scholarly journals A Qualitative Study on Secondary School Teacher’s Perceptions of Stunting in Majene District, West Sulawesi Province

2021 ◽  
Vol 5 (2SP) ◽  
pp. 1
Author(s):  
Sitti Patimah ◽  
Sundari Sundari ◽  
Andi Imam Arundhana
Keyword(s):  
Teacher Perceptions ◽  
Nutrition Education ◽  
Extracurricular Activities ◽  
Public Health Problem ◽  
Health Science ◽  
Major Public Health Problem ◽  
Teachers Perceptions ◽  
Study Approach ◽  
Transcription Process ◽  
Study Participants

Background: Stunting remains a major public health problem in Majene, Indonesia. School-based nutrition education is an effective strategy to reduce the prevalence of stunting in all settings. The teachers are the key to implementing the strategy in order to improve the students’ behavior and nutritional status.Purpose: The study aimed to explore the teachers’ perceptions about stunting.Method: A qualitative case-study approach was employed using two focus group discussions in four secondary schools. The study participants were teachers of biology, physical education and health science, and religious subjects or supervisor of school extracurricular activities. A total of 22 teachers were interviewed following the guidelines and were recorded using a camera and tape recorder. The transcription process was done using an inductive-interactive model.Result: The perceptions of teachers about stunting are varied. It might be due to teachers’ knowledge, value, and experiences, which also diverged. One teacher perceived that stunting is a mismatch between the child's weight and age, while another perceived genetics as the main cause. Interestingly, a teacher perceived that stunting is related to religion. Prayer has function as a spirit in creating a mindset towards food and drinks. Likewise, the prevention of stunting is also through worship and prayer during pregnancy. Low cognitive skill and productivity, illness, and detrimental to the state are the common impacts of stunting. In addition, teachers also mentioned that there are several agencies involved in the stunting intervention programs, including BPOM.Conclusion: There were variations of teacher perceptions about stunting definition, causes, impacts, prevention, and implementers of stunting programs. 

scholarly journals Development of a Healthy Eating and Lifestyle Program (HELP) Online Website for Filipinos: A Case Report

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Noelle Lyn Santos
Keyword(s):  
Case Report ◽  
Nutrition Education ◽  
User Satisfaction ◽  
Scientific Information ◽  
Public Health Problem ◽  
The Philippines ◽  
Nutrition Information ◽  
Major Public Health Problem ◽  
The Public ◽  
Nutrition Research

Background and Purpose: Non-communicable diseases (NCDs) are a major public health problem in the Philippines and around the world. Preventive measures to reduce its continuous rise require improvement in the health system. Utilization of information and communication technology-(ICT)-based tools will allow dissemination of evidenced-based information in the population. This case report contains the description of the development process of a Web-based nutrition Website. Case Description: ICT-based tools were explored as means of communicating nutrition information to the public because of the increasing access and usage of the Internet among Filipinos. An iterative process with five major phases were followed in the development. Outcome: The Website HELP Online can be accessed through (http://i.fnri.dost.gov.ph/helponline). There is integration of two modules: one for the general public and the other for registered nutritionist dietitians (RND) of the Food and Nutrition Research Institute (FNRI). The first module contained the nutrition counseling platform that connects and records all interactions of online and walk-in clients with their RNDs. The second module contained nutrition calculators, a health tracker, and nutrition education materials. Discussion: The developed HELP Online Website was used for online users to easily access nutrition information and services offered by Department of Science and Technology (DOST)-FNRI. The user-centered design focus in combination with a responsive Web platform resulted in improved user satisfaction. In terms of content, use of the current and accepted scientific information translated to simpler and easier messages were found to be more effective among the target group. Although many issues exist with the continuous use of ICT-based tools, the main purpose is to improve the delivery of evidence-based information to the public.

scholarly journals Clinico-epidemiology, malacology and community awareness of Schistosoma mansoni in Haradenaba and Dertoramis kebeles in Bedeno district, eastern Ethiopia

2018 ◽  
Vol 6 ◽  
pp. 205031211878674 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jemal Mohammed ◽  
Fitsum Weldegebreal ◽  
Zelalem Teklemariam ◽  
Habtamu Mitiku
Keyword(s):  
Confidence Interval ◽  
Schistosoma Mansoni ◽  
Odds Ratio ◽  
Adjusted Odds Ratio ◽  
Public Health Problem ◽  
Major Public Health Problem ◽  
Eastern Ethiopia ◽  
Community Awareness ◽  
Source Of Infection ◽  
Study Participants

