Total Practice Score Research Articles

Relationship between health practices with attitudes towards pregnancy and motherhood and pregnancy symptoms in Iranian pregnant women: a cross-sectional study

ObjectivesPregnancy is a vulnerable period for women’s health, and health practices play an essential role in this period. This study aimed to determine the relationship between health practices with attitudes...

Drug allergy knowledge, attitude, and practice: A survey among doctors and pharmacists in public health facilities of Sabah, Malaysia.

Given the deficits in allergists and testing capacity, the diagnosis of drug allergy is largely dependent on the clinician's and pharmacist's judgment. The ability to recognize drug allergies and respond appropriately is crucial to patient safety. Currently, there is a void in the evidence that limits the ability to recommend comprehensive and swift improvements on this front. This study thus aimed to evaluate the knowledge, attitude, and practice toward drug allergy among doctors and pharmacists working in public healthcare facilities in Sabah, Malaysia. This cross-sectional study was conducted in 24 hospitals and 11 clinics in Sabah. A validated Drug Allergy Knowledge, Attitude, and Practice Questionnaire was adapted from a published study and developed on an online survey platform. The questionnaire was distributed to all listed eligible respondents via email and personal messenger service. A total of 549 doctors and pharmacists responded, with an overall response rate of 18.2%. The total mean knowledge, attitude, and practice scores were 8.3 (SD, 1.98), 18.9 (SD, 2.55), and 17.3 (SD, 4.4), respectively. It was found that pharmacists performed significantly poorer than both medical officers (mean score difference = -0.5; P = 0.006) and specialists (mean score difference = -0.9; P = 0.020) in the knowledge domain. As the time in service doubles, the knowledge score increases significantly by 0.3 (P = 0.015). Knowledge, attitude, and practice on drug allergy among doctors and pharmacists in Sabah were poor. It is thus timely for advanced educational programs on drug allergy to be formalized and implemented.

Using the Health Belief Model to assess COVID-19 perceptions and behaviours among a group of Egyptian adults: a cross-sectional study

BackgroundIt is crucial to study the public’s perceptions and behaviour during a pandemic as this will be the driving force for practicing recommended precautions. The current study aimed to identify perceptions of a group of Egyptian adults to COVID-19 using the Health Belief Model (HBM), to measure self-reported practice of preventive behaviours and to identify influencing factors.MethodsCross sectional study was used, including Egyptian adults aged 18 + years. A structured anonymous online questionnaire was used including: a demographic section, the modified MERS- CoV Health Belief Model scale after addition of questions related to COVID-19 and questions on preventive behaviours to COVID-19.ResultsOf the 532 study participants, 28.6% were males, age ranges (18 to 74 years). There was a statistically significant positive correlation between total practice score and all COVID-19 Health Belief Model constructs total scores except for perceived barriers score showing negative correlation (P value < 0.05). Linear regression analysis showed that older age, male gender and living inside Cairo were associated with lower practice score (P value < 0.01).ConclusionsIncreased perceived susceptibility, perceived benefits, cues to action and perceived self-efficacy scores were associated with higher practice score in the current study. Additionally, results revealed that social media and websites can play an important role in shaping risk perception in the community. Stressing risk perception and efficacy beliefs prevention message can drive people to practice preventive behaviors.

Clean hands, safe care: how knowledge, attitude, and practice impact hand hygiene among nurses in Najran, Saudi Arabia.

