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BMC Medical Education Oct 2022The prevalence of mental illness among medical students is high. A gap remains on what knowledge should be given to improve the attitudes and perceptions towards mental...
BACKGROUND
The prevalence of mental illness among medical students is high. A gap remains on what knowledge should be given to improve the attitudes and perceptions towards mental health. Despite the vast body of literature globally, no study has been conducted in Uganda to assess the levels of knowledge, attitude, and perception among medical students in Uganda.
OBJECTIVE
To determine the level of knowledge, attitude, and perception and their associated factors among medical students in Uganda.
METHODS
A cross-sectional study was done among 259 undergraduate medical students in a public university capturing information on knowledge, attitude, and perception towards mental health. Linear regression analysis was used to determine the factors associated with knowledge, attitude, and perception.
RESULTS
About 77.72% had high knowledge, 49.29% had positive attitudes, and 46.92% had good perceptions of mental health. There was a significant positive relationship between attitude and perceptions towards mental illness. At multilevel analysis, being in year 4 increased the level of knowledge (β = 1.50 [95% confidence interval (CI) = 0.46-2.54], p = 0.005) while a positive history of mental illness worsened perceptions towards mental illness (β = -4.23 [95% CI = -7.44-1.03], p = 0.010).
CONCLUSION
Medical students have a high level of knowledge about mental illness but the majority had poor attitudes and perceptions of mental illness. Exposure to psychiatry knowledge about mental illness in year four increased students' knowledge while prior experience with mental illness conditions was associated with poorer perceptions. The information present in this study can be used by policymakers and future researchers to design future studies and interventions to improve knowledge, perceptions, and attitudes especially among students who have a history of mental illness. Improvements in knowledge, attitude, and perception may improve the mental health services for the future patients of these medical students.
Topics: Humans; Students, Medical; Mental Health; Universities; Cross-Sectional Studies; Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice; Uganda; Attitude of Health Personnel; Surveys and Questionnaires; Attitude; Mental Disorders
PubMed: 36266646
DOI: 10.1186/s12909-022-03774-0 -
Computational and Mathematical Methods... 2022Narrative medicine has been applied as a model for humane medical practice in many countries. However, it was not introduced in China until 2011 and there has been no...
BACKGROUND
Narrative medicine has been applied as a model for humane medical practice in many countries. However, it was not introduced in China until 2011 and there has been no standardized assessment of Chinese medical personnel regarding their perception and application of narrative medicine-related theories. This study is aimed at investigating Chinese medical personnel's knowledge, attitude, and practice regarding narrative medicine and the factors that influence it.
METHODS
An online questionnaire based on the knowledge, attitude, and practice model was distributed among Chinese medical personnel from December 2021 to March 2022. All in-service medical personnel across China who had access to the Internet were eligible. Two independent samples -tests, one-way analysis of variance, Pearson's correlation analysis, and multivariate linear regression were conducted for data analyses.
RESULTS
The participants' scoring rates for knowledge, attitude, and practice were 49.62%, 47.18%, and 41.43%, respectively. Significant influencing factors for knowledge were education level, religious belief, professional role, title, working years, and institution categories; those for attitude were education level, religious belief, professional role, and working years; and those for practice were professional title, religious belief, working years, and institution categories.
CONCLUSIONS
Chinese medical personnel have generally good knowledge of, attitudes towards, and practice of narrative medicine; however, there remain deficiencies in their understanding of certain important concepts, their attitude towards narrative medicine, and the application of narrative skills in their daily work. Thus, to improve narrative medicine practice in China, the application of strategies based on theoretical, educational, and institutional aspects is warranted.
Topics: Humans; Cross-Sectional Studies; Narrative Medicine; Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice; Attitude of Health Personnel; Surveys and Questionnaires; China
PubMed: 36277023
DOI: 10.1155/2022/3329360 -
BMC Women's Health Oct 2022Due to migration, the practice female genital mutilation/cutting (FGM/C) has become an issue of concern in high-resource countries such as the Netherlands. It was...