Background: Schistosoma mansoni is a major public health problem. Different studies reported unidentified sites in Ethiopia with variable prevalence and intensity, but there is no report from this study area. Objective: To assess the clinico-epidemiology, malacology, risk factors, and community awareness of S. mansoni in Haradenaba and Dertoramis kebeles in the Bedeno district, eastern Ethiopia. Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted among 1011 study participants in 413 systematically selected households from Haradenaba and Dertoramis kebeles from 30 June 2016 to 30 July 2017. Data were collected by using pretested, structured questionnaires, clinical examinations, and stool examinations. Stool samples were processed by the Kato-Katz method and examined microscopically. Snails were collected by scooping from water contact points. Data were analyzed using SPSS, version 16 statistical software. Result: The overall prevalence of S. mansoni was 35.7%. Heavy-intensity infection was detected in 8.9% of the study participants. Results included: participants who were unaware about the possible source of infection (adjusted odds ratio: 2.95; 95% confidence interval: 1.25, 7.95), modes of transmission (adjusted odds ratio: 5.51; 95% confidence interval: 3.52, 12.51), prevention (adjusted odds ratio: 4.01; 95% confidence interval: 2.00, 8.75) about schistosomiasis/bilharziasis were more likely infected with S. mansoni than those who were aware. Participants who swim or bathe in the river were more likely infected with S. mansoni than those who do not (adjusted odds ratio: 6.41; 95% confidence interval: 3.15, 11.25). Biomphalaria pfeifferi snails were collected from all water bodies in Haradenaba and Dertoramis, but they did not shed schistosome cercaria in the laboratory. Conclusion: S. mansoni infection is found in high magnitude in these study areas, despite not being previously reported. A majority of the study participants had low awareness about the source of infection, mode of transmission, and prevention methods of schistosomiasis. Efforts should be made to improve community awareness about transmission and prevention of schistosomiasis.

scholarly journals Magnitude And Associated Factors Of Delayed Immunization Among Children Aged11 -23 Months In Edagahamus Town, Tigray, Ethiopia, 2018

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Merhawit Gebremeskel Hagos ◽  
Teferi Gebru Gebremeskel ◽  
Selam Shushay Kassahun ◽  
Birhane Hailu Gebrezgi ◽  
Manay Kifle Woldegebriel
Keyword(s):  
Associated Factors ◽  
Tertiary Education ◽  
Public Health Problem ◽  
Simple Random Sampling ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
P Value ◽  
Major Public Health Problem ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Disease Epidemics ◽  
Study Participants

Abstract Background Delay in receiving immunization is a major public health problem that has been associated with vaccine preventable disease epidemics. In Ethiopia, many children have not received the benefits of age appropriate immunization; thus more than 90% of child deaths are largely due to preventable communicable diseases. Therefore, assessment of magnitude and associated factors of delayed child immunization is essential to prevent morbidity and mortality among children. Objective To assess magnitude and factors associated with delayed immunization among 11 -23 months old children in Edagahamus Town, Tigray, Ethiopia, 2018 G.C. Method and materials A community based Cross-Sectional study was carried out on July1-30, 2018. Simple random sampling method was used to select study participants. Information was collected using structured, pre-tested questionnaire. Vaccination dates were obtained from children immunization cards and timeliness assessed based on the recommended age ranges. Data were entered and analyzed using SPSS version 20.0. Variable with P-value < 0.2 in bivariatewere exported to multivariate. The strength of association was identified using odds ratio with 95% confidence interval (CI) and P-value of <0.05 in multivariate was taken statistically significant. Results In this study the overall magnitude of delayed immunization was29.5%(95%CI 26.7-45). Private firm work of mothers(AOR=0.205 95% CI 0.068-0.617), sickness of the child(AOR= 11.8, 95% CI 6.16-22.65), Mothers who attend tertiary education (AOR 0.169, 95% CI 0.032-0.882) and secondary education (AOR 0.269, 95% CI 0.114-0.636) were significantly associated with delayed immunization. Conclusion From the study it is concluded that the magnitude of delayed immunization for children aged 12-23 months is high (29.5%) in Edagahamus. Delayed immunizations of children were predicted by Mother’s occupation, education and experience of illness of the child.

scholarly journals Magnitude and Associated Factors of Delayed Immunization Among Children Aged 11 -23 Months in Edagahamus Town, Tigray, Ethiopia, 2018.

