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Sehneah, Francis Lellah. "Knowledge, attitudes and beliefs of social workers towards HIV/AIDS." DigitalCommons@Robert W. Woodruff Library, Atlanta University Center, 1990. http://digitalcommons.auctr.edu/dissertations/2017.
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This explanatory descriptive study examined variables which will help to better understand the knowledge, attitudes and beliefs of social workers towards HIV/AIDS. The study examined three important factors: (a) knowledge of disease transmission and perceived risk; (b) infection control, practices and antibody testing; and (c) attitudes towards refusal to care and other ethical issues. The findings revealed that there is no significant difference in the knowledge, attitudes and beliefs of social workers towards HIV/AIDS.
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Atladóttir, Ósk Rebekka. "Influenza vaccination in emergency department workers : Knowledge, attitudes, and practices." Thesis, Nordic School of Public Health NHV, 2014. http://urn.kb.se/resolve?urn=urn:nbn:se:norden:org:diva-3448.
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Aim: Thisstudy aimedto investigatethe knowledge and attitudes of healthcareworkers regardinginfluenza, influenza vaccination,and vaccination practicesin emergency departments in Gothenburg, Sweden. Method: This cross-sectional studyuseda self-administered questionnaire distributed tonurses, assistant nurses,and physiciansin three emergency departments atThe Sahlgrenska University Hospital in January–February2014. Results: Among214 participants, 56% were nurses, 27% assistant nurses,and 17% physicians. The response ratewas 77%. A total of 66 participants (31%)werevaccinated against influenza during the previous12 months.The highest vaccination coverage occurredin the oldestage group(56%;P<0.05).Past vaccinationstrongly predicted future vaccinationbehavior (P<0.001). Ourdata revealed nosignificant difference invaccination coverage betweenprofession, work experience, hospital,or gender. The mean knowledge score was higher among vaccinated vs. unvaccinated health care workers (17.9 ± 2.7vs.16.8 ± 2.6, respectively; P< 0.05). Moreover, influenza risk perception was higher among participants who were vaccinated during the previous12 months compared to unvaccinated participants (P< 0.001). Interestingly, more un vaccinated health care workers believed that personal behavior determines health (higher internal locus of control) compared to vaccinated workers(P< 0.05). More than half of vaccinated health care workers stated that they got vaccinated to avoid influenza. Almost half of the unvaccinated workers voiced concern about vaccine side effects. Fourteen percent of all respondents mentioned patient protection as an important factor in their decision to receive influenza vaccination. Conclusion:This study demonstrates a need for improved knowledge about influenza and influenza vaccinationin health care workers. Increased risk perception of influenza can increase vaccination coverage in emergency department personnel,and may reduce the incidence of healthcare-associated influenza.ISBN 978-91-86739-77-5
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Thornton, Kristina Marie. "SOCIAL WORKERS’ KNOWLEDGE ON AGING, AND ATTITUDES TOWARD OLDER ADULTS." CSUSB ScholarWorks, 2018. https://scholarworks.lib.csusb.edu/etd/628.
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As the baby boomer generation continues growing older, the geriatric community, and their needs grow larger. Many of those needs will necessitate the assistance of social workers’ knowledgeable of geriatrics. Research suggests that many social workers have negative attitudes toward older adults and show little interest in working with the population. The research question of this study was, does social workers’ personal, educational, and professional experience in geriatrics influence their knowledge on aging, and attitudes toward older adults? The researcher hypothesized that social workers with more experience have more knowledge on aging and view older adults more positively. Quantitative and Qualitative data was collected through the administration of a survey created through the online platform Qualtrics. Study participants consisted of 33 social workers located in the state of California. The data was analyzed using univariate and bivariate tests such as frequency, percentage, Pearson r correlation coefficient, and One-Way ANOVA, through the JMP data analysis software program. Additionally, the researcher read over study participants written responses in order to identify themes that emerged. Significant findings were found that supported the hypothesis. A significant relationship was found between social workers’ professional experience (number of years of job experience caring for an older adult), and their knowledge on aging (Facts on Aging II score). Also, the effect of study participants reported education level on their attitudes toward older adults, and knowledge on aging were also significant. Finally, nearly half of study participants reported some degree of interest in working with older adults, while the other half were either impartial or uninterested. The themes identified by the researcher, identified in participants written explanation of their level of interest in working with older adults, suggests that social workers’ interest in working with older adults is influenced by the degree to which they perceive the work as important, enjoyable, and fulfilling their professional goals. The results and findings of this study could contribute to the body of research focused on identifying what influences social workers’ interest for working in geriatrics.
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Nylander, Elisabeth. "Knowledge, attitudes and practices concerning HIV prevention among Burmese migrant workers in Thailand." Thesis, Uppsala universitet, Institutionen för folkhälso- och vårdvetenskap, 2012. http://urn.kb.se/resolve?urn=urn:nbn:se:uu:diva-176743.
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Background: Good knowledge, attitudes and practices (KAP) of HIV prevention are essential in order not to acquire HIV infection and to prevent the disease from spreading. A proper and well functioning prevention of HIV requires clear and relevant information and instructions from health care givers. Aim: The purpose of this study was to investigate the knowledge, attitudes and practices concerning HIV prevention among Burmese migrant workers in Thailand and compare these between genders. Method: A descriptive and comparative cross-section design with a quantitative method was used. The Health belief model was provided as theoretical framework. The data was collected at two fish industries and at the health clinics of these industries in the Samut Sakorn Province, Thailand. Eighty migrant workers participated by answering a questionnaire about KAP of HIV prevention. Results: Most of the Burmese migrant workers had heard of HIV/AIDS, and overall women had better knowledge than men. Less than 50% of the men reported they had ever received information on HIV. There were significant differences between genders in several statements concerning knowledge, attitudes and practices. Conclusions: The male and female Burmese migrant workers had different knowledge, attitudes and practice of HIV prevention. Health care professionals should consider gender and culture when providing intervention programs to migrant workers.Bakgrund: Goda kunskaper, attityder och utövande (KAP) av HIV prevention är av stor vikt för att ej smittas av HIV och för att förhindra att sjukdomen sprids. En korrekt och välfungerande prevention av HIV kräver tydlig och relevant information och instruktioner från hälso- och sjukvården. Syfte: Syftet med denna studie var att undersöka kunskap, attityder och utövande av HIV prevention bland invandrade burmesiska arbetare I Thailand, och jämföra dessa mellan kön. Metod: En beskrivande och jämförande tvärsnittsdesign med kvantitativ metod har använts. The Health belief model användes som teoretiskt ramverk. Data samlades in vid två fiskeindustrierna och deras hälsoklinik i Samut Sakorn provinsen, Bangkok, Thailand. Åttio invandrade arbetare deltog genom att besvara ett frågeformulär om KAP av HIV prevention. Resultat: De flesta invandrade burmesiska arbetarna hade hört talas om HIV/AIDS, och generellt hade kvinnorna bättre kunskap än männen. Mindre än 50% av männen rapporterade att det någonsin hade fått information om HIV. Det var en signifikant skillnad mellan könen i flera av påståendena om kunskap, attityder och utövande. Slutsats: De manliga och kvinnliga invandrade burmesiska arbetarna hade olika kunskaper, attityder och utövande av HIV prevention. Hälso- och sjukvårdspersonalen bör överväga genus och kultur vid tillhandahållande av interventionsprogram för invandrade arbetare.
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Sudjainark, Sompratthana. "Enhancing knowledge and attitudes towards play and the play environment among Thai nursery workers." Thesis, University of Southampton, 2013. https://eprints.soton.ac.uk/369966/.
