Public Perceptions of Cupping Therapy (Hijama) and Whether It Will Be Chosen Over Donating Blood

Background: Modern medicine, despite its great advances, still not as effective as cupping therapy in treating many medical conditions. Objective: To assess the level of awareness and the general perceptions about cupping therapy (Hijama) in the Saudi population. Methods: We conducted a cross-sectional study among 1120 adult subjects (473 males and 647 females), during the period from January to March 2020. Participants responded to an anonymous self-administered questionnaire requesting information about their knowledge, attitude, and perceptions of cupping therapy. The data collected from 1120 questionnaires were analyzed using appropriate statistical methods in two stages (descriptive analysis - analysis of the study hypotheses). The frequencies and percentages of the descriptive analysis and the primary data of the study sample were calculated and the responses of its members to the questions included in the questionnaire were determined. The study hypotheses were analyzed using the chi-squared test to study the independence of the variables under study. The analysis was done using (IBM SPSS Statistics 25.0) software. Results: About 32% of the participants underwent cupping before and the majority of them performed wet cupping (82.2%) and felt light pain (55.6%). Almost 60% of all participants were afraid of cupping and this fear was mainly from the injury (37%). The percentage of those who prefer to donate their blood was 72% while only 28% choose to perform cupping. There were statistically significant relationships between the gender of the participants and cupping procedure (p=0.003), fear of performing it (p<0.001) and preference for cupping over donating blood (p=0.002). Similarly, there were statistically significant relationships (p<0.001) between the age of the participants and cupping procedure, fear of performing it and preference for cupping over donating blood. Conclusion: This study showed the high knowledge, attitudes and perception of the Saudi population towards wet cupping therapy. Importantly, most of the surveyed population, especially younger ones, choose to donate their blood rather than performing wet cupping. Further research is needed to establish a collaboration platform between wet cupping clinics and blood banks to fill the gap of frequent shortage of blood units.

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Knowledge, attitudes and perceptions of antibiotic use and resistance among patients in South Africa: A cross-sectional study

Southern African Journal of Infectious Diseases ◽

10.4102/sajid.v34i1.118 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 34 (1) ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Elise Farley ◽

Dena Van den Bergh ◽

Renier Coetzee ◽

Annemie Stewart ◽

Tom Boyles

Keyword(s):

Antibiotic Use ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Cross Sectional Survey ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Health Crisis ◽

Attitudes And Perceptions ◽

Chi Squared ◽

High Knowledge ◽

Treat All ◽

African Patients

Background: Antibiotic resistance (ABR) is a global health crisis. We conducted a cross-sectional survey to describe South African patients’ (n = 782) ABR knowledge, attitudes and perceptions (KAP), differences in KAP between public (n = 379, 48%) and private (n = 403, 52%) practice respondents and associations between attitudes, perceptions and knowledge scores.Methods: Knowledge scores (15 questions) were placed into low (0% – 53%) and high ( 54%) categories (below and above overall mean). Comparisons were conducted using chi-squared and t-tests.Results: Of all respondents, 72% believed it was the human body that becomes resistant to antibiotics, 66% stated that antibiotics are good for treating viruses and 25% of patients believed that people should be given antibiotics on demand. Mean knowledge scores were lower in public sector respondents (public 45%, s.d. 15%; private 60%, s.d. 30%; p ≤ 0.001). Public practice patients with high knowledge scores were more likely to report both negative KAP (antibiotic prescriptions justify doctors’ visits, scientists will discover new antibiotics) and protective KAP (finishing a course of antibiotics, antibiotics do not treat all illnesses). Private practice patients with high knowledge scores were marginally less likely to report negative KAP (wanting antibiotics after long illnesses or when very sick) and more likely to report protective KAP (antibiotics have side effects and are a strong treatment).Conclusion: Our study shows differences in KAP by practice type and that greater knowledge increases the likelihood of protective attitudes, perceptions and behaviours.

