scholarly journals LEVEL OF AWARENESS, KNOWLEDGE AND ATTITUDE REGARDING RESEARCH AMONG POST GRADUATE TRAINEE DOCTORS IN TEACHING HOSPITALS IN KOLKATA

2020 ◽  
pp. 42-47
Author(s):  
Quency Michael Dcosta ◽  
Pankaj Kumar Singh ◽  
Mohit Bhatnagar ◽  
Akash Kumar ◽  
Abhraneel Guha ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Positive Attitude ◽  
Teaching Hospitals ◽  
Clinical Specialty ◽  
Research Practices ◽  
Post Graduate ◽  
Attitudes And Practices ◽  
Knowledge And Attitudes ◽  
Postgraduate Trainee ◽  
Knowledge And Attitude ◽  
Conducting Research

Aims and objectives: In this study, we wanted to assess the awareness, knowledge, and attitudes regarding research among postgraduate trainee doctors in teaching hospitals of Kolkata and identify the measures that can be taken to improve the research practices of the postgraduate residents. Material and Methods: A questionnaire-based survey was carried out among Postgraduate trainee doctors (DNB & MD PG residents) from teaching hospitals in Kolkata duration of the study was approximately 1 year between July 2018- June 2019. The questionnaire was designed based on guidelines of knowledge of research methodology, attitudes and practices towards research, and measures to improve research practices. Results: In the present study the level of awareness, knowledge, attitudes of 170 post-graduate trainee doctors from the clinical and pre/para clinical specialty was evaluated, difficulties faced by them in conducting research, and suggestions on how research can be promoted among PG residents was taken. Conclusion: The present study revealed that the residents from both clinical and para/clinical specialties had a fair knowledge about research. They had a positive attitude toward research, but they are unable to transform their knowledge and attitude into actual practices.

Knowledge, Attitude, and Practices Regarding Contact Precautions Among Iranian Physicians

2006 ◽  
Vol 27 (08) ◽  
pp. 868-872 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mehrdad Askarian ◽  
Ramin Shiraly ◽  
Kiarash Aramesh ◽  
Mary-Louise McLaws
Keyword(s):  
Survey Design ◽  
Good Practice ◽  
Teaching Hospitals ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Contact Precautions ◽  
Attitudes And Practices ◽  
The Mean ◽  
Knowledge And Attitude ◽  
Good Attitude

Objective. To assess the knowledge, attitudes, and practices of Iranian physicians regarding contact isolation precautions. Design. Data were collected between May and November 2002 using a cross-sectional survey design. Setting. Teaching hospitals in Shiraz, Iran. Participants. A total of 155 physicians: 78 attending clinicians and 77 resident physician surgeons or internists. Results. The mean scores for knowledge and attitude were acceptable, with 71% of physicians scoring the maximum for knowledge and 65% achieving the maximum scores for attitude, whereas the mean score for practice was low, with only 26% achieving the maximum score. A good level of knowledge be associated with a good attitude (odds ratio [OR], 68.4 [95% confidence interval {CI}, 20.0-285.6]; P< .001), good practices were associated with good knowledge (OR, 22.5 [95% CI, 7.1-91.3]; P< .001), and a good attitude was associated with good practice (OR, 20.0 [95% CI, 5.7-105.2]; P<.001). Conclusion. Although strong associations were found among knowledge, attitude, and practice, the level of compliance with precautions was not nearly as high as it should be.

scholarly journals EFFECT OF HEALTH EDUCATION ON PREECLAMPSIA KNOWLEDGE AND ATTITUDE TOWARDS PREGNANT WOMEN PUTRI AYU CITY PUBLIC HEALTH IN JAMBI

2018 ◽  
Vol 7 (2) ◽  
pp. 179
Author(s):  
Mila Triana Sari ◽  
Yati Atrawani
Keyword(s):  
Health Education ◽  
Pregnant Women ◽  
Positive Attitude ◽  
Negative Attitude ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
First Trimester ◽  
Frequency Of Occurrence ◽  
Knowledge And Attitudes ◽  
The World ◽  
Knowledge And Attitude

