scholarly journals The impact of pictorial warning attached on cigarette packet to the attitude of smoking habit

2020 ◽  
Vol 2 (Number 1) ◽  
pp. 20-23
Author(s):  
Dr. Kamrun Nahar ◽  
Prof. Dr. Belal Ahmed ◽  
Prof. Dr. Md. Khorshed Alam
Keyword(s):  
Smoking Habit ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Age Group ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Face To Face ◽  
Quit Smoking ◽  
Warning Message ◽  
Attitude And Practice ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Structured Questionnaire

This was a cross sectional descriptive study conducted to assess the effect pictorial warning message on cigarette packets to the attitude and practice of smokers using a semi-structured questionnaire employing purposive sampling technique with a sample size of 214 by face to face interview carried out in different cities, towns, and villages of Bangladesh from August 2016 to February 2017. Almost 97.6% were male and Most of the respondents (40.9%) belonged to the 20-29 years age group. Majority (58.3%) of them were educated from secondary to graduate few percent below primary. Highest 22.9% respondents were students followed by 17.6% private job holder, 16.9% day labor and only 1.4% was jobless. About 40.2% started smoking by the influence of friends, 26.2% started on curiosity and 20% due to depression and majority 41.0% smoked 1-5 cigarette sticks per day. More than half (65.5%) of respondents felt relax to refreshing by smoking and about two third 77.6% continued their smoking due to habitual act or psychological pleasure Almost 93.4% gave attention to the pictorial warning on the cigarette packets. About 46.4% thought pictorial warning in cigarette packets alarms for not to smoke and only 23.8% thought smoking will cause cancer; 21.4% thought smoking is injurious to health. After seeing the pictorial warning on cigarettes 57.6% reduced the smoking number of sticks per day also attempted to quit smoking. To reduce this restricting the advertisement of tobacco, arranging campaign to raise awareness among people about the health and environmental hazards of smoking and increase the tax on tobacco.

scholarly journals Association of children immunization coverage with parental characteristics in a rural area of Bangladesh

Mediscope ◽  
2017 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
pp. 25-29
Author(s):  
N Nazneen ◽  
MS Laskar ◽  
PP Barua ◽  
S Farjan ◽  
M Parveen ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Rural Area ◽  
Immunization Coverage ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Childhood Immunization ◽  
Future Planning ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Face To Face ◽  
Immunization Programme ◽  
Parental Characteristics ◽  
Structured Questionnaire

The purpose of the cross sectional descriptive type of study was to document the childhood immunization coverage and its association with parental socio-demographic characteristics. For this, 160 parents of 160 children from a selected rural area of Chittagong, Bangladesh were selected by purposive sampling technique and data were collected by face to face interview using a semi-structured questionnaire. Immunization coverage of the children was about 82%. Parental age, gender and their decision (governmental or private service from where immunization done) were significantly associated with the children immunization coverage (p < 0.01, p < 0.01 and p < 0.05, respectively). The result may be helpful to policymakers for future planning and implementation of children immunization programme to improve children immunization coverage in Bangladesh.Mediscope Vol. 4, No. 1: Jan 2017, Page 25-29

scholarly journals Socio-demographic Profile and Morbidity Pattern among Population in selected Upazila Health Complex, Dhaka

2021 ◽  
Vol 3 (Number 1) ◽  
pp. 15-19
Author(s):  
Sultana Begum ◽  
Meheruba Afrin ◽  
Afsana Sharmin ◽  
Ayesha Ferdaus Jesun ◽  
Anysar Rahman Hemal
Keyword(s):  
Respiratory Tract Infections ◽  
Skin Diseases ◽  
Service Providers ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Age Group ◽  
Monthly Income ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Tract Infections ◽  
Structured Questionnaire

This descriptive type of cross sectional study was conducted to reveal the morbidity pattern in the Medicine Outpatient Department of in Upazila Health Complex, Keranigonj, Dhaka, Bangladesh during the period from 1st December to 15th December 2019 with a sample size of 150 using interviewer administered semi -structured questionnaire employing purposive sampling technique. The study shows that about one third (32%) of the respondents belonged to the age group 16 to 30 years and only 3% were from age group 75 years and above, 55% of them were female, 95% were Muslim and 63% were married; 54.67% lived in semi paccha house and about 84% were literate. Regarding occupation, one third of the respondents were businessmen (33%) followed by services (26%); 76% of the respondents had monthly income more than 10,000 BDT. The study revealed that 97.33% of the respondents were suffering from illness due to diseases and among them 90% have investigation reports. It was found that loose motion (21%), fever (20%), abdominal pain (19.33%), cough (9%) and chest pain (7%) were the predominant complaints. Study showed gastroenteritis (20%), respiratory tract infections (16%), bronchial asthma (12%), and skin diseases (2%) were the illness diagnosed. Most (96.66%) of the respondents were satisfied with the service provided. The study findings highlights that most of the diseases are the preventable and chronic diseases and the service providers should prepare themselves understanding the needs and gaps to serve the community in appropriate manner.

