scholarly journals Comparison of Knowledge, Attitude, and Practice of Adolescent Girl Students and Non-Students Regarding Menstrual Health in Rural Areas of Fars Province, Iran

2019 ◽  
Vol 6 (3) ◽  
Author(s):  
Mehrab Sayadi ◽  
Leila Malekmakan ◽  
Khojaste Rahimi Jaberi
Keyword(s):  
Rural Areas ◽  
Adolescent Girl ◽  
Fars Province ◽  
Attitude And Practice ◽  
Menstrual Health ◽  
Girl Students ◽  
Knowledge Attitude And Practice

scholarly journals Impact of health education regarding menstrual hygiene on genitourinary tract morbidities: an intervention study among adolescent girl students in an urban slum

2017 ◽  
Vol 5 (11) ◽  
pp. 4937 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jayita Pal ◽  
Shamshad Ahmad ◽  
Arohita Siva
Keyword(s):  
Health Education ◽  
Adolescent Girl ◽  
Education Programme ◽  
Slum Area ◽  
Menstrual Hygiene ◽  
Attitude And Practice ◽  
Health Education Programme ◽  
Girl Students ◽  
Test Level ◽  
Knowledge Attitude And Practice

Background: Menstruation and menstrual hygiene are still issues which are insufficiently recognized in Indian society and influenced by misconceptions and socio‐cultural restrictions. Adolescent girls become vulnerable to reproductive tract infections resulted from lack of knowledge and faulty practices regarding menstrual hygiene. The study aimed to assess the impact of health education programme regarding knowledge, attitude and practice of menstrual hygiene on genitourinary tract morbidities among adolescent girl students in a slum area of Kolkata.Methods: A quasi experimental study was conducted in two Government secondary schools located in a slum area under Kolkata Municipal Corporation. The study consisted of three steps. First a baseline survey with the help of a pre designed pretested questionnaire was done to find out the socio-demographic information, existing knowledge, attitude and practice of menstrual hygiene of the students and presence of any genito-urinary tract morbidities was documented. This was followed by an intervention phase of 6 months during which weekly lecture and interactive classes were taken in the study school. Second step was reassessment of K.A.P of menstrual hygiene and documentation of related morbidities at post intervention. Third step was to follow them for another 3 months for final reassessment of the same.Results: There was statistically significant decrease in the genito-urinary tract morbidities with improvement of mean K.A.P score of menstrual hygiene in study school from the pre-test level to post-test level as compared to the control school. But there was a significant decline of mean menstrual hygiene score at follow up of 9 months in the study school depicting lack of sustainability of the heath educational programme.Conclusions: Sustained health education programme with regular reinforcement and active involvement of the mothers regarding menstrual hygiene can lead to better reproductive health of adolescents.

Assessment of Knowledge, Attitude and Practice about Self Medication among Rural Areas in Erode District

2020 ◽  
Vol 13 (3) ◽  
pp. 228-231
Author(s):  
Sivasakthi Sivasakthi K ◽  
Koshila Koshila KS ◽  
Sajeer Mohammed K ◽  
Viswa Viswa S
Keyword(s):  
Rural Areas ◽  
Self Medication ◽  
Attitude And Practice ◽  
Knowledge Attitude And Practice

scholarly journals Knowledge, attitude, and practice towards COVID-19 among Libyan people- a web-based cross-sectional study

2021 ◽  
Vol 4 (Special1) ◽  
pp. 348-356
Author(s):  
Saad Ahmed Ali Jadoo ◽  
Omer Mohamed Danfour ◽  
Masud Zerzah ◽  
Mouna Abdelrahman Abujazia ◽  
Perihan Torun ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Rural Areas ◽  
Knowledge Score ◽  
High Rate ◽  
Good Knowledge ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Web Based ◽  
Urban Regions ◽  
Attitudes And Practices ◽  
Attitude And Practice ◽  
Knowledge Attitude And Practice

