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{"title":"Home Care Services: Experience of Shkoder's Nurses During COVID-19.","authors":"Zamira Shabani, Arketa Pllumi Guli","doi":"10.5455/msm.2024.36.10-13","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.5455/msm.2024.36.10-13","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Nursing home care refers to the provision of long-term care services to individuals who are unable to live independently and require assistance with activities of daily living such as bathing, dressing, eating, and medication management.</p><p><strong>Objective: </strong>To explore the experience of nursing home care in Shkoder during COVID - 19 and to explore the key challenges and concerns associated with nursing home care during the quarantine period.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>A qualitative phenomenal approach study was conducted. Data were collected through one in one semi-constructed interviews. In this study were included 30 nurses who offered their service at home of patients during pandemic. Only the nurses who have a bachelor's degree in nursing and have at least 1 year of experience in providing home care were included in the interview. Those who refused and people who did not offer this service at home were excluded. Out of 37 nurses, 30 agreed to be part of this study. All these people have been invited for an interview via WhatsApp. Then we went to their place of work where the interviews were conducted in a separate room at their place of work. All audio recorded interviews were transcribed into type written text and qualitatively analyzed using an inductive thematic analysis approach. Inductive thematic analysis is a method for identifying, analyzing and reporting patterns or themes independently from existing theoretical frameworks or categories. The period time of this study was January - February 2023.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>The nurses in Shkodra encountered various challenges while providing home care services during the Covid-19 pandemic.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Shkodra's nurses have exemplified resilience and dedication as they navigate the complexities of providing home care services during the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic.</p>","PeriodicalId":94128,"journal":{"name":"Materia socio-medica","volume":"36 1","pages":"10-13"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10999146/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140872919","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 and Attitudes of Students of the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina on Organ Donation and Transplantation - Challenges of Education and Promotion.","authors":"Lutvo Sporisevic, Anes Joguncic, Haris Memisevic, Edna Supur, Svemir Custovic, Elvedin Tatarevic, Ferid Krupic","doi":"10.5455/msm.2024.36.143-148","DOIUrl":"10.5455/msm.2024.36.143-148","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Transplantation of cells, tissues, and organs enables many patients to regain impaired organ function, promoting healing or prolonging life and improving overall quality of life.</p><p><strong>Objective: </strong>The aim of this study was to assess the knowledge and attitudes of students in Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina regarding organ donation and transplantation of organs.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>A cross-sectional study was carried out with 255 students from four different faculties in Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina, with the majority enrolled in either the Faculty of Medicine or the Faculty of Health Sciences. The students collected data using a self-administrative questionnaire, providing sociodemographic characteristics, knowledge and attitudes about organ donation and transplantation. Statistical analysis was performed using Microsoft Excel version 3645 and R studio v2024.04.2, based on R 4.4.1.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Out of all students, 49 of them (19.3%) demonstrated poor knowledge, while 131 students (51.6%) exhibited average knowledge. Analyzing the data by Faculty type revealed significantly higher levels of knowledge among students in Medical and Health faculties compared to those in the Educational Science Faculty (χ²=10.196, p=0.006). Regarding attitudes, 56 students (22%) had a negative attitude, while 117 students (45.9%) had a highly positive attitude. Only 13 students (5.1%) owned a donor card.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Students from Faculty of Medicine and Faculty of Health Sciences generally possess higher basic knowledge about organ donation, yet despite this knowledge, their attitudes toward organ donation often remain negative. It is essential to implement effective strategies aimed at raising awareness and fostering a positive attitude toward organ donation.