Perfil epidemiológico e clínico de casos de microcefalia

Objetivo: Describir el perfil epidemiológico y clínico de los casos de microcefalia en Recife, Pernambuco. Método: Estudio transversal, cuantitativo, desarrollado en un hospital de referencia para casos de microcefalia. Los datos se recolectaron en agosto/2016 sobre la base del formulario FormSUS. Se incluyeron todos los casos de microcefalia confirmados de agosto/2015 a julio/2016, totalizando 180 casos. Para analizar los datos, se utilizó la estadística descriptiva y las pruebas de Chi-cuadrado y exacta de Fisher. Resultados: La mayoría de los casos tuvieron lugar en octubre y noviembre de 2015, con 55 (30,6%) y 52 (28,9%), respectivamente. La serología para el virus Zika fue reactiva para 79 (43,9) bebés. El síntoma más prevalente durante el embarazo fue la erupción cutánea, 105 (57,3%). Además, 150 (83,3%) niños nacieron a término, 78 (43,3%) presentaron percentiles entre 10 y 50 en la relación peso y edad gestacional y 108 (60%) tuvieron -3 desviaciones estándar en la comparación del perímetro cefálico con la edad gestacional, considerada como microcefalia grave. Conclusiones: Es necesario garantizar a estos niños una atención integral y especializada. Es imprescindible la vigilancia epidemiológica y entomológica, así como y acciones de control más eficaces en la lucha contra el vector. Objective: To describe the epidemiological and clinical profile of microcephaly cases in Recife, Pernambuco. Method: This was a cross-sectional, quantitative study developed at a reference hospital for cases of microcephaly. Data were collected in August 2016 from the FormSUS system. All confirmed cases of microcephaly in the period from August 2015 to July 2016 were included, making up 180 cases. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics and the chi-square and Fisher's exact tests. Results: The majority of cases occurred in October and November 2015, with 55 (30.56%) and 52 (28.89%) cases, respectively. Serology for the Zika virus was reagent for 79 (43.89%) of the infants. The most prevalent symptom during gestation was exanthema 105 (57.3%). Furthermore, 150 (83.33%) of the children were born at full term, 78 (43.33%) presented percentiles between 10 and 50 in relation to weight and gestational age and 108 (60%) had -3 standard deviations in the comparison of head circumference with gestational age, thus considered to indicate severe microcephaly. Conclusions: It is necessary to guarantee comprehensive and specialized care for these children. Epidemiological and entomological surveillance and more effective control actions in the fight against the vector are necessary. Objetivo: Descrever o perfil epidemiológico e clínico dos casos de microcefalia em Recife, Pernambuco. Método: Estudo transversal, quantitativo, desenvolvido em hospital de referência para casos de microcefalia. Os dados foram coletados em agosto/2016 a partir do formulário FormSUS. Foram incluídos todos os casos de microcefalia confirmados de agosto/2015 a julho/2016, perfazendo 180 casos. Para análise dos dados utilizou-se a estatística descritiva e os testes do qui-quadrado e exato de Fisher. Resultados: A maioria dos casos ocorreram em outubro e novembro de 2015, com 55 (30,6%) e 52 (28,9%), respectivamente. A sorologia para o vírus Zika foi reagente para 79 (43,9%) dos bebês. O sintoma mais prevalente, durante a gestação, foi o exantema 105 (57,3%). Ademais, 150 (83,3%) crianças nasceram a termo, 78 (43,3%) apresentaram percentis entre 10 e 50 na relação peso e idade gestacional e 108 (60%) possuíam -3 desvios padrões na comparação do perímetro cefálico com a idade gestacional, considerada microcefalia severa. Conclusões: É necessário garantir a essas crianças um atendimento integral e especializado. É imprescindível a vigilância epidemiológica, entomológica e ações de controle mais efetivas no combate ao vetor.