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With the increased number of childcare centres in Thailand, the role of nursery workers has become pivotal to promoting optimal child development. The importance of learning though play is generally not recognised as an important factor in promoting child growth by nursery workers in Thailand. This aim of this study was to enhance the knowledge and attitudes of Thai nursery workers towards play and the play environment by using a multimedia teaching package (MMTP). Based on a pragmatic paradigm using mixed methods approach, this study was broken down into two phases: 1) the design of the MMTP based on a content analysis of UK and Thai curricula for training Thai nursery workers, and 2) evaluating the effectiveness of the MMTP by comparing knowledge and attitudes among three sample groups of Thai nursery workers. Three sample groups consisted of a total of 226 Thai nursery workers: 1) those who received the MMTP training, 2) those who received no training and 3) those who only received official government training. Data collection was conducted over three periods: before training, immediately after training and four weeks after training. Nursery workers from the first group, who had received the MMTP training, were found to have a significant improvement in knowledge and attitudes towards the importance of play and the play environment immediately after training. The improvements increased even further after four weeks. On the other hand, there were no comparable changes in the other two groups (those who did not have any training or had only official government training). Five weeks after training, semi-structured interviews were carried out with eight participants from the first sample group. These provided insights into lessons learned from three main areas: 1) participating in the MMTP training, 2) applying the MMTP to work at childcare centres and 3) barriers that occurred as a result of using the MMTP. The findings indicated that the MMTP had a positive effect on the knowledge and attitudes of Thai nursery workers towards the importance of play and the play environment as a means to promote child development. It was concluded that using the MMTP training package to train all nursery workers in Thailand may improve knowledge and attitudes towards play and the play environment and would have the potential to enhance child development in the future.
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Shafqat, Jawaid Sheikh Pantyp Ramasoota. "Knowledge, attitude and practice of the sanitary workers towards management of hospital waste in Islamabad, Pakistan /." Abstract, 1999. http://mulinet3.li.mahidol.ac.th/thesis/2542/42E-ShafqatJawaidS.pdf.
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Ludidi, Wongiwe Zanele. "HIV/AIDS : knowledge, attitudes and perceptions of workers in a local municipality / Wongiwe Zanele Ludidi." Thesis, North-West University, 2006. http://hdl.handle.net/10394/2514.
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Africa, Patricia N. "Knowledge, attitudes and practices of health care workers regarding hepatitis B vaccination, in the Ekurhuleni Metro, Gauteng Province." Thesis, University of Limpopo (Medunsa Campus), 2010. http://hdl.handle.net/10386/246.
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Thesis (MPH)--University of Limpopo, 2010.Introduction: Hepatitis B is a serious liver disease caused by the hepatitis B virus (HBV), with an estimated 360 million chronic infections worldwide, about a million of which die each year from chronic liver diseases. In South Africa (SA) over 50% of the population has been infected by HBV, and at least 3 million people are chronic HBV carriers. Chronic HBV carriers have the potential of transmitting HBV parenterally in the hospital setting, thus health care workers (HCWs) are at risk of contracting HBV, with the most likely exposure being via a needle stick injury (NSI). There is an effective vaccine against HBV which is recommended by the SA Department of Health, yet previous studies have shown that most HCWs are not vaccinated. Aim and objectives: The study aimed to investigate the knowledge, attitudes and practices regarding hepatitis B vaccination amongst HCWs in the Ekurhuleni Metro. Objectives were to determine: (1) the level of knowledge of HCWs about vaccination against HBV; (2) the attitudes of HCWs towards vaccination against HBV; (3) the practices of HCWs regarding HBV prevention and (4) the barriers to / predictors for effective HBV vaccination among HCWs at Ekurhuleni Metro Materials and Methods: This was a cross-sectional descriptive study which made use of a self-administered questionnaire that was sent to Ekurhuleni nurses and doctors who were working in 3 public hospitals, 7 district clinics, and 110 general practices. Results: Two hundred and fifteen questionnaires were distributed and 161 were returned giving an overall response rate of 74.9%. HCWs do not report their NSI; over a third [37.6% (41/81)] always reported the NSI; while 72% (116/161) of HCWs had been vaccinated, only 61.2% (71/116) of those vaccinated had received all 3 doses of the vaccine. For knowledge of HBV vaccination, 66.5% (107/161) scored poor; 31.7% (51/161) scored moderate; and 1.8% (3/161) scored high. For attitudes towards HBV vaccination, 0.6% (1/160) scored negative; 24.4% (39/160) scored neutral; and 74.5% (120/160) scored positive. A positive attitude score was a significant predictor for being vaccinated (OR=1.13, p=0.007) Conclusion: Guidelines should be put in place to increase vaccination uptake and reduce the risk of exposure to HBV infection by HCWs
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Consolati, Amy Lee. "American forensic social workers' knowledge of and skepticism toward dissociative identity disorder." CSUSB ScholarWorks, 2005. https://scholarworks.lib.csusb.edu/etd-project/2910.
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The purpose of this study was to examine forensic social workers' levels of knowledge about skepticism toward Dissociative Identity Disorder (DID) in light of the controversy that surrounds the diagnosis. Relationships between demographic and professional practice variables and workers' levels of knowledge and skepticism were analyzed to assess the possible etiology of skepticism toward DID.
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Johnson, Phaedra. "Health care workers' attitudes towards and perceived knowledge of complementary and alternative medicine at Baldwin Area Medical Center." Online version, 2003. http://www.uwstout.edu/lib/thesis/2003/2003johnsonp.pdf.
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Pilkington, Paul Andrew. "Exposure to second hand smoke (SHS) in the workplace : investigating knowledge, attitudes and experiences of casino workers in London." Thesis, University of the West of England, Bristol, 2007. https://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.444435.
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Machiya, Tichaona. "Knowledge, attitudes and practices of healthcare workers at the Princess Marina Hospital in Botswana, regarding hepatitis B prevention and control." Thesis, University of Limpopo (Medunsa Campus), 2011. http://hdl.handle.net/10386/457.
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Thesis (MPH))University of Limpopo (Medunsa Campus), 2011.Introduction: Hepatitis B virus (HBV) is a highly infectious virus responsible for considerable morbidity and mortality world wide. Chronic HBV carriers can transmit HBV parenterally in a hospital setting putting healthcare workers (HCWs) and their patients at risk of infection. Aim and objectives: This study aimed to investigate knowledge, attitudes and practices towards prevention and control of HBV amongst nurses, doctors and laboratory personnel. Objectives were to determine: (a) the knowledge; (b) the attitudes; (c) the practices of nurses, doctors and laboratory personnel; (d) if there are any associations between (1) knowledge and practice, and (2) attitudes and practice; (e) the predictors of HBV vaccination uptake. Materials and Methods: This was a cross-sectional descriptive study. Self-administered questionnaires were distributed to doctors, laboratory staff and nurses at Princess Marina Hospital. Results: Two hundred questionnaires were distributed and a total of 117 were returned, giving an overall response rate of 58.5%. More doctors had good knowledge (38.9% [7/18]), followed by 20% (4/20) of laboratory staff and 11.4% (9/79) of nurses. Most staff (100% [20/20] of laboratory staff; 97.5% [77/79] of nurses; 94.4% [17/18] of doctors) had positive attitudes. More laboratory staff (100 [20/20]) displayed good practices, followed by nurses (94.9% [75/79]); and lastly doctors (88.9% [16/18]). There were no significant associations between knowledge or attitudes and practices. Vaccination was inadequate, with 50.9% (59/116) of HCWs having received at least one dose, and of these only 61% (36/59) receiving all 3 doses. Needle stick injuries occurred in 31.6% (37/117), while 33.9% (39/115) reported blood or body fluid splashes. None of the HCWs accessed PEP after exposure. Being a laboratory worker (OR: 148.4) or doctor (OR: 125.7) were the only predictors of vaccination uptake. Conclusion: There is need to increase knowledge of HCWs, vaccination availability, vaccination uptake, PEP, and reduce the exposures of HCWs.
