scholarly journals The Sexual Rights of People with Physical and Psychical Disabilities: Attitudes of Italians and Socio-Demographic Factors Involved in Recognition and Denial

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Simona Gabriella Di Santo ◽  
Margherita Colombo ◽  
Marco Silvaggi ◽  
Giorgia Rosamaria Gammino ◽  
Valentina Fava ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Sexual Orientation ◽  
Sex Education ◽  
Geographical Origin ◽  
Demographic Factors ◽  
Demographic Characteristics ◽  
Sexual Rights ◽  
Anonymous Questionnaire ◽  
Lower Education ◽  
Socio Demographic Factors ◽  
Level Of Agreement

The aims of this study were: (1) to analyze the level of agreement of a sample of Italian people with the rights of people with physical and psychical disabilities (PwPHDs and PwPSYDs) to have satisfying sexuality, to marry, to adopt a child; (2) to inquire if PwPSYDs were subject to less recognition than PwPHDs; (3) to verify if socio-demographic characteristics, such as age, sex, education, occupation, geographical origin, relational status, sexual orientation, and religiosity, associated with being against these sexual and parenting rights (SPRs). An online anonymous questionnaire inquired the level of agreement or disagreement with statements regarding the SPRs of PwPHDs and PwPSYDs. 973 participants, aged 18 – 84 years (71.1% females) were considered for analyses; At least 7 out of 10 participants declared in favor of the SPRs of PwPHDs, while the SPRs of PwPSYDs were always subjected to higher underrecognition. Religiosity almost invariably associated to being against the SPRs of PwDs. Being male, of higher age and lower education also associated with lower recognition. A better identification of the less tolerant respondents and of the less recognized categories may allow for specific strategies for promoting the recognition of the SPRs for PwDs.

scholarly journals The Sexual Rights of People with Physical and Psychical Disabilities: Attitudes of Italians and Socio-Demographic Factors Involved in Recognition and Denial

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Simona Gabriella Di Santo ◽  
Margherita Colombo ◽  
Marco Silvaggi ◽  
Giorgia Rosamaria Gammino ◽  
Valentina Fava ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Sexual Orientation ◽  
Sex Education ◽  
Geographical Origin ◽  
Demographic Characteristics ◽  
Sexual Rights ◽  
Anonymous Questionnaire ◽  
Lower Education ◽  
Socio Demographic Factors ◽  
The Right ◽  
Level Of Agreement

The aims of this study were to analyze the level of agreement of a sample of Italian people with some of the sexual rights (SRs) of people with physical and psychical disabilities (PwPHDs and PwPSYDs), to inquire if PwPSYDs were subject to less recognition than PwPHDs, and if socio-demographic characteristics, such as age, sex, education, occupation, geographical origin, relational status, sexual orientation, and religiosity, associated with being against these SRs. The level of agreement or disagreement (on a 6-point Likert scale) with statements regarding the right of PwPHDs and PwPSYDs to have a satisfying sexuality, to marry, to adopt a child, was inquired with an online anonymous questionnaire. 973 participants, aged 18 – 84 years (71.1% females) were considered for analyses; At least 7 out of 10 participants declared in favor of the SRs of PwPHDs, while the SRs of PwPSYDs were always subjected to higher underrecognition. Religiosity almost invariably associated to being against the SRs of PwDs. Being male, of higher age and lower education also associated with lower recognition. A better identification of the less tolerant respondents and of the less recognized categories may allow for specific strategies for promoting the recognition of the SRs for PwDs.

scholarly journals Periconceptional folic acid intake in Northwest Russia: a birth registry study

2020 ◽  
Vol 30 (Supplement_5) ◽  
Author(s):  
V A Postoev ◽  
L I Menshikova ◽  
A A Usynina ◽  
A M Grjibovski ◽  
J O Odland
Keyword(s):  
Folic Acid ◽  
Birth Defects ◽  
Birth Defect ◽  
Demographic Factors ◽  
Folic Acid Supplementation ◽  
Demographic Characteristics ◽  
Prenatal Counseling ◽  
Folic Acid Intake ◽  
Birth Registry ◽  
Socio Demographic Factors