Healthcare-acquired infections are infections that patients acquire while receiving treatment for a medical or surgical condition and can occur in all care facilities. Hospital-acquired infections and the spread of antimicrobial resistance can be reduced by implementing proper preventive measures, including hand hygiene. This study aimed to assess nurses' knowledge and attitudes toward hand hygiene guidelines in Najran city, determine compliance levels, identify factors contributing to non-compliance, and provide recommendations for interventions to improve hand hygiene practices and reduce healthcare-associated infections risk. This cross-sectional study was conducted among nurses working in the selected government hospitals in Najran City, Saudi Arabia. A self-administered questionnaire was distributed among the targeted nurses using an online survey. The questionnaire includes socio-demographic characteristics such as age, gender, and marital status. The questionnaire had 25 items to measure knowledge, 10 to measure attitude, 6 to measure practices, and 4 to measure the impact of COVID-19 on hand hygiene practices. Among the 386 nurses recruited, 88.3% were females, and 25.6% were aged between 31 to 35 years old. Overall, good knowledge, positive attitude, and good practice levels were found in 42.5, 48.4, and 94%, respectively. The common factor influencing hand hygiene practice was the prevention of cross-infection (88.1%). The total knowledge score mean was 18 ± 3.4 (highest possible score: 25). The total attitude score mean was 37.5 ± 6.1 (highest possible score: 50). The total practice score mean was 26.9 ± 2.8 (highest possible score: 30). A higher score indicates higher KAP of hand hygiene. Factors associated with increased KAP were being older in age (Z = 6.446; p < 0.001), gender female (Z = 9.869; p < 0.001), being a Filipino nurse (H = 117.8; p < 0.001), working in a surgery department (H = 28.37; p < 0.001), having more than 10 years of experience (Z = 6.903; p < 0.001), living in shared accommodation (H = 87.22; p < 0.001), having associated chronic disease (Z = 4.495; p < 0.001), and receiving formal training in hand hygiene (Z = 2.381; p = 0.017). There was a positive highly statistically significant correlation between knowledge score and attitude score (r = 0.556), between knowledge score and practices score (r = 0.303), and between attitude score and practices score (r = 0.481). In light of the results, we can say that the nurses' knowledge, attitude, and practice in regards to hand hygiene were deemed acceptable. We noticed that female nurses who were older and had more experience, as well as those who had received formal hand hygiene training, displayed better KAP compared to their counterparts. Moreover, we found a significant and positive correlation between the scores for knowledge, attitude, and practice. Nonetheless, additional research is necessary to establish the extent of KAP concerning hand hygiene.

Knowledge, attitudes and practices of dog and cat owners toward zoonotic diseases in Shiraz, southern Iran

There are increasing concerns about the role of companion animals as reservoirs for zoonotic diseases (ZD). Therefore, knowledge, attitudes and practices of pet owners in Shiraz, southern Iran about ZD were evaluated. Two-hundred pet owners referring to veterinary clinics, completed a structured questionnaire. Mean age of owners was 34 (±12) years, more than half of owners reported they had heard the term “zoonosis”, nearly half had some information about ZD, and veterinarians were their main source of information. Two-thirds of respondents had history of bite or scratching. Participants had satisfactory knowledge regarding high risk groups for ZD, however, nearly half did not know that scratching by animal is a route for contracting ZD and 92 % thought that animal vaccination could prevent a large number of ZD. More than half said when their pet is apparently healthy, they do not concern about ZD, and almost all agreed that it is the responsibility of veterinarians to provide sufficient information about ZD for their clients. Routine vaccinations was practiced by 83 % of the owners, and 79 % washed their hands after contact with pet. Using gloves when emptying feces container and annual stool examination were the least common practices. Education was significantly associated with total knowledge (P = 0.007) and practices scores (P = 0.001), hearing the term “zoonoses” (OR= 2.2, P = 0.015) and concern for ZD in apparently healthy animals (OR= 3.1, P = 0.001). Total practices score was also significantly higher in dog owners (P = 0.005). Age and gender did not show significant associations with any item. This study established baseline estimates for knowledge, attitudes and practices of pet owners toward ZD in the region. Educating pet owners about the interconnection between animal and human health, preferably by veterinarians is highly warranted for prevention of ZD.

Status of knowledge, attitude and practice of poststroke dysphagia in neurological nurses in China: A cross-sectional study.

