A cross sectional survey of international horse-racing authorities on injury data collection and reporting practices for professional jockeys

Background During the COVID-19 pandemic, public perceptions and behaviours have had to adapt rapidly to new risk scenarios and radical behavioural restrictions. Aim To identify major drivers of acceptance of protective behaviours during the 4-week transition from virtually no COVID-19 cases to the nationwide lockdown in Germany (3–25 March 2020). Methods A serial cross-sectional online survey was administered weekly to ca 1,000 unique individuals for four data collection rounds in March 2020 using non-probability quota samples, representative of the German adult population between 18 and 74 years in terms of age × sex and federal state (n = 3,910). Acceptance of restrictions was regressed on sociodemographic variables, time and psychological variables, e.g. trust, risk perceptions, self-efficacy. Extraction of homogenous clusters was based on knowledge and behaviour. Results Acceptance of restrictive policies increased with participants’ age and employment in the healthcare sector; cognitive and particularly affective risk perceptions were further significant predictors. Acceptance increased over time, as trust in institutions became more relevant and trust in media became less relevant. The cluster analysis further indicated that having a higher education increased the gap between knowledge and behaviour. Trust in institutions was related to conversion of knowledge into action. Conclusion Identifying relevant principles that increase acceptance will remain crucial to the development of strategies that help adjust behaviour to control the pandemic, possibly for years to come. Based on our findings, we provide operational recommendations for health authorities regarding data collection, health communication and outreach.

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Handheld electronic device use in patient care: the emergency department patient perspective—a cross-sectional survey

Emergency Medicine Journal ◽

10.1136/emermed-2019-209010 ◽

2020 ◽

pp. emermed-2019-209010

Author(s):

Nicholas Tilbury ◽

Graham D Johnson ◽

Zoe Rusk ◽

Carol Byrne ◽

Maleasha Shergill ◽

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Keyword(s):

Data Collection ◽

Electronic Device ◽

Healthcare Setting ◽

Emergency Department Patient ◽

Cross Sectional Survey ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Day Of The Week ◽

Collection Period ◽

Device Use ◽

Handheld Electronic Devices

BackgroundStaff use of smartphones and tablets in the healthcare setting is increasingly prevalent, but little is known about whether this use is acceptable to patients. Staff are concerned that the use of handheld electronic devices (HEDs) may be negatively misconstrued by patients. The HED can be a valuable tool, offering the emergency clinician access to a wealth of resources; it is therefore vital that patient views are addressed during their widespread adoption into clinical practice.MethodsPatients, or those accompanying them, within the ED of the Royal Derby Hospital between April and June 2017 were asked to complete a survey consisting of 22 questions. Data collection took place to include all times of day and every day of the week. Every eligible individual within the department during a data collection period was approached.ResultsA total of 438 respondents successfully completed the survey with a response rate of 92%. Only 2% of those who observed staff using HEDs during their ED visit thought that they were being used for non-clinical purposes. 339 (78%) agreed that staff should be allowed to use HEDs in the workplace. Concerns expressed by respondents included devices being used for non-clinical purposes and data security. The main suggestion by respondents was that the purpose of the HEDs should be explained to patients to avoid misinterpretation.ConclusionOur survey shows that the majority of survey respondents felt that clinical staff should be allowed to use HEDs in the workplace and that many of the concerns raised could be addressed with adequate patient information and clear governance.

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Dewey Decimal Classification Trending Downward in U.S. Academic Libraries, but Unlikely to Disappear Completely

Evidence Based Library and Information Practice ◽

10.18438/eblip29592 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 14 (3) ◽

pp. 156-158

Author(s):

Jordan Patterson

Keyword(s):

United States ◽

Data Collection ◽

Academic Libraries ◽

Academic Library ◽

The United States ◽

Systematic Sampling ◽

Cross Sectional Survey ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Decimal Classification ◽

The U.S

A Review of: Lund, B., & Agbaji, D. (2018). Use of Dewey Decimal Classification by academic libraries in the United States. Cataloging and Classification Quarterly, 56(7), 653-661. https://doi.org/10.1080/01639374.2018.1517851 Abstract Objective – To determine the current use of Dewey Decimal Classification in academic libraries in the United States of America (U.S.). Design – Cross-sectional survey using a systematic sampling method. Setting – Online academic library catalogues in the U.S. Subjects – 3,973 academic library catalogues. Methods – The researchers identified 3,973 academic libraries affiliated with degree-granting post-secondary institutions in the U.S. The researchers searched each library’s online catalogue for 10 terms from a predetermined list. From the results of each search, the researchers selected at least five titles, noted the classification scheme used to classify each title, and coded the library as using Dewey Decimal Classification (DDC), Library of Congress Classification (LCC), both DDC and LCC, or other classification schemes. Based on the results of their data collection, the researchers calculated totals. The totals of this current study’s data collection were compared to statistics on DDC usage from two previous reports, one published in 1975 and one in 1996. The researchers performed statistical analyses to determine if there were any discernible trends from the earliest reported statistics through to the current study. Main Results – Collections classified using DDC were present in 717 libraries (18.9%). Adjusting for the increase in the number of academic libraries in the U.S. between 1975 and 2017, DDC usage in academic libraries has declined by 56% in that time frame. The number of libraries with only DDC in evidence is unreported. Conclusion – The previous four decades have seen a significant decrease in the use of DDC in U.S. academic libraries in favour of LCC; however, the rate at which DDC has disappeared from academic libraries has slowed dramatically since the 1960s. There is no clear indication that DDC will disappear from academic libraries completely.

