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The Effect of Nutrition on Quality of Life in White Collar Employees According to Sociodemographic Characteristics

Aim: The aim of our study is to investigate the factors affecting the relationship between healthy eating attitudes and quality of life of white-collar workers who have to sit and work for a long time.Material and Methods: The universe of this cross-sectional descriptive study was created by 257 white-collar employees working in Karabuk Provincial Health Center between 01 October 2020-01 January 2021. Participants were asked 14 questions about their sociodemographic characteristics, disease and drug use status, 30 questions about their professional life quality, and 21 questions to evaluate their nutritional attitudes. The difference between the two groups with normal distribution was analyzed with the independent sample t-test, and the relationship between the two variables was analyzed with the pearson correlation test. Questionnaires and scales were administered to the participants online.Results: It was determined that 61.5% of the participants were male, 38.5% were female, and the mean age was 30.9 years. It was determined that male participants had higher nutritional attitude scale scores than females. It was determined that there was a weak and negative relationship between the Nutrition Attitude Scale and the Occupational Quality of Life Scale mean scores, but strong relationships in the subscales. Knowledge about nutrition and positive eating habits have a strong and positive relationship with compassion satisfaction. There is a positive relationship between feelings about nutrition and bad eating habits and burnout. A positive correlation was found between feelings about nutrition and bad eating habits and compassion fatigue.Discussion: White-collar employees do not pay attention to their main meals, financial difficulties are effective in insufficient and unbalanced nutrition problems, and their nutrition is not at a good level due to poor working conditions. In this context, the fact that white-collar employees have healthy and high-quality living conditions affects the increase in their professional life quality, productivity and professional satisfaction, and measures should be taken in this direct.

Evaluation of knowledge levels and attitudes of health management department students about epilepsy disease; a cross-sectional study

AimWe aimed to evaluate the knowledge levels and attitudes of the students of the Department of Health Management about epilepsy. MethodThis descriptive and cross-sectional study was conducted with the voluntary participation of 238 health management department students in their first and third years of study who were registered at the Faculty of Health Sciences summer school exam. We collected the data through a research questionnaire form and the Epilepsy Knowledge and Attitude Scales. ResultsGirls accounted for 66.6% (n = 157) all participants, 53.4% of them were 1st year (n = 127), whereas 46.6% (n = 111) were third-year students. Their mean age was 19.97 ± 1.46 years. Among these participants, 52.9% grew in the province (n = 126), 20.6% were smoking, 5% had epilepsy, and 36.6% had relatives with epilepsy. The mean epilepsy knowledge scale score was 5.64 ± 4.41 and the mean epilepsy attitude scale score was 52.55 ± 9.98. The third-year students' epilepsy knowledge score was significantly higher than their first-year counter parts (p < 0.001). We found no statistically significant difference between the first and third-year participants in attitude scores (p = 0.907). A moderate positive correlation was found between the students' knowledge level scores about epilepsy and their total attitude scores (r = 0.405, p < 0.001). The female students had a more positive attitude toward epilepsy and higher scores on the epilepsy knowledge scale than their male counterparts (p = 0.001, p = 0.005, respectively). Students who knew someone with epilepsy had higher epilepsy knowledge and attitude scale scores than those who did not (p = 0.001, p = 0.005 respectively). ConclusionThe epilepsy knowledge levels and attitude scale scores of health management students were found to be low. Third-year students were found to have higher knowledge levels than first-year students but there was no statistically significant difference between their attitude scores. More education opportunities should be provided for students of the Department of Health Management about this common chronic disease.

Enhancing Cultural Capabilities Amongst Health Professions Students: A Pilot Study of Interprofessional Tag Team Simulation

BackgroundTo facilitate inclusive healthcare and increase cultural capabilities, health professions students require authentic interprofessional learning experiences that challenge their social, professional, and historical positioning. Tag Team Simulation (TTS) is an innovative approach to develop students’ interprofessional collaboration and cultural competency for working with Aboriginal people. MethodCo-designed and delivered by Aboriginal people and an interdisciplinary team of health professions academics, this pilot aimed to: (a) evaluate the effect of TTS on students’ self-rated cultural capabilities (Cultural Capabilities Measurement Tool) and interprofessional attitudes (Interprofessional Attitude Scale), and (b) explore students’ simulation learning experience. ResultsStudents’ respect, communication, and safety and quality scores on the Cultural Capabilities Measurement Tool were significantly higher post simulation, as were their Interprofessional Attitude Scale scores. Students experienced the simulation as authentic and effective in advancing their communication skills and cultural understanding. ConclusionsThis co-designed interprofessional simulation improved health professions students’ self-rated cultural capabilities and interprofessional attitudes. Coupled with positive student feedback, results indicate that TTS is an innovative simulation method for building cultural competence in health professions students across disciplines.

