scholarly journals Socio-economic investigation of osteoporosis patients

2020 ◽  
Vol 33 (2) ◽  
pp. 153
Author(s):  
Shamas-ud Din ◽  
Naimatullah Hashmi
Keyword(s):  
Quantitative Research ◽  
Economic Status ◽  
Univariate Analysis ◽  
Public Health Problem ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Vital Role ◽  
Health Issues ◽  
Household Expenditures ◽  
Socio Economic Status ◽  
Prevention Of Osteoporosis

Osteoporosis has become a public health problem risk factor worldwide and a deliberate disease that affects both women and men equally. The main objective of this study is to explore the socio-economic status of osteoporosis patients related to the occurrence of osteoporosis— the current study conducted at federal government hospitals in Islamabad. A quantitative research method used to collect data through a well-designed questionnaire. A stratified random sampling technique used to select a sample of 400 osteoporosis patients within 35-80 years. Mann-Whitney U Test applied for a dependent, independent variable, and frequency distribution tables used for univariate analysis. Results showed that osteoporosis patients were spending more money on their household expenditures than health. The socio-economic status of osteoporosis patients is essential for the prevention of osteoporosis and their treatment. Osteoporosis is one of the major global health issues associated with socio-economic status. The present study recommended that the improvement of socio-economic status and increasing the level of education could play a vital role in reducing the risks of osteoporosis.

scholarly journals Covid-19 Perception: A Survey in Kano Metropolis, Nigeria

2020 ◽  
pp. 83-89
Author(s):  
Ibrahim Farouq ◽  
Zunaidah Sulong ◽  
Nuraddeen Umar sambo
Keyword(s):  
Experimental Observation ◽  
Quantitative Research ◽  
Economic Status ◽  
Descriptive Analysis ◽  
Secondary Data ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Research Approach ◽  
Socio Economic Status ◽  
Metropolitan City ◽  
Primary Focus

The primary focus of this study is to examine the psychological perception of individuals towards Covid-19 in Kano metropolitan City of Nigeria, and how it affects their income level. This analysis uses a descriptive quantitative research approach and, as per Sutton, a descriptive analysis produces both primary and secondary data. It was further emphasized that descriptive analysis uses experimental observation to assess and identify what has been observed. In this study, we further use the proportional sampling technique. We conducted the survey in the seven-metropolitan city of Kano State, Nigeria, given their diverse socio-economic status. The estimated total number of populations is 3,999,000. Using the Krejcie-Morgan table, 384 sample size was suggested, however, there was a provision for the unexpected, as such we distributed 400 questionnaires. The findings showed that there were 91.2% respondents who did not perceive Covid-19 pandemic as something to be psychologically worried about. Likewise, 91.1 percent of the respondents have answered not really anxious or feel not comfortable about the issue of Covid-19 pandemic, and lastly, 91.2 percent of the respondents answered not depressed about the situation in any way.

scholarly journals Occupation of Household Heads as Correlate of Child Care Practices of Low-Income Households

2015 ◽  
Vol 19 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Jean N. Guillasper
Keyword(s):  
Child Care ◽  
Low Income ◽  
Family Income ◽  
Economic Status ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Vital Role ◽  
Socio Economic Status ◽  
Care Practices ◽  
Household Heads

Child care is considered as an integral part of society’s health. This study was conducted to determine the child care practices of households with very low socio-economic status in Singalat, Palayan City, Nueva Ecija, Philippines. The researcher utilized the descriptive method of research coupled with questionnaire as a tool for data gathering. The respondents were chosen by means of purposive sampling technique and the data gathered were treated with frequency and percentage distribution, weighted mean and Pearson Product Moment Correlation. The results showed that the respondents were living in a mixed neighborhood; houses were built in light and cheap materials, poorly constructed, unpainted and dilapidated. The majority of the household heads were unskilled workers while some were employed as blue collar workers or engaged in manual labor that receives an hourly rate of pay, high school graduates with 0-1 or few facilities with monthly family income of P1,000.00      (23 USD) and below. The socio-economic classification of the respondents falls under E or “very low socio-economic classification” with a score of 7-14 based on MORES-SEC Classification of Households. Child care practices in terms of nutrition, hygiene, disease prevention and health restoration were “very often accomplished” by the respondents. The “occupation” of household heads plays a vital role in the delivery of child care among the family respondents. Occupation means income, while income would mean food, shelter, clothing, medicine or health and other basic necessities of a growing child. Keywords—Social Science, child care practices, socio-economic status, descriptive-survey, Nueva Ecija, Philippines

scholarly journals Age, Gender, Socio-Economic Status, Attitudes Towards Drug Abuse as Determinants of Deviant Behavior Among Undergraduate Students

