scholarly journals Compliance to Community Infection Control Standards during the COVID-19 Pandemic: An Integrative Review

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (11) ◽  
pp. 296-305
Author(s):  
Romeo M. Sanchez II ◽  
Gevin R. Soriano ◽  
Sheree Ann A. Ortua
Keyword(s):  
Literature Review ◽  
Infection Control ◽  
Preventive Measures ◽  
Assessment Tool ◽  
Health Practices ◽  
Quality Assessment Tool ◽  
Viable Option ◽  
Adequate Knowledge ◽  
The People ◽  
Community Infection

This integrative literature review was conducted to assess the compliance to community infection control standards during the Covid-19 pandemic. As countries struggle to contain Covid-19 and its effects on social and economic aspects of life, non-pharmacologic interventions are seen as a viable option to mitigate the pandemic. This review aims to explore the level and extent to which the community perform health practices as well as the factors that affect compliance to these preventive measures. A systematic search of literatures that was published during 2020 and 2021 that addressed the health practice towards mitigating this pandemic as well as their compliance was included in this literature review. Whittemore and Knafl’s procedure in conducting integrative literature review was utilized. After critical appraisal of these literatures using the Quality Assessment Tool for Qualitative Studies, 4 studies were then included. Overall, studies reveal that health practices to mitigate Covid-19 are highly practiced. This finding is relation to the adequate knowledge of the community towards these preventive measures. However, despite having enough knowledge and awareness on the various information regarding the existence of the Coronavirus disease, the people in the community still need to enhance their knowledge along COVID 19 issues to minimize the risk of having the virus. Key words: Compliance, Community, Infection Control Standards, Covid-19.

scholarly journals Nutrition Programing of Children at 6-24 Months with Exclusive Breastfeeding : A Literature Review

2021 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
pp. 52-64
Author(s):  
Relisa Nuris Shifa ◽  
Sulistiawati ◽  
Endyka Erye Frety ◽  
Astika Gita Ningrum ◽  
Isa Anshori
Keyword(s):  
Literature Review ◽  
Quantitative Study ◽  
Exclusive Breastfeeding ◽  
Assessment Tool ◽  
World Health ◽  
Study Quality ◽  
Quality Assessment Tool ◽  
Boolean Operator ◽  
Health Organization ◽  
Study Quality Assessment

Masa emas bagi tumbuh kembang anak terjadi 1000 Hari Pertama Kehidupan (HPK), dimulai sejak konsepsi sampai usia 24 bulan. Air Susu Ibu (ASI) mengandung komponen “nutrisi” dan “non-nutrisi” yang dapat mendukung tumbuh-kembang pasca lahir. World Health Organization (WHO) merekomendasikan anak memperoleh ASI ekslusif selama 6 bulan pasca lahir. Kecukupan nutrisi dan pertumbuhan optimal dapat dinilai menggunakan penilaian status gizi. Studi ini bertujuan untuk menganalisa hubungan pemberian ASI eksklusif selama 6 bulan pertama setelah lahir dengan  status gizi anak usia 6 -24 bulan. Studi tinjauan pustaka ini menggunakan metode PRISMA, PICO, dan Boolean Operator. Literatur yang relevan diperoleh dari 8 database elektronik dan terbatas pada 10 tahun terakhir. Kualitas literatur dinilai menggunakan Quantitative Study Quality Assessment Tool yang dirilis EPHPP. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan, diperoleh 3  dari 3.218 artikel yang sesuai kata kunci dan 127 yang membahas pertanyaan penulis. Tiga literatur tersebut menggunakan indikator dan standar status gizi, yakni Berat Badan menurut Usia (BB/U), Panjang Badan menurut Usia (PB/U), Berat Badan menurut Panjang Badan (BB/PB), dan Indeks Massa Tubuh untuk Usia (IMT/U).  Pada hasil didominasi oleh hubungan yang signifikan. Hasil studi menunjukkan bahwa status gizi BB/U, PB/U, BB/PB, dan IMT/U memiliki hubungan yang signifikan.

Basics of Stratifying for Severity of Illness

1996 ◽  
Vol 17 (10) ◽  
pp. 675-686 ◽  
Author(s):  
Peter A. Gross
Keyword(s):  
Infection Control ◽  
Quality Assessment ◽  
Assessment Tool ◽  
Severity Of Illness ◽  
Scoring Systems ◽  
Quality Assessment Tool ◽  
Organ Systems ◽  
Specific Organ ◽  
Healthcare Processes ◽  
All Diseases

AbstractConventional wisdom suggests that those who assess healthcare processes and outcomes always should stratify cases by severity of illness; however, infection control personnel should analyze each quality assessment tool with and without severity adjustment and determine whether such adjustment is necessary. This article briefly reviews severity adjustments for diseases or procedures involving specific organ systems, as well as those applicable to all diseases, including the commercially available systems. Also discussed is whether and how these various systems for severity adjustment can be compared. Finally, the article will provide selected references for individuals who will use these scoring systems and need more information.