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HUBUNGAN ANTARA USIA DAN PENDIDIKAN IBU DENGAN PEMERIKSAAN KEHAMILAN DI KLINIK BUDI MULIA PALEMBANG TAHUN 2014

Jurnal Kebidanan : Jurnal Medical Science Ilmu Kesehatan Akademi Kebidanan Budi Mulia Palembang ◽

10.35325/kebidanan.v5i1.74 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 5 (1) ◽

Author(s):

Rubiyati Rubiyati

Keyword(s):

Prenatal Care ◽

Antenatal Care ◽

Gestational Age ◽

Significant Relationship ◽

Univariate Analysis ◽

Survey Method ◽

Bivariate Analysis ◽

P Value ◽

Chi Square ◽

Cross Sectional

ABSTRACT Antenatal Care is the care given to pregnant woman to monitor, support maternal health and maternal detect, whether normal or troubled pregnant women. Aki in Indonesia amounted to 359 in 100.000 live births. The purpose of the study was to determine the relationship between age and education in the clinic Budi Mulia Medika 2014. This study used a survey method whit cross sectional analytic. This is the overall study population of women with gestational age ≥36 weeks who come to visit the clinic Budi Mulia Medika Palembang on February 10 to 18. The study sample was taken in non-random with the technique of “accidental smapling “ with respondents who happens to be there or variable. The obtained using univariate and bivariate analysis using Chi-Square test statistic. The results of the univariate analysis showed that 83,3% of respondents did according to the standard prenatal care, high risk age 40,0 %, 60,0% lower risk of age, higher education 70,0%, 30,0% low education. Bivariate analysis showed that there was no significant relationship betwee age and pregnancy tests wit p value= 0,622, and significant relationship between education and prenatal care with p value= 0,019. From the results of this study are expected to need to increase outreach activities to the community about the importance of examination of pregnancy according to gestational age in an effort to reduse maternal mortality. ABSTRAK Antenatal Care merupakan pelayanan yang di berikan pada ibu hamil untuk memonitor, mendukung kesehatan ibu dan mendeteksi ibu, apakah ibu hamil normal atau bermasalah. Di Indonesia AKI berjumlah 359 per 100.000 kelahiran hidup. Tujuan penelitian adalah untuk mengetahui hubungan antara usia dan pendidikan dengan pemeriksaan kehamilan di klinik budi mulia medika tahun 2014. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode survey analitik dengan pendekatan cross sectional. Populasi penelitian ini adalahseluruh ibu dengan usia kehamilan ≥ 36 minggu yang dating berkunjung ke Klinik Budi Mulia Medika pada tanggal 10-18 Februari. Sampel penelitian ini di ambil secara non random dengan tekhnik ‘’ Accidental Sampling’’ dengan responden yang kebetulan ada atau tersedia. Data yang di peroleh menggunakan analisis univariat dan bivariat menggunakan uji statistik Chi-Square. Hasil analisis univariat ini menunjukan bahwa 83,8% responden melakukan pemeriksaan kehamilan sesuai standar, 16,7% tidak melakukan pemeriksaan kehamilan sesuai standar, usia resiko tinggi 40,0%, usia resiko rendah 60,0%, pendidikan tinggi 70,0 %, pendidikan rendah 30,0 %. Analisis bivariat menunjukan bahwa tidak ada hubungan bermakna antara usia dengan pemeriksaan kehamilan dengan p value =0,622, ada hubunngan bermakana antara pendidikan dengan pemeriksaan kehamilan dengan p value = 0,019. Dari hasil penelitian ini di harapkan perlu meningkatkan kegiatan penyuluhan kepada masyarakat tentang pentingnya dilakukan pemeriksaan kehamilan sesuai dengan umur kehamilan sebagai upaya menurunkan angka kematian ibu.

