scholarly journals Self-perceived knowledge level of epidemic management in medical residents prior to the start of the COVID-19 pandemic in Mexico

2021 ◽  
Vol 15 (11) ◽  
pp. 1597-1602
Author(s):  
Jesus Reyna-Figueroa ◽  
Ivan Arvizu-Chavez ◽  
Eva Maria Luna-Rivera ◽  
Veronica Gonzalez-Olivo ◽  
Carla Contreras-Ochoa ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Public Health ◽  
Correlation Coefficients ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Medical Residents ◽  
Knowledge Level ◽  
Perceived Knowledge ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Level Of Training ◽  
Petroleum Company

Introduction: COVID-19 was declared a pandemic in March 2020, requiring a comprehensive response from all healthcare systems, including Mexico’s. As medical residents’ training did not involve epidemic response, we decided to evaluate their level of training on this subject, specifically self-perceived knowledge level and capacity to respond to epidemiological crises. Methodology: Medical residents from two hospitals belonging to PEMEX (Mexico’s state-owned petroleum company) were included in a cross-sectional study. All participants answered a modified version of the survey developed by the University of Lovaina’s Center for Research and Education in Emergency Care. Participants were analyzed according to their relevant “clinical” or “surgical” residency tracks. Data were analyzed using through Chi-square tests, t-tests, Mann–Whitney U tests, Kruskal-Wallis tests, and Pearson and Spearman correlation coefficients with significance established at p < 0.05. Results: Of a total of 94 resident participants in this study, 56.7% self-perceived themselves as being poorly prepared to confront the pandemic. Only 25.5% of the participants referred previous experience in medical responses to public health emergencies, and only 35.1% reported ever receiving education on this topic. Conclusions: Medical residents—who have been involved with caring for victims of the pandemic—are under the general perception that they are not prepared, experienced, or educated enough to respond to such a widespread massive public health emergency.

scholarly journals Effect Of Maternal Growth Monitoring Knowledge On Stunting, Wasting And Underweight Among Children 0-18 Months In Tamale Metropolis Of Ghana

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mohammed Bukari ◽  
Muzamil Mohammed Abubakari ◽  
Mohammed Majeed ◽  
Abdul-Razak Abizari ◽  
Anthony Wemakor ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Nutritional Status ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Growth Monitoring ◽  
Knowledge Level ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Exact Test ◽  
Tamale Metropolis ◽  
Structured Questionnaire

Abstract This study sought to assess maternal growth monitoring knowledge and its effect on stunting, wasting and underweight among children 0-18 months in the Tamale Metropolis. An analytical cross-sectional study design, involving 340 mother-child pairs randomly selected from 4 health facilities in the Tamale Metropolis, was used. A structured questionnaire was used to collect information on socio-demographic characteristics and maternal growth monitoring knowledge. Weight and length of children were taken to assess nutritional status (stunting, underweight and wasting). Chi-square/Fisher’s exact test was used to determine the association between maternal growth monitoring knowledge level and child nutritional status.This study sought to assess maternal growth monitoring knowledge and its effect on stunting, wasting and underweight among children 0-18 months in the Tamale Metropolis. An analytical cross-sectional study design, involving 340 mother-child pairs randomly selected from 4 health facilities in the Tamale Metropolis, was used. A structured questionnaire was used to collect information on socio-demographic characteristics and maternal growth monitoring knowledge. Weight and length of children were taken to assess nutritional status (stunting, underweight and wasting). Chi-square/Fisher’s exact test was used to determine the association between maternal growth monitoring knowledge level and child nutritional status.

scholarly journals Relationship Between Hand-washing Habit and Toilet Use with Diarrhea Incidence in Children Under Five Years

2017 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
pp. 95
Author(s):  
Nikmatur Rohmah ◽  
Fariani Syahrul
Keyword(s):  
Public Health ◽  
Public Health Problem ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Hand Washing ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Exact Test ◽  
Children Under Five ◽  
Under Five ◽  
Before And After

