scholarly journals Public Attitude and Knowledge in the Makkah Region Regarding Providing First Aid before and after the COVID-19 Pandemic

2021 ◽  
pp. 111-119
Author(s):  
Yasser H. Alnofaiey ◽  
Anoud M. Alhamyani ◽  
Meshal M. Alhamyani ◽  
Nwarah A. Basha ◽  
Lama T. Althobaiti ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
First Aid ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Inclusion Criteria ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
The Public ◽  
Before And After ◽  
High Motivation ◽  
Knowledge And Attitude ◽  
Structured Questionnaire

Aims: To evaluate attitude toward and knowledge of first aid of the public in Makkah region, Saudi Arabia, considering the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on changing perceptions. Study Design:  A descriptive cross-sectional study. Place and Duration of Study: Department of Medicine, between June 2020 and November 2021. Methodology: A descriptive cross-sectional study targeted the whole accessible population in Makkah region. All those aged 18 or older living in the region were invited to participate in the survey. Data collection was through an online pre-structured questionnaire from July 15th to August 12th, 2021. It covered sociodemographic data, knowledge, and attitude regarding first aid, and the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. Results: A total of 1,368 participants met the inclusion criteria. Ages ranged from 18 to 70 years. A total of 1,132 (82.7%) participants had poor knowledge, and 1,028 (75.1%) reported they would help in providing first aid. Conclusion: Despite high motivation and readiness to attain knowledge of first aid, public knowledge was very low. Attitudes were very good, but practice was restricted by some barriers.

scholarly journals A study of the knowledge and attitude of physicians in the first aid management of epistaxis in Aseer region, Saudi Arabia

2019 ◽  
Vol 5 (6) ◽  
pp. 1457
Author(s):  
Abdullah Musleh ◽  
Sarah Ali AlShehri ◽  
Anas Mohammed AlShehri ◽  
Sultan Khalid Kadasah ◽  
Mohammed Sharaf Alshahrani ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Demographic Data ◽  
Total Sample ◽  
First Aid ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Nasolacrimal Duct ◽  
Medical Attention ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
The Common ◽  
Knowledge And Attitude

<p class="abstract"><strong>Background:</strong> Epistaxis is the common occurrence of bleeding from the nose. It is usually noticed when blood drains out through the nostrils. There are two types: anterior (the most common), and posterior (less common, more likely to require medical attention). Sometimes in more severe cases, the blood can come up the nasolacrimal duct and out from the eye<span lang="EN-IN">. </span></p><p class="abstract"><strong>Methods:</strong> A cross-sectional study was conducted in main five hospitals in Aseer region targeting residents dealing with emergency room (ER) cases during the period from 1st July to 31st July, 2018. Data were collected using a pre-structured written questionnaire by the researchers. The questionnaire composed of three parts. First part was for residents’ demographic data. Second part considered epistaxis cases rate and treatment. Third part covered 10 questions for knowledge regarding epistaxis<span lang="EN-IN">.  </span></p><p class="abstract"><strong>Results:</strong> A total sample of 165 residents was involved with ages ranged from 27 years to 32 years old and 65.5% of the sampled residents were males. Exact of 47.3% of the residents were ER residents and 24.2% were general practitioners (GPs)<span lang="EN-IN">. </span></p><p class="abstract"><strong><span lang="EN-IN">Conclusions:</span></strong><span lang="EN-IN"> Nearly one out of each four residents had good awareness level regarding epistaxis especially GPs and ER residents. Position of patients with epistaxis and sites of epistaxis were the only items well known by residents. </span></p>

scholarly journals General public awareness, knowledge and attitude toward COVID-19 infection and prevention: a cross-sectional study from Pakistan

F1000Research ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 10 ◽  
pp. 946
Author(s):  
Beenish Fatima Alam ◽  
Abdullah Almojaibel ◽  
Khalid Aziz Ansari ◽  
Mohammad Haroon ◽  
Sara Noreen ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Public Awareness ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
The Public ◽  
Secondary School Education ◽  
Learning Attitude ◽  
Knowledge And Attitude ◽  
Student’S T ◽  
Almost All

Background: The aim of this study is to evaluate the knowledge, perceptions, and attitude of the public in Pakistan (using social media) towards COVID-19. Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted amongst 1120 individuals nationwide. A self-developed, pre-tested questionnaire was used that comprised of sections covering demographic characteristics, medical history, hygiene awareness, COVID-19-related knowledge, and learning attitude. Descriptive statistics were used for frequencies, percentages, averages and standard deviations. Inferential statistics were done using the Student’s t-test and ANOVA. Results: The average age of participants was 31 years (range 18-60 years). In total 56 individuals (5%) had completed primary or secondary school education; 448 (40%) were employed (working from home) and 60% were jobless due to the COVID-19 crisis. Almost all the study subjects (1030 (92%)) were washing their hands multiple times a day. A total of 83% had awareness regarding quarantine time, 82% used face masks whenever they left their homes, 98% were aware of the origin of the disease, and 70% had knowledge regarding the most common symptoms of COVID-19. Conclusion: It can be concluded from the current study that female participants had higher level of education, and more awareness regarding the coronavirus. The majority of the participants followed proper hand washing regimes and washed their faces. Further knowledge and awareness should be promoted.

