Attitudes of Bank Employees Towards Financial Inclusion: The Role of Staff in Promoting Financial Literacy and Accessibility | Chapter 8 | New Advances in Business, Management and Economics Vol. 10

 

Financial inclusion has evolved significantly in recent years, transforming from a niche concern to a global priority. On the other hand, the banking system plays a critical role in promoting financial inclusion globally. In Cameroon, the government has launched initiatives such as the "National Financial Inclusion Strategy" to promote financial inclusion and increase access to financial services. This study investigates the attitudes of bank employees towards financial inclusion in Cameroon. This study employed a mixed-methods research design, combining quantitative and qualitative approaches. A survey of 25 bank employees and a comprehensive analysis using multiple linear regression yielded significant findings. The results reveal a positive association between Attitudes Towards Financial Inclusion (ATFI) and attitudes towards underserved groups (ATUG), perceived importance of financial literacy (PIHL), and financial inclusion training (FIT). However, a negative correlation was observed between ATFI and bank policies and procedures (BPP) and Cameroon's Anglophone Regions Employees' Perception (CR). The model effectively explains 91.9% of the variance in ATF. These findings have important implications for the banking sector, suggesting that enhancing bank employees' attitudes towards financial inclusion through targeted training programs and strategic adjustments to bank policies and procedures can lead to improved financial inclusion practices. Future research could delve deeper into the impact of financial inclusion training programs on bank employees' attitudes and behaviours, and explore the role of bank policies and procedures in promoting financial inclusion.

 

 

Author(s) Details

John Carlvin Piyinchu
Department of Banking and Finance, Faculty of Economics and Management Sciences, The University of Bamenda, Cameroon.

 

 

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Encyclopedia of Individual Work-Related Personality Traits, Attitudes, and Behaviors: Understanding People at Workplace | Book Publisher International

This book is comprised of three major elements associated with an individual’s personality, which include Traits, Attitudes and Behaviours. More specifically author tried to address these elements under the work-related domain. However, due to the identical and interrelated nature of elements related to personality traits, attitude and behaviour author could not categorize each element under a distinct label. In this book, the authors tried to define most of the personality traits, attitudes and behaviour related to work with the help of internet sources, literature and authors’ understanding. This book works as an encyclopedia to search different personality traits, attitudes and behaviours and will be useful and helpful for new researchers to identify them and explore them further.

 

Author (s) Details

Dr. Noor Un Nisa
Memorial University of Newfoundland, Canada.

 

Dr. Muhammad Nawaz Baloch
Institute of Commerce and Management, University of Sindh, Jamshoro, Pakistan.

 

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Physiotherapy Practices Regarding Osteoarthritis Management: A Recent Update | Chapter 4 | Disease and Health: Research Developments Vol. 10

Background: Osteoarthritis (OA) is a common type of arthritis affecting the adult population. In osteoarthritis, the cartilage of the associated bones gradually diminishes with the advancement of age. It is a degenerative disease that leads to a gradual decline in function, increases discomfort, and causes limitation in one’s ability to participate in the activities of daily living. Physiotherapists play a crucial role in the management of osteoarthritis.

Objective: The main objective of this chapter was to summarize the findings of the knowledge, attitudes and practices regarding osteoarthritis among the physiotherapists.

Methodology: In this study, 65 physiotherapists from Palwal, Faridabad and Mathura districts participated and they were provided with a KAP (Knowledge, Attitudes and Practices) questionnaire. The questionnaire was made up of the following components: informed consent, demographic details (Name, Age, Gender, Level of Education, Affiliated institution and total industrial experience in years), Knowledge questions, attitudes questions and questions related to their practices.  Their responses were collected and statistically analyzed.

Results and Conclusion: The results of the present KAP study found that there is diversity in the treatment methods followed by the physiotherapists besides being educated regarding osteoarthritis. This study concluded that continuing education programs were needed to fill the evidence-practice gap existing amongst the physiotherapy practitioners’ community in order to provide standardized well-established protocol to patients suffering from osteoarthritis. The result of the present study also indicates that the most common method of evaluation during the initial visit of physiotherapy by osteoarthritis patients was palpation and the most common treatment method used by the physiotherapists was aerobic exercise. In conclusion, This study reveals the awareness of physiotherapists regarding the main treatment for patients with early osteoarthritis of the knee joint.

Clinical Implication: This study would be helpful in evaluating the knowledge, attitudes and practices regarding osteoarthritis among physiotherapists. Physiotherapy plays an important role in the management of an individual suffering from osteoarthritis.

