scholarly journals Effects of Consumer Purchasing Power on Buying Preferences in Shopping Malls in Kenya: A Case Study of Nakuru County

2021 ◽  
Vol 17 (3) ◽  
pp. 81
Author(s):  
Monicah Mugambi ◽  
Robert Obuba
Keyword(s):  
Simple Random Sampling ◽  
Shopping Mall ◽  
Purchasing Power ◽  
Consumer Decision Making ◽  
Shopping Malls ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Internal And External Factors

Many internal and external factors influence consumer decision-making when it comes to the purchase and use of various products and services. The attributes of the product itself, the brand, and the container in which it is encased is the most important and critical external variables. The study adopted a cross-sectional survey involving hotels, beauty parlours, electronics dealers, boutiques as well as entertainment outlets. The researcher targeted 305 business premises operating in 30 shopping malls from which a sample of 62 premises and 310 customers were sampled using stratification, Simple Random Sampling (SRS) and convenient sampling. The data was collected through the use of questionnaires. Descriptive statistics was employed and results were presented in tables and charts with the help of Statistical Packages for Social Sciences (SPSS) for analysis purposes. The influence of consumer purchasing power on the preference of shopping malls was tested using regression, correlation and Chi-square methods at 5% levels of effect. From the study findings, the researcher establish that purchasing power, personal preference has been found to play an important role in influencing consumer’s preferences and bias towards shopping malls. An overwhelming number of the consumers recognized the importance of group influence on their choice of the shopping mall. This helped the researcher draw a conclusion and formulate recommendations informing policies and marketing strategies that are essential to marketers in the shopping malls and other related business facilities in line with consumer purchasing power.

scholarly journals Setting – based prevalence and correlates of central obesity: findings from a cross-sectional study among formal sector employees in Dodoma City, Central Tanzania

2021 ◽  
Vol 21 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Mariam John Munyogwa ◽  
Kaloli Sayi Ntalima ◽  
Secilia Ng’weshemi Kapalata
Keyword(s):  
Central Obesity ◽  
Simple Random Sampling ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Formal Sector ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Logistic Regression Models ◽  
Face To Face ◽  
Chi Square Test

Abstract Background Obesity at the workplace has been associated with symptoms of lower self-esteem, increased individual and employer healthcare costs, increased absenteeism and presenteeism and reduced productivity. Therefore, this study was designed to study the prevalence and correlates of central obesity among formal sector employees in Dodoma City. Methods Study design was a cross-sectional survey conducted from March to June, 2019. Participants were employees from formal sector employment defined as those paid regular monthly wage and with either a secured permanent or temporary contract. Simple random sampling was used to select four out of fifteen large buildings hosting various establishments. Respondents were obtained conveniently and interviewed face to face. Central obesity was defined as a waist circumference greater than 102 cm for males and greater than 88 cm for females. Chi-square test was conducted to assess the differences among the groups. Simple and multiple logistic regression models were fitted to identify the correlates of central obesity. Results A total of 392 respondents (98% response rate) agreed and participated in the study. The overall prevalence of central obesity was found to be 41.8% (164/392). The prevalence of central obesity was significantly higher among females (67.4% p < 0.001), respondents aged ≥51 years (60%, p = < 0.001), administrators (55.1% p = < 0.05), respondents with salary of > 1,000,000 Tanzanian Shilling (TSh.) per month (54.4%, p = < 0.05), respondents who eat homemade meals at the workplace (64.2%, p = < 0.05) and respondents with hypertension (62.5%, p = < 0.05). Correlates of central obesity were found to be female sex (AOR = 9.53; 95% CI: 5.49, 16.78), increased age, eating homemade meals at the workplace (AOR = 2.32; 95% CI: 1.04, 4.19) and hypertension (AOR = 3.15; 95% CI: 1.41, 6.91). Conclusions The present study revealed high prevalence of central obesity among formal sector employees in Dodoma City. Scholars and stakeholders are urged to generate more evidences and design appropriate interventions to curb the situation.