</p>","PeriodicalId":94128,"journal":{"name":"Materia socio-medica","volume":"36 2","pages":"143-148"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11662997/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142879238","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":"Optimization of Radiology Diagnostic Services for Patients with Stroke in Multidisciplinary Hospitals.","authors":"Gulzhan Adenova, Galina Kausova, Timur Saliev, Yevgeniy Zhukov, Dinara Ospanova, Zaure Dushimova, Anel Ibrayeva, Ildar Fakhradiyev","doi":"10.5455/msm.2024.36.160-172","DOIUrl":"10.5455/msm.2024.36.160-172","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Effective radiology diagnostic services are crucial for the timely and precise diagnosis and treatment of stroke, a medical emergency, in multidisciplinary hospitals. However, the efficiency of these services might be impeded by various logistical and operational challenges present in a multidisciplinary hospital setup.</p><p><strong>Objective: </strong>This review endeavours to explore the ways for optimizing stroke management in multi-disciplinary hospitals, delving into its benefits, current challenges, and future prospects.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>Electronic databases, namely PubMed, Scopus, and Web of Science, were utilized for this review. Studies that focus on the organizational and functional aspects of radiology diagnostic services in multidisciplinary hospitals for stroke patients were analysed.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>This review delves into a variety of strategies that could be harnessed to enhance radiology diagnostic services, thereby better-serving stroke patients in multidisciplinary hospital settings. It sheds light on the current hurdles in the optimization of stroke management, discussing them in detail. This article also explores the application and significance of Process Mapping in streamlining workflow for stroke management in hospitals, providing insights into its benefits, challenges, and future implications. Furthermore, the potential of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) in refining stroke management processes is also analysed and discussed.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>The quest for optimizing the organization of radiology diagnostic services in multidisciplinary hospitals unveils a multi-pronged pathway. It beckons a harmonious blend of technological innovation, operational finesse, and multidisciplinary camaraderie. stepwise implementation of the identified optimization strategies, coupled with a continual assessment of their impact on patient care and operational efficiency, is recommended.</p>","PeriodicalId":94128,"journal":{"name":"Materia socio-medica","volume":"36 2","pages":"160-172"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11663002/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142879267","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":"Subtalar Arthroereisis for Symptomatic Flexible Flatfoot in Adolescents: A Prospective Study of 26 Feet.","authors":"Mohammad Alkhatatba, Suhaib Bani Essa, Moawiah Khatatbeh, Ahmad Radaideh, Hamzeh Ziad Audat, Ahmad Bani Younes, Mutaz Alrawashdeh, Jehad Abualadas, Naser Obeidat, Jamal Al-Omari, Yazan Anaqreh","doi":"10.5455/msm.2024.36.131-136","DOIUrl":"10.5455/msm.2024.36.131-136","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Flexible flatfoot is a normal finding in infants and the arch is shaped spontaneously in most children before the age of 10 years. Flexible flatfoot is a common deformity in both adolescent and adult populations.</p><p><strong>Objective: </strong>This prospective study aims to assess the functional and radiological outcomes of subtalar arthroereisis in adolescent patients with symptomatic flexible flatfoot.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>This is a prospective study and included 26 feet in 19 patients who underwent subtalar arthroereisis for symptomatic flexible flatfeet deformity. Preoperative and postoperative functional assessment based on the American Orthopedic Foot and Ankle Society (AOFAS) hindfoot scale. Radiographic parameters included preoperative and postoperative Kite`s angle, talonavicular coverage angle, Anterior-Posterior talo-1st metatarsal angle, Meary`s angle, talar declination angle, calcaneal inclination angle and lateral talocalcaneal angle.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>The mean follow-up period was 22.5±9.4 months and the mean preoperative AOFAS score was 54.6±6.0, while the mean AOFAS score at the last follow-up visit was 86.3±3.9 (P<0.001).The mean preoperative and postoperative radiological measurements were 19.0°±8.2° and 7.4°±3.9° for the AP Talo-1st metatarsal angle (P<0.001); 23.6°±9.1° and 8.0°±4.0° for talonavicular coverage angle (P<0.001); 35.4°±3.7° and 24.1°±3.4° for Kite`s angle (P<0.003); 22.4°±6.1° and 7.5°±3.7° for Meary`s angle (P<0.001); 41.0°±4.4° and 25.2°±7.1° for talar declination angle (P<0.001); 13.5°±3.7° and 21.3°±3.6° for calcaneal inclination angle (P<0.001) and 52.4°±7.2° and 42.9°±4.8° for lateral talocalcaneal angle (P<0.041) respectively.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Subtalar arthroereisis is an effective and minimally invasive procedure that showed clinical and radiological improvement for symptomatic flexible flatfoot in our study group.