scholarly journals Prevalence of Exclusive Breastfeeding among Mothers of Infants Aged 0-6 Months in Makurdi, Nigeria: A Cross-Sectional Survey

2018 ◽  
Vol 1 (2) ◽  
pp. 148-156
Author(s):  
L Egwuda ◽  
I A Bako
Keyword(s):  
Exclusive Breastfeeding ◽  
Soft Drink ◽  
Public Awareness ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
World Health ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Nursing Mothers ◽  
Liquid Milk ◽  
Health Organization

There is paucity of reports on breastfeeding practices among nursing mothers in Makurdi, Benue state. The study was aimed at determining the prevalence of exclusive breastfeeding and associated factors among mothers of infants aged 0-6months attending Child Welfare Clinics in Makurdi, Benue state. This cross-sectional study was conducted among 300 mothers of children aged 0-6months attending under-five clinics in Makurdi. Data was collected using structured questionnaire and analyzed using SPSS version 20. The mean age of the infants was 3.06 months ± 2.2months. Majority of the mothers 292(97.3%) were currently breastfeeding, but less than half of the mothers 141(47.0%) were exclusively breastfeeding.  Among mothers that were not practicing exclusive breastfeeding, 103(64.8%) gave water, 68(42.8%) administered soft drink, 54(34.0%) gave infant formula, 11(6.9%) gave custard, while 17(10.7%) administered yam porridge, tea, fruit juice or liquid milk. Mothers who had one or more previous pregnancies and mothers of babies aged 0-1month were more likely to practice EBF. Even though the exclusive breastfeeding prevalence reported in this study is above the national figure, it is however less than the World Health Organization target for infants that are six months and below. Efforts should be intensified to sustain this giant stride with the hope of improving on it through public awareness on the importance of exclusive breastfeeding.

scholarly journals Knowledge, perception and implementation of personal protective measures by citizens during the COVID-19 outbreak in Northern Cyprus: a cross-sectional survey

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Azze Buket Yilmaz ◽  
Emrah Guler ◽  
Buket Baddal
Keyword(s):  
Hand Hygiene ◽  
Public Awareness ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
World Health ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Protective Measures ◽  
Northern Cyprus ◽  
Public Areas ◽  
Health Organization

Abstract Aim: Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) has generated over 8 000 000 cases of the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) worldwide and has led to the implementation of strict measures in all countries. The aim of this study was to investigate the knowledge, attitude and implementation status of personal protective measures (PPMs) by ordinary citizens in Northern Cyprus and their access to personal protective equipment (PPE) during the COVID-19 outbreak.Subject and Methods: This was a cross-sectional study based on internet-based survey. A total of 406 participants were recruited between May 1 and 4, 2020 via authors’ networks to complete a questionnaire. Participants were asked to indicate how often they implemented the five PPMs recommended by the World Health Organization (WHO), their daily frequency of hand hygiene events, their COVID-19 knowledge as well as the availability of PPE in their hometown.Results: The prevalence of the five PPMs ranged from 65.0% to 95.6%, with the highest being hand hygiene and the lowest being avoiding touching the eyes, nose, and mouth. Hand hygiene events were recorded to be more than 10 per day in 47.3% of the participants. Gloves (86.2%), surgical masks (52.2%), and cloth face masks (47.3%) were the most commonly used PPE in public areas. The majority of the responders were aware of the incubation time (90.4%) and indirect route of viral transmission (89.7%), whereas knowledge of droplet (72.2%) and aerosol transmission (43.6%) were lower. Knowledge was gained mainly through social media and TV.Conclusion: Overall, citizens implemented protective measures effectively and were strictly coherent to government-induced curfew and self-isolation measurements with a high public awareness.

scholarly journals Faktor-Faktor yang Mempengaruhi Prilaku Pemberian Asi Eksklusif di Kelurahan Tabona Kecamatan Kota Ternate Selatan

2018 ◽  
Vol 7 (2) ◽  
pp. 14
Author(s):  
Karima Soamole
Keyword(s):  
Exclusive Breastfeeding ◽  
Complementary Feeding ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
World Health ◽  
Survey Method ◽  
Additional Food ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
The World ◽  
Health Organization ◽  
The Relationship

