Mean Attitude Score Research Articles

Knowledge, attitude and practice regarding covid-19 among under graduates of Paschim Medinipur, West Bengal

Background: Corona Virus Disease 2019 (Covid-19) is a communicable disease that can be fatal to those who contract with the disease. Lack of sufficient knowledge, negative attitude, and unsafe practises, all lead to spread the disease. Therefore, the researchers have aimed to measure the knowledge, attitude and practice regarding the Covid-19 among the undergraduates. Undergraduate students are the future concern of society; those who are able to aware whole community. So, they should be aware of the disease to prevent its transmission in society. 
 Methods: A descriptive survey method was used for the study. Random sampling technique was preferred to draw out samples for the study from Undergraduates population of Paschim Medinipur district, West Bengal. A Knowledge, Attitude and Practice (KAP) tool regarding Covid-19 has administered for data collection among 615 participants of Paschim Medinipur.
 Results: The result showed that, overall mean score of Covid-19 knowledge, attitude and practice was 14.09, 50.79 and 8.74 respectively, that’s indicating moderate level of knowledge, high level of attitude and good practice regarding Covid-19. There are significant differences between male and female, rural and urban in knowledge section. In case of attitude section, there are significant differences between rural and urban undergraduate students. There are also significant differences between male and female undergraduate students in practice section.
 Conclusion: This study concluded that UG students in Paschim Medinipur district have moderate knowledge, positive attitude and sound practice regarding Covid-19. Continuous awareness is more important to UG students, especially male students for the prevention of Covid-19.

Knowledge and attitudes of community pharmacists on vaccination, barriers and willingness to implement community pharmacy-based vaccination services in Ethiopia

ABSTRACT This study aimed to evaluate the knowledge and attitudes of community pharmacists (CPs) on vaccination and assess the barriers and willingness to implement community pharmacy-based vaccination services (CPBVS) in Ethiopia. An online cross-sectional study was conducted on 423 CPs in Ethiopia, and questionnaires were distributed to CPs through the Ethiopian Pharmaceutical Association telegram group and e-mail invitations. Data were analyzed using the Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) version 27. Most CPs (92%) had good knowledge of vaccination, and 43.5% strongly agreed that the population’s immunization rates would rise if CPs were authorized to provide vaccinations. The overall mean attitude score (±SD) toward vaccination was 35.95 (±4.11) out of a total score of 45, with 187 (44.2%) scoring below the mean. The most common barriers were lack of authorization (94.1%), costs and time associated with professional development and training (71.4%), time requirements for professional development (70%), and insufficient staff or resources for implementation (70%). Two hundred thirty CPs (54.4%) expressed a willingness to implement CPBVS. Educational qualifications were significantly associated with knowledge of CPs regarding vaccination. Those with inadequate knowledge had about 2.5 times (AOR = 2.51, 95% CI: 1.19, 5.31, p = .016) a poorer attitude toward vaccination services compared with those with adequate knowledge. Those study participants who had a good attitude toward vaccination services were nearly seven (AOR = 6.80, 95% CI: 4.36–10.59, p = .0001) times more willing to provide CPBVS when compared with their counterparts. Implementing CPBVS in Ethiopia requires overcoming barriers and providing professional development opportunities.

Perception of the general population on Epilepsy and Antiepileptic drugs: A questionnaire-based study