scholarly journals The prevalence of psoriasis among elderly individuals: more questions than answers

2011 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. 1 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ioannis D. Bassukas ◽  
Konstantina A. Mavridou ◽  
Theocharis Evangelou ◽  
Georgios Gaitanis
Keyword(s):  
Older People ◽  
Telephone Survey ◽  
Systemic Treatment ◽  
Epidemiological Data ◽  
Age Group ◽  
Elderly Individuals ◽  
Face To Face ◽  
Hospitalized Elderly ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Structured Questionnaire

Knowledge of epidemiological data of psoriasis among elderly people is limited. Herein the prevalence of psoriasis among non-permanently hospitalized, elderly (70-89 year old) individuals was assessed by a face-to-face interview using a structured questionnaire adapted from an earlier telephone survey elsewhere. 450 individuals 70-89 years old consented to contribute. Psoriasis was found in 15/450 individuals [life-long prevalence: 3.33%; (95% confidence intervals: 1.99-5.47%)]; 1/450 individuals have ever required systemic treatment (0.2% [0.01-1.4%]). This prevalence is about ten times higher than corresponding results of the aforementioned telephone survey with the same questionnaire. In conclusion this study: i) Provides the first estimation of psoriasis prevalence in Greece, albeit focused in a particular age group and demonstrates a relatively high life-long prevalence, however with minimal morbidity among older people; ii) Underscores the need for studies to evaluate the impact of proxy effects (e.g. telephone information) in assessing skin morbidity of older probands.

scholarly journals Awareness regarding personal hygiene and sanitation practices among adult population in Dhamrai, Dhaka

2019 ◽  
Vol 1 (Number 2) ◽  
pp. 15-18
Author(s):  
Sultana Begum ◽  
Monowar Ahmad Tarafdar ◽  
Md Saizuddin ◽  
Nadia Begum ◽  
Shila Rani Das ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Leisure Time ◽  
Adult Population ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Personal Hygiene ◽  
Age Group ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Comprehensive Knowledge ◽  
Convenience Sampling ◽  
Structured Questionnaire

The current descriptive type of cross sectional study was conducted during 16th May to 31st May 2018 to assess awareness regarding personal hygiene and sanitation practices in Dhamrai, Dhaka with a sample size of 120 using interviewer administered semi-structured questionnaire employing convenience sampling technique. More than one third (35.9%) of the respondents were in age group 25-35 years and about 65% were female, 32.5% were housewives and 35.8% were found illiterate. source of drinking water was from71.67% tube well and 78.3% used sanitary latrine. More than half of the respondents (61.67%) were taking daily bath with soap and water, 61.66% cut their nails at leisure time and 51.67% wash hair with shampoo and water; while 59.67% washed their hands before meal and 76.67% after defecation with soap and water. It is revealed that 43.3% were aware about the transmission of diarrheoa through dirty nail and 73.3% were aware not to defecate on barefoot. Health education and comprehensive knowledge of proper personal hygiene and sanitation is essential in daily life and should be used to prevent the spread of infectious diseases.

scholarly journals The impact of smart phones and mobile devices on human health and life

2019 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
pp. 9
Author(s):  
Sumaiya Mushroor ◽  
Shammin Haque ◽  
Riyadh A. Amir
Keyword(s):  
Human Health ◽  
Mobile Devices ◽  
Smart Phone ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Smart Phones ◽  
Smart Devices ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Face To Face ◽  
The Impact

Background: Overuse of smart devices provides comfort and problems both physically and mentally. The aim of this study was to assess the impact of smart phone and mobile devices on human health and life.Methods: This descriptive type of cross sectional study was conducted for three months in Dhaka city among general population aged 18 to 70 years. Four hundred and forty respondents were selected by non-probability convenient sampling technique. Data were collected by face to face interview with a semi-structured pre-tested questionnaire.Results: Among 440 respondents majority (76.6%) were below 25 years where 72.0% were students. A large proportion (90.5%) used smart phones for communication, 53.4% used for less than 5 hours daily. Majority (65.7%) had other electronic devices, most common 197 (68.1%) were laptop users where 118 (40.8%) used for studying. More than half 322 (73.2%) used earphones, 91 (20.7%) had ear problems and 223 (50.7%) lacked concentration. Many 299 (68.0%) had good relationship with family members, 208 (47.3%) stated that increased use of mobile devices hampered family life, 88 (42.3%) thought it reduced quality family time. Majority users 253 (57.5%) experienced physical discomfort after prolonged use and 95 (37.7%) suffered from headache. Association between age of respondents and time spent on smart devices was statistically significant (p<0.05). There was significant (p<0.05) association between ear problem and ear phone usage.Conclusions: Excessive use of smart phones should be avoided and social awareness increased through health programmes. Potential risks of cell phones and smart devices can be avoided by limiting the use.

