scholarly journals Watching television and being affected by television according to the opinions of parents of children between the ages of three and six

2021 ◽  
Vol 18 (3) ◽  
pp. 349-363
Author(s):  
Kübra Demir ◽  
Nuriye Yıldırım Şişman
Keyword(s):  
Educational Television ◽  
Social Activity ◽  
Participation Rate ◽  
English Summary ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Television Programs ◽  
Television Watching ◽  
The Status ◽  
Questionnaire Form ◽  
Cartoon Characters

Aim: The aim of this study is to examine the opinions of parents who have three to six years old children on the status of their children watching television and the effects of television on their children. Method: This is a sectional study. 256 parents participated in the study. The participation rate was 80%.A questionnaire form created by reviewing the literature was used as a data collection. Findings: Of the participating parents, 71.9% were female. Of the families, 23.0% had two televisions, and 6.2% of the participating children had a television in their room; 45.7% started to watch television after the age of two. The television was watched most in the evening hours (55.1%) and 63.7% of the children watched for one or two hours, while 33.6% watched for three hours or more in a day. The television was kept on for five-eight hours in 49.2% of the houses. Changes due to watching television were witnessed in the behaviors of 43,4% of the children, and 77.5% of these changes were found to be negative. The children watched cartoons (36.4%), kids’ programs (23.7%), documentaries (11.5%), and advertisements (10.7%) the most. Children were found to be most affected by the behaviors of cartoon characters (39.5%). Conclusions: This study indicates that the majority of the children between the ages of three and six years watch television for too long; the child participants watched cartoons and kids’ programs, and were influenced by cartoon characters’ behaviors the most; a majority of the parents believed that their children would prefer games over television; a majority of the children occasionally slept late after they had watched television; watching television for too long reduced their social activity, and caused them to have nightmares and to be aggressive. The amusing and educational television programs and letting children watch television to kill time are significant for children’s health. ​Extended English summary is in the end of Full Text PDF (TURKISH) file. Özet   Amaç: Bu çalışmanın amacı, üç – altı yaş çocuğu olan ebeveynlerin, çocuklarının televizyon izleme durumları ve televizyonun çocukları üzerine etkilerine yönelik görüşlerinin incelenmesidir. Yöntem: Kesitsel bir araştırmadır. Çalışmaya 256 ebeveyn katılmış olup katılım oranı %80 bulunmuştur. Veriler literatürden yararlanılarak oluşturulan soru formu kullanılarak toplanmıştır. Bulgular: Çalışmaya katılan ebeveynlerin %71.9’unu anneler oluşturmaktadır. Evlerin  % 23.0’ de 2 televizyon vardır ve çocukların % 6.2’nin odasında televizyon bulunmaktadır. Çocuklar akşam saatlerinde (%55.1) daha çok televizyon izlemektedir.  Çocukların %63.7’si televizyon programlarını günde 1-2 saat, %33.6’sı ise 3 saat ve üzeri izlemektedir. Evlerin %49.2’’sin de televizyon 5 – 8 saat açık kalmaktadır. Çocukların % 77.5’inde olumsuz davranış değişimi olmaktadır.Çocukların %45.7’si 2 yaşından itibaren televizyon izlemeye başlamıştır. Çocuklar en çok çizgi film (%36.4), çocuk programları (%23.7), belgesel (%11.5) ve reklamları (%10.7) izlemektedir. Çocuklar en çok çizgi film kahramanlarının davranış şeklinden etkilenmektedir. Sonuç: Çalışmada 3-6 yaş grubu çocukların çoğunluğunun evde televizyon izleme ve televizyonun evde açık kalma sürelerinin uzun olması, çocukların en çok çizgi film ve çocuk programları izlemeleri, çizgi film kahramanlarının en çok davranışlarından etkilenmeleri, uzun süre televizyon izlemenin çocukların sosyalliklerinin azalmasına, kabus görmelerine ve saldırganlığına sebep olduğu ve televizyonun eğlendirici, eğitici-öğretici olması nedeni ile televizyon izletilmesi önemli sonuçlardır.   Amaç: Bu çalışmanın amacı, üç – altı yaş çocuğu olan ebeveynlerin, çocuklarının televizyon izleme durumları ve televizyonun çocukları üzerine etkilerine yönelik görüşlerinin incelenmesidir. Yöntem: Kesitsel bir araştırmadır. Çalışmaya 256 ebeveyn katılmış olup katılım oranı %80 bulunmuştur. Veriler literatürden yararlanılarak oluşturulan soru formu kullanılarak toplanmıştır. Bulgular: Çalışmaya katılan ebeveynlerin %71.9’unu anneler oluşturmaktadır. Evlerin  % 23.0’ de 2 televizyon vardır ve çocukların % 6.2’nin odasında televizyon bulunmaktadır. Çocuklar akşam saatlerinde (%55.1) daha çok televizyon izlemektedir.  Çocukların %63.7’si televizyon programlarını günde 1-2 saat, %33.6’sı ise 3 saat ve üzeri izlemektedir. Evlerin %49.2’’sin de televizyon 5 – 8 saat açık kalmaktadır. Çocukların % 77.5’inde olumsuz davranış değişimi olmaktadır.Çocukların %45.7’si 2 yaşından itibaren televizyon izlemeye başlamıştır. Çocuklar en çok çizgi film (%36.4), çocuk programları (%23.7), belgesel (%11.5) ve reklamları (%10.7) izlemektedir. Çocuklar en çok çizgi film kahramanlarının davranış şeklinden etkilenmektedir. Sonuç: Çalışmada 3-6 yaş grubu çocukların çoğunluğunun evde televizyon izleme ve televizyonun evde açık kalma sürelerinin uzun olması, çocukların en çok çizgi film ve çocuk programları izlemeleri, çizgi film kahramanlarının en çok davranışlarından etkilenmeleri, uzun süre televizyon izlemenin çocukların sosyalliklerinin azalmasına, kabus görmelerine ve saldırganlığına sebep olduğu ve televizyonun eğlendirici, eğitici-öğretici olması nedeni ile televizyon izletilmesi önemli sonuçlardır.