Attitudes of Married Muslim Women Regarding Family Planning Methods During the COVID-19 Pandemic in Western Turkey

COVID-19 had negative effects upon family planning. Women cannot visit healthcare facilities because of a fear of curfew-related sanctions or exposure to COVID-19. It is seen that religious beliefs are influential especially in terms of family planning method preference and having abortions. This study was conducted to determine the attitudes of married Muslim women regarding family planning methods during the COVID-19 pandemic period. The descriptive and cross-sectional study was conducted with 611 married Muslim women who presented to the family planning outpatient clinic of a public hospital in Western Turkey between 1 September 2020 and 1 March 2021. The mean Family Planning Attitude Scale score of the women was found to be 137.53 ± 27.11. It was observed that, as the mean age of the women increased, their family planning attitudes were more positive, and as their number of pregnancies, abortions and living children increased, their attitudes were more negative (p < 0.05). Women do not want to get pregnant during the pandemic process. This is because the effects of COVID-19 on both themselves and the baby to be born are not known, which worries women. Therefore, in order to transform positive attitudes regarding family planning into behavior, it is recommended to provide effective training and consultancy services during the pandemic period.

Advance Care Planning Among Chinese Americans Through a Web-Based Culturally Tailored Education Program.

At any time, a medical crisis could result in an individual too sick to make one's own health care decisions. Advance care planning (ACP) is an important step to ensure that each person receives the medical care desired. Despite its significant importance and proven benefits, the completion rate for advance directive is approximately one-third among the general population in the United States and lower among Chinese Americans. This study explored Chinese Americans' knowledge and attitudes about ACP following completion of a web-based culturally tailored health education program. Ninety-six individuals completed the study between October 1 and December 31, 2020. Prestudy-poststudy outcomes measured included the Advance Directive Knowledge Survey and Advance Directive Attitude Scale administered before and after completion of the education program. Each measure has 9 questions and 16 questions, respectively. Participants' Advance Directive Knowledge Survey scores (pre: mean, 6.04 [SD, 2.28]; post: mean, 8.75 [SD, 0.53]; P < .01) and Advance Directive Attitude Scale scores (pre: mean, 47.31 [SD, 5.69]; post: mean, 53.59 [SD, 4.37]; P < .01) increased significantly following program completion. Findings indicated feasibility for integration of web-based technology and culturally tailored approaches to promote ACP knowledge and attitudes among Chinese Americans.

Results of a Team Objective Structured Clinical Examination (OSCE) in a Patient with Pain.

As rates of chronic pain and opioid use disorder continue to rise, improved pain education is essential. Using an interprofessional team objective structured clinical examination (OSCE) simulation, this study evaluates whether prior exposure to a case-based learning module improves students' assessment and treatment planning of a standardized patient prescribed chronic opioids presenting with acute pain. A quasi-experimental mixed method approach using convenience sampling was employed to evaluate student performance and the impact of the educational intervention. Fourteen (intervention) and 16 (control) nurse practitioner, physician assistant, medical, pharmacy, and dental students in the final pre-licensure program years completed the team OSCE. Demographics, OSCE learning scores, Interprofessional Attitudes Scale scores, and pain management plans did not differ between groups. All students evaluated the activity highly. Qualitative analysis did not demonstrate differences between groups, but did identify similar themes: students missed opportunities to establish patient-provider rapport and educate across disciplines; opioid use disorder was assumed with chronic opioid therapy; team discussions improved treatment plans; moderators variably influenced team discussion. This novel approach to interprofessional training in pain management using a team OSCE is promising, with modifications suggested. A case-based learning module without structured education prior to the OSCE did not improve students' assessment and pain management skills compared to a control group. Nonetheless, important themes emerged including biases towards the standardized patient. Additional research is needed to develop effective curricular initiatives to foster and improve interprofessional collaboration in assessing and managing a standardized patient with acute and chronic pain.

