scholarly journals Evaluation of Radiation Knowledge of Non-Medical Doctor Staffs in Orthopaedics and Traumatology Operation Theatre

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Can Doruk Basa ◽  
İsmail Eralp Kaçmaz ◽  
Vadym Zhamilov ◽  
Ayfer Gider ◽  
Hüseyin Gökhan Karahan ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Sample Selection ◽  
Educational Status ◽  
Medical Doctor ◽  
Operating Theatre ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Operation Theatre ◽  
Training And Research ◽  
High Level ◽  
Prevention Methods ◽  
Descriptive Survey

Objective: The aim of this study was the determine educational status, anxiety, the use of prevention methods and their knowledge level of nurses, operation theatre staffs and technicians about radiation. Methods: This study is a cross-sectional descriptive survey. The universe of our study consists of non-medical doctor staffs (nurses, technicians and operating theatre personnel) of one university and two training and research hospitals in İzmir. The sample selection was not made in our study and the personnels who accepted to participate in the study constituted the sample of the study (n=97). This was a survey of 21 questions. The survey includes participants’ demographical datas, protection type from radiation, anxiety about radiation, knowledge about radiation and education level about radiation. SPSS v21.0 were used for statistical analysis. Results: In our study, 97 participants completed the questionnaire. 51 of the participants were female (52.6%) and 46 were male (47.4%). Forty-one (42.3%) of the participants were 9 health technician (9.3%), 20 (20.6%) anesthesia technicians and 27 (27.8%) operating theatre staffs. It was found that 85 (87.6%) of the participants had operations requiring fluoroscopy in the operating room. It was learned that 29 (29.9%) participants answered the question examining the knowledge about radiation and 38 (39.2%) were educated about radiation safety. When the relationship between the participants’ answers to the question examining the knowledge about radiation and the educational level about radiation was examined, a statistically significant relationship was found between them (p=0.043). Conclusion: It was thought that non-medical doctor employees in the orthopedics and traumatology operating theatre had a high level of anxiety about radiation, had insufficient knowledge, and that training on radiation should be repeated periodically.

scholarly journals Empowerment of married women for social changes in a selected community of Kathmandu valley

2018 ◽  
Vol 5 (2) ◽  
pp. 85-89
Author(s):  
Sarita Singh Maharjan
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Decision Making ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Educational Status ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Married Women ◽  
Family Type ◽  
Kathmandu Valley ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
High Level

Introductions: Empowerment of women is the process by which women gain power and control over their own lives and acquire the ability to make  choices and decisions. It influences the direction of social change and create a healthy life of self as well as for family. This study aimed to assess the level of empowerment of married women and association with demographic variables. Methods: A cross-sectional study was carried out among married women with children and living with husband, at Kumbhesor ‘tole’ (community) in ward number 11 of Lalitpur Metropolitan City in Kathmandu valley, Nepal, during Jul-Aug 2017. Purposive sampling technique was used. Data were collected through interview using structured questionnaire by door to door visit in community. Results: Total 170 women were interviewed. High level empowerment (score >70%) was seen in 111 (64.5%) and low level empowerment (score ≤50%) in 9 (5.5%) women. Overall empowerment was 75.7±12.3, highest in the dimension of ‘health care decision making’ (82.3±10.5), lowest in ‘educational decision making’ 59.8±21.6. Family type, respondents’ and husband’s educational status had significant association with empowerment. Conclusions: The finding showed that most of the married women in urban community had high empowerment with highest decision making power on health care dimension. Family type and educational status of women and husband were associated factors.

scholarly journals Marital Adjustment and Communication Styles Among Married Adults in Ilorin, Kwara State, Nigeria

2022 ◽  
Vol 14 (1) ◽  
pp. 162-179
Author(s):  
Falilat Anike Okesina
Keyword(s):  
Significant Relationship ◽  
Marital Adjustment ◽  
Survey Design ◽  
Educational Status ◽  
Study Data ◽  
Communication Styles ◽  
Good Communication ◽  
Research Questions ◽  
High Level ◽  
Descriptive Survey

