Importance of the perceived barriers about psychosocial variables in the active commuters: A cross-sectional study in youths

2021 ◽  
Vol 22 ◽  
pp. 101076
Author(s):  
Mikel Vaquero-Solís ◽  
Miguel Angel Tapia Serrano ◽  
David Cerro-Herrero ◽  
Adilson Marques ◽  
Hugo Sarmento ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Perceived Barriers ◽  
Psychosocial Variables ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional

scholarly journals Factors associated with physical inactivity among female and male rural adolescents in Borneo – a cross-sectional study

2014 ◽  
Vol 26 (3) ◽  
pp. 447-453 ◽  
Author(s):  
Whye Lian Cheah ◽  
Hazmi Helmy ◽  
Ching Thon Chang
Keyword(s):  
Self Efficacy ◽  
Physical Inactivity ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Perceived Barriers ◽  
Anthropometric Measurement ◽  
Rural Adolescents ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Factors Associated ◽  
Significant Difference

Abstract Rural communities have shown marked increase in metabolic syndrome among young people, with physical inactivity as one of the main contributing factors. This study aimed to determine factors associated with physical inactivity among male and female rural adolescents in a sample of schools in Malaysia. A cross-sectional study was conducted among 145 students aged 13–15 years. Data on socio-demographic, health-related, and psychosocial factors (perceived barriers, self-efficacy, social influences) were collected using a self-administered questionnaire. Anthropometric measurement was taken to generate body mass index (BMI)-for-age, while physical activity (PA) level was assessed using pedometers. The mean steps per day was 6251.37 (SD=3085.31) with males reported as being more active. About 27% of the respondents were either overweight or obese, with more females in this group. There was no significant difference in steps among males and females (p=0.212), and nutritional status (BMI-for-age) (p=0.439). Females consistently scored higher in most items under perceived barriers, but had significantly lower scores in self-efficacy’s items. Males were more influenced by peers in terms of PA (p<0.001) and were more satisfied with their body parts (p=0.047). A significantly higher body size discrepancy score was found among females (p=0.034, CI –0.639, –0.026). PA level was low and almost one-third of the respondents were overweight and obese. Female students faced more barriers and had lower self-efficacy with regards PA. Based on the findings, it is recommended that interventions focus on reducing barriers while increasing support for PA. This is particularly important in improving the health status of the youth, especially among the females.

scholarly journals Coronavirus disease 2019 vaccine acceptance and perceived barriers among university students in northeast Ethiopia: A cross-sectional study

2021 ◽  
pp. 100848
Author(s):  
Birhan Tsegaw Taye ◽  
Fetene Kasahun Amogne ◽  
Tesfanesh Lemma Demssie ◽  
Mulualem Sileshi Zerihun ◽  
Tebabere Moltot Kitaw ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
University Students ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Perceived Barriers ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Vaccine Acceptance ◽  
Northeast Ethiopia

FP1-6 Factors influencing clinician’s participation in neurosurgical research – a multicentre cross-sectional study

2019 ◽  
Vol 90 (3) ◽  
pp. e23.1-e23
Author(s):  
A Ansaripour ◽  
C Burford ◽  
J Hanrahan ◽  
A Korkor ◽  
K Ashkan ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Clinical Practice ◽  
Clinical Training ◽  
Research Output ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Perceived Barriers ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Multiple Choice Questions ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Item Questionnaire ◽  
Conducting Research

ObjectivesResearch remains a foundation in advancing the field of neurosurgery. We explore attitudes and perceived barriers to conducting research in neurosurgery globally.DesignA 29-item questionnaire, consisting of multiple-choice questions, Likert scales and short answers.SubjectsClinicians at various stages of the Neurosurgical career.MethodsThe questionnaire was distributed through the Society of British Neurological Surgeons (SBNS) and European Association of Neurosurgical Societies (EANS).ResultsA total of 324 responses from 29 countries consisted of Clinical Fellows (n=26), Junior Trainees (n=48), Senior Trainees (n=46), Sub-specialty Fellows (n=18), Consultants (n=128) and Professors of Neurosurgery (n=58). Whilst 83% of participants believe research is a crucial aspect of a neurosurgeons’ career, only a third (33%) believed that neurosurgery as a speciality fosters a culture that promotes research. The top three perceived barriers to conducting research were lack of time (78%), insufficient access to funding (58%) and lack of mentorship (49%). Despite these, more than 87% of participants are interested in formal academic roles with 58% willing to interrupt clinical training to pursue research opportunities. The region of clinical practice had no correlation with respondents’ research output or their perceptions towards research barriers.ConclusionsThis study identified important barriers to research, elucidating which, allows the neurosurgical community to improve integration of research into clinical practice.

