Dementia knowledge and attitudes of nursing undergraduate students—association between lifestyle background and practical training experience— / Journal of Rural Medicine

Objective: To clarify the association between dementia knowledge and attitudes, lifestyle backgrounds, and practical training experiences of nursing students, and examine the basic nursing education for dementia.Participants and Methods: A total of 412 first-to-fourth-year students at Nursing College A participated in the study. A cross-sectional survey was conducted regarding knowledge (15 questions) and attitudes (15 questions) related to dementia.Results: Consent was obtained from 158 individuals (The response rate was 38.3%). Significant items regarding dementia attitudes and cohabitation experiences were identified. Additionally, significant items regarding attitude toward dementia and care providing experiences were identified.Conclusion: Associations among attitude toward dementia, cohabitation experiences, and care providing experiences were determined. Knowledge and attitudes regarding dementia improved with practical training experience.

Conocimientos, actitudes y prácticas sobre prevención y control de infecciones (PCI) en alumnos de Estomatología de la UAM-Xochimilco / Knowledge, attitudes and practices on infection prevention and control in Stomatology students UAM-Xochimilco

Introducción: la prevención y control de infecciones (PCI) pretenden prevenir, detener y propagar enfermedades infecciosas en pacientes y trabajadores de la salud. Este enfoque debe comenzar con la formación y capacitación del profesional de la salud, inmunizaciones recomendadas y ejecución de medidas universales de protección. Objetivos: evaluar conocimientos, actitudes y prácticas en la prevención y control de infec- ciones de los estudiantes y pasantes de servicio social de la licenciatura en Estomatología de la UAM-X. Material y métodos: se realizó un estudio descriptivo, transversal y observacional mediante una encuesta anónima como instrumento para recolección de datos a una muestra de 108 alumnos y pasantes. Resultados: se encontró que al contestar el interrogatorio sobre «prevención y control de infecciones¼, 59.3% tuvo un nivel de conocimientos aceptable y 40.7% tuvo un nivel muy bueno. De los encuestados, 87% desinfecta y cambia las barreras de protección entre cada paciente, 9.3% al comenzar y finalizar el día; el restante 3.7%, cuando está visiblemente sucio o cuando hay derrame de sustancias de líquidos corporales. Conclusión: los encuestados tienen adecuados conocimientos y prácticas, lo que infiere que tienen el sustento teórico y habilidades para enfrentarse a la etapa postpandemia para la atención de pacientes (AU)

ntroduction: infection prevention and control (IPC) efforts to prevent, stopping and spreading infectious diseases in patients and healthcare workers. This approach should begin with education and training of the health professional, recommended immunizations and implementation of universal protective measures. Objectives: to evaluate knowledge, attitudes and practices in infection prevention and control stomatology career's students and social service interns UAM-X. Material and methods: a descriptive, cross-sectional and observational study was carried out using an anonymous survey as an instrument for data collection from a sample of 108 students and interns. Results: it was found that when answering the questionnaire on «infection prevention and control¼, 59.3% had an acceptable level of knowledge and 40.7% had a very good level. 87% of the respondents disinfect and change the protective barriers between each patient, 9.3% at the beginning and end of the day; the remaining 3.7% when visibly dirty or when there is spillage of body fluids. Conclusion: respondents have adequate knowledge and practices, inferring that they have the theoretical support and skills to face the post-pandemic stage of patient care (AU)

Conocimientos y actitudes de docentes de preescolar, primaria y secundaria sobre trauma dentoalveolar / Knowledge and Attitudes of Preschool, Primary and Secondary Teachers About Dentoalveolar Trauma

RESUMEN El trauma dentoalveolar es considerado la segunda causa de urgencias odontológicas, sien los niños y adolescentes los más afectados. La etiología está relacionada a la edad; en niños preescolares, las caídas son una causa muy común de lesiones traumáticas dentales, mientras que en los niños de edad escolar, las lesiones son más frecuentes por actividades deportivas. Suelen suceder en entornos académicos como la escuela, donde el docente es el principal sujeto a quien acuden para la atención preliminar de este tipo de eventos. Por tales argumentos son importantes los conocimientos y actitudes que posean los docentes, debido a que dichas acciones determinarán el pronóstico y tratamiento, más aun, por la relación existente entre el tiempo transcurrido y las acciones realizadas por parte del profesional odontológico. El objetivo de esta revisión sistemática fue describir la existencia de conocimientos y actitudes de docentes de primaria y secundaria sobre el manejo del trauma dentoalveolar; en la cual N=9 publicaciones cumplieron con los criterios de elegibilidad, empleando las bases de datos Pubmed, Scielo y Clinical Keys y descriptores en idioma inglés y español. Se evidencia que existe conocimiento inadecuado, mientras que la actitud del docente frente al trauma dental en la mayoría de los estudios no fue evaluada.

