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{"title":"Assessing the relationship between mental workload and work fatigue among oil and gas workers in PT X, Jambi Province, Indonesia: PLS-SEM analysis.","authors":"David Kusmawan, M Dody Izhar, Budi Aswin","doi":"10.1177/22799036241287660","DOIUrl":"10.1177/22799036241287660","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Occupational fatigue among oil and gas workers can have perilous consequences related to safety, health, economy, and wellbeing. This makes it necessary to discover major factors related to fatigue and implement appropriate prevention programs and education. Therefore, this study aimed to investigate the relationship between mental workload, sleep quality, and occupational fatigue in oil and gas office workers in Jambi Province, Indonesia. Mental workload, sleep quality, and occupational fatigue were measured using the NASA-TLX, PSQI, and the Indonesian Questionnaire Measuring Feelings of Work Fatigue (KAUPK2), respectively. A PLS-SEM approach was used to determine the association between mental workload, sleep quality, and occupational fatigue. Out of the 116 oil and gas workers in Jambi Province who participated in this study, 58.6% were male, 54.3% had Senior High School or less, 85.3% were not smoking, and 88.8% were married, working experience from 0.17 to 34 years. The mean of body height, weight, and mass index were 165.35 cm, 64.65 kg, and 23.64 respectively. The PLS-SEM model illustrated that the direct effect of mental workload on occupational fatigue was not significant. Meanwhile, the mental workload had a significant effect on sleep quality, which significantly affected fatigue. This indicated that the effect of workload on fatigue was fully mediated by sleep quality. The impact of good sleep on an employee's ability to recover from increased mental workload was substantial. According to this study, introducing mental workload coping methods, routine measurement, and sleep hygiene programs among oil and gas workers can reduce occupational fatigue.</p>","PeriodicalId":45958,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Public Health Research","volume":"13 4","pages":"22799036241287660"},"PeriodicalIF":1.6,"publicationDate":"2024-10-16","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11526164/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142559098","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Pharmacist knowledge, attitude, and practice regarding pharmacy code of practice and ethics in Iraq.","authors":"Khansaa A Ibrahim Albaroodi","doi":"10.1177/22799036241290271","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/22799036241290271","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Introduction: </strong>The Iraqi pharmacy code of practice and ethics enables pharmacists to resolve conflicts between the code and patient demands and satisfy their needs. This study evaluates pharmacists' knowledge, attitude, and practice toward the pharmacy code of practice and ethics.</p><p><strong>Design and methods: </strong>This cross-sectional study was conducted in three different provenances (Baghdad, Al-Diwaniya, and Wasit) from October 1st to December 31st, 2022.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Among 202 Iraqi pharmacists, the mean age was (30.4 ± 6.8) years old, and about (59%) of the participants were aware of the Iraqi Code of Practice and Ethics; similar results were found regarding their practice. About two-thirds of the participants agreed that modifying the Iraqi Pharmacy Code of Practice and Ethics will enable pharmacists to resolve the conflict between the code and patient demands, satisfy their needs, and raise healthcare standards. More than two-thirds of the participants thought that they don't need training courses to give vaccines for addiction, smoking cessation, obesity, or sleeping problems.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>According to the study, more than half of the Iraqi pharmacists exhibited good knowledge, attitude, and practice regarding the pharmacy code of practice and ethics. However, it is recommended that Iraqi pharmacists engage in comprehensive training programs covering different aspects of healthcare, such as vaccination and smoking cessation, to further improve their contribution to the healthcare system.