scholarly journals PUBLIC AWARENESS ABOUT SYMPTOMS AND PREVENTION OF COVID-19 IN BENOWO, SURABAYA

2021 ◽  
Vol 3 (2) ◽  
pp. 61
Author(s):  
Dwi Wahyu Indriati ◽  
Diyantoro Diyantoro ◽  
Anita Kurniati ◽  
Aliyah Siti Sundari ◽  
Rizka Oktarianti Ainun Jariah ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Immune System ◽  
Public Awareness ◽  
Community Services ◽  
Public Understanding ◽  
Asian Countries ◽  
The Public ◽  
Major Threat ◽  
First Case ◽  
Prevention Method ◽  
Southeast Asian Countries

Background: Since its first report, COVID-19 has remained a major threat worldwide. Various attempts were made to treat and prevent further transmission of COVID-19. In Indonesia, although the first case was reported nearly five months after the first case in Wuhan, the transmission was the fastest among Southeast Asian countries. Several efforts have been made to prevent further transmission. Objective: Our community services program aimed to assess the public understanding of COVID-19 symptoms and the application of SHE (Self and Environmental Health) as a form of COVID-19 prevention. Method: We conducted counseling using a door-to-door method to increase the understanding of SHE as a form of COVID-19 prevention and then at the end of the visit, a questionnaire was given to measure the understanding of symptoms and prevention COVID-19 transmission. Results: After conducted the door-to-door counselling in Kandangan district, it is known that the public understanding of the symptoms and ways of preventing COVID-19 is quite good. The method of prevention that is understood by the public includes using masks, diligently wash hands, and maintain social distance in gathering. However, there are still people who do not understand (31.13%) that increasing their immune system by consuming nutritious and balanced food and exercise can also be used to prevent the transmission of COVID-19. Because a good immune system can prevent individuals from infection with pathogens such as COVID-19. Conclusion: The community has sufficient understanding of the symptoms and ways of preventing COVID-19 so that it is expected it can reduce the transmission of COVID-19 in Benowo District, Surabaya.

scholarly journals What Affects Chinese Residents’ Perceptions of Climate Change?

2018 ◽  
Vol 10 (12) ◽  
pp. 4712 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jinjia Wu ◽  
Jiansheng Qu ◽  
Hengji Li ◽  
Li Xu ◽  
Hongfen Zhang ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Climate Change ◽  
Public Awareness ◽  
Public Understanding ◽  
Related Factors ◽  
Climate Change Risk ◽  
Climate Governance ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
National Education ◽  
The Public ◽  
Mitigation And Adaptation

The theme of global sustainable development has changed from environmental management to climate governance, and relevant policies on climate governance urgently need to be implemented by the public. The public understanding of climate change has become the prerequisite and basis for implementing various climate change policies. In order to explore the affected factors of climate change perception among Chinese residents, this study was conducted across 31 provinces and regions of China through field household surveys and interviews. Combined with the residents’ perception of climate change with the possible affected factors, the related factors affecting Chinese residents’ perception of climate change were explored. The results show that the perceptive level of climate change of Chinese residents is related to the education level and the household size of residents. Improving public awareness of climate change risk in the context of climate change through multiple channels will also help to improve residents’ awareness of climate change. On the premise of improving the level of national education, improving education on climate change in school education and raising awareness of climate change risk among dependents will help to improve the level of Chinese residents’ awareness of climate change, which could be instrumental in promoting public participation in climate change mitigation and adaptation actions.

scholarly journals Public awareness and their attitudes toward adopting renewable energy technologies in Afghanistan

2021 ◽  
Vol 4 (2) ◽  
pp. 82-91
Author(s):  
Mohammad Hamed Patmal ◽  
Habiburrahman Shiran
Keyword(s):  
Renewable Energy ◽  
Public Awareness ◽  
Public Attitudes ◽  
Electrical Energy ◽  
Public Understanding ◽  
Government Policies ◽  
The Public ◽  
Renewable Energy Technologies ◽  
Energy Technologies ◽  
The Government

