Awareness Levels of Health-Related Department Students on Parasitic Diseases and Transmission Routes: A Qualitative Study

Ebuzer Arslan; Ahmet Yokuş; Mustafa Doğan Bedir

Makale detayları

Awareness Levels of Health-Related Department Students on Parasitic Diseases and Transmission Routes: A Qualitative Study

Yazarlar:

Ebuzer Arslan | Ahmet Yokuş | Mustafa Doğan Bedir

Yayıncı:

Ataturk University

Ana Başlıklar:

Health Care Administration

Dergi:

Journal of Midwifery and Health Sciences Vol.7 Issue 4, pp.606-617

Belge Tipi:

Makale

Yayın Tarihi:

12/2024

Belge Dili:

Türkçe

Document ID (Org No.):

2001333364

pISSN:

2687-2110

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Özet:

 Objective: As indicated by data from the World Health Organization, the prevalence of diseases attributable to parasitic infections has been on the rise in recent years. Parasitic diseases are a significant occupational risk for the general population, particularly those working in the healthcare sector. The purpose of this study was to assess the awareness and knowledge of students in health colleges and vocational schools of health regarding the diagnosis, transmission routes, and prevention methods of common parasitic diseases. Method: In order to achieve this goal, content analysis method was used to analyze the data obtained. Results: The study revealed that nursing and medical laboratory students commonly expressed economic factors, hygiene knowledge, hand washing frequency, infrastructure facilities, environmental factors, and the use of common items as important factors related to parasitic diseases and transmission routes. The most frequently encountered parasitic disease was lice. Medical laboratory students stated that pinworm is a parasitic disease, and that vegetables and fruits should be washed to protect against parasitic diseases. They also noted that parasitic diseases can be transmitted through the fekal and respiratory tracts. In contrast, nursing students did not mention pinworm as a parasitic disease or the importance of washing fruits and vegetables to prevent parasitic diseases. Conclusion: Approximately one third of future health personnel candidates were observed to possess sufficient knowledge about parasitic diseases. To maintain their foundational knowledge and enhance their sensitivity, it is crucial to include basic courses alongside vocational courses in later grades.

 Objective: As indicated by data from the World Health Organization, the prevalence of diseases attributable to parasitic infections has been on the rise in recent years. Parasitic diseases are a significant occupational risk for the general population, particularly those working in the healthcare sector. The purpose of this study was to assess the awareness and knowledge of students in health colleges and vocational schools of health regarding the diagnosis, transmission routes, and prevention methods of common parasitic diseases. Method: In order to achieve this goal, content analysis method was used to analyze the data obtained. Results: The study revealed that nursing and medical laboratory students commonly expressed economic factors, hygiene knowledge, hand washing frequency, infrastructure facilities, environmental factors, and the use of common items as important factors related to parasitic diseases and transmission routes. The most frequently encountered parasitic disease was lice. Medical laboratory students stated that pinworm is a parasitic disease, and that vegetables and fruits should be washed to protect against parasitic diseases. They also noted that parasitic diseases can be transmitted through the fekal and respiratory tracts. In contrast, nursing students did not mention pinworm as a parasitic disease or the importance of washing fruits and vegetables to prevent parasitic diseases. Conclusion: Approximately one third of future health personnel candidates were observed to possess sufficient knowledge about parasitic diseases. To maintain their foundational knowledge and enhance their sensitivity, it is crucial to include basic courses alongside vocational courses in later grades.

 Objective: As indicated by data from the World Health Organization, the prevalence of diseases attributable to parasitic infections has been on the rise in recent years. Parasitic diseases are a significant occupational risk for the general population, particularly those working in the healthcare sector. The purpose of this study was to assess the awareness and knowledge of students in health colleges and vocational schools of health regarding the diagnosis, transmission routes, and prevention methods of common parasitic diseases. Method: In order to achieve this goal, content analysis method was used to analyze the data obtained. Results: The study revealed that nursing and medical laboratory students commonly expressed economic factors, hygiene knowledge, hand washing frequency, infrastructure facilities, environmental factors, and the use of common items as important factors related to parasitic diseases and transmission routes. The most frequently encountered parasitic disease was lice. Medical laboratory students stated that pinworm is a parasitic disease, and that vegetables and fruits should be washed to protect against parasitic diseases. They also noted that parasitic diseases can be transmitted through the fekal and respiratory tracts. In contrast, nursing students did not mention pinworm as a parasitic disease or the importance of washing fruits and vegetables to prevent parasitic diseases. Conclusion: Approximately one third of future health personnel candidates were observed to possess sufficient knowledge about parasitic diseases. To maintain their foundational knowledge and enhance their sensitivity, it is crucial to include basic courses alongside vocational courses in later grades.

