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A cross-sectional study on knowledge, attitude, and practice among type 2 diabetes mellitus patients attending a primary health care center in the rural region of Tamil Nadu
(Publishing Office of the University of Rzeszow, 2024-09) Williams, Helen; Ranganathan, Srinivasan
Introduction and aim. Diabetes mellitus (DM) is a basic metabolic disease of inadequate control of blood glucose levels. Hyperglycemia is exacerbated, and type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) progresses both insulin resistance and β-cell dysfunction. Management of T2DM involves both lifestyle modification and pharmacological therapy. To achieve optimized health outcomes, the patient requires adequate knowledge, attitude, and practice, so educating the patients on these diseases is an effective strategy to reduce complications of T2DM. Material and methods. This is a cross-sectional study which was conducted from August 2022 to January 2023. A total of 200 participants were enrolled with inclusion criteria to determine the knowledge, attitude, and practice of type 2 diabetes mellitus patients. Results. The mean knowledge, attitude and practice (KAP) was 71.5%, 87.5%, and 40% respectively. There is a significant association between knowledge, attitude, practice questions, and socio-demographic characteristics. Education was strongly associated with having higher knowledge scores (p=0.001). Conclusion. The study’s conclusions made clear the necessity of well-planned interventions to raise T2DM awareness among patients with low levels of education. Patients with T2DM may benefit from well-designed educational programs that encourage healthy behavior and these interventions can improve the quality of life of patients in rural region of Tamil Nadu.
Adaptation of a Polish version of the National Youth Tobacco Survey Questionnaire. A pilot study
(Wydawnictwo Uniwersytetu Rzeszowskiego, 2017) Lintowska, Agnieszka; Mazur, Artur
Introduction. In today’s world, tobacco is the most common cause of morbidity and mortality and is associated with unhealthy behavior. Poland is among the countries with high rates of smoking, and occurrence of tobacco related diseases. Tobacco use by children and adolescents is a serious public health problem because of the immediate and long-lasting harmful effects on health. A large group of current smokers begin smoking during youth. The goal of the work was to culturally and linguistically adapt, and test and pre-evaluate a Polish version of the National Youth Tobacco Survey (NYTS), which identifies and monitors trends in tobacco use among young people. Materials and methods. The test was administered by a test-retest method in 2015 with participation of 47 (25 girls and 22 boys) people aged 17–18. Respondents filled out the questionnaire twice within two weeks. The compliance percentage of individual test items and correlations between individual items in repeated measurements were evaluated. Results. More than seventy percent have reliability ratios at very high or high levels with twenty five percent at moderate levels. Conclusion. The tested Polish version of the NYTS questionnaire may be used in adolescent studies.
Cancer patients’ attitudes towards holistic complementary and alternative medicine in the management of sleep problems
(Publishing Office of the University of Rzeszow, 2023-09) Baykal, Dilek; Dedeoğlu Demir, Burcu; Yildirim, Dilek
Introduction and aim. Sleep problems are frequently experienced in cancer patients and complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) is solve the problem. However, patients’ attitudes towards this practice are crucial. This study was purpose to investigate the attitudes of cancer patients towards CAM practices in the management of sleep problems. Material and methods. This cross-sectional. and descriptive study was conducted between February-June 2020, on 140 cancer patients in oncology/haematology clinics, three different hospitals in Istanbul. Data were collected by using the Information Form, “Richard Campbell Sleep Questionnaire and The Attitudes towards Holistic Complementary and Alternative Medicine scale”. Results. It was found that the patients had problems with sleep in general 42.74±21.31, mostly in the aspect of the quality of sleep 36.28±26.1. It was determined that stage IV cancer, education and income level of patients affect sleep problems. While female holistic health attitudes were more negative and, their attitudes towards CAM were positive. It was found in the analysis of variance that was performed to determine the difference between the mean scores towards sleep problems of patients in different stages (F=3.062; p<0.05). Conclusion. It was found that cancer patients usually had sleep problems, and their attitudes towards CAM practices were positive.