2020 ◽  
Vol 13 (21) ◽  
pp. 38-46
Author(s):  
Rotimi Oguntayo ◽  
Paul O. Ajao ◽  
Kayode A. Akintunde ◽  
Oluwagbemiga A. Popoola ◽  
Aderemi S. Opayemi
Keyword(s):  
Drug Abuse ◽  
Undergraduate Students ◽  
Deviant Behavior ◽  
Economic Status ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Simple Random Sampling ◽  
Test Analysis ◽  
Socio Economic Status ◽  
Ex Post ◽  
Ex Post Facto

AbstractEvidence from literature shows that deviant behavior is on high side among undergraduates in Nigeria whereas some certain psychosocial factors causing this phenomenon have not been fully explored. This study examined whether age, gender, socio-economic status and attitude towards drug abuse determine deviant behavior among the undergraduate students. It adopted ex-post facto design. Simple random sampling technique was used to sample 269 participants. The Prescription Drug Attitudes Questionnaire (PDAQ) and Deviant Behavior Variety Scale (DBVS) were used to gather data from the participants. T-test analysis and multiple regression were used to test the formulated hypotheses. The results revealed that age, monthly allowance and attitude towards drug abuse have significant joint prediction of deviant behavior (R=.358 R2 =.128, F=10.594, p<.05) while only attitude towards drug abuse independently predicted deviant behavior (R=.236, R2 =.056 F = 17.112; p<.01). Also, there was a significant gender difference on deviant behavior [t (293) = 4.196, p<.01], where male respondents scored high significantly (M=4.09, SD=3.44) compared to female respondents (M=2.53, SD=2.31) on deviant behavior. It is therefore recommended that policy makers in educational sector and the governing council of tertiary institutions need to create awareness on the debilitating effects of drugs on students’ behavior, especially among males.

scholarly journals Gambaran Kesadaran dan Intensi Remaja Kurus Tentang Latihan Fisik

2021 ◽  
Vol 14 (1) ◽  
pp. 59
Author(s):  
Farah Diba ◽  
Zahtamal Zahtamal ◽  
Imelda Pardede
Keyword(s):  
Physical Exercise ◽  
Univariate Analysis ◽  
Public Health Problem ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Descriptive Study ◽  
The Other ◽  
Nutritional Knowledge ◽  
Good Intention ◽  
Quantitative Descriptive ◽  
Inadequate Food Intake

Underweight is a public health problem and the incidence rate is still increasing worldwide, including in Indonesia. This condition is more common in adolescents due to inadequate food intake and lack of nutritional knowledge. The other factor that determines nutritional status is physical exercise. The purpose of this study was to describe the awarenesss and intentions of underweight adolescents about physical exercise. This research was a quantitative descriptive study. It was conducted at SMA Negeri 5 and 3 in Pekanbaru. Ninety two underweight subjects were obtained by purposive sampling technique. Data collected using questionnaire and then analyzed by univariate analysis. The results of this study found that 63% underweight adolescent were female and they were experiencing mild to severe  underweight. Most subjects have moderate awareness (77.2%) and good intention (64.13%) about physical exercise. It can be concluded that underweight adolescents have moderate awareness and good intention about physical exercise, despite they are being underweight.

HUBUNGAN PENGETAHUAN DAN PERSEPSI PRIA DENGAN PEMAKAIAN KONDOM DI WILAYAH KERJA PUSKESMAS RIMBO DATA

2020 ◽  
Vol 9 (2) ◽  
pp. 62-70
Author(s):  
Suryanti . ◽  
Acholder Tahi Perdoman
Keyword(s):  
Condom Use ◽  
Significant Relationship ◽  
Data Center ◽  
Quantitative Research ◽  
Univariate Analysis ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Bivariate Analysis ◽  
P Value ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Work Area

