scholarly journals KNOWLEDGE AND ATTITUDE OF MEDICATION ERROR AMONG NURSES IN FEDERAL NEURO-PSYCHIATRIC HOSPITAL, CALABAR

2021 ◽  
Vol 1 (6) ◽  
pp. 20-44
Author(s):  
Edet Okon Umoh ◽  
Blessing Oduenyi Opue
Keyword(s):  
Staff Development ◽  
Medication Error ◽  
Survey Design ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Working Environment ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Significance Level ◽  
Adequate Knowledge ◽  
Knowledge And Attitude

This study was conducted to assess knowledge and attitude of medication among Nurses in Federal Neuropsychiatric Hospital, Calabar. Three (3) research questions were raised and one hypothesis formulated to direct the study. The descriptive cross-sectional survey design was used to study a total of one hundred and two (102) nurses selected from the study area using the stratified random sampling technique. A well developed and structured questionnaire was used for data collection. The questionnaire was duly validated and its reliability ensured. Data collected were analyzed using descriptive statistics of frequency count, simple percentage, mean, weighted mean, and standard deviation. The study hypothesis was tested using Pearson Product Moment Correlation Coefficient analysis with its significance level set at 0.05. Findings of the study revealed that majority (73.6%) of the nurses used for the study had adequate knowledge of medication error, and majority (72.6%) had positive attitude towards prevention of medication error in the Hospital. Factors that affect safe medication practices among the nurses include: individual negligence, excessive workload, inadequate staff strength, poor working environment, lack of staff development and training, lack of equipment and supplies, non-regular review of patient’s drugs by doctors, and prescription of under dosage drug by doctors. There is a statistically significant and positive relationship between knowledge and attitude of nurses towards prevention of medication error. Based on these findings, it was recommended that government should employ more qualified nurses to increase the strength of nurses in the Hospital and improve the nurse-patient ratio to avoid excessive workload which is a strong and significant contributing factor to medication error among nurses in the Hospital.

scholarly journals Knowledge and practices regarding pesticide application and handling among farmers in selected community areas of Uttarakhand

2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (4) ◽  
pp. 1187
Author(s):  
Atul Kumar ◽  
Sanchita Pugazhendi ◽  
Chandan Kumar ◽  
John Davidson ◽  
Jyoti Rawat
Keyword(s):  
Quantitative Research ◽  
Survey Design ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Health Problems ◽  
Agricultural Area ◽  
Research Approach ◽  
Pesticide Application ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Adequate Knowledge

Background: In South Asia region, India is the biggest country manufacturing pesticides for agricultural production and ranks10th in world where farmers use pesticides in agricultural area. In India, farmers have less knowledge regarding pesticide application and very rarely they get opportunity to attend formal training program regarding handling of hazardous pesticides. In developing countries, farmers have unsafe pesticide application and handling practices due to which pesticide poisoning has a major health problems among famers. Indian farmers who practice unsafe use of pesticides also experience different health problems. Hence there is a necessity to find out knowledge and practices of farmers while handling dangerous pesticides in day to day life.Methods: A quantitative research approach and cross sectional survey design was used in present study. Total of 302 farmers residing in rural area of Doiwala block were selected by using purposive sampling technique. Ethical permission was obtained from institutional ethical committee and informed consent was taken from study participants. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics.Results: A total of 125 (41.5%) farmers were using pesticide two times in a year and 180(59.8%) farmers used it for protection of crops. It was expressed by 223 (73.8%) farmers that they read the labels on the pesticide containers before using it but only 182(60.3%) farmers followed the instructions on the label.Conclusions: Farmers did not have adequate knowledge about frequency and reasons of using pesticide in farming. Majority of the farmers did not have adequate knowledge and practices regarding use of pesticide in agricultural area. 

PERCEIVED EFFECTS OF STREET HAWKING ON THE WELL-BEING OF CHILDREN IN ANYIGBA, DEKINA LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA OF KOGI STATE, NIGERIA

2018 ◽  
Vol 8 (1) ◽  
pp. 01-07
Author(s):  
Alfred Eboh
Keyword(s):  
Local Government ◽  
Survey Design ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Local Government Area ◽  
Negative Consequences ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Perceived Effects ◽  
The Government

