scholarly journals Knowledge, Attitude and Practice with Regard to Obstructive Sleep Apnoea – A Survey among Dental Clinicians

2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (7) ◽  
pp. 419-424
Author(s):  
Lakshmi Ramesh ◽  
Nirupama Rajegowda ◽  
Pooja Rai
Keyword(s):  
Obstructive Sleep Apnoea ◽  
Statistical Significance ◽  
Sleep Apnoea ◽  
The Other ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Predisposing Factor ◽  
Attitude And Practice ◽  
Obstructive Sleep ◽  
Chi Square Test ◽  
Knowledge Attitude And Practice

BACKGROUND Obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA) is a common sleep disorder that often goes undiagnosed. It has been observed that sleep disorders aren’t given adequate importance in dental education. This survey was conducted to access the knowledge, attitude and practice of dental clinicians regarding OSA. METHODS A study was carried out using a 33-item questionnaire that assessed the knowledge of OSA; 2 questions regarding the attitude and practice of OSA amongst dental clinicians along with 1 question on the source of information about OSA. The questions related to knowledge covered OSA-related risk factors, symptoms, complications and treatment of OSA. The survey was passed on via social media. RESULTS 111 subjects participated in the survey. Participants showed poor knowledge regarding diabetes mellitus as a complication (7.2 %), increased age as a predisposing factor (22.5 %), nocturia as a symptom (15.3 %) and alcohol restriction as a line of treatment (34 %) for OSA. Chi-square test suggests that comparison of knowledge with experience for cardiovascular disease (CVS) disorders as complications and age & snoring as predisposing factors shows statistical significance for better knowledge of the experience group of 6 - 10 years. Other knowledge scores were statistically insignificant. CONCLUSIONS The descriptive data suggests that the dental clinicians in this study were informed regarding the knowledge associated with sleep apnoea. The knowledge scores when compared with the years of experience showed that there was statistical significance regarding knowledge of cardiovascular disease as a complication of OSA and age over 45 years & snoring as a predisposing factor for OSA. The chi-square test indicated that the experience group of 6 - 10 years had better knowledge than the other groups. Although there is no statistical significance in comparison with the other knowledge factors when compared to the years of experience, this could be suggestive of lack of awareness of OSA in the dental curriculum as well as lack of resources such as continued dental education and seminars for updating the knowledge on OSA for practicing dentists. KEY WORDS Obstructive Sleep Apnoea, Questionnaire, Knowledge, Awareness, Practice, Attitude, Survey

scholarly journals Knowledge, Attitude, and Practice Associated with Antibiotic Use among University Students: A Survey in Nepal

2019 ◽  
Vol 16 (20) ◽  
pp. 3996 ◽  
Author(s):  
Poonam Shah ◽  
Rajeev Shrestha ◽  
Zongfu Mao ◽  
Yilin Chen ◽  
Yan Chen ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Medical Students ◽  
Statistical Significance ◽  
Antibiotic Use ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Media Campaigns ◽  
Attitude And Practice ◽  
Chi Square Test ◽  
Knowledge Attitude And Practice

The purpose of this study was to conduct a preliminary study to assess knowledge, attitude, and practice (KAP) associated with antibiotic use among medical students (MS) and non-medical students (NMS) at Kathmandu University, Nepal. A self-administered questionnaire was distributed to 1223 students for a cross-sectional study. In total, 1222 questionnaires collected from 609 MS and 613 NMS were regarded as effective. A t-test and Chi-square test were applied to analyze the data. A total of 25 out of 39 questions in the KAP survey were found to have statistical significance. The MS showed higher levels of knowledge/attitude/practice associated with antibiotic use than the NMS. Significant gaps were found in and between the MS and NMS in the first and final years of study. Interventions, such as lectures, courses, workshops, and seminars on antibiotic use, along with internet and media campaigns, etc., are needed to improve the awareness and change the behavior of both the MS and the NMS of universities with regards to the rational use of antibiotics.

scholarly journals Acetazolamide improves loop gain but not the other physiological traits causing obstructive sleep apnoea

2012 ◽  
Vol 590 (5) ◽  
pp. 1199-1211 ◽  
Author(s):  
Bradley A. Edwards ◽  
Scott A. Sands ◽  
Danny J. Eckert ◽  
David P. White ◽  
James P. Butler ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Obstructive Sleep Apnoea ◽  
Sleep Apnoea ◽  
The Other ◽  
Physiological Traits ◽  
Loop Gain ◽  
Obstructive Sleep

scholarly journals The Chi-Square test: a frequency data based statistical device

