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Sandheep Sugathan
University Kuala Lumpur Royal College of Medicine Perak, (UniKL RCMP), Malaysia
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Awareness, Attitude and Practice of Infection Control Among Clinical Year Medical Students of a Private Medical School in Malaysia Sandheep Sugathan
Journal of Global Pharma Technology Volume 10 Issue 12.
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Objectives: The current research was planned to evaluate the awareness, attitude and practice of infection control among the clinical year medical students of a private medical school in Ipoh city, Perak State of Malaysia. This study was also aimed at any need for improving the curriculum in relation to infection control measures with an eye on reducing hospital acquired infections in future. Methods: This cross-sectional descriptive study on the awareness, attitude and practice on infection control was conducted among clinical year medical students from a private medical school in Malaysia, using a self-administered questionnaire. Results: Our study revealed that those clinical students with higher levels of attitude showed a significantly higher level of practice (p-value <0.001). The respondents having good knowledge, good attitude and correct practice were 66.7%, 57.6% and 51.5% respectively. Conclusion: Awareness of clinical medical students on infection control was quite good in this research, but it was not reflecting on attitude level and practice levels of students. There was a significant association between attitude level and practice. Gender and years of exposure in clinical practice were not significant predictors.
Knowledge on Cervical Cancer Prevention and Attitude towards Pap smear and HPV Vaccination among Women Attending a Health Clinic in IPOH, Malaysia Sandheep Sugathan
Journal of Global Pharma Technology Volume 10 Issue 12.
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Objectives: Cervical cancer is the second most common cancer among women in Malaysia and is one of the leading causes of cancer mortality in women worldwide. This study was carried out to study the knowledge level regarding cervical cancer prevention and attitude towards Pap smear and HPV vaccination among women attending Greentown outpatient clinic in Ipoh, Malaysia. Methods: Data were collected using a structured questionnaire which included socio-demographic characteristics, knowledge of cervical cancer, Pap smear and HPV vaccination and attitude towards Pap smear and HPV vaccination from a sample of 100 women of age between 16 and 65 years, who were attending the Greentown outpatient clinic in Ipoh, Perak from 21st July to 8th August 2014.Results: Most of the participants were of the age group of 26 to 45 years (44%). Majority of the respondents had good knowledge of cervical cancer, Pap smear and HPV vaccination and showed good attitude towards Pap smear and HPV vaccination. Knowledge levels were significantly different in the different age groups. Attitude on Pap smear and HPV vaccination was significantly higher among higher education groups and employed groups. Conclusion: Age was significantly associated with knowledge levels on cervical cancer prevention and HPV vaccination. Education and occupation levels were significantly influencing the attitude of women regarding cervical cancer, Pap smear and HPV vaccination.
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