The Trend of Malaria Cases, Positivity Rate, and Determinant Factors in the Amhara Regional State, Ethiopia: A Mixed Method

Objectives. The objectives of this study were to evaluate the trend of malaria cases and test positivity rate and explore determinant factors in the Amhara Regional State, Ethiopia. Methods. A mixed study design (retrospective record data review and case study) was employed among 67 malaria officers from all zones in the region by using proportional allocation and the 1995 to 2020 malaria document review. 1995 to 2020 trend analysis was conducted using RStudio-1.2.5033. Vignette Focus Group Discussions (FGDs) were used to dig the possible factors for malaria case buildup using the purposive sampling technique, and a qualitative content analysis was used. Results. The overall mean test positivity rate (TPR) was 21.9%, and about 80% of the land of the region was malarious, and 68% of the population was at risk of malaria in the study area from the data records of 1995 to 2020. The year 2012 to 2016 had the peak confirmed malaria cases, while the year 2016 to 2018 dramatically reduced followed by an increase in 2019/2020. The vignette FGDs identified that poor performance on Larval Source Management (LSM) and net utilization, no stock of some antimalarial medicine and supply, quality of malaria diagnosis services, the low commitment of leaders, and climatic anomalies facilitated surge of the disease in 2019/2020. No real accountability at all levels, low coverage of targeted vector control interventions, resource constraint, data quality and use for informed decision making, security issues and Internally Displaced Population (IDP) in various parts of the country, and the COVID-19 pandemic were the possible causes for case buildup. Conclusions. This result revealed that the malaria incidence rate showed a remarkable decline. However, the average TPR was 21.9%. Hence, it provided the ongoing feedback, mass fever test and treatment, training to health professionals, and ongoing supportive supervision (SS) and mentorship, improved net utilization and indoor residual spraying (IRS) operation and close follow-up and conducted sensitization workshop, spot messages were transferred through mass media, and temporary case treatment and prevention centers at farm sites established may surpass the threshold of malaria.

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Determinant factors of maternal near miss in selected health facilities of Berak Woreda, Oromia national regional state, Ethiopia

International Journal of Scientific Reports ◽

10.18203/issn.2454-2156.intjscirep20201268 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 6 (4) ◽

pp. 131

Author(s):

Bilal Abdulrazaq ◽

Mulusew Getahun ◽

Ahmed Mohammed ◽

Shemsu Kedir ◽

Negash Nurahmed ◽

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Keyword(s):

Sampling Technique ◽

Simple Random Sampling ◽

Health Facilities ◽

Near Miss ◽

Maternal Near Miss ◽

Outcome Variable ◽

Obstructed Labor ◽

Determinant Factors ◽

Regional State ◽

Maternal Health Policy

Background: Maternal near miss is one of the related concepts to maternal mortality where women survive merely by chance, luck, or by good hospital care. The present study was aimed to fill the prevailing knowledge gap on maternal near miss ratio and events and identify factors associated with near miss in selected health facilities of berak woreda. To determine associated factors of maternal near miss in selected health facilities of Berak woreda, Oromia national regional state, Ethiopia. Methods: Institutional based case control study was conducted in selected health facilities of barek woreda to asses determinant factors of maternal near miss among delivered women. Data of 1272 (344 cases and 928 controls) women were included in the analysis registered from 11 September 2014 to 30 March 2018. Cases were women due to severe acute maternal morbidity while controls were women for normal labor. Simple random sampling technique was used in the delivery unit. The data were collected using WHO standard tool. Data were entered using epi data version 3.1 and exported to SPSSV.20 for data analysis. Results: Majority of cases were due to obstructed labor 270 (78.8%) followed by hemorrhage 33 (9.6%), preeclampsia 29 (8.14%), abortion 6 (1.74%), anemia 3 (0.87%), congenital heart disease 2 (0.58%) and gestational infection 1 (0.29%).Conclusions: Independent variables residence, duration of labor, ANC utilization, past obstetrics complication and number of live births were statistically significant with the outcome variable near miss. Maternal health policy needs to be concerned preventing major cause of near miss.

