Knowledge, attitude, and practice toward pediatric vitamin D deficiency among parents
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PROVIDER: S-EPMC11240275 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Jan
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Project description:BackgroundTo investigate the KAP toward family-based treatment among parents of children with leukemia.MethodsThis cross-sectional study was conducted between December, 2022 and July, 2023 in the Pediatric hematologic oncology department of West China Second University Hospital, Sichuan University. The study population consisted of parents of children diagnosed with leukemia. Their demographic characteristics and KAP toward family-based treatment for leukemia were collected by self-administered questionnaires.ResultsA total of 482 parents participated, including 379 (78.63%) females, with an average age of 35.83 ± 6.40 years. The mean scores for KAP were 7.28 ± 1.13 (possible range: 0-10), 37.82 ± 4.38 (possible range: 9-45), and 40.09 ± 4.17 (possible range: 9-45), respectively. Multivariate logistic regression analysis indicated that the knowledge score (OR = 1.48, 95% CI: [1.08-2.05], P = 0.016), attitude score (OR = 1.31, 95% CI: [1.18-1.46], P < 0.001), education of junior college and above (OR = 11.28, 95% CI: [1.94-65.65], P = 0.007), and monthly income of 5,000-10,000 Yuan (OR = 10.88, 95% CI: [1.15-102.98], P = 0.037) were independently associated with a proactive practice. Structural equation modeling (SEM) results highlighted the significant direct impact of knowledge on attitude (β = 0.72, P = 0.002), attitude on practice (β = 0.57, P < 0.001), and knowledge on practice (β = 0.81, P < 0.001).ConclusionParents of children with leukemia demonstrated inadequate knowledge, but positive attitudes and proactive practices toward family-based treatment for leukemia. Future interventions should not only prioritize augmenting parental knowledge through educational initiatives but also focus on fostering positive attitudes and providing support for both knowledge and practical parenting skills to facilitate proactive involvement.
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Project description:In 2021, Thailand decriminalized abortions to allow for legal abortions on request up to 12 weeks' gestation and conditionally up to 20 weeks' gestation, or in the case of sexual assault, maternal mental or physical harm, or fetal abnormality. We intend to say that healthcare practitioners' positive attitudes toward abortion will destigmatize abortion for both themselves and their patients. We explored the knowledge, attitudes, and intended practices of nursing students toward safe abortion practices in light of the recent law reform. This was a cross-sectional study using a self-administered questionnaire. The questionnaire consisted of 4 parts: a demographic information questionnaire; and measures to assess their knowledge, moral attitudes, and intended practice regarding safe abortion care. Questionnaires were sent to 206 nursing students who had completed the Midwifery and Maternal-Newborn Nursing rotation in Bangkok, Thailand. The survey response rate was 90.8%. Mean (standard deviation) knowledge score was 6.72 (1.86) out of 10. Buddhist students were more likely to have a positive attitude toward abortions. Most students intended to practice safe abortions in pregnancies that affect maternal physical or mental health, or in pregnancies that resulted from unlawful sexual contact. Students were more ambivalent toward abortion practices for socioeconomic reasons. Better knowledge of abortion legislation was associated with a more positive attitude toward abortions and safe abortion practice intention. Approximately 1 year after the abortion law reform in Thailand, nursing students had incomplete knowledge of the amendment. Most students were inclined to provide abortion care services for certain conditions.
| S-EPMC10041611 | biostudies-literature
Project description:This study aimed to investigate the knowledge, attitude, and practice (KAP) of non-emergency surgical patients toward anesthesia. This cross-sectional study was conducted between May and October 2023 at Zibo Central Hospital among non-emergency surgical patients. A total of 429 valid questionnaires were enrolled (mean age: 42.81 ± 13.17 years old; 227 (52.91%) females). The mean KAP scores were 7.79 ± 3.95 (possible range: 0-18), 32.35 ± 2.80 (possible range: 8-40), and 18.14 ± 3.96 (possible range: 6-24), respectively. Multivariate logistic regression analysis showed that knowledge (OR = 1.095, 95% CI 1.036-1.158, P = 0.001) and previous poor anesthesia experience (OR = 0.081, 95% CI 0.017-0.386, P = 0.002) were independently associated with practice. Non-emergency surgical patients had inadequate knowledge, positive attitude, and proactive practice towards anesthesia. It is crucial for healthcare professionals to implement targeted educational interventions to inform patients about the anesthesia process, potential risks, and benefits.
| S-EPMC11291736 | biostudies-literature
Project description:Background & objectiveCardiovascular diseases (CVD) are the leading cause of death globally. Assessing CVD knowledge, attitude, and practice (KAP) is necessary to spread awareness about CVD in Lebanon, their corresponding risk factors, and behaviors in which individuals can avoid or minimize the possibility of developing a CVD.Subjects & methodsThis was a case-control analytical study that targeted 921 CVD and non-CVD subjects. A questionnaire form was used to collect data related to patients' demographics, socioeconomic status, habits, medical and family history, KAP towards CVD, and source of information. Data was analyzed using SPSS v.25.ResultsData from 921 participants were distributed over the CVD group (52.6% males aged 58.3 ± 13.7 years [n = 460]) and the non-CVD group (47.7% males aged 36.3 ± 15.4 years [n = 461]). CVD patients were significantly older than non-CVD subjects (p < 0.001). All three KAP scores of both groups were of poor to fair levels. Both CVD knowledge and attitude mean scores in CVD patients (26.6 ± 5.2 over 40 [66.50%] and 63.3 ± 10.2 over 85 [74.47%], respectively) were significantly higher than the ones of non-CVD subjects (23.5 ± 7.9 over 40 [58.75%] and 61.4 ± 12.4 over 85 [72.74%], respectively, p < 0.001). However, the CVD mean practice score was significantly lower in CVD patients (6.0 ± 1.7 over 9 [66.67%]) than the one of non-CVD subjects (6.3 ± 2.2 over 9 [70.00%] p < 0.001). Mostly, educational level (p < 0.001), governorate (p < 0.01), and smoking (p < 0.001) were predictors of KAP CVD in both groups.ConclusionWith an overall limited knowledge, attitude, and practice toward CVDs, the Lebanese population (with CVD or non-CVD) needs targeted national campaigns about CVD according to the identified predictors of CVD KAP to prevent and to alleviate the complications due to CVDs.
