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Knowledge, Attitudes and Practices of Health Care Workers on Ebola in Hospital Towards Ebola Virus Disease, Conakry, Guinea, 2016
Camara Alioune,
Diallo Ibrahima Sory,
Toure Abdoulaye,
Bayo Mouctar,
Douba Alfred,
Guilavogui Timothé,
Traore Mohamed Sahar,
Sidibe Sidikiba,
Diallo Aissatou Taran,
Konde Mandy Kader
Issue:
Volume 4, Issue 1, February 2018
Pages:
1-6
Received:
1 December 2017
Accepted:
14 December 2017
Published:
15 January 2018
Abstract: To cope with any further outbreak of Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) in Guinea, a cross-sectional study was carried out to assess the level of awareness, attitude and practice of health care workers about EVD in Conakry, Guinea. A cross-sectional study was conducted in the Institute of Nutrition and Child Health (INSE), at the national hospitals of Donka and Ignace Deen in 2016 and involved 14 clinical facilities. Scores were built up for knowledge, attitude and practice. These scores were classified into two groups: bad (score < 50%) and good (score ≥ 50%). A total of 267 participants from these health care systems responded to a structured questionnaire. The proportion of health care workers with good knowledge, attitudes and practices was respectively 71.9%, 94% and 50.2%. Factors associated with good knowledge of EVD were male [Adjusted Odds Ratio (AOR): 1.7: 95% CI 1.0 to 2.9] and received training in EVD (2.7: 1.6-4.8). Factors associated with good practice were membership in INSE (2.3: 1.1-4.7) and training on EVD (2.2: 1.3-3.8). There is lack of knowledge of EVD, as well as negative attitudes and practices, particularly in prevention. However, continuing education for health care workers could correct these deficiencies.
Abstract: To cope with any further outbreak of Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) in Guinea, a cross-sectional study was carried out to assess the level of awareness, attitude and practice of health care workers about EVD in Conakry, Guinea. A cross-sectional study was conducted in the Institute of Nutrition and Child Health (INSE), at the national hospitals of Donka...
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Future Postgraduate Choices of First and Final Year Clinical Students in Ghana
Yifieyeh Abiboye Cheduko,
Duduyemi Babatunde Moses,
Kumahor Elikem,
Kotoku Eyiram,
Moses Monday Omoniyi,
Fefemwole Prince,
Akwetey Francis
Issue:
Volume 4, Issue 1, February 2018
Pages:
7-11
Received:
19 December 2017
Accepted:
11 February 2018
Published:
6 March 2018
Abstract: Since the establishment of the Ghana College of Physicians and Surgeons in 2003, revived interest in postgraduate medical education has led to an increase in specialists in medicine, surgery and related disciplines. While this ongoing process is laudable, the number and variety of specialists are not yet commiserate with the health needs of the population. Semi-structured questionnaires (340) were administered to consenting first and final year clinical students of the School of Medical Sciences, Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi, Ghana during the final semester of the 2014 academic session. The questionnaire was based on anecdotes and focused group discussions on the issue of career choices and consisted of sections inquiring about the demographics, general career intentions and postgraduate aspirations of the respondents. Three hundred and fifteen (92%) out of 340 responders completed the questionnaires adequately; with 197 and 118 first and final year students respectively in M: F ratio of 1.23:1. All our responders were aged 20-25 years. Majority desired postgraduate specialization (86.7%); and Surgery (43.5%) and Obstetrics & Gynaecology (5.38%) were the most and least favoured specialties respectively. About 74% of our responders were influenced by personal interests (p=.01) irrespective of gender or year of study. Surgery is the most preferred postgraduate specialization in our study and most of the students were influenced by personal interest.
Abstract: Since the establishment of the Ghana College of Physicians and Surgeons in 2003, revived interest in postgraduate medical education has led to an increase in specialists in medicine, surgery and related disciplines. While this ongoing process is laudable, the number and variety of specialists are not yet commiserate with the health needs of the pop...
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Knowledge, Attitude, Practice and Barriers to Educational Implementation of Non-Pharmacological Pain Management during Labor in Selected Hospitals, Kenya
Poornima Ramasamy,
Arthur Kwena,
Ashraf Emarah,
Simon Kangethe
Issue:
Volume 4, Issue 1, February 2018
Pages:
20-26
Received:
12 February 2018
Accepted:
5 March 2018
Published:
30 March 2018
Abstract: A Study to Evaluate the Effectiveness of knowledge, attitude, practice and barriers to implementation of non-pharmacological pain management during labor using non-experimental cross sectional descriptive study design and used a structure questionnaire to collect data from a sample of the population. The majority of the health care providers’ have inadequate knowledge regarding non-pharmacological pain management during labor. Health care providers have a positive attitude towards non-pharmacological pain management during labor. Most of the health care providers practice massaging, breathing exercise and encourage different laboring positions during labor. The main barriers were lack of time, lack of knowledge and patient unwillingness.
Abstract: A Study to Evaluate the Effectiveness of knowledge, attitude, practice and barriers to implementation of non-pharmacological pain management during labor using non-experimental cross sectional descriptive study design and used a structure questionnaire to collect data from a sample of the population. The majority of the health care providers’ have ...
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Safety Practices on Lead Poisoning Among Battery Technicians in Lagos Nigeria, 2017
Tajudeen Olusegun Rasheed,
Naoyo Mori,
Wasiu Adebowale Afolabi,
Rukayat Ololade Abdul-Rasheed
Issue:
Volume 4, Issue 1, February 2018
Pages:
27-33
Received:
16 February 2018
Accepted:
9 March 2018
Published:
8 April 2018
Abstract: Battery technicians need to maintain due diligence on safety practices at workplace to guide against lead poisoning, since preventive measures are the most cost-effective interventions against lead-related diseases. This study compared and investigated factors that influence battery technician’s safety practices in Lagos, Nigeria. It was predicted that workplace conditions, blood lead levels and perceived risks could influence safety practices on lead poisoning. A quantitative, cross-sectional survey design, and systematic sampling were used to select N=293 adults aged 18 years and above. The instrument was validated and reliability established. The hypotheses were tested with chi-square and multiple logistic regression at p < 0.05 and 95% CI. The finding on safety practices status of battery technicians is 20% and the use of personal protective equipment (PPE) 18%. There was no significant difference between battery technicians in the organized and roadside settings considering perceived risk of lead poisoning and utilization of safety equipment.
Abstract: Battery technicians need to maintain due diligence on safety practices at workplace to guide against lead poisoning, since preventive measures are the most cost-effective interventions against lead-related diseases. This study compared and investigated factors that influence battery technician’s safety practices in Lagos, Nigeria. It was predicted ...
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