Abstract : It is estimated that 80% of mothers who gave birth were able to produce milk in quantities sufficient for the purposes of the baby in full without any additional food and according to the World Health Organization recommends breastfeeding until the age of 4-6 months baby. Annually, more than 25,000 babies Indonesia and 1.3 million babies around the world can be saved by exclusive breastfeeding in 1999, while according to the 2000 report, the WHO approximately 1.5 million children die because they are not feeding properly, less than 15% infants worldwide are given for four months of exclusive breastfeeding and complementary feeding is often inappropriate and unsafe. This research is explanatory research because it explains the relationship between independent variables and dependent variable through hypothesis testing. The method used in this study is a survey method with cross sectional study design. The population in this study are all mothers who breastfeed in Puskesmas Kalumata 2012. Knowledge of the highest in the category of knowledge of both 81 (95.3%) and the behavior of the Exclusive breastfeeding is highest among respondents with a good knowledge of the 55 categories (67.9%). Respondents' attitudes toward breastfeeding Exclusive showed much respondeng that supports 54 (63.5%) and 31 (36.5%) that does not support exclusive breastfeeding her baby. Family Support tehadap respondents in the most exclusive breastfeeding: supporting respondents in exclusive breastfeeding her baby 64 (75.3%) and 21 (24.7%) who did not support the.

scholarly journals Knowledge and attitude of dental professionals toward COVID-19 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia: a cross-sectional survey

2021 ◽  
Vol 15 (6) ◽  
pp. 277-284
Author(s):  
Darshan Devang Divakar ◽  
Shruti Basavaraj Nimbeni ◽  
Abdulaziz A. Al-Kheraif ◽  
Aftab Ahmed Khan ◽  
Sachin Naik ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Saudi Arabia ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
High Risk Group ◽  
World Health ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Control And Prevention ◽  
Knowledge And Attitude ◽  
Health Organization ◽  
Dental Professionals

Abstract Background Coronavirus disease-2019 (COVID-19) is a life-threatening global pandemic. The dental profession is considered a high-risk group in the transmission of the responsible virus. Objective To assess the knowledge and attitude among dental professionals in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Methods We conducted a cross-sectional study of dental graduates, interns, postgraduates, and dental faculty from May to July 2020. A standardized questionnaire was developed to assess knowledge and attitude of 650 participants. The questionnaire comprised 14 questions to assess general knowledge about COVID-19, 11 questions regarding knowledge about prevention of COVID-19 in dental practice, and 10 questions regarding the attitude toward preventing COVID-19. Results Among the study population, only 376 (57.8%) knew the causative virus for COVID-19. Only 425 (65.3%) knew about rinsing the mouth with an antimicrobial solution or 1% hydrogen peroxide before the dental procedure. Regarding the hand hygiene guidelines, 357 (54.9%) had knowledge of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and 377 (58.0%) about World Health Organization (WHO) guidelines. At the time of our survey, 72% of the participants showed sufficient knowledge, while 28% had low or insufficient knowledge about COVID-19. Conclusion While there was a lack of knowledge among dental professionals in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia about COVID-19, there was an excellent positive attitude toward preventing disease. Greater awareness is needed to control the spread of this disease.

scholarly journals Hand Hygiene Knowledge and Perception among the Healthcare Workers during the COVID-19 Pandemic in Qassim, Saudi Arabia: A Cross-Sectional Survey

Healthcare ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (12) ◽  
pp. 1627
Author(s):  
Adil Abalkhail ◽  
Ilias Mahmud ◽  
Fahad A. Alhumaydhi ◽  
Thamer Alslamah ◽  
Ameen S. S. Alwashmi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Saudi Arabia ◽  
Hand Hygiene ◽  
Healthcare Workers ◽  
Primary Source ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
World Health ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
The Government ◽  
Health Organization

