Aim: To compare the knowledge, attitudes and practices of mothers in the prevention and management of child diarrhoea, in rural and urban settings of Maseru. Methodology: This cross-sectional study was carried out in the Domiciliary (Urban) and Tlali (Rural) Health centres in Mas...
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Research Article10.9734/ijtdh/2019/v36i230140
Background and Objectives: By knowing the level of knowledge of triage nurses, we will be capable of making the right decision about allocating suitable resources for enriching the quality of the emergency department. So, the objective of our study is to evaluate triage knowledge...
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Research Article10.9734/jpri/2019/v27i530182
Aims: The study was aimed at investigating knowledge, attitude and practice towards breast cancer and breast self-examination among female undergraduate students in Karachi, Pakistan. Study Design: Cross Sectional study. Place and Duration of Study: This study was conducted for...
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Research Article10.9734/jammr/2019/v29i930126
AIDS (acquired Immunodeficiency syndrome) is a fast spreading pandemic with global affection and has affected lives of multitudes in recent years. The purpose of this paper was to determine the effect of an AIDS education program on physical therapy students’ knowledge about AIDS...
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Research Article10.9734/ISRR/2019/v8i130092
Background: Hospital-acquired infection (HAI) is one of the common health issues and difficulties faced by hospitals in all countries over the world. Since nurses are part of the healthcare team that perform an essential role in the control of hospital infection, this study is co...
Background: Like most of countries, medical education in Iran consists of undergraduate, postgraduate, and continuing medical education (CME). The use of Internet technologies, have been integrated into all three level of medical education. The effect of Electronic medical educat...
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Research Article10.9734/air/2019/v18i630106
Aim: To analyze the Knowledge Management Practice Studies among the Plasmodium falciparum positive patients attending outpatient departments in AWKA, South Anambra state. Study Design: Blood samples were randomly collected from 210 febrile patients attending the OPD and interview...
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Research Article10.9734/ijtdh/2019/v35i330123
Aims: This study was conducted to investigate the knowledge, attitude and practices (KAP) regarding family planning services among married women of Quetta Pakistan. Methodology: A cross sectional study was conducted in obstetrics & gynecology department from public sector hos...
Background: Good knowledge, attitudes and practices (KAP) on dengue fever will result a significant effect on prevention and control. Conversely, poor KAP help spread of dengue vectors and virus resulting in dengue epidemics. Objective: This study aimed to evaluate the knowledge,...
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Research Article10.9734/jammr/2019/v29i330073
Background: Zika virus is an infective agent of significant Public Health importance, which re-emerged in 2015. It is transmitted through mosquito bite, and associated with microcephaly and some other neurological malformations in some babies of infected mothers. Objectives: The...
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Research Article10.9734/ijtdh/2019/v35i230121
José Alfonso Gutiérrez-Padilla, Julio César Monge-Diaz, Alejandro Osorio-Euan, Karen Jacqueline Pacheco-Chi & Juan Carlos Barrera-de Leon·Asian Journal of Pediatric Research·2019
Objective: To determine the level of knowledge that women had on risk factors for and complications of prematurity at a referral hospital. Materials and Methods: This was a comparative transverse study conducted in 2015, including women seeking care at a referral hospital, dividi...
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Research Article10.9734/ajpr/2019/v2i130099
Background: Cervical cancer, one of the gynecological cancers, is a serious health concern in Ghana. To improve the chances of survival and treatment outcomes for this condition, early screening and detection is the best remedy. Comprehensive knowledge and positive attitude highl...
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Research Article10.9734/jammr/2019/v29i130051
Aim: To determine the level of knowledge, attitude and practice of eyelid surgeries among surgeons in Nigeria. Methods: A self-administered questionnaires about their knowledge, attitude and practice of eyelid surgeries were given to 135 medical practitioners attending the 49th A...
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Research Article10.9734/ijtdh/2019/v35i130108
Background: Many disease processes and interventional procedures in paediatrics are associated with pain. In spite of its frequency, it is undertreated globally, exposing children to the risks of long-term physical and psychological sequelae, which can have adverse effects on fut...
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Research Article10.9734/ajpr/2019/v2i130097
Aim: The study measured the menstrual knowledge and hygiene practices of adolescent girls of low socio income group. Study Design: Purposive sampling method was used for the selection of study participants. Place and Methodology: A self-developed Questionnaire was used to collect...
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Research Article10.9734/cjast/2019/v33i430084