This study examined the marital adjustment and communication styles among married adults in Ilorin, Kwara State, Nigeria. A descriptive survey design was adopted. The population consists of married adults in Ilorin, Kwara State. Two research questions were raised and four null hypotheses were postulated in the study. Data were collected using a questionnaire tagged ‘Relationship between Marital Adjustment and Communication Styles Questionnaire’ (RMACSQ). Data analysis was done using Pearson’s Product Moment Correlation (PPMC). The result obtained revealed that there was a high level of marital adjustment among married adults in Ilorin, Kwara State. Married adults in Ilorin Kwara State adopt good communication styles in marriage. There was no significant relationship between marital adjustment and communication styles of married adults in Kwara State based on age, gender and educational status. There was a significant relationship between marital adjustment and communication styles among married adults in Kwara State on the basis of years of marriage. Based on the findings of this study, it was recommended that seminars and conferences should be organized for married adults in other to enlighten them on the challenges of marital relationships. This would enable them to adjust and communicate better in their new home.

Attitudes, skill and use of evidence-based practice among US Western herbal medicine providers: a national survey

2017 ◽  
Vol 14 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
James E. Snow ◽  
Matthew J. Leach ◽  
Bevin A. Clare
Keyword(s):  
Herbal Medicine ◽  
Evidence Based Practice ◽  
Survey Design ◽  
The United States ◽  
Evidence Based ◽  
Online Questionnaire ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
High Level ◽  
Descriptive Survey ◽  
Western Herbal Medicine

AbstractBackgroundEvidence-based practice (EBP) has been the focus of increasing attention in the teaching and delivery of both complementary and conventional healthcare. Western herbal medicine (WHM) is a system of complementary healthcare rooted in tradition. How WHM practitioners perceive, are prepared for, and use EBP, has to date been largely ignored. We therefore examined the use, opinion, skills, and training in EBP, and barriers and facilitators of EBP uptake, among herbal practitioners in the United States (US).MethodsThe study utilized a cross-sectional, descriptive survey design. A sample of US clinical herbalists was invited to complete a validated online questionnaire, the Evidence-Based practice Attitude and utilization SurvEy (EBASE).ResultsSeventy-four US herbal practitioners completed the survey (response rate=35 %). Participants demonstrated a generally positive attitude toward EBP (median attitude subscore 31 [possible range=8–40]), a moderate to high level of self-assessed skill in EBP (median skill subscore 46 [13–65]) and a moderate level of EBP uptake (median use subscore 12 [0–24]). Apart from a lack of clinical evidence in herbal medicine, there were few perceived barriers to EBP uptake among herbal practitioners. Access to the Internet, online databases and full-text journal articles were considered most useful in facilitating the uptake of EBP in WHM practice.ConclusionsRespondents’ attitudes, skill level, and uptake of EBP were generally consistent with other complementary and alternative medicine providers. Educational initiatives, including those focused on the appraisal and application of evidence, may help to optimize the use of EBP among WHM practitioners.

scholarly journals Acceptance of COVID-19 vaccination and its determinants among Lebanese dentists: a cross-sectional study

2021 ◽  
Vol 21 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Lara Nasr ◽  
Nadine Saleh ◽  
Mira Hleyhel ◽  
Abbass El-Outa ◽  
Ziad Noujeim
Keyword(s):  
Positive Impact ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Medical Doctor ◽  
Acceptance Rate ◽  
Vaccine Uptake ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Vaccine Acceptance ◽  
Online Study ◽  
Vaccination Acceptance ◽  
High Level

