Good Knowledge Research Articles

Beyond pillbox: a national cross-sectional study on the attitudes, practices, and knowledge of community pharmacists regarding complementary and alternative medicine

BackgroundWhile community pharmacists are uniquely positioned to promote the safe and effective use of complementary and alternative medicine, their potential role remains largely untapped. The objective of this study was to assess the knowledge, attitudes, and practices related to complementary and alternative medicine products among community pharmacists in the United Arab Emirates and explore the correlates of knowledge in the study sample.MethodsUsing a stratified random sampling frame, a national survey of community pharmacists was conducted in the United Arab Emirates. In a face-to-face interaction, participants completed a multi-component questionnaire consisting of four sections: sociodemographic and general characteristics; knowledge of complementary and alternative medicine products and usage; attitudes towards complementary and alternative medicine and practices related to complementary and alternative medicine. Based on participants’ answers, scores were calculated with higher scores indicating more positive knowledge, attitudes, and practices.Results373 community pharmacists participated in the study (response rate: 83%). For the knowledge questions, more than 50% of community pharmacists correctly answered the functions of complementary and alternative medicine, however lower percentages were noted for the side effects and drug interactions questions. Most community pharmacists had positive attitudes towards complementary and alternative medicine, except for particular aspects such as efficacy, where 40% agreed that complementary and alternative medicine is only effective in treating minor complaints. As for practices, while more than 70% of participants counseled patients on complementary and alternative medicine use, only 47% reported the toxic effects when encountered. Multiple linear regressions showed that community pharmacists working in independent pharmacies, those with fewer years of experience, and those who did not receive complementary and alternative medicine education during their academic degree had lower knowledge scores (p < 0.05).ConclusionsThe findings of this study showed that community pharmacists in the United Arab Emirates have good knowledge of complementary and alternative medicine functions and generally positive attitudes and practices, with few gaps identified in each. Together, these findings provide critical evidence for the development of targeted interventions to promote the role of community pharmacists towards safe and effective complementary and alternative medicine use in the country.

Knowledge and perceived benefits of telemedicine adoption and online medical consultation among healthcare professionals at Ade-Oyo Maternity Hospital, Ibadan, Oyo State

&lt;b&gt;Background: &lt;/b&gt;Healthcare professionals’ adoption of telemedicine is mainly influenced by their knowledge and perception of its benefits. This study was aimed at investigating the knowledge and perceived benefits of telemedicine and online medical consultation among healthcare professionals.&lt;br /&gt; &lt;b&gt;Materials &amp;amp; methods: &lt;/b&gt;A cross-sectional survey conducted among health professionals at Adeoyo Maternity Hospital, Ibadan, Nigeria. Data was collected from 250 respondents using a semi-structured questionnaire through a multi-stage sampling technique. SPSS version 26.0 was used for analysis. Spearman rho correlation was used to check the association between knowledge and perceived benefit at p-value ≤0. 05.&lt;br /&gt; &lt;b&gt;Results:&lt;/b&gt; Respondents mean age was 38.7±9.2 years. 34.4% had at least 16 years of experience, 34.0% had master’s degree. The mean knowledge score was 9.9±1.7, 91.6% had good knowledge. Level of education, years of experience and ownership and efficiency in use of computer were the major factors influencing knowledge on telemedicine and online consultation. Knowledge of telemedicine and online consultation was positively with perceived benefit (p=0.024, r&lt;sub&gt;s&lt;/sub&gt;=0.142).&lt;br /&gt; &lt;br /&gt; &lt;b&gt;Conclusions: &lt;/b&gt;Knowledge is a significant determinant of perceived benefit of telemedicine and online consultation.