Background: The hawking of wares by children has been a serious issue confronting the Nigerian society. Children hawk in some of the most horrible conditions conceivable, where they face a serious risk of injury, chronic illness, kidnapping, rape or death. Objective: The focus of this study was to assess the perceived effects of street hawking on the well-being of children in Anyigba, Dekina Local Government Area of Kogi State. Methods: The population of this study consists of parents of the street hawkers in Anyigba while cross-sectional survey design was used through the purposive sampling technique to choose the sample size of one hundred and sixty-two (162) respondents. The validated structured questionnaire and In-Depth Interviews (IDIs) served as the instruments for the data collection respectively. The hypotheses were tested using Chi-Square at a predetermined 0.05 level of significance. The quantitative data were analysed with the aid of the SPSS (version 20). Results: The results indicated among others that street hawking had significant social implications and physical consequences on children's moral behaviour as well as health status in the study area. Conclusion: The study, therefore, concluded that the government of Kogi State should carry out an enlightenment campaign through the media and religious institutions on the negative consequences of street hawking are recommended as panacea. Also, the child right act instrument and its implementation should be strengthened in order to curb street hawking in the study area.

scholarly journals Gender and Transaction Costs in Use of Zero Grazing Net for Tsetse Fly and Trypanosomiasis Control in Stall Feeding Systems in Kenya

2017 ◽  
Vol 7 (3) ◽  
pp. 96
Author(s):  
Jared Isaboke Mose
Keyword(s):  
Transaction Costs ◽  
Institutional Economics ◽  
Survey Design ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
New Institutional Economics ◽  
Tsetse Fly ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Men And Women ◽  
Zero Grazing

Trypanosomiasis is a widespread constraint in livestock production, mixed farming and human health in Africa. Several technologies have been developed to ameliorate the effects of the disease but delivery of these technologies to farmers has been undertaken on trial and error basis without a proper strategy leading to more failure than success and wastage of scarce resources. The purpose of this paper was to carry out an analysis of transaction costs incurred in accessing and using insecticide treated net in tsetse and trypanosomiasis control among smallholder cattle farms in Busia County, Kenya. The study utilized cross–sectional survey design and was guided by the New Institutional Economics approach and utilized stratified and simple random sampling technique to get 211 respondents for the study. Data was collected by use of structured questionnaires and analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistics. Conjoint analysis results for zero grazing net showed that cost was the most important factor influencing farmers’ decision, accounting for 38.52% of the total while durability and availability each accounted for 25% and retreatability accounted for 10% of the decisions. Further t-test results showed that there were significant differences between men and women with respect to attribute scores (at 99 d.f. and alpha = 0.05%) suggesting that men and women face different transaction costs in accessing T&T control technologies. Therefore there is need for gender sensitive strategies in T&T technology design and dissemination. Tsetse fly and Trypanosomiasis control by use of low cost technologies such as insecticide treated zero grazing net should be promoted by government and other development partners. The net should be affordable, available at supply outlets close to farmers, long lasting and re-treatable for famers to take it up.

scholarly journals Leadership Styles of Principals Based on Setting, Zone, and Location of Public Colleges of Education in Ghana

2021 ◽  
Vol 4 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Kweku Esia-Donkoh ◽  
◽  
David Kwame Quansah ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Leadership Styles ◽  
Leadership Style ◽  
Survey Design ◽  
Tertiary Education ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Public Colleges ◽  
National Council ◽  
Colleges Of Education ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional

This study investigated the leadership styles of principals in public Colleges of Education (CoEs) in Ghana based on the setting, zone and location of the colleges. The quantitative method of the cross-sectional survey design was adopted for the study. The census sampling technique was employed to obtain 38 principals for the study. The Multifactor Leadership Questionnaire (MLQ) by Bass and Avolio (2004) was adapted to collect data from the principals. Means, standard deviation, t-test and ANOVA were utilised in analysing the data. The descriptive analysis established that generally, principals of public CoEs in Ghana mostly used transformational leadership style as compared to transactional and laissez-faire leadership styles. The inferential analyses also revealed that there were no statistically significant differences in the leadership styles of the principals based on setting, zone and location of the colleges. Among the recommendations is that the Ghana Tertiary Education Commission (GTEC), formerly known as the National Council for Teacher Education (NCTE), should consider competence when selecting and appointing principals and not the setting, zone and location of public CoEs because generally, these variables did not statistically significantly determine the leadership styles adopted by the principals.

scholarly journals Burnout experience of secondary and preparatory school teachers in West Gojjam and Awi zone in Amhara regional state

2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (2) ◽  
pp. 133-148
Author(s):  
Anteneh Wulolign ◽  
Solomon Adane ◽  
Solomon Kassie
Keyword(s):  
Survey Design ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Three Dimensions ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
School Teachers ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Preparatory School ◽  
Regional State ◽  
West Gojjam

