scholarly journals Married Men and Vasectomy: A Focused Group Study in an Urban Community in Ghana

2018 ◽  
Vol 4 ◽  
pp. 237796081879038 ◽  
Author(s):  
Stella Appiah ◽  
James Kwaku Agyen ◽  
Isabella Garti ◽  
Awube Menlah
Keyword(s):  
Focus Group ◽  
Urban Community ◽  
Group Discussion ◽  
Negative Effects ◽  
Negative Attitudes ◽  
Inadequate Knowledge ◽  
Married Men ◽  
Commercial Drivers ◽  
Negative Perceptions ◽  
Beliefs And Attitudes

An effective method of birth control in men yet least accepted and patronized is vasectomy. Vasectomy provides health benefits to the user, his direct family, and the entire population as it helps to control population growth. This article explored the beliefs and attitudes of commercial drivers on vasectomy in an urban community in Ghana. The study employed qualitative exploratory design using focus group discussion. Data were collected from 12 married men between the ages of 45 to 60 years who were selected through purposive sampling method. The focus group discussions were audiotaped, handwritten, and recorded. Recorded data were then transcribed verbatim, and the current version of the NVivo software for analyzing qualitative data was used to manage the data. Three major themes emerged from the study: knowledge of respondents on vasectomy, beliefs, and attitudes of married men toward vasectomy. Each of the themes had three subthemes. The study revealed that vasectomy was perceived by some of the respondents to be synonymous to castration which comes with negative effects. Inadequate knowledge, negative perceptions, future uncertainty, and the irreversible nature of vasectomy emerged as contributing to the low patronage and some of the reasons why most of the respondents had no intentions of opting for vasectomy. In view of these findings, it is imperative for all stakeholders to give urgent attention to behavior change strategies that can be put in action to ameliorate the effects of these negative attitudes and misbeliefs. Ultimately, the tide can be turned around and vasectomy will be a preferred alternative when it comes to family planning in Ghana.

scholarly journals MYTHS, FACTS, PRECAUTIONS AND TREATMENT BASED ON KNOWLEDGE QUESTIONNAIRE (KQ-18) REGARDING HIV/AIDS AMONG MARRIED AND NEVER MARRIED ADULTS (25-35 YEARS) IN MUMBAI and THANE

2017 ◽  
Vol 4 (37) ◽  
Author(s):  
Rege K. ◽  
Hah V. ◽  
Ingle H M. ◽  
Mallya S. ◽  
Qureshi J.
Keyword(s):  
Married Women ◽  
Hiv Treatment ◽  
Family Type ◽  
Negative Attitudes ◽  
Never Married ◽  
Knowledge Questionnaire ◽  
Inadequate Knowledge ◽  
Married Men ◽  
High Knowledge ◽  
Hiv Aids

The lack of proper awareness and knowledge regarding HIV/AIDS may leave a large section of the population vulnerable to contract the disease. Correct knowledge and awareness regarding the disease is a general prerequisite for the prevention and control of HIV/AIDS. Inadequate knowledge, negative attitudes and risky practices are major hindrances to preventing the spread of HIV. The objective was to obtain the knowledge regarding HIV/AIDS on the basis of knowledge questionnaire (KQ-18) among married and never married men and women in Mumbai and Thane district of age 25-35 years. The sample consisted of 120 participants (30 married men, 30 married women, 30 never married men, and 30 never married women) ages 25-35 years. The tool was divided into 2 categories a) Proforma [18 introductory questions, such as gender family type] and b) Knowledge questionnaire [standardized tool of knowledge questionnaire (KQ-18) comprising of 18 items]. Results revealed that participants had high knowledge about symptoms i.e., having sex with more than one partner can increase person’s chance of being affected with HIV; treatment i.e., there is a vaccine that can stop adults from getting HIV, precaution i.e., a person can get HIV by sitting in a hot tub or a swimming pool with a person who has HIV. Astonishingly, participants had a very low knowledge about women getting HIV if she has anal sex with a man, taking a test for HIV one week after having sex will tell a person if she or he has HIV and a natural skin condom works better against HIV than does a latex condom in terms of symptoms, treatment and precautions respectively. These research findings led us to believe that there is a need to impart knowledge in relation to HIV/AIDS.

