scholarly journals First aid awareness in the society

2017 ◽  
Vol 11 (2) ◽  
pp. 4-9
Author(s):  
Ewelina Krzyszkowska ◽  
Bartosz Wanot
Keyword(s):  
Public Awareness ◽  
Sudden Cardiac Arrest ◽  
First Aid ◽  
Test Results ◽  
The Public ◽  
Good Level ◽  
Study Results ◽  
Study Population ◽  
On Line ◽  
Level Of Knowledge

Introduction: Every member of the society should possess first aid skills and knowledge thereof. Aim: The aim of the study was to determine public awareness of first aid, sudden cardiac arrest and the Automated External Defibrillator. Material and Methods: The study was conducted using an anonymous and voluntary on-line survey. The study population comprised of 250 subjects. The results were analysed using the t-Student test, F Test and Chi2 test. Results: The analysis of the study results showed that 164 respondents, who gave 9 to 11 correct answers, had a good level of knowledge. 80 respondents had the average level of knowledge, as shown by 6 to 8 correct answers. 6 respondents had insufficient level of knowledge, as they gave less than 6 correct answers to questions included in the survey. Conclusions: The principles and techniques on first aid are known to the public, as indicated by the fact that more than half of the respondents have a good level of knowledge.

scholarly journals Analisis Pengetahuan Dan Perilaku Masyarakat Di Kelurahan Baru Kotawaringin Barat Tentang Covid 19

2020 ◽  
Vol 2 (4) ◽  
pp. 780-790
Author(s):  
Dyah Restuning Prihati ◽  
Maulidta Karunianingtyas Wirawati ◽  
Endang Supriyanti
Keyword(s):  
Health Workers ◽  
Public Awareness ◽  
Knowledge Community ◽  
The Public ◽  
Good Level ◽  
The People ◽  
Level Of Knowledge ◽  
The Government ◽  
Quantitative Descriptive ◽  
And Behavior

