scholarly journals Description of Snakebite's Prevention Efforts Towards Farmers in Panti Sub-District

2021 ◽  
Vol 1 (3) ◽  
pp. 184-192
Author(s):  
Rismawan Adi Yunanto ◽  
Wantiyah Wantiyah ◽  
Yusuf Gito Afandi

The knowledge toward snakebite prevention was related to preventive measures taken by farmers. Besides, a lack of farmer’s awareness about the importance of using personal protective equipment and a lack of public understanding regarding the level of danger and the types of venomous snakes were factors that cause snakebites. This study aimed to describe the efforts to prevent snakebite on farmers in Panti sub-district. The method used a quantitative descriptive with survey research design. This research was conducted on farmers in Panti with a sample of 100 respondents using cluster sampling technique. The results of this study showed respondents have known tree crevices, earthen holes, piles of wood, garbage, and twigs that are at risk of becoming snake habitats, use boots and trousers while working, maximize lighting using a lamp or flashlight, regularly mow grass and shrubs, clean up scattered leaves, and rest on higher ground when at home or in the fields. While only a few respondents participated in health education and counselling regarding snake bites. This study concluded that the majority of respondents conducted efforts to prevent snakebites.

2020 ◽  
Vol 07 (04) ◽  
pp. 8-12
Author(s):  
Uzma Anjum ◽  

Personal Protective equipment is also called PPE. It is commonly worn by health care workers to prevent the transmission of infection. PPE includes helmets or caps, face shields, face masks, goggles, gowns, respirators, shoe covers or boots and gloves. These protective coverings will be effective when it is being used in an appropriate manner. The main objectives of this study were to assess the knowledge and practice on Personal Protective Equipment among student nurses. A Quantitative Research approach along with Descriptive Research design was used. A total of 110 student nurses were selected through Convenient Sampling Technique from DGNM 3rd Year, B.Sc. (Hons.) Nursing 2nd Year and B.Sc. (Hons.) Nursing 4th Year of Rufaida College of Nursing, Jamia Hamdard, New Delhi in the month of July-August 2020. Structured Questionnaire was used via an online platform (Google forms) due to Covid 19 lockdown to assess the knowledge and practice on PPE. Out of 110 samples, 66 (60%) had good knowledge, followed by 44 (40%) having average knowledge and none were having poor knowledge on PPE, whereas 67 (60.9%) had an average practice, followed by 41 (37.3%) having good practice and only 2 (1.8%) had poor practice on PPE. Findings suggest that there is a need for practice-based knowledge assessment in clinical areas and thus improvement in the practice of PPE while working in hospitals.


2020 ◽  
Vol 8 (1) ◽  
pp. 84
Author(s):  
Melda Yenni

The increasing of growth of any oil palm crop is not accompanied by safe behavior in the use of PPE in oil palm plantations. This is evident from most workers who do not work safely by not using PPE when they accomplished their activities. This study aims to determine of the use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) to workers in oil palm plantations. This is a quantitative research with cross sectional.The study population was all plantation workers totaling 77 workers and the sampling technique using total sampling method from the total total population of 77 workers. The results showed that the behavior of using PPE was in the bad category at 61.0%. Knowledge (p = 0.031), attitude (p = 0.001) and training (0.018) are variables that have a relationship with the use of PPE. Conclusions show that most workers know about the use of PPE but workers do not believe that one way to reduce the risk of workplace accidents is by using personal protective equipment and most of them have said that they have attended training in the use of personal protective equipment.


2020 ◽  
Vol 2020 ◽  
pp. 1-10
Author(s):  
M. A. Alao ◽  
A. O. Durodola ◽  
O. R. Ibrahim ◽  
O. A. Asinobi

