Levels of Climate Change Awareness in the United Arab Emirates

2017 ◽  
Vol 2 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Abdelgadir Abuelgasim ◽  
Salma Daiban
Keyword(s):  
Climate Change ◽  
Global Warming ◽  
United Arab Emirates ◽  
Information Dissemination ◽  
Public Awareness ◽  
Public Information ◽  
Sampling Procedure ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Awareness Campaigns

<p>Any country’s ability to mitigate or adapt to climate change and global warming depends, to a large extent, on the availability of freely public information, knowledge, wide public awareness and information dissemination sources. Policies and actions initiated by environmental agencies to mitigate or adapt to climate change require the support of the general public and major stakeholders to be successful and effective. The aim of this cross-sectional study is to determine the level of public awareness with climate change and its spatial distribution among the population of the United Arab Emirates (UAE).  A questionnaire was used to collect data, and a total of 4000 surveys were distributed throughout the seven emirates of the UAE using a systematic random sampling procedure. The study develops a climate change awareness index for the UAE based on the sample size overall awareness and the awareness of the anthropogenic causes of climate change. The results show an overall awareness level of approximately 57% indicating that more than 40% of the population lack knowledge and awareness with climate change and its impacts on the UAE society, economy and urban development. Furthermore, the Chi-Square results revealed that awareness about CCGW is lower among females in comparison to males. However, The Chi-Square results indicate that the level of awareness is almost uniform among the different emirates of the UAE, indicating that geography, economic activities and income has no significant impact on awareness levels. The study suggests that educational climate change programs and public awareness campaigns are highly needed to address the low awareness levels.</p><p><strong><em>Keyword</em></strong><em>s</em>: Climate change, Global warming, Public awareness, Education, Survey</p>

Awareness among Saudi Arabian parents of the relationship between Monosodium Glutamate intake and increasing Body Weight

2021 ◽  
pp. 5270-5273
Author(s):  
Nasser Hadal Alotaibi ◽  
Abdulaziz I. Alzarea ◽  
Nabeel K. Alruwaili ◽  
Dibya sundar panda ◽  
Mohamed A. Abdulwahab ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Saudi Arabia ◽  
United Arab Emirates ◽  
Fast Food ◽  
Public Awareness ◽  
Monosodium Glutamate ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Average Weight ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Gender Categories

Monosodium glutamate (MSG) is an amino acid which is widely used and approved as a flavor enhancer for a broad range of food. Glutamate receptor can be stimulated excessively to cause diabetes and cancer. MSG is associated with metabolic syndrome in humans. The main purpose of this study is to find a possible correlation between monosodium glutamate and signs of overweight among young children in Saudi Arabia. An electronic cross-sectional study was conducted in 2016 in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. Participants consisted of 572 Saudi parents of children aged between 6-18 years. Data analysis was done using t-test and chi-square test. Overweight children population was found to be relatively small in Saudi Arabia compared to other gulf countries such as United Arab Emirates (UAE) (40%). There is a statistically significant relationship between average weight and a preference for fast food at home. It is strongly recommended to reduce the amount of MSG taken in fast foods and snacks and some types of sweets for the prevention from associated chronic diseases such as cancer, diabetes, obesity, and others. Moreover, increasing public awareness about obesity and its main causes by putting posters in public places. Announcing detailed information on the causes of obesity in local magazines. Doing the study in other age/gender categories like women and elderly.

scholarly journals Rural communities’ perception of climate change and its determinants in Dejen district, Nile basin of Ethiopia

2018 ◽  
Vol 7 (5) ◽  
pp. 102-114
Author(s):  
Zerihun Yohannes Amare ◽  
Johnson O Ayoade ◽  
Ibidun O Adelekan ◽  
Menberu Teshome Zeleke
Keyword(s):  
Climate Change ◽  
Rural Communities ◽  
Climatic Data ◽  
Snowball Sampling ◽  
Climate Data ◽  
Nile Basin ◽  
Research Information ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Chi Square Analysis

Communities’ perception of climate change must be integrated with research information to improve their adaptive capacity successfully. Thus, to propose appropriate adaptation options to the specific localities, understanding the levels of perception of rural communities to climate change and variability is crucial. This study aims to capture the rural communities’ perception of climate change and its determinants in Dejen district, Nile basin of Ethiopia. Cross-sectional socio-economic and time series climatic data were used. Stratified and snowball sampling techniques were employed to select a sample of 398 households. Chi-square analysis was carried out at p≤0.05. The majority (65.7%) of households had information about climate change before this study survey. Age, farming experience, income, the number of relatives, access to weather information, farmer to farmer access, and government experts’ extension services had a significant effect on the majority of climatic variables perception of households. The households’ perception of climate change was in line with results of climate data analysis. The chi-square analysis test of hypothesis shows gender has no significant effect on the perception of climate change. The implication is that all social groups in the study area perceived that there are changes in climate.