To explore the status and related factors of knowledge, attitude, and practice (KAP) of poststroke dysphagia among neurological nurses in China. Neurological nurses from 40 tertiary hospitals in Southwest China were invited to complete a survey on the knowledge, attitude, and practice of the nursing of poststroke dysphagia. We used a questionnaire to collect the participants' information including the basic characteristics and the KAP Questionnaire on poststroke dysphagia in the neurological ward. A sample of 707 participants completed the survey. The knowledge, attitude, and practice scores for the nursing of poststroke dysphagia were 12.00±4.09, 71.99±11.00, 52.22±9.08, respectively. The total score of knowledge towards the nursing of poststroke dysphagia was significantly different among nurses with different ages, working time of nursing, working time of nursing in neurology, the highest level of education, professional title, position, the method of training, the number of dysphagia-related nursing trainings, the total length of dysphagia nursing training, and the nursing basis of patients with dysphagia. The total score of attitudes towards the nursing of poststroke dysphagia was significantly different among nurses with the way they were trained, and the nursing basis for patients with dysphagia. The total score of practice towards poststroke dysphagia was significantly different among nurses with the number of dysphagia-related nursing trainings, the total length of dysphagia nursing training, the training method, and the basis of nursing patients with dysphagia. Neurological nurses' knowledge score in poststroke dysphagia is relatively low, and the knowledge level needs improvement. The attitude and practice score of neurological nurses in dysphagia after stroke was much better than the knowledge score. Managers and nursing researchers should develop and offer effective training for neurological nurses to improve their knowledge, attitude and practice towards poststroke dysphagia, and then improve patients' health outcomes.

Knowledge, attitude, and practice of nephrologists on the decision for renal replacement therapy

BackgroundThis study aimed to investigate the Knowledge, Attitude, and Practice (KAP) of nephrologists on the decision of renal replacement therapy (RRT), including peritoneal dialysis, hemodialysis, and kidney transplantation.MethodsThis multicenter cross-sectional study was conducted on qualified nephrologists who volunteered to participate between July and August 2022 by using a self-administered questionnaire.ResultsAmong 327 nephrologists, the total knowledge, attitude, and practice scores were 12.03 ± 2.11/16, 58.39 ± 6.62/75, and 27.15 ± 2.74/30, respectively. Multivariate logistic regression analysis showed that the attitude score (peritoneal dialysis: OR = 1.19, 95%CI: 1.13–1.25, P < 0.001; hemodialysis: OR = 1.14, 95%CI: 1.09–1.19, P < 0.001; kidney transplantation: OR = 1.12, 95%CI: 1.07–1.16, P < 0.001), 41–50 years of age (peritoneal dialysis: OR = 0.45, 95%CI: 0.21–0,98, P = 0.045; hemodialysis: OR = 0.27, 95%CI: 0.12–0.60, P = 0.001; kidney transplantation: OR = 0.45, 95%CI:0.20–0.97, P = 0.042), and > 50 years of age (peritoneal dialysis: OR = 0.27, 95%CI: 0.08–0.84, P = 0.024; hemodialysis: OR = 0.45, 95%CI: 0.20–0.97, P = 0.042; kidney transplantation: OR = 0.24, 95%CI: 0.08–0.77, P = 0.016) were independently associated with the consideration score of peritoneal dialysis, hemodialysis, and kidney transplantation.ConclusionBetter attitudes may lead to more consideration by nephrologists when choosing between peritoneal dialysis, hemodialysis, and kidney transplantation and relatively less consideration by senior physicians when making decisions; in addition, having good knowledge and good attitudes may lead to better practice.

Effect of an Educational Program Regarding Cardiac Arrhythmias on Nurses’ Knowledge and Practices in Critical Care Units

