scholarly journals Mastery and glove use in nursing practice at the Hassan II University Teaching Hospital of Fes- Morocco

2020 ◽  
Vol 16 (4) ◽  
Author(s):  
Benboubker Moussa ◽  
Nhili Aziz ◽  
Tarik Sadki ◽  
Boujamaa El Marnissi
Keyword(s):  
Teaching Hospital ◽  
University Teaching ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Attitudes And Practices ◽  
Evaluative Study ◽  
Individual Protection ◽  
Period Data ◽  
Self Administered Questionnaire ◽  
Knowledge Attitudes And Practices ◽  
Disposable Gloves

Gloves are worn to protect hands from contamination and microorganisms; this measurement tries to isolate the hands of the healthcare workers to ensure a better protection, with an aim of minimizing the risk of transmission of infectious agents to patients. This survey aims at assessing knowledge, attitudes, and practices towards disposable gloves use among nursing staff at Hassan II University Teaching Hospital in Fez. This is a cross-sectional prospective and evaluative study that covers a two-month period. Data were collected using an anonymous and self-administered questionnaire. The population studied was quite young with 76,5% aged between 20-30 years. The results have shown that 264 (85.99%) of participants had received training in disposable gloves mastering. Moreover, 161 (52.3%) claimed to change always disposable gloves while moving from one patient to another. In contrast, 231 (75.2%) emphasized the need to change gloves each time they have been in contact with blood or other body fluids. However, the Studies by self- administered questionnaires, as is the case for our investigation, inform about self-declared claims and are not always related to practical implications Inappropriate glove use was frequently declared in this study. This survey showed a misconception of the risk in several practice situations, some good results of wearing gloves reflect this engendered feeling of individual protection.

scholarly journals Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices Among the General Population During COVID-19 Outbreak in Iran: A National Cross-Sectional Online Survey

2020 ◽  
Vol 8 ◽  
Author(s):  
Edris Kakemam ◽  
Djavad Ghoddoosi-Nejad ◽  
Zahra Chegini ◽  
Khalil Momeni ◽  
Hamid Salehiniya ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Online Survey ◽  
Information Sources ◽  
Sample Population ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Attitudes And Practices ◽  
Knowledge And Attitude ◽  
High Level ◽  
Self Administered Questionnaire ◽  
Knowledge Attitudes And Practices ◽  
Staying At Home

Background: Emerged in December 2019, coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is one of the largest pandemics ever. During the early phase, little was known about public knowledge, attitudes, and practices (KAP) relating to coronavirus disease. This study was designed to determine KAP of Iranians toward COVID-19.Methods: A cross-sectional online survey was carried out in Iran from February 25 to April 25 using a self-administered questionnaire on 1,480 people. COVID-19-related KAP questions were adapted from other internationally validated questionnaires specific for infectious diseases.Results: All participants were aware of COVID-19. When asked unprompted, 80% of respondents could correctly cite fever, difficulty in breathing, and cough as signs/symptoms of COVID-19. Most of our sample population knew that staying at home and isolated (95.3%) as well as constant handwashing and using disinfectants (92.5%) could prevent COVID-19. However, there were also widespread misconceptions such as the belief that COVID-19 can be transmitted by wild animals (58%) and by air (48.3%). Unprompted, self-reported actions taken to avoid COVID-19 infection included handwashing with soap and water (95.4%), avoiding crowded places (93%), cleansing hands with other disinfectants (80.), and covering mouth and nose when coughing or sneezing (76.1%). The Internet and social media (94.5%) were the main coronavirus information sources. However, the most trusted information sources on coronavirus were health and medical professionals (79.3%). The majority of participants (77.0%) wanted more information about coronavirus to be available.Conclusion: Our findings suggest that people's knowledge and attitude toward COVID-19 at the time of its outbreak was at a high level.

