Assessing the Knowledge, Attitude, and Practice (KAP) of Antimicrobial Resistant among MBBS, BDS and BSc Nursing Students in the Northern State of India. An Observational-based Cross-sectional Study

Introduction: The knowledge, attitude & Practice of antimicrobials use and resistance is very essential to combat global antimicrobial resistance (AMR). As there were many studies focused on MBBS undergraduates but none of these studies compared their outcome between two other major medical disciplines like BDS & BSc Nursing. Methods: It was an observational-based cross-sectional study, including 23 validated objectives based questionnaire. Out of 440 students, 359 students (94 MBBS, 52 BDS & 213 BSc Nursing) fulfilled the criteria and participated. Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) version 23 for Chicago Inc. was used and considered for descriptive analyses. Results: More than 81% of all participants had adequate knowledge of AMR but in the case of sore throat and cold 50% BDS, 49.3% BSc Nursing opt antibiotics as the first choice of drugs as compared to 33% MBBS students. More than 81% of participants not willing to prescribe their choice of drug in the sickness of family members. Giving leftover antibiotics was higher among MBSS students than others. Conclusion: As we observed, even after completion of pharmacology more specifically, antibiotics & chemotherapy chapters in their courses many students didn’t understand what; where; when; and whom they can use antibiotics in real scenarios. We have to teach them the practicality of global emergence of AMR because these students going to become doctors, dentist, and nurses in various medical fields and will help to combat against global AMR.

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Knowledge, Attitude and Practice of Breast Self-examination among Nursing Students in Hong Kong: A Cross-sectional Study

GSTF Journal of Nursing and Health Care ◽

10.5176/2345-7198_4.1.115 ◽

2019 ◽

Author(s):

Kam Ki Stanley LAM

Keyword(s):

Hong Kong ◽

Nursing Students ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Sectional Study ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Breast Self Examination ◽

Attitude And Practice ◽

Self Examination ◽

Knowledge Attitude And Practice

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Antenatal exercises during pregnancy: knowledge, attitude, and practice of pregnant women in Ethiopia: a cross-sectional study

10.21203/rs.3.rs-33340/v1 ◽

2020 ◽

Author(s):

Balamurugan Janakiraman ◽

Moges Gashaw ◽

Mulualem Yinunie

Keyword(s):

Pregnant Women ◽

Good Practice ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Sub Saharan Africa ◽

Sectional Study ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Adequate Knowledge ◽

Attitude And Practice ◽

Low Middle Income Countries ◽

Knowledge Attitude And Practice

Abstract Background “Is pregnancy opportunity or a barrier for engaging in exercise”. Maternal health still is a top priority in sub-Saharan Africa including Ethiopia. Participation in exercises during pregnancy in low-middle income countries is constrained. The objective of this study was to evaluate the knowledge, attitude, and practice of antenatal exercises among Ethiopian women during pregnancy, and also to find out why some women do not exercise during pregnancy. Method: A descriptive hospital-based cross-sectional study was conducted and 349 pregnant women receiving prenatal care at the ANC clinic, University of Gondar comprehensive specialized hospital were recruited. Data were obtained on maternal characteristics, knowledge, attitude, practice, and barriers towards antenatal exercise (ANEx) by interview method. Results Among 349 pregnant women, 138 (39.5%) and 193 (55.3%) had adequate knowledge, a positive attitude, and good practice respectively. Overall, 108 (30.9) of the respondents practiced antenatal exercise, while only 41 (37.9%) among them had a good practice. Brisk walking (90.7%), relaxation (38.9%), and breathing exercise (36.1%) were most practice ANEx, while pelvic floor 6 (5.6%) and 3 (2.8%) yoga were the least practiced. Enhancing post-natal recovery (71%) and vaginal bleeding (64.5) were perceived as benefits and contraindication of ANEx. More than half of them (53.6) think that ANEx doesn’t suit Ethiopian culture. Knowledge, attitude, and practice of ANEx among pregnant women are significantly associated with higher education, government employees, pre-pregnancy exercise, and being advised on ANEx before. Women with adequate knowledge are more likely to have a good practice (AOR 4.53, 95%CI: 1.64, 15.3). Conclusion The findings of this study suggest that knowledge concerning antenatal exercise is low and their attitude is reasonably favorable. However, very few Ethiopian pregnant practices ANEx according to recommended guidelines during pregnancy.

