Syrian refugees Women’s urinary tract infection knowledge, attitudes, and practices in Al-Mafraq Governorate: A Cross-Sectional study
Background: Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are common health problems, especially among women, which can have significant impacts on the quality of life and health care costs. Knowledge, attitudes, and practices regarding UTIs can influence prevention and treatment outcomes. Objectives: This study...
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| author | Salwa M. Al Obeisat Bayan Ahmad Oleimat Karimeh Alnuaimi Salam Bani Hani Sanaa AbuJilban Abdulqadir J. Nashwan |
| author_facet | Salwa M. Al Obeisat Bayan Ahmad Oleimat Karimeh Alnuaimi Salam Bani Hani Sanaa AbuJilban Abdulqadir J. Nashwan |
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| description | Background: Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are common health problems, especially among women, which can have significant impacts on the quality of life and health care costs. Knowledge, attitudes, and practices regarding UTIs can influence prevention and treatment outcomes. Objectives: This study aimed to assess Syrian refugee women’s level of knowledge, attitudes, and practices toward UTIs in Al-Mafraq Governorate. The relationships between the selected demographics and the level of knowledge, attitudes, and practices of these women toward UTIs were also examined. Design: A descriptive-correlational study design. Settings: Data was collected from two clinics in Al-Mafraq Governorate. The actual names of the centers are withheld, but they represent primary healthcare providers in the region. Participants: 400 Syrian refugee women were systematically sampled for this study. Selection was based on visiting the clinics during the study period, with inclusion and exclusion criteria focused on age, nationality, and willingness to participate. Methods: Structured interview questions were used to gather data related to the participants’ demographics, knowledge, attitudes, and practices regarding UTIs. Results: The majority of participants had secondary education or less (87.3 %). The mean knowledge score about UTIs was 41.26 %. Detailed knowledge scores were reported for UTI causes, transmission modes, symptoms, complications, and preventive measures. Conclusions: Syrian refugee women in Al-Mafraq Governorate displayed a limited understanding of UTIs. Many women self-reported signs and symptoms related to UTIs, indicating a potential health concern. The results emphasize the importance of initiating UTI-focused educational campaigns for this population. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-9021f8e7017f48868c4c0c5f00a0320e2024-04-17T04:49:11ZengElsevierInternational Journal of Africa Nursing Sciences2214-13912024-01-0120100707Syrian refugees Women’s urinary tract infection knowledge, attitudes, and practices in Al-Mafraq Governorate: A Cross-Sectional studySalwa M. Al Obeisat0Bayan Ahmad Oleimat1Karimeh Alnuaimi2Salam Bani Hani3Sanaa AbuJilban4Abdulqadir J. Nashwan5Faculty of Nursing, Maternal-Child Health Nursing Department, Jordan University of Science and Technology, Irbid 22110, JordanMaternal and Child Health Nursing Department, Faculty of Nursing, Jordan University of Science and Technology, JordanMaternal and Child Health Nursing Department, Faculty of Nursing, Jordan University of Science and Technology, JordanFaculty of Nursing, Nursing Department, Irbid National University, Irbid, JordanFaculty of Nursing, Maternal, Child and Family Health Nursing Department, Hashemite University, Zarqa 13115, JordanDepartment of Nursing, Hamad Medical Corporation, P.O. Box 3050, Doha, Qatar; Corresponding author.Background: Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are common health problems, especially among women, which can have significant impacts on the quality of life and health care costs. Knowledge, attitudes, and practices regarding UTIs can influence prevention and treatment outcomes. Objectives: This study aimed to assess Syrian refugee women’s level of knowledge, attitudes, and practices toward UTIs in Al-Mafraq Governorate. The relationships between the selected demographics and the level of knowledge, attitudes, and practices of these women toward UTIs were also examined. Design: A descriptive-correlational study design. Settings: Data was collected from two clinics in Al-Mafraq Governorate. The actual names of the centers are withheld, but they represent primary healthcare providers in the region. Participants: 400 Syrian refugee women were systematically sampled for this study. Selection was based on visiting the clinics during the study period, with inclusion and exclusion criteria focused on age, nationality, and willingness to participate. Methods: Structured interview questions were used to gather data related to the participants’ demographics, knowledge, attitudes, and practices regarding UTIs. Results: The majority of participants had secondary education or less (87.3 %). The mean knowledge score about UTIs was 41.26 %. Detailed knowledge scores were reported for UTI causes, transmission modes, symptoms, complications, and preventive measures. Conclusions: Syrian refugee women in Al-Mafraq Governorate displayed a limited understanding of UTIs. Many women self-reported signs and symptoms related to UTIs, indicating a potential health concern. The results emphasize the importance of initiating UTI-focused educational campaigns for this population.http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2214139124000520Urinary Tract InfectionsHealth PracticesSyrian refugeesWomenPreventive measures |
| spellingShingle | Salwa M. Al Obeisat Bayan Ahmad Oleimat Karimeh Alnuaimi Salam Bani Hani Sanaa AbuJilban Abdulqadir J. Nashwan Syrian refugees Women’s urinary tract infection knowledge, attitudes, and practices in Al-Mafraq Governorate: A Cross-Sectional study International Journal of Africa Nursing Sciences Urinary Tract Infections Health Practices Syrian refugees Women Preventive measures |
| title | Syrian refugees Women’s urinary tract infection knowledge, attitudes, and practices in Al-Mafraq Governorate: A Cross-Sectional study |
| title_full | Syrian refugees Women’s urinary tract infection knowledge, attitudes, and practices in Al-Mafraq Governorate: A Cross-Sectional study |
| title_fullStr | Syrian refugees Women’s urinary tract infection knowledge, attitudes, and practices in Al-Mafraq Governorate: A Cross-Sectional study |
| title_full_unstemmed | Syrian refugees Women’s urinary tract infection knowledge, attitudes, and practices in Al-Mafraq Governorate: A Cross-Sectional study |
| title_short | Syrian refugees Women’s urinary tract infection knowledge, attitudes, and practices in Al-Mafraq Governorate: A Cross-Sectional study |
| title_sort | syrian refugees women s urinary tract infection knowledge attitudes and practices in al mafraq governorate a cross sectional study |
| topic | Urinary Tract Infections Health Practices Syrian refugees Women Preventive measures |
| url | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2214139124000520 |
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