scholarly journals First Prospective Cross-Sectional Study on the Impact of Immigration Background and Education in Early Detection of Breast Cancer

Breast Care ◽  
2020 ◽  
pp. 1-7
Author(s):  
Elna Kuehnle ◽  
Wulf Siggelkow ◽  
Kristina Luebbe ◽  
Iris Schrader ◽  
Karl-Heinz Noeding ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Breast Cancer ◽  
Early Detection ◽  
First Generation ◽  
Participation Rate ◽  
Educational Status ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
First Generation Immigrants ◽  
Cancer Early Detection

<b><i>Background:</i></b> Although immigrant health is an important issue in national health policy, there is a serious shortage of data in many countries. Most studies lack information on educational status, which is a major limitation. This prospective cross-sectional study analyzed a real-world breast cancer population on the influence of immigration background and educational status on participation in breast cancer early detection programs in the federal state of Lower Saxony, Germany. <b><i>Methods:</i></b> Data collection was conducted from 2012 to 2016 in six certified breast cancer centers using a standardized questionnaire for patients’ interview and tumor-specific data from the patients’ medical records. <b><i>Results:</i></b> 2,145/3,047 primary breast cancer cases were analyzed. 17.5% of our patients had a history of immigration, including <i>n</i> = 202 first-generation immigrants and <i>n</i> = 168 second-generation immigrants. Most of them were citizens of EU27 member states. No significant difference was seen in age, tumor stage, histology, grading, Ki-67, Her2/neu-status, and hormone receptor status compared to the native cohort. 100% participation rate in the breast cancer early detection programs were seen in patients with no school graduation. With regards to the national mammography screening program, participation decreased significantly with educational status (<i>p</i> = 0.0003). <b><i>Conclusions:</i></b> No tumor biological differences were seen between immigrants and German natives. In first-generation immigrants, early detection programs were well accepted despite sociocultural and language differences. Participation rate decreased significantly with higher education levels irrespective of country of origin. Immigration background does not have a negative effect on the participation in breast cancer screening. This mainly relates to immigrants from EU27 member states.

