scholarly journals A Fortified Food Can Be Replaced by Micronutrient Supplements for Distribution in a Mexican Social Protection Program Based on Results of a Cluster-Randomized Trial and Costing Analysis

2019 ◽  
Vol 149 (Supplement_1) ◽  
pp. 2302S-2309S ◽  
Author(s):  
Lynnette M Neufeld ◽  
Armando García-Guerra ◽  
Amado D Quezada ◽  
Florence Théodore ◽  
Anabelle Bonvecchio Arenas ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Pregnant Women ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Social Protection ◽  
Conditional Cash Transfer ◽  
Cash Transfer ◽  
Equation Modeling ◽  
Length Growth ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Daily Dose ◽  
Cluster Randomized

ABSTRACTBackgroundDespite positive nutrition impacts, the prevalence of malnutrition among beneficiaries of Mexico's conditional cash transfer (CCT) program remains high. Greater nutrition impact may have been constrained by the type of nutritional supplements provided.ObjectiveThe objective of this study was to inform a potential modification to the supplements distributed to pregnant and lactating women and children.MethodsImpact was assessed using 2 cluster-randomized trials (pregnant women, children) run simultaneously. Communities (n = 54) were randomly assigned to the fortified foods provided by the program (Nutrivida women, Nutrisano children) or alternatives: tablets (women), syrup (children), or micronutrient powders for women (MNP-W) and children (MNP-C). Each supplement for women/children contained the same micronutrients based on the formulations of Nutrivida and Nutrisano, respectively. Pregnant women (aged >18 y) were recruited before 25 weeks of gestation and followed to 3 mo postpartum. Children aged 6–12 mo were recruited and followed to age 24 mo. Primary outcomes were anemia for women and length growth for children. Statistical analyses appropriate for cluster-randomized designs were used, and structural equation modeling to estimate dose-response effects. Supplement costs per beneficiary (daily dose for 18 mo) were estimated for production and distribution.ResultsThere was no significant difference in change of anemia prevalence between supplement groups in women, or in length growth between groups in children. One daily dose of any supplement was associated with 0.8 cm greater length growth. From baseline to age 24 mo, the prevalence of anemia in the Nutrisano, syrup, and MNP-C groups decreased by 36.7, 40.8, and 37.9 percentage points, respectively (within-group, P < 0.05; between groups, P > 0.05). Costs per beneficiary ranged from $12.1 (MNP-C) to $94.8 (Nutrivida).ConclusionsThe CCT program could distribute alternative supplements at lower cost per beneficiary without compromising potential for impact. Acceptance among beneficiaries should also be considered in choice of alternatives. This trial was registered at www.clinicaltrials.gov as NCT00531674.

scholarly journals Decent Work and Social Protection in Belo Horizonte, Brazil

2017 ◽  
Vol 38 (1) ◽  
pp. 86-97
Author(s):  
Mônica A. Haddad ◽  
Joshua Hellyer
Keyword(s):  
Social Protection ◽  
Conditional Cash Transfer ◽  
Cash Transfer ◽  
Transfer Program ◽  
Decent Work ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Bolsa Familia ◽  
Conditional Cash Transfer Program ◽  
Belo Horizonte

This article examines how beneficiaries of Brazil’s Bolsa Família (BFP) conditional cash transfer program find employment in a Brazilian municipality and assesses their participation in decent work. Using Belo Horizonte as a case study, researchers conducted a survey of BFP recipients. The article compares responses of informally and formally employed workers to assess how their employment meets the criteria of the decent work agenda. Results indicate no significant difference between perceptions of formal and informal employees concerning discrimination and poor working conditions. Findings lead to recommendations about formalization of employment, coordination with existing job training programs, child care, and transportation.

scholarly journals An Experimental Evidence on Eco-Friendly Advertisement Appeals and Intention to Use Bio-Nanomaterial Plastics: Institutional Collectivism and Performance Orientation as Moderators

