scholarly journals Identifying targets for interventions to support public adherence to government instructions to reduce transmission of SARS-CoV-2

2021 ◽  
Vol 21 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Christopher J. Armitage ◽  
Chris Keyworth ◽  
Jessica Z. Leather ◽  
Lucie Byrne-Davis ◽  
Tracy Epton
Keyword(s):  
Linear Regression ◽  
Multiple Linear Regression ◽  
Population Data ◽  
Current Evidence ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Emergency Situations ◽  
Social Opportunities ◽  
The Uk

Abstract Background SARS-CoV-2 lacks sentience and can only be spread through human behaviour. Government instructions to the general public include: (a) limiting time spent outside the home, (b) staying more than 1 m away from people outside the household at all times, and (c) maintaining hand hygiene. Current evidence suggests high rates of adherence to such instructions, but interventions to sustain adherence to government instructions in the long term can only be developed if we know why people do or do not adhere to them. The aims were to assess levels of public adherence to government instructions to reduce transmission of SARS-CoV-2, but more importantly to gauge why people were or were not adhering to instructions. Methods Cross-sectional survey of 2252 adults who were representative of the UK population. Data were analysed descriptively, and using one-sample t-tests, within-participants ANOVA and multiple linear regression. Results The sample reported mostly adhering to UK government instructions to reduce SARS-CoV-2 transmission, with 5% or fewer people reporting active resistance to instructions. People generally reported high levels of capability, opportunity and motivation to follow the instructions, but perceived relatively few physical and social opportunities. Multiple linear regression analyses showed that better adherence was associated with older age, being a woman, having a white ethnic background, and with perceiving greater levels of capabilities, opportunities and motivations. Conclusions Interventions targeted at people with black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds, men and younger people that focus on increasing capabilities, providing greater opportunities and boosting motivations are needed to support continued adherence to government instructions to reduce SARS-CoV-2 transmission. Further research is required to track changes in people’s capabilities, opportunities, motivations and behaviours in response to the ongoing emergency, any changes in government instructions, and to adapt the present procedures to other emergency situations.

scholarly journals A survey of bolus tube feeding prevalence and practice in adult patients requiring home enteral tube feeding

2019 ◽  
Vol 122 (11) ◽  
pp. 1271-1278 ◽  
Author(s):  
Gary P. Hubbard ◽  
Sophie Andrews ◽  
Sean White ◽  
Gary Simpson ◽  
Sarah Topen ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Demographic Data ◽  
Tube Feeding ◽  
Feeding Tube ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Feeding Method ◽  
Oral Nutritional Supplements ◽  
The Uk ◽  
At Home

AbstractAnecdotal evidence suggests the use of bolus tube feeding is increasing in the long-term home enteral tube feed (HETF) patients. A cross-sectional survey to assess the prevalence of bolus tube feeding and to characterise these patients was undertaken. Dietitians from ten centres across the UK collected data on all adult HETF patients on the dietetic caseload receiving bolus tube feeding (n 604, 60 % male, age 58 years). Demographic data, reasons for tube and bolus feeding, tube and equipment types, feeding method and patients’ complete tube feeding regimens were recorded. Over a third of patients receiving HETF used bolus feeding (37 %). Patients were long-term tube fed (4·1 years tube feeding, 3·5 years bolus tube feeding), living at home (71 %) and sedentary (70 %). The majority were head and neck cancer patients (22 %) who were significantly more active (79 %) and lived at home (97 %), while those with cerebral palsy (12 %) were typically younger (age 31 years) but sedentary (94 %). Most patients used bolus feeding as their sole feeding method (46 %), because it was quick and easy to use, as a top-up to oral diet or to mimic mealtimes. Importantly, oral nutritional supplements (ONS) were used for bolus feeding in 85 % of patients, with 51 % of these being compact-style ONS (2·4 kcal (10·0 kJ)/ml, 125 ml). This survey shows that bolus tube feeding is common among UK HETF patients, is used by a wide variety of patient groups and can be adapted to meet the needs of a variety of patients, clinical conditions, nutritional requirements and lifestyles.

scholarly journals Attitudes and precaution practices towards  COVID-19 among pregnant women in Singapore : A cross-sectional survey

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
RYAN WAI KHEONG LEE ◽  
LOY SEE LING ◽  
YANG LIYING ◽  
JERRY CHAN KOK YEN ◽  
TAN LAY KOK
Keyword(s):  
High Risk ◽  
Linear Regression ◽  
Pregnant Women ◽  
Multiple Linear Regression ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
Clinical Aspects ◽  
Front Line ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Frontline Staff

