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East Mediterr Health J ; 21(12): 906-15, 2016 Mar 15.
Artículo en Inglés | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-26996364

RESUMEN

Little is known about professional burnout among health-care workers in Egypt. The current study aimed to reveal the extent of burnout among physicians and nursing staff working in the emergency hospital of Tanta University and to identify some of its determinants. A cross-sectional study was carried out on all physicians (n = 266) and a systematic random sample of nurses (n = 284). Burnout was assessed using the Maslach Burnout Inventory and its subscales. Most of the participants (66.0%)had a moderate level of burnout and 24.9% of them had high burnout. Multivariate analysis of variables affecting burnout showed that age, sex, frequency of exposure to work-related violence, years of experience, work burden, supervision and work activities were significant predictors of burnout among the respondents. The authors recommend health education interventions during pre-employment training programmes for prevention of burnout syndrome and periodic screening for early detection and management of burnout.


Asunto(s)
Agotamiento Profesional , Servicio de Urgencia en Hospital , Personal de Enfermería en Hospital/psicología , Médicos/psicología , Adulto , Estudios Transversales , Egipto , Femenino , Hospitales Universitarios , Humanos , Masculino , Persona de Mediana Edad , Encuestas y Cuestionarios
2.
East Mediterr Health J ; 19(1): 24-9, 2013 Jan.
Artículo en Inglés | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-23520902

RESUMEN

Data on demographic, social and behavioural characteristics of female sex workers in greater Cairo are very scarce. A cross-sectional study was conducted with 431 randomly selected sex workers after mapping of sites where they gather. Data collection was performed by direct interviewing using a questionnaire sheet covering sociodemographic data and sexual history with paying and non-paying partners. More than one half of participants (52.7%) were aged < 30 years. Only 39.3% were exclusively working as sex workers while the rest had other jobs beside sex work. Almost 70% were responsible for deperidants. The age of first selling sex was < 15 years for 4.7% of the women and 15-25 years for 58.7%. Unwanted pregnancies were experienced by 36.2% and 34.8% had had an abortion. Many participants had ever been arrested by the police (71.2%). The study has provided some useful background data for further studies in this very sensitive area of research.


Asunto(s)
Trabajo Sexual/estadística & datos numéricos , Trabajadores Sexuales/estadística & datos numéricos , Aborto Inducido/legislación & jurisprudencia , Aborto Inducido/estadística & datos numéricos , Adulto , Distribución por Edad , Estudios Transversales , Egipto , Empleo/estadística & datos numéricos , Femenino , Humanos , Persona de Mediana Edad , Embarazo , Embarazo no Deseado , Trabajadores Sexuales/legislación & jurisprudencia , Conducta Sexual/estadística & datos numéricos , Factores Socioeconómicos , Encuestas y Cuestionarios , Adulto Joven
3.
East Mediterr Health J ; 18(9): 920-7, 2012 Sep.
Artículo en Inglés | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-23057384

RESUMEN

Although illegal in Egypt, prostitution exists. The prevalence of HIV infection among female sex workers (FSWs) in Cairo is not precisely known. This cross-sectional study investigated the high-risk behaviour for HIV infection and HIV prevalence among FSWs in greater Cairo. A total of 431 FSWs were interviewed about their sexual history with paid and unpaid partners, condom use and risky behaviour for HIV infection; all were tested for HIV. Use of alcohol and drugs was reported by 39.9% and 49.0% of the women respectively; 37.6% only used such substances while with a client. Male condoms were known by 72.6% but their use in the previous month was low (32.8%) and only 22.4% had used one with their last client. The main reasons for not using condoms were not thinking of it (40.6%) and client refusal (20.5%). All the women tested negative for HIV infection. The high-risk behaviour of many FSWs necessitates intervention programmes to reduce their risk of HIV infection.