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Merhawit Gebremeskel Hagos ◽  
Teferi Gebru Gebremeskel ◽  
Selam Shushay Kassahun ◽  
Birhane Hailu Gebrezgi ◽  
Manay Kifle Woldegebriel
Keyword(s):  
Tertiary Education ◽  
Public Health Problem ◽  
Simple Random Sampling ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
P Value ◽  
Major Public Health Problem ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Age Appropriate ◽  
Disease Epidemics ◽  
Study Participants

Abstract Background: Delayed immunization is a major public health problem that is associated with vaccine-preventable disease epidemics. In Ethiopia, many children don’t receive the benefits of age-appropriate immunization; thus more than 90% of child deaths are largely due to preventable communicable diseases. Therefore, the aim of this study to assess the magnitude and factors associated with delayed immunization among 12 -23 months old children in Edagahamus Town, Tigray, Ethiopia, and 2018 G.C. Methods: A community-based Cross-Sectional study was carried out on July1-30, 2018. A simple random sampling method was used to select study participants. Information was collected using a structured, pre-tested questionnaire. The date of vaccinations was obtained from children’s immunization cards and timeliness assessed based on the recommended age ranges. Data were entered and analyzed using SPSS version 20.0. Variable with P-value < 0.2 in bivariate was exported to multivariate. The strength of association was identified using the odds ratio with a 95 % confidence interval (CI) and the P-value of <0.05 in multivariate was taken statistically significant. Results: In this study, the overall magnitude of delayed immunization was 29.5% (95%CI 26.7-45). Private firm work of mothers (AOR=0.205 95% CI 0.068-0.617), Mothers who attend tertiary education (AOR 0.169, 95% CI 0.032-0.882), and secondary education (AOR 0.269, 95% CI 0.114-0.636) had the protective effect of delayed immunization. But sickness of a child (AOR= 11.8, 95% CI 6.16-22.65) was a risk for delayed immunization. Conclusions: From the study, it is concluded that the magnitude of delayed immunization for children aged 12-23 months is high (29.5%) in Edagahamus. Delayed immunizations of children were predicted by the Mother's occupation, education, and Mother’s consideration in the child’s wellness to take the vaccine.

scholarly journals Pengaruh Edukasi Gizi Melalui Komik Dan Leaflet Terhadap Peningkatan Pengetahuan Terkait Anemia Pada Remaja Putri Di Sma Negeri 14 Jakarta

2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (1) ◽  
pp. 40-53
Author(s):  
Herdara Hannanti ◽  
Ibnu Malkan Bakhrul Ilmi ◽  
Muh. Nur Hasan Syah
Keyword(s):  
Nutrition Education ◽  
Emergency Response ◽  
Random Sampling ◽  
Test Group ◽  
Public Health Problem ◽  
Major Public Health Problem ◽  
Group Design ◽  
Post Test ◽  
Challenge Education ◽  
Cluster Random Sampling

AbstrakBackground : Anemia is still a major public health  problem in the world. Indonesia become one of the countries experiencing triple burden of  malnutrition and one of them is anemia. The current situation of covid-19 pandemic considered worsen the challenge. Education especially about anemia problem on adolescents girl play an important role in the emergency response covid-19 pandemic. Purpose : To determine the effect of nutrition education using comic and  leaflet  on the improvement of anemia knowledge in adolescents girl in SMA Negeri 14 Jakarta . Method : Design of this study is quasy experimental  with  pre-post test group design  involving 126 female students in class X and XI which choosed by cluster random sampling. Knowledge data collected with online method. Result : The result was there were differences in respondents knowledge on the effect of nutrition education using comic (p=0,000) and leaflet (p=0,000) media with alpha 0,05. Conclusion : There is an effect of nutrition education using comic and leaflet on anemia knowledge in adolescents girl in SMA Negeri 14 Jakarta Latar Belakang : Anemia hingga saat ini masih menjadi masalah utama dalam kesehatan yang terjadi di seluruh dunia. Indonesia menjadi salah satu negara yang mengalami tiga beban malnutrisi, salah satunya diantaranya adalah anemia. Kondisi pandemi covid-19 saat ini dinilai dapat memperburuk tantangan tersebut. Edukasi terutama mengenai masalah anemia pada remaja putri berperan penting dalam masa tanggap darurat pandemi covid-19. Tujauan : Mengetahui pengaruh edukasi gizi melalui komik dan leaflet terhadap peningkatan pengetahuan terkait anemia pada remaja putri di SMA Negeri 14 Jakarta. Metode : Desain penelitian yang digunakan, yaitu quasy experimental dengan rancangan pre-post test group design melibatkan 126 siswi kelas X dan XI yang dipilih dengan cluster random sampling. Pengambilan data pengetahuan dilakukan secara daring. Hasil : Ada perbedaan pengetahuan responden terhadap pengaruh penggunaan media edukasi gizi melalui komik (p=0,000) dan leaflet (p=0,000) dengan alpha 0,05. Kesimpulan : Ada pengaruh edukasi gizi melalui komik dan leaflet terhadap peningkatan pengetahuan anemia pada remaja putri di SMA Negeri 14 Jakarta.