scholarly journals Population Awareness and Attitude towards First Aid in Burn in Makkah Al-Mukarramah, Saudi Arabia – A Cross Sectional Study

2021 ◽  
pp. 22-29
Author(s):  
Arwa Fairaq
Keyword(s):  
Saudi Arabia ◽  
First Aid ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Burn Injuries ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Health Awareness ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Home Remedy ◽  
Awareness Campaigns ◽  
Knowledge And Attitude

Background: Worldwide, an estimated 180, 000 deaths per year are caused by burns. Majority occur in low- and middle-income countries. Inadequate awareness of burn first aid has been reported in both developed and developing countries. In Saudi Arabia, studies reported inadequate level of knowledge of general population of first aid in burns emergencies including communities of Al-Madinah Al-Munawwarah, Jeddah, Riyadh, Majmaah and Hail. Objective: we aim to assess the general knowledge and attitude regrading burn first aid among Makkah Al-Mukarramah population. Thus, the results of this study could help to understand the need of community to more implantation of Health Awareness Campaigns to help burn injuries managements. Methods: A cross-sectional study was performed using an online survey. A total of 1390 participants completed the questionnaire from 15 February to 15 March 2019. Results: Around 51.4% believed that washing burned area with cold water is the immediate first aid in 1st degree burns, 38.3% and 61.7% believed that going to the nearest emergency department is the immediate first aid in 2nd and 3rd degree burns, respectively. Around 46.7% agreed to remove the clothes stuck to the burned skin in case of burns , 34.5% applied traditional home remedy including toothpaste, honey, tomato paste or egg. Conclusion: we found that population of western region have fair knowledge and attitude towards first aid in burns. However, traditional home remedy practice still present. Health Awareness Campaigns still needed to improve community attitude towards burn injuries managements furthermore.

scholarly journals Knowledge and attitude toward first aid: A cross-sectional study in the United Arab Emirates

2018 ◽  
Vol 0 (0) ◽  
pp. 0 ◽  
Author(s):  
Omar Midani ◽  
Tala Tillawi ◽  
Ahmad Saqer ◽  
Mohammad Bakri Hammami ◽  
Hazem Taifour ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
United Arab Emirates ◽  
First Aid ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Knowledge And Attitude

scholarly journals KNOWLEDGE AND ATTITUDE ABOUT CONTRACEPTIVE AMONG REPRODUCTIVE AGE GROUP FEMALES IN BIKANER, RAJASTHAN

2020 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Shweta Chaudhary
Keyword(s):  
National Development ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Reproductive Age ◽  
Inclusion Criteria ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
The Public ◽  
Knowledge And Attitude ◽  
Populous Country ◽  
Reproductive Age Group

Background- India is the second most populous country in the world having a rapidly growing population which is currently increasing at the rate of 16 million each year. Uncontrolled population growth is recognised as the single most important impediment to national development. Methods- A cross sectional study was conducted on females between 15-45 years served as inclusion criteria, while unmarried females were excluded. The women interviewed were informed of the study and consent was taken. Results- A total of 100 married females of reproductive age were enrolled in the study. The study shows, mean age of respondent was 29.2 ± 8.6years. Out of 100 women, 62 (62.00%) had knowledge about family planning. 62.00% respondent thought that contraceptives were used to prevent pregnancy and about 13.00% thought that they could be used to prevent infections like AIDS. Only 9.00% thought that they could be used to control birth interval. Conclusions- Effort should be made to educate the public about the safety and convenience of modern, long term, reversible methods of contraception among both in health care professional and public. Keyword: Knowledge, Attitude, Practice, Contraception

scholarly journals Evaluation of a voluntary augmented reality nutrition menu labelling application (Nutrilabelapps©) usage in a university café: a cross-sectional study in Terengganu, Malaysia

Food Research ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 4 (6) ◽  
pp. 2296-2305
Author(s):  
N.F.A Zulkifli ◽  
Asma' A. ◽  
K. Khairil-Shazmin ◽  
N.S. Zakaria ◽  
M. Mustafa ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Augmented Reality ◽  
Mobile Application ◽  
Positive Attitude ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Good Knowledge ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
The Public ◽  
Knowledge And Attitude

Nutrilabelapps© is an interactive augmented reality mobile application (app) providing nutrition menu labelling specifically built for Mutiara Café, a café in Universiti Malaysia Terengganu. However, no evaluation of the usage of Nutrilabelapps© has been carried out. Therefore, this cross-sectional study was aimed to determine the knowledge and attitude of nutrition menu labelling among Mutiara Café customers; the feasibility and acceptability of the app among customers; and also, the relationships between knowledge, attitude, feasibility and acceptability of this augmented reality nutrition menu labelling app. This study was conducted among 108 Mutiara Café customers who owned a smartphone and were able to download the Nutrilabelapps©. The data were analyzed using SPSS version 25. Findings showed that only 4.6% of Mutiara Café customers had good knowledge of nutrition menu labelling, while 71.3% of them had a positive attitude towards nutrition menu labelling. Nutrilabelapps© was accepted by users based on the feasibility (67.6%) and acceptability (75.9%) of the app. Remarkably, there was a significant association between knowledge, attitude, feasibility, and acceptability of the app at p < 0.05. As a conclusion, Nutrilabelapps© is highly recommended among the café customer despite their low knowledge of the nutrition menu labelling. Therefore, more education of the public about nutrition menu labelling is highly recommended

scholarly journals Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Maternal Anxiety in Brazil