Abstract Background Dentists are at high risk of exposure to occupational Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19). Since vaccination is crucial to control COVID-19 pandemic, we aimed to assess COVID-19 vaccination acceptance and its determinants among Lebanese practicing dentists. Methods A cross-sectional online study was conducted between February 15 and 22, 2021, among dentists practicing in Lebanon. Prevalence of COVID-19 vaccine acceptance was estimated. A multivariable modified Poisson regression model was used to explore determinants of COVID-19 vaccine acceptance. Results In total, 86% of participants were willing to receive or have already received a COVID-19 vaccine. Having received the influenza vaccine during the COVID-19 pandemic was linked to a 12% increase in the COVID-19 vaccination acceptance rate. In addition, participants having moderate and high COVID-19 vaccination knowledge levels were more likely to accept receiving the vaccine, and participants whose fear of COVID-19 level was high were more likely to accept receiving the vaccine compared to those having a low fear level. Contrarily, those who visit the medical doctor only when needed and once a year were less likely to accept COVID-19 vaccine compared to participants who routinely visit the medical doctor. Conclusions Our study showed a high level of acceptance of COVID-19 vaccination among Lebanese practicing dentists. And since knowledge about COVID-19 vaccination was associated with the vaccine acceptance, it should be improved and updated to further increase the acceptance rate. High acceptability of COVID-19 vaccination among dentists is expected to have a positive impact among the population in terms of increasing awareness and vaccine uptake.

scholarly journals Use of a Questionnaire to Measure Concussion Knowledge in Brazilian adults

Neurology ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 93 (14 Supplement 1) ◽  
pp. S8.2-S8
Author(s):  
Amanda Araújo ◽  
Renata Areza-Fegyveres ◽  
Carla Guariglia ◽  
Jessica Natuline lanof ◽  
Regina Baratho ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
General Population ◽  
Correct Diagnosis ◽  
Critical Issue ◽  
The United States ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Knowledge Questionnaire ◽  
Concussion Knowledge ◽  
High Level ◽  
Descriptive Survey ◽  
Meaningful Research

ObjectiveWe aimed to evaluate the self-reported concussion knowledge of the general population, to observe and describe any gaps in the knowledge and misconceptions, and to identify the variables that influence the concussion knowledge.BackgroundConcussion represents 80–90% of Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) causes and its higher incidence is related to sports. The United States Centers for Disease Control estimates a TBI annual incidence ranging from 1.6 to 3.8 million cases, including concussions related to sport. Thus, it is seen as a public health priority. Adequate general population knowledge is a critical issue to correct diagnosis and management of concussion.Design/MethodsWe conducted a cross-sectional descriptive survey. A Concussion knowledge Questionnaire (CKQ) was created to capture data on concussion identification and causes, concussion consequences, recovery and management, and sport-related concussion The number of the sample correct and incorrect answers was calculated to measure the percent of concussion knowledge by CKQ domain.ResultsThe sample was formed by 1247 Brazilian adults with a mean age of 41.7 (±11.8) years and high level of schooling. The total score in the CKQ was a mean of 20 (±10) points, which corresponds to a rate of 41.6% of correct answers. Thus, there is poor knowledge in all domains of the CKQ. Only 35.5% of correct answers were registered regarding the main symptoms of a concussion. Similarly, the higher number of incorrect answers was related to questions about recovery and management of a concussion.ConclusionsOur study is the first to examine the concussion knowledge in a sample of Brazilian adults and provide useful information for development of concussion education programs. Our findings suggest very poor concussion knowledge in sample studied. More larger and meaningful research is needed to investigate the concussion knowledge and the variables that may interfere in the knowledge of the Brazilian general.

scholarly journals Australian surfers’ awareness of ‘surfer’s ear’

2020 ◽  
Vol 6 (1) ◽  
pp. e000641
Author(s):  
Vini Simas ◽  
Wayne Hing ◽  
Rodney Pope ◽  
Mike Climstein
Keyword(s):  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Common Presentation ◽  
Health Practitioners ◽  
High Prevalence ◽  
Grade 3 ◽  
Water Trapping ◽  
High Level ◽  
Prevention Methods ◽  
Otoscopic Examination ◽  
Severe Grade

