Assessment of Awareness of Health Rights among patients Coming to OPD of Services Hospital, Lahore

2021 ◽  
Vol 15 (8) ◽  
pp. 1983-1987
Author(s):  
Marium Munir ◽  
Rabiah Mahwish ◽  
Maria Nasir ◽  
Muhammad Ahsan ◽  
Maryam Malik ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Educational Status ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Professional Status ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Patients Rights ◽  
Qualitative Variables ◽  
Chi Square Test ◽  
The Right ◽  
Health Rights

Background: Patients’ rights are the basic human rights and essential part of modern healthcare practice. The interaction between the patients and doctors is governed by the rights of the patients. Thus every patient has the right to be informed about their health rights. Aim: To assess the patients’ awareness of their rights in outdoor patients of Services Hospital, Lahore according to Patients’ rights charter (PRC) by Punjab Healthcare Commission. Methodology: A descriptive cross-sectional study was done. The research sample of 200 outdoor patients was specified. Data was collected by interviewing the patients and questionnaire according to patients’ rights charter by Punjab Healthcare Commission was filled. Data was analyzed using SPSS version 25. For quantitative variable mean and standard deviation was calculated and for qualitative variables Chi-square test was applied. Results: Out of 200 patients, 173(86.50%) patients were not aware of the Patients’ rights charter. Media was the major source of awareness of patients’ rights for 111(55.50%) patients. Maximum awareness was about the right to be treated with empathy, respect and nobility irrespective of any discrimination, 188(94%) were aware of this right. While the least awareness was about the right to be made full aware of full identity and professional status of healthcare provider, only 106(53%) were aware about this right. A statistically significant relation (P≤0.05) was found between awareness of patients and their gender, educational status, occupation and average income/month. Conclusion: Overall awareness of patients of their rights was unsatisfactory. Patients should be educated about their basic health rights and how they must be treated in hospitals. Keywords: Patients’ rights, Punjab Healthcare Commission Charter.

scholarly journals The Knowledge, Attitude, and Behavior of Hospitalized Patients' Families in the Effort to Prevent COVID-19

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Anies Dewi Wirati Indraswari ◽  
Abdul Aziz ◽  
Meircurius Dwi Condro Surboyo
Keyword(s):  
Strong Relationship ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Hospitalized Patients ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Chi Square Test ◽  
Knowledge And Attitude ◽  
The Right ◽  
And Behavior ◽  
The Relationship

Abstract Introduction The coronavirus disease-2019 (COVID-19) pandemic has also hit Indonesia. Until September 2020, cases continued to increase with the highest number in Jakarta. The right behavior needs to be followed to prevent COVID-19; this aspect has a strong relationship with knowledge and attitude. This study aimed to analyze the relationship between the knowledge, attitudes, and behavior of hospitalized patients' families in Fatmawati Hospital, Jakarta, in an effort to prevent COVID-19. Materials and Methods A cross-sectional study was conducted on 300 respondents using a self-administered questionnaire to assess their knowledge, attitude, and behavior about COVID-19. The relationship between knowledge, attitude, and behavior was analyzed using the chi-square test with p < 0.05. Results Most of the participants responded to the questionnaire showing a good knowledge, attitude, and behavior related to the efforts to prevent COVID-19. No relationship was present between knowledge, attitude, and behavior in an effort to prevent COVID-19 (p = 0.414 and p = 0.165). Conclusion The hospitalized patients' families exhibited an adequate level of knowledge, attitude, and preventive behaviors toward COVID-19.

scholarly journals Diagnostic, therapeutic and prognostic aspects of uterine synechiae managed by hysteroscopy in the gyanecological endoscopic surgery and human reproductive teaching hospital

2017 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
pp. 56
Author(s):  
Etienne Belinga ◽  
Isidore Tompeen ◽  
Claude Cyrille Noa Ndoua ◽  
Junie Metogo Ntsama ◽  
Sandrine Mendibi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Past History ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
P Value ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Qualitative Variables ◽  
Preoperative Diagnostic ◽  
Chi Square Test ◽  
Human Reproductive ◽  
History Of