Asunto(s)
Infecciones por VIH/epidemiología , Asunción de Riesgos , Trabajadores Sexuales/estadística & datos numéricos , Conducta Sexual/estadística & datos numéricos , Adulto , Condones/estadística & datos numéricos , Estudios Transversales , Egipto/epidemiología , Femenino , Infecciones por VIH/prevención & control , Humanos , Prevalencia , Trabajadores Sexuales/psicología , Conducta Sexual/psicología , Factores Socioeconómicos , Trastornos Relacionados con Sustancias/epidemiología , Violencia/estadística & datos numéricos
4.
East Mediterr Health J ; 18(1): 15-23, 2012 Jan.
Artículo en Inglés | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-22360006

RESUMEN

Dengue fever resurged sharply in Jeddah in 2004 and rose to 1308 cases in 2006. This case-control study determined factors potentiating the spread of the disease to provide an epidemiological baseline to help dengue control. All (650) suspected cases of dengue in Jeddah in 2007 were eligible for inclusion. Cases were those confirmed with dengue by laboratory investigations (n = 244) and controls those confirmed negative (n = 406). Of these, 129 cases and 240 controls could be contacted and were included in the study. Variables found significant in the bivariate analysis were included in a logistic regression analysis. The presence of stagnant water in indoor drainage holes (OR = 4.9), indoor larvae (OR = 2.2), nearby construction sites (OR = 2.2), and older age (OR = 1.2) were independent determinants of dengue infection (P<0.01 for all). Face-to-face health education significantly decreased the risk of dengue infection. Efforts are needed to control the modifiable factors identified in this study with emphasis on health education.


Asunto(s)
Dengue/prevención & control , Adolescente , Adulto , Aedes/crecimiento & desarrollo , Animales , Estudios de Casos y Controles , Niño , Dengue/epidemiología , Reservorios de Enfermedades , Femenino , Educación en Salud , Humanos , Modelos Logísticos , Masculino , Persona de Mediana Edad , Control de Mosquitos , Factores de Riesgo , Arabia Saudita/epidemiología , Estaciones del Año
5.
East Mediterr Health J ; 16(1): 10-7, 2010 Jan.
Artículo en Inglés | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-20214151

RESUMEN

A study in Egypt determined the prevalence of hepatitis B and C virus infections among barbers (n = 308) and their clients (n = 308) in Gharbia governorate, and assessed knowledge, attitude and practices during hair-cutting and shaving. HBsAg was detected among 4.2% of barbers and 3.9% of clients (more urban than rural). Anti-HC antibodies were detected in 12.3% of barbers and 12.7% of clients. HCV-RNA prevalence was 9.1% among both barbers and clients (more rural than urban). Knowledge was high among the majority of participants and good practices during shaving and hair-cutting were observed for the majority of barbers. Barbers appeared to have no job-related risk of acquiring viral hepatitis.


Asunto(s)
Actitud Frente a la Salud , Peluquería , Conocimientos, Actitudes y Práctica en Salud , Hepatitis B/epidemiología , Hepatitis C/epidemiología , Enfermedades Profesionales/epidemiología , Adulto , Peluquería/educación , Peluquería/métodos , Peluquería/estadística & datos numéricos , Distribución de Chi-Cuadrado , Desinfección , Egipto/epidemiología , Hepatitis B/sangre , Hepatitis B/complicaciones , Hepatitis B/inmunología , Antígenos de Superficie de la Hepatitis B/sangre , Hepatitis C/sangre , Hepatitis C/complicaciones , Hepatitis C/inmunología , Anticuerpos contra la Hepatitis C/sangre , Humanos , Control de Infecciones , Masculino , Enfermedades Profesionales/sangre , Enfermedades Profesionales/complicaciones , Enfermedades Profesionales/inmunología , Factores de Riesgo , Salud Rural/estadística & datos numéricos , Seguridad , Estudios Seroepidemiológicos , Encuestas y Cuestionarios , Salud Urbana/estadística & datos numéricos
6.
East Mediterr Health J ; 16(5): 481-90, 2010 May.
Artículo en Inglés | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-20799546

