Environmental Effects of the Livestock Industry: Knowledge, Attitudes, and Behavior among Students

2020 ◽  
Vol 30 (Supplement_5) ◽  
Author(s):  
K Dopelt ◽  
P Radon
Keyword(s):  
Environmental Impact ◽  
Environmental Pollution ◽  
Environmental Impacts ◽  
Linear Regression Models ◽  
Online Questionnaire ◽  
Livestock Industry ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Level Of Knowledge ◽  
And Behavior ◽  
Attitudes And Behavior

Abstract Background The livestock industry has numerous impacts on the environment. The aim of this study is to examine the level of knowledge, awareness and behavior on topics related to environmental pollution caused by industrial animal food production and to determine whether there is a relationship among them. Methods Cross-sectional study using an online questionnaire. 361 students were asked about their knowledge, attitudes, and behavior related to the environmental impact caused by livestock industry. The data were analyzed using correlations, t-tests for independent samples, and linear regression models. Results Students have almost no knowledge about the environmental impact of livestock industry, their attitudes are moderately pro-environmental, yet they are not strict about them. Students with higher levels of environmental knowledge demonstrated more pro-environmental attitudes and behavior (r = 0.33, p < 0.001; r = 0.36, p < 0.001 respectively); attitudes mediate the relationship between level of knowledge and behavior with respect to environmental pollution caused by the livestock industry (Adj. R2 =0.28, p < 0.001). Significant differences were found between participants who rear animals and participants who don't, in the level of knowledge (t = 3.78, p < 0.001), attitudes (t = 3.04, p < 0.01), and behavior (t = 2.33, p < 0.05). Conclusions These findings are in line with other studies, which showed that some consumers are concerned about production of animal foods but their knowledge on this topic is very limited, and most continue to consume animal products without any intention of reducing consumption. There is a need to raise awareness of the environmental and health impacts caused by livestock industry. An introductory course on environmental science should be integrated into different academic study programs. Further research should be conducted among additional population sectors. Key messages Students have almost no knowledge about the environmental impacts of the food they consume. There is a need to develop campaigns to raise awareness of environmental impacts of food.

scholarly journals Environmental Effects of the Livestock Industry: The Relationship between Knowledge, Attitudes, and Behavior among Students in Israel

2019 ◽  
Vol 16 (8) ◽  
pp. 1359 ◽  
Author(s):  
Keren Dopelt ◽  
Pnina Radon ◽  
Nadav Davidovitch
Keyword(s):  
Environmental Impact ◽  
Environmental Attitudes ◽  
Linear Regression Models ◽  
Online Questionnaire ◽  
Livestock Industry ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Environmental Attitudes And Behavior ◽  
And Behavior ◽  
Attitudes And Behavior ◽  
The Relationship

The livestock industry has numerous and diverse impacts on the environment. In a cross-sectional study using an online questionnaire, 361 students were asked about their knowledge, attitudes, and behavior related to the environmental impact caused by livestock industry. The data were analyzed using correlations, t-tests for independent samples, and linear regression models. We found that students have almost no knowledge about the environmental impact of the food they consume, their attitudes are moderately pro-environmental, yet they are not strict about pro-environmental behavior. Students with higher levels of environmental knowledge demonstrated more pro-environmental attitudes and behavior; attitudes mediate the relationship between level of knowledge and behavior with respect to environmental pollution caused by the livestock industry. In addition, participants that rear/reared animals demonstrated more knowledge and pro-environmental attitudes and behavior, and women demonstrated more pro-environmental attitudes and behavior than men. There is a need to raise awareness of the environmental and health impacts caused by livestock industry. An introductory course on environmental science should be integrated into different academic study programs. Further research should be conducted among additional population sectors.

scholarly journals Does Climate Change Matter to Us? Knowledge, Attitudes, and Environmental Behavior

2020 ◽  
Vol 30 (Supplement_5) ◽  
Author(s):  
K Dopelt ◽  
N Davidovitch ◽  
O Loren ◽  
G Gapich
Keyword(s):  
Climate Change ◽  
Environmental Behavior ◽  
Current Debate ◽  
Linear Regression Models ◽  
Online Questionnaire ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Level Of Knowledge ◽  
And Behavior ◽  
Attitudes And Behavior ◽  
The Impact

