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Bengtson, Ann
- Findings about the Knowledge and Experiences of Children and their Parents Participating in the Second Prevention Programme of Rheumatic Fever at the Vietnam National Heart Institute
Authors
1 Hanoi Medical University, VN
2 Vietnam National Heart Institute, Hanoi, IN
3 Sahlgrenska Academy at Gothenburg University, Institute of Health and Care Sciences, Gothenburg, SE
Source
Asian Journal of Nursing Education and Research, Vol 2, No 1 (2012), Pagination: 6-11Abstract
Background: Rheumatic Fever (RF) and Rheumatic Heart Disease are still significant causes of cardiovascular diseases in the world today. The most devastating effects are in children and young adults in their most productive age. The children's and their parents' role of participation is very important for maintaining implemented prevention of RF.
Objectives: To describe experiences and knowledge from RF in children and their parents while the children are treated in The Second Prevention Programme (TSPP) of RF at the Vietnam National Heart Institute.
Methods: Twenty children (10-17 years), who were continuously treated in TSPP, and their parents, were interviewed to express knowledge and experiences about RF. The children were divided in two groups: Children Group 1 treated for less than five years and Children Group 2 treated for more than five years. The parents of the children were also invited to participate in the study in two Parent Groups. A quantitative and qualitative method was used to the interviews.
Results: Only five children had knowledge of the immunization mechanism in the pathogenesis of RF. None of the children or parents knew about erythema marginatum, subcutaneous nodules symptoms or C-reactive protein test. The parents and the children, who were treated for less than five years, had less knowledge and experiences of carditis , polyarthritis, arthralgia, throat culture for Streptococcus A, Anti-Streptolysin O test, electrocardiography. Most of the children and the parents used direct consultation, medical books and television programs to search for information regarding the disease.
Discussion: The children and their parents were missing a lot of knowledge. The parents and their children, who were treated for less than five years, had less knowledge and experiences about RF than the parents and their children, who were treated for more than five years.
Keywords
Pediatric Cardiology, Rheumatic Fever, Secondary Prevention.
- The Perception of Puberty and Reproductive Health among 12-13 Year Old Children in Two Secondary Schools in Hanoi, Vietnam
Authors
1 Midwifery Department, Hanoi Medical University, VN
2 Goteborg University, Institute of Health and Care Sciences, Arvid Wallgrens Backe 1, Box 457, SE 405 30 Goteborg, SE
Source
Asian Journal of Nursing Education and Research, Vol 2, No 4 (2012), Pagination: 228-235Abstract
Rapid changes in lifestyle in Vietnam have had a significant impact on young people with increasing numbers suffering from sexually transmitted diseases. In addition to changes in lifestyle, Vietnamese adolescents face many other problems including reproductive health. It is therefore important to examine their understanding of these topics.
The purpose of this study is to assess Vietnamese adolescents' views on puberty and reproductive health and the resources that may benefit them.
The study consisted of interviews with 24 children aged 12-13 years old in two secondary schools, using an open interview guide and adopting qualitative content analysis.
Experiences of puberty, the concepts of sexual intercourse, friendship and love were found to reflect adolescents' understanding of these issues. The children's knowledge was limited. Girls, more often than boys, had sought information from movies, books and from more experienced friends. Teachers, parents, and media played an important role in educating adolescents and encouraging them to make the right decisions. The adolescents' perception of puberty and reproductive health was immature. Adolescents need more information to be able to prepare for their sexuality in addition to cope with the bodily changes.