The impact of epilepsy is multidimensional, ranging from socioeconomic to medical to psychological problems. The additional burden on quality of life is not only due to disease but also to the antiepileptic medication-related adverse effects. Though the majority of epileptics dwell in developing countries, studies have found a lack of knowledge, attitude, and practice towards epilepsy and its management, leading to a large treatment gap. This study aimed to assess the knowledge, attitude, and practice of epilepsy and antiepileptic medication among the general population, including epileptics or caregivers. A 6 month (August 2022 to February 2023) prospective, cross-sectional online questionnaire-based study utilizing Google Forms as a data collection tool was conducted among the general population at a tertiary care hospital in Coimbatore employing convenient sampling. Descriptive and inferential statistics (paired t-test, chi-square test) were used. The results were presented as numbers and percentages. The data obtained was analyzed using Statistical Package for the Social Sciences, version 27. We received 123 responses. 87.8% and 85.4% linked epilepsy to insanity and spiritual possession/trance, respectively. More than 90% opined that epilepsy was contagious, due to patient or ancestral sins, and treatable by faith healers. The mean knowledge, attitude, and practice scores (%) were found to be 78.04 ± 1.32, 71.23 ± 1.23, and 53.15 ± 1.38, respectively. Even though the urban population had satisfactory knowledge, the same was not translated into attitude and practice. There was a wide gap between knowledge, attitude, and practice. Considering the significant disparities in awareness, attitude, and practice even after decades in urban regions, policymakers and public health professionals must incorporate health education programs and healthcare services for the masses to bring about changes in a country like India. Keywords Knowledge, Attitude, Practice, Stigma, Quality of life, People living with epilepsy

Health Professionals and Pharmacists Awareness and Attitude Towards Counterfeit Medicine.

Counterfeit medicine is not only illegal, but it is also an insidious threat and poses serious public health and safety concern. Health professionals can play an important role in campaign against counterfeit drugs by staying vigilant, reporting suspicious products and preventing the distribution of counterfeit medicine. The present study aims to assess the awareness and attitude towards counterfeit medicine among health professionals and pharmacists in Nepal. It was a cross-sectional study conducted among 264 health professionals and pharmacists of Saptari, Nepal. Samples were recruited by quota sampling technique and pretested, self-administered questionnaire were used for collecting data regarding socio-demographic, knowledge and attitude on counterfeit medicine. Descriptive & inferential statistics were used to analyze the data generated. This study found that mean knowledge score of respondent was 12.11±4.3 and only 31.7% (n=39) of the respondents had good knowledge on counterfeit medicine while 44.7% (n=55) showed moderate and 23.6% (n=29) had poor knowledge levels. Nurses, paramedics and pharmacists scored statistically lower than doctors, however there was no significant difference in knowledge between nurses and pharmacists (p< 0.001). Mean attitude score was 3.82 (±0.68) and majority of respondents (85.3%) showed favorable attitude towards counterfeit medicine. Respondents having poor knowledge level had statistically significant unfavorable attitude towards counterfeit medicine Conclusions: The study highlighted the need for counterfeit medicine awareness campaigns and training to enhance the role of health professionals and pharmacists to recognize and report suspicious medicine and prevent counterfeit medicines-associated harms.

Effects of the care given to intensive care patients using an evidence model on the prevention of central line-associated bloodstream infections.

It is important to put evidence-based guidelines into practice in the prevention of central line-associated bloodstream infections in intensive care patients. In contrast to expensive and complex interventions, a care bundle that includes easy-to-implement and low-cost interventions improves clinical outcomes. The compliance of intensive care nurses with guidelines is of great importance in achieving these results. The Translating Evidence into Practice Model provides guidance in how to implement the necessary guidelines. This quasi-experimental study used a post-test control group design in nonequivalent groups and was conducted in the anesthesia intensive care unit of a tertiary-level training and research hospital. All patients who were hospitalized in the intensive care unit, who had a central line during the study, and who met the inclusion criteria were included in the sample. The care bundle comprised education, and protocols for hand hygiene and the aseptic technique, maximum sterile barrier precautions, central line insertion trolley, and management of nursing care. To analyze the data, the independent samples t-test, the Mann-Whitney U test, chi-square test, dependent samples t-test, rate ratio, and relative risk were used with 95% confidence intervals. The rate of central line-associated bloodstream infections was significantly lower in the intervention group (2.85/1000 central line days) than in the control group (3.35/1000 central line days) (P = 0.042). The number of accesses to the central line by the nurses decreased significantly in the intervention group compared to the control group (P < 0.001). The mean score for the nurses' evidence-based guideline post-education knowledge (70.80 ± 12.26) was significantly higher than that pre-education (48.20 ± 14.66) (P < 0.001). Compliance with the guideline recommendations in central line-related nursing interventions and in the central line insertion process was significantly better in the intervention group than in the control group in many interventions (P < 0.05). The mean score for the nurses' attitude towards evidence-based nursing increased significantly over time (59.87 ± 7.23 at the 0th month; 63.79 ± 7.24 at the 6th month) (P < 0.001). Nursing care given by implementing the central line care bundle with the Translating Evidence into Practice Model affected the measures. Thanks to the implementation of the care bundle, the rate of infections and the number of accesses to the central line decreased, while the critical care nurses' knowledge of evidence-based guidelines, compliance with the guideline recommendations in central line-related nursing interventions, and attitudes towards evidence-based nursing improved.

