scholarly journals Knowledge, attitude and practice of good nutrition among women of childbearing age in Somolu Local Government, Lagos State

2018 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ooreoluwa Fasola ◽  
Olayinka Abosede ◽  
Foluke A. Fasola
Keyword(s):  
Local Government ◽  
Fruits And Vegetables ◽  
Good Practice ◽  
Women Of Childbearing Age ◽  
Childbearing Age ◽  
Attitude And Practice ◽  
Lagos State ◽  
Good Nutrition ◽  
Knowledge Attitude And Practice ◽  
Good Attitude

Women of child-bearing age (especially pregnant and lactating women) are in the most nutritionally-vulnerable stages of the life cycle. The aim of this study was to assess the knowledge, attitude and practice of good nutrition among women of childbearing age in Somolu Local Government (LG), Lagos state. This study was a crosssectional descriptive survey of 244 women of childbearing age (15-49 years). Excellent knowledge and good attitude towards good nutrition was observed among 61.89% and 86.89% respectively. During pregnancy, greater than 80% took folic acid, iron supplements and increased daily consumption of fruits and vegetables while 43.59% avoided eggs, fish, meat and chocolate beverage because of taboos. Seven days prior to interview, over 90% had consumed fast foods, 56.15% and 50.01% of the respondents ate fruits and vegetables every day to ≥4 times in a day respectively. A majority of the respondents knew and had a good attitude towards good nutrition supporting studies from Kenya and Northern Nigeria. This, however, did not translate to good practice for about half of the respondents.

scholarly journals Knowledge, attitude, and practices of Community pharmacists about COVID-19: A cross-sectional survey in two provinces of Pakistan

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Khayal Muhammad ◽  
Muhammad Saqlain ◽  
Ataullah Hamdard ◽  
Muhammad Naveed ◽  
Muhammad Farooq Umer ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Online Survey ◽  
Good Practice ◽  
Community Pharmacists ◽  
Good Knowledge ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Attitude And Practice ◽  
Potential Factors ◽  
Knowledge Attitude And Practice ◽  
Good Attitude

AbstractAmidst to current Coronavirus infectious disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic, the international pharmaceutical federation stated that pharmacists being a part of the healthcare system had a crucial role in the management cycle of COVID-19 outbreak. The purpose of this study was to assess the knowledge, attitude and practice of community pharmacists, to snapshot their current preparedness and awareness regarding COVID-19. An online survey was conducted among a sample of 393 community pharmacists from two provinces; Punjab and Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan during a period of strict lockdown (10th to 30th April 2020). A validated (Cronbach alpha= 0.077) self-administered questionnaire comprised of five sections (Demographics, source of information, knowledge, attitude, and practice) was used for data collection. Logistic regression was applied to find potential factors associated with good knowledge, attitude, and practice by using SPSS version 21. Of total 393 participants, 71.5% (n=281) had good knowledge, 44% (n=175) had positive attitude and 57.3% (n=225) had good practice regarding COVID-19. Social media (45.29%, n=178) was reported as the main source to seek information regarding COVID-19. Results revealed that the age of ≥26 years, Ph.D. degree level, and good knowledge were the substantial determinants (P<0.05) of a good attitude. Similarly, community pharmacist who had an experience of >5 years, hold a Ph.D. degree, good knowledge and good attitude had higher odds of good practice compared to reference categories (P<0.05). The findings demonstrated that the majority of community pharmacists had good knowledge, but had a poor attitude and practice towards the COVID-19. This study also highlighted the disparity in some aspects of knowledge, attitude, and practice that must be addressed in future educational, awareness, and counselling programs.

scholarly journals Knowledge, Attitude and Practice of Women of Childbearing Age towards the Acceptance of Contraceptive Implants in Akungba-Akoko, Ondo State

2021 ◽  
Vol 6 (6) ◽  
pp. 64-97
Author(s):  
Paul Hassan Ilegbusi ◽  
Michael Olabode Tomori ◽  
Bolanle Yemisi Alabi
Keyword(s):  
Tertiary Education ◽  
Unmet Need ◽  
Sexually Active ◽  
Women Of Childbearing Age ◽  
Childbearing Age ◽  
Attitude And Practice ◽  
Ondo State ◽  
Contraceptive Prevalence ◽  
Contraceptive Implants ◽  
Knowledge Attitude And Practice