Assessing Household Natural Disaster Preparedness in Shiraz, Iran, 2011: Results of a Knowledge, Attitude, and Practices Survey

2014 ◽  
Vol 8 (4) ◽  
pp. 349-352 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hamideh Mahdaviazad ◽  
Gholamreza Abdolahifar
Keyword(s):  
Disaster Preparedness ◽  
Public Awareness ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Knowledge Score ◽  
Educational Status ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Face To Face ◽  
Attitudes And Practices ◽  
Self Administered Questionnaire ◽  
Knowledge Attitudes And Practices

AbstractObjectivePublic education and training that focus on appropriate knowledge, attitudes, and practices have had a crucial role in preparedness. The aim of this study was to assess knowledge, attitudes, and practices of households regarding natural disasters in Shiraz, Iran.MethodsIn this cross-sectional descriptive study, we used a stratified random sampling technique. The data collection tool was a self-administered questionnaire, which was completed in through face-to-face interviews. The data were analyzed with the SPSS statistical software package (version 16).ResultsThe overall mean scores were 7.3±2.0 for knowledge, 26.3±6.5 for attitudes, and 5.2±2.2 for practices. Mean scores for all 3 factors were higher in women and married participants. In other comparisons, the differences were statistically significant only for the associations between gender and the score for practices. The mean knowledge score was lower in illiterate participants than in other categories of educational status.ConclusionOur findings showed that the knowledge of households regarding disaster preparedness was encouraging, but that of attitudes and practices might be improved through a greater focus on motivational educational programs and cooperation among the organizations involved in public awareness. (Disaster Med Public Health Preparedness. 2014;0:1–4)

scholarly journals COVID-19 Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices of United Arab Emirates Medical and Health Sciences Students: A Cross Sectional Study

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Noura Baniyas ◽  
Mohamud Sheek-Hussein ◽  
Nouf Al Kaabi ◽  
Maitha Al Shamsi ◽  
Maitha Al Neyadi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
United Arab Emirates ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Health Sciences ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Attitudes And Practices ◽  
Health Sciences Students ◽  
Self Administered Questionnaire ◽  
Knowledge Attitudes And Practices

AbstractCOVID-19 pandemic is the largest unprecedented viral pandemic of the 21st century. We aimed to study the COVID-19 knowledge, attitudes, and practices (KAP) among medical and health sciences students in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). We performed a cross-sectional study between 2nd June and 19th August 2020. The survey was developed using online Survey Monkey. The link was distributed via UAE University to all students and via WhatsApp© groups. The self-administered questionnaire was conducted in English and comprised of two parts: socio-demographic characteristics and KAP towards COVID-19. A total of 712 responses to the questionnaire were collected. 90% (n=695) were under-graduate, while 10% (n=81) were post-graduate students. Majority (87%, n=647) stated that they obtained COVID-19 information from multiple reliable sources. They were highly knowledgeable about COVID-19 pandemic but 76% (n=539) did not recognize its routes of transmission. 63% (n=431) were worried of getting COVID-19, while 92% (n=633)) were worried that a family member could get infected with the virus. 97% (n=655) took precautions when accepting home deliveries, 94% (n=637) had been washing their hands more frequently, and 95% (n=643) had been wearing face masks. In conclusion, participants showed high levels of knowledge and awareness about COVID-19. They were worried about getting infected themselves or their family members, and had good practices against COVID-19.

scholarly journals Lumbar Puncture-Related Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices among Patients, Caregivers, Doctors, and Nurses in Zambia

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Melissa A. Elafros ◽  
Clara Belessiotis ◽  
Gretchen L. Birbeck ◽  
Virginia Bond ◽  
Izukanji Sikazwe ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Lumbar Puncture ◽  
Healthcare Workers ◽  
Knowledge Score ◽  
Disease Diagnosis ◽  
University Teaching ◽  
Teaching Hospitals ◽  
Cns Infection ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Attitudes And Practices ◽  
Knowledge Attitudes And Practices

