PROBLEM The purpose of this study was to measure the prevalence and characteristics of physical and non-physical WPV in a state-based cohort of education workers. METHOD A sample of 6,450 workers was drawn using de-identified union membership lists, stratified on gender, occupation, and school location. A cross-sectional survey was mailed to participants. RESULTS An estimated 7.8% (95%CI=6....

The growing public concern about the ethical conduct of healthcare professionals highlights the need to incorporate clinical ethics in medical education. This study examined the knowledge and practice of clinical ethics among healthcare providers in a government hospital in Chennai. A sample of 51 treating physicians and 58 other non-physician service providers from the hospital answered a self...

BACKGROUND Breast feeding has several benefits for both the infants and mothers. However, despite strong evidences in support of breast feeding its prevalence has remained low worldwide. The objective of the present study was to examine the knowledge and attitude towards breast feeding and infant feeding practices among Indian postnatal mothers. METHODOLOGY A cross sectional descriptive study...

Research on the information-seeking behaviors of dental practitioners is scarce. Knowledge of dentists' informationseeking behaviors should advance the translational gap between clinical dental research and dental practice. A cross-sectional survey was conducted to examine the self-reported information-seeking behaviors of dentists in three dental practice-based research networks (PBRNs). A tot...

BACKGROUND A discordance exists between the proportion of Canadian family physicians that we expect should be able to perform minor office procedures and the actual provision of care. This pattern has not been extensively studied. The objective of this study was to determine the current patterns and obstacles relating to the provision of four minor office procedures by GP/FPs in a small city in...

OBJECTIVE The evidence base for information technology (IT) has been criticized, especially with the current emphasis on translational science. The purpose of this paper is to present an analysis of the role of IT in the implementation of a geriatric education and quality improvement (QI) intervention. DESIGN A mixed-method three-group comparative design was used. The PRECEDE/PROCEED implemen...

BACKGROUND The IOM recommends public health training for all physicians. Data characterizing such training of internal medicine (IM) residents are lacking. PURPOSE To describe the current state of public health education at IM residency programs, characterize programs offering public health education, and quantify interest in expanding training opportunities. METHODS IM residency program di...

BACKGROUND Despite evidence suggesting that other learning modalities are more effective, large-group continuing medical education (CME) activities continue to be predominantly lecture based. METHODS Using convenience sampling, a cross-sectional survey was administered to health care professionals attending the 2009 American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP) Scientific Assembly. Participant...

With the development of modern culture, it is meaningful for our Chinese teachers to develop and improve moral education and way of thinking in English cross-culture education, which will enhance university students’ ability in distinguishing choosing western culture during their learning.

Purpose of the article: analysis experience implementing end-to-end technologies in vocational education. Methodology: article presents a study aimed at identifying role professional training students. For this, survey was conducted among students on use educational process three age categories (junior, middle, senior). Students had to assess importance for implementation scale from 1 4. Result...