ABSTRACT: ANALYSIS OF COMMUNITY KNOWLEDGE AND BEHAVIOR IN KELURAHAN BARU, WEST KOTAWARINGIN ABOUT COVID 19 Background :Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) is a new type of disease that has never been previously identified in humans. COVID-19 becomes a global health problem in early 2020 ,. The importance of awareness from the public to break the chain of transmission of COVID-19. Knowledge and attitudes from the community become benchmarks for public awareness. Promotional and preventive efforts need to be carried out by health workers, especially the community. The Indonesian government has declared a disaster emergency status related to this virus pandemic. The government made a policy to implement physical distancing to decide the spread of covid 19.Purpose: to analyze the knowledge and behavior of the people in Kelurahan Baru, Kotawaringin Barat about COVID -19Methods: This study used a quantitative descriptive research design with a survey approach in Kelurahan Baru, Kotawaringin Barat. The population in the study was 50 people. The research period was May-June 2020. In this study, researchers collected data using an instrument in the form of a questionnaire covering respondent characteristics, knowledge and behavior.Results: The results of this study indicate that 100% of respondents (50 people) have a good level of knowledge and as many as 23 (46%) of respondents have good enough behavior in preventing COVID-19. Respondent's age, gender and occupation did not have a relationship with behavior in preventing COVID-19. There is a relationship between the education level of respondents and behavior in preventing COVID-19 (p = 0.04).Conclusion: respondents have a good level of knowledge and behavior in preventing COVID-19. There needs to be awareness from the public to comply with health protocols during the COVID-19 pandemic. In addition, the role of health workers in socialization and monitoring in the community is important in preventing COVID-19. Keywords: Knowledge, Community Behavior, COVID 19   INTISARI: ANALISIS PENGETAHUAN DAN PERILAKU MASYARAKAT DI KELURAHAN BARU, KOTAWARINGIN BARAT TENTANG COVID 19 Latar Belakang :Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) adalah penyakit jenis baru yang belum pernah diidentifikasi sebelumnya pada manusia. COVID-19 menjadi masalah kesehatan Dunia pada awal tahun 2020,. Pentingnya kesadaran dari masyarakat untuk memutus rantai penularan COVID-19. Pengetahuan dan sikap dari masyarakat menjadi tolak ukur tentang kesadaran masyarakat. Upaya promotif dan preventif perlu dilakukan oleh petugas kesehatan, khususnya masyarakat. Pemerintah Indonesia telah menetapkan status darurat bencana yang terkait dengan pandemi virus ini. Pemerintah membuat kebijakan untuk menerapkan physical distancing untuk memutuskan penyebaran covid 19.Tujuan : untuk menganalisa pengetahuan dan perilaku masyarakat di Kelurahan Baru, Kotawaringin Barat Tentang COVID -19Metode Penelitian: Penelitian ini menggunakan desain penelitian deskriptif kuantitatif dengan pendekatan survey di Kelurahan Baru, Kotawaringin Barat. Populasi pada penelitian sebanyak 50 orang. Waktu penelitian bulan Mei- Juni 2020. Pada penelitian ini, peneliti mengumpulkan data dengan menggunakan instrumen berupa kuesioner meliputi karakteristik responden, pengetahuan dan perilaku.Hasil: Hasil penelitian ini menunjukkan bahwa 100 % responden ( 50 orang) memiliki tingkat pengetahuan baik dan sebanyak 23 (46%) responden mempunyai perilaku cukup baik dalam pencegahan COVID-19. Usia responden, Jenis kelamin dan jenis pekerjaan responden tidak memiliki hubungan dengan perilaku dalam pencegahan COVID-19. Terdapat hubungan tingkat pendidikan responden dengan perilaku dalam pencegahan COVID-19 (p =0.04).Kesimpulan: responden memiliki tingkat pengetahuan baik dan perilaku cukup dalam pencegahan COVID-19. Perlu ada kesadaran dari masyarakat untuk mentaati protokol kesehatan dimasa pandemi COVID-19. Selain itu pentingnya peran petugas kesehatan sosialisasi dan pemantauan di masyarakat dalam pencegahan COVID-19. Kata Kunci: Pengetahuan, Perilaku Masyarakat, COVID 19

scholarly journals KNOWLEDGE, ATTITUDE, AND BEHAVIORS TOWARD ANTIBIOTICS OF NON-MEDICAL STUDENTS JOUF UNIVERSITY, SAUDI ARABIA

2018 ◽  
Vol 11 (8) ◽  
pp. 294
Author(s):  
Gomaa Mostafa-hedeab
Keyword(s):  
Medical Students ◽  
Public Awareness ◽  
Medical Knowledge ◽  
Antibiotic Use ◽  
Wrong Answer ◽  
The Public ◽  
Level Of Knowledge ◽  
Knowledge And Attitude ◽  
Previous Prescription ◽  
Higher Doses

Objective: The objective of the study was to investigate the knowledge and attitude of non-medical students, Jouf University toward antibiotic.Methods: Data were collected from male and female students using a self-prepared questionnaire then tabulated and analyzed using SPSS program.Results: This study included 1035 students; 573 (55.3%) male and 462 (44.6%) female, aged (21.5±2.2) years. About 533 (51.5%) used antibiotic during the year 2015. 705 (68.12%) of the student display wrong answer regarding the uses of the antibiotic. 53.5% depending on the previous prescription on self-medicated antibiotic (SAM), followed by their experience (14.5%) and pharmacy advice (11.3%). 45.9% did not have any idea about the antibiotic name they used. Majority of the students (62.6%) stop antibiotic once improvement is achieved, whereas (28.1%) complete the course till the end of the last dose. 75.4% of the studied populations saving at least one antibiotic at home while 62.7% sharing antibiotic with others. 35.3% of the studied population did not experienced antibiotic-related side effects, while 19.3% experience nausea. About 57.6% believed that broad spectrum is better than narrow-spectrum antibiotic, 70.4% deny that higher doses enhance recovery, (57.3%) believes that low dose decrease side effect. 51.9% depend on their good medical knowledge for SMA, while 20.3% was to save time, 18.8% dependent on pharmacy expert where only 9% was to save money cost.Conclusion: The majority of the sample had a fair level of knowledge in relation to antibiotics. Initiation of national program and campaigns toward antibiotic uses to raise the public awareness about the hazardous of antibiotic misuse/abuse is essential to decrease the gap between antibiotic use and attitude.