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Knowledge of Saudi Population about Parkinson Disease

International Journal of Innovative Research in Medical Science ◽

10.23958/ijirms/vol05-i01/829 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 5 (01) ◽

Author(s):

Raghad Taha Fouly ◽

Angham Ali Sahli ◽

Bashaier Gubran Alqahtani ◽

Ibrahim Saleh Algosair ◽

Mosaed Saif Al Garbo ◽

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Keyword(s):

Parkinson Disease ◽

Public Awareness ◽

Descriptive Analysis ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Saudi Population ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Female Population ◽

Community Awareness ◽

Level Of Knowledge ◽

Cross Sectional Design

Background: Parkinson Disease is the second most common degenerative neurological disease, with Alzheimer’s disease being the first. Considering the increasing prevalence of PD and the need for early detection by increasing community awareness of the symptoms to delay the serious complications and improving quality of life. Due to the lack of researches about community awareness, this study aimed to measure the level of knowledge of Saudi community about the symptoms of Parkinson disease. Aim: To measure the level of public knowledge of the symptoms of Parkinson disease in Saudi population. Methods: This is a questionnaire-based cross-sectional study. It will be carry out among male and female population older than 18 years in Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, KSA. The Samples selected randomly via electronic questionnaire during the period from April 2018 to September 2018. Descriptive analysis done by using Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS). An exploratory cross-sectional design, using both quantitative and qualitative methods used in this study. The questionnaire divided into two sections, the first section will concern with information of the participants. However, the second section will examine the personal knowledge about symptoms of Parkinson's disease. Results: We found that the total awareness was high which indicate that the population had an awareness better than we thought. Conclusion: the knowledge of PD motor symptoms among Saudi population found to be higher than expected. More researches targeting other aspects of Parkinson disease and specific subgroups are necessary to improve public awareness and knowledge about PD.

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The Effect of Social Isolation on Physical Activity during the COVID-19 Pandemic in France

International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health ◽

10.3390/ijerph18105070 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 18 (10) ◽

pp. 5070

Author(s):

Alessandro Porrovecchio ◽

Pedro R. Olivares ◽

Philippe Masson ◽

Thierry Pezé ◽

Linda Lombi

Keyword(s):

Physical Activity ◽

Descriptive Analysis ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Sectional Study ◽

Online Questionnaire ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Level Of Education ◽

The Social ◽

Chi Squared ◽

Logistic Regressions

The objective of this cross-sectional study is to analyze the changes in physical activity (PA) practice of a sample of 2099 French adults, mostly females, who answered an online questionnaire during the first COVID-19 lockdown (March–May 2020). A descriptive analysis of participants was performed using relative frequencies. Chi-squared tests were performed to compare the responses of selected variables. Multinomial logistic regressions were performed to compare the variations of PA with all the variables identified. The age of participants ranged from 18 to 88. Among people who practiced PAs before the first lockdown, the probability to keep practicing PAs is higher among those with a lower level of education, among housewives and retirees and among those who lived in cities of 10,000–19,999 inhabitants. For those who did not practice PAs before the social distancing, the probability of starting to practice is greater in those with a lower level of education and for those who suffered from a chronic disease. Our results place the emphasis on the complexity and multifactoriality of the changes that emerged during the first lockdown. The “education” factor emerges, as a significant determinant of PA that should certainly be explored further.

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Analisis AIDS Stigmation of Adolescents In Medan City

Saintika Medika ◽

10.22219/sm.vol17.smumm1.15213 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 17 (1) ◽

pp. 61-70

Author(s):

Putra Apriadi Siregar

Keyword(s):

Descriptive Analysis ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Primary Data ◽

People Living With Hiv ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Male Adolescents ◽