Evaluation of Pregnant Knowledge and Adherence Regarding Supplemental Iron, Folic acid, Calcium, and Vitamins During Pregnancy

Objectives: The aim of the present study is to evaluate the knowledge as well as the rate of adherence to supplement medications.&#x0D; Methods: The cross-sectional study was carried out at a teaching hospital for obstetrics and gynecology in Karbala with 100 pregnant women at the second trimester, data were collected using two questionnaires, one about knowledge and other about adherence to micronutrient supplementation, laboratory tests were used to determine the levels of Hemoglobin and plasma level of calcium, and vitamin D.&#x0D; Results: the overall adherence rate to supplement medication among pregnant women was low in spite of good knowledge score. Biochemical laboratory results showed more than half of participants were found to have haemoglobin &#x0D; Less than normal level. Most of participant confirmed to have deficiency of plasma 25-Hydroxy-vitaminD, and more than two third of them have normal calcium level.&#x0D; Conclusion: the present study revealed that most pregnant women have a poor adherence to micronutrient supplementation, therefore there is a need for interventional strategies to optimize adherence.

The Relationship of the Level of Community Knowledge in the Family Environment with Tuberculosis Prevention Efforts

Tuberculosis is a disease that is transmitted very quickly. One way of transmitting Tuberculosis is through droplet nuclei when a patient coughs or sneezes, especially to those closest to the patient, namely the family who lives in the same house as the patient. Poor family and community knowledge about Tuberculosis have a greater risk of increasing Tuberculosis cases, while families and communities who have good knowledge about Tuberculosis can reduce the incidence of Tuberculosis cases. To determine the relationship between the level of community knowledge and efforts to prevent tuberculosis in the Pariaman Community Health Center work area in 2022. This research is correlational with a cross-sectional study approach. that of the 48 respondents, the majority of 37 (77.10%) people had a high level of public knowledge about preventing tuberculosis. more than 35 (72.90%) people experienced good Tuberculosis Prevention Efforts. It is known that tuberculosis prevention efforts are greater among respondents who have high knowledge than respondents who have low knowledge (68.80% and 4.20%) people. Based on statistical tests using chi-square, the p-value = 0.00 (p-value &lt; α 0.05) means there is a significant relationship between the level of community knowledge and efforts to prevent tuberculosis. According to the researchers' analysis, knowledge and prevention efforts must be in sync because efforts to prevent lack of knowledge do not occur well, so knowledge and prevention efforts must work well and reduce the number of TB diseases that occur. Most of the community's level of knowledge regarding tuberculosis prevention efforts. Most efforts to prevent tuberculosis are good. There is a significant relationship between the level of community knowledge and efforts to prevent tuberculosis in the Pariaman Community Health Center working area in 2022.

Literasi Dasar Bagi Para Siswa Sekolah Dasar

Basic literacy is a basic priority or priority scale that needs to be strengthened and stabilized. The cultivation and formation of basic literacy skills is a real manifestation of the mental revolution program, even mental evolution. Therefore, basic literacy needs to be strengthened because it is the foundation for the lives of future generations. Apart from that, the basic literacy movement that is being intensified aims to support the realization of free humans. What is meant by free humans are free humans who can read and write to gain knowledge and use this knowledge for the good and sustainability of their lives. This article discusses the implementation of Community Service in Rangalaka Village, Kotabaru District, Ende Regency, which will take place from 1 to 30 August 2022. The focus of service activities is the implementation of basic literacy activities in the form of tutoring for students in Rangalaka Village, namely Lewoketo Inpres Elementary School and Satap Ligalejo Middle School. Tutoring is focused on elementary and junior high school students to provide knowledge strengthening, instilling a virtuous attitude in students so that they have good knowledge and attitudes in facing their future.

Availability of the current and future water resources in Equatorial Central Africa: case of the Nyong forest catchment in Cameroon.