Background. Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) is a highly infectious disease with a potential for healthcare workers (HCWs) getting infected due to inadequate protection while attending to patients. Effective use of personal protective equipment (PPE) is key to mitigating the spread of SARS-CoV-2 infection in healthcare settings. Hence, there is a need to understand HCWs’ use of PPE in resource-limited settings and how closely the currently recommended guidelines for PPE are followed. This study assessed the HCWs’ knowledge about, attitudes towards, beliefs on, and use of PPE to prevent SARS-CoV-2 infection in a resource-limited setting. Methods. This cross-sectional study was conducted in April 2020 in Southwest and Northwest Nigeria. The selection of participants was performed via the snowball sampling technique using a 33-item, web-based, self-administered questionnaire via a social media network. We obtained relevant sociodemographic data and information on participants’ occupations and knowledge about, attitudes towards, beliefs on, and use of PPE. We analysed the data using SPSS version 23.0 for Windows (IBM, Armonk, New York, USA). A p values <0.05 were considered statistically significant. Results. A total of 290 subjects responded to the questionnaire, and 18 (6.2%) were excluded because of incomplete data. The mean age of the respondents was 32.3 ± 9.9 years. There were 116 males (42.6%). The majority of the respondents were medical doctors (114, 41.9%), followed by nurses and clinical students. Of the 272 respondents in this survey, only 70 (25.7%) had adequate knowledge about PPE. Of the respondents who presumed they had adequate knowledge about donning and doffing PPE, 94 (56%) were incorrect. The predictors of good knowledge were ages younger than 45 years (p=0.046) and practice location (p=0.009). Conclusion. This study showed that HCWs’ knowledge about, attitudes towards, and beliefs on PPE and their PPE skill in practice in Nigeria were remarkably poor. There is an urgent need for nationwide practical training on PPE use to curtail the spread of SARS-CoV-2 infection among HCWs.


1994 ◽  
Vol 7 (3) ◽  
pp. 191-193 ◽  
Author(s):  
Harumi Sasaki Karel

A survey was conducted in the coastal area of Morobe Province in Papua New Guinea between March to April 1992 in order to obtain and examine the current health knowledge and practices of mothers with children under two years of age. The purpose of the survey was to gather data for the detailed planning and implementation of a Child Survival Intervention Project funded by USAID. A total of 30 villages in the area were selected utilizing the WHO 30-cluster sampling technique. The results indicated that breastfeeding was a very common practice. However, because nutritional intake was not increased during pregnancy and lactation for many of the women, it is likely that their nutritional intake was insufficient. Although many mothers knew the importance of immunization, they were unclear about the importance of completing immunization series. The utilization of contraceptive methods was very low among women who did not want to have another child within the subsequent two years. The most common methods were injections and pills. The dissemination of health education to isolated rural villages is one of the most important interventions in reducing maternal and infant mortality. As there currently is no health education unit at the Morobe Provincial Department of Health. It is crucial to establish the unit and to emphasize the importance of health education as the tool for disease prevention and health promotion. Asia Pac J Public Health1994;7(3):191-3.


2021 ◽  
Vol 1 (02) ◽  
pp. 50-58
Author(s):  
Edy Prasetiyo

Introduction: The high incidence of fires in the DKI Jakarta area certainly increases the risk for DKI Jakarta Firefighters, so Personal Protective Equipment is mandatory for officers when carrying out firefighting operations to prevent and control potential hazards for firefighters. It was recorded that 76 officers were injured and 1 officer died while carrying out firefighting operations in the last 5 (five) years. So it is necessary to know the factors that influence the behavior of using the SCBA (Self Contained Breathing Apparatus) respiratory Personal Protective Equipment. Methods: This quantitative descriptive study with a cross-sectional approach was carried out at the DKI Jakarta Provincial Fire and Rescue Service in 2021 with a population of all DKI Jakarta firefighters and a total sample of 208 firefighters. The instrument used is a questionnaire. Results: The results of data analysis carried out univariate and bivariate using the chi square test with = 0.05 showed a significant relationship between the behavior of using PPE SCBA with the availability of PPE (Pvalue = 0.000), Regulations (SOP) related to the use of PPE (Pvalue = 0.000) and Supervision (Pvalue = 0.000). However, there is no significant relationship between the behavior of using PPE SCBA with knowledge of PPE (Pvalue = 0.180), Age (Pvalue = 0.111), years of service (Pvalue = 0.065), training (Pvalue = 0.087) and PPE comfort (Pvalue = 0.513). Discussion: The behavior of using SCBA PPE for DKI Jakarta firefighters in 2021 is still relatively low because only 54.5% of respondents from firefighters stated that they used SCBA PPE in every fire fighting operation. So it is necessary to increase knowledge related to PPE and skills in using PPE for operational officers through education and training activities, training and technical guidance.