scholarly journals Fatigue among children with a chronic disease: a cross-sectional study

2021 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
pp. e000958
Author(s):  
Merel M Nap-van der Vlist ◽  
Geertje W Dalmeijer ◽  
Martha A Grootenhuis ◽  
Kors van der Ent ◽  
Marry M van den Heuvel-Eibrink ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Chronic Disease ◽  
Social Factors ◽  
Participation Rate ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Assessment Tools ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Multivariable Regression Model ◽  
Multivariable Regression ◽  
Multidimensional Fatigue Scale

ObjectiveTo determine: (1) which biological/lifestyle, psychological and/or social factors are associated with fatigue among children with a chronic disease and (2) how much each of these factors contributes to explaining variance in fatigue.Design and settingThis was a cross-sectional study across two children’s hospitals.PatientsWe included children aged 8–18 years who visited the outpatient clinic with cystic fibrosis, an autoimmune disease or postcancer treatment.Main outcome measuresFatigue was assessed using the PedsQL Multidimensional Fatigue Scale. Generic biological/lifestyle, psychological and social factors were assessed using clinical assessment tools and questionnaires. Multiple linear regression analyses were used to test the associations between these factors and fatigue. Finally, a multivariable regression model was used to determine which factor(s) have the strongest effect on fatigue.ResultsA total of 434 out of 902 children were included (48% participation rate), with a median age of 14.5 years; 42% were male. Among these 434 children, 21.8% were severely fatigued. Together, all biopsychosocial factors explained 74.6% of the variance in fatigue. More fatigue was uniquely associated with poorer physical functioning, more depressive symptoms, more pressure at school, poorer social functioning and older age.ConclusionsFatigue among children with a chronic disease is multidimensional. Multiple generic biological/lifestyle, psychological and social factors were strongly associated with fatigue, explaining 58.4%; 65.8% and 50.0% of the variance in fatigue, respectively. Altogether, almost three-quarters of the variance in fatigue was explained by this biopsychosocial model. Thus, when assessing and treating fatigue, a transdiagnostic approach is preferred, taking into account biological, psychological and social factors.

Status of Histopathology Services In Ethiopia

2020 ◽  
Vol 154 (Supplement_1) ◽  
pp. S120-S120
Author(s):  
G O Yeabyo
Keyword(s):  
Addis Ababa ◽  
Public Health Problem ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
The Status ◽  
Prevention Of Cancer ◽  
Great Public Health ◽  
Cancer Diseases

Abstract Introduction/Objective Cancer is one of a great public health problem in developing countries like Ethiopia and scarcity of histopathology laboratory is another burden for diagnosis and follow up of cancer diseases. The main purpose of this study is to evaluate the accessibility of histopathology services in Ethiopia. Methods Cross sectional study design were used to analyze the status of histopathology services in Ethiopia. Results There are 13 histopathology laboratories in the nation and a survey was conducted at these institutions. Out of these 13 Histopathology services seven are located in the capital, Addis Ababa and six found out of the capital located in four different regions. About 40,239,100 habitants have no histopathology service around their catchment area. Conclusion There are very limited histopathology laboratories, as a result diagnosis and prevention of cancer diseases are inadequate throughout the country.

