scholarly journals Knowledge, attitude, practice, and self-efficacy of caregivers of children with epilepsy: impact of a structured educational intervention program

2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (1) ◽  
pp. 1-16
Author(s):  
Mahmoud Abdel Hameed Shahin ◽  
Rasha Mohammed Hussien
Keyword(s):  
Educational Intervention ◽  
Self Efficacy ◽  
Intervention Program

Child Maltreatment: Optimizing Recognition and Reporting by School Nurses

2016 ◽  
Vol 32 (3) ◽  
pp. 192-199 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kathleen S. Jordan ◽  
Peggy MacKay ◽  
Stephanie J. Woods
Keyword(s):  
At Risk ◽  
Child Maltreatment ◽  
Focus Groups ◽  
Educational Intervention ◽  
Self Efficacy ◽  
Intervention Program ◽  
School Nurse ◽  
School Nurses ◽  
Comfort Level ◽  
Children At Risk

School nurses perform a crucial role in the prevention, identification, intervention, and reporting of child maltreatment. The purpose of this article is to share the highlights of a research project conducted to (a) examine the effectiveness of an educational intervention program in increasing the knowledge, confidence, and self-efficacy in school nurses regarding children at risk of maltreatment; and (b) discover issues surrounding the comfort level engaging with children, communicating with teachers and other personnel, and ethical issues. The study consisted of two phases. Phase 1 was a face-to-face evidenced-based educational intervention. Focus groups implemented in Phase 2 discovered specific concerns of school nurses. Results indicate a significant increase in school nurse knowledge, confidence, and self-efficacy related to children at risk. Five themes were identified from the focus groups: the importance of interprofessional collaboration, identifiers of children at risk of maltreatment, the role of the school nurse as a mentor and leader, the importance of advancing one’s knowledge and skill set, and constraints faced by school nurses.

scholarly journals Parent Educational Intervention Program for Improving Parental Knowledge, Self-efficacy and Health Related Quality of life in Children with Sickle Cell Disease Using Smartphone Technology: A Randomized Controlled Trial

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
YUSRA AL NASIRI ◽  
Eufemia Jacob ◽  
Eunice Lee ◽  
Adey Nyamathi ◽  
Mary-Lynn Brecht ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Educational Intervention ◽  
Self Efficacy ◽  
Intervention Program ◽  
Parental Knowledge ◽  
Health Related Quality ◽  
Cell Disease ◽  
Related Quality ◽  
Health Related ◽  
Smartphone Technology

Abstract Background Sickle cell disease (SCD) is a genetic blood disorder that increases the risk for recurrent painful episodes. Parents’ knowledge regarding SCD management is poor, leading to poor symptom management and lower Health Related Quality of Life (HRQOL) in children with SCD. The purpose of this study was to examine the effects of a parent educational intervention program ( PEIP ) on the parental knowledge, self-efficacy and perception of the HRQOL of their children with SCD.Methods Two groups of Omani parents of children with SCD were randomly assigned to either an experimental group (n=37) receiving PEIP accessed on a smartphone + weekly phone reinforcement for four weeks, or a control group (n=35) receiving Standard Educational Program (SEP) as part of standard of care. Outcome measures were knowledge, self-efficacy and HRQOL of children with SCD. Knowledge Questionnaire, Self-Efficacy Scale, and HRQOL-SCD + HRQOL-GENERIC were administered twice (at enrollment, and 4 weeks after enrollment). Statistical Pakage for Social Science, version 24 was used for data analyses.Results Parents’ knowledge and self-efficacy scores were significantly higher for the intervention group (PEIP) when compared to the SEP 4 weeks post intervention. Also, The total HRQOL scores were higher at 4 weeks compared to baseline, and were also higher in the PEIP compared to the SEP. Parents’ knowledge and self-efficacy were significant predictors of HRQOL in children with SCD.Conclusions PEIP delivered by using a smartphone was effective in improving the parents’ knowledge, self-efficacy in symptom management, and parent and child perception of HRQOL. PEIP was innovative in that it targeted all dimensions of HRQOL in children with SCD. Finally, the family played an important role in the process of care and therefore, developing family-based interventions is the key factor for improving HRQOL in children with SCD. The study highlighted the effectiveness of smartphone technology for delivering a high quality educational intervention program for parents and their families.