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Identify the Causes of Absenteeism in Nurses Mayo Hospital Lahore Pakistan

International Journal of Social Sciences and Management ◽

10.3126/ijssm.v4i2.17171 ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 4 (2) ◽

pp. 110-114 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Nabila Kanwal ◽

Ghazala Riaz ◽

Muhammad Shahid Riaz ◽

Shoumaila Safdar

Keyword(s):

Negative Impact ◽

Sampling Technique ◽

Poor Performance ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Job Dissatisfaction ◽

Sectional Study ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Minor Ailments ◽

Usual Pattern

Absenteeism is a usual pattern of absence from a duty or responsibility. Usually, absenteeism is considered as an indication of person poor performance. In this study a descriptive cross sectional study design was used. A close ended questionnaire was used as a research tool. Convenient sampling technique was used. Data was analyzed on SPSS 20 version. Nurses are absent from their duties because they suffer from minor ailments e.g. headache and backache? In response of this question, 42.5% responded said that they are strongly agreed, 17.5% were agreed, 8.8% were neutral, 21.3% were disagreed, and 10% were strongly agreed. Nurses do absent from their work because workload is too heavy, 42.5% were agreed, 30% were strongly agreed, 12.5% were neutral,7.5% were disagreed and 7.5% were also strongly disagreed. The lack of appropriate recognition and reward could lead to dissatisfaction and absenteeism among nurses, in response of this question nurses asked that they do absent 31.3% agreed, 41.3% strongly agreed, 15.0% are neutral, 12.5%are disagreed and 0% are strongly disagreed. Staff absenteeism is a growing management concern. It can contribute to sickness absence, staffing instability, work overload and job dissatisfaction that could have a negative impact on patient care. The rate of absenteeism can be reduced by productive management, and loyal leadership. It will not only reduce absenteeism rate but also improve quality of care toward the patients. In return of good performance nurses need appraisal.Int. J. Soc. Sc. Manage. Vol. 4, Issue-2: 110-114

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Exploring Experiences and Perceptions of Older African American Males Aging With HIV in the Rural Southern United States

American Journal of Men s Health ◽

10.1177/1557988316662875 ◽

2016 ◽

Vol 11 (2) ◽

pp. 221-232 ◽

Cited By ~ 9

Author(s):

Barbara J. Blake ◽

Gloria A. Jones Taylor ◽

Richard L. Sowell

Keyword(s):

United States ◽

African American ◽

Rural Communities ◽

African American Men ◽

Qualitative Content Analysis ◽

The United States ◽

Health Concern ◽

Treatment And Prevention ◽

Age Related ◽

Living With Hiv

The HIV (human immunodeficiency virus) epidemic in the United States remains a serious public health concern. Despite treatment and prevention efforts, approximately 50,000 new HIV cases are transmitted each year. Estimates indicate that 44% of all people diagnosed with HIV are living in the southern region of the United States. African Americans represent 13.2% of the United States population; however, 44% (19,540) of reported new HIV cases in 2014 were diagnosed within this ethnic group. The majority of cases were diagnosed in men (73%, 14,305). In the United States, it is estimated that 21% of adults living with HIV are 50 years or older. There exists limited data regarding how well African American men are aging with HIV disease. The purpose of this study was to explore the perceptions and experiences of older African American men living with HIV in rural Georgia. Data were collected from 35 older African American men living with HIV using focus groups and face-to-face personal interviews. Qualitative content analysis revealed six overlapping themes: (1) Stigma; (2) Doing Fine, Most of the Time; (3) Coping With Age-Related Diseases and HIV; (4) Self-Care; (5) Family Support; and (6) Access to Resources. The findings from this study provide new insights into the lives of rural HIV-infected African American men, expands our understanding of how they manage the disease, and why many return to or remain in rural communities.

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Mobilising internally generated funds to finance development projects in Ghana’s Northern Region

Commonwealth Journal of Local Governance ◽

10.5130/cjlg.v0i18.4848 ◽

2016 ◽

pp. 147-160

Author(s):

Felix Puopiel ◽

Musah Chimsi

Keyword(s):

Secondary Data ◽

Sampling Technique ◽

Poor Performance ◽

Northern Region ◽

Fiscal Year ◽

Development Projects ◽

Business Taxes ◽

Multi Stage ◽

Finance Development ◽

Security Checkpoints

This paper assesses the effectiveness of Metropolitan, Municipal and District Assemblies (MMDAs) in Ghana’s Northern Region in mobilising internally generated funds (IGF) to finance development projects. The study gathered both primary and secondary data from three MMDAs: Tamale Metropolitan Assembly, Yendi Municipal Assembly and Saboba District Assembly. It employed a multi-stage sampling technique of questionnaires, interviews, focus groups and key informant interviews to collect data from respondents and obtain a snapshot of their situation in the 2013 fiscal year. It established that fines, property rates, licences, annual rates, investment income, permits, sales of tender documents, and business taxes were potential sources of revenue for the assemblies. Also, the study identified a range of strategies employed by assemblies to raise revenue: engagement of revenue collectors, use of a mobile revenue taskforce, registration of businesses, visits to markets and business centres, commission payments for revenue collectors, security checkpoints, incentivisation of revenue collectors, establishment of revenue collection points, and rotation of revenue collectors. Nevertheless, the study found that the MMDAs studied could not meet their IGF revenue targets for the 2013 fiscal year, with all three falling below 50%. This poor performance was attributed to: inadequate logistics to support effective IGF mobilisation; under-declaring of revenues; not enough revenue collectors; poor supervision and monitoring; poor compliance by ratepayers; corruption; political interference; inadequate knowledge and skills among revenue collectors; poor service delivery by the assemblies; ineffective collaboration; and lack of revenue data.