 

Author (s) Details

 

Usha
Department of Physiotherapy, School of Allied Health Sciences, M.V.N. (Modern Vidya Niketan) University, Palwal, Haryana -121105, India.

 

Baldev Negi
Department of Physiotherapy, Sharda School of Allied Health Sciences, Sharda University, Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh -201306, India.

 

Mayank Shukla
Department of Physiotherapy, Sharda School of Allied Health Sciences, Sharda University, Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh -201306, India.

 

Sumedha Rabra
Department of Physiotherapy, Sharda School of Allied Health Sciences, Sharda University, Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh -201306, India.

 

Preeti Saini
Department of Physiotherapy, School of Allied Health Sciences, Manav Rachna International Institute of Research and Studies, Faridabad, Haryana- 121004, India.

 

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Proposed use of Wood Ash Water as a Remedy to Reducing Respirable Dust Exposure in a Copper Mine | Chapter 6 | Disease and Health: Research Developments Vol. 8

Exposure to respirable dust and respirable crystalline silica is frequently associated with work in the copper mining sector. This can result in silicosis, a chronic and irreversible occupational lung disease.

This study aimed to establish the relationship between knowledge, attitudes, work behavioral practices and compliance with safety standards and workers’ exposure to respirable dust. A cross-sectional descriptive survey was conducted on 528 mine workers. The Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) was used for the descriptives. Structural equation modeling (SEM) with latent variables and partial least squares (LVPLS) analysis were employed to determine the relationship among these variables. The results indicated that of the four hypotheses, two were supported, and two were rejected, showing that there is a significant relationship between exposure to respirable dust and work behavioral practices, as well as compliance with safety standards. Knowledge and attitudes toward respirable dust exposure did not significantly influence exposure. The current study aimed at empirically establishing the relationship between knowledge, attitudes, work behavioral practices and compliance with safety standards for respirable dust exposure at mining sites. The findings of this study revealed that there was no direct significant relationship between knowledge of the risks and dangers of respirable dust, the attitudes of workers toward respirable dust and exposure to respirable dust. According to the results from the survey, positive work behavioral practices as well as compliance with safety standards were significantly associated with exposure to respirable dust. It is therefore recommended that wood ash water be used as a remedy to reducing respirable dust exposure in a copper mine. Mining operations should concentrate on improving miners’ work methods and ensure compliance with safety standards. Restoring lung functionality by undergoing lung re-expansion physiotherapy and promoting an improved quality of life, could also uphold health. The limitation of this study is that it measured knowledge, attitudes, work behavioral practices and compliance from miners at one mining site, which makes it difficult to generalize results to other mining sites.

 

Author (s) Details

 

Mwaba Sifanu
School of Mathematics and Natural Sciences, Copperbelt University, Kitwe P.O. Box 21692, Zambia.

 

Thomas K. Taylor
School of Built Environment, Copperbelt University, Kitwe, P.O. Box 21692, Zambia.

 

Kennedy K. Kalebaila
School of Mathematics and Natural Sciences, Copperbelt University, Kitwe P.O. Box 21692, Zambia.

 

Patrick Hayumbu
School of Mathematics and Natural Sciences, Copperbelt University, Kitwe P.O. Box 21692, Zambia.

 

Lubinda Nabiwa
School of Mathematics and Natural Sciences, Copperbelt University, Kitwe P.O. Box 21692, Zambia.

 

Stephanus J. L. Linde
Occupational Hygiene and Health Research Initiative, North-West University, Potchefstroom 2520, South Africa.

 

Margaret M. Mweshi
School of Medicine, Copperbelt University, Kitwe, P.O. Box 21692, Zambia.

 

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Gender Differences of the Young Adolescent's Attitudes towards the Aesthetic Component of Art Dance | Chapter 7 | Current Progress in Arts and Social Studies Research Vol. 7

The educational value of dance lies predominantly in its contribution to aesthetic development. Primary school students' attitudes to dance as an aesthetic experience have yet to be discovered. The review of qualitative research indicates that dance is a prevalent recreational activity for young people and is primarily considered an aspect of the PE curriculum. This research aimed to estimate assumed differences in attitudes toward art dance's aesthetical components among primary school students of both genders and ages. The opinions on the variety aspects of art dance have scope from a relatively unified sample of boys and girls, 11-15 years old, using a Questionnaire containing four segments of art dance attitudes scales (Likert-type, with three statements of modalities). Research data were analyzed using MANOVA, DISCRA, and the Roy test. Analyses showed significant differences in all questionnaire segments among upper primary school students of different genders. The realized study design provides information on Serbian urban school pre-adolescents concerning dance as a curriculum activity in schools, which is relevant to many educationalists, first of all for physical education teachers, as well as for other individuals of relevant cultural institutions. The authors also hoped this study may provoke further work, including different regional (intercultural) and cross-cultural research programs.