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Kanengoni, Herbert. "Relationship between employee knowledge, personal contact and attitudes towards chronically ill co-workers: case of selected organisations within the banking sector." Thesis, University of Fort Hare, 2010. http://hdl.handle.net/10353/494.
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As chronic illnesses continue to be a burden in today’s organisations, it remains a very crucial call for management to find ways to eradicate the associated organisational problems. While people of all ages are affected by chronic illnesses, there is a higher risk of the elderly developing chronic diseases. However, as much as chronic illnesses are inevitable among employees, there should be ways at least to curb negative social and goal achievement impact which they bring in organisations. In this regard, a survey of 80 employees was conducted to examine the relationship between employees' knowledge about, contact with, and attitudes towards their co-employees with chronic illnesses (CI). Results indicated that employees' knowledge about and contact with individuals diagnosed with chronic illnesses were significantly related to better attitudes toward this population. The findings also revealed that knowledge was related to positive attitudes among employees who had more personal contact with individuals with Chronic illnesses (CI) and such findings indicate the importance of exposing employees to information about chronic illnesses and direct practice experience with individuals who have these illnesses. To be noted also is that 39% of the respondents preferred to be exposed to health bulletins and magazines; 18% of the respondents preferred the help of health workers and about a third (30%) favoured brochures, posters and printed materials such as flyers. Managerial implications for employees with chronic illness are discussed
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Baker, Marjorie Elizabeth. "Advance directives : an examination of the knowledge, attitudes and behavior of health care social workers toward end-of-life decision- making /." Connect to resource, 1995. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view.cgi?acc%5Fnum=osu1243366206.
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Keller, Dorothy Birge. "Competency components in the education of social work practitioners in the field of aging : knowledge, skills and values/attitudes as identified by social service providers /." The Ohio State University, 1985. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=osu1487263399024754.
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Kirk, Angela L. "Knowledge and attitudes of West Virginia extension agents and high school agricultural educators with regard to meat goats and the meat goat industry." Morgantown, W. Va. : [West Virginia University Libraries], 2006. https://eidr.wvu.edu/etd/documentdata.eTD?documentid=4571.
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Thesis (M.S.)--West Virginia University, 2006.Title from document title page. Document formatted into pages; contains ix, 78 p. Vita. Includes abstract. Includes bibliographical references (p. 60-61).
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Mclaughlin, Juanita Desiree. "Knowledge, attitudes and practices of tuberculosis management among clinicians working at primary health care facilities in the Northern Tygerberg Sub-structure, Cape Town." University of the Western Cape, 2018. http://hdl.handle.net/11394/6909.
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Master of Public Health - MPHIntroduction: Tuberculosis (TB) is one of the most infectious diseases globally and is a huge public health concern. In 2016, the Western Cape Province had the fourth highest incidence of TB in South Africa, with 728 new cases per 100 000 population. Effective management of TB includes screening, diagnosis, treatment, control and elimination. The local health authority (municipality) has historically managed tuberculosis in the Cape Metropole but due to the increased TB burden, primary health care (PHC) facilities managed by Metro Health Services (MHS) (provincial government) have recently commenced providing TB services. The challenge that the Cape Metropole is facing, is whether the clinicians in MHS facilities are equipped to manage these patients effectively. Aim: To determine the knowledge, attitude and practices of clinicians in the screening, diagnosis and treatment of tuberculosis in the MHS PHC facilities in the Northern Tygerberg Sub-structure, Cape Town between mid-March 2018 and mid- June 2018.
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Taliaferro, Amy Rebecca. "Understanding the knowledge Masters of Social Work student's have in regard to lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender foster youth issues." CSUSB ScholarWorks, 2007. https://scholarworks.lib.csusb.edu/etd-project/3210.
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Dunn, Suzanne. "Effects of a Simulation Game on Trainees' Knowledge and Attitudes About Age-related Changes in Learning and Work Behaviors of Older Workers." Thesis, University of North Texas, 2000. https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2537/.
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This investigation was conducted in response to the need for effective diversity awareness programs to help employers create intergenerational-friendly work environments. An experimental pre- and post-test control group randomized block design was employed to answer two research questions about the effects of a simulation game on knowledge and attitudes about age-related changes in learning and work behaviors of older workers. Participants were assessed immediately prior to and following the treatment, followed by a third assessment 60 days later. Necessary measures were taken to control for threats to the study's internal validity. An applicant pool comprised of human resource management and development practitioners and senior undergraduate students enrolled in human resource management courses yielded a sample of 65 participants. Chapter one introduces the study. Chapter two provides a review and summary of relevant literature on ageism in the workplace, training older workers, and simulation games. Chapter three describes the procedures and methods used to answer the research questions. Chapter four presents the results of all analytic procedures related to the investigation. Chapter five provides the conclusions and recommendations based on the findings of this investigation. In this investigation, the treatment group did not score significantly higher on their knowledge of age-related changes in learning and work behaviors of older workers than the control group following treatment. The attitudinal change experienced by the treatment group did not differ significantly from the attitudinal change experienced by the control group. Recommendations for further research include the following: (a) the disordinal interactive effect of the control group's performance on the knowledge measure during the 60-day interval between post assessments warrants further investigation, (b) the statistically significant change in attitude that occurred within each group during the 60-day interval following treatment warrants further investigation, and (c) more reliable instruments need to be developed for measuring the effects of heightened awareness following diversity interventions.
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Ramphoma, Khabiso Jemimah. "Knowledge, attitudes and practices of oral health care workers of Lesotho regarding the management of patients with oral manifestations of HIV/AIDS." Thesis, University of the Western Cape, 2014. http://hdl.handle.net/11394/4233.
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Magister Chirurgiae Dentium - MChDLesotho has the third highest prevalence of HIV in the world with an estimated 23% of the adult population infected. At least 70% of people living with HIV/AIDS (PLWHA) present with oral manifestations of HIV as the first sign of the disease. While Lesotho has a population of fewer than 2 million people, it is faced with the harsh reality of a dire shortage of health care workers including oral health care workers (OHCWs). The high prevalence of HIV is of major concern to oral health workers who regularly encounter patients presenting with oral lesions associated with HIV disease. Oral health care workers need to have adequate knowledge of these conditions for effective management thereof. To determine the knowledge, attitudes and practises of oral health care workers (OHCWs) of Lesotho regarding the management of oral manifestations of HIV/AIDS. A descriptive cross-sectional survey was conducted on all 46 OHCWs in 26 public and private care facilities in all ten districts of Lesotho. A self–administered questionnaire was used to gather information on demographic characteristics of OHCWs and their knowledge, attitudes and practices regarding the management of oral lesions associated with HIV. A visual aid depicting seven colour images of lesions strongly associated with HIV was used to assess knowledge. Data was analysed using Microsoft Excel® and the R statistical package. The outcome of the study was then presented using tables and charts as appropriate. Frequencies, means and 2x2 contingency tables were generated and Fisher‟s exact tests were used for associations. A significance level of (p<0.05) was used.
