Journal of Interventional Epidemiology and Public Health, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 6(1)
Published: March 9, 2023
Introduction: Frontline health workers are at higher risk of exposure to infectious disease compared other workers. Due the novelty COVID-19, instructional guidance on management and prevention was made available by WHO. Eleven months into COVID-19 pandemic response, there a need assess level knowledge, attitude, practices among
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Infection and Drug Resistance, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: Volume 18, P. 1503 - 1514
Published: March 1, 2025
Gastric cancer and ulcers are responsible for almost 1 million deaths globally each year, disproportionately affecting low- middle-income populations. Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) infection is a major risk factor both gastric peptic ulcers, with rates surpassing 70% in developing countries reaching 88% Jordan. Despite strong evidence linking H. to cancer, particularly CagA-positive strains, public awareness of infection, its transmission routes, associated health risks remains insufficient. This study aimed assess the knowledge, attitudes, practices (KAP) related pylori-induced stomach Jordanian population, focusing on early detection eradication efforts. A survey was administered 398 participants evaluate their understanding role disease. The findings revealed that 64.3% respondents were aware pylori, 75.9% recognizing association ulcers. However, routes potential complications limited. frequent use antacids symptom relief also highlights need better appropriate treatments. Public education targeting these knowledge gaps could help reduce incidence pylori-related complications, including especially high-prevalence areas such as Addressing deficits promoting preventive strategies, improved hygiene regular medical check-ups, facilitate improve outcomes individuals at infection.
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SAGE Open Nursing, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 10
Published: Jan. 1, 2024
Introduction The COVID-19-related restrictions imposed to reduce viral transmission have highlighted the need support importance of maternal breastfeeding. Clear guidelines for consistent practices across settings been drawn up on basis best available data. Emerging recommendations call increase nurses’ and midwives’ awareness these guidelines. Objective This study aimed explore recommended breastfeeding associated factors in Jordan during COVID-19 pandemic. Methods An online descriptive cross-sectional design was adopted. conducted clinical representing Jordan's North, Middle, Southern regions. One hundred seventy nurses midwives were selected through a convenient sampling technique. Results mean total score 7.78 (SD = 1.60); 62.9% participants highly aware practices. Nurses who pandemic (90.7%) more likely perceive preventive measures as effective than those not (74.6%) (χ 2 7.886, p .005), while work experience years 8.966, < .01) significantly with Conclusion Most Jordanain positively working perceiving that are effective. Educational programs about practice necessary help mothers obtain appropriate care education.
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Scientific Reports, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 14(1)
Published: March 25, 2024
Abstract The COVID-19 pandemic has changed into an endemic disease and health workers continue to be at high risk. situation requires continued use of control measures by this will likely depend on their sources information/knowledge/attitude about previous measures. We explored the information sources, knowledge, attitude, practices, predictors, among in Ebonyi state, Nigeria. implemented online-offline analytical cross-sectional survey from March 12 May 9, 2022 all categories (clinical/non-clinical, public/private) working/living state who gave consent were selected via convenience/snowballing sampling. Data was collected with a structured self-administered/interviewer-administered questionnaire WhatsApp/KoBoCollect. Descriptive/inferential analyses done including multivariate generalized linear models. 1276 surveyed. commonest individual source (used 83.8%), followed radio (67.9%), television (59.6%), family members/relatives/friends (57.9%) etc. main for majority participants (for 35.0%) (24.5%), (14.4%) most trusted 39.4%) (26.0%), (14.3%) Interpersonal main/most (48.0%/49.8%) traditional media (39.4%/40.6%) internet/social media/SMS (12.6%/9.6%). 42.3%, 81.3%, 43.0% respectively had good practice COVID-19. important predictors place work (public/private), level (primary-secondary/tertiary), age, years working experience. Good knowledge COVID-19, attitude towards strong experience/perception, tertiary facility, education, decrease experience This study’s evidence regarding commonest/main/most should considered later COVID-19/similar emergencies’ policy actions optimise emergency dissemination state/Nigeria/other similar settings.