Hand hygiene is among the most important factors of infection control in healthcare settings. Healthcare workers are the primary source of hospital-acquired infection. We assessed the current state of hand hygiene knowledge, perception, and practice among the healthcare workers in Qassim, Saudi Arabia. In this cross-sectional study, we used the hand hygiene knowledge and perception questionnaire developed by the World Health Organization. Knowledge and perceptions were classified into good (80–100%), moderate (60–79%), and poor (<60% score). The majority of the healthcare workers had moderate knowledge (57.8%) and perception (73.4%) of hand hygiene. Males were less likely to have moderate/good knowledge compared to females (OR: 0.52, p < 0.05). Private healthcare workers were less likely (OR: 0.33, p < 0.01) to have moderate/good perceptions compared to the government healthcare workers. Healthcare workers who received training on hand hygiene were more likely to have good/moderate perception (OR: 3.2, p < 0.05) and to routinely use alcohol-based hand rubs (OR: 3.8, p < 0.05) than the ones without such training. Physicians are more likely (OR: 4.9, p < 0.05) to routinely use alcohol-based hand rubs than technicians. Our research highlighted gaps in hand hygiene knowledge, perception and practice among healthcare workers in Qassim, Saudi Arabia and the importance of training in this regard.

Knowledge attitude and practice of exclusive breastfeeding among breastfeeding mothers in Trongsa district, Bhutan

2019 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
pp. 21-25
Author(s):  
Dolley Tshering ◽  
Mongal Singh Gurung ◽  
Neyzang Wangmo ◽  
Dorji Pelzom
Keyword(s):  
Exclusive Breastfeeding ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
World Health ◽  
Health Staff ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Adequate Knowledge ◽  
Health Organization ◽  
Source Of Information ◽  
Knowledge Attitude And Practice ◽  
Structured Questionnaire

Introduction: The World Health Organization (WHO) has estimated around 1.4 million deaths and 10% of the disease burden in children under 5 years of age is due to non-exclusive breastfeeding in the first 6 months of life. As per the WHO, exclusive breastfeeding is considered the best nourishment for children in first six months. However, majority of the mothers fail to practice exclusive breastfeeding due to inadequate or lack of knowledge which poses a challenge. Thus, this study intends to assess knowledge, attitude and practices among breastfeeding mothers in Trongsa.  Methods: A cross-sectional study was used. Data was collected from 205 breast feeding mothers in Trongsa District using the pre-tested structured questionnaire. Results: Majority (98%) of the mothers had an adequate knowledge on exclusive breastfeeding starting from early initiation, the feeding of colostrum and providing complementary feeding. Health staff and the national television were the main source of information for the mothers on exclusive breastfeeding. However, in terms of practice, 20% of them did not exclusively breastfeed and had given additional feeds along with breast milk with the assumption of insufficient mother’s milk. Similarly, 13.2% of them had squeezed and thrown away the colostrum. Conclusions: Despite mothers having good knowledge on exclusive breastfeeding, it was not practiced and followed. This study’s findings indicate a gap between the knowledge and the actual practice of exclusive breastfeeding among breastfeeding mothers in Trongsa.

scholarly journals Public awareness of ear health and hearing loss in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

2019 ◽  
Vol 66 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Khalid A. Alshehri ◽  
Waleed M. Alqulayti ◽  
Bassam E. Yaghmoor ◽  
Hisham Alem
Keyword(s):  
Hearing Loss ◽  
Saudi Arabia ◽  
Family History ◽  
Public Awareness ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
World Health ◽  
Public Knowledge ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Health Organization

Background: Knowledge of ear health and hearing loss is essential for early intervention and treatment, but the state of public knowledge of such in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, remains unknown.Objectives: To measure public knowledge of ear health and hearing loss.Method: This cross-sectional study was conducted during August 2018 in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. An electronic survey questionnaire was distributed to 2372 residents of various districts in Jeddah. The survey was created in 2013 by adopting previously published World Health Organization material, designed to assess knowledge and perception of ear health. All males and females aged 10 years or older living in Jeddah had the chance to participate in this study. A total of 2372 people participated. Percentages mean ± standard deviation, one-way analysis of variance (ANOVAs) and independent t-tests were applied to determine the significant difference. p-values of 0.05 or less were considered significant.Results: The overall mean number of correct responses on the survey’s true/false questionnaire was 10.66 ± 1.92 out of 14. Female participants gave a higher mean number of correct answers than did male participants (10.73 ± 2.03 vs. 10.54 ± 2.03, respectively). Participants with a family history of hearing loss gave a higher mean number of correct answers compared with participants who reported a negative family history (10.89 ± 1.82 vs. 10.53 ± 1.97, respectively).Conclusion: Overall awareness of ear health and hearing loss management is fair. However, the results indicate a need for more integrated educational materials to be made available both to the general population as well as to hearing loss individuals and their families.