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PREDICTORS OF INSOMNIA IN INDIVIDUALS WITH MILD COGNITIVE IMPAIRMENT

Innovation in Aging ◽

10.1093/geroni/igz038.1734 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 3 (Supplement_1) ◽

pp. S464-S464

Author(s):

Meghan Mattos ◽

Eric M Davis ◽

Carol Manning

Keyword(s):

Cognitive Impairment ◽

Mild Cognitive Impairment ◽

Total Sample ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Chi Square ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Data Set ◽

Specialized Care ◽

Using Data ◽

Cognitive Problems

Abstract Insomnia is a common disorder that affects up to 40% of people age 65 and older. Untreated insomnia can decrease quality of life, increase healthcare use, and exacerbate cognitive problems. Individuals with cognitive impairment experience more sleep disorders than those without cognitive concerns, yet little is known about insomnia and mild cognitive impairment (MCI). Our objective was to examine predictors of insomnia in persons with MCI (PwMCI). Using data from the National Alzheimer’s Coordinating Center Uniform Data Set, a cross-sectional study of older PwMCI was conducted. Independent sample t-tests and contingency tables with chi-square tests of independence were used to examine differences between PwMCI with and without insomnia. Multivariate binary logistic modeling was performed. The total sample (N=1543) was comprised of 234 (15.1%) with clinician-reported insomnia and 1309 (84.9%) without insomnia. PwMCI and insomnia were more likely to be younger, take more medications, and smoke cigarettes (p.05). Three variables significantly predicted insomnia in PwMCI subjects in a multivariate model: active depression (OR 1.66, 95%CI 1.21, 2.27), active anxiety (OR 2.16, 95%CI 1.57, 2.99) and arthritis (OR 1.78, 95%CI 1.33, 2.39). Differences in predictors of insomnia in PwMCI highlight the need for geriatric and mental health specialists to provide specialized care to this population. Future studies should examine conversion of PwMCI with insomnia to dementia and the compounding effects of insomnia on cognition.

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HUBUNGAN UMUR KEHAMILAN DENGAN STATUS KESEHATAN GINGIVA PADA IBU HAMIL DI WILAYAH KERJA PUSKESMAS ANDALAS KECAMATAN PADANG TIMUR

Andalas Dental Journal ◽

10.25077/adj.v3i1.35 ◽

2015 ◽

Vol 3 (1) ◽

pp. 43-49

Author(s):

Kinanti Fauzin ◽

Hafni Bachtiar ◽

Susi Susi

Keyword(s):

Public Health ◽

Pregnant Women ◽

Gestational Age ◽

Soft Tissues ◽

Gingival Tissue ◽

Physiological Changes ◽

Gingival Index ◽

Chi Square ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

The Relationship

Gingivitis is an inflammation of the soft tissues inoral cavity that invade the free gingival. There are two kinds of etiologies that can cause gingivitis, they are plaque and non-plaque. Pregnant women will have some maternal physiological changes during pregnancy, one of them is the increasing of estrogen and progesterone. It will cause the gingival tissue to react to irritant such as plaque excessively. The aim of this study was to determine the relationship between gestational age and gingival index in pregnant women. This analytic correlation research used cross sectional approach. The gestational age were observed from Mom’s and Kid’s Health Book. The Gingival Index was observed by using Loe and Silness index to each pregnant woman’s oral cavity. Data was analysed by using Chi –square. The study took place in Andalas Public Health Center, from 16th February 2-15 until 26th February 2015. Most of the pregnant women had mild gingivitis, no pregnant women were found with healthy gingiva or severe gingivitis. The result showed that there was no significantly relationship between gestational age and gingival index in pregnant women (p>0,005).