</p>","PeriodicalId":94128,"journal":{"name":"Materia socio-medica","volume":"36 2","pages":"131-136"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11663004/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142879312","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":"Health-related Quality of Life Among Comorbidity Patients With Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus and Hypertension.","authors":"Tran Thi Ly, Duong Hoang Thanh, Pham Hong Ha, Nguyen Hong Viet, Nguyen Phuong Hoa, Tran Hoa","doi":"10.5455/msm.2024.36.199-205","DOIUrl":"10.5455/msm.2024.36.199-205","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Evaluating the Health-Related Quality of Life (HRQoL) in patients with hypertension and diabetes is vital for improving treatment adherence and outcomes.</p><p><strong>Objective: </strong>This study assessed HRQoL and its influencing factors among patients with both type 2 diabetes mellitus and hypertension at Can Tho Hospital, Vietnam.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>A cross-sectional study was performed on 310 outpatients at the polyclinic, using the Short Form-36 Health Survey (SF-36) between July 2021 and July 2022.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>The average HRQoL score among patients was 50.56 ± 21.73. Normal HRQoL was observed in 68.7% of patients, 16.8% had good HRQoL, and 14.5% had poor HRQoL. Lower HRQoL was more common in older patients, females, those with lower education levels, unemployed individuals, insulin users, and those with complications. Significant factors affecting HRQoL included age, occupation, education, and treatment outcomes.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Patients with complications and those on insulin therapy should be closely monitored to maintain their overall health and HRQoL.</p>","PeriodicalId":94128,"journal":{"name":"Materia socio-medica","volume":"36 3","pages":"199-205"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11693138/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142924372","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":"The Functioning of Ethics Committees in Kazakhstan: Results and Recommendations.","authors":"Lldar Fakhradiyev, Alfiya Shamsutdinova, Gulnara Kulkayeva, Bakhyt Sarymsakova, Darina Menlayakova, Almira Manatova, Saniya Saussakova, Anel Ibrayeva, Shynar Tanabayeva, Kerim Munir","doi":"10.5455/msm.2024.36.192-198","DOIUrl":"10.5455/msm.2024.36.192-198","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Sixteen RECs were randomly selected from various institutions across Kazakhstan, representing both public and private sectors and covering biomedical and socio-behavioral research reviews.</p><p><strong>Objective: </strong>This research addresses a critical knowledge gap by providing empirical data on REC operations in Kazakhstan, facilitating a better understanding of how these committees align with international ethical standards and best practices. Furthermore, by situating our findings within the broader context of REC performance in LMICs, we aim to highlight specific challenges unique to Kazakhstan and propose evidence-based recommendations.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>Data were collected using a culturally adapted, semi-structured questionnaire based on a validated self-assessment tool. Descriptive statistics were used to analyze the data.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>The overall average score for the RECs was 71.9% out of a possible 100%, indicating generally effective functioning but highlighting significant areas needing improvement. Strengths included well-established organizational aspects, diverse membership, and adequate educational training. However, weaknesses were identified in the thoroughness of protocol evaluations and resource allocation, with low scores in \"Review of Specific Protocol Items\" (33.7%) and \"REC Resources\" (56.2%). Additionally, 38.5% of RECs were not registered with national authorities, underscoring the need for improved regulatory oversight.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>While RECs in Kazakhstan demonstrate strengths in organizational structure and member training, critical gaps exist in protocol review processes and resource support. Targeted interventions - such as enhancing training programs for REC members, increasing funding and resources, and establishing a national accreditation system - are recommended to improve the quality of ethical oversight in research. Strengthening these areas will ensure comprehensive protocol reviews and better protection of research participants.</p>","PeriodicalId":94128,"journal":{"name":"Materia socio-medica","volume":"36 3","pages":"192-198"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11693122/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142924388","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":"Arterial Tortuosity Syndrome and Hypermobility of Joints - Case Presentation and a Review of Literature.","authors":"Ramush Bejiqi, Ragip Retkoceri, Arlinda Maloku, Aferdita Mustafa","doi":"10.5455/msm.2024.36.310-313","DOIUrl":"10.5455/msm.2024.36.310-313","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Arterial tortuosity syndrome (ATS) is a rare congenital connective tissue disorder characterized by elongation and generalized tortuosity of the major and distal arteries, including the aorta. Clinically syndrome is associated with hyperextensible skin and hypermobility of joints.