BACKGROUND
Due to migration, the practice female genital mutilation/cutting (FGM/C) has become an issue of concern in high-resource countries such as the Netherlands. It was therefore of utmost importance to explore the attitude and intention of migrant populations in the Netherlands towards FGM/C, which may be leveraged to promote its elimination. Therefore, the aim of the present study was to explore the attitude and intention of migrant populations in the Netherlands regarding FGM/C.
METHODS
A qualitative study design was employed using Theory of Planned Behaviour (TPB) as a framework for the analysis. Data were collected using focus-group discussions (FGDs) and individual interviews. The FGDs and individual interviews were audio-recorded and transcribed verbatim. The main topics of the interviews were based on the constructs of TPB (attitude, subjective norms, perceived behavioral control and intention). Thus, concerning the development of categories, we opted for a hybrid form using a deductive as well as an inductive approach.
RESULTS
A total of 55 participants, 15 men and 40 women (9 born in the Netherlands) participated in the study. The findings showed that as a result of migration and regardless of country of origin and gender, many participants have changed their attitudes towards the abandonment of FGM/C. None of the participants intended to have FGM/C performed on their daughters. Generally, the social pressure to perform FGM/C seems to be lower in the Netherlands when compared to the country of origin. Most participants felt confident in their ability to resist social pressure. However, some participants feared that they might succumb to social pressure or feared that their daughters would undergo FGM/C without their consent.
CONCLUSION
This study aimed to explore the attitude and intention of migration populations in the Netherlands regarding FGM/C. Our findings showed that the study participants had no intention to perform FGM/C on their daughters. As a consequence of acculturation process, interest in the practice of FGM/C could wane following migration. Nonetheless, some pressure to perform FGM/C still exists after migration. Newly arrived migrants and those more vulnerable to social pressure, may benefit from educational interventions that increases knowledge and awareness about various aspects of the practice, with an emphasis on empowering those individuals in facing social pressure.
Topics: Attitude; Circumcision, Female; Female; Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice; Humans; Intention; Male; Netherlands; Transients and Migrants
PubMed: 36199079
DOI: 10.1186/s12905-022-01979-5 -
Frontiers in Public Health 2022Restraint is widely used in nursing homes to address safety concerns. However, many studies have shown that improper restraint can lead to many adverse outcomes. Nursing...
BACKGROUND
Restraint is widely used in nursing homes to address safety concerns. However, many studies have shown that improper restraint can lead to many adverse outcomes. Nursing staff are the main practitioners of physical restraint in nursing homes and play an important role in restraint decision-making and management. In China, there is still a lack of large-scale surveys on the current situation regarding the use of restraint. This study aimed to identify this situation and the influencing factors of the knowledge, attitude, and practice of nursing staff regarding physical restraint in elderly care institutions.
METHODS
A cross-sectional multicenter descriptive study was conducted. A total of 311 staff in 25 elderly care institutions in Zhejiang Province were recruited using a quota sampling method. A homemade questionnaire was administered to collect general information and information on knowledge, attitude and practice regarding physical restraint.
RESULTS
The average scoring rates of the knowledge and attitude dimensions of the 311 staff were 48.7 and 75.6%, respectively. The average scoring rate of the practice dimension of 140 staff who implemented restraint was 80.1%. Educational background and training experience were the influencing factors of restraint knowledge. Training experience, educational background and professional title were the influencing factors of restraint attitude. Restraint knowledge and length of service were the influencing factors of restraint practice.
CONCLUSIONS
Knowledge of physical restraint among nursing staff is not promising. Their attitude toward restraint was inappropriate or irresponsible in some aspects. Restraint practice is not sufficiently standardized. It is necessary to strengthen restraint training for nursing staff to improve their overall level of restraint knowledge, attitude and practice.
