Psychometric Properties of the Turkish Version of the Modified Engulfment Scale: Relation of Self-Concept

2021 ◽  
pp. JNM-D-20-00132
Author(s):  
Seher Kaşlı ◽  
Kerime Bademli
Keyword(s):  
Psychometric Properties ◽  
Sampling Method ◽  
Correlation Coefficients ◽  
Turkish Population ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Self Concept ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Future Expectation ◽  
Convenience Sampling ◽  
The Impact

Background and PurposeModified Engulfment Scale (MES) measure the impact of a schizophrenic illness on an individual’s self-concept. The objective of this study was to determine psychometric properties of the Turkish form of MES (MES-T).MethodsThis cross-sectional study were included 162 schizophrenia patients with a convenience sampling method.ResultsBased on the results of factor analysis, five items were removed from the original version of the scale. It was determined that the MES-T consists of 25 items, and it has three factors: change in self-concept, belief in treatment, and future expectation. As a result of Pearson product-moment, low and moderate correlation coefficients were obtained between subscales, and moderate and high correlation coefficients were achieved between the subscales and total score of the scale.ConclusionsThe scale was found to be applicable for schizophrenia patients in Turkish population.

scholarly journals Child-Free Lifestyle and the Need for Parenthood and Relationship with Marital Satisfaction among Infertile Couples

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Razhan Chehreh ◽  
Giti Ozgoli ◽  
Khadijeh Abolmaali ◽  
Malihe Nasiri ◽  
Zolaykha Karamelahi
Keyword(s):  
Marital Satisfaction ◽  
Sampling Method ◽  
Statistical Tests ◽  
Pearson Correlation ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Satisfaction Scale ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
The Mean ◽  
Convenience Sampling ◽  
Infertile Couples

Objective: Marital satisfaction is considered as satisfaction with a marital relationship on which the presence of a child has different effects. Concerns about a childfree life and its effect on marital satisfaction in infertile couples are very critical. Therefore, this study was intended to characterize and compare concerns about a childfree lifestyle and the need for parenthood and their relationship with marital satisfaction in infertile couples. Method: A total of 200 men and 200 women who referred to fertility centers in Tehran participated in this cross-sectional study. Convenience sampling method was used for sampling. Demographic survey, ENRICH Marital Satisfaction Scale, and Fertility Problem Inventory were used for data collection. The resulting data were analyzed using descriptive and analytical statistical tests (Pearson Correlation Coefficient and Stepwise Regression). Results: The mean scores for concern about a childfree lifestyle and the need for parenthood in women were significantly higher than in men. The variables rejection of a childfree lifestyle and the need for parenthood were respectively predictors of marital satisfaction in women and men. Conclusion: Since marital satisfaction in infertile couples is affected by their feelings about having a child and becoming a parent, it is therefore suggested that appropriate counseling be provided in supportive healthcare programs for infertile couples to promote their marital satisfaction.

Prosthesis donning and doffing questionnaire: Development and validation

2017 ◽  
Vol 41 (6) ◽  
pp. 571-578 ◽  
Author(s):  
Noor Azuan Abu Osman ◽  
Arezoo Eshraghi ◽  
Hossein Gholizadeh ◽  
Wan Abu Bakar Wan Abas ◽  
Knut Lechler
Keyword(s):  
Psychometric Properties ◽  
Questionnaire Development ◽  
Correlation Coefficients ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Kappa Index ◽  
Scoring Method ◽  
Good Reliability ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Hand Dexterity ◽  
Final Questionnaire

Objectives: To develop a questionnaire that specifically evaluates the ability of trans-tibial amputees to don and doff a prosthesis and to investigate the psychometric properties of the newly developed questionnaire. Background: Prosthesis should be donned and doffed few times during the day and night; thus, it is important to measure ease of donning and doffing. Study design: A cross-sectional study. Methods: The questionnaire was designed and evaluated by a group of experts. The final questionnaire was administered to 50 individuals with trans-tibial amputation. A test–retest study was also conducted on 20 amputees to assess the repeatability of questionnaire items. Results: The prosthesis donning and doffing questionnaire was developed and tested through a pilot study. Based on Kappa index, the questionnaire items showed correlation coefficients greater than 0.7, which indicate good reliability and repeatability. The majority of the participants had good hand dexterity (80%) and could perform all types of grasps. The mean satisfaction scores with donning and doffing were 69.9 and 81.4, respectively. Most of the respondents needed to don and doff the prosthesis 3.44 times per day. Based on a 7-point score, the total scores ranged between 3 and 7. Conclusion: The prosthesis donning and doffing questionnaire items showed good psychometric properties. A scoring method was suggested based on the pilot sample, which requires further evaluation to be able to differentiate between more suspension types. A larger international multicenter evaluation is required in the future to measure the responsiveness of the scales. This questionnaire will be useful in the evaluation of the ability of amputees to don and doff a trans-tibial limb prosthesis. Clinical relevance Donning and doffing of prostheses are challenging tasks for many lower limb amputees. The prosthesis donning and doffing questionnaire, on its own or combined with other prosthetic evaluation questionnaires, has the potential to help manufacturers, clinicians, and researchers gain knowledge and improve the donning and doffing qualities of prostheses.

