scholarly journals Impact of Nutrition Education on Knowledge, Attitude and Practice (KAP) Levels of Selected Osteoporotic Subjects

2022 ◽  
Vol 22 (1) ◽  
pp. 103-109
Author(s):  
B. Deshpande ◽  
◽  
C. Divya ◽  
K. Hiremath
Keyword(s):  
Nutrition Education ◽  
Positive Impact ◽  
Daily Basis ◽  
Knowledge Gain ◽  
Attitude And Practice ◽  
Family Medical History ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Male Subjects ◽  
Knowledge Attitude And Practice ◽  
Female Subjects

The study was undertaken to evaluate the impact of nutrition education on knowledge, attitude and practice levels of thirty volunteer osteoporotic subjects visiting orthopedic clinics of Davangere district of Karnataka state. Socioeconomic and nutritional status was assessed by standard procedures and nutrition education imparted on relevant aspects. A well-structured questionnaire of 15 statements with multiple answers was developed and used before and after one day counselling to determine knowledge, attitude and practice of the subjects. Hypertension was the common family medical history followed by diabetes mellitus and fractures. Absence of physical activities or exercises was evident. Rice was consumed on daily basis whereas ragi on weekly basis by maximum number of respondents. Grade I obesity was more prevalent among males (20%) than female (5%) whereas Grade II obesity was only observed in females (30%). Assessment of knowledge gain after nutrition education revealed that Per centage gain in knowledge was more among male subjects (54.8%) than female subjects (36.9%) and that of attitude for both the subjects was at a range of 35.6 to 36.5%. The per cent gain in practice was slightly higher among male subjects (19.3%) compared to female subjects (15.0%) The overall per centage gain of knowledge, attitude and practice for all subjects was 42.9 per cent, 37.4 per cent and 15.4 per cent respectively which was statistically significant (p<0.05) indicating the positive impact of nutrition education on KAP levels of the subjects.

Impact of Nutrition Education Interventions on Knowledge Attitude and Practice of Food Hygiene and Food Safety Habits of Food Handlers from various Food Service Establishments

2018 ◽  
Vol 3 (7) ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Food Safety ◽  
Nutrition Education ◽  
Food Service ◽  
Food Hygiene ◽  
Food Handlers ◽  
Attitude And Practice ◽  
Food Borne ◽  
Education Interventions ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Knowledge Attitude And Practice

Food-borne illnesses have a dramatic impact in both developing and developed countries. The health status of the food handlers, their personal hygiene, knowledge and practice of food hygiene play an important role in food contamination. The aim of this review is to study the impact of nutrition education interventions on knowledge attitude and practice of food hygiene and food safety habits of food handlers from various food service establishments. Two hundred and fourty eight food handlers were selected by simple random sampling method from various food service establishments were involved in the study. A pretest posttest experimental design was employed among randomly selected food handlers to study the impact of nutrition education intervention on food safety and hygiene knowledge attitude and practice of food handlers. Significant increase in the knowledge attitude and practice of food safety and hygiene among food handlers were observed after nutrition education. The study shows that nutrition education is the need of the hour which would help food handlers to imbibe food safety and hygiene knowledge attitude and practice to prevent transmission of food-borne pathogens to the public during food preparation.

Assessment of parental knowledge, attitude and practice towards antibiotic use in children

2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (2) ◽  
pp. 25-41
Author(s):  
Thejaswini Karanth ◽  
Someswar Deb ◽  
Lal Ruatpuii Zadeng ◽  
Rajeswari Ramasamy ◽  
Teena Nazeem ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Parental Knowledge ◽  
Antibiotic Use ◽  
Case Report Form ◽  
Standard Case ◽  
Attitude And Practice ◽  
Validated Questionnaire ◽  
Antibiotics Use ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Knowledge Attitude And Practice

Objective to assess the impact of pharmacist assisted counselling in improving Parental Knowledge, Attitude and Practice [KAP] towards antibiotic use in children. A Prospective, Educational Interventional Study was conducted in 200 subjects, from the randomly chosen communities in Bangalore. The investigators did door to door visit. The primary demographics data of parents and their children were collected using standard Case Report Form (CRF), and the baseline towards antibiotic use in Children was obtained from parents using validated Questionnaire. In the presence of both parents, only one was supposed to answer the Questionnaire. Pharmacist assisted parent centred interventional counselling was provided with the help of Patient Information Leaflet1s (PIL). Follow-up and post interventional KAP assessment were done after two months from the baseline measurement. The changes in parental KAP towards antibiotics use in children were being assessed by comparing the Pretest and Posttest responses using statistical analysis. The knowledge of parents towards antibiotic use in children was medium to good in the baseline KAP assessment; however, in the majority of the participating parents it was not satisfactory in attitude and practice domains. A statistically significant improvement was seen in the KAP of parents towards antibiotic use in children after the pharmacist assisted interventional counselling. Thus, Investigators could bring excellent changes in the knowledge part; whereas the result for changes in the Attitude and Practice was good to medium respectively.