ABSTRACT Dentoalveolar trauma is considered the second cause of dental emergencies, with children and adolescents being the most affected. The etiology is related to age: in preschool children, falls are a very common cause of traumatic dental injuries, while in school-age children, injuries are more frequent from sports activities. Dental falls usually happen in academic environments such as school, where the teacher is the main subject to whom ones go for the preliminary attention of this type of event. For such reasons, the knowledge and attitudes possessed by teachers are important, because their actions will determine the prognosis and treatment, especially due to the relationship between the time elapsed and the actions carried out by the dental professional. The objective of this systematic review was to describe the existence of knowledge and attitudes of primary and secondary school teachers on the management of dentoalveolar trauma. In the revision we evidence N = 9 publications met the eligibility criteria, using the Pubmed databases, Scielo and Clinical Keys and descriptors in English and Spanish. It is evident that there is inadequate knowledge, while the teacher's attitude towards dental trauma in most of the studies was not evaluated.

Status of Human Papillomavirus Vaccination and Knowledge,Attitudes, and Influencing Factors towards Human Papillomavirus and Its Vaccines among University Students in Western China / 中国医学科学院学报

Objective To investigate the knowledge about human papillomavirus(HPV)and its vaccines,HPV vaccination status,and vaccination willingness among the freshmen majoring in liberal arts,sciences,and medicine in western China,so as to provide evidence-based suggestions for health education among university students and to increase their vaccination. Methods By convenience sampling,stratified sampling,and cluster sampling,an online questionnaire survey was conducted among freshmen in a comprehensive university in Chengdu.The differences among the groups were compared by

Knowledge and attitudes of residents and factors affecting pain management in palliative patients at Vicente Sotto Memorial Medical Center (VSMMC), Cebu City

Background@#Pain management affects the quality of life of patients especially those transitioning to chronic or even palliative care. Objectives: This study investigated the knowledge and attitudes of residents on opioid use in palliative patients and factors affecting it at Vicente Sotto Memorial Medical Center (VSMMC), Cebu.@*Methods@#A cross-sectional study with 94 residents from different departments of VSMMC in April 2020 – December 2020 was done. Survey questionnaires used with internal consistency reliability at (alpha r>.70) were adopted and data processing included means, frequencies, percentages, and Chi-square with a p-value < .05.@*Results@#About 43.62 % of respondents have inadequate knowledge and 36.2% have inadequate attitudes. Psychometric scale showed negative attitudes on constructs of addiction, operational use and non-dependence risks. Analyses showed no significant associations between knowledge and sex, training, year level, civil status, and Continuing Medical Education. Significant relationships exist between attitudes and residency training and between knowledge and attitudes.@*Conclusion@#A considerable gap of knowledge and attitudes exists among residents. The attitude towards morphine use is also found to be negative. These primarily undermine the quality of life of patients suffering from pain and further worsened by factors such as inadequate supply of morphine at the hospital and lack of S2 ownership among physicians.

Knowledge and attitudes towards COVID-19 among emergency medical service workers

SUMMARY OBJECTIVE: Good knowledge of the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) among healthcare workers is essential for keeping health systems active and controlling the outbreak. We aimed to investigate the knowledge and attitudes of Emergency Medical Service (EMS) employees who fight COVID-19 at the forefront. METHODS: A total of 400 EMS workers (doctors, nurses, emergency medical technicians, paramedics, and ambulance drivers) were included in this study. Knowledge, attitude, and preventive behaviors for COVID-19 were evaluated using an online questionnaire. RESULTS: A total of 275 EMS workers participated in the study with a response rate of 68.8%. The respondents reported that their highest common sources of knowledge about COVID-19 were social media and television (n=240, 88%). Overall, > 96% of the participants had adequate knowledge about the transmission routes of COVID-19. Among the respondents, 36% of them were unaware of the correct hand washing or scrubbing technique. In addition, 78% of the participants had poor knowledge about floor and surface disinfection. The majority of the participants exhibited inaccurate attitudes toward the use of personal preventive equipment. More than half of EMS workers (52%) agreed that a surgical mask is not enough during the procedures that do not generate aerosol. Moreover, a significant proportion of the participants (66%) perceived that a N95 mask is required. CONCLUSIONS: As a consequence, although emergency workers have sufficient basic knowledge about COVID-19, there is a need for postgraduate training in many subjects.