Preeclampsia is a major cause of morbidity and mortality of mothers and babies in the world. The frequency of occurrence of preeclampsia in Indonesia about 3-10%. In Indonesia preeclampsia, and eclampsia preeklampsi weight is the leading cause of maternal mortality ranges from 15% to 25%, while the infant mortality between 45% to 50%. The purpose of this study to determine the effect of health education on the knowledge and attitudes of preeclampsia pregnant women in Jambi Kota Putri Ayu PHC 2016. This research is a pra eksperimen one group pretest posttest. The population in this study is the first trimester pregnant women in Jambi Kota Putri Ayu PHC as much as 10 pregnant women. Sampling was done by total sampling technique as much as 10 respondents. The data collection was done on August 9 to 30 in 2016 using a questionnaire. The analysis is univariate and bivariate. The results showed that the knowledge of pregnant women before being given health education that nine pregnant women (90%) had low knowledge and health education are given after 6 pregnant women (60%) had low knowledge. The attitude of pregnant women before being given health education ie 7 pregnant women (70%) have a negative attitude and a pregnant woman who has a positive attitude that is three pregnant women (30%) and after given health education is one pregnant women (10%) have a negative attitude , The analysis results obtained There is an effect of health education on the knowledge of pre-eclampsia in pregnant women Jambi Kota Putri Ayu PHC 2016 and health education There is an effect of preeclampsia on the attitudes of pregnant women in Jambi Kota Putri Ayu PHC 2016.

Knowledge and Attitudes of Dentistry Students Toward Teledentistry

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jahanpour Alipour ◽  
Haleh Farsadhabibi ◽  
Afsaneh Karimi
Keyword(s):  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
T Test ◽  
Attitude Score ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Knowledge And Attitudes ◽  
Study Results ◽  
Research Population ◽  
The Mean ◽  
Knowledge And Attitude ◽  
Conducting Research

Aim: This study was conducted to determine dentistry students' views on the use of teledentistry services. Method: A descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted among dentistry students (169 people) in Zahedan, Iran. A questionnaire was designed to obtain dentistry students' knowledge and attitudes towards teledentistry. The scores less than and more than three were considered undesirable and desirable, respectively, to interpret the results. Mean knowledge, attitude score, standard deviation, and frequency distribution were calculated. Descriptive statistics were used to summarize the demographic information, and the survey data were analyzed using the independent t-test and one-way ANOVA test. The level of significance was fixed at P ≤ 0.05. Results: The mean score of the research population knowledge was 2.59± 0.51. The mean score of the research population attitude was 2.53± 0.47. The results of the tests (t-test and ANOVA) performed to examine the relationships between the variables showed that there was only one relationship between the age group variable and students' knowledge. Conclusion: The present study results showed that dentistry students' knowledge and attitude towards teledentistry was not desirable and needed more attention. Therefore, the relevant institutions must pay more attention to the necessary measures such as holding educational classes and conducting research on the efficiency and cost-effectiveness of teledentistry to improve students' level of knowledge and attitude and make this technology operational and integrate it into the health environment.

scholarly journals Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices on Urinary Schistosomiasis among Primary Schoolchildren in Nelson Mandela Bay, South Africa

2021 ◽  
Vol 2021 ◽  
pp. 1-12
Author(s):  
Sydlynn Dorné Hambury ◽  
Anna D. Grobler ◽  
Paula Ezinne Melariri
Keyword(s):  
South Africa ◽  
Health Concern ◽  
Lower Percentage ◽  
Multivariate Techniques ◽  
Positive Correlation ◽  
Attitudes And Practices ◽  
Knowledge And Attitudes ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Primary Schoolchildren ◽  
Knowledge And Attitude

Background. Schistosomiasis remains a public health concern in South Africa (SA), with the highest prevalence of infection found among schoolchildren under the age of 15 years. Knowledge, attitude, and practices (KAP) studies on schistosomiasis among schoolchildren under the age of 15 years are lacking in the study area. The study therefore assessed primary schoolchildren in Grades 4–7 to determine their knowledge regarding schistosomiasis in the various ages represented in these grades. Methods. The study employed a quantitative descriptive, cross-sectional survey research design approach. A structured, close-ended, Likert-scale, self-administered questionnaire was used to collect data from 458 learners in Grades 4 to 7 aged from 9 to 16 years. Data were analysed using Statistica version 13 software. Bivariate and multivariate techniques were further used to analyse and describe the data and significant associations at p = 0.05 were further interrogated using Cohen’s d and Cramér’s V , to determine the practical significance. Results. Of the 458 learners who completed the questionnaire, 248 (54%) acknowledged having heard of schistosomiasis previously. There was a positive correlation between knowledge and attitude (0.779). The KAP scores were calculated as a percentage ranging between 0% and 100%, and this range was split into five equal width intervals 0–19%, 20–39%, 40–60%, 61–80%, and 81–100%. For knowledge, 210 (46%) of the participants obtained a score in the interval 0–19%. For attitudes, 237 (52%) of the participants obtained a score in the interval 0–19%. Therefore, the overall knowledge and attitudes among the study participants towards schistosomiasis were poor. There was a significant difference ( p = 0.0005 , V = 0.42 medium) between male and female participants relating to their practices. It was observed that a high percentage, 69 (15%) of males reported to swimming in slow-moving water compared to a significantly lower percentage, 9 (5%) of females. Furthermore, 23% of the participants reported that there was a river on the way to school. Conclusion. The study revealed that there was a positive correlation between knowledge and attitude. The overall knowledge and attitudes on schistosomiasis were poor. Furthermore, a gender-related difference based on practices emerged significant in the study. The findings are thus valuable in designing effective and targeted schistosomiasis control programmes.

