scholarly journals Perceptions about Eclampsia, Birth Preparedness, and Complications Readiness among Antenatal Clients Attending a Specialist Hospital in Kano, Nigeria

2015 ◽  
Vol 2015 ◽  
pp. 1-7 ◽  
Author(s):  
Umar Muhammad Lawan ◽  
Idris Usman Takai ◽  
Hamza Ishaq
Keyword(s):  
Multivariate Analysis ◽  
Secondary School ◽  
Health Workers ◽  
Binary Logistic Regression ◽  
School Education ◽  
Birth Preparedness ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Danger Signs ◽  
Secondary School Education ◽  
Cross Sectional Design

Background.Eclampsia is a reliable indicator of poor birth preparedness and complications readiness. We determined perceptions about eclampsia, birth preparedness, and complications readiness among antenatal clients in Kano, Nigeria.Materials and Method.A cross-sectional design was used to study 250 randomly selected antenatal clients. Data was analyzed using SPSS 16.0.Result.The mean age of the respondents was 26.1 ± 6.4 years. The majority perceived that eclampsia is preventable through good ANC (76.4%) and hospital delivery (70.8%). Overall, 66.8% had good perception about eclampsia. Having at least secondary school education and multigravidity were associated with good perception about eclampsia on multivariate analysis. About a third (39.6%) of the mothers was less prepared. On binary logistic regression, good perception about eclampsia and multigravidity were associated with being very prepared for birth. Up to 37.6% were not ready for complications. Half (50.4%) knew at least three danger signs of pregnancy, and 30.0% donated blood or identified suitable blood donor. On multivariate analysis, having at least secondary school education, being very prepared for birth, and multigravidity emerged as the only predictors of the respondents’ readiness for complications.Conclusion and Recommendations.Health workers should emphasize the practicability of birth preparedness and complications readiness during ANC and in the communities, routinely review plans, and support clients meet-up challenging areas. The importance of girl-child education to at least secondary school should be buttressed.

Knowledge on Use and Effects of Drug and Substance Abuse among Youth Aged 13 To 24 Years in Raila Village, Kibera Slum, Nairobi, Kenya

2018 ◽  
Vol 9 (08) ◽  
pp. 20575-20601
Author(s):  
Njiru Zipporah Wawira ◽  
Dr. Margaret Nduta ◽  
Zipporrah A.H ◽  
Gideon M.
Keyword(s):  
Substance Abuse ◽  
Secondary School ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
School Education ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Additional Information ◽  
Secondary School Education ◽  
Adequate Knowledge ◽  
Intervention Measures ◽  
Awareness Programs

Drug and substance abuse is a global problem and is one of the major problems affecting the youth both in school and out of school as a result of drug and substance abuse. The purpose of the study was to determine the knowledge on use and effects of drugs and substance abuse among the youth aged 13-24 years in Raila village, Kibera slum, Nairobi.  The study hoped to provide additional information to the already existing records about drug and substance abuse which can be of much importance to future scholars and those interested in researching on the same issue and the relevant authorities like the Ministry of Health to find out the effective measures to put in place in order to solve this issue. The study used a descriptive cross-sectional study design, involving both quantitative and qualitative methods. The sample size used was 87 respondents. Random Sampling method was used to select the 87 subjects. Data was collected through interviewer administered questionnaires containing both open-ended and closed ended questions and data was analyzed through the statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) version 20 and Microsoft Excel was used for graphical presentation. The study established that majority of the youth (77) out of the 87 respondents aged 13 to 24 years had adequate knowledge on use and effects of drugs and substances abuse although despite the knowledge, some of them were abusing drugs and substances.  The study also found out that majority (50%) of the youth who were abusing drugs and substances were the ones who had completed secondary school education but had not gone to tertiary level and those who did not complete secondary school education. The study recommends continuous awareness programs, creation of opportunities and direct intervention measures in order to address the challenge of drugs and substances abuse.

scholarly journals Profile and sexual practices of inmates in a correctional service facility in north-west Nigeria

2021 ◽  
Vol 3 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Asma’u Usman ◽  
Aishatu Yusha’u Armiya’u ◽  
Zubairu Iliyasu
Keyword(s):  
Secondary School ◽  
Sexual Desire ◽  
Correctional Facility ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
School Education ◽  
Sexual Practices ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
North West ◽  
Secondary School Education ◽  
Sexual Desires

