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Knowledge, Attitude, Practices, And Barriers Of Pharmacovigilance Among Healthcare Workers: A Cross-Sectional Survey From Lahore, Pakistan, Zia U. Mustafa, Muhammad Salman, Noman Asif, Alina Z. Rao, Qurat U.A. Khan, Asma S. Nawaz, Muhammad W. Mumtaz, Athar Masood, Muhammad F.A. Khan, Naureen Shehzadi, Khalid Hussain

Bulletin of Faculty of Pharmacy Cairo University

Background: Adverse drug reactions (ADRs) are associated with increased length of hospital stay, permanent disability and even death. Objectives: The purpose of this study was to assess knowledge, attitude, practice (KAP), and barriers related to Pharmacovigilance (PV) among Pakistani healthcare workers (HCWs). Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted in the second largest metropolitan city (Lahore) of Pakistan during a period of 4 months (JuneeSeptember 2018). A self-administered questionnaire was used to collect data from the doctors, pharmacists, and nurses from 8 tertiary care hospitals, recruited via convenient sampling. All data were analyzed in SPSS version 21. Results: A total of …

Knowledge, Attitudes, And Practices Of Saudi Citizens On Covid-19 Pandemic: A Multi-Region Survey, Maha Sanat Alreshidi, Nojoud Abdullah Daaya Alreshidi, Ebaa Felemban, Ferdinand Gonzales

Makara Journal of Health Research

Background: Although policies and guidelines may not always be optimal in all settings, a tailor-fitted guideline is appropriate. This study aims to determine the differences in the knowledge, attitudes, and practices (KAP) of Saudi citizens toward Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19).

Methods: A quantitative-comparative-correlational approach was carried out from March 21 to May 22, 2020. Descriptive statistics, ANOVA, and t-test were used to determine the differences in knowledge and demographic characteristics. Linear regression was used to determine relationships among KAP.

Results: The participants’ knowledge yielded 82.83%, positive attitudes (M = 2.10; SD = 1.15) and good …

Parental Differences In Knowledge, Perception, And Safety Behaviors Regarding Home Injuries In An Urban Malaysian District, Munirah Mohd Basar, Mohd Fairuz Ali, Aznida Abdul Aziz

Makara Journal of Health Research

Background: Parents play an essential role in the prevention of home-related injuries among children. Traditionally, mothers provided direct overall care, whereas evidence on fathers' roles in children’s injuries is limited. This study assesses the differences between parents of children attending kindergarten regarding their knowledge and perception of home injuries and safety behaviors.

Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted from January to April 2018 in 10 private kindergartens in the Selangor district in Malaysia. Self-administered questionnaires on sociodemographic data, knowledge of home injuries, perceptions toward home injuries, and safety behaviors at home were distributed. Descriptive and bivariate analyses were …

Awareness, Attitude, And Satisfaction Of Egyptian Adults By Premarital Care Services, Asmaa G. M Nasr Eldeen, Safa H. Alkalash, Safaa A. Badr

Menoufia Medical Journal

Objectives To assess knowledge, attitude, and satisfaction by premarital care (PMC) and its associated factors among attendants of Qweisna Family Health Center. Background PMC is a primary preventive approach for couples before marriage to optimize women's wellness and subsequent pregnancy outcomes. It is one of the most important strategies for prevention of genetic disorders and congenital anomalies. Hence, it will save the society and allow people to enjoy their life. Participants and methods A descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted on 202 participants who attended Qweisna Family Health Center. A predesigned questionnaire was used to assess participants' knowledge, attitude, and satisfaction …

Implementing A Virtual Mobility Education Program To Impact Nursing Knowledge, Attitudes, And Behaviors Toward Patient Mobility, Laura Wolf Caba, Deana Goldin, Roberto L. Roman Laporte

Nursing & Health Sciences Research Journal

Introduction: Older adults aged 65 and over are vulnerable to functional decline during hospitalization and negative outcomes associated with immobility such as pressure injuries and falls. Studies reveal that nurses overlook patient mobilization due to competing priorities and a lack of comfort with patient mobilization. Hospital-associated functional decline can be mitigated through mobilization protocols. A 36-bed medical surgical unit in a South Florida hospital did not have a protocol for patient mobility.