RESUMEN

HIV voluntary counselling and testing (VCT) services were launched in Egypt in 2005. A study of all functioning VCT centres in Egypt (7 mobile and 9 fixed) aimed to determine the profile of clients and their level of satisfaction to identify strengths and weaknesses in the service. In direct interviews with a sample of 928 clients, the main motive for seeking VCT was risky sexual behaviour (34.2%). More females than males sought services because of partners' risky sexual behaviour. More than 90% of the clients were satisfied with the counselling service. Only 41.4% were willing to discuss the test results with their partners. Male sex, higher education level and attendance at fixed VCT centres were associated with higher satisfaction.


Asunto(s)
Serodiagnóstico del SIDA/psicología , Consejo/organización & administración , Infecciones por VIH/diagnóstico , Satisfacción del Paciente/estadística & datos numéricos , Programas Voluntarios/organización & administración , Serodiagnóstico del SIDA/métodos , Serodiagnóstico del SIDA/estadística & datos numéricos , Adulto , Anciano , Distribución de Chi-Cuadrado , Estudios Transversales , Escolaridad , Egipto , Femenino , Infecciones por VIH/psicología , Investigación sobre Servicios de Salud , Humanos , Masculino , Persona de Mediana Edad , Unidades Móviles de Salud , Motivación , Evaluación de Programas y Proyectos de Salud , Factores Sexuales , Factores Socioeconómicos
7.
East Mediterr Health J ; 16(5): 491-7, 2010 May.
Artículo en Inglés | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-20799547

RESUMEN

Voluntary counselling and testing (VCT) services are major components of HIV prevention and treatment efforts. A study in Egypt aimed to determine the satisfaction of service providers at VCTs to identify strengths and weaknesses in the service. Direct interviews with all 50 VCT team members and focus group discussions with 16 counsellors showed that the majority believed that they had received enough training (90%), but still 66% wanted further training. Only 50% reported receiving sufficient incentives. Problems that were highlighted included absence of a fixed job description, lack ofadministrative support, unclear working rules and regulations and lack of proper community awareness. Counsellors expressed the need for improving working environment to ensure privacy and confidentiality.


Asunto(s)
Serodiagnóstico del SIDA , Actitud del Personal de Salud , Consejo/organización & administración , Infecciones por VIH/diagnóstico , Satisfacción en el Trabajo , Programas Voluntarios/organización & administración , Serodiagnóstico del SIDA/estadística & datos numéricos , Adulto , Competencia Clínica , Estudios Transversales , Egipto , Femenino , Grupos Focales , Necesidades y Demandas de Servicios de Salud , Humanos , Perfil Laboral , Masculino , Persona de Mediana Edad , Unidades Móviles de Salud , Evaluación de Programas y Proyectos de Salud , Investigación Cualitativa , Calidad de la Atención de Salud , Autoeficacia
8.
East Mediterr Health J ; 14(5): 1126-35, 2008.
Artículo en Inglés | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-19161085

RESUMEN

This study explored knowledge, attitudes and practices towards HIV/AIDS infection among 1256 Egyptian industrial and tourism workers aged 16-40 years. Compared with industrial workers, tourism workers had a significantly better perception of the magnitude of the HIV/AIDS problem worldwide as well as in Egypt and of the likelihood of the problem worsening. Knowledge of tourism workers was also significantly better about causative agent of AIDS and methods of transmission. Both groups had negative attitudes towards patients living with HIV/AIDS concerning their right to confidentiality and to work. Both groups had a positive attitude towards behaviour change for protection from HIV/AIDS, principally via avoidance of extramarital sexual relations and adherence to religious beliefs. Use of condoms as a way to avoid HIV/AIDS was reported by only 0.4% of workers.


