scholarly journals Knowledge, attitude and practices about oral cancers among dental students in H.P Government Dental College, Shimla-Himachal Pradesh

2015 ◽  
Vol 04 (02) ◽  
pp. 065-067 ◽  
Author(s):  
Shailee Fotedar ◽  
Vinay Bhardwaj ◽  
Kavita Manchanda ◽  
Vikas Fotedar ◽  
Avishek De Sarkar ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Social Sciences ◽  
Oral Cancer ◽  
Dental Students ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Attitudes And Practices ◽  
Oral Cancers ◽  
The Social ◽  
The Masses ◽  
Harmful Effects ◽  
Knowledge Attitudes And Practices

Abstract Aim: The aim was to assess the knowledge, attitude and practices among undergraduate dental students about oral cancer. Materials and Methods: A cross-sectional questionnaire study was conducted among undergraduate dental students between the 3rd and 5th years in H.P Government Dental College, Shimla. The questionnaire consisted of 15 questions, five each on knowledge, attitudes and practices. The data were analyzed by Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS Inc., version 16 for Windows, Chicago, IL, USA). Results: The response rate of the study was 90.6%. There were 23 (21.5%) males and 84 (78.5%) females in the study. There was a predominance of females (78.5%). The average knowledge percentage for the entire population is 81.9% (excellent knowledge). Tobacco and alcohol were correctly identified by 63.5% of the subjects. Squamous cell carcinoma was described as the most common type of oral cancer by 105 (98.3%) of the students. 60.7% of the subjects strongly disagreed that their knowledge regarding the prevention and detection of oral cancer is current and adequate, and 99% agreed that there is a need for additional training/information regarding oral cancer. About 92.5% of the subjects used to educate their subjects about the harmful effects of tobacco and alcohol. Conclusion: The study implies that the knowledge, especially about the etiological factors of oral cancer needs to be reinforced throughout the undergraduate dental courses so that they can use the same in educating and motivating the masses to adapt healthy lifestyles.

scholarly journals Knowledge, attitudes, and practices of oral cancer prevention among students, interns, and faculty members at the college of dentistry of Jazan University

2021 ◽  
Vol 21 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Mosa A. Shubayr ◽  
Ahmed M. Bokhari ◽  
Afnan A. Essa ◽  
Ali M. Nammazi ◽  
Dania E. Al Agili
Keyword(s):  
Oral Health ◽  
Oral Cancer ◽  
Early Detection ◽  
Cancer Prevention ◽  
Dental Students ◽  
Faculty Members ◽  
Attitudes And Practices ◽  
The Past ◽  
Health Practitioners ◽  
Knowledge Attitudes And Practices

Abstract Background Oral cancer awareness among current and future dental practitioners plays a substantial role in the early detection and prevention of oral cancer. Therefore, this study aimed to assess the knowledge, attitudes, and practices (KAP) of oral cancer prevention (OCP) among oral health practitioners in the College of Dentistry at Jazan University, Saudi Arabia, and to determine factors that facilitate, or limit practices related to oral cancer prevention. Methods A self-administered questionnaire survey was done among dental students (n = 274), interns (n = 81), and faculty members (n = 117) in the College of Dentistry at Jazan University between May 2019 to February 2020. The questionnaire was developed in English and modified from a previously validated and published questionnaire into Arabic. It covered every KAP of oral cancer prevention that was useful in accomplishing the study's objectives. Logistic regression analysis was utilized to determine the factors associated with the practice of oral cancer prevention in the past year. Results Only 29.7% reported having participated in any OCP activities in the past 12 months while about 42% and 53% of participants referred suspected oral cancer patients to the departments of maxillofacial surgery and oral medicine, respectively. Most of the participants had poor knowledge (71.9%), unfavourable attitudes towards OCP (83.6%) and poor levels of practice (62.9%). The study found that the attitude of the participants was significant in influencing their practices of OCP in the previous 12 months, after adjusting for all other factors. Conclusion It was concluded that the level of knowledge, attitudes, and practices of OCP among the sample population was poor. The survey findings suggest that oral health practitioners in Jazan are inexperienced in the methods to adopt for prevention and early detection of oral cancer, despite the high prevalence of oral cancer among province residents. Further research should investigate effective educational strategies and training for improving the participation of students, interns, and faculty members in oral cancer prevention activities.

