Knowledge and attitude towards non communicable diseases and risk factors among undergraduates at CUHAS (Record no. 22927)
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| fixed length control field | 02482nam a22002777a 4500 |
| 001 - CONTROL NUMBER | |
| control field | CUHAS/BP/3000799/T/19 |
| 003 - CONTROL NUMBER IDENTIFIER | |
| control field | CUHAS/BP/3000799/T/19 |
| 005 - DATE AND TIME OF LATEST TRANSACTION | |
| control field | 20240305194006.0 |
| 008 - FIXED-LENGTH DATA ELEMENTS--GENERAL INFORMATION | |
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| 028 ## - PUBLISHER OR DISTRIBUTOR NUMBER | |
| Source | Phone: +255 28 298 3384 |
| Source | Fax: +255 28 298 3386 |
| Source | Email: vc@bugando.ac.tz |
| Source | Website: www.bugando.ac.tz |
| 040 ## - CATALOGING SOURCE | |
| Language of cataloging | English |
| Transcribing agency | DDC |
| 041 ## - LANGUAGE CODE | |
| Language code of text/sound track or separate title | English |
| Language code of text/sound track or separate title | Kiswahili |
| 100 ## - MAIN ENTRY--PERSONAL NAME | |
| Personal name | Betson Steven Mbaga |
| Dates associated with a name | CUHAS/BP/3000799/T/19 |
| 245 ## - TITLE STATEMENT | |
| Title | Knowledge and attitude towards non communicable diseases and risk factors among undergraduates at CUHAS |
| 260 ## - PUBLICATION, DISTRIBUTION, ETC. | |
| Place of publication, distribution, etc. | Mwanza, Tanzania: |
| Name of publisher, distributor, etc. | Catholic University of Health and Allied Sciences [CUHAS – Bugando] : |
| Date of publication, distribution, etc. | ©2023 |
| 300 ## - PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION | |
| Extent | 46 Pages |
| Extent | Includes References and Appendicies |
| 520 ## - SUMMARY, ETC. | |
| Summary, etc. | Abstract<br/><br/>Background: The research project aimed at assessing knowledge and attitude towards non communicable diseases and risk factors among undergraduates at CUHAS. Various studies have shown an increase in number of young people suffering from non-communicable diseases and points out about inadequate knowledge and attitude. What is knowledge and attitude towards Non-communicable diseases and risk factors among undergraduates at CUHAS?<br/><br/>Method: The cross-sectional study was conducted at CUHAS for undergraduates from 11 April to 28 May 2023, sample size was 354, used SPSS version 27 for data analysis.<br/><br/>Results: 211(59.6%) females, 143(40.4%) males were recruited. Mean age was 22.9±2.4. There was Moderate knowledge (52.3%) and positive attitude (60.1%). No correlation between knowledge and attitude, r=-0.01, p=0.8.<br/><br/>Discussion: The study assessed the Knowledge and attitude towards non communicable diseases and risk factors among undergraduates at CUHAS. Females 59.6% age was 18 to 24 consistent to Ithnin et al in terms of age and inconsistent in terms of gender. 84.2% appreciate that NCDs is a growing concern in our country consistent to Mary Mayige et al. 19.5% did not give correct answer of hypertension risk factor which is high salt intake.<br/><br/>Conclusion: Moderate knowledge and positive attitude indicate a good understanding of non-communicable diseases whereas no correlation between knowledge and attitude can be due to various factors such as lack of adequate knowledge and education on NCDs risk factors. <br/> |
| 600 ## - SUBJECT ADDED ENTRY--PERSONAL NAME | |
| General subdivision | Pharmacy |
| 942 ## - ADDED ENTRY ELEMENTS (KOHA) | |
| Source of classification or shelving scheme | ddc |
| Koha item type | UNDERGRADUATE DISSERTATIONS |
| Withdrawn status | Lost status | Source of classification or shelving scheme | Damaged status | Not for loan | Collection | Home library | Current library | Date acquired | Total checkouts | Barcode | Date last seen | Price effective from | Koha item type |
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| MWALIMU NYERERE LEARNING RESOURCES CENTRE-CUHAS BUGANDO | MWALIMU NYERERE LEARNING RESOURCES CENTRE-CUHAS BUGANDO | 10/30/2023 | CUHAS/BP/3000799/T/1 | 10/30/2023 | 10/30/2023 | UNDERGRADUATE DISSERTATIONS |