Abstract P001: LGB Health Disparities: Examining the Status of Ideal Cardiovascular Health From the 2011-2012 NHANES Survey

Circulation ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 137 (suppl_1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Anshul Saxena ◽  
Muni Rubens ◽  
Sankalp Das ◽  
Tanuja Rajan ◽  
Gowtham Grandhi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Sexual Orientation ◽  
Cardiovascular Health ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Minority Populations ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Ideal Cardiovascular Health ◽  
The Status ◽  
Nationally Representative ◽  
And Bisexual

Objectives: Extensive data suggests that lesbian, gay and bisexual (LGB) adults are more likely to experience adverse cardiovascular outcomes relative to heterosexuals. However, evidence regarding cardiovascular health (CVH) disparities and sexual orientation is scarce. The aim of this study was to examine the distribution of CVH metrics in a US nationally representative population of heterosexual (HT), and LGB adults. Methods: This cross-sectional study analyzed 2445 participants (representing 115 million) adults aged 18 or over years in the 2011-2012 NHANES survey. The CVH factors of smoking, body mass index (BMI), physical activity (PA), diet, blood pressure (BP), total cholesterol (TC) and glucose (GLU) were measured. Each CVH factor was then classified as ideal; intermediate; or poor. Ideal CVH was defined as presence of >=5 ideal CVH metrics. Results: 95.1% of the weighted sample self-identified as HT (95% CI: 93.5%, 96.6%) compared to 4.9% (95%: 3.3%, 6.5%) LGB. The figure illustrates the distribution of each of the 7 CVH categories according to sexual orientation. In age, gender, and race adjusted analysis, LGB individuals were 36% (AOR: 0.64; 95%: 0.29, 1.4; p > 0.05) less likely to have ideal CVH compared to HT. These proportions go higher after adjusting for age. Conclusions: The results suggest that LGB individuals face a higher risk of being in the category for poor cardiovascular health compared to heterosexuals. Evidence suggests that there are sexual orientation disparities among adults. If confirmed in other studies, results point towards disproportionately higher risk for cardiovascular disease among sexual-minority populations. Figure

The Genesis and Development of the Maqāṣid al-Qur’ān

2013 ◽  
Vol 30 (3) ◽  
pp. 39-58
Author(s):  
Tazu Islam
Keyword(s):  
Compact Form ◽  
Television Programs ◽  
The Public ◽  
The Status ◽  
The Subject ◽  
Scholarly Discussion ◽  
Over Time ◽  
Academic Debate

Maqāṣid al-Qur’ān is an emerging science that promotes an understanding of the Qur’anic discourse’s purposive (maqasidic) angle. Beginning with preliminary ideas in the fifth Islamic century, it has now achieved the status, in the eyes of many prominent contemporary Muslims, of being a specific science. Having been the subject of scholarly discussion in articles, books, television programs, seminars and conferences, this subject has created a new academic debate in the very contemporary field of Qur’anic studies. This study explores its genesis and conceptual developments over time by analyzing the root of this science as well as how it has fared at the hands of early and modern scholarship of the Qur’an. Its findings are expected to contribute to presenting this field to the public in a compact form.

scholarly journals Experience of sexual harassment in public transport among female health science students: A cross sectional study of Kathmandu, Nepal

2018 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
pp. 20-32 ◽  
Author(s):  
D. Mishra ◽  
J. Lamichhane
Keyword(s):  
Sexual Harassment ◽  
Public Transport ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Health Science ◽  
Science Students ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Health Science Students ◽  
College Going ◽  
The Status

Background: Sexual harassment on public transport is an everyday occurrence for millions of girls and women around the globe. With the skyrocketing population of Kathmandu valley public transport has been facing enormous pressure. The major victims of these harassments happens to be college going girls and working women as they tend to travel more in public transports. This study sought to determine the prevalence and factors responsible for sexual harassment in public transport among female health science students.Methods: A descriptive cross-sectional study was carried out among 396 female health science students studying in Manmohan Memorial Institute of Health Sciences using self-administered structured questionnaire. Participants were selected through stratified random sampling method.Results: The prevalence of sexual harassment among female health science students was found to be 79.6%. Physical harassment was the most prominent type of harassment (67.1%) followed by verbal (61.2%) and non verbal 34.6%. After the experience of sexual harassment, 44.6% scolded the harasser, 29.1% kept silent, 17.3% dropped at nearest bus station whereas remaining 9% reacted in other different ways. Overcrowding was considered as main reason for sexual harassment by 69.2% of the participants. 36.8% of female students didn’t use any precautionary methods whereas 32.6% avoided going out alone at night.Conclusion: The study reveals that the prevalence of sexual harassment is significantly high. With increasing population and limited vehicles people are left with no option rather than travelling in the overcrowded vehicles where the chances of experiencing various sorts of sexual harassments are very high. In order to address this emerging issue, prompt and appropriate intervention should be taken by government, public and especially the status of women must be raised in society.JMMIHS.2018;4(1):20-32