scholarly journals Polyporus squamosus (Huds.) Fr. in the Black Sea Region

2018 ◽  
Vol 6 (2) ◽  
pp. 183
Author(s):  
Sanem Bulam ◽  
Nebahat Şule Üstün ◽  
Aysun Pekşen
Keyword(s):  
Black Sea ◽  
Nutritional Value ◽  
Public Awareness ◽  
Fruit Body ◽  
The Black Sea ◽  
Black Sea Region ◽  
The Public ◽  
Study Results ◽  
Short Period ◽  
Polyporus Squamosus

Polyporus squamosus (Huds.) Fr., also named as Aladana, Peri Semeri, Pullu Mantar in varying by localities of Turkey, is an edible wild mushroom species widely existed in the mycobiota of the Black Sea Region. It has not been sold in the local markets. The public recognition of this mushroom may change locally in the Black Sea Region. It is widely consumed by the people in some parts of the region. It is usually appeared in the nature during May-September on the logs, dead and living trunks of the deciduous trees. Following the rainy period, it grows so fast and can produce a few kilograms fruit body within a short period. It is delicious and precious as much as meat for the nutritional value, especially during early growth stage. In this review, general knowledge on the morphological and ecological characteristics, nutritional value and medicinal properties of P. squamosus mushroom and some study results on the domestication of this mushroom have been presented in order to improve the public awareness and its consumption.

scholarly journals The Prevalence and Treatment Outcomes of Primary Tooth Injuries

2010 ◽  
Vol 04 (04) ◽  
pp. 447-453 ◽  
Author(s):  
Volkan Arikan ◽  
Saziye Sari ◽  
Hayriye Sonmez
Keyword(s):  
Treatment Outcomes ◽  
Primary Teeth ◽  
Common Type ◽  
Primary Tooth ◽  
Tooth Injuries ◽  
The Public ◽  
Study Results ◽  
Study Population ◽  
Type Of Injury

Objectives: The aim of the present study was to evaluate the type and prevalence of primary tooth injuries, as well as their treatment and treatment outcomes, among children referred to the Department of Pedodontics at the Ankara University Faculty of Dentistry in Turkey.Methods: The study population consisted of patients applying to the department with a primary tooth injury over a period of 21 months. Fifty-one patients presented with trauma to 99 primary teeth. Clinical and radiographic examinations were conducted on each patient. Age, sex, time, cause of injury, and number of teeth affected were recorded, and the type of trauma was identified according to Andreasen’s classification. The teeth were treated by one of the authors.Results: The majority of trauma occurred between the ages of 2 and 4. The most common type of injury was lateral luxation (33.3%). Most injuries (33.3%) presented during May. The most common form of treatment was follow-up only (39.4%), followed by extraction (29.3%) and root canal treatment (12.1%). The average follow-up period was 11 months. During the follow-up period, complications were observed in 4 teeth.Conclusions: The study results show that in the absence of acute symptoms, parents tend not to apply to a dental clinic for children’s injuries. This finding highlights the importance of informing the public about primary tooth injuries and their consequences. (Eur J Dent 2010;4:447-453)

Knowledge and attitude on mental disorder among adults in Putalibazar Municipality of Syangja district of Nepal

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
pp. 23-30
Author(s):  
Rajeev Nepal ◽  
Saroj Doranga ◽  
Pratigya Timsina
Keyword(s):  
Mental Disorders ◽  
Data Collection ◽  
Mental Disorder ◽  
Significant Relationship ◽  
Public Awareness ◽  
Negative Attitude ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Good Level ◽  
Level Of Knowledge ◽  
Knowledge And Attitude

