Determination of Knowledge, Attitude and Practice in Pharmacovigilance among Clinical Post Graduate Students in a Teaching Hospital, Vizianagaram, Andhra Pradesh, India

2021 ◽  
pp. 88-96
Author(s):  
Sindhura Nagisetty ◽  
Jillella Naga Sreenivasulu ◽  
Vijaya Bhaskara Rao Janapareddi ◽  
Tulasi M. Thotakura
Keyword(s):  
Graduate Students ◽  
Teaching Hospital ◽  
Andhra Pradesh ◽  
Post Graduate ◽  
Attitude And Practice ◽  
Knowledge Attitude And Practice

scholarly journals Assessment of knowledge, attitude and practice in pharmacovigilance among clinical post graduate students in a teaching hospital, Vizianagaram, Andhra Pradesh, India

2019 ◽  
Vol 8 (3) ◽  
pp. 529
Author(s):  
Sindhura Nagisetty ◽  
Tulasi M. Thotakura
Keyword(s):  
Graduate Students ◽  
Health Professionals ◽  
Andhra Pradesh ◽  
Drug Reactions ◽  
Microsoft Excel ◽  
Post Graduate ◽  
Attitude And Practice ◽  
Clinical Departments ◽  
Self Administered Questionnaire ◽  
Knowledge Attitude And Practice

Background: Adverse drug reactions (ADR) are global problem causing morbidity and mortality. Good pharmacovigilance (PV) programme can address this problem. Under reporting of ADR is one of the obstacles for good PV. In order to achieve this, health professionals need to have enough Knowledge, attitude and practice (KAP) of ADR`s. The present study was conducted to assess KAP about PV among post graduate (PG) students.Methods: A self administered questionnaire validated by Lynn M consisting of 22 questions covering knowledge, attitude & practice about PV was distributed among PG students of clinical departments of MIMS College. Answering of the questionnaires was supervised directly. Filled questionnaires were analyzed by using Microsoft Excel spread sheet.Results: Evaluation showed an average of 52.3% correct and 47.7% incorrect knowledge about ADR`s and PV.50% students are not sure regarding occurrence of ADR.90% students are not been trained upon reporting of ADR`s. Our study found out that PG students have better attitude towards PV, but have improper knowledge & less awareness about PV. We also found lack of practice among the students.Conclusions: Imparting knowledge and awareness of PV among the PG students by means of continuous educational intervention can create better practice among PG students.

Knowledge, attitude and practice regarding gag-reflex in children among post-graduate students of paedodontics and preventive dentistry in India- An electronic cross-sectional survey

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Roshani Patel ◽  
Bhavna Dave ◽  
Seema Bargale ◽  
Poonacha KS ◽  
Vaishnavi Shah
Keyword(s):  
Graduate Students ◽  
Severity Index ◽  
Indian Society ◽  
Preventive Dentistry ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Post Graduate ◽  
Attitude And Practice ◽  
Gag Reflex ◽  
Knowledge Attitude And Practice

Introduction: The gag reflex is a usual response for patients, considered to shield the airway and eradicate irritants from the posterior oropharynx and the upper gastro-intestinal tract. Gag reflex is a annoying problem in various dental techniques and may result in a compromised management. If the dentist efforts to recognize the circumstances that trigger disruptive gagging, this may optimize patient care and operational success. Aim: To evaluate the knowledge, attitude and practice regarding gag-reflex in children among post-graduate students of paedodontics and preventive dentistry in India. Methodology: A list of registered Post graduate Students with Indian Society of Paedodontics & Preventive Dentistry was obtained from the office of Indian Society of Paedodontics & Preventive Dentistry. A questionnaire was sent to all the participants through e-mail whose information was obtained from the office of Indian Society of Paedodontics & Preventive Dentistry. The questionnaire was sent twice to each student. A response was awaited for a period of 3 months. Results: 127 Post graduate Students thought that Anxiety and fear was a main reason for gag reflex in children. 233 Post graduate Students thought that during gag reflex there is no change in Pulse Rate of the children. 69 Post graduate Students Always changed or modified their impression technique or impression material in children with gag reflex. 173 (58.2%) Post graduate Students agree with rubber-dam application is useful to prevent gag reflex in children. 275 (92.6%) Post graduate Students did not take gagging severity index (GSI)/gag prevention index (GPI) before treating a child with gag-reflex. Conclusion: The study revealed that Post graduate students of paedodontics and preventive dentistry in India have the knowledge regarding patient’s gag, but their attitude and practice toward the management of the children with gag-reflex is less.

scholarly journals Knowledge, Attitude and Practice towards Evidence Based Practice in Post Graduate Physiotherapy Students

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (8) ◽  
pp. 17-26
Author(s):  
Chaitali J. Bhatt ◽  
Megha S Sheth
Keyword(s):  
Graduate Students ◽  
Evidence Based Practice ◽  
Management Practice ◽  
Student Response ◽  
Service Improvement ◽  
Evidence Based ◽  
Post Graduate ◽  
Attitude And Practice ◽  
Physiotherapy Students ◽  
Knowledge Attitude And Practice

