KNOWLEDGE AND ATTITUDE TOWARDS MANDATORY RAPID ANTIGEN DETECTION TEST AMONG PATIENTS PLANNED FOR ELECTROCONVULSIVE THERAPY- A HOSPITAL-BASED STUDY FROM KASHMIR, INDIA

2021 ◽  
pp. 39-40
Author(s):  
Rehana Amin ◽  
Insha Mehraj
Keyword(s):  
Electroconvulsive Therapy ◽  
Negative Attitude ◽  
Antigen Detection ◽  
Test Results ◽  
Rapid Antigen Detection Test ◽  
Item Questionnaire ◽  
Knowledge And Attitude ◽  
Questionnaire Method ◽  
Spread Of Infection ◽  
Antigen Testing

Background The present study was aimed to know the knowledge and attitude of patients towards mandatory pre-ECT Rapid Antigen Detection Test during COVID-19 Pandemic. A 18 item questionnaire Method was formulated to asses the knowledge and attitude of patients towards rapid antigen testing in patients who were planned for electroconvulsive therapy. A total of 100 patients were taken for study. Our study showed that majority of our patients had knowledge about Results RAT (61%), its advantages (66%) and why the test was done and were of the opinion that it will help us to stop the spread of infection. However, 82% of the patients gave the positive responses that they fear the test results and around 5% of them were of the opinion that they would prefer cancellation of ECT than to undergo testing. Majority (93%) of our cases gave the positive response on that they were anxious about redoing the test. From our study we concluded Conclusion that though most of them had good knowledge about the test but most of them had negative attitude towards the test.

scholarly journals Knowledge and Attitude of Nursing Students toward Electroconvulsive Therapy

2017 ◽  
Vol 08 (S 01) ◽  
pp. S007-S012 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nitasha Sharma ◽  
Sandhya Ghai ◽  
Sandeep Grover
Keyword(s):  
Nursing Students ◽  
Side Effects ◽  
Electroconvulsive Therapy ◽  
Mechanism Of Action ◽  
Significant Proportion ◽  
Negative Attitude ◽  
Treatment Modalities ◽  
Attitude Score ◽  
Negative Attitudes ◽  
Knowledge And Attitude

ABSTRACT Background: Electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) is one of the commonly used treatment modalities for patients with severe mental disorders. However, acceptance of ECT by the patient and relatives often depends on how the health-care professionals themselves present the treatment modality to the patients and their relatives. There is a lack of information about the knowledge and attitude toward ECT among health professionals. Aim: This study aimed to evaluate the knowledge about and attitude toward ECT among nursing students. Methodology: Knowledge of and attitudes toward ECT among nursing students were assessed using ECT knowledge and attitude questionnaires. Results: The study included 183 nursing students. Majority (n = 62; 60.8%) of the participants obtained information about ECT from media (movies, television, print media, etc.). None of the students had full knowledge about ECT. Although a significant proportion of students had knowledge about the ECT procedure and consent procedure, majority of them had poor knowledge about the effectiveness, mechanism of action, indications, and side effects of ECT. Negative attitudes were also highly prevalent, with more than two-thirds of the participants having negative attitudes toward ECT on more than half of the attitude items of the scale. Total knowledge score positively correlated with total attitude score, suggesting that higher knowledge was associated with more positive attitude. Conclusions: Although nursing students have knowledge about basic ECT procedure and consent, they lack knowledge about the effectiveness, mechanism of action, indications, and side effects of ECT. Negative attitude toward ECT is also highly prevalent among nursing students. Accordingly, there is a need to improve the knowledge and address the negative attitude of nursing students, which may ultimately lead to better acceptance of the treatment.

scholarly journals Evaluation of Large-Scale Rapid Antigen Testing of Incoming Passengers at a Dynamic Point of Care Setting Carried Out by Dental Students for Covid-19 Screening – A Field Report

2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (33) ◽  
pp. 2734-2739
Author(s):  
Akshay K. Langalia ◽  
Dolly P. Patel ◽  
Aravind D. Kumbhar ◽  
Hetal J. Maheshwari ◽  
Shubhangi K. Vyas ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Large Scale ◽  
Point Of Care ◽  
Dental Students ◽  
Antigen Detection ◽  
Rapid Antigen Detection Test ◽  
Molecular Tests ◽  
Testing Facility ◽  
Field Report ◽  
Antigen Testing ◽  
Central Station