 

Author (s) Details

 

Popovic, J.
Faculty of Sport and Physical Education, University of Pristine/Kosovska Mitrovica, Dositeja Obradovica b.b. 38218, Leposavic, Serbia.

 

Filipovic, M.
Faculty of Sport and Physical Education, University of Pristine/Kosovska Mitrovica, Dositeja Obradovica b.b. 38218, Leposavic, Serbia.

 

Popovic, M.
Faculty of Sport and Physical Education, University of Pristine/Kosovska Mitrovica, Dositeja Obradovica b.b. 38218, Leposavic, Serbia.

 

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Knowledge and Attitude Regarding Vitamin D Deficiency among the Adults | Chapter 7 | Recent Updates in Disease and Health Research Vol. 4

 The primary objectives of the present questionnaire study seeks to assess the knowledge and attitude regarding the vitamin – D deficiency amongst the adults and to assess the dietary practices towards the recommended dietary intake among the hypovitaminosis D affected individuals. This study will also evaluate the risk of hypovitaminosis D amongst adults. Hypovitaminosis – D is a major health concern worldwide leading to certain musculoskeletal disorders like osteoporosis. The main dietary goal for these individuals is to obtain adequate nutrition to optimize health by maintaining the levels of vitamin- D in the body. There are different factors which affects the synthesis of vitamin D in our body which includes age, use of sunscreen, clothing practices and geographical location. The participants were the residents of the Ballabhgarh area of Faridabad district in the state of Haryana. The age group of participants were in between 40 to 60 years. A total of 30 individuals were selected in which 15 were males and 15 were females. The knowledge, attitude and practices (KAP) questionnaires contained three questions about knowledge about the disorder, six questions about attitudes and seven questions about practices were collected from the individuals fulfilling inclusion criteria. The result of the present study shows lack of knowledge among the participants and improper attitude as the percentage of correct responses were less. The practices followed by the hypovitaminosis –D patients were low exposure to sunlight and consuming food which were not rich in vitamin –D. They were not consuming supplements. The KAP study comes to the conclusion that there is a lack of awareness of this condition, negative attitudes toward it, and insufficient lifestyle and nutritional choices. Reduced incentive to take multivitamins or supplements, as well as insufficient exposure to sunlight, were additional contributing factors to the lack of knowledge. Supplements and multivitamins also play a crucial role in the management of this disorder. Hypovitaminosis – D can lead to osteoporosis (musculoskeletal disorder). Thus, more and more efforts should be done to create an awareness regarding this disorder.

Author(s) Details:

Baldev Negi,
Department of Physiotherapy, Sharda School of Allied Health Sciences, Sharda University, Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh- 201306, India and Department of Physiotherapy, School of Allied Health Sciences, MVN (Modern Vidya Niketan) University, Palwal, Haryana- 121105, India.

Sakshi Garg,
Department of Physiotherapy, School of Allied Health Sciences, MVN (Modern Vidya Niketan) University, Palwal, Haryana- 121105, India.

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Prosthetic Rehabilitation: The Impact of Awareness, Attitude, and Behavior on Treatment Decision-Making: Insights from Bahria University Dental Hospital | Chapter 4 | Research Highlights in Disease and Health Research Vol. 8

 This member presents the results of a study that was conducted at the Bahria University Dental Hospital in Karachi. The study proposed to assess the awareness, stances, and behavior flows of partially edentulous inmates towards rehabilitation for missing dentition. Data was collected through meticulous interviews using a self- designed 12-article close-ended inquiry. The study sample comprised 580 cases, with a higher capacity of females (63.4%) than men (36.6%). The majority of inmates (61.4%) had partial edentulism in both arches, and established partial denture (49%) was the prosthetic device of choice mainly by women (51%). Financial issues (47.6%) were the major barrier achieve dental services. The study too revealed the role of instruction in improving one’s knowledge, the importance of stance and behavior in the context of spoken health, and by means of what individuals can receive awareness and motivation towards prosthetic restoration by friends and relatives. Additionally, the study climaxes the role of fitness professionals in guiding cases towards the right direction and trying their clinical needs.

