scholarly journals Assessment of Auto-rickshaw Drivers Knowledge Regarding the Effects of Air Pollution on Health and Its Prevention

2021 ◽  
pp. 20-26
Author(s):  
Roshani Dhanvijay ◽  
Savita Pohekar
Keyword(s):  
Air Pollution ◽  
Health Effects ◽  
Job Insecurity ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Knowledge Score ◽  
Observational Research ◽  
Dust Particles ◽  
Good Knowledge ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Level Of Knowledge

Background: Air pollution is the major environmental pollution that contains different types of gases, dust particles, small molecules, etc. Air pollution is mainly caused by smoke or other harmful gases, such as oxides of carbon, sulfur, and nitrogen. Auto-rickshaw drivers are not only affected by air pollution, they are exposed to climatic changes, and. poor road conditions. They are exposed to air pollution, dust, infected droplets, job insecurity, noise pollution and vibration, business demands, damage to their vehicles, and, schedule-related pressure. Drivers also have the responsibility of their passengers and pedestrians- ‘lives and other vehicles. The objective of the study is to analyze knowledge among auto-rickshaw drivers regarding the health effects of air pollution and its prevention. Methods: An observational research methodology, a cross-sectional research design was used to perform this analysis. Probability purposive sampling technique was used to collect data from auto-rickshaw drivers based on the health effects of air pollution and its prevention utilizing structured questionnaires. The sample attributes have been defined by frequency, percentage, after data collection. The Chi-square test was also used to figure out the correlation between knowledge and specified demographic variables. Results: The findings show that 1.67% of auto-rickshaw drivers had an average level of knowledge score, 38.33% of them were having good and 60 % of them were having an excellent level of knowledge score and none of them were found to have a very poor level of knowledge. The minimum knowledge score was 7 and the maximum knowledge score was 14. Hence it indicates that auto-rickshaw drivers have good knowledge about the effect of air pollution and their prevention. Conclusions: The study shows that the auto-rickshaw drivers having good knowledge about air pollution to the management of respiratory diseases and along with their complications as well as to take the required measures to avoid respiratory complications. 

scholarly journals Knowledge regarding sexual and reproductive health among adolescents in higher secondary school

2017 ◽  
Vol 7 (3) ◽  
pp. 35-41
Author(s):  
Kopila Shrestha ◽  
Shanti Awale
Keyword(s):  
Standard Deviation ◽  
Reproductive Health ◽  
Sexual And Reproductive Health ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Knowledge Score ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
P Value ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Level Of Knowledge

Background: Adolescent reproductive health is one of the component of the reproductive health. It is most important issue in the world. Reproductive capability is taking place at an earlier age and adolescents are indulging in risk taking behaviors day by day. The objective of this study is to assess knowledge regarding sexual and reproductive health among adolescents. Methods: A descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted in Kathmandu valley to assess the knowledge regarding sexual and reproductive health among adolescents. Total of 200 respondents were selected through non-probability purposive sampling technique. Self-administered written questionnaire was used for data collection. The collected data were analyzed by using descriptive statistics such as frequency, percentage, mean, standard deviation and inferential statistics such as Chi-square test. Results: The findings revealed that most of the respondents had knowledge regarding transmission and protection of HIV/AIDS and STIs but still some respondents had misconception regarding it. The statistical analysis revealed that the total mean knowledge score with standard deviation was 45.02±8.674. Nearly half of the respondents (49.5%) had moderate level of knowledge, followed by inadequate level of knowledge 29.5% and adequate level of knowledge 21.0% regarding sexual and reproductive health. There was statistically significant association of level of knowledge with area of residence (p-value 0.002). Conclusion: Nearly half of the respondents possess some knowledge about sexual and reproductive health but still effective educational intervention is required to increase their knowledge.

scholarly journals Assessment of Knowledge and Practices of Voluntary Blood Donation Among Pharmacy Students; A Cross-Sectional Survey from Lahore, Pakistan

2020 ◽  
Vol 7 (4) ◽  
pp. 206-214
Author(s):  
Rida Asghar ◽  
Nageen Zeeshan ◽  
Ahmed Umer Sohaib ◽  
Abu Bakar Munir ◽  
Muhammad Arslan Amjad ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Public Sector ◽  
Blood Donation ◽  
Current Knowledge ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Pharmacy Students ◽  
Good Knowledge ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Quantitative Survey ◽  
Level Of Knowledge

