EFFECTIVENESS OF SIMULATION BASED TEACHING PROGRAM ON KNOWLEDGE AND SKILL REGARDING BASIC NEONATAL RESUSCITATION PROCEDURES AMONG FEMALE HEALTH WORKERS OF SELECTED AREAS: A STUDY PROTOCOL

Background Of The Study: Worldwide, 136 million babies are born annually. 10 million require some stimulation at birth to breathe, while 6 million require basic resuscitation with a bag and mask. Evidence shows that 1 million neonatal deaths occur yearly on the day of birth. Near about 2 million babies die in the rst week of life and 4 million die in the neonatal period, which accounts for 46% of under-ve mortality. This mortality is estimated to increase to 52% in 2030 unless strategic interventions are implemented. To assess the effect of a simulation-based teaching Objective: program on knowledge and skill regarding basic neonatal resuscitation procedures among female health workers of selected areas. Pre-experimental one group pre-test post-test research design will be used. The duration of the study will Methodology: be one month. 60 female health workers from selected primary health centres and sub-health centres of Nagpur district will be selected as a sample through the simple random sampling technique. The structured questionnaire and standardized observational checklist will be used to assess the knowledge and skill respectively. Validity and reliability of the tool will be determined with appropriate standardized methods. Enhance knowledge and skill after simulation-based Expected Result: teaching program. Female health workers working in primary health centres and sub-health centres of Nagpur Limitation: district will be included in this study. The study ndings will reect the need for simulation based education to Conclusion: enhance the knowledge and skill of female health workers to identify birth asphyxia and its potential complications leading to neonatal mortality during the rst few hours after birth.

Fatores socioeconômicos, hábitos de vida e saúde de mulheres idosas com e sem vivência sexual em um município no interior de Minas Gerais / Socialeconomic factors, lifestyle habits, and the health of older women with and without sexual experience in a municipality in the interior of Minas Gerais

Resumo Objetivo avaliar e comparar fatores socioeconômicos, hábitos de vida e saúde de mulheres idosas com e sem vivência sexual. Método Pesquisa quantitativa, analítica, observacional e transversal de base populacional. As participantes foram divididas em dois grupos: grupo CVS - com vivência sexual e grupo SVS - sem vivência sexual, por meio da pergunta: "Você tem vida sexual ativa?". Foram analisadas variáveis socioeconômicas, sono, comorbidades e nível de atividade física através de uma questão do SRQ-20, uma lista baseada no Índice de Capacidade para o Trabalho e o IPAQ versão longa, respectivamente. A análise descritiva foi realizada com uso de frequências absolutas e percentuais. O teste U de Mann Whitney, teste qui-quadrado e regressão linear múltipla consideraram nível de significância de p<0,05. Resultados a amostra totalizou 494 idosas, 100 delas do grupo CVS. Ter um companheiro fixo (p<0,0001), idade menos avançada (p<0,0001), renda familiar mais alta (p<0,0001), tempo de atividade física vigorosa (p=0,005) e caminhada (p<0,0001) foram fatores significativos e positivos quanto a continuidade da vivência sexual na amostra analisada. Conclusão O estudo identificou diferenças significativas quando comparados os grupos demonstrando a influência dos fatores socioeconômicos e de saúde na expressão da sexualidade de mulheres idosas, destacando os desafios enfrentados. Políticas públicas e ações de educação em saúde são necessárias para garantir direitos, dignidade e promover mudanças positivas na vida dessa população.

Abstract Objective To assess and compare socioeconomic factors, lifestyle habits, and the health of older women with and without sexual experience. Method A quantitative, analytical, observational, and cross-sectional population-based study was conducted. Participants were divided into two groups: the CVS group (with sexual experience) and the SVS group (without sexual experience), based on the question: "Do you have an active sexual life?". Socioeconomic variables, sleep patterns, comorbidities, and the level of physical activity were analyzed using a question from the SRQ-20, a list based on the Work Ability Index, and the long version of the IPAQ, respectively. Descriptive analysis was performed using absolute frequencies and percentages. Mann-Whitney U test, chi-square test, and multiple linear regression were used with a significance level set at p<0.05. Results The total sample consisted of 494 older women, with 100 of them in the CVS group. Having a stable partner (p<0.0001), a younger age (p<0.0001), higher family income (p<0.0001), duration of vigorous physical activity (p=0.005), and walking (p<0.0001) were significant and positive factors for continued sexual experience in the analyzed sample. Conclusion The study identified significant differences when comparing the groups, highlighting the influence of socioeconomic and health factors on the expression of sexuality in older women, thus emphasizing the challenges they face. Public policies and health education initiatives are necessary to safeguard rights, dignity, and promote positive changes in the lives of this population.