Background: Uterine synechiae refers to a total or partial union of the inner walls of the uterus resulting from endometrial trauma. It is a cause of reproductive failure. Until now, synechia was not optimally treated and has remained understudied in Cameroon. Objective of present study was to Evaluate the diagnostic, therapeutic and prognostic aspects of uterine synechiae treated by hysteroscopy.Methods: We conducted a descriptive cross-sectional study with an analytical component from January 1st 2015 to July 31st 2017 at Yaounde. All patients diagnosed with uterine synechiae and treated with hysteroscopy were our sample. Sampling was consecutive. The chi-square test was used for the comparison of qualitative variables and Fisher's test for ANOVA variance analysis. The comparison of the averages was made by the Student's test. P-value less than 0.05 was considered as statistically significant.Results: Hysteroscopies were indicated for uterine synechiae in 14.50%. Nulliparous were 56.67%. A history of curettage/aspiration was present in 66.66%. All of the patients had a form of infertility and 83.33% had menstrual disorders. Hysterosalpingography showed a better sensitivity (88%). After hysteroscopic treatment, 63.30% had a complete anatomical restitution. There is a significant correlation between the stage of severity of synechia and anatomical restitution (p=0.008; Spearman correlation coefficient=-0.477).Conclusions: Uterine synechiae represent one-sixth of all indications for hysteroscopy and present clinically as menstrual disorder associated with infertility. A past history of uterine curettage is common. Hysterosalpingography has a better preoperative diagnostic sensitivity. Hysteroscopy allows optimal treatment.

scholarly journals Hypertension and Associated Demographic Factors among Chepang Adults in Nepal

2020 ◽  
Vol 8 (2) ◽  
pp. 25-31
Author(s):  
Kshitiz Upadhyay Dhungel ◽  
Agya K.C.
Keyword(s):  
Dietary Diversity ◽  
Data Entry ◽  
Demographic Factors ◽  
Educational Status ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Anthropometric Measurement ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Indigenous Ethnic Group ◽  
Chi Square Test

Background and Objectives: Hypertension is one of the leading health problems globally. In developing countries like Nepal, the prevalence of hypertension is increasing yearly. This study aims to find the prevalence of hypertension and associated demographic factors among Chepang people, an indigenous ethnic group also known as one of the isolated tribal groups of Nepal. Material and Methods: It is a descriptive cross-sectional study performed in total of 324 respondent living in chepang community of Majbang-09 of Kalika Municipality. Semi structured questionnaire including socio-demographic, anthropometric measurement, 24 hour diet recall, and food frequency to explore dietary diversity information. Data entry and analysis was done using SPSS 20. Chi-Square test was used to measure the association between variables and was considered significant at p <0.05. Results: According to the study the 35.5% of the respondent were hypertensive and 50.3% of were pre-hypertensive. More than half of the respondent (58.3%) had normal BMI followed by (26.9%) of the respondent were overweight, (9.0%) of the respondent were under nutrition and (5.9%) of the respondent were obese. Among the respondent who had hypertension (60.7%) were above 60 years and the lowest (21.3%) were below 40 years. Conclusion: The socio demographic variables like age, sex, educational status, annual income and marital status were found to be significantly associated with hypertension.

scholarly journals Applying ESPGHAN and WGO Guidelines of Celiac Disease on Iraqi Patients

2018 ◽  
Vol 4 (4) ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Celiac Disease ◽  
Challenge Test ◽  
Disease Diagnosis ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
City Hospital ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Asymptomatic Patients ◽  
Qualitative Variables ◽  
Chi Square Test