Prisoners are not exempted from sexual desire. Therefore, sexual activity is continuous in various forms behind bar, regardless of the stringent rules. However, little is known about such behaviours during incarceration in Katsina State, Nigeria. This study aimed to determine the sociodemographic and forensic characteristics as well as sexual practices among prison inmates in Katsina. A descriptive cross-sectional study was done to collect data of 216 inmates using semi-structured questionnaires from September 24th, 2018 to November 9th, 2018 (6 weeks) at Katsina Central Correctional Service. Data was analyzed using IBM Statistical Package for Social Sciences software (SPSS) Version 20. The mean (± Standard deviation, SD) ages of respondents were 31.5±10.9 years. Most of the respondents (94%) were male, almost half of them (44.4%) had secondary school education, more than half (55.1%) were into business or trading and the majority (75.9%) were awaiting trial. Nearly all inmates (98.6%) reported having sexual desire. Watching the nakedness of others (44.4%) and masturbation (38%) were the commonest means of sexual expression and satisfaction of sexual desire while in prison. The study found predominant male inmates who were within the reproductive and sexually active age group, with secondary school education and unemployed. The majority had sexual desires, with watching nakedness of others and masturbation as the commonest means of satisfying their sexual desires. Correctional facility authorities should implement sexual health programs for inmates and consider conjugal visitations/furloughs.

scholarly journals Factors Influencing the Performance of Nurses in the Emergency Room at Bunda Thamrin General Hospital Medan

2020 ◽  
Vol 1 (2) ◽  
pp. 58-64
Author(s):  
Hendry Hendry ◽  
Mangatas Silaen ◽  
Jamaludin Jamaludin
Keyword(s):  
Multivariate Analysis ◽  
Emergency Room ◽  
Health Workers ◽  
Quality Care ◽  
Univariate Analysis ◽  
Work Load ◽  
Bivariate Analysis ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Influence Variable ◽  
Cross Sectional Design

Nurses as one of health workers in the hospital having an important role in achieving health development goals. The success of health services depends on the participation of nurses to provide high quality care nursing for patients. This research is quantitative and using cross sectional design. The purpose of this research is to see what factors that can influence over the performance of nurses of emergency room in Bunda Thamrin Hospital Medan 2018. This research use total sampling or exhaustic sampling and The source data of this research is using questionnaire and then followed by using univariate analysis, bivariate analysis, and multivariate analysis with SPSS program. The results of this research is that work load (p=0,000),strees of work (p=0,000),competention (p=0,000), insentive (p=0,000),length of working (p=0,000) have influences for performance of nurse. After multivariate analysis the most influence variable is work load (p=0,000. The result showed that there was correlation between work load, strees of work, competention, insentive, length of working has influences against work performances of nurse. Therefore, needs toimprovenursing service that can be made to improving the performance of nurses with increased knowledge through education nursing sustainable and improving skills nursing is absolutely necessary. The arrangement of a work conducive environment so important, so that nurses can work effectively and efficiently .Creating a work that could lead to a nurse to do the best.

scholarly journals STATUS KEBERSIHAN GIGI DAN MULUT PADA NELAYAN DI KELURAHAN BAHU KECAMATAN MALALAYANG KOTA MANADO SULAWESI UTARA

e-GIGI ◽  
2015 ◽  
Vol 3 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Gary S. J. Nayoan ◽  
Damajanty H. C. Pangemanan ◽  
Christy N. Mintjelungan
Keyword(s):  
Secondary School ◽  
Oral Hygiene ◽  
Education Level ◽  
Exclusion Criteria ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Secondary School Education ◽  
North Sulawesi ◽  
The Status ◽  
Level Of Knowledge ◽  
Cross Sectional Design

Abstract: Oral hygiene is a part of the general health that is needed to be considered by the community. Some causes of a person neglecting his/her teeth and mouth cleanliness are level of education, level of knowledge, and the person's income. Generally, fishermen do not have enough time to take care of their oral hygiene. This study aimed to determine the status of oral hygiene of fishermen living in Bahu Malalayang Manado, North Sulawesi. This was a descriptive study using a cross sectional design. There were 63 fishermen, but only 38 fulfilled the inclusion and exclusion criteria. The results showed that based on the knowledge, most of the dental and oral hygiene status (62.52%) belonged to the medium category of OHI-S. Oral hygiene status Based on the characteristics of age, most of the age group of 36-45 years (61.29%) had the medium category of OHI-S. Distribution of oral hygiene status by education was most dominant subjects with secondary school education level that is equal to 81,82%. Distribution of oral hygiene status by income is most prevalent subject to income <UMP included in category status OHI-S was in the amount of 60.00 %.Keywords: status of oral hygiene, fishermanAbstrak: Kebersihan gigi dan mulut merupakan bagian dari kesehatan secara umum yang perlu diperhatikan oleh masyarakat. Beberapa faktor penyebab seseorang mengabaikan kebersihan gigi dan mulutnya yaitu diantaranya tingkat pendidikan, tingkat pengetahuan, dan penghasilan. Kegiatan perikanan para nelayan yang sehari semalam berada dilaut menyebabkan perhatian terhadap kebersihan gigi dan mulut menjadi kurang. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui status kebersihan gigi dan mulut pada nelayan di kelurahan Bahu kecamatan Malalayang kota Manado Sulawesi Utara. Penelitian ini bersifat deskriptif menggunakan pendekatan potong lintang, dilakukan pada nelayan yang berada di kelurahan Bahu kecamatan Malalayang kota Manado Sulawesi Utara yang berjumlah 63 orang, namun sampel yang didapat berdasarkan kriteria inklusi dan eksklusi yaitu berjumlah 38 orang. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa berdasarkan pengetahuan paling banyak ditemukan pada kategori OHI-S sedang (65,52%). Status kebersihan gigi dan mulut berdasarkan karakteristik usia lebih banyak ditemukan pada kategori usia 36-45 tahun yang memiliki status OHI-S sedang (61,29%). Distribusi berdasarkan pendidikan paling banyak ditemukan tingkat pendidikan SMA dengan status OHI-S sedang (81,82%). Distribusi berdasarkan penghasilan paling banyak ditemukan penghasilan lebih kecil dari UMP yang termasuk dalam kategori status OHI-S (60,00%).Kata kunci: status kebersihan gigi dan mulut, nelayan