Abstract Background Climate change is one of the greatest global threats to humanity in the 21st century, and it is directly or indirectly caused by human activity. In view of the effects of climate change, it is important to examine the level of knowledge, attitudes, and behavior of the public. A better understanding of these variables should improve the current debate on the impact of human behavior on environment and health. Methods In a cross-sectional study using an online questionnaire, 704 students were asked about their knowledge, attitudes, and behavior related to climate change. The data were analyzed using correlations, independent t-tests, one-way ANOVA, and linear regression models. Results We found that students have a medium level of knowledge about the impact of climate change and that their attitudes are moderately pro-environmental, yet they are not strict about pro-environmental behavior. Students with higher levels of environmental knowledge demonstrated more pro-environmental attitudes and behavior, and attitudes mediate the relationship between level of knowledge and behavior. Women demonstrated more pro-environmental behavior than did men, and computer science and management students have the highest levels of knowledge, while health sciences students hold the most positive attitudes and more pro-environmental behavior. Conclusions Our results highlight the importance of raising awareness of the effects of climate change and increasing knowledge about how climate change can be mitigated. To this end, an introductory course on environmental science should be integrated into various academic study programs. Further research is needed in order to understand the factors associated with pro-environmental behavior and how to promote it. Key messages Environmental behavior is a function of knowledge, skills, and values. Nevertheless, gaps might exist between social and environmental values that a person aspires to believe in and his/her behavior. Preferring the present over the future is a classic sustainability problem, as intentional sustainable behavior necessitates long-term thinking and gives precedence to future benefits.

scholarly journals COMMUNITY KNOWLEDGE, ATTITUDES, AND BEHAVIOR TOWARDS SOCIAL DISTANCING POLICY AS PREVENTION TRANSMISSION OF COVID-19 IN INDONESIA

2020 ◽  
Vol 8 (2) ◽  
pp. 4 ◽  
Author(s):  
Budi Yanti ◽  
Eko Wahyudi ◽  
Wahiduddin Wahiduddin ◽  
Revi Gama Hatta Novika ◽  
Yuliana Mahdiyah Da’at Arina ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Virus Transmission ◽  
Disaster Mitigation ◽  
Good Knowledge ◽  
Online Questionnaire ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Social Distancing ◽  
Social Media Networks ◽  
Positive Attitudes ◽  
And Behavior ◽  
Attitudes And Behavior

Background: Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) caused by SARS-CoV2 recently became a pandemic worldwide, such as in Indonesia. Social distancing is one of the recommended mitigations to reduce the risk of disasters, such as morbidity and mortality caused by COVID-19. Community compliance with social distancing is a part of the pandemic control.Aims: This study identified knowledge, attitudes, and behavior towards the prevention of SARS-CoV-2 transmission through social distancing during COVID-19 pandemic among Indonesian community.Methods: This descriptive study applied a cross-sectional design and distributed closed questions with online  questionnaire randomly to 34 provinces in Indonesia on social media networks and e-mail. This study successfully collected 1,102 respondents from 29 provinces in Indonesia. The data were analyzed descriptively by calculating frequency, percentage, and cross-tabulation.Results: This study had successfully identified  99%, 59%, and 93% of respondents with good knowledge, positive attitudes, and good behavior respectively towards  social distancing..Among the respondents who had good knowledge showed positive attitudes (58.85%) and good behavior (93.3%). The respondents who had positive attitudes showed good behavior (96.7%).behaviorConclusion: Indonesian community had good knowledge, attitude and behavior towards social distancing as a way to prevent the virus transmission. This strongly supports disaster mitigation in controlling the COVID-19 pandemic in Indonesia. Keywords: attitudes, behavior, COVID-19, knowledge, social distancing.

Knowledge, Attitudes, and Behavior of Reproductive Aged Woman Towards Visual Inspection with Acetic Acid (VIA) Test in Puskesmas Kecamatan Makasar

2018 ◽  
Vol 24 (8) ◽  
pp. 6182-6185
Author(s):  
Andrian Wiraguna ◽  
Anyta Pinasthika ◽  
Arlinda E Hemasari ◽  
Ayu P. B Sarena ◽  
Bagus R Amien ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Cervical Cancer ◽  
Married Woman ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Aged Woman ◽  
Low Education ◽  
Level Of Knowledge ◽  
And Behavior ◽  
Attitudes And Behavior ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Good Attitude