Objective: The goal of the study is to check the degree to which the physicians and pediatricians can apply ESPGHAN and WGO criteria of celiac disease (CD) on their patients in Karbala city. Methods: This is a cross-sectional study conducted in Karbala city hospitals (Al-Hussein-medical city hospital, the pediatric teaching hospital) for the period from August 2017 to February 2018. A random selection of one hundred eight CD patients was carried out and the clinical data including the biopsy results were collected directly from patients or their family members via a questionnaire sheets. Statistically, the quantitative variables were analyzed using non-parametric t-test and the qualitative variables were analyzed using Chi-square test. Results: The study shows that of the total 108 patients, only n=43 (39.8%) of candidates who did biopsy even with tTG IgA>10 fold ULN (200 RU/ml and more) due to the shortage in EMA/HLA tests recommended by ASPGHAN to omit duodenal biopsy., while n=51 (47.2%) accomplished only one of the triple tests (only tTG IgA>10 fold ULN) suggested by ASPGHAN and then applied challenge test and n=14 (12.9) achieved non of the triple tests (tTG IgA antibody titer>5 fold ULN, but <10 fold ULN). On the other hand, the WGO guideline is more suitable if properly applied as it considers tTG (IgA) a convenient substituent of EMA test where high tTG (IgA) serum level being diagnostic and to be confirmed by the available DGP (IgA and IgG) antibodies. Conclusion: The WGO guideline for symptomatic and asymptomatic patients is more applicable for the areas with limited facilities, while ESPGHAN guideline for pediatrics can be applied to a less degree. Generally in Iraq there is a delay in disease diagnosis due to many reasons to be evaluated.

scholarly journals Determinan Pemilihan Pengobatan Pasien Fraktur di RSUD Raden Mattaher Jambi Tahun 2018

2020 ◽  
Vol 20 (1) ◽  
pp. 207
Author(s):  
Sovia Sovia ◽  
Daryono Daryono ◽  
Mashudi Mashudi ◽  
Debi Sintia Dewi
Keyword(s):  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Treatment Costs ◽  
Fracture Treatment ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
Chi Square Test ◽  
The Right ◽  
Selection Of

To determine factors that influence fracture patients on the selection of fracture treatment in Raden Mattaher General Hospital of Jambi. A cross-sectional study was conducted from May 23 to September 25, 2018, using a questionnaire with limb fracture patients as participants. The survey included questions about the selection of fracture treatment, severity fracture, beliefs, culture, side effects, and treatment costs, and was completed by 64 patients. Data analysis used for this study were chi-square test. The factors affecting the selection of fracture treatment were fracture severity (p 0.001; 95% CI 2.13-32.60), beliefs (p 0.003; 95% CI 1.70-20.53), and treatment costs (p 0.009; 95% CI 1.41 – 33.14). Professional personnel, especially nurses, need a persuasive approach and education with appropriate communication and media in fracture patients and families so that they can make the right decisions in fracture treatment.

scholarly journals Fatigue in Loading and Unloading Workers at the Port

2020 ◽  
Vol 16 (1) ◽  
pp. 93-100
Author(s):  
Viranda Nedine Putri Watulinggas ◽  
Mona Lestari ◽  
Novrikasari Novrikasari ◽  
Desheila Andarini ◽  
Anita Camelia
Keyword(s):  
Sun Exposure ◽  
Simple Random Sampling ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Work Climate ◽  
P Value ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Before And After ◽  
Chi Square Test ◽  
The Right

The port has a fairly dense loading/unloading activity according to the total flow of goods it manages. In addition to high work activities, environment factors such as noise and work climate can also affect the occurrence of work fatigue.  Therefore, this study aims to determine factors associated with work fatigue in loading/unloading workers at the port.  This study uses cross sectional study design with simple random sampling.  Data analysis used the Paired Sample T-Test and Chi-Square test.  The results showed that there was a difference of fatigue before and after work and as many as 71.2% of workers experienced moderate fatigue.  It is known that age (p-value = 0,000), breakfast habits (p-value = 0,000), and years of service (p-value = 0,000) have a significant correlation with work fatigue, while nutritional status (p-value = 0.203), workload (p-value = 0.140), hot work climate (p-value = 0.362), and noise (p-value = 0.880) have no correlation with work fatigue.  It was concluded that age, breakfast habits and work duration were related to work fatigue in loading/unloading labor.  Therefore, workers are advised to be used to have breakfast with the right menu and time and workers should wear hats while working to reduce sun exposure.

