scholarly journals ASSESSMENT OF KNOWLEDGE, ATTITUDES AND PRACTICE TOWARD DENGUE FEVER AMONG UNIVERSITY STUDENTS IN MALAYSIA

2021 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
pp. 289-300
Keyword(s):  
University Students ◽  
Dengue Fever ◽  
Dengue Infection ◽  
Febrile Illness ◽  
Simple Random Sampling ◽  
Health Concern ◽  
P Value ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Level Of Knowledge ◽  
Dengue Prevention

Introduction: Dengue fever is an acute febrile illness with a significant public health concern in tropical and subtropical countries. Population knowledge and practice play an essential role in the transmission and prevention of the disease. This study aims to evaluate the level of knowledge, attitudes, and practice regarding dengue fever among Malaysian university students. Methods: A cross-sectional descriptive study was conducted in twenty-five randomly selected universities across Malaysia. A total of 1520 respondents were approached by simple random sampling method. A previously validated and published questionnaire was used with little modification. The associations between the level of knowledge, Attitudes, and practice with different risk factors were calculated statistically and the significant association was considered with a p-value <0.05. Results: The data were analysed and showed that most of the students (56.3%, 46.2%, and 43.3%) has a moderate level of knowledge, attitude, and practice respectively toward dengue infection among the respondents. The result shows a significant association between the level of practice and knowledge (p-value <0.001) as well as between the level of practice and attitudes (p-value <0.001). Conclusion: The significant association between the practice and knowledge along with attitudes indicates the more knowledge and attitudes lead to better practice. This study highlighted the important role of university students in dengue prevention-based programs. They should be exposed more to improve and transfer their knowledge and attitude to other community population to reduce the incidence of dengue not only in Malaysia but globally.

Frequency of Suspected and Probable Case of Dengue in Adult Febrile Patients and their Knowledge about Dengue Fever

2021 ◽  
pp. 8-12
Keyword(s):  
Dengue Fever ◽  
Calculated Data ◽  
Febrile Illness ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Medical Intervention ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Probable Case ◽  
Control Objective ◽  
Dengue Prevention

Background: Febrile illness is considered a frequent medical syndrome of dengue. Due to the increasing prevalence of dengue infectivity, appropriate diagnosis among patients helps regarding timely medical intervention, etiological examination as well as disease control. Objective: To estimate the frequency of suspected and probable cases of dengue in febrile patients and their knowledge about dengue fever, presenting at outdoor of Jinnah Hospital, Lahore. Methodology: It was a cross-sectional study, in which 400 adult febrile patients visiting at outdoor of Jinnah Hospital, Lahore were included. A convenient sampling technique was carried out. Among the total febrile patients included, the frequency of suspected and probable cases was calculated. Data was collected through a questionnaire, which was entered and analyzed using SPSS version 20.0. Results: Out of 400 patients, 36.5% were 21-30 years old and 53.5% were female. Among these patients, 100% had fever (>2 and <10 days), 31.8% had headache, 51.8% had myalgia and43.8% patients had arthralgia while 12.5% were suspected cases of dengue. Majority (97.2%) had knowledge that full sleeve shirt can prevent dengue, none of the respondents had knowledge regarding dengue symptoms and 76% of respondents had knowledge that dengue is fatal. For the majority (76%) of respondents, the main source of information regarding dengue was health teams. Conclusion: The study concluded that symptoms of dengue fever in the study patients, as well as the dengue, suspected cases were mainly headache, retro-orbital pain, myalgia, and arthralgia. The majority of the patients had knowledge about dengue prevention. Most of the adult febrile as well as suspected had no knowledge about the symptomology of dengue fever.

scholarly journals Knowledge and Attitude on Legalization of Abortion among Undergraduate Students

