scholarly journals Demographic Characteristics and Economic and Social Problems of Patients with Kidney Failure: A Survey Study on The Patients at Abu- Humus Hospital, in El- Beheira Governorate الخصائص الدیموجرافیة والمشکلات الإجتماعیة والإقتصادیة لمرضى الفشل الکلوی: دراسة مسحیة على المرضى التابعین لمستشفى أبو حمص المرکزى بمحافظة البحیرة

2020 ◽  
Vol 11 (10) ◽  
pp. 605-613
Author(s):  
Magda A. Yousef
Keyword(s):  
Kidney Failure ◽  
Social Problems ◽  
Demographic Characteristics ◽  
Survey Study

scholarly journals Kajian Communibiology dalam Komunikasi Keluarga untuk Mendukung Perawatan Penderita Gagal Ginjal Kronis

2021 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
pp. 12-25
Author(s):  
Dewanto Putra Fajar ◽  
Azizun Kurnia Illahi
Keyword(s):  
Literature Review ◽  
Social Environment ◽  
Family Communication ◽  
Kidney Failure ◽  
Social Problems ◽  
Methodological Approach ◽  
Psychological Disorders ◽  
Chronic Kidney Failure ◽  
Communication Process ◽  
Self Confidence

Chronic kidney failure is a degenerative disease that causes the sufferer to experience not only physiological and psychological disorders but also social problems. Interestingly, the social problems experienced by sufferers of chronic kidney failure are likely to increase the physiological and psychological disorders of the sufferer. Therefore, communication to build support for people with chronic kidney failure has a big role to play in increasing self-confidence in people with chronic kidney failure, which indirectly reduces the appearance of physiological and psychological disorders in sufferers of chronic kidney failure. This study seeks to comprehensively describe the aspects of communibiology in the communication process to provide moral support to sufferers of chronic kidney failure. This research is qualitative research using a case study methodological approach and literature review. The literature review is used to provide a detailed explanation of the communibiological processes in individuals and is used to strengthen the researchers' analysis of the observed phenomena. This study provides a big picture that communibiology processes play an important role in the communication processes carried out by families with chronic kidney failure to provide moral support to sufferers, as well as by people with chronic kidney failure to families who provide support, and when sufferers build trust. themselves when facing their social environment. Researchers concluded that moral and spiritual support through family communication has a positive role for chronic kidney failure sufferers to continue treatment and build self-confidence in their social environment. Keywords: family communication; interpersonal communication; communibiology; chronic kidney failure  

scholarly journals Prevalence of diabetes among homeless and slum dwellers in Accra, Ghana: A survey study

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
AHMED TIJANI BAWAH ◽  
Albert Abaka Yawson ◽  
Mohammed Mustapha Seini ◽  
Francis Agyemang Yeboah ◽  
Robert Amadu Ngala
Keyword(s):  
Diabetes Mellitus ◽  
Social Support ◽  
Hba1c Level ◽  
Hemoglobin A1c ◽  
Homeless People ◽  
Demographic Characteristics ◽  
Diabetes Prevalence ◽  
Survey Study ◽  
Slum Dwellers ◽  
Diabetes Status

Abstract Objective: This study aimed at determining diabetes status of homeless people in Nima and Agbogbloshie, Accra, Ghana and to evaluate the association between socio-demographic characteristics and diabetes prevalence. Results: A total of 130 homeless and slum dwellers took part in the study out of which 7 (5.4%) participants were diagnosed with diabetes while 13 (10 %) were considered as having prediabetes. This is slightly lower than what had been reported two decades ago but similar to overall estimates of diabetes prevalence in Africa (5.7%). Diagnosis of normoglycemia, prediabetes and diabetes was based on individual’s hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c) level: ≤5.9%, 6.4–6.0%, and ≥6.5%, respectively. There was no significant association between prevalence of diabetes or prediabetes and the socio-demographic characteristics of the participants. The slightly lower diabetes prevalence among the homeless and slum dwellers compared to the general population may be due to constant movement of these people in the streets, a practice that could serve as a form of exercise for them. Intensive social support aimed at preventing and managing diabetes is crucial if we are to further reduce the incidence of diabetes in homeless people. Keywords: Homeless, Diabetes mellitus, Hemoglobin A1c, Head porters

scholarly journals Perceptions of small animal practitioners and pet owners on professional competencies in veterinary practice: an essential component for curricula design

2019 ◽  
Vol 6 (4) ◽  
Author(s):  
Cristian Gabriel Torres ◽  
María José Laytte-García ◽  
Tamara Alejandra Tadich-Gallo
Keyword(s):  
Small Animal ◽  
Demographic Characteristics ◽  
Metropolitan Region ◽  
Survey Study ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Good Communication ◽  
Pet Owners ◽  
Societal Needs ◽  
Gender And Age

