Perceptions and attitudes following a terrorist shock: Evidence from the UK

2011 ◽  
Vol 27 ◽  
pp. S89-S106 ◽  
Author(s):  
Carlos Bozzoli ◽  
Cathérine Müller
Keyword(s):  
Perceptions And Attitudes ◽  
The Uk

scholarly journals The Real-Time REF Review: A Pilot Study to Examine the Feasibility of a Longitudinal Evaluation of Perceptions and Attitudes Towards REF 2021

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Netta Weinstein ◽  
James Wilsdon ◽  
Jennifer Chubb ◽  
Geoff Haddock
Keyword(s):  
Pilot Study ◽  
Real Time ◽  
Research Assessment ◽  
Research Assessment Exercise ◽  
Perceptions And Attitudes ◽  
Education Community ◽  
Stern Review ◽  
The Uk ◽  
The University ◽  
Uk Higher Education

The UK first introduced a national research assessment exercise in 1986, and methods of assessment continue to evolve. Following the 2016 Stern Review and further rounds of technical consultation, the UK higher education community is now preparing for the next Research Excellence Framework – REF 2021.Despite its importance in shaping UK research cultures, there is limited systematic and nuanced evidence about how academics across the sector view the REF, and which aspects are viewed favourably or unfavourably. The aims of this pilot study were twofold: first, it was designed to gather initial data to address this evidence gap; second, it was aimed at testing the feasibility of conducting a longitudinal study into academic and managerial attitudes towards the REF. We argue that further research to better understand the effects of the REF on research cultures, institutions, and individuals should be part of the evidence used to inform the development of future iterations of the exerciseThe Real Time REF Review Pilot Study was developed and delivered by a research team from Cardiff University and the University of Sheffield, in collaboration with Research England.

Learning in lockdown: exploring the impact of COVID-19 on interprofessional education

2021 ◽  
Vol 29 (11) ◽  
pp. 648-652
Author(s):  
Alison Power ◽  
Michael Palapal Sy ◽  
Maggie Hutchings ◽  
Tracy Coleman ◽  
Alla El-Awaisi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Interprofessional Education ◽  
Social Care ◽  
Lessons Learned ◽  
Global Perspective ◽  
Face To Face ◽  
Perceptions And Attitudes ◽  
Health And Social Care ◽  
Rich Data ◽  
The Uk ◽  
The Impact

The COVID-19 pandemic has had a significant impact on the learning experiences of students undertaking health and social care programmes across the globe. In the UK, the Nursing and Midwifery Council introduced emergency standards for undergraduate programmes in 2020, making significant short-term changes to programme delivery. However, the mandate for all students to undertake interprofessional education remained. Interprofessional education is key to preparing students on health and social care programmes, as it enables students to work as effective members of multi-agency/multi-professional teams on qualification. It is an important element of training, as it has a direct impact on quality of care and service user experience. This series of articles will explore the experiences of ‘lockdown learning’ from the perspective of academics, students and service users from a global perspective in relation to the delivery of interprofessional education during the pandemic, which necessitated a wholesale move from face-to-face, blended and online learning to include emergency remote teaching. The series was written by members of the Centre for the Advancement of Interprofessional Education Research Subgroup (Interprofessional Education Experiences) and aims to identify barriers and facilitators to successful shared learning and provide suggestions for how lessons learned can be taken forward to further enhance this important element of pre-registration education. The perceptions and attitudes of academics and students on such comprehensive changes are a unique and rich data source to explore and inform future provision.

scholarly journals Pre-implantation genetic testing for aneuploidy: motivations, concerns, and perceptions in a UK population

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Benjamin P. Jones ◽  
Timothy Bracewell-Milnes ◽  
Lorraine Kasaven ◽  
Ariadne L’Heveder ◽  
Megan Spearman ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Genetic Testing ◽  
Successful Outcome ◽  
In Vitro Fertilisation ◽  
Motivating Factors ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Perceptions And Attitudes ◽  
Fertility Clinic ◽  
The Uk