Background: Evidence Based Practice (EBP) includes integration of best available research, clinical expertise, and patient values and circumstances related to patient and client management, practice management. EBP approach can lead to enhanced quality of whole health care and is important to professional development of physiotherapists. The purpose of the study was to assess the level of knowledge, attitude and practice of Evidence-Based Practice among Physiotherapy students. Methodology: One hundred and thirty-two Post-Graduate physiotherapy students of Gujarat University were included using convenience sampling. Participants were given the Evidence-Based Practice Profile (EBP2) to complete. The Evidence-Based Practice Profile (EBP2) takes 10-12 minutes to complete and consists of a total of 58 items, each using a 5-point Likert scale and other characteristics. The questionnaire includes five domains. Descriptive Analysis was done in Microsoft excel. Results: The EBP2 was completed by 100 subjects (Student response rate:-75.75%). 92 were females and 8 were males with mean age 23.27±1.15 years. Mean total domain score (maximum) in Relevance was 57.57±7.38 (70), Terminology was 59.74±10.6 (85), Confidence was 37.29±9.64 (55), Sympathy was 19.3±3.89 (35), Practice was 26.38±7.95 (45). Conclusion: There was a fair knowledge (Relevance, Terminology) of EBP, fairly positive attitude (Sympathy, Confidence) and fair practice (Practice) of EBP among post graduate students of Gujarat University. Implication: There is a need to educate students at undergraduate level to improve practice of EBP at post graduate (professional) level and progress the profession’s approach to developing, using and promoting research and its contribution to generating new evidence, knowledge transfer and service improvement. Key words: Evidence Based Practice; Physiotherapy; Post Graduate Students.

scholarly journals Knowledge, Attitude & Practice Among Psoriasis Patients in India Towards Teledermatology During COVID-19 Pandemic

2021 ◽  
Vol 6 (4) ◽  
pp. 01-13
Author(s):  
Archana Mavoori ◽  
Sudha Bala ◽  
Rajiv Kumar Bandaru ◽  
Aruna Kumari Yerra
Keyword(s):  
Teaching Hospital ◽  
Tertiary Care ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Tertiary Care Teaching Hospital ◽  
Care Teaching ◽  
Attitude And Practice ◽  
Knowledge And Attitude ◽  
Knowledge Attitude And Practice

Background: The current COVID-19 pandemic has imposed upon the entire community norms of social distancing and home quarantine. Follow up consultations in these times can be made through teledermatology through smart phones. Success of this technology in these hours of crisis depends upon the knowledge, attitude and behaviour of patients towards teledermatology. Follow up consultations done through teleconsultations will decrease risk of exposure to COVID-19 among psoriasis patients who need frequent follow ups. Aim: The main objective of this study is to assess the awareness, knowledge, attitude and practice of teledermatology through teledermatology among psoriasis patients at a tertiary care teaching hospital. Materials and Methods: A cross-sectional survey, from Psoriasis Clinic registry maintained in the outpatient department of DVL of a tertiary care teaching hospital in India is conducted. A pre-validated self-administered questionnaire is used for the survey to assess knowledge, attitude and practice of teledermatology. Analysis will be done as per study objectives using descriptive statistics for quantitative data and content analysis for qualitative data. Results: Out of 150 patients, 87(58%) were males and females were 63(42%). Most common age group to participate in the study was 36-45 years- 43(28.7%). Majority of participants were educated up to –graduate 53(35.3%). Males had higher knowledge and attitude scores compared to females. Most of the patients found using teleconsutations easy and convenient. Conclusion: Teledermatology is the need of the hour to be implemented in these hours of COVID-19 pandemic.

scholarly journals Knowledge, attitude and practice towards child adoption amongst women attending infertility clinics in Lagos State, Nigeria

2011 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Adenike O. Omosun ◽  
Odeyemi Kofoworola
Keyword(s):  
Teaching Hospital ◽  
University Teaching ◽  
Teaching Hospitals ◽  
Alternative Form ◽  
Public Health Importance ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Attitude And Practice ◽  
Lagos State ◽  
Child Adoption ◽  
Knowledge Attitude And Practice

Background: Child adoption is a recommended alternative form of infertility management. Infertility is of public health importance in Nigeria and many other developing nations. This is a result of its high prevalence and especially because of its serious social implications as the African society places a passionate premium on procreation in any family setting. Objectives: The aim of this study was to determine the knowledge, attitude and practice of child adoption amongst women attending infertility clinics in teaching hospitals in Lagos State and to determine the factors that influence their attitude and practice towards it.Method: A cross-sectional descriptive design was used. Data were collected by using a structured questionnaire which was interviewer-administered. The study was conducted in the two teaching hospitals in Lagos State (LUTH [Lagos University Teaching Hospital] and LASUTH [Lagos State University Teaching Hospital]) from amongst 350 women attending the gynaecological clinics. All the patients under management for infertility at the gynaecology clinics during the period of the study were interviewed.Results: Many respondents (85.7%) had heard of child adoption and 59.3% of them knew the correct meaning of the term. More than half of the respondents (68.3%) said that they could love an adopted child but less than half of them (33.7%) were willing to consider adoption. Only 13.9% has ever adopted a child. The major reason given for their unwillingness to adopt was their desire to have their own biological child. Factors that were favourable towards child adoption were Igbo tribe identity, an age above 40 years, duration of infertility above 15 years, and knowing the correct meaning of child adoption.Conclusion: There is a poor attitude to adoption even amongst infertile couples. Interventions need to be implemented to educate the public on child adoption, to improve their attitude towards adoption and to make it more acceptable.

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