scholarly journals Knowledge, Attitudes and Practices Regarding Dengue Fever in a Cohort of Nursing Students

2019 ◽  
pp. 1-9
Author(s):  
Mansoor Shueai Al Awfi ◽  
Bushra Anaam AL Sharabi ◽  
Abdullah Al Alimi ◽  
Mohammed Abdo Abkar
Keyword(s):  
Nursing Students ◽  
Dengue Fever ◽  
Health Care Services ◽  
Dengue Infection ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Attitudes And Practices ◽  
Care Services ◽  
Chi Square Test ◽  
Questionnaire Method ◽  
Knowledge Attitudes And Practices

Background: Good knowledge, attitudes and practices (KAP) on dengue fever will result a significant effect on prevention and control. Conversely, poor KAP help spread of dengue vectors and virus resulting in dengue epidemics. Objective: This study aimed to evaluate the knowledge, attitudes and practices regarding dengue fever among a cohort of nursing students in faculty of medicine and health sciences, Hodiedah University, Hodiedah, Yemen. Methods: Data was collected from 80 students using questionnaire method consists of a set of questions during 2016–2017educational year. KAP were assessed as satisfactory or unsatisfactory using a scoring system. Data was analyzed by using the Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS®). Chi-square test was used for testing associations.  Results: According to KAP scores, 12.5%, 97.5% and 25% of respondents had satisfactory knowledge, attitudes and practices respectively. While 87.5%, 2.5% and 75% of them had unsatisfactory knowledge, attitudes and practices about dengue fever. There is significant association between knowledge and practices (p= 0.001). However, there is no significant association between knowledge and attitudes (p= 0.588) about dengue fever. Conclusion: Present study concluded that 87.5 % and 75% of participants nursing students have unsatisfactory knowledge and practices regarding dengue infection. Therefore, it is importance to enhance their knowledge and practices before graduation and employing them for health care services in the community.

scholarly journals The Improvement of Community Knowledge, Attitudes and Practices After Covid-19 Socialization

2021 ◽  
Vol 57 (2) ◽  
pp. 95
Author(s):  
Siti Khaerunnisa ◽  
Irmi Syafa'ah ◽  
Citrawati Dyah Kencono Wungu ◽  
Gwenny Ichsan Prabowo ◽  
Retno Handajani ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
T Test ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Community Knowledge ◽  
Attitudes And Practices ◽  
Post Test ◽  
Chi Square Test ◽  
The Mean ◽  
Observational Design ◽  
High Attitude ◽  
Knowledge Attitudes And Practices

This study determined community knowledge, attitudes, and practices after COVID-19 socialization in Rambipuji and Suci Village, Jember District, East Java, Indonesia. This study used the analytic observational design study. As many as 40 people were given socialization about COVID-19 by gathering and online. The questionnaires were completed in two parts included before-socialization and after-socialization. The questionnaire data were analyzed descriptively by calculating frequency, percentage, and inferential statistics by t-test, Spearman correlation, and chi-square test. The data analysis used IBM SPSS version 23 software. The mean and standard deviation of percentage of knowledge pre-test, knowledge post-test, high attitude, moderate attitude, low attitude, very high practice, high practice, sufficient practice, and low practice were 58.33 ± 30.97, 77.70 ± 22.52, 62.5±21.7, 31±22.2, 6.5±17.1, 65±13.8, 32.3±13.8, 1.25±2.4, 1.25±1.8, respectively. Knowledge pre-test and post-test correlated 0.819 (p=0.001) and a t-test with p=0.003. Attitudes and practices correlated with p=0.001. Socialization of COVID-19 was useful to improve the community knowledge, attitudes, and practices in Rambipuji and Suci Village, Jember District, East Java, Indonesia that could prevent the transmission and inhibit the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic in Indonesia. Furthermore, continuous encouragement of COVID-19 socialization in wide areas was recommended.

scholarly journals Evaluation of parents' knowledge, attitudes, and practices regarding self-medication for their children’s dental problems during the COVID-19 pandemic: a cross-sectional survey

2021 ◽  
Vol 21 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Emine Sen Tunc ◽  
Emre Aksoy ◽  
Hatice Nilden Arslan ◽  
Zeynep Kaya
Keyword(s):  
Healthcare Providers ◽  
Healthcare Services ◽  
Pediatric Dentistry ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Self Medication ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Attitudes And Practices ◽  
Chi Square Test ◽  
Knowledge Attitudes And Practices