</p>","PeriodicalId":45958,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Public Health Research","volume":"13 4","pages":"22799036241290271"},"PeriodicalIF":1.6,"publicationDate":"2024-10-13","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11472382/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142477337","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Cardiovascular disease and psychiatric disorders: An-up-to date review.","authors":"Antonio Luca Maria Parlati, Ermanno Nardi, Christian Basile, Stefania Paolillo, Federica Marzano, Alfonsina Chirico, Davide Buonocore, Angela Colella, Sara Fontanarosa, Luca Gallo, Maria Francesca Fierro, Francesca Carbone, Paola Gargiulo, Maria Prastaro, Santo Delle Grottaglie, Ciro Santoro, Anna Marchesi, Maria Francesca Marchetti, Mauro Giovanni Carta, Pasquale Perrone Filardi, Roberta Montisci","doi":"10.1177/22799036241278817","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/22799036241278817","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Cardiovascular diseases (CVD) and mental health disorders (MHD) are respectively the first and second most prevalent diseases in high-income countries and the two most relevant causes of disability worldwide. The close association between the two conditions has been known for a long time and research has been able to document how the co-morbidity between cardiovascular disorders and mental health disorders is a negative prognostic factor for both conditions. This strong connection and the relevance of the impact of the association have led to define a new branch of cardiology, known as behavioral cardiology. The aim of the new branch is just to study the nexus CVD-MHD in order to prevent or decrease the burden of MHD on CVD and vice versa. This review describes the epidemiological evidence of the relationship between MHD on CVD at the state of the art among clinical research.</p>","PeriodicalId":45958,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Public Health Research","volume":"13 4","pages":"22799036241278817"},"PeriodicalIF":1.6,"publicationDate":"2024-10-08","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11468319/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142477336","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Informal caregivers compared with users and health workers on well-being and respect for human rights in mental health care services.","authors":"Michela Atzeni, Diego Primavera, Cesar Ivan Aviles Gonzales, Maura Galletta, Sonia Marchegiani, Giuseppe La Torre, Federica Sancassiani, Marcello Nonnis, Antonio Urban, Elisa Cantone, Ferdinando Romano, Antonio E Nardi, Mauro G Carta","doi":"10.1177/22799036241274960","DOIUrl":"10.1177/22799036241274960","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>This study aimed to measure differences among informal caregivers, users, and mental healthcare workers (MHW) regarding job/organizational satisfaction and perceptions of respect for rights in the mental health services of one region of Italy.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>A sample of 100 caregivers, 240 MHW, and 200 users completed the \"Well-Being at Work and Respect for Human Rights Questionnaire\" (WWRR) in community mental health centers in Sardinia.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Caregivers reported higher satisfaction toward MHW on perceiving respect for human rights among users (5.2 ± 1.0 vs 5.1 ± 1.1, <i>p</i> < 0.0001) and health professionals (5.3 ± 0.8 vs 4.5 ± 1.3, <i>p</i> < 0.0001) and organization well-being (5.1 ± 1.2 vs 3.9 ± 1.3, <i>p</i> < 0.0001); toward users about respect of rights of MHW (5.3 ± 0.8 vs 4.9 ± 1.2, <i>p</i> < 0.0001) and both toward users and MHW on dissatisfaction on resources (<i>p</i> < 0.0001). Caregivers strongly highlighted insufficient resources for services.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Despite caregiver satisfaction, resource deficiencies signal a critical juncture in Italian mental health care. Continued cuts in healthcare spending, especially in mental health, raise concerns for future outcomes.</p>","PeriodicalId":45958,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Public Health Research","volume":"13 3","pages":"22799036241274960"},"PeriodicalIF":1.6,"publicationDate":"2024-09-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11445764/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142366884","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Association between hypercholesterolemia and isolated and simultaneous consumption of ultra-processed foods in older adults.","authors":"Guilherme José Silva Ribeiro, Emilio Hideyuki Moriguchi, André de Araújo Pinto","doi":"10.1177/22799036241277726","DOIUrl":"10.1177/22799036241277726","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Consumption of ultra-processed foods (UPFs) is a risk factor for several cardiovascular diseases and mortality, with potential physiological mechanisms including elevated serum cholesterol levels.</p><p><strong>Objectives: </strong>To analyze the association between hypercholesterolemia and the isolated and simultaneous consumption of UPFs in older adults.