Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices on Malaria Preventive Measures of Migrants Attending a Public Health Clinic in Northern Italy

2006 ◽  
Vol 9 (3) ◽  
pp. 160-162 ◽  
Author(s):  
Carla Scolari ◽  
Simona Tedoldi ◽  
Caterina Casalini ◽  
Carmelo Scarcella ◽  
Alberto Matteelli ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Public Health ◽  
Preventive Measures ◽  
Northern Italy ◽  
Health Clinic ◽  
Attitudes And Practices ◽  
Public Health Clinic ◽  
Knowledge Attitudes And Practices

scholarly journals Findings of a Cross-Sectional Survey on Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices about COVID-19 in Uganda: Implications for Public Health Prevention and Control Measures

2020 ◽  
Vol 2020 ◽  
pp. 1-8
Author(s):  
Gerald Okello ◽  
Jonathan Izudi ◽  
Steven Teguzirigwa ◽  
Allan Kakinda ◽  
Guido Van Hal
Keyword(s):  
Public Health ◽  
Preventive Measures ◽  
Control Measures ◽  
Health Prevention ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Attitudes And Practices ◽  
Online Social Media ◽  
Positive Attitudes ◽  
Knowledge Attitudes And Practices

Background. The coronavirus disease (COVID-19) morbidity is rising in Uganda. However, data are limited about people’s knowledge, attitudes, and practices. Objective. To determine knowledge about COVID-19, attitudes towards presidential directives and Ministry of Health (MoH) guidelines, and adherence to practicing public health preventive measures (KAP) in Uganda. Methods. This cross-sectional survey was conducted between April 28 and May 19, 2020. Data were collected using online social media platforms, websites, and popular media outlets. We descriptively summarized data and categorized KAP scores as knowledgeable about COVID-19, positive attitude towards presidential directives and MoH guidelines, and adherent to public health preventive measures, respectively. We tested sex differences in KAP using tests of significance and established independently associated factors using modified Poisson regression analysis, reported using adjusted prevalence risk ratio (aPR) with 95% confidence interval (CI). Results. We studied 362 participants with the following sociodemographic characteristics: 86 (23.8%) aged 25-29 years, 212 (58.6%) males, 270 (74.6%) with tertiary or university levels of education, and 268 (74.0%) urban residents. Of the 362 participants, 264 (93.9%) were knowledgeable about COVID-19 (94.1% males and 93.8% females), 51.3% had positive attitudes towards presidential directives and MoH guidelines (51.0% male and 51.8% female), and 175 (48.3%) were adherent to practicing public health preventive measures (42.9% males and 56.0% females). Compared to males, our data shows that females were more adherent to practicing public health preventive measures (aPR, 1.23; 95% CI, 1.01-1.53), knowledgeable about COVID-19 (aPR, 1.01; 95% CI, 0.95-1.07), and had positive attitudes towards directives and guidelines (aPR, 1.01; 95% CI, 0.82-1.25). Conclusions. This study shows that public health prevention efforts should be directed to closing the identified gaps in KAP among Ugandans in order to halt the spread of COVD-19 in Uganda as well as the East African region.

Health Complaints Related to Pesticide Stored at a Public Health Clinic

2000 ◽  
Vol 82 (1) ◽  
pp. 1-6 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lina S. Balluz ◽  
Rossanne M. Philen ◽  
John Brock ◽  
Kenneth Falter ◽  
Max Kiefer ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Public Health ◽  
Health Clinic ◽  
Health Complaints ◽  
Public Health Clinic

scholarly journals An Accident-Prone Employee: No, Multiple Sclerosis

2017 ◽  
Vol 66 (1) ◽  
pp. 5-7
Author(s):  
Ann Regina Lurati
Keyword(s):  
Public Health ◽  
Multiple Sclerosis ◽  
Physical Examination ◽  
Review Article ◽  
Health Clinic ◽  
Workplace Interventions ◽  
Public Health Clinic

An employee is labeled “accident-prone,” and sustained an acute lumbar injury at work. Upon physical examination, a diagnosis of multiple sclerosis was suspected. She was referred to a public health clinic for further evaluation. This is a review article of multiple sclerosis and workplace interventions.

Knowledge, attitudes, and beliefs about seasonal influenza and H1N1 vaccinations in a low-income, public health clinic population

Vaccine ◽  
2012 ◽  
Vol 30 (2) ◽  
pp. 454-458 ◽  
Author(s):  
Matthew D. Redelings ◽  
Jennifer Piron ◽  
Lisa V. Smith ◽  
Amy Chan ◽  
Julia Heinzerling ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Public Health ◽  
Low Income ◽  
Seasonal Influenza ◽  
Health Clinic ◽  
Attitudes And Beliefs ◽  
Clinic Population ◽  
Public Health Clinic

scholarly journals Knowledge, attitudes and potential response to menu labelling in an urban public health clinic population

2009 ◽  
Vol 13 (4) ◽  
pp. 550-555 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jennifer Piron ◽  
Lisa V Smith ◽  
Paul Simon ◽  
Patricia L Cummings ◽  
Tony Kuo
Keyword(s):  
Public Health ◽  
Los Angeles ◽  
Low Income ◽  
Fast Food ◽  
Health Clinic ◽  
Potential Response ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Clinic Population ◽  
Public Health Clinic

AbstractObjectiveThe present study examines the receptivity to and potential effects of menu labelling on food choices of low-income and minority individuals – a group often at disproportionate risk for preventable, lifestyle-related health conditions (e.g. obesity, diabetes and CVD).DesignWe conducted a cross-sectional survey to examine the knowledge, attitudes and potential response to menu labelling in an urban public health clinic population.SettingUnited States.SubjectsA total of 639 clinic patients were recruited in the waiting rooms of six, large public health centres in Los Angeles County (2007–2008). These centres provide services to a largely uninsured or under-insured, low-income, Latino and African-American population.ResultsAmong those approached and who met eligibility criteria, 88 % completed the survey. Of the 639 respondents, 55 % were overweight or obese based on self-reported heights and weights; 74 % reported visiting a fast food restaurant at least once in the past year, including 22 % at least once a week; 93 % thought that calorie information was ‘important’; and 86 % thought that restaurants should be required to post calorie information on their menu boards. In multivariate analyses, respondents who were obese, female, Latino and supportive of calorie postings were more likely than others to report that they would choose food and beverages with lower calories as a result of menu labelling.ConclusionsThese findings suggest that clinic patients are receptive to this population-based strategy and that they would be inclined to change their food selections in response to menu labelling.

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