scholarly journals 66 Future-proofing the feedyard workforce: Survey of Texas beef cattle stockpeople indicates positive attitudes towards animals and the workplace while highlighting opportunities for improvement

2019 ◽  
Vol 97 (Supplement_1) ◽  
pp. 3-3
Author(s):  
Emily E Ridge ◽  
Ron Gill ◽  
Courtney L Daigle
Keyword(s):  
Beef Cattle ◽  
Critical Role ◽  
Multiple Choice Questions ◽  
Timely Manner ◽  
Positive Attitudes ◽  
Experience Good ◽  
Multiple Comparison Procedure ◽  
Survey Responses ◽  
Industry Investment ◽  
Specific Education

Abstract A survey was administered to Texas cattle feedyard employees (n = 111) from 31 different operations measuring stockperson perception, job satisfaction, and socioeconomic status using Likert statements and multiple-choice questions. Differences among employment roles (manager, pen rider, processor, doctor) were evaluated using a Kruskal-Wallis test followed by a Multiple Comparison procedure. Managers more strongly agreed that “beef cattle are not dirty” than doctors (P = 0.03) and that “cattle behavior is affected by the way we treat them” than pen riders (P = 0.002) or processors (P = 0.01). Managers were less likely than doctors, pen riders and processors to believe they have too many cattle to look after (P = 0.05, P = 0.006 and P = 0.01, respectively). Pen riders reported less confidence in performing euthanasia than doctors (P = 0.02) and managers (P = 0.02), and, along with processors, agreed that cattle were not always euthanized in a timely manner (P = 0.02 and P = 0.02, respectively). While all roles viewed Holstein cattle unfavorably (P < 0.001), processors viewed them more positively than pen riders (P = 0.05) and managers (P = 0.001). Socioeconomic results showed that Texas feedyards have a dedicated, passionate workforce, with 43% of participants having worked in the industry for 9+ years and 49% of participants working at cattle feedyards because they enjoy working with animals. Unfortunately, it was evident that stockpeople are underpaid (57% of participants making between $10–15/hr) and overworked (76% of participants working 50+ hrs/wk). Survey responses identified critical role-dependent knowledge gaps and biases. A disconnect was observed among compensation, workload, and the duration of time stockpeople spend interacting with cattle. Increasing industry investment in feedyard employees and providing breed-specific and employee role-specific education may promote an encouraging workplace that ensures cattle experience good welfare.

scholarly journals 15 Future-proofing the feedyard workforce: Survey of Texas beef cattle stockpeople indicates positive attitudes towards animals and the workplace while highlighting opportunities for improvement

2019 ◽  
Vol 97 (Supplement_1) ◽  
pp. 11-11
Author(s):  
Emily E Ridge ◽  
Ron Gill ◽  
Courtney L Daigle
Keyword(s):  
Beef Cattle ◽  
Critical Role ◽  
Work Force ◽  
Multiple Choice Questions ◽  
Timely Manner ◽  
Positive Attitudes ◽  
Experience Good ◽  
Survey Responses ◽  
Industry Investment ◽  
Specific Education

Abstract A survey was administered to Texas cattle feedyard employees (n = 111) from 31 different operations measuring stockperson perception, job satisfaction and socioeconomic status using Likert statements and multiple-choice questions. Differences among employment roles (manager, pen rider, processor, doctor) were evaluated using a Kruskal-Wallis test followed by a Multiple Comparison procedure. Managers more strongly agreed that “beef cattle are not dirty” than doctors (P = 0.03) and that “cattle behavior is affected by the way we treat them” than pen riders (P = 0.002) or processors (P = 0.01). Managers were less likely than doctors, pen riders, and processors to believe they have too many cattle to look after (P = 0.05, P = 0.006 and P = 0.01, respectively). Pen riders reported less confidence in performing euthanasia than doctors (P = 0.02) and managers (P = 0.02), and, along with processors, agreed that cattle were not always euthanized in a timely manner (P = 0.02 and P = 0.02, respectively). While all roles viewed Holstein cattle unfavorably (P < 0.001), processors viewed them more positively than pen riders (P = 0.05) and managers (P = 0.001). Socioeconomic results showed that Texas feedyards have a dedicated, passionate work force, with 43% of participants having worked in the industry for 9+ years and 49% of participants working at cattle feedyards because they enjoy working with animals. Unfortunately, it was evident that stockpeople are underpaid (57% of participants making between $10–15/hr) and overworked (76% of participants working 50+ hrs/wk). Survey responses identified critical role-dependent knowledge gaps and biases. A disconnect was observed among compensation, workload, and the duration of time stockpeople spend interacting with cattle. Increasing industry investment in feedyard employees and providing breed-specific and employee role-specific education may promote an encouraging workplace that ensures cattle experience good welfare.