scholarly journals Mother's Behavior in Exclusive Breastfeeding and Factors Affecting It in the Working Area of Air Dingin Padang Health Center

2021 ◽  
Vol 6 (1) ◽  
pp. 113
Author(s):  
Erda Mutiara Halida ◽  
Feni Andriani
Keyword(s):  
Exclusive Breastfeeding ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
World Health ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Formula Milk ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
Chi Square Test ◽  
Health Organization

United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) and the World Health Organization (WHO) recommends that children only be breastfed with breast milk (ASI) for at least six months in an effort to reduce child morbidity and mortality. Solid food should be given after the child is 6 months old, and breastfeeding continued until the child is two years old. Many factors will affect the success of exclusive breastfeeding including knowledge, education, occupation, problems with the mother's breast, and interest in formula milk promotion. This study aims to determine how the behavior of mothers in exclusive breastfeeding and the factors that influence it. This type of research is quantitative with a cross sectional study design. The independent variables of this study were education, mother's knowledge and husband's support, while the dependent variable is the mother's behavior in exclusive breastfeeding. The subjects in this study were all mothers who had babies aged 6-12 months with multistage sampling technique. The statistical test in this study used the Chi Square test. The results showed that there was no relationship between mother's knowledge and mother's education with mother's behavior in exclusive breastfeeding (p>0.05), and there was a relationship between husband's support and mother's behavior in exclusive breastfeeding (p=0.000)

scholarly journals DETERMINANTS OF BREASTFEEDING EXCLUSIVE IN THE WORKING AREA OF RUMBIA HEALTH CENTER, BOMBANA REGENCY: A CROSS SECTIONAL STUDY

NSC Nursing ◽  
2021 ◽  
pp. 1-19
Author(s):  
Asnidawati Asnidawati ◽  
Wa Ode Salma ◽  
Adius Kusnan
Keyword(s):  
Health Center ◽  
Family Support ◽  
Exclusive Breastfeeding ◽  
Health Workers ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
World Health ◽  
P Value ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Significance Level ◽  
Health Organization

Background: Breast’s milk is an excellent food for the growth and development of infants. The United Nations Children's Funds (UNICEF) and the World Health Organization (WHO) recommend that children only be exclusively breastfed for six months and continued until two years. This study analyzes the effect of family support, health workers, and socio-culture on exclusive breastfeeding in the working area of the Rumbia Health Center, Rumbia District, Bombana Regency. Methods: This study involved 86 mothers who had babies aged 0-6 months who were registered and domiciled in the working area of the Rumbia Health Center spread over 4 Kelurahan and 1 Village, which were selected by purposive sampling using a cross-sectional design from February to April 2021. Data analysis using odds ratio (OR) and logistic regression at significance level < 0.05. Results: The largest age group in the range of 20-35 years, as many as 68 people (79.1%), undergraduate as many as 32 people (37.2%), and income above Rp. 2.552.014, - / month as many as 60 people (69.8%). The results showed an effect of family support on exclusive breastfeeding (p = 0.002<0.05). There is no influence of socio-cultural factors on exclusive breastfeeding (p = 0.282>0.05) and the results of multivariate analysis of the most dominant variables associated with exclusive breastfeeding in the working area of Rumbia Health Center District Rumbia Bombana Regency is supported by health workers with an OR = 9.199 (p-value = 0.039<0.05). Conclusions: This study concludes that the support of health workers plays a very important role in exclusive breastfeeding to infants aged six months, which can impact improving the health of toddlers. Keywords: Determinant, breastfeeding exclusive, toddler, mother

scholarly journals Preventive measures against the COVID-19 pandemic in Mexico: A cross-sectional study

