Objective: To analyze the effect of health management on improving the awareness rate of disease prevention and treatment in patients with prehypertension, so as to provide guidance for clinical management of patients...Objective: To analyze the effect of health management on improving the awareness rate of disease prevention and treatment in patients with prehypertension, so as to provide guidance for clinical management of patients with prehypertension. Methods: 108 patients diagnosed with prehypertension in our hospital were divided into a control group and an experimental group. The control group was not given management measures, while the experimental group was given health management. The incidence of hypertension and cognition level of hypertension knowledge were compared between the two groups after management. Results: The incidence of hypertension in the experimental group was 7.41% lower than that in the control group 29.63%. The cognitive level of hypertension in the patients (66.54 ± 1.25) was significantly higher than that in the patients without health management (41.45 ± 2.45), and P < 0.05;Conclusion: For patients with prehypertension, the implementation of health management is helpful to improve their cognition of hypertension, master related prevention knowledge, and reduce the incidence of hypertension.展开更多
Objective:This study aims to explore the impact of personalized education on the awareness rate of protective knowledge among inpatients newly treated for pulmonary tuberculosis.Methods:325 initial pulmonary tuberculo...Objective:This study aims to explore the impact of personalized education on the awareness rate of protective knowledge among inpatients newly treated for pulmonary tuberculosis.Methods:325 initial pulmonary tuberculosis inpatients admitted to our hospital between January 2018 and December 2022 were selected as the research subjects.Using the randomized controlled trial method,they were divided into an experimental group of 163 cases and a control group of 162 cases.The experimental group received personalized education,including personalized guidance on patients'disease awareness,treatment compliance,and preventive measures.The control group received routine health education.After the experiment,the awareness rate of protective knowledge of the two groups of patients was evaluated.Results:The total awareness rate of the experimental group was 76.07%,which was significantly higher than that of the control group,which was 55.63%,and the difference was statistically significant at P<0.05.The transmission route,suspicious symptoms,medical institutions,preferential policies,whether it can be cured,and the full awareness rate of the experimental group were all higher than those of the control group,and the difference was statistically significant at P<0.05.Conclusion:Personalized education positively impacts the awareness rate of protective knowledge among inpatients newly treated for pulmonary tuberculosis.Therefore,when hospitals provide medical services for newly diagnosed pulmonary tuberculosis patients,they should strengthen personalized education,improve patients'awareness of the disease and self-protection ability,and reduce the risk of infection.展开更多
The number of smokers in Chinese rural areas is more than 200 million, which is twice that in cities. It is very significant to carry out tobacco control interventions in rural areas. We performed this community inter...The number of smokers in Chinese rural areas is more than 200 million, which is twice that in cities. It is very significant to carry out tobacco control interventions in rural areas. We performed this community intervention study to evaluate the efficacy of village-based health education of tobacco control on the male current smoking rate in rural areas. The population of this study was the males above 15 years old from 6 villages in rural areas. The villages were randomly assigned to intervention group or control group(3 villages in each group). Self-designed smoking questionnaire was applied. The intervention group received the village-based health education of tobacco control for one year. The primary outcome measurement was the male current smoking rate. In the baseline investigation, completed surveys were returned by 814 male residents from the control group and 831 male residents from the intervention group. The male current smoking rate in the control group and the intervention group was 61.2% and 58.5%, respectively, before intervention. There was no significant difference between these two groups(P〉0.05). After one-year intervention, the current smoking rate in the intervention group(51.2%) was significantly lower than that in the control group(62.8%)(P〈0.001). Our study suggested that the village-based health education of tobacco control was effective in lowering the male current smoking rate in rural areas, which could be a suitable and feasible way for tobacco control in the Chinese rural areas.展开更多
AIM:To investigate the myopia awareness level,knowledge,attitude,and skills at baseline and to implement and evaluate the efficacy of myopia prevention health education among Chinese students.METHODS:A total of 1000 m...AIM:To investigate the myopia awareness level,knowledge,attitude,and skills at baseline and to implement and evaluate the efficacy of myopia prevention health education among Chinese students.METHODS:A total of 1000 middle school students from 2 middle schools were invited to participate in the study,and myopia prevention health education was conducted.The students were assessed at baseline,followed by a survey.The efficacy of health education was evaluated using the self-comparison method pre-and post-health education.RESULTS:The study included 957 and 850 pre-and post-health education par ticipants,respectively.The baseline knowledge of all respondents on myopic symptoms(87.5%),myopia is a risk of eyes(72.9%),myopia prevention(91.3%),myopia increases with age(86.7%),performing periodic eye examinations(92.8%),and one first,one foot,and one inch(84.8%)significantly increased after health education(P<0.001 for all).However,the percentage of students who still did not think it necessary to take breaks after 30-40min of continuous near work was 27.0%.The opinion that“myopia can be cured”was still present in 38.3%.CONCLUSION:Implementing school-based myopia prevention health education improves knowledge,attitudes,and skills regarding myopia among Chinese middle school students.展开更多