Cervical cancer is one of the top cause mortality in female in Indonesia. Nowadays cervical cancer is the 2nd from 10 cancers with highest incidences in the country with 40.000 numbers of cases every year. Even in DKI Jakarta, the incidences of cervical cancer have reached 5919 cases per year. The symptoms of cervical cancer only occur when it is already in late stadium. Therefore, productive age female should aware to do VIA test routinely to prevent the cancer. However, productive age female awareness to do IVA test still low especially in low education country like Indonesia. This study aims are to see the relationship between knowledge with attitude, and behavior about VIA examination in married woman in Puskesmas Kecamatan Makasar, East Jakarta. This study is using cross-sectional method with 97 samples that are married woman that visit Puskesmas Kecamatan Makasar, East Jakarta, who passed the inclusion and exclusion criteria. Data were collected by using questionnaire. Result: 66% of respondents have an average level of knowledge and only 5,2% who have a good level of knowledge about VIA test. The good attitude for doing VIA test was up to 47,4%, however the behaviour of doing VIA test shows different result that 79,40% have bad behaviour. There is no significant correlation between knowledge with attitude and behavior about VIA examination (p = 0,323; p = 0,217). From the study, there is no correlation between knowledge with attitude and behavior to do VIA examination.

scholarly journals KNOWLEDGE, ATTITUDE, AND BEHAVIOR ABOUT ABORTION AMONG ADULT WOMEN AT PEUNAYONG DISTRICT, BANDA ACEH, INDONESIA

2019 ◽  
pp. 127-129
Author(s):  
EKA RUSDIANTO GUNARDI ◽  
ERIK A RAHMAN ◽  
BIRAN AFFANDI ◽  
MUHAMMAD IKHSAN
Keyword(s):  
Reproductive Health ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Adult Women ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Statistical Program ◽  
Level Of Knowledge ◽  
Adolescent Reproductive Health ◽  
And Behavior ◽  
Attitudes And Behavior ◽  
Good Attitude

Objective: Every year approximately 13% (78,000) of maternal death caused by unsafe abortion. Indonesia Family Planning Association predicts 2.5 million abortions per year and 1.5 million of them committed by teenagers. Adolescent reproductive health problems are more alarming year by year. Sexual behavior tends to be permissive and bold with limited knowledge of reproductive health has increased the risk of abortion. This study is to assess the knowledge, attitudes, and behavior regarding abortion in young adults. Methods: This is a descriptive cross-sectional study. The subjects were young women aged 18–24 years old who were fulfilled by inclusion and exclusion criteria. The knowledge, attitudes, and behavior were assessed using questionnaire. The results were analyzed using statistical program. Results: The total subjects recruited in this study were 55 subjects. Twenty-eight (50.9%) of subjects has a good knowledge and 27 (49.1%) of subjects had a moderate knowledge. Twenty-nine (52.7%) subjects had moderate attitudes and 36.4% of subjects had good attitude. Thirty (54.5%) of subjects had a good behavior regarding abortion. Conclusion: Most of the subjects had good level of knowledge and moderate attitude toward abortion.

scholarly journals Moving From Indifference to Responsibility: Reframing Environmental Behavior Among College Students in Israel

2021 ◽  
Vol 3 ◽  
Author(s):  
Keren Dopelt ◽  
Ori Loren ◽  
Gal Gapich ◽  
Nadav Davidovitch
Keyword(s):  
Climate Change ◽  
Environmental Behavior ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Online Questionnaire ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Individual Contributions ◽  
Level Of Knowledge ◽  
And Behavior ◽  
The Impact ◽  
The Relationship

Objectives: To examine the level of knowledge, attitudes, and behavior of students on topics related to climate change and the relationship between those variables.Methods: A cross-sectional study using an online questionnaire, including 704 students. Statistical analysis was performed using Pearson correlations, t-tests, one-way ANOVA, and regression models.Results: Only 42% of participants understood what climate change meant, and 14% indicated their indifference toward it. Students had a moderate level of knowledge about the impact of climate change, and their attitudes were moderately positive, yet they demonstrated poor environmental behavior. We found positive relationships between variables, with attitudes mediating the relationship between knowledge and behavior. Women demonstrated more pro-environmental behavior than men.Conclusions: Our results highlight the importance of raising awareness of climate change's effects and its mitigation. Pro-environmental behavior requires long-term thinking and priorities for the future rather than benefits in the present. Future environmental education campaigns should emphasize individual contributions to environmental impacts in the context of climate change, as well as environmentally relevant consumption habits. We suggest including an introductory reflective and emancipatory course in environmental studies in all departments, emphasizing public health aspects.