scholarly journals Knowledge, Attitude and Practice about Vitamin D among Pregnant Women at a Municipality of Bhaktapur

2020 ◽  
Vol 58 (232) ◽  
Author(s):  
Pratibha Manandhar ◽  
Naresh Manandhar ◽  
Sunil Kumar Joshi
Keyword(s):  
Vitamin D ◽  
Focus Group ◽  
Pregnant Women ◽  
Group Discussion ◽  
Sun Exposure ◽  
Negative Attitudes ◽  
Medical College ◽  
Attitude And Practice ◽  
Institutional Review ◽  
Knowledge Attitude And Practice

Introduction: Almost a billion people in the world are affected by Vitamin D deficiency. During pregnancy, the deficiency of Vitamin D can manifest as gestational diabetes, pre-eclampsia, preterm birth, or miscarriage in the early stages of pregnancy. The objective of this study was to assess the knowledge, attitude, and practice, and importance of Vitamin D among pregnant women via a focus group. Methods: A qualitative study was carried out at Changu Narayan Municipality, Duwakot ward no. two, Bhaktapur district from November to December 2019 after approval from the Institutional Review Committee of Kathmandu Medical College (Ref. 181020192). Participants were selected via the Female Community Health Volunteer’s pregnant women list by purposive sampling method. Focus group discussion was conducted among pregnant women. The interview questions were open-ended and the data were analyzed using thematic analysis. Results: Study participants showed limited knowledge on vitamin D. Few participants had information regarding sun exposure for vitamin D. But many participants had negative attitudes towards sun exposure and lack of knowledge on sun exposure requirements. The participants have a huge knowledge gap between Vitamin D and its importance in pregnancy. Conclusions: Increasing awareness of the importance of Vitamin D among pregnant women is required.

scholarly journals Effects of ‘double-sessioning’ on Provision of Quality Education: Perspectives of Education Administrators, Primary School Heads and Teachers in Zimbabwe

2021 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Melody Muzavazi ◽  
Stephen M. Mahere
Keyword(s):  
Focus Group ◽  
Primary Schools ◽  
Mixed Methods Research ◽  
Group Discussion ◽  
Data Gathering ◽  
Target Population ◽  
Quality Education ◽  
Negative Effects ◽  
Pupil Learning ◽  
School Heads

The study sought to investigate the negative effects of ‘double-sessioning’ and perspectives held by District Schools Inspector (DSI), school heads and teachers, on pupil learning and provision of quality education in schools practising hot-sitting in Goromonzi District. It employed a mixed methods research design. The study population comprised the DSI, all heads and teachers in primary schools practising ‘double-sessioning’, commonly referred to as ‘hot-seating’ in the District. Six schools that were practising hot-seating were purposively selected out of a total of 85 schools in the District to participate in the study. The target population was stratified according to position of the respondents, i.e.: teacher, school head or DSI. The study sample size was 51, randomly-selected from each stratum. Data-gathering instruments included: structured questionnaires, interview schedules and Focus Group Discussion guides. Questionnaires were administered to 32 teachers while the DSI and 6 School Heads were interviewed, and 12 more teachers participated in Focus Group Discussions (FGDs). Data were analysed using the thematic analysis technique. Findings revealed that double sessioning had the following negative effects on pupil learning and provision of quality education, viz: hot-seating reduces teaching-learning contact time; causes destruction of resources (e.g. furniture) through overuse; gives rise to increased challenges relating to the supervision of teachers, and compromises the quality of education. However, ‘hot-seating’ increases access to education for children. Based on the negative effects of ‘hot-seating’ that emerged from the District, the study recommends that Policy-makers and Education Planners need to review this double sessioning policy and practice.

scholarly journals Kearifan Lokal Pertanian, Permasalahan, dan Arahan Strategi dalam Pengelolaan Pertanian di Desa Sembungan

