scholarly journals Bovine dermatophilosis: awareness, knowledge, perception and drug usage practices amongst cattle herders in Oyo State, Nigeria

2020 ◽  
Vol 18 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
S. C. Olaogun ◽  
R. O. Ifarajimi ◽  
H. A. Muhammad
Keyword(s):  
General Public ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Further Education ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Withdrawal Period ◽  
Drug Usage ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Knowledge Practices ◽  
Bovine Dermatophilosis ◽  
Cattle Breeders

Background: Economic and zoonotic importance of bovine dermatophilosis in tropical countries and Nigeria in particular cannot be underestimated. We therefore conducted a cross-sectional study to assess cattle breeders’ awareness, perceptions and practices with regard to bovine dermatophilosis in Oyo State. Methods: The survey was conducted from June to December 2017 across the four geopolitical zones, which includes; Ibarapa, Oyo/Ogbomosho, Oke ogun and Ibadan. A total of 400 cattle breeders were interviewed using well-structured questionnaires. The data obtained were analysed on SPSS for frequency and percentages. Results: The results revealed high awareness of dermatophilosis among the breeders. However, 388/400 (97%) were not aware of its’ zoonotic importance. Nearly 49% engaged in self-treatment, while only 44/400 (11%) sought for veterinary intervention. Majority (97%) of the respondents disclosed to have used drugs for treatment. However, 94% did not adhere to manufacturer’s instruction while 8/400 (2%) were unaware of manufacturer’s instruction. More than 90% were unaware of withdrawal period in administering drugs, 16/400 (4%) observed it and 16/400 (4%) did not always observe withdrawal period when administering drugs. About 96% agreed that the drugs were effective while 8/400 (2%) were not sure about drugs effectiveness. Conclusions: Despite the high awareness of dermatophilosis by cattle rearers in Oyo state, the knowledge, practices and perception of farmers about the disease are still generally very low. Therefore, further education for the cattle breeders and the general public on zoonotic importance of bovine dermatophilosis is required.

scholarly journals Knowledge, practices and attitudes toward volunteer work in an influenza pandemic: cross-sectional study with Peruvian medical students

Medwave ◽  
2015 ◽  
Vol 15 (04) ◽  
pp. e6136-e6136
Author(s):  
Julio A. Huapaya ◽  
Julio Maquera-Afaray ◽  
Patricia J. García ◽  
César Cárcamo ◽  
Javier A. Cieza
Keyword(s):  
Medical Students ◽  
Influenza Pandemic ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Volunteer Work ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Knowledge Practices

scholarly journals Attitude towards COVID-19 vaccine among the general public in south India: A cross sectional study

2021 ◽  
Vol 0 (0) ◽  
pp. 0
Author(s):  
RajKiran Donthu ◽  
GangaRaju Godasi ◽  
AbdulSalaam Mohammed ◽  
RaviSankar Pasam ◽  
SriLakshmi Tiruveedhula
Keyword(s):  
General Public ◽  
South India ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional

scholarly journals Views of Mexican outpatients with rheumatoid arthritis on sexual and reproductive health: A cross-sectional study

PLoS ONE ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 16 (1) ◽  
pp. e0245538
Author(s):  
Loraine Ledón-LLanes ◽  
Irazú Contreras-Yáñez ◽  
Guillermo Guaracha-Basáñez ◽  
Salvador Saúl Valverde-Hernández ◽  
Anayanci González-Marín ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Rheumatoid Arthritis ◽  
Reproductive Health ◽  
Formal Education ◽  
Sexual And Reproductive Health ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Two Dimensions ◽  
Further Education ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Linear Association

Background Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) impacts sexual and reproductive health (SRH), which is a prominent component of a patient´s quality of life and highly influenced by the cultural background. The aim of the study was to explore the interest of Mexican outpatients with RA in SRH and to examine patient view on SRH. Methods This cross-sectional study surveyed 303 consecutive outpatients with RA on their perceptions of SRH importance, SRH satisfaction, access to SRH information, preferences regarding SRH communication with healthcare professionals, and understanding of SRH (qualitative open-ended descriptions). Descriptive statistics and inferential analysis were used. Patient knowledge of each dimension of SRH was rated based on pre-specified criteria. Two assessors assigned ten major themes to each patient´s description of both dimensions of SRH. Results Patients perceived their SRH as an important component of their general health and wished to address the topic, although few had access to such communication. Female patients assigned lesser importance to SRH, showed lesser degree of satisfaction with SRH, and expressed preference for a truthful physician. Age showed a linear association with individual survey responses, except for satisfaction with reproductive health dimension. There was a linear association between increased age and decreased years of formal education with a lower level of SRH knowledge. Ten major themes emerged for each of the two dimensions of the SRH construct, although most individual descriptions were assigned to one or two major themes. Conclusions Further education and assessment of SRH in Mexican patients with RA is warranted.

scholarly journals Knowledge and Awareness of Saudi Public Regarding the Outbreak and Prevention of COVID-19 in Saudi Arabia; a Questionnaire-Based Study

2020 ◽  
Vol 12 (13) ◽  
pp. 67
Author(s):  
Reem Al Madani ◽  
Shahzeb H. Ansari
Keyword(s):  
Saudi Arabia ◽  
Health Systems ◽  
General Public ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Demographic Information ◽  
Online Questionnaire ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Male And Female

INTRODUCTION: The dispersion of severe COVID-19 has already occupied on pandemic extents, disturbing over 100 nations in a matter of months. A worldwide response to formulate health systems global is imperious. MATERIALS & METHODS: This is a cross sectional study conducted among the Saudi general public using an online survey. Saudis (male and female) of all ages willing to participate in this study were requested to fill up the survey. An online questionnaire was designed using Google Forms with questions related to personal and demographic information followed by COVID-10 related questions. RESULTS: A total of N=1026 subjects participated in this study and responded by completing the online survey. They were divided into groups including gender, age, education and profession type. As far as gender was concerned, 243 (23.7%) males and 783 (76.3%) females took part. CONCLUSION: Overall knowledge of Saudis regarding COVID-19 is above average.

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