Journal articles: 'Preventive health practices'

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Yamane, Nanako, Kanto Tsukagoshi, Miharu Hisada, Mina Yamaguchi, and Yukiko Suzuki. "A Survey of Dementia Knowledge and Recognition of Dementia Prevention and Practice in Healthy Older Adults." Dementia and Geriatric Cognitive Disorders Extra 11, no. 3 (November 18, 2021): 256–63. http://dx.doi.org/10.1159/000519513.

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Aim: The aim of this study was to investigate the level of dementia knowledge and behaviors recognized as dementia-preventive and the practice thereof among healthy older adults who are highly motivated to engage in activities. Methods: The participants were older adults registered at the Silver Human Resource Center of city A, and participants anonymously filled questionnaires through the aggregation method in January 2020. Results: The analysis included 78 participants (the effective response rate was 49.7%). All participants were aware of at least 4 dementia-preventive behaviors, and about 80% of all participants practiced at least 1 preventive behavior. Approximately 20% of participants were not practicing preventive behaviors at all. The elderly aged 65 to 74 years had more knowledge about dementia and more types of behavior perceived as dementia-preventive than the elderly aged 75 years and older. There was no significant correlation between the level of dementia knowledge and the number of types of dementia-preventive behaviors. Conclusions: Healthy older adults were aware of numerous behaviors for dementia prevention, and most older adults practiced preventive behaviors. In contrast, even with a high amount of knowledge about dementia, a small number of healthy older adults did not translate this knowledge into preventative behavioral practices. High levels of dementia knowledge do not translate into preventive behavioral practices.

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Dresner, Yizchak, Erica Frank, Michal Shani, and Shlomo Vinker. "Physicians’ personal health practices and their effect on their patients‘ health practices." Medical Science Pulse 13, no. 1 (April 25, 2019): 4–7. http://dx.doi.org/10.5604/01.3001.0013.1658.

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Background: Although much has been written about the potential power of the association between physicians’ personal health practices and those of their patients, we found few objective studies of this relationship. We therefore investigated this association using objectively measured health care indicators. Aim of the study: The aim of the study was to show the association between physicians’ own screening/immunization practices and their patients screening/immunization practices. Material and methods: We assessed 8 indicators of quality of health care (screening and vaccination practices) for primary care physicians (n=1488) and their adult patients (n = 1 886 791) in Israel’s largest health maintenance organization. The physicians were also patients in this health care system Results: For all 8 indicators, patients whose physicians were compliant with the preventive practices were more likely (p < 0.05) to also have undergone these preventive measures than patients with noncompliant physicians. We also found that more similar preventive practices showed somewhat stronger relations. For example, among patients whose physician had received the influenza vaccine, 49.1% of eligible patients received influenza vaccines compared to 43.2% of patients whose physicians did not receive the vaccine (5.9% absolute difference, 13.7% relative difference). This is twice the relative difference (7.2%) shown for pneumococcal vaccine—eligible patients of influenza-vaccinated versus non vaccinated physicians (60.9 vs 56.8%).When we examined the rates of un-related practices, we found that, for example,mammography rates were identical for patients whose physicians did and did not receive the influenza vaccine Conclusions: We found a consistent, positive relation between physicians’ and patients’preventive health practices. Objectively establishing this healthy doctor—healthy patient relationship should encourage preventionoriented health care systems to better support and evaluate the effects on patients of improving the physical health of medical students and physicians.

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Simion, Gabriela. "A Behavior Model for Preventive Health Practices." IFAC Proceedings Volumes 31, no. 6 (May 1998): 53–55. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/s1474-6670(17)40288-6.

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Coreil, Jeannine, Frances Wilson, Deril Wood, and Karen Liller. "Maternal Employment and Preventive Child Health Practices." Preventive Medicine 27, no. 3 (May 1998): 488–92. http://dx.doi.org/10.1006/pmed.1998.0312.

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Greenlund, K. "Does provider prevention orientation influence female patients' preventive practices?" American Journal of Preventive Medicine 19, no. 2 (August 2000): 104–10. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/s0749-3797(00)00184-7.

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Maheux, Brigitte, Raynald Pineault, Jean Lambert, François Béland, and Monique Berthiaume. "Factors Influencing Physicians' Preventive Practices." American Journal of Preventive Medicine 5, no. 4 (July 1989): 201–6. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/s0749-3797(18)31081-x.

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Horowitz, A. M. "The Public's Oral Health: The Gaps Between What we Know and What we Practice." Advances in Dental Research 9, no. 2 (July 1995): 91–95. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/08959374950090022201.

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Health for All by the Year 2000 is a theme developed in 1979 by the World Health Organization. The theme includes oral health and is being promoted throughout the world. The advances in dental research make it possible to improve oral health and, concomitantly, general health. With the appropriate use of science-based, preventive regimens, dental caries and periodontal diseases can be prevented or controlled. Further, major risk factors for oral and lip cancer are known; thus, it is possible to reduce the incidence of these diseases. Available technologies, however, are useful only when they are used by appropriate user groups as recommended. The gaps between what is known about preventing oral diseases and what is practiced are often extensive. This presentation explores differences between scientific knowledge about risk factors for oral diseases and preventive regimens and procedures, public and professional knowledge and practices, and professional support for improved oral health through the application of primary preventive procedures, often referred to as "science transfer". Barriers to the adoption of preventive regimens and practices are discussed. Strategies using health education and health promotion for narrowing these gaps are presented.

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Dewau, Reta, Tefera Chane Mekonnen, Sisay Eshete Tadesse, Amare Muche, Getahun Gebre Bogale, and Erkihun Tadesse Amsalu. "Knowledge and practice of clients on preventive measures of COVID-19 pandemic among governmental health facilities in South Wollo, Ethiopia: A facility-based cross-sectional study." PLOS ONE 16, no. 3 (March 1, 2021): e0247639. http://dx.doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0247639.

