scholarly journals Knowledge, Attitude and Practice of Health Science Students/Researcher on Status of Usage of Animals, 3R’s Strategy and their Alternatives for Pharmacological Studies: An Exploratory Study

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rishabh Sharma ◽  
Ravi Thakur ◽  
Malika Arora ◽  
Rakesh Kumar ◽  
Parveen Bansal
Keyword(s):  
Animal Experiments ◽  
Animal Experimentation ◽  
Health Science ◽  
Pharmacy Students ◽  
Science Students ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Health Science Students ◽  
Attitude And Practice ◽  
Pharmacological Studies ◽  
Knowledge Attitude And Practice

Introduction: The number of students in health science education is increasing day by day due to mushrooming of the private institutes. Hence, there is an increase in number of animals that have been used for animal experimentation irrespective of any known significance. Aim: To assess the Knowledge, Attitude and Practice of health science students/researchers on status of usage of animals, 3R’s strategy (Reduction, Refinement, Replacement) and their alternatives for pharmacological studies. Materials and Methods: This was a cross-sectional paper-based survey that was conducted between June 2019 to September 2019 using a semi-structured questionnaire to assess the knowledge, attitude and practice of the students. The study was conducted at the Guru Gobind Singh Medical College and Hospital, Faridkot and ISF College of Pharmacy, Moga, Punjab, India. The questionnaire consisted of three domains: Socio-demographic and professional characteristics, Knowledge (10 questions), attitude and practice of participants (9 questions). Out of 440 questionnaires distributed to the participants, 310 filled the survey (response rate was 70.5%) and were included in the study. The study participants comprised of MBBS interns, Junior residents/MD students, B pharmacy students, M pharmacy students and the PhD scholars. Results: Majority of the students belonged to the age group of 19-23 years. It was observed that 79.6% (n=247) students didn’t know about the 3Rs (i.e., Reduction, Refinement, Replacement) Strategy. A 39.6% (n=123) respondents knew about the various alternatives to animal experimentation. Majority of the students 90.9% (n=282) believed that animal experiments are useful for medical research and human benefit. Conclusion: There was an almost complete lack of knowledge among participants regarding alternative animal models and 3R’s strategy. Therefore, there is a need to incorporate education intervention about alternative animal use in their curriculum.

scholarly journals Knowledge, Attitude and Practice Regarding Blood Donation among Graduating Undergraduate Health Science Students at the University of Gondar, Northwest Ethiopia

1970 ◽  
Vol 28 (5) ◽  
Author(s):  
Mulugeta Melku ◽  
Fikir Asrie ◽  
Elias Shiferaw ◽  
Berhanu Woldu ◽  
Yalelet Yihunew ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Positive Attitude ◽  
Blood Donation ◽  
Northwest Ethiopia ◽  
Health Science ◽  
Science Students ◽  
Binary Logistic Regression Model ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Health Science Students ◽  
Attitude And Practice ◽  
Knowledge Attitude And Practice

BACKGROUND: Blood transfusion is one of the most essential needs to manage patients suffering from various medical conditions. Nowadays, voluntary blood donors are the only source of blood in the blood banks. There is a great need to create awareness among the population at large and students about blood donation to maintain a regular blood supply. Health Science students can be used as best model to lead this initiative. Hence, the aim of this study was to assess the knowledge, attitude and practice regarding blood donation among graduating undergraduate Health Science students.METHODS: A descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted among graduating undergraduate Health Science students at University of Gondar using structured pre-tested self-administered questionnaire. Stratified sampling technique was employed to select study participants. A total of 225 students participated in the study. Data was entered into and analyzed using SPSS software version 20. Mean score was used to categorize the knowledge and attitude. Binary logistic regression model was fitted to identify factors associated with knowledge, attitude and practice regarding blood donation.RESULT: Among 255 undergraduate Health Science graduate students, 123(48.2%) and 202(79.2%) had adequate knowledge about and positive attitude regarding blood donation, respectively. About 12.5% of them had ever donated blood before. Age ≥25 years was significantly associated with practice of blood donation (AOR=4.33; 95%CI: 1.60, 11.76).CONCLUSION: Although the majority of the students had positive attitude regarding blood donation, blood donation practice was low. Age was found to be significantly associated with blood donation practice. Targeted strategies should be designed to increase awareness of health science students about blood donation. Strategies which encourage the students to donate blood voluntarily should also be designed. KEYWORDS: Knowledge, attitude, practice, blood donation

scholarly journals Correlation of Knowledge, Attitude, and Practice Toward Probiotics for the Digestive System Among Health Science Students