Abstract Purpose Pre-implantation genetic testing for aneuploidies (PGT-A) is a technique used as part of in vitro fertilisation to improve outcomes. Despite the upward trend in women utilising PGT-A, data on women’s motivations and concerns toward using the technology, and perceptions having undergone the process, remain scarce. Methods This cross-sectional survey, based at a fertility clinic in the UK, utilised an electronic questionnaire to assess the motivations of women who undergo PGT-A and their perceptions and attitudes toward PGT-A after using it. Results One hundred sixty-one women responded. The most significant motivating factors to undergo PGT-A were to improve the probability of having a baby per cycle (9.0 ± 2.1) and enhance the chance of implantation (8.8 ± 2.5). The least important motivations were reducing the number of embryos transferred per cycle (2.7 ± 3.3) and saving money by reducing the number of procedures required (4.6 ± 3.4). The most significant concerning factors identified included not having embryos to transfer (5.7 ± 3.4) and the potential for embryo damage (5.2 ± 3.3). The least concerning factors included religious (0.6 ± 1.7) or moral (1 ± 2.2) concerns. The majority of women were satisfied/very satisfied following treatment (n = 109; 68%). The proportion of those who were satisfied/very satisfied increased to 94.2% (n = 81) following a successful outcome, and reduced to 43.5% (n = 27) in those who had an unsuccessful outcome or had not undergone embryo transfer (p < 0.001). Conclusion This study highlights that perceptions amongst women who use PGT-A are mostly positive. We also demonstrate a significant association between satisfaction and reproductive outcomes, with those who achieve a live birth reporting more positive perceptions toward PGT-A.

scholarly journals STUDYING ABROAD: MALAY STUDENTS ATTITUDE TOWARDS THE UK EDUCATION SYSTEM AND PERSONAL ADJUSTMENT

2017 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Rashidah Mamat ◽  
Nor Azlah Sham Rambely
Keyword(s):  
Undergraduate Students ◽  
Education System ◽  
Life Experience ◽  
National Development ◽  
Learning And Teaching ◽  
Studying Abroad ◽  
Perceptions And Attitudes ◽  
Scholarship Program ◽  
The Uk ◽  
Culture And Language

The Malaysian government is concerned about the significance of studying abroad and has therefore been very active in sending students abroad to study. Malaysia has an elaborate foreign scholarship program which sees 10,000 or more students relocate abroad annually and the majority of them are Malays or Bumiputera. Studying abroad is seen as a backbone to produce a potential citizen that functions effectively in society and plays a role in economic and national development. This paper provides an analysis of Malay undergraduate students’ narratives of their perceptions and attitudes towards studying abroad and the UK’s education system. The purpose of this paper is to investigate, share and understand their process of adjustment and adaptation as well as the challenges they encounter while abroad. The findings support the previous literature that studying abroad has a significant impact on the students’ life experience. The problems students encountered as being of three general types: socio-cultural adjustments; language issues; and learning and teaching approach. It is argued here that these experiences and problems, along with other aspects of their previous education system, interaction with the locals/ host national, religion, culture and language, had an influence on their attitudes towards study in the UK.

Exploring the urban consumer's perception of local food

2014 ◽  
Vol 42 (7) ◽  
pp. 580-594 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ursula Penney ◽  
Caroline Prior
Keyword(s):  
Focus Groups ◽  
Local Food ◽  
Demographic Data ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Perceptions And Attitudes ◽  
One Stop ◽  
The One ◽  
Definition Of ◽  
The Uk ◽  
Consumer's Perception

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to explore the perception and attitudes of urban consumers in the UK towards local food. Design/methodology/approach – Four focus groups were conducted with participants from Birmingham, UK. A pre-focus group questionnaire was issued to participants to gather demographic data and to provide participants with the “Making Local Food Work” definition of local food. Following on from the focus groups, participants were e-mailed to enquire whether they had any additional comments to provide. Findings – The results of the study revealed that despite urban consumer interest in local food, this did not necessarily translate in to purchase behaviour. Convenience of the “one-stop” offered by supermarkets along with availability, price and food labelling were found to be key barriers to the purchase of local food. Alternatively, key drivers were identified as freshness, health benefits and improved quality. Research limitations/implications – The findings are limited with respect to the lack of male participants and younger consumers (pre 45 years old) within the sample whose perceptions of local food may differ from those studied. Practical implications – Findings support the need for supermarkets to increase their offering of local food for the urban consumer. In addition, supermarkets should improve merchandising, signposting and labelling of local food to encourage increased levels of purchase behaviour from the urban consumer. Originality/value – The paper explores the somewhat “disconnected” urban consumers’ perceptions and attitudes towards local food. On the whole, previous studies of local food have not specifically explored this particular group of consumers.