Knowledge, skills of female health workers regarding selected non communicable diseases risk reduction and client satisfaction: a pilot study from western part of Rajasthan, India

Background: The increasing burden of Non communicable diseases calls for added role on the part of health professionals. The female Health workers being the closest to population play an important role in alleviating the problem to great extent. Objective of this study was to assess the Knowledge, and skills of female health workers (FHWs) regarding selected non communicable diseases risk reduction and the client satisfaction with NCD skill services performed by FHWs.Methods: This study was undertaken at selected health centres of Jodhpur. FHWs working at these centres and women receiving health services from FHWs were recruited for the study. Data were collected using predesigned NCD knowledge questionnaire, skill checklist and client satisfaction scale. Method of data collection were paper pencil questionnaire, observation and interview. Descriptive and inferential statistics were calculated to summarize demographics and key variables.Results: Nearly 24% and 35% of FHWs had average knowledge regarding HTN/ diabetes, breast and cervical cancer respectively. 47% of subjects had good level of knowledge regarding mental health. Most of FHWs (77%) had adequate BP measurement and RBS testing skills. Majority had inadequate breast examination and waist circumference measurement skills. Level of knowledge related to hypertension and diabetes were found to be significantly associated with NCD training of health workers in past (p level=0.03). Nearly 67% of the women were satisfied with the NCD health services provided by FHWs.Conclusions: Overall FHWs had average level of awareness regarding different NCDs’ prevention and control. Routine skills pertaining to NCDs screening methods such as BP and blood glucose measurement were adequate among FHWs. Overall women were satisfied with the NCD related health services provided by FHWs. Being an important concern there is need to plan refresher training programs for these health workers so that their services can be effectively utilized for prevention and control of NCDs.

Observational study to determine the pattern of distribution of stop - bang score in predicting OSA and its implication among female health care providers

Objective: To determine the pattern of distribution of STOP-Bang score in predicting OSA and its implication among female health care providers. Methods: In this study, we enrolled 100 female health care providers with age>20 years and excluded subjects on long term respiratory illness and with secondary cause of obesity. Detailed historyand clinical examination were done along withfilled STOP-Bang questionnaire. Results: We included 100 subjects, the mean age was 26.23 ± 1.74 years, mean BMI was 23.18+ 1.73. Our study results, Snoring, Tiredness and observed apnea were observed more than other parameters. In the study, the significance of snoring (8% with ‘p’ value 0.006), tiredness (52% with ‘p’ value 0.000) and observed apnea (17% with ‘p’ value 0.001) was statistically significant.The most common score on the STOP-Bang questionnaire was 1point (n = 42), followed by no points (n = 41). Subjects with low risk were 57; with high risk were 2 which were statistically significant. Conclusion: Snoring, tiredness and observed apnea play an important factor among females in STOP-Bang score which also was statistically significant.The STOP-Bang questionnaire performed adequately for OSA screening in female health care providersindicated that it could be used as an effective non-invasive screening tool for identifying subjects with high risk of OSA.

Problemas de salud en gestantes y su importancia para la atención al riesgo reproductivo preconcepcional / Health problems in pregnant women and their importance for the care of preconceptional reproductive risk

Introducción: la salud materna constituye un derecho humano impostergable. Objetivo: identificar problemas de salud en gestantes vinculados con la atención preconcepcional. Métodos: investigación observacional prospectiva realizada en todas las gestantes captadas en el Policlínico Docente Universitario "Mario Muñoz Monroy", Habana del Este, entre el 1ro. de enero 2009 y el 31 de diciembre 2010. Se diseñó un cuestionario estructurado según la Clasificación Internacional de Enfermedades. Los datos se procesaron mediante un sistema computarizado de análisis dinámico prenatal. Resultados: el 73,2 % de las gestantes tuvieron problemas de salud desde la consulta de captación y su proporción se incrementó en la de reevaluación (82,4 %). La infección cérvico vaginal, la carie dental, la anemia y alteraciones de la curva de peso, fueron los principales trastornos maternos durante el embarazo.La atención al riesgo reproductivo preconcepcional se debe diferenciar, con énfasis en los meses de septiembre octubre y noviembre e incluir a las mujeres en edad fértil de tránsito en el área de salud, se acuerde el momento oportuno de la concepción, se estratifique por grupos de edad y se investigue su estado de salud. Conclusiones: la identificación del ritmo de captaciones y los problemas de salud durante el embarazo permiten definir aspectos claves en la atención preconcepcional en mujeres de edad fértil. Los problemas de salud encontrados, no son nuevos, sino preexistentes y desconocidos por la gestante, sin seguimiento ni atención médica, lo que remarca la necesidad de la atención al riesgo reproductivo preconcepcional.