scholarly journals Knowledge and Awareness about Postpartum Distress among the Students of Saveetha Dental College

2021 ◽  
pp. 186-195
Author(s):  
Jessly Daniel ◽  
A. Jothi Priya ◽  
R. Gayatri Devi
Keyword(s):  
Postpartum Depression ◽  
Family Environment ◽  
Sampling Method ◽  
Simple Random Sampling ◽  
P Value ◽  
Hormonal Changes ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Chi Square Test

Introduction: Postpartum depression (PPD) is the most common psychiatric condition after childbirth. PD has adverse long-term consequences for the mother, the infant’s development and the family environment symptoms-the core symptom of sadness or low mood, as well as fatigue/sleep disturbance and irritability. The aim of the study is to determine the Knowledge and awareness about postpartum distress among the students of saveetha dental college. Materials & Methods: A cross-sectional survey was conducted among the study population with a sample size of 100. A self administered structured questionnaire was prepared and consisted of 15 questions. It was circulated to participants through an online platform (google form). The statistics were done using SPSS software, chi-square test was used to check the association and P value of 0.05 was said to be statistically significant.The pros of the survey is that the students of different lifestyles and cultures were surveyed . Children and adults were excluded from the survey.  Simple random sampling method was the sampling method used to minimise the sampling bias. Results: Women during postpartum go through a lot of hormonal changes which lead to mood swings etc.They become very self conscious about their body .Mothers can also be depressed due to financial trouble, lactation etc.  Chi square test: p-value=2.98>  0.05 hence significant. Conclusion: In summary, this study demonstrated an honest level of data and positive attitudes towards women with postpartum depression. However, negative beliefs, stigma, and misconceptions still prevailed among the relations.

scholarly journals Awareness on Nanoparticles Incorporation in Dental Materials among Undergraduate Students - A Cross Sectional Survey

2020 ◽  
pp. 63-74
Author(s):  
Aarthi Muthukumar ◽  
Revathi Duraisamy ◽  
Dhanraj Ganapathy
Keyword(s):  
Undergraduate Students ◽  
Dental Materials ◽  
Simple Random Sampling ◽  
Dental Students ◽  
Titanium Implants ◽  
P Value ◽  
Oral Diseases ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Cross Sectional

Nanotechnology is widely used in day to day life including its use in medicine. Using nanotechnology it is easy to analyse the atoms , chemical bonds and molecules present between various compounds. Use of nanoparticles in the field of dentistry is called nano dentistry. Chemical, physical and biological aspects of nanoparticles should be taken into account while choosing nanoparticles for the use in the field of nano dentistry. Nanoparticles are used in innovations of dentistry. Nano materials can be used for preventing and curing oral diseases such as oral cancer and to maintain oral health care. This study aims at evaluating knowledge and awareness of nanoparticles incorporated in dental materials among undergraduate dental students. A questionnaire with a set of 9 questions to assess the students knowledge and awareness about nanoparticles incorporation in dental materials. The sample size of 99 participants of dental students of Saveetha Dental College were selected by a simple random sampling method. The participants were asked to fill the questionnaire in an online site called survey planet. The results were collected and statistically analysed. Chi square test was done and it was found that 71% of the participants were aware about the use of nanoparticles in dental materials, even though it is statistically not significant (p value- 0.436), 73% of respondents were aware about nanoparticle incorporation in impression materials with p value 0.449 (not significant) and 72% were aware about use of nanomaterials in titanium implants(p value-0.340). Within the limitations of the study, it can be observed that the undergraduate students at the Faculty of Dentistry of Saveetha were well aware about the use of nanoparticles in dental materials.

scholarly journals Digital Teaching Methodology among the Dental Students a Questionnaire Based Survey

