scholarly journals Comparing the differences in health of body, mental and spirit among Schedule I and II controlled drugs users with Schedule III and IV controlled drugs users

2020 ◽  
Vol 8 (4) ◽  
pp. 26
Author(s):  
Hui-Man Huang ◽  
Ann Long ◽  
Fan-Ko Sun ◽  
Chu-Yun Lu ◽  
Yu-Chun Yao
Keyword(s):  
Health Professionals ◽  
Drug Users ◽  
Spiritual Health ◽  
Drug Rehabilitation ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Convenience Sample ◽  
Rehabilitation Programs ◽  
Controlled Drugs

Objective: To compare the differences in physical, mental, and spiritual health among Schedule I and II with III and IV controlled drugs users.Methods: A cross-sectional comparison design was used. A convenience sample of 479 drugs users was recruited in Taiwan.Results: The results showed that Schedule I and II drug-users had less perceptions of their overall body-mental-spirit health than Schedule III and IV drug-users (52.72 vs. 55.40, t = -3.00, p < .01).Conclusions: The health professionals could design drug rehabilitation programs for all Schedules of drug-users, especially for Schedule I and II drug-users.

Extended Breastfeeding in Poland: Knowledge of Health Care Providers and Attitudes on Breastfeeding Beyond Infancy

2018 ◽  
Vol 35 (2) ◽  
pp. 371-380 ◽  
Author(s):  
Barbara Baranowska ◽  
Marta Malinowska ◽  
Ewelina Stanaszek ◽  
Dorota Sys ◽  
Grażyna Bączek ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Health Care Providers ◽  
Health Professionals ◽  
Further Education ◽  
Self Report ◽  
Care Providers ◽  
Online Questionnaire ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Convenience Sample ◽  
Level Of Knowledge ◽  
The Relationship

Background: Extended breastfeeding is rare in Poland, and lack of acceptance and understanding is often evident in public opinion. The ability to provide reliable information about breastfeeding beyond infancy depends on health professionals’ levels of knowledge and attitudes. They are considered by most parents in Poland to be authorities in the field of child nutrition. Research aims: To determine (1) the level of knowledge and the attitudes of Polish health professionals towards extended breastfeeding; (2) the relationship between personal breastfeeding experience and attitudes towards extended breastfeeding; and (3) the relationship between knowledge about breastfeeding beyond twelve months and attitudes towards breastfeeding beyond infancy. Methods: A one-group prospective, cross-sectional, self-report style survey was used. The convenience sample ( N = 495) comprised gynaecologists, neonatologists and midwives. Data were collected via an online questionnaire and the results were analyzed with the use of descriptive statistics, a chi-square independence test, Fisher’s exact test, post-hoc testing, and two-part tables using SPSS. Results: Most of the respondents (76.7%; n = 384) had a low level of knowledge about the benefits of breastfeeding beyond twelve months and even emphasized that this nutritional choice could have negative impacts. There was a positive correlation ( F = 105.847; p = < .01) between levels of knowledge and respondents’ attitudes towards breastfeeding beyond infancy. Attitudes were also influenced by the length of time respondents had breastfed. Conclusion: Healthcare providers have an insufficient level of knowledge about extended breastfeeding and need further education in this area.

scholarly journals Pengguna Dadah Wanita di Malaysia: Pengalaman Penagihan dan Hubungan Kekeluargaan

2014 ◽  
Vol 67 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Fauziah Ibrahim ◽  
Ezarina Zakaria ◽  
Salina Nen ◽  
Norulhuda Sarnon ◽  
Nor Jana Saim
Keyword(s):  
Drug Abuse ◽  
Drug Users ◽  
Descriptive Analysis ◽  
Family Relationship ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Family Structures ◽  
Rehabilitation Programs ◽  
Stable Family ◽  
Abuse Treatment