Veterinary schools are responsible for defining their curricula in accordance with societal needs. For this input, listening to stakeholders from outside academia is essential. The aim of this study was to investigate the perception of Chilean small animal practitioners and pet owners on the attributes they consider that constitute a good veterinarian, and to relate these attributes to demographic characteristics. For this, a cross-sectional survey study was designed. A group of 308 small animal practitioners and 328 pet owners from Santiago Metropolitan Region, in Chile, were surveyed. The survey included twenty attributes and questions on demographic characteristics and was applied via email to professionals, and to pet owners sitting in waiting rooms of small animal practices. The majority of respondents in both groups were young adult females. Significant differences in the importance given to 12 out of 20 attributes were found between groups. When asked to prioritize three attributes, both groups mentioned “knowledge about veterinary medicine and surgery”, followed by “recognizes own limitations and knows when to seek advice” as well as “good communication skills” in the case of veterinarians. In the case of pet owners, “confidence”, “recognizes own limitations” and “knows when to seek advice” were the following attributes. Results showed significant differences within groups according to gender and age, with females and elder respondents giving higher importance to the attributes included in the study. Professional skills should be considered when developing new curricula in Chile, especially those important for local stakeholders.

A Consumer Perception Research on the Subject of a New Technology in a Developing Dynamic Market

2013 ◽  
pp. 57-69
Author(s):  
Bünyamin Atici ◽  
Ugur Bati
Keyword(s):  
New Technologies ◽  
New Technology ◽  
New Products ◽  
Demographic Characteristics ◽  
Consumer Perception ◽  
Survey Study ◽  
Brand Recognition ◽  
Research Findings ◽  
The Subject ◽  
Near Future

The amount of demand for new products like 3G is related to adoption and spread of innovations. Research suggests that innovativeness is related to consumer behavior and characteristics. Research shows that new technologies like 3G are not evaluated by only its functional sides in the consumer perception. Consumers also perceive symbolic sides to this type of technology. This study measures the interests of the population that live in the urban area of Turkey and economically active and working for the 3G technology, their product purchasing criteria, product using habits, brand recognition levels, brand preferences, and tendencies for purchasing products and services in the near future. The research is performed with the participation of 612 persons in 12 provinces. The demographic characteristics belonging to the consumers who participate in the survey study, the reliability analysis results concerning the scale, t test, factor analysis, frequency analysis, correlation analysis, and variance analyses are performed in this chapter of the research. Findings show that the dynamic Turkish consumer gives significant importance to this new technology as functional and symbolic.

scholarly journals Attitudes toward Homosexuality among Nurses in Taiwan: Effects of Survey Year and Sociodemographic Characteristics

2021 ◽  
Vol 18 (7) ◽  
pp. 3465
Author(s):  
Huang-Chi Lin ◽  
Yi-Chun Lin ◽  
Yu-Ping Chang ◽  
Wei-Hsin Lu ◽  
Cheng-Fang Yen
Keyword(s):  
Demographic Characteristics ◽  
Gay And Lesbian ◽  
Survey Study ◽  
Negative Attitudes ◽  
Attitudes Toward Homosexuality ◽  
Four Dimensions ◽  
Lesbian And Gay ◽  
Changing Trend ◽  
Quality Of Nursing

This study aimed to compare the level of attitudes toward homosexuality among nurses in Taiwan between 2005 and 2017 and with various demographic characteristics, as well as the roles of demographic characteristics in the changing trend of attitudes toward homosexuality between 2005 and 2017. This survey study recruited nurses from three hospitals in 2005 (Survey 2005, N = 1176) and 2017 (Survey 2017, N = 1519). Participants’ four dimensions of attitudes toward homosexuality, including condemnation, immorality, avoiding contact, and stereotypes, were assessed using the Taiwanese version of the Attitudes Toward Homosexuality Questionnaire. The results demonstrated that nurses in 2017 exhibited lower levels of avoiding contact with lesbian and gay patients and stereotypes toward homosexuality but higher levels of condemnation of gay and lesbian individuals and perceptions of gay and lesbian individuals as immoral than did nurses in 2005. Age moderated changes in some dimensions of attitudes toward homosexuality from 2005 to 2017. The need to develop training programs aimed at improving not only the quality of nursing skills but also their negative attitudes regarding homosexuality is urgent.

scholarly journals Demographic Characteristics of Electronic Cigarette Users: A Survey Study

2021 ◽  
Vol 2 (3) ◽  
pp. 91-96
Author(s):  
Ayşe Turan ◽  
Pelin Duru Çetinkaya ◽  
Mehmet Atilla Uysal
Keyword(s):  
Demographic Characteristics ◽  
Electronic Cigarette ◽  
Survey Study

scholarly journals The factors of conflictogenity of student environment of the Sakha Republic (Yakutia)