Quality of Life of Patients with Wilson's Disease and Their Families

Wilson's disease (WD) is a chronic disease caused by altered copper metabolism requiring lifelong therapy. Its long-term and debilitating nature has the potential to affect the quality of life (Qol) of patients as well as their families. Our study aims to assess this impact of the disease on patients and their families. We conducted a prospective, observational study over 2 years on 73 patients and 73 age-matched controls with 33 children and 40 adults in each group. The Qol of cases and controls was assessed using the PedsQLGeneric Core Scales and World Health Organisation Quality of Life BREF (WHOQOL-BREF) for children and adults, respectively. Families of child and adult patients were interviewed using PedsQLFamily Impact Module and Family Attitude Scale (FAS), respectively. The data were statistically analyzed. Mean age of the cases was 22.04±11.8 years. Qol scores for both adults and children were worse in cases with neuropsychiatric disease than in those with hepatic disease. For children, the mean scores of overall psychological functioning were lower in cases compared with controls (P=0.0001). Qol of parents of the patients was significantly lower than those of parents of the controls as was the family functioning (P=0.0001 and P=0.016). Family Attitude Scale scores for adults did not differ significantly between cases and controls. The Qol of patients with neuro-WD is worse than that of hepatic disease. The disease impacts the psychological functioning of the children and the Qol of their families, which improves with the duration of the disease. WD is a long-term, debilitating disease. Patients have to take lifelong treatment with frequent medical visits and often multiple hospitalizations. WD affects the Qol of not only the patients but also their families. Qol of patients with neuro-WD is worse than that of patients with hepatic disease.

Family Planning Attitudes, Religious Orientation and Fatalistic Tendency Levels: A Descriptive-Correlational Study in Turkey.

This research was conducted to examine the relationship between family planning attitudes, religious orientation, and fatalistic tendency levels of individuals aged 15-49 in Igdir, Turkey. This descriptive-correlational research was conducted on individuals living in Igdir between March-July 2020. The sample size of our study is 384 participants. It was found that there was a significant negative correlation between family planning attitude scale scores and religious orientation scale behavior subscale scores, fatalistic tendency scale total scores and all subscale scores, age, and number of children (p < 0.05). It was found that there was a significant negative correlation between religious orientation scale total scores and the attitude toward family planning and attitude toward birth subscale scores of the family planning attitude scale (p < 0.05). A significant positive correlation was found between religious orientation scale total scores and all subscale scores, fatalistic tendency scale total scores, and predetermination and self-control subscales (p < 0.05). There was also a significant negative correlation between fatalistic tendency scale total scores and family planning attitude scale total scores and the attitude toward family planning and attitude toward family planning methods subscale scores (p < 0.05). We also found a significant positive correlation between fatalistic tendency scale total scores and all subscale scores, religious orientation scale total scores and all subscale scores, age, and number of children (p < 0.05). It is recommended to apply the study in larger groups.

A Mixed-Design Study on Development of Spatial Perception Skills in Life Science Course

This study aimed to examine how instruction of geography subjects in primary school third-grade Life Studies course with several methods affects students’ attitudes toward this course and their spatial perception skills. To that end, the study was designed with exploratory sequential mixed methods approach. Two third-grade classes at a public school on the European side of Istanbul province were randomly assigned as experimental and control groups. After the Life Science Attitude Scale and the open-ended perception questionnaire were administered to the both groups as pretests, their readiness were found to be similar. The groups were given a education that included geography subjects and aimed to improve spatial perception skills for eight hours. In the experimental group, the education involved the instruction of geography subjects in Life Science course by using methods such as case study, drama, and question-answer whereas it involved the instruction of the same geography subjects with the methods included in the textbook in the control group. Later, the scale and questionnaire were read ministered as posttests. The quantitative data of the study were analyzed with Mann-Whitney U and Wilcoxon Signed Ranks tests, and the qualitative data were subjected to the content analysis which was made using codes, categories, and themes. Consequently, Life Science Attitude Scale scores of the experimental group were found to be significantly higher than the control group. Moreover, as shown by results of the open-ended perception questionnaire, the experimental group had a better grasp of the concepts about spatial perception skills compared to the control group.

Are individuals with orofacial pain more prone to psychological distress during the COVID-19 pandemic?

