Influential factors associated with construction managers’ propensity to implement safety measures for older workers

Abstract Background Prenatal anxiety has been a significant public health issue globally, leading to adverse health outcomes for mothers and children. The study aimed to evaluate the sociodemographic characteristics, knowledge, attitudes, and practices (KAP), and anxiety level of pregnant women during the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) epidemic in Wuhan and investigate the influencing factors for prenatal anxiety in this specific context. Methods Pregnant subjects’ KAP towards COVID-19 and their sociodemographics and pregnancy information were collected using questionnaires. The Zung Self-Rating Anxiety Scale (SAS) was used to assess anxiety status. Factors associated with the level of prenatal anxiety were analyzed by Pearson’s chi-square test and multivariable logistic regression analyses. Results The prenatal anxiety prevalence in this population was 20.8%. The mean score of knowledge was 13.2 ± 1.1 on a 0 ~ 14 scale. The attitudes and practices data showed that 580/ 817 (71.0%) were very concerned about the news of COVID-19, 455/817 (55.7%) considered the official media to be the most reliable information source for COVID-19, and 681/817 (83.4%) were anxious about the possibility of being infected by COVID-19. However, only 83/817 (10.2%) worried about contracting COVID-19 infection through the ultrasound transducer during a routing morphology scan. About two-thirds 528/817 (64.6%) delayed or canceled the antenatal visits. Approximately half of them 410/817 (50.2%) used two kinds of personal protection equipments (PPEs) during hospital visits. Logistic regression analysis revealed that the influential factors for prenatal anxiety included previous children in the family, knowledge score, media trust, worry of contracting the COVID-19 infection and worry about getting infected with COVID-19 from the ultrasound probe antenatal care (ANC) schedule. Conclusion Prenatal anxiety was prevalent among pregnant women in Wuhan during the outbreak of COVID-19. The current findings identified factors associated with the level of prenatal anxiety that could be targeted for psychological care.

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Assessing Factors Associated with TB Awareness in Nepal: A National and Subnational Study

International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health ◽

10.3390/ijerph18105124 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 18 (10) ◽

pp. 5124

Author(s):

Yoko Iwaki ◽

Santosh Kumar Rauniyar ◽

Shuhei Nomura ◽

Michael C. Huang

Keyword(s):

Socioeconomic Factors ◽

Influential Factors ◽

Regional Level ◽

Cross Sectional Survey ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Middle Income ◽

Factors Associated ◽

Middle Income Countries ◽

Information And Communication ◽

High Level

Tuberculosis (TB) has still remained a serious global health threat in low- and middle-income countries in recent years. As of 2021, Nepal is one of the high TB burden countries, with an increasing prevalence of cases. This study evaluates factors associated with TB awareness in Nepal. This study uses data from the Nepal Demographic and Health Survey, a cross-sectional survey carried out from June 2016 to January 2017. Multilevel logistic regression is performed to examine the association of demographic and socioeconomic factors with TB awareness. Our findings show a high level of TB awareness in all seven provinces of Nepal. Province 5 has the highest level of awareness (98.1%) among all provinces, followed by provinces 3 and 4, while province 6 has the lowest awareness level (93.2%) compared to others. Socioeconomic factors such as wealth, education and owning a mobile phone are significantly associated with TB awareness. Socioeconomic determinants are influential factors associated with TB awareness in Nepal. The wide variation in the proportion of awareness at a regional level emphasizes the importance of formulating tailored strategies to increase TB awareness. For instance, the use of mobile phones could be an effective strategy to promote TB awareness at a regional level. This study provides valuable evidence to support further research on the contribution of information and communication technology (ICT) usage to improving TB awareness in Nepal.

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Factors associated with feelings of reward during ongoing family palliative caregiving

Palliative & Supportive Care ◽

10.1017/s1478951514000145 ◽

2014 ◽

Vol 13 (3) ◽

pp. 505-512 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Anette Henriksson ◽

Ida Carlander ◽

Kristofer Årestedt

Keyword(s):

Palliative Care ◽

Family Caregivers ◽

Influential Factors ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Spousal Relationship ◽

Factors Associated ◽

Specialized Palliative Care ◽

Cross Sectional Design ◽

Bereaved Family ◽

Demographic Background

AbstractObjective:Of the few studies that have paid attention to feelings of reward in family palliative caregiving, most are retrospective and examine the experiences of bereaved family caregivers. Although feeling rewarded has been described as an influence that may facilitate the way family caregivers handle the caregiving situation, no study has sought to identify the factors associated with feelings of reward while providing ongoing family palliative care. The aim of this study, therefore, was to identify influential factors in feelings of reward experienced by family palliative caregivers.Method:Our study had a correlational cross-sectional design. Family caregivers (n = 125) of patients receiving specialized palliative care were consecutively recruited from four settings. These caregivers answered a questionnaire that included the Rewards of Caregiving Scale (RCS). This questionnaire included questions about demographic background and scales to measure preparedness for caregiving, feelings of hope, perceived health, and symptoms of anxiety and depression. Correlation and regression analyses were conducted to identify factors associated with rewards.Results:The results demonstrated that the more prepared caregivers with higher levels of hope felt more rewarded, while caregivers with higher levels of anxiety and those in a spousal relationship with the patient felt less rewarded by caregiving.Significance of results:It seems reasonable that feeling rewarded can be a significant contributor to the overall experience of providing ongoing palliative care. The situation of family caregivers has been shown to be multifaceted and complex, and such covariant factors as preparedness, anxiety, hope, and being in a spousal relationship with the patient to influence this experience.