scholarly journals CHALLENGES TO BREASTFEEDING DURING THE FIRST FOUR WEEKS POSTPARTUM AMONG MOTHERS AGED 18 – 29 YEARS, WHO ATTEND SELECTED CLINICS IN ELEUTHERA, THE BAHAMAS

2021 ◽  
pp. 23
Keyword(s):  
Demographic Data ◽  
Demographic Variables ◽  
Health Centers ◽  
The Bahamas ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Attitudes And Practices ◽  
Breastfeeding Knowledge ◽  
The Social ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Knowledge Attitudes And Practices

The present study seeks to investigate the breastfeeding challenges mothers on the Bahamian island of Eleuthera face, and propose strategies to improve the situation. Purposive sampling was utilized to recruit mothers from selected health centers in Eleuthera, the Bahamas (N=51). The study utilized a cross-sectional, quantitative research design wherein a forced choice, closeended survey questionnaire using Likert Type scale to elicit data from the research participants. Demographic data was analyzed using descriptive analysis, while ANOVA (Analysis of Variance) was used to determine the relationship between demographic variables (independent variable) and breastfeeding knowledge, attitudes and practices (dependent variables) using the Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS) Version 26. The findings demonstrated that the relationship between breastfeeding knowledge, attitudes and practices and demographic variables such as educational level, marital status, maternal parity and religion was not statistically significant. The implications of the finding are that health centers can enable mothers to overcome breastfeeding challenges, by improving breastfeeding knowledge through advocacy, education and awareness. Important recommendations pertaining to nursing interventions and social support programs for initiating and continuing breastfeeding among Bahamian mothers and focusing on erasing the social stigma associated with breastfeeding to improve breastfeeding rates were also made.

scholarly journals Climate change: what people living in Jammu city of India know?

2019 ◽  
Vol 7 (5) ◽  
pp. 1746
Author(s):  
Riya Gupta ◽  
Mudasir Majeed ◽  
Rashmi Kumari ◽  
Rajiv Kumar Gupta ◽  
Bhavna Langer ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Climate Change ◽  
Tertiary Care ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Attitudes And Practices ◽  
The People ◽  
Background Climate ◽  
Harmful Effects ◽  
Knowledge Attitudes And Practices

Background: Climate change has emerged as one of the greatest challenges of the present century. The current study explores the knowledge, attitudes and practices about climate change of the adults aged 18 years and above in Jammu city of North India.Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted among attendants of the patients visiting medical OPD of a tertiary care teaching hospital. A pilot tested questionnaire eliciting information on knowledge, attitudes and practices about climate change was administered to those who were willing to participate.  The data collected was presented in proportions.Results: Majority (95%) of the respondents had heard of the term climate change, and 43.9% of them related it to changes in the weather pattern. Plastic use as a major cause of climate change was agreed upon by 95% of the respondents. About half of the respondents were very much concerned about climate change and 80% of them were very much interested in knowing more about climate change and its impact. Only 24.8% of the respondents read/watch stories on climate change.Conclusions: Knowledge levels of the respondents were found to be reasonably good but the same cannot be said about their attitude and practices. Role of NGOs, social communities and media is of utmost importance to make people aware of the harmful effects of climate change on both the environment as well as the health of the people.

scholarly journals A study on parental perspectives towards childhood fever

2019 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
pp. 144
Author(s):  
Pavithira Sothinathan ◽  
Radha Kumar
Keyword(s):  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Medical College ◽  
Attitudes And Practices ◽  
Paediatric Department ◽  
Parental Perspectives ◽  
Knowledge And Attitude ◽  
Fever Treatment ◽  
Harmful Effects ◽  
Knowledge Attitudes And Practices ◽  
Childhood Fever