2021 ◽  
Vol 18 (2) ◽  
pp. 791 ◽  
Author(s):  
Syed Hassan Raza ◽  
Umer Zaman ◽  
Moneeba Iftikhar ◽  
Owais Shafique
Keyword(s):  
Structural Equation ◽  
Two Dimensions ◽  
Cultural Dimensions ◽  
Health Concern ◽  
Equation Modeling ◽  
Intention To Use ◽  
Advertising Appeals ◽  
Sustainable Solutions ◽  
Performance Orientation ◽  
Significant Difference

Plastic waste management has become a serious environmental and health concern owing to large amounts of plastic deposits globally. Recently, innovative and sustainable solutions have been introduced (e.g., bio-nanomaterial plastics) to overcome the growing environmental threats. Hence, green marketers need to develop effective advertising campaigns to enhance the usage of bio-nanomaterial plastics. Past literature has suggested that cultural value-laden advertising appeals can give sustainable behavioral cues to consumers. Hence, this research unfolds the underlying cultural dimensions between the value-laden eco-friendly advertising appeals and intention to use bio-nanomaterial plastics (henceforth IBP). The present study proposes a moderating model in which two dimensions presented in the Global Leadership and Organizational Behavior Effectiveness (henceforth GLOBE) framework interact with the individuals’ perception of eco-friendly advertising appeals (henceforth IPEA) to drive bio-nanomaterial plastics usage. The model was tested by conducting an experimental study on a sample of 364 Pakistani consumers. Findings of structural equation modeling show a significant difference in the relationship between IPEA and IBP, which is moderated by the performance orientation (henceforth PO) and institutional collectivism (henceforth IC) dimensions with diverse intensity. These findings validate the effectiveness of PO and IC (as cultural dimensions) and eco-friendly advertisements that can potentially promote the consumption of bio-nanomaterials plastic.

scholarly journals Effects of Socioeconomic Status and Social Support on Violence against Pregnant Women: A Structural Equation Modeling Analysis

PLoS ONE ◽  
2017 ◽  
Vol 12 (1) ◽  
pp. e0170469 ◽  
Author(s):  
Marizélia Rodrigues Costa Ribeiro ◽  
Antônio Augusto Moura da Silva ◽  
Maria Teresa Seabra Soares de Britto e Alves ◽  
Rosângela Fernandes Lucena Batista ◽  
Cecília Cláudia Costa Ribeiro ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Social Support ◽  
Socioeconomic Status ◽  
Structural Equation Modeling ◽  
Pregnant Women ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Equation Modeling ◽  
Modeling Analysis ◽  
Structural Equation Modeling Analysis

Impact of the Content Characteristic of Short Message Service Advertising on Consumer Attitudes

2014 ◽  
Vol 42 (9) ◽  
pp. 1409-1419 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hongyan Lin ◽  
Xing Zhou ◽  
Zhankui Chen
Keyword(s):  
Structural Equation ◽  
Short Message Service ◽  
Consumer Attitudes ◽  
Equation Modeling ◽  
Short Message ◽  
Mediating Role ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Message Service ◽  
Attitudes Toward Advertising ◽  
Negative Effect

We examined the influence of the overall content characteristic of short message service (SMS) advertising on consumer attitudes toward advertising on mobile devices. Attitudes of 246 Chinese (145 women, 101 men) toward permission-based SMS advertising received on electronic products were measured using structural equation modeling. Results showed that of the 4 dimensions of the overall content characteristic, entertainment, informativeness, and credibility positively and significantly influenced the attitude of consumers, whereas irritation had a negative effect. In addition, the overall content characteristic significantly impacted on consumer attitudes, with advertising value playing a mediating role. Finally, the influencing path coefficients revealed a significant difference according to gender. The credibility dimension had a greater impact on attitude toward the overall content characteristic for women than for men. Theoretical and practical implications are discussed.

scholarly journals Factor affecting user satisfaction in agricultural e-commerce applications: Facing the new normal

2020 ◽  
Vol 4 (02) ◽  
pp. 49-60
Author(s):  
Alfa Nursyamiza Nusifera ◽  
Mukhamad Najib ◽  
Kirbrandoko Kirbrandoko
Keyword(s):  
User Satisfaction ◽  
Consumer Satisfaction ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Information Quality ◽  
Loyalty Programs ◽  
Equation Modeling ◽  
Retail Business ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Age Range ◽  
Customer Satisfaction And Loyalty

