CREDIT CARD OWNERSHIP AND DEBT STATUS IN MALAYSIA

2013 ◽  
Vol 58 (03) ◽  
pp. 1350016 ◽  
Author(s):  
YIING JIA LOKE ◽  
STEVEN T. YEN ◽  
ANDREW K. G. TAN
Keyword(s):  
High Risk ◽  
Adverse Effects ◽  
Credit Card ◽  
Demographic Factors ◽  
Low Risk ◽  
Socio Demographic Factors

This paper examines the role of socio-demographic and credit consumption tendencies in affecting credit card ownership and debt status. Based on a sample of 938 individuals from three major cities in Malaysia, card holders' debt status is measured in relation to credit card expenditure, which in turn is categorized into convenience users, low-risk credit revolvers and high-risk credit revolvers. While socio-demographic factors play significant roles in determining card ownership, card holders' credit consumption tendencies, such as past debt history and type of loan possessed, have varying adverse effects on the card holder's debt status.

scholarly journals The Role of Socio-demographic Factors of Teachers' Disciplines Styles and Classroom Management Approaches: A Case Study of Teachers in Zeytinburnu-Istanbul

2019 ◽  
Vol 7 (10S) ◽  
pp. 14
Author(s):  
Engin Erşen ◽  
Serkan Kan
Keyword(s):  
Classroom Management ◽  
Positive Relationship ◽  
Demographic Factors ◽  
Survey Method ◽  
Significance Level ◽  
Significant Positive Relationship ◽  
Laissez Faire ◽  
Management Approaches ◽  
Socio Demographic Factors

The aim of the study was to find the role of socio-demographic factors of teachers' discipline styles and classroom management approaches. The study was designed in relational survey method. The universe of the study was composed of teachers serving in high schools in Zeytinburnu district. Using convenience sampling method, 317 teachers accepted to participate in the study.To collect data, a demographic information form, the Teacher Discipline Styles Inventory and the Classroom Management Approaches Scale were used. The data were analyzed via the SPSS 21.0 program. T-test and ANOVA were used for the groups with normal distribution. In addition, Pearson Product-Moment Correlation analysis was performed to determine the relationship between the variables and the scale. Significance level was taken as p <.05.As a result of the study, it was found that the teachers used conciliatory style at the highest rate, followed by supportive style, and they used abdicative style at the lowest rate. In addition, it was found that the teachers adopted democratic approach at the highest rate in classroom management, followed by laissez-faire and autocratic approaches. Also, there was a significant positive relationship between supportive style and abdicative, conciliatory, coercive, negotiator styles. However, there was no significant relationship between supportive style and autocratic and laissez-faire classroom management approaches. Finally, a significant positive relationship was found between supportive style and democratic approach.

Mortality Predictors for 221,414 COVID-19 Cases: The Role of Socio-Demographic Factors, Symptoms, and Comorbidities in a Brazilian State-Wide Landscape

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Emanuele Cristina Gustani-Buss ◽  
Carlos Eduardo Buss ◽  
Luciane R. Cavalli ◽  
Carolina Panis ◽  
Felipe Francisco Tuon ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Demographic Factors ◽  
Brazilian State ◽  
Socio Demographic Factors ◽  
Mortality Predictors

Abstract 19763: Role of HAS-BLED Score on Major Bleeding in Atrial Fibrillation Undergoing Percutaneous Coronary Intervention With Drug-eluting Stents

Circulation ◽  
2015 ◽  
Vol 132 (suppl_3) ◽  
Author(s):  
Yoshitaka Ito ◽  
Kazuhiro Naito ◽  
Katsuhisa Waseda ◽  
Hiroaki Takashima ◽  
Akiyoshi Kurita ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Atrial Fibrillation ◽  
High Risk ◽  
Anticoagulant Therapy ◽  
Major Bleeding ◽  
Stent Implantation ◽  
Risk Group ◽  
High Risk Group ◽  
Low Risk

Background: While anticoagulant therapy is standard management for atrial fibrillation (Af), dual antiplatelet therapy (DAPT) is needed after stent implantation for coronary artery disease. HAS-BLED score estimates risk of major bleeding for patients on anticoagulation to assess risk-benefit in Af care. However, it is little known about usefulness of HAS-BLED score in Af patient treated with coronary stents requiring DAPT or DAPT plus warfarin (triple therapy: TT). The aim of this study was to evaluate the role of HAS-BLED score on major bleeding in Af patients undergoing DAPT or TT. Methods: A total of 837 consecutive patients were received PCI in our hospital from Jan. 2007 to Dec. 2010, and 66 patients had Af or paroxysmal Af at the time of PCI. Clinical events including major bleeding (cerebral or gastrointestinal bleeding) were investigated up to 3 years. Patients were divided into 2 groups based on HAS-BLED score (High-risk group: HAS-BLED score≥4, n=19 and Low-risk group: HAS-BLED score<4, n=47). DAPT therapy was required for a minimum 12 months after stent implantation and warfarin was prescribed based on physicians’ discretion. Management/change of antiplatelet and anticoagulant therapy during follow-up periods were also up to physicians’ discretion. Results: Baseline characteristics were not different between High-risk and Low-risk group except for age. Overall incidence of major bleeding was observed in 8 cases (12.1%) at 3 years follow-up. Major bleeding event was significantly higher in High-risk group compared with Low-risk group (31.6% vs. 4.3%, p=0.002). However, management of DAPT and TT was not different between the 2 groups. Among component of HAS-BLED score, renal dysfunction and bleeding contributed with increased number of the score. Conclusion: High-risk group was more frequently observed major bleeding events compared with Low-risk group in patients with Af following DES implantation regardless of antiplatelet/anticoagulant therapy.