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Juan Carlos Ibarrola-Peña ◽  
Francisco José Barbosa-Camacho ◽  
Yolanda Lorelei Almanza-Mena ◽  
Jonathan Matias Chejfec-Ciociano ◽  
Emilio Alberto Reyes-Elizalde ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Social Isolation ◽  
Preventive Measures ◽  
Demographic Data ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
World Health ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Social Distancing ◽  
Health Organization ◽  
Negative Factors

Abstract Background: In December 2019, the World Health Organization announced a new viral pneumonia due to SARS-CoV-2, which originated in Wuhan, China. In Mexico, the official announcement regarding the first coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) case was made on February 29, 2020. Understanding how Mexicans behave during the pandemic could present a complete picture of the pandemic in Mexico while providing better handling of the pandemic.Methods: This was a cross-sectional survey in which we inquired about the Mexican population's behavior and preventive measures. In total, 4004 subjects from the general population responded to the survey. The survey comprised a questionnaire that included demographic data, housing conditions, daily coexistence with people, use of preventive measures, confidence in the Mexican health-care sector, acceptance of medical procedures, and knowledge of COVID-19.Results: Participants' mean age was 30 ± 13.7 years, and 43.8% of participants reported at least one comorbidity. Almost 99% of the participants mentioned knowing the symptoms of COVID-19. Moreover, 68.1% of them lived with three to five cohabitants, and 87.4% of them stated that at least one household member had to break social isolation every week. Although 77.5% of participants considered that they followed proper social distancing measures, 60% of them mentioned that they knew at least six individuals who did not follow social distancing measures. Furthermore, 96.2% of participants reported using preventive measures at least 50% of the time. Face masks were used by 99.5% of them, but only 51.3% used a certified mask.Conclusions: The COVID-19 pandemic outcomes in Mexico are the result of multiple negative factors, such as high rates of comorbidities (e.g., diabetes and hypertension); a high number of people living together at home, with many people breaking social isolation; and most of the population using noncertified preventive measures, which may not have the necessary effectiveness.

scholarly journals Hand Hygiene Knowledge and Perception Among the Healthcare Workers During the COVID-19 Pandemic in Qassim, Saudi Arabia: A Cross-Sectional Survey

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Adil Abalkhail ◽  
Ilias Mahmud ◽  
Fahad A. Alhumaydhi ◽  
Thamer Alslamah ◽  
Ameen S S Alwashmi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Saudi Arabia ◽  
Hand Hygiene ◽  
Healthcare Workers ◽  
Primary Source ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
World Health ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
The Government ◽  
Health Organization

Hand hygiene is among the most important factors of infection control in healthcare settings. Healthcare workers are considered the primary source of hospital acquired infection. We assessed the current state of hand hygiene knowledge, perception and practice among the healthcare workers in Qassim, Saudi Arabia. In this cross-sectional study we used the hand hygiene knowledge and perception questionnaire developed by the World Health Organization. Knowledge and perceptions were classified into good (80 &ndash; 100%), moderate (60 &ndash; 79%) and poor (&lt;60% score). Majority of the healthcare workers had moderate knowledge (57.8%) and perception (73.4%) of hand hygiene. Males were less likely to have moderate/good knowledge compared to females (OR: 0.52, p&lt;.05). Private healthcare workers were less likely (OR: 0.33, p&lt;0.01) to have moderate/good perception compared to the government healthcare workers. Healthcare workers who received training on hand hygiene were 3.2 times likely (p&lt;.05) to have good/moderate perception and 3.8 times likely (p&lt;0.05) to routinely use alcohol-based hand-rub than the ones without such training. Physicians were 4.9 times likely (p&lt;0.05) to routinely use alcohol-based hand-rub than the technicians. Our research highlighted gaps on hand hygiene knowledge and perception and practice among healthcare workers in Qassim and importance of training in this regard.

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