Abstract BackgroundCOVID-19 may predispose pregnant women to higher risks of severe disease and poorer neonatal outcome. Psychological sequalae of this pandemic may pose a greater conundrum than its clinical aspects. It is currently unknown that how pregnant women cope with this global pandemic and its ramifications. The aims of the study are to understand the attitudes and precaution practices of non-infected pregnant women towards the COVID-19 outbreak in Singapore.Methods An online cross-sectional survey of COVID-19 awareness among pregnant women attending antenatal clinics in Singapore was conducted. An internet link was provided to complete an online electronic survey on Google platform using a quick response (QR) code on mobile devices. The online survey consists of 34 questions that were categorized into 4 main sections, namely 1) social demographics 2) attitude on safe distancing measures 3) precaution practices and 4) perceptions of COVID-19. Multiple linear regression analysis was performed to examine women’s precaution practices among six independent socio-demographic variables, including age, ethnicity , education , front-line jobs, history of miscarriage and type of antenatal clinic (general , high risk).ResultsA total of 167 survey responses were obtained over eight weeks from April to June 2020. The majority of women were aged ≤35 years (76%, n=127), were of Chinese ethnicity (55%, n=91), attained tertiary education (62%, n=104) and were not working as frontline staff (70%). Using multiple linear regression models, Malay ethnicity (vs. Chinese, β 0.24; 95% CI 0.04, 0.44) was associated with higher frequency of practicing social distancing. Malay women (β 0.48; 95% CI 0.16, 0.80) and those who worked as frontline staff (β 0.28; 95% CI 0.01, 0.56) sanitized their hands at higher frequencies. Age of ≥36 years (vs. ≤30 years, β 0.24; 95% CI 0.01, 0.46), Malay (vs. Chinese, β 0.27; 95% CI 0.06, 0.48) and Indian ethnicity (vs. Chinese, β 0.41; 95% CI 0.02, 0.80), and attendance at high-risk clinic (vs. general clinic, β 0.20; 95% CI 0.01, 0.39) were associated with higher frequency of staying-at-home.ConclusionSocial demographical factors including age > 36 years old, Malay ethnicity, employment in front line jobs and attendance at high-risk clinics are likely to influence the attitudes and precaution practices among pregnant women towards COVID-19 in Singapore. Knowledge gained from our cross-sectional online survey can better guide clinicians to communicate better with pregnant women. Hence, it is important for clinicians to render appropriate counselling and focused clarification on the effect of COVID-19 among pregnant women for psychological support and mental wellbeing.

Evaluation of Community Perception towards Tourism Industry

2015 ◽  
Vol 4 (4) ◽  
pp. 31-53
Author(s):  
Yidnekachew Mare ◽  
Emmanuel Gebreyohannes ◽  
Yohannes Yebabe Tesfay
Keyword(s):  
Factor Analysis ◽  
Linear Regression ◽  
Multiple Linear Regression ◽  
Linear Regression Analysis ◽  
Multiple Linear Regression Analysis ◽  
Tourism Industry ◽  
Community Perception ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Potential Factors

The purpose of this study was to identify and analyze the factors affecting the perception of Hawassa community towards the tourism industry using Factor Analysis, Multiple linear regression and Multivariate Analysis of Variance (MANOVA). Cross-sectional survey was conducted on a sample of 591 from a target population of 24021 of Hawassa City. The Factor analysis estimation result identified five potential factors that affect the community's perception towards the tourism industry. These potential factors are economic, socio-cultural, environmental, community service and community attitude factors, which explained 77.5 percent of the total variation of the community's perception towards the tourism industry. Multiple linear regression analysis indicated that length of residency, number of tourist contacts, number of recreational activities, job creation and tourism policy participation are found significant in explaining the variation in the underlined perceptions of the community towards tourism. Among the demographic characteristics, sub city, sex, educational level, working profession and monthly income of the respondents are found were statistically significant different for the mean scores of the perceptions towards tourism.

scholarly journals Development and validation of the cancer symptoms discrimination scale: a cross-sectional survey of students in Yunnan, China

2020 ◽  
Vol 19 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Lin-sen Feng ◽  
Zheng-jiao Dong ◽  
Ruo-yu Yan ◽  
Chang-ling Tu ◽  
Lan-yu Zhang ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Linear Regression ◽  
Multiple Linear Regression ◽  
Pearson Correlation ◽  
Measurement Theory ◽  
Univariate Analysis ◽  
Clinical Manifestations ◽  
Reliability And Validity ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Cancer Symptoms