Lumbar puncture (LP) is underused for neuroinfectious disease diagnosis in Zambia, but reasons for poor uptake remain speculative. This cross-sectional study assessed LP knowledge, attitudes, and practices among patients/caregivers and healthcare workers (HCWs) and predictors of LP completion. Patients with suspected CNS infection, caregivers, and HCWs at the University Teaching Hospitals in 2016 were eligible. Questions adapted from the existing literature were used for a LP knowledge score. Predictors of knowledge scores were assessed independently for patients/caregivers and HCWs. Predictors of LP completion were assessed using multivariable logistic regression. Among 123 patients/caregivers, LP knowledge was poor. Pediatric caregivers were more likely than adult patients/caregivers to report LP could be replaced by neuroimaging (90% versus 78%, P < 0.001) and cause paralysis (57% versus 39%, P = 0.01). There were no significant predictors of the knowledge score among patients/caregivers. Among HCWs, 28% said LP makes patients clinically worse, and 60% reported it could cause paralysis. The increased knowledge score was associated with greater wealth (P = 0.03) and personally knowing someone who underwent LP (P < 0.001). Lumbar puncture was completed on 67/112 (57%) patients and was associated with an increased knowledge score (OR: 1.62 [95% CI: 1.19–2.23]). Pediatric patients (OR: 0.18 [95% CI: 0.07–0.47]) and those with a fear of paralysis (OR 0.29 [95% CI: 0.11–0.77]) were less likely to undergo LP. Improving LP-related knowledge may improve uptake. Healthcare workers sense of LP risk may also play a role in encouraging/discouraging use.

scholarly journals Knowledge, Attitudes and Practice of Healthcare Ethics and Law among Dental Graduates at the RV Dental College, Bengaluru

2014 ◽  
Vol 15 (2) ◽  
pp. 223-228
Author(s):  
MN Praveen ◽  
MG Jayachandra ◽  
Kirankumar B Dhanappa ◽  
Ramakrishna Ravi ◽  
Prashanth Deshpande ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Teaching Staff ◽  
Healthcare Ethics ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Attitudes And Practices ◽  
Item Questionnaire ◽  
Law And Ethics ◽  
Treat All ◽  
Self Administered Questionnaire ◽  
Knowledge Attitudes And Practices

ABSTRACT Objective To assess knowledge, attitudes and practices among the dental graduate in relation to healthcare ethics and law. Materials and methods A cross-sectional study design was employed using a self-administered questionnaire. A 15 item questionnaire about law and ethics was devised; tested and made available to all levels of gradates including teaching staff, postgraduates and intern at dental college in Bengaluru. A total of 116 graduates participated, with a response rate of 96.5% (n = 112). Results Seventy-six percent of the participants said that they are legally bound to treat all the patients who approach them for the treatment. Nearly 32% of the participants have mentioned the various other reasons for the rejection apart from the reason like HIV+, poor patients and patients with the contagious disease. Conclusion The study points to the need for appropriate training among graduates including the professional staffs and other graduates, and to devise means to sensitize them to issues of law and ethics in the workplace. How to cite this article Dhanappa KB, Praveen MN, Ravi R, Jayachandra MG, Deshpande P, Biradar SM. Knowledge, Attitudes and Practice of Healthcare Ethics and Law among Dental Graduates at the RV Dental College, Bengaluru. J Contemp Dent Pract 2014;15(2):223-228.

scholarly journals Knowledge, Attitudes and Practices Related to Dietary Supplements Amongst a Group of Palestinian Pharmacists

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mohammad Altamimi ◽  
May Hamdan ◽  
Manal Badrasawi ◽  
Saad Allahham
Keyword(s):  
Dietary Supplements ◽  
Representative Sample ◽  
Community Pharmacists ◽  
Knowledge Score ◽  
Community Based ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Attitudes And Practices ◽  
Cross Sectional Design ◽  
Self Administered Questionnaire ◽  
Knowledge Attitudes And Practices