scholarly journals KNOWLEDGE, ATTITUDES, AND BEHAVIOR OF PARENTS TO THE METHOD OF UPBRINGING CHILDREN WHO HAVE DOWN SYNDROME IN SLB-C TUNAS HARAPAN KARAWANG

2018 ◽  
Vol 2 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Lizsa Y Dwinindita ◽  
July Ivone ◽  
Dedeh Supantini
Keyword(s):  
Down Syndrome ◽  
Genetic Disorder ◽  
Good Method ◽  
Research Subjects ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Level Of Knowledge ◽  
Cross Sectional Design ◽  
And Behavior ◽  
Attitudes And Behavior ◽  
Good Attitude

Down syndrome is a genetic disorder characterized by an excess of third chromosome in the 21st pair of chromosomes that causes the number of chromosomes to be 47. The method of parenting is a way of caring, nurturing and educating, therefore parents should have knowledge, attitude and good method of behavior parenting. The highest prevalence of Down syndrome is in West Java, which is around 50.90%. The aim of the research is to recognize the level of knowledge, attitudes, and behavior of parents to the method of upbringing children who have Down syndrome in SLB-C Tunas Harapan Karawang. The research method used in this research is descriptive, cross sectional design with research instrument in the form of questionnaire containing 30 questions. Research subjects were all parents of Down syndrome children in SLB-C Tunas Harapan Karawang with 52 respondents. The result of the research is 90,4% of respondents have good knowledge, 98,2% of respondents have good attitude, and 96,1% of respondents have good behavior. The conclusion of this research is the level of knowledge, attitude, and behavior of parents who have Down syndrome children in SLB-C Tunas Harapan Karawang generally is good.     Keywords: down syndrome, parents, upbringing

scholarly journals Tingkat Pengetahuan, Sikap, dan Perilaku Remaja tentang Kesehatan Reproduksi di SMK Negeri 8 Medan

2020 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. 38-43
Author(s):  
Iqbal Pahlevi Adeputra Nasution ◽  
Binsyah Sari Indah Gajah Manik
Keyword(s):  
Reproductive Health ◽  
Random Sampling ◽  
Statistical Tests ◽  
Human Life ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
Stratified Random Sampling ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Level Of Knowledge ◽  
And Behavior ◽  
Attitudes And Behavior

Background: Reproductive health is one of the most important things for human life, which includes a complete physical, mental, social welfare condition in all matters relating to the function and role of the reproductive system. Reproductive health education should be given since adolescence, because adolescence is a phase towards more mature reproduction. Adolescent problems related to reproductive health, often stem from a lack of information, understanding and awareness to achieve reproductive health. Objectives: This study aims to determine the level of knowledge, attitudes and behavior of adolescents about reproductive health at SMK Negeri 8 Medan. Methods: This study was a descriptive study with a cross sectional design. The research data is primary data, namely by filling out a questionnaire. The sample of this research is 96 people. The sample technique is stratified random sampling. Data were analyzed using the SPSS computer program using descriptive statistical tests and displaying the results in distribution and frequency tables. Results: Knowledge level of adolescents in SMK Negeri 8 Medan is good (59.4%), attitude level is good (80.2%) and behavior level is good (99%). Conclusion: The level of knowledge, attitudes and behavior of adolescents about health reproduction at SMK Negeri 8 is classified as good. Keywords: adolescent, attitude, behavior, knowledge, reproductive health     Latar Belakang: Kesehatan reproduksi merupakan salah satu hal yang sangat penting bagi kehidupan manusia yaitu mencakup keadaan sejahtera baik fisik, mental, sosial yang utuh dalam segala hal yang berkaitan dengan fungsi, peran dari sistem reproduksi. Pendidikan kesehatan reproduksi sebaiknya diberikan sejak remaja, karena remaja merupakan fase menuju reproduksi yang lebih matang. Permasalahan remaja yang berkaitan dengan kesehatan reproduksi, sering kali berakar dari kurangnya informasi, pemahaman dan kesadaran untuk mencapai keadaan sehat secara reproduksi. Tujuan: Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui tingkat pengetahuan, sikap dan perilaku remaja tentang kesehatan reproduksi di SMK Negeri 8 Medan. Metode: Penelitian ini adalah studi deskriptif dengan desain cross sectional. Data penelitian adalah data primer yaitu dengan pengisian kuesioner. Sampel penelitian ini berjumlah 96 orang. Teknik sampel adalah stratified random sampling. Data dianalisis menggunakan program komputer SPSS menggunakan uji statistik deskriptif dan menampilkan hasil dalam tabel distribusi dan frekuensi. Hasil: Tingkat pengetahuan remaja SMK Negeri 8 Medan tergolong baik (59,4%), tingkat sikap tergolong baik (80,2%), dan tingkat perilaku tergolong baik (99%). Kesimpulan: Tingkat pengetahuan, sikap dan perilaku remaja tentang kesehatan reproduksi di SMK Negeri 8 tergolong baik. Kata kunci: kesehatan reproduksi, pengetahuan, perilaku, remaja, sikap