Agricultural E-Commerce with a retail business model has a big challenge to become an alternative sales distribution of agricultural products. Consumer satisfaction and loyalty can be a strategy for companies to maintain and increase sales. The purpose of this study was to analyze the users of agricultural e-commerce application characteristics and variables that affect customer satisfaction and loyalty. It was conducted by a survey in the Greater Jakarta area, Indonesia. Research data were collected using a questionnaire with a convenience sampling method to 170 respondents. The majorities of respondents were women with an age range of 20-30 years. Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) results show that there is a significant influence between information quality, design, response, security, delivery on satisfaction, and satisfaction with loyalty. On the other hand, there is no significant difference between ability, payment, user service, and satisfaction. Companies can create loyalty programs to increase product purchase retention in agricultural e-commerce.

scholarly journals Pregnant Women’s Risk Perception of the Teratogenic Effects of Alcohol Consumption in Pregnancy

2019 ◽  
Vol 8 (6) ◽  
pp. 907 ◽  
Author(s):  
Isabel Corrales-Gutierrez ◽  
Ramon Mendoza ◽  
Diego Gomez-Baya ◽  
Fatima Leon-Larios
Keyword(s):  
Risk Perception ◽  
Alcohol Consumption ◽  
Pregnant Women ◽  
Lower Risk ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Alcohol Exposure ◽  
University Hospital ◽  
Equation Modeling ◽  
Teratogenic Effects ◽  
Ample Evidence

There is ample evidence of the teratogenic effects of prenatal alcohol exposure, with long-term consequences throughout the entire life cycle. Nevertheless, research on risk perception of alcohol consumption among pregnant women is scarce. In order to analyze risk perception of alcohol consumption during pregnancy, a cross-sectional study was conducted with a random sample of 426 pregnant women (in their 20th week of gestation) receiving care at the outpatient clinics of a public university hospital in the southern European city of Seville (Spain). Data were collected through structured face-to-face interviews conducted by trained health professionals using a customized questionnaire. Data analysis included structural equation modeling. Only 48.1% of the sample indicated that the sequelae from alcohol consumption during pregnancy were life-long. The structural equation model showed that a lower risk perception about beer and wine consumption, and a lower educational level, were related to more frequent alcohol consumption. Younger participants showed lower risk perception concerning beer consumption. Higher levels of education were related to a greater risk perception of beer. Healthcare institutions should articulate programs that facilitate health advice regarding alcohol consumption during pregnancy, particularly when providing care for women with low educational levels.

scholarly journals Factors Influencing Intention to Use Web 2.0 in Indonesian Vocational High Schools

2020 ◽  
Vol 15 (05) ◽  
pp. 100
Author(s):  
Lantip Diat Prasojo ◽  
Akhmad Habibi ◽  
Amirul Mukminin ◽  
Sofyan Sofyan ◽  
Boy Indrayana ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
High Schools ◽  
Web 2.0 ◽  
Technology Acceptance ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
Equation Modeling ◽  
Intention To Use ◽  
Factors Influencing ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Vocational High Schools

e-learning based on Web 2.0 applications is widely available for education to support teaching and learning efficiency and effectiveness. The objective of this research is to examine factors influencing teachers’ intention to use of Web 2.0 into teaching in Indonesian Vocational High Schools (VHSs) using Technology Acceptance Model (TAM) and Technological Pedagogical Content Knowledge (TPACK) frameworks. Based on these two frameworks, we developed a survey instrument and validated it through face and content validity. For the data analysis, we applied exploratory factorial analyses (EFA). To assess the model, a covariance-based structural equation modeling (CB-SEM) was used. The study involved 640 respondents who completed 35 online instrument items of seven validated variables. Results informed that there was a significant difference based on gender regarding intention to use Web 2.0; however, no significant differences were informed based on age and teaching subject. Besides, the findings also informed that TPACK, subjective norm, and facilitating condition significantly influenced intention to use Web 2.0.