Background: Parents play an important role in recognizing and treating paediatric fever as well as initiating home treatment. Their knowledge and attitude can greatly influence paediatric fever treatment and parental phobia may at times lead to overtreatment of fever. Objectives of this study was to assess the knowledge, attitudes and practices of parents towards childhood fever. Methods: This cross-sectional observational study was conducted in the Paediatric department at Saveetha Medical College, Chennai. Data collection from parents was done using a questionnaire to study the knowledge, attitude and practices of parents towards fever and its management in children. Data analysis was done using SPSS 16 software.Results: Total 100 parents participated in the study, most of participants were mothers (69%) and 51% were between 20-30 years. 67% parents believed that fever could cause harmful effects like convulsions and delirium whereas 61% parents believed that consumption of large doses of antipyretic is harmful. Majority of parents 87% were aware that vaccinations can cause fever. Around 82% of parents declared that they had sleepless nights whenever their child was febrile. Majority of the parents 95% stated that they confirmed the presence of fever in their child by tactile assessment. About half the parents preferred using injections for reducing fever than oral medications.Conclusions: The study revealed presence of high levels of anxiety in majority of parents highlighting the need for reassurance and counsel ling by health professionals. Since most of the parents relied on tactile assessment for fever, there is a need to educate them about proper use of a thermometer for accurate detection and better assessment of fever.

scholarly journals Conocimientos, Actitudes y prácticas de prevención de riesgo del cáncer bucal en población mayor de 15 años. Panamá. [Knowledge, attitudes and practices of prevention of oral cancer risk in popul oral cancer risk in population over 15 years old. Panama.

2020 ◽  
Vol 40 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Lourdes Gabriela Lopez Sinisterra
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Oral Cancer ◽  
Cancer Risk ◽  
Dental Service ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Attitudes And Practices ◽  
Preventive Practice ◽  
Factores De Riesgo ◽  
Oral Cancer Risk ◽  
Knowledge Attitudes And Practices

<p>Resumen: <br />Introducción: El Cáncer Bucal es una enfermedad de importancia en Salud Pública. En Panamá, se desconoce la incidencia y prevalencia de la enfermedad y no se dispone de información por tipo de patología, lesión, localización, ni estudios de conocimientos, actitudes y prácticas, relacionados a los factores de riesgo. Objetivo General: analizar los conocimientos, actitudes y prácticas de prevención de Cáncer Bucal en la población mayor de 15 años.                                        </p><p>Materiales y Método: estudio descriptivo transversal, realizado en las Regiones Sanitarias de San Miguelito, Metropolitana y Panamá Oeste. Se realizó un muestreo por conveniencia en 42 instalaciones de salud del primer nivel de atención, a la población que acudió al servicio odontológico durante cuatro meses. Se aplicó una encuesta de Conocimiento, Actitudes y Prácticas de prevención de factores de riesgo al cáncer bucal, considerando variables de estilo de vida. Para el análisis estadístico, se utilizaron los programas Epi Info versión 7.2 y XLSTAT 2019 y presentados los datos en medidas paramétricas y no paramétricas.                     </p><p>Resultados: se encuestó un total de 3,832 personas mayores de 15 años. La mayor proporción fueron mujeres en edades de 25 y 34 años. En relación al conocimiento, el 81% desconoce los factores de riesgo de cáncer bucal y según la actitud, el 63% no asiste al control odontológico periódicamente. Las prácticas reflejaron hábitos relacionados al consumo de tabaco y alcohol. Conclusión: La población mayor de 15 años del estudio, desconoce los factores de riesgo del cáncer bucal y manifiesta limitada actitud de práctica preventiva.<br /><br />Abstract<br />Introduction: Oral Cancer is an importance disease in Public Health. In Panama, the incidence and prevalence of the disease is unknown and there is no information available by type of pathology, injury, location, or studies of knowledge, attitudes and practices related to risk factors. General Objective: to analyze the knowledge, attitudes and practices of prevention of Oral Cancer in the population over 15 years old.      </p><p>                                                                            Materials and Methods: cross-sectional descriptive study, carried out in San Miguelito, Metropolitan and Panamá Oeste Health Regions. Sampling was carried out for convenience in 42 health facilities of the first level of health care, to the population that attended the dental service during four months. A survey of Knowledge, Attitudes and Practices of prevention of risk factors to oral cancer was applied, considering Lifestyle variables. For the statistical analysis, the Epi Info version 7.2 and XLSTAT 2019 programs were used and the data presented in parametric and non-parametric measurements.</p><p><br />Results: a total of 3,832 people over 15 years of age were surveyed. The highest proportions were women between the ages of 25 and 34. In relation to knowledge, 81% do not know the risk factors for oral cancer and according to the attitude, 63%, do not attend periodically to a dental control. The practices reflected habits related to consumption of tobacco and alcohol. </p><p>Conclusion: The population over 15 years old of the study ignores the risk factors of oral cancer and manifests a limited attitude of preventive practice. <br /><br /></p>

scholarly journals Knowledge, Attitudes and Practices of Spanish Midwives and Midwifery Students toward Oral Healthcare during Pregnancy