2018 ◽  
Vol 10 (2) ◽  
pp. 52-57
Author(s):  
S Ojha ◽  
M Silwal
Keyword(s):  
Undergraduate Students ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Simple Random Sampling ◽  
Health Concern ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Adequate Knowledge ◽  
Awareness Program ◽  
Level Of Knowledge ◽  
Political Dimensions ◽  
Knowledge And Attitude

Background: Abortion is public health concern in many parts of the world and is also contentious issue with religious, moral, cultural and political dimensions. Awareness program has most essential role to prevent the unusual death of mothers in the world.Objectives: To assess the knowledge and attitude on legalization of abortion among undergraduate students.Methods: A cross-sectional descriptive research design was used for this study. Proportionate stratified sampling technique and simple random sampling technique was used to select the subjects. Total 90 students were chosen as a sample and structured self-administered questionnaire was used to collect data.Results: The mean age of the respondents was 19.82. Most 58 (64.40%) of the respondents were females; majority 76 (84.40%) of the respondents were of upper caste group. Most 85 (94.4%) of the respondents had adequate knowledge on legalization of abortion and majority 83 (94.30%) of the respondents had positive attitude towards legalization of abortion. The study shows that the most knowledgeable area was on concept of abortion (88.55%) and the least knowledgeable (58.00%) area was on method of abortion. Factors like age, gender, residence and educational faculty were not found to be associated with knowledge on legalization of abortion.Conclusions: Undergraduate students had good level of knowledge and attitude on legalization of abortion. Highest knowledge was present in concept of abortion and lowest in methods of abortion. More awareness program should be accessible to undergraduates in order to increase the level of knowledge. J-GMC-N | Volume 11 | Issue 01 | January-June 2018, Page: 52-57

scholarly journals FAKTOR-FAKTOR YANG BERHUBUNGAN DENGAN KEJADIAN KECELAKAAN KERJA (Studi Pada Tenaga Kerja Bagian Produksi PT. Arto Metal Internasional Sidoarjo)

2013 ◽  
Vol 11 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Havilia Ayu Haznany ◽  
Winarko .
Keyword(s):  
Occupational Injuries ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Simple Random Sampling ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
P Value ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Workplace Accidents ◽  
Level Of Knowledge ◽  
The Relationship

PT Arto Metal International is one of the metal components manufacturers, where theproduction processes are using machinaries which its operations may lead to accidents. One ofthe effects that can be caused by the production machines might happen if workers are notcareful, they might got pinched by plong engine, etched plates and exposed debris grams.Therefore, this study aims to determine the factors associated with the incidence of workplaceaccidents in this company.The methods used in this study were analytical methods, because this researchexamined the relationship between 2 (two) variables. Based on its times, this study wascategorized as cross-sectional study, due to variables such as risk factors and effect factorswere observed at the same time. Sampling technique was done by simple random sampling,and analysis was used to determine the relationship between 2 (two) variables using Chi Square.The results showed that employees injured at workplace as much as 94.3%. Theresults of analysis of Chi - Square showed that there were four variables significantlyassociated with the incidence of workplace accidents, they were the use of PPD to theincidence of occupational injuries (p value = 0.025), the level of knowledge to the incidence ofoccupational injuries (p value = 0.047), the ages to the incidence of occupational injuries (pvalue 0.025) and the length of services to the incidence of occupational injuries (p value0.005).Therefore, it is suggested that the company perform incident controlling actionswhether technically, administratively as well as adding a number of Personal ProtectiveDevices (PPD) for workers so that all workers can use it while working.Keywords: Workplace Accident, Personal Protective Devices

scholarly journals Household survey on attitude and practice toward dengue infection among rural dwellers

2019 ◽  
Vol 6 (11) ◽  
pp. 4651
Author(s):  
Nur Shafikah Hamfadi ◽  
Nur Syahmina Rasudin ◽  
Noraini Abdul Ghafar
Keyword(s):  
Dengue Fever ◽  
Rural Area ◽  
Dengue Infection ◽  
Household Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Tropical Regions ◽  
Attitude And Practice ◽  
Level Of Knowledge ◽  
Knowledge Attitude And Practice