scholarly journals GREEN INFRASTRUCTURE SPACES AS AN INSTRUMENT PROMOTING YOUTH INTEGRATION AND PARTICIPATION IN LOCAL COMMUNITY

2018 ◽  
Vol 40 (1) ◽  
pp. 37-49 ◽  
Author(s):  
Agnieszka Jaszczak ◽  
Gintarė Vaznonienė ◽  
Bernardas Vaznonis
Keyword(s):  
Green Infrastructure ◽  
Local Community ◽  
Social Activity ◽  
Social Benefit ◽  
Community Research ◽  
Health Improvement ◽  
Activity Promotion ◽  
The Status ◽  
Local Actors

Insufficient analysis of green infrastructure spaces benefit to youth activity promotion in Lithuanian social sciences discourse enabled to formulate scientific problem – what can be possibilities of using green infrastructure spaces while strengthening youth integration and participation in local community? The aim of the article – after analyzing social benefit of green infrastructure spaces to youth, to determine their usage possibilities for strengthening youth integration and participation in local community. Research methods: scientific literature, document analysis and synthesis, abstraction and comparison methods. Šiauliai district Kuršėnai town environmentally directed school’s projects were analysed for the case study. For youth, green infrastructure spaces are the areas for environmental education, health improvement, strengthening of their integration and participation in local community through various activities. Youth gradually become involved into social activity where their status of a passive participant changes into the status of an active participant. Case study can be used by various local actors (other schools, community, teachers, parents etc.) strengthening integration and participation of youth in local community by using GI spaces.

scholarly journals Assessment of cold chain and logistics management practices: a cross sectional study in Bundelkhand region of Madhya Pradesh

2018 ◽  
Vol 5 (12) ◽  
pp. 5143
Author(s):  
Ram K. Panika ◽  
Amarnath Gupta
Keyword(s):  
Management Practices ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Logistics Management ◽  
Cold Chain ◽  
Temperature Sensitive ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Shake Test ◽  
The Status ◽  
Knowledge And Practice

Background: Immunization is one of the most effective disease prevention strategies. Potency of vaccine is dependent on effective management of cold chain system at all levels of vaccine handling. This study was carried out to assess the status of cold chain equipment and logistics management practices, Knowledge and practice of CCHs about cold chain equipment and logistics management.Methods: Cross-sectional study was conducted in all functional cold chain points of Damoh district using structured questionnaires provided by UNICEF.Results: Only 57.14% and 71% CCPs had dedicated space for dry storage and for conditioning of ice packs respectably. 50% CCPs had correct placement of ice-packs inside DFs. Functional thermometer inside every equipment was available in 86% CCPs. Twice daily temperature recording and temperature of ILRs was within normal range in 93% CCPs. Record of power failures and defrosting/cleaning in temperature log books was found in 57% and 43% CCPs. Temp log book was countersigned by facility in charge in 43% CCPs. UIP vaccines were stored within basket in 93%. Fractional IPV was stock out in 29% CCPs and in 07% CCPs OPV vials were found with not usable VVM. 86%, 72% and 64% of CCHs had knowledge on freeze/temperature sensitive vaccines, cold chain pray and, Shake test. In 79% CCPs expired/wasted vaccines were not documented in stock.Conclusions: Most of the components of cold chain and logistics management practices were satisfactory while there is a gap in other components which needs to be improved. 

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