scholarly journals Oral Health Knowledge, Attitude and Behaviour of Indonesian Dental Students in East Java Province, Indonesia

2021 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
pp. 11
Author(s):  
Ninuk Hariyani ◽  
Wulan Ruhun Natiqoh Safira ◽  
Adinda Putri Rahmawati ◽  
Martha Nadila Valentina ◽  
Nancy Clara Claudia ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Oral Health ◽  
Health Knowledge ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Dental Students ◽  
Online Questionnaire ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Oral Health Knowledge ◽  
Significance Level ◽  
And Behavior ◽  
Attitudes And Behavior

Background: Oral health knowledge, attitudes and behaviors possessed by dental students become provisions in the education and promotion of oral health in the community. Purpose: This study aims to analyze the oral health knowledge, attitudes and behavior of Indonesian dental students in East Java province based on gender and educational stage. Methods: This research is a cross-sectional study using an online questionnaire distributed to dental students at five dental faculties in East Java. 169 respondents in this study completed an online HU-DBI questionnaire with a choice of answers to agree or disagree about the description of oral health knowledge, attitudes, and behavior. Results: Female students have a higher level of knowledge and oral health behavior than the opposite sex with a significance value of <0.001 and 0.05, respectively. There was a significant correlation between knowledge and attitude with a significance level of 0.030 and a correlation between knowledge and behavior with a significant number of 0.037. Conclusion: Female dental students had better oral health knowledge and behavior than male dental students. There is no relationship between the education stage and oral health knowledge, attitudes and behaviour. Further, we found positif association between oral health knowledge and attitudes towards behaviour.

scholarly journals Assessment of Saudi Parents’ Beliefs and Behaviors towards Management of Child Fever in Saudi Arabia—A Cross-Sectional Study

2021 ◽  
Vol 18 (10) ◽  
pp. 5217
Author(s):  
Mohamed N. Al Arifi ◽  
Abdulrahman Alwhaibi
Keyword(s):  
Saudi Arabia ◽  
Side Effects ◽  
Febrile Seizures ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Inclusion Criteria ◽  
Online Questionnaire ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Electronic Thermometer ◽  
And Behavior

Objective: Fever alone can lead to rare serious complications in children, such as febrile seizures. The aim of this study is to assess the knowledge, beliefs, and behavior of parents toward fever and its management. Methods: A cross-sectional study using an online questionnaire was applied over a period of 3 months, from January to March 2018, to parents who were living in Saudi Arabia. The inclusion criteria were a parent who is a resident of Saudi Arabia, with at least one child aged 6 years or less, while incomplete questionnaires, having a child aged more than 6 years, or parents who were not living in Saudi Arabia were excluded. Results: A total of 656 parents completed the questionnaire. More than two-thirds of the subjects were female, the majority of whom were aged between 25–33 years old. The best-reported place to measure the temperature of children was the armpit (46%), followed by the ear (28%) and the mouth (10.7%). More than half of the parents considered their children feverish at a temperature of 38 °C. The majority of parents (79.7%) reported that the most serious side effects of fever were seizure, brain damage (39.3%), coma (29.9%), dehydration (29.7%), and death (25%). The most common method used to measure a child’s temperature was an electronic thermometer (62.3%). The most common antipyretic was paracetamol (84.5%). Conclusions: Our study demonstrates the good knowledge of parents in identifying a feverish temperature using the recommended route and tools for measuring body temperature.

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