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Persistent Parasitemia Despite Dramatic Reduction in Malaria Incidence After 3 Rounds of Indoor Residual Spraying in Tororo, Uganda

The Journal of Infectious Diseases ◽

10.1093/infdis/jiy628 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 219 (7) ◽

pp. 1104-1111 ◽

Cited By ~ 12

Author(s):

Joaniter I Nankabirwa ◽

Jessica Briggs ◽

John Rek ◽

Emmanuel Arinaitwe ◽

Patience Nayebare ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Malaria Incidence ◽

Indoor Residual Spraying ◽

Dramatic Reduction

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THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN DISCIPLINE AND EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE TOWARDS EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE

Jurnal Administrasi Kesehatan Indonesia ◽

10.20473/jaki.v7i2.2019.12-16 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 7 (2) ◽

pp. 12

Author(s):

Dian Rosa Linda ◽

Puji Astuti ◽

Satriya Wijaya

Keyword(s):

Emotional Intelligence ◽

Employee Performance ◽

Rank Correlation ◽

Sampling Technique ◽

Poor Performance ◽

P Value ◽

Job Responsibilities ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Significance Level ◽

Spearman’S Rank Correlation

Background: One of problems in an organization or company is poor performance of employees. For instance, they do not complete tasks or finish their job responsibilities on time. The preliminary data taken from one of companies in Surabaya showed that 184 employees did not come to work without any explanations, and 288 employees worked late.Aim: This study analyzed the relationships between discipline and emotional intelligence towards employee performance at the company.Method: The design of this research was analytical using a cross sectional approach. The population of this study was employees at Production and Maintenance Section of one company in Surabaya comprising of 155 people. Out of 155 employees, 89 respondents were taken as samples using a stratified random sampling technique. Then, the data were collected through a questionnaire and analyzed using Spearman’s rank correlation test with a significance level of α 0.05.Results: This study showed that most of the respondents were very highly disciplined (94.4%) and had a highly emotional intelligence (74.2%). Lastly, most of them perform satisfyingly (50.6%). The results of the analysis test with Spearman’s rank correlation yielded p-value of 0.002 <α 0.05. It means there was a correlation between discipline attitude and employee performance. The p-value 0.001 which was less than α-value of 0.05 showed that there was a correlation between emotional intelligence and employee performance.Conclusion: Discipline and emotional intelligence are prominent to determine employee performance at PT X. In order to improve the discipline and intelligence in the performance of the employees, the company should provide rewards based on employee’s achievements in the workplace. Key words: Emotional intelligence, Employee performance, Discipline.

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THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN DISCIPLINE AND EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE TOWARDS EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE

Jurnal Administrasi Kesehatan Indonesia ◽

10.20473/jaki.v7i1.2019.11-15 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 7 (2) ◽

pp. 12

Author(s):

Dian Rosa Linda ◽

Puji Astuti ◽

Satriya Wijaya

Keyword(s):

Emotional Intelligence ◽

Employee Performance ◽

Rank Correlation ◽

Sampling Technique ◽

Poor Performance ◽

P Value ◽

Job Responsibilities ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Significance Level ◽

Spearman’S Rank Correlation

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PREVENTIVE MEDICINE DEPARTMENT;

The Professional Medical Journal ◽

10.29309/tpmj/2012.19.02.2000 ◽

2012 ◽

Vol 19 (02) ◽

pp. 162-167

Author(s):

MUHAMMAD AYAZ BHATTI ◽

MAHMOOD UR RAHMAN

Keyword(s):

Family Planning ◽

Public Sector ◽

Sampling Technique ◽

Poor Performance ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Annual Reports ◽