Objective: The use of dietary supplements DS has increased. With lack of related regulations, prescription of DS will depend on the pharmacist’s knowledge. Hence, the study aimed to evaluate the knowledge attitudes and practices (KAP) related to DS amongst community-based pharmacists. Methods: The study followed a cross sectional design targeted community pharmacists in Palestine. Selected participants have filled a self-administered questionnaire regarding their KAP related to DS. The questionnaire contained in total 15 items; knowledge 5, practices 7 and attitudes 3 questions. Results: Results have shown that the representative sample had 56% female. Participants experience almost distributed equally over 0-5, 5-10 and >10 years. Also, the majority of the participants was the responsible pharmacist and/or the pharmacy owner.  Overall, participants have shown moderate level in knowledge towards DS with mean score of 3.68 ± 1.1 out of 5, the correct answers ranged from 3.6% to 75.3% of the surveyed participants. The practices with highest frequencies were: taking DS sometimes 79.9%, taking supplements from well-known brands 56.2%, giving supplements to any patient 55.7%, selling supplements according to the participants’ knowledge 74.2% and providing advice about supplements 73.2%. The questions about the pharmacists’ attitudes towards organising the regulation of the market of DS showed that more than half 52% of the participants believed that it was suitable. Association between knowledge score and practices was highly significant (P <0.001). Conclusion: The study has revealed that participants were moderate in their knowledge about DS. Also, there was a high connection between knowledge and practices. Keywords: Dietary Supplements; Pharmacist; Knowledge; Attitude; Practice; Curriculum.

scholarly journals Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices Toward COVID-19 Among Chinese Teachers, Shenzhen: An Online Cross-sectional Study During the Global Outbreak of COVID-19

2021 ◽  
Vol 9 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hongbiao Chen ◽  
Minyi Zhang ◽  
Lixian Su ◽  
He Cao ◽  
Xiaofeng Zhou ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Primary Schools ◽  
Large Scale ◽  
Critical Role ◽  
Age Groups ◽  
Education Level ◽  
Chinese Teachers ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Attitudes And Practices ◽  
Self Administered Questionnaire ◽  
Knowledge Attitudes And Practices

Background: Adequate understanding and precautionary behaviors are of vital importance to contain the spread of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). To date, the knowledge, attitudes, and practices (KAP) toward COVID-19 among different populations have been reported, whereas such information is unavailable in teachers. We aimed to investigate the KAP of teachers associated with COVID-19 during the global outbreak.Methods: A large-scale population-based survey was conducted to gather information on COVID-19-related KAP among Chinese teachers using a self-administered questionnaire. We received 10,658 responses in April 2020, out of which 8,248 were enrolled in the final analysis. Participants responded to a self-administered questionnaire concerning demographic characteristics and KAP associated with COVID-19.Results: This work included 4,252 (51.6%) teachers in kindergartens, 2,644 (32.1%) teachers in primary schools, and 1,352 (16.4%) teachers in secondary schools. The knowledge level (mean: 4.46 out of seven points) was relatively lower than the levels of attitudes (mean: 3.27 out of four points) and practices (mean: 4.29 out of five points) toward COVID-19. Knowledge scores significantly varied by the collected demographic variables except education worksite (p &lt; 0.05), whereas practice scores significantly differed in age groups (p &lt; 0.05), education level (p &lt; 0.001), education worksite (p &lt; 0.001), and years of teaching (p &lt; 0.001). The multivariate logistic analysis indicated that poor knowledge related to COVID-19 was common among men, younger, and less-educated teachers. In contrast, female teachers and those with higher education levels tend to have good practices against COVID-19.Conclusion: The present work suggested the knowledge gaps regarding COVID-19 were needed to be corrected immediately in teachers. Given the critical role of teachers in the education system, health authorities should take gender, age, and education level into account when developing suitable health interventions.

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