This research investigates the factors that potentially affect public attitudes and their adoption of renewable energy technologies for electrical energy production in Afghanistan. The study is carried out with a survey from Kabul and its neighboring provinces including Logar, Maidan Wardak, Nangarhar, Ghazni, Parwan & Kapisa provinces. We used a random sampling process to collect data using a web-based questionnaire. The survey was well designed to highlight conveniently the public understanding, willingness, and attitudes toward adopting renewable energy technologies (RETs). The outcome of the survey is then evaluated to discover the most potential factor affecting public acceptance of RETs. The results declared that the educational level, expertise in RETs, and income of respondents are positively related, while the age of respondents is negatively related to the public willingness on the use and investment in RETs. The majority of respondents have used one type of RETs, however, 23 % of respondents have not used any type of RETs. Study shows that the RETs use and access to grid electricity are reversely related, where the access is lower, the RETs use is higher and vice versa. Most of the respondents were not well informed and most disagreed with the government policies on RETs, therefore, public awareness programs on RETs and government policies are recommended. The majority of respondents were willing to invest in RETs, therefore, the government should commit itself and support private sectors to invest in RETs and take part in its development.

scholarly journals The STAR CENTRE at Sheffield Hallam University

1998 ◽  
Vol 162 ◽  
pp. 185-190
Author(s):  
John H Parkinson ◽  
D. Ashton ◽  
K. Atkin ◽  
B. Harrison
Keyword(s):  
Formal Education ◽  
Public Awareness ◽  
Information Service ◽  
Public Access ◽  
Public Understanding ◽  
List Type ◽  
Type Number ◽  
The Public ◽  
Science Base ◽  
Understanding Of Science

The Star Centre is a national astronomy and space science base whichfacilitates public access to news and informationpromotes public awareness, interest, enjoyment and understanding.The Star Centre meets these twin aims by providing an information service which can be accessed in a variety of ways and by offering a menu of public observing events.The concept of a national astronomy base developed as part of the Centre for Science Educations growing portfolio of initiatives in both the formal education sector and the wider umbrella of the Public Understanding of Science. In December 1996 the Star Centre was launched with the aid of a Royal Society COPUS development grant and matching funding from Sheffield Hallam University.

scholarly journals Education Of Covid-19 Prevention And Providing Of Handsanitizer In Pressing The Spread Of Corona Virus Infection In Cempedak Lobang Village, Sei Rampah Sub-District, Serdang Bedagai District

2020 ◽  
Vol 5 (2) ◽  
pp. 277-284
Author(s):  
Bayu Eko Prasetyo ◽  
Effendy De Lux Putra ◽  
Sri Yuliasmi ◽  
Henny Sri Wahyuni
Keyword(s):  
Virus Infection ◽  
Community Service ◽  
Public Awareness ◽  
Community Services ◽  
Personal Hygiene ◽  
The Public ◽  
Hand Sanitizer ◽  
The World ◽  
Who Standards ◽  
Detrimental Impact

Coronavirus disease (Covid-19) was declared a pandemic (a disease whose spread has spread throughout the world) by WHO on March 9, 2020. This disease can be transmitted to everyone regardless of age and has a very detrimental impact both in the health and economic fields. Cempedak Lobang Village is one of the villages in Serdang Bedagai Regency which was affected by the Covid-19 pandemic. One of the precautions that can be taken to reduce the spread of Covid-19 is the application of physical distancing and maintaining hand hygiene through the use of a hand sanitizer. However, the availability of hand sanitizers has become scarce and very expensive so that it is difficult for the public to reach. In addition, there is a lack of compliance and public awareness of the importance of implementing physical distancing, using masks and maintaining personal hygiene, so it is feared that the spread of the virus will become more widespread. This community service is beneficial in providing one solution and alternative to the community of this village in solving health problems that are currently endemic. The team will disseminate and educate on how to prevent Covid-19 infection. Hand sanitizers provided with formulas according to WHO standards and prepared by the community services team as well as educating on how to use and manufacture them so that they can stimulate the community to make their hand sanitizers.

scholarly journals Pelaksanaan Pembagian Warisan Terhadap Ahli Waris Berdasarkan Kompilasi Hukum Islam di Desa Kualu Kecamatan Tambang

2020 ◽  
Vol 19 (2) ◽  
pp. 1-11
Author(s):  
Muhammad Abdi ◽  
Muhammad Azani
Keyword(s):  
Islamic Law ◽  
Public Awareness ◽  
Public Understanding ◽  
Sociological Research ◽  
The Public ◽  
Inhibiting Factor ◽  
Village Government ◽  
Data Collection Technique ◽  
The Village ◽  
Interview Questionnaire

