scholarly journals Desired Numbers of Children and Related Factors among Adolescents in Indonesia

2018 ◽  
Vol 9 (5) ◽  
pp. 53-62
Author(s):  
Farid Agushybana ◽  
Issara Siramaneerat ◽  
Arga Nugraha ◽  
Sarinthorn Mungkhamanee ◽  
Sawanya Siriphakhamongkhon ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Linear Regression ◽  
Multiple Linear Regression ◽  
Rural Areas ◽  
School Level ◽  
Risk Of Falling ◽  
Medium Term ◽  
High School Level ◽  
Related Factors ◽  
Number Of Children ◽  
Key Issues

Abstract The fertility rate (TFR) has decreased from around 5.6 births per woman in 1967 to around 2.4 births today. This study examined the desired number of children and related factors among adolescents in Indonesia in order to clarify expected fertility behavior. This study employed the data from a national survey of National Medium Term Development Plan 2015 (RPJMN 2015). This paper involved unmarried adolescences aged 15-24. The selected respondents were 37,538 persons. The multiple linear regression was applied to predict the model. The result showed that the majority of respondents were female, aged 15-16 years old, mostly senior high school level, had been out of school, unemployed, and lived in rural areas of Java, Bali and Sumatra. The average desired number of children was 2.46, with a 0.86 standard deviation. The multiple linear regression showed that sex, age, education level, working status, contraceptive knowledge, and living in rural and various regions significantly influenced the number of expected children. In conclusion, the majority of respondents expressed their desire to have only one or two children in the future. However, in consideration of the fact that what one desires does not always reflect reality, the risk of falling fertility is generally present. Policymakers on family planning need to be aware of this issue and should identify key issues in childbirth policy to support families in having a reasonable amount of children.

scholarly journals Food allergy: knowledge level of food handlers at school canteens

2020 ◽  
Vol 30 (Supplement_5) ◽  
Author(s):  
M Liz Martins ◽  
I Estrela
Keyword(s):  
Food Allergy ◽  
Public Health Problem ◽  
School Level ◽  
Food Allergies ◽  
Surveillance Systems ◽  
Knowledge Level ◽  
Food Handlers ◽  
High School Level ◽  
Number Of Children ◽  
High Knowledge

Abstract Background Food allergy becomes a public health problem whose prevalence in children is increasing. Due to the daily number of children using school canteens, these settings play an important role on allergic reactions prevention, being essential to know the knowledge level of food handlers. Methods This study focused on Portuguese schools of the city of Porto, that daily offer 6500 lunches to children aged 3 to 10 years old. The study was performed in all school canteens having children with food allergies (n = 25). To evaluate knowledge level on food allergy, a questionnaire was applied to all food handlers responsible for meals serving, considering hot topics related to food allergy and cross contamination practices. Each question was scored: 0 (lack); 1 (correct); -1 (incorrect), ranged 0 to 20 points. The knowledge level was converted in a 4-level scale: <50% (non-acceptable); 50-74% (acceptable); 75-89% (good); 90-100% (very good). Results Despite of 44.9% of food handlers presented a good level knowledge, it was observed that 38.8% of participants showed non-acceptable values. The knowledge mean level was 11.9 (±4.1) points. A high knowledge was observed for cooks (13.8±3.0) and canteen managers (20.0±0.0) (p = 0.006), as well as, for a high school level. Only 36.7% of participants had training on food allergy, with no influence on knowledge level (0.610). Participants having training on food safety has a higher knowledge level (13.0±3.9) than food handlers having no training (9.8±3.7) (p = 0.008). The majority of respondents showed to know food handling good practices when exposed to case studies related to food allergy. Conclusions A positive level of knowledge on food allergies was observed for the majority of food handlers. Nevertheless, a high number of participants had no training on food allergy. This work has a potential impact on children's health, awareness for the need to implement regular training actions and surveillance systems at school canteens. Key messages A large number of food handlers showed non-acceptable knowledge levels and no training on food allergy. Professional category influenced knowledge, being important the motivation and training of all employees.

scholarly journals Post-traumatic growth and influencing factors among frontline nurses fighting against COVID-19

