scholarly journals Prevalence of Veneral syphilis among youth aged between 18-35 years attending Kisenye Health Centre IV, Kampala district.

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
◽  
Ronald Magezi
Keyword(s):  
Health Care Providers ◽  
Venous Blood ◽  
Health Centre ◽  
Treponema Pallidum ◽  
Simple Random Sampling ◽  
Predisposing Factors ◽  
Control Measures ◽  
Common Disease ◽  
Care Providers ◽  
Cross Sectional

ABSTRACT Background: Syphilis is an infection caused by a spirochete Treponema pallidum transmitted by direct contact with a syphilitic sore on the skin and in mucous membrane. The study was under taken to determine the prevalence of venereal syphilis among youth aged between 18- 35years, it also assessed the predisposing factors, prevention and control measures of venereal syphilis Methodology: This was a cross sectional study conducted among 96 respondents in Kisenyi Health Centre IV between the month of January and February 2020. Simple random sampling method was used to select the 96 respondents where by the respondents were selected by the first come first serve basis. Questionnaire interview schedule was used for data collection, Venous blood was collected and the Treponema pallidum hem-agglutination assay test kits were used in the diagnosis. Results: Out of the 96 respondents who were enrolled in the study 20(20.8%) were males and 76(76.2%) were females. Majority of the respondents who were affected were females 04(4.2%) in the age (18-35). The most predisposing factors to venereal syphilis was Ignorance, the use of drugs, poverty, co-infection, little knowledge about the use of a condom, as well as urban residence were also revealed to be some of the predisposing factors to acquire the disease. Conclusion: the prevalence of venereal syphilis in kisenyi health centre IV was found to be higher among the youth especially between the age of 18-25 years. Recommendations: The health care providers should do thorough assessment to address common disease especially cases of venereal syphilis among the youth between 18-35 years.

scholarly journals Mother-Father Differences in Postnatal Psychological Distress and Its Determinants in Iran

2017 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
pp. 91-96 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hassan Mahmoodi ◽  
Farzaneh Golboni ◽  
Haidar Nadrian ◽  
Moradali Zareipour ◽  
Shayesteh Shirzadi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Psychological Distress ◽  
Health Care Providers ◽  
General Health Questionnaire ◽  
Mode Of Delivery ◽  
Family Health ◽  
Simple Random Sampling ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Three Dimensions ◽  
Care Providers ◽  
Cross Sectional

AIM: The aim of this study was to investigate the mother-father differences in Postnatal Psychological Distress (PPD) and its determinants among the parents with 8-weeks old children.MATERIALS AND METHODS: In this cross-sectional study, applying simple random sampling, 306 postnatal parents with an 8-weeks old infant in Saqqez County, Iran, were invited to answer the General Health Questionnaire-28 (GHQ-28) items through the telephone interview. Fifty-eight subjects declined to participate in the study (Response Rate = 81.04%). The data were analysed using the SPSS Statistics v. 21.RESULTS: About 16.9% of all the parents had PPD. The difference in the prevalence of PPD in three dimensions between the two groups were statistically significant (p < 0.01): social dysfunction (25.8% for fathers vs. 5.6% for mothers), somatic disorders (21% for fathers vs. 7.3% for mothers), and anxiety (21% for fathers vs. 6.5% for mothers). The mode of delivery of the mothers and the level of education, the number of children, monthly income, and being consent with pregnancy among the fathers were significant predictors for PPD.CONCLUSION: The level of PPD was more prevalent among the new fathers compared to the new mothers. Among the fathers, but not the mothers, socioeconomic characteristics were contributed to PPD. Considering the differences in risk factors for maternal and paternal PPD, our findings may help family health care providers and policymakers in designing gender-specific intervention programs and diagnosis tools aimed at PPD prevention among new parents.

scholarly journals Knowledge, attitudes, anxiety, and preventive behaviours towards COVID-19 among health care providers in Yemen: an online cross-sectional survey

