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Knowledge, Attitude and Practice Regarding Infection Control Measures Among Healthcare Workers at King Khaled Eye Specialist Hospital (KKESH) in Riyadh, KSA
Issue:
Volume 9, Issue 6, November 2021
Pages:
180-189
Received:
28 September 2021
Accepted:
18 October 2021
Published:
5 November 2021
Abstract: Background: Infections acquired in healthcare facilities have become an increasingly challenging issue worldwide. The prevention of infectious diseases is a critical issue since healthcare workers develop acquired infections while providing services to patients. However, infection prevention and control are challenging, especially in healthcare facilities. Thus, this study aimed to determine the level of knowledge, attitudes, and practices among healthcare workers in King Khaled Eye Specialist Hospital (KKESH). Methodology: A cross-sectional survey was conducted at KKESH, total of 285 healthcare workers, including physicians, nurses, optometrists, radiographers, and ophthalmic assistants were investigated. A close-ended, self-administered questionnaire was used to assess knowledge, attitudes, and practices toward infection control prevention measures. Data analysis was performed using SPSS version 20. Chi-squared was computed to identify associations between factors within the knowledge, attitudes, and practices of infection prevention. Results: The study showed that 81% of respondents had good knowledge, 82% had a positive attitude, and only 59% had safe infection prevention practices. Doctors were more knowledgeable than other staff, and nurses showed a high level of positive attitude and safe practices. There was a statistically significant correlation between age, occupation, education, and years of experience with infection prevention practices among healthcare providers (P<0.05). The availability of infection prevention guidelines was associated with excellent knowledge, a positive attitude, and safe practices. Conclusion: The findings of this study revealed that most healthcare workers had adequate knowledge and displayed a positive attitude, but practices toward infection control were not sufficient. Therefore, regular training, including educational programs, should be supported to maintain the highest level of practice.
Abstract: Background: Infections acquired in healthcare facilities have become an increasingly challenging issue worldwide. The prevention of infectious diseases is a critical issue since healthcare workers develop acquired infections while providing services to patients. However, infection prevention and control are challenging, especially in healthcare fac...
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Predictors of Postnatal Care Supplements in Bole Sub-City Health Centers Under the COVID-19 Environment: Analysis of Service User’s Perspective
Nolawit Kebede,
Nigatu Regassa
Issue:
Volume 9, Issue 6, November 2021
Pages:
190-197
Received:
15 October 2021
Accepted:
2 November 2021
Published:
19 November 2021
Abstract: Background: Postnatal Care (PNC) visits help decrease maternal morbidity and mortality right after delivery. However, the services are severely affected during crisis time, such as the recent COVID-19 pandemic, as most health care services were suspended and shifted to combat the pandemic. Objective: to assess the determinants and challenges of postnatal care service utilization, specifically intake of key supplements (iron, folic acid, and antibiotics) among pregnant women attending Bole Sub City Health Centers, Addis Ababa, under the COVID-19 pandemic. Method: A sample size of 405 mothers with the most recent births who got the service in selected health centers in Bole Sub-City were interviewed. A Negative Binomial (NB) regression analysis was used to assess the determinants of postnatal supplement intake. Results: 44.9 percent of the respondents used Post Natal Care (PNC) services but only 10.6 percent of them took the postnatal supplements. For respondents in the age group 25-34, the expected mean number of postpartum intakes increased by 1.22 times (95%CI: 1.121-1.346) compared to women aged 35 and above. The mean number of postpartum intakes decreased by 38.1 percent (IRR=0.619; 95%CI: 0.548-0.700) for women who were currently living with their husbands compared to the reference category. For women who had 2-3 children, postpartum supplement intake decreased by 32.8 percent (IRR=0.672; 95%CI: 0.618-0.730). Women with primary education had lower intake (IRR=0.903, 95%CI: 0.825-0.987) than those who had college or university education. Postnatal supplement intake decreased by 25.7 percent (IRR=0.743, 95%CI: 0.678-0.814) and 22.9 percent (IRR=0.771, 95%CI: 0.706-0.841) among those with very low and low household income, respectively. Intake was higher among Orthodox Christian and Muslim women by 1.092 times (95%CI: 1.010-1.180) and 1.24 times (95%CI: 1.136-1.354), respectively when compared to followers of other religion (i.e., Catholics and Protestants). Women who were not engaged in gainful employment had significantly higher mean score of intakes (IRR=1.130; 95%CI: 1.063-1.202) compared to those working during the survey period. Conclusion: Given the higher likelihood of maternal morbidity and mortality during the postpartum period, the findings suggest that continued awareness creation and health education to mothers could make a significant increase in the access and uptake of both supplement intake and PNC services.
Abstract: Background: Postnatal Care (PNC) visits help decrease maternal morbidity and mortality right after delivery. However, the services are severely affected during crisis time, such as the recent COVID-19 pandemic, as most health care services were suspended and shifted to combat the pandemic. Objective: to assess the determinants and challenges of pos...
