scholarly journals Awareness amongst Non-teaching Professionals Regarding COVID-19 in a Rural Teaching Hospital: A Cross-sectional Study

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ervilla Dass ◽  
Maulin D Mehta
Keyword(s):  
Teaching Hospital ◽  
Health Care Systems ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Vernacular Language ◽  
Care Systems ◽  
Precautionary Measures ◽  
Global Threat ◽  
Rural Teaching

Introduction: The Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic has enforced a huge burden on the primary health care systems around the world to deal with this global health challenge. The recent global threat of this pandemic is rapidly progressing and has placed a high priority on investigation of medicaments. The rapid rise in COVID-19 occurred during the first week of March 2020, wherein, cases of COVID-19 reached over 100 countries with more than 100,000 cases reported. Aim: To assess the knowledge and perception regarding COVID-19 amongst non-teaching professionals of a rural teaching hospital. Materials and Methods: This was a cross-sectional study and was conducted over a period of two months from start of May, 2020 to end of June, 2020. Total number of participants enrolled were 70. Each questionnaire had a total of 27 questions in their vernacular language, through which their knowledge (9 questions) and perception (18 questions) regarding COVID-19 were assessed. Moreover, one question related to five steps of the 20 second handwash technique was also included with pictorial graphics. Questionnaires filled by the participants were collected for statistical analysis and the results were expressed as percentage. Results: A total of 70 participants were included in the present study. Regarding questions related to knowledge of coronavirus, 91.43% of participants had heard about the recent coronavirus. However, 68.57% were not aware about coronavirus spread from person-to-person through small drops from the nose or mouth, that can be dispersed widely through an infected person when they cough or breathe. Nearly 44.29% participants knew that coronavirus can cause difficulty in breathing. Concerning questions related to prevention and safety, all the participants were aware of wearing face masks. Conclusion: Though majority of the participants are aware about coronavirus, they had lack of in-depth knowledge as seen in their perception of knowledge through detailed questions. Hence, there is a need for increased awareness regarding the symptoms, implementation of precautionary measures and guidelines laid down by the authorities from time to time.

Prevalence of Chronic Illness and Risk Factors for Chronic Illness Among Patients With Venous Leg Ulceration: A Cross-Sectional Study

2019 ◽  
Vol 18 (3) ◽  
pp. 301-308 ◽  
Author(s):  
Maria Kelly ◽  
Georgina Gethin
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Chronic Illness ◽  
Health Care Systems ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Community Nurse ◽  
High Cholesterol ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Care Systems ◽  
Cross Sectional Design

Introduction. Chronic illness and risk factors for chronic illness are rising public health concerns for individuals and health care systems. Individuals with venous leg ulceration (VLU) have at least one chronic illness. As there is a projected increase in VLU prevalence there is a need to determine concurrent prevalence of risk factors for chronic illness among this population. Methods. A cross-sectional design conducted in 8 community, nurse-led, leg ulcer clinics. Results. Fifty patients (58%, n = 29 females) were enrolled. Seventy percent were >65 years old; 90% had at least one chronic illness; 60% had hypertension; 30% had atrial fibrillation; 18% had diabetes; 18% heart failure; and 28.6% musculoskeletal conditions. All had at least one risk factors for chronic illness (mean = 2.26), the most frequent being overweight (30%), obesity (30%), high cholesterol (22.2%), and restricted physical activity (22%). Participants took a mean 5.2 medications daily and 26% were on current oral antibiotics. Conclusions. Comprehensive, holistic assessment and regular reassessment with a preventative focus needs to consider chronic illness and risk factors for chronic illness. Patients with VLU are in frequent contact with their multidisciplinary team. This is an opportunity to improve care and make every encounter count.

scholarly journals Diabetes, pre-diabetes and their risk factors in Malta: a study profile of national cross-sectional prevalence study

2016 ◽  
Vol 1 ◽  
Author(s):  
S. Cuschieri ◽  
J. Vassallo ◽  
N. Calleja ◽  
N. Pace ◽  
J. Mamo
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Health Care Systems ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Effective Prevention ◽  
Global Epidemic ◽  
Population Sampling ◽  
Care Systems ◽  
Nationally Representative

