scholarly journals Knowledge and Perception of the Role of Physiotherapy Among Members of Hockey Teams In Accra Ghana

2020 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. 53-60
Author(s):  
Noamesi Siba ◽  
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Jonathan Quartey ◽  
Samuel Koranteng Kwakye ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Sports Injuries ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Return To Play ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Technical Staff ◽  
Inadequate Knowledge ◽  
Hockey Players ◽  
High Knowledge ◽  
Self Administered Questionnaire

Background:Physiotherapy plays an important role in the prevention and management of sports injuries to enable athletes return to play when fully fit. In Ghana first aid personnel and team masseurs generally manage sports injuries. Inadequate knowledge on the role of Physiotherapy may be the reason for not seeking Physiotherapy services.We objectively set out to determine the knowledge and perception about the role of Physiotherapy in managing sports injuries among hockey players and technical staff.Methods:This cross-sectional study involved 65 members of 15 hockey teams in Accra. Participants included female and male hockey players between the ages of 15 and 50, coaches and team managers. They were made to complete a self-administered questionnaire. Data obtained was analyzed using SPSS, version 23. Spearman correlation was used to determine the association between variables at a significant level of 5%.Results:Fifty hockey players and 15 technical staff took part in the study. Majority (94%) and (91%) of participants identified ice and exercises as modalities used by Physiotherapists.About 66.2% of hockey players had high knowledge and perception (p=0.032) about the role of Physiotherapy and reported that 18% of their injuries were treated by a Physiotherapist while majority (89%) were of the view that a Physiotherapist is a competent professional. Sixty-six percent participants perceived that Physiotherapists were involved in research, however, there was no significant association between, knowledge, perception and years of experience of hockey players (p=0.945) and technical staff (p=0.201).Conclusion:Majority of participants had good knowledge and perception on the role of Physiotherapy in training common hockey injuries, although very few of their injuries were managed by Physiotherapists. There is a need to educate players and technical staff on the role of Physiotherapy in the prevention and management of sports injuries, which may encourage players to seek early treatment for injuries rehabilitation. Keywords:Hockey, Physiotherapy, knowledge, role of perception

scholarly journals Insights into the Predictors of Attitude toward Entomophagy: The Potential Role of Health Literacy: A Cross-Sectional Study Conducted in a Sample of Students of the University of Florence

2021 ◽  
Vol 18 (10) ◽  
pp. 5306
Author(s):  
Chiara Lorini ◽  
Laura Ricotta ◽  
Virginia Vettori ◽  
Marco Del Riccio ◽  
Massimiliano Alberto Biamonte ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Data Analysis ◽  
Health Literacy ◽  
Potential Role ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
University Of Florence ◽  
The University ◽  
Self Administered Questionnaire

In Western countries, one of the main barriers to entomophagy is repulsion toward insects. Few studies have investigated the factors that influence attitudes toward entomophagy. Therefore, we conducted a cross-sectional study involving a sample of 248 university students, focusing on disgust and other potential attributes that can influence insect consumption, including health literacy. We used a 17-item self-administered questionnaire. Consistent with the literature, two items were chosen as outcome variables to evaluate the predictors of the propensity to consume insects: “Have you ever eaten insects or insect-based products?” and “How disgusting do you find eating insects?” The data analysis shows that having already eaten insects is inversely associated with the level of disgust (OR: 0.1, p < 0.01); and it is positively associated with higher levels of health literacy (OR: 3.66, p > 0.01). Additionally, having some knowledge and information about entomophagy is inversely associated with a higher level of disgust (OR: 0.44, p = 0.03 and OR: 0.25, p = 0.03, respectively), while being female is positively associated with disgust (OR: 3.26, p < 0.01). Our results suggest the potential role of health literacy, in addition to other factors, in influencing the willingness to taste insects. However, further studies involving larger and non-convenience samples are needed to confirm our hypothesis.

scholarly journals A survey of the attitudes and knowledge of parents of high school children on the East Rand on the usage of nutritional supplements

2017 ◽  
Vol 28 (3) ◽  
Author(s):  
V Van der Walt
Keyword(s):  
Health Risks ◽  
Nutritional Supplements ◽  
Energy Drink ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Normal Diet ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Level Of Knowledge ◽  
Role Of Parents ◽  
Self Administered Questionnaire