Methods: Nurses’ knowledge, attitudes, and behaviors regarding patient mobility were assessed using a pre-implementation survey. A virtual education program about the mobility protocol was provided via an online …

Knowledge, Attitude, And Practice Towards Antibiotic Use Among Lebanese Health Professions Students: A Multicentre Cross-Sectional Study, Rayan Damer, Hiyam Kojok, Nada El Darra, Fatima Saleh

BAU Journal - Health and Wellbeing

Antibiotic resistance poses a great threat to the public health at a global scale. This resistance has emerged due to the misuse and overuse of antibiotics, especially in countries where antibiotics are dispensed without a prescription. The aim of this study was to evaluate knowledge, behavior and practice towards antibiotics among medical students in universities. The study is a cross sectional survey using questionnaire. Data were collected from a random sample of 226 students of two faculties pharmacy and health sciences. Results showed good knowledge of participants since 87.6% had more than 50% correct answers. 47% of physicians prescribe antibiotics …

Knowledge And Attitudes About Organ Donation In Students Of Health Sciences From A National University Of Lambayeque - 2019, César Cabrejos-Montalvo, Katherine Ipanaqué Muñoz, Ana Vásquez Del Castillo

Revista de la Facultad de Medicina Humana

Objective: Determine the level of knowledge and attitudes about organ donation and xenotransplantation in students of a National University of Lambayeque. Methods: The sampling carried out was probabilistic of a simple random type and the sample was made up of 100 university students. An observational, descriptive and cross-sectional study was conducted to assess levels of knowledge and attitudes about organ donation. A survey of 20 dichotomous key questions was applied. Results: 53 women (53.0%) and 47 (47.0%) men were interviewed. It was observed that 76% do not know about the Law on the Promotion of Solidarity Donation of Human Organs …

Association Between Educational Level And Knowledge On Transmission Of Hiv/Aids In Adolescent Women In Peru-Endes 2019, Nathalie Amado-Cornejo, Consuelo Luna-Muñoz

Revista de la Facultad de Medicina Humana

Introduction: Knowledge about the transmission of HIV in adolescent women is important due to the great risk of contracting said infection. Objectives: To determine the association between the educational level and knowledge about the transmission of HIV in female adolescents according to the ENDES year 2019. Methods: Quantitative, observational, retrospective, cross-sectional and analytical study based on the public availability data of the ENDES 2019. Results: Of the 4 668 women in the age range of 15 to 19 years. 30.6% had adequate knowledge about HIV and 69.4% had inadequate knowledge. No association was found between educational level and level of …

Malaria Knowledge, Prevention Practices, And Insecticide-Treated Net Ownership And Use Among Foreign Migrants: A Survey In Four Malaria Transmission Districts Of Yala Province, Southern Thailand, Tinzar Naing, Thanapoom Rattananupong, Narin Hiransuthikul

Chulalongkorn Medical Journal

Background: Increased malaria caseload is a public health threat to malaria elimination in Southern Thailand. Yala Province has the second highest malaria caseload in the country. Cross-border migration may be an underlying reason for the malaria outbreaks in Yala. Objectives: In this study, we aimed to assess the malaria knowledge, prevention practices, and insecticidetreated net (ITN) ownership and use among migrants in four malaria transmission districts of Yala Province. Methods: We conducted a cross-sectional survey with two-stage cluster sampling recruiting 414 migrants. We identified migrants’ locations with the help of key informants. Migrants aged 18 years and older were interviewed …

An Investigation Of The Knowledge And Perceptions Of Arthritis Amongst The Student Population In Ireland., Laura Dunleavy, Máire Mccallion

SURE Journal: Science Undergraduate Research Experience Journal

Background: Arthritis is a term used to categorise many diseases that primarily affect joints. It is a highly prevalent disease worldwide with approximately 915,000 individuals living with it in Ireland. Support is vital and it is important that individuals in college have a good understanding of disabilities. Previous studies found that there is a lack of knowledge and awareness about rheumatic diseases amongst the general public, however, no studies focused on the student population.

Aim: To investigate students’ knowledge and perception of arthritis and to determine whether education and more awareness about arthritis is needed amongst students.

Methods: This was …

Knowledge, Beliefs And Attitudes Of Female University Students In Palestine Toward Breast Cancer And Breast Self-Examination, Alaa Khraiwesh, Mohammad Dweib, Areej Shakarna, Shireen Solimia

Hebron University Research Journal-A (Natural Sciences) - (مجلة جامعة الخليل للبحوث- أ (العلوم الطبيعيه

Breast cancer, being the most prevalent cancer among women worldwide, leads to about 400,000 deaths yearly. All women should have a basic understanding of breast self-examination (BSE). This study aims at determining university students’ knowledge, behavior and beliefs about breast cancer and BSE. Data were obtained using a structured questionnaire that was distributed over 1200 female university students in 6 Palestinian universities. The questionnaire evaluated the students’ knowledge, behavior, and attitudes about breast cancer and BSE. The study revealed that 86% of the participants had an awareness of breast cancer and 33% were aware of the term BSE. Only …

Effectiveness Of Video-Assisted Teaching On Awareness (Knowledge And Attitude) Towards Mental Illness Among Public, Vinisha Almeida, Nanda Kumar Paniyadi, Asha K. Nayak

