scholarly journals Level of Knowledge and Practice of Extented Program of Immunization Among Medical Students

2015 ◽  
Vol 1 (2) ◽  
pp. 25-28
Author(s):  
Aneela Ambreen ◽  
Rifayatullah . ◽  
Amina Zehra Iqbal ◽  
Mohammad Shadman ◽  
Shams Suleman
Keyword(s):  
Medical Students ◽  
Good Knowledge ◽  
Age Group ◽  
Medical College ◽  
Level Of Knowledge ◽  
Extended Program ◽  
Knowledge And Practice

Objectives:To determine the level of knowledge& practice regarding extended program of immunization (EPI) in Pakistan among medical students.Design:A questionnaire based survey done amongst the students of a medical college of Peshawar.Methodology:A questionnaire was developed in the line with study objectives and circulated among students of third, fourth and final year of a medical college of Peshawar .Fifty students were selected from each class randomly. They were provided the assurance regarding the confidentiality of their response.Results:Total of 150 students was interviewed .All students were in age group 20-25 yrs. Males were 42.6% and female were 57.4%. Good knowledge was observed in 27.3% of students, average knowledge was observed in 56.6% while 16% had poor level of knowledge. Regarding practice 78% used to recommend immunization to other while 22% did not give any advice regarding immunization to anyone .Most of the students having good knowledge were from final year class (16%).Conclusion:Efforts towards ensuring adequate exposure to immunization education during training years are need to eliminate one of the barriers to adequate immunization in children.

scholarly journals Knowledge on National Free Health Services among Preclinical Medical Students

2019 ◽  
Vol 15 (3) ◽  
pp. 179-185
Author(s):  
Hari Prasad Upadhyay ◽  
Neeti Prasai ◽  
Meera Prasai ◽  
Prativa Sedai ◽  
Sirjana Panthi
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Medical Students ◽  
Nursing Students ◽  
Health Services ◽  
Binary Logistic Regression ◽  
Good Knowledge ◽  
P Value ◽  
Age Group ◽  
Level Of Knowledge ◽  
Preclinical Medical Students

Background: National free health services are those facilities which are given by the government in free of cost for all the citizens in specific countries. Free health service program provides essential health care services free of charge to all users at Primary Health Care Centers, Health Posts. Methods: A cross-sectional analytical study was conducted among 395 preclinical medical students Bharatpur, Chitwan, Nepal by using non probability sampling technique. In the Bivariate analysis, Chi-square test was done. Before the binary logistic regression Multicollinearity of independent variables was check by using Variance inflation factor (VIF). Binary logistic regression was performed to examine the net effect of each independent variable on the Dependent variable. Results: Result showed that 24.8% students had good knowledge on national free health services (with 95% CI 20.81% to 29.3%). The overall level of knowledge of BPH students had good followed by nursing students. Students who were in the age group 20-25 years had 3.54 times (with 95% CI for OR = 1.869 to 6.689) as compared 15-20 years and students of age 25-30 years had 14.04 times (with 95% CI for OR = 5.292 to 37.262) good knowledge as compare to those who were in the age group 15-20 years. Female students had 2 times (with 95% CI for OR = 1.002 to 3.977) good knowledge as compare to male students. Students who were from BDS had 0.83 times (with 95% CI for OR = 0.159 to 4.319), students who were from Nursing had 1.70 times (with 95% CI for OR = 0.658 to 4.402), students who were from BPH had 4.34 times (with 95% CI for OR = 1.698 to 11.087) and students who were from B Pharmacy had 1.10 times (with 95% CI for OR = 0.415 to 2.941) times higher odds of knowledge as compare to those students who were from MBBS. Conclusions: The overall level of knowledge among the preclinical medical students is poor; only one fourth students had good level of knowledge. Majority of the students don’t know name of the basic free health services provided by government of Nepal. Students of younger adult had good knowledge. BHP and Nursing students had good knowledge as compared to other level. Statistically significant variable with level of knowledge are age (p-value <0.001), gender (p-value 0.049), level of education (p-value<0.001).  

scholarly journals Knowledge and Practice on Reproductive Heath Rights among Married Women in Nepal

