scholarly journals Leveraging the Niche of Open Data for Disease Surveillance and Health Education

2017 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Ta-Chien Chan ◽  
Yung-Chu Teng ◽  
Chiao-ling Kuo ◽  
Yao-Hsien Yeh ◽  
Bo-Cheng Lin
Keyword(s):  
Infectious Disease ◽  
Health Education ◽  
Infectious Diseases ◽  
Web Application ◽  
Census Data ◽  
Health Workers ◽  
Age Distribution ◽  
Open Data ◽  
Interactive Maps ◽  
The Right

ObjectiveTo visualize the incidence of notifiable infectious diseasesspatially and interactively, we aimed to provide a friendly interfaceto access local epidemic information based on open data for healthprofessionals and the public.IntroductionTransparency of information on infectious disease epidemicsis crucial for not only public health workers but also the residentsin the communities. Traditionally, disease control departmentscreated official websites for displaying disease maps or epi-curveswith the confirmed case counts. The websites were usually veryformal and static, without interaction, animation, or even the aid ofspatial statistics. Therefore, we tried to take advantage of open dataand use a lightweight programming language, JavaScript, to createan interactive website, named “Taiwan Infectious Disease Map(http://ide.geohealth.tw/)“. With the website, we expect to providereal-time incidence information and related epidemiological featuresusing interactive maps and charts.MethodsThis study used infectious-disease-related open data from Taiwan’sopen data platform (http://data.gov.tw) maintained by the TaiwanCDC. It covers 70 types of infectious diseases starting from 2004, andthe latest status is updated every day. We then automatically bridgethis data into our database and calculate the age-adjusted incidencerate by annual census data and 2000 WH0 standard population.The spatial resolution is mostly at the township level, except thatresolution for sexually-transmitted infectious diseases is at the citylevel. The temporal resolution is month and year, except for denguefever, which is by week.We used R software to automatically compute incidence everyday, and also used its package named “spdep” to compute the spatialclusters of the selected infectious diseases online. In addition, weused JavaScript language, PHP, OpenLayers 3 and Highcharts toimplement interactive maps and charts. All the data and graphicalfigures from the charts viewed in this website can be downloadedfreely. The temporal animation slider can be played and paused atany time point. The health education button can directly link to anintroduction to the selected infectious disease maintained by theTaiwan CDC.ResultsThe website of the Taiwan Infectious Disease Map is displayedin Figure 1. The users can select the temporal precision, types ofinfectious diseases, spatial precision and the gender at the beginning.In this case, the left map is the spatial distribution of the cumulativeincidence of tuberculosis (TB) in 2016. The darker red color representshigher incidence. The right top panel is the ranking of TB incidenceamong 368 townships. The right middle panel is the ranking of TBincidence among 22 cities or counties. The right bottom panel is theannual TB incidence from 2004 to the current date. The highest TBincidence was 67.47 per 100,000 in 2004, and this declined sharply to15.92 per 100,000 in 2015.ConclusionsWith this user-friendly web application, the public and localpublic health workers can easily understand the current risk for theirtownships. The application can provide relevant health education forthe public to understand diseases and how to protect themselves. Thespatial clusters, gender distribution, age distribution, epi-curve andtop ten infectious diseases are all practical and important informationprovided from this website to assist in preventing and mitigating nextepidemic.

scholarly journals The Right to Refuse Treatment for Infectious Disease

2020 ◽  
pp. 171-182
Author(s):  
Carl H. Coleman
Keyword(s):  
Infectious Disease ◽  
Infectious Diseases ◽  
Medical Treatment ◽  
Third Parties ◽  
Extreme Position ◽  
Refusal Of Treatment ◽  
Right To Refuse Treatment ◽  
The Right ◽  
Right To Refuse