Women involvement in drug abuse has adverse impacts not only to the nation but also impose great challenges to achieve stable family structures. Therefore, this article aims to explore the experiences of women drug user in Malaysia with reference to their drug abuse activity and identify the level of family relationship they possess. This research used quantitative method and cross-sectional survey. A total of 120 women at the Center of Drugs Recovery and Narcotic Rehabilitation (PUSPEN), Bachok, Kelantan were chosen using stratified random sampling. Data were analyzed using descriptive analysis. The results of the study showed that 39.5 percent of women inmates started getting involved in drug activities at the age of 15-20 years, 79 percent had been arrested for the first time to undergo a rehabilitation process, majority of them (54.6 percent) reported to use drugs on regular basis and more than half of the respondents (63 percent) admitted that they obtained drugs supplies from drug dealers. Analysis of drug using pattern reveals that syabu (75.6 percent) and heroin (61.3 percent) are the most popular drugs used by the inmates. Finding also showed that majority (60.5 percent) of drug inmates engaged in moderate level of family relationship. Findings from this research yielded wide implications to improve drug abuse treatment and rehabilitation programs in an institution, particularly among women drug users in Malaysia

scholarly journals Peer Guidance: development of Children's Wellbeing on Addicted Parents

2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (1) ◽  
pp. 69
Author(s):  
Agus Supriyanto ◽  
Nurlita Hendiani ◽  
Amien Wahyudi ◽  
Purwadi Purwadi ◽  
Mufied Fauziah
Keyword(s):  
School Counselors ◽  
Drug Users ◽  
Healthy Children ◽  
Drug Rehabilitation ◽  
Case Study Method ◽  
Literature Study ◽  
Rehabilitation Programs ◽  
Asking Questions ◽  
The Impact

<em>Children are victims of parents who are undergoing drug rehabilitation programs. The factor is that parents do not accompany the education process for a specified period. Peer approaches by school counselors play a significant role in developing children's welfare in school. The goals of this study were to determine the application of peer guidelines for the development of healthy children of addicted parents. This research uses a literature study and a case study method. The data used in the study originated from the literature, as well as the primary references and interviews. Interviews conducted to parents of drug users in the large centers of drug rehabilitation. The analysis used in the descriptive study of literature method and case study method study. The findings conclude that the welfare of children from drug abuser's parents causes stress in children to influence the psychological, social, and academic dimensions. Peer guidance applications provide support for the education of children from parents who are undergoing drug rehabilitation programs and success in school. Peer skills implement openness, asking questions, and reflection, and empathy. The impact is child welfare in the psychological, social, and academic dimensions. Collaboration between addicted counselors, school counselors, parents, and guardians is needed</em>

Self-disclosure of HIV Status: Perception of Malaysian HIV-positive Subjects towards Attitude of Dental Personnel in Providing Oral Care

2005 ◽  
Vol 17 (1) ◽  
pp. 15-18 ◽  
Author(s):  
SL Sujak ◽  
R. Abdul-Kadir ◽  
R. Omar
Keyword(s):  
Oral Care ◽  
Hiv Positive ◽  
Drug Rehabilitation ◽  
Hiv Status ◽  
Sampling Frame ◽  
Dental Clinic ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Convenience Sample ◽  
Self Disclosure ◽  
Self Administered Questionnaire

The objective of this study was to assess the perceptions of Malaysian HIV-positive subjects towards the attitude of dental personnel in providing oral care to them. The study design was cross-sectional with the sampling frame comprising of 27 Government Drug Rehabilitation Centres throughout Malaysia. A convenience sample was then taken from 20 centres with the highest enrolment of HIV-positive subjects. A self-administered questionnaire was used to elicit information on the perception of HIV-positive subjects towards the attitude of dental personnel in providing oral care to the patient with HIV-positive. The study sample consisted of 509 HIV-positive individuals with a mean age of 31.3 ±12.9 years old. Of these, only 15.1% attended a dental clinic after confirmation of HIV-positive status. The study demonstrated that 67.5% of the HIV-positive subjects disclosed their status voluntarily to the dentists and majority of the dentists (76.9%) did not show any negative reaction on knowing their HIV positive status. There was also no difference in the attitude of auxiliary staff toward the above disclosure. In conclusion, the study showed that oral health care personnel are more receptive to the HIV-positive subjects receiving dental care and treatment. Asia Pac J Public Health 2005: 17(1): 15-18.