Purpose: To assess knowledge and attitude on mental disorder among adults in Putalibazar Municipality of Syangja district. Materials and methods: A descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted among adults of the aged group (18-64 years) in Putalibazar Municipality of Syangja district of Nepal. A semi-structured questionnaire was prepared for data collection. Similarly, the Likert scale was used to assess respondent’s attitude levels. SPSS 20 version and MS-Excel were used to analyze the data. The questionnaire was translated into the Nepali language during data collection. Results: The majority (57.3%) respondents responded mental disorder is a health condition involving changes in feeling and emotions. More than half (54.7%) respondents were having poor knowledge and the rest (45.3%) respondents were having a good level of knowledge on mental disorders. Respondents involved in a private job, government job and NGO/INGO have the highest, and housewives have the lowest level of knowledge regarding the mental disorder. Three-fifth respondents (59.7%) were having a negative attitude and the rest two-fifth respondents (40.3%) were having a positive attitude towards mental disorders. Also, the level of knowledge was having a statistically significant relationship with the education (p=0.02) and occupation (p=<0.001) of the respondents. The level of attitude was having a statistically significant relationship with the level of knowledge of the respondents (p=0.004). Conclusions: Good level of knowledge regarding mental disorders was lagging among respondents and a negative attitude seems high. There is an urgent need for public awareness among the adults living in this location. Mass media and anti-stigma campaigns can equally play a vital role to bring change in the attitude level of the respondents.

scholarly journals Effect of child to child approach educational method on knowledge and practices of selected first aid measures among primary school children

2017 ◽  
Vol 8 (1) ◽  
pp. 69
Author(s):  
Azza Abd-Alsemia Elewa ◽  
Amany Mohamed Saad
Keyword(s):  
Primary School ◽  
Research Design ◽  
Primary Schools ◽  
First Aid ◽  
Primary School Children ◽  
School Students ◽  
Educational Method ◽  
Practice Level ◽  
Good Level ◽  
Level Of Knowledge

Background and objective: Environmental school is the best setting for unintentional injury which is the leading cause of morbidity and mortality among children worldwide. So, emergency instances need first aid. The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of child to child approach educational method on knowledge and practices of selected first aid measures among primary school children.Methods: Research design: A quasi-experimental research design was applied for this study. Setting: This study was carried out in two governmental primary schools in El-Massara Administration, Cairo Governorate, Egypt (Abobakr Elsedeak and Anas Ben Malek). Sample: A multi-stage random sample was used. The total number of children was 460 (both male and female). Tools: Two tools were used in this study: (1) An interview questionnaire to collect data about the studied children's socio-demographic characteristics, and their knowledge about first aid. (2) An observational checklist for assessing the studied children practices regarding first aid.Results: The current study revealed that, there were statistically significant increases in mean scores of all items as well as the total score of knowledge and practices after application of the child to child approach. There was a statistically significant positive association between knowledge and practice levels; good level of knowledge with adequate practice level showed higher prevalence (75.6%) than good level of knowledge with inadequate practice level (24.4%). Fair level of knowledge with adequate practice level showed higher prevalence (66.9%) than fair level of knowledge with inadequate practice level (33.1%).Conclusions: The application of the child to child approach increased children’s good level of knowledge and adequate practices related to first aid measures. The study recommended that the use of innovative methods of health education in teaching first aid for other sectors as in preparatory school students, as well as child-to-mothers and child-to-community, to promote children’s health.

scholarly journals Knowledge, Attitude and Practice towards COVID-19 among Dental Practitioners in Bhutan

2021 ◽  
Vol 5 (2) ◽  
pp. OR1-OR6
Author(s):  
Pratap Singh Tamang ◽  
Gyan Prasad Bajgai ◽  
Dorji Phurpa ◽  
Sonam Ngedup ◽  
Hari Prasad Pokhrel
Keyword(s):  
Health Professionals ◽  
Virus Disease ◽  
Study Data ◽  
Physical Contact ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Good Level ◽  
Study Results ◽  
Dental Practitioners ◽  
Level Of Knowledge ◽  
Dental Professionals