The purpose of the study was to assess Burnout experience of secondary and preparatory school teachers in West Gojjam and Awi Zones in Amhara regional state. Participants of the study were selected by simple random sampling technique. The study employed cross-sectional survey design method to answer the proposed research objectives regarding burnout experience by secondary school and preparatory school teachers. The primary data collection tool for the study was questionnaire. The level of burnout was assessed using standardized questionnaire, and these standardized questionnaires were adopted from the original English version Maslch burnout inventory Human service Survey to assess the level of burnout. The descriptive statistics on the mean scores of the three dimensions of burnout indicated that teachers were experiencing high levels of burnout in all the three dimensions of burnout. The independent samples t-test result showed that there were no statistically significant differences between the two groups (male and female) in EE and PA burnout levels (t= 1.35, df = 286, p =.176 >.05) and (t= -1.007, df = 286, p =.315 >.05).

scholarly journals THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN KNOWLEDGE AND ATTITUDE TOWARD ANEMIA ON PREGNANCY IN LIMBOTO HEALTH CENTRE

2019 ◽  
Vol 8 (2) ◽  
pp. 107
Author(s):  
Zuriati Muhamad
Keyword(s):  
Health Centre ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Sample Number ◽  
Significance Level ◽  
Purposive Sampling ◽  
Work Area ◽  
Knowledge And Attitude

Anemia in pregnancy is a national problem because it reflects the value of the socioeconomic welfare of the community, and its influence is very large on the quality of human resources This research was conducted at Puskesmas Limboto. The purpose of this research is to findout the correlation of knowledge and attitude of Primigravida Pregnant Women with Anemia at Limboto Puskesmas Kabuapten Gorontalo. The type of this research is Descriptive Analytic with cross sectional approach with sample number 48 respondents. The sampling technique used is purposive sampling. From result of analysis of SPSS 16 statistical test of knowledge with anemia using Chi-square formula with significance level 0,05 obtained result 0.013 <0,05 which mean there is correlation of knowledge with anemia at Puskesmas Limboto Kabupaten Gorontalo. As well as attitudes with anemia obtained results 0.000 <0.05 which means there is a correlationbetween attitude with anemia in the Work Area Puskesmas Limboto, Gorontalo District.Anemia pada kehamilan merupakan masalah nasional karena mencerminkan nilai kesejahteraan sosial ekonomi masyarakat, dan pengaruhnya sangat besar terhadap kualitas sumber daya manusia. Penelitian ini dilakukan Puskesmas Limboto.Tujuan penelitian ini untuk mengetahui hubungan pengetahuan dan sikap ibu hamil primigravida dengan kejadian anemia di wilayah Puskesmas Limboto Kabupaten Gorontalo. Desain penelitian ini ini menggunakan kuantitatif dengan pendekatan cross sectional dengan jumlah sampel 48 responden.Teknik pengambilan sampel yang digunakan adalah purposive sampling. Hasil analisis uji statistik menunjukkan hubungan antara pengetahuan dengan kejadian anemia menggunakan rumus Chi- square dengan tingkat kemaknaan 0,05 diperoleh hasil 0.013 < 0,05 yang berarti ada hubungan antara pengetahuan dengan kejadian anemia di  Wilayah  Puskesmas Limboto Kabupaten Gorontalo. Serta ada hubungan antara sikap dengan kejadian anemia diperoleh hasil 0.000 < 0,05. 

scholarly journals Knowledge and Attitude on Legalization of Abortion among Undergraduate Students

2018 ◽  
Vol 10 (2) ◽  
pp. 52-57
Author(s):  
S Ojha ◽  
M Silwal
Keyword(s):  
Undergraduate Students ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Simple Random Sampling ◽  
Health Concern ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Adequate Knowledge ◽  
Awareness Program ◽  
Level Of Knowledge ◽  
Political Dimensions ◽  
Knowledge And Attitude

Background: Abortion is public health concern in many parts of the world and is also contentious issue with religious, moral, cultural and political dimensions. Awareness program has most essential role to prevent the unusual death of mothers in the world.Objectives: To assess the knowledge and attitude on legalization of abortion among undergraduate students.Methods: A cross-sectional descriptive research design was used for this study. Proportionate stratified sampling technique and simple random sampling technique was used to select the subjects. Total 90 students were chosen as a sample and structured self-administered questionnaire was used to collect data.Results: The mean age of the respondents was 19.82. Most 58 (64.40%) of the respondents were females; majority 76 (84.40%) of the respondents were of upper caste group. Most 85 (94.4%) of the respondents had adequate knowledge on legalization of abortion and majority 83 (94.30%) of the respondents had positive attitude towards legalization of abortion. The study shows that the most knowledgeable area was on concept of abortion (88.55%) and the least knowledgeable (58.00%) area was on method of abortion. Factors like age, gender, residence and educational faculty were not found to be associated with knowledge on legalization of abortion.Conclusions: Undergraduate students had good level of knowledge and attitude on legalization of abortion. Highest knowledge was present in concept of abortion and lowest in methods of abortion. More awareness program should be accessible to undergraduates in order to increase the level of knowledge. J-GMC-N | Volume 11 | Issue 01 | January-June 2018, Page: 52-57