Abstract Introduction Periconceptional use of folic acid supplementation is an evidence-based measure of birth defects prevention. The study was aimed to assess effect of periconceptual use of folic acid on birth defect prevalence in Arkhangelsk county and to investigate socio-demographic factors, which are associated with adherence to this preventive measure. Methods A registry-based study was conducted with data from the Arkhangelsk County Birth Registry for 2012-2015. The study population included 57084 pregnancies to calculate the proportion of women taking folic acid and 53340 pregnancy outcomes without missing data to analyze related socio-demographic characteristics. Results The proportion of women followed a folic acid supplementation before pregnancy was 1.3% (95% CI: 1.2-1.4), during pregnancy - 55.8% (95%CI: 54.6-56.4). Such women had less risk to deliver a newborn with any birth defects (OR = 0,84, 95%CI: 0,75 - 0,95). Considering birth defects prevalence of 38,6 per 1000 newborns in Arkhangelsk county, number needed to prevent one case of birth defect was 142,9. Based on multivariate analysis, nulliparous married women with higher education, aged 30 or more, had a higher chance to use folic acid before and during pregnancy. The history of spontaneous abortion in the mother's medical history and the first pregnancy were negatively associated with the probability of folic acid intake both before and during pregnancy. Conclusions The compliance to periconceptional intake of folic acid among women in the region was low. A level of compliance was associated with such socio-demographic factors as age, education, marital status, gravidity and parity. The findings have direct applications in improving prenatal care in Arkhangelsk county and establishing targets for prenatal counseling. Key messages A level of compliance to primary prevention of birth defects is associated with such socio-demographic factors as age, education, marital status, gravidity and parity. Prenatal counseling in terms of birth defects prevention should be based on socio-demographic characteristics of pregnant women.

scholarly journals The Influence of Socio-Demographic Factors in Adopting Good Aquaculture Practices: Case of Aquaculture Farmers in Malaysia

2015 ◽  
Vol 8 (9) ◽  
pp. 97 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rozana Samah ◽  
Roslina Kamaruddin
Keyword(s):  
Demographic Factors ◽  
Multiple Linear Regression Model ◽  
Peninsular Malaysia ◽  
Demographic Characteristics ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
Technical Knowledge ◽  
Freshwater Pond ◽  
The Mean ◽  
Socio Demographic Factors ◽  
Brackishwater Pond

<p>This study examined the influence of socio-demographic characteristics on the level of Good Aquaculture Practices (GAqP) among aquaculture farmer in the Northern part of Peninsular Malaysia. Primary data was obtained from survey that was conducted on 121 brackishwater and freshwater pond aquaculture farmer in the states of Kedah and Penang. Descriptive analysis was applied to identify the socio-demographic characteristics of aquaculture farmer and their level of GAqP. Multiple Linear Regression model was used to analyze the relationship between socio-demographic factors and the level of GAqP. The findings has revealed that the level of GAqP among brackishwater pond farmer is satisfactory where almost 84 per cent of farmer practicing GAqP at the level of 60 per cent and above with the mean value of 71.9 per cent. While the mean level of GAqP for freshwater pond farmer was at 50.3 per cent with only 18.6 percent of them practicing GAqP at the level of 60 per cent and above. Age and having technical knowledge related to aquaculture were the main factors that significantly influence to the level of GAqP among aquaculture farmer. Therefore measures related to the enhancement of technical knowledge among aquaculture farmer should be deliberated in the formulation of aquaculture development programs to ensure the sustainable development of aquaculture in Malaysia.</p>

scholarly journals Goldsmiths Musical Sophistication Index (Gold-MSI): Portuguese version and associations with socio-demographic factors, personality and music preferences

2018 ◽  
Vol 48 (3) ◽  
pp. 376-388 ◽  
Author(s):  
César F. Lima ◽  
Ana Isabel Correia ◽  
Daniel Müllensiefen ◽  
São Luís Castro
Keyword(s):  
Sex Education ◽  
Economic Status ◽  
Demographic Factors ◽  
Self Report ◽  
Good Test ◽  
Music Preferences ◽  
Portuguese Version ◽  
Musical Skills ◽  
Socio Demographic Factors ◽  
Age Range

