High Level Of Knowledge Research Articles

Small Steps, Big Security: TAM-Powered Insights of Cybersecurity Adoption Among Small-And-Medium Entrepreneurs in Digital Business

Embracing digital business enhances company resilience, yet small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) often lack resources to combat cyber threats, unlike larger enterprises. Sophisticated cyberattacks surpass standard antivirus software, necessitating a shift in cybersecurity strategies. Therefore, this study aimed to investigate the relationship between knowledge, perceived usefulness, perceived ease of use, and the adoption of cybersecurity among small-and-medium entrepreneurs in Perak, Malaysia. Guided by the Technology Acceptance Model (TAM), this ongoing research employed a quantitative approach by distributing questionnaires to 400 digital entrepreneurs in the small and medium-sized business sectors in Perak. The findings revealed that the majority of entrepreneurs possessed a relatively high level of knowledge about cybersecurity. Furthermore, the study identified a strong positive correlation between knowledge and perceived usefulness (correlation coefficient r = 0.639), as well as a moderately positive correlation between knowledge and perceived ease of use (correlation coefficient r = 0.435) among small and medium entrepreneurs in Perak. Consequently, this study contributes to a better understanding of the Technology Acceptance Model (TAM) within the context of perceived usefulness, perceived ease of use, and the adoption of cybersecurity, thereby enriching the existing literature on cybersecurity among small and medium entrepreneurs in the era of digital business.

Genetic knowledge and attitudes towards genetic testing among final-year medical students at a public university in Ecuador.

Genetics plays a crucial role in the field of medicine, offering numerous applications. However, health professionals often have insufficient knowledge in this area. Therefore, it is essential to provide appropriate genetics education during university studies. This study aimed to assess the knowledge and attitudes towards genetic testing among final-year medical students at a public university in Ecuador. A cross-sectional study was conducted involving final-year medical students from a public university in Ecuador. The third version of the Genetic Literacy and Attitudes Survey was administered between April and May 2022. The study examined sociodemographic characteristics, genetic knowledge, and attitudes towards genetic testing. The study included 153 medical students, of which 58.2% identified as female. Most participants fell within the age range of 22 to 25 years old (85.0%). Regarding genetic knowledge, three-quarters of the participants (75.2%) demonstrated intermediate proficiency, while only 9.80% possessed a high level of knowledge. Attitudes towards the clinical and therapeutic applications of genetics, scientific advancements, access to conventional medicine, and other related topics were found to be appropriate. The findings suggest that most final-year medical students at a public university in Ecuador have intermediate genetic knowledge and hold appropriate attitudes towards genetic testing. However, higher education institutions should conduct a comprehensive analysis and restructure their curricula to better prepare students for the medical and technological challenges of the 21st century.

Self-Efficacy and Determinants of Newborn Resuscitation Practices among Healthcare Professionals in Chipata District, Eastern Province, Zambia

Background: Effective newborn resuscitation in healthcare institutions depends on factors like supervisor support, knowledge, availability of functional equipment, and self-efficacy of healthcare professionals. This study investigated self-efficacy and related factors in newborn resuscitation among healthcare professionals in Chipata District Health facilities. Methodology: This cross-sectional study involved 85 healthcare professionals selected through simple random sampling. Data were collected using a self-administered questionnaire on self-efficacy for newborn resuscitation, completed after obtaining consent. Data analysis was performed using SPSS version 21, employing Pearson chi-square or Fisher’s exact tests. A multivariate binary logistic regression model analyzed associated factors, with significance set at p < 0.05. Results: Overall, 69% of respondents exhibited high self-efficacy in newborn resuscitation. Among females, 88.5% reported low self-efficacy compared to 11.5% of males. High self-efficacy was seen in 83.1% of those trained in the past five years. Additionally, 58.8% demonstrated high knowledge levels. Supervisor support was reported by 56%, but 85.7% of facilities lacked functional resuscitation equipment and supplies. Conclusion: Despite high self-efficacy levels, gaps remain in the provision of newborn resuscitation and professional self-efficacy. Ineffective supervision and lack of resuscitation equipment hindered practice experience and full commitment, especially among female participants.