Nursing professionals’ attitudes toward use of physical restraints in Styrian nursing homes Austria

Pflege ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 32 (1) ◽  
pp. 57-63
Author(s):  
Hannes Mayerl ◽  
Tanja Trummer ◽  
Erwin Stolz ◽  
Éva Rásky ◽  
Wolfgang Freidl
Keyword(s):  
Nursing Homes ◽  
Large Scale ◽  
Critical Role ◽  
Physical Restraint ◽  
Care Practice ◽  
Physical Restraints ◽  
Convenience Sample ◽  
Restraint Use ◽  
Positive Attitudes ◽  
Nursing Professionals

Abstract. Background: Given that nursing staff play a critical role in the decision regarding use of physical restraints, research has examined nursing professionals’ attitudes toward this practice. Aim: Since nursing professionals’ views on physical restraint use have not yet been examined in Austria to date, we aimed to explore nursing professionals’ attitudes concerning use of physical restraints in nursing homes of Styria (Austria). Method: Data were collected from a convenience sample of nursing professionals (N = 355) within 19 Styrian nursing homes, based on a cross-sectional study design. Attitudes toward the practice of restraint use were assessed by means of the Maastricht Attitude Questionnaire in the German version. Results: The overall results showed rather positive attitudes toward the use of physical restraints, yet the findings regarding the sub-dimensions of the questionnaire were mixed. Although nursing professionals tended to deny “good reasons” for using physical restraints, they evaluated the consequences of physical restraint use rather positive and considered restraint use as an appropriate health care practice. Nursing professionals’ views regarding the consequences of using specific physical restraints further showed that belts were considered as the most restricting and discomforting devices. Conclusions: Overall, Austrian nursing professionals seemed to hold more positive attitudes toward the use of physical restraints than counterparts in other Western European countries. Future nationwide large-scale surveys will be needed to confirm our findings.

scholarly journals ‘Women take care and men take charge’: The case of leadership and gender in the Public and Commercial Services Union

2020 ◽  
pp. 0143831X2094368
Author(s):  
Julie Prowse ◽  
Peter Prowse ◽  
Robert Perrett
Keyword(s):  
Leadership Style ◽  
Trade Unions ◽  
Union Leader ◽  
The Public ◽  
Union Leadership ◽  
Positive Attitudes ◽  
Union Leaders ◽  
And Gender ◽  
Survey Responses

This article presents the findings of a case study that aimed to understand the specific leadership styles that are valued by women and men lay representatives in the Public and Commercial Services Union (PCS) and to determine the gendered implications for increasing women’s leadership and representation in trade unions. Survey responses from PCS lay representatives (reps) show the majority of women and men agreed that the leadership style they value, and that makes a good union leader, is post-heroic (communal) leadership. This approach is associated with leadership characteristics such as being helpful, sensitive and kind and are generally practised by women. This contrasts with male union leaders who are associated with a traditional, heroic (agentic) leadership style characterised by confidence, self-reliance and decisiveness. Although some differences exist that highlight gender issues, both women and men lay reps have positive attitudes towards increasing women’s representation and participation in union leadership.

scholarly journals Who or What Influences the Individuals’ Decision-Making Process Regarding Vaccinations?