Background: The use of nutritional supplements (NS) by adolescents seems to be an escalating problem in South Africa. Any supplementary product ingested to boost the nutritional content of a normal diet to either fill a need or presumed deficiency, including any sports or energy drink, tablets or injections, are deemed as NS for the purpose of this study. Parents seem to agree that children who play sport are allowed to use NS to assist them to perform better, without knowledge of the health risks associated with these products. Despite information on websites and information sessions arranged by schools, parents seem to disregard advice given to them by experts. Objectives: The objective of this study was to determine the attitudes and level of knowledge of parents of children on the East Rand with regard to NS usage. Methods: This was a cross-sectional study which used a previously validated, self-administered questionnaire for the parents (n = 198). It also included an interview with a focus group consisting of coaches and administrative staff (n = 9) representing each sports code selected for the purpose of this study. The data were analysed using largely descriptive statistics. Results: Nine percent of parents indicated that they considered themselves well informed with regard to NS; 13% indicated that they would support their children in obtaining NS without efficacy being proven and 75% indicated their awareness of the risk of NS being contaminated. Coaches viewed the role of parents as integral regarding a healthy diet but indicated that the use of NS could not be ignored, also admitting to a lack in knowledge regarding NS. Conclusion: Parents and coaches demonstrated limited knowledge regarding NS. Their knowledge was formed from information on labels and the internet. Parents have a positive attitude towards the use of NS by their children despite indicating an awareness of the health risks related to NS usage.

scholarly journals Differences in Subject-Specific Competences between Slovenian and Italian Physical Education Teachers

2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (2) ◽  
pp. 53-58
Author(s):  
Marjeta Kovac ◽  
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Bojan Leskosek ◽  
Gregor Jurak ◽  
Miha Marinsek ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Education ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Physical Education Teachers ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Social Events ◽  
Subject Specific ◽  
The Subject ◽  
Almost All ◽  
Self Administered Questionnaire

This cross-sectional study was designed to analyse the differences between the subject-specific competenc- es of Slovenian and Italian physical education (PE) teachers. The participants, 669 Slovenian and 484 Italian PE teachers, evaluated their professional competences with a self-administered questionnaire on a four-level Likert scale. A t-test for independent samples indicates differences in the self-evaluations of the majority of sub- ject-specific competences between both groups. However, in almost all items, Slovenian PE teachers evaluate their competences higher. A multivariate analysis of variance, used to identify the role of some socio-demo- graphic factors (state, gender, years of service), shows that the state has the highest impact on the differences between self-efficiency of both groups (p<0.001, Eta2=0.531). The greatest differences (Cohen's d > 0.8) are observed on those competences that relate to some of the narrower aspects of PE didactics. The reasons for the perceived differences can be found in some historical and social events, length of education, the different orientation of PE teacher education programmes, and the different responses of both countries to educational policies. The present study outcomes may aid in updating initial PE teacher training and designing a creative system of continuous professional development.

scholarly journals Performance After Concussion in National Hockey League Players

2021 ◽  
Vol 56 (4) ◽  
pp. 404-407
Author(s):  
Aidan L. Neustadtl ◽  
William K. Bukowski ◽  
Alan Neustadtl ◽  
David Milzman
Keyword(s):  
Outcome Measure ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Ice Hockey ◽  
Return To Play ◽  
National Hockey League ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Hockey Players ◽  
Player Performance ◽  
Interesting Area

Context Concussions in ice hockey players are an interesting area of study due to the fast-paced and high-impact nature of the sport. Recently, researchers have focused on player performance after return from concussion to evaluate subclinical deficits that were previously missed. Objective To examine National Hockey League (NHL) player performance from 2013 to 2019 and compare performance before a concussion with performance immediately after recovering to assess the current NHL return-to-play protocol. Design Cross-sectional study. Setting The NHL Injury Viz and sports reporting websites. Patients or Other Participants Players in the NHL who sustained concussions from 2013 to 2019. Main Outcome Measure(s) Goals, assists, points, plus-minus, time on ice (TOI), and hits. Results When goals, assists, points, plus-minus, TOI, and hits were examined, only TOI was different after the players returned from injury, and this TOI difference was not substantively important. Conclusions After concussion, NHL player performance did not change.

scholarly journals Attitudes of Healthcare Personnel towards Vaccinations before and during the COVID-19 Pandemic

2021 ◽  
Vol 18 (5) ◽  
pp. 2703
Author(s):  
Caterina Ledda ◽  
Claudio Costantino ◽  
Mario Cuccia ◽  
Helena C. Maltezou ◽  
Venerando Rapisarda
Keyword(s):  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
University Hospital ◽  
Vaccine Hesitancy ◽  
Healthcare Personnel ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Vaccine Preventable Diseases ◽  
Knowledge And Attitudes ◽  
Vaccination Recommendations ◽  
Self Administered Questionnaire