Manipal Journal of Nursing and Health Sciences

Introduction: Knowledge and attitude of mental illness affect behaviour tremendously. The attitude of people towards mental health problems are negative, condemned, ignorant, and apprehensive. Objectives: To assess the effectiveness of video-assisted teaching (VAT) on knowledge and attitude of the public towards mental illness. Methods: A quantitative, pre-experimental one-group pre-test post-test design was used among 80 people using a judgmental sampling technique. For data collection, a knowledge questionnaire and an attitude scale were developed. An appropriate VAT was developed that was administered as an intervention. The intervention was done after four weeks and the effectiveness of the program was assessed by …

Can Community Gardens With Workshops Increase Gardening Behavior? A Navajo Wellness Collaboration, Kevin A. Lombard Phd, India J. Ornelas Phd, Desiree Deschenie, Felix Nez, Sonia Bishop, Katie Osterbauer Ms, Eileen Rillamas-Sun Phd, Shirley A.A. Beresford Phd

Journal of Health Disparities Research and Practice

This paper seeks to evaluate the potential efficacy of a community gardening intervention on the Navajo Nation to increase gardening and healthy eating behaviors, which are potentially important in preventing obesity and related health conditions. Rates of obesity are high among American Indians, including those living on Navajo Nation land. Eating fresh fruits and vegetables is part of healthy eating. However, availability and access to fresh fruits and vegetables are severely limited on the Navajo Nation, due to distance and cost. One way to increase both availability and consumption of fresh fruits and vegetables is through community gardening, yet …

Risk Perception, Knowledge, Attitude, And Preventive Practice Towards Covid-19 Outbreak: A Cross-Sectional Online Survey In Kerala, Swapna K G

Manipal Journal of Nursing and Health Sciences

Introduction: The COVID-19 pandemic affects people of all ages; healthy and unhealthy. The only measure for prevention of the spread of infection is SMS (social distance, mask and sanitation) in the absence of an effective drug or vaccine. The lockdown had affected people’s mobility and livelihood.

Objectives: This study assessed the risk perception, knowledge, attitude and preventive practice of people of Kerala towards Covid-19 outbreak immediately after the fourth phase of lockdown and the association between the risk perception, knowledge, attitude and preventive practices and sociodemographic variables and the factors associated with risk perception.

Methods: The online …

Assessment Of Knowledge And Self-Reported Practices Regarding Self-Care Of Arteriovenous (Av) Fistula Among Patients Undergoing Hemodialysis, Deepa Muthusamy, R Sudha, Grace Pal, Cheranmadevi P

Manipal Journal of Nursing and Health Sciences

Background: End stage renal disease (ESRD) occurs when chronic kidney disease reaches an advanced state. Among the available treatments for ESRD, the Hemodialysis is the most utilized treatment. To facilitate Hemodialysis, Arteriovenous fistula is created by connecting artery to a vein. Aim: The present study aims to assess the knowledge and practice regarding self-care of Arteriovenous fistula among patients undergoing hemodialysis .Method: The research approach was quantitative in nature and descriptive research design was used. The study was conducted among 100 patients undergoing Hemodialysis in selected hospitals, Chennai. The samples were selected by non- probability purposive sampling technique. Interview …

Assessment Of Knowledge And Understanding Of Professional Qualities In First-Year Medical Students - A Cross - Sectional Study, Harpreet Kour, Deepti Kadeangadi, M S. Shivaswamy, Parwati Patil

Manipal Journal of Medical Sciences

Background: Academic proficiency along with clinical skills are essential assets for a medical practitioner. Therefore, Attitudes, Ethics, and Communication (AETCOM) module has been implemented by the Medical Council of India (MCI) as a structured program to train and develop professional skills among the first year MBBS students in medical colleges in India since 2019. Objective: To assess the knowledge and understanding of professional qualities in first-year medical students. Methods: This questionnaire-based study was conducted among 156 first-year MBBS students. The questionnaire was divided into three parts, held during the AETCOM Module Classes. Categorical variables were given in the form of …

Changes In Maternal Knowledge Regarding Vitamin D And Its Health Importance After Application Of An Educational Program, Hala M. Shaheen, Heba M. Tawfeek, Safa H. Alkalash

Menoufia Medical Journal

Objective To assess knowledge of mothers regarding vitamin D before and after application of an educational program and assess factors associated with their knowledge regarding it. Background Mothers are the key person for nutrition of their children. Mothers' knowledge about proper nutritional behaviors has a direct effect on the nutritional quality of their children. Many mothers still do not get enough information about importance of vitamin D for their children health, so evaluation of maternal knowledge regarding vitamin D and identification of gaps in their knowledge is an important tool to design and implement an educational program to fill these …

Cesarean Sections Rate And Maternal Knowledge And Attitude Towards The Mode Of Delivery In Egypt, Marwa I. Zayed, Osama A. El Kelany, Safa H. Alkalash