Objective: To determine the current knowledge and practices regarding voluntary blood donation among pharmacy (Pharm-D) students of Lahore, Pakistan. Methods: A cross-sectional quantitative survey was performed among Pharm-D students of two private and two public sector universities of Lahore, Pakistan in January 2018. Total 600 students were included in the study by convenient sampling technique. Data was gathered by a self-administered well-designed questionnaire and was analyzed by using SPSS version 23. Results: The level of knowledge among majority respondents (61.3%) about different aspects of blood donation was found to be good. The results revealed that despite having good knowledge, a significant number of the respondents (65.2%) were not practicing blood donation. The major reasons identified for poor blood donation practice were inconvenient environment and lack of facilities for the donors. Conclusion: There exists a gap in converting the good knowledge of respondents into practice of voluntary blood donation. Effective programs should be initiated to promote and aware people regarding the necessity of blood donation.

scholarly journals Awareness and Preparedness for the Ongoing Community Spread of Coronavirus Infections Among Healthcare Workers in a Nigerian Private Tertiary Facility

2021 ◽  
Vol 7 (3) ◽  
pp. 253-267
Author(s):  
AE Ladele ◽  
JO Ogunkoya ◽  
CJ Elikwu ◽  
TA Oyedele ◽  
KE Tuta ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Healthcare Workers ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Knowledge Score ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Clinical Staff ◽  
Good Knowledge ◽  
Infection Prevention And Control ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Hospital Facility ◽  
Validated Questionnaire

Background: Healthcare workers (HCWs) are at high risk of contracting and spreading the novel Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) disease putting themselves, the patients and the community at large at risk. Therefore, there is a need for adequate preparedness in the face of this pandemic. Objectives: To assess the knowledge of HCW (clinical and non-clinical) on COVID-19, determine the level of HCWs preparedness against COVID-19 and evaluate the level of preparedness of the hospital facility against COVID-19. Methods: Purposive sampling technique was used in this cross-sectional study. A self-administered questionnaire adapted from a validated questionnaire was used to collect appropriate data on socio-demographics, knowledge about COVID 19 and preparedness. Results: A total of 170 HCWs with a mean age of 34.7±6.9 years participated in this study. More than half (56.5%; 96/170) were females. The average knowledge score among clinical staff was 9.04±13.77, with 80 clinical staff having good knowledge of COVID-19. The majority of non-clinical staff had a fair knowledge of COVID-19 with an average knowledge score of 5.11±47.07. About 63.4% were not confident enough in caring for a suspected coronavirus case even though more than half (57.6%) have had formal training in Infection Prevention and Control and above 77% (131/170) confirmed the availability of PPE in their facility. However, about three-quarters (74.7%; 127/170) believed the hospital is well prepared to manage COVID-19 cases. Conclusion: This study revealed that this cohort of HCWs have good knowledge of COVID-19 and are convinced that they and their facility are well prepared for outbreaks of COVID-19.

scholarly journals The Correlation of Mother’s Knowledge about Breast Cancer and Sadari Attitude on Risk Age Moms

2021 ◽  
Vol 8 (2) ◽  
pp. 184-189
Author(s):  
Mulazimah Mulazimah ◽  
Yani Ikawati ◽  
Merliana Klobe
Keyword(s):  
Breast Cancer ◽  
Early Detection ◽  
Observational Research ◽  
Good Knowledge ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Treatment And Prevention ◽  
Approach Method ◽  
Level Of Knowledge ◽  
Quota Sampling