Personal-Level Disposition as Predictors of Infant-Survival Skills among Nursing Mothers in Selected Primary Health Care Facilities in Sokoto State, Nigeria

Background information: Infant mortality is a major public health concern worldwide, especially in developing countries. It was reported that 5.2 million children die before the age of 5 years annually, and 47% of these deaths occur in sub- Saharan Africa alone. The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), especially Goal 3, aim to reduce under-five mortality to as low as 25 per 1000 live births by 2030. To achieve this goal, interventions that address the underlying factors contributing to infant mortality are necessary. Maternal health, including maternal knowledge, attitudes, and practices, is a crucial factor influencing infant survival, especially in low- and middle-income countries. This study investigated the Personal-level Disposition Factors Influencing survival skills among Nursing Mothers in Selected PHCs in Nigeria.  Methodology: The study design adopted for this research project was a cross-sectional study. Data were collected from 120 respondents who were conveniently selected from two primary health care facilities in Sokoto state with a semi- structured questionnaire (83% reliability). Data were analyzed using appropriate statistical tools.  Result: The results show that all female participants had similar characteristics at a full glance at some areas. The mean age of respondents was 28.32±6.49 years with an age range of 19 to 41 years of age. The Knowledge responses were grouped on a scale and the results showed that most of the respondents had a high level of knowledge regarding infant survival skills. The overall motivation score was moderate. There were significant correlations (at p < 0.05) between knowledge level (R = -0.201), Motivation (R = - 0.170), and Behavioural skills.  Conclusion: The report suggested that there should be an aggressive use of peer educators to expand rural health workers in areas with poor adoption of good health interventions, and low immunization coverage in Northwest of Nigeria.

Shared decision-making in advanced physiotherapy and first contact physiotherapy management of adults with musculoskeletal disorders in the United Kingdom: An online cross-sectional survey.

Advanced practice physiotherapy roles (Advanced Physiotherapy Practitioners [APPs] and First Contact Physiotherapists [FCPs]) are pivotal in supporting patients to manage their musculoskeletal (MSK) conditions. Having a greater understanding of how decisions are made by these practitioners will inform competency frameworks and improve the provision of patient-centred care. To evaluate the current knowledge, viewsand use of shared decision-making in MSK advanced physiotherapy practice in the United Kingdom. A cross-sectional survey using an online questionnaire was used to collect demographic information, knowledge, viewsand self-reported use of shared decision-making (SDM) of APPsand FCPswho work with adults with MSK disorders in the United Kingdom. Responses from 49 participants (25 APPs and 24 FCPs) were included in the study. In total, 80% of participants had received SDM training and overall high levels of knowledge were shown. Only 12% of participants used a communication model to facilitate SDM. In total, 80% of participants reported making decisions together with the patient either always or most of the time. FCPs favoured a more patient-led approach to decision-making compared to APPs who favoured collaborative decision-making. The most commonly reported barriers to SDM included lack of time, lack of patient education resources, lack of access to patient decision aidsand treatment pathway restrictions. The responses in this study showed that overall APPs and FCPs have good knowledge of SDM and report routine use of collaborative and patient-led decision-making approaches.

Knowledge of Autism and Attitudes Toward Autistic Children: Evaluation of Child Protection Service Staff in Türkiye

ABSTRACT Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a neurodevelopmental condition, and children with ASD are more frequently involved in the child protection system than neurotypical children. This study examines predictors of autism knowledge and attitudes toward autism in staff who care for children under protection in Turkey. The study also aims to provide training and examine the effects of the training on staff knowledge, attitudes and skills. A total of 217 participants attended the training, and both a pre-and post-training survey were conducted. In this study, gender, education level and contact history with people with ASD came to the fore among the factors affecting the knowledge and attitudes of the participants about autism. In particular, female gender, having a person with autism in their close circle, and having previous experience working with a child with ASD were associated with a higher level of knowledge about ASD. Additionally, as the education level of the participants increased, they reported more positive attitudes toward individuals with ASD. With this study, it has been shown that it is possible to improve social attitudes toward autism as well as increase knowledge and awareness with ASD training. We promote similar training for all children’s household staff countrywide.