2019 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
pp. 53-57 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rajesh Kumar Yadav ◽  
Nand Ram Gahatraj ◽  
Dipendra Kumar Yadav ◽  
Sujan Babu Marahatta
Keyword(s):  
Reproductive Health ◽  
Significant Relationship ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Married Women ◽  
Reproductive Age ◽  
Age Group ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Level Of Knowledge ◽  
Knowledge And Practice ◽  
Health Rights

Reproductive health rights ensure that people are able to have satisfying and safe sex life and that they have the capacity to reproduce with freedom to decide, when and how often to do so. This study aimed to assess the knowledge and practices on reproductive health rights among madhesi married women. A descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted among 384 madhesi married women of reproductive age in Sarlahi district conducted from July 2014 to December 2014. Data were entry in Epidata software and analyzed by SPSS 20 version. Of the total 384 respondents most of them (39.3%) were of age group 25-35 years from different ethnic groups. Most were simple illiterate (65.6%) and housewife (60.9%) very few of respondents were knowledge about reproductive health rights (37%) and not statistical significant relationship with level of knowledge and level of practice (χ 1 2 =2.036, p=0.154). Level of knowledge was statistically significant relationship with educational level (χ 4 2 = 43.983 p<0.001). Use of FP services have statistically significant relationship with Age group (p<0.001). The level of knowledge and level of practice on RHRs is still very low in Madhesi women. Keywords: Reproductive health rights; Madhesi women; practice

Normal spirometric standards in young adult Indian population

2015 ◽  
Vol 26 (4) ◽  
Author(s):  
Prakash Kumar Nayak ◽  
Sudeep Satpathy ◽  
Magna Manjareeka ◽  
Priyadarshini Samanta ◽  
Jayanti Mishra ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Medical Students ◽  
Lung Function ◽  
Gender Difference ◽  
Indian Population ◽  
Reference Value ◽  
Age Group ◽  
Reliable Prediction ◽  
Medical College ◽  
Measurement Protocol ◽  
Study Population

AbstractThe appropriateness of spirometric reference value depends on all its features matching those of the person being assessed, like ethnicity, environment, nutrition, absence of disease, measurement protocol, as well as equipment used. The present study determines the lung function parameters in normal young healthy Indians and derives reliable prediction formulae for Indian population.Computerized spirometry was done in 298 nonsmoking medical students of both genders studying in MKCG Medical College, Berhampur. All the data were statistically analyzed, and prediction equations for the young Indian population were derived.All the lung parameters showed significant gender difference. Height showed the greatest effect on the predicted value of FEVThe computed regression norms may be used to predict the spirometric values in young Indian population of similar age group as the study population.

scholarly journals Evaluation of the Skin Infections and Conditions among Students of Gomal Medical College Pakistan

2021 ◽  
pp. 218-222
Author(s):  
Shumaila Parveen ◽  
Yaser M. Alahmadi ◽  
Faryal Adnan ◽  
Eshawa Darr ◽  
Ali Alalawi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Medical Students ◽  
Observational Study ◽  
Sample Size ◽  
Total Sample ◽  
Skin Infections ◽  
Age Group ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Total Sample Size ◽  
Medical College ◽  
Dermatological Disorders

Objective: The objective of the current study is to determine the pattern of dermatological disorders and to find out their connection with different socioeconomically factors among students of the Medical College. Methodology: The Cross sectional observational study was carried out for the period of three months .The research instrument used was the well developed questionnaire. Results: The questionnaire was administered among total 350 students and the most participant age group was the > 22 and that was about 47.4% of the total sample size the more skin complication seen was the acne that was about 59.7%, in addition to this dandruff contributed very heavily to the hair complexities which makes about 35.7% of the sample. Conclusion: Skin infections especially the cosmetic are very common among the Medical students.

scholarly journals Knowledge and practice modifications regarding COVID-19 among dental practitioners of Nepal

2021 ◽  
Vol 6 (2) ◽  
pp. 1454-1459
Author(s):  
Rebicca Ranjit ◽  
Pratik Manandhar ◽  
Soni Bista ◽  
Elijma Ranjit
Keyword(s):  
Knowledge Score ◽  
Good Knowledge ◽  
Age Group ◽  
Online Questionnaire ◽  
Dental Services ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
The Poor ◽  
Dental Practitioners ◽  
Minimum Requirements ◽  
Knowledge And Practice

