scholarly journals Factors Affecting Preventive Behavior related to Tuberculosis among University Students in Korea: Focused on Knowledge, Attitude and Optimistic Bias related to Tuberculosis

2020 ◽  
Vol 27 (3) ◽  
pp. 236-245
Author(s):  
Myung Soon Kwon ◽  
Yun Choi
Keyword(s):  
University Students ◽  
Explanatory Power ◽  
Correlation Coefficients ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Preventive Behavior ◽  
Optimistic Bias ◽  
Online Data ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
Knowledge And Attitude

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to identify factors affecting preventive behavior related to tuberculosis (TB). The focus was on knowledge, attitude and optimistic bias related to tuberculosis among university students in Korea.Methods: A descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted with 255 students from 6 universities in 6 regions in Korea. Data were collected using a structured questionnaire online. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics, t-test, ANOVA, Pearson's correlation coefficients, and multiple linear regression.Results: The level for scores on preventive behavior for TB was slightly good, knowledge related to TB was moderate, and attitude was good. There was a slight optimistic bias. Knowledge and attitude related to TB were positively correlated with preventive behavior for TB. The factors affecting preventive behavior for TB were attitude (β=.36, <i>p</i><.001), knowledge related to TB (β=.13, <i>p</i>=.025). The explanatory power of these variables was 26.1% (F=10.98, <i>p</i><.001).Conclusion: Findings suggest that knowledge and attitude related to TB are major factors influencing preventive behavior for TB. In order to improve preventive behavior for TB, it is necessary to establish effective educational strategies and TB information media utilization that firmly enhance attitude and improve knowledge related to TB in university students in Korea.

scholarly journals Parental knowledge, attitude and practice on malaria in Mandailing Natal district

2007 ◽  
Vol 47 (4) ◽  
pp. 161
Author(s):  
Syafruddin Haris ◽  
Sri Sofyani ◽  
Bidasari Lubis ◽  
Munar Lubis ◽  
Syahril Pasaribu ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Health Centre ◽  
Parental Knowledge ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
Attitude And Practice ◽  
The Mean ◽  
Knowledge And Attitude ◽  
Knowledge Attitude And Practice

Background Malaria is still considered to be an important healthproblem in Indonesia. Malaria has been found in islands withdifferent degree of endemicity. Behavior of the community isone of the factors affecting the incidence of malaria in MandailingNatal district.Objective To know the parental knowledge, attitude, and practiceamong parents whose children suffered from malaria or not.Methods A cross sectional study was conducted in six primaryschools and one health centre in October 2004. Subjects wereparents whose children were malaria positive and malaria negativebased on laboratory examination. Sample size was 85 parents foreach group. Selected respondents were interviewed usingstructured questionnaire. Degree of knowledge, attitude, andpractice on malaria were established using scoring system withinthree categories: good, less, and poor. Data were collected andpresented using chi-square and P<0.05 was considered as a levelof significant.Results The mean age of 85 parents whose children were positivemalaria, was 38.47 years (SD 6.67) and the mean age of thosewhose children were negative malaria was 40.41 years (SD 8.05).Parent’s education level was 62.9% primary school and 90% oftheir children were school-aged. There were significant differenceson parental knowledge, attitude and practice in each group(P<0.05). There was also a significant correlation betweenoccupation and knowledge, but not between parental educationlevel and parental age. Parental knowledge and attitude on theincidence of malaria in Mandailing Natal district were good,though their practice were poor.Conclusion There are significant differences on parentalknowledge, attitude and practice, between parents whose childrenwere positive and negative for malaria.

scholarly journals Factors affecting the intake of fermented milk products among university students: a cross-sectional study from Poland and Turkey

2020 ◽  
Vol 24 (1) ◽  
pp. 29
Author(s):  
Magdalena Skowrońska ◽  
Gulsah Kaner ◽  
Beata Całyniuk ◽  
Marek Kardas ◽  
Michał Skrzypek ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
University Students ◽  
Fermented Milk ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
Milk Products ◽  
Los Grupos ◽  
De Medicina ◽  
Fermented Milk Products