2021 ◽  
Vol 18 (11) ◽  
pp. 6089
Author(s):  
Sara Touriño ◽  
María del Carmen Suárez-Cotelo ◽  
María Jesús Núñez-Iglesias ◽  
Eva María Domínguez-Martís ◽  
Diego Gabriel Mosteiro-Miguéns ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Oral Health ◽  
Knowledge Score ◽  
Oral Diseases ◽  
Oral Health Promotion ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Attitudes And Practices ◽  
Level Of Knowledge ◽  
Study Participants ◽  
Harmful Effects ◽  
Knowledge Attitudes And Practices

Pregnancy can affect the mother’s oral health, increasing their susceptibility to oral diseases that have been associated with harmful effects on the newborn. Despite the severity of oral diseases during pregnancy, the demand for dental care during the gestational period is low, which may improve with the participation of midwives in promoting oral health activities. The objectives of this study were: (i) to determine the knowledge, attitudes, and practices of Spanish midwives and midwifery students regarding oral health in pregnant women; and (ii) to identify the barriers faced by these healthcare professionals in addressing oral health promotion during pregnancy. An observational cross-sectional descriptive study was conducted. A total of 128 midwives and/or midwifery students ≥18 years old and of both sexes were invited to self-complete a questionnaire between January and April 2020. A total of 85 people participated in the study. Participants had a regular level of knowledge about oral health during pregnancy (overall knowledge score: 6.53), and although they were interested in activities that promote oral healthcare, their oral healthcare practices during pregnancy were limited. As midwives play an important role in promoting health, their training in oral healthcare could help to improve pregnant women’s oral health.

scholarly journals Knowledge, attitudes, and practices of Cameroonian physicians with regards to acute pain management in the emergency department: a multicenter cross-sectional study

2019 ◽  
Vol 19 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Paul Owono Etoundi ◽  
Junette Arlette Metogo Mbengono ◽  
Ferdinand Ndom Ntock ◽  
Joel Noutakdie Tochie ◽  
Dominique Christelle Anaba Ndom ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Emergency Department ◽  
Pain Management ◽  
Acute Pain ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Acute Pain Management ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Attitudes And Practices ◽  
Knowledge Attitudes And Practices

scholarly journals Assessment of Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices Regarding Dengue among Physicians: A Web-Based Cross-Sectional Survey

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (8) ◽  
pp. 105
Author(s):  
Kranthi Swaroop Koonisetty ◽  
Ubydul Haque ◽  
Rajesh Nandy ◽  
Nasrin Aghamohammadi ◽  
Tamanna Urmi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Dengue Fever ◽  
Viral Infections ◽  
Diagnosis And Treatment ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Accurate Identification ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Web Based ◽  
Attitudes And Practices ◽  
Aedes Mosquitoes ◽  
Knowledge Attitudes And Practices

Dengue fever is one of the most important viral infections transmitted by Aedes mosquitoes and a major cause of morbidity and mortality globally. Accurate identification of cases and treatment of dengue patients at the early stages can reduce medical complications and dengue mortality rate. This survey aims to determine the knowledge, attitude, and practices (KAP) among physicians in dengue diagnosis and treatment. This study was conducted among physicians in Turkey as one nonendemic country and Bangladesh, India, and Malaysia as three dengue-endemic countries. The dosing frequencies, maximum doses, and contraindications in dengue fever were examined. The results found that physicians from Bangladesh, India, and Malaysia have higher KAP scores in dengue diagnosis and treatment compared to physicians in Turkey. This may be due to a lack of physician’s exposure to a dengue patient as Turkey is considered a nonendemic country. This assessment may help establish a guideline for intervention strategies among physicians to have successful treatment outcomes and reduce dengue mortality.

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