Diarrhea is still a public health problem in the world and the mostly occur in children under five years. At the moment the number of diarrhea-caused mortality was 3.8 per 1000 per year by 3.2 episodes per year in children under five years. This research aims to analyze the association between hand-washing habits and toilet use with the incidence of diarrhea in children under five years. This is an observational analytic with cross sectional study. Population of the research was a children's mother took her children to the public health center of Sekardangan Sidoarjo Subdistrict. The number of samples taken as many as 58 mother of children under five years. Data collection was done with interviews to parents of children and the observations of the toilets. Technique of data analysis using chi-square test or Fisher's exact test. On the results of the research there is a significant association the habit of hand washing (p = 0.006) and toilet use(p = 0.014) with the incidenceof diarrhea in children under five years. Conclusions of the research is the habit of hand washing and toilet use had a significant association with the incidenceof diarrhea in children under five years. Advice that can be given to the mother of a children under five years is to wash the hands before and after defecating and before preparing food for children. Keywords: diarrhea, hand washing, toilet use, observational, children under five years

scholarly journals Career prospects among dental and medical residents: A cross-sectional study

2019 ◽  
Vol 2 ◽  
pp. 48-52
Author(s):  
Abdul Saheer ◽  
Aishwarya Suresh ◽  
Shabnam Shaji ◽  
Arya Rajendran ◽  
Ashik Muhammed ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Medical Profession ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Medical Residents ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Medical Graduates ◽  
Medical Sector ◽  
Chi Square Test ◽  
Medical Category ◽  
Self Administered Questionnaire

Introduction: Career is the progress and actions taken by a person throughout lifetime, especially those related to that person’s occupation, and is often composed of the jobs held, titles earned, and work accomplished over a long period of time. It plays a very important role in the success of one’s life. Aim: The aim was to compare the career prospects among medical and dental residents in a private institution in Thodupuzha, Kerala. Materials and Methods: The study included a total of 60 medical residents and 52 dental residents and was carried out using a self-administered questionnaire. Descriptive statistics and Chi-square test were performed for statistical analysis. P < 0.05 is considered to be statistically significant. Results: In medical profession, it was found that majority (71%) of the residents were satisfied with their career. In dental category, 88% wished for medical sector, whereas in medical category, 60% would opt for engineering. It was reported that poor pay scale among 54% of the medical category and 59% of dental residents suggested less job in the market was the reason for dissatisfaction. Majority (73%) in medical residents and a very minimal (23%) of the dental residents would recommend the own profession to the fellow colleagues (P < 0.05). Conclusion: The dental residents were found to be dissatisfied with their career compared with medical graduates. Better job perspectives and better placements need to be created. Endorsement of effective policies is required.

scholarly journals Association between Maternal Behavior and Child Nutritional Status During the First 1000 Days Of Life in Tarakan, North Kalimantan

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ika Yulianti ◽  
◽  
Rahmi Padilah ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Public Health ◽  
Nutritional Status ◽  
Maternal Behavior ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Child Life ◽  
Bivariate Analysis ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
East Kalimantan ◽  
Child Nutritional Status

ABSTRACT Background: The first 1,000 days of life can be stated as the golden period of growth and development of children. It can prevent problems in adulthood, such as obesity, hypertension, diabetes, heart disease, and other chronic diseases. The maternal role took part as the contributing factor. This study aimed to examine the association of maternal behavior and child nutritional status during the first 1000 days of life. ​​ Subjects and Method: This was a cross-sectional study conducted at Mamburungan Public Health Center, Tarakan, North Kalimantan in May 2019. A total of 63 mothers with toddlers under two-years-old was selected for this study. The dependent variable was the nutritional status of toddlers. The independent variable was maternal behavior during the first 1,000 days of child life. The data were collected by a set of questionnaires. The bivariate analysis was performed by chi- square. Results: Good maternal behavior during the first 1,000 days of life was associated with the improved nutritional status of toddlers under two-years-old, and it was statistically significant (OR= 6.31; p< 0.001). Conclusion: Good maternal behavior during the first 1,000 days of life is associated with the improved nutritional status of toddlers under two-years-old. Keywords: maternal behavior, first 1,000 days of life, toddlers, nutritional status Correspondence: Ika Yulianti. Faculty of Public Health, Universitas Borneo Tarakan. Jl. Amal Lama No. 1 Tarakan, East Kalimantan, Indonesia. Email: [email protected]. Mobile: +628115440036. DOI: https://doi.org/10.26911/the7thicph.03.69

scholarly journals Factors associated with breakfasting in users of a public health service

