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Publics’ knowledge of, attitude to and motivation towards health-related genomics: a scoping review
The use of genomic data in research and genomic information in clinical care is increasing as technologies advance and sequencing costs decrease....
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Knowledge and attitude of healthcare prescribers and pharmacists toward antimicrobial stewardship program and the barriers for its implementation
BackgroundAntimicrobial stewardship (ASP) is considered a key prevention strategy in addressing the worldwide concern of accelerating antimicrobial...
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A study of rural populations’ knowledge, attitude, and practice about brucellosis: a descriptive, cross-sectional, multicenter study
ObjectiveBrucellosis is a highly contagious disease which is transmitted from animals to humans. One of the populations at high risk of infection is...
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Knowledge, Attitude, and Practice of Breast Cancer Patients Toward Lymphedema Complications: Cross-Sectional Study
Breast cancer is commonly treated through surgical resection, but a common complication of the procedure is lymphedema of the upper limbs, which can...
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Survey of attitude to human genome modification in Nigeria
Gene editing and mitochondrial replacement therapy (MRT) are biotechnologies used to modify the host nuclear and mitochondrial DNA, respectively....
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Effect of educational intervention on the knowledge, attitude and practice of breast self-examination among female students at a private university in Southern Nigeria
IntroductionIn Nigeria, breast cancer (BC), a disorder marked by the unchecked growth of breast cells, has been the commonest cancer among women in...
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Knowledge, attitude, and perceptions about cancer genetic testing in clinical practice in Karachi, Pakistan
Healthcare professionals (HCP) play an important role in the practical application of genetic screening tests but often feel inadequately prepared...
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Knowledge, attitude and practices of malaria preventive measures among mothers with children under five years in a rural setting of Ghana
BackgroundMalaria remains a major public health concern around the world, particularly in resource-constrained countries. Malaria still accounts for...
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Educational interventions in pharmacovigilance to improve the knowledge, attitude and the report of adverse drug reactions in healthcare professionals: Systematic Review and Meta-analysis
ObjectivesUnderreporting of adverse drug reactions (ADRs) limits and delays the detection of signs. The aim of this systematic review with...
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Designing and psychometric evaluation of pharmacists' attitude toward ethical challenges questionnaire in pharmacy practice: A mixed‑method study
PurposeKnowledge advancement exposes the pharmacists to new ethical and professional challenges in providing pharmaceutical care. The pharmacist's...
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Cognitive bias and attitude distortion of a priority decision
The resource saving bias is a cognitive bias describing how resource savings from improvements of high-productivity units are overestimated compared...
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Knowledge, attitude and practice of infection prevention and control precautions among laboratory staff: a mixed-methods systematic review
BackgroundClinical laboratories provide diagnostic testing services to support the effective delivery of care in today’s complex healthcare systems....
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Knowledge and attitude towards sickle cell anemia among care givers of paediatric sickle cell patients at a tertiary hospital in Eastern Uganda: a cross sectional study
ObjectiveTo explore the knowledge and attitude towards sickle cell disease (SCD) among care givers of paediatric sickle cell patients at Mbale...
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The attitude and behaviors of the different spheres of the community of the United Arab Emirates toward the clinical utility and bioethics of secondary genetic findings: a cross-sectional study
IntroductionGenome sequencing has utility, however, it may reveal secondary findings. While Western bioethicists have been occupied with managing...
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Social Attitude Towards Disabled People: Historical and Cultural Aspects
Discrimination and repulsion of disabled people can be observed throughout human history. The tendency to exclude them from "normal" society is a...
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Healthcare workers’ knowledge, attitude and practices on infection prevention and control in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic at the Faranah regional hospital and associated healthcare centers, Guinea
BackgroundIn response to the COVID-19 pandemic, WHO launched a strategic preparedness and response plan, outlining public health measures to support...
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Hand hygiene knowledge, attitude, barriers and improvement measures among healthcare workers in the Republic of Korea: a cross-sectional survey exploring interprofessional differences
BackgroundHand hygiene (HH) is a fundamental component of infection prevention and control in healthcare settings. This study aimed to identify...
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Predictors of antibiotic prescriptions: a knowledge, attitude and practice survey among physicians in tertiary hospitals in Nigeria
BackgroundAs part of the Global Action Plan against antimicrobial resistance (AMR), countries are required to generate local evidence to inform...
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Community knowledge, attitude, practices and beliefs associated with persistence of malaria transmission in North-western and Southern regions of Tanzania
BackgroundDespite significant decline in the past two decades, malaria is still a major public health concern in Tanzania; with over 93% of the...
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Attitude and communication skills of German medical students
ObjectiveWhile the development of communication competencies in medical schools plays a pivotal role in the curriculum, studies show that students’...