Determination of attitudes and practices of nurses working in the psychiatry clinic towards physical health care of individuals with severe mental illness
(Publishing Office of the University of Rzeszow, 2023-12) Kurtoğlu, Hande Yardımcı; Çelik İnce, Sevecen
Introduction and aim. Individuals with severe mental illness experience more physical health problems than the general population and their life expectancy may be shorter. Therefore, the physical care provided to these patients is very important.This study aims to examine the attitudes, practices, and training needs of nurses working in psychiatry clinics towards physical health care of individuals with severe mental illness. Material and methods. This descriptive, cross-sectional study collected data from 139 nurses in psychiatry clinics using the Personal Information Form and Physical Health Attitude Scale. Results. This study found that nurses often provide physical healthcare as part of their routine care for individuals with severe mental illness. However, the study also revealed that nurses require additional education to better provide this type of care. Despite this, the nurses generally displayed a positive attitude towards physical health. The average total score on the physical health attitude scale was 80.33±10.14. Conclusion. The study concluded that nurses have a positive attitude towards physical health in general. The role of nurses working in psychiatry clinics is crucial in evaluating and caring for physical health of individuals with severe mental illness, as it is an important aspect of holistic nursing care. It is necessary to make nurses aware of their shortcomings in providing physical health care and support them in improving in this area.
Effectiveness of health education on knowledge, attitude and practice regarding junk food consumption among interns in a tertiary health care center in Chennai, India – a quasi-experimental study
(Publishing Office of the University of Rzeszow, 2024-06) Mary, Bella; Murugan, Arun; Ramasubramanian, Ramachandran; Kamali, Ravinder; Ragavan, Mohanakrishnan Uppili Venkat; Sathishkumar, Kasinathan
Introduction and aim. Junk foods are defined as any of various pre-packaged foods that are high in calories but low in nutritional value. This study was done to evaluate the effect of health education intervention on the knowledge, attitude, and practices regarding junk food consumption among MBBS interns at the tertiary health care center in Chennai, India. Material and methods. This was a quasi-experimental study conducted from January to March 2023 among 105 CRMIs of a Government medical college in Chennai, India. After getting Institutional Ethics Committee approval, data was collected using a pretested self-administered semi structured questionnaire before and after health education intervention. Results. The majority (55.2%) of the respondent interns were hostellers. There was a significant increase in the knowledge (p<0.001), healthy attitude (p<0.001), and healthy practice (p<0.001) concerning junk food intake following health education intervention. Conclusion. Routine repeated sessions promoting health should be implemented in the medical curriculum in order for our future physicians to live a long healthy life as well as to set a good example
Evaluation of the knowledge, attitudes and behavior of healthcare workers concerning influenza vaccination in a training and research hospital in Türkiye
(Publishing Office of the University of Rzeszow, 2024-06) Apaydin, Mehmet; Dogan, Serap; Aypak, Cenk
Introduction and aim. Although increasing vaccination rates among healthcare workers (HCWs) is crucial for protecting their own health and preventing the spread of infections to patients, vaccination rates remain low. The purpose of this study is to evaluate the knowledge, attitudes, and behavior of healthcare workers concerning seasonal influenza vaccination in a training and research hospital in Türkiye. Material and methods. This cross-sectional descriptive study was conducted among 364 healthcare workers working in a training and research hospital in Ankara, Türkiye. A face-to-face questionnaire was completed by selected participants that included questions about their sociodemographic characteristics, receiving seasonal influenza vaccination, reasons for not receiving vaccination, attitudes and behavior towards seasonal influenza vaccination recommendations for their surroundings, knowledge of who should get the vaccine, and their immunization history. Results. Among the participants, 58.5% stated that they had never received an influenza vaccination, 35.7% mentioned not receiving the regular influenza vaccination, and only 5.8% reported receiving the influenza vaccination regularly every year. Reasons for not getting vaccinated included not trusting the influenza vaccine’s protection (60.1%), not believing they are in the risk group (38.9%), and not finding a suitable time to get vaccinated (36.1%). A total of 57.1% of the healthcare workers recommended the influenza vaccine for their surroundings. Conclusion. Influenza vaccination rates among healthcare workers are quite low. To maximize influenza vaccine uptake, awareness programs are needed to correct the misconceptions health care workers have about the vaccine, and diverse strategies should be implemented to encourage them to get vaccinated, thereby promoting influenza vaccination.