Introduction: COVID-19 has adversely gridlocked many sectors including dentistry. A good knowledge regarding the disease eventually determines the preparedness of dentists to provide relatively safe dental services. Objectives: This research was conducted to evaluate knowledge and relevant practice modifications among dental practitioners of Nepal during COVID-19 pandemic. Methodology: A cross-sectional online questionnaire survey was conducted among dental practitioners of all the provinces of Nepal. They were enquired for sociodemographic details and their knowledge, and the modifications they adopted while practising dentistry during this pandemic. The scores were summed up, and mean scores for knowledge and practice were calculated respectively which were further expressed as a percentage. Inferential statistics (Independent t-test and ANOVA, p < 0.05) were used to examine differences between study variables. Results: Out of 422 participants, most of them belonged to 31-40 years age group (178, 42.2%) and majority were females (246, 58.3%). Mean knowledge scores were significantly higher among practitioners of age ≥51 years, males, specialists, those working in both clinic and hospital, and those who have been practising dentistry for ≥10 years.  Mean practice scores were significantly better among specialists. Conclusion: The overall mean scores for knowledge was good (81.3%) while for practice, overall mean score was poor (44.6%). The main reason behind the poor practice modifications despite good knowledge score could be the lack of minimum requirements for infection control in developing countries like Nepal.

scholarly journals Knowledge of Substance Abuse among Adolescents

2021 ◽  
Vol 07 (09) ◽  
Author(s):  
Dr. Sapna Singh ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Substance Abuse ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Economic Loss ◽  
Target Population ◽  
Demographic Variables ◽  
Good Knowledge ◽  
Health Economy ◽  
Age Group ◽  
Level Of Knowledge ◽  
Almost All

Substance abuse disorder is among the leading public health problems in modern day world as they cause enormous human suffering in terms of morbidity, mortality and economic loss; and threatens the very social fabric of almost all communities around the world and such a great threat to the global health, economy and peace. The aim of study was to assess the level of knowledge and to find out the association between the knowledge of substance abuse and its consequences among adolescents with their selected demographic variables at selected colleges in Jamuhar Sasaram. The Methodology of this study was Non experimental survey approach, the target population for the study was the adolescents under the age group of 16-20 years. Total 100 samples were selected using the convenient sampling technique. Tool consists of two sections which includes socio demographic variables and self-structured knowledge questionnaire regarding substance abuse and its consequences among adolescents. Results shows that the Level of knowledge among adolescent of the age group between 16-20 years regarding substance abuse and its consequences revealed that 84% adolescents had good knowledge and 16% adolescents had average knowledge. There was Statistical significant association between the knowledge and sociodemographic variables such as types of family, family monthly income and previous knowledge of substance abuse and its consequences. There was positive correlation between level of knowledge and its consequences among adolescents (r = 0.0583). The study concluded that adolescents having good knowledge regarding substance abuse and its consequences.

scholarly journals Limited knowledge and practice of Chinese medical students regarding health-care associated infections

2013 ◽  
Vol 7 (02) ◽  
pp. 144-151 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yuanchun Huang ◽  
Wenni Xie ◽  
Jun Zeng ◽  
Frieda Law ◽  
William Ba-Thein
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Medical Students ◽  
Clinical Training ◽  
Teaching Hospitals ◽  
Learning Resources ◽  
Limited Knowledge ◽  
Medical College ◽  
Chinese Medical Students ◽  
Health Care Associated Infections ◽  
Knowledge And Practice

Introduction: Health-care associated infections (HCAIs) occur worldwide and affect both patients and health-care workers (HCWs), including medical students. This study aimed to investigate HCAI risks associated with clinical medical students attending Shantou University Medical College (SUMC) and the effectiveness of their learning resources. Methodology: Four cohorts (n = 272) of medical students participated in a questionnaire-based survey was done on (year 5 in the 5-year program and years 5 to 7 in the 7-year program) undergoing internship training in 14 teaching hospitals in Guangdong, China. Results: The mean overall score of the students was 52.54 ± 0.45 (mean ± SE). Students received fairly good scores in hand hygiene (77.57 ± 0.77) and HCAI source (63.16 ± 1.18); relatively weak scores in the isolation precautions (44.59 ± 0.55), HCW safety (45.59 ± 0.86), and personal protective equipment (57.64 ± 0.60); and the weakest scores in HCA-pathogen identification (27.44 ± 0.81). The year of education (r = 0.089, P = 0.144, n = 272) or internship placement (r = 0.077, P = 0.206, n = 272) had no significant influence on their level of knowledge. Conclusions: This study demonstrates that medical students at SUMC have limited knowledge and practice regarding HCAI due to substantial deficiencies in their learning resources. Review of medical curricula, improvement in preclinical and clinical training, and surveillance and monitoring of practicing HCWs are urgently needed to minimize risk of HCAIs in patients and HCWs.

