Knowledge, Attitude and Practice of Patients with Diabetes Mellitus before and after Educational Intervention In Jos, Nigeria

2007 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
F H Puepet ◽  
B B Mijinyawa ◽  
I Akogu ◽  
I Azara
Keyword(s):  
Diabetes Mellitus ◽  
Educational Intervention ◽  
Attitude And Practice ◽  
Before And After ◽  
Patients With Diabetes ◽  
Knowledge Attitude And Practice

scholarly journals Effectiveness of an educational intervention on knowledge-attitude-practice of older adults’ caregivers

2018 ◽  
Vol 71 (3) ◽  
pp. 1055-1062 ◽  
Author(s):  
Andréa Carvalho Araújo Moreira ◽  
Maria Josefina da Silva ◽  
Juan José Tirado Darder ◽  
Janaína Fonseca Victor Coutinho ◽  
Maristela Inês Osawa Vasconcelos ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
Older Adult ◽  
Educational Intervention ◽  
Statistical Significance ◽  
Practice Research ◽  
Attitude And Practice ◽  
Adult Feeding ◽  
Before And After ◽  
Quasi Experimental ◽  
Knowledge Attitude And Practice

ABSTRACT Objective: To compare the knowledge, attitude and practice of older adults’ caregivers before and after an educational intervention in the domains of the care between caregiver and older adult, feeding, bathing, hygiene and mobility and transportation. Method: Quasi-experimental study carried out with 82 caregivers, of which 34 participated in the intervention. Interviews were conducted through a knowledge, attitude and practice research on the older adults` care Results: The educational intervention led to improvements in knowledge, attitude and practice, with statistical significance of attitude (p <0.020) and practice (p <0.001), in the domain of the care between caregiver and older adult; knowledge (p <0.001) and practice (p <0.003) in feeding; Knowledge (p <0.001) and practice (p <0.001) in bathing and hygiene; and knowledge (p <0.001), attitude (p <0.001) and practice (p <0.001) in mobility and transportation. The analysis of the 34 caregivers who started and completed the study showed an improvement in attitude in most of the domains. Conclusion: the educational intervention is an effective and viable strategy for older adults’ caregivers.

scholarly journals Knowledge, Attitude, and Practice of Diabetes Mellitus

Thrita ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Fatemeh Mousavi ◽  
Parisa Shojaei
Keyword(s):  
Diabetes Mellitus ◽  
Healthy Lifestyle ◽  
Medical Center ◽  
Diabetic Patients ◽  
Attitude And Practice ◽  
Single Person ◽  
Patients With Diabetes ◽  
Level Of Knowledge ◽  
Knowledge And Attitude ◽  
Knowledge Attitude And Practice

Background: To begin an educational program for diabetic patients, the assessment of their current level of knowledge (K), attitude (A), and practice (P) was necessary. Objectives: This research aimed to estimate the knowledge, attitude, and practice (KAP) of the general public, because of diabetes mellitus. Methods: A convenient sampling method was used to select 384 of every single person who was admitted to a research, educational and medical center, in the western north of Tehran, in 2018. KAP questionnaire on diabetes was completed, and the level of KAP was evaluated in diabetic and non-diabetic people using SPSS software. Results: The overall mean (± SD) of the knowledge, attitude, and practice was 12.13 ± 3.84, 5.52 ± 5 and 10.68 ± 51.96, respectively. Several linear regressions in the two groups for the total knowledge scores, total attitudes scores, and total practice scores displayed several significant (adjusted) associations. Conclusions: The results of this study showed that we need to increase the knowledge and attitude of patients with diabetes about a healthy lifestyle, including regular exercise, a healthy diet, and weight loss.

scholarly journals Knowledge, attitudes and practice patterns of patients with diabetes mellitus and diabetic retinopathy in an urban eye clinic in Singapore

2015 ◽  
Vol 14 (2) ◽  
pp. 53-67
Author(s):  
Elin Lee ◽  
Srinivasan Sanjay ◽  
Tiakumzuk Sangtam
Keyword(s):  
Diabetes Mellitus ◽  
Diabetic Retinopathy ◽  
Practice Patterns ◽  
Positive Influence ◽  
Health Concern ◽  
Diabetic Patients ◽  
Attitude And Practice ◽  
Before And After ◽  
Patients With Diabetes ◽  
Eye Clinic