Author(s) Details:

Anum Baqar,
Department of Prosthodontics, Bahria University Dental College, BUHSC, Karachi, Pakistan.

Saman Hakeem,
Department of Prosthodontics, Bahria University Dental College, BUHSC, Karachi, Pakistan.

Farnaz Ilyas,
Department of Prosthodontics, Bahria University Dental College, BUHSC, Karachi, Pakistan.

Asim Monpuri,
Department of Prosthodontics, Bahria University Dental College, BUHSC, Karachi, Pakistan.

Akbar Abbas,
Department of Dental Education, Bahria University Dental College, BUHSC, Karachi, Pakistan.

Ayesha Mehwish,
Department of Dental Education, Bahria University Dental College, BUHSC, Karachi, Pakistan.

Farah Javaid,
Department of Prosthodontics, Bahria University Dental College, BUHSC, Karachi, Pakistan.

Saima Mazhar,
Department of Anatomy, Bahria University Medical College, BUHSC, Karachi, Pakistan.

Mohammad Rameez,
Department of Prosthodontics, Bahria University Dental College, BUHSC, Karachi, Pakistan.

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How Common is Gender Stereotyping among Rural Adolescents? : A Study from Western Maharashtra | Chapter 2 | Research Developments in Medicine and Medical Science Vol. 10

 The present stage assessed stances toward women, gender standarding, and gender biases between rural juveniles. Gender stereotyping plays a vital part in vocational selections. Stereotyping is "An oversimplified perception or birth, especially of men or social groups”.We attended a cross-sectional study on 826 rural teenagers from Sept. 2016 to Aug. 2017. Statistical Analysis used explanatory statistics, the u.s. city-square, and the Mann-Whitney U tests.The mean age of 826 participants was 13.99 years, accompanying 297 (36%) males. There was a meaningful correlation betwixt all the scales and gender (p<0.05), with better stances among women. The participants were more inclined have a positive view toward women (83.9%) and have a definite view toward crime against daughters (79.1%). However, the majority of them had manlike bias (58.6%) and gender standarding (54.6%).  Even though adolescents had a more certain view of women generally, masculine bias is still a serious issue.

Author(s) Details:

Vivek Baliram Waghachavare,
Department of Community Medicine, Bharati Vidyapeeth (Deemed to be University) Medical College & Hospital, Sangli, India.

Girish Bhimrao Dhumale,
Department of Community Medicine, Bharati Vidyapeeth (Deemed to be University) Medical College & Hospital, Sangli, India.

Jitesh Hanmantrao Kadam,
Department of Community Medicine, Bharati Vidyapeeth (Deemed to be University) Medical College & Hospital, Sangli, India.

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Nature of Science (NOS) Map for Science Education Instruction: An Overview| Chapter 6 | Recent Progress in Science and Technology Vol. 2

 The present study aims to survey the inter-relationships inside the individual elements or tenets of Nature of Science (NOS), established the dimensions of science in science knowledge.Recent documents on science instruction reform that place a strong prominence on NOS diverge from popular notion. Scientific literacy maybe significantly impacted by stances toward science. According to instruction theory, stances belong in the concerning feelings and intuition domain while cognitive understanding of the theme does not. This study suggests that demand according to our NOS Flowchart endure include the tenets of NOS. There are three main dimensions of education in science: information, skills, and attitudes. Additionally, it is valuable to present students at the basic level to some of the plans developed by Kuhn. Key facets of NOS are, in fact, good applications to the past of science through Kuhn’s knowledge. An explicit and thoughtful tool for science schoolteachers to improve controlled teaching and education, a NOS Flow Map may so be a promising way to include the NOS tenets.

Author(s) Details:

M. Murugesan,
Department of Computer Science and Engineering, Anurag Engineering College, Telangana-508 206, India.

L. Selvam,
Department of Information Technology, KSR Institute for Engineering and Technology, Tiruchengode- 637 215, India.