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Knowledge, Attitude & Practice of Health Care Workers on COVID-19 in Babylon Governorate, Iraq 2020
Tamara Abdulhussein,
Ammar Saaed,
Rafaat Abbas,
Ali Aljebbawi
Issue:
Volume 9, Issue 6, November 2021
Pages:
198-203
Received:
30 October 2021
Accepted:
15 November 2021
Published:
25 November 2021
Abstract: During the last month of 2019 a highly contagious infectious disease caused by a corona virus known as COVID-19 that identified in Wuhan/China, then the WHO declared the outbreak to be a public health emergency of international concern, after two months the disease entered our country with the international travelers and started its rapid spread in our society. The level of knowledge of health care workers about COVID-19 is one of the key factors in the battle against COVID-19 infection. The objectives of this study are to assess Knowledge, attitude, and practice of HCWs at primary health care centres regarding COVID-19 infection, also to assess the possible association with the sociodemographic factors of the study sample. Method: A cross sectional study was conducted in Babylon governorate/Iraq during the period of lockdown (from 15-march to15-may 2020) to assess the level of knowledge, attitude and practice of health care workers at the level of primary health care centers, by doing a multistage sampling; fifteen primary healthcare centers were selected randomly involving specialized and non-specialized family health care centers, a self-administered questionnaire with four aspects was prepared (knowledge, attitude, practice and source of information) then distributed to 403 participant. Results: Most frequent age group was 30-40 years 141 (35.0%), the study group included 94 (23.3%) physicians & 309 (76.7%) other medical staff. means of knowledge, attitude and practice score were (88.5±9.4 SD), (69.2±28.9 SD), (91.5±8.1 SD) respectively, there was a positive correlation between knowledge and practice scores (r=.196, p=.000). working in specialized family health care centers was found to have a high knowledge score (90.1±9.5 SD, p=0.00), while gender didn’t have significant difference in knowledge score. Knowledge about clinical symptoms of COVID-19 was of high percentage (96.3%). Regarding attitude (36.7%) of participants agreed that herbals and garlic are beneficial in prevention of the disease. Wearing gloves during the work was the most common practice reported (94.3%) followed by wearing face mask during work (91.6%), while (88.1%) performing washing hands regularly for 20 seconds. Conclusion: Good knowledge and practice but ordinary attitude among health care workers working in primary health care centers, this reflects the rapid spread of information's through TV, radios, websites and social medias after the announcement of WHO that this new infectious disease is a pandemic.
Abstract: During the last month of 2019 a highly contagious infectious disease caused by a corona virus known as COVID-19 that identified in Wuhan/China, then the WHO declared the outbreak to be a public health emergency of international concern, after two months the disease entered our country with the international travelers and started its rapid spread in...
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Insomnia Among Patients with Chronic Medical Illness During COVID-19 Pandemic: Association with Sociodemographic Variables and Social Support
Aman Dule,
Zakir Abdu,
Mohammedamin Hajure,
Mustefa Mohammedhussein,
Mandaras Tariku
Issue:
Volume 9, Issue 6, November 2021
Pages:
204-210
Received:
2 November 2021
Accepted:
22 November 2021
Published:
7 December 2021
Abstract: Introduction: The altered circadian rhythm from home confinement during COVID-19 pandemic has resulted to mental disturbances and interference of sleep specifically among vulnerable groups. The present study was aimed to evaluate the impacts of the pandemic on the sleep status of peoples living with chronic medical diseases. Methods: A cross-sectional study was undertaken at southwest Ethiopia from June 1 to July 30, 2020 among 411 patients with chronic medical conditions. Descriptive statistics such as frequency table, percentage and chi-square test were used. Binary and multivariate logistic regressions were conducted and p-value of<0.05 was considered significant. Results: The mean age of the participants was 43.6±13.34 years and 32.6% (95% CI: 28.5, 37.2) of participants had reported insomnia. Age, marital status and educational levels had significant relations with insomnia on chi-square test. After controlling for potential confounders, poor social support (AOR=2.32, 95% CI=1.27, 4.23), greater than 6 years duration of illness (AOR=3.18, 95% CI=1.92, 5.27), presence of depression (AOR=1.74, 95% CI=1.09, 2.75) and alcohol use (AOR=1.89, 95% CI=1.19, 3.00) had greater odds for insomnia when compared to their counters. Conclusions: From this study, substantial proportion of insomnia was found to be evident among peoples living with chronic medical condition amidst COVID-19 pandemic and poor social support, longer duration of illness, presence of depression and alcohol use were contributing factors. Generally, there was a significant increase in insomnia after the emergence of COVID-19 pandemic among this population and appropriate education on the regular basis on the benefits of sleep behaviour has paramount importance.
Abstract: Introduction: The altered circadian rhythm from home confinement during COVID-19 pandemic has resulted to mental disturbances and interference of sleep specifically among vulnerable groups. The present study was aimed to evaluate the impacts of the pandemic on the sleep status of peoples living with chronic medical diseases. Methods: A cross-sectio...