Context: Cardiac arrhythmia is a serious condition that can lead to fatal forms of rhythm disturbance. Critical care nurse plays a vital role in arrhythmias management, specializing in symptomatic relief, promoting comfort, and taking crisis management activity in fatal dysrhythmias.&#x0D; Aim: To evaluate the effect of an educational program regarding cardiac arrhythmias on nurses' knowledge and practice in critical care units.&#x0D; Methods: A quasi-experimental design (pre/test) was applied. This study was carried out at Critical Care Units in Governmental Port-Said general hospitals (Port Said General Hospital, Port-Fouad General Hospital, and Alzhoor Central Hospital) in Port Said Governorate in Egypt. A convenient sample of all available nurses (139) nurses in critical care units was recruited in this study and divided into 116 female and 23 male nurses. The data collection tool encompassed two: A structured interviewing questionnaire with demographic characteristics, a nurses' knowledge questionnaire, and nurses' practice observational checklists.&#x0D; Results: The results revealed a nurses' mean age of 25.6 ±5.1; 83.5% were females, and 55.4% had technical nursing institute diplomas. A high statistically significant total knowledge and practice score difference between pre and immediate post-program implementation at p&lt;0.001. Also, among pre and follow-up assessments after educational program application at p&lt;0.001. In addition, there was a statistically significant correlation between total nurses' knowledge score and their total practice score immediately after the educational program (r=0.636, p &lt;0.001). and follow up (r=0.426, p&lt;0.001).&#x0D; Conclusion The nursing educational program significantly improved nurses' knowledge and practice regarding cardiac arrhythmias management among nurses working in the critical care units. The study recommended continuous training and educational program for enhancing and apprising the nurses’ knowledge and practice regarding cardiac arrhythmias in the critical care unit.

EVALUATION OF PRACTICES OF HEALTH CARE PERSONNEL IN THE EXPANDED PROGRAM ON IMMUNIZATION IN SA’ADAH, YEMEN, IN MAINTAINING VACCINE EFFICACY

Background and aim: The effectiveness of any vaccine depends on maintaining it at recommended temperatures from manufacture to administration. Health workers in any health facility play an important and vital role in maintaining the cold chain and vaccine efficiency. Therefore, the aim of conducting this research was to evaluate the practice of health workers working in the Expanded Program on Immunization in Sa’adah, Yemen in the correct procedures to maintain the effectiveness of the vaccine and recording data. Method: This study was conducted on 60 health facility (H.F) in 11 districts in Sa’adah Governorate, Yemen during the period from 1 June to 30 July 2019. The focus was on the checklist used to assess the general practices of healthcare personnel participating in the immunization program. The location of the refrigerator, the arrangement of the vaccines, the presence of a thermometer, the handling of the syringes, the cleaning of the injection area, the direction of the pentavalent and measles vaccination needle, and the method of storing the vaccines during the sessions were evaluated. Data were entered and cleaned using Microsoft Excel 2019 and exported to SPSS version 26. Results: The findings show that, the ages of participants ranged from 23-55 years with Mean±SD (34.17±7.310) and 38 (63.3) were male. From a total of health facilities, 43 (91.5) had a good site of refrigerators, 45 (95.7) had a good distance from the wall, and 42 (89.4) had thermometers. There is no significant correlation between the socio-demographics of HCPs and score practice, the total practice scores for HCPs were (21.7%, and 78.3%) for right practice and right but not complete practice, respectively. Conclusion: Only a small percentage of healthcare providers have corrected practice, while a large number have shown correct but not perfect practice. Hence, regular supportive supervision, ongoing technical support, and on-the-job training are highly recommended to improve the healthcare provider's practice with regard to immunization. Peer Review History: Received: 2 January 2023; Revised: 11 February; Accepted: 6 March 2023, Available online: 15 March 2023 Academic Editor: Dr. Ali Abdullah Al-yahawi, Al-Razi university, Department of Pharmacy, Yemen, alyahawipharm@yahoo.com Received file: Reviewer's Comments: Average Peer review marks at initial stage: 6.0/10 Average Peer review marks at publication stage: 7.0/10 Reviewers: Prof. Hassan A.H. Al-Shamahy, Sana'a University, Yemen, shmahe@yemen.net.ye Dr. Bilge Ahsen KARA, Ankara Gazi Mustafa Kemal Hospital, Turkey, ahsndkyc@gmail.com Dr. Amany Mohamed Alboghdadly, Princess Nourah bint abdulrahman university, Riyadh, amalbgadley@pnu.edu.sa Similar Articles: UTILIZATION OF HEALTH MANAGEMENT INFORMATION SYSTEM AND ASSOCIATED FACTORS IN HEALTH INSTITUTIONS OF KEMBATA TEMBARO ZONE, SOUTHERN ETHIOPIA INVESTIGATING THE OBSTACLES OF IMPLEMENTING HEALTH INFORMATION SYSTEMS FROM VIEWPOINT OF PERSONNEL OF MEHRIZ HEALTHCARE SYSTEM IN 2017 DETERMINING THE IMPACT RATE OF TRIAGE TRAINING ON AWARENESS AND SKILL LEVEL OF PRE-HOSPITAL EMERGENCY PERSONNEL OF FASA CITY