The Effect of Counselling Intervention during Antenatal Care on the Knowledge and Attitude about Danger Signs in Pregnancy: A Cross-Sectional Study in Takalar Regency -

2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (2) ◽  
pp. 51-55
Author(s):  
Nurhikmah ◽  
Tahir Abdullah ◽  
Stang ◽  
Suriah ◽  
Andi Imam Arundhana ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Health Service ◽  
Antenatal Care ◽  
Pregnant Women ◽  
Community Health ◽  
Health Workers ◽  
Community Health Service ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Danger Signs ◽  
Knowledge And Attitude ◽  
In Pregnancy

Objective: This study was to examine the effects of counselling delivered during antenatal care on the knowledge and attitudes of pregnant women about danger signs in pregnancy.Methods: This was a pre-experimental design using one group pre- and post-test only. This study was conducted in Takalar, specifically within Sanrobone Community Health Service working area. Takalar is located in South Sulawesi Province Indonesia and this area is coastal with the majority of people working as a fisherman. Participants of this study were pregnant women living in the villages which are included in the working area of Sanrobone Community Health Service.Results: The study shows that counselling improved knowledge and attitude of pregnant women about danger signs in pregnancy (p=0.011 and p=0.025, respectively). The number of pregnant women with good knowledge and positive attitude increased after the intervention (43.8% vs 93.8%, 62.5% vs 93.8%, respectively).Conclusions: In can be concluded that intervention by means of counselling can improve the knowledge and attitude of pregnant women about danger signs in pregnancy. Therefore, it is important to implement the counselling program delivered by health workers in Community Health Service in order to mitigate the risk of maternal mortality.

Gambaran Pengetahuan Dan Sikap Ibu Hamil Tentang Tanda Bahaya Selama Kehamilan Di Klinik Romauli

2020 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
pp. 90-103
Author(s):  
Lilis Sumardiani
Keyword(s):  
Pregnant Women ◽  
Maternal Death ◽  
Health Workers ◽  
Statistical Tests ◽  
Measuring Instruments ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Danger Signs ◽  
Health Journal ◽  
Adequate Prenatal Care

The risk of maternal death is higher due to the delay factor, which is an indirect cause of maternal mortality. There are three risks of delay, namely being late in making decisions to be referred to (including being late in recognizing danger signs during pregnancy), being late to the health facilities during an emergency and being late in getting adequate services by health workers. The main causes of maternal deaths in Indonesia are bleeding (28%), eclampsia (24%), and infection (11%). The cause of maternal death can be prevented by adequate prenatal care. This study aims to describe the knowledge of attitudes of pregnant women about danger signs during pregnancy at Romauli ClinicMethod. This type of research is descriptive analytic with cross sectional approach. The total populations are all pregnant women who did the examination at Romauli Clinic from April to May are 120 pregnant women. The number of samples taken is a portion of the population, namely 25 pregnant women who are determined accidentally. The measuring instruments used are questionnaires and questionnaires. Data analysis uses 2x2 chi square test.Result. The results of this study indicate that there is an overview between knowledge and attitudes of pregnant women about danger signs duringElisabteh Health Journal : Jurnal Kesehatan, Vol. V No. 01 (Juni, 2020) : V-01 E-ISSN 2541-4992pregnancy by observing the results of statistical tests obtainead p = 0.003 <α 0.05. Because the significance value is smaller than the real level of 0.05,Duscussion. it can be concluded that there is an overview between the knowledge of the attitudes of pregnant women about danger signs during pregnancy at Romauli Clinic Marelan District Medan City.

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