Evaluation of electronic health information systems in the Sri Lankan state health sector: a cross sectional study

CONTEXT AND OBJECTIVE: Teachers are at great risk of physical and mental stress due to material or psychological difficulties associated with their work. This study aimed to assess the prevalence of common psychiatric symptoms measured on the Self-Reporting Questionnaire (SRQ-20) scale that would suggest a diagnosis of psychiatric disorders among public school teachers in Palmas, Tocantins, Brazil, in 2012. DESIGN AND SETTING: Observational cross-sectional study in Palmas, Tocantins, Brazil. METHOD: We assessed 110 municipal teachers in the city of Palmas, Tocantins, Brazil. They were selected randomly from a list of employees of the Municipal Education Department of Palmas. All of them answered the SRQ-20 questionnaire after giving their consent. RESULTS: Between the years 2008 and 2011, 24 cases of absence from work due to mental disorders were found. We excluded one case and 109 teachers answered the SRQ-20questionnaire. Out of the 109 teachers assessed, 54 had ≥ 7 points on the SRQ-20 scale. This finding suggests that 49.5% of the teachers had symptoms that were sufficient to consider a diagnosis of mental disorder, with the need for treatment. CONCLUSION: Our study found that the prevalence of mental disorders among teachers is as high as seen in the literature. Our results suggest that recognition of mental disorders is low and that the current statistics fail to reach the occupational health sector.

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Health information systems in Namibia

Information and Learning Sciences ◽

10.1108/ils-03-2018-0015 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 119 (7/8) ◽

pp. 358-376

Author(s):

Cathrine Tambudzai Nengomasha ◽

Ruth Abankwah ◽

Wilhelm Uutoni ◽

Lilian Pazvakawambwa

Keyword(s):

Information Systems ◽

Health Information ◽

Mixed Methods Research ◽

Health Sector ◽

Health Information Systems ◽

Quality Of Healthcare ◽

Research Approach ◽

Content Type ◽

Patient Health ◽

Data Survey

Purpose This paper aims to report some findings of a study that investigated health information systems (HISs) in Namibia with a view of establishing the nature of these systems and coming up with recommendations on how these could be enhanced. Design/methodology/approach This study applied a mixed methods research approach, using interviews and survey questionnaire to collect data. Survey data were analysed for descriptive statistics using SPSS and data from interviews were analysed applying content analysis for data analysis. Findings The findings of this study indicate fragmented HISs resulting in duplication of diagnosis, tests and treatment. The findings show that there were errors in capturing data into the systems, which could compromise the reliability of the data and compromise service delivery. Research limitations/implications This study was limited to two (Khomas and Oshana) of the fourteen regions in Namibia; therefore, further studies could look at other regions, as the study findings cannot be generalised to the entire country. Practical implications The findings and recommendations, particularly those relating to the public health sector, could inform policies and procedures, especially those relating to the patient health passport (card), and the way health information is shared within and across health sectors. Originality/value This study focused on health information sharing, whereas a previous study on HISs concentrated on quality of healthcare.

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A descriptive cross sectional study comparing barriers and determinants of physical activity of Sri Lankan middle aged and older adults

PLoS ONE ◽

10.1371/journal.pone.0232956 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 15 (5) ◽

pp. e0232956 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

A. L. Karunanayake ◽

C. D. Senaratne ◽

A. Stathi

Keyword(s):

Physical Activity ◽

Older Adults ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Sri Lankan ◽

Sectional Study ◽

Middle Aged ◽

Cross Sectional

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Factors influencing breast cancer awareness: a cross-sectional study in China

Journal of Comparative Effectiveness Research ◽

10.2217/cer-2020-0037 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 9 (10) ◽

pp. 679-689

Author(s):

Na Liu ◽

Ping Li ◽

Jie Wang ◽

Ping-ping Guo ◽

Xue-hui Zhang ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Breast Cancer ◽

Health Information ◽

Information Literacy ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Sectional Study ◽

Cancer Awareness ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Breast Cancer Awareness ◽

History Of ◽

Study Participants

Aim: This study aimed to explore the factors that influence breast cancer awareness. Materials & methods: A community-based cross-sectional study was conducted between January and April 2019 in Changchun, Jilin Province, China. Results: A total of 274 women were recruited for this cross-sectional study. Participants had a moderate level of breast cancer awareness (median = 76.50 [68.75, 84.00]). Women in the action/maintenance stages reported higher breast cancer awareness (p = 0.044). Women's breast cancer awareness was positively associated with high health information literacy level, husbands' higher educational degrees, seeing doctors after detecting abnormal breast changes and living within a short distance from the nearest hospital. Conclusion: History of screening and higher health information literacy levels are important positive factors linked to higher breast cancer awareness.