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Drug utilization research in coinfected patients with tuberculosis and HIV/AIDS

Revista Brasileira de Farmácia Hospitalar e Serviços de Saúde ◽

10.30968/rbfhss.2020.111.0420 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 11 (1) ◽

pp. 0420

Author(s):

Isabella S. LOBO ◽

Wânia S. CARVALHO ◽

Natália H. RESENDE

Keyword(s):

Opportunistic Infections ◽

Anatomical Therapeutic Chemical ◽

High Viral Load ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Appropriate Treatment ◽

Advanced Immunodeficiency ◽

Reference Hospital ◽

Specialized Care ◽

Drug Utilization Research

Objectives: This study aims to describe and classify the drugs prescribed for coinfected patients treated at a reference hospital. Methods: A retrospective cross-sectional study with analysis of information contained in a database prepared in an earlier study The Anatomical Therapeutic Chemical (ATC) classification system was used to classify the prescribed drugs. Results: Eighty-one coinfected individuals participated in the study, with a mean age of 40 years old and numerous comorbidities. A total of 147 drugs were found and, when the frequency of prescription was evaluated, the most used therapeutic groups were anti-infectious, considering the large number of opportunistic infections (OIs) presented by coinfected patients, followed by feeding tract drugs used to treat adverse drug reactions. We could observe that 73% of the evaluated population had a CD4+ T lymphocyte count <200 cells/mm3 and a high viral load, indicating advanced immunodeficiency. Conclusion: It is necessary to develop strategies aimed at coinfected patients, such as specialized care, early diagnosis and appropriate treatment of coinfection. It is also important to carry out more studies on the use of drugs among coinfected patients to create actions directed to this population that may contribute to the rational use of drugs.

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Impact of COVID-19 awareness on health-related behavior among adolescents in Nepal

Journal of Gandaki Medical College-Nepal ◽

10.3126/jgmcn.v14i1.35124 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 14 (1) ◽

pp. 54-58

Author(s):

Bidhya Banstola ◽

Durga Dhungana

Keyword(s):

Binary Logistic Regression ◽

Effective Control ◽

Positive Health ◽

Chi Square ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Online Study ◽

The People ◽

Psychological Behavior ◽

Health Related ◽

Health Related Behaviour

Introduction: With occurrence of COVID-19, many countries have initiated lockdown in an effort to control the pandemic. These measures can only be effective when the people co-operate. The awareness and health-related behavior have a major role in determining society’s response. Meanwhile adolescents are at the risk of deviating from disciplined health-related behaviors due to turbulence arising from their hormones despite of their awareness. This study aims to study COVID-19 awareness and its impact on health-related behavior of adolescents. Methods: A descriptive cross-sectional web-based online study of 299 adolescents enrolled in various educational programs, between ages 13 to 19 years was conducted between June 18, 2020 and July 11, 2020 in Nepal. The questionnaire consisted of demographic characteristics, 16 items on knowledge and 40 items on behavior. Descriptive statistics, chi-square tests and binary logistic regression were conducted in Statistical Package for the Social Sciences. Results: A total of 299 adolescents were enrolled in the study. Majority (92.6%) of the adolescents had adequate awareness. Positive health-related behavior was seen in 72% of the adolescents. Spiritual behavior was the most affected in comparison to physical, social and psychological behavior. Adolescents with adequate awareness on COVID-19 were 10.67 times more likely to perform positive health related behavior (P=0.005; 95% CI=2.01-56.47). Conclusion: Majority of the adolescents had adequate awareness. Significant percentage of adolescents had positive health-related behavior. Positive behaviour was not proportionately in level with adequate awareness. Effective health programs and policies are needed to transform adequate awareness into positive health-related behaviour for effective control of disease.

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Perbedaan Berat Lahir Bayi Pasien Preeklampsia Berat / Eklampsia Early dan Late Onset di RSUP Dr. M. Djamil Padang

Jurnal Kesehatan Andalas ◽

10.25077/jka.v5i1.457 ◽

2016 ◽

Vol 5 (1) ◽

Author(s):

Rizka Amelia ◽

Ariadi Ariadi ◽

Syaiful Azmi

Keyword(s):