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Gamil Ghaleb Alrubaiee ◽  
Talal Ali Hussein Al-Qalah ◽  
Mohammed Sadeg A. Al-Aawar
Keyword(s):  
Health Care Providers ◽  
News Media ◽  
Work Experience ◽  
High Performance ◽  
Healthcare Providers ◽  
Moderate Level ◽  
Control Measures ◽  
Care Providers ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional

Abstract Background: The growing incidence of coronavirus (COVID-19) continues to cause fear, anxiety, and panic amongst the community, especially for healthcare providers (HCPs), as the most vulnerable group at risk of contracting this new SARS-CoV-2 infection. To protect and enhance the ability of HCPs to perform their role in responding to COVID-19, healthcare authorities must help to alleviate the level of stress and anxiety amongst HCPs and the community. This will improve the knowledge, attitude and practice towards COVID-19, especially for HCPs. In addition, authorities need to comply in treating this virus by implementing control measures and other precautions. This study explores the knowledge, attitude, anxiety, and preventive behaviours among Yemeni HCPs towards COVID-19. Methods: A descriptive, web-based-cross-sectional study was conducted among 1,231 Yemeni HCPs. The COVID-19 related questionnaire was designed using Google forms where the responses were coded and analysed using the Statistical Package for the Social Sciences software package (IBM SPSS), version 22.0. Descriptive statistics and Pearson’s correlation coefficient test were also employed in this study. A p-value of < 0.05 with a 95% confidence interval was considered as statistically significant. The data collection phase commenced on 22nd April 2020, at 6 pm and finished on 26th April 2020 at 11 am. Results: The results indicated that from the 1,231 HCPs participating in this study, 61.6% were male, and 67% were aged between 20 and 30 years with a mean age of 29.29 ±6.75. Most (86%) held a bachelor’s degree or above having at least 10 years of work experience or less (88.1%). However, while 57.1% of the respondents obtained their information via social networks and news media, a further 60.0% had never attended lectures/discussions about COVID-19. The results further revealed that the majority of respondents had adequate knowledge, optimistic attitude, moderate level of anxiety, and high-performance in preventive behaviours, 69.8%, 85.10%, 51.0 and 87.70%, respectively, towards COVID-19. Conclusion: Although the Yemeni HCPs exhibited an adequate level of knowledge, optimism, attitude, moderate level of anxiety, and high-performance in preventive behaviours toward COVID-19, the results highlighted gaps, particularly in their knowledge and attitude towards COVID-19.

scholarly journals KNOWLEDGE, ATTITUDES, AND PRACTICES TOWARDS COVID-19 AMONG RESIDENTS IN HAIL CITY, SAUDI ARABIA: A CROSS-SECTIONAL STUDY

2020 ◽  
pp. 147-152
Author(s):  
FARHAN ALSHAMMARI ◽  
TURKI ALHAGBANI ◽  
AHMED ALAFNAN ◽  
KHALID ALMANSOUR ◽  
KASHIFULLAH KHAN
Keyword(s):  
Saudi Arabia ◽  
Health Care Providers ◽  
Control Measures ◽  
Care Providers ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Attitudes And Practices ◽  
Preventive Practices ◽  
Knowledge Questionnaire ◽  
Appropriate Practices ◽  
Knowledge Attitudes And Practices

Objective: Immense measures were taken to monitor the rapid spread of the novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak in Saudi Arabia. Knowledge, attitudes, and practices (KAPs) against COVID-19 influence a resident’s commitment to these control measures. The objective of the study was to investigate the KAP of Saudi residents toward COVID-19 during the increasingly growing outbreak period. Methods: Through the authors’ network with residents in Hail city and the northern region of Saudi Arabia, an online sample was successfully carried out among Saudi residents. The participants completed an established and validated online KAP questionnaire. The knowledge questionnaire consisted of 16 questions regarding the clinical characteristics and prevention of COVID-19. Assessments of attitudes and practices of the residents toward COVID-19, included questions on confidence in controlling the COVID-19 outbreak, going to crowded places and wearing facemasks when going out in recent days. Results: A total of 285 participants took part in the survey questionnaire, of these 54.7% were women, 68.4% held a bachelor’s degree, and 47.7% were engaged in an occupation other than health-care providers. The overall correct rate of the knowledge questionnaire was 65%. The majority of the respondents (66%) reported that they had confirmed the information obtained from different media sources, where nearly 78.3% of respondents agreed that COVID-19 can be successfully controlled. Furthermore, about 92.3% of the participants avoided going out to crowded places, whereas only 41.1% wore facemasks when going out in recent days. A statistically significant association (p=0.0001) was found on analysis of the COVID-19 knowledge score, with a lower likelihood of negative attitudes and preventive practices toward COVID-2019. Conclusion: The majority of Hail city residents are familiar with COVID-19 in both genders, hold optimistic attitudes, and have appropriate practices toward COVID-19. Health education programs designed to enhance COVID-19 awareness are beneficial for Saudi residents to maintain positive attitudes and appropriate practices.

