A study to assess the health-seeking behavior of the accredited social health activists (ASHAs)—a cross-sectional study

2016 ◽  
Vol 5 (5) ◽  
pp. 856
Author(s):  
Deepika Nandanwar ◽  
Mandar Sadawarte ◽  
Sandeep Kasbe
Keyword(s):  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Social Health ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Health Seeking ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Health Seeking Behavior ◽  
Seeking Behavior

scholarly journals Snakebite epidemiology and health-seeking behavior in Akonolinga health district, Cameroon: Cross-sectional study

2020 ◽  
Vol 14 (6) ◽  
pp. e0008334
Author(s):  
Gabriel Alcoba ◽  
Manon Chabloz ◽  
Justin Eyong ◽  
Franck Wanda ◽  
Carlos Ochoa ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Health District ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Health Seeking ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Health Seeking Behavior ◽  
Seeking Behavior

scholarly journals Injecting Drug Users and Their Health Seeking Behavior: A Cross-Sectional Study in Dhaka, Bangladesh

2015 ◽  
Vol 2015 ◽  
pp. 1-8 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sheikh Mohammed Shariful Islam ◽  
Tuhin Biswas ◽  
Faiz Ahmed Bhuiyan ◽  
Md. Serajul Islam ◽  
Mohammad Mizanur Rahman ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Drug Use ◽  
Drug Users ◽  
Injecting Drug Users ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Health Seeking ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Health Seeking Behavior ◽  
Seeking Behavior ◽  
Hiv Aids

Introduction and Aim.Injecting drug users (IDUs) are amongst the most vulnerable people to acquisition of HIV/AIDS. This study aims to collect information on IDUs and their health seeking behavior in Bangladesh.Design and Methods.A cross-sectional study was conducted among 120 IDUs attending a drug rehabilitation center in Dhaka, Bangladesh. Data were collected on sociodemographics, drug use, health seeking behavior, knowledge of injecting drugs, and sexual behavior.Results.The mean ± SD and median (IQR) age of the participants were32.5±21.3and 33 (27–38) years, respectively, with only 9.2% females. Injection buprenorphine was the drug of choice for 40% of participants, and 58% of the participants first started drug use with smoking cannabis. 73.3% of participants shared needles sometimes and 57.5% were willing to use the needle exchange programs. 60% of the participants had no knowledge about the diseases spread by injection. Condom use during the last intercourse with regular partners was 11.7% and with any partners 15.8%.Conclusion.IDUs in Bangladesh are a high-risk group for HIV/AIDS due to lack of knowledge and risky behaviors. Education and interventions specifically aimed at IDUs are needed, because traditional education may not reach IDUs or influence their behavior.

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