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Study profile: the Durban Diabetes Study (DDS): a platform for chronic disease research

Global Health Epidemiology and Genomics ◽

10.1017/gheg.2015.3 ◽

2016 ◽

Vol 1 ◽

Cited By ~ 4

Author(s):

T. R. Hird ◽

E. H. Young ◽

F. J. Pirie ◽

J. Riha ◽

T. M. Esterhuizen ◽

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Keyword(s):

Chronic Disease ◽

Data Collection ◽

Black Population ◽

Data Access ◽

Population Based ◽

Cross Sectional Survey ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Health Lifestyle ◽

Disease Research ◽

Processing And Storage

The Durban Diabetes Study (DDS) is a population-based cross-sectional survey of an urban black population in the eThekwini Municipality (city of Durban) in South Africa. The survey combines health, lifestyle and socioeconomic questionnaire data with standardised biophysical measurements, biomarkers for non-communicable and infectious diseases, and genetic data. Data collection for the study is currently underway and the target sample size is 10 000 participants. The DDS has an established infrastructure for survey fieldwork, data collection and management, sample processing and storage, managed data sharing and consent for re-approaching participants, which can be utilised for further research studies. As such, the DDS represents a rich platform for investigating the distribution, interrelation and aetiology of chronic diseases and their risk factors, which is critical for developing health care policies for disease management and prevention. For data access enquiries please contact the African Partnership for Chronic Disease Research (APCDR) at [email protected] or the corresponding author.

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Influence of participation in “table banking” on the size of women-owned micro and small enterprises in Kenya

Journal of Enterprising Communities People and Places in the Global Economy ◽

10.1108/jec-11-2013-0036 ◽

2015 ◽

Vol 9 (4) ◽

pp. 315-326 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Castro Ngumbu Gichuki ◽

Milcah Mulu Mutuku ◽

Lydia Nkatha Kinuthia

Keyword(s):

Data Collection ◽

Women Entrepreneurs ◽

Design Methodology ◽

Secondary Level ◽

Small Enterprises ◽

Cross Sectional Survey ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Content Type ◽

Positive Growth ◽

Micro And Small Enterprises

Purpose – The purpose of this study is to investigate the inability to access affordable credit in Kenya which hinders many women entrepreneurs from either starting their own or expanding existing enterprises and capital base. The emergence of table banking groups attempts to fill the existing credit gap. Design/methodology/approach – A cross-sectional survey involving 225 randomly selected women entrepreneurs who participate in table banking groups within Nakuru Municipality was conducted. Data collection comprised a questionnaire whose reliability coefficient was 0.83 at 0.05 confidence level. Findings – Results indicated that a majority women entrepreneurs aged between 20 and 60 years with 71 per cent of them married. Further, 44 per cent had attained secondary-level education, while no illiterate entrepreneurs participated in the study. A positive increase in the number of employees, after members participated in table banking groups, was realized. Credit received from table banking influenced changes in the size of enterprises. Originality/value – The study shows that availability, affordability and accessibility of credit from table banking groups led to positive growth of women-owned enterprises.

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Current practices in patient-reported outcome (PRO) data collection in clinical trials: a cross-sectional survey of UK trial staff and management

BMJ Open ◽

10.1136/bmjopen-2016-012281 ◽

2016 ◽

Vol 6 (10) ◽

pp. e012281 ◽

Cited By ~ 12

Author(s):

Derek Kyte ◽

Jonathan Ives ◽

Heather Draper ◽

Melanie Calvert

Keyword(s):

Clinical Trials ◽

Data Collection ◽

Patient Reported Outcome ◽

Cross Sectional Survey ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Patient Reported ◽

Trial Staff ◽

Current Practices

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Gender Differences in Perceived Stress Among Economics Education Undergraduate Students in South-East, Nigeria

Global Journal of Health Science ◽

10.5539/gjhs.v11n14p46 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 11 (14) ◽

pp. 46

Author(s):

Sylvester N. Ogbueghu ◽

Patricia Nwamaka Aroh ◽

Robert Augustine Igwe ◽

Jingak Emmanuel Dauda ◽

Daniel M. Eze ◽

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Keyword(s):

Gender Differences ◽

Data Collection ◽

Undergraduate Students ◽

Perceived Stress ◽

Economics Education ◽

Test Results ◽

Education Students ◽

Cross Sectional Survey ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Study Objective

The study objective was to examine gender differences in perceived stress among Economics Education students in federal universities in South-East Nigeria. A cross-sectional survey was adopted which consists of 135 Economics Education undergraduate students. Data collection was done using the Perceived Stress Questionnaire (PSQ). Cronbach alpha reliability of the PSQ was 0.83. Data collection was done through direct delivery of the questionnaire. Data were analyzed using mean, standard deviation and t-test. Results showed that there is no significant mean difference in perceived stress among male and female Economics education students in universities in South-East Nigeria. Economics Education specialists are urged to implement gender-inclusive teaching interventions to help Economics Education undergraduate students to manage perceived stress.