Vaccines constitute highly effective tools for controlling and eliminating vaccine-preventable diseases (VPDs) and are assessed to avert between two to three million deaths per year globally. Healthcare personnel (HCP) constitute a priority group for several vaccinations. However, studies indicate significant rates of vaccine hesitancy among them and, therefore, of acceptance of vaccination recommendations. This cross-sectional study was conducted in a university hospital in Southern Italy to assess the knowledge and attitudes of HCP about VPDs before and during the COVID-19 pandemic, estimate their intention to get vaccinated against COVID-19, and search for determinants that may influence their choice. A self-administered questionnaire was used. HCP improved their knowledge about VPDs and were more favorable to vaccinations in September–December 2020 compared to January–December 2019. Overall, 75% of respondents would get a COVID-19 vaccine. Our findings indicate a potential role of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic on Italian HCP’s knowledge and attitudes towards vaccines.

scholarly journals Factors Influencing Awareness of Drug Store Personnel about Pharmacovigilance

2021 ◽  
pp. 1-6
Author(s):  
Hirra Soomro ◽  
Mirza Tasawer Baig ◽  
Sadaf Ibrahim ◽  
Syed Nudrat Nawaid Shah ◽  
Samina Sheikh ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Community Pharmacists ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Professional Status ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Validated Questionnaire ◽  
Sindh Province ◽  
Study Population ◽  
Self Administered Questionnaire

Pharmacovigilance is an essential process when dealing with the medicines. It is one of the basic roles of community pharmacist. This role is not found in practice. Due to lacking this role, monitoring of adverse drug reactions and awareness to report them is missed in the society. However, no significant data has been published to exhibit the role of community pharmacists in Pharmacovigilance. This study was aimed to help in stowing the pharmacist role, in community Pharmacovigilance of Pakistan, to give awareness not only to community pharmacists but to regulatory authorities to establish policies regarding ADRs. A cross-sectional study was conducted through a pre-validated questionnaire. This study was conducted in 16 Districts of Sindh Province of Pakistan. 368 pharmacies/ medical stores responded to the self administered questionnaire. The results showed dependence of Awareness to the Pharmacovigilance upon Professional Status, Education of Participants and Experience of study population in pharmacies/ medical stores.

Knowledge and Prevalence Regarding Premenstrual Syndrome among Adolescents in Morang District, Nepal

2020 ◽  
Vol 16 (3) ◽  
pp. 214-219
Author(s):  
Indira Shrestha ◽  
Rita Giri
Keyword(s):  
Menstrual Cycle ◽  
Premenstrual Syndrome ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Adolescent Students ◽  
Interview Method ◽  
Inadequate Knowledge ◽  
Experienced Fatigue ◽  
Efficiency And Productivity ◽  
Self Administered Questionnaire

Background: Premenstrual syndrome is the symptom that occurs prior to the menstrual cycle and includes physical and psychological changes that interfere with the daily activities. There is inadequate knowledge regarding premenstrual syndrome among adolescents and very little information is found regarding it among adolescents in Nepal. Objective: To find out knowledge and prevalence regarding premenstrual syndrome among adolescent students of a selected school in Morang District, Nepal. Methods: A descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted among 137 female adolescents from 13-19 years having a menstrual cycle. Non-probability purposive sampling was used to select the school and census sampling at the time of data collection for the selection of samples. The data was collected by a self-administered questionnaire and interview method, which was analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistics. Results: The study revealed that most (90.5%) of the respondents had inadequate knowledge regarding premenstrual syndrome and 57.7% of the respondents had a prevalence of premenstrual syndrome. Most (73%) of the respondents said that they had experienced fatigue/lack of energy prior to menstruation and many (56.93%) of the respondents said that the prevailing symptoms interfered with their work efficiency and productivity. Statistically, a significant association was found between the knowledge of premenstrual syndrome and ethnicity at (p=0.037). Similarly, a statistically significant association was also found between the prevalence of premenstrual syndrome and family history at (p=0.018); the prevalence of premenstrual syndrome and regularity of menstruation at (p= 0.002). Conclusion: The findings of this study concluded that there was inadequate knowledge and the premenstrual syndrome was present among most of the respondents. The findings highlight the importance of awareness regarding premenstrual syndrome among adolescents.

scholarly journals The suggestions of teachers for faculty development in undergraduate medical education of Bangladesh

2019 ◽  
Vol 10 (2) ◽  
pp. 2-5
Author(s):  
Shamima Rahman ◽  
Mossammat Nigar Sultana ◽  
Farhana Noman ◽  
Rokeya Zaman ◽  
Abida Sultana ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Medical Education ◽  
Faculty Development ◽  
Undergraduate Medical Education ◽  
Time Management ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Family Welfare ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Review Form ◽  
Self Administered Questionnaire