Nurses' Knowledge of Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease: A Cross-sectional Study

General Background: Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) encompasses a spectrum of liver conditions, including simple steatosis, cirrhosis, liver cancer, and non-alcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH). Specific Background: Given the increasing prevalence of NAFLD, understanding healthcare professionals' knowledge about this condition is crucial for effective patient care and management. Knowledge Gap: However, there is limited research assessing nurses' knowledge regarding NAFLD, particularly in the context of Basrah City Center Hospitals. Aims: This study aimed to evaluate nurses' knowledge of NAFLD and investigate its relationship with demographic characteristics such as gender, age, years of experience, and departmental affiliation. Results: A cross-sectional survey involving 150 nurses revealed that 57.3% possessed high levels of knowledge regarding NAFLD, while 34% had moderate knowledge. Notably, a significant correlation was found between nurses working at Al-Shifaa Hospital and their knowledge levels. The majority of participants were female (64.7%) and aged 20-30 (72%), with a predominant educational background from Nursing Institutes (39.3%) and fewer than five years of experience (56%). Novelty: This study is pioneering in assessing the knowledge of NAFLD among nurses in Basrah, highlighting specific areas of strength and weakness in their understanding. Implications: The study highlights the need for targeted educational interventions to improve nurses' understanding of NAFLD, leading to improved patient care and outcomes in liver disease management. practice. Highlights: Increasing NAFLD prevalence necessitates enhanced healthcare provider awareness. Nurses showed significant knowledge levels about NAFLD. Knowledge varies significantly by hospital affiliation. Keywords: Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease, nurses' knowledge, Basrah City, cross-sectional study, healthcare education.

‘Leaving my comfort zone’. A qualitative study of physiotherapists' experiences blending an eHealth psychosocial intervention with face-to-face physiotherapy

BackgroundMany physiotherapists do not feel adequately equipped to address psychosocial risk factors in people with complex pain states. Hence, a biopsychosocial blended intervention (Back2Action) was developed to assist physiotherapists to manage people with persistent spinal pain and coexisting psychosocial risk factors associated with the development or maintenance of persistent pain. ObjectiveThis study aimed to gain insight into the experiences of physiotherapists with this blended psychosocial intervention. Designand methods: This was an interpretative qualitative study with a reflexive thematic analysis of semi-structured interviews with physiotherapists (N = 15) who delivered Back2Action. The interview started with the grand-tour question: “What was your experience in using Back2Action?” Physiotherapist were encouraged to provide examples, and follow-up questions were posed to ensure a deeper understanding could be reached. ResultsFour themes were constructed: Physiotherapists became increasingly aware of (1) their own implicit expectations, biases and skills, and underlying treatment paradigms, and (2) the implicit expectations from their patients towards them. This led to (3) creating a deeper and stronger therapeutic alliance with the patient, but also (4) an understanding that implementation of a true biopsychosocial intervention – even if offered in a blended form – requires more practice, confidence and resources. ConclusionsBack2Action is considered a valuable treatment to deliver a biopsychosocial intervention in primary care. Considering the high level of knowledge, skills and competency of the participating physiotherapists, the perceived barriers may be more difficult to overcome for more junior physiotherapists.

Infection prevention and control: knowledge, practices and associated factors among cleaners at a National Referral Hospital in Uganda

While most infection prevention and control (IPC) studies focus on healthcare professionals, IPC is everyone's responsibility in any healthcare facility. There is little known about the IPC knowledge among the cleaners who are responsible for housekeeping, environmental cleaning, and waste management within hospitals. This study sought to evaluate the knowledge and practice of IPC among cleaners at Mulago National Referral Hospital (MNRH) to establish a foundation for empowering a strategic workforce that will improve IPC practices within the hospital. A cross-sectional study was conducted among the cleaners in a national referral hospital in Uganda. The participants were purposively sampled, and data was collected using a web-based, interviewer-administered, questionnaire about IPC knowledge and practices. Of the 120 cleaners recruited, 52.5% were female. Good IPC knowledge was demonstrated in 58.3%, and 30.8% reported good IPC practices. Participants with at least 5 years' work experience had higher knowledge levels (aOR: 10.3, P=0.006, 95% CI: 2-54). Those closely supervised had lower IPC knowledge compared with those with less supervision. Participants with fixed work schedules (aOR: 0.2, P=0.028, 95%CI: 0-0.8), were less likely to exhibit good IPC practices. In addition, 63.1% were knowledgeable about waste segregation, recognising bin colours and the correct disposal of sharps and needles. Despite good compliance with personal protective equipment, poor hand-washing practices were reported. A positive correlation between knowledge and practice scores was established. Hospital cleaners in a national referral hospital in Uganda IPC reported poor infection prevention practices despite good knowledge. For IPC knowledge and practice to correlate positively, ongoing practical training is vital to maintain knowledge and good practice to establish a successful IPC program.