Background: Dengue fever is the most important mosquito-borne disease that has rapidly spread in tropical regions of the world in recent years. Due to absence of vaccine, the only method available is to prevent and control dengue is by preventing transmission of the disease. However, the control needs support, cooperation and participation from community. The objective of this study is to assess the current level of knowledge, attitude and practice toward dengue fever among the community living in rural area, beside to ascertain the association between those three domains, and to evaluate the effect of sociodemographic factors toward them.Methods: A cross sectional survey was performed among 202 respondents dwelling in rural area, whom were selected through stratified random sampling. Knowledge, attitude, and practice toward dengue fever were assessed through a set of self-administered validated questionnaire.Results: The community had moderate level of knowledge (64.4%), positive attitude (79.7%), and good level of practices (65.3%) on dengue fever. Television was the main source of information on dengue fever (76.2%). From the result, there were significant association between level of education with practice on dengue fever (p=0.001). The result also shown that there was significant association between knowledge and practice in the community (p=0.008).Conclusions: More health education programmes should be organized to increase knowledge and help the translation of knowledge into practice of prevention.

scholarly journals Risky Behavior And The Precautions Of HIV / AIDS Trasnmission On Fisherman Community Of Nine Islands

2020 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
pp. 1-11
Author(s):  
Andi Nurlaela Amin ◽  
Sudirman
Keyword(s):  
Significant Relationship ◽  
Risky Behavior ◽  
Simple Random Sampling ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
P Value ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Study Approach ◽  
Level Of Knowledge ◽  
Hiv Aids

The development of new cases of HIV in Indonesia increased significantly in 2013 and 2014, respectively by 29,037 and 32,711 cases. The results of the risky behavior survey (1996-2000) showed that truck drivers, sailors and fishermen and other port workers including workers which are often mobile (mobile population), are vulnerable to HIV because of their sexual behavior and the nature of their work. Sinjai District is one of the districts with a considerable population of fishermen (8,544 fishermen) in South Sulawesi. This research aims to analyze the relationship between level of knowledge with risky behavior and the precautions of HIV / AIDS transmission on fishermen in Sinjai District in 2016. Method of this research is an analytical research with cross sectional study approach. Population were  the fisherman who registered in zero survey of Public Health Service of Sinjai District with 40 samples taken by simple random sampling. Data analysis  uses statistical test  of chi square.  The research results showed that 72.5% of fishermen did not know about HIV / AIDS transmission, 75% had risky behavior, and 65% did not take the precautions of HIV / AIDS transmission. Chi square test results showed that there is no significant relationship between level of knowledge about HIV / AIDS transmission with risky behavior of fishermen (p count, 0,152 > p value 0,05). While there is a significant relationship between the level of knowledge with the precautions of HIV / AIDS transmission (p count, 0.034 < p value, 0.05).

scholarly journals HUBUNGAN KARAKTERISTIK DAN TINGKAT PENGETAHUAN DENGAN PERILAKU PENCEGAHAN COVID-19PADA MASYARAKAT DESA PAYA BUJOK BLANG PASE KOTA LANGSA

2021 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
pp. 53
Author(s):  
Khairunnisa z Khairunnisa z ◽  
Rizka Sofia ◽  
Sulfia Magfirah
Keyword(s):  
Univariate Analysis ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Simple Random Sampling ◽  
Bivariate Analysis ◽  
P Value ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Prevention Behavior ◽  
Chi Square Test ◽  
Level Of Knowledge