scholarly journals Knowledge, attitude and practice towards acne vulgaris among acne patients

2017 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
pp. 107
Author(s):  
Manjunath Hulmani ◽  
Asha Bullappa ◽  
Shruti Kakar ◽  
Prakash Kengnal
Keyword(s):  
Acne Vulgaris ◽  
Chronic Inflammatory Disease ◽  
Good Knowledge ◽  
Age Group ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Medical College ◽  
Spicy Food ◽  
Attitude And Practice ◽  
Unfavorable Attitude ◽  
Knowledge Attitude And Practice

<p class="abstract"><strong>Background:</strong> <span lang="EN-IN">Acne is a chronic inflammatory disease known to occur in adolescent age group. There are many myths and misconceptions in patients as well as health physicians regarding the causes and treatment of acne. Objective of the study was to assess the knowledge, attitude and practice towards acne vulgaris among acne patients attending skin outpatient department in a private medical college.</span></p><p class="abstract"><strong>Methods:</strong> This is a cross sectional, questionnaire based study conducted between January - April 2016. 100 patients having acne lesions were included in the study.<strong></strong></p><p class="abstract"><strong>Results:</strong> <span lang="EN-IN">Majority of the study subjects belonged to the age group 15-24. The study showed that 72% had good knowledge. More than half of the study subjects had wrong belief that eating oily foods, chocolates, spicy food caused acne but more than 40% of the study subjects had good knowledge about the causes and aggravating factors like it worsens by squeezing/picking/rubbing (83%), commonly found in oily skin (67%), has seasonal occurrence (54%), associated with premenstrual flare (42%), aggravated with use of cosmetics (41%). </span></p><p class="abstract"><strong>Conclusions:</strong> <span lang="EN-IN">The acne patients had poor practice and unfavorable attitude in spite of good knowledge. Many myths exist among patients. Despite being so common and very well responsive to treatment, it is a major cause of depression among patients.</span></p>

scholarly journals A Study to Assess the Knowledge and Practice of Various Splints Among Staff Nurses Working in Narayana Medical College Hospital, Nellore, Andhra Pradesh

2019 ◽  
pp. 725-731
Author(s):  
Latha. P ◽  
Indira Arumugam
Keyword(s):  
Good Practice ◽  
Demographic Variables ◽  
Staff Nurses ◽  
Definitive Treatment ◽  
College Hospital ◽  
Admission Process ◽  
Medical College ◽  
Skin Integrity ◽  
Level Of Knowledge ◽  
Knowledge And Practice

Background: Splints may be used in all stages of musculoskeletal injuries. Initially, splints may be used for fractures because they are not circumferential there by accommodating swelling without risks of constriction. They are easy to apply and remove, allowing for monitoring of soft tissue and skin integrity. A splint may be definitive treatment for sprains and some fractures. Splints may also be used after initial treatment with casting to provide continued support. There are various forms of splints made of wood states to prefabricated splints and immobilizers are pneumatic walker and wrist immobilization. Aim: The aim of the study was to assess the level of knowledge and practice of staff nurses regarding various splints. Objectives: 1. To assess the knowledge and practice regarding admission process. 2. To find an association between knowledge and practice with socio demographic variables. Methodology: 100 staff nurses working in NMCH, Nellore were selected by using convenience sampling method. Results: Regarding the level of knowledge among staff nurses, 15(15%) of students are had good knowledge, 75(75%) of them had average knowledge and only 10(10%) of them had poor knowledge regarding various splints. Among 100 staff nurses, 20(20%) of them had good practice 66(66%) of them had moderate practice and 14(14%) had poor practice.

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