A CROSS SECTIONAL WEB BASED SURVEY TO ASSESS THE KNOWLEDGE, ATTITUDE AND PRACTICE TOWARDS COVID-19 AMONG THE GENERAL RURAL AND URBAN POPULATION OF UDAIPUR CITY, RAJASTHAN

2021 ◽  
pp. 81-83
Author(s):  
Ganesh Salvi
Keyword(s):  
General Population ◽  
Communicable Disease ◽  
Basic Knowledge ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Web Based ◽  
Attitudes And Practices ◽  
Change Communication ◽  
Rural And Urban ◽  
Level Of Knowledge ◽  
And Behavior

Background: The understanding level of knowledge, attitudes, and practices towards communicable diseases can role as barrier for community spread. Thus it become needful to apply necessary measures in forms of health education and behavior change communication method to prevent spread of communicable disease like COVID-19. Aims: Present study aimed to examine the KAPtoward COVID 19 among the general population. Methods: This was a cross-sectional, web based, observational study among the general population of rural area. It was carried out from 14 October to 24 October, 2020 using google form, WhatsApp application. Information related to demographic characteristics and KAP about COVID 19 was collected and analyzed in Microsoft Excel. Results and conclusion:The mean age of the participants was 49 years, with 1140(57%) male and 860(43%) female. In order to deal appropriately to the newly spread infectious disease, people need to have basic knowledge about disease, positive attitude and good practices for prevention of disease. The present study found that a majority of the participants had good sufcient level of knowledge on COVID-19 virus. Even people are not very sure about how long this pandemic situation will stay and also how government can win on COVID-19virus to avoid spreading.

scholarly journals ASSESSMENT OF KNOWLEDGE, ATTITUDES, AND PRACTICES OF INTERNS IN A DENTALAND MEDICAL COLLEGE REGARDING HEPATITISB VIRUS -A CROSS SECTIONAL SURVEY

2020 ◽  
pp. 1-3
Author(s):  
Ali Amir ◽  
Afshan Bey* ◽  
Abdul Aleem ◽  
Yumna Qamar
Keyword(s):  
Hepatitis B ◽  
Infection Control ◽  
Communicable Diseases ◽  
Hepatitis B Infection ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Medical College ◽  
Attitudes And Practices ◽  
Level Of Knowledge ◽  
And Behavior

Introduction: Dental health workers are always at a risk of communicable diseases. With the increasing number of infected patients and blood borne pathogens, it becomes very important to have proper knowledge and attitude towards communicable diseases. As hepatitis B infection is a major health hazard throughout the world, healthcare students should have through knowledge about this disease. The present study was conducted to assess the level of knowledge, attitude, and behavior about hepatitis B infection among healthcare interns as they indulge in more clinical work. Materials and Methods: A cross-sectional survey was conducted of the interns of MBBS, BDS, and nursing at Rohilkhand Medical College, Institute of Dental Sciences and Rohilkhand college of nursing. The questions were obtained from a study performed in Turkey in 2010 and were modied by an infection control expert. Ethical clearance for the study was obtained from the institutional ethical committee, Institute Of Dental Sciences. Students who voluntarily wanted to participate were included in the study. Questionnaire containing 20 questions to assess the level of knowledge, attitude, and behavior about hepatitis B was distributed among the students. Data were compiled and statistical analysis was done. Results: The response rate was 90% (N = 360). In our study, majority of interns had knowledge of HBV transmission. The level of knowledge was more in MBBS interns. Similarly attitude was also higher in MBBS interns but behavior was higher in dental graduates as compared to MBBS and nursing. Conclusion: With the measure of knowledge, attitude and behaviour the students should be encourage more to acquire knowledge, practice proper infection control and use of protective measures to control the spread of infection.

scholarly journals Assessment of Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices Regarding Dengue among Physicians: A Web-Based Cross-Sectional Survey

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (8) ◽  
pp. 105
Author(s):  
Kranthi Swaroop Koonisetty ◽  
Ubydul Haque ◽  
Rajesh Nandy ◽  
Nasrin Aghamohammadi ◽  
Tamanna Urmi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Dengue Fever ◽  
Viral Infections ◽  
Diagnosis And Treatment ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Accurate Identification ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Web Based ◽  
Attitudes And Practices ◽  
Aedes Mosquitoes ◽  
Knowledge Attitudes And Practices