Farmers’ and veterinary surgeons’ knowledge, perceptions and attitudes towards cattle abortion investigations in the UK

2020 ◽  
Vol 187 (11) ◽  
pp. 447-447
Author(s):  
Georgiana Clothier ◽  
Wendela Wapenaar ◽  
Eva Kenny ◽  
Emily Windham
Keyword(s):  
Dairy Farms ◽  
Economic Loss ◽  
Dairy Farmers ◽  
Farm Productivity ◽  
Proactive Approach ◽  
Perceptions And Attitudes ◽  
Veterinary Surgeons ◽  
Convenience Sampling ◽  
Definition Of ◽  
The Uk

BackgroundCattle abortion can significantly affect farm productivity and be an important cause of economic loss on beef and dairy farms.MethodA questionnaire-based survey, completed by 379 farmers and 134 veterinary surgeons from the UK and Ireland, investigated motivators and barriers towards abortion investigations and perceptions of cattle abortion. Participants were recruited using convenience sampling.ResultsVeterinary surgeons underestimated farmers’ willingness to pay for an abortion investigation; 54 per cent of veterinary surgeons expected farmers to pay under 100£/€, compared with 46 per cent of farmers. Most farmers (27 per cent) were willing to pay 101–250£/€ and 12 per cent above 500£/€. The incidence threshold warranting abortion investigation was 4 per cent for veterinary surgeons and lower for farmers at 2 per cent, especially beef farmers, where 48 per cent indicated a 1 per cent incidence required attention. Seventy-five per cent of dairy farmers used more than 2 per cent as their threshold. Eighty-four per cent of veterinary surgeons and 95 per cent of farmers agreed on the same abortion definition.ConclusionVeterinary surgeons and farmers agree on the definition of abortion; however, veterinary surgeons underestimate the willingness of farmers to engage with and pay for abortion investigations. A more proactive approach from veterinary surgeons, including improved communication and transparency around costs, expectations and clients’ goals can improve abortion investigation outcomes.

scholarly journals Healthcare workers’ perceptions and attitudes towards the UK’s COVID-19 vaccination programme

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Louisa Manby ◽  
Anna Dowrick ◽  
Amelia Karia ◽  
Laura Maio ◽  
Caroline Buck ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Vaccination Programme ◽  
Healthcare Workers ◽  
Evidence Base ◽  
List Type ◽  
Key Factors ◽  
Framework Analysis ◽  
Telephone Interviews ◽  
Perceptions And Attitudes ◽  
The Uk

AbstractObjectivesTo explore healthcare workers’ (HCWs) perceptions and attitudes towards the COVID-19 vaccination programme in the UK, including their expectations, concerns and views on whether to promote vaccination to others. To understand the key factors shaping HCWs’ attitudes towards COVID-19 vaccination in the UK.DesignThis study was designed as a rapid qualitative appraisal integrating data from a review of UK policies and guidance on COVID-19 vaccination with data from in-depth semi-structured telephone interviews with frontline HCWs in the UK. Data were analysed using framework analysis.ParticipantsInterviews were carried out with a purposive sample of HCWs from two large London-based hospital Trusts (n=24) and 24 government policies and guidelines on the vaccination programme were reviewed.ResultsThe level of uncertainty about the vaccines’ long-term safety and efficacy against mutant strains made it difficult for HCWs to balance the benefits against the risks of vaccination. HCWs felt that government decisions on vaccine rollout had not been supported by evidence-based science and this impacted their level of trust and confidence in the programme. The spread of misinformation online also impacted HCWs’ attitudes towards vaccination, particularly among junior level and Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) HCWs. Most HCWs felt encouraged to promote vaccination to their patients and the majority said they would advocate vaccination or engage in conversations about vaccination with others when relevant.ConclusionIn order to improve HCWs’ trust and confidence in the UK’s COVID-19 vaccination programme, there needs to be clarity about what is known and not known about the vaccines and transparency around the evidence-base supporting government decisions on vaccine rollout. Effort is also needed to dispel the spread of vaccine-related misinformation online and to address specific concerns, particularly among BAME and junior level HCWs.Strengths and limitations of this studyThis is the first qualitative study to understand the factors influencing healthcare workers’ (HCWs) attitudes towards COVID-19 vaccination in the UKThis study integrated interview and policy data and captured HCWs’ perceptions and attitudes in real-time as the vaccination programme was being rolled out in the UKOur interview study sample was limited in its representation of junior level HCWs and areas of the UKThis research may have been impacted by selection bias as those with stronger views on vaccination may have been more likely to participate in the study

The diagnosis and management of factor VIII and IX inhibitors: a guideline from the UK Haemophilia Centre Doctors' Organization (UKHCDO)

2000 ◽  
Vol 111 (1) ◽  
pp. 78-90 ◽  
Author(s):  
C. R. M. Hay ◽  
T. P. Baglin ◽  
P. W. Collins ◽  
F. G. H. Hill ◽  
D. M. Keeling
Keyword(s):  
Factor Viii ◽  
Diagnosis And Management ◽  
Viii And Ix ◽  
The Uk
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