Constitutional Discussion and Survey Study on the Legitimacy of Movement Disclosure System of Confirmed Patients with Infectious Diseases

EPISTÉMÈ ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 26 ◽  
pp. 27-53
Author(s):  
Jonghyun PARK ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Infectious Diseases ◽  
Survey Study

HBV, HCV, HIV & TB Prevalence in Injection Drug Users in Major Cities of Punjab, Pakistan- a Survey-Based Research Report

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ghafran Ali ◽  
Mukarram Sharif ◽  
Alina Jabeen ◽  
Muhammad Usman Kabira ◽  
Kanza Ashfaq
Keyword(s):  
Infectious Diseases ◽  
Injection Drug Users ◽  
Drug Users ◽  
Survey Study ◽  
Research Report ◽  
Drug Rehabilitation ◽  
Rehabilitation Centers ◽  
High Prevalence ◽  
Health Quality

High prevalence of various infectious diseases including but not limited to HCV, HBV and HIV alongside TB in Pakistani population indicates there must be similarly high prevalence of these, if not higher, amongst (intravenous drug users) IDUs serve as a reservoir for infectious diseases, blood borne as well as others due to injection abuse, poor hygiene and bad quality of life. This continues to be a serious threat in spreading out of these diseases, decreased health quality of the society and increased death rate. This survey study was conducted to check the prevalence of HCV, HBV, HIV and TB in several drug rehabilitation centers in Punjab region of Pakistan. 78 centers were either visited or contacted via phone and 21 out of them cooperated to share their data. An analysis of respondent centers returned useable data revealed that only 7.2% patient were found positive for Hepatitis B. While, 33.23% patients were positive for HCV, 8.74% patients were positive for HIV and 0.87% were positive for TB. What is worrisome is the absence of proper periodic screenings for these as well as other potential infections. Also we found out that upon diagnosis of these diseases mostly rehabilitation centers refuse admittance, which aggravates the problem further as well as leaves those IDUs and their families helpless, who are looking for it. Majority of the respondent centers, doctors, psychologists believed that the patients, partner of the patients and their immediate family members must be offered for infection screenings regularly.

The Attitude of Polish Women Planning Pregnancy and Having Children Towards the Prevention Methods of Vertical Infections: a Cross-sectional Survey Study

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Carlo Bieńkowski ◽  
Monika Karolina Kowalczyk ◽  
Agata Alina Golik ◽  
Joanna Kacperczyk-Bartnik ◽  
Paweł Bartnik ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Infectious Diseases ◽  
Positive Attitude ◽  
Significant Proportion ◽  
Survey Study ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Nulliparous Women ◽  
Educational Role ◽  
Prevention Methods

Abstract BackgroundInfectious agents can cause serious fetopathy. Some of them can be avoided by implementing appropriate prevention methods while planning pregnancy.MethodsA cross-sectional survey study was performed. The questionnaire investigated attitudes towards the prevention methods of vertical infections. Opinions about anti-vaccine movements and “chicken-pox party” were also checked.ResultsThe study group consisted of 2402 women, age range was 16-54 years (median: 31 years). Most women were from cities > 100,000 inhabitants (49.7%, 1194/2402) and with higher education (71.9%, 1726/2402). Positive attitude towards vaccinations was more common among younger, nulliparous women from big cities (p=0.02, p=0.04 and p=0.01, respectively). 2068/2402 (86.1%) of them have not been vaccinated before pregnancy and 1931/2402 (80.4%) of women have not been vaccinated during pregnancy. 1545/2402 (64.3%) of women considered vaccination safe, and effective (1904/2402, 79.3%) against infectious diseases. Regarding the so-called chickenpox party as many n=296/2402 (12.3%) have no opinion on this matter.ConclusionsMost women in Poland have a positive attitude towards vaccination, they consider vaccines safe and effective against infectious diseases. A significant proportion of women have not been vaccinated, the role of physician leading the patient to be vaccinated is crucial. About 12% of women are the undecided fraction, and the educational role of physicians is essential to convince them of the importance of vaccination.

Self-Reporting Individual Movement Data During a Pandemic: Survey Study (Preprint)

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yumiko Sakamoto ◽  
MD Hosne Al Walid Shaiket ◽  
Fouad Alallah ◽  
Kenny Hong ◽  
Pourang Irani
Keyword(s):  
Data Collection ◽  
Infectious Diseases ◽  
Data Sharing ◽  
Personal Data ◽  
Survey Study ◽  
Gps Data ◽  
Movement Data ◽  
Short Survey ◽  
Novel Approaches