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Introduction Coronavirus-19 is a global health challenge and need an immediate action. Thus, understanding client’s knowledge about SARS-COV2 causes, roots of transmissions, and prevention strategies are urgently warranted. Although there were global studies reported knowledge and preventive practices of COVID-19, but the information is not representative and inclusive for Ethiopia. Thus, the current study is done to identify the knowledge and the prevention strategies for COVID-19 among clients in South Wollo, Ethiopia. Methods An institutional based cross-sectional study was conducted from May 21 to 30, 2020 among clients seeking service in Dessie town health facilities. A total of 81 clients were included from the selected health facilities with simple random sampling technique. We developed measuring tools by adopting from World Health Organization and center for disease prevention recommendation manual for assessing service providers’ knowledge and preventive practices. For data entry Epi-data 3.1 version was employed and further data management and analysis was performed using STATA Version 14. Student T-test and one way ANOVA were computed to see the mean difference in knowledge and practice between and among the group. Chi-square test was also done to portray the presence of association between different co-variants with client’s knowledge and preventive practices. Results Findings of the study showed that more than half (56.8%) of the participants had good knowledge about its symptoms, way of spread and prevention of the virus. Furthermore, 65.4% of clients demonstrated five or more preventive practice measures of COVID-19. The mean preventive practice score with standard deviation was (4.75±1.28 from 6 components). In the current study, knowledge had no significant difference among sex, education status, and monthly income. However, COVID-19 transmission knowledge was significantly higher among urban residents. Thus, clients who were knowledgeable about way of transmission and symptoms of COVID-19 had significantly higher COVID-19 preventive practice. Conclusion Our findings revealed that clients’ knowledge and preventive practice of COVID-19 were not optimal. Clients with good knowledge and urban residents had practiced better prevention measures of the pandemic, signifying that packages and programs directed in enhancing knowledge about the virus is useful in combating the pandemic and continuing safe practices.

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Saini, Navreet Kaur, Kamlesh Kumari Sharma, Shashi Mawar, Lalit Kumar, and Sunesh Kumar. "A comparative study to assess knowledge, health beliefs and preventive practices among women with cervical cancer and general population at tertiary care hospital, New Delhi." International Journal Of Community Medicine And Public Health 4, no. 8 (July 22, 2017): 2989. http://dx.doi.org/10.18203/2394-6040.ijcmph20173359.

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Background: Awareness regarding cervical cancer, its risk factors and preventive practices is very low among Indian women. The objectives of the study was to compare knowledge, health beliefs and preventive practices regarding cervical cancer among women with cervical cancer and general population at tertiary care hospital, New Delhi; to study the correlation among knowledge, health beliefs and preventive practices of women with cervical cancer and general population and their selected demographic variables.Methods: A comparative study was conducted using descriptive, cross sectional survey among conveniently sampled 100 women with cervical cancer (cases) taking treatment from cancer department of tertiary care hospital and 100 women relatives of patients with non-malignant diseases admitted in different medical, surgical, pediatrics wards of tertiary care hospital (controls). Self-developed, pretested, structured questionnaires validated by experts were used for data collection.Results: Majority of subjects had poor knowledge (78% cases and 90% controls) and positive health beliefs (83% cases and 67% controls). Majority of cases (93%) had fair preventive practices while most of controls (62%) had poor preventive practices regarding cervical cancer. There was positive correlation of knowledge with health beliefs (p=0.0001) and health beliefs with preventive practices (p=0.0469) among controls; but in cases none of these correlations were found.Conclusions: Substantial gaps in knowledge and preventive practices regarding cervical cancer were present in both groups. So there is a need to raise public awareness regarding risk factors and prevention of cervical cancer by modifying the risk factors.

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Dodds, Michael. "Research Confirms Effectiveness of Oral Health Preventive Practices." Innovation in Aging 5, Supplement_1 (December 1, 2021): 250. http://dx.doi.org/10.1093/geroni/igab046.968.

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Abstract Lack of insurance or funds for dental services, lack of access to dental offices, fear of dentists, and avoidance of dental offices during COVID can lead to oral health problems in older adults. Brushing, flossing, and drinking fluoridated water can protect teeth when dentists are unavailable. Limiting intake frequency of carbohydrates and chewing sugarfree gum after eating add protection. A recent systematic review and meta-analysis confirmed the effectiveness of sugarfree gum in reducing caries, in children and adults who chewed sugarfree gum compared with those who did not chew. Chewing sugarfree gum significantly reduced caries increment, with a prevented fraction of 28 percent, roughly equivalent to the prevented fractions for fluoride toothpastes and supplements. A follow-up systematic review provides further evidence that chewing sugarfree gum reduces the numbers of Streptococcus mutans in the oral cavity. Finally, chewing sugarfree gum could alleviate symptoms of xerostomia and may reduce caries.

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Hickey, Tom, William Rakowski, and Mara Julius. "Preventive Health Practices among Older Men and Women." Research on Aging 10, no. 3 (September 1988): 315–28. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/0164027588103001.

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Ahmed, Aashi, Nadia Nisar, Ambreen Gul, Ambreen Javed, Hussan Burair Abbas, and Raheela Yasmin. "Fear of COVID-19 Infection and its Relationship with Health-Related Preventive Practices among Patients Having Chronic Ailments." Pakistan Journal of Medical and Health Sciences 15, no. 9 (September 30, 2021): 2508–11. http://dx.doi.org/10.53350/pjmhs211592508.

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Background: SARS-CoV-2 infection (COVID-19) is clinical threat to healthy individuals around the world. Risk of disease and related complications are high among immunocompromised individuals and those with pre-existing chronic diseases. Aim: To assess the fear of Covid-19 among patients having chronic diseases and to determine its relationship with preventive practices among them. Study Design: Cross-sectional study Place and Duration of Study: Department of Community Medicine, HITEC Hospital Taxila from 1st September2020 to 31st March 2021. Methodology: Three hundred and seventeen patients having chronic diseases were included. Fear of Covid-19 scale used to assess the fear level and questions related to preventive practices. Results: Fear of Covid-19 was high among females, hypertensive, diabetics and those having cardiovascular disease. Fear was found among 133 (42%) participants. Regarding Covid-19 preventive practices, 8(2.5%) had unsatisfactory, 115 (36.3%) had satisfactory and 194(61.2%) had good preventive practices. Covid precautions were significantly practiced among those having fear. Statistically significant positive correlation was found between mean Covid fear and practices scores (r=.30, p=.001) Conclusion: Fear of Covid is a recognized risk factor for anxiety and depression among people. However, fear is found to promote risk perception and health related preventive behaviors among chronic patients that can positively ensure safety, decrease the risk of infection and serious complications among chronic patients. Keywords: SARS-CoV-19, Fear for Covid-19, Preventive Practices, Chronic diseases.

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Tokede, Abiodun Morenike, and Appah Ogechukwu Rose. "Socio Psychological Factors As A Panacea To Adolescent’ Social And Health-Related Preventive Practices Of Corona Virus In Ibadan South West, Oyo State Nigeria." Advances in Social Sciences Research Journal 7, no. 8 (August 31, 2020): 568–76. http://dx.doi.org/10.14738/assrj.78.8928.