Examining the Knowledge, Attitude, and Performance of Operating Room Personnel about the Use of Personal Communication Devices

Introduction: There is a growing concern about the impact of personal electronic devices (PEDs), including mobile phones, on healthcare, particularly in the operating room, as they can lead to distractions and reduced focus, compromising patient safety. Material and Methods: This cross-sectional descriptive study involved 127 healthcare personnel and anesthesiologists working in teaching hospitals affiliated with Mazandaran University of Medical Sciences. The study aimed to investigate their awareness, attitude, and performance regarding the use of PEDs. Questionnaires were administered, and data analysis was carried out using statistical tests. Results: All participants used mobile phones as their personal communication devices in the operating room. Most participants used their devices for various purposes, such as making calls, sending messages, and emails, playing games, and internet browsing. The mean attitude score was 65.34 ± 38.9, the mean performance score was 33.30 ± 32.4, and the mean awareness score was 88.5 ± 77.29. Factors like age, gender, field of study, educational level, and work experience did not significantly affect attitude, performance, or awareness scores. Conclusion: It is essential for healthcare professionals to strike a balance between using personal electronic devices to enhance patient care and managing potential distractions. These findings can inform strategies to prevent distractions caused by mobile phone use and ensure patient safety in healthcare settings. Further research is needed in this area to provide effective solutions and mitigate risks associated with PED use in healthcare.

Comparing knowledge, attitudes, and practices in cardiovascular disease prevention and health promotion between community and hospital pharmacists in Saudi Arabia: A cross-sectional study

PurposeSaudi Arabia is one of the leading nations in the world in terms of the high frequency of chronic diseases and their associated risk factors. Knowledge and awareness are crucial for pharmacists to play an active role in the prevention of cardiovascular diseases (CVD). The current study assessed the pharmacists' knowledge, attitude, and practice to determine the potential differences with respect to their respective practice settings toward CVD prevention and related health promotions. MethodsIt is a cross-sectional study targeted the registered pharmacists in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. An online questionnaire was prepared, and the link was circulated through various social media platforms. Descriptive statistics, multivariate linear regression analysis and chi square test were used to analyze the data accordingly. ResultsA total of 324 pharmacists were included in the study. Among these, 157 (48.4 %) were community pharmacists, and the remaining were hospital pharmacists (51.6 %). No significant differences in knowledge scores were observed between community and hospital pharmacists. The mean attitude score among community and hospital pharmacists was found to be 26.40 ± 5.125 and 25.09 ± 5.393 respectively, which was statistically significant (p = 0.026). Similarly, the total practice scores across the settings were statistically significant (p = 0.02). Gender plays a significant role in terms of knowledge scores among both community and hospital pharmacists (p = 0.016 & 0.029). Gender, professional practice experience, and number of prescriptions handled and prescriptions with CVD medications showed significant differences in the distribution of positive attitudes and good practice frequency between community and hospital pharmacists. ConclusionIt is evident that there is a deficiency in knowledge among hospital pharmacists compared to community pharmacists. Which indicates that there is a need for a rigorous continuous pharmacy education covering the fundamental aspects of CVD primary prevention and health promotion among pharmacists, given more focus on hospital pharmacists.