scholarly journals Social Support Positively Correlated with Dietary Adherence among Patients with Hypertension in Primary Health Center

2021 ◽  
Vol 8 (01) ◽  
pp. 16-21
Author(s):  
Hanifah Hanifah ◽  
Karina Megasari Winahyu ◽  
Muhammad Imam Muttaqin
Keyword(s):  
Social Support ◽  
Health Care Providers ◽  
Health Centre ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Dietary Adherence ◽  
Care Providers ◽  
Validity And Reliability ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Primary Health ◽  
The Relationship

Dietary adherence is one of the requirements in chronic disease management, which the success of hypertension management may correlate with the social support perceived by the patients. The study aimed to identify the relationship between social support and dietary adherence among patients with hypertension in Primary Health Centre, Tangerang. The study was a descriptive correlational, cross-sectional study, in which 120 respondents were recruited by using purposive sampling. Multidimensional Perceived of Social Support (MSPSS) and Dietary Adherence questionnaire was used based upon validity and reliability to measure social support and adherence. Pearson Product-Moment Correlation Coefficient was used to examine the relationship between social support and dietary adherence. The analysis result indicated that respondents who reported low support were 51 respondents (42.5%), and low dietary adherence was 53 respondents (44.2%). The analysis results showed there was a significant positive relationship between social support and dietary adherence among patients with hypertension, in which the power of correlation was moderate (r = 0.49, p < 0.05). Patients with hypertension who perceived higher social support more likely to adhere to the dietary of hypertension. The result suggests that health care providers need to facilitate support from friends, family, and significant others of the patients to achieve optimum dietary adherence.

scholarly journals Factors Influencing Participation In Professional Developmental Activities Among Nursing Personnel

2021 ◽  
Vol 20 (1) ◽  
pp. 24-29
Author(s):  
Rojeena Silwal ◽  
Sarita Panta
Keyword(s):  
Health Care Providers ◽  
Quality Care ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Simple Random Sampling ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Nursing Personnel ◽  
University Teaching ◽  
Staff Nurse ◽  
Care Providers ◽  
Cross Sectional

Introduction: Professional Developmental Activities (PDA) are the means to update the health care providers with new knowledge and help them to provide quality care and better patient outcomes. This study aims to determine the factors that influence participation in professional development activities among nursing personnel. Methods: A cross sectional study was conducted among nurses in Tribhuvan University Teaching Hospital, Maharajgung, Kathmandu, Nepal. Simple random sampling technique was used to collect data. Data was collected through self-administered semi-structured questionnaire. The collected data were analysed for descriptive and inferential statistics using SPSS version 20. Results: Total 124 nurses participated in the study. Most (88.7%) were working as a staff nurse. Majority (60.5%) of nurses had participated in PDA within last 12 months. The most common factors which motivated nurses to participate in PDA were family / spouse support and improve knowledge (98.7%). The major hindering factors were shortage of staff (97.9%), and lack of cost (91.8%). Chi-square and Fisher exact tests were used to test the association of selected variables and PDA participation and significant association was seen between participants designation categorised as staff nurse, senior staff nurse and nursing in charge (p < 0.008) and those who were involved in professional developmental activities. Conclusions: Based on findings, the study concluded that there are several factors either hindering or motivating related to work, family, financial, personal and career that contributes to nurses participation in PDA.

