scholarly journals Advising Obese Adults about Diet and Physical Activity in Sousse, Tunisia

ISRN Obesity ◽  
2013 ◽  
Vol 2013 ◽  
pp. 1-5
Author(s):  
Jihene Maatoug ◽  
Imed Harrabi ◽  
Sonia Hmad ◽  
Mylene Belkacem ◽  
Asma Nouira ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Health Care ◽  
Health Care Providers ◽  
Disease Risk ◽  
Care Providers ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Obese Adults ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Diet And Physical Activity ◽  
Measure Evaluation

Background. To our knowledge no study has been conducted in Tunisia to describe practice of health care providers towards chronic disease risk factors, particularly among obese adults. Aim. This study is aimed at assessing the level of giving advice on diet and physical activity by health care providers for obese adults comparing to nonobese adults in Tunisia. Methods. A cross-sectional survey was carried out in 2010 for adults aged from18 to 65 years living in the region of Sousse. The questionnaires were administered by an interview made by trained data collectors to standardize the administration of the questionnaire. Anthropometric measurements of height and weight were obtained using a standardized protocol from each participant. Results. The findings from this study indicate that obesity is frequent among adults essentially among women and aged categories. It also shows that obese adults are not adequately diagnosed with few proportion of anthropometric measure evaluation among all the participants. Even if obese participants were significantly more advised than nonobese participants with, respectively, 28.5% to lose weight and 23.8% to increase physical activity, this proportion remains low.

A survey of Cambodian health-care providers' HIV knowledge, attitudes and intentions to take a sexual history

2009 ◽  
Vol 20 (5) ◽  
pp. 346-350 ◽  
Author(s):  
G Webber ◽  
N Edwards ◽  
I D Graham ◽  
C Amaratunga ◽  
I Gaboury ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Health Care Providers ◽  
Theory Of Planned Behaviour ◽  
Sexual History ◽  
People Living With Hiv ◽  
Care Providers ◽  
Hiv Knowledge ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Planned Behaviour

Cambodia has one of the highest prevalence rates of HIV in Asia and is scaling up HIV testing. We conducted a cross-sectional survey with 358 health care providers in Phnom Penh, Cambodia to assess readiness for voluntary testing and counselling for HIV. We measured HIV knowledge and attitudes, and predictors of intentions to take a sexual history using the Theory of Planned Behaviour. Over 90% of health care providers correctly answered knowledge questions about HIV transmission, but their attitudes were often not positive towards people living with HIV. The Theory of Planned Behaviour constructs explained 56% of the variance in intention to take a sexual history: the control providers perceive they have over taking a sexual history was the strongest contributor (51%), while social pressure explained a further 3%. Attitudes about taking a sexual history did not contribute to intention. Interventions with Cambodian health care providers should focus on improving skills in sexual history-taking.

scholarly journals Developmental and Behavioral Pediatricians' Attitudes Toward Screening for Fragile X

2013 ◽  
Vol 118 (4) ◽  
pp. 284-293 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kruti Acharya ◽  
Abigail Schindler
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Newborn Screening ◽  
Fragile X Syndrome ◽  
Health Care Providers ◽  
Response Rate ◽  
Fragile X ◽  
Educational Interventions ◽  
Care Providers ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional

Abstract Developmental and behavioral pediatricians (DBP) diagnose and care for children with fragile X syndrome. Their attitudes toward FMR1 newborn screening (NBS) and FMR1 carrier testing in childhood could highlight potential pitfalls with FMR1 NBS. We conducted a cross-sectional survey with an adjusted response rate of 61%. Among DBP, 74% supported universal FMR1 NBS, preferring to identify both full mutations and premutations. DBP also support FMR1 testing of asymptomatic siblings. Although DBP support testing for premutations at various points in the lifespan, DBP are not familiar with the array of fragile X–associated disorders (FXAD). Targeted educational interventions are needed to ensure that all health care providers have the knowledge and competence to consent and to counsel families on FXAD.