scholarly journals A study on knowledge of HIV/AIDS among adolescents of higher secondary school in Jajarkot district of Nepal

2015 ◽  
Vol 4 (3) ◽  
pp. 43-45
Author(s):  
M Bharati ◽  
L Bharati
Keyword(s):  
Secondary School ◽  
Preventive Measures ◽  
Public Health Problem ◽  
Medical College ◽  
Modes Of Transmission ◽  
Adequate Knowledge ◽  
The People ◽  
Self Administered Questionnaire ◽  
Transmission Of Disease ◽  
Hiv Aids

HIV/AIDS has killed more than 25 million people since it was first recognized in 1981, making it one of the most destructive epidemics in recorded history. It is an increasing public health problem of the people in the world. A descriptive study was carried out in 2013 at Jajarkot district of Nepal, to assess the knowledge of HIV/AIDS among adolescents of higher secondary school. Facilitator based self administered questionnaire was distributed among 150 students who were selected through simple random technique lottery method. The study showed that majority of the respondents had knowledge about HIV/AIDS and more than two third (77.3%) had knowledge about the causative agent of the disease. Regarding the transmission of disease, majority (94.7%) had responded through needle sharing and 93.3% respondents responded through contamination of blood. Highest percent of respondent (51%) had knowledge in symptoms i.e. weight loss. Majority had knowledge that condom use during sexual intercourse can prevent HIV/AIDS. Despite having adequate knowledge still there exists various misconceptions regarding HIV/AIDS among the adolescents. The knowledge among the respondents was quite satisfactory for most of the aspects like modes of transmission, sexual and behavioral practices and common symptoms and preventive measures of the disease. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3126/jcmc.v4i3.11940Journal of Chitwan Medical College 2014; 4(3):43-45 

scholarly journals A systematic review of effectiveness of BNT162b2 mRNA and ChAdOx1 adenoviral vector COVID-19 vaccines in the general population

2021 ◽  
Vol 45 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Chinonyerem O. Iheanacho ◽  
Uchenna I. H. Eze ◽  
Emmanuel A. Adida
Keyword(s):  
General Population ◽  
Adenoviral Vector ◽  
Preventive Measures ◽  
Assessment Tool ◽  
Data Availability ◽  
Main Body ◽  
Quality Assessment Tool ◽  
High Effectiveness ◽  
Blood Institute ◽  
National Heart Lung

Abstract Background High effectiveness of COVID-19 vaccines is essential for the pandemic control. This study systematically reviewed available evidence on effectiveness of ChAdOx1 and BNT162b2 vaccines in the general population, for improved vaccine policies and strategies. Main body of the abstract Using several keywords, a search of Scopus, PubMed, Google scholar and Hinari databases was conducted from December 1, 2020 to June 9, 2021. Eligible studies comprising original studies reporting effectiveness of the vaccines, were included following PRISMA guidelines. Individual studies were assessed for quality using National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute quality assessment tool. A total of 1766 titles were retrieved and 11 were included, out of which only 5 were peer-reviewed. Although data availability was limited, studies suggest equivalent effectiveness of BNT162b2 and ChAdOx1 COVID-19 vaccine against SARS-CoV-2 infection and COVID-19 related morbidity and mortality. Vaccine effectiveness increased steadily to about 35 days, with an enhanced effectiveness following the second dose. Short conclusion BNT162 and ChAdOx1 vaccines were associated with equivalent and high effectiveness which increased with time and a second dose in the general population. This encourages continued practice of other preventive measures, particularly during the first week of vaccination, and reinforces the need for a second dose.

Fallopian tubes and ovarian cancer (Literature review)

2019 ◽  
pp. 92-95
Author(s):  
D.G. Sumtsov ◽  
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M.L. Kusyomenska ◽  
G.A. Sumtsov ◽  
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...  
Keyword(s):  
Ovarian Cancer ◽  
Literature Review ◽  
Preventive Measures ◽  
Disease Incidence ◽  
Molecular Genetic ◽  
Serous Ovarian Cancer ◽  
Fallopian Tubes ◽  
Key Words Ovarian Cancer ◽  
Pelvic Peritoneum ◽  
Opportunistic Salpingectomy

In the literature review the authors present an analysis of the current stateproblem of ovarian cancer and ways of its possible solution. According to clinicalobservations and conducted in recent decades by morphological,immunohistochemical and molecular genetic studies it is fairly proved that theprimary cause of serous ovarian cancer is the pathology of the mucous layer offallopian tube. In the fallopian tube as a result of ciculation of inflammation andcarcinogens elements arises dysplasia of the mucosa with the development of thepreinvasive and initial invasive carcinoma with subsequent damage of the ovariesand pelvic peritoneum. Retrospective studies of a significant number of women’shealth status who had a deligation or removal of fallopian tubes in previous years showed a decrease in the disease incidence of serous ovarian cancer from 30 to 90%. The conclusions about the possibility of preventive measures of ovariancancer by opportunistic salpingectomy at post-productive age are made. In many world countries (Canada, China, France, Italy, Austria) the introduction of such a method of prevention has been started. We believe that in Ukraine there is an urgent need and all possibilities to solve this problem. Key words: ovarian cancer, preventive measures, opportunistic salpingectomy.