scholarly journals Chinese mental health workers’ family-focused practices: a cross-sectional survey

2021 ◽  
Vol 21 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Hao Yao ◽  
Lili Guan ◽  
Changchun Zhang ◽  
Yang Pan ◽  
Jinxiang Han ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Mental Disorders ◽  
Mental Health Professionals ◽  
Health Professionals ◽  
Health Workers ◽  
Mental Health Workers ◽  
Psychiatric Nurses ◽  
Dissemination And Implementation ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Convenience Sample

Abstract Background Mental disorders impose heavy burdens on patients’ families and children. It is imperative to provide family-focused services to avoid adverse effects from mental disorders on patients’ families and children. However, implementing such services requires a great deal of involvement of mental health workers. This study investigated the attitudes, knowledge, skills, and practices in respect to family-focused practices (FFP) in a sample of Chinese mental health workers. Methods A cross-sectional study design was employed to examine the attitudes, knowledge, skills, and practices of a convenience sample of Chinese mental health workers in respect to FFP, using the Chinese version of the Family-Focused Mental Health Practice Questionnaire (FFMHPQ). Results In total, 515 mental health workers participated in our study, including 213 psychiatrists, 269 psychiatric nurses, and 34 allied mental health professionals (20 clinical psychologists, 9 mental health social workers, and 4 occupational therapists). Compared with psychiatric nurses, psychiatrists and allied mental health professionals provided more support for families and children of patients with mental illness and were more willing to receive further training in FFP. However, there were no significant differences on knowledge, skills, and confidence across different profession types. After adjusting for demographic and occupational variables, previous training in FFP was positively associated with mental health workers’ knowledge, skills, and confidence about FFP, but not actual support to families and children. Conclusions Professional differences on FFP exist in Chinese mental health workers. Training is needed to engage psychiatrists and other allied workforce in dissemination and implementation of FFP in China.

scholarly journals French People’s positions on supervised injection facilities for drug users

2020 ◽  
Vol 15 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Maria Teresa Munoz Sastre ◽  
Lonzozou Kpanake ◽  
Etienne Mullet
Keyword(s):  
Health Professionals ◽  
Drug Users ◽  
Political Orientation ◽  
Staff Members ◽  
Rehabilitation Programs ◽  
Supervised Injection ◽  
Safe Injection ◽  
Supervised Injection Facilities ◽  
Set Up ◽  
Unsafe Injection

Abstract Background Supervised injection facilities have been set-up in many countries to curb the health risks associated with unsafe injection practices. These facilities have, however, been met with vocal opposition, notably in France. As harm reduction policies can only succeed to the extent that people agree with them, this study mapped French people’s opinions regarding the setting-up of these facilities. Method A sample of 318 adults--among them health professionals--were presented with 48 vignettes depicting plans to create a supervised injection facility in their town. Each vignette contained three pieces of information: (a) the type of substance that would be injected in the facility (amphetamines only, amphetamines and cocaine only, or amphetamines, cocaine and heroin), (b) the type of staff who would be working in the facility (physicians and nurses, specially trained former drug users, specially trained current drug users, or trained volunteers recruited by the municipality), and (c) the staff members’ mission (to be present and observe only, technical counselling about safe injection, counselling about safe injection and hygiene, or counselling and encouragement to follow a detoxification program). Results Through cluster analysis, three qualitatively different positions were found: Not very acceptable (20%), Depends on staff and mission (49%), and Always acceptable (31%). These positions were associated with demographic characteristics--namely gender, age and political orientation. Conclusion French people’s positions regarding supervised injection facilities were extremely diverse. One type of facility would, however, be accepted by a large majority of people: supervised injection facilities run by health professionals whose mission would be, in addition to technical and hygienic counselling, to encourage patrons to enter detoxification or rehabilitation programs.

