An Exploratory Survey regarding the Maryland Contraceptive Equity Act: Clinician awareness and impact on contraception provision

The pandemic has challenged countries to develop stringent measures to reduce infections and keep the population healthy. However, the greatest challenge is understanding the process of adopting self-care measures by individuals in different countries. In this research, we sought to understand the behavior of individuals who take self-protective action. We selected the risk homeostasis approach to identify relevant variables associated with the risk of contagion and the Protective Action Decision Model to understand protective decision-making in the pandemic. Subsequently, we conducted an exploratory survey to identify whether the same factors, as indicated in the literature, impact Chile’s adoption of prevention measures. The variables gender, age, and trust in authority behave similarly to those found in the literature. However, socioeconomic level, education, and media do not impact the protection behaviors adopted to avoid contagion. Furthermore, the application of the Protective Action Decision Model is adequate to understand the protective measures in the case of a pandemic. Finally, women have a higher risk perception and adopt more protective measures, and in contrast, young people between 18 and 30 years of age are the least concerned about COVID-19 infection.

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Dementia and Firearms: an Exploratory Survey of Caregiver Needs

Journal of General Internal Medicine ◽

10.1007/s11606-019-05089-1 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 34 (10) ◽

pp. 1984-1986 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Marian E. Betz ◽

Megan L. Ranney ◽

Christopher E. Knoepke ◽

Rachel L. Johnson ◽

Rocco Pallin ◽

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Keyword(s):

Exploratory Survey ◽

Caregiver Needs

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An exploratory survey of small-scale off-farm economic activities and sustainable household livelihoods in the Bongo District of Ghana

Ghana Journal of Development Studies ◽

10.4314/gjds.v1i2.35005 ◽

2005 ◽

Vol 1 (2) ◽

Author(s):

FZL Bacho

Keyword(s):

Small Scale ◽

Economic Activities ◽

Exploratory Survey ◽

Household Livelihoods

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Bachelorhood and Sexuality in a Context of Female Shortage: Evidence from a Survey in Rural Anhui, China

The China Quarterly ◽

10.1017/s0305741013000702 ◽

2013 ◽

Vol 215 ◽

pp. 703-726 ◽

Cited By ~ 17

Author(s):

Isabelle Attané ◽

Zhang Qunlin ◽

Li Shuzhuo ◽

Yang Xueyan ◽

Christophe Z. Guilmoto

Keyword(s):

Cultural Context ◽

Family Formation ◽

Rural Society ◽

General Situation ◽

Rural County ◽

Chinese Men ◽

Married Men ◽

Exploratory Survey ◽

The Individual ◽

Near Future

AbstractTraditionally, marriage is a near universality in China. However, in the coming decades, owing to the growing sex imbalance, millions of men will be unable to marry. As a consequence, bachelorhood is becoming a new demographic concern, particularly affecting men from the most disadvantaged socio-economic groups. In China's cultural context today, heterosexual marriage remains a prerequisite for family formation and, in rural society particularly, the legitimate setting for sexual activity. Under such circumstances, bachelorhood is likely to produce privations on various fronts, the consequences of which for both the individual and the community are still largely unknown. This article focuses on the opinions and sexual behaviour of bachelors, and highlights significant variations from those of married men. It is based on the findings of an exploratory survey conducted in 2008 in selected villages in a rural county in Anhui province, referred to here as JC county. The survey provides insights into the more general situation of rural men unable to marry in a context of female shortage, and indicates the conditions a growing number of Chinese men will face in the near future.

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‘It is a different type of learning’. A survey-based study on how simulation educators see and construct observer roles

BMJ Simulation and Technology Enhanced Learning ◽

10.1136/bmjstel-2020-000634 ◽

2020 ◽

pp. bmjstel-2020-000634

Author(s):

Stephanie O’Regan ◽

Elizabeth Molloy ◽

Leonie Watterson ◽

Debra Nestel

Keyword(s):

Learning Outcomes ◽

Qualitative Data ◽

Small Sample ◽

Learning Objectives ◽

Learning Spaces ◽

Scenario Design ◽

Hands On ◽

Exploratory Survey ◽

Chi Squared ◽

Frequency Counts

BackgroundSimulation is reported as an appropriate replacement for a significant number of clinical hours in pregraduate programmes. To increase access for learners, educators have looked to understanding and improving learning in observer roles. Studies report equivalent learning outcomes and less stress in observer roles. However, reports on the prevalence, use and perceived value of observer roles from the educator’s perspective are lacking.MethodsAn exploratory survey for Australian and New Zealand (ANZ) simulation educators based on literature findings was developed and piloted with a small sample (n=10) of like subjects for language, clarity, skip logic and completion time. The final survey comprised 36 questions. Quantitative data were analysed using Pearson’s chi-squared test, Welch’s ANOVA and exploratory factor analysis. Select qualitative data were analysed using content analysis and summarised with frequency counts and categorisation.ResultsTwo hundred and sixty-seven surveys were completed, with 221 meeting criteria for analysis. The observer role is widely used in ANZ and most learners experience both hands-on and observer roles. The location of observers is dependent upon several factors including facility design, learner immersion, scenario design and observer involvement. Verbal briefings and/or other guides are provided to 89% of observers to direct their focus and 98% participate in the debrief. Educators value observer roles but tend to believe the best learning is hands-on.ConclusionsThe learning in observer roles is less valued by educators than hands-on roles. Focused observation provides opportunities for noticing and attributing meaning, an essential skill for clinical practice. Learning spaces require consideration of scenario design and learning objectives. Scenario design should include objectives for observer roles and incorporate the observer into all phases of simulation. Attention to these areas will help promote the value of the different type of learning available in observer roles.

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