Topics: Aged; Attitude of Health Personnel; China; Cross-Sectional Studies; Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice; Humans; Nursing Homes; Nursing Staff; Restraint, Physical
PubMed: 35602149
DOI: 10.3389/fpubh.2022.815964 -
BMC Oral Health Jul 2019Medical-dental collaboration expands patients' access to health services, improves healthcare outcomes, and reduces the burden and cost of care, especially for those...
BACKGROUND
Medical-dental collaboration expands patients' access to health services, improves healthcare outcomes, and reduces the burden and cost of care, especially for those with chronic diseases. The aim of the present study is to investigate the attitude toward and awareness of medical-dental collaboration among medical and dental students attending the Universitas Indonesia.
METHODS
All medical and dental students at the Universitas Indonesia were invited to participate in a web-based questionnaire survey that contained eight questions on attitudes toward medical-dental collaboration and two questions regarding awareness of dental-medical collaborative practices. The demographic backgrounds of all participants were obtained. The chi-square test and logistic regression analysis were employed for data analysis.
RESULTS
A total of 1,432 questionnaires were distributed, and 1,137 (79%) were appropriately completed. In general, 992 (87%) students had a positive attitude toward medical-dental collaboration. Dental students had a more positive attitude than medical students (odds ratio [OR] = 2.694; p = 0.001), and senior students had a more positive attitude than junior students (OR = 2.271; p = 0.001). Most students (86%) were aware of medical-dental collaboration at the Universitas Indonesia and reported that emergency medicine, surgery, and otolaryngology were the three most common medical disciplines that entailed medical-dental collaboration.
CONCLUSIONS
In general, the medical and dental students demonstrated positive attitudes and awareness of medical-dental collaboration at the Universitas Indonesia. Positive attitude and awareness can establish an essential foundation for fostering collaboration between medicine and dentistry, which is vital to improve resource efficiency and healthcare standards.
Topics: Attitude of Health Personnel; Awareness; Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice; Humans; Indonesia; Students, Dental; Students, Medical; Surveys and Questionnaires; Universities
PubMed: 31307449
DOI: 10.1186/s12903-019-0848-8 -
The Libyan Journal of Medicine Dec 2022The aim of this study is to assess the knowledge, attitudes, and practices of complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) among physicians and nurses at the American...
The aim of this study is to assess the knowledge, attitudes, and practices of complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) among physicians and nurses at the American University of Beirut Medical Center (AUBMC) in Beirut, Lebanon. A web-based survey was emailed to 518 physicians and 423 registered nurses in all medical departments at AUBMC. Of the 94 physicians responding to the survey, 61% have never referred a patient to a CAM practitioner yet 33% reported that they would refer if available. Sixty-two percent of physicians believed that incorporating evidence-based CAM therapies will increase patient satisfaction and 66% thought that offering CAM would attract more patients. Of the 80 nurses who responded, 78.7% have never referred a patient to a CAM practitioner, yet half reported that they would likely refer if a CAM practitioner was available. Fifty-seven percent of nurses surveyed believed that offering CAM would attract more patients while 59% thought that it would increase patient satisfaction. Most nurses were uncomfortable counseling patients about CAM modalities. Favorable attitudes towards CAM were reflected by the physicians and nurses as signified by the above-average attitude means towards CAM (M = 4.01, SD = .16 and M = 3.25, SD = .59, respectively). The study findings demonstrate that despite the physicians' and nurses' limited knowledge and their discomfort in counseling on CAM, they expressed acceptability and willingness in using and incorporating CAM therapies into clinical practice at AUBMC. This is the first study conducted in Lebanon that assesses both nurses' and physicians' perspectives on the use of all CAM domains in general within the same healthcare setting. This study not only provides baseline data but also highlights the knowledge gap and learning needs among physicians and nurses with regards to CAM.