It is of utmost importance to identify and treat groups susceptible to psychological problems during the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic. This study aimed to compare the psychological status between the general population and subjects with orofacial pain (OFP) during the COVID-19 pandemic. A total of 509 young adults were recruited based on the inclusion and exclusion criteria, using the convenient sampling approach. They were assigned to 2 study groups: group 1 - individuals with OFP; and group 2 - the general population. Their background variables, knowledge, perception, attitude, concerns, and Kessler scale scores were recorded through an online questionnaire. Student's t test, the χ2 test, Pearson's correlation coefficient, and one-way analysis of variance (ANOVA) were used for the statistical analysis. Some of the background variables were significantly different between the study groups (p < 0.05). The knowledge, perception and attitude scores of the respondents were not significantly different between the study groups (p > 0.05). Females exhibited significantly higher adjusted Kessler scores as compared to males (p < 0.05). Group 1 exhibited the highest adjusted Kessler scores (p < 0.05). Individuals with OFP exhibited higher psychological distress, depressive symptoms and anxiety during the rapid rise of the COVID-19 outbreak, representing a moderate psychological disorder. Females suffered more from psychological distress as compared to males. Therefore, psychological interventions should be focused on this group.

Patient safety culture improves during an in situ simulation intervention: a repeated cross-sectional intervention study at two hospital sites

ObjectivesThis study aimed to investigate staff’s perceptions of patient safety culture (PSC) in two Danish hospitals before and after an in situ simulation intervention.DesignA repeated cross-sectional intervention study.SettingTwo Danish hospitals....

Effect of peer education model on nursing students' knowledge and attitudes towards HIV/AIDS

ObjectivesThis research is an intervention study designed as a single group pre-test post-test model without control group in order to examine the effect of education provided to nursing students based on peer education model on HIV/AIDS knowledge level and attitude. Design, methods, settings and participantsThe research was carried out at Nursing Department of Ankara Yıldırım Beyazıt University. Sample of the study consisted of second year nursing students who agreed to participate in the study and enrolled Internal Medicine Nursing course for the first time (n = 88). In the first stage of the study, nine peer mentors were selected and a total of 12 h of training were given to them by the researchers. In the second stage, peer mentors provided a total of 12 h of training to nine peer students groups. All groups were created by simple randomization on the “research randomizer” website. Demographics questionnaire, AIDS knowledge scale and AIDS attitude scale were used to collect the data. Data was analyzed by using descriptive statistics, Pearson Chi-square test, paired sample t-Test, Wilcoxon test and Spearman correlation test. ResultsIt was determined that peer education provided a statistically significant increase in AIDS knowledge scale score in peer students (pretest x¯=10.32 ± 3.59, posttest x¯=19.69 ± 1.51) (p < 0.001). In addition, peer education was found to provide a statistically significant increase in AIDS attitude scale score in peer students (pretest x¯=56.64 ± 8.36, posttest x¯=72.95 ± 7.02) (p < 0.001). ConclusionIt has been determined that peer education method is an effective method in increasing HIV/AIDS knowledge and attitude towards people living with HIV/AIDS in nursing students. Therefore, it is recommended to include peer education model in nursing educations regarding HIV/AIDS.

Hemşirelik Öğrencilerinin Toplumsal Cinsiyet Rolleri ve Kadının Çalışmasına İlişkin Tutumları

Objective: Gender inequality affects women's health, education and work negatively. This study was conducted on the purpose of determining the attitudes of nursing students towards gender roles and women's work. Material and Methods: This descriptive study was conducted at Ankara University. The population of the study was 846 and the sample consisted of 514 nursing students who agreed to participate in the study. In collecting data, the questionnaire containing the descriptive features of the students, the Gender Roles Attitude Scale and Attitude Towards Woman's Working Scale were used. Results: A total of 514 students, 117 (22.8%) attending the 1st grade, 101 (19.6%) 2nd, 149 (29%) 3rd, 147 (28.6%) in the 4th grade participated in the study. Students' Gender Roles Attitude Scale score mean was 154.98±22.59. The mean score of Attitude Scale Towards Women's Working is 59.91±8.98. A positive high level correlation was found between the mean scores of the two scales (p<0.001, r=0.743). It was determined that the gender of the students, the educational status of their father and mother, family structure and the number of individuals in the family affect the Gender Roles Attitude Scale and Attitude Scale Towards Women's Working scores (p<0.05). Conclusion: It was determined that the attitude towards women's work was more positive as the Gender Roles Attitude Scale score increased. It is recommended that the egalitarian attitude of nursing education content regarding gender roles should be arranged in a way that will maintain and increase the positive attitude towards women's work.