Abstract Background This study aimed to devise a Cancer symptoms Discrimination Scale (CSDS) suitable for China based on a cross-sectional survey. Methods The CSDS was developed using the classical measurement theory. A total of 3610 students from Yunnan province, China, participated in the cross-sectional survey. The test version of the scale was modified by the item analysis method, and after the official version of CSDS was developed, its reliability and validity were verified. A univariate analysis of variance and a multiple linear regression model were used to analyze the influencing factors of cancer symptoms discrimination among the university/college students. Results There were 21 items in total for the CSDS, including 3 subscales --- common clinical manifestations (11 items), physical appearance defects (6 items), and drainage tube(s) wearing (4 items). This CSDS had good validity (GFI = 0.930, AGFI = 0.905, RMR = 0.013, I-CVIs> 0.80, and the Pearson correlation coefficient was satisfactory.) and reliability (Cronbach’s alpha = 0.862, spearman-brown coefficient = 0.875). The multiple linear regression showed that certain factors may affect the students’ discrimination level against cancer symptoms (P < 0.05), including gender, major, current education degree, guardian’s highest record of formal schooling, self-rated health status, history of care for cancer patients, family relationship, ways of cancer knowledge acquisition, good/poor understanding of cancer-related information, degree of cancer fear, and their perception of cancer infectiousness. Conclusion This CSDS, with good reliability and validity, can be used for the evaluation of the discrimination risk and levels against cancer symptoms among healthy students.

scholarly journals The COVID-19 experience of orthodontists in the UK

2022 ◽  
pp. 146531252110680
Author(s):  
Yana Sabbagh ◽  
Benjamin RK Lewis ◽  
Stephen M Chadwick ◽  
Elham S Abu Alhaija
Keyword(s):  
Vaccination Programme ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Beneficial Effects ◽  
Perceived Impact ◽  
The Uk ◽  
Electronic Questionnaires ◽  
Age Range ◽  
Professional Guidance

Objective: To understand and compare the perceived impact and ongoing effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on orthodontic clinical services in the UK. Design: Descriptive cross-sectional survey. Setting: Online electronic questionnaire. Participants: Members of the British Orthodontic Society (BOS). Methods: Electronic questionnaires were circulated between March and June 2021. The UK survey was distributed via emails from the BOS, Orthodontic Managed Clinical Networks and WhatsApp groups. Results: A total of 560 unique responses were received. There were more respondents who were aged over 50 years (52%) then respondents who were aged below 50 years (48%) with the median age range being 50–54 years (20%). The main causes of disruption to clinical practice were felt to be national restrictions (85%), increased cross-infection measures (84%), social distancing (80%) and professional guidance (80%). Respondents felt more negatively in their opinions regarding dentistry’s preparedness for the pandemic (5%) and how dentistry coped in the crisis (35%), when compared to orthodontic services specifically (8% and 58%, respectively). The respondents were not confident about the potential beneficial effects of a vaccination programme on orthodontic clinical service provision (21%). Telephone consultations (84%) and video consultations (61%) were the main adaptations used by the respondents during the pandemic. Conclusions: Respondents felt that COVID-19 will have long-term societal, clinical and professional implications. The majority of our respondents supported the vaccination and weekly testing of the orthodontic team. Respondents felt that during the pandemic there had been a deterioration in care provision and were not optimistic about a vaccination programme restoring services to pre-pandemic levels of activity. During the pandemic, patients in active orthodontic treatment have been prioritised but at the expense of new and review patients, and as services recover respondents were concerned about the difficulty of arranging dental extractions.

scholarly journals Perceived Innovativeness, Entrepreneurship Education, and University Support: A Multilevel Analysis of Students’ Start-Up Intention

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Zahoor Ahmad Paray ◽  
Sumit Kumar ◽  
Adarsh Kalia
Keyword(s):  
Linear Regression ◽  
Multiple Linear Regression ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Scale Type ◽  
Start Up ◽  
University Support ◽  
Study Type ◽  
Degree Level

Study type: Quantitative<div>Data: Primary data </div><div>Sample size: 398 </div><div>Design: Cross sectional survey</div><div>Respondents: University students </div><div>Degree level: Undergraduate and Post-graduate</div><div>Techniques: Multiple linear regression</div><div>Scale type: 5 point Likert scale</div><div>Software: SPSS</div><div><br></div>

scholarly journals Attitudes and precaution practices towards COVID-19 among pregnant women in Singapore: a cross-sectional survey