Topics: Academic Medical Centers; Attitude of Health Personnel; Complementary Therapies; Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice; Humans; Physicians; Surveys and Questionnaires
PubMed: 35603591
DOI: 10.1080/19932820.2022.2071813 -
Journal of Medicine and Life Mar 2022According to Saudi Arabia's 2030 vision, research should be directed to prevention, early detection, and intervention to reduce all types of disability. The current...
According to Saudi Arabia's 2030 vision, research should be directed to prevention, early detection, and intervention to reduce all types of disability. The current study aimed to investigate the predictors of Premarital Screening and Genetic Counseling (PMSGC) knowledge and attitude among deaf and hard hearing females' in Tabuk, Saudi Arabia. Descriptive correlational design was conducted on a convenience sample of 67 deaf and hard hearing students from the Tabuk region. Data were collected by an electronic questionnaire elaborated to the participants using sign language. The results revealed that most participants had incorrect answers regarding most PMSGC questions. Around two-thirds (68.7%, 65.7%, and 71.6%) of them strongly agree that PMSGC is very important, compatible with Islamic principles, and prevents family social and psychological problems, respectively. Older, urban area residents and university-educated participants have significantly higher knowledge and attitude scores than their peers (t=2.239, 4.887, 4.790 & p<0.05), respectively. Multiple regression shows that age (b=0.302, t=-2.795, p=0.007), education (b=0.336, t=2.425, p=0.019), mothers' education (b=0.314, t=2.345, p=0.023), and monthly income (b=-0.337, t=-2.503, p=0.015), are significant predictors of PMSGC knowledge. Furthermore, age (b=0.659, t=4.024, p=0.000), residence (b=0.293, t=2.233, p=0.030), education (b=-0.395, t=3.028, p=0.004), and type of disability (b=-0.443, t=-3.763, p=0.000) are significant predictors of PMSGC attitude. Although most deaf and hard hearing females have incorrect knowledge regarding PMSGC, most have a positive attitude. The study concluded that participants' education, mothers' education, and monthly income are significant predictors of PMSGC knowledge. Moreover, age, residence, education, and type of disability were significant predictors of higher PMSGC attitudes.
Topics: Attitude; Female; Genetic Counseling; Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice; Hearing; Hearing Loss; Humans; Saudi Arabia
PubMed: 35450002
DOI: 10.25122/jml-2021-0165 -
BMC Emergency Medicine Aug 2021Adverse attitudes and insufficient knowledge about organ donation after Circulatory Determined Death (DCD) among emergency staff can have important consequences for the...
BACKGROUND
Adverse attitudes and insufficient knowledge about organ donation after Circulatory Determined Death (DCD) among emergency staff can have important consequences for the proper identification of potential DCD donors. This is aided by the constant application of donation after Circulatory Determined Death policies, and the relative strength of support for this type of donation. Therefore, this study was conducted to investigate the awareness and attitude of emergency personnel about organ donation after Circulatory Determined Death.
METHODS
This descriptive study was carried out with the participation of 49 physicians and 145 nurses working in the emergency departments of educational and medical centers of Tabriz University of Medical Sciences. Nurses were selected by simple random sampling, and all physicians working in the emergency departments were included in the study. The questionnaire of Knowledge and Attitude regarding Organ Donation after Circulatory Determined Death designed by Rodrigue et al. was used. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics and independent samples t-test, one-way ANOVA, and chi-square test.
RESULTS
Most of the nurses (62.8%) and physicians (66.7%) had a high level of knowledge about organ donation after circulatory determined death. The mean attitude score was 101.84 (SD: 9.88) out of 170 for nurses and 106.53 (SD: 11.77) for physicians. Physicians who carried organ donation cards had a more positive attitude toward organ donation after circulatory determined death.
CONCLUSION
According to this study findings, knowledge and attitude of the emergency staff about organ donation was both high and positive. It is recommended to devise necessary guidelines for organ donation in Iranian emergency departments to assist in the training of colleagues in organ donation ensuring no necessary measures are missed. The results of this study would support the development of guidelines for the successful introduction of DCD in Iran.