Background: Diabetes mellitus (DM) is a global health concern, the prevalence of which is predicted to increase in the coming years. Consequently, the prevalence of diabetic retinopathy (DR) is expected to rise. Therefore, identification of prevailing knowledge, attitudes and practice patterns (KAPP) of patients to address knowledge gaps and provide preventive education about DM and DR could reduce potentially sight-threatening complications. Our objectives were to assess KAPP of patients with DM and DR, factors influencing KAPP and impact of education on their KAPP.Methods: A questionnaire based survey among diabetic patients in an eye clinic in Singapore. A response rate of 92.6% was achieved. Participants were administered a set of questions about KAPP on DM and DR before and after educating them about DR.Results: Knowledge of DM and DR was noted in 57.0% and 29.0% of participants respectively. Good attitude and practice patterns were found in nearly 60% and above of the patients. Participants with more knowledge base had better attitude and practice patterns. Higher educational level, Indian ethnicity and longer duration of DM had a positive influence on KAPP. There was a statistically significant (p < 0.05) impact of education on KAPP among patients with DM and DR.Conclusions: The knowledge, attitude and practice patterns among patients were variable. A low proportion of knowledge of DR was noted which increased to almost three times after education. There is a need to actively implement educational strategies among patients with DM and DR.

scholarly journals Educational intervention to improve knowledge, attitude and practice of pharmacovigilance among nursing staff in tertiary care hospital

2017 ◽  
Vol 6 (7) ◽  
pp. 1806
Author(s):  
Sadhana Hingorani ◽  
Chaitali Mehta ◽  
Paresh Gajera ◽  
S. K. Srivastava
Keyword(s):  
Educational Intervention ◽  
Nursing Staff ◽  
Causality Assessment ◽  
Tertiary Care Hospital ◽  
Tertiary Care ◽  
Training Session ◽  
Care Hospital ◽  
Attitude And Practice ◽  
Before And After ◽  
Knowledge Attitude And Practice

Background: The present study was planned to assess the knowledge, attitude and practice among nursing staff and to evaluate the effect of educational intervention.Methods: The questionnaire related with knowledge, attitude and practice (KAP) were given to nursing staff before and after the educational intervention in a tertiary care hospital. The data obtained were subjected to statistical analysis.Results: The training given in different sessions has improved KAP among nursing staff. Ninety six percent of them responded correctly regarding who can report ADR as compared to pre training session (69%). Regarding pharmacovigilance as purpose of safe use of medicines was responded by 71% after training as compared to 54% before training. In questions related to PvPI, 94% of nursing staff responded correctly about the scale to be used for causality assessment in comparison to 79% before training. Majority of them were of opinion that only unknown and serious ADR should be reported whereas after training they answered that all the ADR should be reported. A significant improvement has been noticed in questions related to attitude and practice.Conclusions: The educational intervention to improve KAP among nursing staff has resulted in significant improvement.

Measuring the Knowledge, Attitude and Practice of Patients With Diabetes Mellitus—The Design and Development Process

2021 ◽  
pp. 0272684X2110221
Author(s):  
Mahendro Prasetyo Kusumo ◽  
Yayi Suryo Prabandari ◽  
Fatwa Sari Tetra Dewi
Keyword(s):  
Diabetes Mellitus ◽  
Fasting Blood Glucose ◽  
Diabetic Patients ◽  
Validity And Reliability ◽  
Validity Testing ◽  
Healthy Behaviors ◽  
Attitude And Practice ◽  
Knowledge Variable ◽  
Patients With Diabetes ◽  
Knowledge Attitude And Practice

Introduction Health behavior is important to control Diabetes Mellitus (DM) complications. Knowledge, attitude and practice (KAP) questionnaires are needed to assess healthy behavior. This research aimed to design and develop instruments to measure KAP of diabetic patients in the control of fasting blood glucose (FBG). Methods Evaluation of the validity and reliability was assessed by calculating the score of internal consistency, testing the validity of the items by Pearson product moment correlation test, and confirmatory factor analysis. The validity and reliability tests were done at primary care centers in Yogyakarta. This study was conducted from August to October 2019. There were three stages of validity testing and one stage of reliability testing. Results The results of the knowledge variable validity test showed 16 question items were valid, while the attitude variable had 23 valid question items and the practice variable had 26 valid question items. The Cronbach Alpha scores of the KAP questionnaire were 0.597; 0.777; 0.824, with all values > r for each table (0.344; 0.361; 0.355), respectively. The questionnaire is concluded as valid and reliable if it is able to measure variables well and can be used repeatedly in the same conditions and give the same results. Questionnaires concerning KAP in controlling FBG are needed to support changes in healthy behaviors of patients with DM. Conclusion The questionnaire to assess KAP proved to be valid and reliable. It is hoped that psychometric research concerning this questionnaire continues in various countries as a basis for improving these instruments.