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Sinasac, Patricia A. "Residential aged care health workers' knowledge, attitudes and confidence in providing care to a person with a stoma : a needs analysis for education." Thesis, Queensland University of Technology, 2017. https://eprints.qut.edu.au/104436/1/Patricia_Sinasac_Thesis.pdf.
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This study of residential aged care health workers’ knowledge, attitudes and confidence in providing care to an older person with a stoma was conducted to identify characteristics of the learners and educational needs to effectively provide stoma care. The findings will be valuable to inform development of an educational program aimed at aged care health workers’ to give appropriate and confident stoma care to residents.
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Rouncivell, Laura. "Knowledge, attitudes and perceptions of long acting reversible contraceptive (LARC) methods among healthcare workers in sub-Saharan Africa : a systematic review and meta-analysis." Diss., University of Pretoria, 2020. http://hdl.handle.net/2263/75541.
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Introuction: The sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) region is making progress in its contraceptive policies that allow for the provision of long-acting reversible contraceptives (LARC). Despite this, the overall utilisation of contraception, especially LARC is low while the burden of unintended pregnancies remains high. Unintended pregnancies pose a significant threat to global public health with far-reaching consequences. There is a need to explore all the reasons for the low uptake of effective LARC methods. The objectives of this systematic review and meta-analysis, was therefore to determine the state of knowledge, attitudes, and perceptions of LARCs among healthcare workers (HCW) in sub-Saharan Africa.
Methods: A systematic review and meta-analysis were conducted of published qualitative and quantitative studies. A search strategy was developed and applied to three major databases (PubMed, Ovid (Medline), and Scopus). Studies of both a qualitative and quantitative nature were included if they assessed either the knowledge, attitude, perception or a combination of the concepts among HCWs toward a LARC method. Data were extracted using a pre-determined data extraction form to conduct a qualitative synthesis using a thematic content analysis framework using ATLAS.ti version 8. In addition to this, data was specifically extracted relating to 11 pre-determined questions to conduct proportion meta-analyses using Stata version 15. Heterogeneity was further explored using the I2-statistic and publication bias using funnel plots and Egger’s tests.
Results: A total of 3616 records were screened, of which 3510 were excluded. From 106 full-text articles assessed for eligibility, 50 were included for qualitative synthesis and 21 included in the meta-analysis. From the studies, a total of 12 356 participants were included in the analysis. From the meta-analysis, the overall proportion of HCWs with training in family planning was 62% (95% CI: 48%, 76%) while 60% (95% CI: 41%, 80%) reported providing family planning counselling to their clients. Forty-one percent (95% CI: 20%, 61%) of HCWs had received IUCD insertion training with 63% (95% CI: 44%, 81%) expressing a desire for additional training. Only 27% of HCWs (95% CI: 18%, 36%) deemed IUCD appropriate for HIV-infected women. Moreover, restrictions for IUCD and injectables based on a minimum age were imposed by 56% (95% CI: 33%, 78%) and 60% (95% 41 CI: 36%, 84%) of HCWs, respectively. Lastly, minimum parity restrictions were also observed among 29% (95% CI: 9%, 50%) of HCWs for IUCDs and 36% (95% CI: 16%, 43 56%) for injectable contraceptives.
Conclusion: The study revealed that there is a gap in knowledge of HCWs regarding family planning counselling and LARC provision. In addition to this, the results indicate that unnecessary provider-imposed restrictions may hinder the uptake of LARC methods by women in sub-Saharan Africa. With the deadline for the Family Planning 2020 initiative and the 2030 SDGs quickly approaching, there is a need to address these issues.Dissertation (MSc)--University of Pretoria, 2020.
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Reyes, Sauri Josefina, and Michael Leslie Lau. "Child welfare professionals' knowledge of identifying factors for alcohol and other drug issues." CSUSB ScholarWorks, 2005. https://scholarworks.lib.csusb.edu/etd-project/2620.
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Using both qualitative and quantitative research designs, this study focused on the knowledge of Children Protective Services (CPS) social workers for identifying Alcohol and Other Drugs (AOD) risk factors in their clients, and the impact that these AOD issues have on the child welfare system in San Bernardino County, California.
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Okolo, Arinze. "Knowledge, attitude & practice of non-dental health care providers in relation to the oral manifestations of HIV/AIDS in Butha-Buthe district, Lesotho." University of the Western Cape, 2016. http://hdl.handle.net/11394/5029.
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Magister Scientiae Dentium - MSc(Dent)BACKGROUND: The scourge of HIV and AIDS on the people of Lesotho is a huge public health problem faced by the country’s Ministry of Health and in 2005 the national adult HIV prevalence rate was 23% (WHO, 2009). It is estimated the one in every four adults in the country is HIV positive and in 2012, new HIV infection per year was estimated to be 18,000 (MoH Lesotho, 2014). The 2014 health reform by the Ministry of Health, Lesotho plans to capacitate village health workers (VHWs) to play an important role in addressing Lesotho's most urgent health crises which are: to reduce child mortality, to improve maternal health, to combat HIV/AIDS and other diseases. This is because VHWs and primary health care nurses (PHC nurses) are in vital positions to identify, manage or refer such patients for appropriate care. Studies have shown that between 74.4% - 90% of HIV infected people present with at least one oral lesions in the course of the disease. Health care workers need to have adequate knowledge of these conditions for effective management thereof. AIM: To determine the knowledge, attitudes and practices of nurses and VHW in Butha-Buthe district with respect to oral HIV/AIDS manifestations. METHODOLOGY: A descriptive cross-sectional survey was conducted on one hundred and forty-one Village health workers and nurses in Butha-Buthe district of Lesotho. A self– administered questionnaire was used to gather information on demographic characteristics of the participants and their knowledge, attitudes and practices regarding the management of oral lesions associated with HIV. Analysis was done using the SPSS statistical software package. Descriptive statistics such as frequency distributions and cross tabulations was generated and the results were summarized in tables and figures. RESULTS: The ages of the participants ranged between 21 and over 50 years. There majority were female (83.7%). And two thirds had a secondary school education. The healthcare providers that had ten years or less of service accounted for 59.6% of the respondents and 0.7% had more than 30 years of service. Most of the respondents (97.9%) had previous knowledge on oral lesions related to HIV/AIDS but only (8.2 %) reported having received knowledge through training institutions. The majority (79.3%) identified oral candidiasis (OC) as the most common lesion found in people living with HIV/AIDS while lesions of NOMA, aphthous ulceration, Kaposi’s sarcoma and herpes zoster were the least identified lesions by the respondents. The findings showed that 67.4% of the participants washed their hands routinely with water only whereas 66.7% routinely washed their hands with antiseptics. However, a majority of them (96.5%) said that they washed their hands with water and soap routinely. CONCLUSION: There are however gaps in the knowledge, attitude and practices of nurses and VHWs in Butha-Buthe district to oral HIV/AIDS manifestations. Improvement in the knowledge and ability of these cadres of health care providers to recognize and manage such lesions can be done through an introduction of such training in their school curriculum. It may also be necessary to continuously have seminars aimed at training and retraining these cadres of health workers on this topic. It is also worrisome that a high number of the participants indicated they didn’t strictly adhere to standard precautions as stipulated by WHO. It may be necessary to conduct studies to assess reasons for their infection control practices.
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Wang, Esheng. "Knowledge management systems success a social capital perspective /." Phd thesis, Australia : Macquarie University, 2006. http://hdl.handle.net/1959.14/71439.
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Thesis (PhD)--Macquarie University, Macquarie Graduate School of Management, 2006.Bibliography: p. 253-276.
Introduction -- Knowledge and knowledge management systems -- Towards a measurement model of KMS success -- Research methodology -- Data analyses and results -- Conclusions and implications.