Evaluating Nutrition-related Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices for the Prevention of Breast Cancer among Women in Jordan

Background: A healthy diet plays a significant role in preventing and treating various diseases, including colon and breast cancer. Purpose: This study aims to evaluate knowledge, attitudes, and practices related to nutrition in breast cancer prevention and to explore the relationship between demographic characteristics and nutrition practices for breast cancer prevention. Methods: A cross-sectional web-based survey was conducted to assess the level of knowledge, attitudes, and practices concerning breast cancer among 1511 women in Jordan. The survey underwent content validation and received IRB approval from King Abdullah University Hospital. Results: A total of 1511 participants completed the survey. Knowledge levels, with a mean score of 12, significantly varied based on education level (ρ-value = 0.04), field of education (ρ-value ≤ 0.001), and physical activity (ρ-value ≤ 0.001). The mean scores for attitudes and practices toward nutrition-related breast cancer prevention factors were 21.5 and 37, respectively. Conclusion: The study found that education level, family history, physical activity patterns, and sleep habits were factors associated with nutrition knowledge and positive practices, potentially reducing the risk of breast cancer. However, increasing nutrition knowledge alone was not sufficient to change dietary behavior. Implications for Nursing: Risk reduction strategies can be enhanced by incorporating evidence-based practices, such as those identified in this study. Additionally, current prevention and treatment options, including education, counseling, and psychosocial support, should be further developed to increase nutrition-related knowledge, attitudes, and practices for breast cancer prevention. Keywords: Breast cancer, Nutrition, Knowledge, Attitude, Practice, Awareness, Lifestyle.

Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices Toward Deaf Patients Among Healthcare Workers in Saudi Arabia: 2020-2021.

Introduction The literature informs us that people who are Deaf frequently struggle with health services, which contributes to lower health literacy due to communication and language barriers. Few health professionals understand sign language, so communication between a Deaf person and a health professional may rely on a mediator, usually a family member or an interpreter, to provide communication assistance. Aim This study aimed to assess the knowledge, attitudes, and practices (KAP) of healthcare workers (HCWs) at King Saud University Medical City (KSUMC) toward Deaf adult patients. Subjects and methods This cross-sectional study was conducted among HCWs at KSUMC, Saudi Arabia. A self-administered questionnaire was sent to the HCWs using an online survey. The questionnaire includes socio-demographic data (i.e., age, gender, marital status, etc.), previous interaction with Deaf patients, and KAP items. Results Of the 351 HCWs, 63.8% were females, and 41.6% were aged between 28 and 37 years old. The overall mean knowledge score was 1.14 out of 7 points. The overall mean attitude score was 46.2 out of 90 points, and the mean practice score was 19.1 out of 35 points. Significant factors of increased attitude include being a non-Saudi, being married, having children, increasing years of working experience, and being a nurse, while being a male, having previous interaction with a Deaf patient, and having skills in any type of sign language were the significant predictors of increased practice. Working in the surgery department was the only predictor associated with increased knowledge. Conclusion There was a significant deficiency, particularly with regard to knowledge and attitude toward Deaf patients. Increasing knowledge was associated with increasing practices but not with attitude. HCWs who had previous interactions with Deaf patients and had knowledge of any sign language tended to demonstrate better practice in dealing with Deaf patients. Further, longitudinal studies are needed to determine the level of KAP among HCWs in our region.

Oncology Nurses’ Knowledge and Attitude towards Palliative Care

Introduction: Palliative care (PC) is considered an integral component of comprehensive cancer care. Insufficient knowledge among nurses was one of the main obstacles to providing high-quality palliative care services. This study assessed oncology nurses' knowledge and attitude toward palliative care. Method: A cross-sectional study was conducted among 125 oncology nurses working at B.P. Koirala Memorial Cancer Hospital (BPKMCH). A simple random sampling technique was used. The self-administered questionnaire: Palliative Care Quiz for Nursing (PCQN) and “From melt Attitudes toward Care of the Dying Scale (FATCOD) were used to assess knowledge and attitude. The data were analyzed and interpreted using SPSS version 22. The p-value was set at &lt;0.05. Results: The majority (59.2) of nurses had a poor level of knowledge with a mean PCQN score for was (9.208 ±2.052) out of 20. The lowest score in the psychological/spiritual subcategory. The majority (89.6%) of nurses had good attitudes, with a mean attitude score was (109.816 ± 9.788). There was a significant association found between the level of knowledge with educational status (P = 0.041), current working area (P = 0.017), and working experience (P = 0.008). Likewise, a significant association was also found between the level of attitude and current working area (P = 0.018). Conclusion: The majority of the nurses working at BPKMCH had poor levels of knowledge, whereas, most nurses had good attitudes toward PC. A significant association was found between the level of knowledge with educational status, current working area, and work experience.