Asunto(s)
Actitud Frente a la Salud , Infecciones por VIH , Conocimientos, Actitudes y Práctica en Salud , Ocupaciones , Industria Textil , Viaje , Adolescente , Adulto , Distribución de Chi-Cuadrado , Confidencialidad , Egipto/epidemiología , Femenino , Infecciones por VIH/epidemiología , Infecciones por VIH/prevención & control , Infecciones por VIH/transmisión , Conductas Relacionadas con la Salud , Educación en Salud , Necesidades y Demandas de Servicios de Salud , Humanos , Masculino , Negativismo , Derechos del Paciente , Religión y Sexo , Conducta Sexual , Estereotipo , Encuestas y Cuestionarios
9.
East Mediterr Health J ; 14(4): 905-15, 2008.
Artículo en Inglés | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-19166174

RESUMEN

A sample of 73 men who have sex with men (MSM) in Cairo, Egypt, were screened for HIV infection and were interviewed to study their risk behaviours for HIV/AIDS. Most (65.8%) had initiated sexual activity before 15 years; 65.8% took both active and passive roles in sexual acts. The frequency of sexual acts was < 1 per week for 73.3% of those aged 25+ years, but > 1 daily for 25.9% of those aged < 25 years. Heterosexual relations were reported by 73.3% of the older age group, while 70.7% of the younger age group were exclusively MSM. Condoms were always used by only 19.2% of the sample.


Asunto(s)
Actitud Frente a la Salud , Infecciones por VIH/epidemiología , Homosexualidad Masculina/psicología , Asunción de Riesgos , Población Urbana/estadística & datos numéricos , Adolescente , Adulto , Factores de Edad , Escolaridad , Egipto/epidemiología , Infecciones por VIH/prevención & control , Infecciones por VIH/transmisión , Conocimientos, Actitudes y Práctica en Salud , Jóvenes sin Hogar/educación , Jóvenes sin Hogar/psicología , Jóvenes sin Hogar/estadística & datos numéricos , Homosexualidad Masculina/estadística & datos numéricos , Humanos , Masculino , Persona de Mediana Edad , Vigilancia de la Población , Prevalencia , Factores de Riesgo , Trabajo Sexual/psicología , Trabajo Sexual/estadística & datos numéricos , Encuestas y Cuestionarios , Factores de Tiempo , Sexo Inseguro/prevención & control , Sexo Inseguro/psicología , Sexo Inseguro/estadística & datos numéricos
10.
East Mediterr Health J ; 14(6): 1308-20, 2008.
Artículo en Inglés | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-19161106

RESUMEN

The aims of this study were to identify the psychosocial and health care needs of persons living with HIV/AIDS and to determine their coping strategies. The study was conducted in 3 governorates of Egypt on 153 people infected with HIV. The data were collected using a structured questionnaire and in-depth interviews. The majority of the people had been forced to change the pattern of their sexual behaviour. Fear of stigmatization and feelings of anxiety, hopelessness and depression were frequently reported, resulting in a negative psychosocial impact on the infected person. Decreasing stigma and providing psycho-social support would help people living with HIV/AIDS to utilize effective ways of coping with the negative sequelae of the infection.


Asunto(s)
Adaptación Psicológica , Actitud Frente a la Salud , Infecciones por VIH/psicología , Evaluación de Necesidades/organización & administración , Adolescente , Adulto , Análisis de Varianza , Ansiedad/psicología , Costo de Enfermedad , Estudios Transversales , Depresión/psicología , Egipto , Miedo , Femenino , Infecciones por VIH/complicaciones , Infecciones por VIH/prevención & control , Humanos , Acontecimientos que Cambian la Vida , Masculino , Persona de Mediana Edad , Moral , Investigación Cualitativa , Calidad de Vida/psicología , Conducta Sexual/psicología , Apoyo Social , Estereotipo , Encuestas y Cuestionarios
11.
East Mediterr Health J ; 13(6): 1405-16, 2007.
Artículo en Inglés | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-18341190