Abstract One of the central tenets of contemporary bioethics is that mentally competent persons have a right to refuse medical treatment, even if the refusal might lead to the individual’s death. Despite this principle, laws in some jurisdictions authorize the nonconsensual treatment of persons with tuberculosis (TB) or other serious infectious diseases, on the grounds that doing so is necessary to protect the safety of others. This chapter argues that, in the vast majority of situations, overriding a refusal of treatment for infectious disease is not justifiable, as the risk to third parties can be avoided by the less restrictive alternative of isolating the patient. At the same time, it rejects the extreme position that the nonconsensual treatment of infectious disease is never appropriate. Instead, it concludes that compelling an individual to undergo treatment for infectious diseases may be ethically justifiable in exceptional situations if a refusal of treatment poses a grave risk to third parties, the treatment is not overly burdensome and has been established to be safe and effective, and less restrictive alternatives, including humanely isolating the patient, are not feasible under the circumstances. The burden should be on those seeking to compel unwanted treatment to demonstrate that these requirements have been met.

scholarly journals Pelatihan Teknik Suntik Insulin Pada Keluarga Penderita Diabetes Mellitus Di Dusun Pattiro Desa Paccelekang Kec.Pattalassang Kab.Gowa

2021 ◽  
Vol 4 (5) ◽  
pp. 1109-1116
Author(s):  
Sriwahyuni Sriwahyuni ◽  
Sri Darmawan
Keyword(s):  
Diabetes Mellitus ◽  
Health Education ◽  
World Health Organization ◽  
Health Workers ◽  
Insulin Injection ◽  
World Health ◽  
Injection Technique ◽  
Sugar Levels ◽  
Health Organization ◽  
The Right

ABSTRAK Penyakit Diabetes merupakan salah satu penyakit degeneratif yang terkait langsung dengan gaya hidup atau life style, Menurut World Health Organization (WHO), pada tahun 2014, 8,5% dari orang dewasa berusia 18 tahun dan lebih tua menderita diabetes. Indonesia berdasarkan wawancara yang terdiagnosis dokter sebesar 1,5%, dan Provinsi Sulawesi Selatan pada tahun 2014, jumlah Kasus Diabetes Mellitus (282 penderita) terdiri atas Diabetes mellitus yang terlapor (207 penderita), Diabetes mellitus yang tidak terlapor (160 penderita) dan Diabetes mellitus bergantung insulin (72 penderita) Peran dari tenaga kesehatan dan orang terdekat yang sangat dianggap penting oleh penderita juga sangat mempengaruhi perilaku dalam mengontrol kadar gula darah penderita DM Tipe II, karena jika tidak ada dukungan dan motivasi dan health edukasi dari tenaga kesehatan  serta orang terdekat maka penderita cenderung tidak memperhatikan status kesehatannya. Kegiatan ini sasaran utama adalah keluarga penderita Diabetes Mellitus yang aktif melakukan suntik insulin yang ada di Dusun Pattiro Desa Paccelekang Kec.Pattalassang Kab.Gowa . Salah satu cara yang ditempuh sebelum dilakukan pelatihan adalah dengan melakukan pertemuan dan pendataan terlebih dahulu tentang warga yang memiliki riwayat aktif melakukan suntik insulin. Pelatihan teknik dan keterampilan melakukan suntik insulin yang tepat Daya serap para peserta terhadap materi kegiatan cukup baik, hal ini terlihat dari kemampuan masyarakat menjawab dan mempraktikan Teknik Suntik Insulin..Kata kunci : Health Edukasi, Pelatihan, Suntik Insulin, Diabetes Mellitus  ABSTRACT Diabetes is a degenerative disease that is directly related to lifestyle, according to the World Health Organization (WHO), in 2014, 8.5% of adults aged 18 years and older suffered from diabetes. Indonesia based on interviews with diagnosed doctors by 1.5%, and South Sulawesi Province in 2014, the number of Diabetes Mellitus Cases (282 patients) consisted of reported Diabetes Mellitus (207 cases), Unreported Diabetes Mellitus (160 cases), and Diabetes Insulin-dependent Mellitus (72 patients) The role of health workers and loved ones who are very important to sufferers also greatly affects behavior in controlling blood sugar levels for people with Type II diabetes, because if there is no support and motivation and health education from health workers and those closest to them then sufferers tend not to pay attention to their health status. This activity is the main target for families with Diabetes Mellitus who actively inject insulin in the Pattiro Hamlet, Paccelekang Village, Pattalassang District, Gowa Regency. One of the methods taken before training is to conduct meetings and collect data in advance about residents who have a history of actively injecting insulin. Training on techniques and skills for performing the right insulin injection The participants' absorption of the activity material was quite good, this can be seen from the community's ability to answer and practice the Insulin Injection Technique. Keywords: Health Education, Training, Insulin Injection, Diabetes                   Mellitus