Why Do Students Engage in Examination Malpractice? The University for Development Studies Experience

2019 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
pp. 8
Author(s):  
John Dadzie Thompson ◽  
Gilbert Ansoglenang ◽  
Suuk Laar
Keyword(s):  
Undergraduate Students ◽  
Academic Dishonesty ◽  
Survey Design ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Simple Random Sampling ◽  
Development Studies ◽  
Body Parts ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
The University

Any form of examination malpractice is unacceptable, fraudulent, and signifies an act of academic dishonesty with significant punitive consequences. This paper investigated the reasons why students engage in examination malpractice during examinations at the University for Development Studies (UDS). The study adopted a cross-sectional survey design for this research and targeted undergraduate students of the Tamale Campus of the UDS. Simple random sampling technique was used to select 278 out of a total student population of 6,729 for the study. They responded mainly to questionnaire and a few open ended questions to provide the needed data for analysis. The findings suggest that (i) smuggling of prepared notes on pieces of papers (foreign material) into the examination hall,(ii) writing of examination answers on palms, thighs and other body parts, and (iii) communication by seeking for answers from colleagues are the three topmost forms/methods students engage to cheat during examinations. The desire to obtain good grades just as the more intelligent students pushes some students to cheat during examinations. The introduction of scanners and e-search software, the spacing of sitting arrangements, installation of Closed Circuit Television (CCTV) cameras in large examination halls may help curb cheating.

scholarly journals KONSUMSI TABLET FE DAN PENGETAHUAN BERHUBUNGAN DENGAN ANEMIA PADA IBU HAMIL TRIMESTER III

2019 ◽  
Vol 11 (2) ◽  
pp. 17-28
Author(s):  
Eka Ratna Sari ◽  
Lusi Andriani ◽  
PS. Kurniawati
Keyword(s):  
Pregnant Woman ◽  
Pregnant Women ◽  
Health Workers ◽  
Survey Design ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
World Health ◽  
Dominant Factor ◽  
Third Trimester ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Significance Level

Anemia in pregnancy is a condition of pregnant woman with hemoglobin (Hb) <11 gr% in the first and third trimesters while in the second trimester hemoglobin level <10,5 gr%. World Health Organization (WHO) in 2012, reported that the prevalence of anemia in pregnant women in the world ranges an average of 14%, in industrialized countries 56% and in developing countries between 35% -75%. This study aims to determined the factors of the occurrence of anemia in third trimester pregnant women in Kampung Melayu sub-district Bengkulu City 2017. This research uses Analytical Survey design with Cross Sectional Approach. Population in this research is third trimester pregnant woman in Kampung Melayu sub-district as many as 106 people, using sample total sampling technique. The analysis used Chi square test with significance level p <0,05.The results of this study indicate that there is a relationship between adherence of Fe (p = 0,000) and knowledge (p = 0,000) with anemia occurrence in third trimester pregnant women, no relationship between age (p = 0,346), parity (p = 0,949) , Education (p = 0.198), occupation (p = 1,000) with anemia and the most dominant factor with anemia was the consumption of Fe tablet (OR = 78,803). Health workers are expected to provide routine counseling on the causes, symptoms, and effects of anemia for pregnant women and screening anemia by checking Hb at least twice during pregnancy.

scholarly journals Awareness of Rules Given in Punjab Education Code at Secondary School Level: A Case Study of Head Teachers in the District Sheikhupura

2020 ◽  
Vol Volume 4 (Issue 3) ◽  
pp. 512-531
Author(s):  
Muhammad Kamran ◽  
Dr. Abida Nasreen ◽  
Ambreen Iftikhar
Keyword(s):  
Survey Design ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
General Purpose ◽  
School Level ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Head Teachers ◽  
School Head ◽  
Secondary School Level ◽  
Awareness Level

The general purpose of the research is to investigate the school head teachers’ awareness level about rules related to Punjab Education Code. The nature of the study is descriptive and a cross-sectional survey design has used for this study. The sample consists of 100 head teachers of secondary schools in the district of Sheikhupura. The sample was selected using a stratified random sampling technique. To measure the awareness level about the Punjab Education Code a questionnaire is used to collect the mandatory information. The questionnaire is comprised of the items related to head teachers’ awareness level of rules given in the Punjab education code. The data produced by the instrument is tabulated and analyzed through the Statistical Package of Social Sciences (SPSS). According to the research questions, descriptive statistical techniques are applied. The results of this study are showed that most of the head teachers are not having complete awareness of the rules given in the Punjab Education Code.

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