A Canadian Cross-Sectional Survey on Psychosocial Supports for Adults Living With Type 1 or 2 Diabetes: Health-Care Providers' Awareness, Capacity and Motivation

2018 ◽  
Vol 42 (4) ◽  
pp. 389-394.e2 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jennica Nichols ◽  
Michael Vallis ◽  
Stephanie Boutette ◽  
Carolyn Gall Casey ◽  
Catherine H. Yu
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Health Care Providers ◽  
Care Providers ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional

scholarly journals Lifestyle modification advice provided by health care professionals in the treatment and management of hypertension in Kenya

2020 ◽  
Vol 7 (6) ◽  
pp. 2018
Author(s):  
Teresia Mbogori
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Health Care ◽  
Health Care Providers ◽  
Health Care Professionals ◽  
Fruits And Vegetables ◽  
Salt Intake ◽  
Lifestyle Modification ◽  
Care Providers ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Sugary Beverages

Background: Hypertension is one of the main modifiable risk factors for cardiovascular disease morbidity and mortality. Pharmacological and lifestyle modification approaches are used in the treatment and management of hypertension. The purpose of this study was to identify lifestyle modification advice provided to the general population and to those diagnosed with hypertension by health care providers (HCP) in Kenya.Methods: A secondary data analysis of cross-sectional data collected among 4500 Kenyans participating in the 2015 Kenya stepwise approach to surveillance study was conducted. Questions related to the consumption of salt, sugar, fat, fruits and vegetables as well as physical activity and weight management were evaluated.Results: Among all the participants, only 12.5%, 20.7%, 12.2%, 10.7%, 10.3% and 11.6% were advised to either reduce salt intake, eat 5 or more servings of fruits and vegetables, reduce fat intake, reduce intake of sugary beverages, lose or maintain weight and start or do more physical activity respectively.  Of those diagnosed with HTN, 37% were advised to increase intake fruits and vegetables, 37%, 27% and 25% were advised to reduce, salt, fat and sugary beverages intake respectively, 21% and 22% were advised to start or do more physical activity and maintain a healthy body weight or lose weight respectively.Conclusions: Majority of Kenyans had not received dietary modification advice from HCP despite this being a policy recommendation in Kenya. Policy makers need to work closely with HCP to develop appropriate policy implementation strategies. 

scholarly journals KNOWLEDGE, ATTITUDE AND PRACTICE OF HEALTH CARE PROVIDERS REGARDING COVID-19 IN PAKISTAN

2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (1) ◽  
pp. 71-77
Author(s):  
Aadil Ameer Ali ◽  
Noman Haq ◽  
Muhammad Rafiq ◽  
Amjad Hussain ◽  
Muhammad Ismail ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Health Care Providers ◽  
Positive Attitude ◽  
Healthcare Providers ◽  
Great Majority ◽  
Care Providers ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Attitude And Practice ◽  
Knowledge Attitude And Practice

This observational study was conducted to assess the attitude, knowledge and practices of health-care providers in context of novel corona virus or COvid-19 in Pakistan. A cross sectional survey has been conducted among the physicians, dentists, physiotherapists, pharmacists and nurses in a number of medical and health related facilities of Pakistan from April to June 2020. A self-constructed questionnaire was used among the 277 health care providers and SPSS version 23 was used to analyze the data. Male participants constituted 55.6% (n=154) of the total sample size. However, 91% of total participants aged between 23 to 33 years (n=252). In addition to this 71% participants were unmarried. In academic perspective 74.4% of the candidates were graduates and most of them were MBBS. Around 46.6 % people were permanent residents of Sindh while others belong to different regions of the country. Assessment revealed of knowledge, attitude and practice results showed that the great majority i.e. 96% (n=266) of the healthcare providers had adequate knowledge with respect to Covid-19. Moreover, 59.2% people (n=164) demonstrated positive attitude towards covid-19. Contrastingly, practices of a large number of healthcare providers were not found appropriate that makes up to 57.4% (n=159). The study concluded that the health care providers working in Pakistan have good knowledge and positive attitude towards covid-19, whereas the practice of Pakistani health care providers needs serious attention, because the results reveled the practice is below the mark.

scholarly journals Anxiety and Suicidal Thoughts During the COVID-19 Pandemic: Cross-Country Comparative Study Among Indonesian, Taiwanese, and Thai University Students (Preprint)