2013 ◽  
Vol 26 (2) ◽  
pp. 195-203 ◽  
Author(s):  
Patrícia Pinheiro de Freitas ◽  
Raquel de Deus Mendonça ◽  
Aline Cristine Souza Lopes
Keyword(s):  
Public Health ◽  
Health Promotion ◽  
Regression Analysis ◽  
Poisson Regression ◽  
Dietary Habits ◽  
Statistical Treatment ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Poisson Regression Analysis

OBJECTIVE: This study identified the sociodemographic, lifestyle, dietary and anthropometric factors of users of a public health promotion service who have breakfast regularly. METHODS: This cross-sectional study included all users aged 20 years or more who joined the service between March 2007 and December 2010. Their socioeconomic and anthropometric data, dietary habits and health status were investigated. Statistical treatment included the Chi-square, Mann-Whitney, Fisher's exact and Student's t tests and Poisson regression analysis (p<0.05). RESULTS: Most of the participants (87.1%, n=528) breakfasted often, especially those aged 48.5 years or more (p=0.041). Poisson regression analysis showed association between breakfasting often and not smoking (PR=1.45, 95%CI: 1.10-1.91), having a greater number of daily meals (PR=1.15, 95%CI: 1.06-1.25), appropriate intake of deep-fried foods (PR=1.12, 95%CI: 1.01-1.25), lower fat intake (PR=0.78, 95%CI: 0.68-0.89) and smaller prevalence of excess weight (PR=0.85, 95%CI: 0.78-0.92). CONCLUSION: The positive relationship found between breakfasting often and not smoking, appropriate food and nutrient intakes and a healthier body weight shows the need of emphasizing this meal in health services as a simple and doable health promotion strategy that helps to prevent and control chronic diseases.

scholarly journals Implementasi Prinsip Keterbukaan dalam Pemberdayaan Terhadap Keaktifan Kader Kesehatan untuk Mencegah Risiko Kematian Ibu

2019 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
pp. 39
Author(s):  
Yuni Romalita ◽  
Yusriani Yusriani ◽  
Muhammad Khidri Alwi ◽  
Serawati Serawati
Keyword(s):  
Public Health ◽  
Data Analysis ◽  
Mortality Rate ◽  
Maternal Death ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Questionnaire Data ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Chi Square Test

Implementasi Prinsip Keterbukaan dalam Pemberdayaan Terhadap Keaktifan Kader Kesehatan untuk Mencegah Risiko Kematian Ibu Yuni Romalita Program Studi Magister Kesehatan, Pascasarjana Universitas Muslim Indonesia; [email protected] Yusriani Fakultas Kesehatan Masyarakat, Universitas Muslim Indonesia; [email protected] (koresponden) Muhammad Khidri Alwi Fakultas Kesehatan Masyarakat, Universitas Muslim Indonesia; [email protected] Serawati Program Studi Magister Kesehatan, Pascasarjana Universitas Muslim Indonesia; [email protected] ABSTRACT Maternal Mortality Rate (MMR) is one of the important indicators of the degree of public health. One of the government's programs in suppressing MMR is the empowerment of health cadres. Cadres have a big role to play in the smooth process of health services, one of which is posyandu activities. The principle of openness is very important in empowerment to increase the activeness of cadres in reducing MMR. The research objective is to find out the implementation of the principle of openness in empowering the activeness of health cadres in preventing the risk of maternal death in Gowa Regency. This type of research was cross sectional study with a sample size of 120 people, selectied by accidental sampling. Data collection was done by interview using a questionnaire, data analysis using the Chi square test. The results showed that 89.2% of cadres met the principle of openness in empowerment and 10.8% did not meet the principle of openness. There is a relationship between the implementation of the principle of openness in empowerment to the activeness of health cadres in preventing the risk of maternal death in Gowa Regency. It is expected that all relevant parties can work together to increase the activity of health cadres in preventing the risk of maternal death, especially in applying the principle of openness in empowerment. Keywords: the principle of openness; cadre empowerment; maternal death; cadre activity ABSTRAK Angka Kematian Ibu (AKI) menjadi salah satu indikator penting dari derajat kesehatan masyarakat. Salah satu program pemerintah dalam menekan AKI adalah pemberdayaan kader kesehatan. Kader memiliki peran besar terhadap lancarnya proses pelayanan kesehatan salah satunya kegiatan posyandu. Prinsip keterbukaan sangat penting dalam pemberdayaan untuk meningkatkan keaktifan kader dalam menurunkan AKI. Tujuan penelitian yaitu dalam untuk mengetahui implementasi prinsip keterbukaan dalam pemberdayaan terhadap keaktifan kader kesehatan dalam mencegah risiko kematian ibu di Kabupaten Gowa. Jenis penelitian yang digunakan yaitu Cross Sectiona Study dengan jumlah sampel sebanyak 120 orang, pemilihan sampel dengan cara accidental sampling. Pengumpulan data dilakukan dengan wawancara menggunakan kuesioner, analisis data menggunakan uji chi square. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa 89.2% kader memenuhi prinsip keterbukaan dalam pemberdayaan dan 10.8% yang tidak memenuhi prinsip keterbukaan. Ada hubungan antara implementasi prinsip keterbukaan dalam pemberdayaan terhadap keaktifan kader kesehatan dalam mencegah risiko kematian ibu di Kabupaten Gowa. Diharapkan kepada semua pihak yang terkait dapat bekerja sama untuk meningkatkan keaktifan kader kesehatan dalam mencegah risiko kematian ibu, khususnya dalam menerapkan prinsip keterbukaan dalam pemberdayaan. Kata kunci: prinsip keterbukaan; pemberdayaan kader; kematian ibu; keaktifan kader