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Environmental Health Insights, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 17
Published: Jan. 1, 2023
Introduction: Infection prevention (IP) is a practical and scientifically supported technique to prevent avoidable infections. The effectiveness of IP techniques applied will depend on the knowledge, attitudes, behaviors healthcare professionals. Objective: This study aimed assess attitude, practice (KAP) its associated factors among professionals at Mizan-Tepi University Teaching Hospital (MTUTH) in southwest Ethiopia. Methods: A cross-sectional survey was conducted from September 1 15, 2021 196 MTUTH south-west attitude outcome variables were measured using 13, 12 questions respectively. logistic regression analysis used. level significance declared P < .05. Results: good favorable 71.9%, 63.8%, 53.6% Being GP/specialist [adjusted odds ratio (aOR) = 10.6, 95% CI (2.13-52.9)] presence an manual work [aOR 3.43, (1.33-8.82)] connected with knowledge. sufficient PPE area 2.73, (1.36-5.50)] training 3.05, (1.28-7.29)] toward IP. Good linked having enough personal protective equipment (PPE) workplace 3.63, (1.71-7.72)] knowledge 3.08, (1.39-6.86)]. Conclusion: KAP participants poor. provision adequate PPE, manuals in-service help improve Therefore, hospital management authority other concerned stakeholders like local NGOs regional health bureau should provide consistent support terms training, resources, infrastructure integrate universal precaution everyday services.
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South African Medical Journal, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 113(12), P. 46 - 46
Published: Dec. 4, 2023
Background. Prevention of new HIV infections is crucial for controlling the epidemic. Despite pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) being one highly effective approaches to preventing HIV, and freely available through primary healthcare clinics (PHCs), uptake PrEP in South Africa (SA) low.Objective. To understand knowledge, attitudes practices (KAPs) workers responsible generating demand services, or identifying clients eligible services PHCs Ekurhuleni District, Africa. Methods. We conducted a cross-sectional interviewer-administered survey among from 45 randomly selected District. collected information on participant characteristics their KAPs regarding service delivery. KAP scores were developed using priori cut-off points participants categorised into binary levels KAPs. performed descriptive multivariable logistic regression analysis line with study objectives. Results. enrolled 160 1 May 30 June 2022. About two-thirds (64.4%) knowledgeable about PrEP, 58.1% self-reported that considered be good. Notably, 73.1% had negative toward Participants who aged >50 years poor knowledge (adjusted odds ratio (aOR) 0.1; 95% confidence interval (CI) 0.0 - 0.4; p=0.01) compared <30 old. 40 although association not statistically significant. Nurses higher (aOR 11.1; CI 3.8 32.4, p<0.001) health promoters. Both nurses (aOR=0.2, 0.1 0.6; testing counsellors 0.3; 0.9; p=0.02) better delivery promoters 2.5; 1.0 5.9; p=0.04). Conclusion. Among tasked low towards may barriers PrEP. Training recommended.
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Working with Older People, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 28(2), P. 197 - 209
Published: July 21, 2023
Purpose The purpose of this paper is to assess the level nurses’ competencies while providing care COVID-19 patients. Design/methodology/approach A descriptive, correlational design was used collect data from nurses who were patients at four public hospitals. Findings total 377 (64.5% females) aged 23–50 consented participate and completed survey. mean score in 2.5 (SD = 0.81). results correlation coefficient tests disclosed a significant positive between reported competence sex r pb (377) 0.18, p < 0.01; working area 0.2, disaster experience 0.16, education 0.25, training 0.31, 0.01. Research limitations/implications pandemic response heavily relied on nurses. However, they had gap clinical that indicates an urgent need incorporate management courses basic nursing update hospitals based needs improve their capabilities dealing with pandemic. Originality/value To best authors’ knowledge, first study investigated perceived Jordanian COVID-19.