2015 ◽  
Vol 3 (3) ◽  
pp. 53-55 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ashok Kumar
Keyword(s):  
Significant Role ◽  
Statistical Significance ◽  
The Other ◽  
Frequency Data ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Medical Researchers ◽  
Chi Square Test ◽  
Control And Eradication

“Cause Effect” relationships are very important and play a most vital and significant role in medical researchers to reveal efficacy of medication as preventive and curative measures towards control and eradication of various diseases and morbidity factors. The present paper, in this direction is an attempt to highlight the main applicability of - test ( chi- square test ) ; a most appropriate statistical device in testing statistical significance of the above mentioned relationships in studying impact of one on the other ; supplemented by a few citations thereof.

scholarly journals Survey to Investigate the Knowledge, Attitude, and Practice of Pet Owners on Animal Health Control in the City of Banda Aceh

2020 ◽  
Vol 151 ◽  
pp. 01049
Author(s):  
Amiruddin Amiruddin ◽  
Teuku R. Ferasyi ◽  
Erdiansyah Rahmi ◽  
Rusli Sulaiman ◽  
Farida Athaillah ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Animal Health ◽  
Structure Questionnaire ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Health Control ◽  
Pet Owners ◽  
Attitude And Practice ◽  
Chi Square Test ◽  
The City ◽  
Knowledge Attitude And Practice ◽  
Banda Aceh

This study was aimed to obtain information on pet owners understanding towards animal health control in the City of Banda Aceh. The survey was conducted by interview pet owners those visited Veterinary clinics in the City of Banda Aceh. A number of 51 pet owners were included as respondent in this study. The interview was conducted using a structure questionnaire, which contained both open and closed questions. The pet owners were interviewed for the knowledge, attitude, and practice toward animal health control. Data obtained in this study were analysed descriptively, continued with chi-square test. The results showed that most of the owners interviewed in three animal clinics in the City of Banda Aceh were keeping cats as their pet animals (98.04%), and a few proportion of them were the owner of dogs. At proportion of 60.78% of the pet owners were women, and men only 39.22%. Statistical analysis showed that there were significant association (p<0.05) between knowledge, attitude, and practice towards animal health control of the owners those visited the three clinics in the City of Banda Aceh. Based on the results of this study it is concluded that most of the pet owners those visited veterinary clinics in Banda Aceh have good knowledge, attitude, and practice towards animal health control.

scholarly journals Sociodemographic profile of blind people: associations with knowledge, attitude and practice about sexually transmitted infections

Rev Rene ◽  
2015 ◽  
Vol 16 (5) ◽  
pp. 738 ◽  
Author(s):  
Andressa Kaline Ferreira Araújo ◽  
Inacia Sátiro Xavier de França ◽  
Alexsandro Silva Coura ◽  
Sérgio Ribeiro dos Santos ◽  
Ana Paula Andrade Ramos ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Sexually Transmitted Infections ◽  
Sociodemographic Characteristics ◽  
Blind People ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Sexually Transmitted ◽  
Attitude And Practice ◽  
Chi Square Test ◽  
Sociodemographic Profile ◽  
Blind Individuals ◽  
Knowledge Attitude And Practice

Objective: to analyze associations among sociodemographic characteristics and knowledge, attitude and practice ofblind people about sexually transmitted infections. Methods: descriptive transversal study with a quantitative approach.Participants were 36 blind individuals. The questionnaire Knowledge, attitude and practice about sexually transmittedinfections was used. Absolute and relative frequencies were calculated. There were Chi-square test and chi-square Exact.Results: most participants are elderly, unmarried, with elementary school and not working. Knowledge, attitude andpractice about sexually transmitted infections are inadequate (p<0.05). Religion (p<0.001), work (p<0.001), not workingreason (p<0.001) and education (p=0.003) had associations with the attitude about sexually transmitted infections. Gender(p<0.001), marital status (p=0.019) and education (p=0.020) had associations with practice. There was no associationbetween sociodemographic characteristics and knowledge. Conclusion: sociodemographic characteristics may interferewith the attitude and practice of blind people about sexually transmitted infections, and the nurse should consider thesecharacteristics in professional practice with those subjects.