</p><p><strong>Objective: </strong>Here we present a three-year-old boy who was referred to our center for investigation of incidental murmur; but subsequently he was found to have ATS.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>A 3-year-old boy with lax joints and hyper flexibility of the skin was found to have severe tortuosity of the great vessels along with critical aortic coarctation. Diagnosis and management aspects have been discussed. This review delves into a variety of strategies that could be harnessed to enhance radiology diagnostic services, thereby better-serving stroke patients in multidisciplinary hospital settings. It sheds light on the current hurdles in the optimization of stroke management, discussing them in detail. This article also explores the application and significance of Process Mapping in streamlining workflow for stroke management in hospitals, providing insights into its benefits, challenges, and future implications. Furthermore, the potential of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) in refining stroke management processes is also analysed and discussed.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>The quest for optimizing the organization of radiology diagnostic services in multidisciplinary hospitals unveils a multi-pronged pathway. It beckons a harmonious blend of technological innovation, operational finesse, and multidisciplinary camaraderie. stepwise implementation of the identified optimization strategies, coupled with a continual assessment of their impact on patient care and operational efficiency, is recommended.</p>","PeriodicalId":94128,"journal":{"name":"Materia socio-medica","volume":"36 4","pages":"310-313"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11830233/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143443061","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":"Medical, Surgical and Experimental Approaches to Acute Mesenteric Ischemia and Reperfusion.","authors":"Zoran Matkovic, Zoran Aleksic","doi":"10.5455/msm.2024.36.77-81","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.5455/msm.2024.36.77-81","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Acute mesenteric ishemia(AMI) is a rare but very serious disease with high rate of mortality and morbidity. About 1-2% of all gastrointestinal disease is AMI. Mortality is about 60-80% and depends of time between starting of symptoms and establishing of diagnosis, type AMI, comorbidities. AMI is often in older population with coronary syndrom and atrial fibrilation. AMI may be occlusive(embolisatio arteriae mesentericae superior(AMS), or thrombosis of AMS, mesenterial vein thrombosis) and nonoclusive form(NOMI). NOMI is rising in critical ill patients in shock or sepsis. Pathophysiology of AMI is very complex and significant role in this proces has ischemia and also reperfusion. Reperfusion injury including oxidative stres, inflamation, infection. The best diagnostic approach is CT angiography but after high clinical suspicion on AMI. Patients have sudden, catastrophic abdominal pain, vomitus, bloody diarrhoea. Therapy is multidisciplinary-basic treatment(resuscitation with cristaloids, antibiotic, anticoagulans...), surgical treatment-resection necrotic segments of intestinum without anastomosis or endovascular treatment. In early phases conservative treatment is possible( vasodilatation, thrombolysis). In some countries there are Intestinal Stroke Centers (ISC) in which patients with AMI have better prognosis. Because of progressive nature of AMI( rapide worsening) rare are clinical study,but there are many experimental study on animal models. Most of experimental study investigate protective effects of some supstances on damage on intestinum and remote organs during ishemia and reperfusion.</p><p><strong>Objective: </strong>To present literature data of clinical and experimental study, describe experiments on animal models and mention supstances whit promising results in protective strategies during AMI.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>We analysed Pubmed by using mesh terms such as acute mesenteric ischemia, intestinal injury, reperfusion, experimental study, clinical and therapeutic approach. Results: Sudden abdominal pain resists on opioids analgetics, high rate of CRP, hyperlactatemia, increase of D dimer is enough for suspicion of AMI. Often is delayed in establishing of diagnosis of AMI. CT angiography has sensitivity of 94%. Pneumatosis is sign of necrosis of intestinal wall. Classical surgical approach is dominant, more than 70%,. Endovascular treatment became often last few years. Experimental studies investigate occlusion of AMS with atraumatic clamp, with schemia and reperfusion in different intervals Most animals models are on wistar male rats.