Knowledge management is becoming pervasive in organizations. Information technology (IT) has been widely used in organizational knowledge management initiatives, and organizations continue to invest in IT expecting that its use will improve knowledge workers' productivity and organizational performance. -- Knowledge management systems (KMS) are information technology applications designed for knowledge management. The pervasive use of KMS in organizations has raised crucial concerns about the use and value of KMS, which can be expressed as two key questions: - What are the key determinants to the users' acceptance and use of KMS in their daily work? - What is the actual role of KMS in the support of knowledge management? -- For this thesis, empirical research was conducted on KMS success in organizations from a social capital perspective, aiming to tackle these critical questions. Based on a review of existing studies on knowledge management and information systems success, two KMS research models are developed, namely a Socio-Technical System Framework of KMS and an Adaptive Structuration Theory (AST)-based KMS Success Model. The socio-technical framework model of KMS sets out the main KMS components and the interrelationships between these components, presenting a systematic view of KMS in organizations. The AST-based KMS success model represents dynamic and evolutionary KMS in organizations, proposing a system-to-value chain of KMS success linking KMS use to social capital, and to intellectual capital. In the research, the two models have been operationalized; consequently, a set of theoretical hypotheses has been derived. -- A set of survey instruments has been developed or adapted for the study. A preliminary study is used to test, adapt, and modify the new instruments. A web-based cross-sectional survey is conducted, and a sample of 362 knowledge workers from a variety of organizations enables the researcher to further validate the new instruments, assess the research models, and test the hypothesized relationships through structural equation modeling techniques (PLS and LISREL). The results provide clear evidence of the newly developed instruments' reliability, validity, and general applicability, and demonstrate that the research models have good explanatory power for the variances in the KMS use and social capital constructs. Significantly, the study has confirmed that KMS does have the expected significant positive effects on individual social capital development, a critical social infrastructure for knowledge management. The significant positive impacts of KMS use on three dimensions of social capital-structural, relational, and cognitive dimension-have been assessed, and significant findings have been achieved. Moreover, a set of potential critical determinants to users' acceptance and use of KMS has also been assessed in the study. The results have demonstrated the different levels of impacts of these factors on the users' acceptance and use of KMS. -- Based on the research results, recommendations are made for managers, and implications have been drawn for future research. -- Keywords: Knowledge Management Systems (KMS), KMS success measurement, performance-related use of KMS, structural equation modeling, social capital.
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Vigenschow, Anja [Verfasser], and Ayola Akim [Akademischer Betreuer] Adegnika. "Structured assessment of healthcare facilities and knowledge, attitudes and practices of healthcare workers regarding tuberculosis infection control in Moyen-Ogooué, Gabon / Anja Vigenschow ; Betreuer: Ayola Akim Adegnika." Tübingen : Universitätsbibliothek Tübingen, 2019. http://d-nb.info/1201644496/34.
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Bengtsson, Carl, and Anders Rensberg. "Munhälsovård : Vårdpersonals attityder och kunskaper." Thesis, Högskolan i Skövde, Institutionen för hälsovetenskaper, 2021. http://urn.kb.se/resolve?urn=urn:nbn:se:his:diva-19656.
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Bakgrund: En god munhälsa är av stor vikt för att uppehålla en adekvat näringstillförsel samt förebyggandet av eventuella sjukdomar till följd av förändringar i munnen. Patienten kan eventuellt drabbas av smärta, parodontit, påverkan av smak och aptit samt sjukdomar som exempelvis lunginflammation om munhälsan bortses av vårdpersonal. Syfte: Syftet är att beskriva vårdpersonals attityd till och kunskap om munhälsa vid den kirurgiska akutvårdsavdelningen (KAVA) i Skaraborgs sjukhus Skövde. Metod - En enkätstudie med mixad metod. Resultat: I resultatet framkom tidsbrist, ansvarsfördelning, möjligheten att med klinisk blick bedöma en patients munhälsa samt aspekten om resursfördelning. Konklusion - Studien visar att kunskap om tidsbrist, ansvarsfördelning och material kan generera en bättre munvård för KAVAS patienter.Background: A good health of the mouth is essential for nutrition status and the prevention of possible diseases due to changes in the mouth. The patient can suffer pain, periodontitis, change of taste and appetite, and pneumonia if the health care workers neglect mouth care. Aim: This study investigates the attitudes and knowledge of the health care workers at the emergency surgical ward (KAVA) at Skaraborg hospital. Method: a mixed-method survey study. Result: In the result, the findings of lack of time, division of responsibilities, the nurse's clinical eye to assess a patient's mouth status, and the allocation of resources. Conclusion: The study shows that knowledge about lack of time, division of responsibilities, and the knowledge about materials can generate better mouth care for the patients of KAVA.
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Souza, Tiago Pereira de. "Fatores associados à vacinação contra influenza entre trabalhadores de saúde de um complexo hospitalar de Salvador." reponame:Repositório Institucional da FIOCRUZ, 2015. https://www.arca.fiocruz.br/handle/icict/13521.
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INTRODUÇÃO: Embora a vacina influenza seja anualmente recomendada para todos trabalhadores de saúde, estudos revelam que a cobertura vacinal desse grupo frequentemente é baixa. Diferentes fatores podem influenciar a vacinação contra a influenza, sendo necessário utilizá-los a favor da ampliação da cobertura vacinal. OBJETIVO: Identificar fatores que influenciam a prática de vacinar-se contra influenza entre trabalhadores de saúde. MATERIAIS E MÉTODOS: estudo transversal, ocorrido num Complexo Hospitalar de Salvador, Bahia. Utilizou-se um questionário autoaplicável, e os modelos "Conhecimento, Atitudes e Práticas" (CAP) e "Health Belief Model" (HBM). A vacinação contra influenza em 2014 (autorreferida) representou a variável principal, e fatores sociodemográficos, histórico de outras vacinas, conhecimentos e atitudes constituíram variáveis independentes. Considerou-se haver "conhecimento adequado", quando 75,0% ou mais dos indivíduos julgaram determinada informação corretamente.As análises foram feitas por regressão logística no Stata, versão 13, utilizando-se o teste qui-quadrado ao nível de 5% de significância, odds ratio, e intervalos de confiança de 95%. O modelo multivariado foi ajustado por sexo, idade e profissão, sendo composto pelas variáveis com p valor igual ou inferior a 0,20 na análise bivariada. A verificação de modelos alternativos mais adequados foi feita por retirada retrógrada, utilizando-se como parâmetro o "Critério de Informação de Akaike" (AIC). RESULTADOS: A amostra foi de 755 indivíduos, destacando-se técnicos de enfermagem (41,4%), enfermeiros (15,2%) e médicos (14,7%). Predominaram trabalhadores do sexo feminino (82,5%), entre 19 e 39 anos (82,4%), com 5 anos ou menos de experiência (67,5%). A cobertura vacinal global foi de 61,5%, sendo a maior entre enfermeiros (69,0%) e a menor entre médicos (49,1%). Os principais motivadores da vacinação foram conhecer a recomendação da vacina para si (49,0%), confiar em vacinas no geral (41,6%) e na eficácia da vacina influenza (35,4%). Os principais desmotivadores foram esquecimento (37,3%), inconveniência de locais/horários (22,5%) e não saber da campanha (16,3%). A principal estratégia que facilitaria a vacinação foi vacinar os trabalhadores no seu próprio setor de trabalho (56,6%). O conhecimento foi adequado no julgamento de 9/16 das informações, com destaque para médicos (15/16) e enfermeiros (13/16). A maior adequação (94,6% de acerto) refere-se à indicação da vacina para todo trabalhador de saúde, e o conhecimento menos adequado foi sobre a incapacidade da vacina causar a influenza (32,0% de acerto). Os fatores associados à vacinação foram: conhecer que pessoas saudáveis também precisam se vacinar contra influenza (OR=3,15 ; IC95%: 1,74 - 5,71); saber que a vacina não protege por muitos anos (OR=2,08 ; IC95%: 1,30 - 3,33); e não ter medo dos efeitos adversos pós-vacinais (OR=1,93 ; IC95%: 1,26 - 2,95). CONCLUSÕES: a vacinação contra influenza é influenciada por conhecimentos, atitudes e questões organizacionais/operacionais.Medidas educativas e de desmistificação de questões relacionadas à influenza e à vacina, bem como ampliação de dias/horários e locais de vacinação de acordo com a conveniência dos trabalhadores de saúde, devem compor as estratégias voltadas à elevação da cobertura da vacina influenza neste grupo.