A condom is a sheath made of latex which is caused by an erect penis or vagina that acts as a protector to prevent semen or fluid from ejaculating when the penis is in the vagina. Men's participation in joining the Family Planning program is quite low. This has also reduced men's participation in using condom contraception. The purpose of this study was to determine the Relationship between Knowledge and Perceptions of Men with Condom Use in the work area of the Rimbo Data Center. This research is quantitative research with analytic descriptive design and cross-sectional approach conducted in January 2019. The sampling technique is purposive sampling with a sample size of 80 people. Data were analyzed univariately and bivariate by computer using the chi-square statistical test. The results obtained from 80 samples, based on this univariate analysis (46.2%) had a low level of knowledge, (53.8%) had a negative perception, and most (63.8%) respondents did not use contraceptives condom. Based on bivariate analysis states there is a significant relationship between male knowledge with the use of condoms with a value of p-value = 0,000 <0.05. The perception of men with the use of condoms states that there is a significant relationship between perception with the use of condoms with the results of p-value = 0,000 <0.05. It is expected that the results of this study can increase the knowledge and perception of the community through counseling, especially regarding condom contraception. Based on the results of this study it can be concluded that there is a relationship between Knowledge and Perceptions of Men with Condom Use in the work area of Rimbo Data Center.

Suicide among refugees

2021 ◽  
pp. 543-552
Author(s):  
Lakshmi Vijayakumar ◽  
Sujit John ◽  
A.T. Jotheeswaran
Keyword(s):  
Economic Status ◽  
Public Health Problem ◽  
Healthcare Systems ◽  
Global Public Health ◽  
Middle Income ◽  
Middle Income Countries ◽  
Socio Economic Status ◽  
Scant Attention ◽  
Exposure To Trauma ◽  
Global Public Health Problem

Suicide is a global public health problem, with the majority of suicides occurring in low- and middle-income countries. The UNHCR reported that in 2017 there were 25.4 million refugees, with the majority (85%) being hosted by developing countries, which have limited infrastructure, healthcare systems, and are often politically and economically unstable. A review of suicidal behaviour among refugees reveals a prevalence of 3.4–40%. Female sex, higher education and socio-economic status, exposure to trauma, presence of psychological disorders, long stay in detention centres, and rejection of asylum status are associated with increased suicidal risk. Globally, data for rates of suicide among refugee groups are not available and any interventions to reduce suicide among refugees have received scant attention. A theoretical model for understanding suicide risk in refugees is proposed in this chapter and the possible interventions discussed.

scholarly journals Intestinal parasites in Meche community in relation to their socio-economic status

2019 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
pp. 14-24
Author(s):  
N. Dhakal ◽  
Janak Raj Subedi
Keyword(s):  
Intestinal Parasites ◽  
Economic Status ◽  
Taenia Solium ◽  
Public Health Problem ◽  
Living Condition ◽  
P Value ◽  
Socio Economic Status ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Development Committee ◽  
Village Development Committee

Background and Objectives: Intestinal parasites still establishes one of the important causes of public health problem in world, especially in developing countries like Nepal. The aim of the study is to determine the prevalence of intestinal parasites in Meche community of Jalthal Village Development Committee of Jhapa district in relation to their socio-economic status. Material and Methods: Study was carried out during June to July 2017 in Meche community of Jalthal Village Development Committee of Jhapa district. A total of 150 human stool samples were randomly collected and examined using direct smear and concentration methods (sedimentation and flotation technique). Results: Among total samples the prevalence of intestinal parasites in Meche community was 27.33%. Prevalence rate in females were higher 32.47% than in males 21.91%. There was no significant difference in the distribution of parasites between male and female (χ2=1.6022, df=1, p value=0.2056). The prevalence of the parasites was maximum in the age group 21- 40 years (47.22%). Altogether 5 species of the intestinal parasites were detected. Among them Ascaris lumbricoides (19.33%) topped the list followed by Taenia solium (2.67%), Hookworm (2.67%), Entamoeba coli (2.67%) and Trichuris trichiura (2%). Conclusion: The high prevalence of infection in community seems directly related to un-hygienic living condition, unsafe drinking water, unhygienic food, lack of health education, poor sanitary condition and low socio-economic status help to increase the burden of the infection in the community.

scholarly journals Assessment of Gender, Location and Socio-Economic Status on Students’ Performance in Senior Secondary Certificate Examination in Mathematics