Birth Weight ◽

Gestational Age ◽

Small For Gestational Age ◽

Early Onset ◽

Late Onset ◽

Severe Preeclampsia ◽

Large For Gestational Age ◽

Chi Square ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Chi Square Test

AbstrakPreeklampsia dan eklampsia tidak hanya berdampak bagi ibu, tetapi juga terhadap janin yang dikandungnya, seperti hambatan pertumbuhan janin intrauterin yang dapat dilihat dari berat lahir bayi tersebut. Ibu dengan preeklampsia berat/ eklampsia early onset cenderung melahirkan bayi dengan berat lahir Kecil untuk Masa Kehamilan (KMK), sementara yang late onset cenderung melahirkan bayi dengan berat lahir Sesuai untuk Masa Kehamilan (SMK) atau bahkan Besar untuk Masa Kehamilan (BMK). Tujuannya penelitian ini adalah menentukan perbedaan berat lahir bayi pasien preeklampsia berat/ eklampsia early dan late onset. Penelitian ini dilaksanakan dari Oktober 2012 sampai Juli 2013 di bagian Rekam Medik RSUP Dr. M. Djamil Padang. Jenis penelitian yang digunakan adalah observasional analitik dengan desain cross sectional. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa angka kejadian preeklampsia berat/ eklampsia early onset adalah 26,1% dan yang late onset sebanyak 73,9%. Bayi KMK lebih banyak dilahirkan oleh ibu preeklampsia berat/ eklampsia early onset (16,67%) dibandingkan dengan yang late onset (7,35%). Setelah dilakukan analisis melalui uji chi-square, disimpulkan bahwa tidak ada perbedaan berat lahir bayi antara pasien preeklampsia berat/eklampsia early dan late onset secara signifikan (p>0,05).Kata kunci: preeklampsia berat/eklampsia early onset, preeklampsia berat/eklampsia late onset, berat lahir bayi AbstractPreeclampsia and eclampsia are not only effect to mother, but also influent to the fetus, such as intrauterine fetal growth retardation which can be seen as baby's birth weight. Mothers with early onset severe preeclampsia / eclampsia tend to give birth small for gestational age babies, while the late onset tend to give birth normal birth weight or large for gestational age babies. The objective of this study was to determine the differentiation between baby's birth weight of early and late onset severe preeclampsia/ eclampsia. The research was conducted from October 2012 to July 2013 at the medical records department of general hospital center Dr. M. Djamil Padang. The type of this research was observational analytic with cross sectional design. The results showed that the incidence of early onset severe preeclampsia/ eclampsia was 26.1% and late onset was 73.9%. Small for gestational age babies born from mothers with early onset severe preeclampsia/ eclampsia (16.67%) is more than the late onset (7.35%). After analyzed by chi square test, it was concluded that there was no differentiation between baby's birth weight of early and late onset severe preeclampsia/ eclampsia significantly (p> 0,05).Keywords: early onset severe preeclampsia/eclampsia, late onset severe preeclampsia/eclampsia, baby’s birth weight

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Karakteristik Ibu pada Penderita Abortus dan Tidak Abortus di RS Dr. M. Djamil Padang Tahun 2011-2012

Jurnal Kesehatan Andalas ◽

10.25077/jka.v5i3.580 ◽

2016 ◽

Vol 5 (3) ◽

Author(s):

Resya I Noer ◽

Ermawati Ermawati ◽

Afdal Afdal

Keyword(s):