Abstract Background Self-medication refers to taking medicine without consultation with a doctor or dentist, and it is an important health issue, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic. There are no data about parents’ SM practices for their children’s dental problems during the COVID-19 pandemic. The present study aims to evaluate parents’ knowledge, attitudes, and practices regarding self-medication for their children’s dental problems during the COVID-19 pandemic in Northern Turkey. Methods A cross-sectional survey was carried out in the pediatric dental clinic at Ondokuz Mayis University, Faculty of Dentistry, Department of Pediatric Dentistry, immediately after the COVID-19 lockdown ended. A total of 389 parents who agreed to participate in the study completed the questionnaire from July 1 to October 1. A questionnaire with 18 items was designed to collect information on the parents’ knowledge and attitudes regarding when, why, and how to use drugs and on their practices on medicating their children. The collected data were analyzed using descriptive and analytical statistics (chi-square test). Results The majority of parents (n = 273; 70.2%) practiced self-medication for their children's dental problems. Self-medication with a previously prescribed medications was usually preferred by parents (n = 179; 62.2%). Analgesics (98%) were the most commonly used medicines by parents in their self-medication for their children's dental problems. Conclusion Prevalence of self-medication practices for children's dental problems is high in Turkey during the COVID-19 pandemic. Therefore, new healthcare services, such as teledentistry, may be useful to overcome problems related to the self-medication of children during times when the ability to reach healthcare providers is limited, such as during pandemics.

Parental Custody Negotiations and Health Insurance Access for Children

2003 ◽  
Vol 84 (2) ◽  
pp. 223-228
Author(s):  
Walter L. Ellis
Keyword(s):  
Access To Health Care ◽  
Health Care Services ◽  
Insurance Coverage ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Healthy Development ◽  
Care Services ◽  
Access To Health ◽  
Sole Custody ◽  
Chi Square Test ◽  
Logical Regression

Family practitioners who provide divorce education programs should be aware that a child in a sole-custody household (especially one headed by the father) is highly likely to lack insurance coverage for access to health care services for healthy development. Examining 543 divorce records in New Hampshire, the author analyzed coverage across divergent family types following custody negotiations and found that a child in a sole-custody household was at higher risk for lacking coverage than was one in a shared-custody household. These results were confirmed by a chi-square test and logical regression statistical analysis. In a multivariate analysis, the author found that teenagers, children whose parents earned high incomes, and those with working mothers were likely to be covered, although the likelihood was lower in the case of daughters.

scholarly journals Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices Related to COVID-19 Among Malawi Adults: A Community-Based Survey

2021 ◽  
Vol 18 (8) ◽  
pp. 4090
Author(s):  
Yutong Li ◽  
Guangqi Liu ◽  
Robert Okia Egolet ◽  
Runqing Yang ◽  
Yangmu Huang ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Economic Status ◽  
Prevention Measures ◽  
Sources Of Information ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Middle Income ◽  
Attitudes And Practices ◽  
The People ◽  
Chi Square Test ◽  
Correlation Statistics ◽  
Knowledge Attitudes And Practices

Introduction: It is well-recognized that containing COVID-19 successfully is determined by people’s prevention measures which are related to their knowledge, attitudes, and practices (KAP). This perception has attracted attention in low- and middle-income countries (LMIC) due to their fragile health systems and economies. The objective of this study was to understand how residents in Malawi perceived COVID-19, to determine the factors related to KAP. Methods: A semi-structured questionnaire was used for the data collection. A field-based survey was conducted among adult residents in Lilongwe, Malawi. Descriptive statistic, linear regression, the Chi-square test, and Pearson’s correlation statistics were used for data analysis. Results: A total of 580 questionnaires were involved. The mean knowledge, attitude, and practice (KAP) scores were 10 (SD = ±3, range: 3–19), 16 (SD = ±4, range: 5–25), and 2 (SD = ±1, range: 0–5), respectively. Lack of money and resources (39%) was the biggest challenge for people who practice prevention measures. Among the participants, the radio (70%) and friends/family (56%) were the main sources of information. A higher economic status was associated with better KAP. Conclusions: A low level of KAP was detected among the population. The people faced challenges regarding a lack of necessary preventive resources and formal information channels. The situation was worse considering vulnerable population who had low economic status. Further all-round health education is urgently needed along with providing adequate health supplies and ensuring proper information management.