Student and Teacher Perceptions of Citizenship Strategies Supported by the Internet of Things

2022 ◽  
pp. 75-99
Author(s):  
Manuel Joaquim de Sousa Santos ◽  
Vânia Carlos ◽  
António A. Moreira
Keyword(s):  
Internet Of Things ◽  
Teacher Perceptions ◽  
New Technology ◽  
The Internet ◽  
Educational Community ◽  
Teachers Perceptions ◽  
Participatory Citizenship ◽  
Student And Teacher Perceptions ◽  
Study Participants ◽  
The Internet Of Things

Since the demands of civic life are constantly increasing, there is an emergent call for citizens to actively engage in local and wide societal issues. To build the portrayal of the study participants' participatory citizenship attitudes, several research instruments were implemented in the educational community. A closer look at the data analyzed presents a portrait of low involvement of students, as far as participatory citizens is concerned, in the educational community they belong to. Recently, we have witnessed the emergence of technological innovations, the internet of things (IoT) being one of them. Although IoT is not considered to be a new technology, teachers are just scratching the surface on how to use it to enhance innovative and disruptive learning scenarios. This chapter looks at the development of participatory citizenship co-constructed guidelines, based on students' and teachers' perceptions of citizenship strategies.

Teacher Perceptions of a Consulting Teacher Model for Professional Development

1995 ◽  
Vol 5 (5) ◽  
pp. 482-503 ◽  
Author(s):  
E. Diane Behrens
Keyword(s):  
Professional Development ◽  
Teacher Perceptions ◽  
Language Arts ◽  
Case Analysis ◽  
Case Study Approach ◽  
Teachers Perceptions ◽  
Study Approach ◽  
Cross Case Analysis ◽  
Teacher Model

Teachers’ perceptions of the Consulting Teacher Model in Albemarle County, Virginia were examined. Data collected from five consulting teachers and ten client teachers were utilized in a case study approach to describe five professional development clusters—each consisting of one consulting teacher and two client teachers. Five themes emerged from a cross-case analysis: receptivity to assistance, value of collegiality, viability of the role, consulting teacher as change agent, and teacher empowerment. Consulting teachers helped client teachers grow professionally and promoted different perspectives on teaching in the areas of mathematics, language arts, and special education. Of all the benefits of the Consulting Teacher Model, collaboration was viewed as the most rewarding.

scholarly journals Assessment of Community Pharmacists’ Involvement in the Rehabilitation of Drug Abuse Victims in Abuja Municipal Area Council, Abuja, Nigeria

2021 ◽  
pp. 1-5
Author(s):  
Abubakar Danraka ◽  
Salamatu Orakwelu ◽  
Godspower Onavbavba
Keyword(s):  
Public Health ◽  
Drug Abuse ◽  
Age Groups ◽  
Community Pharmacists ◽  
Public Health Problem ◽  
Major Public Health Problem ◽  
Graduate Degrees ◽  
Prescription Medicines ◽  
Almost All ◽  
Study Participants

Drug abuse has now become a major public health problem in Nigeria requiring urgent attention. Although drug abuse cut across all age groups, the youths are however the most affected. This study aimed at assessing Community Pharmacists involvement in the rehabilitation of drug abuse victims. The study was carried out in Abuja Municipal Area Council, questionnaires were administered to Community Pharmacists practicing within the Area Council. A total of 176 Community Pharmacists participated in the study, and slightly above a quarter (27.43%) of them had post-graduate degrees. More than three-quarters (79.5%) of the study participants had received training on drug abuse. A total of 89.2% of the study participants had come across persons suspected to be abusing prescription medicines. Almost all (96.6%) of the study participants indicated that they are willing to advise persons suspected to be abusing drugs on the dangers of drug abuse, and 88.1% of the study participants had spoken to clients concerning abuse of prescription medicines. Also, more than three-quarters (80.1%) of the study participants indicated that pharmacists’ role in the prevention of drug abuse is very important. The study has revealed that Community Pharmacists can play an invaluable role in the rehabilitation of drug abuse victims in Nigeria.