scholarly journals Study on tetanus toxoid vaccination coverage among female garment workers in two selected factory

2019 ◽  
Vol 1 (Number 1) ◽  
pp. 23-25
Author(s):  
Iffat Nowshin
Keyword(s):  
Vaccination Coverage ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Face To Face ◽  
Garment Workers ◽  
Effective Strategies ◽  
Tetanus Vaccine ◽  
The Mean ◽  
And Control ◽  
Structured Questionnaire

This was a cross sectional descriptive study conducted to assess the coverage of tetanus vaccine immunization among the female garment workers using a semi-structured questionnaire employing purposive sampling technique with a sample size of 214 by face to face interview from March to June 2018. Most of the respondents (44%) belonged to the 25-30 years age group. Majority (68%) of them were illiterate and Only 15% of the respondents had education level of HSC or more. More than half of the respondents were unmarried. The mean monthly income was taka 2275. It was revealed that 160, (74.76%) of the respondents completed immunization schedule, 40, (18.70%) not completed while 14, (6.54%) were not immunized against EPI diseases. There is statistically significant association between education and immunization status (p=<0.05). Prevention of tetanus specially depends on tetanus immunization and early diagnosis. Health education and positive public attitude will play significant role in prevention and control the tetanus. The study recommends for effective strategies to increase TT5 vaccination coverage countrywide especially among vulnerable women.

scholarly journals Knowledge, attitude and practice towards management of orthodontic emergency during COVID-19 pandemic among orthodontic professionals

2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (2) ◽  
pp. 6-13
Author(s):  
Sanjay Prasad Gupta ◽  
Shristi Rauniyar
Keyword(s):  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Face To Face ◽  
Adequate Knowledge ◽  
Attitude And Practice ◽  
Study Evaluation ◽  
The Mean ◽  
Online Forms ◽  
Knowledge Attitude And Practice ◽  
Structured Questionnaire

Introduction: An orthodontic emergency is a problem arising from an orthodontic appliance and the patient may experience pain and discomfort, where an unscheduled appointment might be required to resolve the issue. Dental care settings invariably carry the risk of SARS-CoV-2 infection due to the nature of procedures performed. The aim of this study was to assess the knowledge, attitude and practice towards management of orthodontic emergency during COVID-19 pandemic among orthodontic professionals. Materials and Method: In this descriptive cross sectional study, evaluation of the knowledge, attitude and practice towards management of orthodontic emergency during COVID-19 pandemic were done by administering the online semi-structured questionnaire consisting of 20 questions to 120 orthodontic professionals of the Nepal through online platforms. The filled online forms were then documented for further evaluation. Result: This study found that among the total of 120 participants, 74 (61.66%) were male while 46 (38.33%) were female. The mean age of the participants was 36.4±6.45 years while mean years of experiences was 6.15±5.55 years. Most of the orthodontists think that poking distal wire or ligature wire (87.5%) followed by periodontal abscess (85.8%) around the loose band as the most common orthodontic emergencies. Majority of the orthodontists recommended that, the patient should be triaged by telephone or through video call (79.1%), ask the patient to take picture and send to identify the type of problem (74.1%) while offer any interim self-care advise to solve the problem (58.3%) before face to face consultation. Around 57.5% of orthodontists were practicing only for urgent and emergency cases during this pandemic and lockdown. Conclusion: This study showed that most of the orthodontic professionals had adequate knowledge about orthodontic emergency problems and had positive attitude towards their profession but the practice was limited due to COVID-19 pandemic and the risks involved in this.

Study on factors determining health status of waste pickers at Dhaka city-corporation

2019 ◽  
Vol 1 (Number 2) ◽  
pp. 3-5
Author(s):  
Saizuddin Kabir ◽  
Shila Rani Das ◽  
Shaidul Hasan ◽  
Nadia Begum ◽  
Sultana Begum ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Health Status ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Age Group ◽  
Dhaka City ◽  
Slum Area ◽  
Monthly Income ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Face To Face ◽  
Almost All ◽  
Waste Pickers