BackgroundType 2 diabetes mellitus constitutes a global epidemic and a major burden on health care systems across the world. Prevention of this disease is essential, and the development of effective prevention strategies requires validated information on the disease burden and the risk factors. Embarking on a nationally representative cross-sectional study is challenging and costly. Few countries undertake this process regularly, if at all.MethodThis paper sets out the evidence-based protocol of a recent cross-sectional study that was conducted in Malta. Data collection took place from November 2014 to January 2016.ResultsThis study presents up-to-date national data on diabetes and its risk factors (such as obesity, smoking, physical activity and alcohol intake) that will soon be publicly available.ConclusionThis protocol was compiled so that the study can be replicated in other countries. The protocol contains step-by-step descriptions of the study design, including details on the population sampling, the permissions required and the validated measurement tools used.

scholarly journals Trend and prevalence of transfusion transmitted infections among blood donors in rural teaching institute, south India

1970 ◽  
Vol 2 (3) ◽  
pp. 203-206 ◽  
Author(s):  
MS Leena ◽  
Shafee Mohd
Keyword(s):  
Health Center ◽  
Teaching Hospital ◽  
Blood Donors ◽  
South India ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Blood Bank ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Serological Tests ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Rural Teaching

Background: The magnitude of transfusion transmitted infections (TTI) varies from country to country depending on TTI’s load in that particular population. The aim of the study was to study the trend and prevalence of sero-markers among blood donors in one of the tertiary health center in south India. Materials and Methods: A retrospective cross-sectional study was performed from 2004 to 2010 in a blood bank of teaching hospital in South India. All blood donors who presented to blood bank during the study period were included. Data regarding demography and serological tests were collected on predesigned proforma. Results: There were a total of 6939 blood donors during study period. Out of these, 94(1.35%) were positive for sero-markers for TTIs. The number of blood donors as well as sero-positivity increased from year 2004 to 2010. Conclusions: Trend and sero-prevalence of TTIs increased over period of time. Sero-positivity for TTIs decreased from year 2004 to 2010. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3126/jpn.v2i3.6022 JPN 2012; 2(3): 203-206

scholarly journals Pattern of Pediatric Supracondylar Fracture Operated at A Rural Teaching Hospital of Nepal: A Descriptive Cross-sectional Study

2020 ◽  
Vol 58 (223) ◽  
pp. 153-157
Author(s):  
Poojan Rokaya ◽  
Dhan Bahadur Karki ◽  
Mangal Rawal ◽  
Deoman Limbu ◽  
Suryaman Menyangbo ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Teaching Hospital ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Supracondylar Fracture ◽  
Delayed Presentation ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Initial Management ◽  
Institutional Review ◽  
And Gender ◽  
Rural Teaching

Introduction: Supracondylar fracture of humerus is one of the common pediatric fractures encountered in our daily clinical practice. The purpose of this study is to determine the pattern of supracondylar fracture operated at rural teaching hospital of Jumla, Karnali Nepal. Methods: A descriptive cross sectional study was conducted at Jumla, Karnali after Institutional Review Committee approval. Operating room notes from 15 May 2017 to 16 November 2019 were retrieved to gather the following information: patients address, age, sex, side, injury mechanism, displacement, neurovascular injury, concurrent injuries, initial management by traditional bone setters, time between injury and surgery, operative technique. Data analysis was done using Statistical Package for Social Sciences version 20. Results: A total of 138 children underwent operative fixation with mean age of 7.47 years and gender ratio of 2:1 boy to girl. Fall from cliff, ladders and rooftops were the prevailing cause of injury 72 (52.8%). Left side predominated with 88 (63.7%) and extension type was common in 135 (97.8%). Thirteen (9.4%) patients were initially managed by traditional bonesetters. Average time between injury and surgery was 5.2 days. Closed reduction was done in 100 (72.4%) patients whereas open reduction was necessary in 38 (27.5%) patients. Conclusions: Closed extension type pediatric supracondylar fracture was common in this study. Fall from cliff, rooftop and ladder are the major cause of fracture. Delayed presentation and initial management of the fracture by the traditional bonesetters makes supracondylar fracture more challenging in resource limited setting like ours.    

scholarly journals Comparing diagnostic delay in cancer: a cross-sectional study in three European countries with primary care-led health care systems