2020 ◽  
Vol 17 (12) ◽  
pp. 4461 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hanna Czajka ◽  
Szymon Czajka ◽  
Paweł Biłas ◽  
Paulina Pałka ◽  
Szczepan Jędrusik ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Demographic Data ◽  
Medical Community ◽  
Vaccine Hesitancy ◽  
Multiple Choice Questions ◽  
Vaccine Preventable Diseases ◽  
Positive Attitudes ◽  
Grade Scale ◽  
High Quality Information ◽  
Level Of Knowledge ◽  
Global And Local

Thanks to vaccines, many people are not exposed to the risks associated with vaccine-preventable diseases (VPDs). This, however, results in growing popularity of antivaccine movements and affects global and local epidemiological situation. Vaccine hesitancy has become a significant problem not only for epidemiologists but also for practitioners. Fortunately, the hesitant group seems to be vulnerable to intervention, and studies indicate that these patients can be persuaded to undergo vaccinations. The aim of the present study was to determine the factors most strongly affecting vaccination-related attitudes and decisions. An anonymous, self-administered survey consisting of demographic data and single select multiple-choice questions regarding vaccination was conducted. The voluntary study included secondary school pupils, medical and nonmedical students, healthcare professionals, hospital and clinic patients as well as parents. A total of 7950 survey forms were distributed between January 2018 and June 2019 in south-eastern Poland. A total of 6432 respondents (80.2%) completed a questionnaire that was eligible for analysis. The positive attitude toward vaccination was significantly affected by older age, by the fact of obtaining information on vaccinations from a physician, this information’s higher quality (assessed in school grade scale), higher level of knowledge on vaccines and by the fact of denying the association between vaccination and autism in children (p < 0.001). The probability of supporting vaccinations was almost eight-fold lower among respondents believing the vaccine–autism relationship. Chance of supporting vaccination doubled in the group with a higher knowledge level. The individuals not provided with expert information on vaccination were twice as often unconvinced. Age, education and having children significantly affected the attitude toward influenza immunization (p < 0.001). Older, better educated respondents and those having children were more positive about vaccinations. The medical community still exert decisive effects on attitudes toward vaccinations. High-quality information provided by them is of great importance. Skillful and competent provision of evidence-based information disproving the myth about vaccine–autism connection and proper education of medical staff is essential in molding positive attitudes toward vaccinations.

scholarly journals INTERGENERATIONAL EMPLOYEE NETWORK AGEISM: COLLABORATIVE INTERVENTION TRAINING CREATES ATTITUDE MODIFICATIONS

2019 ◽  
Vol 3 (Supplement_1) ◽  
pp. S726-S726
Author(s):  
Heath D Harllee ◽  
Amanda Noah ◽  
Becky P Knight
Keyword(s):  
Training Program ◽  
Dynamic Network ◽  
Pilot Training ◽  
Medium Size ◽  
Diversity And Inclusion ◽  
Positive Attitudes ◽  
Collaborative Intervention ◽  
Employee Network ◽  
Employee Groups ◽  
Survey Responses

Abstract Lack of positive attitudes towards aging has shown to cause challenges within intergenerational networks in employment situations. These can include job satisfaction, intrinsic motivation to work, and ageism subjectivity as underlying determinants and consequences. The collaborative intervention pilot training program goals were two-fold: 1) To expose and understand ageism as a discriminatory action. 2) To create a more positive social dynamic network in a diverse workplace in regard to general expectations of ageism. Two team-based learning intervention programs were created in order to increase collaborative awareness of ageism and were presented to a medium size intergenerational department staff (N=64) as part of a professional development series on equity, diversity and inclusion. Through three multidimensional self-help training activities, learning was done individually, within similar age employee groups, and within intergenerational employee groups. Participants were able to discuss and express general understandings and expectations of aging and learning tools such as intergenerational reactivity and emotion regulation strategies were presented. Within survey responses at the completion of the trainings, key findings showed that respondents had a better understanding of ageism (76%) and felt better equipped to work within an employment team of diverse ages (71%). Additionally, the subject matter of this pilot training program resulted in re-conceptualized positive aging (61%). Future implications and goals for the program include interventions to further increase positive intergenerational understanding and workplace generational inclusiveness.

scholarly journals Security and attitudes toward globalization: A multilevel analysis