scholarly journals A blended educational intervention program on Pap-test related behavior among Iranian women

2021 ◽  
Vol 18 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Shahnaz Ghalavandi ◽  
Fatemeh Zarei ◽  
Alireza Heidarnia ◽  
Reza Beiranvand
Keyword(s):  
Educational Intervention ◽  
Self Efficacy ◽  
Educational Program ◽  
Intervention Program ◽  
Health Centers ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Iranian Women ◽  
Significant Group ◽  
Post Test ◽  
Experimental Group

Abstract Objective To assess the effect of a blended educational program to promote performing the PST among Iranian women. Design In a randomized control trial four main variables; knowledge, attitude, self-efficacy, and practice about PST was evaluated using a man–made questionnaire for PST. Setting Women aged 18–49 living in Andimeshk (Khuzestan, Iran), covered by 16 health centers, participated in study from November 2019 till April 2019. Method The educational intervention conducted to increasing women’s performing the PST. The experimental group received an intervention, whereas the control group received usual care. Participants were tested at four-time points: pre-test (baseline), post-test 1 (immediately after the program’s completion) post-test 2 (4 weeks after the program’s completion) and post-test 3 (12 weeks after the program completion). Results A total of 84 women with average aged 32.27 (42 in the experimental group, 42 in the control group) were recruited from 16 health centers in Andimeshk, southern Iran. Significant group differences were found at different times in knowledge, attitude, self-efficacy, and practice about PST. Conclusion A blended method was effective in sustaining the effects of the educational program in the experimental group. The development of appropriate teaching method on restricted situation such as COVID-19 pandemic to promote participation is suggested.

Development of a multimedia intervention to improve pneumoconiosis prevention in construction workers using RE-AIM framework

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jieling Chen ◽  
Cho Lee Wong ◽  
Bernard Man Hin Law ◽  
Winnie Kwok Wei So ◽  
Doris Yin Ping Leung ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
South Asian ◽  
Educational Intervention ◽  
Self Efficacy ◽  
Intervention Mapping ◽  
Intervention Development ◽  
Educational Interventions ◽  
Construction Workers ◽  
Post Intervention ◽  
Cohen’S D ◽  
Cohen's D

Summary Pneumoconiosis is a common occupational lung disease among construction workers. Educational interventions targeting specific ethnic groups of construction workers are of benefit for pneumoconiosis prevention. The aim of this study was to develop a multimedia educational intervention for pneumoconiosis prevention for South Asian construction workers, and to evaluate its feasibility, acceptability and effectiveness in increasing knowledge of pneumoconiosis, modifying beliefs about pneumoconiosis, and enhancing intention to implement measures for its prevention among the workers. This evaluation was performed using the Reach-Effectiveness-Adoption-Implementation-Maintenance framework. A one-group design was adopted and intervention mapping was used to guide the process of intervention development, while the Health Belief Model guided the development of intervention content. The intervention was delivered at construction sites, ethnic minority associations and South Asian community centres. Data were collected via surveys completed at pre-intervention, post-intervention and 3 months after the intervention. A total of 1002 South Asian construction workers participated in the intervention. The participants reported a moderate-to-large increase in knowledge, perceived susceptibility, perceived severity, perceived benefits, cues to action and self-efficacy (Cohen’s d: 0.37–0.89), a small reduction in perceived barriers (Cohen’s d = 0.12) and a moderate improvement in attitudes and intention to practice (Cohen’s d: 0.45, 0.51) at post-intervention. A follow-up survey of 121 participants found that the implementation of preventive measures appeared to increase. Overall, the findings demonstrate that the implementation of a culturally adapted multimedia educational intervention could be an effective approach to improving knowledge, self-efficacy and intention regarding pneumoconiosis prevention among South Asian construction workers.

scholarly journals Renal recipients’ knowledge and self-efficacy during first year after implementing an evidence based educational intervention as routine care at the transplantation clinic