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Analyzing the Influential Factors of Older Worker's Job Training Participation

Journal of Electronic Commerce in Organizations ◽

10.4018/jeco.2019010105 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 17 (1) ◽

pp. 50-59

Author(s):

Sung-Eun Cho ◽

Young-Min Lee

Keyword(s):

Relationship Satisfaction ◽

Older Workers ◽

Work Experience ◽

Job Training ◽

Family Relationship ◽

Individual Characteristics ◽

Influential Factors ◽

Work Characteristics ◽

Middle Aged ◽

Severance Pay

This study explores determinants of middle-aged workers' participation in job training and provides implications to vitalizing middle-aged workers' participation in job training, using logistic regression analysis of Korea Labor Institute (KLIPS) data. As a result, among individual characteristics of older workers, residence in the metropolitan area, family relationship satisfaction, and household status have a significant effect on participation in job training. Regarding job and individual work characteristics, current work experience has a positive relationship. While for corporate characteristics, presence of unions and availability of statutory severance pay have a significant effect on participation in job training. Consequently, this study provides implications for vitalizing the older workers' participation in job training.

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Vegetable Consumption and Factors Associated with Increased Intake among College Students: A Scoping Review of the Last 10 Years

Nutrients ◽

10.3390/nu11071634 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 11 (7) ◽

pp. 1634 ◽

Cited By ~ 3

Author(s):

Vanessa Mello Rodrigues ◽

Jeffery Bray ◽

Ana Carolina Fernandes ◽

Greyce Luci Bernardo ◽

Heather Hartwell ◽

...

Keyword(s):

College Students ◽

Young Adults ◽

Vegetable Consumption ◽

Influential Factors ◽

Activity Level ◽

World Health ◽

Noncommunicable Diseases ◽

Diverse Range ◽

Factors Associated ◽

Family Home

Vegetable consumption is a predictor for improved health outcomes, such as reduced obesity and likelihood of food-related noncommunicable diseases. Young adults are a key population, being in a transitional stage-of-life: Habits gained here are taken through the lifespan. This review establishes insight into the consumption of vegetables among young adults during their college/university years, and factors associated with increased consumption. Seventy-one papers were extracted, published between January 2009 and October 2018. Search terms related to consumption; vegetables; and college/university setting and sample. A diverse range of definitions, guidelines, and study approaches were observed. Findings identify that the majority of students do not consume World Health Organization recommendations. Being female was the most frequent predictor of higher intake of vegetables, and no consumption patterns were identified by countries. Living at family home; body mass index; happiness and stress level; perceived importance of healthy eating; socioeconomic level; breakfast consumption; stage of study; openness to new experiences; sleep pattern; nutrition knowledge; activity level; alcohol usage; and energy intake were identified as influential factors. Public policies and new strategies to encourage vegetable consumption among college students are indispensable, especially targeting subgroups with even lower intakes, such as males and those living outside family home.

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Factors Associated with Adolescents’ Internet Use Duration by Suicidal Ideation

International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health ◽

10.3390/ijerph17020433 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 17 (2) ◽

pp. 433

Author(s):

Myoungjin Kwon ◽

Sun Ae Kim ◽

Wi-Young So

Keyword(s):

Suicidal Ideation ◽

Fast Food ◽

Internet Use ◽

Explanatory Power ◽

Nationwide Survey ◽

Influential Factors ◽

Psychological State ◽

Factors Associated ◽

Eating Breakfast ◽

Significant Factors

Purpose: This study aimed to identify the factors associated with Internet use duration by distinguishing between individuals with suicidal ideation and those without. Methods: Data were obtained from the 14th Korea Youth Risk Behavior Web-Based Survey (2018), which is a nationwide survey. Respondents aged 12–18 years (N = 60,040) who answered “yes” or “no” to the question about having suicidal ideation were included in the analysis. Study variables were general characteristics, physical and psychological factors, and Internet use duration. A complex sample logistic regression was performed to determine the influential factors. Results: Significant factors associated with weekend Internet use among those with suicidal ideation were sex, economic status, residence type, physical activity, sedentary duration, recovery after sleep deprivation, and stress, with an explanatory power of 20.0% (p < 0.001). Significant factors associated with weekday Internet use among those with suicidal ideation were sex, frequency of eating breakfast per week, sedentary duration, and weight control efforts, with an explanatory power of 15.9% (p < 0.001). Significant factors associated with weekend Internet use among those with no suicidal ideation were breakfast frequency and frequency of alcohol consumption per month, with an explanatory power of 10.9% (p < 0.001). Significant factors associated with weekday Internet use among those with no suicidal ideation were frequency of eating breakfast per week, frequency of eating fast food per week, sedentary duration, and suicide attempt, with an explanatory power of 13.6% (p < 0.001). Conclusions: The findings indicated significant differences in Internet use duration between adolescents with suicidal ideation and those without, suggesting the need for customized prevention programs focusing on adolescents’ psychological state.

