scholarly journals Anaemia-Related Knowledge Amongst Pregnant Women in Kuala Terengganu, Malaysia.

2020 ◽  
Vol 4 (2) ◽  
pp. 1-9
Author(s):  
Hasnah Zani ◽  
Mohd Razif Shahril ◽  
Wan Nor Aliza Wan Abdul Rahman ◽  
Hassan Basri Mukhali ◽  
Rohimah Ismail ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Pregnant Women ◽  
Household Income ◽  
Food Choice ◽  
Iron Absorption ◽  
Demographic Characteristics ◽  
Knowledge Level ◽  
Health Clinics ◽  
Knowledge Questionnaire ◽  
Knowledge Levels ◽  
Insight Into

The prevalence of anaemia amongst pregnant women in developing countries is increasing yearly, particularly in Malaysia. This problem may be due to their lack of knowledge of anaemia and food choice. This study aimed to measure the knowledge levels on anaemia and iron absorption amongst pregnant women in Kuala Terengganu, as well as the association of knowledge levels between socio-demographic characteristics. Pregnant women were selected from government health clinics located in Kuala Terengganu, Malaysia. A total of 71 pregnant women aged between 18 and 44 years participated in the study. They self-administered the socio-demographic form and the knowledge questionnaire. Overall, they had moderate knowledge level with mean score of 57.41 ± 4.80. A significant association was found between knowledge level and monthly household income (p<0.05). Meanwhile, no significant association was found between knowledge level with socio-demographic characteristics (age, gravida, occupation, husband’s occupation, and education level) (p>0.05). This study provided an early insight into knowledge of anaemia amongst pregnant women in Kuala Terengganu. Educational intervention should be implemented to increase and improve pregnant women’s knowledge of anaemia and iron absorption.

scholarly journals Knowledge levels of senıor nursing students about epilepsyHemşirelik son sınıf öğrencilerinin epilepsi hakkındaki bilgi düzeyleri

2017 ◽  
Vol 14 (2) ◽  
pp. 1966 ◽  
Author(s):  
Havva Sert ◽  
Serap Çetinkaya ◽  
Ahmet Seven ◽  
Meryem Pelin
Keyword(s):  
Social Media ◽  
Nursing Students ◽  
Literature Review ◽  
Health Personnel ◽  
Demographic Characteristics ◽  
Knowledge Level ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
Knowledge Levels ◽  
Senior Students

Aim: This study was conducted to determine knowledge levels and the factors affecting of  senior nursing students about epilepsy.Method: The study was conducted descriptively and cross-sectional between 17-27 January 2017 with 168 nursing senior students who agreed to participate in the study. The data was collected on social media with questionnaire which was composed of the literature review by the researchers. 15 of the questions were about socio-demographic characteristics and 20 of questions were about epilepsy. Analysing of data were carried out in a computer program by using percentage, Mann-Whitney U and Kruskal Wallis-H test.Results: It was determined that mean score of the students' knowledge level about epilepsy is 81,10±7,27. There was a statistically significant relationship between where they got the information about epilepsy, care a patient previously had a seizure and mean scores of epilepsy knowledge level (p<0,05). It was determined that students ,who got information about epilepsy from the health personnel and those who care a patient previously had a seizure, had high mean scores.Conclusion: In the study, ıt was determined that nursing senior students’ knowledge level about the epilepsy is high; where they got the information about epilepsy, care a patient previously had a seizure affects epilepsy knowledge.Extended English abstract is in the end of PDF (TURKISH) file. ÖzetAmaç: Bu çalışma, hemşirelik son sınıf öğrencilerinin epilepsi hakkındaki bilgi düzeylerini ve etkileyen faktörleri belirlemek amacıyla yapıldı.Gereç ve Yöntem: Çalışma, 17-27 Ocak 2017 tarihleri arasında çalışmaya katılmayı kabul eden 168 hemşirelik son sınıf öğrencisiyle tanımlayıcı ve kesitsel olarak yapıldı. Çalışmanın verileri sosyal medya aracılığı ile toplandı. Verilerin toplanmasında araştırmacılar tarafından literatür taranarak oluşturulan, 15’i sosyo-demogrofik özellikleri, 20’si epilepsi hakkında bilgi durumlarını ölçmeye yönelik sorudan oluşan soru formu kullanıldı. Veriler; bilgisayar ortamında, yüzdelik, Mann-Whitney U ve Kruskal Wallis-H testleri kullanılarak değerlendirildi.Bulgular: Öğrencilerin epilepsi bilgi düzeyleri toplam puan ortalamalarının 81,10±7,27 olduğu belirlendi. Öğrencilerin epilepsi hakkında bilgiyi nereden aldığı ve daha önce nöbet geçiren hastaya bakma durumları ile epilepsi bilgi düzeyi toplam puan ortalamaları arasında istatiksel olarak anlamlı ilişki olduğu saptandı (p<0,05). Sonuç: Çalışmada hemşirelik son sınıf öğrencilerinin epilepsi hakkındaki bilgi düzeylerinin yüksek olduğu; epilepsi hakkında bilgiyi nereden aldığı ve daha önce nöbet geçiren hastaya bakım vermenin epilepsi bilgi durumunu etkilediği belirlendi.