RESUMO OBJETIVO: Um bom conhecimento sobre a doença por coronavírus 2019 (COVID-19) entre profissionais de saúde é essencial para manter os sistemas de saúde ativos e controlar o surto. Nosso objetivo foi investigar o conhecimento e as atitudes dos funcionários do serviço médico de emergência (EMS) que lutam com o COVID-19 na vanguarda. MÉTODOS: Um total de 400 trabalhadores do SME (médicos, enfermeiros, técnico de emergência médica, paramédicos e motoristas de ambulância) foram incluídos neste estudo. Conhecimento, atitude e comportamentos preventivos para COVID-19 foram avaliados usando um questionário on-line. RESULTADOS: Um total de 275 trabalhadores do SME participou do estudo com uma taxa de resposta de 68,8%. Os entrevistados relataram que as maiores fontes comuns de conhecimento sobre COVID-19 foram as mídias sociais e a televisão (n = 240, 88%). No geral,> 96% dos participantes tinham conhecimento adequado sobre as rotas de transmissão do COVID-19. Entre os entrevistados, 36% deles desconheciam a técnica correta de lavar ou esfregar as mãos. Além disso, 78% dos participantes tinham pouco conhecimento sobre desinfecção de pisos e superfícies. A maioria dos participantes exibiu atitudes imprecisas em relação ao uso de equipamentos preventivos pessoais. Mais da metade dos trabalhadores do SME (52%) concordou que a máscara cirúrgica não é suficiente durante os procedimentos que não geram aerossol. Além disso, uma proporção significativa dos participantes (66%) percebeu que a máscara N95 é necessária. CONCLUSÕES: Como conseqüência, embora os trabalhadores de emergência tenham conhecimento básico suficiente sobre o COVID-19, há necessidade de treinamento de pós-graduação em muitas disciplinas.

Actitudes, conocimientos y prácticas de internos de medicina frente a la interrupción voluntaria del embarazo en Medellín, Colombia / Attitudes, knowledge and practices of internal medicine against the voluntary interruption of pregnancy in Medellin Colombia

Resumen La interrupción voluntaria del embarazo es una opción legal en algunos países bajo circunstancias especiales. Se quiso explorar las actitudes, los conocimientos y las prácticas de internos de medicina frente a la interrupción voluntaria del embarazo en Medellín-Colombia. Se realizó un estudio observacional descriptivo de corte. Se analizaron variables sociodemográficas, actitudes, conocimientos y prácticas frente a la interrupción voluntaria del embarazo. Se realizó un análisis descriptivo de las variables. La información se analizó con el software SPSS® versión 21.0. Se obtuvo consentimiento informado y aprobación del comité de ética universitario. El principal motivo para realizar la interrupción voluntaria del embarazo, fue por riesgo para la salud mental de la madre. Acerca de la objeción de conciencia el 54,7 % la tiene, 21 % objetó conciencia durante el pregrado y el 86,7 % conoce correctamente el proceso a seguir para hacerlo. La totalidad de los encuestados identifica las circunstancias en las cuales el aborto está despenalizado en Colombia, el 96 % conoce el objetivo de la sentencia C355 y el 41 % desconoce que no se establece edad gestacional para practicarla. De los internos que presenciaron IVE el 25,7 % tuvo una repercusión emocional severa con recuerdos frecuentes de lo ocurrido y el 48,7% tristeza con otras emociones.

Abstract Voluntary Interruption of Pregnancy (VIP) is legal under special circumstances in some countries. The objective of this study was to evaluate the skills, knowledge and attitudes about VIP in medical interns from a private university in Colombia. A cross-sectional study with primary data collection was preformed. A descriptive analysis was done for the variables; socio-demographic, skills, knowledge and attitudes about VIP. The SPSS® software, version 21.0, was used for the statistical analysis. A written consent was signed and approved by the research ethics committee. The primary circumstance to practice a VIP was if the mother´s mental health was at risk. 54,7 % of the interns endorsed having a conscientious objection and 21 % applied it during their internship year. 86,7 % of the students answered correctly about how to proceed in a VIP case. All of them identified the special circumstances, in which VIP can be done in Colombia, and 96 % recognized the law, but only 41 % knew details about gestational time limits. 25,7 % of the students report having emotional consequences after witnessing a VIP; 48,7 % presented with depressed mood.

