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Knowledge Attitude and Perception (KAP) of Patients towards Analgesics Use: A Cross-Sectional Study in Outpatient Pharmacy Settings

Pavitashini A/P Paramalingam, Rita Pauline Sanjivi A/P James, Nurulsyazienna Zahari, Nanthinisri A/P Sethuraman, Aina Amanina Abdul Jalil & Nur Najihah Izzati Mat Rani · Journal of Pharmaceutical Research International · 2021

Aims: This study aimed to explore and determine patients' knowledge, attitudes, and perceptions about the use of analgesics. Study Design: Cross-sectional study by using structured, researcher-assisted survey questionnaire with a representative sample of patients in Hospital Sela...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jpri/2021/v33i45A32716

Knowledge, Attitude, and Perception of COVID-19 Pandemic in Enugu, Southeast Nigeria- The Initial Experience

E. K. Mgbe, C. G. Mgbe, S. N. Ezeofor & J. F. Etiki · Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research · 2021

Background: The world is experiencing a global corona virus (COVID-19) pandemic. As of 9th June 2020, over 7 million confirmed cases of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) and more than 400,000 deaths had been reported in more than 30 countries of the world according to World Health O...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jammr/2021/v33i2031101

Self-Reported Eye Care Knowledge and Practices among General Practice Physicians in Anambra State, Nigeria

Michael Chuka Okosa, Akunne Ijeoma Apakama, Arinze Anthony Onwuegbuna, Chukwudi Charles Uzozie, Miriam-Benigna Chika Amobi & Chinwe Alice Uzuke · Asian Journal of Research and Reports in Ophthalmology · 2021

Introduction: Doctors in general medical practice (general practitioners) and other health care professionals are important participants in primary eye care as not all eye diseases need specialist care, and people with eye diseases would not all be able to access eye care special...

Open access Research Article

Knowledge, Attitude and Practice of Traditional Medicine Practitioners in Edo State, Nigeria

Obi Peter Adigwe, Moses Musa Ebohon & Henry Omoregie Egharevba · International Journal of TROPICAL DISEASE & Health · 2021

The people of Edo State of Nigeria have a long history of dependence on traditional medicine as a primary source and first line of action for their healthcare needs. Efforts have been made by various national and subnational governments towards integrating the TM practice for the...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ijtdh/2021/v42i1330510

Assessing the Knowledge, Use and Perception of Contraceptives among Senior High School Students in the Kumbungu District of Northern Ghana

Frimpong Manso Patricia, Aloba Nelsi, Edem Kojo Dzantor, Theophilus Adjeso & Yaa Nyarko Agyeman · Asian Journal of Pregnancy and Childbirth · 2021

  Background: Senior high school students are faced with several sexual and reproductive health challenges and make decisions and choices based on their knowledge and perceptions of available sexual and reproductive health services. The study, therefore, assessed the knowledge, u...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajpcb/2021/v4i156

Assess the Knowledge Regarding Prevention of Accidents of Schoolers among Primary School Teachers in Selected Schools

Roshani Dhanvijay, Archana Taksande, Ms. Shweta Fating, Komal Jadhav, Avishkar Bhandekar & Manojith Pradhan · Journal of Pharmaceutical Research International · 2021

Background: Accident means-Unfortunate incident that happens unexpectedly and unintentionally, The common cause of school accident is playground equipment and risk factors of the school accident are age, Most common injury occurs in schoolers is hand injury and foot injury, a roa...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jpri/2021/v33i44B32670

Factors Influencing the Consumption of Fast Food among Young Adults

S. Rajini, K. Kannan & Tamil Selvi · Journal of Pharmaceutical Research International · 2021

Background: The habit of consuming the fast- foods and packed foods are increased among the people in developing countries. Besides, several studies showed that the fast- food eating brings higher risks for developing the physiological imbalances such as obesity, over – weight ev...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jpri/2021/v33i44A32635

Knowledge of Adults Regarding Tuberculosis in Selected Rural Community

Rose Mary George, Mamta Chauhan, Akansha Chauhan, . Pragya, . Vandana, . Junaid, . Nitesh, . Yogita & . Lalit · Journal of Pharmaceutical Research International · 2021

Background: Tuberculosis (TB) has existed for millennia and remains a major global health problem. According to WHO, (2015) TB causes ill-health in millions of people each year and in 2015 TB was one of the top 10 causes of death worldwide, ranking above HIV/AIDS. Globally there...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jpri/2021/v33i44A32593

