Concern and Maintenance During Twilight Years

2017 ◽  
Vol 19 (2) ◽  
pp. 214-223
Author(s):  
Pallavi Banjare ◽  
Jalandhar Pradhan ◽  
Rinshu Dwivedi ◽  
S.S. Mahapatra ◽  
Bikash Ranjan Debata
Keyword(s):  
Rural Areas ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Structured Interview ◽  
Demographic Variables ◽  
Systematic Sampling ◽  
Interview Schedule ◽  
Level Of Satisfaction ◽  
Males And Females ◽  
Younger Generation

The present article focuses on the perception of elderly regarding younger generation in rural Odisha. Data for this study were collected from the rural areas of Bargarh district using semi-structured interview schedule. For this study, 310 males and females were interviewed by using systematic sampling technique. Various issues like condition of the aged in context of respect and care have been taken into consideration. Other factors like their level of satisfaction from the care provided by their children and how they perceive today’s youth has been analysed. ANOVA was conducted to see which socio-demographic variables have the most significant effect on the perception of elderly later, factor analysis is used and the results show that the elderly have a negative perception regarding the younger generation. Results show that the elderly feels that today’s youth is selfish and least bothered about their needs and demands.

scholarly journals Problems Faced by Elderly According to Gender in Rural Areas of Chittoor District

2016 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
pp. 65-67
Author(s):  
U. Hemavathi ◽  
B. Swaroopa Rani
Keyword(s):  
Rural Areas ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Psychological Problems ◽  
Interview Schedule ◽  
Economic Problems ◽  
Aged People ◽  
Physical Problems ◽  
Physical Health Problems ◽  
Elderly Living

Ageing is natural process spanning the life period from conception through birth,infancy, childhood, adolescenceand old age. In India aged people faced mainly three type’s problems those are physical/Health problems, financial problems and Socio-psychological problems. The present study was undertaken to know the problems faced by elderly living in rural areas of Mannarupalli (village). The sample consists of sixty (60) Elderly. People (30) Male and (30) Female.The sample was selected in three categories 60-70, 70-80, 80 and above. Purposive random sampling technique was used to select the sample, I have used interview schedule developed koala reedy (1990) was used to collect the information the statistical analysis used for percentage and frequencies were calculated. Results revealed from the study were majority of the elderly were facing physical problems and psychological problems than social problems .where as men are facing more physical and economic problems than women. Women were facing more psychological problems than men. Regarding social problem both the men and women are facing equally.Int. J. Soc. Sci. Manage. Vol-3, issue-1: 65-67

scholarly journals Socio-Cultural Issues of Religious Minorities in Southern Punjab, Pakistan

2021 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Safia Zainab ◽  
Zahid Zulfiqar ◽  
Kamran Ishfaq ◽  
Iqbal Shah
Keyword(s):  
Religious Identity ◽  
Rural Areas ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Structured Interview ◽  
Daily Routine ◽  
Cultural Issues ◽  
Interview Schedule ◽  
Cultural Economic ◽  
Religious Minorities ◽  
Government Role

Minorities are basically defined as ascribed status such as gender, race, ethnic, and religious background. The objectives of the current study were to determine the socio-cultural issues of religious minorities in Southern Punjab; to know the minorities’ social condition and to examine the satisfaction of the respondents regarding government role regarding the protection of minorities. The study was conducted in two districts Rahim Yar khan and Multan of Southern Punjab, Pakistan. Data were collected from 200 minority residents of districts Rahim Yar Khan and Multan through structured interview schedule. Data were collected through purposive sampling technique. Collected data were analyzed by using Statistical Package for Social Science (SPSS) 23.0 version. It was found that majority of the respondents were from the rural areas and illiterate and less than ten thousand rupees per month. Majority of the respondents did not own the property and face lot of socio-cultural discriminations in daily routine of life. The respondents faced a lot of issues due to their religious identity and it strongly hit their socio-cultural, economic and even personal life. It is suggested that government should have to implement the prescribed laws to protect the minority rights and give them confidence to spend their life with full zeal and zest.

scholarly journals Association of Selected Socio Demographic Variables as Determinants of Quality of Life among Cancer Patients Attending Oncology Department at Sheri-Kashmir Institute of Medical Sciences (SKIMS) Soura Srinagar Kashmir