Covid-19 – rumours and facts in media

2020 ◽  
Vol 11 (SPL1) ◽  
pp. 171-174
Author(s):  
Tarare Toshida ◽  
Chaple Jagruti
Keyword(s):  
Social Media ◽  
Preventive Measures ◽  
Vital Role ◽  
The Other ◽  
Sources Of Information ◽  
Other Hand ◽  
Corona Virus ◽  
The People ◽  
The World

The covid-19 resulted in broad range of spread throughout the world in which India has also became a prey of it and in this situation the means of media is extensively inϑluencing the mentality of the people. Media always played a role of loop between society and sources of information. In this epidemic also media is playing a vital role in shaping the reaction in ϑirst place for both good and ill by providing important facts regarding symptoms of Corona virus, preventive measures against the virus and also how to deal with any suspect of disease to overcome covid-19. On the other hand, there are endless people who spread endless rumours overs social media and are adversely affecting life of people but we always count on media because they provide us with valuable answers to our questions, facts and everything in need. Media always remains on top of the line when it comes to stop the out spread of rumours which are surely dangerous kind of information for society. So on our side we should react fairly and maturely to handle the situation to keep it in the favour of humanity and help government not only to ϑight this pandemic but also the info emic.

Construction of an Achievement Test in General Science for Class IX Based on NCERT Syllabus

2018 ◽  
Vol 6 (26) ◽  
Author(s):  
Sailendra Bhuyan ◽  
Punita Borpuzari Deori
Keyword(s):  
Assessment Tool ◽  
Subject Area ◽  
Achievement Test ◽  
General Science ◽  
School Students ◽  
The People ◽  
The Subject ◽  
The Government ◽  
Time Changes ◽  
Teaching Learning

Achievement test is of very important assessment tool to evaluate the student’s current level of knowledge and skill acquired from classroom instruction. This test is designed to evaluate the student’s level of achievement in a particular subject for a particular class prescribed under the board or the university. In other words, to assess how much the pupils have achieved the educational objectives in teaching learning process at the end of the course and if achieved then to what extent, it has been achieved. Achievement tests are proved to be very helpful in various ways to the people who are involved in the field of education such as the teachers, the administrators, the planners, to the parents as well as for the students. The teacher very carefully develops and conduct achievement test in the class which enable the teacher to get an overall idea of the progress or the level of achievement of his students in the subject area. The teacher can determine the pupil’s strength and weakness in the subject area. So, based on this the teacher can take necessary remedial instructional strategies for the betterment of the pupil’s progress. In the same time, it also provides feedback for the teaching efficiency of the teacher.As with the time changes there have been many educational reforms taken place and in between syllabus had also been changed under different Boards of Studies. In order to maintain uniform standard of education the Government has formulated a policy to implement NCERT syllabus common to all School Boards throughout the country and accordingly the State Board of Secondary Education, Assam (SEBA) follow NCERT syllabus and to evaluate students’ achievement in terms of the policy formulated by the Board. Till now, no any standardized achievement test has been conducted for the secondary school students of Assam. Therefore, the investigators felt to construct and standardize an achievement test in the subject General Science which will definitely help in educational research.

scholarly journals A Systematic Review of Healthcare Professionals’ Knowledge, Self-Efficacy and Attitudes Towards Working with Autistic People

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kirsten Corden ◽  
Rebecca Brewer ◽  
Eilidh Cage
Keyword(s):  
Health Professionals ◽  
Self Efficacy ◽  
Healthcare Professionals ◽  
Assessment Tool ◽  
Vital Role ◽  
Narrative Synthesis ◽  
Quality Assessment Tool ◽  
Professional Background ◽  
Autistic People

AbstractHealthcare professionals play a vital role in identifying and supporting autistic people. This study systematically reviewed empirical research examining healthcare professionals’ knowledge, self-efficacy and attitudes towards working with autistic people. Thirty-five studies were included. The included studies sampled a range of countries and professional backgrounds. A modified quality assessment tool found the quality of the included studies was moderately good. Narrative synthesis indicated that healthcare professionals report only moderate levels of autism knowledge and self-efficacy, and often lack training. Variation within and between countries and professional background was not explained by demographic factors. The reviewed evidence suggests health professionals’ limited knowledge and self-efficacy in working with autistic people is a challenge to the provision of healthcare for autistic individuals.

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