Exploring barriers to vasectomy adoption among married men in Dadra and Nagar Haveli
(Publishing Office of the University of Rzeszow, 2024-03) Patel, Ronak Dhirubhai; Dabhelker, Monika M.; Patel, Priya Mahendrabhai; Solanki, Preeti
Introduction and aim. Vasectomy was introduced in India in 1992 and is the most effective, simple, and safe permanent method of contraception yet its use is very limited among the population. The study’s objectives were to assess the knowledge, attitude, and perception towards vasectomy and the barriers to adoption among married men in Dadra and Nagar Haveli. Material and methods. A cross-sectional hospital-based study was conducted on married male attendants of patients and data were collected on sociodemographic details, knowledge regarding vasectomy, their attitude and perceptions towards vasec tomy, and their intention of using vasectomy in the future. Results. Out of 300 participants, 258 (86%) participants have heard of vasectomy as a contraceptive method, and only one participant has undergone vasectomy. The majority (285; 95%) of the participants agreed that family planning is also a responsi bility of males while nearly two-third (185; 61.7%) of them were not willing to undergo vasectomy in the future. Procedure-re lated factors, post-procedure-related factors, social factors, availability of alternate contraceptive methods, and preference for tubectomy were the barriers to the adoption of vasectomy. Conclusion. There is a need to provide correct information and counseling about vasectomy and non-scalpel vasectomy to eligible couples to increase the acceptance of vasectomy as a safe, effective, and cheaper method of contraception.
Intergenerational Transmission of Values and Attitudes as Perceived by Students in Western Ukraine and Eastern Poland
(UKSW, Warszawa, 2024-09-30) Szluz, Beata; Myshchyshyn, Iryna
The empirical base of the article is the result of surveys conducted among students in the years 2018-2010. The purpose of the analysis is to learn the opinions of students in the cities of Lviv and Rzeszów with respect to the intergenerational transmission of values and attitudes. The formulation of the research problem: how do students in Eastern Poland and Western Ukraine perceive intergenerational transmission of values and attitudes? While conducting the research, both survey method and survey technique were used. Purposive sampling was determined by the following criteria: nationality, age, gender, and field of study. The foremost value which students internalised, and passed on to them by their mothers, is love. Assisting others and caring for loved ones were also apparent. The mothers of Polish students shaped the respondents’ attitudes regarding respect for others, while Ukrainian students internalised the following values passed on to them by their mothers: justice, patriotism, and freedom; in contrast to Polish students, for whom these values and attitudes appeared to be the least important. The fathers of the students shaped: industriousness and a prosperous life. The context of carrying out economic functions was lauded. According to Polish students, fathers passing on values such as respect for others, love, and honesty were also important; similar to what Lviv students thought were important. Ukrainian respondents emphasised that their fathers had shaped their broad intellectual horizons. For these students honesty and justice were equally important. Students who had been educated in Lviv reported religiosity as the least important. This was most often instilled by their mothers (somewhat more often Ukrainian) rather than by their fathers (somewhat more often Polish). The results demonstrated differences in the assessment of the transmission of values and attitudes of Ukrainian and Polish mothers and fathers.
Postawy i emocje wobec jąkania – praca z dziećmi oraz rodzicami. Modyfikacja modelu góry lodowej Sheehana
(Wydawnictwo Uniwersytetu Rzeszowskiego, 2018) Kowalczyk, Łukasz
Wieloczynnikowa koncepcja jąkania zakłada indywidualną kombinację uzupełniających się czynników, które mogą stanowić przyczynę wystąpienia tego zaburzenia mowy u jednostki. Są to czynniki fizjologiczne, lingwistyczne, psychologiczne oraz środowiskowe. W niniejszym artykule autor dokonuje modyfikacji modelu góry lodowej Sheehana, by opisać istotę jąkania w procesie diagnostyczno-terapeutycznym.