Influenza Surveillance Islamabad and Rawalpindi, Pakistan, September 2017 - February 2018 (Preprint)

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Dr Nadia ◽  
Saima Dil ◽  
Naveed Ullah Khan ◽  
Rana Jawad Asghar ◽  
Farida Khudaidad Khan ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Health Care Providers ◽  
Influenza A ◽  
Case Fatality ◽  
Sudden Onset ◽  
Control Measures ◽  
Influenza Surveillance ◽  
Care Providers ◽  
Surveillance Network ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Influenza A H1n1

BACKGROUND Background: Globally 5-10%adults and 20-30%children are affected by influenza annually. Annual epidemics result in 3-5million cases of serious illness and approximately500,000 deaths. In 2008 a sentinel lab-based influenza surveillance network was established in Pakistan in collaboration with CDC having objectives to assess trends of Influenza-like-Illness(ILI) and Severe Acute Respiratory Illness(SARI). OBJECTIVE Objectives: To assess burden of disease, identify risk factors, and recommend control measures. METHODS Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted based on influenza surveillance data obtained from NICLP from September 2017 to February 2018.Study was done from the data records and samples of suspected ILI patients received from hospitals of Islamabad and Rawalpindi. A case was defined as sudden onset of fever of ≥ 38 C° and cough, with onset within last 10 days. Samples were tested at NICLP for confirmation by RT-PCR. Frequencies were calculated and data analyzed as per time, place and person RESULTS Results: A total of 1500 samples were received out of which 435(29%) were found positive. Among positive samples 246(56.5%) were Influenza-A(H1N1) pdm09,165(38%) were Influenza-A(H3N1) and 24(5.5%) were influenza B.Mean age was 39 years(range 40 days-80 years)while maximum cases were reported from age group 30-39 years(n=77)followed by 50-59 years(n=59).Males were predominant 256(58.8%). Among cases, 21(4.8%) healthcare workers. Travel history was found in 21(4.8%) cases while 35(8%) cases had contact with influenza patients and 14(3.2%) had contact with birds. Among positive cases 262(60%) were reported from Rawalpindi. Majority of cases were reported in January (277) followed by February (112). 31.4% met SARI case definition. Median hospital stay was 5days.During hospitalization 124(26.3%) were ICU admissions, out of them 2(0.42%) were on ventilator, 83(17.6%) were mechanically ventilated. Prevalence of influenza in reported cases was 0.01%.Six confirmed cases died with Case Fatality Rate=1.27%. CONCLUSIONS Conclusion Most cases reported were of Influenza-A (H1N1) pdm09. Based on the results, policy for inclusion of flu vaccination on annual basis is recommended for health care providers and general community.

scholarly journals Predictors of smokeless tobacco consumption among women: a community based study in a slum of Kolkata

2018 ◽  
Vol 5 (5) ◽  
pp. 1812 ◽  
Author(s):  
Aparajita Dasgupta ◽  
Manika Pal ◽  
Bobby Paul ◽  
Lina Bandyopadhyay
Keyword(s):  
Logistic Regression ◽  
Health Care Providers ◽  
Smokeless Tobacco ◽  
Age Groups ◽  
Simple Random Sampling ◽  
Tobacco Consumption ◽  
Binary Logistic Regression Analysis ◽  
Care Providers ◽  
Community Based ◽  
Cross Sectional