Palliative care knowledge and attitudes toward end-of-life care among intensive care unit nurses in Jordan.

There is a growing need for palliative care globally due to the rapid aging of the population and improvement in cancer survival rates. Adequate knowledge and a positive attitude are vital for palliative care nurses. The study's purpose was to examine nurses' knowledge and attitudes toward palliative care. A cross-sectional design with convenience sampling was used. The study included 182 intensive care unit (ICU) nurses from Jordanian hospitals in all sectors. Self-administered questionnaires were used to assess nurses' knowledge and attitudes toward palliative care. Descriptive statistics, analysis of variance, and the Kruskal-Wallis H test were used to analyze the data. We measured nurses' knowledge using the Palliative Care Quiz for Nursing, and we measured nurses' attitudes using the Frommelt Attitude Toward Care of the Dying scale. The mean total knowledge and attitude scores were 8.88 (standard deviation [SD], 2.52) and 103.14 (SD, 12.31), respectively. The lowest level of knowledge was in psychosocial and spiritual care (mean, 0.51±0.70). The percentage of nurses with unfavorable attitudes was 53.3%. Significant differences in knowledge and attitude levels were observed according to educational level, experience, and hospital type. ICU nurses have insufficient knowledge and inappropriate attitudes toward palliative care. Knowledge of psychological and spiritual aspects of palliative care was particularly lacking as were appropriate attitudes towards communication with dying patients. Improving knowledge and attitudes toward palliative care in nursing schools and hospitals would help overcome this problem.

Effectiveness of the Preterm Labor Prevention Program for High-Risk Pregnant Women: A Randomized Controlled Trial

Preterm labor significantly impacts premature birth, influencing infant development and health outcomes. This randomized controlled trial aimed to develop and test the effectiveness of the Preterm Labor Prevention Program on primary outcomes (knowledge, attitudes, self-care practices) and secondary outcomes (preterm labor, preterm birth rates). Sixty-six high-risk participants aged 15-49 attending antenatal care clinics in Northeastern Thailand were selected using multi-stage random sampling. They were randomly assigned to either the experimental group (n = 32) receiving the Preterm Labor Prevention Program in addition to routine care or the control group (n = 34) receiving routine care. Data collection employed questionnaires on knowledge, attitude, self-care practice, preterm labor, and preterm birth rates. Data were analyzed using one-way repeated measures ANOVA for knowledge, attitudes, and self-care practice scores across three-time points at baseline before the intervention, immediately and four weeks after program completion, and chi-square tests for comparing preterm labor and premature birth rates across groups. Results indicated that the mean score of knowledge, attitude, and self-care practice in the experiment group was significantly increased over time immediately and four weeks after program completion and significantly higher than that of the control group at both time points. Furthermore, the incidence of preterm labor and the preterm birth rate in the experiment group were 6.25% and 3.10%, respectively. However, the incidence of preterm labor and the preterm birth rate in the control group were equal at 20.60%. Nurses and midwives can apply this program to increase knowledge, more positive attitudes, and practice to reduce preterm labor and preterm birth in high-risk pregnancies, but first, testing of the program is required with an increased number of participants.

Comparing the Impact of Multimedia and Educational Brochures on Knowledge, Attitude and Work Performance of Healthcare about COVID-19 Management in Pregnancy, Childbirth, and Breastfeeding