Postawy konsumentów dóbr kultury w Internecie wobec prawa autorskiego na przykładzie fanów mangi
(Wydawnictwo Uniwersytetu Rzeszowskiego, 2016) Doczekalska, Agnieszka; Tkaczyk, Jolanta
Rozwój technologii cyfrowych i Internetu zmienił sposoby uczestniczenia w kulturze. Konsumenci ograniczający się dotąd do nabywania i biernego korzystania z dóbr kultury, stają się kreatywnymi prosumentami. Prawo autorskie nie nadąża za tymi zmianami. Próby zaostrzenia regulacji z zakresu własności intelektualnej nie prowadzą do zapewnienia skutecznej ochrony twórcom i nie wspierają kreatywności. Artykuł analizuje postawy polskich konsumentów dóbr kultury (mangi) w Internecie względem prawa autorskiego. W artykule dokonano przeglądu istniejących źródeł, jak również przeprowadzono własne badania. W celu zidentyfikowania postaw fanów mangi wobec prawa autorskiego zastosowano podejście interpretatywne. Przeprowadzono dwa wywiady w postaci mini grup, łącznie przebadano dziewięć osób w wieku 13–16 lat (grupę wybrano ze względu na profil czytelników mangi w Polsce). Badania przeprowadzone przez autorki potwierdzają doniesienia odnalezione w literaturze, że młodzi widzą przede wszystkim pozytywne strony udostępniania i korzystania z dóbr kultury w Internecie, jest to dla nich zupełnie naturalne. Nie zastanawiają się nad konsekwencjami prawnymi takiego korzystania, ponieważ uważają, że nie są nimi objęci. Obecne prawo jest nie tylko nieskuteczne, ale działa wręcz korupcyjnie na młode pokolenie, które żyjąc w ciągłym duchu łamania prawa, uodparnia się na nie.
Postawy wobec integracji społecznej osób z niepełnosprawnością w kontekście zmiany pokoleniowej
(Wydawnictwo Uniwersytetu Rzeszowskiego, 2019) Kazanowski, Zdzisław
Artykuł prezentuje wyniki analizy akceptacji osób z niepełnosprawnością. W badaniach uczestniczyło 313 osób reprezentujących trzy grupy pokoleniowe. Wyniki badań ujawniły istotną rolę przynależności do grupy pokoleniowej w deklarowaniu akceptacji osób z niepełnosprawnością.
The impact of an educational game on rational drug use and society’s attitudes towards the role of nurses
(Publishing Office of the University of Rzeszow, 2024-09) Dolu, İlknur; Önal, Yakup; Taşkaya, Zehra; Savci, Sema Nur; Yilmaz, Fatih
Introduction and aim. Despite critical role of nurses in managing medication1, public perspectives of the role nurses play in rational drug use is still unclear. The study aimed to asess the impact of the “HEALTHgain” game, an educational tool, on enhancing individual comprehension of proper medication usage and their perceptions of the significance of the contributions of nurses in society. Material and methods. This pretest-post-test, randomized control study took place betweenn May and November 2022 in Turkey. Two-hundred and thirty seven individuals aged 18 years and above were recruited. Results. The “HEALTHgain” game had a noteworthy impact on the knowledge of rational drug usage (F(1)=45.739, p<0.001) and attitudes of society towards a nurse’s role in rational drug use between the baseline and end measurements after 14-day of playing the game (F(1)=283.434, p<0.001). Morover, there were a significant improvement in both intervention and control group knowledge level of rational drug use between the initial and final assessments after a two-week period of game play, though it had not been presented in any table (t=-3.824, p<0.001 for control group; t=-35.492, p<0.001 for intervention group). Conclusion. The study recommends that enhancing the game through contributions from various disciplines could elevate the rational use of medical knowledge and positively influence individual attitudes toward the role of nurses.
Trójskładnikowa koncepcja postawy człowieka wobec wykorzystywania e-learningu w procesie kształcenia
(Wydawnictwo Uniwersytetu Rzeszowskiego, 2019) Tuczyński, Krystian; Walat, Wojciech
Treść opracowania w głównej mierze została ukierunkowana na określenie trójskładnikowej koncepcji postawy, której poszczególne komponenty stanowią integralną część życia człowieka. Za pośrednictwem każdego z omówionych w artykule komponentów dokonać można szczegółowej analizy postawy wobec wykorzystywania e-learningu w procesie kształcenia.
Wielowymiarowość postaw wobec integracji społecznej osób z niepełnosprawnością
(Wydawnictwo Uniwersytetu Rzeszowskiego, 2019) Kazanowski, Zdzisław
Artykuł prezentuje propozycję narzędzia do badania akceptacji społecznej osób z niepełnosprawnością. Umieszczono w nim zarówno teoretyczne podstawy konstrukcji kwestionariusza, jak i jego właściwości psychometryczne. Biorąc pod uwagę uzyskane wyniki, można go uznać za wartościowe narzędzie diagnozowania różnic międzygrupowych oraz efektów programów wychowawczych w zakresie akceptacji osób z niepełnosprawnością.