scholarly journals The role and importance of perceived risk in medical tourism. Applying the theory of planned behaviour

PLoS ONE ◽  
2022 ◽  
Vol 17 (1) ◽  
pp. e0262137
Author(s):  
Monika Boguszewicz-Kreft ◽  
Sylwia Kuczamer-Kłopotowska ◽  
Arkadiusz Kozłowski
Keyword(s):  
Perceived Risk ◽  
Theory Of Planned Behaviour ◽  
Medical Tourism ◽  
Multiple Regression Model ◽  
Health Condition ◽  
Risk Awareness ◽  
Level Of Satisfaction ◽  
And Gender ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Structured Questionnaire

The main aim of the study was to investigate the role and importance of perceived risk in medical tourism (MT). The research demonstrates that the country of origin and an assessment of the respondents’ own health condition significantly moderates the impact of their attitudes on behavioral intention. The research shows a strong correlation between the risk perceived by the respondents and their attitudes towards MT services. This relationship is significantly moderated by risk awareness, aversion to risk and gender. Additionally, an important factor in the model is the level of satisfaction with medical services in their own country. The survey using a fully structured questionnaire was conducted among young consumers from Jordan, Poland and Turkey. To verify the hypotheses, a multiple regression model with interactions was used.

scholarly journals 46 Primary Care Practitioners Have A High Level of Satisfaction with The Current Breast Referral Pathway but The Majority Would Support A Change to Patient Self-Referral

2021 ◽  
Vol 108 (Supplement_6) ◽  
Author(s):  
T Russell ◽  
J Cooper ◽  
M McIntyre ◽  
S Ramzi
Keyword(s):  
Primary Care ◽  
Free Text ◽  
Referral Rates ◽  
Care Services ◽  
Primary Care Services ◽  
Level Of Satisfaction ◽  
And Gender ◽  
Primary Care Practitioners ◽  
High Level ◽  
The Impact

Abstract Aim Currently, patients must consult with a primary care practitioner (PCP) prior to being referred to secondary care breast services. A change to patient self-referral would arguably reduce primary care workload, improve access for patients, and allow breast units to allocate resources more appropriately; no data currently supports this. This study aims to explore PCP's views on breast referral, evaluate the community breast workload, and to investigate the impact of COVID-19 on referral rates. Method An electronic survey was designed on SurveyMonkey.com which aimed to collect both quantitative and qualitative data. The weblink to the survey was sent out via two electronic newsletters. Participants were asked: their role and gender, their level of confidence surrounding breast care, details surrounding their breast workload, how they felt COVID-19 had affected their referral rates, their level of satisfaction with the current pathway, and their opinions on a potential change to patient self-referral. Results 79 responses were received. PCPs estimated that 7.0% (median) of their total consultations were regarding a breast-related issue and that COVID-19 had not had a significant impact on the rate of referral to breast units (P = 0.75). 84.8% of PCPs were satisfied with the current referral pathway. Whilst 74.5% felt a change to patient self-referral would benefit patients and primary care services, their free text comments highlighted some of their reservations. Conclusions PCPs have a high level of satisfaction with the current breast referral pathway, but the majority would be open to a change to patient self-referral to specialist breast units.

scholarly journals Impact of Improved Cassava Technology Adoption on Farmers Output in Benue State, Nigeria

2019 ◽  
pp. 1-10
Author(s):  
Juliet Ogadinma Onyemma ◽  
Mark Tokula ◽  
Koko Michael Tertsea ◽  
Nwafor Solomon Chimela
Keyword(s):  
Regression Model ◽  
Survey Design ◽  
Simple Random Sampling ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Multiple Regression Model ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
Home Food ◽  
Extension Agencies ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Structured Questionnaire

Aims: The aim of the study was to ascertain the impact of the adoption of improved cassava technology on the output of farmers in Benue state, Nigeria. Study Design: The study used Survey design. Place and Duration of Study: The study was carried out in Benue State, between November 2018 and May 2019. Methodology: Cluster and simple random sampling techniques were used to select 366 respondents for the study. Primary data were collected using Semi-structured questionnaire. Objective 1 was achieved using descriptive statistics such as percentages, frequencies and means while Objective 2 was achieved using multiple regression model. Results: The findings showed that the adoption of improved cassava technologies influenced the farmers in a number of ways which included increased farmers income (56%:  2.10), acquired new skills (75%:); increased output (76%: ); expanded production (67%: ); ensured more food at home (food security) ( 85%: ); and increased well being of adopters (80%: ). The result also revealed that improved cassava technologies adoption have significant impact on farmers output in Benue State was accepted. This was indicated by F-stat value of 33.42 and F-probe value of 0.000 of less than 0.05, indicating that the estimated regression model adopted in this study was statistically significant at 1%. The R2 value of 0.75 implied that 75% of dependent variable (farmers output) was explained by the independent variables (TSM0505, TSM0581, TSM0572, TMS011368, TMS961632, TMS920326 TME 419, NR8082). Conclusion: Thus it was concluded that improved cassava technologies adoption have significant impact on farmers output in Benue State The study thus recommend that Extension agencies should ensure that improved cassava technologies are accessible by farmers and that farmers acquire the necessary knowledge and skills in using such technologies. This will ensure high adoption and high impact as well.