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Impact of Health Education on Parents’ Knowledge and Attitudes Regarding Vaccination at Mouanko, Edea Health District, Cameroon | Chapter 9 | Current Overview on Disease and Health Research Vol. 8

 Background: Vaccination is popular to prevent 2.5 heap deaths done yearly worldwide. However, immunization coverage in Sub-Saharan Africa containing Cameroon is still low due to weak knowledge on immunization.Objective: We aimed at fact-finding the impact of health instruction on parents’ information and attitudes concerning vaccination.Methods: This was a cross localized interventional study which examined the impact of health instruction on parents’ knowledge and stances regarding immunization in the Mouanko Health Area. Participants were selected utilizing the cluster sampling method and were randomly appointed either to an intervention or a control group. The attack was health instruction on vaccination that was executed only to the intervention group after executing a pretest. Data on knowledge and stances was collected utilizing a semi-organized questionnaire. Each correct answer to questions on the questionnaire was likely a point. The knowledge division was scored on 13 and persons who succeed seven points and above were termed knowledgeable while shareholders who cut four points and above on seven were said to have beneficial attitudes. Data was composed from May 13 to June 15, 2019 and analysed using SPSS tale 25.0.  Results: Out of the 270 parents the one participated in the study women were the most depicted (88.9%). Their mean age was 25.4 (SD = 3.9) years and categorized from <21 years (22.2%) to >40 years (11.1%). More than half (53.7%) of the colleagues’ children were in the old range 0 – 6 months. Most of the participants (66.7 %) were wedded, 74.0% had first school and 72.2% had an average monthly revenue of less than 37, 000frs CFA. More than half (61.1%) of the members lived about 5km and more from the immunization centre. Up to 70.0% of the participants had perceived about vaccination, but only 25.0% saw its benefits. Less than half (40.7%) had definite feelings about vaccination.After the mediation, there was a important increase in the proportion of partners who had information on vaccination from 35.0% to 57.6% and from 31.0% to 41.9% for certain attitudes. The p-principles were at 0.001 and 0.012 for knowledge and stances respectively (CI = 95%).Conclusion: The definite change in the intervention group after the invasion indicated the cost-influence of the health instruction.

Author(s) Details:

Enow Vivian Ayamba Eta,
Department of Nursing, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Buea, BP63 Buea, Cameroon.

Eric Ngala,
Department of Nursing, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Buea, BP63 Buea, Cameroon.

Thomas Etamba Eta,
Government Bilingual High School Tiko, P.M.B. 00 Tiko, Cameroon.

Gregory Edie Halle Ekane,
Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Buea, BP63 Buea, Cameroon.

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A Nexus of Group and Collaborative Learning Facilities for Stimulating Oral Interaction of Learners from Saudi Arabia | Chapter 08 | Current Research in Language, Literature and Education Vol. 6

 Collaborative learning is an instructional strategy that allows students to learn by assisting one another in a classroom setting. The present study focuses on promoting oral contact among students through group and collaborative learning. A qualitative survey research was conducted with 10 tenth-grade male pupils ranging in age from 14 to 15 years old. A total of 10 students from collaborative learning classrooms were chosen at random and interviewed about their experiences in that environment. Students' attitudes about a collaborative learning environment were transcribed and sorted into categories using the information gathered through interviews. The majority of pupils found the collaborative learning atmosphere was really useful to them, according to the data. It increased their self-assurance, enhanced their oral presentation skills, taught them responsibility, and provided them with opportunities permitted them to participate in a range of activities and to respect the opinions of others As a result, EFL education programmes should include collaborative learning methods for in-service and pre-service instructors.

Author(S) Details

Abdulbagi Babiker Ali Abulhassan
English Department, Addair University college, Jazan university, K.S.A.

Fatima Ibrahih Altayeb Hamid
English Department, Addair University college, Jazan university, K.S.A.

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Knowledge, Attitudes and Life-style Practices of Hypertensive Patients in a Sub-urban Nigerian Community | Chapter 13 | Emerging Trends in Disease and Health Research Vol. 7

 The purpose of this qualitative phenomenological survey was to learn more about hypertension patients' knowledge, perceptions, attitudes, and lifestyle patterns so that their health and treatment requirements might be better understood. A group of 108 hypertensives was chosen at random and assessed using a self-structured questionnaire and a lengthy interview. Males were tested in greater numbers than females, with 60 (55.6%) outnumbering girls, who were assessed in 48. (44.4 percent ). Their ages ranged from 35 to 80 years old (mean = 59.05 9.06 years), with the median age group being 56 to 60 years old (24.1 percent ). Sixty-six percent (61%) thought htn signified high blood pressure (BP), whereas 22 percent (20%) thought it meant a lot of thinking and worrying, and 57 percent (53%) thought it was genetic. 59.05 x 9.06 = 59.05 x 9.06 = 59.05 x 9.06 = 59 43 percent thought it was caused by evil spirits, while 32 percent said it was caused by bad food or poisoning. A small percentage of people (18%) were aware of some risk factors. Headache, restlessness, palpitation, elevated superficial temporal artery pulse, and "interior heat" were among the symptoms attributed to htn, however BP testing verified the diagnosis in 80 (74 percent). Despite the fact that 98 (90.7%) considered the condition indicated significant morbidity, only 36 (33.3%) followed through with therapy, and even fewer made lifestyle changes. 32% of individuals said they take at least one antihypertensive medication. Psychosocial issues such as melancholy and worry, fear of addiction, and unpleasant pharmacological side effects influenced patients' attitudes toward therapy. Patients in Auchi are unaware of hypertension (htn) and have a negative attitude toward therapy, according to our findings. Patient motivation, education, and public awareness are all required. In order to completely analyse the htn knowledge, attitudes, and lifestyle habits of Nigerian hypertensives, more studies with larger sample numbers and a wider geographical spread should be undertaken using standardised techniques.