Introducción: El objetivo del estudio es presentar la ingesta de productos lácteos fermentados y factores relacionados por estudiantes de dietética turcos y polacos.Material y métodos: Se solicitó a los estudiantes de dietética de la Universidad de Medicina de Silesia en Katowice (SUM), Polonia, y de la Universidad de Esmirna Katip Celebi en Izmir (IKCU), Turquía, que llenaran un cuestionario en línea. El cuestionario constaba de 23 preguntas sobre datos personales, preferencias del consumidor, conocimiento sustantivo y evaluación de factores que condicionan la compra de productos lácteos fermentados. La significación estadística entre los grupos se verificó con la prueba U de Mann-Whitney, la prueba t y la prueba de Chi cuadrado χ2. La diferencia estadísticamente significativa cumplió la condición p <0,05.Resultados: Hubo 162 encuestados polacos y 181 turcos que participaron en la investigación. El producto lácteo fermentado más común entre los estudiantes de SUM e IKCU fue el yogur natural. Su consumo fue declarado por más del 95% de los encuestados en ambos grupos. En el grupo de estudiantes polacos, los productos lácteos fermentados se consumen principalmente para el desayuno (61,11%) y como refrigerio entre comidas (58,02%). Los estudiantes turcos prefieren comerlos con mucha más frecuencia para la cena (50,28%) y el almuerzo (48%). Solo el 21,06% de los estudiantes polacos y el 29,3% de los estudiantes turcos consumen productos lácteos fermentados todos los días. Los productos sin aditivos colorantes ni conservantes son seleccionados por el 67,9% de los estudiantes de SUM, mientras que los estudiantes de IKCU a menudo eligen productos con probióticos y prebióticos (43,10%), así como productos con contenido reducido de grasa (40,3%). La calidad, la composición de los productos, el fabricante, el embalaje, la publicidad se determinaron los factores importantes que condicionan previamente la selección de productos lácteos fermentados.Conclusiones: las diferencias culturales con respecto a los productos lácteos fermentados se reflejan en los hábitos alimenticios y las preferencias de los consumidores. El yogur natural es un producto frecuentemente elegido por los estudiantes de SUM e IKCU. Hubo diferencias entre los encuestados en términos de horas del día, cantidad y tipos de productos lácteos fermentados consumidos. Además, los factores que condicionan previamente su selección varían entre los dos grupos.

scholarly journals Knowledge, attitude and practice of blood donation among university students in Basrah, Iraq: A comparison between medical and non-medical students

2018 ◽  
Vol 9 (6) ◽  
pp. 62-67 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jasim N Al-Asadi ◽  
Asaad Q. Al-Yassen
Keyword(s):  
University Students ◽  
Blood Donation ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Adequate Knowledge ◽  
Attitude And Practice ◽  
History Of ◽  
Knowledge And Attitude ◽  
The University ◽  
Knowledge Attitude And Practice

Background: Young students can play a fundamental role in blood donation to save lives of many people. Therefore, studying factors contributing to their knowledge, attitude and practice of blood donation is essential.Aims and Objectives: To evaluate the knowledge and attitude of Basrah University students about blood donation.Materials and Methods: This descriptive cross-sectional study involved students of two colleges in Basrah University. It was carried out during the period from January to April 2017. A non-probability purposive sampling method was used in selecting the participants for this study. Information on socio-demographic characteristics, knowledge and attitude towards blood donation were collected through a structured self-administered questionnaire.Results: A total of 422 students were targeted, of these 393 (93.1%) completed the questionnaire.Only 51 (13%) of total respondents had a history of blood donation, of those 64.7% donated only once. The most mentioned reasons behind not donating were; not being asked to donate (24.6%), inconsideration of donation (11.1%), and fear of drawing blood (8.8%). Adequate knowledge was detected in 66.7% and positive attitude in 68.7%. Students of College of Medicine were younger, more knowledgeable, and donate more than those of College of Administration and Economics.Conclusion: A substantial number of the university students had inadequate blood donation knowledge. Education programs and motivational campaigns should be enhanced.Asian Journal of Medical Sciences Vol.9(6) 2018 62-67

scholarly journals Knowledge, Attitude, Practices and Viewpoints of Undergraduate University Students towards Self-Medication: An Institution-Based Study in Riyadh

