scholarly journals level of knowledge, attitude and practice of clients of rural health centers in relation to some risk factors for cardiovascular disease

2020 ◽  
Vol 23 (3) ◽  
pp. 66-74
Author(s):  
Fatemeh Baghernezhad Hesary ◽  
valiallah vahdaninia ◽  
Zahra vahdaninia ◽  
reza sadeghi ◽  
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...  
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Cardiovascular Disease ◽  
Rural Health ◽  
Health Centers ◽  
Attitude And Practice ◽  
Rural Health Centers ◽  
Level Of Knowledge ◽  
Knowledge Attitude And Practice

Level of Knowledge, Attitude and Practice Regarding Dental Caries Among Visitors Visiting the Dental Department of Teaching Hospitals in Lahore

2020 ◽  
pp. 61-66
Author(s):  
OJS Admin
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Dental Caries ◽  
Teaching Hospitals ◽  
Attitude And Practice ◽  
Level Of Knowledge ◽  
Knowledge Attitude And Practice

Knowledge, attitude and practice regarding dental caries are major risk factors in the occurrence of dental problems and their awareness has a chief role in the prevention, control and treatment of the diseaseand thus the overall health of the population.

scholarly journals Knowledge, Attitude, and Practice regarding Food, and Waterborne Outbreak after Massive Diarrhea Outbreak in Yazd Province, Iran, Summer 2013

2014 ◽  
Vol 2014 ◽  
pp. 1-7 ◽  
Author(s):  
Zahra Cheraghi ◽  
Batul Okhovat ◽  
Amin Doosti Irani ◽  
Mojgan Talaei ◽  
Elham Ahmadnezhad ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Health Information ◽  
Education Level ◽  
Health Centers ◽  
Survey Study ◽  
Waterborne Outbreak ◽  
Attitude And Practice ◽  
Kap Survey ◽  
Gender Education ◽  
Knowledge Attitude And Practice

Objective. This Study was conducted after a diarrhea outbreak that occurred in Yazd Province, Iran. The aim of the study was to compare knowledge, attitude, practice, and other risk factors of the affected communities regarding diarrhea outbreak (the cities of Zarch, Meybod, and Ardakan) to nonaffected communities (the cities of Yazd and Taft). Methods. A knowledge, attitude, and practice (KAP) survey study was conducted from August to September 2013 enrolling 505 subjects who were referred to health centers anonymously during the epidemic. The questionnaire included the following four parts: (a) general characteristics such as gender, education level, source of health information obtaining; (b) 12 questions on knowledge (Min = 0, Max = 36); (c) 10 questions on attitude (Min = 0, Max = 50); and (d) nine questions on practice (Min = 0, Max = 27). Results. The overall mean score of knowledge, attitude, and practice was 28.17 (SD = 4.58), 37.07 (SD = 4.39), and 21.31 (SD = 3.81), respectively. Practice on food- and waterborne outbreaks was significantly higher in females (P=0.001) and in nonaffected communities (P=0.031). Conclusions. Nonaffected communities had a considerably better practice score. With the increase in the score of knowledge about food- and waterborne outbreaks, the score of practice increased slightly.

scholarly journals A cross sectional study of knowledge, attitude and practice on cardiovascular disease and its risk factors among anganwadi workers of Cuddalore district

2018 ◽  
Vol 5 (6) ◽  
pp. 2406
Author(s):  
Gopal Muthukrishnan ◽  
Christa Kingston ◽  
Arunmozhi Ravikumar
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Cardiovascular Disease ◽  
Pearson Correlation ◽  
Communicable Diseases ◽  
Non Communicable Diseases ◽  
Attitude And Practice ◽  
Prevalence Of Obesity ◽  
The Mean ◽  
Knowledge And Attitude ◽  
Knowledge Attitude And Practice

Background: India is facing the dual burden of communicable and non communicable diseases. The field level workers like anganwadi workers (AWW) have important role in creating awareness among people in fighting non communicable diseases. This study was an attempt to assess the prevalence of knowledge, attitude and practice of cardiovascular diseases among anganwadi workers and also to estimate the prevalence of obesity and hypertension among these workers.Methods: A total of 188 participants from 2 blocks of Cuddalore district were selected using multistagesampling technique. Each participant was given a pretested questionnaire to elicit their response and their height and weight was also measured. The Likert 3 scale was used to score their response. The statistical tool of Pearson correlation and Chi square was applied.Results: The mean (SD) age of the participants was 42.22 (10.56) years. The mean (SD) knowledge, attitude and practice score of study participants were 31.34 (5.6), 21.88 (1.97) and 8.03 (2.59) respectively. The prevalence of obesity in study sample was 43.1% and hypertension was 27.66%. There was a significant association of increasing age and obesity with hypertension (p<0.05). The study findings showed that there was a significant relationship between knowledge and attitude, attitude and practice (p<0.05) but knowledge and practice association was not statistically significant.Conclusions: Although knowledge and attitude of anganwadi workers of cardiovascular disease and its risk factors was adequate, the practice was found to be poor. The prevalence of obesity and hypertension was high.