2020 ◽  
Vol 34 (2) ◽  
pp. 125
Author(s):  
Rika Harini ◽  
Dewi Nurul Aulia ◽  
Erdeana Candra Ningrum ◽  
Kurnun Hanifah ◽  
Laila Fitria ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Focus Group ◽  
Qualitative Method ◽  
Group Discussion ◽  
Environmental Values ◽  
Technical Aspect ◽  
Negative Effects ◽  
Environmental Friendly ◽  
Depth Interview ◽  
Land Cultivation ◽  
And Training

Abstrak Sektor pertanian merupakan sektor yang menjadi andalan perekonomian di Kabupaten Wonosobo, terutama di Desa Sembungan. Aktivitas pertanian di Desa Sembungan masih didasari dengan nilai-nilai kearifan lokal dalam proses penanaman, pengolahan ladang, sampai dengan panen. Permasalahan yang kemudian muncul adalah tidak semua kearifan lokal sesuai dengan nilai-nilai lingkungan yang harus dipenuhi untuk mengurangi dampak negatif pertanian. Penelitian dilakukan dengan metode kualitatif, pengambilan data dilakukan dengan wawancara mendalam, diskusi kelompok terarah, dan observasi lapangan. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa kearifan lokal pertanian di Desa Sembungan meliputi tumpang sari, gotong royong, nyabuk gunung, dan selokan dalam. Namun dalam prakteknya beberapa kearifan lokal tidak sesuai dengan nilai-nilai lingkungan. Perubahan dari aspek teknis, juga edukasi dan pelatihan kepada petani dibutuhkan untuk dapat menyesuaikan kearifan lokal dengan nilai-nilai lingkungan untuk dapat mencapai pertanian ramah lingkungan.  Abstract Agriculture is the main economy sector in Wonosobo District, especially in Sembungan Village. Agriculture activities such as planting, land cultivation, and harvesting in Sembungan Village are still done based on local wisdom. The problem is not all local wisdom meet the environmental values which should be fulfilled to reduce the negative effects of agriculture. The research is conducted by qualitative method with in-depth interview, focus group discussion, and field observation. The results show that the agriculture local wisdom in Sembungan Village take form as tumpang sari, gotong royong, nyabuk gunung, and selokan dalam. However, in practice, some of local wisdom do not meet the environmental values. Changes from technical aspect, also education and training for the farmers are needed to adjust the existing local wisdom to environmental values in order to achieve the environmental friendly-agriculture

scholarly journals Generations X and Y Attitudes toward Fresh Flowers as Gifts: Implications for the Floral Industry

HortScience ◽  
2011 ◽  
Vol 46 (5) ◽  
pp. 736-743 ◽  
Author(s):  
Alicia L. Rihn ◽  
Chengyan Yue ◽  
Bridget Behe ◽  
Charles Hall
Keyword(s):  
Focus Group ◽  
Group Discussion ◽  
Probit Model ◽  
Ordered Probit ◽  
Ordered Probit Model ◽  
Flower Longevity ◽  
Cut Flowers ◽  
Negative Attitudes ◽  
Uniqueness Results ◽  
Fresh Cut

Demand for fresh-cut flowers and floral products has been decreasing in recent years, particularly among young consumers. The objectives of this study were to explore Generations X and Y's positive and negative attitudes toward flowers as gifts; explore differences in perceptions about price, product, place, and promotions among Generations X and Y to determine the best marketing techniques to reach them; and determine what actions the floral industry can take to improve Generations X and Y's use of flowers as gifts. Participants were recruited in Minneapolis and St. Paul, MN, and Lansing and East Lansing, MI. Participants were asked to complete a questionnaire and participate in a focus group discussion. An ordered probit model was used to analyze the data. Results showed that younger consumers were dissatisfied with several floral product attributes, including short longevity, lack of trendiness, relative high cost, lack of appropriateness, and lack of uniqueness. Results also indicate that younger consumers perceived that their friends do not enjoy floral gifts. Additionally, younger consumers viewed floral advertisements less frequently and considered floral gifts difficult to purchase, resulting in decreased awareness and interest. Overall, most participants felt that in-store sales or discounts, greater flower longevity, more price ranges, and trendier arrangements/flowers would increase their use of fresh flowers as gifts.