Frequency and Causes of Consuming Sports Supplements and Understanding their Side Effects Among Bodybuilders in Fitness Gyms of Kermanshah City

2019 ◽  
Vol 15 (7) ◽  
pp. 735-744
Author(s):  
Nadya Baharirad ◽  
Saeid Komasi ◽  
Alireza Khatooni ◽  
Farideh Moradi ◽  
Ali Soroush
Keyword(s):  
Side Effects ◽  
Female Athletes ◽  
Correlation Coefficients ◽  
Simple Random Sampling ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Sufficient Information ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Sports Supplements ◽  
Significant Difference

Background: Nowadays, paying attention to sports nutrition, particularly focus on using supplements among athletes is increasing rapidly. Objective: This study has been carried out in order to investigate the frequency and causes of consuming supplements and understanding the side effects related to their consumption among bodybuilders in Kermanshah City. Methods: The samples of this cross-sectional study include teenagers and young adults who are the members of fitness gyms around Kermanshah City. 244 individuals were selected as samples using simple random sampling. In order to gather the required data, a four-sectioned questionnaire designed by the research team was used. The data analysis was done using chi-square, independent ttest, and Pearson's and Spearman's correlation coefficients by SPSS-20. Results: The majority of bodybuilders participating in the study (95.3%) have used supplements. The sources suggesting the consumption of supplements included other athletes, the coach, the media, nutrition specialists, and medical doctors, respectively. Generally, 37 types of sports supplements are used by the bodybuilders. Based on their rank, the supplements include vitamin C, Creatine, vitamin E, multivitamin, and iron. The most frequent reasons for consuming sports supplements included muscle building, increasing energy, and improving athletic performance. There is a significant difference between male and female athletes with regards to knowing the psychological and sexual side effects of consuming sports supplements (P<0.05). In general, the level of understanding and knowing the side effects of consuming sports supplements among athletes is not desirable. Conclusion: Since a significant percentage of athletes, particularly male athletes, have a history of consuming sports supplements, it is necessary that the people related to this issue including athletes, coaches, doctors, and nutrition specialists, get sufficient information about the ingredients, side effects, benefits, and applications of various nutritional supplements. Dysfunctional beliefs about the supplements consumption or non-consumption should be discussed.

Public Perception of Electric Cigarettes Based Health Knowledge Level in Palembang

2021 ◽  
Vol 1 (2) ◽  
pp. 60-69
Author(s):  
Siti Farahhiyah Dwi Mubarani
Keyword(s):  
Public Perception ◽  
Health Knowledge ◽  
Univariate Analysis ◽  
Multivariate Logistic Regression Analysis ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Dominant Factor ◽  
Knowledge Level ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Cross Sectional