Contraceptive implants are progesterone-only contraception that is inserted subdermally. They are readily reversible with a return to fertility within days of removal. NDHS, (2019) recorded that the unmet need for family planning was higher among sexually active unmarried women (48%) than among currently married women (19%). The contraceptive prevalence in Nigeria was 16.6% as against 27% national target and implants accounts for 3.4%. The aim of the study is to investigate into the knowledge, attitude and practice of women of childbearing age towards the acceptance of contraceptive implants in Akungba-Akoko, Ondo State. A descriptive study was conducted on women of childbearing age (15-49 years) in Akungba-Akoko. Simple random technique was used in selecting the 423 respondents. The consent of the respondents were sought before administering the questionnaires. The data was analysed, using the IBM SPSS Statistics version 27.0.1.0. The study showed that 40.67% and 55.32% had secondary and tertiary education respectively. The age of the respondents at first birth was between 15 and 34 years, with the highest between 20-24 years (44.21%), followed by 15-19 years (21.28%). 20.33% were aware of the minimal side effects of contraceptive implants while 79.67% were not. 46.57% knew that contraceptive implants are highly effective while 53.19% did not. 7.57% knew that fertility would be returned immediately after the removal of contraceptive implants whereas 92.43% did not know. The study showed that most of the women who are currently using contraceptive implants did not know much about it Akungba-Akoko. The survey also revealed factors influencing the acceptance of contraceptive implants among women. Recommendations were made to improve the knowledge, attitude and practice of women of childbearing age towards the acceptance of contraceptive implants.

scholarly journals Awareness, knowledge, attitude and practice towards measures for prevention of the spread of COVID-19 in the Ugandans: A nationwide online cross-sectional Survey

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Robinson Ssebuufu ◽  
Franck Katembo Sikakulya ◽  
Simon Mambo Binezero ◽  
Lucien Wasingya ◽  
Sifa K. Nganza ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Statistical Tests ◽  
Good Practice ◽  
Knowledge Score ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Online Questionnaire ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Attitude And Practice ◽  
Security Personnel ◽  
Knowledge Attitude And Practice ◽  
Good Attitude

AbstractBackgroundThe world is facing the Coronavirus pandemic which is highly infectious. A number of measures have been put in place to prevent its spread among the population. However, for these preventive measures to be effective, the population requires an appropriate and sufficient knowledge. Thus, a survey was conducted with the aim of assessing the awareness, knowledge, attitude and practices towards measures for prevention of the spread of Covid-19 amongst Ugandans.MethodsThis was a cross-sectional study conducted during the lockdown in Uganda. An online questionnaire and a snowballing approach was used for participant recruitment of 18 years above literate Ugandans. Data collection was done from 6th to 15th April 2020 during which 1763 people participated. We analyzed all data using STATA 14.2, applying appropriate statistical tests.ResultsOut of 1763 participants, 97.6% were aware of the current pandemic. 83.9% of participants had a good knowledge score (21.8/27), 72.4% had a good attitude and 85.3% were practicing measures to prevent the spread of the Coronavirus disease. The ordered logistic regression showed that being a Health worker was significantly associated with a high knowledge (aOR:6 (3.32-10.93); a good attitude (aOR:2.5(1.68-3.8)]) and good practice (aOR:2.9 (1.95-4.2). On contrary, being a driver, business entrepreneur and a security personnel were found to have less rate in awareness, knowledge, attitude and practice.ConclusionsUgandans had a good overall awareness, knowledge, attitude and practice. However, there is still a gap of knowledge, attitude and practice among drivers, business entrepreneur and security personnel. There is a need to mobilize the population in the country to have the same degree of awareness and knowledge which will have an impact on attitude and practice to prevent spread of COVID-19.

scholarly journals Knowledge, Attitude, and Practice of Mothers on the First 1000 Days of Life