Behavioral characteristics of children with type-1 diabetes and the effect of family attitudes on dietary adherence problems

Objective: Assessing the behavioral characteristics and family attitudes of children and adolescents in diabetes is linked to determining the reasons for difficulties in dietary adherence. Our aim was to assess the relationship between behavioral characteristics, family attitudes in children diagnosed with type 1 diabetes mellitus (T1DM), and the dietary adherence and glycemic control. Method: Fifty-four patients T1DM patients and 47 controls aged 7-18 years were included in the study together with their parents. Among the patients diagnosed with T1DM followed in the Pediatric Endocrinology Outpatient Clinic, those with high HbA1c levels (with poor dietary compliance) and those with a HbA1c level below 7.5 (with good dietary compliance) were included in the study as the patient and control group, respectively. A psychiatric assessment interview was conducted with both groups. Sociodemographic data and information on diabetes-related variables, Strengths and Difficulties Questionnaire and Parental Attitude Scale scores were recorded. Results: We have found higher standard diet application rates in patients compared to regular carbohydrate count. The patient group had higher odds of neglecting blood glucose measurement, insulin doses, and a history of stress before decompensation. The rate of psychiatric diagnosis was 26.2%, similar to the general literature, and combined diagnoses were less frequent. Hospital admissions and hypoglycemic episodes were observed at a higher rate in the group that had problems in dietary adherence. Compared to those with good dietary compliance, patients in the dietary non-adherence group had a higher level of parental control and poorer parental perception of their children’s peer relationships. Conclusion: To reduce the risk of acute complications of the disease and to prevent long-term chronic sequelae, it is important to identify positive and some negative behavioral characteristics of child and parental attitudes. Parental role is among the key factors in supporting the autonomy of the child in ensuring dietary compliance.

Relationship Among Family Planning Attitude, Gender and Religious Orientation of Individuals Preparing for Marriage

Aim: The research was conducted to examine the relationship among family planning attitude, gender and religious orientation of individuals preparing for marriage. Methods: The descriptive study was conducted with 588 individuals who applied to the pre-marital counseling unit between February and October 2018. Research data were collected using personal information form, Family Planning Attitude Scale, Gender Scale and Religious Orientation Scale. Descriptive statistics, correlation and regression analysis were used to evaluate the data. Results: The average age of participants was 26.81±4.83; 51.2% were women and 47.8% with university or higher education. The Family Planning Attitude Scale score average was 123.64±19.29, the Gender Scale average score was 85.43±16.76 and the Religious Orientation Scale average score was 57.7±8.27. There was a positive, moderate relationship between family planning attitude and gender of participants and a negative, weak relationship between family planning attitude and religious orientations. While the perception of gender explained 21% of the variance related to the family planning attitude, the variance explained about the family planning attitude with the addition of religious orientation increased to 22%. Conclusion: The family planning attitudes of participants were positive, the important variable affecting the family planning attitude was gender perception, and although religious orientation was a significant variable in explaining the family planning attitude, the effect was minimal. Keywords: family planning, gender, religion, attitude

Do knowledge and attitudes matter for preventive behavioral practices toward the COVID-19? A cross-sectional online survey among the adult population in Bangladesh

The Government of Bangladesh has adopted several non-therapeutic measures to tackle the pandemic of SARS-CoV-2. However, the curve of COVID-19 positive cases has not significantly flattened yet, as the adoption of preventive measures by the general population is predominantly a behavioral phenomenon that is often influenced by people's knowledge and attitudes. This study aimed to assess the levels of knowledge, attitudes, and preventive behavioral practices toward COVID-19 and their interrelationships among the population of Bangladesh aged 18 years and above. This study adopted a web-based cross-sectional survey design and collected data from 1056 respondents using the online platform Google Form. We employed the independent sample t-test, one-way ANOVA, Pearson's product-moment correlation, and Spearman rank-order correlation to produce the bivariate level statistics. We also run multiple linear and logistic regression models to identify the factors affecting knowledge, attitudes, and preventive behavioral practices toward COVID-19. The respondents had an average knowledge score of 17.29 (Standard Deviation (SD) = 3.30). The average score for attitude scale toward COVID-19 was 13.6 (SD = 3.7). The respondents had excellent preventive behavioral practices toward COVID-19 (mean 7.7, SD = 0.72). However, this study found that knowledge and attitudes did not matter for preventive behavioral practices toward COVID-19. Instead, education appeared as a sole predictor for preventive behavioral practices toward COVID-19; that means preventive behavioral practices toward COVID-19 was lower among the less educated respondents. This study suggests increasing education as a long-term strategy and taking immediate action to increase knowledge and decrease negative attitudes toward COVID-19 through targeted health education initiatives as a short-term strategy.