P4688Additional role of unmodifiable risk factors in pulmonary arterial hypertension risk stratification according to current ESC/ERS guidelines

2019 ◽  
Vol 40 (Supplement_1) ◽  
Author(s):  
E Zuffa ◽  
F Dardi ◽  
M Palazzini ◽  
E Gotti ◽  
A Rinaldi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension ◽  
High Risk ◽  
Risk Stratification ◽  
Arterial Hypertension ◽  
Specific Treatment ◽  
Low Risk ◽  
P Value ◽  
Pulmonary Arterial

Abstract Background Current pulmonary hypertension (PH) guidelines stratify the risk of patients with pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) using a multiparametric approach. Anyway, the role of unmodifiable risk factors is not taken into account. Purpose The aim of this study was to evaluate the role of unmodifiable risk factors (age, gender, PAH aetiology) in PAH risk stratification using the recently proposed simplified risk table and to test if these factors influence the response to PAH-specific treatment. Methods All patients with PAH referred to a single centre were included from 2003 to 2017. We applied a simplified risk assessment strategy using the following criteria: WHO functional class, 6-min walking distance, right atrial pressure or brain natriuretic peptide plasma levels and cardiac index (CI) or mixed venous oxygen saturation (SvO2). The last 2 criteria were based on which parameter was available; if both were available the worst was chosen. Risk strata were defined as: Low risk= at least 3 low risk and no high-risk criteria; High risk= at least 2 high risk criteria including CI or SvO2; Intermediate risk= definitions of low or high risk not fulfilled. Then we performed multivariate Cox analysis to evaluate what are the independent predictors of survival (age, gender, PAH aetiology together with the recently proposed simplified PAH risk table) and we tested if these factors influence the response to PAH specific therapy comparing the % improvement of hemodynamic parameters from baseline to 3–4 months after starting treatment. Wilcoxon-Mann-Whitney test was used for comparisons. Results Six hundreds and twenty-one treatment-naïve patients were enrolled. Age [HR (95% CI) = 1.022 (1.014–1.030); p-value <0.001], male gender [HR (95% CI) = 1.881 (1.479–2.392); p-value <0.001] and connective tissue disease (CTD)-PAH aetiology [HR (95% CI)= 2.278 (1.733–2.995); p-value <0.001] were all independent predictors of prognosis in patients with PAH together with the recently validated simplified PAH risk table [HR (95% CI) = 2.161 (1.783–2.618); p-value <0.001] but they didn't significantly influence the response to PAH specific treatment as shown in the Figure. Figure 1 Conclusions Age, gender and CTD-PAH aetiology significantly influence prognosis together with the recently validated simplified PAH risk table but don't significantly influence the response to PAH-specific treatment. Acknowledgement/Funding None

scholarly journals Problematic internet use in Bangladeshi students: The role of socio-demographic factors, depression, anxiety, and stress

2019 ◽  
Vol 44 ◽  
pp. 48-54 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mohammed A. Mamun ◽  
Md. Sharif Hossain ◽  
Abu Bakkar Siddique ◽  
Md. Tajuddin Sikder ◽  
Daria J. Kuss ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Internet Use ◽  
Demographic Factors ◽  
Problematic Internet Use ◽  
Socio Demographic Factors

scholarly journals Distance to supermarkets and dietary variety among Japanese older adults: examining the moderating role of grocery delivery services

2020 ◽  
pp. 1-8
Author(s):  
Kazuhiro Harada ◽  
Kouhei Masumoto ◽  
Shuichi Okada
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
Mixed Model ◽  
Linear Mixed Model ◽  
Demographic Factors ◽  
Negative Influence ◽  
Dietary Variety ◽  
Delivery Services ◽  
Japanese Older Adults ◽  
Socio Demographic Factors

