scholarly journals Knowledge, Attitudes and Practices Regarding the Limitation of Therapeutic Efforts by Health Personnel at a University Hospital

2013 ◽  
Vol 17 (2) ◽  
pp. 216-226 ◽  
Author(s):  
Francisco Luis Ochoa Jaramillo ◽  
◽  
Diana Restrepo-Bernal ◽  
Clara Catalina Cossio-Uribe ◽  
Juan Carlos Jaramillo-Estrada ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Health Personnel ◽  
University Hospital ◽  
Attitudes And Practices ◽  
Knowledge Attitudes And Practices

scholarly journals Knowledge, Attitudes and Practices of Mothers Regarding Breastfeeding in the University Hospital Center of Brazzaville (Republic of Congo)

Health ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 12 (02) ◽  
pp. 219-229
Author(s):  
Buambo Gauthier Régis Jostin ◽  
Eouani Max Lévy Eméry ◽  
Potokoue Mpia Samantha Nuelly ◽  
Mahoungou Tsibozi Frédine ◽  
Itoua Clautaire ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
University Hospital ◽  
Republic Of Congo ◽  
Attitudes And Practices ◽  
The University ◽  
Knowledge Attitudes And Practices ◽  
Hospital Center

scholarly journals Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices of HIV-Positive Adolescents Related to HIV/AIDS Prevention in Abidjan (Côte d’Ivoire)

2020 ◽  
Vol 2020 ◽  
pp. 1-6
Author(s):  
Azagoh-Kouadio Richard ◽  
Yeboua Kossonou Roland ◽  
Yao Kouassi Christian ◽  
Kouassi-Kouadio Amenan Cécile ◽  
Aholi Jean Michel ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Participation Rate ◽  
Unprotected Sex ◽  
Sub Saharan Africa ◽  
University Hospital ◽  
Hiv Positive ◽  
Attitudes And Practices ◽  
Attitude And Practice ◽  
Knowledge Attitude And Practice ◽  
Knowledge Attitudes And Practices ◽  
Hiv Aids

Introduction. In sub-Saharan Africa, many adolescents living with HIV adopt behaviors and practices at risk of transmitting this infection. The aim of the study was to assess the knowledge, attitudes, and practices of HIV-positive adolescents regarding the transmission of HIV for the prevention of this disease. Methods. Knowledge Attitude Practical Survey (KAP) conducted from June 20 to August 22, 2018 in pediatrics at the University Hospital of Treichville. It included consenting HIV-positive adolescents followed up in the voluntary testing counseling unit. The variables studied related to sociodemographic aspects, knowledge, attitude, and practice relating to the transmission of HIV. The analysis was descriptive. Results. The active queue was 349 children, including 210 adolescents. Fifty adolescents (22 boys and 28 girls) participated in the study, a participation rate of 24%. The average age of the participants was 16 years (extreme 10 and 19 years). The respondent was an orphan (38%), a secondary school (58%), and separated living parents in 42%. He stated that he did not know he was infected in 62%, and that he had sex with at least one partner in 54%. He knew the modes of transmission and the means of prevention in 72% of the cases. He knew that an HIV-positive adolescent could transmit the disease in 68%, and that HIV/AIDS was incurable in 40%. 42% of respondents said that an infected person on ARVs was contagious. Twenty-nine respondents who had a partner said they had unprotected sex in 58%. All of the adolescents surveyed said that they did not talk to friends and family about HIV. Conclusion. The level of knowledge, attitude, and practice of HIV-positive adolescents regarding HIV/AIDS transmission is insufficient. We suggest setting up a therapeutic HIV/AIDS education program for these adolescents.

scholarly journals Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices of Health Personnel in Responding to the COVID-19 Outbreak in Indonesia

2021 ◽  
Vol 16 (4) ◽  
Author(s):  
Dyah Suryani ◽  
Suyitno Suyitno ◽  
Maretalinia Maretalinia ◽  
Elvi Juliansyah ◽  
Vernonia Yora Saki ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Public Health ◽  
Health Personnel ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Health Centers ◽  
Self Report ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Attitudes And Practices ◽  
Knowledge Attitudes And Practices