Development and investigating the effectiveness of an integrated school-based program for changing attitude toward substance abuse based on philosophy for children components and emotional intelligence

2017 ◽  
Vol 41 (S1) ◽  
pp. S336-S336
Author(s):  
H. Rezaee ◽  
A. Shafiabady ◽  
Y. Ghaedi ◽  
A. Delavar ◽  
M. Esmaeili ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Substance Abuse ◽  
Emotional Intelligence ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Equation Modeling ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Philosophy For Children ◽  
Significance Level ◽  
School Based ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Students Attitudes

BackgroundSubstance abuse in the youth is one of the major problems of any society. The research purpose was the development of a program for changing female adolescents’ attitude toward substance abuse and evaluating its effectiveness.MethodsTo develop the treatment, important variables influencing in shaping attitudes toward substance abuse were selected. Afterwards, structural equation modeling approach was conducted for examining the relationship among variables (emotional intelligence, critical thinking, caring thinking and reasoning) and identifying significant paths and variables. Based on these variables, a program developed for changing students’ attitudes. To evaluate effectiveness of programs a pretest-post test design with the control group was used. Random sampling was carried out for selecting 26 students attending senior high schools in district 2 of Tehran. Then, sample randomly assigned in experimental and control groups. Experimental group exposed to philosophy for children intervention in the form of community of inquiry. Control group didn’t receive the intervention. The data were collected from Nazari's questionnaire for attitude toward substance abuse.ResultsANCOVA revealed that based on a composite score of attitude toward substance abuse (adjusting pretest effect), there is a significant difference between two groups at 0.99 significance level (partial = 0.329, P < 0.001, = 11.28).ConclusionsIt is recommended that the school based program should be used for developing and strengthen the students’ attitude based on exploring itself, rather than simply giving awareness about substance abuse. In this treatment, rather than highlighting accumulating knowledge, put emphasis on, thinking, decision-making, and management of emotions.Disclosure of interestThe authors have not supplied their declaration of competing interest.

scholarly journals Patchwork vs. Proactive Social Protection Policies: CCTs and Social Expenditure in Brazil and the Philippines

2014 ◽  
Vol 15 (2) ◽  
pp. 25-48
Author(s):  
Mark Stevenson Curry
Keyword(s):  
Social Protection ◽  
Program Effectiveness ◽  
Conditional Cash Transfer ◽  
The Philippines ◽  
Cash Transfer ◽  
Supply Side ◽  
Access To Services ◽  
Social Expenditure ◽  
Short Term ◽  
International Donor

Conditional Cash Transfer (CCT) programs disburse cash grants to targeted recipient families under requirements for education and maternal health. These programs have been widely adopted with international donor assistance since the 1990s. Most CCT research examines program effectiveness at the demand level-the cash provision and compliance outcomes. This paper considers the respective supply-side question of health and education budgeting in Brazil and the Philippines during the relevant period of CCT implementation. The data provide that whereas Brazil has improved such access to services to complement its CCT programs, the Philippines has underinvested in supply-side provision. Brazil thus exhibits an integrated conceptualization of social protection for development. The Philippines exhibits a patchwork scheme for short term goals.

scholarly journals Using Customer Review Systems to Support Purchase Decisions

2021 ◽  
Vol 29 (6) ◽  
pp. 0-0
Keyword(s):  
Structural Equation ◽  
Online Reviews ◽  
Equation Modeling ◽  
Online Review ◽  
Purchase Decision ◽  
Intention To Use ◽  
Purchase Decisions ◽  
Sources Of Information ◽  
User Attitudes ◽  
Significant Difference

Online reviews have emerged as influential sources of information which greatly affect customers’ pre-purchase decision. Some studies have found that culture impacts online reviews, but many aspects of online review usage are still not well-understood. This study seeks to understand: What factors influence the usage of online reviews and consumers’ intention to use online reviews influenced by culture? This study collects data from U.S. and Thai consumers to examine what factors affect user attitudes and intentions. Structural Equation Modeling is used to analyze the data and the findings reveal that most of the proposed factors influence online review adoption for these two nationalities. One significant difference was found between the respondents of the two countries. The results should help online businesses gain a better understanding of these factors, and thus direct their efforts to develop features which positively influence online review usage.

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