Problems in the implementation of inheritance are still common in the community today. This is due to the lack of public understanding of the procedures for the implementation of inheritance and the lack of public awareness to learn the provisions in the Compilation of Islamic Law regarding the procedures for the distribution of inheritance and the lack of socialization carried out by the Village Government and the Office of Religious Affairs towards the community regarding how to carry out the distribution of inheritance. One problem that occurs in the implementation of the distribution of inheritance is regarding an uncle who also gets a share of the inheritance even though all the main heirs of the testator are still complete and the last child gets more share of the inheritance even though the last child is a girl who has a daughter other siblings, the size of each heir is determined by an uncle. The research method used in this study is the law of sociological research. The data collection technique used is the method of observation, interview, questionnaire, and literature review. The results of this study are that the implementation of inheritance distribution implemented by Kualu Village community is still wrong and not in accordance with the provisions contained in the Compilation of Islamic Law. The inhibiting factor is the lack of knowledge and public insights on how to carry out the correct distribution of inheritance according to the compilation of Islamic law. Efforts should be made to hold socialization to the public about how the implementation of the distribution of inheritance is good and right according to the compilation of Islamic law, and increase public awareness to learn more about how to carry out the distribution of inheritance according to Islamic law compilation.

scholarly journals Experiences of Social Stigma Among Patients Tested Positive for COVID-19 and Their Family Members: A Qualitative Study

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Chii Chii Chew ◽  
Xin Jie Lim ◽  
Chee Tao Chang ◽  
Philip Rajan ◽  
Nordin Nasir ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Qualitative Study ◽  
Social Stigma ◽  
Public Awareness ◽  
Family Members ◽  
Public Understanding ◽  
Religious Leader ◽  
Care Providers ◽  
The Public ◽  
The Government

Abstract Background: Social stigma against persons infected with COVID-19 is not uncommon. This qualitative study aimed to explore the experience of social stigma among COVID-19 positive patients and their family members. This cross-sectional study was conducted between April to June 2020 in Malaysia. Patients recovered from COVID-19 for at least one month and their family members who were tested with negative results, Malaysian and aged 18-65 years old were purposively sampled. Cold call method was employed to recruit patients while their family members were recruited by their recommendations. Telephone interviews were conducted with the participants after obtaining their verbal consent.Results: Three themes emerged from the interviews: (Ι) experience of stigmatization, (ΙΙ) perspective on disease disclosure, and (ΙΙΙ) suggestion of coping and reducing stigma. The participants expressed their experiences of being isolated, labelled, stereotyped and blamed by the people surrounding them including the health care providers, neighbours, and staff at the service counters. Some respondents expressed their willingness to share their experience with others as a mean to stop the chain of virus transmission and while some of them chose to disclose the encountered history for official purpose because of fear and lack of understanding among the public. As suggested by the respondents, the approaches in addressing social stigma required the involvement of the government, the public, health care provider, and religious leader. Conclusion: Individuals recovered from COVID-19 and their families underwent experience of social stigma. Fear and lack of public understanding of the COVID-19 disease were the key factors for non-disclosure. Some expressed their willingness to share the experience and perceived it as method to increase public awareness and thereby reducing stigma. Multifaceted approaches with the involvement of multiple parties including the government, non-governmental organization as well as the general public were recommended as important measures to address the issues of social stigma.

scholarly journals The European Parliament Elections 2014

2014 ◽  
pp. 5-20
Author(s):  
A. Avilova ◽  
A. Gutnick ◽  
Y. Kvashnin ◽  
V. Olenchenko ◽  
N. Toganova ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Case Studies ◽  
Debt Crisis ◽  
Public Awareness ◽  
European Parliament ◽  
Public Understanding ◽  
The Public ◽  
The Uk ◽  
European Parliament Elections ◽  
The Impact ◽  
The Eu

The article is devoted to the European Parliament elections held in May 2014. Their results are analyzed on two levels – national and pan-European. On the national one the authors provide case studies of the United Kingdom, France, Germany, Poland, Italy and Greece. The impact of economic crisis and later the severe public debt crisis in Eurozone countries on the EU Parliament elections is estimated. Another factor examined in the study is the public awareness of the EU’s institutions in everyday life. The authors point out the contradiction between the public opinion on these institutions and the ongoing process of further integration due to the crises in such fields as finances and government expenditures. The latest process is viewed by the experts as a positive one, but the lack of public understanding resulted in abstention, protest voting and the rise of right-wing and populist parties. The national case studies showed that the situation varied from country to country. In some of them the pan-European agenda has played a greater role, in others it influenced the elections, but in the end they were mainly a referendum on the national government performance. The case of the UK illustrated the first tendency, but partly also the second one: the elections not only put the question about the country’s role in the EU, but also reflected the citizens’ discontent in mainstream politics. France, Greece and partly Italy showed that the voters disapprove the EU politics, especially concerning such fields as immigration and economic and debt crisis. The Polish case demonstrates that the lack of information on the EU’s institutions can jeopardize the positions of centrist parties even in a very pro-European country. The election results in FRG confirm that the Germans are trying to identify their country’s role in the European institutions and find the right attitude toward its growing responsibility for the integration process.