scholarly journals Dietary Diversity and Its Association with Anemia among Pregnant Women Attending Public Health Facilities in South Ethiopia

1970 ◽  
Vol 28 (5) ◽  
Author(s):  
Romedan Delil ◽  
Dessalegn Tamiru ◽  
Beakal Zinab
Keyword(s):  
Public Health ◽  
Pregnant Women ◽  
Nutrition Education ◽  
Health Problem ◽  
Maternal Education ◽  
Dietary Diversity ◽  
Public Health Problem ◽  
Sampling Procedure ◽  
Major Public Health Problem ◽  
Cross Sectional

BACKGROUND: Anemia is a major public health problem among pregnant women in developing countries like Ethiopia. Nutritional deficiency related to anemia is an important contributor to maternal mortality and poor fetal outcomes.METHODS: Institution based cross-sectional study was conducted among pregnant women to assess the prevalence of anemia and its association with dietary diversity in Hossana Town from March 15 to April 30, 2017. Systematic random sampling procedure was employed to select 314 study subjects. Data were collected using an interviewer administered semi-structured questionnaire supplemented with laboratory tests. Multivariable logistic regression was used to determine the independent predictors of anemia.RESULTS: The prevalence of mild to moderate anemia among pregnant women was 56.6% and 40.8% respectively. The mean dietary diversity and food variety score of study participants were 7 and 22 respectively. Maternal education (AOR=10.5; 95% CI:2.2, 27), occupation of spouse (AOR=9.3; 95% CI:1.6, 53), nutrition education (AOR=2.5; 95% CI:1.5, 6.4) and dietary diversity (AOR=18.6; 95% CI: 4.4, 28) were significantly associated with anemia.CONCLUSION: Anemia was found to be a moderate public health problem in Hossana Town. Therefore, there is a need of nutrition education and promotion awareness on healthy diets to prevent anemia among pregnant women. 

scholarly journals Comparative Evaluation of Necessity of Antibiotic Administration Following Dental Extraction among Population of Age Group 30-60 Years - Triple Blinded Randomized Controlled Trial

2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (32) ◽  
pp. 2554-2558
Author(s):  
Sasidharan Sivakumar
Keyword(s):  
Controlled Trial ◽  
Age Groups ◽  
Public Health Problem ◽  
Dental Extraction ◽  
Major Public Health Problem ◽  
Antibiotic Administration ◽  
Science College ◽  
Ethical Committee Approval ◽  
Group A ◽  
Study Participants

BACKGROUND The use of antibiotics as prophylactic prescriptions remains a controversy in dentistry. The current study was done to evaluate the necessity of antibiotic administration following dental extraction among population of 30 – 60 year old age groups. METHODS This is a triple blinded trial with trial registry number CTRI / 2019 / 12 / 022342 in which the 60 study participants were randomized and allocated in a ratio of 1 : 1 : 1 to three groups A (amoxicillin 500 mg t.d.s), B (clindamycin 150 mg t.d.s as a mouthrinse), C (no antibiotic) by lot method. The study proceeded after ethical committee approval and informed consent from the participants. Medically compromised patients, patients in menstruation period, lactation and pregnancy period, test drug hypersensitive patients, tooth with abscess or cyst were excluded and patients of 30 – 60 years old reporting with the complaint to Best Dental Science College, Madurai, were included in the study. The tooth was extracted, and evaluated on 3rd, 7th and 14th day post-operatively. RESULTS The non healing parameters were observed in percentages of 9.7, 6.2 and 6.2 in group A, B and C group during the 14th day clinical evaluation. The presence of non-healing parameters was insignificant between three groups. CONCLUSIONS Prophylactic antibiotics following dental extraction is unnecessary until the patient is at a state of high risk of infection. Thereby, as a dentist we could combat a step towards a developing major public health problem, “Antibiotic Resistance”. KEY WORDS Drug Resistance, Tooth Extraction, Drug Utilization, Antibiotic Awareness, Prophylaxis

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