Author(S) Details

Godfrey B. S. Iyalomhe
Department of Pharmacology and Therapeutics, College of Medicine, Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma, Nigeria.

Sarah I. Iyalomhe
Department of Public Health and Primary Health Care, Central Hospital Auchi, Nigeria.

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Assessing the Attitude towards Nutrition Management Practices by Adult Stage 5 Chronic Kidney Disease Patients: A Study from Kenyatta National Hospital, Kenya | Chapter 03 | Emerging Trends in Disease and Health Research Vol. 5

 The study's goal was to find out how adult stage 5 chronic kidney disease (CKD) patients feel about dietary management and how that affects their practises at Kenyatta National Hospital. To simplify the gathering of qualitative and quantitative data and the discovery of connections between variables, a cross-sectional analytical design was adopted. A sample of 110 people was calculated using the Cochran formula. To obtain data, a research-administered questionnaire with closed-ended questions was used. Descriptive statistics such as frequency and percentage were employed to describe the population's demographic and socioeconomic features. To evaluate the association between independent and dependent variables, inferential statistics were performed using chi square with an alpha of 0.05. More than three-quarters (77 percent) of respondents had a negative attitude. Attitudes toward taking one's weight daily (0.017), observing the types of food one eats daily (0.001), using food supplements to give nutrients needed by the body (0.001), and following dietary recommendations (0.022) were significantly associated with practises in stage 5 CKD management. Participants in general exhibited a good attitude toward nutrition management; however, regardless of their education or income level, their attitudes toward potassium reduction, supplement use, interpreting nutrition information, and fluid regulation were negative. It was suggested that patients' attitudes should be improved further by powerful nutrition advocacy messages for better nutrition management methods.

Author(S) Details

Julia Rotich
Department of Family Health, Division of Nutrition and Dietetics, Kenya.

Winfreda Nyamota
Department of Food Nutrition and Dietetics, Kenyatta University, Kenya.

Joshua Kayima
Department of Clinical Medicine and Therapeutics, University of Nairobi, Kenya.

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Exploring the Attitudes and Practices of Pharmacists and Physicians towards Bush Medicine in Guyana| Chapter 6 | Recent Developments in Medicine and Medical Research Vol. 14

 Aims: To investigate physicians' and pharmacists' views and behaviours about bush medicine (including personal use), as well as the factors that influence their attitudes. Also, to see if a video educational intervention has an effect on attitudes.

Introduction: In the Caribbean, the term "bush medicine" refers to medicinal plants that are commonly employed by traditional healers and is considered one part of traditional medicine.

The study used a cross-sectional design with registered physicians and pharmacists.

The study involved a total of 274 people: 134 pharmacists who were attending their first Continuing Pharmacy Education (CPE) of 2015 and 140 physicians who were attending their annual Medical Scientific Conference.

Methodology: A self-administered, pre-tested questionnaire was provided and collected, followed by a video intervention and a post-intervention questionnaire. Latent class cluster analysis was used to analyse the data, and the best-fitting model was selected primarily using the Bayesian Information Criterion (BIC). To evaluate connections with demographic characteristics and the impact of the intervention, researchers used logistic and multinomial regression, as well as Fisher's exact test.

The majority of the participants (56.4 percent) were between the ages of 20 and 30, and the majority (52 percent) had fewer than five years of professional experience. Pharmacists were more enthusiastic about herbal medicine than physicians. Patients should inform their physician/pharmacist about their use of bush medicine, according to the majority (99%), yet just 53% do so on a regular basis. More than half of those polled (52%) had tried bush medicine in the past, but just 38% had ever advocated it. Further than 90% of respondents said that clinical trials with bush medicine should be undertaken before it is utilised, and 88 percent wanted more training. Ethnicity, years of professional experience, and profession influenced views, and the intervention resulted in a more positive opinion about bush medicine.