2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (2) ◽  
pp. 129
Author(s):  
Indah Suci Widyahening ◽  
Muhammad A Aufa ◽  
Muhammad F Alhas ◽  
Aji B Widodo ◽  
Dewi Friska
Keyword(s):  
Maternal Education ◽  
Family Income ◽  
Good Practice ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Community Empowerment ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Adequate Knowledge ◽  
Attitude And Practice ◽  
Knowledge Attitude And Practice ◽  
Good Attitude

The first 1000 days of life is the window period which critically determines the children’s growth and development and individual’s health afterwards. The knowledge, attitude, and practice (KAP) of pregnant mothers and mothers with children under two years old greatly influence the optimum upbringing of the fetus and children during the period. This study was aimed to evaluate the KAP of mothers about the first 1000 days of life and its associated factors. A cross-sectional study was conducted at a district in Depok city in August 2017. Subjects were purposively recruited to fill the validated KAP questionnaire on the first 1000 days. A total of 110 subjects were recruited, the higher proportion of them have adequate knowledge (42.7%), good attitude ((62.7%), and good practice (61.8%). The mothers’ knowledge was associated with attitude and practice (p<0.001) but the attitude and practice were not associated (p=0.175). Maternal education was the only factor that associated with knowledge (p=0.018) and attitude (p=0.013) while family income was associated with practice (p=0.018). This finding strengthened the importance of the existing community empowerment program such as posyandu in improving the KAP of mothers to achieve better results in the first 1000 days period of their children. Keywords: the first 1000 days of life, knowledge, attitude, practice, nutrition.   Pengetahuan, Sikap dan Perilaku Ibu mengenai 1000 Hari Pertama Abstrak Seribu hari pertama kehidupan (1000 HPK) adalah periode emas yang sangat menentukan tumbuh kembang anak hingga kesehatan individu pada masa selanjutnya. Pengetahuan, sikap dan perilaku (PSP) ibu hamil dan ibu yang mengasuh anak berusia dua tahun ke bawah sangat menentukan asuhan 1000 HPK yang optimal. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui PSP ibu hamil dan ibu dengan anak berusia di bawah 2 tahun mengenai konsep 1000 HPK serta faktor – faktor yang berhubungan dengan ketiga aspek tersebut. Studi potong lintang dilakukan di Kampung Lio, Depok pada Agustus 2017. Ibu hamil dan ibu dengan anak berusia kurang dari 2 tahun direkrut secara purposif untuk mengisi kuesioner PSP tentang 1000 HPK. Sebanyak 110 subjek direkrut, proporsi terbesar subject memiliki tingkat pengetahuan cukup (42,7%), sikap sebagian besar baik (62,7%) dan perilaku sebagian besar juga baik (61,8%). Pengetahuan berhubungan dengan sikap dan perilaku (p<0.001) tetapi sikap dan perilaku tidak berhubungan (p=0,175). Tingkat pendidikan ibu adalah faktor yang berhubungan dengan pengetahuan (p=0,019) dan sikap (p=0,013). Tingkat penghasilan keluarga adalah faktor yang berhubungan dengan perilaku (p=0,018) mengenai 1000 HPK. Hasil ini menguatkan pentingnya posyandu sebagai upaya partisipasi masyarakat dalam meningkatkan PSP ibu untuk mencapai perkembangan anak yang optimal pada periode 1000 HPK. Kata kunci: seribu hari pertama kehidupan, pengetahuan, sikap, perilaku, nutrisi.

ASSESSMENT OF KNOWLEDGE, ATTITUDE, AND PRACTICE OF FIRST AID, AND ASSOCIATED FACTORS, AMONG KINDERGARTEN TEACHERS

2018 ◽  
Vol 7 (5) ◽  
Author(s):  
Amsalu Birara Melese ◽  
Alemtsehay Alemu Tesema ◽  
Amare Simegn
Keyword(s):  
Multivariate Logistic Regression Analysis ◽  
First Aid ◽  
Kindergarten Teachers ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Attitude And Practice ◽  
Knowledge Question ◽  
First Aid Training ◽  
Knowledge Attitude And Practice ◽  
Structured Questionnaire ◽  
Good Attitude