scholarly journals Pengetahuan Ibu Hamil Trimester III tentang Perawatan Payudara di Klinik Pratama Bina Sehat Kasihan, Bantul, Yogyakarta

2016 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
pp. 26
Author(s):  
Luvita Sari ◽  
Susi Ernawati
Keyword(s):  
High School ◽  
Observational Study ◽  
Pregnant Women ◽  
Random Sampling ◽  
Knowledge Level ◽  
Third Trimester ◽  
Level Of Knowledge ◽  
Breast Care ◽  
Knowledge Levels ◽  
Quantitative Descriptive

<p>There are many breastfeeding mothers who suffer from mastitis and nipples blister. The nipples blister happened because the condition of a nipple who rarely cleaned and incorrect position when breastfeeding. To get the succeed in breastfeeding, breast care regularly during pregnancy will conduct the increase of milk production. The purpose of this study was to know the knowledge level of pregnant women about breast care. There was an observational study with quantitative descriptive design. The populations were 250 of pregnant women third trimester at the Clinic Pratama Bina Sehat in November 2014–Januari 2015. The samples were 71 women selected by random sampling tecniques and data were analysed by univariat analysis. The results showed that most of pregnant women in third trimester at the Clinic Pratama Bina Sehat Kasihan Bantul Yogyakarta aged 20-35 year (70.4%), graduated from senior high school (53.5%), housewife (60.6%) and having the parity of even multipara (47.9%). The level of knowledge of third trimester pregnant women about breast care based on age, education, occupation and parity were 68.0%, 63.2%, 69.8%, 61.8% that were included in medium category. In conclusion, the knowledge levels of pregnant women about breast care at Clinic Pratama Bina Sehat were in medium category.</p>

Pregnant women readiness to use the Internet to access health information about pregnancy and childbirth: A cross-sectional study (Preprint)

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Leila Ahmadian ◽  
Reza Khajouei ◽  
Sudabeh Kamali ◽  
Moghaddameh Mirzaee ◽  
Arefeh Ameri
Keyword(s):  
Pregnant Women ◽  
Health Information ◽  
Demographic Characteristics ◽  
T Test ◽  
Descriptive Statistics ◽  
The Internet ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Readiness Assessment ◽  
Pregnancy And Childbirth ◽  
Chi Square Test

BACKGROUND Today, the Internet may be a promising tool for interventions for pregnant women. However, these kinds of tools are only helpful if users are ready to use them. OBJECTIVE The present study was conducted with the aim of readiness assessment of pregnant women to use the Internet to access health information about pregnancy and childbirth. METHODS This study was carried out on a sample of 384 pregnant women. Data were collected using a valid and reliable questionnaire. The first section of this questionnaire collected demographic characteristics of the participants. The second part of the questionnaire contains 27 questions covering the following components: infrastructure readiness (6 questions); affordability readiness (3 questions); and skill readiness (12 questions). Data were analyzed with SPSS 19.0 using descriptive statistics, Chi-square test, and T-test. RESULTS This study was carried out on a sample of 384 pregnant women. Data were collected using a valid and reliable questionnaire. The first section of this questionnaire collected demographic characteristics of the participants. The second part of the questionnaire contains 27 questions covering the following components: infrastructure readiness (6 questions); affordability readiness (3 questions); and skill readiness (12 questions). Data were analyzed with SPSS 19.0 using descriptive statistics, Chi-square test, and T-test. CONCLUSIONS The use of the Internet by pregnant women depends on factors such as infrastructure, affordability, and skills readiness. This study showed that speed and the quality of the Internet, hardware and software availability, affordability of the Internet, and access to the Internet training were factors in measuring E-health readiness assessment. CLINICALTRIAL Not applicable