scholarly journals Implementasi Koordinasi Lintas Sektor dalam Rangka Pengendalian Leptospirosis di Kabupaten Jeneponto

2020 ◽  
Vol 1 (2) ◽  
pp. 162-171
Author(s):  
Wirdayanti Wirdayanti ◽  
Syamsuar Manyullei ◽  
Muh. Fajaruddin Natsir
Keyword(s):  
Infectious Disease ◽  
Infectious Diseases ◽  
Health Center ◽  
Rural Areas ◽  
Health Workers ◽  
Zoonotic Disease ◽  
Zoonotic Diseases ◽  
Psychological Consequences ◽  
Phenomenological Design

Leptospirosis is an infectious disease caused by leptospira sp. and many are found in populations of people who live in rural areas. Leptospirosis is also a zoonotic disease that can be endemic and has adverse economic, social and psychological consequences. Zoonotic disease is closely related to human health, animals, and also the environment so that in controlling and preventing it is necessary the involvement or cooperation of various parties absolutely. This study was to determine cross-sectoral cooperation through coordination in the context of controlling leptospirosis in Jeneponto Regency. This type of research is qualitative with a phenomenological design. The number of informants in this study was 14 people. Determination of informants obtained by purposive sampling by determining the criteria for informants who are willing to be interviewed and play an important role in controlling infectious diseases. Showed that coordination between informants in the cross-sector had been carried out through the administration at the puskesmas conducted every quarter. Coordination conducted by the informant in controlling leptospirosis still needs to be improved, especially communication in the event of a case or outbreak in the community. The conclusion in this study is that cross-sectoral coordination needs to be improved, especially in controlling zoonotic diseases that occur in the community. The researchers suggest to the health center health workers to always coordinate well with other sectors that should be involved in controlling leptospirosis.

scholarly journals Impact of Health Education on Knowledge and Behaviors toward Infectious Diseases among Students in Gansu Province, China

2018 ◽  
Vol 2018 ◽  
pp. 1-12 ◽  
Author(s):  
Manli Wang ◽  
Xuemei Han ◽  
Haiqing Fang ◽  
Chang Xu ◽  
Xiaojun Lin ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Infectious Disease ◽  
Health Education ◽  
Infectious Diseases ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Control Groups ◽  
Student Knowledge ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
And Behaviors ◽  
And Control ◽  
The Impact

Objectives. Infectious disease knowledge and behaviors are key elements that ensure student health and safety. This study explores the impact of health education on student knowledge and behaviors toward infectious diseases and determines the factors affecting infectious diseases knowledge and behaviors among students in Gansu, China. Methods. A cross-sectional study and three sampling methods were used in two counties, 12 schools, and 32 classes in Gansu, China, from 2012 to 2013. Collected data included the following: (1) sociodemographic characteristics of 2002 students (1001 participants in the intervention group and 1001 in the control group); (2) accuracy of student knowledge and behaviors toward infectious diseases based on comparison of intervention and control groups through X2 test; and (3) mean scores on knowledge and behavior of students with different characteristics toward infectious diseases, as analyzed through analysis of variance (ANOVA). Multiple linear regression was conducted to analyze factors affecting student knowledge and behaviors toward infectious diseases. Results. Statistically significant differences were observed among eight items of infectious disease transmission and treatment knowledge between intervention and control groups (P<0.001). Average accuracies of knowledge and behaviors toward infectious diseases reached 72.23% and 60.03%. Significant differences were observed in six items on student behavior in rural and urban areas (P<0.001). Health education, household register, and county affected scores of student knowledge and behaviors toward infectious diseases (P<0.05). Gender and education level also affected scores of student behaviors toward infectious diseases (P<0.001). Conclusions. Health education contributes to student knowledge and behaviors toward infectious diseases. Students in the control group need intensified health education on infectious diseases. Health education needs to pay particular attention to rural students, all male students, and students at senior high school level living on campus.