scholarly journals Maternal risk factors for neonatal jaundice: a hospital-based cross-sectional study in Tehran

2018 ◽  
Vol 28 (3) ◽  
Author(s):  
Reza Tavakolizadeh ◽  
Anahita Izadi ◽  
Golnar Seirafi ◽  
Leila Khedmat ◽  
Sayed Yousef Mojtahedi
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Health Care Services ◽  
Neonatal Jaundice ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Maternal Risk Factors ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Maternal Risk ◽  
Care Services ◽  
Chi Square Test

Diagnosis and timely treatment of neonatal jaundice is critical to preventing its dangerous side effects. Knowing the predisposing factors of neonatal jaundice is still a serious debate, which can be effective in controlling jaundice and the primary problem. The aim of this study was to evaluate maternal risk factors that contribute to the Hyperbilirubinemia among newborns admitted to Imam Khomeini and Ziaeean hospitals during 2015. We collected random samplings for the current study. Medical records for all newborns with jaundice were examined for risk factors associated with Hyperbilirubinemia. All variables were analyzed by SPSS software, version 19. Chi-square test and T-test were applied to evaluate qualitative and quantitative data, respectively. Our findings revealed that maternal age, weight, BMI, WBC, Hb, PLT, birth in the first pregnancy, numbers of pregnancies and prolonged delivery were significantly associated with bilirubin levels. Preventing the risk correlated with maternal factors or identifying neonates with these risk factors is important in effective management of infants. Therefore, the evaluation of neonatal jaundice in health care services should always be considered as a fundamental policy.

scholarly journals Faktor-faktor yang Mempengaruhi Praktik Keamanan dalam Penggunaan Insektisida Rumah Tangga di Kecamatan Pangandaran

2020 ◽  
Vol 12 (1) ◽  
pp. 19-26
Author(s):  
Nurul Hidayati Kusumastuti ◽  
Pandji Wibawa Dhewantara ◽  
Nova Pramestuti
Keyword(s):  
Logistic Regression ◽  
Health Workers ◽  
Educational Status ◽  
Education Level ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Safety Practices ◽  
Attitudes And Practices ◽  
Improper Use ◽  
Chi Square Test ◽  
Knowledge Attitudes And Practices

Abstract. The unsafe and improper use of household insecticides represents a major hazard to the environment and human health. Most of people in Pangandaran Sub-District used household insecticides, even more than ten years. The aim of this study was to analyse factors that affect in safety practices of using household insecticide. The research was conducted from April to July 2014 in Pangandaran sub-district. A total of 374 household participated in this study through interviews. Data collected includes characteristics of respondents, educational status, knowledge, attitudes and practices regarding safe insecticide usage. Chi-square test (χ2) was used to measure the possible association between variables and continued with logistic regression. The majority of respondents were lack of safety practices of using household insecticide (60%). The levels of education (p=0.00) and knowledge (p=0.03) was associated with safe practices in insecticide use. However, according to logistic regression that education level had more influence towards safe insecticide use. Therefore, it is necessary to increase community knowledge through field demonstrations by health workers about the use of household insecticides safely and properly.  Keywords: household insecticide, practice, safety, Pangandaran   Abstrak. Penggunaan insektisida rumah tangga yang tidak aman dan tidak tepat dapat membahayakan lingkungan dan kesehatan manusia. Sebagian besar masyarakat di Kecamatan Pangandaran menggunakan insektisida rumah tangga, bahkan lebih dari sepuluh tahun. Tujuan dari penelitian ini adalah untuk menganalisis faktor-faktor yang mempengaruhi praktik menjaga keamanan dalam penggunaan insektisida rumah tangga. Penelitian ini dilakukan dari bulan April hingga Juli 2014 di Kecamatan Pangandaran. Sebanyak 374 rumah tangga berpartisipasi dalam penelitian ini melalui wawancara. Data yang dikumpulkan meliputi karakteristik responden, status pendidikan, pengetahuan, sikap dan praktik mengenai penggunaan insektisida yang aman. Uji Chi-square (χ2) digunakan untuk menganalisis hubungan antar variabel dan dilanjutkan dengan regresi logistik. Mayoritas responden mempunyai praktik yang kurang aman dalam menggunakan insektisida rumah tangga (60%). Tingkat pendidikan (p = 0,00) dan pengetahuan (p = 0,03) berhubungan dengan praktik menjaga keamanan ketika menggunakan insektisida rumah tangga. Namun, hasil dari regresi logistik menunjukkan tingkat pendidikan lebih berpengaruh terhadap penggunaan insektisida yang aman. Oleh karena itu, perlu untuk meningkatkan pengetahuan masyarakat melalui demonstrasi lapangan oleh petugas kesehatan tentang penggunaan insektisida rumah tangga secara aman dan tepat.  Kata Kunci: insektisida rumah tangga,  praktik, aman, Pangandaran

