Spatial variations in access to improved sanitation and water in Lagos state

2014 ◽  
Vol 4 (4) ◽  
pp. 612-619 ◽  
Author(s):  
Michael Kunnuji
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Surface Water ◽  
Secondary Data ◽  
The State ◽  
Waterborne Diseases ◽  
High Likelihood ◽  
Lagos State ◽  
Improved Sanitation ◽  
Domestic Solid Waste

Research has documented the connection between poor waste management and the contamination of ground and surface water across the globe and in Lagos in particular. This makes access to improved sanitation and water central to the pursuit of a good quality of life. This paper set out to explore variations in access to improved sanitation and water across Local Government Areas in Lagos state. Secondary data from the 2006 census of the Federal Republic of Nigeria were used. The study shows that access to improved sanitation and water is not equitable in the state. Collection of domestic solid waste ranges from 4 to 73% while access to improved water provided by the water corporation in the state ranges from 2 to 50%. The paper concludes that access to improved sanitation and water in Lagos is largely ‘metropocentric’. The implication is a high likelihood of variations in the incidence of cholera and waterborne diseases in the non-metropolitan parts of the state. The paper recommends concerted research-based intervention aimed at increasing access to sanitation and government-provided safe water in the non-metropolitan parts of Lagos state.

HOUSING AFFORDABILITY IN THE STATE OF MELAKA

2017 ◽  
Vol 15 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mariana Mohamed Osman ◽  
Noor Suzilawati Rabe ◽  
Muhammad Faris Abdullah ◽  
Nur Farhanah Rosli ◽  
Farah Eleena Zainudin
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Secondary Data ◽  
Housing Affordability ◽  
The State ◽  
Improve Quality ◽  
Governmental Agencies ◽  
Income Ratio ◽  
Basic Need

Housing is a basic need to man. It provides shelter and comfort from the elements and improve quality of life of the residents. Hence, housing should be affordable to all. This paper assesses the housing affordability for the districts in Melaka. This was achieved by calculating the median multiple of the price income ratio and comparing the score to the housing affordability index. Secondary data were obtained from reports published by the governmental agencies. The results show that housing is mostly moderately unaffordable in the districts of Melaka. Additionally, housing affordability has improved from 2012 to 2014 in majority of the districts.

scholarly journals HOUSING AFFORDABILITY IN THE STATE OF MELAKA

2017 ◽  
Vol 15 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Mariana Mohamed Osman ◽  
Noor Suzilawati Rabe ◽  
Muhammad Faris Abdullah ◽  
Nur Farhanah Rosli ◽  
Farah Eleena Zainudin
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Secondary Data ◽  
Housing Affordability ◽  
The State ◽  
Improve Quality ◽  
Governmental Agencies ◽  
Income Ratio ◽  
Basic Need

Housing is a basic need to man. It provides shelter and comfort from the elements and improve quality of life of the residents. Hence, housing should be affordable to all. This paper assesses the housing affordability for the districts in Melaka. This was achieved by calculating the median multiple of the price income ratio and comparing the score to the housing affordability index. Secondary data were obtained from reports published by the governmental agencies. The results show that housing is mostly moderately unaffordable in the districts of Melaka. Additionally, housing affordability has improved from 2012 to 2014 in majority of the districts.

Analysis of public safety in European countries

2015 ◽  
Vol 60 (8) ◽  
pp. 66-80
Author(s):  
Anna Wierzbicka ◽  
Agata Żółtaszek
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Public Safety ◽  
The State ◽  
Point Of View ◽  
European Countries ◽  
Effective Strategy ◽  
Sense Of Security ◽  
The Subject

Maintaining security is one of public tasks that determine the quality of life of the population. This issue is the subject of much debate both social and political. An in-depth assessment of the situation requires a variety of analyzes, significant from the point of view of the implementation of appropriate, effective strategy to increase the sense of security among citizens. The aim of the paper is to compare the state of public safety in selected European countries. The study was conducted based on Eurostat data from the years 2005–2011.