Background: Successful plans in disaster and epidemics management depend on the feedback response and the assessment of knowledge, attitudes, and practices among the target population. This study aims to assess the knowledge, attitude, and practice towards COVID-19 among Libyan people.  Methods: A cross-sectional web-based survey designed to assess the knowledge, attitude, and practice towards COVID-19 among the Libyan people from 13-20 October 2020. A self-administered questionnaire was recruited to collect the data of 287 participants. SPSS version 16.0 was used to analyze the data using univariate and multivariable regression data analyses. Results: More than half of respondents were males (53.7%), married (61.3%), aged less than 45 years old, highly educated (46.3%), employed (44.6%), urban resident(79.8%), experience good or very good health (71.1%) and earned more than USD 200 monthly (84.3.%). The participants showed a high rate of good knowledge (81.0%), attitude (71.1%), and practice (83.7%) towards COVID-19, respectively. Regression analysis showed that married (P=0.056), female (P=0.037), living in the urban regions (P<0.001) with good income of more than USD 2020 (P=0.001) were significantly associated with upper knowledge score. Females (P=0.040) were more significantly associated with positive attitude scores than males. Regarding practice score, married (P=0.001), females (P=0.059) had better practice, but poor-rated health status (P=0.018) was significantly associated with the weak practice. Conclusion: The distinction of urban regions with good knowledge, optimistic attitudes, and acceptable practices towards COVID-19 determines the government's action compass towards more interest in supporting males, unhealthy, and those living in the rural areas with accurate and timely knowledge.

scholarly journals Polio Eradication Media Campaign in Pakistan: KAP Analysis in Punjab

2020 ◽  
Vol V (III) ◽  
pp. 34-44
Author(s):  
Irem Sultana ◽  
Rao Shahid Mahmood Khan ◽  
Malik Adnan
Keyword(s):  
Attitude Change ◽  
Rural Areas ◽  
Polio Eradication ◽  
Shared Knowledge ◽  
Health Campaigns ◽  
Attitude And Practice ◽  
Knowledge And Attitude ◽  
Urban And Rural Areas ◽  
Effects Of Media ◽  
Knowledge Attitude And Practice

The aim of this research is to go through the effects of media health campaigns on knowledge, attitude and practices regarding the disease of Polio in province Punjab. The data was collected from 500 respondents from 35 districts of Punjab. The quantitative findings of the study proved that media, particularly TV is the main source of health information in both urban and rural areas. The practice ratio is lesser as compared to the knowledge and attitude change. Many people shared knowledge with others but up to some extent and family and friends were preferred to share the knowledge with. Income and educational qualification of the respondents seem to have no effect of media health campaigns on knowledge, attitude and practice. Campaigns seemed to impart only knowledge but not bringing much change into attitude and practice.

scholarly journals How Does Public Knowledge, Attitudes, and Behaviors Correlate in Relation to COVID-19? A Community-Based Cross-Sectional Study in Nepal

2021 ◽  
Vol 8 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hridaya Raj Devkota ◽  
Tula Ram Sijali ◽  
Ramji Bogati ◽  
Andrew Clarke ◽  
Pratik Adhikary ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Rural Areas ◽  
Associated Factors ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Public Knowledge ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Public Health Response ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Attitude And Practice ◽  
And Behaviors ◽  
Knowledge Attitude And Practice