Legal Awareness-Based Religiosity: Unveiling the Segmentation and Motivation of Qurbani Participants in West Sumatra

: Qurbani is perceived to be performed by people who have a lot of money, but in practice, financial capability is not the main reason why people perform qurbani. This article discusses what factors are the segmentation and motivation for performing qurbani and divides them into several reasons for qurbani participants based on age, gender, economic level, and education level. Furthermore, the segmentation of qurbani participants that has been determined is analyzed from the perspective of legal awareness, which is an indicator of the level of knowledge, understanding, attitude, and behavior. The purpose of the descriptive description of the segmentation and legal awareness of qurbani performers is to reveal the motivation of qurbani performers based on the experience of the people of West Sumatra. The method used is a mixed method (mix method), namely a qualitative-descriptive approach and a quantitative approach. The quantitative approach will measure the percentage based on the segmentation of qurbani participants, namely based on age, gender, education, and region The qualitative approach was used to analyze the qurbani participants' motivation, religious level, and legal awareness. The results showed that the segmentation of qurbani participants from the middle class is higher, as many as 42% of the total qurbani participants. The dominance of West Sumatran people's motivation for qurbani is influenced by the level of religiosity fostered through religious teachings and Ulama fatwas, while economic motivation is only one of the supporting factors, because materially, even though the community does not have economic stability, they are still enthusiastic about becoming qurbani participants with motivations based on the pattern of preparing qurbani costs and the preparation period. Furthermore, it was concluded that qurbani participants in West Sumatra have high legal awareness, this can be seen in the high level of understanding and knowledge of the qurbani law, as well as positive attitudes driven by religiosity, which strengthens social solidarity and community unity. This research implies that the participation, segmentation, and motivation of qurbani performers are not solely related to economic security, but rather to high levels of religiosity and legal awareness.

Awareness Level About Lead Poisoning Among the Saudi Population in Arar City, Saudi Arabia: A Cross-Sectional Study.

This study aimed to evaluate the awarenessregarding lead poisoning among the Saudi population of Arar, Saudi Arabia. A cross-sectional, online self-administered questionnaire-based method was utilized for data collection through convenience sampling from Arar, Saudi Arabia. The collected data were analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistics. The study included 389 participants, with a majority (302 participants (77.6%)) of females with a mean age of 31.7 years (range 18-54 years). The source of information about lead poisoning was reported as the media in 264 participants (67.8%). The participants (197, 50.6%) reported children as the age group most at risk for lead poisoning. All suggested sources of exposure to lead were identified by 190 participants(48.9%). As for the most common effect of lead poisoning,mental impairment was reported by 101 participants (26%), while 107 (27.6%) participants reported nerve problems. Kidney problems were reported by 181 participants (46.4%). Gender significantly (P = 0.001) affects the participants' knowledge about the sources of lead poisoning, whileknowledge about the routes of poisoning was significantly affected by the participants' age (P = 0.010). In Saudi Arabia, there is limited knowledge of risk factors, route of poisoning, and management and prevention of lead poisoning. A comprehensive lead-poisoning prevention strategy must include a high level of public knowledge of lead hazards as a key component.

Understanding veterinary drug shop workers' knowledge and practices to identify drivers of antibiotic use in Vietnamese livestock farms.

Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is a One Health issue and a major threat to animal and human health. Antibiotic use (ABU) drives AMR development, and several hotspots for ABU, and AMR, in livestock have been identified in Southeast Asia, including Vietnam. There are often multiple drivers of ABU at farms, and to identify all of them there is a need to look beyond farm level. The overall aim of this study was to identify routines and/or competencies, related to antibiotic sales, among veterinary drug shop workers that may be improved in order to decrease the medically non-rational use of antibiotics in livestock production. A questionnaire-based survey was conducted at 50 veterinary drug shops in northern Vietnam. Results showed high education and knowledge levels. According to the respondents, antibiotic treatment advice was almost always provided to the farmers, and the recommended treatment was most commonly based on recommendations for the specific disease. However, farmers had almost never had their animals properly diagnosed. Antibiotics were the most sold drug category, penicillins being the most common. Several broad-spectrum antibiotics were also quite frequently sold. Further, >50% of respondents recommended antibiotics for disease prevention. Even though education and knowledge levels might be high, several challenges can prevent drug shop workers from contributing to more prudent ABU at farms, for example, lack of proper diagnosis, commercial interests and individual farmer motives, often in combination with poor compliance to regulations.

EU climate labeling policy: Analyzing consumer’s comprehension of CO2 footprint labels

In theory, climate labeling holds the potential to guide consumers towards making more climate-friendly food choices. However, for the efficacy such labeling the ease and accuracy of an information understanding is crucial. Over recent years, numerous new climate labeling schemes have emerged in the European market. In this study, we investigate perception and objective knowledge to gain a better understanding of consumer comprehension of various existing label types. These include climate-neutral, reduction, carbon footprint, best-in-class and multi-level traffic light labels. The results reveal that a traffic light label is markedly better understood by consumers than the other label types analyzed. For instance, while more than 50 % of respondents believed they understood the climate-neutral label, it caused frequent wrongful inferences, posing a risk of misinterpretation and greenwashing. In contrast, participants demonstrated a high level of both positive perception and objective knowledge regarding the traffic light label. Therefore, traffic light labeling has the greatest potential to encourage climate-friendly dietary choices and reduce consumer confusion in the food market.

Soil-Transmitted Helminths among Farmers and AgriculturalWorkers in Rural Iraq

Background and aim: Soil-transmitted helminths (STH) infections are a major public health issue, especially among people involved in agricultural activities. The objective of this study was to uncover crucial characteristics linked to STH infections and provide valuable insights for focused interventions. Additionally, the study attempted to assess the prevalence of STH among farmers and workers. Materials and Methods: a cross-sectional study that included individuals from agricultural communities was conducted. Structured interviews were carried out to gather sociodemographic data, habits, lifestyle factors, and awareness. The kato-katz method was used to analyze stool samples for the presence of helminths. Statistical techniques, such as chi-square tests and correlation coefficients, were used to evaluate the relationships between variables. Results: The prevalence of STH (Soil-Transmitted Helminths) was highest at 43.33% among patients aged 46-65. An important association was found between less experience (less than 20 years) and a higher prevalence of STH (p < 0.00001). Farmers demonstrated a greater prevalence compared to workers, although the difference was not statistically significant. The prevalence of STH was strongly influenced by handwashing habits, highlighting the crucial nature of maintaining consistent practices (p < 0.02). Individuals with a higher level of knowledge had a decreased prevalence of soil-transmitted helminth (STH) infections, with a statistically significant p-value of 0.001867. Several helminths were detected, particularly Ascaris lumbercoids and Trichurs trichura. Age, personal protection equipment, access to clean water, handwashing, and specific helminths were positively correlated. Conclusion: This study offers a clear understanding of the various factors that affect the prevalence of STH. It highlights the significance of specific interventions that concentrate on enhancing hand cleanliness, ensuring access to uncontaminated water, and implementing protective measures.