2020 ◽  
Vol 20 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Ryan Wai Kheong Lee ◽  
See Ling Loy ◽  
Liying Yang ◽  
Jerry Kok Yen Chan ◽  
Lay Kok Tan
Keyword(s):  
High Risk ◽  
Linear Regression ◽  
Pregnant Women ◽  
Multiple Linear Regression ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
Clinical Aspects ◽  
Front Line ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Frontline Staff

Abstract Background COVID-19 may predispose pregnant women to higher risks of severe disease and poorer neonatal outcome. Psychological sequalae of this pandemic may pose a greater conundrum than its clinical aspects. It is currently unknown that how pregnant women cope with this global pandemic and its ramifications. The aims of the study are to understand the attitudes and precaution practices of non-infected pregnant women towards the COVID-19 outbreak in Singapore. Methods An online cross-sectional survey of COVID-19 awareness among pregnant women attending antenatal clinics in Singapore was conducted. An internet link was provided to complete an online electronic survey on Google platform using a quick response (QR) code on mobile devices. The online survey consists of 34 questions that were categorized into 4 main sections, namely 1) social demographics 2) attitude on safe distancing measures 3) precaution practices and 4) perceptions of COVID-19. Multiple linear regression analysis was performed to examine women’s precaution practices among six independent socio-demographic variables, including age, ethnicity, education, front-line jobs, history of miscarriage and type of antenatal clinic (general, high risk). Results A total of 167 survey responses were obtained over 8 weeks from April to June 2020. The majority of women were aged ≤35 years (76%, n = 127), were of Chinese ethnicity (55%, n = 91), attained tertiary education (62%, n = 104) and were not working as frontline staff (70%). Using multiple linear regression models, Malay ethnicity (vs. Chinese, β 0.24; 95% CI 0.04, 0.44) was associated with higher frequency of practicing social distancing. Malay women (β 0.48; 95% CI 0.16, 0.80) and those who worked as frontline staff (β 0.28; 95% CI 0.01, 0.56) sanitized their hands at higher frequencies. Age of ≥36 years (vs. ≤30 years, β 0.24; 95% CI 0.01, 0.46), Malay (vs. Chinese, β 0.27; 95% CI 0.06, 0.48) and Indian ethnicity (vs. Chinese, β 0.41; 95% CI 0.02, 0.80), and attendance at high-risk clinic (vs. general clinic, β 0.20; 95% CI 0.01, 0.39) were associated with higher frequency of staying-at-home. Conclusion Social demographical factors including age > 36 years old, Malay ethnicity, employment in front line jobs and attendance at high-risk clinics are likely to influence the attitudes and precaution practices among pregnant women towards COVID-19 in Singapore. Knowledge gained from our cross-sectional online survey can better guide clinicians to communicate better with pregnant women. Hence, it is important for clinicians to render appropriate counselling and focused clarification on the effect of COVID-19 among pregnant women for psychological support and mental well being.

Association of Entrepreneurial Traits With Interest in Becoming a Pharmacist Provider Among Student Pharmacists

2019 ◽  
pp. 089719001988287
Author(s):  
Mona Nili ◽  
Nazneen Fatima Shaikh ◽  
Nilanjana Dwibedi ◽  
S. Suresh Madhavan
Keyword(s):  
Linear Regression ◽  
Multiple Linear Regression ◽  
Achievement Motivation ◽  
Risk Taking ◽  
Linear Regression Analysis ◽  
Multiple Linear Regression Analysis ◽  
Analysis Model ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Factors Associated

Background: With the emerging opportunities for pharmacists to gain provider status, the need for understanding interest to become a pharmacist provider has never been greater. Objective: To determine which entrepreneurial traits (locus of control, innovativeness, autonomy, risk-taking propensity, proactiveness, achievement motivation, people liking, problem-solving, and leadership) are associated with interest in becoming a pharmacist provider. Methods: A cross-sectional survey was conducted among second- and third-year student pharmacists. Exploratory factor analysis (principal components with varimax rotation) was used to determine any underlying dimensions. Significant differences in interest in becoming a pharmacist provider by demographic and other characteristics were determined using t tests and analysis of variance (ANOVA; P ≤ .05). Multiple linear regression was used to determine the factors associated with interest in becoming a pharmacist provider. Results: A total of 137 completed questionnaires were received. Gender ( P = .003) and preference of workplace ( P < .001) were significantly associated with interest in becoming a pharmacist provider. All factor loadings were more than 0.50 and Cronbach alpha values were more than .68. In the multiple linear regression analysis model, proactiveness ( P = .036) and achievement motivation ( P = .018) were positive predictors of interest in becoming a pharmacist provider. Females ( P = .006) and individuals who preferred to work in a hospital ( P < .001) or in specialty care ( P = .007) had a significantly greater interest in becoming a pharmacist provider. Conclusions: Proactiveness and achievement motivation can be predictors of interest in becoming a pharmacist provider.