Knowledge, Attitude, and Practice (KAP) of Polystyrene Food Packaging Usage Among Food Operators

2022 ◽  
pp. 100-122
Author(s):  
Ungku Fatimah Ungku Zainal Abidin ◽  
Maimunah Sanny ◽  
Nur Hanani Zainal Abedin
Keyword(s):  
Food Safety ◽  
Food Packaging ◽  
Public Awareness ◽  
Daily Basis ◽  
Health Impacts ◽  
Safety Issues ◽  
Attitude And Practice ◽  
Level Of Knowledge ◽  
Knowledge And Attitude ◽  
Knowledge Attitude And Practice

Polystyrene is commonly used on a daily basis for the packaging of takeaways as if people assume that it is safe. Although studies show the migration of styrene into food could cause adverse health impacts such as cancer, neurotoxicity, and hormone-related problems, less is known about public awareness of its risk. This chapter presents a study conducted to assess the level of knowledge, attitude, and practice (KAP) of polystyrene food packaging usage among food operators (i.e., hawkers, restaurants, and night market). Data were collected using self-administered to survey 115 food operators. Results show that the food operators have a moderate knowledge and attitude in polystyrene usage. Their practice in polystyrene usage is still poor. Food operators from restaurants had the highest level of KAP compared to hawker and night markets. The finding could provide some guides in developing interventions to educate food operators about food safety issues related to polystyrene.

scholarly journals Pilot evaluation of an interactive multimedia platform to provide nutrition education to Portuguese adolescents

2019 ◽  
Vol 30 (2) ◽  
pp. 353-357 ◽  
Author(s):  
José Maria Tallon ◽  
Raquel Saavedra Dias ◽  
Aldo Matos Costa ◽  
Janine Narciso ◽  
Ana Barros ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Nutrition Education ◽  
Interactive Multimedia ◽  
Positive Impact ◽  
Learning Experience ◽  
Obesity Prevalence ◽  
Post Intervention ◽  
Health Related ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Web Platform ◽  
Portuguese Adolescents

Abstract Background Obesity prevalence has been rising worldwide and currently is one of the most serious public health problems. Nutrition literacy is important to the development of healthier habits that could help prevent and stem obesity and overweight. The aim of this study was to evaluate the impact of using a multimedia web platform to provide nutrition education to Portuguese adolescents. Methods The intervention consisted in a two-week period in which students (n = 1291) had access to an interactive multimedia web platform with nutritional content, and designed for a self-paced learning experience. Students completed a knowledge questionnaire at baseline and immediately after the end of the intervention. Results The results obtained revealed that 85.8% of the students increased their nutrition knowledge. No gender differences were observed post-intervention. There were significant differences in the knowledge acquisition regarding age (P &lt; 0.001). The baseline knowledge seemed to influence the learning process. Conclusions Overall, the intervention had a positive impact. The preliminary results observed will be important for the improvement of the intervention, though they need to be confirmed by further research. Nevertheless, it is safe to say that technology-based assets can be important tools to incorporate and complement health-related interventions in schools.

scholarly journals PENGETAHUAN, SIKAP, DAN PRAKTEK GIZI IBU PESERTA POSYANDU

2009 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
pp. 33 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ali Khomsan ◽  
Faisal Anwar ◽  
Eddy Setyo Mudjajanto
Keyword(s):  
Nutrition Education ◽  
General Linear Model ◽  
Second Step ◽  
Nutritional Knowledge ◽  
Font Size ◽  
Attitude And Practice ◽  
Home Gardening ◽  
Preliminary Study ◽  
Knowledge And Attitude ◽  
Knowledge Attitude And Practice

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 12.65pt 6pt 14.2pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 21.8pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;" lang="en-us" xml:lang="en-us">Nutritional knowledge and attitude of mothers are required to improve children feeding patterns so that adequate nutrition for the children is reached, and in this way they can grow and develop well. <span style="color: #000000;">The objectives of this action research were: </span>(1) to assess mother nutritional knowledge, and (2) to evaluate the effects of nutrition education to the nutritional knowledge, attitude and practice (KAP) of mother. The research was carried out in two sub-districts of Bogor: Sub-District of Ciomas and Sub-District of Darmaga.  This research started with a preliminary study as the first step and experimental design as the second step.  As many as 16 posyandu  that met research requirements were obtained.  A total number of 240 mothers had been divided into kontrol and intervention groups. Collected data included the data of posyandu, household, children and mothers. Baseline data were collected during the pre-study, while end-line data were collected after conducting intervention (experiment). An experiment was made to determine the effect of nutrition education and home gardening on respond variables: mother’s nutritional knowledge, attitude, and practice. The experiment had been conducted for five months in the form of providing nutrition education once in two weeks and implementing home gardening.  Based on the General Linear Model (GLM) analysis, the intervention in the forms of nutrition education as well as home gardening programs which were carried for five months had a significant effect on the response variables (nutritional knowledge, attitude and practices among mothers.</span></p>

scholarly journals Study on impact of pharmacology teaching on practice of self-medication among MBBS students