Background: In times of pandemic and quarantine, it is necessary to use new educational methods. The aim of this study was to compare the effectiveness of multimedia and booklet educational methods on knowledge, attitude, and job performance of healthcare providers in community health centers regarding COVID-19 in women during pregnancy, childbirth, and breastfeeding. Objectives: The aim of this study was to compare the effectiveness of multimedia and booklet educational methods on knowledge, attitude, and job performance of healthcare providers in community health centers regarding COVID-19 in women during pregnancy, childbirth, and breastfeeding. Methods: The population of this quasi -experimental study consisted of 90 Iranian health care providers in the community health centers of Gonabad city in eastern Iran) 2021, who were selected using the non-probability, purposive sampling method and randomly divided into three groups using a permuted block randomization design: Control group, Multimedia group and Textbook group. Knowledge, attitude and work performance were measured and compared before, after and four weeks after the intervention. The educational content was based on the Iranian Ministry of Health guidelines for the management of Covid-19 in pregnancy, childbirth and breastfeeding. Results: The results showed a significant difference between the mean score of knowledge, attitude, and work performance of the multimedia group and booklet group before and after the intervention (P&lt;0.001), while there was no statistically significant difference between the mean score of knowledge, attitude, and work performance of the control group before and after the intervention (P&lt;0.05). Conclusion: Multimedia teaching increases the knowledge, attitude and work performance of healthcare providers in community health centers regarding COVID.

Exclusive Breastfeeding Support to Increase Exclusive Breastfeeding at Muhammadiyah Gresik Hospital

The first 1000 days of life is a critical period, exclusive breastfeeding and infant stimulation are important. The purpose of the study was to analyze the effectiveness of Communication, Information and Education (CIE) on: (1) the mother's knowledge about exclusive breastfeeding, (2) breast care, (3) how to breastfeed correctly, (4) mother's attitude in exclusive breastfeeding. The research design was quasi experimental with pre-post test group intervention. The research time was 8 months, from August 2022 to March 2023. The dependent variable was the provision of CIE by Aisyiyah cadres and the independent variables were 1) mother's knowledge about exclusive breastfeeding, (2) breast care, (3) the correct way of breastfeeding, and (4) mother's attitude. The sample was quota sampling, totaling 100 subjects. The data collection technique used a pre questionnaire given directly during the first or second post partum day and a post questionnaire given after 6 months through visits and MCH books. Data analysis found that mothers' knowledge about breast milk and breastfeeding before and after CIE showed an average value increased from 56.68 to 90.12. The mean value of breast care skills before and after the CIE was 41.24 and 88.48. The mean value of breastfeeding skills before and after the CIE was 43.64 and 88.46. The mean scores of maternal attitudes before and after the CIE were 63.61 and 90.27. Breastfeeding success rate was 91%. The effectiveness of CIE using the Wilcoxon analysis test, shows; there is effectiveness of CIE on knowledge of breast milk and breastfeeding (p&lt;0.05), the value of negative ranks (decrease) is 0. The value of positive ranks (increase) is 50.50. Likewise, the effectiveness of CIE on breast care skills, the effectiveness of CIE on correct breastfeeding skills, and the effectiveness of CIE on maternal attitudes showed the same value (p&lt;0.05), the value of negative ranks (decrease) was 0. The value of positive ranks (increase) was 50.50. The value of ties (equal) is 0.

Acceptance of Annual Booster Doses of COVID-19 Vaccines Among Indian Healthcare Professionals: A Pan-India Cross-Sectional Survey.

Introduction The emergence of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) posed significant challenges to global health, leading to the declaration of a pandemic by the World Health Organization. Vaccination efforts have effectively reduced severe outcomes and mortality, but breakthrough infections and new variants are of concern. In response, annual booster doses of COVID-19 vaccines are being considered to maintain immunity. Healthcare professionals, as frontline workers, play a pivotal role in vaccination campaigns. This study explores their attitudes toward and willingness to accept annual COVID-19 booster doses in India. Methods A pan-India cross-sectional survey was conducted among healthcare professionals, including faculty, resident doctors, interns, and nursing staff, across Indian medical and nursing colleges. Convenience sampling was used to collect responses via an online questionnaire. The questionnaire assessed demographics, vaccine status, attitudes toward COVID-19 vaccination, and willingness to accept annual booster doses. Multivariate analysis was performed to identify predictors of booster dose acceptance. Results A total of 535 participants responded from 28 states and 8 union territories of India. Most were 34.2 years (± 11.1 SD), and 372 (69.5%) had taken Covishield (Serum Institute of India, Pune, India) as their primary vaccine. While 525 (98.1%) had taken the first dose and 518 (96.8%) of them had taken the second dose, only 333 (62.2%) had received a booster. Around 318 (60%) of healthcare professionals were willing to accept an annual booster dose. The mean attitude score toward annual booster doses was 75.4 (range: 28-111). Healthcare professionals' trust in government recommendations and medical experts significantly influenced their willingness to accept annual booster doses. Conclusion This study provides insights into the attitudes of healthcare professionals in India toward annual COVID-19 booster doses. At the same time, a significant proportion showed a willingness to accept boosters.