BACKGROUND Assessment of the results of large-scale rapid antigen diagnostic (RAD) testing for detection of SARS-CoV-2 amongst incoming passengers was carried out by Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation (AMC) Dental College Students at the Central Railway Station of Ahmedabad city. We wanted to determine the sensitivity and specificity of RAD testing for detection of Covid-19 amongst passengers disembarking from scheduled trains arriving at the Central Railway Terminus of Ahmedabad city. METHODS Under the campaign “Chase the Virus” launched by Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation (AMC), Interns & Final Year students of AMC Dental College were trained to carry out rapid antigen testing of scheduled trains running on special routes starting from 07 / 09 / 2020 to 05 / 10 / 2020. 14 dental teams were deputed at a temporary testing facility formulated for day-to-day testing at the Central Station using the standalone Standard - Q Covid-19 Ag testing kit (SD Biosensor, South Korea). RESULTS In total, 18901 travellers were tested in a span of 26 days out of which 324 tested positive with an overall percentage positivity of 1.71 %. An average number of 727 (± 182) tests were performed with an overall sensitivity of 66.01 % and specificity of 99.71 %. CONCLUSIONS In response to the growing Covid-19 pandemic and complexity of laboratory-based molecular tests, rapid antigen detection tests have proved to be efficient in the easier and faster diagnosis of the passengers in such point of care settings. KEY WORDS Rapid Antigen Detection Test, Covid-19, SARS-CoV-2

scholarly journals Edukasi HIV/AIDS “Gerakan 1000 Remaja Millenial Peduli Odha” (Gerserha) di MA Al-Mukhtariyah Kabupaten Bandung Barat

2020 ◽  
Vol 4 (2) ◽  
pp. 201-208
Author(s):  
Ami Kamila ◽  
Anzhar Ismail
Keyword(s):  
High School ◽  
Reproductive Health ◽  
Hiv And Aids ◽  
Test Results ◽  
Gay Community ◽  
Before And After ◽  
Post Test ◽  
Knowledge And Attitude ◽  
Spread Of Infection ◽  
Hiv Aids

Based on the analysis of the AIDS Commission (KPA) in West Bandung District until July 2019, there were 379 cases of HIV/AIDS with 56 new cases. As many as 53% are involved in free sexual relations, while 52% occur at the age of 21-29 years and 33% are found in the sexual or gay community which also triggers HIV/AIDS transmission and becomes the second largest after heterosexuality. To achieve success, a three zero program needs to be innovative and continuous to increase knowledge about HIV/AIDS in adolescents through counseling to prevent the spread of infection early on. The movement of 1000 Millennial Youth Caring PLWHA is expected to be able to introduce and publish Youth Reproductive Health to prevent sexual freedom that can prevent the spread of HIV/AIDS transmission because adolescent behavior is influenced by their knowledge and attitude regarding reproductive health and HIV / AIDS. The target of this movement is high school teenagers in West Bandung District. The first activity was carried out at MA Al-Mukhtariyah Mande KBB. The activity was carried out in the form of counseling using PowerPoint media, leaflets and videos. Pre-test and post-test carried out before and after the activity which is one form of evaluation of the direct output of this activity. Pre-test and post-test results showed a significant increase from the average pre-test results of 63.8 and post-test results of 89.4. This shows that counseling activities are effective in increasing students' knowledge about HIV and AIDS (p <0.005).

scholarly journals Rapid Antigen Detection Test Using Rates of Family Physicians, Test Results and Its Impact on Their Prescription Behaviours

2020 ◽  
Vol 9 (4) ◽  
pp. 225-232
Author(s):  
Humeyra Aslaner ◽  
Haci Ahmet Aslaner ◽  
Bade Ertürk Arik ◽  
Fahri Alpay Onuk ◽  
Ali Ramazan Benli ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Information System ◽  
Family Physicians ◽  
Symptomatic Treatment ◽  
Antigen Detection ◽  
Test Results ◽  
Rapid Antigen Detection Test ◽  
Diagnostic Score ◽  
The Family ◽  
Centor Score ◽  
Test Use