scholarly journals Anticoagulation adherence and its associated factors in patients with atrial fibrillation: a cross-sectional study

BMJ Open ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 9 (9) ◽  
pp. e029974
Author(s):  
Pei-Ti Chen ◽  
Tsae-Jyy Wang ◽  
Ming-Hsiung Hsieh ◽  
Ju-Chi Liu ◽  
Chieh-Yu Liu ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Atrial Fibrillation ◽  
Self Efficacy ◽  
Associated Factors ◽  
Anticoagulation Therapy ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
The Self ◽  
Perceived Barriers ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Unit Increase

ObjectiveTo investigate anticoagulant adherence and its associated factors, including demographics, clinical variables, atrial fibrillation (AF) severity, knowledge, satisfaction with services, perceived barriers, perceived benefits, symptom severity and self-efficacy in patients with AF.DesignThis is a cross-sectional study.Participants and settingA convenient sample of patients with AF were recruited from cardiology clinics of two teaching hospitals in Taiwan.MeasuresData were collected using the study questionnaires, including the AF-related symptom subscale of the AF Severity Scale, the Knowledge of Warfarin Anticoagulation Treatment Scale, the Satisfaction Scale about Service and Warfarin Treatment, the perceived benefits subscale of the Beliefs about Anticoagulation Survey, the Concerns about Anticoagulation Therapy Scale, The Self-efficacy for Appropriate Medication Use Scale and the short-form Adherence to Refills and Medications Scale.ResultsA total of 151 patients with AF participated in the study; 53 treated with warfarin and 98 treated with novel oral anticoagulants (NOACs). The difference in adherence to warfarin (mean=8.6; SD=1.6) and NOACs (mean=8.9; SD=2.0) was statistically insignificant. Multiple linear regression analysis showed that perceived barriers (β=0.18, p=0.017) and self-efficacy (β=−0.48, p<0.001) were significant predictors of anticoagulation adherence. For every 1-unit increase in the perceived barriers, there will be a 0.18-unit increase in the adherence to anticoagulation therapy. For every 1-unit increase in the self-efficacy, there will be a 0.48-unit decrease in the adherence to anticoagulation therapy. Perceived barriers and self-efficacy collectively explained 34.0% of the variance in adherence to anticoagulation therapy (F(2,149)=38.11, p<0.001).ConclusionWe found no better adherence to NOACs compared with warfarin. Patients with greater self-efficacy and perceived fewer barriers showed better adherence to anticoagulation therapy.

Knowledge, attitude, preventive practices and perceived barriers to screening about colorectal cancer among university students of newly merged district, Kpk, Pakistan – A cross-sectional study

2020 ◽  
pp. 107815522092259
Author(s):  
Iltaf Hussain ◽  
Abdul Majeed ◽  
Muhammad F Rasool ◽  
Musaddique Hussain ◽  
Imran Imran ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Colorectal Cancer ◽  
Cancer Screening ◽  
University Students ◽  
Colorectal Cancer Screening ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Perceived Barriers ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Barriers To Screening ◽  
Preventive Practices