Factors Contributing to the Comprehensive Use of Food Labels in Jordan

Food labels are low-cost, informational tools that can help curb the spread of diet-related non-communicable diseases. This study described consumers’ knowledge, attitudes, and practices related to food labels in Jordan and explored the relationship between knowledge and attitude with comprehensive use of food labels. A cross-sectional, online survey assessed Jordanian adult consumers’ ability to comprehend the nutritional contents of food labels (knowledge score), their attitudes towards food labels (attitude scale), and how frequently they used different parts of food labels (practice scale). Multivariate logistic regression models assessed predictors of comprehensive use of food labels. A total of 939 adults participated in the study. Total mean scores for the practice scale (14 questions), attitude scale (8 questions), and knowledge score (4 questions) were 49.50 (SD, 11.36; min, 5; max, 70), 29.70 (SD, 5.23; min, 5; max, 40), and 1.39 (SD, 1.33; min, 0; max, 4), respectively. Comprehensive users of food labels (26.4%) were more likely female, responsible for grocery shopping, and had higher mean knowledge and attitude scores. Jordanian consumers seem to have good practices and attitudes related to food label use but suboptimal knowledge regarding content. Future interventions should focus more on enhancing knowledge and awareness related to food labels.

ASSESSMENT OF THE IMPACT OF HEALTH EDUCATION ON ATTITUDE, KNOWLEDGE, AND GLYCEMIC CONTROL IN PATIENTS WITH TYPE II DIABETES MELLITUS

To assess the impact of education on attitude, knowledge, and practices in patients with type II DM. The case-control study was conducted in Nishtar Medical Hospital from January 2021 to January 2022. Patients aged &gt; 40 years diagnosed with type II DM were included in the study. A total of 80 patients were included and were randomly divided into cases (n=40) and controls (n=40). The participants in the case group were educated about their disease, diets, lifestyle changes, and drugs. Patients in the control group were not provided any health education. Patients were followed up after every two months for six months. Random plasma glucose (RPG) and HbA1C were measured at baseline and follow-up visits. Knowledge and practices regarding DM were assessed using a questionnaire administered to each patient at baseline and during follow-up. Answers were recorded as Yes (score 1) or No (score 0). In the case group, RPR showed a declining trend from baseline to each follow-up visit, unlike the control group. Cases had a significantly higher mean knowledge score than controls (P=0.004). Cases had a significantly higher mean attitude score than controls (P=0.003). Cases significantly increased mean practice scores than controls (P=0.001). In the case group, there was a significantly reduction in HbA1C at the last follow-up (P=0.01). Effective health education improves attitude, lifestyle, and knowledge about DM and helps achieve glycemic control in patients with type II DM.

Knowledge, attitude, and practice of patients living with inflammatory bowel disease: A cross-sectional study