2020 ◽  
pp. oemed-2020-106540
Author(s):  
Pan pan Cui ◽  
Pan pan Wang ◽  
Kun Wang ◽  
Zhiguang Ping ◽  
Peng Wang ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Linear Regression ◽  
Multiple Linear Regression ◽  
Influencing Factors ◽  
Psychological Intervention ◽  
Linear Regression Analysis ◽  
Bivariate Analysis ◽  
Related Factors ◽  
Self Confidence ◽  
Post Traumatic Growth ◽  
Post Traumatic

ObjectiveTo explore the level and influencing factors of frontline nurses’ post-traumatic growth (PTG) during COVID-19 epidemic.MethodsA cross-sectional survey was conducted in February 2020 in three hospitals in China. The Post-traumatic Growth Inventory (PTGI) was used to investigate the PTG of frontline nurses. Data on related factors, including demographic characteristics and subjective variables, were collected. The Event-Related Rumination Inventory was used to assess rumination. Pearson’s or Spearman’s correlation was calculated for bivariate analysis. Independent sample t-tests or one-way analysis of variance and multiple linear regression analysis were used to examine the related factors.ResultsA total of 179 frontline nurses were recruited, and 167 were included in the analyses. The mean PTG score was 70.53±17.26. The bivariate analyses showed that deliberate rumination was modestly positively correlated with PTG (r=0.557, p<0.01), while intrusive rumination had a modest negative correlation with PTG (r=−0.413, p<0.01). Multiple linear regression demonstrated that working years, self-confidence in frontline work, awareness of risk, psychological intervention or training during the epidemic and deliberate rumination were the main influencing factors of PTG among frontline nurses and accounted for 42.5% of the variance (F=31.626, p<0.001).ConclusionsThe PTG of frontline nurses was at a medium to high level and was influenced by working years, self-confidence in frontline work, awareness of risk, psychological intervention or training and deliberate rumination. It is necessary to strengthen psychological guidance and training for frontline nurses and promote their deliberate rumination on epidemic events to improve their PTG.

scholarly journals Kompleksitas Perusahaan, Client Importance dan Volatilitas Idiosinkratik

2021 ◽  
Vol 31 (9) ◽  
pp. 2289
Author(s):  
Mei Rinta
Keyword(s):  
Linear Regression ◽  
Multiple Linear Regression ◽  
Financial Services ◽  
Idiosyncratic Volatility ◽  
Significant Positive Effect ◽  
Related Factors ◽  
Negative Effect ◽  
Independent Variable ◽  
Business Line ◽  
Positive Effect

This study examines the influence between company complexity and client importance on idiosyncratic volatility. The research sample are listed companies in all industries except financial services and banking for period 2014-2018. The dependent variable is idiosyncratic volatility, while the independent variable is company complexity and client importance. Multiple linear regression was used to test. The results showed that there was a significant positive effect of client importance on the dependent variable and a significant negative effect on company complexity on the dependent variable. This means that business line information and auditor-related factors are a signal for investors to react to company shares. Keywords: Complexity Of The Company; Client Importance; Idiosyncratic Volatility.

scholarly journals Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps) Beneficiaries: An Analysis of Their Satisfaction Levels

2022 ◽  
Vol 05 (01) ◽  
Author(s):  
Nelly H Parreno ◽  
Keyword(s):  
College Graduates ◽  
Comparative Method ◽  
School Level ◽  
Satisfaction Level ◽  
College Level ◽  
High School Level ◽  
Number Of Children ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
The Difference ◽  
High Level

This study examined the difference in the satisfaction level of 4Ps beneficiaries in Barangay VI, Victorias City, Negros Occidental, Philippines between the year 2015 and year 2020. The design of the study used a descriptive comparative method of research. The participants were 216 from 2015, 250 from 2020, and were official 4Ps beneficiaries of Barangay VI, Victorias City, Negros Occidental in the specified years. Results were analyzed with frequency, percentage, mean, and T-test. The findings revealed that the majority of them were above 30 years old with 349 (74.89%), female with 425 (91.20%), married with 359 (77.04%), laborers with 268 (57.51%), with 1-3 number of children with 261 (56%), and high school level of educational attainment with 284 (60.95%). Further, it indicated that there was an increasing trend in the 4Ps parent-beneficiaries in 2020 with the following: above 30 years old (41.2%) widow (7.1%), single parent (9.9%), no work (17.4%), laborers (8.8%), college level (4.8%) and college graduates (0.1%). It revealed the decreasing trend in the year 2020 with the following 4Ps parent beneficiaries: 30 years old and above (46.8%) and married (13.5%). The satisfaction level of 4Ps beneficiaries to CCT has significantly increased to a high level of satisfaction by 2020. There was a significant difference in the satisfaction level of 4Ps parent- beneficiaries to the CCT program which revealed that the satisfaction level survey was higher in 2020 than in 2015 especially in terms of health grants and education grants. Lastly, it was recommended to provide sustainable programs that would enhance the living conditions and nutrition grants of locals.