Data Source ◽

Quantitative Descriptive ◽

Living With Hiv ◽

Hiv Aids

AIDS is a disease that is still high in all parts of the world, including Indonesia. Gender is a factor in the occurrence of stigmatization in adolescents. This study aimed to determine the stigma factor for HIV/ AIDS among adolescents in Medan City. This research is a quantitative descriptive study using a cross-sectional study design with a quantitative approach. This research was conducted in Medan City conducted from August to December 2020. The data source in this study was primary data obtained from interviews. Collecting data by direct interviews using a structured questionnaire. Analysis of the data in this study using descriptive analysis and crosstab using the SPSS version 22 program. The results showed that as much54 girls do not want to swim in the same swimming pool as HIV/ AIDS, 55 girls do not want to eat/drink a plate with HIV/ AIDS, 46 girls do not want to use the toilet with HIV/ AIDS, 36 girls do not want to touch their skin with HIV/ AIDS. HIV/ AIDS, 52 teenagers do not want to sleep together with HIV/ AIDS, and 57 young women do not want to wear the same clothes as HIV/ AIDS. It was concluded that female adolescents are more likely to stigma on people living with HIV/ AIDS than male adolescents. It is necessary to carry out socialization and health education to adolescents to eliminate the stigmatization of HIV/ AIDS.

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Health literacy of adults with and without arterial hypertension

Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem ◽

10.1590/0034-7167-2018-0366 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 72 (3) ◽

pp. 646-653 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Fernanda Moura Borges ◽

Ana Roberta Vilarouca da Silva ◽

Luisa Helena de Oliveira Lima ◽

Paulo César de Almeida ◽

Neiva Francenely Cunha Vieira ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Health Literacy ◽

Descriptive Analysis ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Test Results ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Hypertensive Patients ◽

Functional Literacy ◽

Chi Squared ◽

Basic Health Units ◽

Years Of Schooling

ABSTRACT Objective: Assess the level of health literacy of adults, with and without hypertension, treated in three basic health units (UBS) in Picos, Piauí. Methods: Cross-sectional study conducted with 357 adults. Data were collected using a questionnaire with sociodemographic variables, and literacy was assessed by the Test of Functional Literacy in Adults. Descriptive analysis was performed followed by the association between literacy and exposure variables with Pearson’s chi-squared (X2) test and Mann-Whitney U test. Results: Inadequate or marginal health literacy was found in three units investigated (71.5%; 77.8% and 85.2%);. Age and the years of schooling were factors associated with inadequate literacy in adults with hypertension (p<0.0001). Conclusion: Inadequate literacy was found in more than 70% of the hypertensive patients investigated. This finding reinforces the need to improve the self-care skills of hypertensive patients, especially the older ones and those with few years of schooling.

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Predictors of Continued Breastfeeding at One Year among Women Attending Primary Healthcare Centers in Qatar: A Cross-Sectional Study

Nutrients ◽

10.3390/nu10080983 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 10 (8) ◽

pp. 983 ◽

Cited By ~ 3

Author(s):

Amal Nasser ◽

Fadumo Omer ◽

Fatima Al-Lenqawi ◽

Rehab Al-awwa ◽

Tamam Khan ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Descriptive Analysis ◽

Female Child ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

World Health ◽

Breastfeeding Duration ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Chi Squared ◽

One Year ◽

Health Organization ◽

Primary Health Care Centers

The number of babies in Qatar being exclusively breastfed is significantly lower than the global target set by the World Health Organization. The purpose of this study was to assess knowledge, attitude, and practice (KAP), selected barriers, and professional support as well as their association with continued breastfeeding at one year of age. A sample of Qatari and non-Qatari mothers (N = 195) who attended a well-baby clinic held at primary health care centers in Qatar completed a self-administered questionnaire. Descriptive analysis, the Pearson Chi-squared test, and logistic regression were performed. Around 42% of the mothers stopped breastfeeding when their child was aged between 0 and 11 months old. Mothers who had only one or female child stopped breastfeeding between the ages of 0 and 6 months (p = 0.025, 0.059). The more optimal the breastfeeding practices followed by the mothers, the older the age of the infant when they stopped breastfeeding (p = 0.001). The following factors were inversely associated with breastfeeding duration: the mother’s perceptions that she “did not know how to breastfeed,” or “wasn’t making enough milk,” and the need “to return to work/school”, with p = 0.022, 0.004, and 0.022, respectively. These findings present factors that should be considered when planning for health education and promotion programs to prolong breastfeeding duration in Qatar.