A Red Team automated testing modeling and online planning method for post-penetration

Post-penetration red team automation testing effectively addresses the pain points of traditional manual red teams, including manpower, time costs, and the high level of professional knowledge required, thereby improving the efficiency and effectiveness of red team penetration testing. However, introducing automation technology into the red team testing domain still faces numerous technical challenges. These challenges include accurately simulating real attack environments, coordinating complex attack actions, and effectively resolving uncertainties during the attack process. These challenges remain critical issues that require urgent solutions. In this context, we propose a post-penetration-oriented automated red team penetration test modeling and planning approach. The objective of this approach is to automatically generate attack paths, coordinate attack behaviors, and adjust attack behaviors based on feedback, enabling attacks on real target networks through corresponding operations. We conducted analysis and performance testing on our solution, comparing it with other available planners. Our experimental results demonstrate the effectiveness of the proposed planner in achieving automated penetration testing. Compared to other available planners, ours can generate valid attack paths more quickly and exhibits excellent performance in planning effectiveness and quality. Furthermore, our planner possesses wide applicability across various penetration testing scenarios.

Dynamic analysis of the IEASWR information propagation model with Holling-type II functional response

Noting that the gap between individual communication abilities is amplified in the network era, we classify spreaders into super-spreaders and ordinary spreaders by the Pareto principle. In addition, when facing negative information, individuals with higher knowledge levels will recognize it. Based on these, in this study, an improved Ignorants-Hesitant-Super-spreaders-Ordinary spreaders-Wise-Removers (IEASWR) information propagation model was developed. Meanwhile, in view of the gradual saturation, density dependence and nonlinear relationship of the propagation process, the Holling-type II functional response function is introduced to information propagation modeling for the first time making it more realistic. First, the basic reproduction number [Formula: see text] is deduced. Then, the global asymptotic stability of the information-free/prevailing equilibria is proved by constructing the Lyapunov function. Furthermore, using the Pontryagin maximum principle, a real-time optimization guidance measure is proposed to achieve the correct guidance of negative information within the expected time. Finally, the validity of the theory is verified through numerical simulation.

Cluster analysis of cancer knowledge, attitudes and behaviors in the Moroccan population

BackgroundCancer has become a major health concern due to the increasing morbidity and mortality rates, and its negative social, economic consequences and the heavy financial burden incurred by cancer patients. About 40% of cancers are preventable. The aim of this study was to assess the knowledge, attitudes, and practices regarding cancer prevention, and associated characteristics to inform the development of targeted cancer prevention campaigns and policies.MethodsWe conducted a cross-sectional survey of adult patients at Mohamed Sekkat and Sidi Othmane Hospitals in Casablanca, Morocco. Data collection was conducted by two trained interviewers who administered the questionnaire in-person in the local language. An unsupervised clustering approach included 17 candidate variables for the cluster analysis. The variables covered a wide range of characteristics, including demographics, health perceptions and attitudes. Survey answers were calculated to compose qualitative ordinal categories, including a cancer attitude score and knowledge score.ResultsThe cluster-based analysis showed that participants in cluster 1 had the highest mean attitude score (13.9 ± 2.15) and percentage of individuals with a high level of knowledge (50.8%) whereas the lowest mean attitude score (9.48 ± 2.02) and knowledge level (7.5%.) were found in cluster 3. The participants with the lowest cancer attitude scores and knowledge levels were aged 34 to 47 years old (middle age group), predominantly females, living in rural settings, and were least likely to report health professionals as a source of health information.ConclusionsThe findings showed that female individuals living in rural settings, belonging to an older age group, who were least likely to use health professionals as an information source had the lowest levels of knowledge and attitudes. These groups are amenable to targeted and tailored interventions aiming to modify their understanding of cancer in order to enhance the outcomes of Morocco’s on-going efforts in cancer prevention and control strategies.

Surveying knowledge about hypertension and related factors among hypertensive patients at some medical stations in Thua Thien Hue province