BACKGROUND A short survey explored a possibility to use technology to contain highly infectious diseases through GPS data sharing. Since privacy is often the very first hurdle that many researchers need to clear in personal data collection, we probed one of the basic and yet crucial questions: what do people feel about sharing GPS data to mitigate the spread of highly infectious diseases? Through M-Turk, 484 people completed our survey. The vast majority of them (73%) felt it is necessary to share their own GPS data if they were infected with the disease. Similarly, 77% of them felt it is necessary for others to share their GPS data when they are infected, as long as their identity was protected. Thus, our results show that people are, very often, willing to share their GPS data in an effort to contain highly infectious diseases such as COVID-19, as long as their privacy is protected. Our conclusion indicates the great potential to use novel approaches to tackle with highly infectious diseases such as COVID-19. OBJECTIVE To explore a possibility to use technology to contain highly infectious diseases through GPS data sharing. METHODS Survey Study RESULTS The vast majority of our participants felt it is necessary to share their own GPS data if they were infected with the disease. CONCLUSIONS Our study showed how willing and motivated people are to try to contain highly infectious diseases.

scholarly journals 1308. Predictors of Career Interest in Infectious Diseases Among US Pharmacy Students

2018 ◽  
Vol 5 (suppl_1) ◽  
pp. S400-S400
Author(s):  
Meghan Jeffres ◽  
Lauren Biehle ◽  
Conan Macdougall
Keyword(s):  
Infectious Diseases ◽  
Antibiotic Stewardship ◽  
School Curriculum ◽  
Pharmacy Students ◽  
Survey Study ◽  
Student Interest ◽  
Community Practice ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Faculty Mentor

Abstract Background Pharmacists have a central role in infectious diseases (ID) and antibiotic stewardship efforts across multiple healthcare settings. The demand for pharmacist to fill ID and stewardship-related careers will likely increase as institutions create antibiotic stewardship programs in response to the 2016 Joint Commission standard. The objective of this study was to compare students’ perceptions of their school’s ID curriculum between students interested in an ID career and those who are not. Methods A cross-sectional survey study of students graduating from US pharmacy schools was conducted in September 2017. Students received the survey link from the ID faculty at participating schools. Results Five hundred thirty-seven students from 28 pharmacy schools completed surveys. Quality of ID didactic education was rated as Very Good by 220 (41%), Good by 219 (40%), Acceptable by 76 (14%), and Poor by 22 (4%) respondents. The most common career interests were ambulatory care (44%), community practice (38%), and infectious diseases (29%). The most common preferred practice settings for students with an interest in ID (n = 157) were inpatient/hospital (86%), inpatient stewardship (70%), and inpatient ID consult service (66%). Differences in responses about didactic ID education between students interested in an ID career and those not interested included: perception of education as Very Good (52% vs. 37%, P = 0.005), faculty providing handouts and/or worksheets (89% vs. 82%, P = 0.009), and the desire for more time allocated to antibiotic stewardship (47% vs. 31%, P < 0.001). Multivariate logistic regression found variables to be predictive of pharmacy student interest in an ID career including: pharmacy school curriculum (OR 2.5, 95% CI 1.5–4.0), perception of a Very Good didactic ID education (OR 1.5, 95% CI 1.0–2.3), and faculty mentor(s) (OR 1.8, 95% CI 1.2–2.7). Conclusion Pharmacy students expressing interest in ID as a career had positive views of their didactic ID education, were more likely to report faculty mentorship, and desired more time for antibiotic stewardship in the curriculum. These results can inform efforts to encourage pharmacy students to pursue careers in ID. Disclosures All authors: No reported disclosures.

scholarly journals Are Nurses at Swedish Departments of Infectious Diseases Prepared to Care for Patients With African Viral Haemorrhagic Fever? - A Survey Study

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sofia Jakobsson Blixt ◽  
Susann Gamalielsson ◽  
Katri Manninen
Keyword(s):  
Infectious Diseases ◽  
Registered Nurses ◽  
Practical Knowledge ◽  
Survey Study ◽  
Haemorrhagic Fever ◽  
Limited Knowledge ◽  
Viral Haemorrhagic Fever ◽  
Global Spread ◽  
Survey Results ◽  
And Training

Abstract Background: The African viral haemorrhagic fevers have in recent years been causing large outbreaks with high mortality rates and elevated risks of global spread. These outbreaks puts the Departments of Infectious diseases, both national and international, on high demand when caring for this patient group, in a patient- and staff-safe manner. The aim of the study was to describe nurses perceived ability and knowledge about caring for patients with suspected or verified African viral haemorrhagic fever at Departments of Infectious diseases in Sweden. Method: A web survey was conducted to collect data. The results are presented through a descriptive design. Participants were registered nurses working in infectious diseases clinics; 216 survey results were registered. Results: Registered Nurses in Swedish Departments of Infectious diseases clinics witnessed about having limited knowledge about the African haemorrhagic fevers. They were also experiencing limited or very limited knowledge about some practical procedures, like drawing blood samples to confirm the infection. The majority of the participants had not been given theoretical education, nor had been given the opportunity to sufficiently practice using personal protective equipment at their place of work. The nurses witnessed about fear for their own safety while caring for this group of patients. Conclusion: The participants perceived about fear, both limited theoretical and practical knowledge and training about caring for patients with African haemorrhagic fever, even though they had worked with infectious diseases for several years. There is a need for implementation of measures to ensure the healthcare professionals' safety and to prevent them from being infected with potentially lethal infections. It also poses a risk for the patient in the absence of specific nursing care, which can lead to an increased critical disease state.