Development and Initial Validation of the Adolescents’ Ageism Toward Older Adults Scale

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Anna Marchetti ◽  
Marzia Lommi ◽  
Claudio Barbaranelli ◽  
Michela Piredda ◽  
Maria Grazia De Marinis ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
Factor Analysis ◽  
Psychometric Properties ◽  
Intraclass Correlation ◽  
Correlation Coefficients ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Positive Attitudes ◽  
New Instrument ◽  
Design And Methods

Abstract Background and Objectives Ageism toward older adults, prevalent in contemporary societies, seems to be internalized during childhood and consolidated during adolescence. Although several instruments have been developed to measure adolescents’ ageism, they present a number of limitations. The study aimed at developing a new instrument, the Adolescents’ Ageism Toward Older Adults Scale, and testing its psychometric properties. Research Design and Methods A 3-phase process was followed: the instrument’s items were developed empirically from focus groups of adolescents; its content validity was evaluated; and finally, its psychometric properties were tested through a multicenter cross-sectional study involving 575 adolescents. Results Exploratory factor analysis of the new scale retained 33 items grouped into six factors: Moodiness, Traditionalism, Physical deterioration, Anti-technologism, Sageness and Sociability. Confirmatory factor analysis evidenced a second-order factor structure. Omega coefficients measuring internal consistency were above the cut-off of 0.60 for the six factors except for Anti-technologism. Intraclass correlation coefficients for the entire scale and for the six factors were greater than 0.70, again excepting Anti-technologism. Discussion and implications The Adolescents’ Ageism Toward Older Adults Scale is a promising measure of adolescents’ negative and positive attitudes toward older adults. Its validation highlighted some criticalities that can be resolved by a few modifications. Further testing of the scale should be conducted after these modifications.

scholarly journals HEALTH STATUS AND LIFESTYLE RELATED RISK FACTORS AMONG MIGRANT WORKERS IN SHAH ALAM, MALAYSIA

2019 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 28-32
Keyword(s):  
Migrant Workers ◽  
Sampling Method ◽  
Communicable Disease ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Regular Screening ◽  
Related Risk ◽  
History Of ◽  
Convenience Sampling ◽  
Non Communicable Disease

Introduction: In Malaysia, it’s about 4-5 million of the migrant’s workers that involve in occupation that seriously give and effect to their health, which is in construction, manufacturing, agriculture, services, and domestic work. Thus, study is conducted to identify the non- communicable disease (NCDs) risk factor among the migrant workers in migrant workers in Shah Alam of both genders. Methods: A cross- sectional study was conducted among 50 migrant workers in Shah Alam using convenience sampling method. Both questionnaires and measurement were used in data collection. The questionnaire included sociodemographic data, behavioral and lifestyle data and medical history. Results: A total of 32% of migrant workers either oversight or obese. 56% of them are involve in vigorous activity. most of them are not a smoker person which is about 86%. 20(40%) of them have history of hypertension only 6(12%) of them have diabetes Conclusion: The main findings of our study that, 32% of the migrant workers either overweight or obese. More health promotion and regular screening are required especially, for people with high risk or having hypertension and diabetes history.

scholarly journals Screening for cognitive impairment in Arabic-speaking Hajj pilgrims

2019 ◽  
Vol 55 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Ahmad S. Alzahrani ◽  
Faisal Alhumaidi ◽  
Abdulaziz Altowairqi ◽  
Waad Al-Malki ◽  
Israa AlFadhli
Keyword(s):  
Cognitive Impairment ◽  
Sampling Method ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Hajj Season ◽  
Arabic Speaking ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Positive Results ◽  
Adl Performance