2021 ◽  
Vol 06 (04) ◽  
pp. 28-33
Author(s):  
Rameez Nabi ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Cancer Patients ◽  
Access To Health Care ◽  
Interpersonal Relations ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Structured Interview ◽  
Demographic Variables ◽  
Health Care Facilities ◽  
Interview Schedule

Background: Cancer is a disease of the cell in which the normal mechanisms for control of growth and proliferation have been altered. It is a harmful lesion capable of invasion of other tissues and metastasis (spread) to distant organs. Objectives: The objectives of the study were to assess the quality of life among cancer patients and to find the association between the quality of life among cancer patients and their selected socio demographic variables. Methodology: Descriptive retrospective design was selected to carry out the study. A total of 100 cancer patients were selected for the study by convenience sampling technique. Assessment of quality of life was done by using a self-structured interview schedule and standardized interview schedule (WHOQOL-Bref scale). Results: The findings of the present study showed that quality of life among cancer patients was found to be average in 84%, good in 10% and poor in 6%. The (Mean±S.D) QOL was found to be (51.76±11.24). Significant association was found between QOL and socio demographic variables i.e. educational qualification (p=0.004) and social support (p=0.001). While, as no significant association was found with other socio demographic variables. Conclusion: Findings concluded that the QOL was found to be average among cancer patients. Therefore, it is imperative for nurses to include assessment of QOL in the routine nursing care of these patients with a view to enhance the QOL by appropriate identification and modification of modifiable socio demographic variables such as better access to health care facilities and chemotherapeutic medicines, and better involvement in family and interpersonal relations.

Perceived Influence of Students’ Demographic Variables on Their Access to Financial Aids in Public Universities in Rivers State, Nigeria

2018 ◽  
Vol 8 (2) ◽  
pp. 32-50
Author(s):  
Emmanuel Olorunleke Eseyin
Keyword(s):  
Sample Size ◽  
Public Universities ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Demographic Variables ◽  
Sample Size Determination ◽  
Interview Schedule ◽  
The Public ◽  
Research Questions ◽  
Level Of Significance ◽  
Rivers State

The paper investigated the perceived influence of students’ demographic variables on their access to financial aids in public Universities in Rivers State, Nigeria. Six questions were formulated to guide the study and five hypotheses tested at 0.05 level of significance. The design adopted for the study was an analytical survey. The population of the study included 78, 216 students (34,997 male and 43,219 female) in the three public Universities in Rivers State. The sample of the study covered 791 students (Male= 395 and Female= 396) selected through the random sampling technique while Taro Yamane method of sample size determination was used for determining the sample size. The instruments used for collecting responses from students were questionnaire and a ten items interview schedule. The research questions were answered using frequency, percentage and cumulative percentage. Findings of the study revealed that students’ demographic variables have an influence on their access to financial aids in public Universities in Rivers State, Nigeria. The implication of this is that the government’s expenditure on education will continue to increase in the absence of these alternative financial aids in the public Universities in Rivers State, Nigeria.

scholarly journals Cognitive decline, functional dependency and sociodemographic characteristics in elderly patients with bone fractures

2015 ◽  
Vol 5 (2) ◽  
pp. 221-232
Author(s):  
Ana R. Ortega ◽  
Mª José Calero
Keyword(s):  
Elderly Patients ◽  
Cognitive Decline ◽  
Bone Fractures ◽  
Functional Decline ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Structured Interview ◽  
Demographic Variables ◽  
Cognitive Status ◽  
Functional Dependency ◽  
Functional Gain

The objective of this paper was to study the evolution of cognitive status and of functional dependency in patients over 65 and how these relate to different demographic variables. The sample consisted of 259 elderly people admitted to the Hospital Neurotraumatológico in Jaen (Spain) with a diagnosis of bone fracture. Sociodemographic data was obtained through a semi-structured interview. Furthermore, the following tests were also administered: Barthel Index, Lawton and Brody’s Scale, Phototest, and Informant Questionnaire on Cognitive Decline in the Elderly. According to the results of this study, elderly patients show increased dependency during hospitalization and a mild recovery at discharge, but without regaining their dependency values prior to hospitalization. There is a differential incidence of functional decline as a function of gender, where women have significantly lower functional dependency at home than men and they do not decline as much as men do from their status prior to hospitalization. Also, we have encountered significant inverse relations between the different levels of dependency and cognitive status, and the age of the elderly patient. Moreover, married patients experienced greater functional gain than did the widowed patients, regardless of gender.