scholarly journals ANALYSIS CORRELATION SOCIODEMOGRAPHICS ON THE LEVEL OF KNOWLEDGE AND ATTITUDE OF SOCIETY OF JAVA IN EFFORTS TO CONTROL THE COVID-19 OUTBREAKS

2021 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
pp. 1-15
Author(s):  
Rizky Meuthia Pratiwi ◽  
Yodang . ◽  
Rahmad Yusuf ◽  
Nuridah - ◽  
Stefanus Mendes Kiik ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Sex Education ◽  
Positive Attitude ◽  
Virus Disease ◽  
Work Status ◽  
P Value ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Knowledge And Attitudes ◽  
Knowledge Variable ◽  
Chi Square Test ◽  
Knowledge And Attitude

Background: Corona Virus Disease-2019 (COVID-19) has been declared a pandemic throughout the world including in Indonesia, especially on the island of Java, with the number of cases always increasing, both confirmed cases and death cases. Objective: To find out the knowledge and attitudes of the people of Java Island related to sociodemographic (age, sex, education, and employment status) in efforts to control Covid-19. Methods: Cross-sectional design with a sample of 1,579 selected by simple random sampling. Collecting data using a questionnaire assisted by the google form program then the data is analyzed by using the chi-square test. Results: Of the 1,579 respondents who participated, namely the youth category by 57%, female gender by 76%, undergraduate education by 47.1%, and the work status of the student category by 41%. A total of 1008 respondents (64%) have good knowledge and 1251 respondents (79%) have a positive attitude. The results of the chi-square test on the knowledge variable showed that there was a relationship between age (p = 0.023) and education (p = 0.021), while gender (p = 0.359) and work status (p = 0.308) had no relationship. In the attitude variable, the results of the chi-square test showed that the p-value between age (p = 0.927), gender (p = 0.072), education (p = 0.140) and work status (p = 0.119) had no relationship, but the knowledge and attitude turns out that there is a value of p = 0.000 <0.05 with a confidence interval of 95%. These results indicate a relationship between knowledge and attitudes towards efforts to control COVID-19. Conclusion: The majority of people on the island of Java are knowledgeable and have a positive attitude in efforts to control COVID-19.  

EFEKTIVITAS BOOKLET TERHADAP PENGETAHUAN DAN SIKAP PEMELIHARAAN KESEHATAN GIGI MULUT PADA IBU HAMIL

2019 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
pp. 66
Author(s):  
Rahmaini Fitri
Keyword(s):  
Oral Health ◽  
Pregnant Women ◽  
The Body ◽  
Wilcoxon Test ◽  
Percentage Increase ◽  
Oral Diseases ◽  
Health Maintenance ◽  
Knowledge And Attitudes ◽  
Before And After ◽  
Knowledge And Attitude

Pregnancy causes physiological changes in the body and as well as in the oral cavity. Dental and oral diseases associated with pregnancy that is, gingivitis, periodontitis and pregnancy granuloma. Mouth dental disease during pregnancy is not only influenced by the pregnancy itself but rather the lack of knowledge about dental and oral health maintenance. Efforts to improve the knowledge of pregnant women about oral health is done by providing information, information necessary for health education media. In this case the media is created and used to improve the knowledge of pregnant women is the booklet. This study aimed to analyze the differences in knowledge and attitudes before and after maintenance booklet oral health in pregnant women. This study is a quasi experiment with one group pre  and post test design. The sample is the first trimester pregnant women who come to the health center in Sentosa Baru Medan as many as 34 people. Analysis of the data  forcompare the average difference in scores of knowledge and attitudes before and after the intervention used the Wilcoxon test. The results showed there is an increased knowledge and attitude maintenance of oral health in pregnant women after being given a booklet with a value of p < 0.001, a percentage increase of 30% knowledge and attitudes percentage of 37%. The conclusions of this study is increased knowledge and attitude maintenance of oral health in pregnant women after being given a booklet.