scholarly journals KNOWLEDGE, ATTITUDE, AND PRACTICE OF COUGH ETIQUETTE IN PATIENTS WITH TUBERCULOSIS IN THE COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTERS

2018 ◽  
Vol 4 (5) ◽  
pp. 482-491
Author(s):  
Desy Indra Yani ◽  
Yayat Fajar Hidayat ◽  
Afif Amir Amrullah
Keyword(s):  
Community Health ◽  
Community Health Centers ◽  
Acid Fast Bacillus ◽  
Mean Value ◽  
Health Care Facilities ◽  
Health Centers ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Attitude And Practice ◽  
Droplet Nuclei ◽  
Knowledge Attitude And Practice

Background: Tuberculosis is the major global health problem. A high number of tuberculosis cases are as a result of the disease spreads through droplet nuclei which mainly through a cough. Transmission prevention of tuberculosis is important to lower the rate of new infection. Since the transmission is through a cough, therefore, one of the preventive behaviors is by implementing the good and right cough etiquette. Objectives: The aim of this study was to find out the overview of knowledge, attitude and practice of cough etiquette in patients with tuberculosis. Methods: This study was descriptive quantitative with the cross-sectional approach. The population were all patients with Acid-Fast Bacillus (AFB) and tuberculosis registered in Community Health Centers of Rancaekek, Linggar and Nanjung Mekar in Bandung, Indonesia. A total sampling was used with a total number of 52 patients. Data on knowledge, attitude, and practice were measured via validated questionnaires and observation sheets. Frequency distribution, mean and median were used for data analysis. Results: Of the total respondents, 65.4% of the respondents had good knowledge about cough etiquette (median value 83.33 and IQR 20), 50.9% had negative cough etiquette attitude (mean value 47.87 and SD 5.885), and 63.5% had bad practice in cough etiquette (median value 5 and IQR 2). Conclusions: The result of this study is expected to be an input for primary health care facilities in doing improvement in delivering health education to patients with tuberculosis and their families about the good and right cough etiquette, which focus on the affective and psychomotor aspects to prevent the spread of tuberculosis and decrease its infection. This article has been corrected. A separate erratum can be seen at  https://doi.org/10.33546/bnj.1153

scholarly journals Assessment of the Level of Knowledge, Attitude, and Practice with Regard to Care of People Living with HIV/AIDS among Nursing and Midwifery Students in Fako, Cameroon

2017 ◽  
Vol 07 (01) ◽  
pp. 1-15 ◽  
Author(s):  
Delphine Mbong Wam Iwoi ◽  
Peter Fon Nde ◽  
Euphrasia Yuh ◽  
Emmanuel Tebit Kwenti ◽  
Edouard Katayi Tshimwanga ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
People Living With Hiv ◽  
Attitude And Practice ◽  
Level Of Knowledge ◽  
Living With Hiv ◽  
Knowledge Attitude And Practice ◽  
Hiv Aids

Knowledge, Attitude and Practice Among Caregivers Towards Pressure Ulcer in Spinal Cord Injury at Rehabilitation Center in Bangladesh

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Niraj Tharu ◽  
Monzurul Alam ◽  
Shristi Bajracharya ◽  
Mohammad Kabir
Keyword(s):  
Spinal Cord ◽  
Spinal Cord Injury ◽  
Pressure Ulcer ◽  
Positive Attitude ◽  
Moderate Level ◽  
Attitude And Practice ◽  
Cord Injury ◽  
Level Of Knowledge ◽  
Knowledge And Practice ◽  
Knowledge Attitude And Practice

Abstract Study design: A quantitative cross-sectional survey study. Objective To determine the knowledge, attitude and practice (KAP) among caregivers regarding prevention and care of pressure ulcer in patients with spinal cord injury and relationship between KAP. Setting: Centre for Rehabilitation of Paralysed, Dhaka, Bangladesh. Methods A descriptive correlational design with modified semi-structured questionnaire implemented through convenient sampling procedure. McDonald’s standard of learning outcome measured criteria was used to categorize caregivers’ level of knowledge and practice while, the total scores of attitude were categorized into three levels based on mean percentage and standard deviation: negative attitude below (mean ± 1 SD), neutral level (mean ± 1 SD), and positive attitude above (mean ± 1 SD). The pearson product-moment correlation coefficient (r) was used to examine the relationships between caregivers’ KAP and p- value of 0.05 or less was considered as statistically significant. Results Our results suggest that caregivers had a moderate level of knowledge (M = 73.68%, SD = 6.43), neutral level of attitude (M = 70.32%, SD = 6.89), and moderate level of practice (M = 74.77%, SD = 9.08). There was a positive correlation between caregivers’ knowledge and attitude (r = 0.30, p < 0.01), and between knowledge and practice (r = 0.37, p < 0.01). However, no correlation existed between attitude and practice (r = 0.12, p > 0.05). Conclusion The study findings suggests that caregivers need to develop a positive attitude and increase their knowledge in order to improve their practice.