scholarly journals Assessment of Online Learning Application for Health Education

2019 ◽  
Vol 15 (12) ◽  
pp. 69 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hery Harjono Muljo ◽  
Anzaludin Samsinga Perbangsa ◽  
Bens Pardamean
Keyword(s):  
Online Learning ◽  
Health Education ◽  
Technology Acceptance ◽  
Learning Strategies ◽  
Technology Acceptance Model ◽  
Health Workers ◽  
Model Learning ◽  
Acceptance Model ◽  
The Right ◽  
Improve Health

<p>Online learning has become a model, learning strategies, and the preferred channel in education around the world because it is not restricted by time and place. The development of online learning in supporting the success of health education programs for early detection of cervical cancer is the right solution to improve health workers knowledge. To measure user acceptance of the online learning applications, the study used Technology Acceptance Model (TAM) approach. Data collected from questionnaires then analyzed by calculating the frequency (proportion) of the total value, the interpretation of a score by looking for index% and interval. The final result of the calculation shows that all respondents agreed and strongly agreed with all four factors measured. The conclusions are the users believe that the use of learning online applications can reduce the task effort, improve job performance, give positive idea to use the technology, and consciously and expressed desire to run the online learning process in the future.<strong></strong></p>

scholarly journals Paramedic knowledge of infectious disease aetiology and transmission in an Australian emergency medical system

2003 ◽  
Vol 1 (3) ◽  
Author(s):  
Ramon Shaban ◽  
Debra Creedy ◽  
Michele Clark
Keyword(s):  
Infectious Disease ◽  
Infectious Diseases ◽  
Infectious Mononucleosis ◽  
Correct Response ◽  
Health Workers ◽  
Vancomycin Resistant Enterococcus ◽  
Modes Of Transmission ◽  
Disease Aetiology ◽  
Vancomycin Resistant ◽  
Hiv Aids

Introduction Paramedics and other emergency health workers are exposed to infectious disease particularly when undertaking exposure-prone procedures as a component of their everyday practice. This study examined paramedic knowledge of infectious disease aetiology and transmission in the pre-hospital care environment. Methods A mail survey of paramedics from an Australian ambulance service (n=2274) was conducted. Results With a response rate of 55.3% (1258/2274), the study demonstrated that paramedic knowledge of infectious disease aetiology and modes of transmission was poor. Of the 25 infectious diseases included in the survey, only three aetiological agents were correctly identified by at least 80% of respondents. The most accurate responses for aetiology of individual infectious diseases were for HIV/AIDS (91.4%), influenza (87.4%), and hepatitis B (85.7%). Poorest results were observed for pertussis, infectious mononucleosis, leprosy, dengue fever, Japanese B encephalitis and vancomycin resistant enterococcus (VRE), all with less than half the sample providing a correct response. Modes of transmission of significant infectious diseases were also assessed. Most accurate responses were found for HIV/AIDS (85.8%), salmonella (81.9%) and influenza (80.1%). Poorest results were observed for infectious mononucleosis, diphtheria, shigella, Japanese B encephalitis, vancomycin resistant enterococcus, meningococcal meningitis, rubella and infectious mononucleosis, with less than a third of the sample providing a correct response. Conclusion Results suggest that knowledge of aetiology and transmission of infectious disease is generally poor amongst paramedics. A comprehensive in-service education infection control programs for paramedics with emphasis on infectious disease aetiology and transmission is recommended.

scholarly journals Perubahan Pengetahuan Ibu Hamil Mengenai Tanda Bahaya Kehamilan Menggunakan Media Augmented Reality