ObjectivesTo assess awareness of external auditory exostosis (EAE) among Australian surfers.MethodsThis is a cross-sectional observational study, assessing professional and recreational Australian surfers. Currently, active surfers over 18 years of age, surfing year-round, were eligible to participate. After initial screening, individuals were asked to complete a questionnaire. All included volunteers underwent bilateral otoscopic examination, to assess the presence and severity of EAE.ResultsA total of 113 surfers were included in the study and were divided into two groups, based on surfing status: 93 recreational surfers and 20 professional surfers. Recreational surfers were significantly older (p<0.005), more experienced (greater years surfing; p<0.005), with lower prevalence of otological symptoms (p<0.05). The most common symptoms were water trapping, impacted wax and hearing loss. Prevalence of EAE was high for both groups (95% in the professional surfers and 82.8% in the recreational surfers); however, recreational surfers had mild grade EAE (grade 1) as the most common presentation, as opposed to professionals who had severe grade EAE (grade 3) as the most common presentation (p<0.05 between groups). Awareness of the term ‘surfer’s ear’ was high for both groups, as was knowledge of prevention options. However, fewer considered the condition to be preventable, and an even lower number reported regular use of prevention methods.ConclusionAustralian surfers had a high level of awareness of EAE; however, few reported using prevention methods, despite having a high prevalence of the condition. Health practitioners should screen susceptible individuals in order to recommend appropriate preventive measures.

AWARENESS ABOUT INDOOR AIR POLLUTION IN GENERAL POPULATION OF RAWALPINDI AND ISLAMABAD

2018 ◽  
Vol 8 (2) ◽  
pp. 80-83
Author(s):  
Nadia Tariq ◽  
Tamkeen Jaffry ◽  
Rahma Fiaz ◽  
Abdul Majid Rajput ◽  
Sadaf Khalid
Keyword(s):  
Air Pollution ◽  
General Population ◽  
Indoor Air ◽  
Indoor Air Pollution ◽  
Economic Status ◽  
Educational Status ◽  
Epidemiological Studies ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Significant Difference

Background: Indoor air pollutants are increasingly being associated with respiratory illnesses leading to high degree of morbidity and mortality. There are not sufficient epidemiological studies from Pakistan which assess level of awareness of indoor air pollution resulting in respiratory diseases in population. Methods: This cross sectional survey was carried out on general population of Rawalpindi/Islamabad. Sample size was 223 study subjects selected by non-probability convenient sampling. Knowledge of the study subjects was determined with regard to indoor air pollution, its effects on health and different sources of indoor air pollution with the help of a questionnaire. The influence of age, gender, educational status and socio economic status on the level of awareness was also analyzed. Results: Out of total 223 participants, 115 were males and108 females. Participants aware of indoor air pollution were 91.5% and adequate awareness about its sources was 80.7%. Those who knew indoor air pollution is detrimental to health were 95.1%. Awareness about building construction dust as source of indoor air pollution was maximum (84.8%). There was significant difference in awareness among participants with different monthly incomes and educational status and also between males and females. Conclusion: This study concludes that general population of Rawalpindi/Islamabad has fairly good awareness about sources of indoor air pollution. Use of harmful material causing indoor air pollution should be limited or substituted with better ones where possible.

Knowledge and Practice of Mothers Regarding the Prevention and Management of Malnutrition Among Preschool Children – A Cross Sectional Survey

2017 ◽  
Vol 9 (5) ◽  
Author(s):  
Mahfouz R. Nath ◽  
C. Kanniammal
Keyword(s):  
Preschool Children ◽  
Good Practice ◽  
Strong Association ◽  
Educational Status ◽  
Nursing Interventions ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Economic Class ◽  
Common Causes ◽  
Knowledge And Practice

Malnutrition remains one of the most common causes of morbidity and mortality among children throughout the world. Malnutrition has been responsible, directly or indirectly for 60% of the 10.9 million deaths annually among children under five. The research study was aimed to assess the knowledge and practice of mothers of preschool children regarding the prevention and management of malnutrition. The design used was descriptive cross sectional survey. The study was conducted in a coastal setting of Trivandrum district with a sample size of 115. Data collection was done by self administered structured questionnaire by conducting mothers meeting at selected Anganwadis. According to the results of the study 19.1% of mothers had good knowledge and 34.8 % of mothers had poor knowledge. Regarding practice only 24.3 % of mothers reported good practice while 36.6 % of mothers reported poor practice. There was a strong association between the knowledge and Practice of mothers and selected socio demographic variables such as educational status of mothers and socio economic class (p less than 0.01)). The study findings can be used for planning targeted nursing interventions in coastal areas for mothers of preschool children.