scholarly journals A RAPID HEALTH IMPACT ASSESSMENT OF THE UNIVERSITY OF ILORIN DAM

2016 ◽  
Vol 36 (1) ◽  
pp. 235-240
Author(s):  
SO Bilewu ◽  
AM Ayanshola ◽  
AW Salami
Keyword(s):  
Health Impact ◽  
Health Condition ◽  
Behavioral Pattern ◽  
Construction Period ◽  
Chi Squared ◽  
Community Data ◽  
The University ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Structured Questionnaire ◽  
University Community

Many Dams have been constructed in different parts of the world and for different purposes. While these dams have in most cases served the reason for their construction, the resultant environmental impact have been a subject of concern. The creation of a reservoir not only changes the ecology and hydrology of the environment, the lives of nearby residents is also affected. This study assessed the impact of the University of Ilorin Dam on the health condition of the University community. The Dam was built for the main purpose of water supply to university community. Data on the water related disease reported and documented at the university clinic was obtained to cover pre and post construction period while the perception and behavioral pattern of the community as related to water and sanitation was studied with the help of a structured questionnaire. The chi-squared test was applied to establish that a relationship do exist between the dam construction and the occurrence of some diseases especially Malaria. The study have also shown that the dam imposes no significant negative health impact on the university community. http://dx.doi.org/10.4314/njt.v36i1.28  

scholarly journals SP8.1.3 Primary care practitioners have a high level of satisfaction with the current breast referral pathway but the majority would support a change to patient self-referral

2021 ◽  
Vol 108 (Supplement_7) ◽  
Author(s):  
Thomas Russell ◽  
Jemma Cooper ◽  
Mairead McIntyre ◽  
Sa'ed Ramzi
Keyword(s):  
Primary Care ◽  
Free Text ◽  
Referral Rates ◽  
Care Services ◽  
Primary Care Services ◽  
Level Of Satisfaction ◽  
And Gender ◽  
Primary Care Practitioners ◽  
High Level ◽  
The Impact

Abstract Aims Currently, patients must consult with a primary care practitioner (PCP) prior to being referred to specialist breast services. A change to patient self-referral would arguably reduce primary care workload, improve access for patients, and allow breast units to allocate resources more appropriately; no data currently supports this. This study aims to explore PCP’s views on breast referral, evaluate the community breast workload, and to investigate the impact of COVID-19 on referral rates. Methods An electronic survey was sent out to PCPs in South West England via two electronic newsletters. Participants were asked: their role and gender, their level of confidence surrounding breast care, details surrounding their breast workload, how they felt COVID-19 had affected their referral rates, their level of satisfaction with the current pathway, and their opinions on a potential change to patient self-referral. Results 79 responses were received. PCPs estimated that 7.0% (median) of their total consultations were regarding a breast-related issue and that COVID-19 had not had a significant impact on the rate of referral to breast units (P = 0.75). 84.8% of PCPs had a high level of satisfaction with the current referral pathway. Whilst 74.5% felt a change to patient self-referral would benefit patients and primary care services, their free text comments highlighted some of their reservations. Conclusions PCPs have a high level of satisfaction with the current breast referral pathway, but the majority would be open to a change to patient self-referral to specialist breast units.

AWARE: Randomized study of an EMR-based intervention targeting hereditary cancer (CA) risk awareness in peri-op CA patients (pts).