The number of cancer hospitalized patients throughout Indonesia increases year by year, as well as the increasing of mortality due to the growth of cancer patient number.  In Indonesia, it is estimated that 12 out of 100,000 people face breast cancer. There are several factors that cause delays in breast cancer treatment and prevention. Eighty percent of sufferers visit a doctor or hospital at an advanced stage. The knowledge factor about breast cancer is an important thing that makes a person determines whether they do early detection or not. Early detection of breast cancer in this case is SADARI attitude. This research was done to know the correlation of mother’s knowledge levels about breast cancer and SADARI attitude at breast cancer risk age moms. This was observational research with cross sectional time approach method. The sample was 80 mothers in Badal village, Ngadiluwih Sub-District, Kediri District, East Java Province. The sampling was selected by quota sampling. Respondents with very good knowledge category who did SADARI were 26 respondents (32,5%), then respondents with good knowledge category who did SADARI were 7 respondents (8,8%), respondents who did as the instruction were 14 respondents (17,5%) and those who did not do SADARI were 8 respondents (10%), while in the less good category who did SADARI was 1 respondent (1,3%), who did not do Sadari 2 respondents (2,5%). The results of the correlation test showed that there was a significant correlation between the level of knowledge about breast cancer and SADARI attitude. With the analysis value of chi square (p=0,001 <0,005)

scholarly journals Community Knowledge and Compliance in Doing Prevention of COVID-19

2021 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
pp. 16
Author(s):  
Dewi Setyawati ◽  
Mei Yolla Ningrum
Keyword(s):  
Community Health ◽  
Health Center ◽  
Community Health Center ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Good Knowledge ◽  
P Value ◽  
Prevention Measures ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Community Knowledge ◽  
Level Of Knowledge

Community compliance in taking measures to prevent transmission of COVID-19 must be based on good knowledge about COVID-19 so that it can break the chain of transmission of COVID-19. The objective of this research to determine the relationship between the level of community knowledge about COVID-19 with compliance to prevent COVID-19 at the Community Health Center of Jati Kudus. This study used a quantitative analysis with a cross-sectional approach. The population was 115 people treated at Community Health Center of Jati Kudus with range aged 17-35 years, then got 89 respondents were obtained using the purposive sampling technique. The instrument used was a questionnaire. From the results of univariate data testing, 65 respondents (73%) had good knowledge of COVID-19, while those who had sufficient knowledge were 24 people (27%). The results showed that all respondents complied with the prevention measures for COVID-19 with a percentage of 100%. Based on the bivariate test result, it was found that there was a relationship between the level of knowledge and compliance in preventing transmission of COVID-19 with a p-value of 0.034 and r (correlation coefficient) of 0.225. It can be concluded that there was a relationship between the level of public knowledge about COVID-19 and compliance with COVID-19 prevention at the Pubic Health Center of Jati Kudus.

RELATIONSHIPS OF ADOLESCENT LEVEL ABOUT ABORTION WITH ADOLESCENT ATTITUDES TO ABORTION IN PELITA VOCATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL BOGOR

2018 ◽  
Vol 10 (1) ◽  
pp. 68-78
Author(s):  
Nining Nining Fitrianingsih
Keyword(s):  
School Health ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Female Students ◽  
Good Knowledge ◽  
P Value ◽  
Vocational High School ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Positive Attitudes ◽  
Adolescent Attitudes ◽  
Level Of Knowledge

dolescents in Indonesia experience pregnancy and birth before marriage reached20.9%, this figure is a fairly high and alarming. Based onthepreliminary studies on 10 female students, it was known that all female students knew about abortion through information media and 4 female students thought that abortion was dangerous but 6 other female students consideredthat abortion are normal, and the results of information obtained from the conselourteacher (BK) that there was once one student who was pregnant out of wedlock and had an abortion so that the student was expelled from school. The aims of this research areto determine the relationship of the level of knowledge of adolescents about abortion with adolescent attitudes towards abortion in students / class XI at Vocational Health Pelita Bogor in 2017. This research uses a quantitative study with a correlational design using a cross sectional approach. The populationused total sampling technique, there was 95 students of grade XI. The 95 respondents, 51 (53.7%) students had good knowledge about abortion, and 61 (64.2) positive attitudes towards abortion. Based on the statistical test results obtained p value = 0.00 which means p Value <0.05 so HO is rejected and HA is accepted, which means there is a relationship between the level of knowledge of adolescents about abortion with adolescent attitudes towards abortion in class XI in Vocational School Health Pelita District Bogor. It is expected to provide good knowledge about abortion so that it can increase knowledge about abortion and attitudes towards abortion and not fall prey to free sex which results in abortion.