Dengue fever is one of the most important viral infections transmitted by Aedes mosquitoes and a major cause of morbidity and mortality globally. Accurate identification of cases and treatment of dengue patients at the early stages can reduce medical complications and dengue mortality rate. This survey aims to determine the knowledge, attitude, and practices (KAP) among physicians in dengue diagnosis and treatment. This study was conducted among physicians in Turkey as one nonendemic country and Bangladesh, India, and Malaysia as three dengue-endemic countries. The dosing frequencies, maximum doses, and contraindications in dengue fever were examined. The results found that physicians from Bangladesh, India, and Malaysia have higher KAP scores in dengue diagnosis and treatment compared to physicians in Turkey. This may be due to a lack of physician’s exposure to a dengue patient as Turkey is considered a nonendemic country. This assessment may help establish a guideline for intervention strategies among physicians to have successful treatment outcomes and reduce dengue mortality.

scholarly journals AWARENESS OF COVID-19 AMONG GENERAL POPULATION OF NORTHEAST INDIA: A WEB BASED CROSS-SECTIONAL STUDY

2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (02) ◽  
pp. 170-177
Author(s):  
Nirmali Gogoi ◽  
Anusuya Goswami
Keyword(s):  
General Population ◽  
Health Care Professionals ◽  
Close Contact ◽  
Northeast India ◽  
General Information ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Web Based ◽  
Validated Questionnaire ◽  
Community Transmission ◽  
Mode Of Transmission

Introduction: The emerging infection of COVID-19 was initiated from Wuhan, China, have been spread to more than 210 countries around the globe including India. Now India is 4th position in the world scenario of COVID-19 with 426910 infected cases and 13,703 deaths by 22 June 2020. In the northeast, Assam is in highest position with 5,586 cases and 9 deaths till now. Awareness is the key factor for prevention of spread of COVID-19 among general people. In view of these contexts, the present study was undertaken to assess awareness of COVID-19 among general population of Northeast India. The aim of the study was to assess the level of awareness among general population of Northeast India regarding COVID-19. Materials and Methods: A web based survey was conducted among 185 people of deferent states of northeast during the period of April and May 2020. A self-structured validated questionnaire used for collecting information. Descriptive analysis was performed to represent the study characteristics. Awareness among the study population was categories into 3 Levels i.e Adequate, Moderately Adequate and Inadequate. Level of Adequate awareness considered as > (Mean + SD, Moderately Adequate as (Mean-SD)-(Mean + SD) and Inadequate as < (Mean-SD. Results & Discussion: Overall awareness on COVID-19, majority of respondents, 97(52.4%) have moderately adequate awareness. 49(26.5%) of respondents have adequate awareness and 39(21.1%) have inadequate awareness. It reveals that overall level of awareness is not satisfactory. Less than half of people were aware adequately about the COVID-19. Highest percentage of adequate, 36(44.4%) and inadequate, 21(25%) awareness reported from Manipur, Highest percentage of moderately adequate awareness reported from Nagaland, 17 (85%). Slightly more than half of respondents were aware about the general information, 102 (67.45%) and risk factors, 119 (64.3%) of COVID-19. Most of the respondents were aware about the mode of transmission, 176(95.1%), meaning of community transmission, 135 (72.9%), common sign and symptoms, 154(83.2%), and incubation periods 164(88.6%) of COVID-19. Regarding prevention of COVID-19, average awareness of total respondents was 154 (83.24%). Similar percentage of all levels of awareness have seen in male and female both. Conclusion: The virus is primarily spread between people during close contact, most often via small droplets produced by coughing, sneezing, and talking. Lack of awareness and negligence of general people regarding mode of transmission of COVID-19 which created community transmission. General people of Northeast still required awareness regarding COVID-19. There is a need of regular awareness programme among the general population by the health care professionals.

scholarly journals Knowledge, Attitude and Perception towards COVID-19 Pandemic among Veterinary Professionals and Impacts: A Cross-Sectional Nationwide-Based Survey