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The Corona Virus pandemic has evolved and continues to be a very serious emergency across the globe. It is observed that many people do not take the prevention of this disease seriously, thus this study focused on the influence of demographic factors, corona virus awareness, and perception on social and health-related preventive practices of secondary school adolescents in Ibadan south west Local Government Area in Oyo state, Nigeria. The survey was conducted on one hundred and sixty (160) adolescents selected from four (4) private and four (public) secondary schools in Ibadan southwest LGA using a two-stage random sampling procedure. The instrument for data collection is a questionnaire titled Awareness, Perception and Adolescents’ Social and Health- Related Preventive Practices of Corona virus (APSHRPCV). It was used to obtain information on demographic factors, awareness (R=0.86), perception (R=0.84) and social and health-related preventive practices (R=0.83). Data was analysed using descriptive (frequency, mean and standard deviation) and inferential statistics (Pearson moment correlation and regression analysis). The result revealed low level of adolescents’ Covid-19 social and health-related preventive practices. It was observed that relationship between their awareness and perception of COVID-19 is a positive low relationship. Also it was revealed that awareness and perception can predict adolescents’ social and health-related preventive practices. It is, therefore, recommended that the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) put in place more campaigns through adolescents’ friendly social media to increase their awareness and perception, since positive awareness and perception is found to enhance adolescents’ Covid-19 social and health-related preventive practices.

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Ben-Enukora, Charity, Lanre Amodu, and Nelson Okorie. "Health Communication and Hepatitis Health Management: A Study on the Awareness and Behavioural Practices in Nigeria." Journal of Health Management 21, no. 2 (April 9, 2019): 313–25. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/0972063419835128.

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Hepatitis has become a leading cause of death across the globe. Social lifestyle practices and behaviours that predispose individuals to contracting the disease have been identified as factors that constitute huge challenge towards the disease prevention. Against this backdrop, this study examined the residents’ source of information on hepatitis disease, knowledge of the high-risk behaviours that could expose people to hepatitis infection and the effects of hepatitis awareness on current behavioural practices of the study population. The study adopted the survey design and multi-stage sampling procedure was employed. The findings revealed that the broadcast media was identified as the major source of information on hepatitis disease/prevention. Respondents’ knowledge of high-risk behaviours that stimulate hepatitis infection was very low. Knowledge of hepatitis preventive measures was critically low. More so, awareness of hepatitis disease did not influence the majority of the residents to adopt preventive practices aimed at reducing the incidence of hepatitis infection. In view of these findings, the study recommends among others that information on hepatitis prevention should be more ‘behaviour-centred’ and interpersonal communication channels such as opinion leaders, religious leaders, community development officers and community-based health workers could be identified and recruited for hepatitis intervention.

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Tai, Yu-Shan, and Hao-Jan Yang. "Factors That Prevent Mosquito-Borne Diseases among Migrant Workers in Taiwan: Application of the Health Belief Model in a Church-Based Health Promotion Study." International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health 19, no. 2 (January 11, 2022): 787. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/ijerph19020787.

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Background: Southeast Asian countries have long been considered epidemic areas for mosquito-borne diseases (MBDs), and most imported cases of infectious diseases in Taiwan are from these areas. Taiwanese migrant workers are mainly of Southeast Asian nationality, and of these, 22% are Filipino. Migrant workers’ knowledge of MBDs and self-protection behaviors are beneficial to disease prevention and treatment. This study aims to understand the effectiveness of a health education intervention (HEI) for Filipino migrant workers in Taiwan and explores the factors affecting preventive practices. Methods: The study was conducted between May to September 2018. Participants were recruited from two Catholic churches in Taichung City. A professional delivered a 30 min HEI in person, and a structured questionnaire was used to acquire and assess participants’ knowledge, health beliefs, and preventive behaviors for MBDs before and after the intervention. Results: A total of 291 participants were recruited. The intervention program showed a positive impact on the migrant worker’s knowledge and the perceived severity, perceived benefits, perceived barriers, and preventive practices. Knowledge, perceived severity, and perceived barriers were factors influencing preventive practices in Filipino migrant workers. Conclusions: The results of this study demonstrated that we can direct our efforts towards three areas: improving foreign migrant workers’ awareness of diseases, emphasizing the severity of the disease, and eliminating possible hindrances in the future. As one example, migrant workers could be proactively provided with routine medical examinations and multilingual health education lectures to improve knowledge and preventive practices to contain the spread MBDs.

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Nettey, Obed Ernest A., Yeetey A. Enuameh, Charles Zandoh, Edward Apraku Anane, Mahama Abukari, Francis Agbokey, Awurabena Q. Dadzie, et al. "Knowledge, Attitudes and Preventive Practices on Ebola Virus Disease in the Kintampo Districts of Ghana." Health 08, no. 14 (2016): 1465–84. http://dx.doi.org/10.4236/health.2016.814146.

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Agboatwalla, Mubina, and Dure Samin Akram. "Impact of Health Education on Mothers' Knowledge of Preventive Health Practices." Tropical Doctor 27, no. 4 (October 1997): 199–202. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/004947559702700405.

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A prospective community-based intervention study was conducted in a slum area of Karachi, Pakistan, with the objective of evaluating the impact of health education on the knowledge of mothers. One hundred and fifty households were studied in the intervention and the same in the non-intervention group. The post intervention knowledge scores of the mothers showed a significant difference of P < 0.05. Nearly 50.7% mothers in the intervention group knew of at least four diseases against which vaccination is given as compared to the non-intervention group ( P < 0.05). Similarly, mothers in the intervention group were more aware about the advantages of breast feeding, signs of dehydration, measures for prevention of measles and tuberculosis as compared to the non-intervention group ( P < 0.05). Finally, a comparison was made between the pre- and post-intervention scores between the two groups. The score in the non-intervention group changed from 11.5 to 16.1 ( P > 0.05) as compared to the intervention group in which it changed from 10.2 to 32.2 ( P < 0.05).

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Lane, Marcia J., Caroline A. Macera, Janet B. Croft, and Pamela A. Meyer. "Preventive health practices and perceived health status among women over 50." Women's Health Issues 6, no. 5 (September 1996): 279–85. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/1049-3867(96)00026-6.

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Nakazono, T. T., P. L. Davidson, and R. M. Andersen. "Oral Health Beliefs in Diverse Populations." Advances in Dental Research 11, no. 2 (May 1997): 235–43. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/08959374970110020601.

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Using data from population-based samples of adults participating in the ICS-II USA study, and using principal components analysis, we constructed oral health belief measures corresponding to the Health Belief Model (HBM) dimensions. Tests of validity and reliability were performed. Scales measuring perceived benefit of preventive practices and seriousness of oral disease had the highest validity and reliability. We used multiple regression analysis to examine sociodemographic predictors of perceived benefits of preventive practices. Race-ethnicity and age cohort were significant predictors among Baltimore and San Antonio adults. White adults and middle-aged persons in both research locations were more likely to believe in the benefit of preventive practices. Female gender, higher educational attainment, and better self-rated health were significant indicators of more positive oral health beliefs in every research location. Results also characterize persons who place lower value on preventive practices (i.e., males, less-educated persons, and those reporting poorer self-rated health). The design of effective dental public health messages and outreach efforts requires an analysis of the individual's health orientation and the factors influencing oral health beliefs. Oral health education interventions designed to improve health beliefs should contain an evaluation component for assessing the impact of education on health practices and oral health status.