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Indonesian Student Nurses’ E-Health Literacy Skills

10.3233/shti210767 ◽

2021 ◽

Author(s):

Dame Elysabeth Tarihoran ◽

Dian Anggraini ◽

Enni Juliani ◽

Ressa Ressa ◽

Ihlus Fardan

Keyword(s):

Health Literacy ◽

Nursing Students ◽

Health Information ◽

Nursing Student ◽

Student Nurses ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Literacy Skills ◽

Sectional Study ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Ehealth Literacy

Background: Nurses should have a good level of e-health literacy to help patients utilize e-health information. Objective: To measure e-health literacy skills and contribute factors. Methods: A cross-sectional study of 2209 nursing student in Indonesia (October–November 2019) using eHeals. Result: The overall eHealth literacy was 4 (Scale 1–5). There were statistically significant differences between e-Heals score with contribute factors (<0.001). Conclusion: Indonesian nursing students already have basic necessary skills of e-health.

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Nonadherence to Antiepileptic Medications and Its Determinants among Epileptic Patients at the University of Gondar Referral Hospital, Gondar, Ethiopia, 2019: An Institutional-Based Cross-Sectional Study

Neurology Research International ◽

10.1155/2020/8886828 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 2020 ◽

pp. 1-9

Author(s):

Misganaw Tilahun ◽

Netsanet Habte ◽

Kenean Mekonnen ◽

Mengesha Srahbzu ◽

Daniel Ayelegne

Keyword(s):

Health Information ◽

Treatment Duration ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Referral Hospital ◽

Sectional Study ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Antiepileptic Medication ◽

Epileptic Patients ◽

Antiepileptic Medications ◽

The University

Introduction. Nonadherence to antiepileptic medication is the extent of a patient’s passive failure to follow the prescribed therapeutic regimen. The prevalence and impact of nonadherence to antiepileptic medication are high globally. The main purpose of this study was to assess nonadherence to antiepileptic medications and its associated factors among epileptic patients at the University of Gondar Referral Hospital, Gondar, Ethiopia, 2019. Methods. An institutional-based cross-sectional study was conducted among 365 epileptic patients at the University of Gondar Referral Hospital, who were selected by a systematic random sampling technique. Data were collected by face to face interviews using a structured pretested questionnaire. Data were entered into EPI Info version 7 and then exported to SPSS version 22 for analysis. The data were described by descriptive statistics. Binary logistic regression analysis was used as a model, and variables with a p value of less than 0.05 were considered as statistically significant with nonadherence to antiepileptic medications. Results. A total of 356 epileptic patients participated in the study yielding a response rate of 97.5%. The overall prevalence of nonadherence to antiepileptic medications among epileptic patients attending at the University of Gondar Referral Hospital was 38.5% (95% CI: 33.1–43.8). Divorced and/or widowed marital status (AOR: 3.38 (95% CI: 1.54, 7.44)), treatment duration of 3–5 years (AOR = 3.58 (95% CI: 1.38, 9.29)), treatment duration of 5 and above years (AOR: 3.49 (95% CI: 1.53, 7.95)), comorbidity (AOR: 2.42 (95% CI: 1.08, 5.43)), side effects of antiepileptic medications (AOR: 3.36 (95% CI: 1.67, 6.74)), absence of health information (AOR: 1.98 (95% CI: 1.11, 3.52)), epilepsy-related stigma (AOR: 2.81 (95% CI: 1.57, 5.02)), and negative attitude towards antiepileptic medications (AOR: 2.46 (95% CI: 1.36, 4.45)) were significantly associated with nonadherence to antiepileptic medications. Conclusions. Prevalence of nonadherence to antiepileptic medications among epileptic patients at the University of Gondar Referral Hospital was found to be high. Hence, giving health information about epilepsy and its management will help to reduce antiepileptic medications’ nonadherence.

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