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Frequency of Neck and Upper Extremity Musculoskeletal Disorders in Dentists

Journal of Islamabad Medical & Dental College ◽

10.35787/jimdc.v9i3.404 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 9 (3) ◽

pp. 207-211

Author(s):

Sidra Sarwar ◽

Sara Khalid ◽

Tahir Mahmood ◽

Hadeeqa Jabeen ◽

Shahid Imran

Keyword(s):

Upper Extremity ◽

Musculoskeletal Disorders ◽

Health Care Professionals ◽

Descriptive Analysis ◽

Sampling Technique ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Dental Hospital ◽

Upper Extremity Musculoskeletal Disorders ◽

And Performance

Background: Musculoskeletal disorders are not only becoming prevalent among health care professionals in our country but are affecting their health and performance adversely. They are caused by poor ergonomics and awkward posture during work activities. The purpose of this study was to determine the frequency of neck and upper limb musculoskeletal disorders in dentists of Lahore, Pakistan. Material and Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted during October 2017 to March 2018. The data was collected using convenient sampling technique from 162 Dentists including 52 males and 110 females of Children hospital Lahore, Punjab Dental hospital and Fatima Memorial Hospital, Lahore. Data was collected by using Mangalore Questionnaire for identification of musculoskeletal disorders. Descriptive analysis of the data was done using SPSS version 22.0. Results: Of 162 dentists, 115 (71%) suffered from musculoskeletal disorders. Shoulder was the most commonly affected region (30.9%) followed by neck (25.9%), arm (6.2%), wrist (4.3%), elbow (3.1%) and forearm (0.6%). Pain (45.7%) was found to be the most common complaint followed by muscle weakness (20.4%), paraesthesia (3.7%) and swelling (1.2%). Conclusions: It was concluded that majority of the dentists were suffering from musculoskeletal disorders with shoulder as the most affected region and pain as the most frequent complaint. Key words: Dentists, Musculoskeletal disorders, Neck pain, Upper extremity

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Assessment of knowledge about oral cancer: study with students of public education

RSBO ◽

10.21726/rsbo.v12i1.172 ◽

2016 ◽

Vol 12 (1) ◽

pp. 41 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Elisabete Rabaldo Bottan ◽

Iara Fiorentin Comunello ◽

Constanza Marín ◽

Eduardo Mazzetti Subtil

Keyword(s):

Public Schools ◽

Oral Cancer ◽

Target Population ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Primary Data ◽

First Year ◽

Research Subjects ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Adequate Knowledge ◽

Level Of Knowledge

Introduction and Objective: To evaluate the level of knowledge about oral cancer of students attending public school in one city of Santa Catarina (Brasil). Material and methods: A descriptive cross-sectional study, using primary data collection. Students of last year of elementary school and first year of high school, enrolled in public schools in the city of Itajaí (SC), in 2012, were the target population. The non-probability sample was obtained by convenience. Data were collected through a self-administered questionnaire structured with 13 questions divided into three fields. The level of knowledge was made based on pre-established scores. Results: 1149 instruments were analyzed (80.8% of the target population). The average age of the group was 15.5 years and 54.5% were female. The majority (78%) never had received information about oral cancer. Only 27.9% had cognizance about self-examination of the oral cavity. With regard to knowledge, 87.5% classified as unsatisfactory. For most issues the cognitive field did not identify a significant correlation between knowledge and the variables gender and education. When asked if they would like to participate in educational and preventive activitiesabout oral cancer and other issues related to health, 72.6% expressed interest. Conclusion: The group did not have adequate knowledge on the subject of oral cancer. Facing this reality, and the positive attitude of respondents, the researchers designed and offered an educational program to the research subjects.