Health literacy and awareness are essential strategies in promoting global health and improving access to care. While seen as an essential tool for promoting population health awareness to improve early detection and ...Health literacy and awareness are essential strategies in promoting global health and improving access to care. While seen as an essential tool for promoting population health awareness to improve early detection and treatment of chronic diseases, it is yet to be emphasized in most African countries. Health literacy is an essential practice to promote chronic disease prevention and reduce the growing threat to population health. Incidences and mortalities from chronic diseases commonly arise from limited knowledge of the causative risk factors and access to health facilities. Without knowledge about causes, health impacts, and available health services, people continue to indulge in the habits that worsen their health conditions and fail to access care timely. By using health literacy and awareness as a tool for chronic disease prevention, healthcare professionals will develop strategic health awareness programs that fit the socio-demographics of the population they serve. This article explored the significant role health awareness occupies in individual and community health prevention through health promotion and education. It reviewed the concept and dimensions of chronic disease prevention, cultural beliefs and impact on chronic diseases, gaps created by low health literacy, and the significance of health literacy in disease prevention and health promotion. Furthermore, it recommends that health systems and local communities form partnerships to address common and emerging health problems, and health systems should be properly funded.展开更多
Cervical cancer is the second most common cancer among women and the leading cause of deaths among women worldwide. In Kenya, uptake of screening services is at 3.2% below the targeted of 70%. Therefore, there is need...Cervical cancer is the second most common cancer among women and the leading cause of deaths among women worldwide. In Kenya, uptake of screening services is at 3.2% below the targeted of 70%. Therefore, there is need to study the factors that lead to low uptake of the screening services. One way of increasing the uptake of the screening services is its integration with other routine services, thus leading to a reduction in morbidity and mortality rates associated with the disease. The objective of this study was to review and examine the importance of integrating cervical cancer screening services in the routine examinations offered in the Kenyan health facilities. A retrospective study design was adopted by this study. The review of articles, journals, strategic plans was done from the year 2012 to 2017. Data sources included Medline, PMC, Library, Pubmed, Google scholar, cancer prevention plans and strategies. About 28 data sources were reviewed with 78.5% indicating that increased knowledge and creation of awareness on cervical cancer would greatly improve the utilization of the screening services. More than 87% of the information collected among published work in Kenya demonstrated that knowledge on importance cervical cancer screening is inadequate. The primary results of this study suggest that all women of reproductive age (WRA) should undergo cervical cancer screening as a routine service. An integration approach should be adopted, to enhance knowledge on cervical cancer and the importance of screening, causes, preventive and treatment options. The study recommends that, the Government of Kenya through the Ministry of health should include cervical cancer screening as a routine procedure for all WRA.展开更多
BACKGROUND Patients’knowledge about the characteristics of their own cancer could be an important factor for understanding treatment regimens and adhering to therapies.However,to date nothing is known about the aware...BACKGROUND Patients’knowledge about the characteristics of their own cancer could be an important factor for understanding treatment regimens and adhering to therapies.However,to date nothing is known about the awareness among Chinese breast cancer patients about the characteristics of their own tumors.AIM To investigate how much knowledge that Chinese breast cancer patients have about their tumor characteristics and the impact of health and education literacy on the acquisition of such information.METHODS The survey was administered to patients who were diagnosed with breast cancer from 2017 to 2019 in three hospitals in China,and who came in for regular followup on an outpatient basis.We collected responses from 226 respondents who were asked about their cancer characteristics(stage,grade,and estrogen receptor status and human epidermal growth factor receptor 2 status of the cancer),and evaluated the correctness by comparing with their medical records.Logistic regression was used to assess the probability of knowing and of correctly answering questions.We also analyzed the association between our findings and the level of the patient’s education and their health literacy.RESULTS Overall,20.80%to 57.96%of the patients reported knowing about the characteristics of breast cancer;of these,10.18%to 46.46%reported these characteristics correctly.Education,age,and health literacy were all significantly associated with awareness rate,and with the level to which this information was accurate.CONCLUSION Breast cancer patients in China know little about their disease,and better education aimed at improving their knowledge about cancer characteristics is urgently needed.The low level of awareness could represent a deficiency of communication between surgeons and patients,which may be one of the reasons why medical disputes occur in China.展开更多
文摘Objective: To analyze the effect of health management on improving the awareness rate of disease prevention and treatment in patients with prehypertension, so as to provide guidance for clinical management of patients with prehypertension. Methods: 108 patients diagnosed with prehypertension in our hospital were divided into a control group and an experimental group. The control group was not given management measures, while the experimental group was given health management. The incidence of hypertension and cognition level of hypertension knowledge were compared between the two groups after management. Results: The incidence of hypertension in the experimental group was 7.41% lower than that in the control group 29.63%. The cognitive level of hypertension in the patients (66.54 ± 1.25) was significantly higher than that in the patients without health management (41.45 ± 2.45), and P < 0.05;Conclusion: For patients with prehypertension, the implementation of health management is helpful to improve their cognition of hypertension, master related prevention knowledge, and reduce the incidence of hypertension.