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Algahtani, Fahad D., Mohamed Ali Alzain, Najoua Haouas, Khadijah Angawi, Bandar Alsaif, Adel Kadri, Mohamed A. Dkhil, Mejdi Snoussi, and Rafat Zrieq. "Coping during COVID-19 Pandemic in Saudi Community: Religious Attitudes, Practices and Associated Factors." International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health 18, no. 16 (August 16, 2021): 8651. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/ijerph18168651.

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The COVID-19 pandemic has affected many societies’ life aspects and activities including social and Islamic practices; more attention should be given to investigate the interaction between Islamic worships and the spread of the disease. Here, we performed a cross-sectional study using an online questionnaire to assess the preventive Islamic attitudes and practices during the COVID-19 lockdown period from the Saudi publics’ perspectives. Mann-Whitney, Kruskal and logistic regression tests were used to analyze the data. The results revealed that most participants had positive Islamic attitudes and practices. However, elders and males were less obeyed to preventive measures during performing worship (p < 0.05). While younger, females and not married were less obeyed when dealing with COVID-19 related death (p < 0.05). Even though, elders were less likely to have poor social and Islamic practices concerning adherence to preventive measures during the pandemic (OR = 0.38; 95% CI: 0.176–0.816) than younger. Furthermore, males, Saudi participants, lower education level, lower Islamic attitudes scores were more likely to have poor social and Islamic practices concerning adherence to preventive measures during the pandemic (OR = 1.65; 95% CI: 1.126–2.421; OR = 1.57; 95% CI: 1.067–2.322; OR = 3.09; 95% CI: 1.721–5.563; and OR = 1.89; 95% CI: 1.309–2.753, respectively), than their corresponding targeted counterparts. Thus, despite the high preventative perceptions of Islamic attitudes and practices of the Saudi community, our study highlighted some risk groups with less preventative practices. Thus, targeted health education interventions are highly recommended for these risk groups to enhance the commitment to government instructions.

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Gilbert, Richard B. "Review: Rural Public Health: Best Practices and Preventive Models." Illness, Crisis & Loss 22, no. 3 (July 2014): 279–81. http://dx.doi.org/10.2190/il.22.3.i.

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Frank, E., Y. Dresner, M. Shani, and S. Vinker. "The association between physicians' and patients' preventive health practices." Canadian Medical Association Journal 185, no. 8 (April 8, 2013): 649–53. http://dx.doi.org/10.1503/cmaj.121028.

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Schultz, SE, and SJ Bondy. "#73 Self-defined ethnicity and women's preventive health practices." Annals of Epidemiology 12, no. 7 (October 2002): 516–17. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/s1047-2797(02)00361-7.

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Kamaruddean, Muhammad Azmi, Auni Widad Mohd Yusof, and Muhammad Suffi Abdul Kadir. "Preventive Practices Against COVID-19: Comparison Between Gender in Klang Valley, Malaysia." International Journal of Science and Healthcare Research 7, no. 4 (October 8, 2022): 1–6. http://dx.doi.org/10.52403/ijshr.20221001.

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Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is an infectious disease that spreads through respiratory droplets carrying the virus. The outbreak was previously declared as a global pandemic and raised international concern. As the preventive practices are very critical, this study aims to determine the preventive practices against COVID-19, especially among gender in Klang Valley, Malaysia. An online cross-sectional study was conducted among the community in Klang Valley who were selected through convenience sampling. Malaysian aged 18-year-old and above, residing in that area were studied using a set of validated questionnaires via google form. The data were analyzed using JASP. The prevalence of poor prevention practices against COVID-19 was significantly higher in male (88.9%) as compared to female (57.3%) (p-value <0.001). Higher prevalence of poor practices among males were reported in hand hygiene (63.0%), wearing mask (18.5%), sanitization (74.0%), abiding authority (14.8%) and self-initiative on COVID-19 prevention (37.0%). It is important to provide health education to encourage adequate preventive practices against COVID-19 among the communities, more specifically among males. Keywords: preventive practices, prevention, gender, COVID-19, Klang Valley.

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Alam, Muhammed Ashraful, Shuvashis Saha, and Suphawadee Panthumas. "Regional Variation in Preventive Health Practices of Rural Adults of Bangladesh Regarding COVID-19 Prevention During the Pandemic Crisis." Journal of Population and Social Studies 30 (June 30, 2022): 866–76. http://dx.doi.org/10.25133/jpssv302022.048.

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Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) became a global pandemic within a few months. Even though Bangladesh has been badly affected by COVID-19, the pandemic is still a concern across the country. This study was conducted to explore regional variations in preventive health practices of rural adults during the COVID-19 pandemic, and to determine the predictors regarding COVID-19 prevention. A cross-sectional survey was conducted in rural Bangladesh in 2020 among 810 respondents selected by multi-stage random sampling. Data collection was done by face-to-face interviews using a questionnaire. The results showed that almost half of the rural adults (48.1%) had poor health practices regarding COVID-19 prevention. Rural adults of the Mymensingh district showed relatively better health practices during the pandemic (U = 58,747.5, p < 0.001). Not only the background issues but also information, attitude, motivation, and intention in COVID-19 prevention were significant in predicting the health practices of rural adults in COVID-19 prevention. The significant regional effect was determined in COVID-19 prevention behavior of rural adults (p < 0.001) in hierarchical regression, explained through a modified reasoned action approach. Health programs should be strengthened more, not only to improve preventive health practices of rural adults but also to establish regional equity in COVID-19 prevention, ensuring region-specific initiatives on behavioral changes.

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de Oliveira Diniz, Luciana Vilar, Camila Helena Machado da Costa, Andressa Feitosa Bezerra Oliveira, and Franklin Delano Soares Forte. "Health professionals’ knowledge of oral health preventive practices regarding early childhood health care." Journal of Public Health 20, no. 5 (March 15, 2012): 513–18. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s10389-012-0492-0.

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Tien, Truong Quang, Tran Thi Tuyet-Hanh, Tran Nu Quy Linh, Hoang Hai Phuc, and Ha Van Nhu. "Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices Regarding COVID-19 prevention among Vietnamese Healthcare Workers in 2020." Health Services Insights 14 (January 2021): 117863292110192. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/11786329211019225.