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Unravelling the Perspectives of Day and Night Traders in Selected Markets within a Sub-Saharan African City with a Malaria Knowledge, Attitude and Practice Survey

International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health ◽

10.3390/ijerph18073468 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 18 (7) ◽

pp. 3468

Author(s):

Patience B. Tetteh-Quarcoo ◽

Nicholas T. K. D. Dayie ◽

Kevin Kofi Adutwum-Ofosu ◽

John Ahenkorah ◽

Emmanuel Afutu ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Malaria Treatment ◽

Sub Saharan Africa ◽

African City ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Attitudes And Practices ◽

Treatment Type ◽

Significant Difference ◽

High Knowledge ◽

Sub Saharan

Background: Malaria is still endemic in sub-Saharan Africa, with a high disease burden. Misconceptions about malaria contribute to poor attitudes and practices, further increasing the burden in endemic countries. Studies have examined the knowledge, attitudes, and practices (KAP) of malaria among different populations. However, there seems to be no available literature reporting on the perspectives of day and night market traders. To the best of our knowledge, this is the first report on malaria KAP with a focus on day and night market traders. Methods: A descriptive cross-sectional study involving day and night market traders in 10 selected markets within the Greater Accra Region of Ghana was carried out. Data were collected from consenting respondents using a structured questionnaire. Results: Of the 760 respondents (33.3% (n = 253) night and 66.7% (n = 507) day traders) interviewed, there was no significant difference between the day and night market traders in terms of malaria KAP. Although the market traders had an overall moderate knowledge (54.0% of the day traders and 56.5% of the night traders), misconceptions about malaria (especially that it could be caused by exposure to the sun) still existed among the traders. Moreover, the majority of the traders who demonstrated high knowledge (43.98%, n = 250) did not always take laboratory tests to confirm their suspicion, indicating poor attitude. Furthermore, the market traders’ choice of drug for malaria treatment (p = 0.001) and preferred malaria treatment type (orthodox or herbal) (p = 0.005) were significantly associated with their knowledge level. Conclusions: Despite the observation that no significant difference in KAP exists between day and night market traders, appropriate health education programs and interventions still need to be directed at misconceptions, poor attitudes, and poor practices revealed by this study. This will ultimately help in the prevention and control of malaria in Ghana, and globally.

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SAT0082 FRAX AND DAS IN MOROCCAN RHEUMATOID ARTHRITIS PATIENTS

Annals of the Rheumatic Diseases ◽

10.1136/annrheumdis-2020-eular.4467 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 79 (Suppl 1) ◽

pp. 975.1-975

Author(s):

H. Azzouzi ◽

O. Lamkhanat ◽

I. Linda

Keyword(s):

Rheumatoid Arthritis ◽

Fracture Risk ◽

Disease Activity ◽

Descriptive Analysis ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Fracture Probability ◽

Mineral Density ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Risk Probability ◽

Fracture Assessment

Background:Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) is one of the risk factors for the calculation of the 10 years fracture probability assessed by the FRAX tool.Objectives:The aim was to study the association of disease activity and the 10 year fracture risk probability by the FRAX tool in our RA patients and their impact on fracture prevalence.Methods:Cross-sectional study of the association FRAX and disease activity score (DAS 28 CRP) was designed. Patients with RA were included. Mean DAS was calculated for each patient adjusted on his follow-up duration. Data about patients (demographic, disease characteristics and fracture assessment) were collected. The 10 year fracture risk probability for major osteoporotic fracture was calculated with and without BMD (bone mineral density) using the FRAX tool for Morocco. Descriptive analysis and regressions were performed with SPSS.20. p<0.05 was considered significant.Results:One hundred and ninety nine RA patients were included with mean age of 55.5±12 years. Women represented 91% and 40.1% had osteoporosis. Remission was observed in 86.4% with 95.5% taking methotrexate. 17.1% had vertebral fractures. FRAX and DAS were associated (p=0.03), and both explained vertebral fracture (VF) prevalence. When adjusted on disease parameters, FRAX with and without BMD explained the vertebral prevalence (p=0.02, OR=1.09[1.01-1.19]). However, age remains the only predictor of VF when adjusted on osteoporosis factors (DAS28CRP, menopause, BMI, smoking, diabetes, gender, steroid use, HAQ) and FRAX BMD.Conclusion:Persistent disease activity was associated to high 10 year fracture risk probability calculated by the FRAX tool in RA.Disclosure of Interests:None declared

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