This descriptive cross sectional study was carried out from July 2015 to June 2016 to identify the teachers' views regarding the suggested responsibilities of concerned authorities in faculty development (FD )in undergraduate medical education of Bangladesh. A semistructured self-administered questionnaire was used for collecting data from 103 teachers of eight Government and Non- Government medical colleges located within and outside Dhaka. They agreed with the different suggested role of the departments, institutes, teachers' associations, Director Medical Education (DME), and Ministry of Health & Family Welfare (MOHFW) for FD. Among the suggestions the most agreed roles were 'Make an outline for participation of CME & CPD’ for promotion by MOHFW (80%); ‘Arrangement of CME & CPD’ by the institutes (79%); ‘Arrangement of CME & CPD’ by the teachers association (76%); ‘Supervision of faculty development’ by the DME (76%); ‘Distribution of personal review form (54%)’ , ‘Collection of personal review form (54%)’ and 'Time management of faculty development(54%)’ by the departments. It is recommended that the concerned authorizes should play their own role appropriately for proper implementation of the FD. Bangladesh Journal of Medical Education Vol.10(2) 2019: 2-5

scholarly journals Parents’ Involvement in Children’s Dental Services Utilization

2021 ◽  
Vol 2020 (2) ◽  
pp. 1
Author(s):  
Mihaela Adina Dumitrache ◽  
Mariana Caramida ◽  
Alexandra Stefania Ene ◽  
Roxana Romanita Ilici
Keyword(s):  
Eating Behaviors ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Dental Service ◽  
Dental Services ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Services Utilization ◽  
Dental Office ◽  
Parents Involvement ◽  
Self Administered Questionnaire

(1) Background: Parents play an important role in children’s oral health by contributing to the development of proper oral hygiene and eating behaviors as well as offering the child access to dental services. The aim of this study was the evaluation of parents’ involvement in their child’s visits to the dental office. (2) Methods: The cross-sectional study was conducted in 2020 in Romania on a sample of 105 parents using an online self-administered questionnaire. (3) Results: Only 9.52% of parents brought their children to the dental office for their first visit in their 1st year of life; 51.53% of children visit the dentist at least once a year but for only 42.86% of children, the reason of their last visit was a regular dental check-up. (4) Conclusions: parents underestimate the role of dental service utilization for their children; the first visit to the dental office for most children is at an older age than optimal, the frequency of dental visits is less than recommended, and they are treatment-oriented.

scholarly journals Patients’ Knowledge and Perception on Anaesthesiologist And Anaesthesia

2018 ◽  
Vol 17 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Suhaila Binti Nanyan ◽  
Mohamad Fariz Bin Johari ◽  
Mohamad Nazrin Bin Holid ◽  
Usamah Bin Othman
Keyword(s):  
Well Being ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Chronic Pain Management ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Operation Theatre ◽  
Operative Recovery ◽  
Self Administered Questionnaire ◽  
Regional Types

Introduction: Anaesthesiologists play vital roles in perioperative patients’ care and chronic pain management. However, not many patients are aware of the role of anaesthesiologists. We aimed to measure the level of patients’ knowledge regarding the role of anaesthesiologist and anaesthesia. Materials and Methods: This was a single-centred, questionnaire-based cross sectional study. The self administered questionnaire was divided into three parts that includes, i) sociodemographic characteristics, ii) knowledge regarding role of anaesthesiologist, iii) knowledge of anaesthesia. Respondents were selected among patients attending several specialist clinics at the International Islamic University Malaysia Medical Centre (IIUM MC). Results: Almost 64% of the selected patients had previous experience of anaesthesia. Majority of the patients (78%) knew that anaesthesiologist is a medical qualified doctor, but only 52.5% of them knew the role of anaesthesiologist in operation theatre. Fifty eight percents of patients realized the fact that anaesthesiologist is primarily responsible to ensures the well-being during operation, 45.1% knew the involvement of anaesthesiologist in case of emergency and in the intensive care unit, 46.7% in managing obstetrics pain, 39.3% in long-standing pain, 52.5% on the issue of pre-operative visits and post-operative recovery. Besides that, 72.1% were well-informed regarding fasting before operation, 59.8% realized that smoking may affect the anaesthesia and surgery, 86.1% knew where anaesthesia will be administered, 66.4% and 62.3% of respondents knew regarding the general and regional types of anaesthesia respectively. Seventy three percents of patients realize how general anaesthesia will be administered. Lastly, only 54.9% of patients had some knowledge regarding complications of anaesthesia. There were also not much impacts of previous exposure of anaesthesia on the level of their knowledge. Conclusion: Patients’ knowledge regarding the role of anaesthesiologist and anaesthesia were average and variable.

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