Background: The COVID-19 pandemic has created a global health emergency requiring an effective public health response including citizen's roles in preventing spread and controlling the pandemic. Little is known about public knowledge, beliefs and behaviors in-relation to the pandemic in Nepal. This study aims to assess knowledge, attitude and practices (KAP) toward COVID-19 among the general public and to identify associated factors.Methods: A cross-sectional survey was conducted between May–June 2020 with a sample of 645, recruited from 26 hospitals across Nepal. We conducted telephone interviews using a semi-structured questionnaire related to KAP regarding COVID-19. T-test and one-way ANOVA was conducted to determine group differences for socio-demographic variables. Linear regression and correlational analysis were performed to identify associated factors and measure strength and direction of relationships.Results: Overall mean scores for knowledge, attitude and practice were 11.6 (SD 4.5), 2.7 (SD 1.8), and 9.9 (SD 1.93) respectively, but differed by socio-demographic characteristics. Positive but weak linear correlations were observed between knowledge-practice (r = 0.19, p &lt; 0.01) and attitude-practice (r = 0.08, p &lt; 0.05). The relationship between knowledge and education was fairly strong (r = 0.34, p &lt; 0.01). Province, place of residence, ecological area, age, gender and caste/ethnicity were also significantly associated with KAP score of participants.Conclusion: The study found varying degrees of correlation between Knowledge, Attitude and Practice that may increase as the pandemic evolves in Nepal. Knowledge and level of education had positive associations with attitude and adherence to precautionary measures. The findings suggest a need for targeted community awareness interventions for the most vulnerable populations, men, those with no school education, the elderly and people living in rural areas.

Reproductive Health Knowledge, Attitude, and Practice among Adolescent Girls in Urban and Rural Areas of Bangladesh

Anthropos ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 116 (1) ◽  
pp. 55-66
Author(s):  
Farzana Karim ◽  
Muhammad Zakaria ◽  
N. M. Sajjadul Hoque
Keyword(s):  
Reproductive Health ◽  
Adolescent Girls ◽  
Rural Areas ◽  
Health Knowledge ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Attitudes And Practices ◽  
Attitude And Practice ◽  
College Going ◽  
Urban And Rural Areas ◽  
Knowledge Attitude And Practice

This study aims at assessing the level of knowledge, attitudes, and practices (KAP) concerning reproductive health (RH) among adolescent college-going girls in the urban and rural areas of Chittagong District, Bangladesh. A college-based cross-sectional study was conducted among college-going girls (N = 792) of four colleges attending Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) classes (eleven/twelve classes) in Chittagong District. Data were collected using a structured and self-administered questionnaire. Chi-square (χ2) and independent-samples t-test were conducted to make the comparison between urban and rural participants. Data were analyzed using IBM SPSS version 24.0. The authors’ interpretation of the findings was also informed by anthropological as well as qualitative considerations. Mothers were reported to be the key informants of reproductive health for the adolescent girls of both urban and rural areas. Besides, urban respondents were more likely than rural respondents (p < .001) to feel comfortable during the discussion on RH with mother/sister/relative; to communicate frequently with their mothers; to discuss RH issues regularly; to have prior knowledge on menstruation. Moreover, this study also found significant differences (p < .05) regarding most of the items addressing RH knowledge, attitude, and practice between adolescent girls in urban and rural areas of Bangladesh due to the existing socio-cultural disparities between the areas of residence.

How does public knowledge, attitudes, and behaviors correlate in relation to COVID-19? A community-based cross-sectional study in Nepal

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hridaya Raj Devkota ◽  
Tula Ram Sijali ◽  
Ramji Bogati ◽  
Andrew Clarke ◽  
Pratik Adhikary ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Rural Areas ◽  
Associated Factors ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Public Knowledge ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Public Health Response ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Attitude And Practice ◽  
And Behaviors ◽  
Knowledge Attitude And Practice

