scholarly journals Current knowledge, attitudes and practices of women on breast cancer and mammography at Mulago Hospital

2010 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
K Elsie ◽  
M Gonzaga ◽  
B Francis ◽  
K Michael ◽  
N Rebecca ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Breast Cancer ◽  
Current Knowledge ◽  
Mulago Hospital ◽  
Attitudes And Practices ◽  
Knowledge Attitudes And Practices

scholarly journals Knowledge, Attitude, and Practices on Antimicrobial Use and Antimicrobial Resistance among Poultry Drug and Feed Sellers in Bangladesh

2021 ◽  
Vol 8 (6) ◽  
pp. 111
Author(s):  
Md. Abul Kalam ◽  
Md. Abdul Alim ◽  
Shahanaj Shano ◽  
Md. Raihan Khan Nayem ◽  
Md. Rahim Badsha ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Antimicrobial Resistance ◽  
Current Knowledge ◽  
Rank Order ◽  
Antimicrobial Use ◽  
Poultry Production ◽  
Attitudes And Practices ◽  
12Th Grade ◽  
Study Results ◽  
Knowledge Attitudes And Practices ◽  
Drug Sellers

Poultry production has boomed in Bangladesh in recent years. The poultry sector has contributed significantly to meet the increased demand for animal source proteins in the country. However, increased use of antimicrobials and antibiotics appeared to be a significant threat to food safety in the poultry sector. The poultry drug and feed sellers are at the frontline position involving selecting and delivering the antimicrobials to the poultry farmers. Studies assessing the poultry drug and feed sellers’ knowledge, attitudes, and practices (KAPs) are limited. The current study aimed to assess the community poultry drug and feed sellers’ KAPs of antimicrobial use (AMU) and antimicrobial resistance (AMR) in some selected areas of Bangladesh. We determined the respondents’ (drug and the feed sellers) KAPs of AMU and AMR using a tested and paper-based questionnaire. The study demonstrated that most respondents have insufficient knowledge, less positive attitudes, and inappropriate practices regarding AMU and AMR. The factor score analysis further showed that the type of respondents and their years of experience, level of education, and training on the drug were the significant factors impacting the current knowledge, attitudes, and practices of AMU and AMR. The adjusted logistic regression analysis revealed that the drug sellers who completed their education up to 12th grade and had training on the drug had adequate knowledge of AMU and AMR. The data also showed that the drug sellers belong to the age group 31–35 and 36–40 years and who completed 12th grade had good attitudes on the same. Likewise, the analysis further determined that drug sellers belonging the age category 18–25 and 26–30 years, and interestingly, the respondents who completed education up to 12th grade, had better practices. Spearman’s rank-order correlation revealed a positive association between each pair of the KAPs scores for the respondents. The correlation was fair between knowledge–attitudes, knowledge–practices, and attitudes–practices. Based on the current study results, we recommend educational interventions and appropriate training for the poultry drug and feed sellers to raise awareness and to upgrade their current knowledge on the appropriate use of antimicrobials. This will ultimately lead to reducing the chances of developing AMR in the poultry sectors of the country.

Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices Surrounding Breast Cancer Screening in Educated Appalachian Women

2003 ◽  
Vol 30 (4) ◽  
pp. 659-667 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nan S. Leslie ◽  
Pamela Deiriggi ◽  
Suzanne Gross ◽  
M. Elizabeth DuRant ◽  
Cynthia Smith ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Breast Cancer ◽  
Cancer Screening ◽  
Breast Cancer Screening ◽  
Attitudes And Practices ◽  
Appalachian Women ◽  
Knowledge Attitudes And Practices

scholarly journals Influence of Knowledge, Attitudes and Practices on Breast Cancer Early Detection

2021 ◽  
Vol 8 (11) ◽  
pp. 5753-5760
Author(s):  
Wekesa Jackline ◽  
Mutai Charles ◽  
Obiri John ◽  
Mugalavai Edward
Keyword(s):  
Breast Cancer ◽  
Early Detection ◽  
Statistical Significance ◽  
Focus Group Discussions ◽  
Early Screening ◽  
Group Discussions ◽  
Attitudes And Practices ◽  
Breast Cancer Early Detection ◽  
Cancer Early Detection ◽  
Knowledge Attitudes And Practices