2021 ◽  
Vol 5 (3) ◽  
pp. 140-145
Author(s):  
Rosnadila Humaira Gunawan ◽  
◽  
Astuti Dyah Bestari ◽  
Merry Wijaya ◽  
Didah Didah ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Health Education ◽  
Augmented Reality ◽  
Pregnant Women ◽  
Quantitative Research ◽  
Industrial Revolution ◽  
Health Workers ◽  
Direct Interaction ◽  
Danger Signs ◽  
Post Test ◽  
The Right

The indirect cause of maternal death in Indonesia is “3T” factors, one of which is being late in knowing the danger signs of pregnancy. Health workers need to be aware of this because there is currently a pandemic that can make limited time for pregnancy checks. It can cause pregnant women to not have enough time for health education about the dangerous signs of pregnancy, so we need the right media for health education about danger signs of pregnancy. Industrial revolution 4.0 makes us unable to avoid using technology, including in the world of health. Augmented reality is part of it. It can be media for health education that you can use every time and everywhere with direct interaction. So, pregnant woman can use it to improve their knowledge. This study aims to determine whether there is knowledge improvement from pregnant women about danger signs of pregnancy after using augmented reality. This is a quantitative research with one group pre-post test design which requires 30 respondents. The result shows that there is an effect of augmented reality media on the knowledge of pregnant women about the danger signs of pregnancy in the form of increasing knowledge(p=0,001)

Principles of infectious disease control

2021 ◽  
pp. 597-622
Author(s):  
Robert J. Kim-Farley
Keyword(s):  
Infectious Disease ◽  
Infectious Diseases ◽  
Disease Control ◽  
Health Workers ◽  
Respiratory Infections ◽  
Control Measures ◽  
Infectious Disease Control ◽  
Public Health Officials ◽  
Prevention And Control Measures ◽  
And Control

Infectious diseases remain a leading cause of morbidity, disability, and mortality worldwide. Lower respiratory infections are the third leading causes of death worldwide and their control is a constant challenge that faces health workers and public health officials in both industrialized and developing countries. This chapter provides a global and comprehensive view of the principles of infectious disease control through examination of the magnitude of disease burden, the chain of infection (agent, transmission, and host) of infectious diseases, the varied approaches to their prevention and control (measures applied to the host, vectors, infected humans, animals, environment, and agents), and the factors conducive to their eradication as well as emergence and re-emergence.

scholarly journals Interdisciplinary Collaborations Required: Teaching Health Educators Infectious Disease Dynamics

2020 ◽  
Vol 6 (3) ◽  
pp. 159-161
Author(s):  
Tyler G. James ◽  
Catherine A. Lippi
Keyword(s):  
Infectious Disease ◽  
Health Education ◽  
Infectious Diseases ◽  
Public Health Education ◽  
Health Educators ◽  
Disease Dynamics ◽  
Effective Science ◽  
Global Burden Of Diseases ◽  
Infectious Disease Dynamics ◽  
Burden Of Diseases

Infectious diseases, including zoonotic infectious diseases, are some of the leading causes of the global burden of diseases. Public health education/promotion specialists are specifically trained in methods and theory to deliver risk communication that can help decrease the transmissibility, morbidity, and mortality of infectious diseases. However, the limited training of health educators in infectious disease dynamics represents a critical barrier for health educators wishing to engage in this work. In this commentary, we describe the importance of health education/promotion specialists being trained on infectious disease dynamics to engage in effective science and health communication locally and globally.

scholarly journals The Right to Liberty in a Pandemic

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rebekah McWhirter
Keyword(s):  
Public Health ◽  
Infectious Disease ◽  
Human Rights ◽  
Infectious Diseases ◽  
Large Scale ◽  
Case Law ◽  
European Convention ◽  
Current Crisis ◽  
The Right

The European Convention on Human Rights has given rise to the most extensive and influential case law of any human rights jurisdiction, and the inclusion of an express infectious diseases exception to the right to liberty suggests that its jurisprudence is likely to provide the best available guidance to states on the circumstances in which such measures may be justifiable and lawful. However, this article argues that the principles developed to date are limited in their applicability to the current crisis, and are insufficient for determining the appropriate balance between public health and the right to liberty when seeking to control the spread of a large-scale, highly infectious disease.

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