 Amaç: Dünya Sağlık Örgütünün verilerine göre son yıllarda parazitlerin sebep olduğu hastalıkların görülme sıklığı artış göstermektedir. Paraziter hastalıklar toplumun genelini ve özellikle de sağlık işkolunda çalışanların mesleki riskleri arasında önemli bir rol oynamaktadır. Bu çerçevede araştırmanın amacı, sağlık elamanı yetiştiren sağlık yüksekokullarında ve sağlık meslek yüksekokullarında okuyan öğrencilerin, yaygın olarak görülen paraziter hastalıklar ile ilgili tanılama, bulaş yolları, korunma yolları hakkında farkındalıklarının ve bilgi düzeylerinin değerlendirilmesidir. Yöntem: Söz konusu amaca ulaşabilmek için elde edilen verilerin çözümlemesinde MAXQDA 2020 20.4.0 programı ile içerik analizi yöntemi kullanılmıştır. Bulgular: Araştırma sonucunda, hemşirelik ve tıbbi laboratuvar bölüm öğrencilerinin paraziter hastalıklar ve bulaş yollarına ilişkin ifade etmiş oldukları ortak noktalar; ekonomik etmenler, hijyen bilgisi, el yıkama sıklığı, alt yapı olanakları, çevresel etmenler ve ortak eşya kullanımı iken en yaygın karşılaştıkları paraziter hastalığın ise bit olduğunu ifade etmişlerdir. Tıbbi laboratuvar öğrencileri hemşirelik öğrencilerinden farklı olarak kıl kurdunun paraziter hastalık olduğunu, paraziter hastalıklardan korunmaya yönelik sebze ve meyvelerin yıkanması gerektiğini ayrıca paraziter hastalıkların fekal-oral ve solunum yoluyla da bulaştığını ifade etmişlerdir. Sonuç: Genel olarak; gelecekte sağlık personeli olarak topluma hizmet sunmaya aday öğrencilerin yaklaşık üçte birinin paraziter hastalıklar hakkında yeterli bilgiye sahip oldukları gözlemlenmiştir. Bu konuda, ilerleyen sınıflarda meslek derslerine ek olarak temel derslere de yer verilmesi öğrencilerin temel bilgilerini canlı tutmak ve duyarlılıklarını artırmak açısından önemlidir.

Makale detayları

Awareness Levels of Health-Related Department Students on Parasitic Diseases and Transmission Routes: A Qualitative Study

Yazarlar:

Ebuzer Arslan | Ahmet Yokuş | Mustafa Doğan Bedir

Yayıncı:

Ataturk University

Ana Başlıklar:

Health Care Administration

Dergi:

Journal of Midwifery and Health Sciences Vol.7 Issue 4, pp.606-617

Belge Tipi:

Makale

Yayın Tarihi:

12/2024

Belge Dili:

Türkçe

Document ID (Org No.):

2001333364

pISSN:

2687-2110

Parasitic Diseases

Health Students

Qualitative Research

infect waysParaziter hastalıklar

sağlık öğrencileri

nitel araştırma

bulaş yolları

Sayı

Makale detayları

Yazarlar: Ebuzer Arslan | Ahmet Yokuş | Mustafa Doğan Bedir

Yayıncı: Ataturk University

Ana Başlıklar: Health Care Administration

Dergi: Journal of Midwifery and Health Sciences Vol.7 Issue 4, pp.606-617

Belge Tipi: Makale

Yayın Tarihi: 12/2024

Belge Dili: Türkçe

Document ID (Org No.): 2001333364

pISSN: 2687-2110

Sayı

Yazarlar:

Ebuzer Arslan | Ahmet Yokuş | Mustafa Doğan Bedir

Yayıncı:

Ataturk University

Ana Başlıklar:

Health Care Administration

Dergi:

Journal of Midwifery and Health Sciences Vol.7 Issue 4, pp.606-617

Belge Tipi:

Makale

Yayın Tarihi:

12/2024

Belge Dili:

Türkçe

Document ID (Org No.):

2001333364

pISSN:

2687-2110