scholarly journals Prevalence of domestic accidents in a rural area of Kerala: a cross sectional study

2017 ◽  
Vol 4 (4) ◽  
pp. 949
Author(s):  
Sobha George ◽  
Nimitha Paul ◽  
Paul T. Francis ◽  
K. Leelamoni
Keyword(s):  
Rural Area ◽  
Educational Status ◽  
First Aid ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Female Population ◽  
Qualitative Variables ◽  
Responsible Adult

Background: Domestic accidents are important worldwide public health problems which require increased attention. A domestic accident means an accident that takes place at home or its immediate surroundings. Domestic accidents can result in disability and loss of productivity. The aim of the study was to find the prevalence of domestic accidents in a rural area and the various epidemiological factors associated with it. Methods: A community based cross sectional study was done in a rural area of Kerala. The study period was April-May 2016. Face to face interview with a responsible adult informant was done to collect information from 403 households consisting of 1826 individuals using a semi-structured questionnaire after getting consent. Data was tabulated using MS Excel and analysed using SPSS version 20. Qualitative variables expressed as percentages and association found out using Chi square test.Results: The prevalence of domestic accidents in the community was found to be 10.5% (9.14 – 11.95, 95% CI). Majority of the victims were females (66%). Falls were the most prevalent type of domestic accident (33.5%) and it was found to be significantly associated with age, educational status, place of occurrence and activity during accident. First aid kits were available only in 38.2% of houses. Conclusions: Increased awareness, specially among female population is needed to reduce domestic accidents. Take extra care of the extreme ages as they are more vulnerable to falls. It is essential that every house has a first aid kit. 

scholarly journals Students’ perception and scores in Paediatrics end-of-clerkship and final professional Objective Structured Clinical Examination (OSCE): A comparative study

2021 ◽  
Vol 37 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Sabeen Abid Khan ◽  
Sahira Aaraj ◽  
Sidra Talat ◽  
Nismat Javed
Keyword(s):  
Comparative Study ◽  
Student Performance ◽  
Clinical Examination ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Objective Structured Clinical Examination ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Creative Commons ◽  
Qualitative Variables ◽  
Chi Square Test

Objectives: This study aims to understand students’ perception of the usefulness of end-of-clerkship (EOC) as compared to professional exam Objective Structured Clinical Examinations (OSCE) and to compare student performance in both examinations. Methods: We conducted a cross-sectional study of medical students who were studying in the final year at Shifa College of Medicine, Shifa Tameer-e-Millat University, and appeared in both end-of-clerkship and final professional exams. The study was conducted in October 2019. The data was collected through a self-constructed questionnaire. The scores of all participants were also recorded. The data obtained was analyzed on IBM’s statistical package for the social sciences (SPSS) version 23 (IBM, Armonk, NY). Descriptive statistics were used for qualitative variables. Mean and standard deviation was calculated for quantitative variables. Chi-square test was also applied to assess for significant differences. Results: Out of 115 participants, 57 (49.6%) were males and 58 (50.4%) were females. Most of the participants (75.7%) agreed that both OSCEs were well-structured. Participants found that both the exams give a good cross-section of paediatrics and allowed them to learn something new (p=0.00). 45% of participants perceived that the end-of-clerkship OSCE exam helped in orienting them for the final professional exam by identifying their weaknesses. Conclusion: Although the EOC OSCE served as a good preparatory exercise, it did not alleviate the stress levels. However, the results in both OSCEs were comparable and students were satisfied with the current weightage of marks distribution. doi: https://doi.org/10.12669/pjms.37.2.3422 How to cite this:Khan SA, Aaraj S, Talat S, Javed N. Students’ perception and scores in Paediatrics end-of-clerkship and final professional Objective Structured Clinical Examination (OSCE): A comparative study. Pak J Med Sci. 2021;37(2):---------.  doi: https://doi.org/10.12669/pjms.37.2.3422 This is an Open Access article distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution License (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0), which permits unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original work is properly cited.