Breast Self-examination: Knowledge, Attitude and Practice among Female College Students

Premalatha Paulsamy, Shadia Hamoud Alshahrani, Absar Ahmed Qureshi, Eva Lobelle E. Sampayan, Krishnaraju Venkatesan & Pranave Sethuraj · Journal of Pharmaceutical Research International · 2021

In low–middle-income countries, breast self-examination (BSE) is a simple, practicable, and appropriate tool for breast cancer screening. The goal of this study was to analyze female college students' knowledge and practice of BSE. A cross-sectional study of 200 female students w...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jpri/2021/v33i43B32575

Knowledge and Practices on Risk Factors and Prevention of Varicose Vein among Operation Room Nurses of the Selected Hospitals

Premalatha Paulsamy, Shadia Hamoud Alshahrani, Eva Lobelle E. Sampayan, Absar Ahmed Qureshi, Krishnaraju Venkatesan & Pranave Sethuraj · Journal of Pharmaceutical Research International · 2021

Lower-limb varicose veins (VVs) are frequent, and they're known to be more common in persons who work in jobs that require a lot of standing. Because nursing demands physical labour and lengthy periods of standing, women in this profession are at a higher risk of getting varicose...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jpri/2021/v33i43B32555

Knowledge of Hepatitis B Virus and Vaccination Uptake among Pregnant Women in Rural North Gonja of the Savanah Region, Ghana

Inusah Abdul-Wahab, Shamsu-Deen Ziblim & Sufyan Bakuri Suara · Asian Journal of Pregnancy and Childbirth · 2021

Purpose: Hepatitis B viral(HBV) infection is a global public health challenge. Mother to child transmission is the leading cause of HB Vinfection in high endemic countries. The objective of this study was to examine pregnant women’s knowledge of HBV and their vaccination uptake i...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajpcb/2021/v4i154

Knowledge Management Factors and Development of Universities in Nigeria

Modupe Olayinka Ajayi, Hameed Olusegun Adebambo & Oladayo Oladimeji Olusunmbola · Current Journal of Applied Science and Technology · 2021

The study examined the factors affecting knowledge management and assessed the effect of its factors on the development of Universities in Ondo State, Nigeria. Sample consists of 359 respondents selected from three of the four universities in the study area using stratified rando...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/cjast/2021/v40i2231481

Attitude, Awareness, and Knowledge of Saudi Citizens towards COVID-19 Vaccination in Qassim Region – Saudi Arabia

Sharifa Ezat Wan Puteh, Azimatun Noor Aizuddin, Abdulaziz Abdullah Al-Salem, Khalid Abdulrahman Al-shetaily & Fawziah Hassan Al-Owayyid · Journal of Pharmaceutical Research International · 2021

Cross sectional study was conducted to evaluate the Attitudes and awareness level of Citizens towards COVID-19 vaccination in Qassim region.  The present study’s results showed that awareness of COVID-19 Vaccination in Qassim region- Saudi Arabia shows that the mean score of awar...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jpri/2021/v33i43B32525

Knowledge and Perception about Diabetes and its Risk Factors

Nehad J. Ahmed, Abdulrahman S. Alrawili, Faisal Z Alkhawaja, Huwayzi F. Alqahtani & Rayan H. Alanazi · Journal of Pharmaceutical Research International · 2021

Introduction: Diabetes mellitus (DM) is a chronic metabolic disorder that increases the risks of developing other diseases in diabetic patients and can affect their quality of life. Aim: The aim of this study was to determine knowledge and perception of risk of diabetes mellitus...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jpri/2021/v33i43A32507

Knowledge, Attitude, and Practice of Fevers in Children among the Parents in Jazan Region, Saudi Arabia

Sailaja Rao, Saad Alqahtani, Aziza Hamoud, Rawan Hakami, Omnia Dkhn, Nawal Alhazmi, Saeed Alshahrani & Yousra Nomier · Journal of Pharmaceutical Research International · 2021

Aims: The present study was aimed to assess the knowledge, attitude and preventive practices for fevers in children. Study Design: A cross-sectional study was conducted among the parents in a poly health clinic of Jazan. Place and Duration of Study: This study was conducted for a...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jpri/2021/v33i43A32479