Effects of Educational Intervention about Breastfeeding on University Students' Knowledge and Attitudes toward Breastfeeding: Focusing on Gender Differences / 대한지역사회영양학회지

OBJECTIVES: The purpose of this study was to examine the impact of a targeted, practical education intervention on university students' knowledge and attitudes toward breastfeeding. METHODS: A university curricular intervention was designed for students to increase their knowledge and positive attitude toward breastfeeding issues. The participants attended a breastfeeding education lectures two hours of weekly for fifteen weeks in university; 61 students (female, n=31 and male, n=30) participated. The pre- and post-measurements included future breastfeeding intention, knowledge, attitude and perceived control beliefs scores based on the results of a questionnaire. RESULTS: The statistical analysis results revealed a significant difference in the pretest and posttest scores (0.57 to 5.10 points, p < 0.001) in regard to the students' breastfeeding knowledge. For female students, significant differences were observed in the future breastfeeding intention (p < 0.05), knowledge (p < 0.001), and attitudes towards breastfeeding (p < 0.05) between the pretest and posttest scores. For male students, there were no significant differences in the future breastfeeding intention, attitudes towards breastfeeding, and perceived control beliefs scores after the breastfeeding education lecture. CONCLUSIONS: This study showed that the implementation of practical breastfeeding educational interventions helped improve university students' knowledge and attitudes toward breastfeeding. In summary, despite the limitations, it is necessary to pay more attention to improving students' knowledge and attitudes towards breastfeeding through university curricula.

Effects of Educational Intervention about Breastfeeding on University Students' Knowledge and Attitudes toward Breastfeeding: Focusing on Gender Differences / 대한지역사회영양학회지

OBJECTIVES: The purpose of this study was to examine the impact of a targeted, practical education intervention on university students' knowledge and attitudes toward breastfeeding. METHODS: A university curricular intervention was designed for students to increase their knowledge and positive attitude toward breastfeeding issues. The participants attended a breastfeeding education lectures two hours of weekly for fifteen weeks in university; 61 students (female, n=31 and male, n=30) participated. The pre- and post-measurements included future breastfeeding intention, knowledge, attitude and perceived control beliefs scores based on the results of a questionnaire. RESULTS: The statistical analysis results revealed a significant difference in the pretest and posttest scores (0.57 to 5.10 points, p < 0.001) in regard to the students' breastfeeding knowledge. For female students, significant differences were observed in the future breastfeeding intention (p < 0.05), knowledge (p < 0.001), and attitudes towards breastfeeding (p < 0.05) between the pretest and posttest scores. For male students, there were no significant differences in the future breastfeeding intention, attitudes towards breastfeeding, and perceived control beliefs scores after the breastfeeding education lecture. CONCLUSIONS: This study showed that the implementation of practical breastfeeding educational interventions helped improve university students' knowledge and attitudes toward breastfeeding. In summary, despite the limitations, it is necessary to pay more attention to improving students' knowledge and attitudes towards breastfeeding through university curricula.

Conocimiento y actitudes de los padres en relación a la vacunación de sus hijos / Knowledge and attitudes of the parents in relation to the vaccination of their children

Introduction: Vaccination, a health action that has allowed to decrease mortality and to eradicate many diseases, may be at risk as a result of misinformation of parents and campaigns led by movements against vaccines. Objective: To describe and analyze the knowledge and attitudes of parents of newborns and children of 2 and more months of age against the application of vaccines. Method: Exploratory study performed by application of a questionnaire to parents attending the UC CHRISTUS health network. Results: Knowledge and attitude of parents of newborns is rated as very good. 32.5% think that the vaccines can cause damage or claim not to know and have wrong knowledge; vaccination is considered a measure in favor of their childrens' health, but manifest that scarce information does not allow to make right decisions and suspect economic interests behind them. The parents of older children have no precise knowledge of the existing calendar, nor of the name of vaccines. They think that the existing information does not allow them to be sure of the real benefits, with some of them even feeling forced to vaccinate their children. Discussion: It is urgent to educate and answer questions about the importance and safety of vaccines and to perform studies at a national level.