INTRODUCTION: Corona virus disease was first reported in Wuhan city of China in 2019. The disease is caused by a highly infectious virus which can be transmitted from human to human through physical contact, droplets, or touching surfaces contaminated with the virus. AIM: The study aims to get an assessment of knowledge, attitude and practices towards COVID-19 disease among the dental practitioners in Bhutan.MATERIAL AND METHODS: An online cross- sectional study was conducted among dental practitioners working in different hospitals across the country. All dental professionals who provided their email address were included in the study. Data were collecting using a structured questionnaire shared though email. A total of 157 dental professionals were invited through e-mail to participate in the study. RESULTS: A total of 125 dental professionals participated in the study (response rate 79.6%). Over half of the participants (51.2%) were between the age group 20-30 years. Despite almost everyone (98.4%) knowing the causative agent and management of COVID-19 positive patients, only around a half of the participants (48%) had a good level of knowledge on COVID-19.CONCLUSION: The study found that less than half of the participants have a good level of knowledge on COVID-19 while a majority of them feel that there is discrimination against COVID-19 positive patients and health professionals working for COVID-19 patients. The study highlights the need to conduct sensitization, trainings or CME on COVID-19 periodically to keep all health professionals updated with latest advancements to help maintain safety in clinical practice.

scholarly journals KNOWLEDGE, ATTITUDE AND PRACTICE OF PEDIATRIC DROWNING FIRST AID AMONG PARENTS IN HAIL POPULATION, SAUDI ARABIA

2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (02) ◽  
pp. 727-731
Author(s):  
Ghadah N. Alsdairi ◽  
Alreem M. Almarshadi ◽  
Raghad A. Alsdairi ◽  
Amal A. Alsadun ◽  
Mona M. Shahin
Keyword(s):  
Saudi Arabia ◽  
Unintentional Injury ◽  
First Aid ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Online Questionnaire ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
The Public ◽  
Attitude And Practice ◽  
Level Of Knowledge ◽  
Knowledge Attitude And Practice

Background: Around the world, drowning is one of the top three causes of death from unintentional injury, and children at the highest risk. Aim: Our study aims to assess the parents knowledge, attitude and practice towards pediatric drowning risks, causes and first aid. Methodology: This is a cross-sectional study was conducted on males and females parents at any age in Hail, Saudi Arabia, Through a self-administrated online questionnaire which divided into two sections: demographic information (age, gender, marital state and education level) and information about pediatric drowning (risk factors, causes, the riskiest place that could cause drowning, previous drowning accidents, swimming supervision, Pediatric drowning First Aid steps) Result: Our study included 406 male and female parents. The majority were females (81.7%). The level of knowledge about drowning first aid among the participants was moderate (with a mean of 8.14±2.57). (76.1%) of participants chose lack of supervision as a risk factor of drowning. The majority of the participants (77.8%) chose children not knowing how to swim as the cause of drowning. (87.7%) of the participants agreed that the public swimming pool is the riskiest place that could cause drowning. Most of the participants (74.9%) havent had any previous drownings.

scholarly journals PERSEPSI MASYARAKAT KECAMATAN TOMPASO TERHADAP PEMAKAIAN GIGI TIRUAN

e-GIGI ◽  
2015 ◽  
Vol 3 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Maureen M. Mamesah ◽  
Vonny N. S Wowor ◽  
Krista V. Siagian
Keyword(s):  
Tooth Loss ◽  
Public Perception ◽  
Sampling Method ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
The Body ◽  
Age Group ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
The Public ◽  
Study Population ◽  
Level Of Knowledge