2021 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. 1-11
Author(s):  
Ely Indriani

The background of the problem in this study is that various obstacles arise in the application of online learning, ranging from limitations to internet access, operational capabilities and online features. The purpose of this study was to determine the effectiveness of the implementation of online learning during the COVID-19 pandemic in class X high school students in Mranggen District in PJOK subjects. This research is a quantitative descriptive study using a survey method conducted online by distributing questionnaires using google form. The sampling technique in this study used cluster sampling. Then after the data has been collected, it will be analyzed and in a percentage for later description. The results of the study showed that the PJOK lessons using online learning were 41,% said they were less understood and 52.2% were not fun. In the operation of online learning media Wa and Zoom, 63.6% of students said they understood how to use them, while Gadgets (Hp) were the media that was often used with 72.2%. Limited quotas, slow networks and difficult to understand material are obstacles that students often experience during online learning at home. Giving assignments and examinations online 60.5% of students felt they did not understand and lacked enthusiasm for 62.7%, while during online learning Google classroom was the application most often used with 64.2%. Then 52.8% of the assignments became a model often used by teachers during online learning and online presentations, 21.3%. While the assignment given by the teacher when online was 47.5% for theory assignments and 22.2% of motion tasks. The conclusion in this study is based on the data and results that online learning for PJOK during COVID-19 class X SMA in Mrangggen sub-district is less effective from the various problems and obstacles that exist. Suggestions, to improve the online learning system so that it is easier to understand, learning during the COVID-19 pandemic can be done face-to-face or online and for further research to follow up on the factors of the online learning process during the COVID-19 pandemic. Abstrak Latar belakang masalah pada penelitian ini adalah berbagai kendala muncul dalam penerapan pembelajaran daring, mulai dari keterbatasan pada akses internet, kemampuan operasional dan pada fitur-fitur online. Tujuan penelitian ini adalah untuk mengetahui efektivitas implementasi pembelajaran daring dimasa pandemi COVID-19 pada siswa SMA kelas X se-Kecamatan Mranggen mata pelajaran PJOK. Penelitian ini merupakan penelitian deskriptif kuantitatif dengan menggunakan metode survey yang dilakukan secara online dengan penyebaran angket menggunakan google form. Teknik sampling pada penelitian ini menggunakan cluster sampling. Kemudian setelah data telah  terkumpul, maka akan dianalisis dan di persentase untuk kemudian di deskripsikan. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan pelajaran PJOK dengan menggunakan pembelajaran daring 41,% mengatakan kurang di mengerti dan 52,2% tidak menyenangkan. Dalam pengoperasian media pembelajaran daring Wa, dan Zoom 63,6% siswa mengatakan mengerti dalam menggunakan nya, sementara Gadget (Hp) menjadi media yang sering digunakan dengan 72,2%. Kuota yang terbatas, jaringan yang lambat dan materi yang sulit dipahami menjadi kendala yang sering dialami siswa selama pembelajaran daring dirumah. Pemberian tugas dan ujian secara daring 60,5% siswa merasa kurang paham dan kurang semangat 62,7%, sedangkan selama pembelajaran daring google classroom menjadi aplikasi yang paling sering digunakan dengan 64,2%. Kemudian 52,8% penugasan menjadi model yang sering digunakan guru selama pembelajaran daring dan presentasi online 21,3%. Sementara penugasan yang diberikan guru ketika daring 47,5% tugas teori dan tugas gerak 22,2%. Kesimpulan dalam penelitian ini adalah berdasarkan data dan hasil bahwa pembelajaran daring PJOK selama COVID-19 kelas X SMA se-kecamatan Mrangggen kurang efektif dari berbagai permasalahan dan kendala yang ada. Saran, untuk meningkatkan sistem pembelajaran daring agar lebih mudah dipahami, pembelajaran selama pandemi COVID-19 dapat dilakukan dengan tatap muka atau secara daring dan untuk penelitian selanjutnya agar ditindaklanjuti faktor-faktor proses pembelajaran daring selama masa pandemi COVID-19.