2021 ◽  
Vol 18 (16) ◽  
pp. 8545
Author(s):  
Basheerahmed Abdulaziz Mannasaheb ◽  
Mohammed Jaber Al-Yamani ◽  
Sarah Abdulrahman Alajlan ◽  
Lamyaa Munahi Alqahtani ◽  
Shrouq Eid Alsuhimi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
University Students ◽  
Adverse Drug Events ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Self Medication ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Undergraduate University Students ◽  
Poor Treatment ◽  
Level Of Knowledge ◽  
Knowledge And Attitude ◽  
Poor Treatment Outcome

Rational and responsible self-medication (SM) is not only the key to better health outcomes, but also key to limiting adverse drug events. This institution-based cross-sectional study utilized seven- and four-item scales to assess the knowledge and attitude towards SM. Similarly, SM practices were measured using eight scale questions consisting of SM practice during the last six months, type of drug consumed, reason and frequency of SM, and so on. Statistical analyses were performed using SPSS. Overall, 371 students completed the questionnaire. The students with a good level of knowledge and positive attitude towards SM were 60.64% and 66.8%, respectively. About 55.5% of students practiced SM during the last six months using antipyretics (37.7%), multivitamins (36.4%), sleeping aids (20.2%), and anti-histamines (18.6%). Headache (79.2%), fever (37.7%), pain (25.9%), and colds and coughs (25.3%) were the illnesses for which they sought SM. The students admitted that drug side effects (75%), drug resistance (33.7%), drug interaction (41.5%), and poor treatment outcome (28.3%) were the consequences of irrational SM practice. Students (87.6%) propose that extending SM awareness through the Ministry of Health (83%) and pharmaceutical companies (48%) as major platforms would improvise the rational practice. Since AlMaarefa University students will be future healthcare professionals, their perception must be considered and accordingly educated to practice rational SM.

Associations Between Family Communication, Perceived Stress and Resilience with Life Satisfaction Among UPM Pre-University Students

2021 ◽  
Vol 15 (6) ◽  
pp. 1756-1764
Author(s):  
Manoochehr Taghi Pour ◽  
Asmah Ismail ◽  
Wan Marzuki Wan Jaafar ◽  
Gholamreza Rajabi
Keyword(s):  
Life Satisfaction ◽  
University Students ◽  
Perceived Stress ◽  
Family Communication ◽  
Satisfaction With Life ◽  
Pearson Correlation ◽  
Correlation Coefficients ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Satisfaction With Life Scale ◽  
Cross Sectional

Background: Alfred W. Adler (1870-1937), psychotherapist and founder of the school of individual psychology, believed that education, marriage, and job play important role in human development. Higher learning is a demanding and challenging period for students that can result in high rates of psychological distress affecting their life satisfaction. Aim: The research is to study the links between family communications, perceived stress and resilience with life satisfaction among pre-university students in UPM. Method: A cross-sectional study was conducted among a sample of 310 (females 158 and 152 males) pre-university students from a public university in Malaysia. Four instruments were used in this research namely the Family Communication Scale (FCS, Olson et al., 2004), Perceived Stress Scale (PSS, Cohen et al., 1983) Resilience Scale (CD-RISC, Connor-Davidson, 2003) & The Satisfaction with Life Scale (Diener et al. 1985). The data were analyzed using independent t-test, Pearson correlation coefficients and multiple regressions. Results: The finding of this study revealed that there are simple and multiple relationships between family communications, perceived stress and resilience with life satisfaction among pre-university students. Conclusion: The research may guide university counselors to view adolescents’ life satisfaction holistically and assist them in developing preventive and intervention plans for the university new enrolled students. Also, the results will provide students with some knowledge on their life satisfaction and its effects on their future accomplishments. Keyword: Family Communication; Perceived Stress; Resilience; Life Satisfaction; Pre-University Students

scholarly journals Factors Related to Adolescent Behavior towards HIV/AIDS Prevention