Abstract: Teeth become one of the important parts of the body,and thereforeone can not be said to be healthy as a whole if the teeth and mouth are in problems. Tooth loss should be handled with the use of dentures because of loss of teeth are not replaced soon will interfere with the mastication, speesh function and aesthetic. However, not all people who have lost their original teeth using the dentures. The decision on a person’s actions are influenced by perception, such as when someone decided to use or not the denture. Perceptions about the use of denture is the stimulus in interpreated by individuals regarding the use of denture and the level of knowledge about the importance of the denture.This research is a descriptive study with cross sectional approach and using questionnaire. This study population is people in the age group 30-50 years in Tompaso and then totaling 2,031 people. Method of sampling in this research is purposivesampling method and sample size in this study was 64 people.The results of this study indicate the public perception of district Tompaso to the purposes and functions of the use of denture quite enough. With a percentage 54,15%.Keywords: Perception, Society, DentureAbstrak: Gigi menjadi salah satu bagian tubuh dengan fungsi yang penting, oleh sebab itu seseorang tidak dapat dikatakakan sehat secara utuh bila gigi dan mulutnya bermasalah. Kehilangan gigi seharusnya ditangani dengan pemakaian gigi tiruan karena hilangannya gigi yang tidak segera diganti akan menimbulkan gangguan terhadap fungsi pengunyahan, fungsi bicara maupun estetik. Akan tetapi saat ini tidak semua orang yang telah kehilangan gigi aslinya menggunakan gigi tiruan.Pengambilan keputusan terhadap tindakan seseorang dipengaruhi oleh persepsi, demikian halnya ketika seseorang memutuskan untuk menggunakan atau tidak gigi tiruan. Persepsi tentang pemakaian gigi tiruan adalah proses stimulus yang diinderakan oleh individu mengenai pemakaian gigi tiruan serta tingkat pengetahuan masyarakat mengenai pentingnya pemakaian gigi tiruan.Penelitian ini merupakan suatu penelitian deskriptif dengan metode pendekatan cross-sectional study dan menggunakan kuesioner. Populasi penelitian ini adalah masyarakat pada kelompok usia 30-50 tahun di Tompaso yang berjumlah 2.031 orang. Metode pengambilan sampel dalam penelitian ini yaitu Purposive Sampling Method, dan jumlah sampel pada penelitian ini adalah 64 orang.Hasil penelitian menunjukan persepsi masyarakat kecamatan Tompaso terhadap tujuan dan fungsi pemakaian gigi tiruan tergolong cukup, dengan persentase 54,15%.Kata kunci : Persepsi, Masyarakat, Gigi tiruan.

A survey of public awareness of the occurrence and diversity of cetaceans in south-west Scotland

2004 ◽  
Vol 84 (5) ◽  
pp. 1101-1104 ◽  
Author(s):  
N.J. Scott ◽  
E.C.M. Parsons
Keyword(s):  
Bottlenose Dolphin ◽  
Public Awareness ◽  
Minke Whale ◽  
Harbour Porpoise ◽  
Common Dolphin ◽  
Cetacean Species ◽  
The Public ◽  
South West ◽  
Tourism Professionals ◽  
Level Of Knowledge

In summer 2001, members of the public in south-west Scotland were interviewed to determine their knowledge of the diversity and occurrence of cetaceans in the region. Interviews were conducted in both rural island and coastal communities and a major city.The majority of interviewees (46%) underestimated the number of cetacean species occurring in western Scottish waters (i.e. <10 species). Only 4·4% gave the correct answer (24). Location of the participant affected the level of knowledge. Photographs were presented of the four most commonly occurring cetacean species: only 30·2% correctly identified one or more of the species. The species most frequently identified correctly was the bottlenose dolphin (19% of interviewees) followed by the harbour porpoise (17·5%), minke whale (10·7%) and, lastly, the common dolphin (7·1%).Interviewees were also asked whether certain cetacean species occurred in local waters or not. The level of awareness was generally low. The most common positive answers involved the bottlenose dolphin, harbour porpoise, and minke whale. Only one in five were aware of killer whales and 13·1% believed that grey whales occurred in Scottish waters. Knowledge of species occurrence showed statistically significant relationships with age, gender, level of environmental interest and location, but not occupation (teachers, tourism professionals and marine stakeholders did not show greater levels of cetacean knowledge). The study identified target groups and locations where knowledge of cetaceans is low and environmental education efforts should be concentrated.

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