2021 ◽  
pp. 170-178
Author(s):  
N. Dharaneesh ◽  
A. Jothi Priya ◽  
R. Gayatri Devi
Keyword(s):  
Sampling Method ◽  
Simple Random Sampling ◽  
Sampling Bias ◽  
Dental Students ◽  
P Value ◽  
Teaching Methodology ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Ensure Patient Safety

Background: The implementation of digital technologies in dental curricula has started globally and reached varying levels of penetration counting on local resources and demands. One of the biggest challenges in digital education is the need to continuously adapt and adjust to the developments in technology and apply these to dental practice in communicating with dental professionals, medical doctors, dental technicians, and insurance providers, dental students need to be prepared to manage digitized data, ensure patient safety, and understand the advantages and limitations of conventional and digital processes. Aim: To create awareness about digital teaching methodology among the dental students. Materials and Methods: A cross-sectional survey was conducted among the adolescent population with a sample size of 120. A self administered structured questionnaire was prepared based on digital teaching methodology and consisted of 13 questions. It was circulated to participants through an online platform (google form). The statistics were done using SPSS software, chi-square test was used to check the association and P value of 0.05 was said to be statistically significant.The pros of the survey is that the adolescents of different lifestyles and cultures were surveyed. Children and adults were excluded from the survey. Simple random sampling method was the sampling method used to minimise the sampling bias. Results: The results showed that the dental students are aware about the digital teaching methodology. Conclusion: The people are aware of the digital teaching methodology. But more awareness needs to be spread so that digital handling can be improvised in the near future.

scholarly journals Factors Of National Health Insurance, Factors Of Health Service And Factors Of Social Security Administrator Influence On The Satisfaction Of Independent BPJS Class One At Kertha Usada General Hospital

2020 ◽  
Vol 3 (2) ◽  
pp. 508-515
Author(s):  
Aditha Angga Pratama
Keyword(s):  
Health Insurance ◽  
Health Service ◽  
National Health Insurance ◽  
National Health ◽  
Universal Coverage ◽  
Simple Random Sampling ◽  
Dominant Factor ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Cross Sectional

Since 2004 Indonesia has campaigned for universal coverage as one of the improvements in health status. But until now there are still many Health insurance organizer (BPJS) participants who feel unsatisfied with the services they get, especially when Health insurance organizer participants are self-employed in class I inpatient services. The goal of this study is to identify the most dominant factor that can affect the satisfaction of Health insurance organizer participants' services in Kertha Usadha. The cross sectional survey research was conducted on 104 class 1 independent Health insurance organizer participants by simple random sampling. The selected Health insurance organizer participants were interviewed while in a state of hospitalization that was adjusted to the inclusion criteria of this study. The instrument used a structured questionnaire, with several related variables: characteristics, National Health Insurance factors, Health insurance organizer and health services. Variables were analyzed using Chi Square and then Logistic Regression with software. The results of this study found that 54.8% of B Health insurance organizer participants were satisfied with the services provided. While the results of multivariate analysis found that the factors influencing the satisfaction of Health insurance organizer participants were the National Health Insurance Factors that were good to moderate services (AOR: 1.2, 95% CI 0.8-1.43), good to less services (AOR: 3.4, 95% CI 1.5-7.53) and health service factors (AOR: 9.6, 95% CI 2.37-39.3). Health insurance organizer participant satisfaction is still low so it needs improvement in everything. So that later with increased satisfaction can improve the degree of public health

scholarly journals Patronage as a Determinant of Rental Values of Shopping Malls: A Case of Ibadan, Nigeria

2020 ◽  
Vol 8 (5) ◽  
pp. 957-962
Keyword(s):  
Shopping Malls ◽  
Economic Returns ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
The World ◽  
Traditional Market ◽  
Chi Square Test ◽  
Test Of Significance ◽  
Ibadan Nigeria