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Oral Health Status Assessment of Pregnant Women Attending Antenatal Consultations in Abidjan –Cote d’Ivoire
Jean-Claude Guinan,
Anita Amangoua,
Mamadi Traore,
David Meless,
Dorothee Koumi-Meledje
Issue:
Volume 9, Issue 6, November 2021
Pages:
211-216
Received:
3 November 2021
Accepted:
24 November 2021
Published:
7 December 2021
Abstract: Introduction: Although there are evidence-based associations between oral health status and adverse pregnancy outcomes, oral health screening is not systematically included in antenatal consultations in Côte d'Ivoire. Furthermore, there are no oral health promotion activities specifically targeting pregnant women. Objective: Assessing the oral status of pregnant women in Côte d'Ivoire. Methods: A cross-sectional survey was conducted at the maternal and child health service of the National Institute of Public Health in Abidjan. Data collected were: demographic information, education level, income category, stage of pregnancy, oral hygiene and dietary habits and oral health information received. Clinical examination was performed to assess: oral hygiene practices (OHI-S index), periodontal status (CPI Index), recording dental status by DMFT index (Decayed, Missing and Filled Teeth), and the frequencies of epulis, dental erosion or tooth mobility. Absolute and relative frequencies were calculated for the different variables of the study. Results: Overall, 207 pregnant women were included in the study and assessed for their overall oral health status. The age range was 15 – 44 years and 14.0% of the women were under 19 years. Most of them were: in a couple (76.8%); multi-gestational (77.3%); and more than half had no school education (52.2%), and had very low income status (56.0%); 50.7% were snacking between meals and 33.3% had emesis during pregnancy. They were cleaning their teeth at least twice a day (70.0%) and had not modified their oral hygiene practices (77.3%). Only 3.4% had received knowledge about oral health during pregnancy. The estimated prevalence of the oral diseases was: dental caries 75.4%; dental erosions 13.0%; gingivitis 57.0%; periodontitis 6.8%; and epulis 3.4%. Conclusion: The results suggest the relevance of integrating a systematic oral examination into antenatal consultations, to raise awareness among pregnant women and to screen and manage their oral health conditions.
Abstract: Introduction: Although there are evidence-based associations between oral health status and adverse pregnancy outcomes, oral health screening is not systematically included in antenatal consultations in Côte d'Ivoire. Furthermore, there are no oral health promotion activities specifically targeting pregnant women. Objective: Assessing the oral stat...
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Wrong Perceptions Towards Health Consequences of Female Genital Mutilation and Associated Factors Among Women in Adama District, Oromia, Ethiopia
Chala Diriba Feyissa,
Lemlem Kebede,
Meyrema Abdo,
Ephrem Mannekulih
Issue:
Volume 9, Issue 6, November 2021
Pages:
217-223
Received:
15 November 2021
Accepted:
2 December 2021
Published:
11 December 2021
Abstract: Background: Wrong perceptions towards health consequences of female genital mutilation among women can contribute to the continuation of the practice of female genital mutilation. This study aimed at determining the prevalence of wrong perception towards health consequences of female genital mutilation and associated factors among women at Adama District. Objective: To determine the prevalence of wrong perceptions towards health consequences of female genital mutilation and associated factors among women in Adama district, Oromia, Ethiopia from Oct 15-20, 2019. Method: Community based cross sectional study design was used. A total of 507 women were selected using systematic sampling method from randomly selected six kebeles in Adama District. Data were collected using pretested semi structured interviewer administered quantitative questionnaire and analyzed using SPSS version 20. Binary Logistic Regression and Multiple Logistic Regression were used to find the association between wrong perception and associated factors. Result: 158 (31.2)% (95% CI: 27, 35.5) of women had wrong perceptions towards health consequences of female genital mutilation. Rural residence (AOR, 2.68; 95% CI: 1.42, 5.04), not having any maternal care service (AOR, 2.56, 95% CI: 1.40, 4.68), no mass media exposure (AOR, 2.68, 95% CI: 1.21, 5.94) and age at circumcision>11 years (AOR, 0.31, 95% CI: 0.12, 0.78) were statistically significant variables associated with wrong perception towards health consequences of female genital mutilations (p<0.05). Conclusion and recommendation: 31.2% of women had wrong perceptions. Women at Rural residence, having no mass media exposure, having no maternal care service and circumcised at<10 years had wrong perceptions towards health consequences of female genital mutilations. Increased maternal care service and health education were recommended to reduce women’s wrong perception towards health consequences of female genital mutilation.
Abstract: Background: Wrong perceptions towards health consequences of female genital mutilation among women can contribute to the continuation of the practice of female genital mutilation. This study aimed at determining the prevalence of wrong perception towards health consequences of female genital mutilation and associated factors among women at Adama Di...
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