scholarly journals Self-Medication Practices and Associated Factors Among Health-Care Professionals in Selected Hospitals of Western Ethiopia

2020 ◽  
Vol Volume 14 ◽  
pp. 353-361 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ginenus Fekadu ◽  
Dinka Dugassa ◽  
Getandale Negera ◽  
Tilahun Bakala ◽  
Ebisa Turi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Health Care Professionals ◽  
Associated Factors ◽  
Self Medication ◽  
Western Ethiopia

scholarly journals Epidemiology of self-medication with modern medicines among health care professionals in Nekemte town, western Ethiopia

2017 ◽  
Vol 10 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Edao Sado ◽  
Endashaw Kassahun ◽  
Getu Bayisa ◽  
Mohammed Gebre ◽  
Ayana Tadesse ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Health Care Professionals ◽  
Self Medication ◽  
Western Ethiopia

scholarly journals Infection control strategy and primary care assistance in Campania region during the national lockdown due to COVID-19 outbreak: the experience of two tertiary emergency centers

2021 ◽  
Vol 47 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Angela Mauro ◽  
Nicola Improda ◽  
Letizia Zenzeri ◽  
Francesco Valitutti ◽  
Erica Vecchione ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Primary Care ◽  
Health Care ◽  
Infection Control ◽  
Control Strategy ◽  
Health Care Professionals ◽  
Close Contact ◽  
Time Lapse ◽  
High Rate ◽  
Self Medication ◽  
Campania Region

Abstract Background COVID-19 pandemic has markedly affected emergency care, due to sudden limitation of health care capacity by general practitioners (GP) and urgent need for infection control strategies. We evaluated the activity of the Emergency Department (ED) during the national lockdown (March 8–April 30), as well as the outcomes of our infection control strategy. Results Despite a reduction in access by one fifth, a proportion of febrile patients comparable to 2019 was seen (829/2492, 33.3% vs 4580/13.342, 34.3%, p = 0.3). Diagnostic swab for COVID-19 was performed in 25% of patients, especially in subjects with co-morbidities or multiple access. Six infected cases were identified, all presenting with febrile disease. Only two positive patients fulfilled the criteria for diagnostic swab provided by the Italian Health Authorities, because of close contact with suspected or confirmed cases. The rate of admission for febrile or respiratory conditions was higher than the same period of 2019 (33.4% vs 25.9%, p < 0.0001). None of the 105 health-care professionals working during the study time lapse exhibited anti-SARS-CoV-2 seroconversion. Among the 589 patients with information available, 54.9% declared no medical consultation at all prior to coming to ED, while only 40 (of which 27 with fever) had been examined by their GP before coming to ED. Nevertheless, 35.6% of the cases were already taking medications. None of the 9 patients requiring intensive care reported recent pediatric consultation, despite symptoms duration up to 30 days. Conclusion Our results provide evidence that the reduced capacity of primary care facilities during the national lockdown may have caused a high rate of self-medication as well as a delayed provision of care in some patients. Identification of pediatric patients affected with SARS-CoV-2 infection remains a challenge because of the absence of reliable predictive factors. Finally, the use of specific triage centers, with dedicated pathways to diagnose SARS-CoV-2 infection, trace contacts and allow adequate care after swabs, is effective in preventing spreading of the infection.

Critical Challenges and Impediments Affecting Rural Physicians During a Public Health Emergency

2012 ◽  
Vol 6 (4) ◽  
pp. 342-348 ◽  
Author(s):  
Gavin J. Putzer ◽  
Mirka Koro-Ljungberg ◽  
R. Paul Duncan
Keyword(s):  
Public Health ◽  
Health Care ◽  
Health Care Providers ◽  
Health Care Professionals ◽  
Rural Areas ◽  
Associated Factors ◽  
The United States ◽  
Public Health Emergency ◽  
Care Providers ◽  
Rural Physicians

ABSTRACTObjective: Disaster preparedness has become a health policy priority for the United States in the aftermath of the anthrax attacks, 9/11, and other calamities. It is important for rural health care professionals to be prepared for a bioterrorist attack or other public health emergency. We sought to determine the barriers impeding rural physicians from being prepared for a human-induced disaster such as a bioterrorist attack.Methods: This study employed a qualitative methodology using key informant interviews followed by grounded theory methods for data analysis. Semistructured interviews were conducted with 6 physicians in the state of Florida from federally designated rural areas.Results: The interview participants articulated primary barriers and the associated factors contributing to these barriers that may affect rural physician preparedness for human-induced emergencies. Rural physicians identified 3 primary barriers: accessibility to health care, communication between physicians and patients, and rural infrastructure and resources. Each of these barriers included associated factors and influences. For instance, according to our participants, access to care was affected by a lack of health insurance, a lack of finances for health services, and transportation difficulties.Conclusions: Existing rural organizational infrastructure and resources are insufficient to meet current health needs owing to a number of factors including the paucity of health care providers, particularly medical specialists, and the associated patient-level barriers. These barriers presumably would be exacerbated in the advent of a human-induced public health emergency. Thus, strategically implemented health policies are needed to mitigate the barriers identified in this study.(Disaster Med Public Health Preparedness. 2012;6:342–348)

scholarly journals Self-Medication Practices Among Health Care Professional Students in a Tertiary Care Hospital, Pune