2017 ◽  
Vol 35 (15_suppl) ◽  
pp. e13119-e13119
Author(s):  
Michael J. Hall ◽  
Elizabeth Handorf ◽  
Yana Chertock ◽  
Cindy A Keleher ◽  
Mark Siemon ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Risk Assessment ◽  
Genetic Risk ◽  
Perceived Risk ◽  
Information Needs ◽  
Randomized Study ◽  
Genetic Risk Factors ◽  
Risk Awareness ◽  
The Impact

e13119 Background: Pts having CA surgery have high information needs related to diagnosis, stage, and what caused their CA. Direct EMR access via web portals has grown, and offers a novel means to integrate supplemental health information into the e-chart, such as relevant genetic risk of CA. The AWARE trial (Advancing Web-based Medical Record Access and Risk Evaluation for Cancer Patients) studied the impact of providing personalized pathology (pPATH) and pers/fam history (PFHx) summaries enhanced with information about genetic CA risk and risk assessment. Methods: Peri-op CA pts completed baseline and 3-mo follow-up surveys. Pts randomized to enhanced (E) arm received pPATH & PFHx summaries with embedded tailored info about genetic CA risk and relevant high-risk features. Unenhanced (U) arm got pPATH & PFHx only. Use of summaries and 2 “Genetic risk: Learn more” links was tracked. Outcomes-Primary: awareness, knowledge (of genetic CA risk); Secondary: perceived risk, use of “Learn more” links, intentions/actions toward risk assessment--were stratified by genetic risk factors reported at baseline (0-1, 2+) & use of “Learn more” links. Results: 171 pts consented; men (p = 0.003) & non-White (p = 0.02) were more likely to decline the study. Overall 149 (87%) were randomized & eligible to use AWARE: 109 (73%) logged in, 120 (81%) completed follow-up. Predictors of AWARE use: White race (p < 0.05), sib w/CA (p < 0.05), and use intention (p = 0.005). Reporting 2+ genetic risk factors at baseline predicted use of pPATH, PFHx, and “Learn more” (all p < 0.001). Awareness increased overall (p < 0.002), but between arm changes in primary outcomes were not significant. E arm (vs U) was borderline more likely to seek risk assessment (32% v 18%, p = 0.09), with impact stronger in pts reporting baseline 0-1 (p = 0.035) vs 2+ risk factors (p = 0.7). Among E arm pts who used “Learn more” links, intentions (p = 0.054) & behaviors (p = 0.035) to seek risk assessment increased. Conclusions: AWARE increased genetic risk awareness overall, but primary outcomes were not met. Usage data and secondary outcomes highlight potential for EMR-based interventions to positively impact preventive behaviors toward genetic risk assessment.

scholarly journals The Impact of Demographic Factors on Satisfaction of Users for various Digital Payment Methods

2019 ◽  
Vol 8 (9S) ◽  
pp. 900-905
Keyword(s):  
Marital Status ◽  
Demographic Factors ◽  
Valuable Insight ◽  
Payment Methods ◽  
Level Of Satisfaction ◽  
Gender Education ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Effect Of Age ◽  
Insight Into ◽  
Structured Questionnaire

There has been significant progress in the usage of digital payment methods as alternative payment options instead of using cash. Although a majority of researches are still focusing on factors of adoption of digital payment methods, the present work moved on to the next level by examining users’ present level of satisfaction. Further, this work augmented by investigating the impact of demographic factors (gender, age, education, occupation, marital status and income) on users’ satisfaction with use of various digital payment methods in Amritsar, Punjab, India. A structured questionnaire was used to collect the data from 163 users of various digital payment methods. The data were analyzed using statistical techniques. The results show a significant effect of age, gender, education, occupation, marital status and income of respondents on users’ satisfaction. The results of the present work revealed valuable insight into users’ satisfaction with six prevailing digital payment methods vis-à-vis demographic factors.

The Impact of COVID-19 on the Rural Second Home Tourism

2021 ◽  
pp. 703-727
Author(s):  
Ersin Türk ◽  
Aygün Erdoğan ◽  
Beytullah Sulak ◽  
Gökhan Hüseyin Erkan
Keyword(s):  
Qualitative Research ◽  
Second Homes ◽  
Interview Technique ◽  
Second Home ◽  
Global Pandemic ◽  
Level Of Satisfaction ◽  
Depth Interview ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Home Users ◽  
Structured Questionnaire

The aim of this study is to examine the level of satisfaction of second home users in the EBSR countryside due to the COVID-19 pandemic. For this purpose, a qualitative research based on in-depth interview technique using semi-structured questionnaire was applied to six households. Gürgenağaç Village within the borders of Trabzon Province, Maçka District was selected as the case area. The study provided results to discuss whether rural second homes, which are seen as insurance against risks, fulfill the expected task by virtue of the global pandemic experience and the problems arising from second homes and their surroundings. In conclusion, the study shows that behaviors and attitudes of rural second home owners had significantly changed with the COVID-19 pandemic.