BACKGROUND Patients with inflammatory bowel diseases (IBDs) generally have poor knowledge, attitude, and practice of their disease, while the data from China are lacking. AIM To address this knowledge disparity among Chinese patients with IBD. METHODS This web-based, cross-sectional study was conducted on a cohort of IBD patients who visited the Second Affiliated Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University between December 2022 and February 2023. Their socio-demographic information and the knowledge, attitude, and practice scores were collected and estimated using a self-designed questionnaire. Pearson’s correlation analysis was used to determine the pairwise correlations among knowledge, attitude, and practice scores. A multivariate logistic regression analysis was further performed to determine the independent factors associated with their knowledge, attitude, and practice scores. RESULTS A total of 353 patients (224 males) with IBD completed the questionnaires. The mean knowledge, attitude, and practice scores were 10.05 ± 3.46 (possible range: 0-14), 41.58 ± 5.23 (possible range: 0-56), 44.20 ± 7.39 (possible range: 0-56), respectively, indicating good knowledge, positive attitude, and proactive practice toward IBD. Pearson’s correlation analysis showed that the knowledge score had significant positive correlations with the attitude score (r = 0.371, P &lt; 0.001) and practice score (r = 0.100, P &lt; 0.001). The attitude score had a significant positive correlation with the practice score (r = 0.452, P &lt; 0.001). Moreover, multivariate logistic regression analysis showed that aged 30-40 years [odds ratio (OR) = 4.06, 95% confidence interval (CI): 1.04-15.82, P = 0.043], middle school education (OR = 3.98, 95%CI: 1.29-12.33, P = 0.017), high school/technical secondary school education (OR = 14.06, 95%CI: 3.92-50.38, P &lt; 0.001), and junior college/bachelor’s degree and above education (OR = 15.20, 95%CI: 4.15-55.650, P &lt; 0.001) were independently associated with good knowledge. The higher knowledge score was independently associated with a positive attitude (OR = 1.23, 95%CI: 1.11-1.36, P &lt; 0.001). The higher attitude score was independently associated with proactive practice (OR = 1.20, 95%CI: 1.11-1.30, P &lt; 0.001). CONCLUSION Chinese patients with IBD might have good knowledge, a positive attitude, and proactive practice toward their disease. However, a small number of specific items require education.

Sports nutrition knowledge, attitude, and practice among male gymnasium users in Jordan

Introduction: Proper nutrition is important for the health and performance of athletes. However, a lack of knowledge might lead to negative attitude and poor dietary practices. This study aimed to determine the levels of nutrition knowledge, attitude, and practice (KAP) among male gymnasium users in Jordan. Methods: A total of 138 male gymnasium users (21.1±2.8 years) from Jordan were recruited. Their height, weight, body mass index, and age were recorded. The KAP-Sports nutrition questionnaire that contains 25 questions regarding knowledge on basic sports nutrition, 12 questions regarding usual food choices and practices, and 20 questions on attitude towards nutrition and sports-enhancing diet were administrated. Descriptive and Pearson correlation analyses were used to analyse the data. Results: Majority of the participants had moderate knowledge on sports nutrition (77.6%), neutral attitude (84.7%), and fair dietary practice (67.4%). Mean score for knowledge, attitude and practice were 18.1±2.6, 58.8±6.2, and 29.7±3.6, respectively. There was significant, weak correlation between knowledge and attitude (r=0.18, p=0.048), as well as between knowledge and practice (r=0.20, p=0.018). Conclusion: Knowledge is important to affect positive attitude and good dietary practices. However, gymnasium users in Jordan did not have a high level of knowledge that could lead to their positive attitude and good dietary practices. Thus, sports nutrition education is recommended to ensure that adequate and correct knowledge are disseminated to gymnasium users.

Akılcı Antibiyotik Kullanımına Yönelik Eğitim programının Sağlık tekniker Adaylarına Etkisi

Aim: The aim of this study is to measure the effect of the education program concerning rational antibiotic use on the knowledge-attitude levels of health technician students towards rational antibiotic use.&#x0D; Method: This intervention study has been conducted with vocational school students (control group: 437, intervention group: 403) enrolled in the same health services program at two universities in Ankara. The dependent variable of the study was the Knowledge-Attitude Scale towards Rational Antibiotic Use and the independent variables were the control and intervention groups. The educational program applied in this study included the definitions of and distinction between infections, the flu and a cold, the effect mechanism and types of antibiotics, the consequences of irrational antibiotic use, antibiotic resistance and rational and irrational use of antibiotics.&#x0D; Result: Both the knowledge and attitude mean scores of the intervention group on the final test were found to be statistically significant and higher than the mean scores of the pre-test. When the final test and retention test score averages of the intervention group were examined, it was found that there was no statistically significant difference between the mean knowledge score and mean attitude score on the final tests and retention tests &#x0D; Conclusion: This study is the first educational intervention study in Turkey concerning the rational use of antibiotics by health technician candidates. As a result of this study, a significant increase was observed in knowledge-attitude levels on rational antibiotic use after the intervention training concerning rational antibiotic use and in terms of retention.