COVID ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 1 (3) ◽  
pp. 645-665
Author(s):  
Olubukola Adenubi ◽  
Oluwawemimo Adebowale ◽  
Hezekiah Adesokan ◽  
Abimbola Oloye ◽  
Noah Bankole ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Best Practices ◽  
Physical Status ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Web Based ◽  
Postgraduate Qualification ◽  
Level Of Knowledge ◽  
Policy Measures ◽  
Household Members ◽  
Good Attitude

This study evaluated the knowledge, attitude and perception (KAP) towards COVID-19 pandemic control among veterinarians in Nigeria. A nation-wide web-based cross-sectional survey was conducted. Information on KAP towards the COVID-19 pandemic was gathered (April 23 and May 31, 2020) and multivariate logistic regression was performed to identify associated factors. A total of 368 veterinarians participated in the study. The majority of respondents were males (72.8%), between the ages of 30–39 years (39.7%). Generally, respondents displayed a good level of knowledge about COVID-19 (72.4% ± 9.9%, range 44.1–91.2%), while the general attitude level was poor (65.4% ± 10.8, range 35.3–94.1%). Various determinants for good attitude among respondents were: if they were above 60 years old (aOR = 4.49, 95% CI: 1.379–14.594, p = 0.013), possessed postgraduate qualification (aOR = 1.63, 95 CI: 1.045–2.553, p = 0.031), worked over 30 years post DVM (aOR = 5.63, 95% CI: 1.966–16.100, p = 0.001), had household members between five and 10 (aOR = 1.73, 95% CI: 1.130–2.641, p = 0.012), and if respondents’ residence was on total lockdown (aOR = 1.66, 95% CI: 1.070–2.590, p = 0.024). The pandemic had moderate impacts on social, financial and physical status of the participants. Stricter policy measures and educational programs should be implemented to keep veterinarians and the populace informed about the best practices recommended for COVID-19 management.

scholarly journals MALARIA AND OFFICIER'S PHARMACISTS OF BAMAKO, MALI: KNOWLEDGE, ATTITUDES AND, PRACTICES

2017 ◽  
Author(s):  
Tidiane Diallo ◽  
Adama Denou ◽  
BF Coulibaly ◽  
Blaise Dakouo ◽  
B Coulibaly ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
National Policy ◽  
Epidemiological Surveillance ◽  
Second Phase ◽  
Policy Document ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Attitudes And Practices ◽  
Mosquito Nets ◽  
Two Phases ◽  
And Behavior ◽  
Knowledge Attitudes And Practices

Goal: The objective of our study was to assess the evolution of the knowledge and behavior of pharmacy pharmacists in the fight against malaria with a view to involving officer's pharmacists in the fight against malaria.Method: This was a cross-sectional descriptive study that took place in two phases in the private dispensaries of the Bamako district of Mali. The first phase of the study (initial investigation) took place from April to May 2014 and covered 55 pharmacists from communes III and VI in Bamako. The second phase (monitoring) took place from November 2014 to November 2015, after training of all dispensary pharmacists in the Bamako district in accordance with the PNLP guidelines, which concerned all pharmacists in the Bamako district.Result: This revealed that some indicators are significantly improved: possession of a national policy document; Knowledge of drugs recommended for simple malaria; Practice and sale of rapid diagnostic tests for malaria. Other indicators have increased: availability of ACTs; Sale of insecticide-treated mosquito nets; Behavior before a suspicion of simple malaria; Behavior before suspicion of severe malaria.Conclusion: Thus, an involvement of officer pharmacists in malaria epidemiological surveillance can significantly reduce malaria morbidity and mortality. We recommend to the pharmacists the dispensation of the antimalaria ones according to the recommendations of the national program of fight against the malaria.

Sociodemographic Factors’ Influence on the Consumption and Assessment of COVID-19 Related Information–An International Web-Based Survey

2021 ◽  
Vol 14 (2 (40)) ◽  
pp. 26-44
Author(s):  
Sigrid STJERNSWÄRD ◽  
Anna-Karin IVERT ◽  
Stinne GLASDAM
Keyword(s):  
Social Media ◽  
Sociodemographic Factors ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Web Based ◽  
Related Information ◽  
Education Levels ◽  
Reliability Assessments ◽  
Cross Sectional Design ◽  
People’S Attitudes ◽  
And Behavior