scholarly journals Assessment of the Level of Knowledge on Autism among the Mothers of Toddlers in Selected Village, Kanchipuram District, Tamil Nadu, India

2021 ◽  
pp. 160-164
Author(s):  
M. Nandhini ◽  
T. R. Manjula ◽  
M. Maria Auxilli Jenifer
Keyword(s):  
Tamil Nadu ◽  
Repetitive Behavior ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Structured Interview ◽  
Demographic Variables ◽  
Adequate Knowledge ◽  
Inadequate Knowledge ◽  
Level Of Knowledge ◽  
Prior Permission ◽  
Data Collection Procedure

Background: Autism is a developmental disorder characterized by difficulties with social interaction and communication and by restricted and repetitive behavior. Mothers of toddlers should have knowledge on Autism to identify the child in earlier age and to treat the child. Objectives: The study aimed to assess the level of knowledge on autism among the mothers of toddlers. The objectives were to find out the level of knowledge on autism among the mothers and to find out the association between the level of knowledge on autism and selected demographic variables of the mothers of toddlers. Materials and Methods: A non-experimental, descriptive study was conducted. The sampling technique was snow ball sampling technique with the sample of 50 mothers of toddlers and questionnaires were formulated, a structured interview schedule was used to assess the level of knowledge on autism among the mothers of toddlers. Descriptive and inferential statistics were used to analyze the collected data. The data collection procedure was done for period of 2 weeks. The study was initiated after obtaining prior permission from the concern authorities. Results: The findings of this study revealed that 44% of the mothers of toddlers had inadequate knowledge, 44% had moderately adequate knowledge and only 2% had adequate knowledge on autism. There was significant association between level of knowledge and demographic variables such as age, occupation and previous knowledge on Autism of mothers of toddlers.

scholarly journals Comparative analysis of Performance Efficiency of U-fone Compare with Mobilink

2015 ◽  
Vol 10 (6) ◽  
pp. 2225-2240
Author(s):  
Mohammad Salih Memon
Keyword(s):  
Web Sites ◽  
Secondary Data ◽  
Structured Interview ◽  
Demographic Variables ◽  
Customer Relationship ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
Network Coverage ◽  
Interview Schedule ◽  
The People ◽  
Analysis Of Performance

The current research investigates the performance efficiency of U-fone compare with Mobilink. Data were both primary as well as secondary data. Secondary data related to industry was collected from web sites, pilot study, survey, newspaper, PTA Annual report, magazines and reports for generating awareness on the topic and for satisfying objectives of the study. To collect primary data a field survey was conducted with the help of structured interview schedule. Various demographic variables were considered and the questionnaire was tested. The respondents being the adopters of mobile phones are selected for conducting survey, the sample I choose to conduct the survey is based on 50, out of 50 I got the response from 40 on which statistical data analysis is based in this report. It was revealed that Mobilink Network Coverage whereas people are not satisfied with Ufone Network CoveragePeople use Mobilink are not satisfied with the call rates set by Mobilink, whereas the people using Ufone are much satisfied with the call rates set by Ufone.Mostly people use Ufone because of packages.  The ratio of Mobilink users who attracts towards other network by watching ads is higher than Ufone users.Ufone attracts people more by advertisement of different packages as compare to  Mobilink.The ratio of satisfied customers is higher in Mobilink.Ufone introduce more innovative services like Call block, Utunes, HisaabSms and etc.Most of the people viewed that CRM (Customer Relationship Management) of Ufone is not effective as Mobilink.

scholarly journals Land Selling Scenario of Person Leaving Agriculture in Nayagarh District of Odisha

2021 ◽  
pp. 321-326
Author(s):  
Anupam Dakua ◽  
Kalyan Ghadei
Keyword(s):  
Study Design ◽  
Rural Areas ◽  
Structured Interview ◽  
Capital City ◽  
Statistical Tools ◽  
Interview Schedule ◽  
Ex Post ◽  
The Social ◽  
Ex Post Facto ◽  
Ex Post Facto Study