scholarly journals Microbiological and epidemiological review of Hantavirus: A Review

2021 ◽  
Vol 14 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Hardi Marif ◽  
Kwestan Ali
Keyword(s):  
Public Awareness ◽  
Hemorrhagic Fever ◽  
Wide Distribution ◽  
Hantavirus Infection ◽  
Human Beings ◽  
Asian Countries ◽  
The Public ◽  
Dead End ◽  
Wide Range ◽  
The Usa

Hantaviruses are rodent viruses that have a world-wide distribution. Rodents and insectivores act as asymptomatic, chronic, persistently infected carrier hosts, whereas humans are dead end hosts and may exhibit symptoms after an incubation period of between one and six weeks. Hantaviruses infect humans and causing either hemorrhagic fever with renal syndrome (HFRS) or Hantavirus cardiopulmonary syndrome (HCPS). Due to the absence of the treatment and approved vaccine in the USA, European and Asian countries, the public awareness and precautions are the only way of minimizing the risk of Hantavirus infection. This review provides a microbiological and epidemiological summary of the Hantavirus diseases in rodents and human beings. We concluded that the disease is a serious zoonotic disease the affect animals and humans and the mortality rate is really high. A wide range of different diagnostic tests play an important role in the diagnosis of the Hantavirus.

scholarly journals Public Knowledge and Awareness of Climate Changes Among People in China

2017 ◽  
Vol 12 (2) ◽  
pp. 231-236
Author(s):  
Khalid Al-Mutairi ◽  
Hongqu Tang
Keyword(s):  
Climate Change ◽  
Climate Changes ◽  
Public Awareness ◽  
Public Understanding ◽  
Public Knowledge ◽  
Climate Change Issue ◽  
The Public ◽  
Individual Interviews ◽  
Recent Climate ◽  
Impacts Of Climate Change

Measuring the public understanding, knowledge and perceptions towards recent climate change is become a growing research interest in the last two decades. The public understanding and knowledge can be measured through in-depth individual interviews, questionnaires and case studies. In the present study, the public awareness and knowledge towards climate change was measured using questionnaire which was distributed among 160 individuals in four regions of China (Shenzhen, Foshan, Zhuhai and Guangzhou). In general, the individuals showed moderate knowledge and understanding about climate change issue causes, impacts and suggested solutions. The items measuring “impacts of climate change” and “suggested solutions” were the only significant variables (P<0.05) in the different regions. Other measures did not show significant different in their scores (P<0.05). The self-reported knowledge was high among the respondents (97.5%) which indicate dependence of individuals in the four regions for traditional knowledge to obtain the recent updates and information about climate change. It is concluded that the public understanding and knowledge among individuals in China is moderate and further efforts needed to be done to improve the general knowledge and perception about climate change issue in the different media resources such as TV and newspaper.

scholarly journals Achieving Soft Power Goals Through Education Diplomacy by Southeast Asian Nations

2020 ◽  
Vol 37 ◽  
Author(s):  
Dr Naureen Nazar Soomro ◽  
Sohni Siddiqui ◽  
Ghulam Murtaza Khoso
Keyword(s):  
International Relations ◽  
International Education ◽  
Soft Power ◽  
Public Diplomacy ◽  
Southeast Asian ◽  
Major Contributor ◽  
Asian Countries ◽  
National Interests ◽  
The Public ◽  
Southeast Asian Countries

Globalization has brought huge changes in every section of life, including education. The international relations have been impacted on by globalization as well. The students, scholars and researchers, these days, are regarded as actors in diplomacy. Education diplomacy is considered as an important tool in the conduct of international relations worldwide. The public diplomacy through provision of education opportunities, known as soft power tool, has emerged as a new trend by which countries extend their national interests and attempt to shape the preferences of others and affecting their behaviour in one’s favour. International Education has proved to be a major contributor to soft power goals and has emerged as an important part of public diplomacy that has created many advantages. The countries anticipate, by means of education diplomacy, the promotion of nation’s policy priorities and interests and subsequently, to contribute to country’s economic development and investment. The present study aims to explore the soft power goals of the Southeast Asian Countries. It further explores the goals that are achieved by the countries through implementation of public diplomacy in education.

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