Introduction: Understanding hypertension is essential for its effective treatment and management. This study aims to assesse the knowledge level of hypertensive patients at commune health centers in Thua Thien Hue provinceand identify influencing their’ knowledge of hypertension. Methods: A cross-sectional approach was employed in this study. Hypertension knowledge was assessed using the Hypertension Knowledge - Level Scale (HK-LS) by SB Erkoc, while demographic details, lifestyle, clinical characteristics, medication adherence, and patient’s beliefs about mediicne were also collected. The analysis involved the use of the Chi-square test, t-test, and multiple logistic regression model in SPSS 27.0 software to examine relevant factors. Results: A total of 355 participants took part in the study, with women constituting 55.5%. Only 35.2% of patients demonstrated a high level of knowledge about hypertension. The mean knowledge score was 13.8 (standard deviation: SD = 4.9). This score was significantly higher in the high knowledge group (mean = 18.3, SD = 1.2) compared to the low knowledge group (mean = 11.3, SD = 4.3), with p < 0.001. Education level, ethnicity, monitoring of blood pressure at home, and patient beliefs about medicine were identified as significant factors associated with knowledge about hypertension. Conclusions: The study reveals a low proportion of hypertensive patients with a high level of knowledge at commune health centers in Thua Thien Hue province. Factors such as education level, ethnicity, home blood pressure monitoring, and patients’ beliefs about medicine were significantly associated with knowledge about hypertension. Coordinated interventions, including patient education and addressing medication beliefs, are essential to enhance treatment outcomes. Key words: knowledge, hypertension, blood pressure, beliefs about medicine.

A Study of Awareness, Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices Regarding Antibiotic Resistance.

Background Antibiotic resistance is a critical global health concern, intensified by public misconceptions and inconsistent antibiotic use. Misunderstandings about antibiotics and their improper use contribute to the acceleration of resistance, making it harder to treat infections effectively. Previous research has identified knowledge gaps in the public, yet there is limited understanding of how these gaps translate into attitudes and practices across different demographic groups. This study aimed to assess the levels of knowledge, attitudes, and practices regarding antibiotic resistance among various demographic groups and to determine the influence of demographic factors on these variables. Methods A descriptive study was conducted using a structured online questionnaire distributed through social media and health forums. The questionnaire targeted adults aged 18 years and older from diverse socioeconomic backgrounds. Data were analyzed using SPSS version 26 (Armonk, NY: IBM Corp.) for descriptive statistics, chi-square tests, and logistic regression analysis. Results The study included responses from 1,561 participants, revealing that 75.72% had knowledge of antibiotic resistance, but only 68.23% understood its public health implications. Attitudes toward antibiotic use were generally positive, with 90.14% recognizing the importance of completing antibiotic courses. However, 32.16% admitted they would stop taking antibiotics once feeling better, even if the course was not finished, highlighting a significant gap between knowledge and practice. Regression analysis identified awareness of prevention measures (coefficient=2.06) and knowledge of antibiotic resistance (coefficient=1.38) as strong predictors of awareness. The chi-square test showed a significant association between gender and awareness of prevention measures (chi-square value=15.19, p-value=0.000097). Conclusions Despite a high level of knowledge about antibiotic resistance, gaps in attitudes and practices persist. These findings underscore the necessity for tailored educational campaigns that not only inform but also engage and alter behaviors across all demographic groups to combat antibiotic resistance effectively.

General Knowledge or The Use of Menstrual Cycle Tracking App among Medical Students at Sriwijaya University

Introduction. As technology and science develop, the menstrual cycle can be known practically by using menstrual cycle tracking applications on gadgets. The many features in the application are an added value, so many women choose to use menstrual cycle tracking applications compared to other platforms. This research aims to identify the general level of knowledge or use of the menstrual cycle tracking app among medical students at the Faculty of Medicine Sriwijaya University. Methods. This type of research is descriptive using a survey. The sample in this study was female medical students at the Faculty of Medicine Sriwijaya University class 2018—2023 who fulfilled the inclusion and exclusion criteria. Sampling was collected by total sampling. Results. In this study, 868 respondents participated, it was found that 467 (53.8%) had the highest level of knowledge, namely with “good” category. 685 (78.9%) controlled their menstrual cycles. 450 (65%) used a menstrual cycle tracking application with the most duration of use being ≥ 1 year 311 (49.8%). The most widely used application name is Flo My Health & Period Tracker 308 (66.5%). 294 (63.9%) chose the quite satisfied category for the level of satisfaction with using the application. In addition, 396 (86.1%) chose the sufficient category for the level of accuracy in using the application. Conclusion. Female medical education students at the Faculty of Medicine, Sriwijaya University have a general level of knowledge with the dominance of the category “good” and a usage rate of 467 (53.8%) in the menstrual cycle monitoring application.