Abstract Objective: To examine whether using grocery delivery services moderates the relationship between distance to supermarket and dietary variety among Japanese older adults. Design: We conducted a 1-year prospective cohort study. Distance to supermarket was measured using geographic information systems. We collected information on dietary variety score (range 0–10), regular use of grocery delivery services and socio-demographic factors using a questionnaire delivered via post. Setting: The current study was performed in Nada Ward, Kobe City, Japan, from 2017 to 2018. Participants: Older adults living in Nada Ward (n 778). Results: The linear mixed model showed that a longer distance to supermarket (per 100 m: B = –0·07, 95 % CI –0·14, –0·01, P = 0·048) significantly predicted lower dietary variety after adjusting for socio-demographic factors. Using grocery delivery services (B = 0·28, 95 % CI –0·08, 0·64, P = 0·127) did not significantly predict dietary variety, and neither did its interaction with distance to supermarket (B = –0·04, 95 % CI –0·17, 0·10, P = 0·604). Conclusions: The current study found that longer distance to supermarket was associated with lower dietary variety among Japanese older adults and that the use of grocery delivery services did not moderate this association. The findings imply that the use of grocery delivery services is insufficient to reduce the negative influence of inconvenient food access on dietary variety among older adults.

How career expectations influence advancement: evidence from women in the hospitality industry

2020 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
Ting Liu ◽  
Jie Gao ◽  
Mingfang Zhu ◽  
Yajun Qiu
Keyword(s):  
Career Development ◽  
Management Strategies ◽  
Demographic Factors ◽  
Two Dimensions ◽  
Career Management ◽  
Career Expectations ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Socio Demographic Factors ◽  
The Relationship

Purpose This study aims to examine the role of women’s career expectations (CEs) in changes in their career advancement (CA) and to determine whether these changes were because of socio-demographic factors. Design/methodology/approach Multiple linear regression was used to measure the relationship between women’s CEs and CA, as well as the influences that socio-demographic factors (e.g. education) have on that relationship. Findings Results indicated that CEs had two dimensions (i.e. career rewards and career development) and that career reward expectations had a significantly higher effect on CA than career development expectations. Furthermore, women were very likely to set higher CEs and stronger desires for CA as they became older. Results also showed that education, working years and position level were significantly related to women’s CA. Practical implications This study provides new insight into which aspects of women’s CA can be boosted by CEs and how these aspects may be affected by socio-demographic factors. This study can help hotels design better career management strategies to achieve the desired results. The study also provides guidance for women’s career management activities. Originality/value This study considers women’s CEs in hotels. The results revealed two dimensions (i.e. career rewards and career development) of CEs and uncovered the influences of socio-demographic factors on women’s CA, for example, age, education, working years and position level.

scholarly journals A Randomized Controlled Study to assess the Role of Routine Third Trimester Ultrasound in Low-risk Pregnancy on Antenatal Interventions and Perinatal Outcome

2014 ◽  
Vol 6 (3) ◽  
pp. 139-143 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hema Dhumale ◽  
Yeshita Pujar ◽  
Komal Gurunath Revankar
Keyword(s):  
High Risk ◽  
Perinatal Outcome ◽  
Low Risk ◽  
Controlled Study ◽  
Third Trimester ◽  
Randomized Controlled ◽  
Risk Pregnancy ◽  
Low Risk Pregnancy ◽  
And Control

ABSTRACT Objective To assess the role of routine third trimester ultrasound in low-risk pregnancy on antenatal interventions and perinatal outcome. Design Randomized controlled study. Setting KLES Dr Prabhakar Kore Hospital and Medical Research Center, Belgaum. Subjects A total of 290 low-risk pregnant women between 34 and 37 weeks attending antenatal clinic and fulfilling inclusion criteria were allotted using computer-generated randomization numbers into study and control groups. Intervention In study group, third trimester ultrasound was performed to assess fetal growth, amniotic fluid index (AFI), malpresentations, and late onset fetal anomalies. In control group, no routine ultrasound was performed, unless indicated by clinical suspicion during subsequent visits. High-risk fetuses identified were managed as per the standard protocol. All women were followed to assess antenatal interventions, intrapartum events and perinatal outcome. Results Detection of high-risk fetuses antenatally in study and control groups was 17.25 and 2.07% respectively. This difference was statistically significant (p = —0.0001). Rates of antenatal interventions among study and control were 24.8 and 4.44% respectively. Prevalence of small for gestational age (SGA) fetuses among study and control was 6.9 vs 11.03% respectively. This difference was not statistically significant (p = —0.253). There was no statistical difference in adverse intrapartum events, cesarean section rate for nonreassuring cardiotocography (CTG), low Apgar score and neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) admissions among study and controls. Conclusion Routine third trimester ultrasound is a logical solution for detection of high-risk fetuses in low-risk pregnancies which would otherwise be missed by clinical examination. However, this leads to an increase in antenatal interventions without significantly influencing the perinatal outcome. How to cite this article Revankar KG, Dhumale H, Pujar Y. A Randomized Controlled Study to assess the Role of Routine Third Trimester Ultrasound in Low-risk Pregnancy on Antenatal Interventions and Perinatal Outcome. J South Asian Feder Obst Gynae 2014;6(3):139-143.

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