeed, a health service provider can provide maximum service by the expectations and desires of patients. This research is in the form of qualitative and uses a Cross-Sectional study to see the relationship between the quality of services provided to patient satisfaction at Islamic Hospital X in 2021. The data collection procedure was carried out by observation, interviews, and literature studies that took place from May to July 2021. The results showed that based on the dimensions of Reliability, Responsiveness, Assurances, It can be seen from the alertness indicators of health workers, the availability of adequate and modern medical devices, communication skills of health workers, the appearance of health workers, in general, showing good results and leading to patient satisfaction with the services received at Islamic Hospital X in 2021.

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