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Cureus, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: unknown
Published: May 29, 2024
Background and aims This research investigates COVID-19 awareness among primary school teachers staff in Bisha City. It to enhance safety protocols by examining knowledge, levels, demographic associations. Despite reopening, concerns linger. The study promotes informed decision-making, fostering a safer environment contributing the well-being of educational community. Methods In an institutional-based cross-sectional administrative City, our aimed comprehensively evaluate regarding specific measures for minimizing risks. With sample size 348 participants, we employed robust methodology, including online questionnaires addressing sociodemographic characteristics knowledge about data collection period spanned from March 2022 December 2023, providing temporal context responses. A pilot test ensured questionnaire clarity, efforts were made reliability validity, incorporating validated scales iterative adjustments based on feedback. Non-response or incomplete responses handled transparently, with sensitivity analyses assess potential impact. level was measured using 17 Likert scale questions, predefined categories (poor, moderate, good) facilitated result interpretation. Researcher influence minimized through training inter-rater checks. Confidentiality anonymity rigorously maintained, adhering ethical considerations. Statistical frequency tables, percentages, mean, standard deviations, chi-square test. Dissemination included academic publications, reports directorate, presentations at conferences. holistic approach contributes robustness societal impact study, offering insights into educators Results this assessing City risk minimization, respondents revealed key bio-demographic characteristics. majority demonstrated good environmental (83%) personal hygiene risks (84%). indicated no significant associations between factors levels. Specifically, age groups, χ²(4, N = 348) 5.46, p 0.707; gender, χ²(1, 1.95, 0.744; 2.13, 0.995; residency, 1.11, 0.892; job types, χ²(3, 8.30, 0.404. absence underscores universality successful campaigns, suggesting that future can maintain inclusive without tailoring messages. These results emphasize importance sustained across diverse spectrum Conclusion reveals Successful, campaigns further promote
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Deleted Journal, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 15(2), P. 953 - 964
Published: June 1, 2024
Background: The novel coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic, caused by severe acute respiratory syndrome 2 (SARS-CoV-2), was declared a "public health emergency of international concern. Aim: Is to assess the awareness care provider towards COVID 19 vaccine at Suez Canal university hospital. Research design: A descriptive design utilized in study. Setting: study conducted University Hospitals Ismailia Governorate, Sampling convenient sample composed (341) all available providers (nurses and physicians) Tools: two tools were used for data collection First tool: Self-administered questionnaire through Google forms distributed researcher social media WhatsApp groups, included four parts: Part I: Sociodemographic characteristics. II: History regarding vaccine. III: Knowledge 19. IV: Reported practices toward Second Likert scale adapted from Zhong et al. (2020) assessing attitude Results: main results revealed 94% HCPs had satisfactory level knowledge while 6% them unsatisfactory knowledge. 54% healthy reported 46% unhealthy practices. Additionally 98% positive 2% negative Conclusions there highly statistically significance correlation between total which p> 0.000. Moreover, it shows that Recommendation: Further studies should be raising educational program about COVID-19 vaccination as disease-control method, reducing hesitation
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Africa Journal of Nursing and Midwifery, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: unknown
Published: June 8, 2023
The aim of this study was to assess undergraduate nursing students’ understanding updated guidelines for the coronavirus disease (COVID-19). For methodology, used a cross-sectional, descriptive, quantitative design. Three hundred students from 10 schools in West Bank, occupied Palestinian territories, were surveyed between April and May 2022 using computerised survey questionnaire. questionnaire divided into two sections, first comprising sociodemographic data, second evaluating knowledge. Based on findings, 48.3% had inadequate knowledge, 50.3% satisfactory just 1.3% good Students with higher academic levels (p < 0.001); who began clinical training healthcare facilities one or more family members employed sector = 0.038) all showed significantly knowledge COVID 19 guidelines. In conclusion, nearly elements COVID-19, including its presentation, treatment, prevention, poorly understood by as whole. Evaluating about COVID-19 will assist policy-makers developing appropriate techniques moving forward mindfulness states mind encourage oversight pandemic increase professionals’ adherence anticipation control measures.
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SAGE Open Nursing, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 10
Published: Jan. 1, 2024
As the threat of COVID-19 continues, new evidence and knowledge disease is coming to light, thus it critical evaluate nurses' knowledge, attitudes, practices (KAP) regarding control prevention infections.
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