Pregnant Women ◽

Gestational Age ◽

Medical Records ◽

Random Sampling ◽

Maternal Age ◽

Pregnancy Termination ◽

Bivariate Analysis ◽

Chi Square ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

History Of

AbstrakAbortus adalah berakhirnya kehamilan sebelum janin dapat hidup di luar kandungan dengan batasan kehamilan kurang dari 20 minggu atau berat janin kurang dari 500 gram. Tujuan penelitian ini adalah membandingkan hubungan usia ibu, usia kehamilan, pekerjaan dan pendidikan terhadap kejadian abortus dan tidak abortus. Penelitian ini menggunakan desain cross-sectional. Populasi adalah rekam medik seluruh ibu hamil yang menjalani rawat inap di bagian Obstetri dan Ginekologi RS Dr. M. Djamil Padang sejak Januari 2011 sampai Desember 2012. Jumlah sampel sebanyak 272 orang yang diambil dengan teknik simple random sampling. Data diambil dengan cara melihat data sekunder dari rekam medis pasien dan dianalisis menggunakan analisis univariat dan bivariat uji chi-square pada nilai p < 0,05. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa angka kejadian abortus tahun 2011-2012 adalah 5,83%. Ibu yang mengalami abortus lebih banyak berada di kelompok usia dibawah 20 tahun dan diatas 35 tahun, paritas lebih dari 3, pernah mengalami abortus sebelumnya, usia kehamilan kurang dari 12 minggu, tidak bekerja dan pendidikan terakhir SD, SLTP dan SLTA dibandingkan dengan ibu yang tidak mengalami abortus. Uji statistik menunjukkan bahwa usia ibu, usia kehamilan, pekerjaan dan pendidikan memengaruhi terjadinya abortus (p=0,035; p=0,000; p=0,002 dan p=0,043), sedangkan paritas dan riwayat abortus sebelumnya tidak memengaruhi terjadinya abortus (p=0,919 dan p=0,205).Kata kunci: usia ibu, paritas, riwayat abortus, usia kehamilan, pekerjaan ibu, pendidikan ibu, abortus AbstractAbortion is a pregnancy termination before the 20th completed week or weighing less than 500 gram. The objective of this study was to determine the relationship of the age, parity, history of previous abortion, gestational age, mother's occupation and education on abortion and without abortion. The design was comparative study with the cross sectional approach. The population was taken from the medical records of all pregnant women who is hospitalized at the Obstetric and Gynaecology Department in Dr. M. Djamil Hospital during during the period January 2011 to December 2012. The total samples of 272 people were taken by multi-stage random sampling. The data were collected from medical records and analyzed using univariate and bivariate analysis with Chi-Square test at p-value < 0,05. The results are the incidence of abortion at Dr. M. Djamil Hospital during the periode January 2011 to December 2012 is 5.83%. Pregnant women with abortion were mostly at the age 20 years and above 35 years, parity more than 3, had previous abortions, gestational age less than 12 weeks, does not work and elementary school, junior and senior high as their latest education compared to pregnant women without abortion. Statistical test results showed that maternal age, gestational age, occupation and education can affect the insidence of abortion (p=0.035; p=0.000; p=0.002 dan p=0.043). Parity and history of previous abortion don’t affect the incidence of abortion (p=0.919 dan p=0.205).Keywords: maternal age, parity, history of previous abortion, gestational age, occupation, education, abortion

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Pica in Rural Obstetric Population: An Underestimated Nutritional Mystery

Journal of SAFOG with DVD ◽

10.5005/jp-journals-10006-1274 ◽

2014 ◽

Vol 6 (2) ◽

pp. 71-74

Author(s):

Bhavna Kumare ◽

Nikita Vijay

Keyword(s):

Birth Weight ◽

Preterm Birth ◽

Low Birth Weight ◽

Pregnant Women ◽

Gestational Age ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Paired Data ◽

Chi Square ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Obstetric Population