Topics: Adult; Attitude of Health Personnel; Emergency Service, Hospital; Female; Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice; Humans; Iran; Male; Medical Staff; Middle Aged; Tissue and Organ Procurement; Young Adult
PubMed: 34344300
DOI: 10.1186/s12873-021-00485-5 -
Musculoskeletal Science & Practice Feb 2022The purpose of this study was to explore physiotherapists' knowledge, attitude, and practice behavior in assessing and managing patients with non-specific,...
Physiotherapists' knowledge, attitude and practice behavior to prevent chronification in patients with non-specific, non-traumatic, acute- and subacute neck pain: A qualitative study.
BACKGROUND
The purpose of this study was to explore physiotherapists' knowledge, attitude, and practice behavior in assessing and managing patients with non-specific, non-traumatic, acute- and subacute neck pain, with a focus on prognostic factors for chronification.
METHOD
A qualitative study using in-depth semi-structured interviews was conducted with 13 physiotherapists working in primary care. A purposive sampling method served to seek the broadest perspectives. The knowledge-attitude and practice framework was used as an analytic lens throughout the process. Textual data were analyzed using qualitative content analysis with an inductive approach and constant comparison.
RESULTS
Seven main themes emerged from the data; physiotherapists self-estimated knowledge and attitude, role clarity, therapeutic relationship, internal- and external barriers to practice behavior, physiotherapists' practice behaviors, and self-reflection. These findings are presented in an adjusted knowledge-attitude and practice behavior framework.
CONCLUSION
A complex relationship was found between a physiotherapist's knowledge about, attitude, and practice behavior concerning the diagnostic process and interventions for non-specific, non-traumatic, acute, and subacute neck pain. Overall, physiotherapists used a biopsychosocial view of patients with non-specific neck pain. Physiotherapists' practice behaviors was influenced by individual attitudes towards their professional role and therapeutic relationship with the patient, and individual knowledge and skills, personal routines and habits, the feeling of powerlessness to modify patients' external factors, and patients' lack of willingness to a biopsychosocial approach influenced physiotherapists' clinical decisions. In addition, we found self-reflection to have an essential role in developing self-estimated knowledge and change in attitude towards their therapeutic role and therapist-patient relationship.
Topics: Attitude of Health Personnel; Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice; Humans; Low Back Pain; Neck Pain; Physical Therapists; Professional-Patient Relations
PubMed: 34922256
DOI: 10.1016/j.msksp.2021.102493 -
Journal of Healthcare Engineering 2022The study explores the influencing factors of knowledge, attitude, and behavior of cardiovascular disease nurses. A total of 500 CVD nurses from 10 hospitals in the...
The study explores the influencing factors of knowledge, attitude, and behavior of cardiovascular disease nurses. A total of 500 CVD nurses from 10 hospitals in the province from January 2020 to 2021 are selected as the survey subjects. After reviewing the literature, a questionnaire is developed to investigate the knowledge, belief, and practice level of cardiovascular disease nurses. The demographic information, job information and knowledge, attitude, and behavior of cardiovascular disease nurses are investigated in the form of questionnaires. Univariate analysis is made on the knowledge, attitude, and behavior scores of the nurses with cardiovascular diseases in demographic characteristics and job characteristics, and multivariate stepwise analysis is made on the factors affecting the knowledge, attitude, and behavior of the nurses with cardiovascular diseases. Cardiovascular disease nurses' knowledge, attitude, and behavior are the medium level, should be regular training activities and psychological counseling, and cultivate high title, long working life, older nursing staff, and practice level.
Topics: Attitude of Health Personnel; Cardiovascular Diseases; Clinical Competence; Cross-Sectional Studies; Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice; Humans
PubMed: 35469228
DOI: 10.1155/2022/8132478