Nursing Intervention for Pregnancy Induced Hypertension Hospitalized and Home Group

Background, Pregnancy induced hypertension (PIH) is a form of high blood pressure after 20 weeks gestation without significant proteinuria and one of mortality and morbidity loading causes amongst pregnant women. Aim: This study aims to assess efficacy of implementing nursing interference for pregnancy provoked hypertension among hospitalized and home group. Design: A quasi-experimental design was utilized. Setting: The research was carried out at Benha University Hospital, outpatient clinic and obstetrics and gynecological department. Sampling: A purposive sample of (120) pregnant women. Tools of data collection: four tools were used , tool I): A structured interviewing questionnaire tool II): Knowledge assessment sheet tool III) Practices report assessment sheet. Tool (IV): Modified Women's Satisfaction Sheet: Results there was substantially critical change improvement on overall knowledge and practices scores among pregnant women in hospital group in comparison to home group at post intervention and follow up phases. The present work reveals that pregnant women are more satisfied in hospitalized group than home group post intervention and follow up phases. Furthermore, a highly substantially critical positive association was seen among total knowledge and practice scores regarding pregnancy induced hypertension at pre, post intervention and follow up phases in both groups. Conclusion: Program of nursing intervention had a positive influence on increasing pregnant women practices and knowledge concerning pregnancy induced hypertension. Recommendation, developing guidelines about pregnancy induced hypertension to be distributed among pregnant women at antenatal clinics to empower mothers for early detection, referral and management of preeclampsia.

Self-Training Video Module versus Instructor Taught Pediatric Basic Life Support According to Peyton Model: Report of an Experience.

Bystander cardiopulmonary resuscitation is an important predictor of out-of-hospital arrest prognosis in the pediatric population. The purpose of this study was to assess the effectiveness of two educational methods, a video module and Peyton model with manikin, in parent's education. We enrolled 140 subjects, 70 in each group. We assess their knowledge, attitude, and practice about pediatric basic life support (BLS) before and after two different types of educational interventions. Mean attitude, knowledge, and practice score were significantly higher after educational intervention in both groups. Knowledge and total practice score were significantly higher in the Peyton group compared with DVD group (P = 0.02 and 0.000, respectively). The rate of totally correct chest compression was 53% in Peyton/manikin group versus 24% in DVD/lecture group and the difference was meaningful statistically (P = 0.0003). Any educational intervention has a significant effect on the Iranian parent's knowledge and practice about child BLS, but education through manikin can increase this impact.

Training program impact on nurses' knowledge and practice regarding obstetric triage

Introduction: Patients frequently make their first contact with the birth unit through the nurse in the obstetric triage unit. Also, in order to prevent denial and delay in providing the necessary care, the triage unit nurse plays a crucial role in recognizing patients who present with urgent or emergent conditions. Thus, an important part of the triage unit for nurses' orientation is the Obstetric Triage Education course, which is the first course to cover obstetric triage unit nursing care. Aim: evaluate nurses' knowledge and practice regarding obstetric triage. Research Design: The current research used a quasi-experimental pre/post-test design. Setting: Conducted at delivery, Labor, Filter Clinic, and Highly Dependent Unit on Maternity and Child Minia University Hospital. Sample: A convenient sample of all nurses (63 nurses). Tools: Two tools; the first tool consisted of two parts a self-administered Questionnaire, the assessment of nurses' knowledge in relation to obstetric triage, and the second tool observational checklist to assess nurses' practice. Results: findings of this study demonstrated that no nurses had adequate knowledge as well as a satisfactory practice about triage. Also, 100% of them had inadequate knowledge as well as an unsatisfactory level of total practice about triage. Conclusion: there were positive correlations between total knowledge as well as total practice scores among the studied sample at 0.000 levels of statistical significance. Recommendation: Regular educational programs help nurses maintain and refresh their knowledge and practice regarding obstetric triage.