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Project description:BackgroundImproved chemotherapy and radiotherapy treatment protocols, fortunately, increased the rates of cancer survivors over the years. However, these treatments may result in infertility or subfertility. Oncologists are considered the gateway for knowledge about cancer and its treatments' effects. Several studies showed that many oncologists do not discuss fertility preservation with their patients. This study aimed to explore the perspective of oncologists in Oman on fertility preservation.MethodsA cross-sectional study of physicians and surgeons dealing with patients with cancer was conducted from June 2021 to December 2021. A standardized and validated questionnaire was used to collect data.ResultsParticipants reported that they are knowledgeable about sperm cryopreservation and gonadotropin-releasing hormone agonists use but not other methods of fertility preservation. About 94% of the participants reported that they need more knowledge about fertility preservation. More than half of the participants had never encountered cancer patients who used ovarian cryopreservation, testicular tissue cryopreservation, in vitro fertilization with embryo cryopreservation and oocyte cryopreservation. The majority (78%) agreed that discussing fertility preservation with newly diagnosed cancer patients is a high priority.ConclusionsOncologists in Oman are supportive of fertility preservation. The lack of knowledge and unavailability of well-structured fertility preservation services in Oman hinders the initiation of fertility preservation discussions.
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Project description:Strabismus and anisometropia are the most common causes of amblyopia. It can be easily prevented or treated if detected early. With the changing socio-cultural-economic milieu of the society, the perspectives of strabismus in society are gradually changing but still adequate knowledge, awareness, and attitude of parents toward strabismus will help in preventing amblyopia and aid in the proper psychosocial adaptation of such children. This study aimed to assess knowledge and attitude of parents toward children suffering from strabismus.A prospective study was carried out from January 1 to February 29, 2016, through a structured questionnaire to assess the level of knowledge and attitude of parents of children suffering from strabismus.One hundred and twenty parents of children with strabismus were interviewed through a questionnaire. Education level of 78 parents was less than graduation (60%) and of 42 parents (40%) was graduation or higher. The majority of the parents, i.e., 116 (96.67%) were bothered due to strabismus. One hundred and one (84.17%) parents felt that their child's strabismus was noticed by others during interaction. Seventy-four (61.67%) parents felt that their children will have difficulty in making friends. Ninety (75%) parents felt uncomfortable if someone asked something about their child's strabismus. One hundred and ten (91.67%) parents considered strabismus as cosmetic stigma.Some parents, especially from the lower educated segment, had poor understanding of strabismus, thus resulting in late presentation and ineffective countermeasures. The key to prevent strabismic amblyopia and its psychosocial impacts is to provide health education regarding strabismus.
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Project description:BackgroundHyperuricemia is a relatively common condition, with a prevalence of over 20% among the general population. Also, most patients initially present no symptoms. This study aimed to investigate the knowledge, attitude, and practice (KAP) toward hyperuricemia among healthcare workers in Shandong, China.MethodsHealthcare workers were recruited in this cross-sectional study conducted in Shandong in December 2022. A self-designed questionnaire was used to collect demographic information and KAP data.ResultsA total of 372 questionnaires were distributed, and 216 (58.06%) valid questionnaires were collected from 131 physicians, 80 nurses, and five other healthcare workers. The participants had a mean score of 10.76 ± 2.53 (possible range: 0-14, 76.9%) and 31.94 ± 2.58 (possible range: 0-40, 79.9%) in knowledge and attitude, respectively. The physicians' and nurses' practice scores were 47.57 ± 5.34 (possible range: 0-55, 86.5%) and 30.06 ± 4.11 (possible range: 0-35, 85.9%), respectively. The attitude scores were independently associated with proactive practice in both physicians (P < 0.001) and nurses (P = 0.046).ConclusionThis study found that healthcare workers in Shandong had adequate knowledge, positive attitudes, and proactive practices towards hyperuricemia. However, there is room for improvement in the attitudes of both physicians and nurses to achieve better practice.
| S-EPMC11451443 | biostudies-literature
Project description:BackgroundThis study aimed to investigate the knowledge, attitude and practice (KAP) of the healthy general population toward cervical spondylosis.MethodsA cross-sectional study was conducted among healthy individuals at Peking University Third Hospital between May and December 2023, utilizing a self-designed questionnaire.ResultsA total of 506 valid questionnaires were collected, of which 276 (64.94%) were completed by females. The mean scores for knowledge, attitudes, and practices were 4.07 ± 1.24 (range: 0-8), 35.69 ± 3.67 (range: 9-45), and 27.01 ± 4.38 (range: 9-36), respectively. Structural equation modeling (SEM) revealed that knowledge had a direct influence on both attitudes (β = 0.589, P = 0.002) and practices (β = 0.353, P = 0.020). Furthermore, attitudes had a direct effect on practices (β = 0.442, P < 0.001).ConclusionThe healthy general population demonstrated inadequate knowledge, a positive attitude, and suboptimal practices regarding cervical spondylosis. These findings highlight the need for targeted educational interventions to improve public awareness and foster healthier practices in managing cervical spondylosis.
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