The COVID-19 outbreak, which originated in China, has spread to all countries worldwide, including Indonesia. Until July 2021, the growth rate has been gradually increasing, and cases have been found in all 34 provinces of Indonesia. This cross-sectional study aimed to investigate the knowledge, attitudes, and practices (KAP) of health personnel in public health centers towards the COVID-19 outbreak in Indonesia using online self-report questionnaires. A total of 440 respondents contributed to this online survey. The level of average KAP were 7.7 out of 10.0, 14.3 out of 15.0, and 31.9 out of 36.0, respectively. There was no significant association between respondents’ characteristics (sex, marital status, and age) and their KAP, which showed p > 0.05 for all variables. It can be concluded that the level of KAP was good even though the respondents’ characteristics had no association with KAP. 

scholarly journals Assessment of Knowledges, Attitudes, and Practices of Health Personnel with Regard to Hypertension During Pregnancy in Hospitals of Bujumbura

2021 ◽  
pp. 263246362110034
Author(s):  
Eugene Ndirahisha ◽  
Joseph Nyandwi ◽  
Sebastien Manirakiza ◽  
Patrice Barasukana ◽  
Hermenegilde Nahayo ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Health Personnel ◽  
Therapeutic Strategy ◽  
Health Workers ◽  
Antihypertensive Drugs ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Attitudes And Practices ◽  
Gynecology And Obstetrics ◽  
Referral Hospitals ◽  
Knowledge Attitudes And Practices

Objective: To assess knowledges, attitudes, and practices of health personnel in Bujumbura hospitals with regard to hypertension during pregnancy. Methodology: This study has been conducted on health personnel of gynecology and obstetrics department of three national referral hospitals in Bujumbura. It is a descriptive cross-sectional study to assess knowledge, attitudes, and practices. Data were collected by a questionnaire and analyzed by Epi Info 7.2. Results: In a total of ninety-seven health workers participated in our study and 78.3% were paramedics with 53.6% of nurses and 24.7% of midwives. Medical doctors represented 21.6% of the participants. The sex ratio was 1.4 in favor of women. The professional experience was more than 5 years for 64.9% of participants. Concerning knowledge about hypertension; 74.2% of participants correctly defined hypertension during pregnancy. Despite this, only 48.4% respected conditions about its measurement. concerning attitude toword hypertension; 94.8% of participants informed their patients about the risks linked to hypertension in pregnancy before any therapeutic strategy. The antihypertensive drugs contraindicated during pregnancy were known by 54.6% of participants. To prevent preeclampsia, low doses of aspirin and calcium were prescribed by 42.2% of participants. Conclusion: Hypertension during pregnancy is a worrying situation for health personnel, which still has many theoretical and practical gaps.

scholarly journals Knowledge, attitudes, and practices towards COVID-19 among patients attended in the Caracas University Hospital triage tent: a cross-sectional study in Venezuela

Biomédica ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 41 (Sp. 2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Fabián R. Chacón ◽  
Juan M. Doval ◽  
Verónica I. Rodríguez ◽  
Adriana Quintero ◽  
Daniela L. Mendoza ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Face Mask ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
University Hospital ◽  
Prevention Measures ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Asymptomatic Group ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Attitudes And Practices ◽  
Asymptomatic Patients ◽  
Knowledge Attitudes And Practices

Introduction: Knowledge, attitudes, and practices (KAP) studies related to coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) allow the identification of erroneous concepts and inadequate practices about this disease. This baseline information is essential to design effective strategies and improve adherence to prevention measures. Objective: Identify the KAP related to COVID-19 in Venezuelan patients screened at the Caracas University Hospital triage tent. Materials and methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted on 215 patients between April 25th and May 25th, 2020 with in-person interviews using a KAP survey. Results: Most surveyed patients (53.5%) were asymptomatic. Most of them had adequate knowledge about symptoms and transmission of the disease without distinction between the symptomatic and asymptomatic groups. Most of them indicated to be practicing quarantine, frequent handwashing, and face mask use in public areas; however, daily replacement of cloth face masks was more frequent in the asymptomatic group, whereas replacement every 3 days of cloth face masks was more frequent in the symptomatic group. Finally, more than half of the participants admitted having been in crowded places, being this practice more common among the symptomatic compared to the asymptomatic patients. Conclusions: This is the first KAP study in Venezuela about COVID-19. The knowledge and practices of Venezuelans could be improved through the strengthening of education and training programs. This information obtained from the early phase of the pandemic in Venezuela could contribute to the design of COVID-19 promotion and prevention strategies.

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