RESUMEN

We conducted a cross-sectional study on a randomly selected sample of 2304 males aged 15-49 years from 4 governorates in Lower Egypt to assess their condom use and knowledge and attitudes towards condom use. Condoms were considered an effective method of contraception and prevention of transmission of sexually transmitted infections (STIs) by 60.5% and 60.0% respectively. Only 23.9% had ever used condoms, mainly for contraception, but 26.8% would consider using them in the future. A quarter reported knowing how to use condoms properly. Obstacles to condom use included perceived lack of need (75.7%), rejection by partner (57.6%) and hazards of condoms (31.9%). The majority knew about HIV/AIDS (90.8%) but a few felt at risk of STIs (11.2%) or HIV infection (10.3%).


Asunto(s)
Actitud Frente a la Salud , Condones/estadística & datos numéricos , Conducta Anticonceptiva , Conocimientos, Actitudes y Práctica en Salud , Hombres/psicología , Sexo Seguro , Adolescente , Adulto , Actitud Frente a la Salud/etnología , Distribución de Chi-Cuadrado , Anticoncepción/métodos , Anticoncepción/psicología , Anticoncepción/estadística & datos numéricos , Conducta Anticonceptiva/etnología , Conducta Anticonceptiva/estadística & datos numéricos , Estudios Transversales , Egipto/epidemiología , Servicios de Planificación Familiar , Necesidades y Demandas de Servicios de Salud , Humanos , Masculino , Estado Civil/estadística & datos numéricos , Hombres/educación , Persona de Mediana Edad , Motivación , Ocupaciones/estadística & datos numéricos , Características de la Residencia/estadística & datos numéricos , Asunción de Riesgos , Sexo Seguro/etnología , Sexo Seguro/estadística & datos numéricos , Parejas Sexuales/psicología , Enfermedades de Transmisión Sexual/etnología , Enfermedades de Transmisión Sexual/prevención & control , Encuestas y Cuestionarios
12.
East Mediterr Health J ; 13(2): 392-407, 2007.
Artículo en Inglés | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-17684860

RESUMEN

A cross-sectional study was made in 32 haemodialysis units in the the Nile delta, Egypt to evaluate knowledge and practices towards risk of HIV infection by 317 health care workers. Exposure to needle-stick injury was reported by 48.6% in the previous year. Significantly more workers in government units than in private units had good knowledge of bloodborne infections, universal blood precautions and safe disposal of contaminated items, and recognized asymptomatic HIV patients as a risk. Previous training, but not years of experience, influenced knowledge. Despite good knowledge, the performance of health workers was poor for universal blood precautions, and was worse in private haemodialysis units.


Asunto(s)
Actitud del Personal de Salud , Infecciones por VIH/prevención & control , Conocimientos, Actitudes y Práctica en Salud , Control de Infecciones/métodos , Transmisión de Enfermedad Infecciosa de Paciente a Profesional/prevención & control , Diálisis Renal/efectos adversos , Adolescente , Adulto , Distribución de Chi-Cuadrado , Estudios Transversales , Egipto/epidemiología , Femenino , Infecciones por VIH/epidemiología , Infecciones por VIH/etiología , Infecciones por VIH/transmisión , Humanos , Transmisión de Enfermedad Infecciosa de Paciente a Profesional/métodos , Masculino , Cuerpo Médico de Hospitales/educación , Cuerpo Médico de Hospitales/psicología , Eliminación de Residuos Sanitarios/métodos , Persona de Mediana Edad , Lesiones por Pinchazo de Aguja/complicaciones , Lesiones por Pinchazo de Aguja/prevención & control , Personal de Enfermería en Hospital/educación , Personal de Enfermería en Hospital/psicología , Salud Laboral , Investigación Cualitativa , Medición de Riesgo , Factores de Riesgo , Estadísticas no Paramétricas , Encuestas y Cuestionarios , Precauciones Universales
13.
(East. Mediterr. health j).
en Inglés | WHOLIS | ID: who-118354