Covid-19 is a global outbreak that is not ended yet and a significant amount of positive cases are keep increasing. Positive cases and the death rates are increasing in Indonesia, therefore it is necessary to break the chain to prevent the spread of Covid-19. The purpose of this research is to find out the relation between characteristics and knowledge levels with prevention behavior of Covid-19 in society of Paya Bujok Blang Pase Langsa City. The research method that has been used was an analytical study with cross sectional design and the statistical analysis was the chi square test. The sampling technique in this research used a simple random sampling with a total of 260 people according to inclusion and exclusion criteria. The results of the univariate analysis found that the highest level of knowledge was good (73.5%), and the highest level of behavior was good (67.7%). The results of the bivariate analysis found that there was no relationship between gender and Covid-19 prevention behavior (p value 0.427), there was no relationship between work and Covid-19 prevention behavior (p value 0.230), and there was a relationship between age, education, and knowledge with Covid-19 prevention behavior (p value 0.000). The conclusion of this research is there is no relationship between gender and work with Covid-19 prevention behavior and there is a relationship between age, education, and level of knowledge with Covid-19 prevention behavior.

scholarly journals HUBUNGAN TINGKAT PENGETAHUAN DAN SUMBER INFORMASI DENGAN PENERAPAN PERILAKU HIDUP BERSIH DAN SEHAT (PHBS) PADA KELUARGA DI WILAYAH KERJA PUSTU PAHANDUT SEBERANG KOTA PALANGKA RAYA TAHUN 2016

2016 ◽  
Vol 12 (3) ◽  
pp. 330
Author(s):  
Putria Carolina ◽  
Meilitha Carolina ◽  
Rizki Muji Lestari
Keyword(s):  
Healthy Lifestyle ◽  
Correlation Method ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Simple Random Sampling ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
P Value ◽  
Healthy Living ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Application Behavior ◽  
Level Of Knowledge

In 2015, Kemenkes RI, PHBS case of the lowest in West Papua province amounted to 25,50% and then the West Nusa Tenggara by 29,48%. Based on the phenomenon that is found in a study by researchers at the Kelurahan Pahandut Seberang Kota Palangka Raya there are family members who smoke inside the house, around the neighborhood still looks rubbish strewn and piled up, using water from rivers, landfills less and more people use WC cemplung. The Objective Of of this Study is To analyze the Correlation of Knowledge and Resources with Application Behavior Clean and Healthy Lifestyle (PHBs) in the Family in the Work Area Pustu Pahandut Seberang Kota Palangka Raya. This research uses correlation method with cross-sectional study design and uses a sampling technique Simple Random Sampling and statistical test Spearman`S Rho with 71 respondents. Analysis of Correlation of Knowledge and Resources with Application Behavior Clean and Healthy Lifestyle (PHBs) indicates the value (P value = 0,000 < α 0,05), which means a large correlation exists between the variables of knowledge and resources with application behavior clean and healthy (PHBs). The Level of Knowledge and resources to the implementation of clean and healthy living behaviors (PHBs) showed a significant correlation between the level of knowledge and resources to the implementation of clean and healthy living behaviors (PHBs) value (P value = 0,000 < 0,05).

scholarly journals DETERMINAN WANITA UNTUK MELAKUKAN PEMERIKSAAN LANJUTAN SETELAH USG PAYUDARA

2020 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
pp. 57-67
Author(s):  
Artika Dewi Amri ◽  
Ni Luh Putu Suariyani
Keyword(s):  
Breast Cancer ◽  
Random Sampling ◽  
Health Workers ◽  
Simple Random Sampling ◽  
Breast Ultrasound ◽  
Bivariate Analysis ◽  
P Value ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Level Of Knowledge