2020 ◽  
Vol 8 (2) ◽  
pp. 805-822
Author(s):  
James E. Cameron ◽  
Lucie Kocum ◽  
John W. Berry
Keyword(s):  
Socioeconomic Development ◽  
Developed Countries ◽  
Economic Security ◽  
Individual Level ◽  
Country Level ◽  
Positive Attitudes ◽  
National Economic ◽  
The Individual ◽  
Survey Responses ◽  
National Economic Security

Globalization implicates a number of social psychological processes and outcomes, including openness to ideas, products, and people from outside one’s national boundaries. Drawing from theory and research on intergroup threat, the researchers posited that people will be more open to connections between their nation and others if they feel their economic situation and culture are relatively secure. They found some support for these hypotheses in 2 sets of archival survey responses collected by the Pew Global Attitudes Project in 2002 (40 countries; N = 34,073) and 2009 (25 countries; N = 22,500). Personal economic security and perceived national economic security were associated with more positive attitudes toward globalization in both survey years. However, country-level variables—development status (as indexed by the United Nations’ Human Development Index) and aggregated economic and cultural security—moderated the individual-level effects in several ways. Individual perceptions of national economic security more strongly predicted attitudes toward globalization in more favourable climates (e.g., in more developed countries, and at higher levels of country-level national economic security). Individual-level cultural security was positively associated with attitudes toward globalization in countries with higher levels of socioeconomic development, but negatively related to those attitudes in less developed nations. The results provide some new perspectives on individual and collective factors that inform the perceived benefits of globalization.

scholarly journals Planning for Substantive Testing at the Assertion Level: A Training Activity and Mini Case

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Janice E. Rummell ◽  
Andrea B. Weickgenannt
Keyword(s):  
Planning Process ◽  
Critical Role ◽  
Financial Statement ◽  
Student Survey ◽  
Training Activity ◽  
Audit Planning ◽  
Financial Statement Audit ◽  
Students First ◽  
Survey Responses

This two-part educational resource was developed to enhance students’ understanding of a key aspect of the audit guidance concerning financial statement audit planning for substantive testing at the assertion level. Assuming the role of audit associates at a CPA firm, students first engage in a training activity in which they deconstruct substantive audit tasks into significant financial statement accounts, management assertions, and types of audit procedures related to each task. Then students consider inherent risk factors for a client engagement in a mini case and apply relevant accounts, management assertions, and detailed substantive audit procedures. These resources are easy to implement and require little advanced preparation, yet they provide a rich instructional resource for either new or experienced auditing faculty. Assessment results and student survey responses reveal the effectiveness of these resources in promoting students’ comprehension of the critical role of management assertions in the audit planning process.

scholarly journals Evaluation of breastfeeding attitudes and education of Greek gynecology professionals to improve the educational curriculum of Obstetrics & Gynecology Departments

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Theodoros Theodoridis ◽  
Eleftherios Vavoulidis ◽  
Konstantinos Dinas ◽  
Evagelia Saranti ◽  
Evagelia Voziki ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Healthcare Professionals ◽  
Multiple Choice Questions ◽  
Breastfeeding Knowledge ◽  
Positive Attitudes ◽  
Hands On ◽  
One Year ◽  
Advanced Computing ◽  
Breastfeeding Attitudes ◽  
Self Administered Questionnaire ◽  
Do So

Abstract Background To investigate the knowledge level, attitudes and perceptions of Gynecology healthcare professionals in Greece towards breastfeeding. Methods A self-administered questionnaire was provided asking to answer multiple choice questions. The study was conducted mainly at the facilities of Medical Faculty Aristotle University of Thessaloniki. The questionnaire was administered to 312 healthcare professionals (nurses, students, physicians and other healthcare professionals). Results Over 70% supported that their breastfeeding knowledge was moderate at best and could be further improved. 30% lacked knowledge concerning the management of special breastfeeding scenarios. 84% had previous personal breastfeeding experience or at least are willing to do so in the future (themselves or their partners) with 39.1% aiming to breastfeed approximately for one year. The same pattern was observed in terms of their breastfeeding recommendations to other mothers regardless of their sex. 59.6% admitted that they do not have the necessary time to properly inform mothers about breastfeeding while 72.4% acknowledged improper breastfeeding information as an important factor for the low breastfeeding rates in Greece. Finally, 80.4% stated that their education was lacking in didactic depth and their training in hands-on experience while 88.8% clearly underlined that there was definitely room for improvement in their education/training curriculum. Expert teams, well-organized educational programs and advanced computing could contribute to the personnel’s harmonization with the various breastfeeding objectives to create a “breastfeeding-friendly” social environment. Conclusions This study revealed that although most Greek gynecology healthcare professionals have very positive attitudes towards breastfeeding, their breastfeeding knowledge was moderate at best and could be further improved.