RESUMEN

Data on demographic, social and behavioural characteristics of female sex workers in greater Cairo are very scarce. A cross-sectional study was conducted with 431 randomly selected sex workers after mapping of sites where they gather. Data collection was performed by direct interviewing using a questionnaire sheet covering sociodemographic data and sexual history with paying and non-paying partners. More than one half of participants [52.7%] were aged < 30 years. Only 39.3% were exclusively working as sex workers while the rest had other jobs beside sex work. Almost 70% were responsible for dependants. The age of first selling sex was <15 years for 4.7% of the women and 15-25 years for 58.7%. Unwanted pregnancies were experienced by 36.2% and 34.8% had had an abortion. Many participants had ever been arrested by the police [71.2%]. The study has provided some useful background data for further studies in this very sensitive area of research


Asunto(s)
Infecciones por VIH , Encuestas y Cuestionarios , Estudios Transversales , Trabajadores Sexuales
14.
(East. Mediterr. health j).
en Inglés | WHOLIS | ID: who-118513

RESUMEN

Although illegal in Egypt, prostitution exists. The prevalence of HIV infection among female sex workers [FSWs] in Cairo is not precisely known. This cross-sectional study investigated the high-risk behaviour for HIV infection and HIV prevalence among FSWs in greater Cairo. A total of 431 FSWs were interviewed about their sexual history with paid and unpaid partners, condom use and risky behaviour for HIV infection; all were tested for HIV. Use of alcohol and drugs was reported by 39.9% and 49.0% of the women respectively; 37.6% only used such substances while with a client. Male condoms were known by 72.6% but their use in the previous month was low [32.8%] and only 22.4% had used one with their last client. The main reasons for not using condoms were not thinking of it [40.6%] and client refusal [20.5%). All the women tested negative for HIV infection. The high-risk behaviour of many FSWs necessitates intervention programmes to reduce their risk of HIV infection


Asunto(s)
Asunción de Riesgos , Trabajadores Sexuales , Prevalencia , Estudios Transversales , Condones , Infecciones por VIH
15.
(East. Mediterr. health j).
en Inglés | WHOLIS | ID: who-118238

RESUMEN

Dengue fever resurged sharply in Jeddah in 2004 and rose to 1308 cases in 2006. This case-control study determined factors potentiating the spread of the disease to provide an epidemiological baseline to help dengue control. All [650] suspected cases of dengue in Jeddah in 2007 were eligible for inclusion. Cases were those confirmed with dengue by laboratory investigations [n = 244] and controls those confirmed negative [n = 406]. Of these, 129 cases and 240 controls could be contacted and were included in the study. Variables found significant in the bivariate analysis were included in a logistic regression analysis. The presence of stagnant water in indoor drainage holes [OR = 4.9], indoor larvae [OR = 2.2], nearby construction sites [OR = 2.2], and older age [OR = 1.2] were independent determinants of dengue infection [P< 0.01 for all]. Face-to-face health education significantly decreased the risk of dengue infection. Efforts are needed to control the modifiable factors identified in this study with emphasis on health education


Asunto(s)
Dengue , Estudios de Casos y Controles , Educación en Salud , Factores de Riesgo
16.
(East. Mediterr. health j).
en Inglés | WHOLIS | ID: who-117903

RESUMEN

Voluntary counselling and testing [VCT] services are major components of HIV prevention and treatment efforts. A study in Egypt aimed to determine the satisfaction of service providers at VCTs to identify strengths and weaknesses in the service. Direct interviews with all 50 VCT team members and focus group discussions with 16 counsellors showed that the majority believed that they had received enough training [90%], but still 66% wanted further training. Only 50% reported receiving sufficient incentives. Problems that were highlighted included absence of a fixed job description, lack of administrative support, unclear working rules and regulations and lack of proper community awareness. Counsellors expressed the need for improving working environment to ensure privacy and confidentiality