scholarly journals A questionnaire based study-assessment of knowledge, attitude and practice of pharmacovigilance among health care professionals, pre and post educational intervention

2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (6) ◽  
pp. 638
Author(s):  
Husna Fatima ◽  
Ghulam Subhani ◽  
Mohammed Mohsin ◽  
D. Nageswari Devi
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Educational Intervention ◽  
Health Care Professionals ◽  
Training Programme ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Attitude And Practice ◽  
Positive Attitudes ◽  
Before And After ◽  
Level Of Knowledge ◽  
Knowledge Attitude And Practice

Background: Pharmacovigilance (PV) is an important tool in generating adverse drug reaction (ADR) data. However, the practice of PV is still very low among health care professionals due to lack of knowledge and awareness. This study was conducted to assess the level of  knowledge, awareness and practice of PV among health care professionals and to assess subsequent change in these after PV training session.Methods: A cross sectional questionnaire based study was conducted among health care professionals of a tertiary health care and teaching institute. Participants were given a questionnaire. They completed it before and after undergoing training programme in PV. Impact of effectiveness of educational intervention (continuing medical education-CME (pharmacovigilance workshop) was evaluated by paired t-test.Results: Out of 110 participants, 96 participants completely filled the questionnaire before and after the educational intervention (CME). CME on PV was found to increase knowledge and positive attitudes towards various aspects of PV.Conclusions: Training programme on PV will help increase the knowledge as well as awareness about principles and techniques of PV and improve the rate of spontaneous ADR reporting. Organising frequent CME programmes and workshops will increase the credibility of health care in the country. 

The fundamental role of educational intervention on improving health care workers’ knowledge, attitude and practice towards infection control precautions

2016 ◽  
Vol 12 (3) ◽  
Author(s):  
Rasha H. Bassyouni ◽  
Ahmed-Ashraf Wegdan ◽  
Naglaa A El-Sherbiny
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Infection Control ◽  
Educational Intervention ◽  
Health Care Workers ◽  
Standard Precautions ◽  
Attitude And Practice ◽  
Care Workers ◽  
Atp Bioluminescence ◽  
Knowledge Attitude And Practice

To evaluate the role of educational intervention on health care workers' (HCWs) compliance to standard precautions and cleaning of frequently touched surfaces at critical care units, forty-nine HCWs at 2 intensive care units (ICUs) and one neonatology unit at Fayoum University hospital were evaluated for knowledge, attitude and practice (KAP) towards standard precautions as well as obstacles affecting their compliance to standard precautions before and after a 32-hour purposed-designed infection control education program. A structured self-administrated questionnaire as well as observational checklists were used. Assessment of Environmental cleaning was investigated by observational checklist, ATP bioluminescence and aerobic bacteriological culture for 118 frequently touched surfaces. Pre-intervention assessment revealed that 78.6% of HCWs were with good knowledge, 82.8% with good attitude and 80.8% had good practice. Obstacles identified by HCWs were as follow: making patient-care very technical (65.3%), deficiency of hand washing facilities (59.2%), skin irritation resulting from hand hygiene products (51%), and unavailability of PPE (38.8%). High significant improvements of knowledge, attitude and practice were detected after one month of educational intervention (P= 0.000). During the pre-interventional period only 30.5% of surfaces were considered clean versus 97.45% post intervention (P< 0.05). The highest Median ATP bioluminescence values were obtained from telephone handset, light switches and Blood pressure cuffs. S. aureus was the most common isolated organism followed by Enterococcus spp and E.coli (52, 38 and 19 surfaces respectively). In conclusion, contentious training of HCWs on standard precautions should be considered a mandatory element in infection control programs

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