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Introduction: Healthcare workers (HCWs) are at the frontline of COVID-19 control and prevention but also are high-risk groups for COVID-19 infection. The low level of knowledge and negative attitudes toward COVID-19 among HCWs can lead to inappropriate responding, wrong diagnoses, and poor practices for prevention. This research aims to examine the knowledge, attitudes, and practices regarding COVID-19 prevention and factors influencing the practices among HCWs in Daklak province, Vietnam. Method: A cross-sectional study was conducted among 963 HCWs working at district health centers and commune health stations through an online survey. Results: Overall, HCWs have good knowledge (91.3%), a positive attitude (71.5%), and appropriate practice (83.1%) regarding COVID-19 prevention. There was 89.6% of HCWs facing difficulties in practicing preventive measures such as felt difficult to change their habits (56.4%), insufficient personal protective equipment (PPE) (40.0%), and inconvenience to practice preventive measures (14.4%). The factors associated with implementing good practices are age group, residence, and knowledge about COVID-19. Recommendation: The Daklak Department of Health should provide additional training programs and guidelines about COVID-19 prevention and PPE for HCWs. More studies on risk and protective factors, and assessment about KAP regarding COVID-19 prevention at the post of the pandemic are needed.

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Nijhawan, Dushyant M., Aditi Jayant Upadhye, and Jayshree J. Upadhye. "Health awareness, attitude and practices in male doctors." International Journal of Research in Medical Sciences 6, no. 3 (February 22, 2018): 828. http://dx.doi.org/10.18203/2320-6012.ijrms20180598.

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Background: Studies of doctors’ health have emphasised psychological health. Limited data is available on their physical health status. Doctors very often fail to follow recent preventive health guidelines for their physical health. Here, we collected the information available about physical health of male doctors. We stress how important it is for all doctors to have screening and regular check up.Methods: A cross sectional study was conducted among 100 male doctors of M.B.B.S. and higher degrees of various subjects. Selection of male doctors was done randomly.Results: In present study, out of 100 male doctors, 40 (40%) male doctors had normal BMI, 34 (34%) male doctors were overweight, 26 (26%) male doctors were obese while 0 (0%) male doctors were underweight. 89 (89%) had their own blood pressure check up, 88 (88%) had their own blood sugar checked, 85 (85%) had got their own lipid profile done while 85 (85%) male doctors had their electrocardiogram (ECG) done. 29 (29%) male doctors were diagnosed as hypertensive, 10 (10%) were diagnosed as diabetic, 7 (7%) had hyperlipidemia, 4 (4%) as having coronary artery disease, 1 (1%) were detected as collhaving Hodgekin’s Lymphoma.Conclusions: In spite of knowing about all diseases, their complications, screening methods and preventive care, practice of applying screening or preventive methods to themselves is not universal in doctors.

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Van Balen, Koenraad. "Preventive Conservation of Historic Buildings." Restoration of Buildings and Monuments 21, no. 2-3 (June 1, 2015): 99–104. http://dx.doi.org/10.1515/rbm-2015-0008.

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Abstract Preventive Conservation is argued to improve preservation of heritage at large. The UNESCO chair on Preventive Conservation, monitoring and maintenance of monuments and sites (PRECOM3OS) has pushed research and collaboration to understand the nature of preventive conservation in the field of built heritage. The study of the concepts and practices of prevention in public health helps to understand the systemic nature of prevention and how they can be transferred to the conservation world.

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Bansal, Prerna, Dipendra Khatiwada, and Hari Prasad Upadhyay. "Preventive Practices of Tuberculosis Patients in a Municipality of Chitwan District, Nepal." Journal of College of Medical Sciences-Nepal 15, no. 1 (March 18, 2019): 59–66. http://dx.doi.org/10.3126/jcmsn.v15i1.23165.

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Background: Tuberculosis (TB) is one of the top 10 causes of death worldwide and sixth leading cause of death in Nepal. Preventing new infections of Mycobacterium tuberculosis is crucial to reduce TB burden and death. The source of infection is an open (sputum positive) case of pulmonary tuberculosis. Poor management of TB-related waste like disposal of sputum by patients has been reported as a risk factor for increasing susceptibility to active TB infection. The present study was undertaken to assess preventive measures practiced by TB patients. Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted among 82 tuberculosis patients who visited the five different DOTs centres of Bharatpur Municipality of Chitwan district, Nepal during December 2016 to February 2017. To find the association between variables, chi-square test was used. P-value less than 0.05 were considered as statistically significant. Results: The Mean ± SD of age of patients was 37.02±18.90 years. 67.10% of the patients received health education on preventive measures. 59.8% of the respondents had good practice on prevention measures of TB. Only 3.70% used burning method for the sputum disposal after diagnosis of TB. None of the respondents used boiling method for the disposal of sputum. Among all only 6% practiced safe method of sputum disposal. The statistically significant variables with health education were preventive measures like self isolation (ᵪ2 = 7.54, p = 0.006), covering face while coughing and sneezing (ᵪ2 = 4.113, p = 0.043) and keeping surrounding clean (ᵪ2= 7.880, p = 0.005). Conclusions: Patients and family members should be well educated on practicing different preventive measures by further strengthening the preventive measures strategy in the transmission of tuberculosis if we envisioned to end TB by 2035.

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Odusanya, Olumuyiwa O., Adeyinka Adeniran, Omowunmi Q. Bakare, Babatunde A. Odugbemi, Oluwatoyin A. Enikuomehin, Olugbenja O. Jeje, and Angela C. Emechebe. "Building capacity of primary health care workers and clients on COVID-19: Results from a web-based training." PLOS ONE 17, no. 10 (October 7, 2022): e0274750. http://dx.doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0274750.

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Background Health care workers (HCWs) in the first line of care play critical roles in providing the correct information about the coronavirus disease to the community. The objective of the study was to determine the effect of virtual training on the knowledge, attitude, and preventive practices among PHC workers and their clients in the prevention and control of coronavirus disease. Methods A quasi-experimental intervention virtual training, using a before and after design amongst HCWs and clients was conducted at primary health care facilities in two Local Government Areas of Lagos State. The study instruments were pre-tested questionnaires for both HCWs and their clients. which investigated knowledge of symptoms, modes of disease transmission, methods of prevention, and preventive practices. Changes in knowledge, attitudes, and practices were compared pre-and post-intervention. The level of significance was set at p < 0.05. Results Sixty-three HCWs (out of 100 recruited at baseline) and 133 clients (out of the initial 226) completed the study. The mean ages of the HCWs and clients were 39.2±9.9 and 30.9±5.0 years respectively. At the baseline, the HCW’s knowledge was good in the domains of symptoms, modes of transmission, and preventive measures. The training led to a higher but not significant (p> 0.05) increase in the level of knowledge. Contact with trained HCWs was found to lead to significantly (P < 0.001) higher levels of knowledge, attitudes, and preventive practices. amongst clients. Conclusion The training was effective in improving the knowledge of both the trained HCWs and their clients.