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>This is a cross-sectional epidemiological study conducted with 1322 Brazilian older adults (mean age of 70.4 years; 55.0% females) from the state of Roraima. The data was obtained from the Department of Epidemiological Surveillance of the State of Roraima. Hypercholesterolemia was diagnosed based on nosology criteria. Food consumption patterns were assessed using a nationally standardized instrument comprising four categories of UPFs. Binary logistic regression models were employed to explore potential associations.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>The prevalence of hypercholesterolemia was high (54.4%, 95% CI 51.7-56.6). While the simultaneous consumption of all UPFs types was lower (15.2%), over half of the older adults reported consuming at least one type of UPFs (71.8%). Isolated consumption of UPFs was associated with approximately twice the odds of hypercholesterolemia. Older adults who consumed two (OR 1.75, 95% CI 1.26-2.43), three (OR 2.28, 95% CI 1.58-3.29), or all four types of UPF (OR 6.65, 95% CI 4.35-9.44) had a higher likelihood of having hypercholesterolemia.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>Isolated consumption of UPFs is a risk factor for hypercholesterolemia, which can increase up to sixfold when older adults consume multiple UPFs simultaneously. Prioritizing nutritional education and raising awareness regarding the reduction of UPFs consumption is crucial.</p>","PeriodicalId":45958,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Public Health Research","volume":"13 3","pages":"22799036241277726"},"PeriodicalIF":1.6,"publicationDate":"2024-09-19","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11418242/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142308744","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Pattern of eye trauma among pediatric ophthalmic patients in upper and lower Egypt: A prospective two-center medicolegal study.","authors":"Amina A Farag, Ahmed Ali Ahmed Amer, Hanaa E Bayomy, Gehad H Youssef, Nader Hf Hassan, Nesma S Ismail, Omnia M Anwer, Fadwa A Elroby","doi":"10.1177/22799036241278474","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/22799036241278474","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Ocular trauma is the leading cause of monocular blindness in children. This study aimed to identify and compare pediatric ocular injuries at two national university hospitals: Benha University Hospital (BUH) and South Valley University Hospital (SVUH) while evaluating the predictive utility of the Ocular Trauma Score (OTS) for post-traumatic permanent visual infirmity.</p><p><strong>Design and methods: </strong>This multicenter observational study enrolled children under 18 years at BUH and SVUH Ophthalmology Departments from May 31 to December 31, 2022. Comprehensive medical histories and detailed data on eye trauma were obtained, with each undergoing thorough eye examinations at the initial presentation and during the 6-month follow-up period. The final visual outcome was permanent visual infirmity that was defined as the Best Corrected Visual Acuity in the better eye worse than 3/60 or near vision worse than N6 according to the International Classification of Diseases 11.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>The study included 120 cases evenly distributed between the two hospitals, with a mean age of 10.03 (±3.30) years, 74.17% male and 51.67% urban residents. Blunt, sharp, and foreign objects were the most common causes (39.17%, 33.33%, and 11.67%, respectively). Closed-globe injuries prevailed at BUH (83.33%) than SVUH (40.0%). Most injuries were accidental and outdoors, with an average interval of 9.93 (±23.57) hours to seek medical care. Lack of education, open-globe injuries, poor initial visual acuity, longer intervals from admission to intervention, and lower OTS were associated with visual impairment.</p>","PeriodicalId":45958,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Public Health Research","volume":"13 3","pages":"22799036241278474"},"PeriodicalIF":1.6,"publicationDate":"2024-09-19","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11423364/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142356100","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Knowledge, attitude and practices towards prevention and early detection of chronic kidney disease and associated factors in Ethiopia: A cross-sectional study.","authors":"Lidiya Tekle Gebreyohannes, Addisu Dabi Wake, Mohammed Usman Abdulle","doi":"10.1177/22799036241277088","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/22799036241277088","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Early detection of chronic kidney disease (CKD) is important because it enables clinicians to initiate effective treatment, preventing loss of kidney function, and delaying or avoiding progression to kidney failure. This study was aimed to assess knowledge, attitude, and practices towards prevention and early detection of CKD and associated factors.