Determinants of substance use among high school students in Jordan

2020 ◽  
Vol 12 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ayman M. Hamdan-Mansour ◽  
Ahmad Yahya AL-Sagarat ◽  
Jumana H. Shehadeh ◽  
Sumaya S. Al Thawabieh
Keyword(s):  
Social Support ◽  
High School ◽  
Substance Use ◽  
High School Students ◽  
Health Professionals ◽  
Psychological Factors ◽  
Perceived Social Support ◽  
School Students ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Convenience Sample

Background: Substance use is becoming a global health problem that concerns health professionals and decision makers. Studies showed that teens are at higher risk for substance use. Purpose: the purpose of this study was to examine the prediction power of the selected sociodemographic and psychological factors on substance use among high school students in Jordan. Specific aims were; 1) to explore substance use among high school students in Jordan, and 2) to examine the prediction power of sociodemographic and psychological factors on substance use among high school students in Jordan. Methods: This is a predictive cross-sectional study where data was collected using self-administered questionnaires from a convenience sample of 1497 high school students in central district of Jordan. Results: students reported that they have never used stimulant agent 91.5%, tranquilizer sedative 87.2%, hypnotic agent 85.8% and antidepressant agent 94.5%, while those never used nicotine was 81.7%. Coping efficacy (crude OR = 1.07, CI 95% = 1.03 – 1.12), psychological distress (crude OR = 1.07, CI 95% = 1.03 – 1.11), and perceived social support from family (crude OR = 1.20, CI 95% = 0.95 – 1.24) were significantly associated with substance use. While perceived social support from friends was not. Conclusion: high school students are at risk for use of various forms of substances and mainly the over counter ones. Legitimate rules of screening and using substance prevention programs at high schools considering the psychological factors is a priority for school health professionals and policy makers.

scholarly journals Information about COVID-19 among Selected Population of Eastern Nepal: A Descriptive Cross-sectional Study

2020 ◽  
Vol 58 (230) ◽  
Author(s):  
Kumud Chapagain ◽  
Gajendra Prasad Rauniyar ◽  
Rais Pokharel ◽  
Abhisekh Bhattarai
Keyword(s):  
News Media ◽  
Health Professionals ◽  
Binary Data ◽  
Preventive Measures ◽  
Ethical Review ◽  
Point Estimate ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Convenience Sample ◽  
Attitude And Practice ◽  
The People

Introduction: Rapid spread of COVID-19 has become a major concern worldwide. Strong adherence to preventive measures can help to break the chain of the spread of coronavirus. We conducted this study to find out the extent of information general people of Eastern Nepal have regarding COVID-19 and their attitude and practice towards preventing its spread. Methods: A descriptive cross-sectional online study was done among the people of Eastern Nepal on knowledge, attitude, and practice related to COVID-19 from May 1st to May 15th after obtaining ethical clearance from the ethical review board (ERB) (ref no. 319/2020 P). A 20 item survey instrument was adapted using WHO course materials on an emerging COVID-19. A convenience sample method was used. Data were collected and entered in Statistical Packages for Social Services version 11.5. Point estimate at 95% Confidence Interval was calculated along with frequency and proportion for binary data. Results: Among 1069 respondents, the correct answer on the COVID-19 related knowledge questionnaire was 958 (89.61%), 487 (93.11%) were health professionals, and 471 (86.26%) non-health professionals. Preventive measures were strictly followed by 1044 (97.66%) participants. A wrong perception about the disease was present in 390 (36.48%). Health ministry website 356 (33.30%) followed by news media 309 (29%) was the major source of information among the people. Conclusions: Knowledge regarding COVID-19 among people the selected population of eastern is satisfactory which was similar to other studies done. However, people still have misperceptions regarding the disease and do not strictly follow the preventive measures.

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