The Goldsmiths Musical Sophistication Index (Gold-MSI) was recently proposed as a self-report measure of musical skills and behaviors in the general population. Although it is becoming a widely used tool, relatively little is known about its correlates, and adaptations into different languages will be crucial for cross-cultural comparisons and to allow for use beyond the original validation context. In this study, we adapted the Gold-MSI for use with Portuguese speaking individuals and evaluated it with a Portuguese sample ( N = 408; age range = 17–66 years; 306 women). We demonstrate that the Portuguese version of the Gold-MSI has appropriate psychometric properties, including good internal consistency and very good test–retest reliability. This was observed for the five subscales and for the general musical sophistication index (α values ⩾ 0.82, r values ⩾ 0.84). Using confirmatory factor analysis, the expected underlying factor structure was also confirmed. In addition, we identified associations between individual differences on the Gold-MSI and socio-demographic factors (age, sex, education, socio-economic status), personality traits, and music preferences. The Portuguese Gold-MSI is freely available, and it offers a reliable and valid tool that can contribute to the refined assessment of musical sophistication in a range of research contexts.

Public administration employees’ readiness and acceptance of e-government

2016 ◽  
Vol 33 (5) ◽  
pp. 525-539 ◽  
Author(s):  
Darko Dukić ◽  
Gordana Dukić ◽  
Neven Bertović
Keyword(s):  
Public Administration ◽  
Digital Technology ◽  
Central Government ◽  
Demographic Factors ◽  
Demographic Characteristics ◽  
Group Differences ◽  
Ict Literacy ◽  
Online Questionnaire ◽  
Ict Skills ◽  
Socio Demographic Factors

Despite the widespread use of digital technology in public administration, little attention has been given to understanding e-government adoption and acceptance by its employees. This paper examines the level of public administration employees’ ICT literacy and the extent to which they support e-government. The influence of background variables is also explored in the analysis. A structured online questionnaire was used to gather data from employees of Croatian central government bodies. According to the results, surveyed employees rated their general ICT literacy as high. They are more confident in their basic ICT skills than in advanced ones. The level of such skills is associated with socio-demographic characteristics. The findings also indicate that employees accept e-government, but they are less satisfied with its implementation. However, socio-demographic factors do not affect to a great extent employees’ acceptance and satisfaction with e-government. The study expands previous research by analysing the group differences at both manifest and latent levels. It also contributes to the identification of factors that may influence e-government success.

scholarly journals Knowledge, perceptions and practices regarding schistosomiasis among women living in a highly endemic rural district in Zimbabwe: implications on infections among preschool-aged children

2019 ◽  
Vol 12 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Masceline Jenipher Mutsaka-Makuvaza ◽  
Zvifadzo Matsena-Zingoni ◽  
Cremance Tshuma ◽  
Agnes Katsidzira ◽  
Bonnie Webster ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Rural Communities ◽  
Disease Transmission ◽  
Demographic Factors ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Demographic Characteristics ◽  
Urogenital Schistosomiasis ◽  
Water Contact ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Unsafe Water ◽  
Socio Demographic Factors