Assessment of knowledge and practice of vaccination of dogs against rabies by dog owners in Makurdi, Benue State, Nigeria

2020 ◽  
Vol 1 ◽  
pp. 5
Author(s):  
Audu Onyemocho ◽  
Agwa Moses ◽  
Aboh Kisani ◽  
Omole Namben Victoria ◽  
Anejo-Okopi Joseph
Keyword(s):  
Low Income ◽  
Life Time ◽  
Knowledge Score ◽  
Educational Status ◽  
Low Income Countries ◽  
Bivariate Analysis ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Knowledge And Practice ◽  
Dog Owners ◽  
The Relationship

Objective: Rabies, one of the oldest and fatal infectious diseases known to human race, is transmitted by infected dogs. The global target of zero dog-mediated rabies human deaths has been set for 2030; however, the realization of this goal poses challenges in most low-income countries where rabies is endemic due to weak surveillance. Dogs have been increasingly deployed for domestic uses over the years, especially for security purposes. This study assessed the assessment of knowledge and practice of vaccination of dogs against rabies by dog owners. Materials and Methods: A cross-sectional community-based study was employed to study 400 dog owners in Makurdi metropolis through multistage sampling techniques. Sighting of valid dog vaccination card was used as criteria for current vaccination. Bivariate analysis was carried out to establish the relationship between the respondent knowledge of rabies and dog vaccination with significant value set at P < 0.05. Results: The mean age of the respondents was 31 (Â ± 0.8) years, majority of them had tertiary and secondary education (40.0% and 39.0%, respectively), 26.0% were traders, and 50.0% were married. Overall, 73.0% of the respondents had good knowledge score, 61.0% had seen at least a rabid dog in their life time, and 74.0% have a history of dog vaccination, but evidence of up to date vaccination of dogs by owners was seen in only 18.0% of all the vaccination cards sighted. The relationship between the educational status of the respondents, their knowledge score, and their dog vaccination was statistically significant (P < 0.05). Conclusion: Knowledge of rabies among dog owners in Makurdi was good, but the practice of dog vaccination was poor. Educational status was a good predictor of practice. Awareness campaign on dog vaccination should be strengthened and adequate measures should be put in place at the veterinary hospitals in Makurdi for vaccination of dogs.

Hubungan antara Asupan Karbohidrat dan Lemak dengan Kadar Trigliserida pada Pesenam Aerobik Wanita

2017 ◽  
Vol 19 (2) ◽  
pp. 84-89
Author(s):  
Diah Nur Khasanah ◽  
Idi Setiyobroto ◽  
Weni Kurdanti
Keyword(s):  
Coronary Heart Disease ◽  
Triglyceride Level ◽  
Observational Research ◽  
Fat Intake ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Exact Test ◽  
High Carbohydrate ◽  
High Consumption ◽  
High Level ◽  
High Triglyceride

Background: A long-standing association exists between elevated triglyceride levels and coronary heart disease (CHD). High consumption of fat and carbohydrate influences enhancement of triglycerides level. Sport can reduce cholesterol and triglycerides level. Objective: This research aims to analyze relationship between carbohydrates and fat intakes with triglycerides level on female aerobic gymnasts. Method: This is an observational research using cross sectional research design which was held in Miracle Gymnasium on February17- 18th 2017. 30 subjects were selected as subject because fulfill the requirement (older than 20 years and have willingness to be a subjects). Research variable areintakes of carbohydrate, fat, and triglyceride levels. Result: Result shows 53.3% subjects have high level of carbohydrate and fat intakes followed  by 20% subjects with high level       of triglycerides. Subjects with high level of carbohydrate, fat intakes and high triglyceride level are 28%. Subjects withsufficient carbohydrate, fat intakes and high triglyceride level are 12.5%.Fisher’s exact test was done to prove hypothesis with results there is no significant relationship between carbohydrate and fat intake with triglyceride level. Conclusions: Subjects with high carbohydrate and fat intake is 53.3% and 20% subjects have high triglyceride level. Relationship between carbohydrate and fat intake with triglyceride level on female aerobic gymnasts is not significant (p>0.05).   Keywords: Intake, Carbohydrate, Fat, Aerobic Gymnasts, Triglyceride

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