scholarly journals Mothers had inadequate knowledge towards key essential nutrition action messages in mainly rural Northeast Ethiopia

2021 ◽  
Vol 10 ◽  
Author(s):  
Bereket Gebremichael ◽  
Biruk Beletew Abate ◽  
Tewodros Tesfaye
Keyword(s):  
Multivariable Analysis ◽  
Good Knowledge ◽  
Knowledge And Attitudes ◽  
Related Information ◽  
Preventive Actions ◽  
Inadequate Knowledge ◽  
Level Of Knowledge ◽  
Health Institutions ◽  
Knowledge And Attitude ◽  
Good Attitude

Abstract Essential nutrition action (ENA) is one of the most effective preventive actions for combating nutritional problems in young children. There is, however, a paucity of evidence about mother's knowledge and attitude regarding key ENA messages. The objective of the present study was to assess the knowledge and attitude of mothers towards key ENA messages and associated factors. A representative sample of 563 mothers of children from birth up to 24 months in mainly rural North Ethiopia was included in the study. The findings showed that 66⋅4 % of the mothers have a good knowledge and 68⋅9 % have a good attitude. In the multivariable analysis using logistic regression, mothers who attended secondary school or higher education were six times more likely to have a good knowledge (AOR 6⋅1; CI 2⋅945, 12⋅719) compared with those who are illiterate. Besides, women who resided in an urban area (AOR 2⋅2; CI 1⋅14, 4⋅25), attended antenatal care (ANC) visits (AOR 3⋅7; CI 2⋅421, 5⋅742), attended postnatal care (PNC) visits (AOR 2⋅2; CI 1⋅37, 3⋅4) and heard nutritional-related information (AOR 1⋅9; CI 1⋅14, 3⋅49) were found to have a good knowledge. On the other hand, mothers who attended ANC visits were almost four times (AOR 3⋅9; CI 2⋅7, 5⋅8) more likely to have a good attitude towards key ENA. Mothers who delivered at health institutions and who attended PNC visits were also more likely to have a good attitude. In conclusion, the present study determined the level of knowledge and attitudes of mothers about ENA and several factors that influence mother's knowledge and attitude regarding ENA.

scholarly journals Assessing the Level of Awareness of COVID-19 and Prevalence of General Anxiety Disorder among the Hail Community, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

2021 ◽  
Vol 18 (13) ◽  
pp. 7035
Author(s):  
Bandar Alsaif ◽  
Najm Eldinn Elsser Elhassan ◽  
Ramaiah Itumalla ◽  
Kamal Elbassir Ali ◽  
Mohamed Ali Alzain
Keyword(s):  
Saudi Arabia ◽  
Anxiety Disorder ◽  
Positive Attitude ◽  
Major Public Health Problem ◽  
Kingdom Of Saudi Arabia ◽  
General Anxiety Disorder ◽  
General Anxiety ◽  
Attitudes And Practices ◽  
Awareness Campaigns ◽  
Positive Attitudes

Background: The COVID-19 pandemic has caused a major public health problem around the world. Therefore, the aim of the study was to assess the awareness and prevalence of General Anxiety Disorder (GAD) with regard to COVID-19 among the Hail community, in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, in order to help health authorities to effectively control the pandemic. Methods: A cross-sectional online survey was completed by 412 participants living in Hail, Saudi Arabia. The questionnaire assessed demographic characteristics, knowledge, attitudes, and practices for the prevention of COVID-19, as well as psychological feelings in terms of GAD as an impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. Results: The study found that most of the respondents demonstrated good knowledge, attitudes, and practice for COVID-19 prevention. The elderly and employed demonstrated significant positive attitudes and practices (p < 0.05). Participants with a positive attitude were almost two and a half times (OR = 2.4; 95% CI: 1.54–3.99) more likely to have good practices. Additionally, the rural respondents were less likely (OR = 0.45; 95% CI: 0.21–0.96) to have a positive attitude. Married participants were more than one and a half (OR = 1.60; 95% CI: 1.04–2.44) times more likely to have a positive attitude. The prevalence of GAD was 21.8% and was significantly increased among participants with inadequate knowledge (OR = 2.01; 95% CI: 1.25–3.22), females (OR = 1.92; 95% CI: 1.19–3.09), individuals with chronic diseases (OR = 1.71; 95% CI: 1.02–2.86), and non-Saudi participants (OR = 2.44; 95% CI: 1.02–5.85). Conclusions: Ensuring a sufficient combination of relatively good levels of knowledge, positive attitudes, and desired practices serves as a good approach to preventing the spread of COVID-19. However, the increased prevalence of GAD requires the attention of policymakers. Therefore, a great emphasis should be placed on health awareness campaigns, with a focus on misconceptions and the provision of counseling.