scholarly journals Ocean acidification needs more publicity as part of a strategy to avoid a global decline in calcifier populations

2017 ◽  
Vol 98 (6) ◽  
pp. 1227-1229 ◽  
Author(s):  
Angus R. Westgarth-Smith
Keyword(s):  
Climate Change ◽  
Carbon Dioxide ◽  
Ocean Acidification ◽  
Carbon Dioxide Emissions ◽  
Carbonic Acid ◽  
Public Awareness ◽  
Public Information ◽  
Lifestyle Changes ◽  
Reduce Carbon Dioxide ◽  
The Uk

Ocean acidification (OA) is caused by increasing atmospheric concentrations of carbon dioxide, which dissolves in seawater to produce carbonic acid. This carbonic acid reduces the availability of dissolved aragonite needed for production of some invertebrate exoskeletons with potentially severe consequences for marine calcifier populations. There is a lack of public information on OA with less than 1% of press coverage on OA compared with climate change; OA is not included in UK GCSE and A Level specifications and textbooks; environmental campaigners are much less active in campaigning about OA compared with climate change. As a result of the lack of public awareness OA is rarely discussed in the UK Parliament. Much more public education about OA is needed so that people can respond to the urgent need for technological and lifestyle changes needed to massively reduce carbon dioxide emissions.

scholarly journals Assessment of Knowledge on the Mode of Transmissions and Preventions of Hepatitis-B Among Undergraduate Students in Nigeria

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Fasoranti Afolabi Joseph
Keyword(s):  
Hepatitis B ◽  
Undergraduate Students ◽  
Public Awareness ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Categorical Variables ◽  
P Value ◽  
High Morbidity ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Multi Stage

Background: Hepatitis B, which is caused by the Hepatitis B virus (HBV), is a global health problem that has resulted in high morbidity and mortality with knowledge and awareness about the occurrence and mode of transmissions relatively low among the populace. Therefore, this study examined knowledge on the mode of transmission and preventions of hepatitis B among undergraduate students in Lagos, Nigeria. Methods: The cross-sectional descriptive research was used, and a multi-stage sampling technique was adopted to select three hundred respondents which comprised male and female from three tertiary institutions in Lagos state in 2019. Hepatitis B Knowledge Questionnaire with a reliability index of 0.74 was used for data collection. The descriptive statistics of frequency count and percentages was used to analyse the demographic characteristics of respondents while the chi-square test was used to determine associations between categorical variables Results: The results revealed that a high proportion of the respondents had poor knowledge about the transmission and prevention of hepatitis B.. The result revealed that the p-value ≤ 0.05 was considered statistically insignificant. Therefore, the study revealed that there is no significant relationship between gender and hepatitis B Conclusion: A critical level of public awareness and vaccination coverage, particularly among students, is essential to decrease Lagos' burden.

scholarly journals Factors Influencing the Uptake of HIV Counselling and Testing Services: The Case of the Employees of the Namibian Correctional Service at Elizabeth Nepemba Correctional Facility

2018 ◽  
Vol 10 (11) ◽  
pp. 179
Author(s):  
Tangeni Velikoshi ◽  
Burt Davis ◽  
Daniel Opotamutale Ashipala
Keyword(s):  
Information Dissemination ◽  
Public Awareness ◽  
Correctional Officers ◽  
Behavioural Change ◽  
Correctional Facility ◽  
Hiv And Aids ◽  
Risky Behaviour ◽  
Awareness Campaigns ◽  
Factors Influencing ◽  
Hiv Counselling And Testing

Despite the growing public awareness about the burden of HIV and AIDS in Namibia, HIV Counselling and Testing (HCT) uptake remains to be low. The aim of this study was to explore factors influencing the HCT uptake amongst correctional officers deployed at Elizabeth Nepemba Correctional Facility (ENCF) in Rundu, Namibia. The study employed a quantitative approach, and a sample of 31 participants was constituted who completed self-administered questionnaires. This research focused on correctional officers deployed at ENCF. Participants were randomly selected from the employee list. It was found that the majority of the respondents (74%) accessed HCT services in the past twelve months, of which 31% indicated having tested at Elizabeth Nepemba HCT Facility. Factors such as confidentiality and privacy issues, the condition of service and staff competency along with accessibility, fear of rejection from families and friends, information provision, education, future planning and risky behaviour were identified as having an influence on HCT uptake. This study concluded that there is a need for more awareness campaigns, information dissemination and involvement of stakeholders to address HIV-related issues for correctional officers at ENCF. This study recommends that the AIDS Committee and employee wellness department should spearhead workshops, information dissemination and educational programmes for correctional officers, so to improve their visibility and influence as well as improve HCT uptake. In addition, Regular workshops and seminars should be organized to empower correctional officers with the knowledge and skills related to HIV behavioural change; as well as resolve any issues related to fear of stigma or rejection.