INTRODUCTION: Although the influenza vaccine is recommended annually for all health workers, studies show that vaccination coverage of this group is often low. Different factors can influence the vaccination against influenza, it is necessary to use them in favor of the expansion of vaccination coverage. GOAL: To identify factors that influence the practice of vaccination against influenza among health workers. MATERIALS AND METHODS: A cross-sectional study, which took place in a hospital complex in Salvador, Bahia. We used a self-administered questionnaire, and the models "Knowledge, Attitudes and Practices"(CAP) and "Health Belief Model"(HBM). Influenza vaccination in 2014 (self-reported) was the main variable, and sociodemographic factors, history of other vaccines, knowledge and attitudes were independent variables. Considered to be "appropriate knowledge" as 75.0% or more of subjects judged certain information correctly. Analyses were performed by logistic regression using Stata, version 13, using the chi-squared test at 5% significance, odds ratio, and 95% confidence intervals. The multivariate model was adjusted for sex, age and profession, being composed of the variables that had a pvalue less than or equal to 0.20 in the bivariate analysis. The verification of most suitable alternative models was performed by backward withdrawal, using as a parameter the "Akaike Information Criteria" (AIC). RESULTS: The sample consisted of 755 individuals, mainly nursing technicians (41.4%), nurses (15.2%) and physicians (14.7%). There was a predominance of female workers (82.5%), between 19 and 39 years (82.4%), with five years or less experience (67.5%). The global vaccination coverage was 61.5%, the highest among nurses (69.0%) and lowest among physicians (49.1%). The main motivators to get vaccinated were to know the recommendation of the vaccine for themselves (49.0%), trust in vaccines in general (41.6%) and in the effectiveness of influenza vaccine (35.4%). The main demotivating were forgetfulness (37.3%), inconvenience locations/times (22.5%) and not knowing the campaign (16.3%). The main strategy would facilitate the vaccination was to inoculate workers in their own work sector (56.6%). The knowledge was adequate in evaluating 9/16 of information, especially physicians (15/16) and nurses (13/16). Most adequacy (94.6% accuracy) refers to the indication of the vaccine for all healthcare workers, and less adequate knowledge was about the inability of the vaccine cause influenza (32.0% accuracy). The factors associated with vaccination were: to know that healthy people also need to be vaccinated against influenza (OR = 3.15; CI95%: 1.74 to 5.71); know that the vaccine does not protect for many years (OR = 2.08, CI95%: 1.30 to 3.33); and not be afraid of post-vaccination adverse events (OR = 1.93; CI95%: 1.26 to 2.95). CONCLUSIONS: Influenza vaccination is influenced by the knowledge, attitudes and organizational/operational issues. Educational measures and demystifying issues related to influenza and the vaccine, as well as expansion of days/times and vaccination sites according to the convenience of healthcare workers, should compose strategies aimed at raising the coverage of influenza vaccine in this group.
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Zvenyika, Faustino. "The knowledge, attitudes and practices, and compliance regarding the basic prerequisite programmes (PRPS) of food safety management systems of food service workers in boarding schools and restaurants in Masvingo province, Zimbabwe." University of the Western Cape, 2017. http://hdl.handle.net/11394/5838.
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Magister Public Health - MPH (Public Health)Introduction: Poor Knowledge, Attitudes and Practices (KAP) and lack of compliance with the basic prerequisite programmes (PRPs) of food safety management systems (FSMS) is a major challenge that affects safe food production throughout the world. The problem is more rampant in Africa where foodborne disease outbreaks are common. In Zimbabwe the impact of KAP and compliance on food safety management in schools and restaurants is not well described.
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Mann, Abbey K., Ivy A. Click, M. Buda, A. Rahimi-Saber, Abby Schultz, and K. Lee. "Healthcare Providers’ Attitudes and Knowledge About Transgender Patients." Digital Commons @ East Tennessee State University, 2018. https://dc.etsu.edu/etsu-works/6382.
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Dreves, Parker A., Sheri L. LaDuke, Kathleen Klik, Emma G. Fredrick, and Stacey L. Williams. "The Mediating Roles of Knowledge in Contact and Attitudes." Digital Commons @ East Tennessee State University, 2014. https://dc.etsu.edu/etsu-works/8093.
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Much evidence has revealed that heterosexuals’ attitudes towards sexual minorities can be predicted by their amount of contact with sexual minority individuals. As contact with sexual minorities increases, attitudes toward these groups tend to become more positive. However, there has been little investigation into the possible mechanisms that explain this relationship. The aim of this study was to examine knowledge as a mediating factor in the relationship between contact and attitudes. The present study suggests that the strong correlation between contact and attitudes is, at least in part,in part due to increased knowledge. Data was gathered from a survey of 1580 participants who responded to the Study of Attitudes towards Sexual Minorities Survey. Mediation was tested using the bootstrap (Preacher & Hayes, 2008) method. Results showed that when accounting for knowledge, the relationship between contact and attitudes was significantly reduced for three groups (gay men, lesbians, bisexuals). These findings suggest that knowledge does indeed partially mediate the relationship between contact and attitudes. This information could be helpful for future interventions aimed at promoting positive attitudes towards sexual minorities.
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Click, Ivy A., Leigh Johnson, Abbey K. Mann, Abby Schultz, Anahita Rahimi-Saber, Morgan Buda, and Rebecca Lee. "Knowledge, Attitudes and Practices of East Tennessee Medical Providers towards Transgender Patients." Digital Commons @ East Tennessee State University, 2018. https://dc.etsu.edu/etsu-works/6378.
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One-third of transgender individuals report having at least one negative health care experience related to being transgender and nearly a quarter report that they have delayed seeking health care due to fear of being mistreated. Objective: To assess medical providers’ experiences with, attitudes towards, and knowledge of transgender health care in the Northeast Tennessee region. Study Design: Cross-sectional survey. Setting: Academic and community health care clinics in Northeast Tennessee. Participants: Physicians, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants practicing emergency medicine, family medicine, internal medicine, obstetrics & gynecology, or pediatrics (n=154). Main and Secondary Outcome Measures: Descriptive statistics and multiple regression models were used to determine relationships between provider characteristics and three sets of dependent variables (practices, attitudes, and knowledge). Results: The majority of providers (65%) had not received training in transgender healthcare. Over 90% perceived they had treated fewer than five trans-identified patients in the last year. The majority of respondents (69.3%) felt comfortable providing health care to transgender patients, yet only 38% felt competent treating this population. Providers indicated it was important to know their patients’ sexual practices, gender identity and sexual orientation; however, the majority of providers never or rarely asked patients their gender identity (75.4%), sexuality (57.2%), or desired pronouns (84.4%). Having formal training in transgender health was the only significant predictor of knowledge, sexual orientation and gender history taking, and competence/comfort with transgender patient care. Conclusions: Results demonstrate a contradiction between ideology and practice. Most participants responded they felt comfortable providing care to the transgender population, yet their responses indicated a lack of training and absence of inclusivity in their health care practices. As formal training was the only significant predictor of outcomes, this suggests that additional medical education and training is needed on transgender health care.
