Background: Medical research is undoubtedly an essential tool in improving health care. Thus, every resident physician should participate in health research activities to keep his knowledge and training up-to-date. Although research is incorporated in residency training, several studies have shown that much is still lacking in terms of the residents’ knowledge, attitude, and practices in research. Objective: To determine the knowledge, attitude, practices, and barriers in conducting research among resident physicians in Cagayan Valley Medical Center. Methods: This study utilized a descriptive survey design. Purposive sampling with total enumeration was done. A total of 108 resident trainees were included in the study. Validated questionnaires were used to assess the residents’ knowledge, attitude, practices, and barriers in conducting research. Results: The level of research knowledge of the resident trainees is below average, and their overall research practice is poor. On the contrary, the residents’ attitude towards research is positive. The residents’ level of research knowledge significantly differed across age (p=0.010) and year level (p=0.012). The trainees’ research attitude significantly differed in terms of current involvement in research (p=0.048). The top three barriers identified were lack of research training and skills, insufficient time allotted for research, and lack of statistical support. Conclusion There is a need to fill the gap between the residents’ positive attitude and their below average level of knowledge and poor practice in research. Addressing the barriers in conducting research is also needed to improve the overall standards of research among the residents.
Attitude ; Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice ; Knowledge

A survey on knowledge, attitude and practice (KAP) of reproductive health was conducted on 119 women (aged between 15 and 49 years old, had their children under 5 years old) at Tan Long commune, Dong Hy district, Thai Nguyen province on mother's health care and family planning. Results: KAP of these women wasn't good, in both pre and postnatal. It is recommended that health staff at Tan Long commune health station needs to participate actively in reproductive health education for women at isolated villages
Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice ; Reproductive Medicine ; Knowledge ; Attitude ; Women

PURPOSE: There are gaps between the treatment guideline and clinical practice of osteoporosis showing low compliance. Although attitude and knowledge of prescriber have been known to be associated with the low compliance in real clinical practice, no study has assessed the knowledge of prescriber regarding osteoporosis in accordance to the level of medical institution. We compared the knowledge on osteoporosis of general practitioners with that of practitioners in a tertiary referral hospital. MATERIALS AND METHODS: In May 2012, 40 general practitioners and 40 practitioners in a tertiary referral hospital were evaluated using a modified Facts on Osteoporosis Quiz. RESULTS: The level of knowledge of general practitioners was similar with that of practitioners in a tertiary referral hospital (p=0.386). And, both groups were lack of knowledge of effect of physical exercise. CONCLUSION: The level of knowledge on osteoporosis was not associated with the level of medical institute, and the effect of physical exercise should be stressed in an educational program on osteoporosis for practitioners.
Adult ; Attitude of Health Personnel ; Exercise ; Female ; Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice ; Humans ; Male ; Middle Aged ; *Osteoporosis ; Questionnaires

OBJECTIVE: To investigate clinical interns' knowledge and attitude on pain management, influential factors and requirement.
 METHODS: A total of 212 clinical interns were investigated by the self-designed general condition questionnaire and the Chinese version of the knowledge and attitude survey regarding pain (KASRP).
 RESULTS: The correct answer rate for the knowledge and attitude questionnaire was (51.70±14.18)%. The education background, the condition of pain education in clinical practice and the use of pain assessment tools were the key factors that impact the scores of knowledge and attitude on pain management.
 CONCLUSION Clinical interns' perception on pain management is insufficient. It cannot meet the clinical actual needs. The medical colleges are lack of pain management education courses and standardization training. Schools and hospitals are encouraged to offer and strengthen pain education for clinical interns to create a good environment for pain treatment and to improve the management level for patients' quality of life.
Attitude of Health Personnel ; Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice ; Humans ; Internship and Residency ; Pain Management ; Quality of Life ; Surveys and Questionnaires

PURPOSE: The aim of this study was to design and evaluate a scale for measuring the attitudes toward condom use in sexual relationships. METHOD: A questionnaire was administered to 631 college students using a convenience sampling method. The psychometric properties (reliability and validity) were evaluated. RESULT: As a result of the item analysis, 16 items were selected and the internal consistency alpha coefficient was .88. Results indicated that the condom attitude scale is composed of three factors: Interruption of sexual pleasure; Protection; and Image. The three factors accounted for 59.54% of the variance in the total scale. Also, condom attitude was statistically significant (t=7.389, p=.000) between consistent condom users and inconsistent users. CONCLUSION: The results demonstrate that condom attitudes are multidimensional, and the reliability and validity of the scale was supported.
Adult ; *Attitude ; *Condoms ; Female ; Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice ; Humans ; Male ; Questionnaires ; Students/*psychology

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*Attitude of Health Personnel ; Depression/*diagnosis ; Female ; *Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice ; Humans ; Male ; Nurses/*psychology ; Nursing Staff, Hospital/*psychology

OBJECTIVE: This study aimed to determine the knowledge, attitudes and beliefs of adult Filipino males consulting in the Philippine General Hospital on vasectomy, and the affect of marital status, length of marriage, number of children, level of education, economic status, religion and type of mass -media exposure on these attitude and beliefs.

MATERIALS AND METHODS: This is a descriptive cross-sectional study. A total of 1120 adult male patients were included in the study. Data were collected using a standardized, self-administered questionnaire. Percentages and means were calculated for all variables. Analysis was done using multiple regression models.