Medical Students’ Attitudes Toward Communication Skills Learning in Chitwan Medical College, Nepal

Introduction: Medical students’ attitude towards communication skills is crucial for curriculum planners, teachers and health professionals. Chitwan Medical College (CMC) is a private medical school admitting students mainly from the Nepal.&#x0D; Objective: To assess the attitudes of medical students towards learning communication skills.&#x0D; Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted among third and fifth year medical (MBBS) undergraduates at Chitwan Medical College (CMC), Nepal in April 2018 using the 26-itemCommunication Skills Attitude Scale (CSAS) developed by Rees, Sheard, and Davies. Participants ‘age, sex, year of study, nationality, religion, relationship status, the occupation of father and mother, place of residence of a family, were noted. The CSAS scores were computed. Student’s t-test and ANOVA test were used to compare the scores among subgroups of participants.&#x0D; Results: The mean positive attitudes scale (PAS), negative attitudes scale (NAS) and overall CSAS scores were 51.77  5.21, 35.68  4.43, and 83.97  5.77 respectively. PAS score was statistically significantly higher among the respondents whose mothers were not in the health-related profession. Whereas NAS score was statistically significantly lower among females, self-rated outstanding students, and good self-reported written communication skills.&#x0D; Conclusion: Medical undergraduates had strong positive attitudes towards learning communication skills, but negative attitudes were also noted. Hence, faculty members need to change these attitudes through improving teaching and assessment strategies.

Impact of Perceived Stress and Religious Attitude on Life Satisfaction in Generation Y

This study aimed to discuss the relationship between the religious attitude, perceived stress, and life satisfaction of Generation Y, born between 1980 and 1995. Additionally, the study examined the degree of how religious attitude, perceived stress, and life satisfaction differed by age group, gender, employment status, educational status, worship, religious belief of the self, religious belief of the family, receiving religious education, and income status. The correlational design was used in this research. The study sample comprised 387 adults who were born between 1980 and 1995, selected from office workers in different sectors with the appropriate sampling method. The Ok Religious Attitude Scale, Perceived Stress Scale, and Life Satisfaction Scale were used as data collection tools. The findings revealed that there was a statistically significant relationship between the Ok Religious Attitude Scale, Perceived Stress Scale, and Life Satisfaction Scale. In addition to this finding, the results also pointed out that religious attitude and perceived stress predict life satisfaction. Moreover, it was found that the Perceived Stress Scale scores differed significantly according to gender, employment status, perceived income status, and religious belief status; the Ok Religious Attitude Scale scores differed significantly according to gender, religious education, worship, religious belief, and family’s religious belief. Likewise, the scores of the Life Satisfaction Scale differed significantly according to variables of gender, worship, perceived income level, religious belief, and educational status.

Using Virtual Patient Software to Improve Pharmacy Students’ Knowledge of and Attitudes Toward Geriatric Patients

Objective. To evaluate the effect of using a virtual patient software program to improve pharmacy students' knowledge of and attitudes toward geriatric patients. Methods. The Virtual Patient for Geriatric Education (VIPAGE) software program was used in two Bachelor of Pharmacy (BPharm) degree programs in Brazilian universities. The virtual consultations were divided into an initial evaluation, care plan, letter of referral to another professional, and evaluation of follow-up. Each weekly session lasted two hours. Students answered questionnaires before and after using the virtual patient software relating to the following: demographics, geriatric experiences, Geriatric Attitudes Scale, and the Facts on Aging Quiz. Results. Of the 128 students who completed the baseline questionnaires, 109 students also completed the second questionnaire. The mean Geriatric Attitudes Scale score before the intervention was 3.7 (SD=0.8) and after was 3.9 (SD=0.7). Significant improvements in Geriatric Attitudes Scale scores after using the virtual patient software were seen in students who were male, whose grandparents were still alive, or whose parents were elderly, who had frequent contact with the elderly, who did not have frequent contact with the elderly, and who did not have professional contact with the elderly. The average score on geriatrics knowledge was 44.7 (SD=12.0) before completing the virtual patient consultations and 52.6 (SD=11.9) after. The mean score measuring students' lack of geriatrics knowledge was 27.3 (SD=15.8) before and 19.1 (SD=12.8) after using the software. Conclusion. Completing virtual patient consultations using the VIPAGE software positively impacted pharmacy students' geriatrics knowledge and attitudes.