scholarly journals Attitude of Staff Working in Primary Health Centres with Special Reference to Thoothukudi District

2019 ◽  
Vol 8 (4S3) ◽  
pp. 130-133
Keyword(s):  
Health Care Services ◽  
Secondary Data ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
Occupational Performance ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Care Services ◽  
Primary Health ◽  
Primary Health Centres ◽  
Health Centres ◽  
Chi Square Test

Most health care, services are meant for delivering health services at a rural base within prescribed location of the villages vis-a-vis the health centres. The beneficiaries', opinion on services, an attempt has been made to analyse the data related to the staff at various levels in primary health centres on occupational performance oriented tasks. The study examines the attitude of staff working in most health centres in Thoothukudi District. Both the primary data and secondary data used. Most data collected through interview schedules and secondary data collected through published articles, journals, magazines, books, newspapers, and websites. The data collected from about 300 respondents selected using a random sampling methods covering the villages Alwarthirunagari, Anandhapuram, Arumuganeri, Authur, Boothalapuram, Eppothumvendran, Erachi, Eral, Kadambur, Kalugumalai, Kayathar, Karungulam, Katcherithalavaypuram, Kayamozhi, Keelachekkarakudi, Keelairal, Kulaseharapattinam, Kulathur, Mappilaiyurani, Megnanapuram, Mookkuperi, Mudalur, Mudivaithanendal, Mullakadu, Nagalapuram, Ottanattham, Padukkapathu, Paramankuruchi, Pasuvanthanai, Perilovanpatti, Petmanagar, Pitchivilai, Pudukkottai, Puthiamputhur, Puthur, S. Kailasapuram, Salaiputhur, Sebathiyapuram, Sivakalai, Thenthiruperai, Udaiyarkulam, Vallanadu, Vellalankottai, Veppalodai, Vembar and Villiseri. Statistical Package for Social Science (SPSS) was used to analyze the data. The collected data was analyzed by using appropriate statistical tools like percentage and chi-square test for arriving at conclusions. Finding the study is the hectic pace of life in the world today is taking a great toll on people’s body and mind. The villagers', both body and mind feel more at ease only when treated well at centres where they go for treatment..

scholarly journals Examination of Patient Profiles Admitted to the Paediatric Emergency According to Various Variables

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ayfer YUKSEL
Keyword(s):  
Health Care Services ◽  
Emergency Service ◽  
Emergency Services ◽  
Unknown Origin ◽  
University Hospital ◽  
Age Group ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Paediatric Emergency ◽  
Care Services ◽  
Chi Square Test

Abstract Purpose: The aim is to examine the applications to the paediatric emergency service of Foundation University Hospital in Ankara according to variables: gender, age, season of application, diagnosis, number of consultations and hospitalizations, and triage codes. Materials and methods: The research is a retrospective descriptive study. The data of patients admitted to the paediatric emergency department of a hospital in Ankara between 01.08.2017-31.07.2018 were obtained (n=16383). Frequency, percentages, cross table, and chi-square test were used for comparison. Findings: 0% of patients: very urgent application, 19%: urgent and 81%: non-urgent. The most common first three diagnoses: “unknown origin fever”, “cough”, "nausea and vomiting”. The 0-28 days age group had the lowest number of applications with 5% and had the highest emergency triage status with 66.5%; and the 19 months-5 years age group had the highest number of applications with 49% and had the lowest emergency triage rate with 12.8%.Conclusion: The reasons for applying to PES may differ according to contextual variables and providing parents with information from reliable sources may reduce unnecessary anxiety and emergency service admissions. There should be strengthened primary health care services and referral system to maintain high-quality emergency services.