文摘Objective:This study aims to explore the impact of personalized education on the awareness rate of protective knowledge among inpatients newly treated for pulmonary tuberculosis.Methods:325 initial pulmonary tuberculosis inpatients admitted to our hospital between January 2018 and December 2022 were selected as the research subjects.Using the randomized controlled trial method,they were divided into an experimental group of 163 cases and a control group of 162 cases.The experimental group received personalized education,including personalized guidance on patients'disease awareness,treatment compliance,and preventive measures.The control group received routine health education.After the experiment,the awareness rate of protective knowledge of the two groups of patients was evaluated.Results:The total awareness rate of the experimental group was 76.07%,which was significantly higher than that of the control group,which was 55.63%,and the difference was statistically significant at P<0.05.The transmission route,suspicious symptoms,medical institutions,preferential policies,whether it can be cured,and the full awareness rate of the experimental group were all higher than those of the control group,and the difference was statistically significant at P<0.05.Conclusion:Personalized education positively impacts the awareness rate of protective knowledge among inpatients newly treated for pulmonary tuberculosis.Therefore,when hospitals provide medical services for newly diagnosed pulmonary tuberculosis patients,they should strengthen personalized education,improve patients'awareness of the disease and self-protection ability,and reduce the risk of infection.
文摘The number of smokers in Chinese rural areas is more than 200 million, which is twice that in cities. It is very significant to carry out tobacco control interventions in rural areas. We performed this community intervention study to evaluate the efficacy of village-based health education of tobacco control on the male current smoking rate in rural areas. The population of this study was the males above 15 years old from 6 villages in rural areas. The villages were randomly assigned to intervention group or control group(3 villages in each group). Self-designed smoking questionnaire was applied. The intervention group received the village-based health education of tobacco control for one year. The primary outcome measurement was the male current smoking rate. In the baseline investigation, completed surveys were returned by 814 male residents from the control group and 831 male residents from the intervention group. The male current smoking rate in the control group and the intervention group was 61.2% and 58.5%, respectively, before intervention. There was no significant difference between these two groups(P〉0.05). After one-year intervention, the current smoking rate in the intervention group(51.2%) was significantly lower than that in the control group(62.8%)(P〈0.001). Our study suggested that the village-based health education of tobacco control was effective in lowering the male current smoking rate in rural areas, which could be a suitable and feasible way for tobacco control in the Chinese rural areas.
基金Supported by National Key R&D Programmes of China(No.2018YFC2002602)Special Task of the Ministry of Education of the People’s Republic of China(No.087280)+2 种基金Sanming Project of Medicine in Shenzhen(No.SZSM201812090)Startup Fund for Scientific Research,Fujian Medical University(No.2020QH1109)Fujian Medical University High-level Talents Scientific Research Launch Fund(No.XRCZX2021011)。
文摘AIM:To investigate the myopia awareness level,knowledge,attitude,and skills at baseline and to implement and evaluate the efficacy of myopia prevention health education among Chinese students.METHODS:A total of 1000 middle school students from 2 middle schools were invited to participate in the study,and myopia prevention health education was conducted.The students were assessed at baseline,followed by a survey.The efficacy of health education was evaluated using the self-comparison method pre-and post-health education.RESULTS:The study included 957 and 850 pre-and post-health education par ticipants,respectively.The baseline knowledge of all respondents on myopic symptoms(87.5%),myopia is a risk of eyes(72.9%),myopia prevention(91.3%),myopia increases with age(86.7%),performing periodic eye examinations(92.8%),and one first,one foot,and one inch(84.8%)significantly increased after health education(P<0.001 for all).However,the percentage of students who still did not think it necessary to take breaks after 30-40min of continuous near work was 27.0%.The opinion that“myopia can be cured”was still present in 38.3%.CONCLUSION:Implementing school-based myopia prevention health education improves knowledge,attitudes,and skills regarding myopia among Chinese middle school students.