ABSTRACT Objective To determine the prevalence of pica during pregnancy, maternal hemoglobin levels at delivery and the association of pica with low birth weight and preterm birth. Study design A descriptive cross-sectional study. Subjects/setting Two hundred pregnant women aged 18 to 35 years admitted in labor room of Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, NKPSIMS. Study duration 1 March 2012 to 28 February 2013. Main outcome measures — maternal hemoglobin at delivery, mean birth weight and mean gestational age were compared in pica and no pica group. Statistical analysis Mean, percentage and chi-square test (for paired data). Results Seventeen percent of these pregnant women practiced pica. The most common pica substance that was consumed was chalk (44.1%) and clay (38.2%). Women in pica group had lower hemoglobin levels 8.63 ± 1.12 gm% (mean ± SD) at delivery than women who did not report pica (10.03 ± 0.96 gm%). There was no difference in mean birth weight and gestational age of neonates born to women with pica group and no pica group. Conclusion The findings suggest that pica practices are associated with significantly lower maternal hemoglobin levels at delivery, but are not associated with low birth weight and preterm birth. How to cite this article Kumare B, Somalwar S, Vijay N. Pica in Rural Obstetric Population: An Underestimated Nutritional Mystery. J South Asian Feder Obst Gynae 2014;6(2):71-74.

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Depression, self-concept, future expectations and hope of people with HIV

Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem ◽

10.1590/0034-7167-2018-0730 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 72 (5) ◽

pp. 1288-1294

Author(s):

Anna Cláudia Freire de Araújo Patrício ◽

Ingrid Bergmam do Nascimento Silva ◽

Milenna Azevedo Minhaqui Ferreira ◽

Brenda Feitosa Lopes Rodrigues ◽

Rôseane Ferreira da Silva ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Well Being ◽

Self Concept ◽

Mild Depression ◽

Cross Sectional Survey ◽

Future Expectations ◽

Chi Square ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Reference Hospital ◽

Nursing Professionals ◽

Hiv Aids

ABSTRACT Objective: To analyze conditions of depression, self-concept, future expectations and hope in people with HIV/AIDS. Method: Cross-sectional survey of 108 individuals living with HIV/AIDS, carried out in a reference hospital for the treatment of infectious diseases in Northeast Brazil. The following instruments were employed: sociodemographic data, and questionnaires for ascertaining participants’ emotions, including scales for self-concept, hope, depression (HAMD-D), and future expectations. Descriptive statistics using the following tests were performed: Mann–Whitney, Kruskal–Wallis, chi-square, and t-test—considered significant when p ≤ 0.05. Results: 31.5% presented mild depression and 21.3% presented moderate depression; 63% reported difficulty in obtaining decent employment; 52.8% considered life a failure; 52.8% felt worthless. Fear, guilt and loneliness influenced self-concept (p ≤ 0.05). Loneliness influenced hope (p ≤ 0.05). Conclusion: It is necessary to raise the attention of nursing professionals and healthcare managers to the importance of providing health services that consider the mental health of people with HIV/AIDS, contributing to treatment adherence and well-being.

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Indian community’s Knowledge, Attitude & Practice towards COVID-19

10.1101/2020.05.05.20092122 ◽

2020 ◽

Cited By ~ 5

Author(s):

Balvir Singh Tomar ◽

Pratima Singh ◽

Supriya Suman ◽

Preeti Raj ◽

Deepak Nathiya ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Good Practice ◽

Vital Role ◽

Control Measures ◽

Effective Control ◽

Cross Sectional Survey ◽

Chi Square ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Exact Test ◽

Attitude And Practice ◽

Knowledge Attitude And Practice

AbstractAs COVID-19 pandemic has caused unprecedented human health consequences. Knowledge, attitude, perception of general population of India towards the transmission and prevention plays vital role for effective control measures. The study was conducted to assess the knowledge, attitude and practice of the general public of India on COVID-19. In this study, a web-based cross-sectional survey was conducted between 10th March to 18th April 2020. A 19-item questionnaire was generated, Cronbach’s alpha was used to measure the internal consistency of the questionnaire & randomly distributed among the public using Google forms through social media networks. The chi-square test or Fischer exact test was used to compare categorical data and multiple linear regression was used to identify factor influencing KAP. Among 7978 participants, the overall knowledge, attitude and practice score was 80.64%, 97.33% and 93.8% consecutively. Majority of Indian population demonstrated preceded good knowledge, positive attitude and good practice regarding COVID-19 pandemic.

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