Conclusion: While most participants expressed reservations about bush medicine, they were eager to learn more and were eager to participate in clinical trials. The content in the movie should be used as a framework for evidence-based clinical research and teaching at the tertiary level or future continuing education sessions.

Author(S) Details

Ede Tyrell
Department of Medical Technology, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Guyana, Guyana.

Karishma Jeeboo
Department of Pharmacy, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Guyana, Guyana.

Jewel Edmonson-Carter
Department of Pharmacy, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Guyana, Guyana.

Troy Thomas
Department of Mathematics, Physics & Statistics, Faculty of Natural Sciences, University of Guyana, Guyana.

Rajini Kurup
Department of Medical Technology, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Guyana, Guyana.

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Study on Attitudes and Barriers of Medical Students towards Conducting Research in a Medical College | Chapter 9 | Technological Innovation in Pharmaceutical Research Vol. 8

 Background: Evidence-based medicine is well-known as the gold standard for clinical practise. Conducting thorough research can help with this. Medical students, as future doctors, should make a big contribution, however research among medical students is lacking in terms of presentations and publications.

The goal is to discover the many hurdles to undertaking research, as well as motivational factors and attitudes.

Methods: A semi-structured questionnaire was given to three different batches of medical students in this cross-sectional observational study.

The percentage of people who agreed to participate in research was only 30%. The total attitude and barrier score among them were 3.690.29 and 3.630.42, respectively, with statistical significance revealed between genders rather than batches. The most significant stumbling block was a lack of prior research experience (91.67 percent ). Self-interest was the most common source of motivation (90.7 percent ).

Conclusions: If medical students are given adequate training and facilities, they should be able to conduct more research.

Author (s) Details

Manjunath G. Narasimhaiah
Department of Pharmacology, Sri Siddhartha Medical College, Tumkur, Karnataka, India.

Swamy R. Mallikarjuna
Department of Pharmacology, Sri Siddhartha Medical College, Tumkur, Karnataka, India.

Riyaj A. Kalaburgi
Department of Community Medicine, Sri Siddhartha Medical College, Tumkur, Karnataka, India.

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Current and Future Medical Professionals’ Attitudes towards Humanoid Robots | Chapter 2 | New Ideas Concerning Science and Technology Vol. 3

In recent areas, the scope of robot applications has been rapidly expanding across the globe. With the widespread introduction of robotics in the healthcare sector, understanding the attitudes of medical professionals towards using robots in different health-related contexts is important. In many healthcare environments, including counselling, operation, and care-taking, human-like robots are particularly used. Therefore, knowing the views of physicians on humanoid robots could highlight possibilities for setting up robot-assisted healthcare and related research activities. In addition, the views of current medical students may also provide comprehensive information. In healthcare environments, the future potential of such robots should be expected. This paper summarises the findings of a study carried out to assess the attitudes of current and prospective medical professionals towards humanoid robots using the Frankenstein Syndrome Questionnaire 30-item (FSQ). In terms of five variables, this scale measures attitudes towards humanoid robots, namely general negative attitudes, general positive attitudes, concept objections, faith in the makers of humanoid robots, and interpersonal fears. We also sampled doctors from various specialisations and specializations Third- and fourth-year medical school students in India. There were 125 participants from each group responding to the questionnaire. The findings indicate that there were generally more positive but also more negative attitudes towards humanoid robots from current medical professionals. This outcome can be explained by the fact that the types of attitudes evaluated in the FSQ do not generally convey opposite opinions directly. In order to explore the validity and reliability of the scale for use in Indian samples, future psychometric work is needed.

Author(s) Details

Jaishankar Bharatharaj
PAIR LAB, Research Centre for Robotics, Bharath Institute of Higher Education and Research, Chennai, India.

Praveen Regunathan Nirmala
PAIR LAB, Department of Psychology and Neuroscience, Auckland University of Technology, Auckland, New Zealand.

Senthil Kumar Sasthan Kutty
PAIR LAB, Research Centre for Robotics, Bharath Institute of Higher Education and Research, Chennai, India.

Chris Krägeloh
PAIR LAB, Department of Psychology and Neuroscience, Auckland University of Technology, Auckland, New Zealand.