2017 ◽  
Vol 10 (1) ◽  
pp. 63-68 ◽  
Author(s):  
Manjusha Sajith ◽  
Sruthi M. Suresh ◽  
Naveen T. Roy ◽  
Dr. Atmaram Pawar
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Health Care Professional ◽  
Health Care Professionals ◽  
Tertiary Care Hospital ◽  
Tertiary Care ◽  
Care Hospital ◽  
Self Medication ◽  
Medication Practice ◽  
Professional Students ◽  
Professional Exposure

Background: Self-medication practice is common among health care professionals due to their professional exposure to drugs and knowledge of treatment of their disease. Objective: The aim was to assess self-medication practice among medical, pharmacy, and nursing students in a tertiary care hospital, Pune. Method: A cross-sectional survey was carried out over a period of three months. A self-administered questionnaire was used for data collection. Results: A total of 318 students participated in the survey; among them106 were medical, 106 were nurses and 106 were Pharmacy students. Out of the total participants, 52.5% were females. Among them, 280 (87.5%) were practicing self- medication. Most drugs for self-medication were obtained from the pharmacy or drug shops, and the most commonly used drugs were non-steroidal anti- inflammatory drugs(81.2%) and antipyretics (67.6%) and antibiotics (35.0%). However, 112 (35.0%) of health care professional students had received antibiotics without medical prescription in the past few months. Common reported illnesses were fever and chills (62.5%) followed by headache (40.0%) and common cold(35.0%).The main reasons for self- medication was that their knowledge about drugs and diseases helped them (67%) and their health problem was not serious(65%). 40 (12.0%) were against self -medication practice and their reasons were fear of misdiagnosis of illness and adverse effect of drugs. Conclusion: Our study concluded that self-medication was practiced with a range of drugs among health care professional students. Educating the students and creating awareness among them may decrease the chance of self-medication practice.

scholarly journals Self medication practices and its determinants in health care professionals during the coronavirus disease-2019 pandemic: cross-sectional study

2022 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ogochukwu Chinedum Okoye ◽  
Oluseyi Ademola Adejumo ◽  
Abimbola Olubukunola Opadeyi ◽  
Cynthia Roli Madubuko ◽  
Maureen Ntaji ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Health Care Professionals ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Self Medication ◽  
Cross Sectional

scholarly journals ASSESSMENT OF KNOWLEDGE OF ZIKA VIRUS INFECTION AMONG HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONALS IN A SOUTHEASTERN STATE OF NIGERIA

2018 ◽  
Vol 10 (2) ◽  
pp. 56
Author(s):  
Maureen Ogochukwu Akunne ◽  
Uchechukwu Chris Chukwueke ◽  
Chibueze Anosike
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Developing Countries ◽  
Virus Infection ◽  
Zika Virus ◽  
Health Care Professionals ◽  
Associated Factors ◽  
Zikv Infection ◽  
Poor Knowledge ◽  
Government Hospitals ◽  
Level Of Knowledge

Objective: Zika virus infection is fast becoming a major public health concern in both developed and developing countries of the world because of its association with microcephaly and Guillain Barre Syndrome. Assessment of its knowledge and understanding among different healthcare practitioners are essential for prevention and control especially in developing countries such as Nigeria. Our aim was to assess the knowledge of the virus and its associated factors among healthcare professionals (HCPs).Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted from June 10 to August 28, 2016, among health care professionals who were selected by non-probability convenience sampling technique. The respondents were selected from various practice settings including academic institution, private and government hospitals in Enugu State, Nigeria. A validated and pilot tested 15 item questionnaire was used to evaluate respondents’ knowledge of ZIKV infection. Descriptive statistics and chi-square were used to analyze respondents’ level of knowledge and its associated factors using SPSS version 16.Results: Two hundred (200) respondents participated in this study with more than half (53.0%) being male, and most were either Physician or Pharmacist (59.5%). Our results also showed that most of the respondents (128, 64.0%) had poor knowledge of ZIKV infection. However, among the respondents assessed, the Pharmacists and the Physicians had better knowledge of the disease as the test statistics were statistically significant at X2=16.722, p=0.033. HCPs in the academia had better knowledge compared to those that are self-employed or practicing in private or government hospitals (X2=17.178, p=0.028).Conclusion: Our findings suggest that most of the HCPs assessed in this study had poor knowledge of ZIKV infection. However, professional status, place of service, and study site were found to be associated with the respondents’ level of knowledge. Hence, through sensitization and awareness campaigns through the media, seminars, and workshops aimed at educating HCPs on the disease should be encouraged.

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