Zastosowanie modelu logitowego do analizy czynników wpływających na bezrobocie wśród ludności wiejskiej

2015 ◽  
pp. 33-42 ◽  
Author(s):  
Dorota Kmieć
Keyword(s):  
Labor Market ◽  
Rural Population ◽  
Household Income ◽  
Logit Model ◽  
Demographic Characteristics ◽  
Explanatory Factors ◽  
Personal Competencies ◽  
The Impact

The paper attempts to identify the causes of unemployment among the rural population. Logit model was used to determine the size of the impact of explanatory factors examined the situation in the labor market. The following potential predictors were considered: socio-demographic characteristics and household income, improving one’s skills through training and personal competencies.

scholarly journals The effect of within-meal protein content and taste on subsequent food choice and satiety

2011 ◽  
Vol 106 (5) ◽  
pp. 779-788 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sanne Griffioen-Roose ◽  
Monica Mars ◽  
Graham Finlayson ◽  
John E. Blundell ◽  
Cees de Graaf
Keyword(s):  
Protein Content ◽  
Food Choice ◽  
Food Preference ◽  
Food Reward ◽  
Meal Protein ◽  
Sensory Qualities ◽  
Ad Libitum ◽  
Underlying Processes ◽  
Insight Into

It is posed that protein intake is tightly regulated by the human body. The role of sensory qualities in the satiating effects of protein, however, requires further clarification. Our objective was to determine the effect of within-meal protein content and taste on subsequent food choice and satiety. We used a cross-over design whereby sixty healthy, unrestrained subjects (twenty-three males and thirty-seven females) with a mean age of 20·8 (sd 2·1) years and a mean BMI of 21·5 (sd 1·6) kg/m2 were offered one of four isoenergetic preloads (rice meal) for lunch: two low in protein (about 7 % energy derived from protein) and two high in protein (about 25 % energy from protein). Both had a sweet and savoury version. At 30 min after preload consumption, subjects were offered an ad libitum buffet, consisting of food products differing in protein content (low/high) and taste (sweet/savoury). In addition, the computerised Leeds Food Preference Questionnaire (LFPQ) was run to assess several components of food reward. The results showed no effect of protein content of the preloads on subsequent food choice. There was an effect of taste; after eating the savoury preloads, choice and intake of sweet products were higher than of savoury products. No such preference was seen after the sweet preloads. No differences in satiety were observed. To conclude, within one eating episode, within-meal protein content in these quantities seems not to have an effect on subsequent food choice. This appears to be mostly determined by taste, whereby savoury taste exerts the strongest modulating effect. The results of the LFPQ provided insight into underlying processes.

scholarly journals Pregnant women and risk factors: a cross-sectional study

2020 ◽  
Vol 30 (Supplement_5) ◽  
Author(s):  
V L a Fauci ◽  
R Squeri ◽  
C Genovese ◽  
V Alessi ◽  
A Facciolà
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Young Adults ◽  
Health Education ◽  
Pregnant Women ◽  
Educational Level ◽  
Demographic Characteristics ◽  
Alcoholic Beverages ◽  
High Educational Level ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
High Educational