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Papagiannis, Dimitrios, Foteini Malli, Dimitrios G. Raptis, Ioanna V. Papathanasiou, Evangelos C. Fradelos, Zoe Daniil, Georgios Rachiotis, and Konstantinos I. Gourgoulianis. "Assessment of Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices towards New Coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2) of Health Care Professionals in Greece before the Outbreak Period." International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health 17, no. 14 (July 8, 2020): 4925. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/ijerph17144925.

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Introduction: The ongoing severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS)-CoV-2 pandemic has expanded globally. The aim of the current study is to investigate the knowledge, attitudes, and practices (KAP) of health care professionals in Greece towards SARS-CoV-2. Methods: From 10–25 February 2020, 500 health care workers were approached. Knowledge, attitudes, and practices towards SARS-CoV-2 were assessed via a personal interview questionnaire. For knowledge, each correct answer was given 1 point; attitudes, or concerns aimed at prevention of SARS-CoV-2 infection, and practices, or behaviors towards performing preventive practices, were assigned 1 point each. Points were summed and a score for each category was calculated. Results: A total of 461 health care workers returned the questionnaire and were included in the analysis (mean age ± SD: 44.2 ± 10.78 years, 74% females). The majority were nurses (47.5%), followed by physicians (30.5%) and paramedics (19%). The majority of subjects (88.28%) had a good level of knowledge (knowledge score equal to 4, or more). The majority of participants (71%) agreed with the temporary traveling restrictions ban. The uptake of a future vaccine against SARS-CoV-2 was estimated at 43%. Knowledge score was significantly associated with both attitudes score (p = 0.011) and practices score (p < 0.001), indicating that subjects with a high knowledge score demonstrated a more positive perception on preventive measures and would practice more preventive measures. Attitudes score was significantly associated with practices score (p = 0.009) indicating that subjects with a higher attitudes score are more likely to perform practices towards the prevention of SARS-CoV-2 transmission. Conclusion: There is a high level of knowledge concerning SARS-CoV-2 pandemic among Greek health care workers and this is significantly associated with positive attitudes and practices towards preventive health measures. The high level of knowledge of health professionals about SARS-CoV-2 may have contributed considerably to the successful management of the pandemic in Greece. Tailored educational campaigns aiming to increase the proportion of health care workers willing to accept a potential SARS-CoV-2 vaccine could be of paramount importance in future proactive vaccine educational campaigns.

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Holcomb, Carol Ann. "Preventive Health Practices Among Female Employees in an Academic Community." American Journal of Preventive Medicine 2, no. 6 (November 1986): 334–41. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/s0749-3797(18)31305-9.

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Calnan, Michael, and D. R.Rutter. "Preventive health practices and their relationship with socio-demographic characteristics." Health Education Research 1, no. 4 (1986): 247–53. http://dx.doi.org/10.1093/her/1.4.247.

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Matthews, Judith Tabolt, Jacqueline Dunbar-Jacob, Susan Sereika, Richard Schulz, and B. Joan McDowell. "Preventive Health Practices: Comparison of Family Caregivers 50 and Older." Journal of Gerontological Nursing 30, no. 2 (February 1, 2004): 46–54. http://dx.doi.org/10.3928/0098-9134-20040201-09.

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Rogowska, Aleksandra, Bożena Wojciechowska-Maszkowska, and Dorota Borzucka. "HEALTH BEHAVIORS OF UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS: A COMPARISON OF PHYSICAL EDUCATION AND TECHNICAL FACULTIES." CBU International Conference Proceedings 4 (September 16, 2016): 622–30. http://dx.doi.org/10.12955/cbup.v4.822.

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INTRODUCTION:A healthy lifestyle is related to healthy practices, such as healthy diet, avoidance of psychoactive stimulants, appropriate level of physical activity, preventive behaviors, coping with stress, positive social relationships, and adjustments. University students do not usually engage in a healthy lifestyle. Moreover, excessive alcohol drinking among students is truly a health problem. OBJECTIVES: The primary objective of this study was to examine the association between alcohol drinking and healthy behaviors in undergraduate students from a large public technical university in the south of Poland (Europe). METHODS: A cross-sectional study was used with participants of 283 second year undergraduate students, aged 22 years (SD = 2.92), including 88 (31%) students of Physical Education and 195 (69%) students of the Technical Faculty. The study used self-administered questionnaires of the Alcohol Drinking Scale (ADS) and the Health Behavior Inventory (HBI), which includes the following subscales: healthy habits nutrition (HHN), preventive behavior (PB), positive adjustments (PA), and healthy practices (HP). RESULTS: Alcohol drinking was negatively correlated with the total HBI and also with two subscales: HHN and PPB. The female students drank significantly less alcohol than the male students and presented with a higher level of health behavior, both in the total HBI and in the individual HBI subscales, except for PA. Students of Physical Education drank more alcohol, and scored higher in preventive behaviors, than the students of Technical Faculties. CONCLUSION: It seems necessary to conduct general health education as part of prevention programs at the university, especially for male undergraduate students in the Physical Education faculty.

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Laorujisawat, Mayurin, Aimutcha Wattanaburanon, Pajaree Abdullakasim, and Nipa Maharachpong. "Rabies-Related Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices Among Primary School Students in Chonburi Province, Thailand." INQUIRY: The Journal of Health Care Organization, Provision, and Financing 59 (January 2022): 004695802210878. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/00469580221087881.

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In Thailand, rabies is an endemic fatal viral zoonosis where 40% of those infected are under age 15. The aim of this rabies KAP study (Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices) is to examine preventive behaviors. A multistage sampling technique was employed for selecting the sample. Of 290 primary school students, 52.1% of them had poor knowledge, 89% had favorable attitudes, and 52.1% exercised proper preventive behaviors. We employed structural equation modeling to verify the systemic relationships and found rabies knowledge (β = .157, se=.059, P = .008) and attitude (β = .206 se=.054, P < .001) were associated with rabies preventive behaviors. Moreover, children in school No.4 statistically had less adept at rabies prevention than others. (β = – .232, se=.054, P < .001). This study highlights the need to strengthen rabies education programs, especially for rabies risk situations among school-aged children.

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Lie, Letty, Carol W. Runyan, Eleni Petridou, and Albert Chang. "American Public Health Association/American Academy of Pediatrics Injury Prevention Standards." Pediatrics 94, no. 6 (December 1, 1994): 1046–48. http://dx.doi.org/10.1542/peds.94.6.1046.

