Knowledge, attitudes, and related practices of Filipino seafarers regarding cardiovascular diseases

Cross-sectional survey on the knowledge, attitude, and practices of male Filipino seafarers regarding sexual health

The Philippines is currently the world’s leading supplier of seafarers aboard foreign vessels, accounting for nearly a quarter of the world’s maritime industry. Seafarers, being mobile, have a significant contribution impact on the worldwide spread of infectious diseases such as sexually transmitted infections (STIs). This study aims to determine the level of knowledge, as well as the attitudes...

Knowledge, Attitudes and Practices Regarding animal Bites and Rabies; a Multi-Center Study

Practices and Attitudes to Prevention of Travel-related Infectious Diseases in United Arab Emirates

Introduction: Among the United Arab Emirates (UAE) population more and more people now consider travelling abroad. This is potentially problematic because travelling enhances exposure between hosts and pathogens and so people that travel are putting their health at risk. This concern makes it necessary that public education is provided to inform people of the risks of travellin...

Knowledge, attitudes and practices of Ugandan men regarding prostate cancer.

BACKGROUND The incidence of prostate cancer in Uganda is one of the highest recorded in Africa. Prostate cancer is the most common cancer among men in Uganda. OBJECTIVE This study assessed the current knowledge, attitudes and practices of adult Ugandan men regarding prostate cancer. SUBJECTS AND METHODS We conducted a descriptive cross-sectional study using interviewer administered question...

Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices regarding Avian Influenza (H5N1), Afghanistan

From February through April 2007, avian influenza (H5N1) was confirmed in poultry in 4 of 34 Afghan provinces. A survey conducted in 2 affected and 3 unaffected provinces found that greater knowledge about reducing exposure was associated with higher socioeconomic status, residence in affected provinces, and not owning backyard poultry.