Abstract Background Although cognitive impairment is common in the elderly population, studies investigating its rate in Hajj pilgrims are lacking. Objectives To estimate the rate of cognitive impairment among a sample of Arabic-speaking elderly Hajj pilgrims and examine its association with their activities of daily living (ADL). Methods A cross-sectional study was conducted during the Hajj season 1438 Hijri Calendar (August 2017). Hajj pilgrims were recruited using a probability sampling method and were interviewed for demographics, the MINI-Cog and the ADL instrument. Results Among the 340 recruited pilgrims, 99 (29.2%) had positive results in the MINI-Cog indicating probable cognitive impairment. In multivariate logistic regression, the educational level (odds ratio (OD) 0.456; 95% CI 0.346 to 0.598) and the need for help during Hajj (OD 0.581; 95% CI 0.342 to 0.984) were found significantly associated with positive MINI-Cog. Although no significant differences in the ADL were found between pilgrims with and without positive MINI-Cog, the scores of the ADL and the MINI-Cog were found to be positively correlated but weak (rs = 0.134, P = 0.013) indicating a possible association between better cognitive functions and better ADL performance. Conclusion Probable cognitive impairment among Arabic elderly Hajj pilgrims was found to be very common. Further diagnostic studies and studies on the impact of cognitive impairment on the performance of Hajj pilgrims are warranted.

scholarly journals An Evaluation on Use of Stress Ball Exercise on Stress Management among Student Population – A Cross Section Study

2021 ◽  
pp. 506-514
Author(s):  
R. Srivarsan ◽  
G. Sridevi ◽  
S. Preetha
Keyword(s):  
Stress Management ◽  
Sampling Method ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Student Population ◽  
Descriptive Statistics ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Chi Square Test ◽  
Convenience Sampling

Background: Stress ball is a new favourite gadget people like to use to fight stress, reduce tension. But there are not many scientific reports on the benefits of stress ball exercises. Objective: the present study aimed to investigate the level of stress among student population and the effectiveness of the use of stress ball exercises among student population. Methods: A cross sectional study was conducted through a convenience sampling method. The participants were administered with a self developed questionnaire consisting of 17 questions. The responses were collected using google forms. Descriptive statistics, frequency analysis and chi square test was used to analyze the data. Results: Males are more stressed than female in college environment and after stress ball exercise students feels reduced irritability and nervousness thus using stress ball exercise during stress management is more significant. Conclusion: The study concluded an innovative finding that Majority of the student population were stressed due to academic reasons and respondents feel that stress ball users showed a satisfactory recovery from their stress.

scholarly journals The Community Diagnosis of Filariasis Endemic Villages in Pekalongan City

2016 ◽  
Vol 12 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Sofwan Indarjo ◽  
Arum Siwiendrayanti ◽  
Eram Tunggul Pawenang
Keyword(s):  
Drug Administration ◽  
Mass Drug Administration ◽  
Sampling Method ◽  
Population Studies ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Mosquito Net ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Infected People ◽  
Convenience Sampling ◽  
Community Diagnosis

The percentages of referrals for the first level health facilities visits are coming from Filariasis cases have increased to 11,699 until 2008. In Pekalongan City, there are 117 infected people in 2011. This study aims at investigating social determinants of filariasis endemic communities in several villages. Surveys using a cross-sectional study design, Population studies that tested positive for finger blood survey (FBS) in 2011-2013. Samples were collected by convenience sampling method sequentially through questionnaires and observation. There were 402 people participating in this study. The result shows that the presence of bushes, puddle, Sewerage are in unfavorable conditions and people do not use mosquito net during sleep and hang clothes. The best prevention practice in Padukuhan Kraton Village is by regularly use mosquito repellent and do not go out at night, Padukuhan Kraton endemic filariasis with mf-rate of 3.7%. Filariasis Elimination Program Year 2011-2015 is carried out properly and in accordance with the regulations of filariasis filariasis Mass Drug Administration (MDA) program. FBS is implemented before MDA (Mass Drug Administration) and handling of cases of chronic filariasis. Respondents have a good knowledge of prevention of transmission of filariasis. Hoewever, the practice of taking the MDA medication is still less. Suggestions for the community are to improve environmental sanitation, improvement of MDA medication and the prevention of transmission of filariasis.

