1.Obesity awareness and its relationship to sociodemographic characteristics of Filipino adults
Jan Louie Gatillo ; Ariane Corpuz ; Theresa Leyco ; Alexphil Ponce
Journal of the ASEAN Federation of Endocrine Societies 2023;38(1):29-36
Objective:
Awareness and substantial understanding of obesity are essential components in its prevention and treatment. This study aimed to determine the degree of obesity awareness and its relationship to various sociodemographic characteristics among Filipino adults working from home (WFH).
Methodology:
This is a cross-sectional survey conducted in Metro Cebu, Philippines. Included were non-healthcare WFH professionals aged 18-64. Researcher-made Obesity Awareness Questionnaire (OAC-20) was used.
Results:
A total of 458 employees participated in the study; mean age was 30.33 years (SD=6.96), mostly female (71.40%) and majority single (77.07%). The mean obesity awareness score was 79.18% (SD=9.02). Age (p=0.198), BMI (p=0.397), work hours/day (p=0.101), and hours of physical activity/day (p=0.458) were not associated with obesity awareness. Similarly, male vs. female (p=0.515), and single vs. married respondents (p=0.629) did not differ significantly in terms of average scores. However, higher educational attainment (p=0.044) and higher socio-economic status (p=0.002) were significantly associated with higher obesity awareness scores.
Conclusion
The surveyed WFH adults were aware of the majority of the important concepts on obesity. Educational attainment and socio-economic status were significant determinants of obesity awareness.
Obesity
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Awareness
2.The community reality awareness and attitude towards the handicapped people in Cat Dai and Lach Tray urban communes in Hai Phong, 2003
Journal of Preventive Medicine 2005;15(4):36-41
In 2003, medical examinations of all 19,884 people living in to the Cat Dai and Lach Tray communes in Hai Phong detected 198 handicapped people (1.0% of the general population). There were 45% of males and 55% of females. The handicapped rates were 0.8% in children and 1.2% in adults. The rate of handicapped people difficult in moving was highest (33.3%), then people with strange behaviors (23.2%), and people having difficulty in studying (15.7%). The rates of people had difficulty in hearing and speaking, seeing, and others were small. Up to 91% of handicapped people needed rehabilitation but 100% of the handicapped people were not provided with rehabilitation through interviews, over 50% of people in the community did not identify the handicapped, and were not ready to accept them as equal members.
Disabled Persons
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Awareness
3.Do you believe that processed EEG helps to prevent intraoperative awareness?.
Korean Journal of Anesthesiology 2018;71(6):427-429
No abstract available.
Electroencephalography*
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Intraoperative Awareness*
4.Breast cancer awareness among female non-medical college students in Quezon City
Celine Marie C. Matundan ; Philip rico P. Mejia ; Maribie R. Minor ; Mark Gabriel Anthony M. Mirabueno ; Ma. Regina Luz D. Misa ; Arem Sheikh L. Molina ; Kaludette Anne M. Morales ; Jeremiah Marin. F. Morgado ; Emerito Eliseo P. Nacpil ; Johann Rommel T. Naguiat ; Aldean Roval M. Ng ; Aniana Katherine S. Nicanor ; Georgina T. Paredes ; Remigio Jay-Ar Z. Butacan IV
Health Sciences Journal 2016;5(2):69-76
Introduction:
Breast cancer remains to be a public health problem in the Philippines. This study determined the level of breast cancer awareness among female non-medical students from selected private colleges in Quezon City.
Methods:
This was a descriptive cross-sectional survey, and data collection was done on a single occasion. The study population was chosen via convenience sampling. The survey asked about the respondents' ideas on awareness, beliefs, perceived personal risk, perceived seriousness, and knowledge of etiology, diagnosis and management of breast cancer.
Results:
Majority of the respondents associated lifestyle factors (smoking) with the development of breast cancer. Four-fifths regarded Western medicine as a mainstay of treatment, however, a significant proportion believed that breast cancer could be adequately managed and controlled with complementary and alternative treatments. Around 25% of respondents considered themselves at risk for breast cancer and 40% did not know. Close to 65% said that family history was a risk factor. Almost 50% never heard of self-breast examination; of those who knew about it, only 15% practiced it monthly. The respondents had varied answers when asked about the common symptoms and signs of breast cancer. At least two-thirds of respondents said that the treatment for breast cancer includes surgery and radiation therapy. Majority (79.8%) opined that having an education program would increase the level of awareness of the general public.
Conclusion
The students surveyed were generally aware about breast cancer, including aspects of epidemiology, diagnosis and management. The study also a revealed a number of misconceptions regarding breast cancer.
Breast Neoplasms
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Awareness
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Knowledge
5.Awareness of medical students of the Patient's Bill of Rights
Sheela Mae G. Tan ; Hazael V. Tanael ; Maria Angela C. Tanjuatco ; Lyzka Camille G. Templonuevo ; Eunice Grace D. Vallada ; Yzabel N. Vergel de Dios ; Joseph Louie M. Vicencio ; Alyssa Nina T. Vilaga ; Maria Isabela C. Vilela ; Patricia Jan S. Villa ; Vielka Z. Villanueva ; Jesryph Flor A. Villegas ; Fria Franchesca P. Vitug ; Georgina T. Paredes
Health Sciences Journal 2017;6(2):45-49
Introduction :
Health care providers must develop awareness and understanding of the rights of
patients in order to render quality care. The study aimed to assess the awareness of students of the
College of Medicine of the Patient's Bill of Rights.
Methods :
Medical students selected by stratified sampling were asked to answer a questionnaire on
patients' rights. Respondents with scores of at least 80% were considered "aware". The proportion of
respondents who were "aware" was determined.