scholarly journals Applying health belief model for the assessment of community knowledge, attitude and prevention practices following a dengue epidemic in a township in Selangor, Malaysia

2019 ◽  
Vol 6 (3) ◽  
pp. 958 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hidayatulfathi Othman ◽  
Zul-'Izzat Ikhwan Zaini ◽  
Norhafizah Karim ◽  
Nor Azimah Abd Rashid ◽  
Muhammad Badrul Hisham Abas ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Dengue Fever ◽  
Self Efficacy ◽  
Dengue Infection ◽  
Health Belief ◽  
Health Concern ◽  
Sources Of Information ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Attitudes And Practices ◽  
Modes Of Transmission ◽  
Knowledge Attitudes And Practices

Background: Dengue fever is endemic in Malaysia and continues to be a public health concern. Selangor was the top hit and there is a paucity of information on knowledge, attitudes, and practices (KAP) of Bandar Baru Bangi residents regarding dengue infection. Therefore, the objective of this study is to describe dengue related knowledge, attitudes and practices (KAP) of residents of Bandar Baru Bangi.Methods: A cross-sectional questionnaire survey of 152 residents from Section 3 and Section 8, Bandar Baru Bangi attending the dengue awareness events was conducted. The information on socio-demographic characteristics of the participants and their knowledge, attitude and practice on dengue fever was collected using a structured questionnaire.Results: The results showed that the residents only 52% had sufficient knowledge about the dengue vectors, signs, symptoms, and modes of transmission. However, approximately all the respondents considered dengue as serious but preventable disease to which they are vulnerable to. Television/radio was the predominant sources of information about dengue fever. Knowledge on dengue is associated with prevention practice. But the self-efficacy has a significant impact between the owner and tenant house (p=0.010, p<0.05). Female has higher self-efficacy compare to male.Conclusions: As conclusion, findings suggest that despite the residents of Bandar Baru Bangi have moderate knowledge level about dengue fever nevertheless; they still adopted the preventive measures suggested by the guidelines from Ministry of Health. Therefore, health program planners and practitioners need to identify why the dengue fever still rampant among the population.

Ergonomic risk factors and physical fatigue among ambulance workers in Bulgaria

2020 ◽  
Vol 30 (Supplement_5) ◽  
Author(s):  
M Samuneva-Zhelyabova ◽  
K Lyubomirova ◽  
T Kundurjiev
Keyword(s):  
Health Care Services ◽  
Negative Impact ◽  
Poor Sleep ◽  
Physical Fatigue ◽  
Mental Strain ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Care Services ◽  
Stress Coping Strategies ◽  
Chi Square Test ◽  
Risk Reduction Measures

Abstract Background Ambulance workers' job is characterized by extended shifts, inconsistent shift patterns, poor sleep, non-ergonomic work places and work postures, high levels of physical and mental strain. Fatigue in the Emergency Medical Services (EMS) workplace may be related to high patient care loads, demanding work schedules, physical overload and associated stress. The impaired health of those workers can result in pressure on health and insurance systems for treating them as well as bad health care services for emergency patients. Methods The study was conducted among 468 workers in emergency healthcare centers in Bulgaria in the period from December 2017 to April 2018. A sociological method was used - a questionniare. The results of the study are presented using descriptive statistics and Chi-square test. Results The biggest part of participants complained from ergonomic hazards such as lifting, carrying weights have negative impact on their health: 71.1% of the ambulance drivers, 61.4% of the doctors, 53% of paramedics, followed by nurses with 52.4% and sanitarians with 51.9%. The distribution by positions show that high levels of physical fatigue are among paramedics 59.1%, followed by doctors - 58.3%, nurses 47.6%, medical orderly 33.3% and ambulance drivers 31.9%. The highest levels of the physical fatigue are among respondents at age up to 35 years. Risk reduction measures were developed and distributed among ambulance workers and their employers. Special stress coping strategies were implemented. Conclusions Work among ambulance workers is associated with a number of risks as among the main once are ergonomics and related high levels of physical fatigue at the end of the working day. Key messages The levels of ergonomic hazards are high among ambulance workers. Ergonomic hazards have negative impact on ambulance workers’ health and the prevalence of musculoskeletal disorders is very high.

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