2020 ◽  
Vol 9 (3) ◽  
pp. 487
Author(s):  
Bhuvaneswari Balan ◽  
Sharmila Bakthavatchalam
Keyword(s):  
Medical Education ◽  
Medical Students ◽  
Positive Impact ◽  
Self Medication ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Package Inserts ◽  
Attitude And Practice ◽  
Trade Name ◽  
Minor Ailments ◽  
Knowledge Attitude And Practice

Background: Self-medication is consumption of medicines without consulting a physician. The present study was undertaken to determine the knowledge, attitude and practice of self-medication among medical students and to compare impact of pharmacology teaching among them.Methods: A cross-sectional comparative questionnaire-based study was conducted among 200 II MBBS and III MBBS students. Data was collected and analyzed.Results: 90.91% II MBBS students and 85.97% III MBBS students practiced self-medication. The commonest reason cited for self-medication among both the groups was minor ailments and intention to get quick relief. The commonest indication for self-medication was common cold and fever. The commonly used drugs were analgesics followed by cough remedies and antibiotics. Our study showed that the knowledge about generic and trade name, package inserts, course of treatment and adverse effects was more among third year students who had completed pharmacology curriculum. Hence the Pharmacology teaching equips the student with better knowledge to choose a drug for self-medication. Only 4.54% of II MBBS students and 13.79% of III MBBS students agreed on the practice of self-medication. Majority believed that medical education is necessary for better administration of self-medication. Both II and III year MBBS students opine that growing trend of self-medication can be prevented by prevention of supply of medicines without prescriptions and education.Conclusions: Our study shows the positive impact of pharmacology curriculum on the knowledge attitude and practice of self medication among medical students.

scholarly journals Improvement in Knowledge, Attitude and Practice of Iron Deficiency Anaemia among Iron-Deficient Female Adolescents after Nutritional Educational Intervention

2017 ◽  
Vol 9 (7) ◽  
pp. 15 ◽  
Author(s):  
Marwan O. Jalambo ◽  
Razinah Sharif ◽  
Ihab A. Naser ◽  
Norimah A. Karim
Keyword(s):  
Iron Deficiency ◽  
Nutrition Education ◽  
Iron Deficiency Anaemia ◽  
Intervention Group ◽  
Female Adolescents ◽  
Education Intervention ◽  
Deficiency Anaemia ◽  
Attitude And Practice ◽  
Iron Deficient ◽  
Knowledge Attitude And Practice

Anaemia and iron deficiency are very common worldwide among female adolescents. There is a dearth of literature concerning the knowledge, attitude and practice (KAP) regarding iron deficiency anaemia (IDA). The magnitude of anaemia as a health problem is enormous and can be engaged by increasing awareness and the promotion of correct attitudes and practices. The study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of a nutrition education intervention in iron deficiency anaemia on the knowledge, attitude, and practice (KAP) among iron-deficient female adolescents in the Gaza Strip. In this intervention study, 89 female adolescents aged 15–19 were recruited and randomly divided into intervention and control groups. Both of the groups received iron supplementation (ferrous fumarate 200 mg) weekly for three months. The intervention group attended nutrition education sessions for 3 months, while the control group did not. The two groups completed KAP questionnaires at baseline and after six months. The nutrition education intervention consisted of lectures, presentations, interactive discussions using posters, and the distribution of information booklets and brochures about proper nutrition, and was conducted for three months. KAP and overall scores before and after the intervention were compared using the Wilcoxon signed ranks test, as the scores did not show normal distribution. Our findings revealed that overall, the female adolescents’ knowledge improved significantly after a nutrition education intervention, as the percentage of good knowledge (≥50 %) was 22.7% pre-nutrition educational intervention, and increased to 90.9% post intervention (p <0.001) in the intervention group. Attitude and practice also improved from 36.4% and 54.5% at pre-test to 75.5 % and 75.5% (p <0.001 and p <0.002) at post-test, respectively. Nutrition education intervention has an impact on improving knowledge, attitude and practices of iron-deficient female adolescents compared with control. The nutrition programme should be adopted and integrated into comprehensive intervention programmes to target IDA among adolescents at various levels in Palestine.

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