scholarly journals Knowledge about Neonatal Jaundice among Nepalese Mothers

2019 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. 34-42
Author(s):  
Sharmila Shrestha ◽  
S Maharjan ◽  
S Shrestha ◽  
M A Petrini
Keyword(s):  
Neonatal Jaundice ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Neonatal Morbidity ◽  
Knowledge Score ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Danger Sign ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Mortality And Morbidity ◽  
Level Of Knowledge ◽  
Primary Management

Background: Worldwide, Neonatal Jaundice is one of the most common disorders and causes of avoidable brain damage and physical and mental impairment, and probable death in newborns. It is an important contributor to the high neonatal morbidity and mortality in Nepal. Objective: To assess among mothers the knowledge about neonatal jaundice. Method: A descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted among 177 mothers in selected village with convenient sampling technique. Results: Findings revealed that around half of the mothers (49.90%) had low level of knowledge (score <50%), 28.60% mothers had moderate level of knowledge (score 50-75%) and only 22%mothers had adequate level of knowledge (score >75%) regarding neonatal jaundice. A large proportion of mothers (84%) believed that danger sign of neonatal jaundice was unable to feed the baby. Few 11% mothers believed that mental retardation and death was the complication of neonatal jaundice. Few mothers (12%) were aware about the cause of neonatal jaundice. Around 74% believed that exposing the baby to the sunlight is the primary management of neonatal jaundice but only 2%heard about the phototherapy. Conclusion: Knowledge about neonatal jaundice was low among Nepalese mothers. Awareness should be created among the expecting mothers about neonatal jaundice and encourage them to take preventive measures to avert neonatal mortality and morbidity.

scholarly journals TINGKAT PENGETAHUAN PENGUNJUNG DALAM HAND HYGIENE DI RUANG ICU RUMAH SAKIT BALI ROYAL

2019 ◽  
Vol 1 (2) ◽  
pp. 82
Author(s):  
Made Adi Sinta Meryanti ◽  
Anak Agung Ayu Yuliati Darmini ◽  
I Gusti Ayu Rai Rahayuni
Keyword(s):  
Intensive Care Unit ◽  
Intensive Care ◽  
Hand Hygiene ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Good Knowledge ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Royal Hospital ◽  
Descriptive Research ◽  
Consecutive Sampling ◽  
Level Of Knowledge

ABSTRAK Infeksi nosokomial dapat dicegah dengan cara hand hygiene efektif namun belum sepenuhnya individu memahami hal ini. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui gambaran tingkat pengetahuan pengunjung dalam melakukan Hand Hygiene .Penelitian deskriptif dengan pendekatan cross-sectional ini  menggunakan teknik Consecutive Sampling pada 55 pengunjung Rumah Sakit di ruang Ruang ICU Rumah Sakit Bali Royal. Hasil penelitian didapatkan sebagian besar responden berjenis kelamin laki-laki 31 (56,45%), berpendidikan sebagian besar sarjana 24 (43,6%), bekerja sebagai wiraswasta sebanyak 24 (43,6%). Sebagian besar pengunjung memiliki pengetahuan baik yaitu sebanyak 38 (69,1%), memiliki pengetahuan cukup sebanyak 13 (23,6%) dan pengetahuan kurang sebanyak 4 (7,3%) responden. Meskipun sebagian besar pengunjung memiliki pengetahuan baik tentang hand hygiene, masih ada sebagian yang perlu ditingkatkan pemahaman tentang hand hygiene pada saat membesuk pasien ke rumah sakit untuk mencegah terjadinya infeksi nosokomial. Kata Kunci : Hand Hygiene, Pengetahuan  ABSTRACTNosocomial infections can prevent by effective but not all individual know about this. Study aimed to describe the level of knowledge of visitors in conducting Hand Hygiene in ICU Bali Royal Hospital. Descriptive research design with cross-sectional approach was used consecutive Sampling technique with 55 hospital visitors in the Intensive Care Unit of Bali Royal Hospital. The result showed the majority respondents is male (31 respondents; 56.45%), most of them were scholars educated (24 respondents; 43.6%) and work as self-employed about (24 respondents; 43.6%). It could be seen most of the visitors had a good knowledge (38 repondents; 69.1%), had sufficient knowledge (13 respondents; 23.6%) and lack of knowledge (4 respondents; 7.3%). The study concluded that even though most of hospital’visitor have good knowledge about hand hygiene when visit the patient at the hospital, but still need to improve the knowledge about hand hygiene to prevent nosocomial infections.  Keywords: Hand Hygiene, Knowledge 

scholarly journals A comparative study to assess knowledge regarding tobacco use and its ill effects among school children of district Sirmour Himachal Pradesh

