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Effectiveness of Interactive Video Conferencing through Village Resource Centres of Karnataka, India: Farmers’ Feedback

A. Shamna, K. Narayana Gowda & N. S. Shivalinge Gowda · Current Journal of Applied Science and Technology · 2017

Interactive video conferencing through satellite is an effective means of transferring the latest technologies to farmers. A study on the effectiveness of interactive video conferencing with farmers through VRCs for agriculture information dissemination is very much important to...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJAST/2017/30337

Component Wise Knowledge of Respondents Regarding Fruits Processing and Preservation Activities

Varsha Hada & Vishakha Bansal · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2017

The objective of the present study was to identify the component wise knowledge of respondents regarding fruits processing and preservation activities. The study was conducted in Badgaon and Girwa panchayat samities of Udaipur district of Rajasthan state of India. From each panch...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/AJAEES/2017/31049

A Study on Dental Health Behavior of Nursing Students in Western University

Kanokwan Suttagul, Parinda Dolo, Russainee Toh-Adam, Tipchuta Pornleardtanapong & Suthiratana Pimpong · Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research · 2017

Aims: The aim of this study was to assess the knowledge, attitude and practice of oral health among undergraduate Thai nursing students in Western University in Faculty of Nursing at Kanchanaburi, Thailand. Study Design: Observational cross-sectional study. Place and Duration of...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJMMR/2017/31328

Knowledge of HIV/AIDS Transmission and Risk Perception among Antenatal Care Attendees in Abakaliki, Southeast Nigeria

N. C. Eze & C. N. Onwasigwe · International STD Research & Reviews · 2017

Background: Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) has become a major public health problem and has affected Sub-Saharan Africa heavily. Despite aware­ness campaigns, preventive measures, and more recently promotion of antiretroviral regimens, the prevalence of cases and deaths has n...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ISRR/2017/31495

Influence of Socio-demographic Variables on Knowledge of Pregnancy Induced Hypertension among Pregnant Women in Ekiti State Nigeria

Emily O. Adeloye, Seyi E. Ogunsile & Samuel O. Arogba · Advances in Research · 2017

Aim: This study was conducted to assess knowledge of pregnancy induced hypertension among pregnant women in Ekiti state and to determine the influence of socio-demographic variables on their knowledge. Study Design: Descriptive research design was adopted in this study. Place and...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/AIR/2016/30754

Knowledge of Cassava Pest Management: The Case of Farmer Training on Integrated Management of Millipede Infestation in Outbreak Areas in Western Region, Ghana

Ibrahim Adama, Ken Okwae Fening, Moses Brandford Mochiah, Michael Owusu-Akyaw & Emmanuel Andoh-Mensah · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2017

Aims: Millipede infestation has been identified as a major contributing factor to low root yield of cassava and other root and tuber crops. Lack of knowledge in managing millipedes contributed significantly to reduction in cassava production. To address this challenge was to enha...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/AJAEES/2016/30586

Knowledge and Attitude of Health Care Workers towards Hepatitis B Infection and Vaccination in a Federal Teaching Hospital in South Western Nigeria

O. A. Akpor & O. M. Akingbehin · International STD Research & Reviews · 2017

This study was carried out to determine the knowledge and attitude of health care workers in a Federal Teaching Hospital in South West, Nigeria towards Hepatitis B vaccination and infection. This study employed a quantitative descriptive survey design, with a stratified random sa...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ISRR/2017/29846

Assessment of Skills and Knowledge in Clinical Ophthalmology: A Survey among Undergraduate Medical Students in Malaysia

Sagili Chandrasekhara Reddy & Soe Moe · Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research · 2017

Aim: To assess the skills (ability to perform an examination of the eye) and knowledge (ability to diagnose the eye diseases) of students after completing their posting using a structured questionnaire, which indicates the effectiveness of undergraduate ophthalmology training. Me...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJMMR/2017/30941

A Study on Knowledge and Attitude about Reproductive Health and AIDS among Young Girls: A Cross Sectional Study

S. Deivam, D. Manimegalai, N. Prabhusaran & N. Nithya · Journal of Advances in Medical and Pharmaceutical Sciences · 2017

Aim: In the current scenario, the understanding of reproductive health, Acquired immunodeficiency syndrome and other sexually transmitted diseases among the young adolescent girls are very poor. A large number of girls at the end of their schoolings and early collegiate environme...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JAMPS/2016/30929

Dental Implants Therapy: A Cross-Sectional Study of Patients’ Knowledge and Awareness

Rana AL Amri & Samah Saker · Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research · 2017

Aim: This cross sectional study aimed to assess knowledge and attitude among partially dentate patients visiting dental clinic regarding to dental implant as a modality of treatment. Methodology: A total of 114 adult dental patients (52 men, 62 women; age range 18-80 years) were...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJMMR/2017/30449

Knowledge of HIV/AIDS Transmission and Partner Notification Rate among Antenatal Care Attendees in a Tertiary Hospital in Southeast Nigeria

N. C. Eze, B. I. Ituma & E. N. Ossai · Asian Journal of Medicine and Health · 2017

Aims: To assess knowledge of HIV/AIDS transmission and determine the level of partner notification among HIV positive antenatal care attendees in Federal Teaching Hospital Abakaliki, Nigeria. Study Design: A health facility based cross-sectional descriptive study.  Place and Dura...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/AJMAH/2017/29949

Various Health Care Providers’ Knowledge of the Partogram Use during Childbirth, at the Bamenda Health District, Cameroon

T. Y. N. Verla, M. M. Ojong-Alasia, J. D. Sama, E. N. Tumasang, J. C. Ndipowa & M. B. S. Atanga · Asian Journal of Medicine and Health · 2017

In a state of affairs where the provision of care to the child birth process is not purely in the hands of educated and trained midwives, the competency in knowledge and application of midwifery tools may be inadequate and consequently affect the quality of care. One of these too...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/AJMAH/2016/29488

Knowledge and Attitude of Cone Beam CT- A Questionnaire Based Study among Saudi Dental Students

Reham F. Al Noaman & Sara M. El Khateeb · Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research · 2016

Aims: The aim of this study was to assess the knowledge and attitude of cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT) among undergraduate (UGS) and postgraduate (PGS) Saudi female dental students in College of Dentistry, Taibah University, Al-Madinah Al Monwarah. Study Design:  Observatio...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJMMR/2017/30561

Knowledge and Attitude of Pregnant Women towards Management of Pregnancy-induced Hypertension in Southwest Nigeria

R. I. Fadare, O. A. Akpor & O. B. Oziegbe · Journal of Advances in Medical and Pharmaceutical Sciences · 2016

The study explores the knowledge and attitude of pregnant women towards the management of pregnancy induced hypertension (PIH). It was a descriptive study, sampling technique was purposive and data was collected using a self-administered structure questionnaire. A sample of two h...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JAMPS/2016/29764

Hepatitis B Vaccination Coverage and Knowledge among Healthcare Workers at a Tertiary Hospital in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

Amal A. Hegazy, Hussain Mohammed Albar & Nusaybah Hussain Albar · Journal of Advances in Medical and Pharmaceutical Sciences · 2016

Background: Healthcare workers in tertiary hospital are at the risk of exposure and possible transmission of hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection. This infection is a major and important occupational hazard among health care workers (HCWs), it is may be 2–10 times higher than in the...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JAMPS/2016/30082