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Assessing Egyptians' Knowledge, Perceptions, And Attitudes Towards Generic Medicines, Radwa Ahmed Elmoneer

Theses and Dissertations

Medicines are vital component of any health system worldwide, and ensuring accessibility of affordable, effective and safe medications is a critical public policy goal considered by every country. Egypt has, recently, faced aggravated challenges in ensuring the availability of medications countrywide. In response, the Egyptian government has adopted a number of pharmaceutical policies and interventions, mainly, targeting the supply side of the market. Promoting the use of generic medicines is an effective policy intervention that addresses the demand side, a highly recommended intervention given other countries’ experiences. As the main users of medications, patients are a crucial source of knowledge …

The Use Of Simulation To Practice Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis Sexual Health Risk Screening, Management, And Follow-Up Within A Doctor Of Nursing Practice Program., Skyler K. Frye

Doctor of Nursing Practice Papers

Introduction: Incidence and prevalence for human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) has yet to experience a significant decline. Increasing provider knowledge regarding use of Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis, an HIV prevention drug, correlates with increased provider risk screening & prescribing PrEP. Standardized patient (SP) simulation is an effective teaching method for healthcare students to increase knowledge and confidence in providing sexual healthcare.

Purpose: The purpose of this project was to evaluate an educational program aimed at increasing participant knowledge attainment and self-confidence in the ability to ascertain a sexual health history and advance the participant’s ability to manage PrEP candidates in a primary …

Effectiveness Of Self Instructional Module (Sim) On Knowledge Regarding Management Of Selected Poisoning In Children Among Paediatric Staff Nurses, Irene Freeda Ms, Smitha Bobby Ms, Sunita Solomon-Calvin Ms, Sophia Vinitha Ms

Manipal Journal of Nursing and Health Sciences

Background: Acute paediatric poisoning is a common medical emergency. Poisoning is one of the major causes of death among infants and toddlers in developing countries like India. Poisoning in children requires emergency intervention but, in every instance, medical evaluation is necessary to initiate appropriate action. Objectives: To assess the effectiveness of self-instructional module (SIM) on knowledge; Method: A quantitative, one group pre-test-post-test design was carried out among the purposive sample of 60 paediatric staff nurses. A structured knowledge questionnaire was used to assess the pre-test and post-test knowledge. A SIM was given on the day of the pre-test. Post-test was …

Oral Cancer Awareness Among University Students From Karachi, Pakistan, Dnyanesh Limaye, Patrick Ziesenis, Vaidehi Limaye, Mansoor Ahmad, Farah Saeed, Mahboob Alam, Ramla Rizvi, Atul Kapadi, Sushama Sathe, Gerhard Fortwengel

Section of Dental-Oral Maxillofacial Surgery

Background: Oral cancers (OC) are malignant lesions occurring in the oral cavity that include squamous cell carcinomas (SCC), salivary gland and odontogenic neoplasms. Even though it is the eighth most common malignancy globally but in Pakistan it is the second commonest type of cancer. Lack of awareness about ill-effects of preventable risk factors of oral cancer increases the burden of disease due to the associated high cost of treatment, permanent impairment and high mortality. Hence, awareness can be very helpful in prevention, control and early diagnosis of oral cancer.
Methods: A cross-sectional study was carried out among university students from …

Knowledge And Practice Among Housekeeping Staff On Methods Of Bio-Medical Waste (Bmw) Management, Nanda Kumar Paniyadi Mr, Asha P. Shetty Dr, Alice Minj Ms, Edavathra Jennie Varghese Ms

Manipal Journal of Nursing and Health Sciences

Waste is any substance that is not useful. Bio-medical waste (BMW) is any kind of waste containing infectious material. Inappropriate and inadequate handling of health care waste has serious public health issues and significant influence on environment. Objective: Objective of the study is to find out the relation between knowledge and practice regarding the method of BMW disposal. Methodology: A descriptive study design with non-probability convenient sampling technique was used to collect the data from 65 housekeeping staff of AIIMS, Bhubaneswar after obtaining administrative approval from the authorities. Structured knowledge questionnaire on BMW disposal and observational checklist for the practice …

Knowledge, Attitudes And Practice Behaviors About Caries Risk Assessment And Management, Ahmad Malluh

Student Theses, Dissertations and Capstones

Brief Background: The World Health Organization (WHO), the International Association for Dental Research (IADR) and the World Dental Federation (FDI) in 1981 established the first global oral health goals and promoted the development of oral health objectives targeting reduction in key oral health indicators by 2020. Among the oral health indicators identified in this initiative was the reduction of caries. While there is evidence to suggest that from a global perspective the prevalence of caries is decreasing, there are geographical locations, like Saudi Arabia, where the prevalence of caries is exceeding worldwide statistics. Hence, dental professional, research, and educational associations …

Patient Awareness And Knowledge Of Medically Induced Radiation Exposure, Travis L. Mann

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

The level of knowledge and awareness among patients about the concepts and implications of medical radiation is unknown. The purpose of this qualitative, case study was to explore patients' awareness and knowledge of information regarding this topic from their perspectives. The health belief model provided the framework for the study. A total of 20 individuals were recruited using purposive sampling. All participants were above the age of 18 in central North Carolina and had undergone or are currently undergoing medical radiation exams. Data were collected using semistructured interviews and analyzed using Yin's 5-phased cycle, which involved compiling, disassembling, reassembling, interpreting, …

Patient Awareness And Knowledge Of Medically Induced Radiation Exposure, Travis L. Mann

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

The level of knowledge and awareness among patients about the concepts and implications of medical radiation is unknown. The purpose of this qualitative, case study was to explore patients' awareness and knowledge of information regarding this topic from their perspectives. The health belief model provided the framework for the study. A total of 20 individuals were recruited using purposive sampling. All participants were above the age of 18 in central North Carolina and had undergone or are currently undergoing medical radiation exams. Data were collected using semistructured interviews and analyzed using Yin's 5-phased cycle, which involved compiling, disassembling, reassembling, interpreting, …