Introduction Colorectal cancer is the third most common type of cancer in the world and in Pakistan it ranks at fifth position. The present study was conducted to evaluate the knowledge, attitude, preventive practices and perceived barriers to screening about colorectal cancer among university students. Method A cross-sectional study was conducted after developing a self-administered questionnaire among the university students of newly merged districts of Kpk, Pakistan Result A total of 302 students (232 male and 70 female) participated in the study. The knowledge score of the participants regarding the risk factors and warning signs of colorectal cancer was 59.9% and 40%. More than 90% of the participants were of the view that colorectal cancer diagnosis at initial stages can improve treatment and around 80% were in favor of undergoing regular physical examination to avoid colorectal cancer. Only 37.7% of the participants had intentionally collected information about colorectal cancer. The percentage of participants who intentionally participated in educational activities related to colorectal cancer was 33.1%. Furthermore, only 24.4% of the participant had ever taken part in colorectal cancer screening. The barriers toward colorectal cancer screening were fear of finding colorectal cancer and the anxiety of screening procedures. However, around 32% of the participants had no knowledge about colorectal cancer screening. Conclusion In view of the findings of this study, it can be suggested that community awareness programs that are focused towards screening of colorectal cancer may be initiated in the newly merged districts of Kpk, Pakistan. The implementation of such colorectal cancer screening program can help in its early detection and can potentially lower the associated mortality and morbidity risk with this disease.

scholarly journals Knowledge and Perceived Barriers towards Intermittent Prevention of Malaria in Pregnancy: A Cross-Sectional Study

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (01) ◽  
pp. 27-38
Author(s):  
Frank Bediako Agyei ◽  
Gideon Dzando ◽  
Anthony B. Donyi ◽  
Elisha A. Nonoh ◽  
Rebecca Dordunu ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Malaria In Pregnancy ◽  
Perceived Barriers ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
In Pregnancy

scholarly journals Migrant physicians’ entrance and advancement in the Swedish medical labour market: a cross-sectional study

2019 ◽  
Vol 17 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Linda Sturesson ◽  
Magnus Öhlander ◽  
Gunnar H. Nilsson ◽  
Per J. Palmgren ◽  
Terese Stenfors
Keyword(s):  
Labour Market ◽  
Educational Interventions ◽  
Symbolic Capital ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Perceived Barriers ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Medical Field ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Medical Degree ◽  
Swedish Medical

Abstract Background Worldwide, physicians are migrating to new countries and want to practise their profession. However, they may experience difficulties doing so. To optimise and accelerate their entrance into and advancement within the Swedish healthcare system, there is an urgent need to explore how they are currently doing so, as their competences should be put to use without any unnecessary delay. The aim of the study was to explore how migrant physicians with a medical degree from outside EU/EEA enter and advance within the medical labour market in Sweden and to identify perceived barriers and facilitating aspects in the process. The empirical findings are discussed in light of Bourdieu’s concept symbolic capital as adapted in the Swedish medical field. Methods A cross-sectional study with a self-administrated questionnaire was disseminated. A sample of 498 migrant physicians were identified. Descriptive statistical analysis and qualitative thematic analysis were used to analyse the data. Results The response rate was 57% (n = 283). Respondents mainly found their first positions via spontaneous job applications, during internships, while participating in an educational intervention or via personal contacts. Perceived barriers to entering and advancing within the medical field in Sweden were mainly related to having a medical degree from and/or originating from another country, which could in turn represent discrimination and/or having one’s competence undervalued as a result. Facilitating aspects included having or developing contacts in Swedish healthcare and gaining proficiency or fluency in the Swedish language. Conclusions When MPs find their first positions, the contacts they have developed appear to play a role, and when advancing in their positions, the active development of a variety of contacts seems to be beneficial. MPs experience a variety of barriers to entering and advancing within the field that could be related to discrimination. Many MPs perceived having their competences undervalued due to their origin or to being educated abroad. Based on the respondents’ experiences, our interpretation is that MPs as a group are hierarchically positioned lower in the Swedish medical field than physicians trained in the country. Facilitating aspects included educational interventions, having contacts and developing language skills. For optimal entry into the labour market, it is vitally important for MPs to learn the new language and obtain a job or internship in the field as soon as possible.

scholarly journals A cross-sectional study of radiation oncology outpatients' concern about, preferences for, and perceived barriers to discussing anxiety and depression

2015 ◽  
Vol 24 (11) ◽  
pp. 1392-1397 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lisa J. Mackenzie ◽  
Mariko Carey ◽  
Rob Sanson-Fisher ◽  
Catherine D'Este ◽  
Sze Lin Yoong
Keyword(s):  
Radiation Oncology ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Perceived Barriers ◽  
Anxiety And Depression ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional
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