The Nicotine Replacement Therapy (NRT) method is a medium for giving nicotine needed by smokers without burning tobacco. An electric cigarette is one from many NRTs that uses electricity from battery power to deliver nicotine in the form of vapor. But it is not recommended by the WHO or the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) because it has many negative effects. According to Green, there are 3 behavioral factors which are predisposition, support and drive. According to Notoatmodjo, lack of knowledge can form a false perception of electric cigarettes. According to Hude, perception is the giving of meaning to the stimulus received by sensory systems. The purpose of this research is to know the relation of demographic characteristic and to identify health knowledge to know public perception about the existence of electric cigarette in Palembang City. This research is a quantitative analytical research with cross sectional study design conducted in Palembang city using questionnaire in February 2018. The sample of this research is male active smoker with age> 15 years in Palembang city taken by purposive sampling technique. The data obtained were analyzed by univariate analysis, chi square test, and multivariate logistic regression analysis using IBM SPSS statistic version 22. The study obtained 162 respondents who met the inclusion criteria. The result of statistical test in this research is 51.2% positive perception toward electric cigarette based on health knowledge level in Palembang city (p = 0,000). There is no significant relationship between demographic characteristics and public perception of electric cigarette (p> 0,005). Predisposing factors concerning knowledge of electric cigarette usage can cause addiction problem is the most dominant factor in shaping people's perception on electric cigarette (p = 0,008).

scholarly journals INCIDENCE OF STUNTING AND ITS RELATIONSHIP WITH FOOD INTAKE, INFECTIOUS DISEASES, AND ECONOMIC STATUS IN KENDARI, SOUTHEAST SULAWESI, INDONESIA

2016 ◽  
Vol 2 (4) ◽  
pp. 177-184 ◽  
Author(s):  
Akhmad Akhmad ◽  
Sahmad Yadi ◽  
Ikhwana Farma
Keyword(s):  
Public Health ◽  
Food Intake ◽  
Infectious Diseases ◽  
Health Center ◽  
Economic Status ◽  
Public Health Problem ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Public Health Center

Background: Stunting is characterized by inhibition of growth in children that lead to failure in getting normal heights and healthy child's age. It is a public health problem in the working area of Public Health Center of Mata, Kelurahan Mangga Dua in Kendari in 2016.Objective: This study aims to examine the relationship between food intake, infectious diseases, economic status and the incidence of stunting in Kendari, Southeast Sulawesi, IndonesiaMethods: This was a descriptive cross sectional study with retrospective approach. This research was conducted in Public Health Center of Mata. There were 41 respondents were selected as the samples. Data were collected by questionnaires, observation, and documentation. Data were analyzed using Chi-Square test. Results: The results showed that there were significant associations between food intake (p= 0.001), infectious diseases (p= 0.000), economic status (p= 0.000), and the incidence of stunting in infants.Conclusions: It can be concluded that there is a relationship between food intake, infectious diseases and economic status with the incidence of stunting in children aged 2-4 years in the working area of Public Health Center of Mata, Kendari.  Therefore, good food intake is needed for the growth and development of the child. Moreover, changing the behavior of parents by doing the healthy and clean behavior in the household to prevent infectious diseases in children infectious diseases is also very important. Economic status however also plays key role in the incidence of stunting in children.

scholarly journals Level of patients’ knowledge, confidence, and acceptance regarding the role of residents in a family medicine teaching clinic

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lise Babin ◽  
Isabelle Cormier ◽  
Sylvie Champagne ◽  
Jason MacIntosh ◽  
Dany Saucier ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Family Medicine ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Medical Residents ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Convenience Sample ◽  
Level Of Confidence ◽  
Teaching Clinic ◽  
Level Of Knowledge

Background: Although participation of patients is essential for completing the training of medical residents, little is known about the relationships among patients’ level of knowledge about the role and responsibilities of medical residents, their confidence in residents’ abilities, and their acceptance toward receiving care from residents. The study sought to clarify if and how these three patient-resident relationship components are interrelated. Methods: This is a cross-sectional study using a self-administered questionnaire distributed in 2016 to a convenience sample of adult patients (≥ 18 years old) visiting a family medicine teaching clinic. Proportions and chi-square statistics were used to describe and compare groups, respectively. Results: Of the 471 patients who answered the questionnaire, only 28% were found to be knowledgeable about the role of family medicine residents. Between 54% and 83% of patients reported being highly confident in the ability of residents to perform five routine tasks. Of the patients surveyed, 69% agreed to see a resident during their next appointments. Patients with a high level of confidence in residents’ abilities were more likely to agree to see a resident during future appointments (p <0.0001). There was no significant association between level of knowledge and either confidence or acceptance. Conclusions: Although the majority of patients had poor knowledge about the role of residents, this was not related to their acceptance of being cared for by residents. A higher level of confidence in residents’ ability to perform certain tasks was associated with greater acceptance toward seeing a resident during future appointments.

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