scholarly journals Factors associated with level of birth preparedness among pregnant mothers at Kerugoya county referral hospital

2017 ◽  
Vol 4 (11) ◽  
pp. 3998
Author(s):  
Olive W. Karimi ◽  
Mary W. Murigi ◽  
Anne Pertet ◽  
Careena O. Odawa
Keyword(s):  
Antenatal Care ◽  
Statistical Significance ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Reproductive Age ◽  
Birth Preparedness ◽  
Maternal Child Health ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Awareness Campaigns

Background: Birth preparedness is the advance preparation made by an expectant mother which ensures access to skilled care. In Africa, the risk of pregnancy related deaths is 300 times more than in the developed world. In Kenya, out of 10 expectant mothers who access antenatal care services only 4 deliver in a health facility.Methods: This was a descriptive cross sectional study conducted at outpatient Maternal Child Health and Family Planning Clinic at Kerugoya County Hospital. The study utilized convenience sampling technique to determine the study population. The research instruments were an In-depth interview guide and semi-structured questionnaires. Data was managed using SPSS and analysis done using descriptive statistics and Chi-square tests. Statistical significance was set at p<0.05.Results: A sample of 202 women participated in the study. 47.5% of the participants were adequately prepared for birth. Having a higher level of education was significantly associated with birth preparedness (p=0.021). The number of children per woman had a significant influence on level of birth preparedness with women who had no children less likely to be prepared for birth compared to those with one or more children (p=0.002). Clients who attended Antenatal Care (ANC) at least 3 times were prepared for birth compared to those who visited either once or twice (p=0.027).Conclusions: Overall, women of reproductive age lack birth preparedness. There is therefore need to enhance birth preparedness awareness campaigns at ANC visits targeting women in their third trimester. 

scholarly journals Model of the Importance of Socio-Cultural in Waste Management on Penyengat Island

2021 ◽  
Vol 2 (4) ◽  
pp. 142-147
Author(s):  
Zainul Ikhwan ◽  
R. Hamdani Harahap ◽  
Lita Sri Andayani ◽  
Miswar Budi Mulya
Keyword(s):  
Waste Management ◽  
Cultural Values ◽  
Waste Treatment ◽  
Public Awareness ◽  
Equation Model ◽  
Management Program ◽  
Household Waste ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Balance Of Nature

The main problem of waste management in Penyengat Island is the increasing population growth and increasing volume of waste and limited land so that it is difficult to carry out waste management using the final waste treatment site because it has a large potential for pollution. The low level of public awareness in managing household waste is caused by the community's social, economic, and cultural conditions. This study designs Model of the Importance of Socio-Cultural in Waste Management on Penyengat Island. This research method is an analytical survey with a cross-sectional design, the community subjects who live in Penyengat Island with a sample size of 270 people, taken by random sampling. Data analysis using chi-square test and logistic regression.  Logical regression equation model in (p/(1-p)) - 1,614 + 0,505 (place of residence) + 0.642 (local wisdom). Waste management needs cultural values that already exist and should be maintained as part of one's identity and efforts to maintain the balance of nature and the environment. It is also necessary to conduct a policy study regarding the island's waste management program with a socio-cultural value approach.

scholarly journals Prevalence of Infections Bronchities Virus at Four Selected Districts (Damot Gale, Sodozuri, Humbo and Kindokoy) In Southern Nations, Nationalities and Peoples

2021 ◽  
pp. 1-6
Author(s):  
Abebe Garooma Gichile ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Simple Random Sampling ◽  
Epidemiological Studies ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Sampling Procedure ◽  
Economic Losses ◽  
Poultry Production ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Infectious Bronchitis

Infectious bronchitis is an important virial disease affecting poultry production which causes significant economic losses. A cross-sectional study was carried out from November 2019 to January 2020. To estimating the prevalence of infectious bronchitis and determines the risk factors. A total 420 poultry were by a simple random sampling procedure. Data was analyzed using STATA version 11. Chi square test and logistic regression analysis were used to determine the association between prevalence of infectious bronchitis and potential risk factors. From the total 420 poultry examined for infectious bronchitis were found positive. There was significance difference between the risk factors and bronchitis infections. More infectious bronchitis infected poultry were found in kindokoy 90.4%, odd ratio: 0.3 Confidence Interval :0.1-0.7, p = 0.00 than humbo, sodozuri and damotgale. There was high prevalence of infectious bronchitis in gerater than 6 months than less than 3 months and between 3 and 6-month age of poultry. The presence of infectious bronchitis in poultry production might entail morbidity and mortality. Therefore, further detailed molecular epidemiological studies are warranted. Good hygienic and husbandry practices are essential to limit the spread of infection

scholarly journals KORELASI PENGETAHUAN, KEPUASAN, MOTIVASI DENGAN KONSISTENSI PEMAKAIAN KONDOM PADA PELANGGAN WPS DI SUNAN KUNING