To anticipate disasters (drought, floods, etc.) caused by environmental forcing and reduce their impacts on its fragile economy, sub-Saharan Africa needs a good knowledge of the availability of current water resources and reliable hydroclimatic forecasts. This study has an objective to quantify the availability of water resources in the Nyong basin and predict its future evolution (2024-2050). For this, the SWAT (Soil and Water Assessment Tool) model was used. The performance of this model is satisfactory in calibration (2001-2005) and validation (2006-2010), with R2, NSE, and KGE greater than 0.64. Biases of - 11.8% and - 13.9% in calibration and validation also attest to this good performance. In the investigated basin, infiltration (GW_RCH), evapotranspiration (ETP), surface runoff (SURQ), and water yield (WYLD) are greater in the East, probably due to more abundant rainfall in this part. The flows and sediment load (SED) are greater in the middle zone and in the Southwest of the basin, certainly because of the flat topography of this part, which corresponds to the valley floor. Two climate models (CCCma and REMO) predict a decline in water resources in this basin, and two others (HIRHAM5 and RCA4) are the opposite. However, based on a statistical study carried out over the historical period (2001-2005), the CCCma model seems the most reliable. It forecasts a drop in precipitation and runoff, which do not exceed - 19% and - 18%, respectively, whatever the emission scenario (RCP4.5 or RCP8.5). Climate variability (CV) is the only forcing whose impact is visible in the dynamics of current and future flows, due to the modest current (increase of + 102 km2 in builds and roads) and future (increase of + 114 km2 in builds and roads) changes observed in the evolution of land use and land cover (LULC). The results of this study could contribute to improving water resource management in the basin studied and the region.

Gambaran Tingkat Pengetahuan Ibu tentang Tahapan Pemberian MPASI Usia 6-11 Bulan di Wilayah Kerja Puskesmas Cilongok 1

The intake from complementary feeding (MPASI) acquired by a child plays a significant role in determining the child's nutritional status. The administration of MPASI continues with breastfeeding from 6 months to 2 years. The adequacy of MPASI refers to food that can meet the nutritional needs of the child. The majority of developmental delay cases are attributed to poor-quality MPASI. The purpose of this study was to describe the level of knowledge of mothers about the stages of giving complementary feeding (MPASI) aged 6-11 months in the working area of ​​Cilongok 1 Public Health Center.This study aims to determine maternal knowledge regarding the stages of complementary feeding (MPASI) for infants aged 6-11 months in the Public Health Care Center Cilongok 1 operational area. This research was a quantitative study with a descriptive design. A total of 196 respondents were used for the sample, chosen through purposive sampling. The instrument used in this study was a questionnaire. From two respondent groups, namely the group of mothers with infants aged 6-8 months, 70 (59%) had good knowledge, 37 (31%) had sufficient knowledge, and 12 (10%) had inadequate knowledge. For the group of mothers with infants aged 9-11 months, 35 (46%) had good knowledge, 24 (31%) had sufficient knowledge, and 18 (23%) had inadequate knowledge. The description of maternal knowledge concerning MPASI for infants aged 6-11 months in the operational area of the Puskesmas Cilongok 1 is deemed satisfactory.

Undernutrition among HIV-positive Children of age 1-5 Years attending the ART Clinic in Bushenyi Health Centre IV Ishaka-Bushenyi Municipality, Bushenyi District

Worldwide, more than 3.4 million children under the age of 5 are infected with HIV. Both acute and chronic malnutrition are major problems for HIV-positive children living in resource-limited settings. In Uganda, the data from ART clinics revealed that up to 23% of mothers and 50% of children who were on treatment have moderate acute malnutrition. To understand undernutrition in HIV-positive children aged 1–5 years in Bushenyi District, western Uganda, a study was conducted in Bushenyi Health Centre IV to determine the common forms of undernutrition, mother awareness of undernutrition, and the management protocol conferred on HIV-positive children. There were 61 participants, of whom 54% were female and 46% were male; 41% were between the ages of 1-2 years; 31% were 5 years; and 28% were 3–4 years. The study indicated that 82% of the guardians had good knowledge about undernutrition, with 18% having little knowledge of the problem in HIV-positive children. In this study, using the z-score in data analysis, there were 3 children who were less than -2 SD (-2 standard deviation), and the overall prevalence of undernutrition was 5%. The guardians were asked whether they had heard about Ready-to-Use Therapeutic Food (RUTF) in the hospital management of undernutrition in HIV-positive children, and 79% of the respondents confirmed that they had heard about it and that they preferred their undernourished children to be managed with that form from the health units. However, 21% preferred managing their children from home without getting to the health unit. The prevalence of undernutrition in HIV-affected children aged 1–5 years is high, and the majority of the children are underweight with moderate acute malnutrition. Some HIV-positive caretakers still have inadequate knowledge about undernutrition in their children. Some people lack knowledge about the management of undernutrition in HIV-positive children. Keywords: HIV, ART, Malnutrition, Undernutrition

Knowledge, attitude and practice of home management of diarrhea among under-five children in East Africa: A systematic review and meta-analysis.