2018 ◽  
Vol 3 (2) ◽  
pp. 25
Author(s):  
Aulia Azhar ◽  
Dina Waldani

K3 program aimed to provide security for employees in carrying out their work and reduce company costs. If work accidents and illness arise due to work relations, occupational safety and health (K3) must be a top priority in all companies in order to achieve satisfaction. The purpose of this study was to find out the description of the level of workforce satisfaction with the K3 program in the AMP (Asphal Mixing Plant) section of PT. Kerinci Development in 2017. The design of this study was descriptive. The population is all labor in PT. Prima Pembangunan Kerinci AMP section with 30 samples. The method of sampling with total sampling technique, the study was conducted in March - August 2017 and the research instrument using a questionnaire. Based on the results of the study as many as 13 workers (43.3%) were not satisfied with work safety and as many as 17 workers (56.7%) were not satisfied with the work health of the K3 program in the AMP (Asphal Mixing Plant) PT. Prima Pembangunan Kerinci in 2017. It is hoped that the company leaders will conduct routine health checks every month and also leaders pay more attention to employee safety by providing training on awareness of using personal protective equipment and introducing personal protective equipment and ways of using it, so that employees can use at any time in the event of a work accident.


2020 ◽  
Vol 32 (1) ◽  
pp. 167-169
Author(s):  
Vibha Joshi ◽  
Nitin Kumar Joshi ◽  
Komal Bajaj ◽  
Pankaj Bhardwaj

Background: The people living in slums lack the basic civic amenities. Due to deprivation of socioeconomic resources and health care facilities these groups of people are more vulnerable to infectious diseases like HIV/AIDS. Aim& Objective: To assess the knowledge and awareness about HIV/AIDS and to identify related health education needs in urban slums of Jodhpur. Settings and Design: A cross sectional study was conducted during July – Nov 2018 in slums of Jodhpur city.  Methods and Material: Two stage cluster sampling strategy was used to collect data from 1200 participants regarding HIV/ AIDS knowledge and awareness to identify health education needs in urban slums. Statistical analysis used: Descriptive statistics, chi-square test and multivariate logistics analysis were used. Results: A total of 1200 participants were surveyed, out of which 48.5 % were males.   Among the study population 58% (n=697) has heard about HIV/AIDS and only 17.5% (n=211) have knowledge that the HIV and AIDS are different. Only 17.8% (n=214) have undergone HIV testing. Females were less likely aware about preventive measures of HIV than males (OR=0.09, 95%CI=0.05-0.14, P value<0.05). The younger population (15-45years) were less likely aware about preventive measures for HIV than older population (>45 years). Only 13.9% (n=110) of tobacco consumers and 11.5% (n=78) alcohol consumers have undergone HIV testing. Conclusions: The comprehensive health education program should be designed with focus on different education needs according to age and gender of urban slums.


2019 ◽  
Vol 5 (2) ◽  
pp. 8
Author(s):  
Ivan Iqbal Baidowi ◽  
Yunita Armiyanti ◽  
Zahrah Febianti ◽  
Yudha Nurdian ◽  
Bagus Hermansyah

This study aimed to investigate the correlation between the use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and the status of Soil-Transmitted Helminths infection in the workers of Kaliputih plantation in Jember Regency. The research method applied was Analytic observational with a Cross-sectional approach. The population, as well as the sample, were all workers of Kaliputih Plantation, Sumber Bulus Village, Ledokombo District, Jember Regency, by the total of 63 people. The sampling technique was the Total sampling. Laboratory analysis on faecal samples of respondents were conducted at the Parasitology Laboratory, Faculty of Medicine, University of Jember. Furthermore, the research data were analyzed using Chi-Square analysis or Fisher’s Exact Test. The results demonstrated that the prevalence of STH infection in Kaliputih Plantation workers was 25%. This figure was supported by the good awareness of the use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) of workers (91.67%). In addition, the Soil-Transmitted Helminths species that infested the plantation workers were Ascaris lumbricoides, found in 6 people (16.67%), and Hookworm, found in 3 people (8.33%). Finally, the result of Chi-square analysis showed a significance value of <0.05. Therefore, it can be concluded that the use of PPE in Kaliputih plantation workers had a significant correlation with the STH infection status. Keywords: Correlation, PPE, Soil-Transmitted Helminths Infection


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