2017 ◽  
Vol 6 (3) ◽  
pp. 161
Author(s):  
Dwi Wirastri ◽  
Sri Maryati Deliana ◽  
Siti Baitul Mukaromah
Keyword(s):  
Condom Use ◽  
Information Dissemination ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
P Value ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Condom Usage ◽  
High Prevalence ◽  
Chi Square Test ◽  
Cross Sectional Design

Data profil kesehatan kota Semarang tahun 2014 menunjukkan kasus IMS mengalami peningkatan selama 5 tahun terakhir, tahun 2010 sejumlah 2493 dan tahun 2014 sebanyak 5749 kasus. Penggunaan kondom yang rendah mengakibatkan tingginya prevalensi IMS. Tujuan penelitian untuk menganalisis pengetahuan, kepuasan, motivasi dengan konsistensi pemakaian kondom untuk mencegah penularan IMS pada Pelanggan. Metode penelitian ini adalah kuantitatif dengan desain cross sectional. Sampel berjumlah 30 dengan teknik insidental sampling. Hasil uji Chi Square nilai p=0,593 yaitu tidak ada hubungan antara pengetahuan dengan konsistensi pemakain kondom. hasil uji Chi Square nilai p=0,166 yaitu tidak ada hubungan antara kepuasan dengan konsistensi pemakain kondom. uji Chi Square nilai p=0,015 yaitu ada hubungan antara motivasi dengan konsistensi pemakain kondom.  multivariat menunjukan bahwa Motivasi memiliki p< 0,05. Saran yang peneliti rekomendasikan adalah sosialisasi pemberian informasi pentingnya penggunaan kondom pada pelanggan WPS untuk menekan angka kejadian IMS.   Kata kunci : pengetahuan, kepuasan, motivasi, konsistensi pemakaian kondom       ABSTRACT Health profile in Semarang city data in 2014 showed cases of STIs have increased over the last 5 years, in 2010 a number of 2493 and 2014 as many as 5749 cases. Low condom use resulted in a high prevalence of STIs. The aim of research to analyze knowledge, satisfaction, motivation with the consistency of the use of condoms to prevent the transmission of STIs on customers. This research method is quantitative with cross sectional design. Samples numbered 30 with incidental sampling technique. The result of Chi Square test p= 0.593 there is no correlation between knowledge and consistency of condom usage. the results of Chi Square test p-value = 0.166 there is no relationship between satisfaction with the consistency of condom usage. Chi square test p = 0.015 there is a relationship between motivation and consistency of condom usage. Multivariate showed that motivation has a p <0.05. Suggestions researchers recommend is the provision of information dissemination on the importance of condom use WPS customers to suppress the incidence of STIs. Keywords : knowledge , satisfaction , motivation , use condoms consistency

scholarly journals Public awareness of zoonotic diseases and public health implications in Makurdi Metropolis, Benue State, Nigeria.

2019 ◽  
Vol 7 (3) ◽  
Author(s):  
James Bukie ◽  
Veronica Okpotu ◽  
Peter Olapade
Keyword(s):  
Public Health ◽  
Public Awareness ◽  
Domestic Animal ◽  
Lassa Fever ◽  
Zoonotic Diseases ◽  
Wild Animals ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Systematic Random Sampling ◽  
Awareness Campaigns ◽  
Chi Square Analysis

This study was conducted with the objectives of assessing the level of awareness on zoonotic diseases among residents of Makurdi Metropolis. Questionnaire was structured into 3 sections namely, socio- demographic characteristics of residents, Awareness on domestic animals, and wild animals transmission of zoonotic diseases.  Simple and systematic random sampling was used to select sample locations in which a total of 250 questionnaires were administered; Descriptive statistics, Students t-test and chi-square analysis were used to analyzed data. Field result showed that 144 respondents male were interviewed while 106 respondents were female. Residents of Makurdi Metropolis were quite aware of zoonotic diseases in both domestic and wild animals. The commonest domestic animal zoonotic diseases known to residents were: the Mad Dog disease, Bird Flu and Swain Flu. While the commonest wild animal zoonotic diseases known to residents were: Monkey Pox disease, Ebola disease, and Lassa fever, the awareness of residents on these zoonotic diseases could be associated with the recent outbreak of these diseases and in the area . It was therefore recommended that more awareness campaigns on other types of zoonotic diseases and they preventive measures should be given to residents of Makurdi metropolis to forestall future public health hazards.Keywords: Makurdi metropolis, zoonotic diseases transmission, Awareness, domestic and wild animals.

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