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Drivers affecting the acceptance and use of Electronic Learning among Ugandan University students in the COVID-19 era. A cross-sectional survey among three universities.

10.31124/advance.13270193.v1 ◽

2020 ◽

Author(s):

Twinamasiko Nelson ◽

JULIUS NUWAGABA ◽

Wasswa Enock ◽

Nakityo Innocent ◽

SSerunjogi Emmanuel ◽

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Keyword(s):

Data Collection ◽

University Students ◽

Structured Interview ◽

Cross Sectional Survey ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Electronic Learning ◽

Factors Affecting

<b>This paper aimed at determining the factors affecting acceptance and use of electronic learning among Ugandan University students. The study relied on two data collection tools: Questionnaire and semi-structured interview.</b>

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A mixed-method study of quality, availability and timeliness of non-communicable disease (NCD) related data and its link to NCD prevention: Perceptions of health care workers in Ethiopia

Health Information Management Journal ◽

10.1177/1833358318786313 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 48 (3) ◽

pp. 135-143

Author(s):

Melkamu Dugassa Kassa ◽

Jeanne Martin Grace

Keyword(s):

Developing Countries ◽

Data Collection ◽

Healthcare System ◽

Mixed Method ◽

Communicable Disease ◽

Phase 1 ◽

Mixed Method Research ◽

Cross Sectional Survey ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Non Communicable Disease

Background: Three-quarters of non-communicable disease (NCD) mortality occurs in low- and middle-income countries. However, in most developing countries, quality and reliable data on morbidity, mortality and risk factors for NCD to predict its burden and prevalence are less well understood and availability of these data is limited. To better inform policymakers and improve healthcare systems in developing countries, it is also important that these factors be understood within the context of the particular country in question. Objective: The aim of this study is to further inform practitioners in Ethiopia about the availability and status of NCD information within the Ethiopian healthcare system. Method: A mixed method research design was used with data collected from 13 public referral hospitals in Ethiopia. In phase 1 quantitative data were collected from 312 health professionals (99 physicians; 213 nurses) using a cross-sectional survey. In phase 2, qualitative data were collected using: interviews ( n = 13 physician hospital managers); and one focus group ( n = 6 national health bureau officers). Results: Results highlighted the lack of NCD morbidity, mortality and risk factor data, periodic evaluation of NCD data and standardised protocols for NCD data collection in hospitals. The study also identified similar discrepancies in the availability of NCD data and standardised protocols for NCD data collection among the regions of Ethiopia. Conclusion: This study highlighted important deficiencies in NCD data and standardised protocols for data collection in the Ethiopian healthcare system. These deficiencies were also observed among regions of Ethiopia, indicating the need to strengthen both the healthcare system and health information systems to improve evidence-based decision-making. Implications: Identifying the status of NCD data in the Ethiopian healthcare system could assist policymakers, healthcare organisations, healthcare providers and health beneficiaries to reform and strengthen the existing healthcare system.

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The Influence of the Miles and Snow strategic typology in the degree of market orientation in institutions of primary/secondary education in the State of Parana

Revista Ibero-Americana de Estratégia ◽

10.5585/ijsm.v7i2.1336 ◽

2009 ◽

Vol 7 (2) ◽

pp. 125-138

Author(s):

Tomás Sparano Martins ◽

June Alisson Westarb Cruz ◽

Heitor Takashi Kato ◽

Julio Adriano Reis ◽

Amir El-Kouba

Keyword(s):

Data Collection ◽

Market Orientation ◽

The State ◽

Educational Institutions ◽

Cross Sectional Survey ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Statistical Software ◽

Strategic Factor ◽

Miles And Snow ◽

Privately Owned

This paper investigates the influence of a strategic typology in the performance of grade schools and high schools in the state of PR, taking into account the degree of market orientation. The model was developed based on two concepts: the strategic typology of Miles and Snow (1978) and market-orientation in the model of Kohli, Jaworski and Kumar (1993). To conduct this study, a cross-sectional survey was done. Data collection was conducted through a questionnaire sent to the directors of all 699 schools associated with SINEPE-PR (The Association for Privately Owned Educational Institutions in State of Paraná). A total of 153 cases were considered valid for the research. To analyze the data the H Kruskal-Wallis Test was used through the Minitab statistical software version 15. It was found that the typology is a strategic factor that influences the market orientation variables in analyzed industry

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