scholarly journals Knowledge and Preventive Practices about Hepatitis B and C Virus Infection among Nursing Staffs and Paramedics in Combined Military Hospital, Dhaka

2021 ◽  
Vol 16 (1) ◽  
pp. 54-57
Author(s):  
Md Abdul Hamid ◽  
Mohammed Ali Chowdhury ◽  
Saleh Mohammad Shahedul Islam
Keyword(s):  
Hepatitis B ◽  
Public Health Problem ◽  
Educational Status ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Military Hospital ◽  
Virus Infections ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Preventive Practices ◽  
Chi Square Test

Introduction: Hepatitis B and C virus infections are important but mostly neglected public health problem in Bangladesh, although a large number of people are suffering from that illness. It is one of the leading cause of morbidity and mortality in the country today. Aim: To assess the level of knowledge and preventive practices regarding hepatitis B and C and to compare between the nursing staffs and paramedics in CMH, Dhaka. Methods: This descriptive cross sectional study was carried out among 141 respondents; 60 nurses and 81 paramedics in CMH, Dhaka from July 2018 to December 2018. All the respondents were interviewed through an interviewer-administered questionnaire. Data were analyzed with SPSS 20. Chi-square test was used to see the level of significance. Results: In this study, 57.4% paramedics had HSC or equivalent educational status, on the other hand among nursing staffs 39.0% had graduate or equivalent and 3.5% had masters or equivalent educational level. Knowledge and preventive practices about hepatitis B and C of nursing staffs was significantly (p<0.05) higher than paramedics. Preventive practice was significantly (p<0.05) associated with status of knowledge. Conclusion: Overall knowledge and preventive practices were found to be acceptable in this study. Most of the nursing staffs and paramedics were at risk of hepatitis B & C. So, appropriate measures needed for further improvement of preventive practices by nursing staffs and especially paramedics. JAFMC Bangladesh. Vol 15, No 1 (June) 2020: 54-57

scholarly journals Factors associated with self-rated health among mineworkers in Zambia: a cross-sectional study

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mayumi Ohnishi ◽  
Backsion Tembo ◽  
Rieko Nakao ◽  
Emi Matsuura ◽  
Wakako Fujita
Keyword(s):  
Working Conditions ◽  
Educational Status ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Working Environment ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Self Rated Health ◽  
Contract Employees ◽  
Chi Square Test ◽  
Job Category

Abstract Background This study aims to examine miners’ working conditions and self-rated health status in copper mines in Zambia and to identify conditions and factors necessary to improve the safety and health of mineworkers. Methods A self-administered questionnaire was conducted anonymously among copper mineworkers in Zambia in 2015 and 2016. Results In total, 285 of 330 responses were analyzed. Regular employees had better working conditions, including higher incomes (t-test, P = 0.011), guaranteed paid holidays (chi-square test, P = 0.045), health check-ups (chi-square test, P = 0.023) and sickness insurance (chi-square test, P < 0.001), than contract employees. Mineworkers’ increased self-rated health was determined by an educational status of having completed secondary school (adjusted odds ratio [AOR]: 3.406; 95% confidence interval [CI]: 1.072, 10.822; P = 0.038). Moreover, job category, such as working underground (AOR: 0.338; 95% CI: 0.173, 0.663; P = 0.002), and having experienced violence (AOR: 0.472; 95% CI: 0.035, 0.948; P = 0.035) were negatively associated with good self-rated health in the logistic regression analysis, regardless of employment status. Conclusions Among mineworkers in Zambia, non-underground work and not having experienced violence from their boss contributed to increased self-rated health. From the perspective of psychological safety and human security, the management of safety and the working environment, including human resource management and preventing harassment/violence, should be assured, especially for underground mineworkers.

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