Aim: The aim of this study is to determine the rates of rapid antigen detection test use, test results and its relationship with Modified Centor Score and investigate the effect of rapid antigen detection test use on prescribing behaviour. Methods: This research was conducted by scanning the family physicians’ information system retrospectively. From the Family Medicine Information System, where polyclinics and prescription records of the family health centers where 12 family physicians work in Kayseri are located, the number and results of rapid antigen detection tests performed between February 2017 and April 2019, the Modified Centor Score automatically calculated by the system, the number of prescribed antibiotics and symptomatic treatment information was recorded. Results: The positivity of rapid antigen detection test was considered, cut-off value of Modified Centor Score was >2 (ROC EAA:63.9, Cl:0.95,0.61-0.66). Sensitivity rate of the test for diagnostic score was 86% and selectivity rate was 48.8%. Conclusion: Family physicians should be encouraged to use rapid antigen detection test. The fact that antibiotics are prescribed in rapid antigen detection testnegative patients may indicate that confidence level of the test is less than physical examination and clinical findings. Keywords: sore throat, primary care, score

Faktor-Faktor yang Berhubungan dengan Pemberian Dukungan Keluarga Penderita TB Paru

2019 ◽  
Vol 4 (2) ◽  
pp. 235
Author(s):  
Dian Sari
Keyword(s):  
Public Health ◽  
Random Sampling ◽  
Health Centre ◽  
Negative Attitude ◽  
Simple Random Sampling ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Public Health Centre ◽  
Pulmonary Tb ◽  
Knowledge And Attitude

<p><em>Pulmonary Tuberculosis is one of the infectious diseases that become the main problem of Indonesian society. Based on a survey conducted at Andalas Public Health Centre obtained PMO (supervisor taking medicine) TB Lungless provide support to the patient of Pulmonary TB.. This study aims to determine the relationship of knowledge and attitude with the support of family as the PMO of Pulmonary TB patients. The study was conducted at the Andalas Public Health Centre Padang in 2017. The type of descriptive analytic research using a cross-sectional approach with a sample of 59 people taken from a population of 145 people PMO using simple random sampling systematic techniques. The results showed that 27.1% of PMO was not good at providing support, 32.2% knowledge was low, and 37.3% had a negative attitude. Chi-square test concluded that there is a significant correlation between knowledge (p = 0,036), and attitude (p = 0,000), with family support as PMO in Public health centre working area Andalas Padang of the year 2017. The result of this research can be used as a reference in improving TB program Lung so it can reduce the incidence of Pulmonary TB in Public health centre working area Andalas Padang.</em><em></em></p><p> </p><p><em>Tuberkulosis Paru merupakan salah satu penyakit menular yang menjadi masalah utama masyarakat Indonesia. Berdasarkan survei yang dilakukan di Puskesmas Andalas Kota Padang didapatkan sebahagian PMO (pengawas minum obat) TB Paru kurang memberikan dukungan kepada penderita TB Paru. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui hubungan pengetahuan dan sikap dengan dukungan keluarga sebagai PMO penderita TB Paru.Penelitian dilakukan di Wilayah Kerja Puskesmas Andalas Padang Tahun 2017. Jenis penelitian deskriptif analitik dengan menggunakan pendekatan cross sectionaldengan sampel sebanyak 59 orang yang diambil dari populasi 145 orang PMO menggunakan teknik sistematik simple random sampling. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan 27,1% PMO kurang baik dalam memberikan dukungan, 32,2% pengetahuan rendah, dan 37,3% mempunyai sikap negatif. Uji chi-square disimpulkan bahwa terdapat hubungan yang signifikan antara pengetahuan (p= 0,036), dan sikap (p=0,000), dengan dukungan keluarga sebagai PMO di Wilayah kerja Puskesmas Andalas Padang Tahun 2017. Hasil penelitian ini dapat dijadikan referensi dalam meningkatkan program TB Paru sehingga dapat menurunkan angka kejadian TB Paru di Wilayah Kerja Puskesmas Andalas Padang</em></p>

scholarly journals Importance of Inoculum Size and Sampling Effect in Rapid Antigen Detection for Diagnosis of Streptococcus pyogenes Pharyngitis