scholarly journals The Relationship Between PSN Behavior with Existence Larvae of Aedes aegypti In Port of Pulang Pisau

2017 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
pp. 1
Author(s):  
Nani Nani
Keyword(s):  
Aedes Aegypti ◽  
Simple Random Sampling ◽  
P Value ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Attitude And Practice ◽  
Chi Square Test ◽  
Cross Sectional Design ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Knowledge Attitude And Practice

The existence of Aedes aegypti larvae is an indicator of the existence of Aedes aegypti mosquito populations in the area. This mosquito is a vektor that can transmit diseases like Dengue, Zika, Yellow Fever and Chikungunya. The most effective efforts to eradicate mosquito larvae are within off the circle of mosquito chain that is by conducting mosquito nest eradication (PSN). Factors that may affect the existence of Aedes aegypti larvae are PSN behavior that consist of knowledge, attitudes and practice. The purpose of this study was to analyze the relationship of knowledge, attitudes and practice mosquito eradication with existence of Aedes aegypti larvae. This study use cross sectional design with a sample size of 80 respondents selected by simple random sampling. To determine the relationship between the dependent variable and independent variables used chi square test. The independent variable in this study is the knowledge, attitude and practice. The results of this study show that based on the chi square test with α = 5% knowledge (p value = 0,004; PR = 1,76; CI 95% 1,19-2,59), attitude (p value = 0,024 ; PR = 1,55 ; CI 95% 1,08-2,24) and the PSN practice (p value = 0,000, PR = 3,89; CI 95% 2,01-7,52) relationship with existence larvae. The conclusion is that there are relationship between knowledge, attitude and practice PSN with the exixtence of Aedes aegypti larvae in the Port of Pulang Pisau.Keywords: the existence of larvae of Aedes aegypti, knowledge, attitudes, practice PSN

Knowledge, Attitude and Practice towards Prevention of Peri-Implant Infection and Inflammation: A Cross-Sectional Descriptive Survey

2021 ◽  
Vol 12 (1) ◽  
pp. 718-723
Author(s):  
Amit Shah ◽  
Gaurav Mishra ◽  
Pallavi Singh ◽  
Pankaj Kumar Singh ◽  
Vaibhav Krishna Singh ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Average Duration ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Implant Surgery ◽  
Attitude And Practice ◽  
Chi Square Test ◽  
Study Participants ◽  
Knowledge Attitude And Practice ◽  
Dental Professionals

Even till now, nothing much has been done to explore the inflammation and prevention of the same around the implants placed, hence the aim of this study was to evaluate factor associated with dentist knowledge, attitude along with practice in preventing peri-implant diseases. This was a descriptive, cross-sectional, questionnaire based study carried within Dental professionals of Patna city. Stratified random sampling technique was the sampling method utilized in this study. The survey was conducted among 132 dentists. A questionnaire was framed by using google forms.  Most of dental professionals were having fair knowledge {61(46.21%)}, positive attitude {61 (46.21%)} and poor practice (47.72%)} towards prevention of Peri-implant diseases. On application of Chi-square test, it was found that knowledge of study participants was significantly (0.05*) associated with gender, average duration of doing Implant surgery while attitude was significantly (0.05*) associated with age and degree. It was concluded that knowledge was fair; attitude was positive and despite this practice was poor regarding the prevention of Peri-Implant diseases among Dental professionals. Factors associated with knowledge, attitude and practice of study participants was gender, average duration of doing Implant surgery, age and degree.

scholarly journals An Assessment of Nurses’ Knowledge Attitude and Practice (KAP) of Pharmacovigilance at a University Hospital

2018 ◽  
Vol 3 (6) ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Sample Size ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
University Hospital ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Significance Level ◽  
Attitude And Practice ◽  
Chi Square Test ◽  
Knowledge Attitude And Practice ◽  
Nurses Knowledge