2021 ◽  
Vol Volume 14 ◽  
pp. 1135-1144
Author(s):  
Pinka Alia Rahmah ◽  
Astrid Feinisa Khairani ◽  
Nur Atik ◽  
Nita Arisanti ◽  
Siti Nur Fatimah
Keyword(s):  
Digestive System ◽  
Health Science ◽  
Science Students ◽  
Health Science Students ◽  
Attitude And Practice ◽  
Knowledge Attitude And Practice

scholarly journals Experience of sexual harassment in public transport among female health science students: A cross sectional study of Kathmandu, Nepal

2018 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
pp. 20-32 ◽  
Author(s):  
D. Mishra ◽  
J. Lamichhane
Keyword(s):  
Sexual Harassment ◽  
Public Transport ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Health Science ◽  
Science Students ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Health Science Students ◽  
College Going ◽  
The Status

Background: Sexual harassment on public transport is an everyday occurrence for millions of girls and women around the globe. With the skyrocketing population of Kathmandu valley public transport has been facing enormous pressure. The major victims of these harassments happens to be college going girls and working women as they tend to travel more in public transports. This study sought to determine the prevalence and factors responsible for sexual harassment in public transport among female health science students.Methods: A descriptive cross-sectional study was carried out among 396 female health science students studying in Manmohan Memorial Institute of Health Sciences using self-administered structured questionnaire. Participants were selected through stratified random sampling method.Results: The prevalence of sexual harassment among female health science students was found to be 79.6%. Physical harassment was the most prominent type of harassment (67.1%) followed by verbal (61.2%) and non verbal 34.6%. After the experience of sexual harassment, 44.6% scolded the harasser, 29.1% kept silent, 17.3% dropped at nearest bus station whereas remaining 9% reacted in other different ways. Overcrowding was considered as main reason for sexual harassment by 69.2% of the participants. 36.8% of female students didn’t use any precautionary methods whereas 32.6% avoided going out alone at night.Conclusion: The study reveals that the prevalence of sexual harassment is significantly high. With increasing population and limited vehicles people are left with no option rather than travelling in the overcrowded vehicles where the chances of experiencing various sorts of sexual harassments are very high. In order to address this emerging issue, prompt and appropriate intervention should be taken by government, public and especially the status of women must be raised in society.JMMIHS.2018;4(1):20-32

scholarly journals Predictors of Intention to Get a COVID-19 Vaccine of Health Science Students: A Cross-Sectional Study

2021 ◽  
Vol Volume 14 ◽  
pp. 4023-4030
Author(s):  
Van Tap Nguyen ◽  
Minh Quan Nguyen ◽  
Ngoc Thi Le ◽  
Thi Ngoc Han Nguyen ◽  
Giao Huynh
Keyword(s):  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Health Science ◽  
Science Students ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Health Science Students

scholarly journals Increased Frequency of Health Anxiety in Health Science Students: a Cross Sectional Study in a Greek University

2021 ◽  
Vol 75 (3) ◽  
pp. 221
Author(s):  
Androniki Papadopoulou ◽  
Michalis Koureas ◽  
Alexandros Farmakis ◽  
Argyro Sirakouli ◽  
Ioanna Papathanasiou ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Health Anxiety ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Health Science ◽  
Science Students ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Health Science Students

scholarly journals Exploring the Perception on Humanitarian Issues from the Health Science Students of Indian and Malaysian Nationality: A Cross Sectional Study

2015 ◽  
Vol 7 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Naveen Kumar ◽  
Ravindra S Swamy ◽  
Nur Amni Binti Mohd Shamsuddin ◽  
Noramylia Binti Jamil ◽  
Atiqah Binti Mohd Zayed ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Health Science ◽  
Science Students ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Health Science Students
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