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Iqbal Pramukti ◽  
Carol Strong ◽  
Yajai Sitthimongkol ◽  
Agus Setiawan ◽  
Moses Glorino Rumambo Pandin ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
University Students ◽  
Health Care Providers ◽  
Care Providers ◽  
Sources Of Information ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Suicidal Thoughts ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Thai Students ◽  
Thai University

BACKGROUND The COVID-19 pandemic has negatively affected the mental health of university students. OBJECTIVE This study examined the psychological responses toward COVID-19 among university students from 3 countries—Indonesia, Taiwan, and Thailand. METHODS We used a web-based, cross-sectional survey to recruit 1985 university students from 5 public universities (2 in Indonesia, 1 in Thailand, and 1 in Taiwan) via popular social media platforms such as Facebook, LINE, WhatsApp, and broadcast. All students (n=938 in Indonesia, n=734 in Thailand, and n=313 in Taiwan) answered questions concerning their anxiety, suicidal thoughts (or sadness), confidence in pandemic control, risk perception of susceptibility to infection, perceived support, resources for fighting infection, and sources of information in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic. RESULTS Among the 3 student groups, Thai students had the highest levels of anxiety but the lowest levels of confidence in pandemic control and available resources for fighting COVID-19. Factors associated with higher anxiety differed across countries. Less perceived satisfactory support was associated with more suicidal thoughts among Indonesian students. On the other hand, Taiwanese students were more negatively affected by information gathered from the internet and from medical staff than were Indonesian or Thai students. CONCLUSIONS Our findings suggest that health care providers in Thailand may need to pay special attention to Thai university students given that high levels of anxiety were observed in this study population. In addition, health care providers should establish a good support system for university students, as the results of this study indicate a negative association between support and suicidal thoughts.

scholarly journals Perceptions of Healthcare Professionals on Covid-19 in Lesotho: a Cross-sectional Survey

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Isabel Nyangu ◽  
Maseabata Ramathebane
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Health Care Providers ◽  
Healthcare Professionals ◽  
Survey Design ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Health Care Facilities ◽  
Care Providers ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Care Facilities

Abstract BackgroundHealth care professionals at the frontline of the Covid-19 pandemic require continued support to ensure not only their well-being, but enhanced care for those infected by the disease.AimThe aim of this study was to assess the perceptions of health care providers regarding the Covid-19 pandemic in Lesotho. MethodologyA quantitative cross-sectional survey design was used to collect data from a sample of 190 health care workers who were conveniently sampled from a total of 25 health care facilities (12 hospitals and 13 health center clinics). The sample included nurses, doctors, pharmacists, laboratory scientists/ technicians, dentists, counsellors, and administrative assistants. A total of 255 structured questionnaires were distributed and 190 of them were returned completed (75% response rate). Data were collected in September 2021 and analyzed using SPSS (vs23). Permission to conduct this study was granted by the relevant authorities. Informed written consent was given by the participants in writing before they could take part in this study.ResultsThe level of education was found to be associated with positive perceptions of the respondents on the Covid-19 pandemic. Respondents generally had positive views about the Covid-19 pandemic. Their views were positive as they understood that Covid-19 can affect anyone including themselves and is not a disease for any particular race. They were also aware that they could contract Covid-19, even despite pre-existing conditions. Respondents perceived that there was a positive prognosis after contracting Covid-19 if necessary precautions were taken. They had positive perceptions as they knew that the virus was affecting many people worldwide, including the elderly, and were willing to take the test and did not mind having to pay for it if asked to do so. Even though the Covid-19 test was viewed not to take too much time, respondents felt that it is rather painful and uncomfortable. The test providers were perceived as friendly and not rude, and respondents did not have any preferred gender for the test providers. Respondents were also willing to discuss issues on Covid-19 with families and friends. Majority of the respondents lived close to health care facilities.ConclusionsThis study concludes that health care providers at the frontline were mostly nurses. Positive perceptions about the Covid-19 pandemic in Lesotho were found as respondents were knowledgeable, and were willing to test for the disease. Test providers were viewed as pleasant and health care facilities were accessible. This shows positive progress towards fighting the pandemic in Lesotho.RecommendationsSupport for frontline healthcare professionals remains crucial to ensure effective service delivery. More education can be provided to improve the general views about the Covid-19 to improve uptake of services not only amongst healthcare professionals but the general public as well.

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