Breast cancer has been diagnosed in majority of women worldwide over the years. It is a universal disease affecting people regardless of race, socio-economic status or culture. Delayed screening, examination and diagnosis can affect the impact of treatment and diagnosis. The objective of the study was to determine the influence of knowledge, attitudes and practices on adoption of early screening of breast cancer among women. The study employed cross-sectional and descriptive research design. A sample size of 384 households was used to obtain data from the households. The study targeted women aged 18-65 years. Sampling technique comprised of multistage sampling for the household, Quota sampling for the Focus Group Discussions and purposive sampling for the Key Informants. Primary data was gathered by use of questionnaires, Key Informant Interview guides, observation and Focus Group Discussions while secondary data was acquired through publications, journals, and internet access. All quantitative data were analysed using Microsoft excel, and Statistical package for Social Scientist (SPSS) version 20.0. The results from a Pearson chi square analysis with P>0.05 showed that knowledge on various risks to breast cancer significantly influenced the need for early adoption of screening; attitudes like curability of BCA, willingness to undertake BCA and if early detection of BCA is helpful were statistically insignificant in influencing BCA screening uptake with P>0.05, While findings indicate that there was no statistical significance between various practices and adoption of early detection of BCA in Homa Bay County. This indicated that most of the decisions to undertake early screening of breast cancer among women was less informed by their attitudes; while Practices among women indicated no statistical significance to adoption of early detection of BCA at a p>0.05. There is need for concerted public health awareness campaign on breast cancer early detection advantages in the community and by the Community Health Volunteers to encourage majority into the practice.

scholarly journals Knowledge, Attitudes and Practices of Pregnant Women towards Obstetric Ultrasound at Mulago Hospital: A Cross-sectional Survey

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Janvier Maniragena ◽  
Derrick Kasozi ◽  
Gonzaga Roy Mubuuke ◽  
Erick Jacob Murachi
Keyword(s):  
Pregnant Women ◽  
Waiting Time ◽  
Mulago Hospital ◽  
Ultrasound Scan ◽  
Obstetric Ultrasound ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Attitudes And Practices ◽  
Obstetric Ultrasonography ◽  
Knowledge Attitudes And Practices

Abstract Introduction: Obstetric ultrasonography in antenatal care (ANC) is globally recognized as one of the ways through which maternal mortality can be reduced. Pregnant women’s knowledge, perceptions, and attitudes are thought to influence their response towards obstetric ultrasonography. This study was conducted to assess the knowledge, attitudes, and practices of pregnant women towards obstetric sonography at Mulago hospital.Methods: This was a descriptive cross-sectional study that involved 300 pregnant women who reported for obstetric sonography at Mulago hospital in Kampala, Uganda. Consecutive sampling technique was used to recruit participants into the study. The data was collected using interviewer-administered questionnaires and was analyzed quantitatively into descriptive statistical tables, percentages and graphs using Statistical Package for Social Scientists (SPSS) version 25.0 software.Results: The study had a response rate of 100%. Most participants had good knowledge of obstetric ultrasound scan. However, there was a misconception that ultrasound has harmful effects. Generally, participants had a positive attitude but poor practices towards obstetric ultrasound scan. Long waiting time and lack of privacy were reported by most participants as leading factors that contributed to the poor practices. Conclusion: This study shows that the knowledge and attitude of pregnant women towards obstetric ultrasound in Mulago hospital were good. However, their practices were poor. The concerns that need to be addressed in order to improve their practices include patient’s privacy, waiting time and the misconception regarding the safety of ultrasound that it can cause cancer.

scholarly journals Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices of Breast Cancer Screening Methods Among Female Patients in Primary Healthcare Centers in Najran, Saudi Arabia

2018 ◽  
Vol 34 (6) ◽  
pp. 1167-1172 ◽  
Author(s):  
Majed Alshahrani ◽  
Sultan Yahya M. Alhammam ◽  
Hussain Ali Salem Al Munyif ◽  
Amani Mohammad Abbad Alwadei ◽  
Alanood Mohammad Abbad Alwadei ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Breast Cancer ◽  
Saudi Arabia ◽  
Cancer Screening ◽  
Breast Cancer Screening ◽  
Primary Healthcare ◽  
Screening Methods ◽  
Female Patients ◽  
Attitudes And Practices ◽  
Knowledge Attitudes And Practices ◽  
Primary Healthcare Centers
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