scholarly journals Pengaruh pelatihan kader yandu lansia dalam menciptakan desa ramah dan sehat lansia di Desa Purwobinangun, Sleman

2019 ◽  
Vol 2 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Sumarni Sumarni ◽  
Adi Heru Sutomo ◽  
Cempaka Tursina ◽  
Purwanta Purwanta ◽  
Ade Indah Wahdini ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Social Support ◽  
Cognitive Impairment ◽  
Old Age ◽  
Health Problem ◽  
Elderly Care ◽  
Depression Scale ◽  
Secondary Data ◽  
Community Research

Merapi eruption can cause a psychological traumatic for elderly such as depression, increase disability, and decrease quality of life. We need to train the cadres to make an elderly care village. The study aim is to know the influence of cadre training on knowledge and skill for elderly healthiness. This study uses secondary data from community research on May until September 2018 in Desa Purwobinangun, Sleman. The target is cadres and 80 elderlies in Desa Purwobinangun, Sleman. The tools in this study such as Module Ramah dan Sehat Lansia, Geriatric Depression Scale (GDS), Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE), questionnaire about knowledge and skills of traditional games, and questionnaire about early detection and treatment in old age health. The data will be shown in quantitative data. After trained, the result was showed: 1) average points of knowledge about health problem in old age especially in social support increased 50%; traditional game increased 30%; old friendly increased 45%; and brain games increased 40%. 2) average points of skills to treat elderly health problem especially in social support elevated 19,81%; traditional games rose 17,02%; elderly care increased 27,58%; and brain games increased 28,68%. 3) tendency to get health problem in elderly: hypertension decreased 8,75%, diabetes mellitus stayed at 37 subjects; depression decreased 22,5%; good cognitive increased 16,25%; moderate cognitive impairment decreased 16,28%; and severe cognitive impairment stayed at 9 subjects; and low quality of life was decreased 27,5%). Cadres empowerment can increase knowledge and skill of cadre to treat health problems in elderly.

scholarly journals Benefits of Sustained Physical Activity From Middle-Age To Early Old Age On Quality Of Life In Early Old Age

2022 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mikyung Lee ◽  
Hyeonkyeong Lee ◽  
Ki Jun Song ◽  
Young-Me Lee
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Old Age ◽  
Secondary Data ◽  
Activity Levels ◽  
Related Quality ◽  
Health Related ◽  
Using Data ◽  
Middle Aged Adults ◽  
Early Old Age

Abstract This secondary data analysis study aimed to examine the changes in physical activities (PAs) over time (2009-2017) in the same participants and to determine an association between changes in PA and health-related quality of life (HRQoL) in early older adults (n=994) using data from the Korea Health Panel Survey. The HRQoL was measured using the EuroQol quality-of-life system and the amount of PA were grouped to 4 activity levels (remained inactive, became inactive, became active, and remained active). The association of changes in PA over 8 years with HRQoL was examined using logistic regression analysis while controlling for socioeconomic and behavioral factors. The total PA decreased from 1,859.72±1,760.01 MET-minutes in 2009 to 1,264.80 ±1,251.14 MET-minutes in 2017 (P < 0.001). In 2017, 142 (14.3%) remained inactive, whereas 419 (42.2%) remained active. The participants who remained inactive at early old age were more likely to be at the lowest 10% HRQoL of the sample (odds ratio = 1.95, 95% confidence interval = 1.09–3.48). This indicates that educating middle-aged adults who are relatively inactive must be a priority in order to maintain and improve PA, enhance HRQoL, and maximize the benefits of PA in old age.

scholarly journals The association between employment status and QOL among foreign origin populations in Finland

2020 ◽  
Vol 30 (Supplement_5) ◽  
Author(s):  
S Nyk'nen
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Secondary Data ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Labour Markets ◽  
Policy Implications ◽  
Equal Access ◽  
Foreign Origin ◽  
Perceived Quality Of Life ◽  
Gender Groups