scholarly journals IDENTIFICATION OF BASIC HEALTH INFORMATION AND KNOWLEDGE AT HIGH SCHOOLS IN SWAT RURAL AREAS (A WAY TOWARD VEBH MODEL IMPLEMENTATION)

2019 ◽  
Vol 20 (2) ◽  
pp. 61-73
Author(s):  
Habib Ur Rahman
Keyword(s):  
High School ◽  
High Schools ◽  
Health Information ◽  
Rural Areas ◽  
Urban Areas ◽  
School Level ◽  
High School Level ◽  
Basic Health ◽  
Common Diseases ◽  
Teachers And Students

Common diseases mostly occur due to lack of basic health information and knowledge to public at large. Therefore, basic health information and knowledge is very much important to reduce the outbreaks of different diseases especially in rural communities which is possible through proper education. Education is a natural and an inborn part of any community or society. High quality and healthy volunteers can be generated in a society by right education with full support of any kind of facility.The objective of this paper is to gather and identify information and knowledge about basic health from students and teachers. In this paper, first we study current basic health (information & knowledge) situation of teachers and students in high schools of District Swat (70% mountain rural areas and 30% urban areas), Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Pakistan. Secondly, find out the willingness of high school teachers and students for basic health information and knowledge using information communication technology (ICT) i.e. through a proposed “Virtual Education for Basic Health (VEBH)” model at high school level. For this purpose a pilot research survey was conducted in seven tehsils of district Swat which contained 119 high schools, including 77 male high schools and 42 female high schools.The respondents are willing to learn basic health information and knowledge through virtual and commented that it will be better for rural mountainous areas of Swat especially for female health. VEBH model will make the students aware about common diseases and ensure future healthy society.  

scholarly journals Silicone use among Nepali transgender women: the hazards of beauty

2020 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
Pramod Raj Regmi ◽  
Edwin van Teijlingen ◽  
Sanjeev Raj Neupane
Keyword(s):  
Side Effects ◽  
Rural Areas ◽  
Transgender Women ◽  
School Level ◽  
Sources Of Information ◽  
Health Seeking ◽  
High School Level ◽  
Transgender People ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Targeted Interventions

PurposeIt is widely believed that transgender individuals in Nepal inject silicone for face and body manipulation, a phenomenon thought to be common among transgender individuals globally. Therefore, this qualitative study conducted in Nepal explored: (1) awareness of silicone use and sources of information; (2) reasons for using silicone; (3) notion of cost and quality of these procedures; (4) reported negative aspects, including side effects and (5) health seeking behaviors of Nepali transgender women.Design/methodology/approachThe authors carried out eight focus group discussions (FGDs) with transgender women at four different districts of Nepal, five in the capital Kathmandu and three in different rural areas. We also interviewed three transgender women who preferred not to participate in the FGD but were happy to be interviewed separately. Similarly, six interviews with stakeholders working for sexual and gender minority populations were also conducted.FindingsMost FGD participants were young (mean age 23.06 ± 3.9 years) and the majority (55%; n = 34) completed grade six to high school level. Peer networks of transgender people and the Internet were the more popular sources of information about silicone. The decision to use silicone was largely influenced by the desire to look beautiful and more feminine. Often they appear not to follow the recommended procedures for silicone use. Their health seeking behavior regarding side effects or complications of these procedures was very poor.Originality/valueFindings reflect that targeted interventions aimed at transgender individuals should educate them on the use of silicone, as well as explore safe and affordable approaches to meet gender-related appearance needs of Nepali transgender people.