The proliferation of shopping malls in virtually all economics of the world both that of the developed and developing ones can be linked to its patronage. This patronage which is gradually causing the loss of grip of the traditional market setting has been studied in line with gender, age, income, location, the image of the malls and type of shoppers amongst others. Due to the modern outfit and patronage, tenants of the malls have to be prepared for its rental payments. However, no study has specifically linked the patronage of malls with such. Therefore to achieve this aim two shopping malls located virtually in the same place were studied; the cocoa mall and heritage mall Ibadan. The study which is a cross-sectional survey entailed the distribution of copies of questionnaires to the tenants, interview with the manager of the malls and observation of frequency of shoppers to the malls. Data obtained were analyzed using the Chi-Square test of significance at 95% confidence level and it was revealed that the patronage of the malls is associated with its rental values. The researchers hereby opine that since it appears that much patronage tends to increase rental values of malls, managers are encouraged to ensure that they enhance their patronage to enjoy a marginal increase in rental payment. This will also be beneficial to tenants going by the enhanced economic returns evident in a higher occupancy rate.

What Drives Shopping Mall Attractiveness?

2015 ◽  
Vol 13 (1) ◽  
pp. 67-118 ◽  
Author(s):  
Michał Dębek
Keyword(s):  
Fundamental Question ◽  
The Other ◽  
Shopping Mall ◽  
Shopping Center ◽  
Emotional Impact ◽  
Shopping Malls ◽  
Cognitive Effect ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Social Positioning

Abstract My article investigated the drivers of shopping mall attractiveness. Which of various shopping mall qualities are key to building a mall’s attractiveness? This was the fundamental question in the cross-sectional, survey-based correlational study. The participants included 384 adult Poles (192 men and 192 women whose median age was 22). The survey included 58 items – nine to measure the shopping mall’s attractiveness (its emotional impact, cognitive effect and the customer’s visiting frequency), and 49 to measure its hypothetical predictors. The investigated objects were six urban shopping malls in Wroclaw, Poland. It turned out that shopping mall attractiveness was driven mainly by their atmosphere and social positioning. Surprisingly, the more subjectively noisy and crowded the shopping mall was, the more attractive it appeared to be; commerce-related features, on the other hand, while usually treated as vital to a shopping center, contributed relatively little to the mall’s attractiveness.

scholarly journals Assessment of Knowledge, Qualification, Experience, and Medication Dispensing Practices in South Karachi, Pakistan

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nauman Haider Siddiqui ◽  
Abdullah Dayo ◽  
Mudassar Iqbal Arain ◽  
Muhammad Ali Ghoto ◽  
Saira Shahnaz ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Secondary School ◽  
Professional Education ◽  
Simple Random Sampling ◽  
School Level ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Secondary School Level ◽  
Dispensing Practices ◽  
Chi Square Test

Background: Drug stores in Pakistan are run by dispensers with varied knowledge, qualification, and experience. The current study was sought to explore the knowledge, qualification, experience, and dispensing practices among dispensers working in drugstores in South Karachi, Pakistan. Methods: A cross-sectional survey was carried out using a structured questionnaire. Data were collected from medical stores in South Karachi which were then categorized, coded, and analyzed using SPSS version 23. Relationship among different study variables with pharmacist’s availability and personal experience was assessed using statistical non-parametric Chi-square test. A total of 385 samples obtained using a simple random sampling method were included in the study. However, only 210 responses on questionnaire were complete which were then selected for study analysis between October and December 2018. Results: Of the 210 surveyed drugstores, 9% of their staff had studied only till primary school, 5.7% till the eighth grade, 25.2% up to secondary school level, 26.7% till higher secondary school level, 15.7% had non-professional education, and 8.1% were professional graduate. Only 9% of them had a degree in Pharm. D or B. Pharm, while 0.5% had a post-graduation qualification. Furthermore, 44.8% of pharmacies had a valid pharmacy license but the pharmacist was physically absent in 91% of the drugstores. Majority of pharmacies did not maintain appropriate temperature (refrigerator and/or room temperature). Majority of dispensers did not review prescription particulars before dispensing medications and also dispensed medications on older prescriptions as well as without prescription. Conclusion: In conclusion, the overall knowledge and practices of dispensers working in drugstores was poor. However, the presence of pharmacist was associated with good dispensing practices to a certain extent.