2019 ◽  
Vol 13 (4) ◽  
pp. 197
Author(s):  
Yuliasti Eka Purnamaningrum ◽  
Ratyas Ekartika Puspita Candra Nugrahawati ◽  
Munica Rita Hernayanti ◽  
Anne Vajee
Keyword(s):  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Aids Prevention ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
P Value ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
Chi Square Test ◽  
Knowledge And Attitude ◽  
Hiv Aids

In 2016 Special Region of Yogyakarta was ranked 9th as the province with the highest number of people suffered from HIV/AIDS especially at Sleman regency. Globally, AIDS was the second leading cause of adolescents’s death aged of 10-19 years. The purpose of this study was to find out factors affecting the behaviour of the adolescents towards HIV/AIDS prevention. This research using with cross sectional study design. The sampling technique which used was stratified random sampling resulted in 59 respondents from 11th grade students at SMA Negeri 2 Sleman were selected as sample. Data were collected using questionnaire and analyzed using Chi-Square test and Multiple Logistic Regression. The result showed that most respondents 66,1% had sufficient knowledge. Students who showed supportive attitude was 54,2%. Information obtained were mostly from electronic media. Thirty one students (52,5%) showed a positive behaviour toward HIV/AIDS prevention. Chi-Square test’s result showed that factors significantly related to adolescent’s behaviour toward HIV/AIDS prevention were knowledge and attitude. Variables most affecting was attitude (p-value=0,008; PR=4,4; 95% CI=1,4-13,1).

scholarly journals Perception of doctors towards Adverse Drug Reaction (ADR) reporting: a cross sectional survey using a validated questionnaire

2017 ◽  
Vol 6 (11) ◽  
pp. 2671 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nitin S. Kunnoor ◽  
Sharanabasappa Singanal ◽  
Lohit K.
Keyword(s):  
Negative Impact ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Quality Of Reporting ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
Adr Reporting ◽  
Validated Questionnaire ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Knowledge And Attitude

Background: Several studies have shown lack of sufficient knowledge and awareness among doctors on ADR reporting. Knowledge and attitude of doctors about ADR greatly influences extent of reporting. Identifying factors affecting ADR-reporting is vital to enable Pharmacovigilance teams to implement interventions to enhance rate and quality of reporting of ADRs. Hence, this study is done to evaluate perceptions of doctors towards ADR-reporting and to determine barriers for reporting ADR.Methods: Cross sectional study conducted among doctors using a validated questionnaire to assess knowledge, attitude, practice and barriers for reporting ADRs. The questionnaire captured the demographic details, knowledge (14), attitudes (7) and practice pattern (4) towards pharmacovigilance. Descriptive statistics was used to assess the response among doctors.Results: Of 157 doctors who responded to questionnaire, 90% of doctors were aware of pharmacovigilance program mainly through PVG activities by AMC and pharmacology classes. Only 47% doctors reported ADRs. The composite score on knowledge of ADR reporting and on knowledge of ADR burden was found to be moderate. 90% doctors opined ADR monitoring in hospital should be mandatory. 83% doctors opined ADR reporting by one person can make significant difference to community. One-third doctors felt there should be financial reward for ADR-reporting. In suspected cases, 57% doctors include ADR as differential diagnosis. 61% doctors said they will document ADR in patient file and 78% reports to AMC. More than one-third doctors don’t know where and how to report ADR. One-third doctors felt management of patients was more important than reporting ADR. Nearly one-fourth didn’t report fearing legal liabilities, difficulty diagnosing ADR and negative impact on doctors.Conclusions: Knowledge about ADR-reporting and attitude towards it is adequate. But, because of many barriers, actual practice of ADR-reporting is unsatisfactory. Hence, Pharmacovigilance training is essential for doctors to promote and improve ADR-reporting.