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Injury prevention is an integral part of quality child-care programs. National standards relating to injury prevention have been published by the APHA and the AAP. The majority of these standards are preventive in nature and stress injury prevention in the development of policies and procedures and in the implementation of daily practices in child-care programs. Although it may not be possible to prevent all injuries in child-care settings, it is important for care givers, parents, and health professionals to identify potential hazards in the child-care environment. Once these hazards are identified, preventive corrective actions directed toward both environmental modifications and individual behaviors can be promoted to keep the incidence of injuries as low as possible.

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Ratnapradipa, PhD, MCHES, Dhitinut, Alexandra Barger, BA, and Heewon Yang, PhD, CTRS. "Application of the core areas of environmental health to recreation therapy practices." American Journal of Recreation Therapy 13, no. 1 (February 12, 2017): 17. http://dx.doi.org/10.5055/ajrt.2014.0062.

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Because recreation therapists work in a broad range of settings to promote the well-being of individuals, it is important for them to have an understanding of the role of the environment on individuals’ health. Environmental health is a very broad field, encompassing all aspects of the environment and its impacts on social, emotional, and physical health. It can be divided into 11 core areas: air quality (indoor and outdoor), water quality, radiation, food safety, emergency preparedness, healthy housing, infectious diseases and vector control, toxicology, injury prevention, waste and sanitation, and weather and climate change. This informative article discusses six of the 11 environmental health core areas that recreation therapists and their clients might frequently encounter. This article also provides brief guidelines on preventive actions that can be taken by recreation therapists to reduce the potential risks identified.

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Baixinho, Cristina Lavareda, Carla Madeira, Silvia Alves, Maria Adriana Henriques, and Maria dos Anjos Dixe. "Falls and Preventive Practices among Institutionalized Older People." International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health 19, no. 13 (June 21, 2022): 7577. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/ijerph19137577.

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The present study about falls among the older adult population essentially explores bio-physiological factors. In light of the complexity of the factors that cause these accidents, it is important to identify the safety and self-care practices of institutionalized older adults and their relationship with falls in order to introduce prevention measures and personalized cognitive–behavioral strategies. The objective of this study was to: (a) determine the frequency of falls and their recurrence among institutionalized older adults, and (b) to associate the occurrence of falls among institutionalized adults with or without cognitive impairment to communication and safety practices. This was a quantitative, correlational, and longitudinal study with 204 institutionalized older adults living in two long-term care facilities in Portugal. The Scale of Practices and Behaviors for Institutionalized Elderly to Prevent Falls was administered to the sample. The prevalence of falls at a 12-month follow-up was 41.6%, of which 38.3% were recurring episodes. Older adults with cognitive decline showed lower mean scores for safety practices. Further research with larger samples should explore the relationships between communication and safety practices and falls, their recurrence, and fear of new falls.

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Bin Abdulrahman, Amro K., Khalid A. Bin Abdulrahman, and Randa M. Nouh. "Response of Saudi Population to Strict Preventive Measures against COVID-19." International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health 18, no. 24 (December 20, 2021): 13424. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/ijerph182413424.

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The Saudi ministry of health (MOH) started the preventive measures very early on before having a single case of COVID-19. There were very few studies regarding the awareness and adherence to the preventive measures against COVID-19 among the Saudi population in the literature. Objectives: The study aims to examine the awareness and commitment to the strict Saudi government preventive measures against COVID-19. Methods: A cross-sectional online survey targeted Saudi and non-Saudi populations aged 18+ in March–April 2020. The online questionnaire was designed to explore the participant’s sociodemographic data, washing hygiene habits, the general level of awareness regarding COVID-19, and the extent to which they adhere to the government’s strict instructions. Results: Out of the 2958 participants in the survey, 23% washed their hands for between 20 and 30 s, 59.6% washed their hands after shaking hands with other people, 67.9% washed their hands after use of other’s utilities, 65.9% had appropriately followed the MOH recommended guidelines for home quarantine and social distancing. People in different age groups differed significantly on their practiced hygienic practices score p < 0.001. Respondents’ educational level had converged considerably and positively on their clean proper prevention practices score, f(2838.3) = 15.70. Conclusion: The majority of the participants adhere to the strict government instructions regarding COVID-19 as they have to obey the law. Health sector employees measured significantly greater hygienic preventive measures and precautions in comparison to other sectors. More public health efforts should increase hygienic best practice scores to achieve the best outcome.

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Momplaisir, Florence, Karam Mounzer, and Judith A. Long. "Preventive cancer screening practices in HIV-positive patients." AIDS Care 26, no. 1 (June 6, 2013): 87–94. http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/09540121.2013.802276.

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Nogueira, Iara Sescon, Emanuella Regina Vilhena da Silva, Mariane Zancanaro Gallina, Fernando Henrique Constantino, and Everson Manjinski. "Elderly people's knowledge and preventive practices about COVID-19." Rev Rene 23 (October 18, 2022): e81344. http://dx.doi.org/10.15253/2175-6783.20222381344.

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Objective: to understand the knowledge and preventive practices of elderly people about COVID-19. Methods: qualitative research developed with 11 elderly people living in a condominium for the elderly. Data were obtained using the technique of individual interviews and then submitted to lexicographic analysis by means of the Descending Hierarchical Classification using the software IRaMuTeQ®; and discussion in the light of the literature on COVID-19. Results: six classes emerged: Building knowledge and preventive practices about COVID-19; Emotional consequences; Preventive and control practices; Recognition and importance of prevention strategies; Physical, social, and economic impacts; and Individual and collective risk factors. Conclusion: the elderly understands the negative consequences of COVID-19, identifying the individual and collective risk factors, learned based on experiences during the pandemic, previous experiences, dialogues, and sources of information. They recognize the importance of preventive practices, carrying out care in the home and urban environment. Contributions to practice: the study contributes positively to the care of the elderly with the construction of knowledge about COVID-19, especially in the context of elderly residents in a condominium for the elderly, sensitizing and grounding health professionals to plan and develop problematizing educational actions, impacting on professional practice.

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Patel, Vijay Shankar. "Assessment of Knowledge and Preventive Practices about Occupational Health Hazard among Safai Karmchari of Municipality in Delhi." Epidemiology International 03, no. 04 (February 15, 2019): 1–9. http://dx.doi.org/10.24321/2455.7048.201816.

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Segnan, Nereo, Renaldo N. Battista, Stefano Rosso, Antonio Ponti, Carlo Senore, and Daniela Aimar. "Preventive Practices of General Practitioners in Torino, Italy." American Journal of Preventive Medicine 8, no. 6 (November 1992): 333–38. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/s0749-3797(18)30776-1.

