Intentions for the Prevention of Hepatitis B and C Among Healthcare Workers in a Tertiary Facility in Ghana

IJID Regions, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 14, P. 100590 - 100590

Published: Feb. 1, 2025

Hepatitis B and C virus (HBV HCV, respectively) infections pose a significant occupational hazard to healthcare workers (HCWs) globally, with increased risk due exposure blood body fluids. In Sub-Saharan Africa, including Ghana, the prevalence of these among HCWs remains high, despite existing prevention measures. Understanding factors influencing HCWs' preventive behaviors is crucial for developing effective interventions reduce transmission risks in settings. This study aimed assess HBV HCV intentions related at tertiary hospital Ghana. cross-sectional, facility-based was conducted using quantitative approach. Two hundred were selected stratified random sampling. The Theory Planned Behavior used as conceptual framework determine behavioral toward hepatitis C. Data collected structured questionnaires analyzed descriptive statistics, correlation analysis, multiple linear regression. Cronbach's alpha internal consistency scales. Attitudes generally poor (M = 1.56 ± 0.56) did not significantly influence (β 0.056, P 0.427). Subjective norms showed moderate positive 3.14 0.64, β 0.208, 0.003). Self-efficacy emerged strongest predictor 3.44 0.59, 0.566, < 0.001), followed by 3.55 0.63, 0.321, 0.001). Interventions enhancing self-efficacy leveraging subjective may be most improving HCWs. These findings provide valuable insights development targeted strategies settings, particularly Ghanaian context.

Language: Английский

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Analisis Customer Preference dalam Memilih Hijab (Studi pada Produk Hijab Rumah Anita Jombang)

Jurnal Samudra Ekonomi dan Bisnis, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 16(01), P. 106 - 118

Published: Jan. 30, 2025

This research aims to identify variations or combinations of attributes that form customer preference for hijab in Jombang district. The method used is a descriptive-exploratory method. Data analysis uses conjoint analysis. attribute factors preferences analyzed this are materials, colors, models and motifs. Sampling accidental sampling technique, with total 100 respondents. results show the product products Rumah Anita consumer ceruty chiffon material, soft pashmina plain In choosing Anita’s products, order most important influence purchasing decisions first consumers prioritize model attribute, second motif third material last color attribute.

Language: Английский

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Evaluation of Political and Economic Factors Affecting Energy Policies: Addressing Contemporary Challenges from Taiwan’s Perspective

Energies, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 18(5), P. 1286 - 1286

Published: March 6, 2025

The shift to sustainable energy requires a thorough understanding of the elements affecting policy adoption, especially regarding political and economic dynamics. Current approaches, such as technology acceptance model (TAM), theory planned behavior (TPB), unified use (UTAUT), mainly emphasize individual behavioral aspects, often neglecting macro-level implications. This research uses hybrid for adoption (HMEPA) bridge this gap, including factors with theories evaluate acceptability. We propose that social impact, attitudes toward policy, financial considerations substantially affect stakeholders’ intentions. gathered 421 valid answers from people in Taiwan using questionnaire survey analyzed data structural equation modeling (SEM). findings demonstrate whereas effort expectation enabling circumstances have little influence attitude are most significant determinants intention. Moreover, variables dynamics, while impacts performance expectations, perceived control, circumstances. These results underscore need synchronize plans realities. Policymakers may these formulate stakeholder-oriented policies promote transitions.

Language: Английский

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Information literacy and intention to adopt e-pharmacy: a study based on trust and the theory of reasoned action

BMC Health Services Research, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 24(1)

Published: Aug. 8, 2024

E-pharmacy has gained popularity as an increasingly utilized platform for accessing healthcare services online. However, its adoption exhibits regional variations and necessitates improvement in certain aspects. Guided by the Theory of Reasoned Action (TRA) Trust theory, this research explores pivotal role information literacy influencing attitudes, perceived control, word mouth, trust. The overarching aim is to understand how these factors collectively impact services.

Language: Английский

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Understanding behavioral intentions in urban travel reservation: a combined model of rational motivation and social norms

Transportation Planning and Technology, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: unknown, P. 1 - 23

Published: Sept. 16, 2024

Language: Английский

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