NILAI AFEKTIF BULUH: PEMBANGUNAN PRODUK BERNILAI SEMANTIK BAGI PENILAIAN KEJURUTERAAN KANSEI

2019 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
pp. 86-103
Author(s):  
AMBAR MULYONO ◽  
MITSUNORI KUBO ◽  
ZIA GHIFARI MUHAMMAD
Keyword(s):  
Focus Group ◽  
Focus Group Discussion ◽  
Group Discussion ◽  
New Product ◽  
Kansei Engineering ◽  
People’S Perception ◽  
Negative Perceptions

Memahami persepsi masyarakat saat ini tentang bambu sebagai material sangat penting untuk mendesainproduk bambu menggunakan Teknik Kansei (KE). Mempertimbangkan perasaan atau kesan darimasyarakat terhadap material dari produk melalui pengalaman mereka akan membantu mengembangkannilai-nilai berbasis semantik sebelum menghubungkannya dengan ciri fisik produk. Karena kebutuhanakan nilai bisa berbeda di antara masyarakat, penyelidikan nilai-nilai yang penting secara umum perludilakukan. Tujuan dari penelitian ini adalah untuk membangun nilai-nilai afektif yang penting, yangdiungkapkan dalam beberapa kata untuk diterapkan pada produk baru yang terbuat dari bambu yangdiawali dengan pemahaman tentang persepsi masyarakat saat ini tentang bambu sebagai material.Dengan menggunakan metode etnografi, diagram afinitas, dan diskusi kelompok terarah, kata-katadikumpulkan, dan diurutkan menjadi enam kata yang mewakili nilai afektif. Ditemukan bahwa terdapatpersepsi negatif seperti kesan miskin, rapuh, atau ketinggalan zaman pada bambu sebagai materialdan bahwa kesan mewah, kuat, modern, bagus, menarik, dan alami adalah nilai afektif penting untukdikembangkan ke dalam produk bambu yang baru.   Understanding current people’s perception of bamboo as a material is definitely important for designinga new bamboo product using Kansei Engineering (KE). Considering people’s feeling or impression ofmaterials for the product through their experience will help to develop the semantic-based values beforeconnecting it to the properties of the product. As the need for values could be different among people,an investigation of general important values should be conducted. The aim of this study was to buildimportant affective values expressed in some set of words for new product made of bamboo preceded withan understanding of current people’s perception of bamboo as a material. Using the ethnographic method,affinity diagram and focus group discussion, words were collected, and sorted into six words represent theaffective values. It was found that there are negative perceptions such as poor, weak, or outdated in thebamboo as material and that the impression of luxurious, strong, modern, nice, interesting, and natural areimportant affective values to be developed into new bamboo products.

Parenting Meeting Development Module

2020 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 1
Author(s):  
Mela Susanti ◽  
Imas Kania Rahman ◽  
Ibdalsyah Ibdalsyah
Keyword(s):  
Focus Group ◽  
Research Method ◽  
Group Discussion ◽  
Field Research ◽  
Research Data ◽  
Data Collection Tool ◽  
Ibn Sina ◽  
Activity Program ◽  
Coaching Activities ◽  
At Home

<p class="15bIsiAbstractBInggris">The purpose of this research is to find out how parents were coaching activities in Raudatul Atfal (RA). Darul Muttaqien and RA. Ibn Sina. The research method used in this study is qualitative field research—data collection tool through observation, interviews and documentation. The Parenting Meeting (KPO) coaching module has been tested for validity through a Focus Group Discussion (FGD) with four experts: religious experts, linguists, psychologists and education experts. The results of this study are coaching parents in RA. Darul Muttaqien Parung has not been systematically planning on an activity program sheet. 80% of parents state that the child's development at home is the same as the school. While fostering parents in RA. Ibnu Sina Pamijahan has been going well, planned and systematic; 50% of parents statements is that the development of morals at home is not the same as the school.</p><p class="16aJudulAbstrak"><strong>Abstrak</strong></p><p>Tujuan penelitian ini adalah untuk mengetahui bagaimana orang tua pembinaan kegiatan di Raudatul Atfal (RA). Darul Muttaqien dan RA. Ibnu Sina. Metode penelitian yang digunakan dalam studi ini adalah penelitian lapangan kualitatif. Alat pengumpulan data melalui pengamatan, wawancara dan dokumentasi. The Parenting Meeting (KPO) modul pembinaan telah diuji untuk validitas melalui Focus Group diskusi (FGD) dengan 4 ahli: ahli agama, linguis, psikolog dan ahli pendidikan. Hasil penelitian ini adalah pembinaan orang tua di RA. Darul Muttaqien Parung belum direncanakan secara sistematis pada lembar program kegiatan. 80% orang tua menyatakan bahwa perkembangan anak di rumah sama dengan sekolah. Sementara, membina orang tua di RA. Ibnu Sina Pamijahan telah berjalan dengan baik, terencana dan sistematis, 50% dari pernyataan orang tua adalah bahwa perkembangan moral di rumah tidak sama dengan sekolah</p>