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Hoque, A. M., S. Buckus, M. Hoque, A. B. M. Mahbub Alam, M. E. Hoque, and N. Singh. "Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices of Patients on COVID-19 Epidemic Attending a Primary Health Care Setting Durban, South Africa." European Journal of Medical and Health Sciences 3, no. 2 (March 27, 2021): 68–73. http://dx.doi.org/10.24018/ejmed.2021.3.2.758.

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There is no proven specific treatment or adequate vaccination roll out against COVID-19 infection in South Africa. Optimal infection control measures encompass primary intervention to minimize the spread of COVID-19. Public knowledge, attitude, and practices of dealing with this highly infectious respiratory disease play a vital role in limiting the spread of the infection. Aim was to identify knowledge, attitudes, and practices gaps on COVID-19 pandemic for possible health education intervention. The objectives were to determine the knowledge, attitude and practices of out-patients attending a primary health care facility. A cross-sectional descriptive survey was conducted. The Student’s t-test and ANOVA test were carried out to determine the different mean scores for knowledge, attitudes and practices. Pearson’s correlation test was conducted to determine the relationship between knowledge, attitudes, and practices scores. Binary logistic regression was undertaken to determine the predictor of good knowledge, positive attitude, and preventive practices. A total of 345 out-patient attendees participated of which 51% were male. Over half (52%) of respondents were evaluated as having good knowledge, 59% as having positive attitudes and almost all (95%) were practicing prevention of COVID-19. The knowledge of the respondent was correlated with preventive practices (r=.173, p<0.05). Multiple regression showed that respondents in the age groups 35-44 years and 45-54 years were 2.8 times and 5.7 times more likely to have good knowledge respectively. Non-smokers were 79% less likely to have good knowledge (OR=.219, p<0.05). Respondents with no comorbidity were 50% less likely to have good knowledge (OR=.503, p <0.05), when compared to those having co-morbidities. Respondents with the highest level of education was found to be positive predictor of positive attitudes (OR =7.3, p <0.05). Primary Health Care users have poor knowledge, negative attitudes but practiced properly for the prevention of the transmission of COVID-19. Mass education is required to educate communities to improve knowledge and attitudes on COVID-19 epidemic in SA.

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Ferreira, Marcos Santos, and Luis David Castiel. "Which empowerment, which Health Promotion?Conceptual convergences and divergences in preventive health practices." Cadernos de Saúde Pública 25, no. 1 (January 2009): 68–76. http://dx.doi.org/10.1590/s0102-311x2009000100007.

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Based on the multiple meanings, "empowerment" can be identified with either conservative or critical Health Promotion approaches. From a conservative approach, the concept is viewed as an essentially individual phenomenon, centered on the provision of information and the external transfer of power in the name of the collective good. From this approach, the relationship between "psychological" and "community" empowerment is not considered. From a critical approach, the concept is viewed as a relational phenomenon that manifests itself in the dialectic conflict of interests between individuals, groups, and social classes. From this approach, "psychological" and "community" empowerment are seen as micro and macro levels of analysis, and social transformations are the result of simultaneous changes at these levels. The use of the notion of empowerment without critical reflection or political analysis of power relations in society disseminates vague, romantic, and homogeneous views of "community". Therefore, to assume the relational nature of empowerment means to accept its interdependence with the notion of participation, without which there can be no social transformation. Thus, one should be vigilant about multiple meanings that empowerment can given in Health Promotion discourse.

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Findley, Patricia A., and Usha Sambamoorthi. "Preventive health services and lifestyle practices in cancer survivors: a population health investigation." Journal of Cancer Survivorship 3, no. 1 (December 10, 2008): 43–58. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s11764-008-0074-x.

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Shekarappa, Hema Tyavanige, Kruthika Satyabodh Guttal, Varuni Iyer, Vani Gupta, and Preeta Shetty. "Knowledge, attitude and preventive practices related to novel Coronavirus Infection (COVID-19) among patients attending dental hospital in Dharwad." Asian Journal of Medical Sciences 11, no. 5 (September 1, 2020): 1–7. http://dx.doi.org/10.3126/ajms.v11i5.29857.

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Background: The Novel Coronavirus Disease 19 (COVID-19) is one of the deadly diseases declared as pandemic by WHO. The managing strategies include prevention of spread of the infection and awareness regarding the preventive practices, which are very vital in preventing the exponential spread of the disease. Despite the rolling commentary over telephone calls and advertisements at every desk, public is too negligent over this global threat. Aims and Objectives: The present questionnaire based study was aimed to assess the knowledge, attitude and preventive practices existing among the public to face the pandemic. Materials and Methods: The present study was a cross-sectional questionnaire based study using a convenience sampling method. The patients attending the outpatient section of the Oral Medicine department of a Dental Hospital for various dental complaints were interviewed by telephonic conversation. Patient’s knowledge and awareness regarding the prevailing situation created by the media was assessed. Results: Seventy-seven point seven percent of the participants were following the preventive practices. They had an average attitude towards the prevention of spread of infection (52.4%) and considering COVID-19 as a serious infection (51.8%). Younger population, professionals and females had an overall better Knowledge, Attitude and Practices. Conclusions: Majority of the assessed population had a sound knowledge about the pandemic. Certain key issues like visiting the hospitals only for emergencies needs to be emphasised by health care professionals to prevent the spread of the disease.

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de la Cuesta-Benjumea, Carmen, Eva Abad-Corpa, Beatriz Lidón-Cerezuela, Isabel Orts-Cortés, Cristóbal Meseguer-Liza, and Claudia Patricia Arredondo-González. "Situating Preventive Action in a Moral and Clinical Context: A Qualitative Synthesis on Fall Prevention." Qualitative Health Research 30, no. 12 (June 20, 2020): 1913–23. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/1049732320921144.

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The prevention of falls is an integral part of the safety culture of health institutions with mandatory fall prevention programs set within health care facilities. Care providers are key in identifying the risks of falls and in implementing strategic actions to prevent them. With the aim to better understand practices of fall prevention, we conducted a synthesis of qualitative evidence on care providers’ practices to prevent older people from falling in health care facilities. This synthesis is part of an integrative review of the role of care providers in fall prevention of adults aged 65 years and above. Primary studies were synthesized with the emerging core category of “a complex decision” and described by four emerging conditions that make that decision complex: (a) permanent threat of a fall, (b) continuous flow of information, (c) lack of control, and (d) ethical dilemmas and moral issues over the course of action. The present synthesis shows that before implementing preventive actions, care providers consider the conditions in which they are immersed, in this way situating their preventive actions in a clinical and a moral context.

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