Results :
The results revealed that 84.6% of the respondents have >80% awareness level. More than
90% of the medical students sampled were aware of the right to choose a physician, followed by the
rights to be shown respect, dignity, and consideration, to be provided healthcare service of best
quality by skilled healthcare professionals, to be included in decisions and choices about one's care,
and to religious assistance. Less than 70% were aware of the right of the unconscious or legally
incompetent patient and right to access and transfer of care and continuity of care.
Conclusion
More than 80% of medical students exposed to patients are aware of the Patient's Bill of
Rights.
Awareness
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Education, Medical
6.The awareness on tuberculosis in subjects living in Ba Vi District, Ha Tay Province who have the symptoms of cough persisting for above 3 weeks
Journal of Practical Medicine 2003;442(2):35-37
The awareness on tuberculosis was determined by an interview conducted on 559 subjects with a symptomatic of cough persisting for > 3 weeks (259 male and 300 female subjects of > 15 year old age). Results showed an insufficiency of knowledge, especially in female subjects. Mass media play an effective role in health education but only > 50% of population could access them frequently
Tuberculosis
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Cough
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Disease
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Awareness
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epidemiology
7.Knowledge, attitudes, and awareness towards newborn screening in association with received prenatal care: A survey of primiparous postpartum mothers at the Philippine General Hospital.
Bradley Ashley G. ONG ; Lorena Margarita B. OSORIO ; Meleeze A. ONGTAUCO ; Gabriel Paulo C. OROSCO ; Dave Albert D. PATRIMONIO ; Alista D. PEREZ ; Switzale M. PIDLAOAN ; Er Joshua B. PILOTIN ; Raphael Angelo E. QUEVEDO ; Patricia Kate F. REGALA ; Jose M. CARNATE
Acta Medica Philippina 2022;56(7):79-85
Background. Newborn screening (NBS) is a procedure for the immediate detection of genetic, metabolic, and endocrine disorders in neonates and is crucial for prompt treatment should such disorders be identified. In the Philippines, Republic Act 9288 requires health workers to properly inform mothers regarding NBS and its importance before the procedure.
Objective. To determine the knowledge, attitude, and awareness of primiparous postpartum mothers towards NBS Methods: A survey questionnaire was administered to primiparous mothers from Wards 15 and 16 of the Philippine General Hospital from April 11 through May 14, 2017. Results of primiparous postpartum mothers with or without previous prenatal check-ups were then compared.
Results. We surveyed 160 mothers, with half (56.3%) aged between 20 and 29 years. There were 149 mothers with and 11 without prenatal checkups. Mothers with previous prenatal checkups were more likely to be aware of NBS than those without prenatal checkups. Knowledge on NBS of mothers with previous prenatal checkups was higher on average compared to those without previous prenatal checkups. There was no significant difference in attitude between mothers with or without prenatal checkups.
Conclusion. Prenatal checkups increased the awareness and knowledge of primiparous mothers' towards NBS, and thus can be a potent vehicle where healthcare providers may inform the mother on the process and purpose of this procedure.
Neonatal Screening ; Knowledge ; Awareness ; Attitude
8.Anesthesia awareness. Can midazolam attenuate or prevent memory consolidation on intraoperative awakening during general anesthesia without increasing the risk of postoperative delirium?.
Korean Journal of Anesthesiology 2015;68(2):200-202
No abstract available.
Anesthesia, General*
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Delirium*
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Intraoperative Awareness*
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Memory*
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Midazolam*
9.Unexpected anesthetic leakage from a damaged O-ring on the Selectatec back bar: A case report.
Young Uk KIM ; Jimi OH ; Chan Hye PARK ; Byung Moon CHOI ; Dong Min JANG ; Ji Yeon BANG
Anesthesia and Pain Medicine 2017;12(2):183-186
The Selectatec mounting system was devised to provide easy and quick on-site fitting of various vaporizers for the anesthetic machine. However, a quick changing system for the vaporizer can also damage the O-ring due to friction between the vaporizer and the Selectatec back bar. We herein report a case of an unexpected anesthetic gas leakage from a damaged O-ring on the Selectatec back bar, which resulted from exchanging the vaporizers between two operations. In cases using the Datex Ohmeda machine, it is not easy to detect leakages from the vaporizers because of the location of the check valve near to the fresh gas outlet. This complicates the use of the positive pressure leakage test to detect a low pressure system leakage on the Selectatec back bar. We recommend the preanesthetic negative pressure or low-flow leakage test to detect a low pressure leakage when exchanging vaporizers on the Selectatec system.
Friction
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Intraoperative Awareness
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Nebulizers and Vaporizers
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Ventilators, Mechanical
10.Awareness Survey toward Graduate (Doctors) Trained for Three to Five Years for Oriental Medicine
Kampo Medicine 2008;59(6):821-828
An Oriental medicine awareness survey was performed with the doctors having graduated from Nara Medical University. The questionnaire was mailed to the doctors having trained there 3, 4 and 5 years after their graduation. The collection rate was 24.1%. The percentage of doctors with an interest in Oriental medicine was 83.0%. These doctors believed that Oriental medicine exerts a different efficacy from western medicine. In contrast, the doctors (17%) with no interest in Oriental medicine answered that they had little or no Oriental medicine knowledge and experience. Most doctors (89.8%) supposed that Oriental medicine will play a more important role in the future, and that Oriental medicine lectures and seminars are essential. It seems important, therefore, to give doctors more Oriental medicine instruction, to learn the basic theories, prescriptions, and diagnoses. Those doctors (93.2%) who answered in the affirmative said that they would make use of Oriental medicine in the future, presumably due to social trend.
Oriental Medicine
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Surveys
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Awareness
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Doctors
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Graduate