Abstract Background: The further examination after breast ultrasound is needed because the ultrasound examination is not merely recommended for early detection of breast cancer; however by the combination of ultrasound and mammography, the disorder in the breast could be determined more accurately. Mammography method is a method that could detect breast cancer with an accuracy up to 90 percent. Objective: This study is aimed to identify the determinant of women to conduct further examination after breast ultrasound in Badung. Method: The study’s design used a descriptive observational study with cross-sectional design. The sampling technique used was simple random sampling with a sample of 100 people. The bivariate analysis used chi-square with α = 0.05. Result: The results of this study showed that, among the 100 respondents, there were 43 percent have done further examination. The proportion of women taking a further examination was 41 percent with high education, 38 percent with good knowledge, 18 percent stated the distance of health services were far, 43 percent were able to pay the further examination, 38 percent had ever received the information about breast cancer, 43 percent gained the support of health workers and 41 percent received good support from family. The results showed that there were four factors that had a relationship with the further examination after breast ultrasound, including the level of knowledge (OR = 8,65; 95% CI 3,19-23,86), affordability (p-value <0,0001), the support of health workers (p-value <0,0001) and the support of family (OR = 30,3; 95% CI 6,52-273,73). Conclusion: The conclusion of this study is that the determinant of women to undertake the further examination after breast ultrasound depends on the level of knowledge, affordability, the support of health workers and the support of family. There is a need of an increase in socialization about breast cancer to women and husband/family. In addition, to increase further examination there is a need of socialization regarding the utilization of BPJS. Keywords: breast cancer, advanced examination, breast ultrasound Abstrak Latar belakang: Pemeriksaan lanjutan setelah USG payudara perlu dilakukan karena pemeriksaan USG saja tidak direkomendasikan untuk deteksi dini kanker payudara, tetapi dengan kombinasi USG dan mammografi kelainan pada payudara dapat ditentukan lebih akurat. Metode mammografi merupakan metode yang dapat mendeteksi kanker payudara dengan akurasi sampai 90 persen. Tujuan: Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui determinan wanita untuk melakukan pemeriksaan lanjutan setelah USG payudara di Kabupaten Badung. Metode: Desain penelitian menggunakan studi observasional deskriptif dengan desain potong lintang. Teknik pengambilan sampel yang digunakan simple random sampling  dengan jumlah sampel 100 orang. Analisis bivariat menggunakan chi-square dengan α=0,05. Hasil: Hasil penelitian ini menggambarkan dari 100 responden sebanyak 43 persen sudah melakukan pemeriksaan lanjutan. Proporsi wanita yang melakukan pemeriksaan lanjutan sebanyak 41 persen orang berpendidikan tinggi, 38 persen orang berpengetahuan baik, 18 persen orang menyatakan jarak pelayanan kesehatan jauh, 43 persen orang mampu untuk membiayai pemeriksaan lanjutan, 38 persen pernah memperoleh informasi tentang kanker payudara, 43 persen orang memperoleh dukungan petugas kesehatan, dan 41 persen memperoleh dukungan baik dari keluarga. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan terdapat empat faktor yang memiliki hubungan terhadap pemeriksaan lanjutan setelah USG payudara yaitu tingkat pengetahuan (OR = 8,65; 95% CI 3,19-23,86), keterjangkauan biaya (p-value <0,0001), dukungan petugas kesehatan (p-value <0,0001) dan dukungan keluarga (OR = 30,3; 95% CI 6,52-273,73). Kesimpulan: Simpulan penelitian adalah determinan wanita untuk melakukan pemeriksaan lanjutan setelah USG payudara adalah tingkat pengetahuan, keterjangkauan biaya, dukungan petugas kesehatan, dan dukungan keluarga. Perlu adanya peningkatan sosialiasasi mengenai kanker payudara kepada wanita dan suami/keluarga. Selain itu untuk meningkatkan pemeriksaan lanjutan perlu adanya sosialisasi mengenai pemanfaatan BPJS Kesehatan. Kata kunci: kanker payudara, pemeriksaan lanjutan, USG Payudara  

scholarly journals ASSESSMENT OF LIVER FUNCTION TESTS IN DENGUE FEVER

2019 ◽  
Vol 3 (8) ◽  
Author(s):  
Dr. Radhey Shyam Gupta
Keyword(s):  
Liver Function ◽  
Viral Infection ◽  
Dengue Fever ◽  
Study Participant ◽  
Simple Random Sampling ◽  
Liver Function Tests ◽  
Normal Serum ◽  
Health Concern ◽  
Epidemic Disease ◽  
Cross Sectional