This was a cross sectional descriptive study conducted to assess Health Status of Waste pickers collecting waste from private waste bins or dumpsters along streets & some landfill sites of Dhaka City Corporation using a semistructured questionnaire employing purposive sampling technique with a sample size of 200 by face to face interview from January to December 2018. Most of the respondents (45%) belonged to age group within 20 to 30 years of age and 55% were male. About 45% of respondents completed primary education and half of the respondents got married and three fourth of respondents absolutely depended on waste pickings and only 28% have other sources of income where 20% had monthly income less than 3000 taka. Three fourth of respondents lived in hut in a slum area and used kacha latrine. Almost all were used supply water for consumption and More than half of the respondents (119, 59.4%) suffered from injury. There is therefore a need to facilitate improvement in their working conditions and raise awareness on their health status.

scholarly journals ACUTE ANAL FISSURESMOKING PATTERNS

2009 ◽  
Vol 16 (03) ◽  
pp. 384-389
Author(s):  
NOREEN RAHAT HASHMI ◽  
Khalid Maqsood ◽  
SEEMA DAUD ◽  
Shezad Saleem ◽  
IRAM MANZOOR ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Medical Students ◽  
Physical Dependence ◽  
Smoking Habit ◽  
Peer Pressure ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Quit Smoking ◽  
Stress Relieving ◽  
Smoking Patterns ◽  
Structured Questionnaire

Objective: To determine the smoking patterns of medical students of 4th year MBBS. Design: A cross-sectional survey. Setting:Lahore Medical and Dental College (LMDC), Lahore, Pakistan. P e r i o d : From November to December 2006. M e t h o d o l o g y : The 50 medicalstudents of 4th year MBBS, who were current smokers. A structured questionnaire was used to collect the data. Descriptive statistics wasdetermined in terms of percentages. Results: In present study, 48% students started smoking between 14-17 years of age, 34% started tosmoke between ages 18-21 years and 18% of them had been smoking for past 4-6 yrs. Main reason to commence smoking included curiosity(27%), need to look glamorous (22%), peer pressure (16%) and stress relieving (10%). When probed about numbers of cigarettes smoked daily,the response of majority was that 32% of students admitted to smoking 1 -5 cigarettes, similar number admitted to smoking 6-10 cigarettes, and30% of students smoked more than 20 cigarettes. Among the respondents, 41 % had a brother who was a smoker and 37% had a father whowas a smoker. More than half the respondents (58%) said that their parents were unaware of their smoking habit. Regarding awareness aboutthe medical hazards of smoking, 31% of students named cancer, 29% mentioned heart disease, 18% were familiar with COPD and only 7%referred to stroke. The main concerns of respondents regarding smoking were fear of being discovered by their parents (22%), psychologicaldependence (20%) and physical dependence (18%). Only 50% of students tried to quit smoking, using hypnosis and substitutes like nicotinegum and nicotine patches. Conclusion: Tobacco smoking among medical students is alarming. These findings not only raise concerns for thefuture health of our medical students but also their credibility and effectiveness as health promoters for population at large.

ASSESSMENT OF KNOWLEDGE, ATTITUDE, AND PRACTICE OF FIRST AID, AND ASSOCIATED FACTORS, AMONG KINDERGARTEN TEACHERS

2018 ◽  
Vol 7 (5) ◽  
Author(s):  
Amsalu Birara Melese ◽  
Alemtsehay Alemu Tesema ◽  
Amare Simegn
Keyword(s):  
Multivariate Logistic Regression Analysis ◽  
First Aid ◽  
Kindergarten Teachers ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Attitude And Practice ◽  
Knowledge Question ◽  
First Aid Training ◽  
Knowledge Attitude And Practice ◽  
Structured Questionnaire ◽  
Good Attitude

Abstract Background: Injuries are very common now a day and can occur at any point of time in a day to day life. Among them, injuries in school children rank a major part. The objective of this research to evaluate knowledge, attitude and practice towards first aid and factors associated among kindergarten teachers. Methods: Institutions based cross-sectional quantitative study design was employed. The study was conducted in Bahir dar town, Amhara region, Ethiopia from March to May 2017. A Pre-tested and structured questionnaire was used to collect data. Binary and multivariate logistic regression analysis was used to determine the separate and confounding effect for variables. Result: A total of 173 respondents were interviewed with a response rate of 93%. From the total respondents 97 (56.1%) scored above mean for knowledge question, In particular, subjects lacked knowledge regarding first aid for Human/animal bite (60.1%) was not answered correctly. Regarding practice out of all respondents, 128(74%) had faced the child in need of first aid. About attitude, all respondents (100%) felt good attitude towards giving and learning first aid. Service year (AOR=8.6, 95%CI0.035-0.399) and previous first aid training (AOR=2.5, 95%CI 1.138-5.570) were found to have a significant association with knowledge of first aid. Conclusion: The knowledge of kindergarten teachers towards first aid were found to be low while they have the good attitude towards giving first aid and receiving training on first aid. It remains necessary to increase their actual first aid knowledge and skills.  

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