Assessment of government health center needs to implement long-acting reversible contraception services in rural Rwanda

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Amelia Mazzei ◽  
Rosine Ingabire ◽  
Etienne Karita ◽  
Jeannine Mukamuyango ◽  
Julien Nyombayire ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Family Planning ◽  
Health Center ◽  
Rural Health ◽  
Health Centers ◽  
Power Supplies ◽  
Government Health ◽  
Family Planning Counseling ◽  
Rural Health Centers ◽  
Long Acting ◽  
Gynecological Exam

Abstract Background. There is unmet need for family planning in Rwanda. We previously developed an evidence-based couples’ family planning counseling (C)FPC program in the capital city that combines: 1) fertility goal-based family planning counseling with a focus on long-acting reversible contraceptive (LARC) for couples wishing to delay pregnancy; 2) health center capacity building for provision of LARC methods, and 3) LARC promotion by community health workers (CHW) trained in community-based provision (CBP) of oral and injectable contraception. From 2015-2016, this service was integrated into eight government health centers in Kigali, reaching 6,072 clients and resulting in 5,743 LARC insertions. Methods. From May-July 2016, we conducted health center needs assessments in 30 rural health centers using surveys, key informant interviews, logbook extraction, and structured observations. The assessment focused on the infrastructure, materials, and human resources needed for LARC demand creation and provision.Results. Few nurses had received training in LARC insertion (41% implant, 27% intrauterine device (IUD)). All health centers reported working with CHW, but none trained in LARC promotion. Health centers had limited numbers of IUDs (average 16.4), implants (average 56.1), functional gynecological exam tables (average 2.3), and lamps for viewing the cervix (average <1). Many did not have backup power supplies (40%). Most health centers reported no funding partners for family planning assistance (60%). Per national guidelines, couples’ voluntary HIV counseling and testing (CVCT) was provided at the first antenatal visit at all clinics, reaching over 80% of pregnant women and their partners. However, only 10% of health centers had integrated family planning and HIV services. Conclusions. To successfully implement (C)FPC and LARC services in rural health centers across Rwanda, material and human resource capacity for LARC provision will need to be greatly strengthened through equipment (gynecological exam tables, sterilization capacity, lamps, and backup power supplies), provider trainings and follow-up supervision, and new funding partnerships. Simultaneously, awareness of LARC methods will need to be increased among couples through education and promotion to ensure that demand and supply scale up together. The potential for integrating (C)FPC with ongoing CVCT in antenatal clinics is unique in Africa and should be pursued.

scholarly journals Knowledge, Attitude and Practice Regarding Modifiable Risk Factors of Cardiovascular Diseases Among Adults in Rural Community, Lahore

2018 ◽  
Vol 5 (3) ◽  
pp. 76-82 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sumaira Ejaz ◽  
Muhammad Afzal ◽  
Muhammad Hussain ◽  
Hajra Sarwar ◽  
Syed Amir Gilani
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Cardiovascular Diseases ◽  
Rural Community ◽  
Good Health ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Modifiable Risk Factors ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Attitude And Practice ◽  
Community People ◽  
Knowledge Attitude And Practice

Background: Cardiovascular diseases (CVD) are group of disorders of heart, blood and vessels. Major risk factors are hypertension, cigarette smoking, high fat, diabetes, obesity and physically inactive. In Pakistan, prevalence data for the Cardiovascular disease is sparse, and literature indicates that there is 30-40% of all deaths in Pakistan due to cardiovascular diseases. Objective: To assess the knowledge, attitude and practice regarding modifiable risk factors of cardiovascular diseases among adults in rural community, Lahore. Methods: This was descriptive cross-sectional study. Convenient sampling was used. Data were collected from adults of rural community Lahore. The sample size was 110. KAP questionnaire was used to collect the data. Ethical permission was obtained and data was analyzed by SPSS version 21. Results: The findings of the research were good knowledge with (67%) high response of correct answer of “Smoking is risk factor of CVD”. The attitudes were negative, (28%) high correct response for “Do exercise for good health”. The practices were very poor regarding the risk-factors of cardiovascular diseases.Conclusion: The knowledge of participants towards the risk factors of cardiovascular diseases was somehow better. The attitude was comparatively negative and practices were poor. No one was following regular exercises, dietary modifications, manage stress and smoking. Rural community people should modify their lifestyle to improve their practices. There is need for health education campaign in the rural community to minimize the risk factors of cardiovascular diseases.Int. J. Soc. Sc. Manage. Vol. 5, Issue-3: 76-82 

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