Objective: To assess nurses’ knowledge, attitude, and practice (KAP) of pharmacovigilance. Design and Methods: A cross-sectional study that utilized questionnaires to evaluate nurses’ KAP of pharmacovigilance. A sample size of 234 nurses was selected using a 95% confidence level with the raosoft online sample size calculator. Stratified random sampling method was used to select nurses from different departments. Data were analysed with the SPSS 20 using descriptive and inferential measures. The chi-square test was used to test the association between two attributes at a P< 0.05 significance level. Results: 209 responses were received from 260 distributed questionnaires, giving an 80% response rate. Results for knowledge showed that 13.5% of the nurses had heard of the term pharmacovigilance prior to the study, while 58.4% correctly stated the functions of pharmacovigilance. Attitude towards pharmacovigilance revealed that 93.7% of the nurses felt it was a professional obligation to report adverse drug reactions (ADR). 98.1% of nurses felt that ADR reporting was necessary. Pharmacovigilance practice revealed that 68.8% of nurses indicated that they had noted an ADR while in practice, while 55.3% had reported an ADR. There was a significant association between nurses who noted ADRs in clinical practice and nurses who reported ADRs, χ2 (1) = 86.642, p < 0.05. Conclusion: Registered nurses at UHWI showed a good attitude towards pharmacovigilance, although their knowledge and practice was limited.

scholarly journals Assessment of knowledge, attitude and practice regarding rabies and its prevention among construction workers: a cross-sectional study in Berhampur, Odisha

2017 ◽  
Vol 5 (9) ◽  
pp. 3971 ◽  
Author(s):  
Radha Madhab Tripathy ◽  
Sushree Priyadarsini Satapathy ◽  
Nivedita Karmee
Keyword(s):  
Sex Education ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Human Infection ◽  
Construction Workers ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Attitude And Practice ◽  
Chi Square Test ◽  
Knowledge Attitude And Practice

Background: Rabies is a viral zoonosis and human infection usually occurs following transdermal bite or scratch by an infected animal. It is one of the most dangerous and completely preventable diseases. Construction workers are vulnerable to animal bites. So, this study was undertaken to study the knowledge, attitude and practice regarding animal bite and rabies among construction workers.Methods: A cross sectional study was done in campus of MKCG medical college, Berhampur, Odisha, India. Data was collected by using pre-designed interview from 400 construction workers. Data was entered and analyzed using SPSS V.17. Descriptive statistics and chi square test were applied. KAP score were calculated. P<0.05 was considered statistically significant.Results: Mean age group of study participants was 37.75±15.8, 72.5% were male and 27.5% were female. 84% of the participants had heard the word rabies. 65.75% among them had poor KAP score. KAP score was significantly associated with age, sex, education and residence.Conclusions: Construction workers had poor knowledge about animal bite and rabies. Their knowledge, attitude and practice with respect to prevention and treatment of rabies can be improved by providing proper health education.

scholarly journals Knowledge, attitude, and practice of medical and non-medical professionals of Peshawar towards the COVID-19 pandemic: an online survey

2021 ◽  
Vol 6 (4) ◽  
pp. 16-20
Author(s):  
Nouman Anthony ◽  
Khalid Saifullah Baig ◽  
Mohammad Ahmed Arsalan Khan ◽  
Syed Danial Kamal ◽  
Nawal Rafiq
Keyword(s):  
Online Survey ◽  
Medical Professionals ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Adequate Knowledge ◽  
Attitude And Practice ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Or Practice ◽  
Chi Square Test ◽  
Knowledge Attitude And Practice

Introduction: The coronavirus later named severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), caused an illness known as COVID-19. This study was carried out to determine the KAP of medical and non-medical professionals of Peshawar towards COVID19. Objective: To assess the knowledge, attitude, and practice of selected medical and non-medical professionals about coping with the COVID-19 pandemic through an online survey. Materials & Methods: This cross-sectional online survey took place from March 1 to April 30, 2020 using purposive sampling due to COVID-19 pandemic-related constraints against a community-based survey. A questionnaire for recording knowledge, attitude and practice about COVID-19 pandemic was generated with the help of literature search and uploaded through google forms. Responses were collected in excel spreadsheets which were later converted to SPSS version 23 for descriptive statistical analysis. Chi Square test was used for comparison between medical and non-medical professionals keeping p ≤0.05 significant. Results: A total of 366 participants responded to the online survey. The ratio of medical to non-medical professionals being 1.16:1. It was observed that majority of respondents had adequate knowledge regarding the current pandemic and no significant difference was seen between the two professionals (p<0.001). Both the professionals had a positive attitude with no difference (p<0.05). In practice, visiting marketplaces (p=0.754) showed significant difference in the practice however all the other practice measures did not show significance (p<0.05) and were being practiced by both the professionals. Conclusion: There is no significant difference in the knowledge, attitude or practice of medical and non-medical professionals towards the current pandemic of COVID-19. Keywords: COVID-19; Pandemic; Coronavirus; SARS virus.

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