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Meinhold, Jana L., and Amy J. Malkus. "Adolescent Environmental Behaviors: Can Knowledge, Attitudes, and Self-Efficacy Make a Difference?" Digital Commons @ East Tennessee State University, 2005. https://dc.etsu.edu/etsu-works/4592.
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This article examines the relationships among adolescent environmental behaviors and self-efficacy, knowledge, and attitudes. It was hypothesized that adolescents who demonstrate more proenvironmental attitudes are more likely to demonstrate proenvironmental behaviors. It was further hypothesized that perceived self-efficacy would have a moderating effect on the environmental attitude-behavior relationship in that the relationship between proenvironmental attitudes and behaviors would be stronger among adolescents with high levels of self-efficacy. Participants were 848 students from three academically achieving high schools on the West coast. Hierarchical regression analyses were used for all subsequent analyses. Results indicated that proenvironmental attitudes significantly predicted proenvironmental behaviors and that environmental knowledge was a significant moderator for the relationship between environmental attitudes and environmental behaviors. This was especially true for males.
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Proctor-Williams, Kerry, and Elizabeth Alley. "Implementing IPE in an Academic Health Science Center: changing Attitudes, Beliefs, & Knowledge." Digital Commons @ East Tennessee State University, 2015. https://dc.etsu.edu/etsu-works/1823.
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Completion of 3-year pilot Interprofessional Education Program involving graduate students in an Academic Health Science Center yielded pre- and post-program evaluations of attitudes, beliefs, and knowledge of students and faculty. This session offers a description of a program without curricular level changes, presentation of research outcomes, and resulting planned modifications.
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Meinhold, Jana L., and Amy J. Malkus. "Examining the Relationship Between Adolescent Self-efficacy and Environmental Attitudes, Knowledge, and Behaviors." Digital Commons @ East Tennessee State University, 2003. https://dc.etsu.edu/etsu-works/4321.
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Fazle, Maula Pantyp Ramasoota. "Knowledge, attitude and motivation of lady health workers in maternal health care in the rural areas of Pakistan /." Abstract, 2003. http://mulinet3.li.mahidol.ac.th/thesis/2546/4537462.pdf.
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Craggs-Dino, Lillian. "The effect of food safety education on the knowledge attitude and behavior of foodservice workers of inner city public schools." FIU Digital Commons, 2002. http://digitalcommons.fiu.edu/etd/2655.
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The purpose of this study was to determine if food safety education influences food safety knowledge, attitude and behavior among inner city public school foodservice employees. Knowledge, attitude and behavior of an experimental group (n=22) was assessed before and after 3-hour food safety training and compared with a control group (n=10) that received no food safety training. We hypothesized that those who received food safety training would have improved knowledge, attitude and behavior towards food safety issues compared to those who did not receive training.
Results showed that food safety training significantly increased (p<0.001) the knowledge of foodservice employees compared to those who didn’t receive the training. However, the 3-hour training did not significantly influence attitude or practice of safe food-handling techniques. Education and consistent re-training, coupled with Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP) system, food-handier sanitation certification and frequent supervision may help to increase food safety awareness among foodservice employees.
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Bennett, Eleanor Davis. "Effects of a mental health training program on health care worker's knowledge and attitude and practice in Belize." Master's thesis, Faculdade de Ciências Médicas. Universidade Nova de Lisboa, 2012. http://hdl.handle.net/10362/7713.
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ABSTRACT This study was conducted to assess mental health knowledge, attitude and practices among health care workers in Belize before and immediately after a competency based training program in mental health. A baseline Knowledge, Attitudes and Practices (KAP) survey was given to health personnel, mainly nurses, working primary and secondary care. The intervention was a 13-week face-to-face training course for health care professionals with the objective of increasing their competency in mental health and reducing stigma. After the training a post intervention KAP survey was conducted among the original respondents. 88 health care workers completed the baseline survey and 61 of those respondents completed the post-intervention questionnaire. The results showed that the level of knowledge of the participants had improved by the training intervention and that in general, the intervention was effective in correcting some misconceptions about mental illness and reducing stigmatizing attitudes among the participants.
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Seidel, Alison K., Karen E. Schetzina, Sherry C. Freemen, Meredith M. Coulter, and Nicole J. Colgrove. "Comparison of Breast-feeding Knowledge, Attitudes, and Beliefs Before and After Educational Intervention for Rural Appalachian High School Students." Digital Commons @ East Tennessee State University, 2013. https://dc.etsu.edu/etsu-works/5108.
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Objectives: Breast-feeding rates in rural and southeastern regions of the United States are lower than national rates and Healthy People 2020 targets. The objectives of this study were to understand current breast-feeding knowledge, attitudes, and beliefs among rural southern Appalachian adolescents and to explore whether a high school educational intervention designed to address the five tenets (knowledge, attitudes, intentions, perceived behavioral control, and subjective norms) of the theory of planned behavior may be effective in increasing future rates of breast-feeding in this population.
Methods: An educational session including an interactive game was developed and administered to occupational health science students during a single class period in two county high schools. A presurvey and a postsurvey administered 2 weeks after the intervention were completed by students. Pre- and postsurveys were analyzed using paired ttests and Cohen d and potential differences based on sex and grade were explored.
Results: Both pre- and postsurveys were completed by 107 students (78%). Knowledge, attitudes about breast-feeding benefits, subjective norms, and intentions significantly improved following the intervention. Baseline knowledge and attitudes about breast-feeding benefits for mothers were low and demonstrated the greatest improvement.
Conclusions: Offering breast-feeding education based on the theory of planned behavior in a single high school class session was effective in improving student knowledge, attitudes, and beliefs about breast-feeding and intention to breast-feed.
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Whitehead, Andrew L., and Joseph O. Baker. "Homosexuality, Religion, and Science: Moral Authority and the Persistence of Negative Attitudes*." Digital Commons @ East Tennessee State University, 2012. https://dc.etsu.edu/etsu-works/496.
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The liberalization of attitudes toward homosexuality in the United States over the past 30 years is well documented. Despite these changes, substantial resistance to equality for gay men and lesbians remains. Previous studies indicate that beliefs about the etiology of homosexuality are central to this discussion. Those who believe homosexuality is innate are more favorable, while those who believe it is the result of a choice are more negative. Moreover, experimental research indicates that those with negative views actually become more opposed when a natural explanation is proposed. This study highlights the importance of perceived sources of epistemic and moral authority for understanding views of homosexuality. Using stances on culturally controversial issues involving “science and religion” as indicators of where individuals place authority, we outline the connection between perceptions of moral authority and attributions about homosexuality. Analyses of a national survey of American adults show that, net of controls, one’s stance on moral authority is the strongest predictor of attributions about whether homosexuality is chosen or innate.
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Morrison, April H. "Utilization of Evidence-Based Guidelines to Improve Health Care Provider’s Breastfeeding Knowledge and Attitudes as a Step to Increase Healthy People 2020 Goals." Digital Commons @ East Tennessee State University, 2016. https://dc.etsu.edu/etsu-works/7121.