2000 ◽  
Vol 38 (1) ◽  
pp. 279-281 ◽  
Author(s):  
Bradley Kurtz ◽  
Michael Kurtz ◽  
Martha Roe ◽  
James Todd
Keyword(s):  
Sample Size ◽  
Streptococcus Pyogenes ◽  
Disease Status ◽  
Inoculum Size ◽  
Antigen Detection ◽  
Detection Rates ◽  
Sample Distribution ◽  
Antigen Tests ◽  
The One ◽  
Antigen Testing

ABSTRACT Current recommendations suggest that negative rapid Streptococcus pyogenes antigen tests be backed up with a culture, reflecting evidence that culture may have a higher sensitivity and also that testing of a second swab may yield a different (i.e., a positive) result because of variation in sample size or distribution. If the latter is common, the sensitivities of current antigen detection tests might be improved by simply increasing the amount of sample tested. The present study assessed the effect of antigen testing of two swabs extracted together compared to independent testing of each swab extracted separately for children with clinical pharyngitis. S. pyogenes grew from one or both swabs for 198 (37%) of 537 children. The combined culture was significantly ( P < 0.05) more sensitive than culture of either swab alone. Compared to combined culture, antigen testing of two swabs extracted and tested together was significantly more sensitive than two single swab extractions (94.1 versus 80%; P = 0.03); however, the specificity was decreased (81.5 versus 89.8 to 92.7%; P < 0.05). This study suggests that sample size and/or uneven sample distribution may have influenced the apparent sensitivities of prior studies that compared antigen tests to a single plate culture. A strategy, such as the one used in the present study, that increases the sample size available for antigen testing (i.e., extraction of samples from both swabs) may improve detection rates to a level that will better approximate true disease status and obviate the need for backup cultures if specificity can be improved.

scholarly journals Attitude and knowledge about electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) among medical students in Nepal: a pilot survey

BJPsych Open ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 7 (S1) ◽  
pp. S159-S160
Author(s):  
Suresh Thapaliya ◽  
Shizu Singh ◽  
Shuva Shrestha ◽  
Anoop Krishna Gupta
Keyword(s):  
Medical Students ◽  
Teaching Hospital ◽  
Electroconvulsive Therapy ◽  
English Language ◽  
Basic Knowledge ◽  
Pilot Survey ◽  
Medical College ◽  
Permanent Loss ◽  
Knowledge And Attitude ◽  
Permanent Brain Damage

AimsElectroconvulsive Therapy (ECT) is an important modality of treatment for treatment resistant psychiatric disorders. Young medical students like general public might harbor several misconceptions about ECT. In this pilot survey, we explored the knowledge and attitude about ECT amongst young medical students training in a medical college affiliated to a teaching hospital in Southern Nepal.MethodA 23-item questionnaire in English language with either ‘True’ or ‘False’ response as outcome was developed by reviewing findings from previous studies. Brief information was also taken to record familiarity of medical students with ECT as a treatment procedure. The study was conducted as a departmental pilot survey for quality improvement of Psychiatry Undergraduate Training. A total of 128 medical students in early clinical year enrolled in MBBS curriculum at a teaching hospital in Southern Nepal participated in the survey. The students were not exposed to any specific teaching regarding ECT while participating in the study.ResultThe students were aged between 21 and 28 years with almost equal gender distribution. Among them, 89.1% had heard about ECT before whereas 15.6% knew someone who has received ECT. Although 90.6 % of students believed ECT can be lifesaving many times, a substantial number of students had misconception about ECT such as assuming it as a painful procedure (71.9%). Almost half of them believed ECT can have severe consequences like death or permanent brain damage. Around one fourth to one third believed ECT is inhumane, without scientific proof or a form of punishment for violent angry patients. Surprisingly, a significant higher percentage of male students believed that ‘ECT leads to permanent loss of memory’ (11/34 vs. 3/30, p = 0.04) and ‘ECT is given as a punishment to violent/angry patients’ (15/34 vs. 4/30, p = 0.01).ConclusionSeveral misconceptions about ECT are prevalent in medical students that need to be adequately addressed during their training to develop a positive attitude and basic knowledge about the treatment.

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