Introduction: maternal health is an undeferrable human right. Objective: to identify health problems in pregnant women linked to preconceptional care. Methods: prospective and observational research study of all the pregnant women detected at "Mario Muñoz Monroy" university policlinics located in Habana del Este municipality from January 1st 2009 to December 31st 2010. A structured questionnaire was prepared according to the International Classification of Diseases. Data were processed using a computer-based dynamic prenatal analysis system that includes percentages, summary and dispersion measures. Results: of the studied pregnant women, 73.2 % presented with health problems since the time of detection and the proportion increased by the time of the re-evaluation appointment (82.4 %). Cervix uteri and vaginal infection, dental caries, anemia and weight curve alterations, were the main maternal disorders during pregnancy. The care of the preconceptional reproductive risk should be differentiated, with emphasis on the situation of October, November and December, where women at fertile age that are temporarily living in the health area, will be included; the timely moment for conception will be agreed upon; they will be stratified by age groups and their health condition will be studied. Conclusions: identifying the rate of detection of pregnant women and the health problems during pregnancy allows defining key aspects for the preconceptional risk care in fertile women. The above-mentioned health problems are not new but preexistent and unknown by the pregnant woman, with neither adequate follow-up nor medical care, all of which highlights the need of care for the preconceptional reproductive risk.

Aspectos sexuais e perspectivas reprodutivas de mulheres com HIV/aids, o que mudou com a soropositividade / Aspectos sexuales y perspectivas reproductivas de mujeres con HIV/sida, cambios con la seropositividad / Sexual aspects and reproductive perspectives of women with HIV/aids. Changes with seropositivity

Estudo de campo, realizado em ambulatório de DST/HIV/aids de hospital de doenças infecciosas de Fortaleza-CE, Brasil. Objetivou-se conhecer aspectos sexuais e perspectivas reprodutivas de mulheres com HIV/aids e verificar o que mudou com a soropositividade. Os dados foram coletados com 64 mulheres, por meio de entrevista e observação, de janeiro a março de 2008. Das mulheres, 47 (73,4 porcento) se relacionavam com parceiro fixo; 32 (68,0 porcento afirmaram usar o preservativo "sempre", porém apenas 11 (17,2 porcento) demonstraram a colocação correta. Desejo pela maternidade foi referido por 45 (70,3 porcento) das participantes. A partir da soropositividade, 12 (28,5 porcento) mulheres tiveram redução e/ou ausência da libido e restrições nas modalidades das práticas sexuais, 10 (23,8 porcento) tornaram-se comedidas em relação a novos parceiros, 9 (21,4 porcento) apresentaram medo da reação das pessoas ao diagnóstico, 5 (11,9 porcento) passaram a usar preservativo e 4 (9,51 porcento) apresentaram medo de engravidar(AU)

This field study was carried out in the STD/HIV/AIDS outpatient department of infectious diseases hospital in Fortaleza-CE, Brazil. It was aimed to know sexual aspects and reproductive perspectives of women with HIV/aids and to verify the changes occurred with seropositivity. The data were collected from 64 women, through interview and observation, from January to March 2008. From these women, 47 (73,4 percent) had a fixed partner; 32 (68,0 percent) stated they had always used 'condom'; however only 11 (17,2 percent) demonstrated the correct placing. Desire for maternity was referred by 45 (70,3 percent) participants. After finding the seropositivy, 12 (28,5 percent) women had reduction and/or absence of libido and restrictions in the forms of sexual practices, 10 (23,8 percent) became refrained from having new sexual partners, 9 (21,4 percent) feared people's reaction to the diagnosis, 5 (11,9 percent) started to use condom and 4 (9,51 percent) developed fear of getting pregnan(AU)