Background: The prevalence of dengue viral infection has tended to rise globally in the recent decades. In India the burden and prevalence of dengue viral infection is increasing as trends reported globally. Hence, along with global pandemic concern dengue has become major public health concern in India. Dengue is an emerging epidemic disease and several outbreaks among every state of India is being reported from time to time. Material & Methods: The present cross-sectional study includes 50 Patients who had dengue IgM antibody positive were enrolled from outdoor and from ward by simple random sampling. Clearance from Institutional Ethics Committee was taken before start of study. Written informed consent was taken from each study participant. Results:  10 (20%) patients had normal serum ALT levels, 13 (26%) patients had serum ALT levels raised less than Two-folds, 12 (24%) patients had serum ALT levels raised more than Two-folds, 11 (22%) patients had serum ALT levels raised more than four-folds and 04 (8%) patients had serum ALT levels raised more than ten folds. Among the total study participants 7 (14%) had normal serum AST levels, 14 (28%) patients had serum AST levels raised less than Two-folds, 14 (28%) patients had serum AST levels raised more than Two-folds, 12 (24%) patients had serum AST levels raised more than four-folds and 03 (6%) patients had serum AST levels raised more than ten folds. Conclusion: Liver function deterioration in dengue fever was varied from normal range of biochemical markers to raised liver function markers. AST elevation was more statistically significant than ALT. Hyperbilirubinemia and raised alkaline phosphatase levels were reported. Low serum albumin levels were associated with critical phase of the liver disease. Key words: Dengue fever, Hyperbilirubinemia, AST, ALT.

scholarly journals Applying health belief model for the assessment of community knowledge, attitude and prevention practices following a dengue epidemic in a township in Selangor, Malaysia

2019 ◽  
Vol 6 (3) ◽  
pp. 958 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hidayatulfathi Othman ◽  
Zul-'Izzat Ikhwan Zaini ◽  
Norhafizah Karim ◽  
Nor Azimah Abd Rashid ◽  
Muhammad Badrul Hisham Abas ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Dengue Fever ◽  
Self Efficacy ◽  
Dengue Infection ◽  
Health Belief ◽  
Health Concern ◽  
Sources Of Information ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Attitudes And Practices ◽  
Modes Of Transmission ◽  
Knowledge Attitudes And Practices

Background: Dengue fever is endemic in Malaysia and continues to be a public health concern. Selangor was the top hit and there is a paucity of information on knowledge, attitudes, and practices (KAP) of Bandar Baru Bangi residents regarding dengue infection. Therefore, the objective of this study is to describe dengue related knowledge, attitudes and practices (KAP) of residents of Bandar Baru Bangi.Methods: A cross-sectional questionnaire survey of 152 residents from Section 3 and Section 8, Bandar Baru Bangi attending the dengue awareness events was conducted. The information on socio-demographic characteristics of the participants and their knowledge, attitude and practice on dengue fever was collected using a structured questionnaire.Results: The results showed that the residents only 52% had sufficient knowledge about the dengue vectors, signs, symptoms, and modes of transmission. However, approximately all the respondents considered dengue as serious but preventable disease to which they are vulnerable to. Television/radio was the predominant sources of information about dengue fever. Knowledge on dengue is associated with prevention practice. But the self-efficacy has a significant impact between the owner and tenant house (p=0.010, p<0.05). Female has higher self-efficacy compare to male.Conclusions: As conclusion, findings suggest that despite the residents of Bandar Baru Bangi have moderate knowledge level about dengue fever nevertheless; they still adopted the preventive measures suggested by the guidelines from Ministry of Health. Therefore, health program planners and practitioners need to identify why the dengue fever still rampant among the population.

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