Abstract Background: Injuries are very common now a day and can occur at any point of time in a day to day life. Among them, injuries in school children rank a major part. The objective of this research to evaluate knowledge, attitude and practice towards first aid and factors associated among kindergarten teachers. Methods: Institutions based cross-sectional quantitative study design was employed. The study was conducted in Bahir dar town, Amhara region, Ethiopia from March to May 2017. A Pre-tested and structured questionnaire was used to collect data. Binary and multivariate logistic regression analysis was used to determine the separate and confounding effect for variables. Result: A total of 173 respondents were interviewed with a response rate of 93%. From the total respondents 97 (56.1%) scored above mean for knowledge question, In particular, subjects lacked knowledge regarding first aid for Human/animal bite (60.1%) was not answered correctly. Regarding practice out of all respondents, 128(74%) had faced the child in need of first aid. About attitude, all respondents (100%) felt good attitude towards giving and learning first aid. Service year (AOR=8.6, 95%CI0.035-0.399) and previous first aid training (AOR=2.5, 95%CI 1.138-5.570) were found to have a significant association with knowledge of first aid. Conclusion: The knowledge of kindergarten teachers towards first aid were found to be low while they have the good attitude towards giving first aid and receiving training on first aid. It remains necessary to increase their actual first aid knowledge and skills.  

scholarly journals Knowledge, attitude and practice of health care workers on measuring adult vitamin D level, diagnosis of deficiency, and management of consequent health conditions in three ecologies of Ethiopia: a cross-sectional study

BMC Nutrition ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 6 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Wubegzier Mekonnen ◽  
Yeweyenhareg Feleke ◽  
Yakob Desalegn ◽  
Getahun Tarekegne ◽  
Biruk Lambisso ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Vitamin D ◽  
Health Care Workers ◽  
Positive Attitude ◽  
Good Practice ◽  
Good Knowledge ◽  
Vitamin D Status ◽  
Attitude And Practice ◽  
Care Workers ◽  
Knowledge Attitude And Practice

Abstract Background Vitamin D is essential for health and its shortage exacerbates overall mortality. Health care workers (HCWs) need to educate on its uses and sources although studies indicate their low level of practice. The main aim of this study is therefore to assess the knowledge, attitude and practice of measuring adult vitamin D status, diagnosis of deficiency and managing health consequences among HCWs in Ethiopia. Methods This study was conducted in three ecologies covering lowland, midland and highland districts. A total of 405 health care workers with different levels were interviewed. Tablets were used for data collection to archiving in a cloud server. Data were exported to Stata version 14 software for cleaning and analysis. Rates were computed and the Chi-square test was used to compare differences between the two groups. Binary logistic regression was used to measure the strength, direction and significance of the association between different covariates and the practice of HCWs. Result The level of knowledge, positive attitude and good practice in measuring adult vitamin D status, diagnosis of deficiency and managing health consequences among HCWs was 210 (51.8%), 261(63.5%) and 195(47.4%) respectively. The odds of good practice in the provision of adult vitamin D service were AOR = 6.87: 95% CI (3.57, 13.21) and AOR = 2.20: 95% CI (1.23, 3.92) times higher among HCWs in Addis Ababa and highlands compared with those working in lowlands. Good practice among clinicians was AOR = 4.26: 95% CI (1.48, 12.25) times higher compared with those working in leadership positions. The likelihood was AOR = 1.96: 95% CI (1.19, 3.23) times higher among those with good knowledge compared with those with poor knowledge. Besides, good practice in adult vitamin D service provision was AOR = 2.30: 95% CI (1.40, 3.78) times higher among those with positive attitude compared with those who had negative attitude. Conclusions A little over half of HCWs have good knowledge and close to two-thirds of them have positive attitude while less than half of them have good practice on adult vitamin D deficiency. Besides, HCWs’ residential ecology, clinical position, knowledge and attitude is associated with good practice on adult vitamin D. It is essential to provide rigorous and continuous training for HCWs focusing on their deployment ecology.

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