2021 ◽  
Vol 8 (2) ◽  
pp. 655
Author(s):  
Kavita Verma ◽  
Anjali Sharma ◽  
Anupama K.
Keyword(s):  
Tobacco Use ◽  
School Children ◽  
Test Score ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Knowledge Score ◽  
Himachal Pradesh ◽  
Good Knowledge ◽  
Post Test ◽  
Level Of Knowledge ◽  
Insight Into

Background: Drug addiction is one of the major problems across the globe. It is seen in various forms like marijuana, tobacco, hashish, cannabis and heroine etc. especially tobacco being the most common. The objective of the study was to assess the knowledge regarding tobacco use and its ill effects among school children of district Sirmour Himachal Pradesh. The objective of this study was to assess the knowledge regarding use of tobacco and ill effects among school children.Methods: The school going (9th-12th standard) boys and girls were taken as study sample. The convenient sampling technique was used.Results: The study findings showed that the pre-test score of girls and boys are different i.e. 49% of girls had excellent pretest score while 56% boys are had excellent pretest knowledge and 51% of girls and 39% of boys had good knowledge where as 5% of boys had average knowledge score. The post-test score findings shows that 43.1% of girls had excellent knowledge, 27.5% of girls had good knowledge and 4.6% of girls had average knowledge while the post-test score of 53.2% of boys had excellent, 16.5% of boys had good and 5.5% of boys had average level of knowledge. The t value 4.264 was found to be highly significant among adolescent boys.Conclusions: This study provides insight into the factors to consider while planning adolescent anti-smoking programs in this and similar settings.

scholarly journals Knowledge on Pediatric First Aid Management among Mothers with Under Five Children in Bharatpur

2021 ◽  
Vol 17 (1) ◽  
pp. 30-35
Author(s):  
N. Dhana Sekaran ◽  
L. Indhumathi ◽  
Anu Kharel
Keyword(s):  
Family Income ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Knowledge Score ◽  
Structured Interview ◽  
First Aid ◽  
Demographic Variables ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Under Five ◽  
Under Five Children ◽  
Level Of Knowledge

Introduction: Paediatric emergencies are the leading causes of death in children under five years of age. The toddlers, preschoolers with highest curiosity to explore, investigate and with the ability to run and play are more prone to getting injuries like falls, burns, cuts, bites, stings, poisoning, fracture, chocking, and wounds. Paediatric emergency mostly occur in home, roads and grounds. Hence the mothers are expected to be knowledgeable on paediatric first aid management. The objectives of this research to assess the knowledge on pediatric first aid management, to compare the knowledge on pediatric first aid management and to find out association between the knowledge scores of mothers with under five children with selected demographic variables. Methods: A cross sectional analytical study was conducted to assess the knowledge regarding pediatric first aid management among 165 mothers with under five children were selected  in pediatric outpatient department of College of Medical Sciences  Teaching Hospital by non probability purposive sampling technique and data was collected by using structured interview questionnaire. The data was analyzed using both descriptive and inferential statistics SPSS software. Results: Demographic characteristics reveal that highest percentage (61.8 %) of them had one under five children. Comparisons of the knowledge score with demography highest mean and SD in relation to postgraduate shows that (30.2 ± 1.78). The level of knowledge score was (53.9 %) of them had adequate knowledge. However there was significant association between knowledge score with their education, occupation, family income and previous source of information. It revealing that maximum demographic variables do not affected the level of knowledge. Conclusions: The level of knowledge about pediatric first aid management among mothers was satisfactory. But still the mothers require the need of pediatric first aid health information among mothers to save and safe the children.   Keywords: Knowledge, Pediatric First Aid Management, Mothers with Under Five Children.

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