scholarly journals Predictors of Treatment Seeking Intention among People with Cough in East Wollega, Ethiopia Based on the Theory of Planned Behavior: A Community Based Cross -Sectional Study

2014 ◽  
Vol 24 (2) ◽  
pp. 131 ◽  
Author(s):  
Y Addisu ◽  
Z Birhanu ◽  
D Tilahun ◽  
T Assefa
Keyword(s):  
Theory Of Planned Behavior ◽  
Planned Behavior ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Treatment Seeking ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Community Based ◽  
Cross Sectional

scholarly journals Theory of planned behavior as a conceptual framework for the willingness to self-isolate during the COVID-19 pandemic: A regional cross-sectional study

Work ◽  
2021 ◽  
pp. 1-10
Author(s):  
Rakhi Issrani ◽  
Mohammad Khursheed Alam
Keyword(s):  
Theory Of Planned Behavior ◽  
Planned Behavior ◽  
Perceived Control ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Subjective Norms ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Personal Attitudes ◽  
Novel Coronavirus

BACKGROUND: Due to an unavailability of a vaccine, one of the efficient methods to prevent the spread of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) is by applying self-isolation (SI). Hence there is an urgent need to investigate the factors leading to an individuals’ willingness to choose to self-isolate. OBJECTIVES: The current study utilized the Theory of Planned Behavior (TPB) as a conceptual model and aimed to investigate the extent to which subjective norms, personal attitudes and perceived control influences an individual’s willingness to self-isolate during COVID-19 risk. METHOD: A cross-sectional study was performed on 800 Saudi respondents aged≥18 years by using a validated self-administered questionnaire about factors related to willingness to self-isolate during COVID-19 pandemic risk based on the TPB. The effects of different variables on SI were analyzed by using ordinal logistic regression model. RESULTS: A total of 756 (94.5% ) were completed and analyzed. Subjective norms and perceived control over the behavior significantly (p <  0.05) influenced the intention of willingness to self-isolate, while attitude was found to be insignificant. The odds of letting others to know about self COVID status were 2.40 times higher than not telling the neighbors or colleagues. A statistically significant difference (p≤0.001) existed between males and females regarding the willingness to self-isolate. Similarly the odds of willingness to self-isolate with a presence of disabled person in family were 2.88 times higher than the absence of a disability in the family. Few recommendations for the policymakers that are needed to curb the spread of COVID-19 infection are also proposed. CONCLUSION: The outcomes of study might be considered as an initial understanding of the factors that significantly influences an individual’s willingness to SI when facing an unprecedented pandemic risk. Additionally, these factors provide a plan for policymakers to encourage citizens for self-isolation during pandemic infections.

scholarly journals Awareness about rabies among general population and treatment seeking behaviour following dog-bite in rural Puducherry: a community based cross-sectional study

2018 ◽  
Vol 5 (6) ◽  
pp. 2557 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yuvaraj Krishnamoorthy ◽  
Vijayageetha M. ◽  
Sonali Sarkar
Keyword(s):  
First Aid ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Rabies Vaccine ◽  
Wound Management ◽  
Treatment Seeking ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Dog Bite ◽  
Community Based ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Adequate Knowledge

Background: India contributes to one-third of rabies death globally. Despite the efforts taken by government, Rabies incidence in India has been constant for over a decade. Hence, there is need to assess the awareness and treatment-seeking behaviour which will help to plan strategies to prevent rabies related deaths. The objective of the study was to assess the awareness about rabies among general population and to determine the treatment-seeking behaviour and adherence to anti-rabies vaccine among victims of dog-bite in rural PuducherryMethods: Community based cross-sectional study was conducted during November 2016 in rural Puducherry. 386 individuals were covered in four villages. Information on socio-demographic characteristics and awareness regarding rabies, treatment-seeking behaviour and adherence to anti-rabies vaccine among dog-bite victims was collected using pre-tested questionnaire.Results: Among 386 participants, 244 (63.2%) were in the age group 31-60 years, 259 (67.1%) were females, 103 (26.7%) had no formal-education. About 68% were found to have adequate knowledge regarding rabies but only 49.5% were aware of local wound-management and 237 (61.4%) showed a positive attitude towards vaccination following scratches/lick over abraded skin. Among 27 (6.9%) with history of dog-bite in last one-year, 17 (62.9%) had taken first-aid measures. All 27 (100%) had visited hospital out of which 24 (88.8%) adhered to vaccination schedule.Conclusions: Although two-thirds of the study populations were found to have adequate knowledge regarding rabies, half of them had no knowledge regarding first-aid measures. Although all dog bite victims visited hospital, some did not adhere to the schedule mainly due to negligence. Hence, there is need to create awareness regarding wound management and post-exposure immunization.

scholarly journals PROFILE OF ANIMAL BITES AND TREATMENT SEEKING BEHAVIOUR OF VICTIMS IN A RURAL COMMUNITY OF WEST BENGAL

2020 ◽  
pp. 1-2
Author(s):  
Jadab Ch Sardar
Keyword(s):  
Rural Community ◽  
West Bengal ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Treatment Seeking ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Dog Bite ◽  
Common Site ◽  
Community Based ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Animal Bites

Rabies is practically 100% fatal & it is a neglected tropical disease of world wide importance with about 60,000 deaths annually. Most of the cases occur in Asia & Africa. Community based observational cross-sectional study was conducted in north 24 parganas, W. B. A house to house visit was done using pre-tested schedule and total 1516 persons were surveyed covering 288 houses among whom 32 animal bite cases were detected. Prevalence of animal bite 2.1%, mostly males (62.5%) and 71.95% were 15-60 yrs, dog bite cases (59.4%), common site of injury lower limb (68.7%), all cat III victims were not given immunoglobulin & 21.9% did not wash wounds & 78.1% washed wound for 1/2 minutes. Major cause lack of awareness and non availability of rabies immunoglobulin (RIG).

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