文摘Health literacy and awareness are essential strategies in promoting global health and improving access to care. While seen as an essential tool for promoting population health awareness to improve early detection and treatment of chronic diseases, it is yet to be emphasized in most African countries. Health literacy is an essential practice to promote chronic disease prevention and reduce the growing threat to population health. Incidences and mortalities from chronic diseases commonly arise from limited knowledge of the causative risk factors and access to health facilities. Without knowledge about causes, health impacts, and available health services, people continue to indulge in the habits that worsen their health conditions and fail to access care timely. By using health literacy and awareness as a tool for chronic disease prevention, healthcare professionals will develop strategic health awareness programs that fit the socio-demographics of the population they serve. This article explored the significant role health awareness occupies in individual and community health prevention through health promotion and education. It reviewed the concept and dimensions of chronic disease prevention, cultural beliefs and impact on chronic diseases, gaps created by low health literacy, and the significance of health literacy in disease prevention and health promotion. Furthermore, it recommends that health systems and local communities form partnerships to address common and emerging health problems, and health systems should be properly funded.
文摘Cervical cancer is the second most common cancer among women and the leading cause of deaths among women worldwide. In Kenya, uptake of screening services is at 3.2% below the targeted of 70%. Therefore, there is need to study the factors that lead to low uptake of the screening services. One way of increasing the uptake of the screening services is its integration with other routine services, thus leading to a reduction in morbidity and mortality rates associated with the disease. The objective of this study was to review and examine the importance of integrating cervical cancer screening services in the routine examinations offered in the Kenyan health facilities. A retrospective study design was adopted by this study. The review of articles, journals, strategic plans was done from the year 2012 to 2017. Data sources included Medline, PMC, Library, Pubmed, Google scholar, cancer prevention plans and strategies. About 28 data sources were reviewed with 78.5% indicating that increased knowledge and creation of awareness on cervical cancer would greatly improve the utilization of the screening services. More than 87% of the information collected among published work in Kenya demonstrated that knowledge on importance cervical cancer screening is inadequate. The primary results of this study suggest that all women of reproductive age (WRA) should undergo cervical cancer screening as a routine service. An integration approach should be adopted, to enhance knowledge on cervical cancer and the importance of screening, causes, preventive and treatment options. The study recommends that, the Government of Kenya through the Ministry of health should include cervical cancer screening as a routine procedure for all WRA.
文摘BACKGROUND Patients’knowledge about the characteristics of their own cancer could be an important factor for understanding treatment regimens and adhering to therapies.However,to date nothing is known about the awareness among Chinese breast cancer patients about the characteristics of their own tumors.AIM To investigate how much knowledge that Chinese breast cancer patients have about their tumor characteristics and the impact of health and education literacy on the acquisition of such information.METHODS The survey was administered to patients who were diagnosed with breast cancer from 2017 to 2019 in three hospitals in China,and who came in for regular followup on an outpatient basis.We collected responses from 226 respondents who were asked about their cancer characteristics(stage,grade,and estrogen receptor status and human epidermal growth factor receptor 2 status of the cancer),and evaluated the correctness by comparing with their medical records.Logistic regression was used to assess the probability of knowing and of correctly answering questions.We also analyzed the association between our findings and the level of the patient’s education and their health literacy.RESULTS Overall,20.80%to 57.96%of the patients reported knowing about the characteristics of breast cancer;of these,10.18%to 46.46%reported these characteristics correctly.Education,age,and health literacy were all significantly associated with awareness rate,and with the level to which this information was accurate.CONCLUSION Breast cancer patients in China know little about their disease,and better education aimed at improving their knowledge about cancer characteristics is urgently needed.The low level of awareness could represent a deficiency of communication between surgeons and patients,which may be one of the reasons why medical disputes occur in China.