Effect of community-based intervention on knowledge and practice of rural mothers toward children home injuries

BackgroundIt is commonly recognized that home injuries in children under the age of six can cause serious problems if not treated as soon as possible and effectively. Rural mothers require effective community-based intervention programs to achieve appropriate levels of awareness and practices regarding these unintentional home injuries AimThe study aimed to evaluate the effect of a community-based intervention on knowledge and practice of rural mothers toward children home injuries. DesignA quasi-experimental one-group pretest–posttest design was used. SettingThe study was conducted in the village of Manial Shiha, which is located in the Giza governorate. SampleA sample of 122 rural women with children under six years old was selected. Tools of data collectionInclude the following: a. a home injury questionnaire; b. a first aid observation checklist; and c. a home environment assessment sheet. ResultsThe findings revealed that around 62.5% of the male children had home injuries lasting 6 months or less before the research. The mean total knowledge score increased from 39 ± 5.4 in the pretest to 41 ± 9.0 in the posttest, while the mean total practice score increased from 31.2 ± 5.7 in the pretest to 48.6 ± 9.7 in the posttest. Age, education level, family size, and occupation were significant predictors of mothers' total knowledge and total practice. ConclusionA community-based intervention is effective in enhancing rural mothers' knowledge and practice of home injuries, as well as in improving the application of preventive measures in the home environment to minimize the risk of home injuries among children.

KNOWLEDGE, ATTITUDE AND PRACTICE OF PHARMACOVIGILANCE AMONG UNDERGRADUATE MEDICAL AND DENTAL STUDENTS OF A TERTIARY CARE TEACHING HOSPITAL

Background: Under-reporting of suspected adverse drug reactions by health professionals is a widespread problem. To strengthen the pharmacovigilance program, medical students should be well trained about adverse drug reaction reporting from the very beginning. The objective of present study was to assess knowledge, attitude, and practice of pharmacovigilance among undergraduate medical and dental students of a tertiary care teaching hospital. Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted among first and second-year medical and dental students on March 2021. An online questionnaire was used to collect data. The frequency of different measures mentioned by respondents was noted. The total score was compared among different subgroups using Mann–Whitney test. Results: Out of 238 students, 204 students (85.7 %) responded. Among them, medical students were 157 (77%) and dental students were 47 (23%). The medians for total knowledge, total attitude and total practice scores were 4, 7 and 2 respectively. Thus, respondents had good attitude towards pharmacovigilance but their knowledge and practice were not adequate. When MBBS students were compared with the BDS students, it was found that the median for total scores for knowledge and attitude were not significantly different (p &gt; 0.05) but there was statistically significant difference (p &lt; 0.05) between median for total practice scores. Conclusions: Positive attitude was noted among undergraduate medical and dental students towards pharmacovigilance, but knowledge and practice were not adequate. Thus, the study indicates the need for integrating interventions and education related to pharmacovigilance in undergraduate medical curricula to prepare them for future practice.

Effect of Utilizing Health Belief Model on Knowledge, Beliefs and Behaviour of Visually Impaired Women toward Breast Self-Examination

Background Breast self-examination is the most important behaviour for early breast cancer detection. Aim The aim of the study was to measure the effectiveness of utilizing a health belief model on knowledge, beliefs, and behaviour of visually impaired women toward breast self-examination. A quasi-experimental design (pre/posttest) was utilized in the current study. Setting At Al Nour Wal Amal Association for visually impaired women in Cairo governorate, Egypt. A purposive sample of 42 visually impaired women was included in the study. Three tools were used for the purpose of data collection (I): Structured interviewing knowledge questionnaire; (II): breast self-examination checklist; and (III): health beliefs assessment scale. Results The findings revealed a highly statistically significant difference in visually impaired women's total knowledge, total practice, and total health beliefs scores for breast self-examination before and after the program. The women's total knowledge, behaviors, and beliefs improved in the posttest compared to the pretest. Conclusion The study results concluded that there was an improvement in knowledge, practice, and health beliefs regarding breast self-examination among visually impaired women after program implementation, which emphasized that educational program based on health beliefs model have a significant positive effect in improving women’s knowledge, practice, and health beliefs toward breast self-examination. It is recommended to establish educational programs to raise awareness about breast cancer and breast self-examination among visually impaired women through special schools and community associations. Community health nurses play a crucial role in educating women about breast self-examination and they are in a unique position to raise breast cancer awareness, especially among at-risk groups.