Background: The COVID 19 pandemic has created a global health emergency requiring an effective public health response including citizens' roles in preventing the spread and controlling the pandemic. Little is known about public knowledge, beliefs, and behaviors in relation to the pandemic in Nepal. This study aims to assess knowledge, attitude, and practices (KAP) towards COVID 19 among the general public and to identify associated factors. Methods: A cross-sectional survey was conducted between May to June 2020 with a sample of 645, recruited from 26 hospitals across Nepal. We conducted telephone interviews using a semi-structured questionnaire related to KAP regarding COVID 19. T-test and one-way ANOVA was conducted to determine group differences for socio-demographic variables. Linear regression and correlational analysis were performed to identify associated factors and measure the strength and direction of relationships. Results: Overall mean scores for knowledge, attitude and practice were 11.6 (SD 4.5), 2.7 (SD 1.8), and 9.9 (SD 1.93) respectively but differed by socio-demographic characteristics. Positive but weak linear correlations were observed between knowledge-practice (r=0.19, p<0.01) and attitude-practice (r=0.08, p<0.05). The relationship between knowledge and education was fairly strong (r = 0.34, p< 0.01). Province, place of residence, ecological area, age, gender, and caste/ethnicity were also significantly associated with the KAP score of participants. Conclusion: The study found varying degrees of correlation between Knowledge, Attitude, and Practice that may increase as the pandemic evolves in Nepal. Knowledge and level of education had positive associations with attitude and adherence to precautionary measures. The findings suggest a need for targeted community awareness interventions for the most vulnerable populations, men, those with no school education, the elderly, and people living in rural areas. Keywords: COVID-19, Knowledge, Attitude, Practice, Correlates, Nepal

scholarly journals Cancer related knowledge, attitude, and practice among community health care providers and health assistants in rural Bangladesh

2021 ◽  
Vol 21 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Nazirum Mubin ◽  
Redwan Bin Abdul Baten ◽  
Sayeeda Jahan ◽  
Fatema Tuz Zohora ◽  
Naim Mahmud Chowdhury ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Community Health ◽  
Health Care Providers ◽  
Rural Areas ◽  
Cancer Control ◽  
Community Health Care ◽  
Care Providers ◽  
Rural Bangladesh ◽  
Attitude And Practice ◽  
Knowledge Attitude And Practice

Abstract Background Cancer remains one of the primary causes of death in Bangladesh. The success of cancer control in rural areas depends on the ability of the health care system and workforce to identify and manage cases properly at early stages. Community Health Workers (CHW) can play a vital role in this process. The present study aims to assess cancer related Knowledge, Attitude, and Practice (KAP) among 2 categories of CHWs - Community Health Care Providers (CHCP) and Health Assistants (HA) in rural Bangladesh. Methods A descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted using a self-administered questionnaire from July 2019 to June 2020. Multi-stage sampling technique was used to determine the sample. One Upazilla Health Complex (UHC) from each of the eight administrative divisions of Bangladesh were randomly chosen as study sites, from which 325 CHCPs and HAs were in the final sample. Multivariate logistic regression models were developed to determine the association between KAP scores and demographic variables. Results Our study shows that a modest number of respondents scored above average in the knowledge (54.15%), attitude (58.15%), and practice (65.54%) sections. Majority CHCPs (90.91%) and HAs (96.06%) did not receive govt. training on cancer. Only 20.71% HAs and 25.2% CHCPs knew about the availability of cancer treatment options in Bangladesh. Uncertainty about the availability of relevant treatments or vaccinations at public facilities was also high. Having cancer in the family, income, duration of employment and workplace locations were important predictors of cancer related KAP scores. Conclusion Healthcare workforce’s knowledge gap and unfavorable attitude towards cancer may result in poor delivery of care at the rural level. For many people in rural areas, CHCPs and HAs are the first point of contact with the healthcare system and thus effective cancer control strategies must consider them as key stakeholders. Targeted training programs must be adopted to address the cancer related KAP gaps among CHCPs and HAs.

scholarly journals Assessment of knowledge, attitude and practice towards COVID-19 infection among residents of an urban slum in a metropolitan city

2021 ◽  
Vol 8 (11) ◽  
pp. 5420
Author(s):  
Aritra Kumar Bose ◽  
Abhiram Kasbe ◽  
Janardan Bandi ◽  
Sudam R. Suryawanshi
Keyword(s):  
Rural Areas ◽  
Urban Areas ◽  
Communicable Disease ◽  
Health Centre ◽  
Urban Slum ◽  
Medical College ◽  
Institutional Ethics ◽  
Attitude And Practice ◽  
Study Participants ◽  
Knowledge Attitude And Practice