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>AMI has still high rate of mortality. Better diagnostic and therapeutic principles (shorter interval between appearance of symptoms and starting of therapy, multidisciplinary approach, higher percent of endovascular procedures), could decrease mortality. Experimental studies on animal models may be succesfull in development of","PeriodicalId":94128,"journal":{"name":"Materia socio-medica","volume":"36 1","pages":"77-81"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10999141/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140870518","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":"Investigation of Sexual Education Programs for Adolescents With Autism and the Role of Parents in Providing Support.","authors":"Anastasia Panagiotakopoulou, Ilias Vasileiou, Dimitra V Katsarou","doi":"10.5455/msm.2024.36.155-159","DOIUrl":"10.5455/msm.2024.36.155-159","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Sexual education of adolescents with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a complex challenge, as the lack of specialized programs limits effective learning. Adolescents with ASD have difficulty understanding abstract concepts such as consent, personal boundaries and safety, which increases the risk of exploitation.</p><p><strong>Objective: </strong>This study seeks to examine the experiences and challenges parents face in providing sexuality education to their children with ASD, highlighting the need for programs that respond to the particular needs of these adolescents.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>The research was based on a qualitative methodology, using semi-structured interviews with 10 parents of adolescents with autism, aged 12-18 years. Thematic analysis of the data revealed important categories related to sexuality, consent, personal boundaries, and safety.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Parents face serious difficulties in communicating these issues with their children. The lack of specialized tools and limited support from the education system make it difficult to provide sex education. The need for practical examples and repeated teaching was emphasized.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>The research highlights the imperative to develop tailored sex education programs that will help adolescents with ASD understand critical concepts. Collaboration between parents, educators and health professionals is vital to strengthen sexuality education and protect adolescents from potential risks of exploitation.</p>","PeriodicalId":94128,"journal":{"name":"Materia socio-medica","volume":"36 2","pages":"155-159"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11662999/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142879216","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, Attitudes, and Practices Regarding COVID-19 Vaccination Among Internally Displaced People in the Kurdistan Region of Iraq (KRG).","authors":"Arian Abdulkhaliq, Leopold Reiter, Ioannis Zeglis, Wisam Natour, Ialda Nassiri, Ines Rahouande","doi":"10.5455/msm.2024.36.120-125","DOIUrl":"10.5455/msm.2024.36.120-125","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Iraq has yet to establish and initiate any vaccination initiatives to address the ongoing COVID-19 outbreak and mitigate its spread and mortality.</p><p><strong>Objective: </strong>This study aimed to evaluate the existing knowledge, attitudes, and behaviors surrounding COVID-19 vaccination amid the third wave of the outbreak.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>This cross-sectional study utilized an anonymous online questionnaire, modeled after a study conducted in Bosnia and Herzegovina, to investigate COVID-19 vaccination attitudes and practices during the third wave of the outbreak in the country.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>In total, 2744 subjects from 27 camp for Internally Displaced People (IDP camps) in the Kurdistan region of Iraq, mostly male 1642 (61.4%), either with no previous education 701 (26.2%) or with a primary school degree 973 (36.4%), married 1610 (60.2%) and since 2014 1540 (57.6%) stationaed in the IDP Camps were included in the study. Mean age of our sample was 35.2±12.9 ranging 18- 94 years. The mean knowledge test score for our sample was 6.9±3.7 with correct answer rates ranging 27.7-78.2%. Only 31 (1.2%) of subjects scored maximum points on the knowledge test score. In total 1170 (42.7%) subjects agreed that COVID-19 vaccination programs will prevail in a battle versus COVID-19, while 1592 (58.0%) agreed that everyone should be vaccinated against COVID-19. Regarding the vaccination rates, only 421 (15.3%) have already been vaccinated against COVID-19, while 1658 (62.7%) expressed interest to get vaccinated in the future.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Our study sheds light on vaccination attitudes among IDP camps in the Kurdistan region of Iraq. Despite lower knowledge scores, willingness to vaccinate against COVID-19 is relatively high, likely due to limited access to vaccines, perceived risk of the disease, and trust in healthcare providers.</p>","PeriodicalId":94128,"journal":{"name":"Materia socio-medica","volume":"36 2","pages":"120-125"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11663000/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142879263","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}