Diarrhea is particularly prevalent in low-income or marginalized populations because these groups have less access to clean water sources, hygienic conditions, and healthcare. Dehydration due to electrolyte and fluid loss is the main cause of deaths associated with diarrhea. An especially important factor in this death from dehydration is the caregivers' knowledge, attitude, and diarrhea management techniques. While a number of research have been done on managing diarrhea at home, the results tend not to be consistent. This systematic review and meta-analysis aimed to assess the pooled estimate of knowledge, attitude and practice of home-based management of diarrhea in East Africa. Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis (PRISMA) guidelines was used to search articles from electronic databases (Cochrane library, Ovid platform (Medline, Embase, and Emcare), Google Scholar, CINAHL, PubMed, and institutional repositories in East Africa countries. The last search date was on 01/06/ 2023 Gregorian Calendar. The authors extracted year of publication, country, study design, knowledge level, attitude level and practice level of home-based management of diarrhea. A weighted inverse variance random-effects model was used to estimate the pooled prevalence of knowledge, attitude and practice of home-based management of diarrhea. Subgroup analysis was done by country, and sample size. Publication bias and sensitivity analysis were also done. A total of 19 articles with (n = 7470 participants) were included for the final analysis. From the random-effects model analysis, the pooled prevalence of good practice, good knowledge and favorable attitude towards home based management of diarrhea in East Africa was found to be 52.62% (95% CI: 45.32%, 59.92%) (95% CI: I2 = 78.3%; p < 0.001), 37.44% (95% CI: 26.99%, 47.89%) (95% CI: I2 = 89.2%; p < 0.001) and 63.05% (95% CI: 35.7%, 90.41%) (95% CI: I2 = 97.8%; p < 0.001) respectively. The level of good knowledge, attitude and practice of home based management of diarrhea in East Africa is found to be low. A collaborative effort from different stakeholders to enhance the knowledge, attitude and practice is needed to tackle the burden of diarrhea and its consequences.

Peran dan Dukungan Keluarga dalam Pencegahan Stunting di Kelurahan Banyurip

Malnutrition problems in pregnant women can result in malnutrition in babies and young children with low birth weight, including stunting. Efforts to overcome stunting by maximizing posyandu. However, various studies show that the role of nutritional health education and counseling in posyandu still faces various obstacles, such as the delivery of information that is less than optimal and less comprehensive, as well as varying levels of knowledge among mothers of young children. Therefore, family support is very necessary to prevent stunting in Banyurip Village in Pekalongan. This nutritional problem can only be resolved if the community understands the problem and knows how to overcome it according to the conditions and circumstances of each region. public . This community service begins with an opening, introduction of the community service team, distribution of pre-test questionnaires related to stunting material, introduction of the material and questions and answers, and at the end the community present is given another questionnaire to evaluate the material provided. The level of knowledge before the participants received material related to family support in preventing pain was mostly poor (73%), but after being given education about the role and support of the family in preventing stunting, the post test results increased knowledge, namely the majority of participants had good knowledge (93%).

Persepsi Body Image, Pengetahuan dan Pola Makan terhadap Status Gizi Remaja Putri di Kota Pekalongan

The development of adolescents aged 11-20 years is characterized by the emergence of hormonal influences which result in physical changes and growth, which is the basis for paying more attention to their body shape. Various methods will be used to get a body shape so that it looks attractive. The effort taken is to limit food intake. Excessive restrictions will affect nutritional status, especially if they are not based on good knowledge. The aim of the research was to determine the perception of body image, knowledge and eating patterns on the nutritional status of young women in Pekalongan City. The research used an analytical observational study with a cross sectional research design. The research population is young women in Pekalongan City. The sampling technique was purposive sampling with a sample size of 50 respondents. The results of the study showed no relationship between body image and nutritional status, there was a significant relationship between knowledge and eating patterns of adolescent girls and the nutritional status of adolescent girls. It is hoped that young women will increase their knowledge and good eating patterns so as to increase the perception of a healthy body image.