Asunto(s)
Consejo , Satisfacción Personal , Personal de Salud , Salud Rural , Infecciones por VIH
17.
(East. Mediterr. health j).
en Inglés | WHOLIS | ID: who-117902

RESUMEN

HIV voluntary counselling and testing [VCT] services were launched in Egypt in 2005. A study of all functioning VCT centres in Egypt [7 mobile and 9 fixed] aimed to determine the profile of clients and their level of satisfaction to identify strengths and weaknesses in the service. In direct interviews with a sample of 928 clients, the main motive for seeking VCT was risky sexual behaviour [34.2%]. More females than males sought services because of partners' risky sexual behaviour. More than 90% of the clients were satisfied with the counselling service. Only 41.4% were willing to discuss the test results with their partners. Male sex, higher education level and attendance at fixed VCT centres were associated with higher satisfaction


Asunto(s)
Consejo , Conductas Relacionadas con la Salud , Factores Sexuales , Factores Socioeconómicos , Satisfacción Personal , Infecciones por VIH
18.
(East. Mediterr. health j).
en Inglés | WHOLIS | ID: who-117809

RESUMEN

A study in Egypt determined the prevalence of hepatitis B and C virus infections among barbers [n = 308] and their clients [n = 308] in Gharbia governorate, and assessed knowledge, attitude and practices during hair-cutting and shaving. HBsAg was detected among 4.2% of barbers and 3.9% of clients [more urban than rural]. Anti-HC antibodies were detected in 12.3% of barbers and 12.7% of clients. HCV-RNA prevalence was 9.1% among both barbers and clients [more rural than urban]. Knowledge was high among the majority of participants and good practices during shaving and hair-cutting were observed for the majority of barbers. Barbers appeared to have no job-related risk of acquiring viral hepatitis


Asunto(s)
Hepatitis C , Prevalencia , Conocimientos, Actitudes y Práctica en Salud , Peluquería , Factores de Riesgo , Hepatitis B
19.
(East. Mediterr. health j).
en Inglés | WHOLIS | ID: who-117536

RESUMEN

This study explored knowledge, attitudes and practices towards HIV/AIDS infection among 1256 Egyptian industrial and tourism workers aged 16-40 years. Compared with industrial workers, tourism workers had a significantly better perception of the magnitude of the HIV/AIDS problem worldwide as well as in Egypt and of the likelihood of the problem worsening. Knowledge of tourism workers was also significantly better about causative agent of AIDS and methods of transmission. Both groups had negative attitudes towards patients living with HIV/AIDS concerning their right to confidentiality and to work. Both groups had a positive attitude towards behaviour change for protection from HIV/AIDS, principally via avoidance of extramarital sexual relations and adherence to religious beliefs. Use of condoms as a way to avoid HIV/AIDS was reported by only 0.4% of workers


Asunto(s)
Síndrome de Inmunodeficiencia Adquirida , Percepción , Conducta , Encuestas y Cuestionarios , VIH , Industrias , Conocimientos, Actitudes y Práctica en Salud
20.
(East. Mediterr. health j).
en Inglés | WHOLIS | ID: who-117509

RESUMEN

A sample of 73 men who have sex with men [MSM] in Cairo, Egypt, were screened for HIV infection and were interviewed to study their risk behaviours for HIV/AIDS. Most [65.8%] had initiated sexual activity before 15 years; 65.8% took both active and passive roles in sexual acts. The frequency of sexual acts was < 1 per week for 73.3% of those aged 25 + years, but > 1 daily for 25.9% of those aged < 25 years. Heterosexual relations were reported by 73.3% of the older age group, while 70.7% of the younger age group were exclusively MSM. Condoms were always used by only 19.2% of the sample


Asunto(s)
Síndrome de Inmunodeficiencia Adquirida , Medición de Riesgo , Conducta , Encuestas y Cuestionarios , Concienciación , Homosexualidad Masculina , Condones , Jóvenes sin Hogar , Infecciones por VIH
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