Effect of Educational Intervention On Nursing Care in Patients Diagnosed with Thalassemia Major

Pakistan have highest burden of thalassemia major patients. These patients have life expectancy of ten years in Pakistan which is very low as compare to other countries. High-quality nursing care and management of thalassemia major Patients is essential. Objectives: To evaluates the understanding of nursing care quality among patients of thalassemia major which frequently have an effect on the patient's mental and physical health harmfully. Methods: Quasi experimental study was conducted in Mayo Hospital Lahore. The study population was those nurses who were working in thalassemia care units. 30 nurses have been taken by using purposive sampling technique. Data was collected by using an adopted tool to assess the nurse’s knowledge and their practices about care of thalassemia major patients. Results: Most of the nurses included in the study had a general nursing diploma 29(76.67%). The average experience of nurses was 6.04±3.57 years, and 97.7% of nurses did not receive any training on thalassemia care. Total post knowledge was 49.37±7.686 and total practices score was 61.13±11.672. These findings revealed that continue educational program for nurses improve these variables. Conclusions: The present study depicted that majority of nurses have not received any training about nursing care of thalassemia major patients. So, teaching program had a good impact on nurse's understanding of thalassemia, as well as their practice.

Knowledge and practice toward basic life support among nurses working with SARS-CoV-2 patients in Jordanian hospitals

PurposeThe purpose of this paper is to assess nurse’s knowledge and practice regarding basic life support (BLS) skills while working with SARS-CoV-2 patients in Jordanian hospitals.Design/methodology/approachA cross-sectional survey was conducted among 386 nurses with direct contact with SARS-CoV-2 patients at Jordanian hospitals. A self-administered structured questionnaire was used based on the American Heart Association (AHA) guidelines.FindingsA total of 386 participants were recruited. The mean years of experience were 7.89 (SD = 5.97). About three quarters of participants revealed they deal with SARS-CoV-2 patients directly (n = 284, 73.6%). The total mean score of nurse’s knowledge was 4.44 (SD = 1.22), while the total mean score of practice was 8.44 (SD = 2.05). Independent t-test was used, which revealed a statistically significant difference between educational level and total score of nurse’s knowledge [t(386) = 0.215 and p = 0.001] and between training to deal with SARS-CoV-2 during BLS and total score of practice [t(386) = 2.66 and p = 0.008]. Pearson correlation discloses a positive correlation between the total score of knowledge and practice (r = 0.343 and p = 0.001).Research limitations/implicationsIn general, nurses revealed a moderate level of knowledge and practice of BLS skills. However, assessing nurse’s knowledge and practice during the outbreak of SARS-CoV-2 plays a key role in identifying the gap in nurse’s knowledge and practice, and therefore, it will have an impact on providing high-quality BLS to save infected patients while providing maximum safety according to AHA guidelines.Originality/valueThis study is the first study that examined the level of knowledge and practice of BLS skills during SARS-CoV-2 pandemic in Jordan.

Knowledge, attitudes and preventive practices towards COVID-19 among workers at two points of entry in South-Eastern Botswana: A cross-sectional study.