Description of physical activities of type 2 diabetes outpatients at Hue Transportation Hospital

2021 ◽  
Vol 31 (4) ◽  
pp. 61-70
Author(s):  
Nguyen Minh Tu ◽  
Tran Thi Thanh Hong ◽  
Tran Thi My Huyen ◽  
Tran Thi Hoa ◽  
Nguyen Vo Tra Mi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Blood Pressure ◽  
Type 2 Diabetes ◽  
School Level ◽  
Multivariate Logistic Regression Model ◽  
Diabetic Patients ◽  
High School Level ◽  
Related Factors ◽  
Academic Level ◽  
Recommended Level

Type 2 diabetes (T2D) is caused by a combination of lifestyle and genetic factors. Physical activity (PA) is a key element in improving the HbA1c index and reducing the risk of complications in a patient with T2D. A descriptive crosssectional study was conducted on 629 outpatients with T2D at Hue Transportation Hospital to describe patients’ PA levels and some related factors. The results showed that there were 48% of participants achieved the WHO recommended level of PA. The multivariate logistic regression model identifed some factors associated with PA among the T2D patients, including age group (group aged 45-64 with OR = 1.55; 95% CI: 1.10 – 2.18), academic level (≥ high school level with OR = 1.79; 95%CI: 1.15 – 2.78), sleeping time (6 - 9 hours with OR = 1.86; 95% CI: 1.20 – 2.87), blood pressure (normal blood pressure with OR = 1.42; 95% CI: 1.02 – 1.99) and HbA1c (< 7% with OR = 1.43; 95%CI: 1.03 – 1.99). The proportion of patients meeting the recommended PA level was low, making it crucial to strengthen education about the health benefts of doing PAs for diabetic patients.

Development of a Mathematical Model to Forecast Solar Radiation and Validating Results Using Machine Learning Technique

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
H.M.K.K.M.B. Herath ◽  
S.V.A.S.H. Ariyathunge ◽  
G.M.K.B. Karunasena
Keyword(s):  
Neural Network ◽  
Mathematical Model ◽  
Linear Regression ◽  
Solar Radiation ◽  
Multiple Linear Regression ◽  
Rural Areas ◽  
Meteorological Data ◽  
Measuring Instruments ◽  
Linear Regression Method ◽  
The Mathematical Model

Abstract Solar radiation or also referred to as solar power is the general expression for electromagnetic radiation emitted by the Sun. Direct solar radiation is an important factor in global solar radiation and is very influential in the efficiency evaluation of various applications for solar energy. For countries like Sri Lanka, installing a solar radiation instrument in rural areas is a challenge. Thus, both scientific and economically, measuring solar radiation without installing measuring instruments is an advantage. The aim of this study is to development of a mathematical model to predict solar radiation where solar radiation measurement instruments are not installed. The Artificial Neural Network (ANN) was used to verify the predictions of the mathematical model. Multiple Linear Regression (MLR) analysis was used for the development of a mathematical model to predict solar radiation. The model with the highest R2 value (0.5973) was chosen from the 127 equations as the best model that describes the solar radiation that reaches the surface of the earth. The dataset used for this study was meteorological data from the four month HI-SEAS weather station and are composed of ten attributes including date, time, radiation (H), temperature (Tair), pressure (P), humidity (φ), sunrise time, sunset time, wind direction (D), and speed (S). The angle of declination (δ) and sunshine hours (N) were calculated using the dataset. For the training of the neural network, 80 % of the data from the HI-SEAS dataset was used. The remaining data were used for testing both mathematical and ANN models. Results obtained from the multiple linear regression method and the ANN method was compared with the measured values. The experimental results suggested that the mathematical model was predicted the solar radiation with ±100 Wm-2 tolerance for both measured and ANN values.

scholarly journals Previous High School Participation in Varsity Sport and Jump-Landing Biomechanics in Adult Recreational Athletes

2019 ◽  
Vol 54 (10) ◽  
pp. 1089-1094 ◽  
Author(s):  
Daniel C. Herman ◽  
Diego Riveros ◽  
Kimberly Jacobs ◽  
Andrew Harris ◽  
Christopher Massengill ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
High School ◽  
Regression Analysis ◽  
Linear Regression ◽  
Linear Regression Analysis ◽  
School Level ◽  
High School Level ◽  
Recreational Athletes ◽  
Jump Landing ◽  
Landing Biomechanics ◽  
History Of