Information flows can affect people’s apprehension of the pan- demic and related behaviors. The aim is to explore how people access and assess COVID-19 information and whether sociodemographic factors are associated with these processes. Quantitative data from 928 persons from 29 countries who participated in an international web-based survey was ana- lyzed with descriptive and analytic statistics. Television, newspapers and social media were common sources to search for certain types of COVID-19 information. Age, educational level, employment status and sex were as- sociated with differences in terms of reported sources, types, and reliability assessments of retrieved information. Sex and education levels were associ- ated with differences pertaining to main sources and kinds of information searched. Younger respondents reported more frequent uses of social media than older respondents. Older respondents assessed information from tra- ditional media as more reliable information from social media. The current results show trends about where and how information is accessed and assessed during the pandemic. Some associations with sociodemographic factors were found, but the study’s cross-sectional design prevents causal inferences. Further research on consumption patterns of COVID-19 infor- mation and its effects on consumers is motivated, as this may in turn affect people’s attitudes and behavior relating to the pandemic.

scholarly journals Disentangling the determinants of interest and willingness-to-pay for breast cancer susceptibility testing in the general population: a cross-sectional Web-based survey among women of Québec (Canada)

BMJ Open ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 8 (2) ◽  
pp. e016662 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jolyane Blouin-Bougie ◽  
Nabil Amara ◽  
Karine Bouchard ◽  
Jacques Simard ◽  
Michel Dorval
Keyword(s):  
Breast Cancer ◽  
General Population ◽  
Willingness To Pay ◽  
Susceptibility Testing ◽  
Cancer Susceptibility ◽  
Breast Cancer Susceptibility ◽  
Individual Factors ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Web Based ◽  
Explanatory Factors

ObjectivesTo identify common and specific individual factors that favour or impede women’s interest in and willingness-to-pay (WTP) for breast cancer susceptibility testing (BCST) and to identify the most impactful factors on both outcome measures.Design and methodsThis study used a self-administered cross-sectional Web-based questionnaire that included hypothetical scenarios about the availability of a new genetic test for breast cancer.ParticipantsFrench-speaking women of the general population of Québec (Canada), aged between 35 and 69 years, were identified from a Web-based panel (2410 met the selection criteria, 1160 were reached and 1031 completed the survey).MeasuresThe outcomes are the level of interest in and the range of WTP for BCST. Three categories of individual factors identified in the literature were used as potential explanatory factors, that is, demographic, clinical and psychosocial.ResultsDescriptive statistics indicated that the vast majority of sampled women are interested in BCST (90%). Among those, more than half of them are willing-to-pay for such a test (57%). The regression models pointed out several factors associated with both outcomes (eg, age, income, family history, locus of control-powerful others) and marginal effects were used to highlight the most impactful factors for each outcome.ConclusionThe results of this study provide a proxy of the readiness of women of the general population to use and to pay for BCST. They also offer insights for developing inclusive and specific strategies to foster informed decision-making and guide the services offered by health organisations corresponding to women’s preferences and needs.

scholarly journals Assessing Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices of Healthcare Workers regarding Biomedical Waste Management at Biyem-Assi District Hospital, Yaounde: A Cross-Sectional Analytical Study

2020 ◽  
Vol 2020 ◽  
pp. 1-7
Author(s):  
Sylvain Honoré Woromogo ◽  
Gwladys Guetsé Djeukang ◽  
Félicité Emma Yagata Moussa ◽  
Jesse Saint Saba Antaon ◽  
Kingsley Ngah Kort ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Healthcare Workers ◽  
Health Workers ◽  
District Hospital ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Biomedical Waste ◽  
Attitudes And Practices ◽  
Good Level ◽  
Research Activities ◽  
Level Of Knowledge ◽  
Knowledge Attitudes And Practices