Knowledge, attitude, and practice toward cochlear implants among deaf patients who received cochlear implants

Despite the growing use of cochlear implants in deaf patients, there is a lack of data on their knowledge, attitude, and practice (KAP) toward cochlear implants. This study aimed to investigate the KAP toward cochlear implants among deaf patients who received cochlear implants. A web-based cross-sectional study was conducted between August 2022 and December 2022 among deaf patients who had received cochlear implants. A self-administered questionnaire was used to collect demographic characteristics and KAP scores. A total of 526 participants were enrolled; 54.18% were female, 65.40% were above 60 years old, and 61.03% were surveyed at less than 3 years after implantation. The mean knowledge, attitude, and practice scores were 8.15 ± 2.18 (possible range: 0–10), 43.63 ± 6.98 (possible range: 12–60), and 41.11 ± 7.42 (possible range: 11–55), respectively, indicating good knowledge, moderate attitude and practice. Multivariable logistic regression analysis showed that attitude [odd ratio (OR) = 1.24, 95% confidence interval (CI) 1.18–1.29, P < 0.001] and unemployment (OR = 0.33, 95% CI 0.17–0.63, P = 0.001) were independently associated with practice. Path analysis showed that knowledge directly influenced attitude (β = 0.93, 95% CI 0.61–1.19, P < 0.001), attitude directly influenced practice (β = 0.53, 95% CI 0.46–0.61, P < 0.001), and knowledge directly (β = 0.77, 95% CI 0.53–1.01, P < 0.001) and indirectly (β = 0.50, 95% CI 0.34–0.66, P < 0.001) influenced practice. Deaf patients who received cochlear implants showed good knowledge, moderate attitude and practice toward cochlear implants. Knowledge should be strengthened to improve attitude and practice toward cochlear implants, which could translate into realistic expectations toward cochlear implants devices and proper care and maintenance.

Pendidikan Kesehatan dalam Kelas Balita dan Pembuatan Makanan Pendamping ASI (MP ASI) di Posyandu Puskesmas Buaran Kota Pekalongan

Children under five are one of the populations most at risk of experiencing various health problems (illness) and death. The most common problem related to fulfilling toddler nutrition is lack of protein energy. The classification of toddlers includes: stunting (short body), thinness, and malnutrition. Poor nutritional conditions in toddlers can also cause child death. Approximately 45 (%) deaths among children under five are related to malnutrition. The aim of this activity is to provide benefits and make it easier for mothers of toddlers in choosing and giving MP-ASI to babies and toddlers. This activity uses the following methods: (a) Counseling about Mother Toddler Classes, (b) Counseling about the benefits of MP-ASI for toddlers, (c) Counseling about choosing a healthy MP-ASI menu, (d) Discussion and questions and answers. The results of the health education that has been carried out show an increase in the knowledge of mothers with toddlers about how to care for toddlers and make good complementary foods for breast milk with post test scores of 18 participants having good knowledge.

Peningkatan Kesehatan Reproduksi Remaja melalui Pos Kesehatan Remaja di SMPN 1 Rancaekek dan SMA 5 Muhammadiyah Wilayah Puskesmas Rancaekek

Adolescence is a period of rapid growth and development, both physically, psychologically and intellectually. Adolescent reproductive health problems include premarital sex, early marriage, early pregnancy, drugs, and HIV/AIDS. WHO (2015) states that around 21 million teenage girls become pregnant every year and almost half (49%) experience unwanted pregnancies. Another problem that affects adolescent health is anemia. According to WHO, the prevalence of anemia in Indonesian women is 23.9%, which has an impact on stunted physical growth, behavioral and emotional disorders, decreased productivity, impaired mental and intellectual development, as well as decreased body immunity and morbidity. Along with physical and psychological changes, teenagers must adapt to the changes that occur to them. During the menstrual period, the problem of dysmenorrhea appears, which has an impact on the daily activities carried out by teenagers at school. The Community Service that will be carried out is the Formation and Training of Adolescent Health Post Management (PoKeRja) and Providing Health Education to all students. The results of implementing this activity showed that before providing education, more than half had sufficient knowledge (53.8%) and after providing education, they had good knowledge (59.6%) regarding health in adolescents. The Adolescent Health Post has been established with support from partner schools SMA 5 Muhammadyah and SMPN 1 Rancaekek as well as students who are administrators of the adolescent health post at their school.