Radiographers’ knowledge regarding patients’ ionizing radiation doses during common radiological procedures in Saudi Arabia

2020 ◽  
Vol 55 (1) ◽  
pp. 55-60 ◽  
Author(s):  
F.M. Aldhafeeri
Keyword(s):  
Saudi Arabia ◽  
Radiation Dose ◽  
Radiation Doses ◽  
Multiple Choice Questions ◽  
Effective Radiation Dose ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Level Of Knowledge ◽  
Survey Responses ◽  
Radiological Procedures ◽  
Radiological Examinations

To evaluate the level of knowledge and awareness regarding radiation doses from common radiological examinations among 100 radiographers working in different hospitals across Saudi Arabia, a questionnaire comprising 21 multiple-choice questions was electronically distributed to 180 radiographers working in medical imaging departments in various hospitals in Saudi Arabia. Participants were instructed to estimate the radiation dose administrated to patients during common radiological procedures. I received 100 survey responses. Only 13% (n = 13) of the participants correctly identified the effective radiation dose from 1-view chest and abdominal X-ray, whereas 7% (n = 7) correctly identified the dose from 2-view chest X-ray. Approximately half of the participants underestimated the patient dose from head and abdominal computed tomography and 2-view unilateral mammogram. Moreover, 17–26% correctly estimated the patient’s risk of fatal cancer from common radiological procedures. These results revealed a remarkably low level of knowledge among radiographers regarding radiation dose and risks. The vast majority of radiographers underestimated radiation doses and associated risks from common radiological examinations. The number of bachelor’s programs in Saudi Arabia has been extremely limited in the past decade. Most radiographers hold a diploma degree, which does not include any courses on radiation dose or protection. Continuous professional development in radiation safety is required to practice radiography.

scholarly journals Determinants of halal-food consumption in Indonesia

2019 ◽  
Vol 11 (2) ◽  
pp. 507-521 ◽  
Author(s):  
Iwan Vanany ◽  
Jan Mei Soon ◽  
Anny Maryani ◽  
Berto Mulia Wibawa
Keyword(s):  
Food Consumption ◽  
Critical Role ◽  
Global Market ◽  
Moral Obligations ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Self Identity ◽  
Positive Attitudes ◽  
Tpb Model ◽  
Halal Food ◽  
The Government

Purpose Indonesia has the largest Muslim population in the world and represents a significant global-market opportunity for halal food producers. Surprisingly, halal-food consumption in Indonesia remains under-researched. Thus, this study aims to investigate the factors influencing consumers’ halal-food consumption, using an extended theory of planned behaviour (TPB) model. Design/methodology/approach Data were collected through a self-administered questionnaire distributed among 418 consumers in Surabaya, Indonesia. Multiple regression analysis was used to describe the TPB relationship and halal-food consumption. Findings This study successfully extended the TPB to include additional predictors: perceived awareness, habit, religious self-identity (RSI), moral obligations and trust to determine consumers’ intention in halal-food consumption. Attitudes, RSI and moral obligations were significant predictors of intention to consume halal food. Practical implications The findings can be used by the government and food producers to target specific factors, especially positive attitudes, RSI and moral obligations. Indonesia Ulama Council (Majelis Ulama Indonesia), the food industry and the media play a critical role in sustaining consumers’ positive attitude towards halal-food consumption. It is critical for food manufacturers to tailor their marketing strategies and consider promoting Islamic dietary rules when promoting their food products. Originality/value To the best of the authors’ knowledge, this study is one of the first attempts to investigate the determinants of halal-food consumption, using an extended TPB in Indonesia.

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