Current Status ◽

Growth Monitoring ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

The Public

Objectives: To measure the current status of preventive activities in civil and military hospitals. To compare the quantum ofpreventive and curative activities in the hospitals. To make recommendations for promotion of preventive activities to reduce the curative burdenfrom the hospitals. Study Design: This was a cross-sectional study. Sampling Technique: Universal sampling. All the major military and publicsector hospitals having bed strength more than 400 in Rawalpindi were included in the study. All the preventive and curative work was taken intoaccount. Methodology: A structured questionnaire was developed and data regarding the quantum of work was collected from all the fourmajor Military and civil hospitals having bed strength more than 400 beds through registers and annual reports of the hospital and was analyzedin the form of frequencies, tabulation, cross tabulation, percentages and was displayed in tables and graphs using SPSS (10.5), Microsoft Exceland calculus. Results: Only seven percent work is preventive and ninety three percent is curative. In the preventive activity MH is marginallyhigher than the rest of the hospitals. In all the hospitals among the preventive activities 31% are antenatal visits, 20 % tetanus toxoid injection,19% BCG, Growth monitoring 13%, Measles injection 11% and family planning 6% in all the hospitals. Ante natal activities in the army sectorhospitals are more prominent 39-44% and also in the public sector 17-26%. Next to the antenatal are tetanus toxoids to pregnant ladies whichrange from 16-35% in military and 16-20 % in the public sector hospitals. Growth monitoring is more efficiently carried out in the RawalpindiGeneral Hospital i.e. 17% while in others 7-12%. Family Planning services are delivered very poorly only 9% in RGH and 6% in DHQ, zero % inCMH and 5% in MH. Measles vaccination is carried out efficiently in DHQ 27%, 11% in RGH and 8% in MH and again poorly 3% in CMH. BCG is27% in DHQ, 20% in MH, 17% in RGH and 10% in CMH. Conclusions: The study show that hospitals are showing very poor performance inpreventive aspect and this is the reason that countries like Pakistan are facing economic burden on the national exchequer and this burden willkeep on increasing if no appropriate action is taken.

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Experiences of Barriers and Motivators to Weight-Loss among Saudi People with Overweight or Obesity in Qassim Region - A Qualitative Study

Open Access Macedonian Journal of Medical Sciences ◽

10.3889/oamjms.2017.171 ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 5 (7) ◽

pp. 1028-1035 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Abdulrahman A. Al-Mohaimeed ◽

Abeer Abuzeid Atta Elmannan

Keyword(s):

Weight Loss ◽

Family Support ◽

Qualitative Content Analysis ◽

Sampling Technique ◽

Unhealthy Eating ◽

Obesity And Overweight ◽

Successful Weight Loss ◽

Context Specific ◽

Barriers And Motivators ◽

Overweight Or Obesity

BACKGROUND: Obesity has become a global health threat. Saudi Arabia ranks among the countries with high obesity and overweight rates. This study aims to explore experiences of Saudi people with overweight or obesity with a particular focus on the perceived barriers and motivators to weight loss.MATERIAL AND METHODS: We used a qualitative approach to recruiting a purposive sample using maximum variation sampling technique. Those who had previously attempted weight loss at least once were included in the study. In-depth interviews were conducted, transcribed and/ or audiotaped. Interviews continued until saturation was reached. The qualitative content analysis was performed.RESULTS: A total of 19 males and 18 females participated in this study with a mean Body Mass Index (BMI) of 32.6 kg/m2. Their main triggers to weight loss were concerns about overall health and the desire to improve their looks. Declining motivation, lack of family support and unhealthy eating during social gatherings were perceived as the main barriers. Motivating factors included concerns about health, family support, and availability of exercise facilities.CONCLUSION: Factors responsible for a successful weight- loss is context-specific. This study has shown several barriers as well as motivators, which play an important role in weight reduction and maintenance.

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Burnout experience of secondary and preparatory school teachers in West Gojjam and Awi zone in Amhara regional state

Research in Pedagogy ◽

10.5937/istrped2002133w ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 10 (2) ◽

pp. 133-148

Author(s):

Anteneh Wulolign ◽

Solomon Adane ◽

Solomon Kassie

Keyword(s):

Survey Design ◽

Sampling Technique ◽

Three Dimensions ◽

Primary Data ◽

School Teachers ◽

Cross Sectional Survey ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Preparatory School ◽

Regional State ◽

West Gojjam

The purpose of the study was to assess Burnout experience of secondary and preparatory school teachers in West Gojjam and Awi Zones in Amhara regional state. Participants of the study were selected by simple random sampling technique. The study employed cross-sectional survey design method to answer the proposed research objectives regarding burnout experience by secondary school and preparatory school teachers. The primary data collection tool for the study was questionnaire. The level of burnout was assessed using standardized questionnaire, and these standardized questionnaires were adopted from the original English version Maslch burnout inventory Human service Survey to assess the level of burnout. The descriptive statistics on the mean scores of the three dimensions of burnout indicated that teachers were experiencing high levels of burnout in all the three dimensions of burnout. The independent samples t-test result showed that there were no statistically significant differences between the two groups (male and female) in EE and PA burnout levels (t= 1.35, df = 286, p =.176 >.05) and (t= -1.007, df = 286, p =.315 >.05).

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