scholarly journals Knowledge, Attitude and Practice of Radiology among Physicians in a Tertiary Hospital in North-Central Nigeria

2020 ◽  
pp. 16-23
Author(s):  
A. J. Salaam ◽  
K. O. Iyua ◽  
S. M. Danjem ◽  
A. A. Salaam ◽  
B. O. Egbo ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Tertiary Hospital ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
University Teaching ◽  
Imaging Modalities ◽  
Radiology Department ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Female Ratio ◽  
Attitude And Practice ◽  
Male To Female ◽  
Knowledge Attitude And Practice

Objective: To assess physicians’ knowledge, attitude and practice of radiology. Materials and Methods: Cross-sectional study utilizing an anonymous questionnaire responded to by physicians, divided into parts as follows: one with questions about the physicians’ knowledge of imaging modalities, availability of the modalities at the Jos University Teaching Hospital (JUTH), modalities with ionizing radiation, radiologist reports and way forward in improving services at radiology department. Results: A total of 123 physicians participated in the study. Majority of the physicians (65.0%) were males. Male to female ratio was nearly 2:1. Concerning the impression about radiology, the study showed that 101(82.1%) like radiology as a specialty. There was however poor knowledge about the risks and hazards associated with radiological imaging modalities. Conclusion: The non-radiologist physicians’ knowledge is heterogeneous and, in some aspects, needs to be improved. Multidisciplinary clinical meetings and teaching activities are important ways to disseminate information on the subject.

scholarly journals Knowledge, attitude and practice regarding tuberculosis among the patients attending a tertiary care hospital in Maharashtra, India: a cross sectional study

2019 ◽  
Vol 6 (2) ◽  
pp. 371
Author(s):  
Nilesh S. Sonawane ◽  
Chaitanya R. Patil
Keyword(s):  
Tertiary Care Hospital ◽  
Tertiary Care ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Common Symptom ◽  
Care Hospital ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Female Ratio ◽  
Attitude And Practice ◽  
Knowledge Attitude And Practice

Background: Tuberculosis is major public health problem especially in the low and middle income countries like India. We conducted a study to assess the knowledge, attitude and practice related to tuberculosis among the patients attending our tertiary care institute.Methods: A cross sectional study was conducted in a tertiary care hospital on the patients attending OPD of tertiary care hospital in Maharashtra. The patients with debilitating illness or bed bound patients and those diagnosed and cured of tuberculosis or were on treatment of tuberculosis were excluded from the study. A pretested and designed questionnaire was used to assess the knowledge, attitude and practice about the cause, clinical features and treatment of tuberculosis.Results: The mean age of the study subjects was 43.34±11.23 years with male: female ratio of 1.45. About 16.67% of the subjects stated that cause of TB is bacteria, 51.33% reported that cough was the most common symptom, 58.67% believed that it spreads from person to person and among the people who said it spreads 58.67% said that it can be preventable.Conclusions: About 1/5th of the study subjects expressed the cause of TB is bacteria or germs, and more than ½ believed that TB spreads from person to person. About 2/3rd of the patients felt that TB was a very serious disease; more than ½ of them expressed fear if they were diagnosed with TB but more than ½ of them also expressed rejection if they have a TB patient as a closed one.

scholarly journals Common Site of Urinary Calculi in Kidney, Ureter and Urinary Bladder Region: Jos Experience

2019 ◽  
Vol 7 (10) ◽  
Author(s):  
Samuel Moses Danjem ◽  
Salaam AJ ◽  
Kolade- Yunusa HO ◽  
Shuaibu SI
Keyword(s):  
Urinary Bladder ◽  
Urinary Calculi ◽  
Renal Stones ◽  
Tertiary Hospital ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Female Ratio ◽  
Common Location ◽  
The Common ◽  
Male To Female

Objective: To determine the common location of calculus along the urinary tract using CT scan.  Methods: This cross sectional study was conducted using CT from November 2016 to September 2018, in a tertiary hospital in Jos, Nigeria. The CT images acquired from this period were evaluated and 50 patients were positive for urolithiasis. The data was subjected to statistical analysis based on age, gender and calculus location. Results: Out of the 50 patients with calculi, 34 were males and 16 were females with a male to female ratio of 2.13:1. 137 urinary calculi were documented in which 90 were in males and 47 in the female patients. Highest occurrence of calculi was seen in age group 31-40 years (34.0%). 112(82%) were renal stones, 12(9%) were ureteric stones, 8(6%) were found in pelvi-ureteric junction (PUJ), 3(2%) were in the vesico-ureteric junction (VUJ), 2(1%) were in the urinary bladder and none in the urethra. Conclusion: Kidney stones are the most common followed by the ureter, the pelvi-ureteric junction, the vesico-ureteric junction and the bladder.  