scholarly journals Hormone Replacement Therapy: Lebanese Women’s Awareness, Perception, and Acceptance

2020 ◽  
Vol 2020 ◽  
pp. 1-7
Author(s):  
A. Anastasia Salame ◽  
Mohammad J. Jaffal ◽  
Fatin Khalifeh ◽  
Dalia Khalife ◽  
Ghina Ghazeeri
Keyword(s):  
Hormone Replacement Therapy ◽  
Replacement Therapy ◽  
Positive Attitude ◽  
Medical Center ◽  
Hormone Replacement ◽  
Menopausal Symptoms ◽  
World Health ◽  
Knowledge And Attitudes ◽  
The World ◽  
Whi Study

Objectives. Hormone replacement therapy (HRT) had been the gold standard for the treatment of menopausal symptoms until the publication of the World Health Initiative (WHI) study. After the WHI study, the use of HRT changed among the physicians and patients all over the world despite newer more reassuring data. This study aimed to investigate the knowledge and attitudes of women towards HRT and the factors affecting it for better counseling. Study design. A clinic-based cross-sectional study using a survey was offered to women aged 40 years and above coming to the women’s health center at the American University of Beirut Medical Center (AUBMC) from October 1st, 2017, till March 31st, 2018. The questionnaire included questions about demographics and menopausal symptoms in addition to knowledge and attitudes towards menopause and HRT. Main outcome measures. Our main hypothesis was that women would be aware of HRT as a treatment modality; however, the majority would have a negative attitude towards its usage. Results. The response rate was 87.8%. Seventy-three percent of the respondents had already heard about HRT with 57.9% supporting the use of HRT; however, 47.9% did not know when to use it. The significant predictor for having heard about HRT and a positive attitude towards HRT were having HRT prescribed as a part of treatment and employment status, respectively. Conclusions. Lebanese women are aware of HRT as a treatment option; however, a lack of both proper information and positive attitude towards HRT use was noted.

Satisfaction of Postoperative Patients on Pain Management Program its Relationship to the Knowledge and Attitudes of Chinese Nurses: A Cross-Sectional Survey

2021 ◽  
Vol 7 (6) ◽  
pp. 6609-6626
Author(s):  
Shuyuan Li
Keyword(s):  
Pain Management ◽  
Optimal Level ◽  
Management Program ◽  
Chinese Patients ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Knowledge And Attitudes ◽  
Pain Management Program ◽  
Before And After ◽  
Knowledge And Attitude

This study is a cross-sectional survey of the satisfaction of postoperative patients its relationship to the knowledge and attitudes of Chinese nurses on pain management. Data were sourced out from two groups of respondents participated in the study, 75 post-operative patients and 97 in-service nurses from the health institutions China. The study was conducted for five-months. Ethics protocols were observed before and after the conduct of the study. Findings showed that post-operative pain management program among the participating medical institutions in China were assessed to have moderate level of satiation by the patients. All the components namely pain relief experience, care provided by the nurses, education provided as to pain management, and therapeutic dialogue provided by the nurses were all assessed by postoperative Chinese patients at a fair level. Meanwhile, gender and education of post-operative patients can be considered as factors in the planning and implementation of pain management program. Consequently, similar to studies conducted worldwide, Chinese nurses do not establish yet an optimal level of knowledge and attitude towards pain management. Meanwhile age, experience, education are factors on the knowledge and attitude on pain management among nurses. Finally, positive moderate relationship is established between patient satisfaction and knowledge and attitudes of nursing staff towards pain management. The findings of these study call for action and reform in the implementation of pain management program focusing on the major role and development of 21st century nurses. Practical implications of the study are discussed.

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