2021 ◽  
Vol 22 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Kristin Hjorthaug Urstad ◽  
Astrid Klopstad Wahl ◽  
Torbjørn Moum ◽  
Eivind Engebretsen ◽  
Marit Helen Andersen
Keyword(s):  
Outcome Measures ◽  
Educational Intervention ◽  
Education Program ◽  
Self Efficacy ◽  
Longitudinal Design ◽  
Routine Care ◽  
First Year ◽  
Evidence Based ◽  
Post Transplantation ◽  
Post Transplant

Abstract Background Following an implementation plan based on dynamic dialogue between researchers and clinicians, this study implemented an evidence-based patient education program (tested in an RCT) into routine care at a clinical transplant center. The aim of this study was to investigate renal recipients’ knowledge and self-efficacy during first year the after the intervention was provided in an everyday life setting. Methods The study has a longitudinal design. The sample consisted of 196 renal recipients. Measurement points were 5 days (baseline), 2 months (T1), 6 months (T2), and one-year post transplantation (T3). Outcome measures were post-transplant knowledge, self-efficacy, and self-perceived general health. Results No statistically significant changes were found from baseline to T1, T2, and T3. Participants’ levels of knowledge and self-efficacy were high prior to the education program and did not change throughout the first year post transplantation. Conclusion Renal recipients self-efficacy and insight in post-transplant aspects seem to be more robust when admitted to the hospital for transplantation compared to baseline observations in the RCT study. This may explain why the implemented educational intervention did not lead to the same positive increase in outcome measures as in the RCT. This study supports that replicating clinical interventions in real-life settings may provide different results compared to results from RCT’s. In order to gain a complete picture of the impacts of an implemented intervention, it is vital also to evaluate results after implementing findings from RCT-studies into everyday practice.

Effectiveness of a prevention program for immigrant Latino men who have sex with men in Canada: Results of a pilot study

2021 ◽  
pp. e20200054
Author(s):  
Beatriz E. Alvarado ◽  
Jorge Luis Martinez-Cajas ◽  
Barry D. Adam ◽  
Trevor Hart
Keyword(s):  
Condom Use ◽  
Self Efficacy ◽  
Intervention Program ◽  
Individual Counseling ◽  
Latino Men ◽  
Behavioral Skills ◽  
Counseling Intervention ◽  
Sex With Men ◽  
Living With Hiv ◽  
Hiv Negative

This study piloted the GPS (Gay-Positive Sex) Latino program for men who have sex with men (MSM) who immigrated to Canada. GPS Latino is an individual counseling intervention program that involves the provision of information, motivational interviewing, and behavioral skills building to reduce risk behaviors associated with HIV and STI transmission. We designed a pre-post study without control to assess the effects of GPS Latino on depression, loneliness, the self-efficacy of condom use negotiation, and condomless anal sex (CAS). During the study, one HIV-positive peer counselor administered six 2-hour counseling sessions to 11 participants living with HIV and 10 HIV-negative MSM Latino living in Toronto, Canada. A paired t-test and a McNemar test were employed to assess the effects of GPS Latino twelve months after the start of the intervention. Our study shows a reduction in CAS (any partner) from 90% at the baseline to 62% at the 12-month follow-up (p = 0.06). The findings also indicate an increase from 19.2 to 21.5 (p = 0.01) in self-efficacy of negotiating condom use in HIV-negative participants. As a peer-led counseling intervention, GPS Latino may offer an efficient way of concurrently reducing CAS, and increasing condom use negotiation in immigrant Latino men who have sex with men.

scholarly journals The Effect of Educational Intervention on Knowledge and Self-efficacy for Pain Control in Patients with Multiple Sclerosis

2016 ◽  
Vol 28 (4) ◽  
pp. 283 ◽  
Author(s):  
Seyde Daniali ◽  
Hossein Shahnaz ◽  
Samira Kazemi ◽  
Elnaz Marzbani
Keyword(s):  
Multiple Sclerosis ◽  
Educational Intervention ◽  
Self Efficacy ◽  
Pain Control
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