scholarly journals THE CORRELATION BETWEEN AWARENESS AND ATTITUDE DOMAINS ON URINARY TRACT INFECTION (UTI) AMONG BURAPHA UNIVERSITY STUDENTS IN CHONBURI, THAILAND

2021 ◽  
Vol 21 (1) ◽  
pp. 21-28
Author(s):  
Neni Widiasmoro Selamat ◽  
Kenneth Paul Martinez ◽  
Gaiyathre Subrain ◽  
Titinun Auamnoy
Keyword(s):  
Urinary Tract Infection ◽  
Urinary Tract ◽  
Tract Infection ◽  
University Students ◽  
Female Gender ◽  
Sociodemographic Factors ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Male Students ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Knowledge And Attitude

A study was done to describe awareness, knowledge and attitude level on Urinary Tract Infection among university students of Burapha University, Thailand. Cross-sectional study was conducted with the use of self-modified questionnaire consisting of socio-demographic questions and AKA domains. Total of 91 respondents (male students n=13 and female n=76) aged 19 years old participated. The total AKA level was found to be in high category (75.86 ± 13.81) and between the domains, Attitude (70.00 ± 13.28) is categorized as positive, followed by both Knowledge (57.24 ± 15.94) and Awareness (39.37 ± 13.01) which is categorized as moderate. Correlation between Awareness-Attitude was found significant at p=0.003. After the adjustment of covariates, female gender was found to have the strongest relationship compared to other covariates and all independent factors combined accounted 14.8% of variability in Total AKA. The sociodemographic factors’ of the students influenced the level of AKA and female gender have found to have be best predictor for Total AKA on UTI. Thus, this research has provided ample findings to further formulate an educational tool for the public.

scholarly journals Water pipe Smoking: Prevalence and Addiction among University students in Palestine, Jordan, and Turkey

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
mohammed Hawash ◽  
Rami Mosleh ◽  
Ahmad Hanani ◽  
Yazun Jarar ◽  
Yousef Hajyousef
Keyword(s):  
Middle East ◽  
University Students ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Water Pipe ◽  
Monthly Income ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
High Prevalence ◽  
Current Water ◽  
The University

Abstract Background Smoking is one of the main causes of lung cancer. It was estimated that tobacco smoking might kill 10 million people annually in the next 20–30 years, and Shisha smoking has been a common habit worldwide during the last 20 years, especially in the Middle East. This study aimed to determine the prevalence of Shisha smoking and to make comparisons among three countries in the Middle East, thereby establishing factors associated with shisha smoking among university students in Palestine, Jordan, and Turkey. Method An online cross-sectional study was carried out among university students from Palestine, Jordan, and Turkey. A total of 2030 students were selected for the study. The students were asked to answer an online structured questionnaire consisting of questions concerning the prevalence and patterns of Water pipe smoking and associated factors. Result The overall prevalence of Water pipe smoking was 31.8%. Less than a quarter of university students (21.7%) had ever smoked Water pipe. The highest percentage of current Water pipe smokers were Palestinians (36.11%), and the lowest percentage was from Turkey (20.23%). Approximately 43% of Water pipe smokers believe that they will be addicted to Water pipe smoking and almost half of them smoke Water pipe daily. The highest percentage of Water pipe smokers were university students 25 years old and above. However, the highest percentages of university students who are Water pipe smokers were students with a low monthly income. The university students living with their families were smoking Water pipe less frequently than students living in private residencies. Conclusion This study concludes that there is a high prevalence of Water pipe smoking among university students in Palestine, Jordan, and Turkey. The highest percentage was found among Palestinians, which might be because there are no Water pipe smoking regulations in Palestine, whereas there are in Turkey. Monthly income and living with the family were factors affecting the prevalence of Water pipe smoking.

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