Aim: Land being the most important consideration in the social status in the rural areas, selling of them is considered as bad signs in India. Many times, it is observed that farmers were compelled to sell their lands due to manyreasons. Depeasantisation is one of them. In the current paper the land selling scenario of the Depeasantised persons is analysed. Study Design and Place of Study: An Ex-post-Facto study has been conducted in Nayagarh District of Odisha, which is one of the peri-urban districts of the Capital city of Odisha. Methodology: A total of 280 number of Depeasantised persons were selected randomly from 5 blocks out of 8 blocks of the district for the study. A structured interview schedule was prepared for collecting the data from the respondents. With proper statistical tools the data was analysed and interpreted for the result. The proportion of respondents sold land, category of farmers who sold land, the reason of land selling, and the persons to whom the land sold was found out during the investigation. Result: Almost half of the depeasantised persons have sold their lands, all of then have sold a portion of their lands only. More than 85 percent of the respondents belonged to the marginal farer category who had sold their lands. Debt repayment was the primary factor for selling of land in the study area. Most of the depeasantised persons more than 60 percent had sold their lands to landlords and other moneyed persons. Conclusion: To safeguard the interest of the farmers and to prevent the land selling of the small and marginal farmers government should have more focused approach to solve this issue.

scholarly journals THE USE OF AGRO- BIODIVERSITY CONSERVATION PRACTICES AMONG FARMERS IN NIGER STATE, NIGERIA

2020 ◽  
Vol 58 (4) ◽  
Author(s):  
AJOKE OLUWATOYIN KAYODE
Keyword(s):  
Biodiversity Conservation ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Structured Interview ◽  
Descriptive Statistics ◽  
Plant Residues ◽  
Extension Agents ◽  
Conservation Practices ◽  
Interview Schedule ◽  
Socioeconomic Characteristics ◽  
Level Of Use

The use of agro-biodiversity practices are key coping strategies in adapting to climate change. This study determined the level of use of Agro- biodiversity conservation practices, assessed the benefits of the practice and identified constraints to its use. A three- stage sampling technique was used to select 150 respondents on which a structured interview schedule was administered. Descriptive statistics and Pearson’s Product Moment Correlation were used for data analysis.  Results shows that the use of animal dungs and plant residues as bio-fertilizers  was common biodiversity practice among farmers. 82.5% of the farmers were in the low level of use of these practices.  Constraints such as high cost of production lack of awareness of the use of these practices, were major constraints to the use of biodiversity practices. Age, years of schooling years of farming experience were significantly related to level of usage of Agro biodiversity practices. The study concludes that the level of use of Agro biodiversity practices among farmers was low and influenced by socioeconomic characteristics of the farmers. It recommends that government and other stake holders should provide necessary facilities for this practice. Extension agents should also sensitive farmers on the usefulness of Agro-biodiversity.  

scholarly journals THE ISSUE OF INCOME DIVERSIFICATION AMONG RURAL FARMING HOUSEHOLDS: EMPIRICAL EVIDENCE FROM KWARA STATE, NIGERIA

2018 ◽  
Vol 49 (3) ◽  
pp. 231-238 ◽  
Author(s):  
Adeniyi Felix Akinrinde ◽  
Kemi Funmilayo Omotesho ◽  
Israel Ogulande
Keyword(s):  
Rural Areas ◽  
Household Head ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Structured Interview ◽  
Farm Size ◽  
Farm Income ◽  
Income Diversification ◽  
Income Sources ◽  
Farming Families ◽  
The Government

The rising incidences of poverty among rural farming families are the reason behind renewed interest in income diversification. This study determined the level of income diversification; identified alternative income sources; examined the reasons for diversification; and identified the constraints to diversification. A three-stage random sampling technique was used in selecting 160 households on which a structured interview schedule was administered. Descriptive statistics, a Likert-type scale, and the Pearson’s Product Moment Correlation were used for data analyses. Findings reveal that 1.3% of the households had no additional sources of income while 40.6% had at least four. Trading (55%) and livestock keeping (40.7%) were the most popular alternative income sources. The declining farm income (mean = 2.96) was the primary reason for diversification, while poor rural infrastructure (mean = 3.04) was the most severe constraint to income diversification. Farm size, access to extension services, household size, age and educational level of the household head were significantly related to the level of income diversification at p < 0.05. The study concluded that the level of income diversification was high and influenced by socioeconomic characteristics of the households. It recommends that the government should provide adequate infrastructural facilities in rural areas. Farmer associations should also ensure better prices for agricultural produce through joint marketing.

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