KARAKTERISTIK SOSIAL EKONOMI DAN KEBIJAKAN MITIGASI KONFLIK MANUSIA-GAJAH DI RESORT BESITANG, TAMAN NASIONAL GUNUNG LEUSER (SOCIAL-ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS AND POLICY FOR MITIGATION HUMAN-ELEPHANT CONFLICT AT BESITANG RESORT OF GUNUNG LEUSER NATIONAL P

Inovasi ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 15 (2) ◽  
pp. 153-162 ◽  
Author(s):  
Wanda Kuswanda
Keyword(s):  
Focus Group ◽  
Focus Group Discussion ◽  
Social Economic ◽  
Group Discussion ◽  
Response Unit

Salah satu habitat gajah yang masih tersisa adalah Kawasan Taman Nasional Gunung Leuser (TNGL), terutama di wilayah Besitang. Penelitian ini bertujuan mengidentifikasi karakteristik sosial ekonomi, kepemilikan lahan, pemetaan wilayah dan mitigasi konflik manusia dengan gajah di Resort Besitang, TNGL. Metode pengumpulan data dilakukan dengan penyebaran kuesioner, wawancara dan Focus Group Discussion (FGD). Analisis data menggunakan tabel frekuensi dan analisa deskriptif. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa wilayah yang memiliki potensi konflik gajah di Resort Besitang adalah Daerah Halaban, Aras Senapal, Sekundur, Bukit Selamat dan Bukit Mas dengan intensitas konflik rendah sampai tinggi. Penyebab utama konflik manusia dengan gajah adalah fragmentasi kawasan hutan,  ketidakpastian status lahan di daerah penyangga, pertumbuhan penduduk yang tinggi dan meningkatnya pendatang di wilayah Besitang, perambahan dan ilegal logging yang terus terjadi, minimnya kesadaran masyarakat dan peranan lembaga desa dalam mendukung konservasi gajah. Rekomendasi resolusi mitigasi konflik gajah diantaranya: 1) memperbaiki habitat gajah yang sudah terfragmentasi di dalam kawasan TNGL; 2) meningkatkan peran Tim CRU (Conservation Response Unit); 3) membentuk unit reaksi cepat penanganan konflik gajah dengan melibatkan para pihak; 4) menanam jenis tanaman yang tidak disukai dan dijauhi oleh gajah; 5) mereduksi ketergantungan masyarakat akan sistem pertanian yang membutuhkan lahan yang luas; 6) mengembangkan program untuk membantu peningkatan hasil panen; dan,  7) penyuluhan untuk meningkatkan pemahaman bahwa gajah merupakan bagian dari ekosistem yang harus lestari.   Kata kunci: gajah, konflik, habitat, Besitang, Taman Nasional Gunung Leuser

Komunikasi Pembangunan di Era Digital melalui e-Government dalam Pelayanan Publik dan Pemberdayaan

2019 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 14-21
Author(s):  
Rili Windiasih
Keyword(s):  
Civil Society ◽  
Focus Group ◽  
Focus Group Discussion ◽  
Group Discussion