2021 ◽  
pp. 43-53
Author(s):  
Aliya Kutumovna Kutumova ◽  
Aiza Borisovna Neustroeva
Keyword(s):  
Social Problems ◽  
Demographic Characteristics ◽  
Conflict Situation ◽  
Family Status ◽  
Sakha Republic ◽  
Student Community ◽  
Social Risks ◽  
Conflict Situations ◽  
Subjective Assessments ◽  
Financial Issues

This article determines the factors of conflictogenity of student environment in the Sakha Republic (Yakutia). The student environment is permeated with a lot of conflictogenic factors and tensions that need to be managed and reduced to an acceptable level. The key research methods involve sociological surveys conducted among university students and students of the specialized secondary educational establishments in the Sakha Republic (Yakutia). The authors explore the concept of “conflictogenity” and ”conflictogenic factor”, and analyze the demographic characteristics of student youth in the region. The article reveals the current social problems of student community, determines the external and internal conflictogenic factors faced by modern student youth, describes the behavioral tactics of students in conflict situations, and gives subjective assessments to the level of conflictogenity among students. It is noted that the level of conflictogenity of student environment is affected by objective and subjective factors, social risks and problems. As a result, the author identifies that not owning a place to live, unemployment, and financial issues are the most pressing social problems of students. In a conflict situation, most students try to follow the tactics of compromise and cooperation. The authors reveal the differences in the behavior and assessments of respondents depending on such socio-demographic characteristics as gender, age, year of study, family status, and place of residence. The article makes recommendations on reduction of the potential of conflictogenic factors and improvement of student’s situation in the region.

scholarly journals Older Driver Safety: A Renewed Perspective in a Survey Study in Illinois, U.S

Safety ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 7 (4) ◽  
pp. 83
Author(s):  
Roshan Pokhrel ◽  
Yan Qi
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
Side Effects ◽  
Prescription Drugs ◽  
Motor Vehicle ◽  
Medication Use ◽  
Demographic Characteristics ◽  
Older Drivers ◽  
Survey Study ◽  
Crash Risk ◽  
Safe Driving

Older adults (aged 65 or older) are at higher risk of involvement in motor vehicle crashes. Many studies have been conducted on older road users’ safety, but how older people’s driving behavior and demographic characteristics, and warnings of side effects of prescription medication, are associated with their crash risk has not been fully investigated. Aimed to address this knowledge gap, a mail survey of older drivers in Illinois, U.S. was conducted. Information on respondents’ driving behaviors, demographic characteristics, physical conditions, medication use, crash experience, etc. was gathered. Response distributions, odds ratios, and logistic regression models were employed to analyze the survey data. The results showed that most respondents kept a high level of mobility despite driving difficulty and medication use. Older drivers’ crash risk is mainly affected by external factors (driving exposure, alcohol consumption, and medication use) rather than their demographic characteristics and driving difficulty. Warnings from physicians on the side effects of prescription drugs had no significant effects on older drivers’ crash risk. Given the importance of mobility to older adults, the focus needs to be placed on providing a safe roadway system and safe driving advice for older drivers, particularly those who are on medication.

scholarly journals Prevalence of diabetes among homeless and slum dwellers in Accra, Ghana: a survey study

2019 ◽  
Vol 12 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Ahmed Tijani Bawah ◽  
Albert Abaka-Yawson ◽  
Mohammed Mustapha Seini ◽  
Francis Agyemang Yeboah ◽  
Robert Amadu Ngala
Keyword(s):  
Social Support ◽  
General Population ◽  
Hba1c Level ◽  
Hemoglobin A1c ◽  
Homeless People ◽  
Demographic Characteristics ◽  
Diabetes Prevalence ◽  
Survey Study ◽  
Slum Dwellers ◽  
Diabetes Status

Abstract Objective This study aimed at determining diabetes status of homeless people in Nima and Agbogbloshie, Accra, Ghana and to evaluate the association between socio-demographic characteristics and diabetes prevalence. Results A total of 130 homeless and slum dwellers took part in the study out of which 7 (5.4%) participants were diagnosed with diabetes while 13 (10%) were considered as having prediabetes. This is slightly lower than what had been reported two decades ago but similar to overall estimates of diabetes prevalence in Africa (5.7%). Diagnosis of normoglycemia, prediabetes and diabetes was based on individual’s hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c) level: ≤ 5.9%, 6.4–6.0%, and ≥ 6.5%, respectively. There was no significant association between prevalence of diabetes or prediabetes and the socio-demographic characteristics of the participants. The slightly lower diabetes prevalence among the homeless and slum dwellers compared to the general population may be due to constant movement of these people in the streets, a practice that could serve as a form of exercise for them. Intensive social support aimed at preventing and managing diabetes is crucial if we are to further reduce the incidence of diabetes in homeless people.

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