Abstract Background Schistosomiasis primarily affects poor and neglected communities due to their lack of safe water and sanitation facilities. In an effort to improve intervention strategies, the present study investigated the association of socio-demographic characteristics of women with their existing knowledge, perceptions and practices (KPP) in five urogenital schistosomiasis endemic rural communities in Zimbabwe. Methods In February 2016, a cross sectional study was conducted in which 426 women in rural Madziwa area, Shamva District were interviewed using a pretested structured questionnaire seeking their KPP and socio-demographic characteristics. Logistic regression analysis was performed to identify socio-demographic factors associated with the KPP variables. Results Among the 426 participants, 93.7% knew about schistosomiasis, while 97.7 and 87.5% understood the disease transmission and methods for prevention, respectively. A significantly higher percentage of women aged ≥ 30 years compared to those < 30 years indicated that infertility is a complication of untreated chronic schistosomiasis (OR: 1.7, 95% CI: 0.9–3.0). Compared to women who had no history of infection, those who had been infected before were more likely to think that they were currently infected (OR: 3.7, 95% CI: 2.4–6.0). Bathing in unsafe water sources was more common in non-apostolic compared to apostolic followers (OR: 2.1, 95% CI: 1.2–3.7). Sole use of unsafe water for domestic purposes was significantly higher in uneducated women compared to the educated (OR: 1.8, 95% CI: 1.0–3.1). Compared to women of the Chakondora community, those in Chihuri, Nduna and Kaziro were more likely to know that dysuria is a symptom of schistosomiasis while those in Chihuri were also likely to allow young children to perform water contact activities (OR: 2.9, 95% CI: 1.5–5.5). Conclusions Despite the high level of schistosomiasis awareness, some women had inadequate knowledge about the mode of transmission and preventive measures for schistosomiasis. Socio-demographic characteristics were associated with the KPP of women. Thus, disease control efforts should consider socio-demographic factors, which may influence the knowledge, perceptions and practices of occupants in a given setting.

scholarly journals The Moderating Effect of Socio-Demographic Characteristics on Subjective Wellbeing

2017 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
pp. 120 ◽  
Author(s):  
Olusegun Mayungbo
Keyword(s):  
Life Satisfaction ◽  
Subjective Wellbeing ◽  
Survey Design ◽  
Demographic Factors ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Demographic Characteristics ◽  
Subjective Well Being ◽  
Satisfaction Scale ◽  
Socio Demographic Factors

The independent association between socio-demographic characteristics and subjective well-being is well studied, however, the moderating impact of those characteristics are yet to be established in literature. This study examines the moderating influence of socio-demographic characteristics on subjective well-being among residents in Ibadan metropolis. Using a descriptive survey design and a multistage sampling technique, 10 enumeration areas each were selected from the five major Local Government Areas (LGAs) with simple random technique. The number of participants on the selected enumeration areas were determined with enumeration area maps. Two hundred and twenty participants each were selected from each LGA, using a systematic technique, making a total of 1,100 participants. A questionnaire focusing on socio-demographic profile and life satisfaction scale (r=0.74) was administered to the participants. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics, co-relational analysis, moderated hierarchical multiple regression and analysis of variance at 0.05 level of significance. Two hypotheses were tested. The result reveals that socio-demographic factors jointly predicted life satisfaction (F (1, 1007) =4.61, p<.001). Age and marital status also interacted to predict life satisfaction (β=-0.13, t=-3.58, p<.01; β = -0.08, t=1.98, p<.05). The interaction effect of social demographic factors should be considered in a comprehensive examination of subjective wellbeing.

scholarly journals Diet diversity score and healthy eating index in relation to diet quality and socio-demographic factors: results from a cross-sectional national dietary survey of Swedish adolescents

2020 ◽  
Vol 23 (10) ◽  
pp. 1754-1765
Author(s):  
Lotta Moraeus ◽  
Anna Karin Lindroos ◽  
Eva Warensjö Lemming ◽  
Irene Mattisson
Keyword(s):  
Healthy Eating ◽  
Demographic Factors ◽  
Healthy Eating Index ◽  
Education Level ◽  
Dietary Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Diet Diversity ◽  
Lower Education Level ◽  
Lower Education ◽  
Socio Demographic Factors

AbstractObjective:Groups with low socio-economic status have less healthy diets and higher prevalence of non-communicable diseases. Using the latest Swedish national dietary survey data, we developed a healthy eating index and a diet diversity score with the aim to explore associations between the scores and socio-demographic factors.Design:Cross-sectional national dietary survey. A web-based retrospective registration of food and beverages during 2 d was used to assess dietary intake. This information was used to construct the Swedish Healthy Eating Index for Adolescents 2015 (SHEIA15) and the Riksmaten Adolescents Diet Diversity Score (RADDS). The scores were based on the latest Swedish dietary guidelines from 2015. Intakes of food and nutrients across the scores were examined. Mixed-effects multilevel models were used to assess associations between the scores and household education, sex, school grade, weight status and school municipality.Setting:School-based survey in Sweden.Participants:2905 adolescents in grades 5, 8 and 11, 56 % girls.Results:High scores on SHEIA15 and RADDS were associated with higher intake of vegetables, fish and several nutrients, and lower intake of sugar-sweetened beverages and red meat. Boys and participants in households with lower education level scored lower on both indices. Individuals with overweight/obesity scored lower on RADDS.Conclusions:The newly developed indices can be used to identify healthy eating patterns among Swedish adolescents. Both indices show that boys and adolescents from households with lower education level have poorer dietary habits. Lower diet diversity was related to overweight/obesity, but the overall healthy eating index was not.