2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (4) ◽  
pp. 620
Author(s):  
Roseli Nomura ◽  
Isabela Tavares ◽  
Ana Ubinha ◽  
Maria Costa ◽  
Maria Opperman ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Late Pregnancy ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Public University ◽  
Maternal Anxiety ◽  
Maternal Knowledge ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Inclusion Criteria ◽  
University Hospitals ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Structured Questionnaire

Background: The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic may have an effect on maternal anxiety and influence postpartum experience. Objective: To study the prevalence of maternal anxiety in late pregnancy in the context of the COVID-19 outbreak in Brazil and to analyze its association with maternal knowledge and concerns about the pandemic. Methods: This was a national multicenter cross-sectional study performed in 10 different public university hospitals, between 1 June and 31 August 2020, in Brazil. The inclusion criteria were: maternal age more than 18 years; gestational age more than 36 weeks at childbirth; single alive newborn without malformations; and absence of mental disorders. We applied a structured questionnaire to explore the knowledge and concerns about COVID-19. Maternal anxiety was assessed using the Beck Anxiety Inventory (BAI). Results: Of the 1662 women interviewed, the BAI score in late pregnancy indicated that 13.9% presented moderate and 9.6% severe maternal anxiety. Moderate or severe maternal anxiety was independently associated with the fear of being unaccompanied at childbirth (aOR1.12, 95% CI 1.10–1.35), and independent protective factors were confidence in knowing how to protect oneself from COVID-19 (aOR0.89, 95% CI 0.82–0.97) and how to safely breastfeed (aOR0.89, 95% CI 0.83–0.95). Conclusion: The COVID-19 pandemic has a significant impact on maternal anxiety.

scholarly journals A cross sectional study of tobacco use among the college students of B. G. Nagara, Karnataka

2019 ◽  
Vol 6 (9) ◽  
pp. 4019
Author(s):  
N. Sabari Raja
Keyword(s):  
College Students ◽  
Tobacco Use ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Male Students ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Policy Makers ◽  
The Public ◽  
Plant Grown ◽  
Structured Questionnaire

Background: Tobacco is a leafy plant grown around the world with its addictive substance nicotine. It becomes the need of the hour to provide enough evidence on the correlates of tobacco use in the community to assist government policy makers, health professionals and the public in developing realistic models towards effective tobacco control to cater to sections of community in need. The present study was conducted to determine the prevalence and the pattern of tobacco use among the college students and to find out the reasons for the tobacco use among the college students.Methods: A descriptive cross sectional study was conducted among various college students of B. G. Nagara with 1003 subjects selected. Data was collected with a pre-tested, semi-structured questionnaire and analysed. Results were expressed in percentages and proportions.Results: The overall prevalence of tobacco use among the study subjects was found to be 5.8% and was exclusively among male students only. Cigarette smoking was the most commonly used form of tobacco, used by 89.7% of the tobacco users and the major reasons for initiation of tobacco use were due to friends (58.6%).Conclusions: Present study showed that the prevalence of tobacco use (5.8%) was lower when compared to state and national average. But since majority of users were in the age group of 19 to 21 years and were away from their homes, strict measures should be enforced in hostel and college premises banning its use and sale.

Awareness of the preventive measures against Covid -19 spread among small shop owners

2020 ◽  
Vol 11 (SPL1) ◽  
pp. 1144-1150
Author(s):  
Muralidharan V A ◽  
Gheena S
Keyword(s):  
Infectious Disease ◽  
Data Analysis ◽  
Preventive Measures ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Positive Perception ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Web Based ◽  
Small Shop ◽  
Structured Questionnaire

Covid -19 is an infectious disease caused by the newly discovered strain of coronavirus. As there is no vaccine discovered, the only way to prevent the spread is through following the practice of social isolation. But prolonged isolation may also lead to psychological stress and problems. The objective of the survey was to assess the knowledge and awareness of preventive measures against Covid 19 amongst small shop owners. A web-based cross-sectional study was conducted amongst the small shop owners.  A structured questionnaire comprising 15-17 questions had been put forth to assess the Covid 19 related knowledge and perception. The shopkeepers were contacted telephonically and responses recorded. The data analysis was performed using IBM SPSS statistics. Although the majority of the population had a positive perception about the preventive measures against the Covid spread, 36% of the shopkeepers were not aware of the preventive measures against the Covid spread. This study found optimal knowledge and perception of the preventive measures against Covid spread among the shopkeepers but misinformation and misunderstanding still prevailing. The shopkeepers are crucial in the prevention of the spread of Covid 19 and educating them might aid us in the fight against Covid- 19. 

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