The Impact of an Educational Program on Enhancing Knowledge towards Drug Addiction among Health Care Providers in Saudi Arabia

Alhraiwil, Najla J.; AlYoussef, Razan A.; AlShlash, Nora K.; Amer, Samar A.; Radwan, Nashwa; Hazmi, Ali M. Al; Al-Shroby, Walid A.; Alamri, Fahad

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“…Both pieces of literature documented a high level of knowledge among HCWs, with 98.9% and 99.3%, respectively. Several studies documented a moderate level of knowledge among HCWs [7][8][9][10]18]. In contrast, a study done in Romania [25] found inadequate knowledge among nurses, compromising 68%, which was lower than our report.…”

Section: Knowledge Of Hhcontrasting

confidence: 89%

“…Apart from that, no other related research was published in a healthcare setting in the country. Auspiciously, there is plenty of literature available from neighboring countries [8][9][10][11][12][13][14][15][16][17][18]. The majority of these studies were from different cities and provinces of Saudi Arabia [8][9][10][11][12][13][14][15].…”

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confidence: 99%

“…Auspiciously, there is plenty of literature available from neighboring countries [8][9][10][11][12][13][14][15][16][17][18]. The majority of these studies were from different cities and provinces of Saudi Arabia [8][9][10][11][12][13][14][15]. In one study done at a national level to assess HCWs' knowledge, attitude, and practice toward HH, around 7,153 healthcare staff participated using a selfadministered questionnaire from twenty different health regions in the Kingdom [8].…”

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“…The majority of these studies were from different cities and provinces of Saudi Arabia [8][9][10][11][12][13][14][15]. In one study done at a national level to assess HCWs' knowledge, attitude, and practice toward HH, around 7,153 healthcare staff participated using a selfadministered questionnaire from twenty different health regions in the Kingdom [8]. The study found that the mean HH knowledge percentage score among HCWs was 65.5%.…”

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confidence: 99%

“…In addition to these factors, having a safety culture, regular training and education, providing reminders at the workplace, and continuous monitoring and feedback are some of the major elements that affect HCWs' knowledge and perceptions toward HH [8,9,[11][12][13][17][18][19][20][24][25][26][27][28][29][30]. Furthermore, many of these studies suggested that HH knowledge and perceptions increased with HCWs' age and years of experience [10,14,17,18,27].…”

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Hand Hygiene Knowledge and Perception Survey for Healthcare Workers in Government Hospitals (GHs) in Bahrain

Sowar,

Acunin,

Cabanalan

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Introduction and aimHealthcare-associated infections (HAIs) are a serious concern in all healthcare facilities as they may lead to many serious consequences, like prolonged hospitalization, increased mortality and morbidity, and extra costs. Effective hand hygiene (HH) is the primary proven measure known to be effective in reducing the risk of HAIs in all healthcare settings. This study aimed to measure the healthcare workers' (HCWs) knowledge and perception of HH at government hospitals (GHs) in Bahrain. Subjects and methodsThis cross-sectional study was conducted among HCWs working in GHs in the Kingdom of Bahrain. A selfadministered questionnaire was distributed among the targeted population using a Google survey (Google LLC, California, USA). The questionnaire includes socio-demographic data (e.g., age, gender, nationality, etc.) and a validated WHO questionnaire measuring perceptions and knowledge toward HH. ResultsOf the 285 HCWs, 75.4% were females, and 48.1% were aged between 31 and 40 years old. The overall mean perception was 35.9 (SD 6.93) out of 42 points, with nearly 80% of HCWs considered to have good perception levels. The overall mean knowledge score was 11.4 (SD 1.37) out of 14 points. Accordingly, 75.4% were considered to have good knowledge levels. Factors associated with increased perception include increasing age, female gender, non-Bahraini, being a nurse with increasing years of working experience, and receiving formal training in HH. Being a nurse was the sole significant predictor of increased knowledge. ConclusionThe knowledge and perception of HH among HCWs were sufficient. Being a nurse was a significant predictor of both knowledge and perception. Further, a significant positive correlation was noted between the knowledge and perception scores. Maintaining the level of knowledge and perception of HH could lead to improved HH compliance among HCWs.

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Section: Knowledge Of Hhcontrasting

confidence: 89%

Section: Literature Reviewmentioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Literature Reviewmentioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Literature Reviewmentioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Literature Reviewmentioning

confidence: 99%

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Hand Hygiene Knowledge and Perception Survey for Healthcare Workers in Government Hospitals (GHs) in Bahrain

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Effectiveness of Educational Program Upon High-School Students’ Knowledge Toward Drug Addiction

2021

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The aim: 1. To assess the existing knowledge of high-school students regarding drug addiction. 2. To measure the effectiveness of planned teaching program upon study groups knowledge on drug addiction. 3. To assess and compare the knowledge levels among participants (post-test) for both groups (study and control). 4. To find the association between studies group post-test levels of knowledge with participants socio-demographic variables. Materials and methods: The present study carried out by using quasi-experimental design with two groups and over three assessment phases, in period from September 2019 to July 2021, with objective of assessing educational program effectiveness in improving knowledge of drug addiction among students at high-school in Al Najaf city. Total of 70 high-school students divided into two groups, which were included by non-probability purposive sampling methods. Results: After conducting program the (post-tests) revealed significant improvement in knowledge of students from study group in comparing to control group, which remained at same level of knowledge toward drug addiction with mild decline. Conclusions: Furthermore, the study concluded that the education program was effective in enhancing knowledge of students concerning drug addiction. Besides, it is beneficial to conduct such programs in order to protect students from addiction risk. The study recommended for further modification and application of current program in future besides the need to educate teachers and as well as families toward drug addiction issue.

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The Impact of an Educational Program on Enhancing Knowledge towards Drug Addiction among Health Care Providers in Saudi Arabia

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Hand Hygiene Knowledge and Perception Survey for Healthcare Workers in Government Hospitals (GHs) in Bahrain

Hand Hygiene Knowledge and Perception Survey for Healthcare Workers in Government Hospitals (GHs) in Bahrain

Effectiveness of Educational Program Upon High-School Students’ Knowledge Toward Drug Addiction

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