Perkembangan Teknologi informasi dan komunikasi di era globalisasi, demokratisasi dan desentralisasi sudah menjadi kebutuhan sekaligus tantangan khususnya bagi pemerintah daerah dalam komunikasi pembangunan untuk pelayanan publik dan pemberdayaan masyarakat. Penelitian menggunakan metode kualitatif studi kasus, dengan pengumpulan data melalui dokumentasi, wawancara, pengamatan dan Focus Group Discussion (FGD). Subjek penelitian dipilih secara purposif yaitu pemerintah daerah di Eks-KaresidenanBanyumas Jawa Tengah, akademisi dan civil society. Penelitian dianalisis dengan analisis interaktif melalui reduksi data, penyajian data, penarikan kesimpuan dan verifikasi data. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa (1) Pentingnya komunikasi pembangunan dengan media teknologi informasi dan komunikasi melalui e-Government untuk meningkatkan pelayanan publik yang baik, cepat dan responsif, adanya partisipasi aktif dari publik dan transparansi baik anggaran serta program pembangunan. (2) Perlunya mengantisipasi adanya kesenjangan teknologi informasisehingga membutuhkan peningkatan kompetensi sumber daya manusia di pemerintahan daerah dan publik, serta memperluas fasilitas akses jaringan informasi.Kata kunci: komunikasi pembangunan, pelayanan publik, partisipasi, teknologi informasi, transparansi 

TINGKAT KEAKURATAN DAN KEBERTERIMAAN TERJEMAHAN KALIMAT YANG MENGAKOMODASI TINDAK TUTUR KOMISIF PADA NOVEL INSURGENT (THE ACCURACY AND ACCEPTABILITY OF TRANSLATION ON THE SENTENCES WHICH ACCOMODATE COMMISSIVE SPEECH ACT IN THE INSURGENT NOVEL)

Widyaparwa ◽  
2017 ◽  
Vol 45 (2) ◽  
pp. 151-164
Author(s):  
Novita Sumarlin Putri
Keyword(s):  
Focus Group ◽  
Focus Group Discussion ◽  
Speech Act ◽  
Group Discussion ◽  
Document Analysis ◽  
High Accuracy ◽  
Pragmatic Approach ◽  
Componential Analysis ◽  
Pragmatic Aspects

Tindak tutur komisif merupakan salah satu aspek pragmatik yang harus diperhatikan oleh penerjemah ketika menerjemahkan teks. Hal itu dilakukan agar menghasilkan terjemahan yang berkualitas dari aspek keakuratan dan keberterimaan. Berdasarkan alasan tersebut, penelitian ini bertujuan mendiskripsikan tingkat keakuratan dan keberterimaan terjemahan kalimat yang mengakomodasi tindak tutur komisif dengan pendekatan pragmatik. Data yang digunakan ialah tuturan komisif dan hasil penilaian kualitas terjemahan. Data bersumber dari novel Insurgent karya Veronica Roth dan informan. Data dikumpulkan dengan cara analisis dokumen, kuesioner dan Focus Group Discussion. Selanjutnya, data dianalisis dengan cara analisis domain, taksonomi, komponensial, dan tema budaya. Hasil penelitian ini menunjukkan bahwa terjemahan dalam novel Insurgent mempunyai nilai keakuratan dan keberterimaan yang cukup tinggi. Berdasarkan penelitian ini, dapat disimpulkan bahwa tingkat keakuratan dan keberterimaan pada setiap jenis tindak tutur komisif memiliki dampak terhadap kualitas keseluruhan terjemahan kalimat yang mengandung tindak tutur komisif.Commissive speech act is one of the pragmatic aspects to regard by the translator in translating the text. It aims to produce a qualified translation in regarding accuracy and acceptability aspects. According to the aspects, this research aims to describe accuracy and acceptability of translation in sentences which accommodate commissive speech act using pragmatic approach. The data used is commissive speech and qualitative translation value result. The sources of the data are an Insurgent novel by Veronica Roth and informants. The data were collected through document analysis, questionnaire, and Focus Group Discussion then analyzed the domain, taxonomic, componential analysis, and cultural theme. The result shows that translation in the Insurgent novel has high accuracy and acceptability values. This research concludes that the accuracy and acceptability level in each commissive speech act has an impact on quality of whole translated sentences which contain commissive speech act.

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