Menoufia Medical Journal

Objectives The study was designed to detect the rate of cesarean sections (CS) and assess maternal knowledge and attitudes towards the mode of delivery. Background Cesarean section (CS) was introduced in clinical practice as a life saving procedure both for the mother and the baby, but the increasing rate of births by CS has become an issue of concern in many countries. Maternal beliefs may influence the mode of delivery, and nowadays, CS is performed upon maternal request with no medical cause, so determining maternal knowledge and attitude is an important tool in examining the factors that have contributed to …

Hand Sanitizers Use During Covid-19 Pandemic: Knowledge, Preference, And Adherence Of A Sample Of The Lebanese Population., May Saab, Souraya Domiati

BAU Journal - Health and Wellbeing

Purpose: Preventive measure has been a gold stone in reducing the spread of Coronavirus disease of 2019. These measures include quarantine, social distancing, face mask use, and most importantly hand hygiene. Consequently, alcohol-based hand sanitizers have been used abundantly. The current study aimed to assess the knowledge, preference, and practice toward hand sanitizers of the Lebanese community, during the pandemic period.

Method: A cross-sectional questionnaire-based study was carried out from mid of May to mid of June 2020. Adult Lebanese residents from the 5 main Lebanese districts were invited to participate in the study. The questionnaire included demographic data, 5 …

Knowledge And Beliefs Of Adolescents About Acne: Baseline And Post-Intervention Assessments Using An Interactive Educational Tool, Mohammed Mehanna, May Saab

BAU Journal - Health and Wellbeing

Acne vulgaris is a common inflammatory skin condition affecting teenagers around the globe. Lack of knowledge and false beliefs about acne are factors contributing to non-adherence to acne treatment that would result in treatment failure. Since acne is a highly prevalent skin condition in Lebanon, educating Lebanese adolescents about acne is vital to achieve a better treatment outcome. The aim of the present study is to assess the baseline knowledge of a sample of Lebanese adolescents using a self-administered questionnaire, and increase the level through an educational intervention (interactive audio-visual presentation). The knowledge score was assessed before and after the …

Survey Of Knowledge And Opinion Among Thai Veterinarians On Nicotine Toxicity And Second-Hand Smoke Effects On Pets’ Health+, Pongsri Srimoragot, Pratuang Sudsakorn, Phornchai Suwannaphirom, Kanin Ruchisereekul

The Thai Journal of Veterinary Medicine

There may be lack of knowledge in nicotine toxicity and second-hand smoke (SHS) effects, as well as the opinion of pets’ care among Thai veterinarians (vets). To examine knowledge, opinion of nicotine toxicity and SHS effects on dogs and cats’ health in Thai vets. A cross-sectional survey was applied. Data were collected using the self-reported questionnaire. Cronbach's alpha for the knowledge and opinion questionnaire was 0.90 and 0.94, respectively. After MUCIRB approval, systematic sampling was applied to 371 Thai vets. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics. Thai vets were 5.7 percents current smokers. The majority of them had moderate knowledge …

A Comparative Analysis Of The Knowledge And Stigmatizing Attitude Of Ghanaians And Nigerians Towards Covid-19 Survivors, Emmanuel Lamptey, Dorcas Serwaa, Maxwell Hubert Antwi, Theckla Ikome Ms, Nkechi Odogwu

Journal of Refugee & Global Health

Introduction: In Africa, COVID-19 associated stigmatization still remains the contextual factor that poses a challenge for the mitigation and suppression of COVID-19 spread, especially among the illiterate populations. This comparative study was therefore conducted to assess the knowledge and willingness of Ghanaians and Nigerians to associate with COVID-19 survivors.

Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted to collect information from 290 Ghanaian and 220 Nigerian nationals aged 18 years and above between 11th July-30th October 2020. An electronic-based questionnaire was developed to collect information on the public. The data were analyzed with SPSS v 22 and factors influencing knowledge and willingness …

Targeted Teacher Education To Improve Primary Preservice Teachers’ Knowledge And Understanding Of Uv And Effective Sun Protection Measures For Children, Joseph J. Scott, Robyn S. Johnston, Natasha Bear, Sonia Gregory, Sally Blane, Mark Strickland, Jill Darby, Elin S. Gray

Australian Journal of Teacher Education

Teachers are responsible for children at school during peak ultraviolet (UV) times of the day. It is paramount that teachers have knowledge and understanding of UV to effectively protect themselves and their students. The aim of this pilot study was to investigate the effect of a short intervention on preservice teachers’ sun protective behaviours, knowledge and perceived skill to teach sun safety. Participants (n =161; median age=20 years) attended a 45-minute preservice teacher sun safety intervention and completed pre- and post-test surveys. Post-intervention, most participants indicated they felt: i) more informed about the dangers of UV and risks of developing …