2011 ◽  
Vol 29 (1) ◽  
pp. 69-78 ◽  
Author(s):  
P. Murchie ◽  
N. C. Campbell ◽  
E. K. Delaney ◽  
G.-J. Dinant ◽  
P. C. Hannaford ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Primary Care ◽  
Health Care ◽  
Health Care Systems ◽  
Diagnostic Delay ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
European Countries ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Care Systems

scholarly journals Public’s Perception and Satisfaction on the Health Care System in Sultanate of Oman: A Cross-Sectional Study

2020 ◽  
Vol 56 (04) ◽  
pp. 214-219
Author(s):  
Humaid Al-Kalbani ◽  
Tariq Al-Saadi ◽  
Ahmed Al-Kumzari ◽  
Hassan Al-Bahrani
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Patient Satisfaction ◽  
Health Care Systems ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Private Health Care ◽  
Sultanate Of Oman ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Public And Private ◽  
Care Systems

Abstract Objective There are no “gold standard” parameters to measure patient satisfaction regarding the health care system provided by the government. Most of the developed countries have well-structured health care systems, and they depend on patient satisfaction to evaluate and optimize performance and activities of such systems. The study was conducted to evaluate the Omani population’s satisfaction toward public and private health care systems existing in the country. Materials and Methods A cross-sectional study was conducted with a predesigned and pretested questionnaire that was sent to all regions of the Sultanate of Oman via an electronic link. The questionnaire included 22 questions divided into two sections: (1) public and private health care systems in Oman, and (2) abroad treatments. Results The response rate of the 11 Oman’s governorates was 73.9%. There was an association between gender, age, marital status, and the level of education with the preference for local private hospital’s treatment (p < 0.001). Both males (88.1%) and females (83.9%) preferred to be treated by Omani doctors. The association between gender and the preference to be treated by the Omani doctors was statistically significant (p = 0.016). There was a significant relationship between the overall patient satisfaction regarding the treatment that they received and all of the following parameters: well-trained nurses, competency of doctors, professional behavior, and skill level of the staff. On the other hand, 88% of the participants were unhappy about appointment waiting times to be seen in the tertiary-care hospital. Conclusion The study showed that most of the participants have preferred to be treated by Omani physicians and nurses, however, hospitals need to make operational and working changes in order to decrease the appointment waiting time, as this was found to be one of the most common reasons for population dissatisfaction.

Evaluation of Drug Use Based on WHO Prescribing Indicator in Mizan- Tepi University Teaching Hospital, south Western Ethiopia: A Cross Sectional Study

2020 ◽  
Vol 15 ◽  
Author(s):  
Solomon Hambisa ◽  
Rediet Feleke ◽  
Ameha Zewudie ◽  
Mohammed Yimam
Keyword(s):  
Drug Use ◽  
World Health Organization ◽  
Teaching Hospital ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
University Teaching ◽  
World Health ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Hospital Data ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Health Organization

Background:: Rational drug use comprises aspects of prescribing, dispensing and patient use of medicines for different health problems. This study is aimed to assess drug prescribing practice based on the world health organization prescribing indicators in Mizan-Tepi University teaching hospital. Methods:: An institutional based retrospective cross sectional study was conducted to evaluate prescribing practices in Mizan-Tepi University teaching hospital. Data were collected based on World health organization drug use indicators using prescription papers. 600 prescriptions dispensed through the general outpatient pharmacy of the hospital were collected by systematic random sampling method from prescriptions written for a 1-year time in Mizan-Tepi University teaching hospital. Results:: The present study found that the average number of drugs per prescription was 2.04 ± 0.87 in Mizan-Tepi University teaching hospital with a range between 1 and 5. Prescribing by generic name was 97.6 % and 47.8% of prescriptions contained antibiotics in the hospital. 27.7% of prescriptions contained at least one injectable medication in Mizan-Tepi University teaching hospital. From prescribed drugs, 96.7% of them were prescribed from Ethiopian essential drug list. Conclusion:: Present study indicated that the average number of drugs prescribed per encounter, the percentage of generic prescribing and prescribing from the EDL were close to optimal value. However, the percentage of encounters with antibiotics and injections prescribed were found be very high. Thus, the study highlights some improvements in prescribing habits, particularly by focusing on the inappropriate consumption of antibiotics and injections.

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