Abstract Background Many investigations have shown the important role played by risk factors such as tobacco and alcohol in the development of congenital anomalies. Methods Through the administration of an hoc questionnaire, we evaluated the attitude towards smoking and alcohol of a sample of 200 pregnant women at the University Hospital of Messina. The questionnaire was structured to collect information about socio-demographic characteristics, type of gynaecological assistance and their lifestyles (smoking and alcohol). Statistical analysis was performed using version 10 of StatSoftVR software. Results 14% of the women continued to smoke despite pregnancy; the majority of these were young adults, divorced, employed and with a high educational level. Correlating the smoking habit with the socio-demographic characteristics of the studied women, we found a statistically significant difference for the marital status, with a higher number of smokers among the single women (p &lt; 0.05).Moreover, we found a statistically significant difference also for the profession with a higher number of smokers in the worker women (p &lt; 0.05). About the drinking habit, the 4.3% declared to be moderate drinkers (occasional use of alcohol equal to 2-3 glasses a week) despite pregnancy, the 34.4% stated they do not drink alcohol during pregnancy and the 56% stated do not usually drink alcohol. Particularly, about the drinkers' socio-demographic characteristics, the 50% of them were 24-25 years old and the 75% were married. About the type of alcoholic beverages consumed, 86% stated they usually drink bier during the weekend. Conclusions Our study shows that the awareness of the women about the importance of these risk factors is still rather poor. In order to improve the awareness of pregnant women on the importance of avoiding these risk factors and prevent CAs, health education campaigns at various levels surely represent the public health cornerstone. Key messages In our sample 14% of the pregnant women continued to smoke and 4.3% to drink despite pregnancy and they generally were young or young adults and with a high educational level. Our results highlight the importance of continuous health education about the risk to smoke and drink during pregnancy.

Compliance to mineral supplementation among pregnant women at a public health clinic in Malaysia

2021 ◽  
Vol 29 (6) ◽  
pp. 316-322
Author(s):  
Nurul Nabilah Ahmad Fadzil ◽  
Azura Abdul Halain ◽  
Santhi A/P Yew Roan Nee ◽  
Soh Kim Lam ◽  
Salimah Japar
Keyword(s):  
Pregnant Women ◽  
Household Income ◽  
Postpartum Haemorrhage ◽  
Simple Random Sampling ◽  
Health Clinic ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Mineral Supplementation ◽  
Cross Sectional Design ◽  
Vitamin And Mineral Supplementation ◽  
Public Health Clinic

Background Prenatal supplementation has been introduced to pregnant women during early pregnancy to prevent complication to both mother and fetus. The complications include anaemia, postpartum haemorrhage, low birth weight and fetal defects. Aim To assess compliance with vitamin and mineral supplementation in pregnant women. Methods A cross-sectional design with simple random sampling was used in this study with 100 respondents who attended the maternal and child clinic in Selangor, Malaysia. Findings The findings showed that 86 respondents (86%) were compliance towards vitamin and mineral supplementation, whereas 35 respondents (35%) were non-compliance mainly due to forgetfulness. The result indicated a significant association between compliance with race (p=0.02), occupation (p<0.01), household income (p=0.02), education (p<0.01), parity (p<0.01) and trimester (p=0.02). Conclusion Majority of the respondents acknowledge that side effects and forgetfulness were the main influencing factors towards non-compliance.

Contrasting profiles of product returners and keepers

2021 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
Dong Hwan Lee
Keyword(s):  
New York ◽  
Household Income ◽  
Field Survey ◽  
Survey Study ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Demographic Profiles ◽  
Post Purchase ◽  
Practical Implications ◽  
Insight Into ◽  
Study Offer

Purpose This paper aims to investigate whether the consumers who return a product and those who end up keeping a product after experiencing post-purchase dissonance (PPD) possess distinct underlying characteristics. Design/methodology/approach Field survey study consisting of two separate surveys conducted with consumers of New York City and neighboring areas of New York and New Jersey. Findings Product returners and keepers exhibited disparate demographic profiles regarding gender and household income, along with ethnicity to some extent. The two groups also exhibited different predispositions with regard to confidence in the purchase decision and expectations about their purchase. Finally, returners and keepers were engaged in divergent thoughts, feelings and activities to cope with PPD. Practical implications The findings of this study offer marketing practitioners new knowledge and insight into understanding product returners and keepers and will assist them in developing strategies to reduce and manage increasing product returns by consumers more effectively. Originality/value This study is the first to present empirical evidence that product returners and keepers have distinct profiles of demographic characteristics and predispositions toward purchase. The study also has found divergent PPD coping strategies used by the two types of consumers, which exposes an obsolete understanding of PPD in the marketing literature.

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