scholarly journals Awareness of Infection Control Protocols Among Dental Students in Babylon Dental Faculty

2018 ◽  
Vol 26 (4) ◽  
pp. 222-233
Author(s):  
Khalil Ibraheem Zaidan
Keyword(s):  
Infectious Diseases ◽  
Infection Control ◽  
College Teaching ◽  
Dental Students ◽  
Control Measures ◽  
Survey Study ◽  
Dental Practice ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Infection Control Measures ◽  
Dental Procedures

Infection control and knowledge of common "infectious diseases" is essential for safe dental practice. Conveyance of infectious diseases is likely "from one individual to another during dental procedures", thorough" blood-borne" viruses and bacteria   "such as hepatitis" , human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). Thence in dental practice, the  sterilization and particular protection  is of most importance Process in  dental procedures,  and patient sponsor settings seek specific strategies guide to prevent the  transmission of diseases among dental students , oral verdure care staffs and their patients. Aim: Current study highlight  the methods and behavior  to evaluate  the  benefits of awareness, stance and pursuit of infection control between dental students in training dental clinic at Babylon  dental collage . Materials and Methods: A cross-sectional wipe using a rear ordered questionnaire was executed. The reconnaissance consisted of 38 closed-ended questions that included the key areas of infection control, including hand hygiene, personal preservation, sterilization and disinfection and ecological infection monitoring. There were also questions to elicit perceptions regarding the treatment of HBV and HIV/AIDS patients. Results: Survey study was done for dental students replied to the reconnaissance. Their situation and realization across infection control in college teaching  clinic .The results were assorted between 100% were orderly using gloves and 96% mask   with patient to 6% were orderly wore eye glasses. The type of sterilization of instrument was 90% autoclave and 10% oven and from analysis of data revealed most teaching clinics devoid of instruction post about control of infection control measures   Conclusion: "Improved compliance with recommended infection control procedures is required for all dentists" and graduated dental students  predestined in the existing project. Enduring instruction "programs and short-time" processions about "cross-infection and infection control" modes are convenient to progress the awareness and attitude of Dental students in infection control.

scholarly journals The Attitude of Women Planning Pregnancy and/or Having Children Towards Vaccinations: A Cross-Sectional Survey Study

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Carlo Bieńkowski ◽  
Monika Kowalczyk ◽  
Agata Golik ◽  
Joanna Kacperczyk-Bartnik ◽  
Paweł Bartnik ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Infectious Diseases ◽  
Positive Attitude ◽  
Significant Proportion ◽  
Survey Study ◽  
Study Group ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Nulliparous Women ◽  
Prevention Methods ◽  
Age Range

Abstract Background Infectious disease agents can cause serious fetopathy. Implementing appropriate prevention methods while planning pregnancy can help avoid some of them. Methods A cross-sectional survey study was performed. The questionnaire investigated attitudes towards vaccinations, as well as opinions on anti-vaccine movements and the so-called "chickenpox parties". Results The study group consisted of 2402 women, age range was 16-54 years (median: 31 years). Most women were from cities > 100,000 inhabitants (49.7%, 1194/2402) and had higher education (71.9%, 1726/2402). A positive attitude towards vaccinations was more common among younger, nulliparous women from big cities (p=0.02, p=0.04 and p=0.01, respectively). 2068/2402 (86.1%) of them were not vaccinated before pregnancy and 1931/2402 (80.4%) of women were not vaccinated during pregnancy. While most women (1545/2402, 64.3%) considered vaccination safe, and effective (1904/2402, 79.3%) against infectious diseases, many (n=296/2402 12.3%) have no opinion on the so-called chickenpox party. Conclusions Most women in Poland have a positive attitude towards vaccinations and consider vaccines a safe and effective method of protection against infectious diseases. Since a significant proportion of women were not vaccinated before or during pregnancy and about 12% of women are undecided, the physician's role is crucial in educating and persuading the patient to be vaccinated

Attitudes of Interdisciplinary Team Members Toward Speech-Language Services in Public Schools

1986 ◽  
Vol 17 (3) ◽  
pp. 230-240 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lou Tomes ◽  
Dixie D. Sanger
Keyword(s):  
Public Schools ◽  
School Psychologists ◽  
Elementary School Principals ◽  
Team Member ◽  
Interdisciplinary Team ◽  
Survey Study ◽  
Language Programs ◽  
Team Members ◽  
Positive Attitudes ◽  
State Area

A survey study examined the attitudes of interdisciplinary team members toward public school speech-language programs. Perceptions of clinicians' communication skills and of the clarity of team member roles were also explored. Relationships between educators' attitudes toward our services and various variables relating to professional interactions were investigated. A 64-item questionnaire was completed by 346 randomly selected respondents from a two-state area. Classroom teachers of grades kindergarten through 3, teachers of grades 4 through 6, elementary school principals, school psychologists, and learning disabilities teachers comprised five professional categories which were sampled randomly. Analysis of the results revealed that educators generally had positive attitudes toward our services; however, there was some confusion regarding team member roles and clinicians' ability to provide management suggestions. Implications for school clinicians were discussed.

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