scholarly journals Assessment of Knowledge, Attitude and Practice Regarding COVID-19 Pandemic among Health Care Professionals: A Cross-sectional Study

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ambika Sharma ◽  
Mali Ram Aswal ◽  
Rahul Gupta
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Health Care Professionals ◽  
Preventive Measures ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Infection Prevention And Control ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Female Ratio ◽  
Attitude And Practice ◽  
Knowledge Attitude And Practice

Introduction: Health care professionals are at greater risk of acquiring and subsequently transmitting Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus-2 (SARS-CoV-2) infection to their patients, families and colleagues. It is of utmost importance for them to have a knowledge about this Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) and hence be in a position to practice infection prevention and control. Aim: To assess the Knowledge, Attitude and Practice (KAP) among health care professionals regarding the COVID-19 pandemic. Materials and Methods: This is a descriptive, cross-sectional study and was conducted in the month of April, 2020, among doctors and nurses. Total 164 health care professionals from the medical college hospital were included in the study. A 53-item survey questionnaire was developed to assess KAP among the health care professionals. Data analysis was done by using Epi info 7.2.1.0 version. Chi-square test was used to analyse variables as appropriate. A p-value of <0.05 was taken to be statistically significant. Results: A total of 164 responses were collected and analysed. Doctors comprised 43.9% of the total study subjects while remaining 56.1% were nurses. Male to female ratio of the study subjects was 2:1. Fifty-eight percent informed that they had received training about infection control. In the present study, common source of information about COVID-19 was the internet, social media and television followed by newspaper, government sources and radio. Most of the Health Care Workers (HCWs) were aware of the mode of transmission of infection and common preventive measures. Incubation period was known to 95% of respondents. Only 48.9% of nurses thought that the mild form of disease was most common. Almost all believed that washing hands and wearing mask were important preventive measures. Around 60% of HCWs assumed that they knew the steps for wearing and removing Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), but very few could remember the exact sequence. Most of them felt that the disease was dangerous, however only 31% were scared to do hospital work. Both nurses and doctors practiced high levels of hand hygiene, cough hygiene and wearing face masks at the workplace. Conclusion: This study highlights the level of existing KAP of COVID-19 among health care professionals. There is an urgent need to focus on training for correct use of PPE which can safeguard HCWs from contracting COVID-19.

scholarly journals Knowledge, Attitude and Practice of radiation risk among employees in selected hospitals of Nepal

2017 ◽  
Vol 4 (2) ◽  
pp. 10-18
Author(s):  
Rakesh Kumar Jha ◽  
Ramesh Nayak ◽  
Umashankar Subramanian
Keyword(s):  
Data Collection ◽  
Radiation Risk ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Radiology Department ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Technical Staff ◽  
Adequate Knowledge ◽  
Attitude And Practice ◽  
Knowledge Attitude And Practice

Background and Objectives: Nepal is facing the problem of safe, effective and quality radiology services due to lack of adequate knowledge towards advance technology professionals. Therefore, the present study was designed to focus on the knowledge, attitude and practice on radiation among employee in selected hospitals.Material and Methods: This is a descriptive cross-sectional study conducted in among technical and non technical staff that were involved in or come across the radiology department. A set of self structured questionnaire and observation was used for data collection. Purposive sampling technique was used for the data collection. The collected data was compiled and analyzed by using SPSS 16.Results: The total number of staff participated in this study were 113, among them 65(58%) belong to technical group as health Professionals and 48(42%) belong to non -technical group. The knowledge of the technical staff was 66.95%, perception was 87.65% and the having the practice of protection was 75.9% whereas in non-technical staffs were 53.46%, perception is 64.60% and the having the practice of protection is 53.74%.Conclusion: The overall knowledge of radiation exposure amongst technical and non-technical staffs was average, poor perception and satisfactory practices. Regular training programmes and national legal law should be processed to reduce malpractice in radiations.Janaki Medical College Journal of Medical Sciences (2016) Vol. 4 (2): 10-18 

