scholarly journals Factors affecting continued use of ceramic water purifiers distributed to tsunami-affected communities in Sri Lanka

2012 ◽  
Vol 17 (11) ◽  
pp. 1361-1368 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lisa M. Casanova ◽  
Adam Walters ◽  
Ajith Naghawatte ◽  
Mark D. Sobsey
Keyword(s):  
Sri Lanka ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
Continued Use

scholarly journals Understanding consumer loyalty to technology-based self-services with credence qualities

2015 ◽  
Vol 29 (6/7) ◽  
pp. 522-532 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lisa Schuster ◽  
Judy Proudfoot ◽  
Judy Drennan
Keyword(s):  
Professional Services ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Consumer Responses ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
Behavioral Loyalty ◽  
Behavioral Domain ◽  
Continued Use ◽  
Self Service ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Goal Directed Behavior

Purpose – This paper aims to use the Model of Goal-Directed Behavior (MGB) to examine the factors affecting consumers’ continued use of emerging technology-based self-services (TBSSs) with credence qualities. Professional services, which traditionally require specialized knowledge and high levels of interpersonal interaction to produce owing to their credence qualities, are increasingly delivered via self-service technologies. Health services delivered via mobile devices, for example, facilitate self-care without direct involvement from health professionals. Design/methodology/approach – A mental health service delivered via the Internet and mobile phone, myCompass, was selected as the research context. Twenty interviews were conducted with users of myCompass and the data were thematically analyzed. Findings – The findings of the study showcase the unique determinants of consumers’ continued use of TBSSs with credence qualities relative to the more routine services which have been the focus of extant research. The findings further provide support for the utility of the MGB in explaining service continuance, although the importance of distinguishing between extrinsic and intrinsic motivational components of behavioral desire and capturing the impact of social influence beyond subjective norms is also highlighted. Originality/value – This study contributes to recent research examining differences in consumer responses across TBSSs and behavioral loyalty to these services. It also provides empirical evidence for broadening and deepening the MGB within this behavioral domain.

scholarly journals FACTORS AFFECTING ADHERENCE TO RECOMMENDED MEDICATIONS AMONG PATIENTS WITH CHRONIC OBSTRUCTIVE PULMONARY DISEASE (COPD) IN A SELECTED TEACHING HOSPITAL, SRI LANKA

2020 ◽  
Vol 7 (9) ◽  
pp. 16-29
Author(s):  
I.M.M. Dassanayaka ◽  
K.K.V.P. Dayananda ◽  
Thamara D. Amarasekara
Keyword(s):  
Sri Lanka ◽  
Teaching Hospital ◽  
Electronic Device ◽  
Binary Logistic Regression ◽  
Chronic Obstructive ◽  
Binary Logistic Regression Analysis ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Obstructive Pulmonary Disease ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
Drug Classes

Background: This study was conducted to determine the prevalence of adherence and factors affecting adherence to recommended medications among patients with COPD in a selected teaching hospital, Sri Lanka. Method: A descriptive cross-sectional design was used among conveniently selected (n=184) participants who attended to the Colombo South Teaching Hospital, Sri Lanka. Data were collected using a pre-tested (n=10) interviewer-administered questionnaire and Morisky Green Levine Scale from January to March 2019. Results: Most of the participants were male (108, 58.7%) and above 65 years old (108, 58.7%). Among all participants, 121 (65.8%) adhered to the recommended medications for COPD, and 63 participants (34.2%) were non-adhered. Demographic factors were not associated with adherence. Number of prescribed respiratory drug classes, number of respiratory medication on the last prescription, number of doses per day, vaccination (pneumococcal, influenza), using an electronic device to remember the time of administering medicine, (p<0.05) were significantly associated with adherence. According to the binary logistic regression analysis, clear and understandable written instructions in dispensing label (p<0.05) were significantly associated with adherence. Conclusions: Most of the participants adhered to the recommended medications for COPD. Health education interventions might enhance the sustainability of adherence to recommended medication among patients with COPD.

INSTITUTIONAL FACTORS AFFECTING THE PERFORMANCE OF FARMER COMPANIES IN SRI LANKA

2011 ◽  
pp. 255-262 ◽  
Author(s):  
H.S.R. Rosairo ◽  
M.C. Lyne ◽  
S. Martin ◽  
K. Moore
Keyword(s):  
Sri Lanka ◽  
Institutional Factors ◽  
Factors Affecting
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