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>Institution based cross-sectional survey was done at Adama Hospital Medical College, Ethiopia, between November 24/2021 and December 24/2021 among 190 hypertensive patients. Data were entered into EpiData version 4.2.0.0 and analyzed by Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) version 23.</p><p><strong>Result: </strong>The level of good knowledge, positive attitude, and good practice was 40.5%, 53.7%, and 47.4%, respectively. Government employed (AOR = 3.30, 95%CI: 1.38, 7.90), having an average monthly income of ≥3000 ETB (61.43 US dollars) (AOR = 2.95, 95%CI: 1.31, 6.66), and having a duration of ≥4 years since diagnosis of hypertension (AOR = 2.37, 95%CI: 1.11, 5.06) were factors significantly associated with good knowledge. Government employed (AOR = 2.56, 95%CI: 1.12, 5.87), having duration of hypertension ≥4 years since diagnosis (AOR = 2.16, 95%CI: 1.07, 4.36) were factors significantly associated with positive attitude. Government employed (AOR = 4.16, 95%CI: 1.38, 12.58), having an average monthly income of ≥3000 ETB (61.43 US dollars) (AOR = 6.74, 95%CI: 2.93, 15.52), having good knowledge towards prevention and early detection of CKD (AOR = 2.57, 95%CI: 1.14, 5.80) were significantly associated with good practice.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>The level of good knowledge, positive attitude, and good practice towards was low. Educational programs on these issues are required to minimize the burdens.</p>","PeriodicalId":45958,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Public Health Research","volume":"13 3","pages":"22799036241277088"},"PeriodicalIF":1.6,"publicationDate":"2024-09-09","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11384536/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142298245","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Effect of electroacupuncture on total motile sperm count and sperm motility.","authors":"Uki Retno Budihastuti, Bhisma Murti, Teguh Prakosa, Ida Nurwati, Abdurahman Laqif, Eriana Melinawati, Cahyono Hadi, Lunardhi Susanto, Metanolia Sukmawati, Hanung Prasetya, Agung Sari Wijayanti, Miftahul Falah Ahmad","doi":"10.1177/22799036241272394","DOIUrl":"10.1177/22799036241272394","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Approximately 50% of infertility cases are attributed to male factors. Acupuncture has long been employed as a complementary therapy to enhance male infertility treatment outcomes. This study aimed to assess the impact of electroacupuncture (EA) therapy on sperm motility and TMSC in male infertility patients.</p><p><strong>Design and methods: </strong>This randomized clinical trial involved 30 male infertility patients divided into 2 groups. Consecutive sampling was utilized among men diagnosed with infertility at the Fertility Clinic Sekar, Dr. Moewardi General Hospital, Surakarta. Both groups underwent assessments of sperm motility and TMSC before and after the intervention. The first group received Coenzyme Q, while the second group received Coenzyme Q + EA.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>The Qoenzyme Q + EA group exhibited no significant difference in motility levels before treatment, with an average motility of 41.40% ± 13.33 and a TMSC level of 33.59 × 10⁶ ± 27.91. Post-treatment, motility remarkably increased by 56.40% ± 11.78, and the TMSC level rose by 78.63 × 10⁶ ± 58.38 in the Qoenzyme Q + EA group. Conversely, the Qoenzyme Q pre-treatment group had an average motility of 48.07% ± 15.77 and a TMSC level of 30.20 × 10⁶ ± 34.82. After Coenzyme Q treatment, a significant decrease in motility by 42.80% ± 18.03 and TMSC level by 28.22 × 10⁶ ± 15.16 was observed.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Combining Coenzyme Q + EA had a more significant impact on sperm motility and TMSC levels than Coenzyme Q alone. These findings underscore the differential effects of Coenzyme Q + EA and Coenzyme Q on sperm motility and TMSC levels, suggesting potential therapeutic implications for male reproductive health. Future studies with larger sample sizes are warranted to validate and expand upon these results.