Faktor-Faktor yang Mempengaruhi Rendahnya Minat Ibu terhadap Pemilihan Metode Kontrasepsi Jangka Panjang di Desa Kedaton Kecamatan Kedaton

Contraceptive users in the world according to the World Health Organization (WHO) more than 100 million women use contraception which has effectiveness with hormonal contraceptive users more than and 25% using non-hormonal and contraceptive users in the world in 2019 reaching 89%. In 2020 the number of modern family planning users in urban areas will reach 58% while in rural areas reachs 57%. As many as 82% of Africa's population does not use contraception. Southeast Asia, South and West as much as 43% use contraception. MKJP is a contraceptive tool to delay, space out pregnancies and stop fertility that is used in the long term. The purpose of the study was to determine the relationship between knowledge, education and age with the low interest of mothers in choosing MKJP in Kedaton Village, OKU Regency in 2023. The research method used in this study was quantitative using an analytic survey with a cross sectional approach with the population were 454 mothers who were KB acceptors and the sample were 53 using the Acidental Sampling method. Data analysis used the Chi Square statistical test with a p-value &lt;α = 0.05. The results of this study from 26 respondents with good knowledge 15 (57.7%) chose MKJP p.value = 0.003, from 28 respon Dent of higher education 16 (57.1%) chose MKJP p.value = 0.002, while from 26 respondents who were age of low risk 14 (53.8%) chose MKJP p.value = 0.018. Midwives are expected to educate mothers about the importance of using contraception to space births because it cold be affect the mother'shealth.

Cyril Lucaris and the “Unfinished” Reformation of Romanians in Transylvania

The occurrence of the Protestant Reformation in the sixteenth century in Western Europe caused a real earthquake inside the Roman Catholic Church, also causing extremely interesting reverberations in the Eastern Christian world. This short essay intends to show the impact that the reformation has had on the Orthodox Romanians in Transylvania, who, although a numerical majority, were not recognized as a nation though their faith enjoyed certain tolerance. The episode that we will examine here takes place in the early part of the XVII century during the time of Prince Gabriel Bethlen. Under the pretext of the so-called religious, cultural, and even national emancipation of the Romanians, he proposed their conversion to Calvinism. In this regard, he asked for help from the ecumenical Patriarch Cyril Lucaris, an unusual hierarch for his time, flexible and firm at the same time, who was open to dialogue with other Christian denominations. With good knowledge of the political and religious realities in Transylvania, Patriarch Cyril replied to him in the most possible ecumenical way, defending the right of the Orthodox Romanians to keep their faith, language and customs they hold in common with their brethren beyond the Carpathian Mountains, Moldova and Wallachia.

Overview of Community Knowledge about The Use of Antibotic in Blungkan Hamlet, Sendangrejo Village, Lamongan Sub-district, Lamongan District

Antibiotics are medications that combat bacterial illnesses. There are several negative health outcomes associated with the current epidemic of antibiotic resistance, including higher rates of illness and death, higher healthcare expenditures, and treatment failures. In 2015, there were an increase of 50 million unnecessary antibiotic prescriptions (Unnescecery prescribing) from 150 million, and this number continues to increase every year. Thus, the number of bacteria that are resistant to antibiotics is increasing. This study aims to determine the extent of public awareness on the utilization of antibiotics in Dusun Blungkan, Sendangrejo village, Lamongan district. The design of this research is descriptive research and data collection using questionnaires with Cronbach's alpha value of 0.83 (&gt;0.60) then the questionnaire is declared reliable that covers 7 domains of knowledge namely understanding antibiotics, antibiotic examples, antibiotics use, dosage, contraindications, side effects, and antibiotic resistance. The results showed that in Dusun Blungkan, Sendangrejo Village, Lamongan District, and Lamongan Province there are 21 (70%) people who are aware of the use of antibiotics. Out of 30 respondents, 21 people (70%) have sufficient knowledge, 7 people (23.3%) have less knowledge, and 2 people (6.7%) have good knowledge. Controlled use of antibiotics can prevent resistance. Therefore, accurate information about the importance of antibiotics and how to use antibiotics properly and correctly is needed, as well as more wisdom in using them to avoid unexpected side effects.