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The Influential Factors Associated with Hospitalization Period of Patients from Traffic Accident by Groups: A Korean Medicine Hospital Experience, Respective Chart Review

Journal of Korean Medicine Rehabilitation ◽

10.18325/jkmr.2016.26.2.133 ◽

2016 ◽

Vol 26 (2) ◽

pp. 133-144 ◽

Cited By ~ 2

Author(s):

Dong Hwi Jeon ◽

Eun Jung Lee ◽

Min-Seok Oh

Keyword(s):

Traffic Accident ◽

Chart Review ◽

Influential Factors ◽

Korean Medicine ◽

Factors Associated ◽

Hospital Experience ◽

Hospitalization Period

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Influential Factors in Academic Retention in the Licensee Undergraduate Courses in Natural Sciences of a Brazilian Public University

Revista Tempos e Espaços em Educação ◽

10.20952/revtee.v13i32.12786 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 13 (32) ◽

pp. 1-20 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Quelen Colman Espíndola Lima ◽

Maurícius Selvero Pazinato

Keyword(s):

Secondary Education ◽

Data Collection ◽

Student Support ◽

Public University ◽

Natural Sciences ◽

Influential Factors ◽

High Rate ◽

Support Programs ◽

Factors Associated ◽

Academic Retention

The objective of this study was to identify the students' perception regarding the factors related to academic retention in two licensee courses in Nature Sciences. The subjects were academics who had already failed or blocked their enrollments in at least one component. The data collection was done through a questionnaire with questions and affirmations which were evaluated through a five-level agreement scale. From the obtained data were made descriptive analyzes, which were discussed from the Model for Study of Factors Associated with the Retention Process described in the area literature. The results indicate that the factors: secondary education, lack of student support programs, and the need to work while attending the course influence in academic retention in the context investigated. Given this, it is possible to list some actions that can minimize the high rate of retention in these courses.

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497 Late-Breaking: Low Number of Owner Reported Suspected Transmission of Foodborne Pathogens from Raw Meat-based Diets Fed to Dogs and/or Cats

Journal of Animal Science ◽

10.1093/jas/skab235.106 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 99 (Supplement_3) ◽

pp. 59-60

Author(s):

Nicole R Cammack ◽

Ryan M Yamka ◽

Vicki Adams

Keyword(s):

Food Safety ◽

Foodborne Pathogens ◽

Pathogen Transmission ◽

Safety Measures ◽

Additional Risk ◽

Raw Meat ◽

E Coli ◽

Protein Sources ◽

Factors Associated ◽

Reduce Risk

Abstract The aim of this worldwide survey was to determine owner reported frequency of pathogen transmission to humans living in or in contact with households feeding their pets commercial and homemade raw meat-based diets (RMBD). A total of 5,611 responses were gathered from 62 countries with 77.1% of households feeding only RMBDs to dog(s) and/or cat(s) no confirmed cases of pathogen transmission or infection by laboratory testing. Eleven households (0.20%, 95%CI: 0.10 – 0.36) were classified as having experienced ‘probable’ transmission and 20 households (0.36%, 95%CI: 0.22 – 0.56) were classified as having experienced “possible” transmission to result in a total of 31 households (0.55%, 95%CI: 0.38 – 0.79) being identified as potential cases of transmission (fig. 1). The remainder of households (n = 5,580 = 99.45%, 95% CI: 99.21 – 99.62) were not considered to have experienced potential transmission of foodborne pathogens based on their responses to the survey. The most frequently reported pathogens were Salmonella (n = 11, 0.2%), Campylobacter (n=6, 0.1%) and E. Coli (n = 4, 0.1%), with the most common age group being adults age 18–65 (n=29, 78.4% of cases). Beef and chicken were the most common proteins reported as being fed in case households although this was not associated with pathogen transmission. Households feeding a greater number of different protein sources, including pork, turkey, duck, rabbit and salmon, were associated with decreased risk of pathogen transmission. Additional risk factors associated with pathogen transmission included preparing RMBD in a separate location, with different utensils than human food (fig. 2), mixing RMBD with dry (kibble) diets and feeding a limited variety of protein sources. Based on the results of this survey, confirmed pathogen transmission from RMBD to humans appears to be rare. We conclude that potential or probable cases of pathogen transmission is likely dependent upon hygiene and food safety measures and more education surrounding food safety should reduce risk.

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