</p>","PeriodicalId":45958,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Public Health Research","volume":"13 3","pages":"22799036241272394"},"PeriodicalIF":1.6,"publicationDate":"2024-09-03","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11372768/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142134144","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Happiness among university students and associated factors: A cross-sectional study in Vietnam.","authors":"Pham Tien Nam, Pham Thanh Tung, Bui Phuong Linh, Nguyen Hanh Dung, Hoang Van Minh","doi":"10.1177/22799036241272402","DOIUrl":"10.1177/22799036241272402","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Happiness is among the fundamental concepts in mental health that have an impact on different aspects of university students. In this study, we aimed to estimate the prevalence of happiness among university students in Vietnam and to identify the factors influencing happiness.</p><p><strong>Design and methods: </strong>A cross-sectional survey was conducted on undergraduate students in 8 universities and colleges in Hanoi, Vietnam. Happiness was measured using the Subjective Happiness Scale (SHS), and we used imputed Poisson regression to evaluate associations between happiness and associated factors.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Among 9120 participants students (95.1% response rate), the prevalence of \"happier group\" was 80.9% (95% CI: 80.1-81.7). In the multivariable regression models, factors associated with being \"less happy\" on SHS were the perceived financial burden, year in university, academic motivation profile, and self-reported depression and anxiety.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>University healthcare providers should pay attention to these associated factors while designing mental health care programs to promote happiness among university students.</p>","PeriodicalId":45958,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Public Health Research","volume":"13 3","pages":"22799036241272402"},"PeriodicalIF":1.6,"publicationDate":"2024-08-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11365025/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142113264","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Knowledge, attitude, and practice towards dengue fever among medical students in Sudan: A cross-sectional study.","authors":"Muhannad Bushra Masaad Ahmed, Ahmed Balla M Ahmed, Salma Alrawa, Ahmed A Yeddi, Asim Jamal Mustafa Talha, Sohaib Mohammed Mokhtar Ahmed","doi":"10.1177/22799036241270370","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/22799036241270370","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Dengue fever, a neglected tropical disease, exhibits a total seroprevalence of 27% in Sudan. During the recent outbreak, medical students actively participated in health education and community outreach programs. This study aims to assess the knowledge, attitude, and practice (KAP) of medical students regarding Dengue Fever (DF) during its current outbreak in Sudan.</p><p><strong>Design and methods: </strong>We conducted a cross-sectional study involving medical students from more than 15 Sudanese universities, encompassing 11 states. Data collection took place between October 23 and November 10, 2023, utilizing a Google Form questionnaire. A convenient sampling technique was employed to reach students due to its accessibility and feasibility during the ongoing conflict in Sudan. Correlation and regression analyses were used to identify predictors of KAP and establish associations between KAP domains and socio-demographic factors.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Of 694 medical students, 11% reported a previous infection with DF. Among the participants, 58% demonstrated good knowledge, 74.1% exhibited a positive attitude, and less than half (46.7%) demonstrated good preventive practices. There was a positive correlation between knowledge and attitude levels with the practice level (<i>p</i> < 0.001). Gender, age, and previous DF infection emerged as significant predictors (<i>p</i> < 0.05) of the overall KAP level in multiple logistic regression.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>Our study revealed a commendable level of knowledge and attitude but a suboptimal level of practice regarding DF among medical students. This inadequacy in practice, particularly among medical students who are expected to set an example, is concerning and warrants further investigation.</p>","PeriodicalId":45958,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Public Health Research","volume":"13 3","pages":"22799036241270370"},"PeriodicalIF":1.6,"publicationDate":"2024-08-27","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11350553/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142113265","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}