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Govender, Nicole. "Knowledge, perceptions and attitude of community members and healthcare workers regarding the donation of breast milk and use of donated human milk (DHM) in Empangeni, KwaZulu-Natal." Master's thesis, Faculty of Health Sciences, 2021. http://hdl.handle.net/11427/32699.
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Background: Breast milk provides optimal nutrition for infants. Human milk banks allow breast milk feeding for infants who do not have access to their own mother's milk. However, there are variable perceptions and attitudes towards human milk banking. Aim: This study aimed to evaluate community members' and healthcare workers' knowledge, perceptions and attitudes towards breast milk donation and use in Empangeni, KZN. Methodology: The research was conducted at a large regional hospital and an affiliated primary health care centre in the area. There were five focus group discussions held with healthcare workers employed at the two sites which explored the attitudes regarding donating and receiving breast milk. In addition, there were sixteen individual semi-structured interviews held with community members. Content analysis was used to analyse the data. Results and Discussion: Five main themes were found which includes: “Breastfeeding is an optimal feeding choice”, “Infant feeding choice”, “Misperceptions of HIV”, “Knowledge of DHM” and “Acceptance of DHM”. Though most participants were aware of breastfeeding benefits, there are poor breastfeeding rates within the area. Many mothers choose to formula feed their infants due to the fear of HIV transmission. There is also a fear of HIV transmission when using DHM. Acceptance of DHM was largely related to knowledge of DHM and exposure to its use. Conclusion: Healthcare workers need to be given updated, evidence-based information (in accordance with national guidelines and policies) to ensure appropriate counselling of caregivers. Furthermore, community awareness and engagement is required to improve breastfeeding rates and acceptability of DHM.
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Guerin, Rebecca J. "Using a Modified Theory of Planned Behavior to Measure and Assess Workplace Safety and Health Knowledge, Attitude, Perceived Behavioral Control, and Intention among Middle School Students and Middle and High School Teachers." University of Cincinnati / OhioLINK, 2017. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=ucin1511868804269995.
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Brooks, Christopher Darren. "Effects of process-oriented and product-oriented worked examples and prior knowledge on learner problem solving and attitude a study in the domain of microeconomics /." Tallahassee, Fla. : Florida State University, 2009. http://etd.lib.fsu.edu/theses/available/etd-10222009-202302/.
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Thesis (Ph. D.)--Florida State University, 2009.Advisor: A. Aubteen Darabi, Florida State University, College of Education, Dept. of Educational Psychology and Learning Systems. Title and description from dissertation home page (viewed May 7, 2010). Document formatted into pages; contains xi, 183 pages. Includes bibliographical references.
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Stapleton, Jerod L., Joel J. Hillhouse, Rob Turrisi, Katie Baker, Sharon L. Manne, and Elliot J. Coups. "The Behavioral Addiction Indoor Tanning Screener (BAITS): An Evaluation of a Brief Measure of Behavioral Addictive Symptoms." Digital Commons @ East Tennessee State University, 2016. https://dc.etsu.edu/etsu-works/57.
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Govender, Vanessa Ganesegerie. "Health care workers' knowledge, attitudes and practices regarding prevention of smoking in gold mine workers." Thesis, 2008. http://hdl.handle.net/10539/4799.
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Background: The high prevalence of smoking on the mines contributes significantly to the public health burden due to exposure to crystalline silica dust and high HIV and TB prevalence rates. Progressive anti-tobacco legislation that informs workplace smoking policies is in existence but there are no formal smoking interventions to achieve the objectives of such policies and to facilitate health promotion. Health care workers, in particular have a vital role to play in this regard.
Objectives: The objectives of this research study were to determine the knowledge, attitudes and practices of HCWs regarding prevention of smoking in gold mine workers and to use this information to propose a framework for a smoking intervention programme for the mines.
Methods: This was a cross-sectional descriptive knowledge, attitudes and practice (KAP) study. Data were obtained from 69 HCWs using self-administered questionnaires, from 161 occupational lung disease (OLD) and 30 medical ward admission record reviews, and from 4 informal discussions.
Results: While knowledge and attitudes about smoking was good overall and 84.1% of HCWs reported that they would routinely ask smoking status and document it, this was not done in practice. An overwhelming majority of HCWs are aware that smoking is harmful to one’s health (98.6%); is harmful to mine workers’ health (97.1%), and predisposes them to acquiring lung diseases (95.7%). Half (56.7%) of the nurses, but no doctors documented smoking history on admission and poor follow up of this advice (38.5%) is an area of concern. HCWs identified a need for support structures such as workplace and community programmes that include education, training and awareness campaigns.
Conclusion: Overall, HCWS are responsive to workplace smoking interventions: they are knowledgeable, and show insight and have positive attitudes towards smoking interventions, but a more enabling environment is required to establish good workplace practices. To this end a “Proposed framework for smoking interventions on the mines, incorporating the HCW programme” has been developed and partially implemented. Awareness of this study and its preliminary findings has already demonstrated a paradigm shift in thinking about tobacco on the gold mines.
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Setyawan, Ari, and 薩. 提亞. "KNOWLEDGE, ATTITUDES AND PERCEPTIONS REGARDING HIV/AIDSAMONG INDONESIAN MIGRANT WORKERS IN TAIWAN." Thesis, 2018. http://ndltd.ncl.edu.tw/handle/n2rwcp.
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Bui, Vu-Bing, and 裴武平. "A CORRELATIONAL STUDY OF KNOWLEDGE, ATTITUDES AND COMPLIANCE OF HAND HYGIENE AMONG HEALTHCARE WORKERS." Thesis, 2007. http://ndltd.ncl.edu.tw/handle/64149230007798758068.
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Hand hygiene (HH) is the simplest, most effective measure for preventing nosocomial infections, but poor HH compliance among healthcare workers (HCWs) has been found in many studies. This study had been conducted (1) to describe demographic characteristics, knowledge and attitude as well as compliance of HH; (2) to identify major factors that influence and affect HH compliance; (3) to explain the relationship among demographic characteristics, knowledge and attitude toward HH compliance among HCWs. A crosssectional study, which uses utilized both observational form and questionnaire, was conducted in the two hospitals in Hanoi, Vietnam. In the first phase, 578 observational periods (4862 HH opportunities) were conducted among random patient-rooms. The second phase, 500 HCWs include doctors, nurses, and other clinical HCWs were surveyed by using a questionnaire. The response rate was 70.2% (358 questionnaires), among them 312 questionnaires were analyzed. The Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) for indows (version 11.5) was used to analyze the data. The results showed that the knowledge score on HH of participants was good; but some gaps remained. The knowledge score was related significantly with equipment availability (basin, handrubs available in patient room) and age of HCWs, while it was not associated with other demographic factors (hospital, daily working time, patient intensity, gender, job, education, and working experience of HCWs). The participants’ attitudes to ward HH was positive; it could be affected by some factor such as hospital, daily working time, and gender. The self-reported HH compliance was high, however, the actual HH compliance resulted from observational phase was much lower (81.82% vs. 43.76%). The observational data analyses showed that HH compliance was higher in Pediatric Hospital than it was in Vietduc Hospital. The compliance was affected by the distance from the basin to patient room (distance), weekends, handrubs availability, the placement of handrubs, risk level of HH opportunities and the type of HCWs. The results of Log-Linear analyses showed that multi-factors associated to HH compliance such as the distance, handrubs availability, type of HCWs, and the risk levels of HH opportunities. These study results provided important evidences of HH compliance and suggested that suitable interventions could be applied to improve HH compliance in the Vietnamese context.
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