Abstract P6-12-08: Attitudes of breast cancer associated doctors toward procreation in young patients with early breast cancer

Abstract IMPORTANCE While as more young patients with breast cancer undergoing treatment and obtaining a good prognosis, the issue of breast cancer postoperative procreation has attracted more and more attention as well as the full implementation of the two-child policy in China.Little is known about current doctors attitudes toward breast cancer postoperative procreation. OBJECTIVES To examine the treatment strategies and attitude of breast cancer associated doctors for procreation after breast cancer surgery designed according to 2017 rehabilitation therapy consensus of breast cancer in China, and identify doctors’ characteristics associated with attitude scale score. DESIGN,SETTING,AND PARTICIPANTS A prospective, cross-sectional study survey was sent to breast cancer associated doctors. This survey was conducted from March 1,2019,to May 31,2019. MAIN OUTCOMES AND MEASURES Doctors were scored and categorized as having low, selective or high propensity.We assessed whether the propensity about doctors’ attitudes toward procreation for young patients with early breast cancer were associated with doctors’ specific demographic characteristics, such as gender, years of clinical practice, from developed or underdeveloped area. RESULTS Of the initial 2000 breast cancer associated doctors invited, 1247 doctors responded(62.4% of those invited)and 711(57.0% of those responded) were eligible. 383 female doctors accounted for 53.9%. The proportion of doctors with less than 5 years of practice was the largest with 335(47.1%). There were 256(36.0%) doctors from developed area and 455 from underdeveloped area. The attitudes of propensity are listed as below table. CONCLUSIONS AND RELEVANCE Our findings have important implications for clinical practice.This study shows substantial variation in doctors’ attitude of different procreation questions, which is associated with doctors’ gender, years of clinical practice. But there is no difference in attitude propensity between developed and underdeveloped area.In a proper particular point time patients may attempt pregnancy and lactation, requiring more and larger real-world studies to confirm. Funding: Guangdong Natural Science Foundation No. 2017A030313719;Foundation Project of Guangzhou University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, No. XKP2019002. Attitude propensityLow propensity,No(%)Selective propensity,No(%)High propensity,No(%)Attitudes about pregnancy effects on breast cancer patients.60(8.5)323(45.4)328(46.1)Attitudes about breast cancer patient's pregnancy's effects on the fetus. 182(25.6)336(47.3)193(27.1)Attitudes about effects on doctors' decisions because it is a BRCA1-related patient. 140(19.7)317(44.6)254(35.7)Attitudes about whether a patient with breast cancer may be pregnant. 48(6.8)281(39.5)382(53.7)Attitudes about whether patients may breast-feed after delivery. 155(21.8)288(40.5)268(37.7)Attitudes about patients with breast cancer in situ getting pregnant after the surgery and radiotherapy. 494(69.5)176(24.7)41(5.8)Attitudes about getting pregnant 2 years after surgery in invasive breast cancer patients with lymph nodes-negative. 171(24.1)360(50.6)180(25.3)Attitudes about getting pregnant 5 years after surgery in invasive breast cancer patients with lymph nodes-positive.113(15.9)369(51.9)229(32.2)Attitudes about whether the patients who need endocrinotherapy still need to continue endocrine treatment after lactation.36(5.1)224(31.5)451(63.4)Attitudes about the using of hormone drugs to promote ovulation for patients with breast cancer. 272(38.3)345(48.5)94(13.2)Attitudes about agreement for a MDT consultation to make a full decision on the patients’ procreation.22(3.1)209(29.4)480(67.5) Citation Format: Yuzhu Zhang, Liping Dian, Qianjun Chen, Rui Xu. Attitudes of breast cancer associated doctors toward procreation in young patients with early breast cancer [abstract]. In: Proceedings of the 2019 San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium; 2019 Dec 10-14; San Antonio, TX. Philadelphia (PA): AACR; Cancer Res 2020;80(4 Suppl):Abstract nr P6-12-08.