Context Early sports sampling is associated with superior biomechanics in youth athletes; however, the effect of multisport participation on adult biomechanics is unknown. Objective To compare jump-landing biomechanics between adult recreational athletes who previously participated in 0, 1, or 2 or more select high school varsity sports (VSs; basketball, lacrosse, soccer, volleyball) that feature landing and cutting tasks. Design Descriptive laboratory study. Setting University community setting. Patients or Other Participants Fifty adult recreational athletes (22 women, 28 men; age = 23.8 ± 2.5 years) with no high school VS experience or with high school VS experience in basketball, lacrosse, soccer, or volleyball. Athletes were grouped into those who participated in 0 (0VS, n = 11), 1 (1VS, n = 21), or 2 or more (2VSs, n = 18) of these sports at the high school level. Main Outcome Measure(s) The average Landing Error Scoring System (LESS) total score from 3 individual jump landings was determined. A 1-way analysis of covariance using sex as the covariate was calculated to compare groups. The Pearson R was used to test for the correlation between the LESS score and number of sports played, and a linear regression analysis was performed using the number of sports played to predict the LESS score. The α level was set a priori at .05. Results The 0VS athletes produced similar LESS scores as the 1VS athletes (5.89 ± 1.2 versus 5.38 ± 1.93 points, respectively, P = .463), whereas the 2VSs athletes demonstrated lower LESS scores (3.56 ± 1.97 points) than the 0VS (P = .002) and 1VS (P = .004) athletes. The LESS scores were moderately negatively correlated with the number of high school VSs played (R2 = −0.491, P &lt; .001). The linear regression analysis was significant (F1,37 = 9.416, P = .004) with R2 = 0.203. For every additional VS played at the high school level, the LESS score decreased by 1.28 points. Conclusions Landing Error Scoring System scores were lower in athletes who had a history of multisport high school varsity participation in basketball, lacrosse, soccer, or volleyball compared with those who had a history of single-sport or no participation in these sports at this level. Multisport high school varsity participation in these sports may result in improved neuromuscular performance and potentially reduced injury risks as adults.

scholarly journals Relationship between Smoking, Physical Activity, Screen Time, and Quality of Life among Adolescents

2020 ◽  
Vol 17 (21) ◽  
pp. 8043
Author(s):  
Xiaosheng Dong ◽  
Meng Ding ◽  
Wenxin Chen ◽  
Zongyu Liu ◽  
Xiangren Yi
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Physical Activity ◽  
Linear Regression ◽  
Multiple Linear Regression ◽  
Rural Areas ◽  
Screen Time ◽  
Linear Regression Models ◽  
Quality Of Life Scale ◽  
The Relationship

Background: Quality of life (QOL) is a crucial part of evaluating health conditions IN adolescents. The purposes of this study were to (1) examine the relationship of QOL and smoking, physical activity (PA) and screen time (ST) among Chinese adolescents, (2) explore the relationship between PA-ST combination and QOL of adolescents, and (3) investigate the dose-response relationship between PA-ST and QOL. Methods: This study randomly selected 12,900 adolescents (11–18 years) from 13 administrative regions in Shandong Province, China. The data gathering tools for Smoking (tobacco), PA (PAQ-A) and ST (average daily time for ST) and QOL questionnaire (child and adolescent quality of life scale) were completed among all adolescents. Statistical analysis was performed by T test, chi-square test and multiple linear regression. Results: 12,641 adolescents (aged 12–18) completed the study. In multiple linear regression models, the result demonstrated that the adolescents from rural areas, with high ST, low PA, and smoking, with older age and low socioeconomic status, showed a lower QOL score. First-time smokers under 10 years revealed the lowest QOL, and PA > 30 min five days per week have the highest QOL. In addition, boys and girls with PA > 30 min three to four days per week in high ST group obtain the higher scores (boys β = 5.951, girls β = 3.699) than low PA-low ST groups. Conclusions: Adolescents from rural areas suffer from a relatively poorer QOL. More than 30 min of PA five or more days for boys and three or four days per week for girls could decrease negative effects of ST and improve QOL.

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