RESULTS: The mean age of the participants was 50.7 years (SD 16.5) and the mean number of children was 2.5 (SD 2.2). Of the whole sample, 363 (32.4%) have used or are currently using one from of contraception. Among the 518 (46.2%) of men who knew about vasectomy as a form of contraception, 451(87.1%) knew that vasectomy involves ligation of the vas deferens. Higher educational status, previous or current use of contraceptive and not being a Roman Catholic were shown to be statistically significantly associated with knowing about vasectomy as a form of contraception. Only knowledge about the safety of vasectomy was shown to influence men's willingness to undergo the procedure.

CONCLUSION: Improved awareness of the safety and reversibility of vasectomy may lead to increased acceptance of the procedure amongst Filipino men. Physicians play an important role in the dissemination of information about contraception, alongside the mass media, and should make efforts to ensure that adequate and accurate information is made available.

Human ; Male ; Vasectomy ; Psychology ; Contraception ; Sterilization, Reproductive ; Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice ; Attitude to Health ; Culture ; Information Dissemination ; Awareness ; Safety

OBJECTIVE: To investigate the status of oral health knowledge, attitude, behavior of 12-15 years old children and provide a theoretical basis of prevention. METHODS: Multi-stage stratified sampling method was used to extract four middle school students from Chongqing districts and counties (2 in the main urban area and 2 suburbs), and their oral health knowledge, attitudes and behaviors were investigated through questionnaires. All data were entered using Epidata and statistical analysis was performed using SPSS 21.0 software. RESULTS: A total of 3 902 valid questionnaires were collected. The proportion of people who had good brushing habits was 39.7% (1 548), the average oral health knowledge accuracy rate was 58.9%, and the average oral health positive attitude was 88.6%. The number of middle school students who attended the dental experience was 54.5% (2 127), and that of the school who received oral health education was 17.5% (681). There were gender and regional differences in brushing habits. CONCLUSIONS The knowledge and behavior of oral health among 12-15-year-old middle school students in Chongqing need to be improved. Oral health education for middle school students should be strengthened, especially in rural and suburban areas.
Adolescent ; Attitude to Health ; Child ; Health Behavior ; Health Education, Dental ; Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice ; Humans ; Oral Health ; Rural Population ; Surveys and Questionnaires ; Toothbrushing

INTRODUCTIONVaccination against the 2009 pandemic influenza A (H1N1) represents the best method of controlling spread, morbidity and mortality due to the pandemic. While this has been recommended for all healthcare-workers locally, it is unclear if they are willing to accept the vaccination.

MATERIALS AND METHODSA cross-sectional survey was conducted before and after an educational talk on pandemic influenza and vaccines to ascertain responses and stated reasons, as well as identify associated factors.

RESULTSFor 235 returned forms prior to the talk, 182 (77.4%) responded positively, while 161 of 192 (83.8%) who returned forms after the talk responded positively. Importantly, 12 of 47 (25.5%) initially negative responses turned positive after education. The desire to protect family, self and patients were the 3 most important reasons for staff wanting to receive the vaccine, while the concern regarding potential side effects was the most important reason for refusal.

CONCLUSIONSA high rate of willingness to receive pandemic influenza vaccine was found, which was in contrast to acceptance rates elsewhere and during previous influenza seasons. Education can play an important role in altering vaccine acceptance behaviour, with an emphasis on addressing concerns with regard to potential side effects.

Adult ; Aged ; Attitude of Health Personnel ; Cross-Sectional Studies ; Female ; Health Education ; Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice ; Humans ; Immunization Programs ; utilization ; Influenza A Virus, H1N1 Subtype ; drug effects ; immunology ; Influenza Vaccines ; Influenza, Human ; drug therapy ; virology ; Male ; Middle Aged ; Patient Acceptance of Health Care ; Program Evaluation ; Young Adult

PURPOSE: The role of sex role identity types and health promoting behaviors in relation to premenstrual symptoms and interrelatedness among the three variables were examined. METHODS: A cross sectional descriptive study was employed with 327 female university students. KSRI, HPLP, and MDQ were used as measurement tools. RESULTS: Four types of sex role identities were classified; undifferentiated(33.7%), androgyny (32.7%), masculinity(16.8%), and femininity(16.8%) in order. Premenstrual symptoms(F=3.11, p= .027) and health promoting behaviors(F=12.74, p= .000) were significantly different by sex role identity types. As determinants of premenstrual symptoms, health promoting behaviors for all subjects, stress coping for the feminine type, and interpersonal relationships for the undifferentiated type were identified. In discriminating between the feminine type and undifferentiated type, premenstrual symptoms and self responsibility were shown as significant factors. CONCLUSION: Interrelatedness among sex role identity, health promoting behaviors and premenstrual symptoms imply the importance of a psychosocial aspect in premenstrual symptoms. Therefore, these three variables should be applied more specifically for nursing assessment and management of women having premenstrual symptoms.
Adult ; Attitude to Health ; Demography ; Female ; *Gender Identity ; *Health Behavior ; Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice ; Health Promotion ; Humans ; Premenstrual Syndrome/*psychology ; Questionnaires ; Students/*psychology ; Universities