UK student midwives' theoretical knowledge, confidence, and experience of intermittent auscultation of the fetal heart rate during labour: An online cross-sectional survey

AimThis study aimed to explore student midwives' theoretical knowledge of intrapartum intermittent auscultation, their confidence in, and their experience of this mode of fetal monitoring. Design and SettingAn online cross-section survey with closed and open questions. Descriptive statistics were used to analyse participants' intermittent auscultation knowledge, confidence, and experience. Reflexive thematic analysis was used to identify patterns within the free text about participants' experiences. ParticipantsUndergraduate midwifery students (n = 303) from Nursing and Midwifery Council-approved educational institutions within the United Kingdom. FindingsMost participants demonstrated good theoretical knowledge. They had witnessed the technique being used in clinical practice, and when performed, the practice was reported to be in line with national guidance. In closed questions, participants reported feeling confident in their intermittent auscultation skills; however, these data contrasted with free-text responses. ConclusionThis cross-sectional survey found that student midwives possess adequate knowledge of intermittent auscultation. However, reflecting individual clinical experiences, their confidence in their ability to perform intermittent auscultation varied. A lack of opportunity to practice intermittent auscultation, organisational culture, and midwives' preferences have caused student midwives to question their capabilities with this essential clinical skill, leaving some with doubt about their competency close to registration.

Pengetahuan Masyarakat Desa Dajan Peken terhadap Pengelolaan Sampah Berbasis Sumber

Rapid population growth in urban areas has a significant impact on environmental quality, especially in waste management. Waste-related problems are a global concern, not only limited to urban centers, but also spreading to rural areas which require joint efforts. Responding to Bali Province's waste management directives, Dajan Peken Village in Tabanan Regency has started a waste management initiative involving the community. This research aims to assess the condition of waste in Dajan Peken Village which originates from various community activities and explore community knowledge about managing their household waste. The findings show that waste in this village comes not only from households but also from markets, kiosks, offices, schools and places of worship. Even though the community already has fairly good knowledge, ongoing outreach efforts and promotion of the 3R movement are still needed. This research provides localized insights, emphasizing the importance of sustainable waste management practices.

Prevalence of Malaria and Helminth Infections and Their Link to Knowledge on Preventive Strategies among Asymptomatic Pupils in Rural-urban Cameroon

Aim: The aim of our study was to investigate the prevalence of malaria and helminth infection among asymptomatic primary school children in rural and urban Yaoundé-Cameroon, to assess pupils’ knowledge about malaria and STH infection, and to evaluate the association between this knowledge and actual disease prevalence.&#x0D; Study Design: This study was a cross-sectional and was carried out between October 2019 and December 2019 in six primary schools in the Centre region of Cameroon.&#x0D; Methodology:Pupils in classes 3 to six were recruited for the study. Blood and stool samples were collected and analysed to determine pupils’ disease prevalence. Questionnaires following the KAP and health belief model frameworks were administered to evaluate pupils’ health literacy in malaria and helminths.&#x0D; Results: 457 pupils from rural and urban zones participated in this study. 245 (53.6 %) were female and 212 (46.4 %) were male. The prevalence of anaemia was higher in urban than rural zones. Total malaria prevalence was 17.7%. Malaria parasitaemia prevalence classified according to settings revealed rural zones at 28.6% and urban zones at 13.9%. STH infection showed a total prevalence of 4.8% and 7.9% and 3.7% in rural and urban zones respectively. The prevalence of co-infection was 1.2%. Health-literacy gaps in malaria and helminths were identified. Schooling in rural settings and being older were predictors for having a good knowledge of the diseases. However, having good knowledge was not significantly associated to actual malaria parasitaemia or STH prevalence.&#x0D; Conclusion: Insights from this study are essential for the implementation of successful, sustainable and targeted health-promotion strategies to improve the health and well-being of pupils.