Operating Room Drugs and, Consumables Distribution Systems: Knowledge, Attitude and, Practice among Operating Room Workforce in a Tertiary Hospital in the Developing World

2021 ◽  
Vol 2 (2) ◽  
pp. 57-63
Author(s):  
IC Madu ◽  
UU Nnadozie ◽  
CC Maduba ◽  
RL Ewah ◽  
OR Ekwesili ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Operating Room ◽  
Distribution System ◽  
Distribution Systems ◽  
Tertiary Hospital ◽  
Order System ◽  
Operating Room Personnel ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Female Ratio ◽  
Attitude And Practice ◽  
Knowledge Attitude And Practice

Drug and consumables distribution system in the operating room is key to the smooth running of the operating room in any hospital. Technological advancements have led to the development of newer and more efficient distribution systems. We aim to assess the knowledge, attitude and, practice of drug and consumable distribution systems among operating room workforce of a tertiary hospital in Nigeria. The study was a questionnaire-based cross-sectional study among the various categories of professionals of the operating room workforce. Two sets of questionnaires with structured questions on the knowledge, attitude and practice of operating room drug and consumables distribution system were administered one after the other on the operating room personnel. 282 of 363 operating room workforce consented and responded to the questionnaires. The workforce is made up of surgeons 198 (70%), physician anaesthetists 28 (10%), nurse anaesthetists 25 (9%) and, perioperative nurses 31 (11%). Their mean age was 42.61+8.74 years, 175 (64%) aged between 30 and 49 years with male to female ratio of 2.9:1. The majority 243 (86%) of respondents did not know the meaning of an operating room drug and consumable distribution system. After explanation, it was discovered that 228 (81%) had experienced the individual prescription order system with its associated wastages 195 (69%), medication errors 130 (46%,) and, delay or scheduling of cases 183 (65%). This study revealed poor knowledge of drug and consumables distribution system among operating room workforce in our institution. The study centre uses individual prescription order system with significant untoward effects. We recommend improved awareness of the theatre workforce on drug and consumable distribution systems.

scholarly journals Assessment on Knowledge, Attitude and Practice of Pharmacovigilance among the Healthcare Professionals in a Tertiary Hospital of Kathmandu

2019 ◽  
Vol 21 (1) ◽  
pp. 53-59 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rashmi Shakya-Gurung ◽  
D Shrestha ◽  
R Thapa
Keyword(s):  
Healthcare Professionals ◽  
Response Rate ◽  
Tertiary Hospital ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Attitude And Practice ◽  
The Mean ◽  
Knowledge And Practice ◽  
Knowledge And Attitude ◽  
Knowledge Attitude And Practice

 Pharmacovigilance (PV) is the science and activities related to the detection, assessment, understanding and prevention of adverse effects. Healthcare professionals (HCPs) have an important role in reporting Adverse Drug Reaction (ADR) cases. However under-reporting has been a major challenge in PV. Hence, we assessed the knowledge, attitude and practice (KAP) of HCPs about PV in a tertiary hospital of Kathmandu. A cross-sectional study was conducted using pretested questionnaire consisting of 21 closed ended questions (twelve on knowledge, five on attitude, four on practice and one open ended question to know the causes of under-reporting. Out of 520 HCPs, 448 (207 doctors and 241 nurses) participated in the study with the response rate of 86.2%. The mean KAP score for doctors was 10.38 ± 2.68 and 9.60 ± 2.32 for nurses. The major barriers for under-reporting were identified as the difficulty in deciding if it’s an ADR and lack of time to report ADRs. No significant correlation between knowledge and attitude of the HCPs was found (r=0, n=448, p< 0.01). However, there was a weak positive correlation between knowledge and practice (r= 0.05, n=448, p< 0.01) and also for attitude and practice (r= 0.09, n=448, p< 0.01). Hence, the HCPs had poor knowledge and practice but positive attitude towards PV. It is therefore strongly recommended to have an immediate educational intervention among the HCPs to improve the spontaneous ADR reporting.

scholarly journals Knowledge, attitude and practice on dengue prevention and dengue seroprevalence in a dengue hotspot in Malaysia: A cross-sectional study

2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Sivaneswari Selvarajoo ◽  
Jonathan Wee Kent Liew ◽  
Wing Tan ◽  
Xin Ying Lim ◽  
Wardha F. Refai ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Attitude And Practice ◽  
Dengue Prevention ◽  
Knowledge Attitude And Practice
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