scholarly journals A study of prevalence of hypertension and socio-demographic factors in urban slum, Maharashtra

2019 ◽  
Vol 6 (2) ◽  
pp. 585 ◽  
Author(s):  
Gautam B. Sawase ◽  
Sunayana G. Kumthekar ◽  
Shweta N. Salphale ◽  
Mohan K. Doibale
Keyword(s):  
Sex Education ◽  
Rural Areas ◽  
Urban Areas ◽  
Statistical Tests ◽  
Demographic Factors ◽  
Public Health Problem ◽  
Urban Slum ◽  
Major Public Health Problem ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Socio Demographic Factors

Background: Hypertension is the commonest cardiovascular disorder, posting a major public health problem of the world and especially to population in socio-economic and epidemiological transition. Around 7.5 million deaths or 12.8% of the total of all annual deaths worldwide occur due to high blood pressure. It is predicted to be increased to 1.56 billion adults with hypertension in 2025. In India there is 24-30% of prevalence of hypertension in urban areas and 12-14% in rural areas. The objectives of the study were to find out the prevalence of hypertension in study population of 18 years and above and to study some socio-demographic factors affecting hypertension.Methods: A community based cross sectional study was carried out in urban slum area, under urban field practice area of a Govt. Medical College & hospital. Sample size of 360 participants of age more than 18 yrs residing in study area taken. Data collected by using systematic random sampling by house to house visit. A semi-structured & pretested questionnaire used to interview the patients after obtaining their consent. The data was analyzed using SPSS version 23. Appropriate statistical tests were applied.Results: The overall prevalence of hypertension was 30.5%. Out of 360 subjects, 47 (13%) found elevated hypertensive. Out of 110 hypertensive population nearly 53 (48%) were in older age group, nearly 60 (55%) were illiterate and 53 (48%) were unskilled workers out of 110 was found statistically significant (p<0.05).Conclusions: Prevalence of hypertension found to be 30.5%. Some socio-demographic factors like age, sex, education, occupation were statistically significant (p<0.05).

scholarly journals Interior Design Styles and Socio-demographic Characteristics in Egypt: From the concept of Zeitgeist

2016 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 280
Author(s):  
Rasha Mahmoud Ali El-Zeiny
Keyword(s):  
Interior Design ◽  
Publishing House ◽  
Demographic Factors ◽  
Education Level ◽  
Demographic Characteristics ◽  
The People ◽  
The Social ◽  
International Publishing ◽  
Socio Demographic Factors ◽  
Design Preferences

Interior design plays an important role in reflecting the social and cultural environments of countries and showing the characteristics of the age. The previous literature has suggested that people’s preferences for interior design styles are influenced by social distinctions, based on education level and age. In this study, we have argued more precisely socio – demographic factors (gender, age, income, major and city) that affect the Egyptians’ preferences for interior design styles, and have discussed to what extent do the people preferences reflect Zeitgeist in Egypt. The findings supported the idea that socio-demographic factors can explain people’s design preferences.© 2016. The Authors. Published for AMER ABRA by e-International Publishing House, Ltd., UK. Peer–review under responsibility of AMER (Association of Malaysian Environment-Behaviour Researchers), ABRA (Association of Behavioural Researchers on Asians) and cE-Bs (Centre for Environment-Behaviour Studies, Faculty of Architecture, Planning & Surveying, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Malaysia.Keywords: Interior design; socio-demographic; Zeitgeist; styles

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