Estudio de campo, realizado por el departamento de ETS/VIH/Sida de hospital de enfermedades infecciosas de Fortaleza-CE, Brasil. Tuvo como objetivos conocer aspectos sexuales y perspectivas reproductivas de mujeres con VIH/Sida y verificar qué cambió con la seropositividad. Los datos fueron recogidos en 64 mujeres mediante entrevista y observación, de enero a marzo de 2008. De las mujeres, 47 (73,4 por ciento) estaban relacionadas con pareja estable; 32 (68,0 por ciento) afirmaron utilizar el condon "siempre", sin embargo solamente 11 (17,2 por ciento) demostraron la colocación correcta. El deseo para la maternidad fue referido por 45 (70,3 por ciento) de las participantes. Después de la seropositividad, 12 (28,5 por ciento) de las mujeres ha disminuido o presentado ausencia de libido y restricciones en las formas de prácticas sexuales; 10 (23,8 por ciento) se refrenó en lo referente a las nuevas parejas, 9 (21,4 por ciento) temió la reacción de la gente al diagnóstico, 5 (11,9 por ciento) comenzó a utilizar condones y 4 (9,51 por ciento) tenían miedo al embarazo(AU)

Seguimiento de mujeres con anormalidad citológica de cuello uterino, en Colombia / Following-up females having an abnormal Pap smear in Colombia

Objetivo Evaluar el acceso y la oportunidad al diagnóstico y al tratamiento que tienen las pacientes con lesiones cervicales de alto grado o cáncer de acuerdo con el reporte citológico, en Colombia entre junio 2005 a junio del 2006. Metodología Estudio retrospectivo mediante encuestas a una muestra de mujeres con anormalidad citológica residentes de cuatro departamentos de Colombia seleccionados por conveniencia en relación con diferentes tasas de mortalidad. Se realizó análisis descriptivo y se compararon las diferencias entre los departamentos. Resultados El 27 por ciento de las mujeres con lesiones de alto grado o invasoras no tuvieron acceso a alguno de los servicios diagnósticos o terapéuticos por razones de tipo administrativo de los servicios de salud, razones clínicas y culturales de las mujeres. Discusión Un elemento crítico que explica el bajo impacto en la mortalidad por cáncer de cuello uterino en la mayoría de los países de Latino América es la disociación entre actividades de tamización y las de tratamiento.

Objective Evaluating the opportunity and access to diagnosis and treatment for females having had an abnormal Pap smear (high-grade epithelial lesion and cervical cancer) in Colombia from June 2005 to June 2006. Materials and Methods This was a retrospective appraisal using a semi-closed survey of females having had an abnormal Pap smear with high squamous intraepithelial lesions or cervical cancer living in four Colombian departments. These areas were conveniently selected according to their different mortality rates. A descriptive analysis was made and the departments differences compared. Results It was found that 27 percent of females having high-grade squamous intraepithelial lesion or cervical cancer had no access to any of the diagnostic or therapeutic services. Health service administration problems and clinical and cultural ones affecting the females in the study could explain such results. Discussion Follow-up care after abnormal cytology was very poor and could explain the lack of cervical cancer screening impact in Colombia and in most Latin-American countries.

Preliminary exploration of reproductive health issues for adult dysaudia female / 中国实用护理杂志

Objective This study aimed to explore issues about dysandia female during pregnancy,peripartum and contraception and to supply reference for their reproductive health improvement. Methods Purposive sampling strategy was used. With the aid of an interview guide, 12 dysaudia women who met inclu-sion and exclusion criteria were invited to be interviewed. Interviews were recorded, validated and then ana-lyzed. Results Four themes were generated, limited knowledge, passive information acquisition, total depen-dence on family and reluctant to talk about contraception. Total dependence on family was noticeable during pregnancy and peripartum. Though little was known about health protection related to pregnancy, peripartum and contraception, participants were passive at seeking for relevant information. Conclusions Deaf women may experience more threats to reproductive health in relation to pregnancy, peripartum and contraception that they require more guidance and assistance.

Survey of influential factors of female stress urinary incontinence in a county in Chengdu / 上海第二医科大学学报

Objective To investigate the incidence and related risk factors of female stress urinary incontinence(SUI) in a county of Chengdu. Methods The women were interviewed with questionnaires,which were designed to the modified standard of the Advisory Committee of Urinary Incontinence of Asia-pacific Region. Results The total number of the women investigated was 563,while the number of the valid questionnaires was 512,with the efficient rate 98.5%.Of these women,46.1%(236/512) had urinary incontinence,21.9%(112/512) had simplex SUI,4.7%(24/512) had simplex urgent urinary incontinence and 19.5%(100/512) had complex urinary incontinence.The incidence of SUI(simplex SUI plus complex urinary incontinence) was 41.4%(212/512).The incidence of SUI was associated with factors such as age,pregnancies,drinking and education level,and the severity was associated with age,body mass index and education level.Conclusion The incidence of SUI in this county of Chengdu is relatively higher.Heath education is very important for the female health.