Abstract Introduction In Finland the employment rate of people with foreign origin backgrounds appear to be 10% lower than in general population (73.7%). Contradictory, higher levels of self-perceived quality of life (QOL) has been reported among the same population. This secondary data analysis aims to examine the association between level of employment and quality of life from the survey on work and well-being among people of foreign origin in Finland (UTH, 2014). Methods People of foreign foreign origin, living in Finland were included in statistical analysis (n = 2,987). Pearson Chi-squared (χ2) and likelihood ratio (LR) testing as well as logistic regression analysis were used to study the association between independent variable 'employment' and the dependent variable of 'quality of life'. Results Employment showed increased odds for 'good' QOL. However, when comparing the two gender groups, the odds of having 'good' QOL in employed men were higher (OR: 2.17 CI 2.11 - 2.24) compared to employed women (OR: 1.50 CI 1.45 - 1.53) respectively. When adjusted for sociodemographic and confounding factors, the levels of strength of the association between employment and quality of life remained. Conclusions Women with foreign origin backgrounds seem not to have equal benefits of employment and/or equal access to labour markets in Finland. Validation about barriers of entering the labour market in Finland are further needed. Policy implications and actions are needed to improve equal access and benefits of employment for better well-being for women with foreign origin backgrounds. Key messages Women with foreign origin backgrounds seem not to have equal benefits of employment and/or equal access to labour markets in Finland. Policy implications and actions are needed to improve equal access and benefits of employment for better well-being for women with foreign origin backgrounds.

scholarly journals La Repercusión en la calidad de vida, salud y práctica de actividad física del confinamiento por Covid-19 en España (Effects on quality of life, health and practice of physical activity of Covid-19 confinement in Spain)

Retos ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 42 ◽  
pp. 684-695
Author(s):  
Marta García-Tascón ◽  
Cristina Mendaña-Cuervo ◽  
César Sahelices-Pinto ◽  
Ana-Mª Magaz-González
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Physical Activity ◽  
Paradigm Shift ◽  
Ad Hoc ◽  
The State ◽  
Muscular Fitness ◽  
Innovative Strategies ◽  
Calidad De Vida ◽  
Total Percentage

En España, la declaración del estado de alarma por la pandemia Covid-19, supuso que entre el 14 de marzo y el 2 de mayo de 2020, 47 millones de habitantes estuvieran confinados y sólo pudieran salir a cubrir necesidades básicas. Ante este hecho es oportuno analizar su impacto sobre la salud, tomando en consideración cómo afectó a la práctica de la actividad física. Se administró un cuestionario ad hoc. Los participantes fueron 1046 personas (hombre 48.57% y mujer 51.43%) y con una edad media de 40 (± DT 13.35 años). Respecto a la práctica de actividad física, destaca una significativa disminución de intensidad y cantidad (p < .001), y una modificación del tipo de actividad física realizada, pasando de deportes cardiovasculares y de aptitud muscular a prácticas de gimnasias suaves y flexibilidad. Aumentó el porcentaje total de personas que no realizaron nada de actividad física. Aun disponiendo de más tiempo libre, las personas en situación de ERTE, disminuyeron significativamente su cantidad de actividad física realizada (p < .001). Estos resultados permiten concluir que el confinamiento supuso una modificación de hábitos de práctica de actividad física, una disminución de los valores recomendados como saludables, lo que conllevó implicaciones sobre la salud y la calidad de vida. Se ofrece información que ayudará a entender estos nuevos comportamientos y que facilitará a los gestores estrategias innovadoras para activar la vuelta a niveles anteriores de actividad física, su incremento y, en definitiva, la reactivación del sector deportivo.  Abstract: In Spain, the declaration of the state of alarm due to the Covid-19 pandemic, meant that between 14th of March and 2nd of May 2020, 47 million inhabitants were confined at home and could only go out to cover basic needs. This unprecedented event has led to a paradigm shift, and it is appropriate to analyze its impact on health, considering how it has affected the practice of physical activity. An ad hoc questionnaire was administered. The participants were 1046 people (48.57% male and 51.43% female) and the average age of 40 (± DT 13.35 years). Regarding the practice of physical activity, a significant decrease in intensity and quantity stands out (p < .001), and a modification of the type of physical activity performed, going from cardiovascular sports and muscular fitness to soft gymnastics and flexibility practices. The total percentage of people who did no physical activity at all, increased. In addition, although more free time was available, people in ERTE situation significantly decreased their amount of physical activity performed (p < .001). These results allow us to conclude that confinement has meant a modification of physical activity practice habits and a decrease in the recommended values ​​of healthy healthy, and therefore has had implications on health and quality of life. This information will help to understand these new behaviors in order for managers to implement innovative strategies to reactivate the return to previous levels of physical activity, its increase and, in short, the reactivation of the sports sector.