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Assessment of Knowledge, Attitudes and Practices of Mothers Regarding Breastfeeding in the University Hospital Center of Brazzaville (Republic of Congo) | Chapter 10 | Challenges in Disease and Health Research Vol. 4

 Objective: To examine at the Brazzaville University Medical Center the awareness, attitudes and behaviours of mothers about breastfeeding. Population and Methods: Analytical KAP research conducted from 1 February to 31 May 2019, covering only mothers who have begun breastfeeding for a minimum of 4 months and a maximum of 24 months in compliance with World Health Organization guidelines. Socio-demographic features, awareness, attitudes and behaviours were linked to the research variables. Outcomes: One hundred and forty mothers were interviewed. They were of a median age of 30, multi-parous (61.5 percent), with gainful activity (47.9 percent) in a couple (78.6 percent). In 26.5 percent of cases, they had adequate information (87.1 percent) yet harmful, adapted behaviours (95 percent) with responses of distinct certainty, and bad practises (60 percent). Attitudes have not been changed by experience (p > 0.2). Practices that have impacted awareness and behaviours (p < 0.05). Four times more likely to have inadequate practise were women with insufficient expertise (OR = 3.84; CI [1.06-13.9]; p < 0.03).

CONCLUSION: Overall, with a reasonable level of awareness and acceptable attitudes, the responses of the mothers showed strong differences in certainty. Their practises were poor, as much affected by incorrect behaviour as by ignorance and damaging knowledge. An educational campaign on the awareness and attitudes of mothers towards breastfeeding will help to strengthen their practises of breastfeeding.

Author (s) Details

Buambo Gauthier Régis Jostin
Obstetrics Gynecology Department, Brazzaville University Hospital Center, Brazzaville, Republic of the Congo.

Mahoungou Tsibozi Frédine

Obstetrics Gynecology Department, “Blanche Gomez” Specialized Mother-Child Hospital, Brazzaville, Republic of the Congo.

Itoua Clautaire
Obstetrics Gynecology Department, Brazzaville University Hospital Center, Brazzaville, Republic of the Congo.

Potokoue Mpia Samantha Nuelly
Obstetrics Gynecology Department, Brazzaville University Hospital Center, Brazzaville, Republic of the Congo.

Eouani Max Lévy Eméry
Obstetrics Gynecology Department, Loandjili Hospital, Pointe Noire, Republic of the Congo.

Mokoko Jules César
Obstetrics Gynecology Department, Brazzaville University Hospital Center, Brazzaville, Republic of the Congo.

Iloki Léon Hervé
Obstetrics Gynecology Department, Brazzaville University Hospital Center, Brazzaville, Republic of the Congo.

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Attitudes of Women towards Birth Methods: Systematic Analysis of Studies Conducted in Turkey | Chapter 2 | Innovations in Medicine and Medical Research Vol. 4

 World Health Organization has stated the ideal rate for Cesarean delivery (CD) to be between 10%

and 15% since 1985. Rates of CD have increased over time in Turkey. This review aimed to
determine women's attitudes towards birth methods studies in Turkey. This study was a systematic
review and was conducted by performing a scan of the Turkish and English literature between
November 2019 and December 2019. A literature search of Google Scholar, PubMed, National
Thesis Center and Dergipark databases were conducted. The keywords of “mode of delivery” and
“attitude” and “Turkey” were written to the databases. The study included 28 articles and four
dissertations. Factors effecting in choosing the methods of birth in women were fear of birth, advice of
a doctor, their own decisions, a recommendation of their spouse, their mothers and their close
relatives, previous negative birth experiences and religious reasons. Women preferred VD because it
was a healthy method for the mother and the baby, and the natural way of delivery and recovery was
fast and easy in the postpartum period. The reasons for choosing CD were the suggestion of doctor,
fear of labor pain, medical indications, request of tubal ligation, avoid of labor pain, being easy and
comfortable, determining the birth date of baby, fear of perineal laceration, being safe for the baby
and history of negative birth experiences. Almost half of the women with fear of birth preferred CD on
maternal request. Women said that a safe, easy and less painful method of delivery was CD. CD rate
in Turkey is quite high, so health care professionals should encourage women to prefer VD. They
should inform women about each mode of delivery’s advantages and disadvantages, and should
emphasize the importance of VD in terms of mother and baby during pregnancy monitoring and
antenatal period.

Author(s) Details

Aslı Karakuş Selçuk
Faculty of Health Sciences, Manisa Celal Bayar University, Uncubozköy Mahallesi, Manisa, 45030, Turkey.

Nevin Hotun Şahin
Department, of Women Health Disease Nursing, Faculty of Nursing, Istanbul University, Cerrahpasa Florence, Nightingale İstanbul, Turkey

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