Adherence to control measures and provision of appropriate information at international borders and points of entry (POE) are key to limiting the importation of COVID-19. This study aimed to describe the knowledge, attitudes, and practices (KAPs) of POE staff towards COVID-19 in Botswana. This was a cross-sectional study of the COVID-19 KAPs among workers at Tlokweng border and Sir Seretse Khama International Airport (SSKIA) using a self-administered questionnaire. The tool incorporated the participants' demographics and selected questions on COVID-19 KAPs. Analysis was descriptive. Categorical data were summarized with frequencies while numeric data were summarized with medians and interquartile ranges (IQR). The total knowledge and practice scores of each individual were computed by adding their individual scores for each question. The scores were then categorized according to Bloom's cutoffs of good (80-100%), moderate (60-79%) and poor (&lt;60%). A total of 276 individuals participated in the study. Of these, 70 were from Tlokweng border and 206 were from SSKIA. The participants performed worst on questions on the frequency of severe disease and asymptomatic transmission of COVID-19. The attitudes were mainly positive. However, 54.6% of participants thought that the COVID-19 burden is exaggerated. For practice, the worst performance was on social distancing, sanitizing shared surfaces, and going to work while symptomatic. Overall, good and moderate knowledge was observed in 47.8% and 38.0% of participants, respectively. Similarly, good and moderate performance on practices was observed in 63.6% and 24.4% of participants respectively. The knowledge, attitudes, and practices were generally good at the 2 points of entry. More than 85% of respondents had moderate or good performance on knowledge and practice questions. However, the respondents performed poorly in some key questions. Targeted health information and promotion must address the identified gaps.

Self-Reported Student Awareness and Prevalence of Computer Vision Syndrome During COVID-19 Pandemic at Al-Baha University.

BackgroundThe rapid increase increased, in using of video display terminals during the COVID-19 pandemic predisposes users to a variety of health problems restricted to visual problems and including various musculoskeletal problems, collectively known as computer vision syndrome (CVS) or computer vision syndrome.AimThis study aims to ascertain university students’ awareness of computer vision syndrome at Al-Baha University, including the nature, sources, accuracy, and completeness of information, as well as the attitudes towards CVS, and mitigative practices.MethodsThis study used a descriptive cross-sectional design and a convenient sample of 310 (80.0% male) students drawn from Al Baha University campuses. Data were collected using self-administered questionnaires.ResultsThe mean age of the participants was 23.51 years (SD=5.42). The results show that 78.7%, 66.1%, and 11.6% received CVS information from social media, mass media, and family, respectfully. Despite 70% of respondents being aware of CVS manifestations, between 42% to 67% of those sampled had accurate and complete information about the meaning, causes, prevention, and management of the syndrome. More than a third of the participants had either a good (62.9%) or average (29%) total knowledge of CVS. Less than 15% had incorrect information. On average, 62.5% of respondents engaged in preventive or mitigative behaviours/activities as opposed to 37.5% who did not, but only 44% believed CVS was a serious health threat. 65.2% of the studied students had a satisfactory total practice score. The regression analysis showed that the coefficients of marital status and faculty were a statistically significant association with the total knowledge score.ConclusionCVS awareness is acceptably high, but there is a low preventive/mitigative behaviors as well as a low realization of CVS’ long-term health problems. This is why increasing CVS awareness and implementing interventions such as the 20-20-20 rule could be effective at Al Baha University.

Nurse's performance regarding caring of patient with chest drain according to their demographic Variables

Background: Chest tube is a device used for the treatment of several conditions that affect the pleural space (the space between the chest wall and the lungs). Nurses are responsible for caring for chest trauma patients that arrive the emergency department, where chest damage can be severe and the treatment is contingent upon the level of injury. Aim: To investigate nurses’ performance regarding the care of patients with chest drains according to their demographic variables. Methods: A descriptive, cross-sectional study was carried out at the Suez Canal University Hospital in Ismalia city, Egypt on 70 nurses using two research tools. The first questionnaire assessed the nurses’ knowledge, while the second assessed the nurses’ practice. Results: Significant differences in the knowledge and practice scores regarding the care of chest drains were observed among the studied nurses according to their marital status on items related to patient assessment, chest drainage system assessment, the prevention of post-insertion complications, and total practice score (p = 0.004, 0.013, 0.004, 0.004, respectively). Conclusion: There is an obvious need for the implementation of multimedia educational program on nursing caring for patients with chest drains, with a focus on proper documentation and patient assessment.