Background: COVID-19 is an infectious disease caused by a newly discovered coronavirus named SARS COV 2. By 26th August 2021, India added a record 37,593 cases of coronavirus infection, pushing the country’s COVID-19 tally to 32.5 million, while the death toll climbed to 4.35 million. It was declared as the second wave. The ICMR has calculated that compared to rural areas, the risk of spread was 1.09 times higher in urban areas and 1.89 times higher in urban slums. With all its elms, the urban slum can be a testing ground for appropriate awareness about the cause, prevention of COVID-19.Methods: The study was conducted in the field practice area of the Urban Health Centre of T. N. Medical College and B. Y. L. Nair Hospital situated in Mumbai. Approval for the conduction of the study was obtained from the Institutional Ethics Committee. The study was conducted over 1 month; i.e. from March 2021 to April 2021. The subjects were interviewed using a pre-designed interview schedule, information regarding education, occupation, marital status, and various information about knowledge, attitude and practice to prevent and protect against COVID-19 were obtained.Results: Almost 50% subjects aged less than 45 years with mean age of the study participants being 44.92±16.16 years. With female predominance (56.0%), majority of subjects were literate (72.5%) with 55% of subjects educated till class 10 and 53.5% were employed. Seventy-seven percent subjects had elderly family members residing with them. Non-communicable disease was observed in 75.5% subjects.Conclusions: The study highlighted the importance of effective and tailored health education programs aimed at improving COVID-19 knowledge, thereby leading to more favourable attitudes and implementation and maintenance of safe practices.

scholarly journals Knowledge, attitude and practice of insulin use and its adverse effects in adult diabetic population

2017 ◽  
Vol 6 (11) ◽  
pp. 2651
Author(s):  
Nivethitha T. ◽  
Manickavasagam S. ◽  
Paramasivam M. ◽  
Sai Thaejasvi G.
Keyword(s):  
Adverse Effects ◽  
Health Care Providers ◽  
Rural Areas ◽  
Therapeutic Option ◽  
Attitude Score ◽  
Care Providers ◽  
Attitude And Practice ◽  
The Mean ◽  
Insulin Use ◽  
Knowledge Attitude And Practice

Background: Diabetes is a disease when left untreated, leads to many complications. India is emerging as a diabetic capital of the world. Insulin is widely used as a therapeutic option, and hence this study was conducted to assess the awareness of Insulin use and its adverse effects in diabetic population.Methods: The study was a questionnaire survey conducted in adult patients with diabetes who are on Insulin therapy. The participants’ knowledge, attitude and practice were assessed by using a questionnaire consisting of 32 questions. Scores were allotted to each question, and evaluated after applying appropriate statistical tests.Results: The mean age of the participants was 57.26±11.24 years. About 54% were males. 46% belonged to rural areas. The mean knowledge score was 17.53±4.40, mean attitude score 7.42±4.85 and the mean practice score was 6.56±1.91. 40% responded that they will return the expired insulin vials to the pharmacy. The most common reason for non adherence was economical constraints (60%). The females had better knowledge (17.60±4.43 vs. 17.45±4.40, p>0.88), attitude (8.21±3.84 vs. 6.58±5.56, p>0.09) and practice (6.97±1.84 vs. 6.13±1.92, p<0.02) of insulin use than males. Also, the urban population had better knowledge (17.58±3.64 vs. 17.32±4.97, p>0.297), attitude (8.70±3.95 vs. 6.06±5.37, p <0.002) and practice scores (6.92±1.89 vs. 6.38±1.92, p>1.395) than the rural counterparts.Conclusions: There exists a gap between knowledge attitude and practice of insulin use. This can be overcome by conducting awareness programmes by health care providers, to sensitise people about the proper use, side effects and the methods of disposal of insulin vials.

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