Knowledge and Practices of Mutawifeen (Pilgrims’ Guides) Regarding Heat Related Illnesses Before and After Exposure to an Educational Program
Mohammad M. Alkot,
Reda A. Goweda,
Mokhtar M. Shatla,
Enas H. AlFalogy
Issue:
Volume 4, Issue 4, July 2016
Pages:
95-99
Received:
26 February 2016
Accepted:
22 March 2016
Published:
4 June 2016
Abstract: Pilgrims who are exposed to hot environments may be at risk of heat-related illnesses (HRIs) such as heat cramps, heat exhaustion, or heat stroke. Mutawifeen (pilgrims’ guides) should understand how HRIs affect pilgrims’ health and safety, how they can be prevented, and what the initial treatment options are. The study Objectives is to assess and improve knowledge and practices of Mutawifeen towards HRIs. An intervention study was conducted before the pilgrimage of the year 1437 Hijri calendar (2015) on a group of Mutawifeen (No.200) in Makkah Al-Mukaramh, KSA. The participants were invited after their consent to fill a self-administrated questionnaire before and 3 months after their exposure to an education program (academic and clinical). At the end of the study, the score of knowledge and practices were significantly improved (52.68±14.92 and 49.6±12.84 to 74.54±10.97 and 65.78±7.83; respectively). There was statistically moderate positive correlation between knowledge and practices (r=0.426; p<0.01). The percentage of participants with correct knowledge and appropriate practices has significantly increased from 46%, and 39.5% before education to 89%, and 72.5% after education, respectively (P< 0.05). The study conclude that, academic and clinical education of Mutawifeen is a cornerstone in improving their Knowledge and Practices towards HRIs.
Abstract: Pilgrims who are exposed to hot environments may be at risk of heat-related illnesses (HRIs) such as heat cramps, heat exhaustion, or heat stroke. Mutawifeen (pilgrims’ guides) should understand how HRIs affect pilgrims’ health and safety, how they can be prevented, and what the initial treatment options are. The study Objectives is to assess and i...
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Patient Centered Approach and Health Related Quality of Life in Essential Hypertensive Patients
Amany Mohammed Abd Allah,
Marwa Mostafa Ahmed,
Mohammed Adel Soliman Foda,
Nagwa Eid Saad
Issue:
Volume 4, Issue 4, July 2016
Pages:
100-105
Received:
8 July 2016
Accepted:
16 July 2016
Published:
2 August 2016
Abstract: Hypertension is a common chronic disease amenable to control by adopting relevant lifestyle modifications and/or appropriate medication. The aim of the study was to assess the effect of patient centered approach on self-reported health related quality of life (HRQoL) in patients with essential hypertension attending Internal Medicine outpatient clinic in Zagazig University hospital. This single blinded randomized controlled clinical trial was conducted in Zagazig university internal medicine outpatient clinic on 112 non complicated apparently healthy essential hypertensive patients without comorbidities from 45 to 65 years old randomly allocated into two groups (intervention and control 1:1). Data for this study was collected by social, biological and SF-12v2 questionnaire for both groups. Then management of the intervention group according to the patient centered approach for nine months while patients within control group received classic disease centered approach. The patients within intervention group were given an individualized medical care and tailored patient education program about essential hypertension. The outcome of disease was assessed by measuring change in blood pressure control and health related quality of life within the two groups. It has been found that patients with essential hypertension within both groups reported deteriorated HRQoL yet there was no statistically significant difference between both groups regarding HRQoL at the start of the study. By the end of the study, there was a statistically significant difference between the two study groups regarding blood pressure control and self reported health related quality of life where patients within intervention group reported statistically significant improvement in both variables. In conclusion, the patient centered approach is better than the disease centered approach in management of patients with essential hypertension.
Abstract: Hypertension is a common chronic disease amenable to control by adopting relevant lifestyle modifications and/or appropriate medication. The aim of the study was to assess the effect of patient centered approach on self-reported health related quality of life (HRQoL) in patients with essential hypertension attending Internal Medicine outpatient cli...
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