scholarly journals Attitudes and precaution practices towards COVID-19 among pregnant women in Singapore: A cross-sectional survey

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
RYAN WAI KHEONG LEE ◽  
LOY SEE LING ◽  
YANG LIYING ◽  
JERRY CHAN KOK YEN ◽  
TAN LAY KOK
Keyword(s):  
High Risk ◽  
Linear Regression ◽  
Pregnant Women ◽  
Multiple Linear Regression ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
Clinical Aspects ◽  
Front Line ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Frontline Staff

Abstract BackgroundCOVID-19 may predispose pregnant women to higher risks of severe disease and poorer neonatal outcome. Psychological sequalae of this pandemic may pose a greater conundrum than its clinical aspects. It is currently unknown that how pregnant women cope with this global pandemic and its ramifications. The aims of the study are to understand the attitudes and precaution practices of non-infected pregnant women towards the COVID-19 outbreak in Singapore.Methods An online cross-sectional survey of COVID-19 awareness among pregnant women attending antenatal clinics in Singapore was conducted. An internet link was provided to complete an online electronic survey on Google platform using a quick response (QR) code on mobile devices. The online survey consists of 34 questions that were categorized into 4 main sections, namely 1) social demographics 2) attitude on safe distancing measures 3) precaution practices and 4) perceptions of COVID-19. Multiple linear regression analysis was performed to examine women’s precaution practices among six independent socio-demographic variables, including age, ethnicity , education , front-line jobs, history of miscarriage and type of antenatal clinic (general , high risk).ResultsA total of 167 survey responses were obtained over eight weeks from April to June 2020. The majority of women were aged ≤35 years (76%, n=127), were of Chinese ethnicity (55%, n=91), attained tertiary education (62%, n=104) and were not working as frontline staff (70%). Using multiple linear regression models, Malay ethnicity (vs. Chinese, β 0.24; 95% CI 0.04, 0.44) was associated with higher frequency of practicing social distancing. Malay women (β 0.48; 95% CI 0.16, 0.80) and those who worked as frontline staff (β 0.28; 95% CI 0.01, 0.56) sanitized their hands at higher frequencies. Age of ≥36 years (vs. ≤30 years, β 0.24; 95% CI 0.01, 0.46), Malay (vs. Chinese, β 0.27; 95% CI 0.06, 0.48) and Indian ethnicity (vs. Chinese, β 0.41; 95% CI 0.02, 0.80), and attendance at high-risk clinic (vs. general clinic, β 0.20; 95% CI 0.01, 0.39) were associated with higher frequency of staying-at-home.ConclusionSocial demographical factors including age > 36 years old, Malay ethnicity, employment in front line jobs and attendance at high-risk clinics are likely to influence the attitudes and precaution practices among pregnant women towards COVID-19 in Singapore. Knowledge gained from our cross-sectional online survey can better guide clinicians to communicate better with pregnant women. Hence, it is important for clinicians to render appropriate counselling and focused clarification on the effect of COVID-19 among pregnant women for psychological support and mental wellbeing.

scholarly journals Perceived Innovativeness, Entrepreneurship Education, and University Support: A Multilevel Analysis of Students’ Start-Up Intention

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Zahoor Ahmad Paray ◽  
Sumit Kumar ◽  
Adarsh Kalia
Keyword(s):  
Linear Regression ◽  
Multiple Linear Regression ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Scale Type ◽  
Start Up ◽  
University Support ◽  
Study Type ◽  
Degree Level

Study type: Quantitative<div>Data: Primary data </div><div>Sample size: 398 </div><div>Design: Cross sectional survey</div><div>Respondents: University students </div><div>Degree level: Undergraduate and Post-graduate</div><div>Techniques: Multiple linear regression</div><div>Scale type: 5 point Likert scale</div><div>Software: SPSS</div><div><br></div>

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