Background: Tobacco consumption is one of the major preventable causes of death in India. Use of smokeless tobacco (SLT) is associated with oral and other cancers, adverse reproductive outcome and cardiovascular diseases. Prevalence of SLT consumption varies widely in different countries including India affecting people of different sex and age groups with varied socioeconomic, cultural and educational background.Methods: A community based, observational, cross-sectional study was conducted in a slum of Kolkata with the aim of determining the prevalence of SLT use and its predictors among women aged 15 years and above, by simple random sampling 159 study participants were selected. Interviews of the participants were conducted using structured questionnaire. Data were summarised and adjusted with descriptive statistics and binary logistic regression analysis in SPSS (version 16).Results: The prevalence of current SLT use was found to be 36.5%. On multivariable logistic regression, it was observed that there was significant association between SLT use and increasing age AOR (CI) 2.578 (1.131-5.876), lower SE status AOR (CI) 2.332 (1.076-5.054), lower educational level AOR (CI) 2.76 (1.163-6.295) and poor knowledge about SLT. AOR (CI) 2.191 (1.066-4.503). Quit attempt in last one year was 18.9% while missed opportunity for counselling by health care providers was 79%.Conclusions: Emphasis on IEC activities and stringent legislation in addition to the existing strategies of the national program are recommended. All efforts should be made to bring the women from behind the curtain and educate them about hazards of SLT consumption.

scholarly journals Kejadian Myalgia pada Lansia Pasien Rawat Jalan

2017 ◽  
Vol 1 (2) ◽  
pp. 59
Author(s):  
Sumardiyono Sumardiyono ◽  
Novy Wahyunengsi Lowa ◽  
Abdullah Muchammad Azzam ◽  
Khairunnisa Nurul Huda ◽  
Nadia Nurfauziah
Keyword(s):  
Health Center ◽  
Random Sampling ◽  
Health Centre ◽  
Secondary Data ◽  
Simple Random Sampling ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Common Disease ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Musculoskeletal Function

ABSTRAK Myalgia atau nyeri otot termasuk salah satu keluhan sakit yang cukup sering diderita manusia. Lansia juga sering mengeluhkan adanya myalgia. Proses menua mengakibatkan terjadinya penurunan fungsi dari organ-organ pada lansia, diantaranya penurunan fungsi muskuloskeletal, dan penurunan massa otot yang dapat menyebabkan gangguan pada otot. Tujuan penelitian ini adalah untuk mengetahui adanya hubungan kejadian myalgia pada lansia pasien rawat jalan.  Penelitian ini merupakan penelitian observasional analitik dengan desain penelitian cross sectional. Penelitian dilakukan di Puskesmas Matesih Kabupaten Karanganyar dengan sampel para pasien rawat jalan tanggal 1-31 Mei 2016. Sampel dipilih secara simple random sampling sebanyak 97 sampel. Data sekunder berupa umur diambil dari rekam medik pasien. Data dianalisis secara statistik menggunakan uji Chi Square.  Kejadian myalgia pada pasien rawat jalan lansia (48,6%) lebih sedikit dibandingkan pasien rawat jalan bukan lansia (51,4%).  Tidak terdapat hubungan signifikan antara  kejadian myalgia dengan lansia pada pasien rawat jalan di Puskesmas Matesih Karanganyar (p>0,05). Kata kunci: Myalgia, Lansia ABSTRACTMyalgia or fatigue is one of the most common disease affects humans. Elderly are also often complain of myalgia. Aging process resulted in a decreasing organ function, including musculoskeletal function, and muscle mass, which may cause abnormality to the muscle. This research aims to know the relationship between myalgia disease with elderly in outpatients. This research was an observational analytic research with cross sectinal approach. This research was done at the health center Matesih Karanganyar with a sample of outpatients in May 30–June 1, 2016. The sample was selected by simple random sampling as many as 97 samples. Secondary data are taken from the patient’s medical record. Data was analyzed by Chi Square Test. The incidence of myalgia at the health center Matesih Karanganyar in elderly outpatient (48.6%) less than the younger outpatient (51.4%). There was no significant relationship between the incidence of myalgia with the elderly in outpatients at Matesih health centre in Karanganyar district (p> 0.05). Keywords: Myalgia, Elderly

scholarly journals Knowledge, attitudes, anxiety, and preventive behaviours towards COVID-19 among health care providers in Yemen: an online cross-sectional survey

2020 ◽  
Vol 20 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Gamil Ghaleb Alrubaiee ◽  
Talal Ali Hussein Al-Qalah ◽  
Mohammed Sadeg A. Al-Aawar
Keyword(s):  
Health Care Providers ◽  
News Media ◽  
Work Experience ◽  
High Performance ◽  
Healthcare Providers ◽  
Moderate Level ◽  
Control Measures ◽  
Care Providers ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional

Abstract Background The growing incidence of coronavirus (COVID-19) continues to cause fear, anxiety, and panic amongst the community, especially for healthcare providers (HCPs), as the most vulnerable group at risk of contracting this new SARS-CoV-2 infection. To protect and enhance the ability of HCPs to perform their role in responding to COVID-19, healthcare authorities must help to alleviate the level of stress and anxiety amongst HCPs and the community. This will improve the knowledge, attitude and practice towards COVID-19, especially for HCPs. In addition, authorities need to comply in treating this virus by implementing control measures and other precautions. This study explores the knowledge, attitude, anxiety, and preventive behaviours among Yemeni HCPs towards COVID-19. Methods A descriptive, web-based-cross-sectional study was conducted among 1231 Yemeni HCPs. The COVID-19 related questionnaire was designed using Google forms where the responses were coded and analysed using the Statistical Package for the Social Sciences software package (IBM SPSS), version 22.0. Descriptive statistics and Pearson’s correlation coefficient test were also employed in this study. A p-value of < 0.05 with a 95% confidence interval was considered as statistically significant. The data collection phase commenced on 22nd April 2020, at 6 pm and finished on 26th April 2020 at 11 am. Results The results indicated that from the 1231 HCPs participating in this study, 61.6% were male, and 67% were aged between 20 and 30 years with a mean age of 29.29 ± 6.75. Most (86%) held a bachelor’s degree or above having at least 10 years of work experience or less (88.1%). However, while 57.1% of the respondents obtained their information via social networks and news media, a further 60.0% had never attended lectures/discussions about COVID-19. The results further revealed that the majority of respondents had adequate knowledge, optimistic attitude, moderate level of anxiety, and high-performance in preventive behaviours, 69.8, 85.10%, 51.0 and 87.70%, respectively, towards COVID-19. Conclusion Although the Yemeni HCPs exhibited an adequate level of knowledge, optimistic attitude, moderate level of anxiety, and high-performance in preventive behaviours toward COVID-19, the results highlighted gaps, particularly in their knowledge and attitude towards COVID-19.

scholarly journals Knowledge and Utilization of Information Communication Technologies (ICTs) among Health Professionals at Debretabor Referral Hospital, Northwest Ethiopia

2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (2) ◽  
pp. 1324-1330
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Health Care Providers ◽  
Health Professionals ◽  
Simple Random Sampling ◽  
Educational Status ◽  
Northwest Ethiopia ◽  
Care Providers ◽  
Information Communication ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Ict Training

Incorporation of Information Communication Technology (ICT) in health care system has gained a great momentum of acceptance globally. Thus, ICT adoption in the health system can significantly contribute to improve quality service and accessibility. However, most health care providers in Ethiopia just like other developing countries have underprivileged ICT utilization. The objective of this study is to investigateknowledge, and utilization of Information communication technologyamong health professionals at DebretaborReferralhospital.Methods: -A cross-sectional study was conducted. Study participants selected using simple random sampling. Data collected through self-administered questionnaire. Descriptive and logistic regression techniques were deployed. SPSS20 was used to analysis. Result: -314 participants enrolled in the study giving an overall response rate of 94.9%. The proportion of those who have good utilization habits for ICT was 39.9% and about 87.2% were good ICT knowledge. Age with [AOR: 4.29, 95% CI (1.781-10.329)], educational status (AOR: 7.57, 95% CI 2.047-27.976), ICT training (AOR: 4.92, 95% CI 2.762-8.779), and ICT knowledge (AOR: 9.01, 95% CI 4.014-20.207) were found to be significantly associated with ICT utilization habits of health professionals.Conclusions: -The result suggests that health professional’s ICT utilization habit was relatively low. Age, educational status, ICT training and ICT knowledge were factors significantly associated to ICT utilization. Therefore the DebretaborreferralHospital put up ICT training for healthcare in order to accrued from efficient and effective utilization of ICT

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