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Knowledge, Attitude and Practice of Breast Selfexamination among Nursing Students in Hong Kong: A Cross-sectional Study

10.5176/2251-3833_ghc18.122 ◽

2018 ◽

Author(s):

Kam Ki Stanley LAM ◽

Shuk Yu Maria HUNG ◽

Wing Yan Fung ◽

Kurt Nan

Keyword(s):

Hong Kong ◽

Nursing Students ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Sectional Study ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Attitude And Practice ◽

Knowledge Attitude And Practice

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Study of knowledge, attitude and practice of peripheral intravenous cannulation among interns at Mc Gann teaching district hospital, Shivamogga: a descriptive cross-sectional study

International Journal of Basic & Clinical Pharmacology ◽

10.18203/2319-2003.ijbcp20203086 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 9 (8) ◽

pp. 1204

Author(s):

Vedavathi Hanumaiah ◽

Eshanu H. Shastry ◽

Shreenivas Revankar

Keyword(s):

District Hospital ◽

Clinical Skill ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Sectional Study ◽

Chi Square ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Attitude And Practice ◽

First Choice ◽

Level Of Knowledge ◽

Knowledge Attitude And Practice

Background: Peripheral intravenous cannulation (PIVC) is a first-choice vascular device, commonly performed clinical skill by junior medical doctors and interns in hospital. Improper technique of PIVC can lead to pain, stress, increased chance of infection. Thus, practising the appropriate PIVC technique is vital for interns. This study is conducted to analyse the understanding and necessity for training required to perform accurate PIVC. The objective of this descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted to determine and identify the level of knowledge, attitude and practice regarding PIVC among the interns of Mc Gann teaching district hospital, Shivamogga.Methods: A validated structured questionnaire containing 20 questions regarding PIVC in knowledge, attitude and practice (KAP) format was distributed in hand among 109 interns affiliated to this institution. Descriptive statistics were used to illustrate the results in the form of number and percentage. Chi- square and one-way ANOVA was used to analyse the result. SPSS 21.0 was used.Results: 74% of the participating interns had proper knowledge about the vein commonly used for PIVC. Only 39% of the interns answered that PIVC was an aseptic technique. 108 participants had knowledge about the common complication due to PIVC which is thrombophlebitis. 2/3rd of the interns was supervised on their first PIVC procedure by a nurse. 94.4% of the interns were instructed regarding the hand washing technique during PIVC.Conclusions: Need for learning module and training programs to ensure the interns have knowledge PIVC technique, complications and management.

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Knowledge, attitude, and practice of antenatal exercises among pregnant women in Ethiopia: A cross-sectional study

PLoS ONE ◽

10.1371/journal.pone.0247533 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 16 (2) ◽

pp. e0247533

Author(s):

Balamurugan Janakiraman ◽

Tsiwaye Gebreyesus ◽

Mulualem Yihunie ◽

Moges Gashaw Genet

Keyword(s):

Pregnant Women ◽

Good Practice ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Sub Saharan Africa ◽

Sectional Study ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Care Clinic ◽

Adequate Knowledge ◽

Attitude And Practice ◽

Knowledge Attitude And Practice

Background “Is pregnancy opportunity or a barrier for engaging in exercise”. Maternal health still is a top priority in sub-Saharan Africa including Ethiopia. Participation in exercises during pregnancy in low-middle income countries is constrained. The objective of this study was to evaluate the knowledge, attitude, and practice of antenatal exercises among Ethiopian women during pregnancy, and also to examine the barriers to prenatal physical activity. Methods A descriptive hospital-based cross-sectional study was conducted and 349 pregnant women receiving prenatal care at the ante-natal care clinic, University of Gondar comprehensive specialized hospital were recruited. Data were obtained on maternal characteristics, knowledge, attitude, practice, and barriers towards antenatal exercise (ANEx) by interview method. Results Among 349 pregnant women, 138 (39.5%) and 193 (55.3%) had adequate knowledge, a positive attitude, and good practice respectively. Overall, 108 (30.9) of the respondents practiced antenatal exercise, while only 41 (37.9%) of those pregnant women had a good practice. Brisk walking (90.7%), relaxation (38.9%), and breathing exercise (36.1%) were most practice ANEx, while pelvic floor 6 (5.6%) and 3 (2.8%) yoga were the least practiced. Enhancing post-natal recovery (71%) and vaginal bleeding (64.5) were perceived as benefits and contraindication of ANEx. More than half of the pregnant women (53.6) reported that ANEx is not appropriate for Ethiopian culture. Knowledge, attitude, and practice of ANEx among pregnant women are significantly associated with higher education, government employees, pre-pregnancy exercise, and being advised on ANEx before. Women with adequate knowledge are more likely to have a good practice (AOR 4.53, 95%CI: 1.64, 15.3). Conclusion The findings of this study suggest that knowledge concerning antenatal exercise is low and their attitude is reasonably favorable. However, very few Ethiopian pregnant practices ANEx according to recommended guidelines during pregnancy.

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