Social Participation Strategies and Resilience in Mexican Population Affected by the 2017 Earthquakes

2019 ◽  
Vol 14 (3) ◽  
pp. 335-342
Author(s):  
Roberto Ariel Abeldaño Zuñiga ◽  
Ruth Ana María González Villoria
Keyword(s):  
Mexico City ◽  
Social Participation ◽  
Sampling Method ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Mexican Population ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Resilience Scale ◽  
The People ◽  
Convenience Sampling ◽  
City State

ABSTRACTObjective:To describe social participation strategies and resilience in the people affected by the 2017 earthquakes in Mexico.Methods:A cross-sectional study was carried out with 1504 participants from Mexico City, State of Mexico, Oaxaca, Chiapas, Puebla, and Morelos in November and December 2017. A nonprobabilistic convenience sampling method was used to recruit voluntary participants who met the inclusion criteria: age 18 or over and residents in damaged states at the time of the earthquakes. Postearthquake social participation strategies were assessed with the formats used in the postearthquake Chilean survey in 2010. The Spanish-validated version of the resilience scale RS-14 was applied for measuring resilience in the Mexican population.Results:The most frequent social participation strategies were related to emotional support and aid supplying water, food, and clothing. The highest resilience was observed in the state of Oaxaca and in Mexico City. Men, people age 40 or over, and people who defined themselves as indigenous were the most resilient.Conclusions:Factors related to resilience were male gender, age over 40, did not participate in activities of help to the community, no household damage, and belonging to an indigenous community.

scholarly journals Academic Honesty among Students of Selected Dental Colleges of Bangladesh

2019 ◽  
Vol 10 (1) ◽  
pp. 6-13
Author(s):  
Sumi Gazi ◽  
ABM Jamal
Keyword(s):  
Academic Dishonesty ◽  
Sampling Method ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Dental Students ◽  
Academic Honesty ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Public And Private ◽  
Convenience Sampling ◽  
And Behavior ◽  
Structured Questionnaire

Objectives: The purpose of this research is to explore some of the issues related to academic honesty among students in Dental colleges, the challenges faced by them to do well academically in an honest manner. Methods: This cross sectional study was conducted at ten public and private dental colleges of Bangladesh. The students were asked to fill up a self-administered, semi structured questionnaire containing about their Academic honesty and behavior. Data was collected using convenience sampling method. Sample size was 739. Results: The study revealed 30% marked proxy for their friends and 28.9% asked their friends to mark proxy for them.10.8% cheated in examination using notes. Also 38.7% copied answers from another student during an examination. Conclusion: The study revealed that a large number of dental students admitted to cheating and involvement in other forms of academic dishonesty. Bangladesh Journal of Medical Education Vol.10(1) 2019: 6-13

A STUDY ON KNOWLEDGE AND UTILIZATION OF READY TO EAT FOOD PACKET UNDER ICDS PROJECT IN URBAN AREA YADUNANDAN NAGAR, BILASPUR (C.G.)

2021 ◽  
pp. 1-3
Author(s):  
Sumit Dhruve ◽  
Aditi Chandrakar ◽  
Omprakash Raj
Keyword(s):  
Sampling Method ◽  
Total Sample ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Community Based ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Early Childhood Care ◽  
Childhood Care ◽  
Outreach Programme ◽  
Convenience Sampling ◽  
Data Analysis Result

BACKGROUND:The Integrated child Development services (ICDS) is India's response to the challenge of meeting the holistic need of the child. ICDS is one of the world's largest and most unique outreach programme for early childhood care and development. In case of children between the age group of 6 months to three years, supplementary food item is provided to carry home. And this is in the form of “READY TO EAT” food packet. OBJECTIVE: 1. To assess the utilization of Ready to Eat food packets by children 6month to 36 month under ICDS project. 2. To assess the knowledge regarding Ready to Eat food packets by children 6month to 36 month under ICDS project. MATERIAL AND METHOD: A community based cross sectional study conducted in 11 Anganwadis. 20 Children of 6 months to 3 years were picked from each Anganwadi by convenience sampling method thus total sample were 220each.Mx-Excel and SPSS 20 was used for data analysis. RESULT: Mean score of knowledge was 5.95. 156 (71 %) had good knowledge scores .80% of respondent knew about the different type of available food packets, its contents and advantages. Mean score of utilization was 16.77. The responses with regard to practice were average only (52%) of the participants although only 72% consumed entire food packet .67% have noticed improvement of health 61% respondents wanted to continue food as it was good for health, 18% as it is free of cost, 14% as food tastes good, 7% as it is timely available. CONCLUSION: According to the study we concluded that knowledge of the Ready to Eat food packet under ICDS were adequate but utilization of the Ready to Eat food packet is just satisfactory in urban aanganwadis

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