Background. Biomedical waste (BMW) is defined as unwanted materials generated during diagnosis, treatment, operation, immunization, or in research activities including production of biologicals. Healthcare workers are responsible for the proper management of this waste for human safety and for the protection of the environment. Methods. An analytical knowledge, attitude, and practice (KAP) study was carried out at Biyem-Assi District Hospital from June 1st to July 5th, 2018, including 100 health workers from different departments. Variables of interest were knowledge, attitudes, and practices of the respondents. A structured and pretested questionnaire was used for data collection. Data analysis was carried out using software Epi Info version 7.2.2.6. Logistic regression was used to establish the relationship between knowledge, attitudes, and practices. Results. Nurses constituted 32.0% of the participants, and more than half of the participants had 1–4 years of working experience (56.0%). Overall, the level of knowledge was satisfactory at 50.0%, that of attitudes was as unfavorable at 83.0%, and that of practices was as poor at 50.0%. Favorable attitudes were associated to satisfactory level of knowledge (ORa = 5.14 [3.10–8.51] and p=0.005). Good practices were associated to good level of knowledge (ORa = 5.26 [3.17–8.7] and p<0.001) and a favorable attitude (ORa = 7.30 [2.25–23, 71] and p<0.001). Conclusion. The level of knowledge was considered unsatisfactory for half of the staff interviewed. Attitudes were unfavourable at 83.0% and poor practices at 50.0%. Staff with a good level of knowledge were more likely to have favourable attitudes towards BWM. Also, good knowledge and attitude positively influenced the practice with regard to BMW management.

scholarly journals Knowledge, attitudes, and practices about tuberculosis and choice of communication channels in Thailand

2016 ◽  
Vol 10 (07) ◽  
pp. 694-703 ◽  
Author(s):  
Supa Pengpid ◽  
Karl Peltzer ◽  
Apa Puckpinyo ◽  
Sariyamon Tiraphat ◽  
Somchai Viripiromgool ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
General Population ◽  
Family Member ◽  
Ethnic Minorities ◽  
Health Knowledge ◽  
Minority Group ◽  
Knowledge Score ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Attitudes And Practices ◽  
Knowledge Attitudes And Practices

Introduction: The aim of this study was to assess tuberculosis (TB) knowledge, attitudes, and practices in both the general population and risk groups in Thailand. Methodology: In a cross-sectional survey, a general population (n = 3,074) and family members of a TB patient (n = 559) were randomly selected, using stratified multistage sampling, and interviewed. Results: The average TB knowledge score was 5.7 (maximum = 10) in the Thai and 5.1 in the migrant and ethnic minorities general populations, 6.3 in Thais with a family member with TB, and 5.4 in migrants and ethnic minorities with a family member with TB. In multivariate linear regression among the Thai general population, higher education, higher income, and knowing a person from the community with TB were all significantly associated with level of TB knowledge. Across the different study populations, 18.6% indicated that they had undergone a TB screening test. Multivariate logistic regression found that older age, lower education, being a migrant or belonging to an ethnic minority group, residing in an area supported by the Global Fund, better TB knowledge, having a family member with TB, and knowing other people in the community with TB was associated having been screened for TB. Conclusion: This study revealed deficiencies in the public health knowledge about TB, particularly among migrants and ethnic minorities in Thailand. Sociodemographic factors should be considered when designing communication strategies and TB prevention and control interventions.

scholarly journals New Jersey Coaches’ Knowledge in Recognizing and Managing Concussion

2013 ◽  
Author(s):  
Phil Hossler ◽  
Kerry-Ann Phang ◽  
Marian Passannante
Keyword(s):  
High School ◽  
Public Schools ◽  
New Jersey ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Web Based ◽  
High School Coaches ◽  
Coaching Education ◽  
Attitudes And Practices ◽  
Concussive Injuries

High school coaches’ knowledge regarding the recognition and management of concussive injuries in adolescent athletes has not been assessed in New Jersey. The purpose of this study was to assess high school coaches’ knowledge, attitudes, and practices regarding recognition and management of concussive injuries in athletes. A cross-sectional anonymous 15-item web-based survey of high school coaches in New Jersey was performed between May 2010 and June 2010. Chi-square and Fisher’s exact tests were used to compare proportions, and t-tests and analysis of variance were used to analyze group differences for normally distributed continuous data. When data were missing, these responses were excluded from the analysis. All significance testing was conducted at the alpha.05 level. This study yielded a response rate of 45% (537/1197) among coaches who were contacted. Respondents were primarily male (60%) from the largest public schools. The average number of years of coaching was 11 years. Substantial gaps in knowledge were identified among responding coaches. Only 16.9% of coaches correctly described concussion as a chemical disruption; 16% knew that adults recover more quickly from a concussion than teens, and less than half (42.5%) knew that the size of a teen’s skull in proportion to their neck and frame would make them more vulnerable to whiplash-like effects. The results indicate the need for formal coaching education programs.

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