Executives Perception of the Impact of Flexitime on Organizational Performance

2012 ◽  
Vol 1 (3) ◽  
pp. 16-27
Author(s):  
Osibanjo Adewale Omotayo ◽  
Abolaji Joachim Abiodun ◽  
Akinrole Olumuyiwa Fadugba
Keyword(s):  
Marital Status ◽  
Organizational Performance ◽  
Cultural Context ◽  
Negative Impact ◽  
Flexible Work ◽  
Level Of Satisfaction ◽  
Significant Negative Impact ◽  
Main Medium ◽  
And Gender ◽  
The Impact

The paper investigates the perception of Nigerian executives on the impact of flexitime on organizational performance. Effort is made to explore the attitudinal disposition of employees towards flexitime and how gender affects employee satisfaction with flexitime. The study, based on administered questionnaires as the main medium for data collection from managers in private sector of the Nigerian economy, utilizes correlations and multi-variate regression analysis to determine variables that significantly contribute to manager’s satisfaction with flexible work arrangement. The study finds that marital status and gender exert significant negative impact on level of satisfaction with flexitime. In addition, gender, marital status and motivation capabilities of flexitime were found to be a significant determinant of satisfaction with flexitime. Therefore, given the cultural context of the study it does appear that organizations might found it profitable to adopt a flexitime policy so as to relieve their employees some family or domestic burden with the attendant motivation benefit that increases employee performances.

Investigating Predictors of Academic Plagiarism among University Students

2020 ◽  
Vol 19 (12) ◽  
pp. 264-280
Author(s):  
Sumayah Goolam Nabee ◽  
Joash Mageto ◽  
Noleen Pisa
Keyword(s):  
University Students ◽  
Academic Dishonesty ◽  
Language And Gender ◽  
University Instructors ◽  
Ease Of Access ◽  
And Gender ◽  
The University ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Academic Plagiarism ◽  
Structured Questionnaire

Academic plagiarism is increasingly becoming a challenge to academic integrity worldwide, owing to the ease of access to free information online. The aim of this paper was twofold; first, to ascertain the perceptions of transport and logistics management university students regarding academic plagiarism, and second, to determine the predictors of university students’ plagiarism practices. A self-designed structured questionnaire was developed to collect information from the students of their understanding of plagiarism (UP), the plagiarism practices (PP), the understanding of the university plagiarism policy (UPP), the understanding of the departmental plagiarism policy (DPP), the awareness of the university and departmental training workshops (TOP), and the adequacy of the university and departmental training workshops (AOT). Independent t-tests were computed for the differences in plagiarism, based on home language and gender. Also, a one-way ANOVA was computed to test if the year of study, the degree enrolled for, and race, had an impact on plagiarism practices. Lastly, a regression model was computed to determine the impact of the plagiarism predictors on the plagiarism practices. The results of this study revealed high-levels of the understanding of plagiarism, and an awareness of the university and departmental plagiarism policies. However, an analysis of the plagiarism practices revealed moderate levels of plagiarism, indicating a likelihood of intentional plagiarism among students. Two significant predictors of plagiarism practices among university students were identified as; the understanding of plagiarism and the understanding of the university-wide plagiarism policy. University instructors and education managers are informed through the findings of this study that clear plagiarism policies are important in reducing academic dishonesty among students. It is important to continuously train students on what plagiarism entails and how to avoid academic dishonesty.

Human Resource Management and Impact on Performance on Employee in Kosovo Tourism

2021 ◽  
Vol 12 (4) ◽  
pp. 1064
Author(s):  
Avni Ekrem KRASNIQI
Keyword(s):  
Resource Management ◽  
Human Resource Management ◽  
Human Resource ◽  
Employee Performance ◽  
Multiple Regression Model ◽  
P Value ◽  
Level Of Satisfaction ◽  
Statistical Program ◽  
High Level ◽  
The Impact

This research presents the impact of human resource management on the performance of employees in tourist centers in Kosovo.This research also measures the badness of foreign tourists with the tourist services that are offered. Employee performance is one of the factors that dictate the flow of tourism work in any country of the world, especially it depends on the forms of human resource management, ie how attentive managers are in creating a working climate and achieving performance.This research was conducted for this purpose, and involved a total of 200 workers of different levels and 230 foreign trusses, through a well-structured questionnaire, and its scientific impact lies in the fact that it helps tourist centers to improve or increase appropriate forms of human resource management. The multiple regression model was used to analyze the results, while the statistical program is SPSS.The results show that the performance of workers of tourist places in Kosovo depends directly on their motivation (p-value = M1: 0.006 / M2: 0.034) and their satisfaction with the workplace and the conditions offered (p-value = 0.047), whereas no impact of cooperation and communication with the performance of workers was found. Based on the results, it is confirmed that tourists in Kosovo have expressed a high level of satisfaction with the structure and tourist services provided.

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