Introducción: La vacunación, acción sanitaria que ha permitido disminuir la mortalidad y erradicar muchas enfermedades, puede estar en riesgo como resultado de la desinformación de los padres y campañas del movimiento anti vacunas. Objetivo: Describir y analizar conocimiento y actitudes de padres de recién nacidos y niños de dos y más meses de edad, en relación a la aplicación de vacunas. Método: Estudio exploratorio, descriptivo, mediante la aplicación de un cuestionario a padres asistentes a la Red de Salud UC CHRISTUS. Resultados: El conocimiento y actitud de los padres de RN es catalogado como muy bueno. El 35,2%, piensa que las vacunas pueden causar daño y declara no saber y tiene conocimientos errados. Señalan que la información existente no les permite tomar decisiones correctas y sospechan intereses económicos detrás de los programas de vacunación. Los padres de niños mayores, no tienen conocimiento preciso del calendario vigente, ni del nombre de las vacunas. Opinan que la información existente no les permite estar seguros de los reales beneficios, sintiéndose algunos, obligados a vacunar a sus hijos. Discusión: Es urgente educar y aclarar dudas en torno a la importancia y seguridad de las vacunas y realizar estudios nacionales.

Knowledge and attitude of women on cervical cancer risk factors, prevention and screening / Монголын Анагаах Ухаан

Introduction Cervical cancer is one of the most common types of cancer in women worldwide. It can be prevented by identifying pre-cancer lesions at early stages using Pap smear screening and treating these lesions. Knowledge and attitude on cervical cancer and Pap smear tests are associated with actual participation in cervical cancer screening. Therefore, our study aimed to investigate cervical cancer and Pap smear knowledge and attitudes among Mongolian women. Materials and Methods A total of 671 women aged 30 to 60 years from urban and rural areas participated in the study. The multiple clusters sampling method was used. We examined the relations of socio-demographic characteristics with lack of knowledge and negative attitude towards Pap smear tests by using a multilogistic regression analysis. Result The response rate was 89% (671/750). 62% of the participants correctly answered less than 4 out of 8 questions about cervical cancer risk factors. Also 47,2% and 79,3% of the total number of the women had never heard of Pap Smear and HPV. Only 16,4% of the respondents have some knowledge about them. Almost all (93%) participants agreed that there is a defficiency of information about cancer and its screening.58% and 28% of respondents said that they would participate in Pap smear tests voluntarily and agree to vaccinate their daughters. Positive attitude on Pap smear tests was higher among women living in rural areas and those who have had a Pap smear test. Conclusions Cervical cancer and Pap smear knowledge and attitude among the women in Mongolia are low. Having higher education and higher income level did not ensure positive attitude to cervical cancer screening. Strategies for communicating accurate information about cervical cancer, prevention, and detection as well as risk and treatment of cervical cancer are needed.

Knowledge and attitudes towards second hand smoking among hospitality patronage in five cities in China / 中华流行病学杂志

Objective To understand the knowledge and attitudes towards second hand smoking(SHS) among restaurant or bar patronage in five cities in China. Methods 405 restaurants and bars were conveniently selected in 5 cities as Beijing, Wuhan, Xi'an, Kunming and Guiyang. From each of these hospitality venues, at least 3 patrons, including one smoker, one female non-smoker and one male nonsmoker were asked to answer a questionnaire on their knowledge and attitudes towards SHS and smoking policies in public places. Results 43.1% of the respondents had good knowledge on SHS hazards. 65%reported that those who smoked around them had never asked for their permission, and about 60%admitted that they had never asked others to stop smoking in front of them. There were almost two thirds of patrons reporting that they once felt discomfort of SHS in restaurants or bars, nearly half of whom chose free restaurants and bars' initiations were only 30.0% and 19.8%, respectively. In Beijing, logistic regression model analyses showed that those who supporting 100 % smoke-free restaurants and bars tended to be non-smokers, aged 25 years or older and to have had at least college education. Also in Beijing, those being female, having at least college education or non-smokers were more likely to choose restaurants and bars with smoking restrictions. Conclusion Though knowledge on SHS hospitality patronage was still not high or popular for the public to refuse SHS exposure, banning smoking in hospitality venues was public's inclination and would become a trend in public health endeavor.