2018 ◽  
Vol 11 (8) ◽  
pp. 98
Author(s):  
Patrick U. Osadebe ◽  
Diakeleho-Edjere Oghomena
Keyword(s):  
Random Sampling ◽  
Economic Status ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Simple Random Sampling ◽  
Socio Economic Status ◽  
Ex Post ◽  
Ex Post Facto ◽  
Certificate Examination ◽  
Senior Secondary ◽  
The Relationship

This study assessed the demographic characteristics of students’ performance in Mathematics in senior secondary Certificate Examination in Delta Central Senatorial District of Delta State. The purpose of the study is to assess the relationship between gender, location, socio-economic status and students’ performance in Mathematics in Senior Secondary Certificate Examination. The ex-post facto research design was used for the study. The population of the study is 15,170 SS3. A sample of 759 students was randomly selected from the total population using simple random sampling technique of balloting and stratified random sampling technique. Four research questions and four hypotheses were raised to guide the study. The instrument used for the study was a 40-item multiple choice senior secondary Mathematics Achievement test (SSMAT). Multiple regressions were used for the analysis. The study established that gender and socio-economic status contributed to students’ performance in Mathematics in senior secondary certificate examination. Recommendation was made based on the findings of the study.

scholarly journals The Correlation among Students’ Reading Interest, Reading Comprehension, and Their Intralingual Translation Achievement

2020 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
pp. 47-59
Author(s):  
Despita Despita
Keyword(s):  
Reading Comprehension ◽  
Quantitative Research ◽  
Hypothesis Test ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Simple Random Sampling ◽  
Vital Role ◽  
Choice Test ◽  
Significance Level ◽  
Good Ability ◽  
Reading Interest

Enthusiasm support a vital role in reading comprehension achievement of upper level readers, Reading interest is vital that one may encourage and maintain their interest of reading. Intralingual translation is defined as “rewording” and as an interpretation of verbal signs by means of other signs of the same language. This research is a quantitative research which has the purpose to find out whether or not there was significant correlation among students’ reading interest, reading comprehension, and their intralingual translation achievement. Furthermore, the population of the research is the second semester students of STIA SATYA NEGARA Palembang consisting of 120 students, from the population, 42 students were represented as the sample which was taken through simple random sampling technique. The instruments used were questionnaire for reading interest, multiple choice test for reading comprehension, and written test for intralingual translation. After having the result, then the data were analyzed by using multiple correlation  in SPSS 20 Program for Windows. From the result of the data analysis shows that Ryx1x2 = 0.655 at the significance level of 0.05, and for the criteria of significant test is gotten Fcount (37.037) > Ftable (4.08). So, the result of hypothesis test shows that there is significant correlation among students’ reading interest, reading comprehension, and their intralingual translation achievement. It can be concluded that if students have high interest in reading, so they have good ability in comprehending text.

scholarly journals KAJIAN PENYEBAB STUNTING ANAK USIA 24 - 59 BULAN DIWILAYAH KERJA PUSKESMAS PADANG GELUGUR KABUPATEN PASAMAN

2020 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
pp. 1
Author(s):  
Neila Sulung
Keyword(s):  
Exclusive Breastfeeding ◽  
Economic Status ◽  
Univariate Analysis ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Bivariate Analysis ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Food Diversity ◽  
Chi Square Test ◽  
Cross Sectional Design

Stunting is a chronic condition that represent growth retardation due to long-term malnutrition, indicated by a z-score of TB / U less than -2SD. Padang Gelugur is a sub-district located in Pasaman Regency with the highest stunting rate of 27%. The purpose of this study was to determine the factors that caused the incidence of Stunting at the Padang Gelugur health center in Pasaman Regency. Type of analytic descriptive study with cross-sectional design, conducted in April 2019. The population is 1,020 infants. with Multistage random sampling technique and a sample size of 150 infants. Data collection uses questionnaires and anthropometric observations and data analysis includes univariate analysis and bivariate analysis with chi square test. The results of the study obtained the incidence of stunting in infants due to non-exclusive breastfeeding (p = 0.022 and OR = 2.708), lack of food diversity (p = 0.023 and OR = 2.326), and low economic status (p = 0.034 and OR = 3.630.    Based on the results above, it was found that a significant relationship between low economic status, non-exclusive breastfeeding, and lack of food diversity with the incidence of Stunting.

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