scholarly journals Evaluation of household's knowledge, attitude, practice on water processing, and diarrhea prevalence in a community

2018 ◽  
Vol 1 ◽  
pp. 00003
Author(s):  
Sofia Sofia ◽  
Herlina Dimiati ◽  
Nungki Sukma Putri
Keyword(s):  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Water Source ◽  
Simple Random Sampling ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Positive Correlation ◽  
Piped Water ◽  
Aceh Province ◽  
Diarrhea Prevalence

Diarrhea is an endemic disease in Indonesia and potentially becoming an outbreak. This study aims to describe the relationship between knowledge, attitudes, and practice of heads of households on water processing and prevalence of diarrhea. A cross-sectional survey was applied to 93 heads of households using simple random sampling technique located in Lampulo village, Kuta Alam sub-district, Banda Aceh, Aceh Province in December 2016. Knowledge, attitudes, and practice on water processing and diarrhea prevalence were assessed using questionnaires. Chi-square test was used to analyze a relationship between water source and prevalence of diarrhea. To see a relationship between knowledge, attitude, and practice of heads of households and diarrhea prevalence used Spearman's coefficient correlation (CI = 95 %; α = 0.05). Results showed that water source and prevalence of diarrhea had no statistical relationship (p = 1.000). From 93 households, 32 (34.4 %) were ever experienced diarrhea and they were used piped water 30 (32.26 %) and well water 2 (2.15 %) as their sources of drinking water. Relationship of knowledge and diarrhea prevalence has low positive correlation (r = 0.219, p = 0.035); attitude and diarrhea prevalence has weak positive correlation (r = 0.326, p = 0.01), practice and diarrhea prevalence has weak negative correlation (r = –0.256, p = 0.013). Knowledge, attitudes, and practice on water processing of the heads of households were correlated to the prevalence of diarrhea.&nbsp;<br>

scholarly journals Effects of Motivation on the Performance of Employees of Ecobank Ghana Limited. Knust Branch and Stadium Branch

2016 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
pp. 111 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mrs. Loretta Sarpong
Keyword(s):  
Employee Performance ◽  
Case Study Research ◽  
Simple Random Sampling ◽  
Working Environment ◽  
High Expectation ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Working Day ◽  
And Performance

<p><em>This</em><em> </em><em>study, the </em><em>effect of motivation on the performance of employees of Ecobank Limited, KNUST Branch</em><em> </em><em>and Stadium branch was aimed at assessing motivation and its effect on employee performance. The sample size for the study was thirty</em><em> </em><em>employees from both branches. </em><em>Probability sampling and simple random sampling techniques were used to select the </em><em>respondents of the questionnaires. The cross-sectional survey and a case study research </em><em>design were used for the study. </em><em>The study revealed that indeed there is a </em><em>relationship between motivation and performance and aside the known fact that money is the </em><em>key amongst the motivational factors to employees, it was realized that employees are </em><em>gradually becoming particular about trust, respect and high expectation, recognition and </em><em>appreciation and good working environment. The study also revealed that, management can </em><em>make use of different strategies and policies to motivate employees in the banking environment. Employees are interested in enhanced salaries, housing loan, fringe benefits, promotion and car loans as motivating elements sufficient to push employees of the bank to give out their best. The study recommended that employees are involved in all the decisions affecting their lives and concluded that,</em><em> </em><em>86.7% of the respondents said that they enjoyed going to work every working day and indicated that their behavior is as a result of the various motivational packages available for being</em><em> </em><em>present throughout the year</em><em>.</em><em></em></p>

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