scholarly journals Influence of Family Support and DM Status with Hemodialysis Patient’s Quality of Life

2017 ◽  
Vol 4 (2) ◽  
pp. 200
Author(s):  
Anikha Widya Bestari
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Diabetes Mellitus ◽  
Family Support ◽  
Supportive Therapy ◽  
Secondary Data ◽  
Simple Random Sampling ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Severe Problem ◽  
Diabetes Status

Handling CKD (Chronic Kidney Disease) final stage is mostly done in Indonesia is hemodialysis. Hemodialysis can prevent death, but not fully restore the quality of life of patients as before. Psychosocial problems such as lack of family support sometimes be a severe problem that must be faced by the patient. While diabetes mellitus which is etiology of PGK can increase the risk of morbidity and mortality for patients. This study aimed to analyze influence of family support and DM status with hemodialysis patient’s quality of life. This study is an observational analytic study with cross sectional design. Samples of this study are 72 patients on hemodialysis Installation RSU Haji Surabaya, which is calculated using a simple random sampling from hemodialysis schedule. Data is collected using interviews and secondary data on the patient diagnosis document. The questionnaire is WHOQOL-BREF which assess quality of life and family support questionnaire in accordance with the theory of family support from House. The results showed that there is a influence between family support (p = 0.005) and diabetes status (p = 0.003) on the status of the patient's quality of life. From these two variables  known that DM status is strongest variable that influence quality of life. Therefore, interventions focused on controlling patients with DM and supportive therapy in the family. Keywords : Hemodialysis, Quality of Life, Family Support, Diabetes Mellitus (DM)

scholarly journals METHOD OF DETERMINING THE ECOLOGICAL COMPONENT QUALITY OF LIFE

2021 ◽  
Vol 4 (164) ◽  
pp. 220-233
Author(s):  
O. Rybalova ◽  
O. Bryhada ◽  
O. Ilinskyi
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
General System ◽  
Environmental Indicators ◽  
The State ◽  
Comprehensive Assessment ◽  
New Method ◽  
Protection Measures ◽  
Separate Block ◽  
State Of The Environment

The work examines modern methodological approaches to assessing the quality of life using environmental indicators. Analysis of the existing methods in Ukraine for determining the environmental component when measuring the quality of life showed the need to develop a new method for a comprehensive assessment of the state of the environment. This is due to the fact that the existing methodology for assessing the quality of life does not take into account the ecological component as a separate block of indicators, and also contains some inaccuracies in the formulas for calculating the final indicator. In this regard, a new method is proposed for determining the ecological component in the general system for assessing the quality of life of the population, which is the scientific novelty of the work. Based on the analysis of monitoring data on the quality of air, surface waters and soils of Ukraine, statistical reporting on environmental indicators of the development of regions of Ukraine, intermediate indicator indicators are calculated, and then the final complex indicator of the state of the environment is determined. Calculation formulas and assessment scales in points of the state of environmental components are proposed. The proposed method is based on the processing of data from official state statistics and environmental monitoring, which determines the reliability of the initial data. The proposed technique can easily be used as an algorithm for computerized calculations of the indicator of a comprehensive assessment of the state of the environment. The calculation of the indicator of the ecological state was made on the basis of current statistical data, which showed the need for immediate environmental protection measures in the industrially developed regions of Ukraine: Donetsk, Zaporozhye, Dnepropetrovsk and Lugansk regions.

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