The Influence of Shopping Characteristics and Socio-Demographic Factors on Selected In-Store Buying Practices in Different Socio-Economic Regions

The aim of this paper is to ascertain the usage of price comparisons and avoidance of impulse purchases regarding in-store food-buying practices among consumers who reside in low, middle and high socio-economic status (SES) regions. The article will also focus on the effect of shopping characteristics and socio-demographic factors on in-store food-buying practices. A quantitative consumer intercept survey was conducted among 400 low, 400 middle and 400 high SES region consumers in retail stores. Statistical analysis of in-store food-buying practices was conducted via a generalised linear model analysis of variables, utilising the Wald’s Chi-square statistic distribution. Consumers who live in the low SES region exhibited the largest price comparison usage tendency, whereas the high SES region consumers showed the highest predisposition to make impulse purchases. Several shopping characteristics and socio-demographic factors resulted in significant associations in terms of price comparisons and the avoidance of impulse purchases. Food manufacturers, marketers and retailers should consider implementing the study’s primary results in their marketing activities among consumers in the different SES regions. Additionally, shopping characteristics and socio-demographic factors of in-store food-buying practices require further research to add to the limited theoretical discourse.

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Factors Associated with Distribution of Pre-Eclampsia and Eclampsia Among Rural and Urban Women in Child Bearing Age – A Case of Mbala General Hospital, Northern Province, Zambia

TEXILA INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF PUBLIC HEALTH ◽

10.21522/tijph.2013.09.03.art008 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 9 (3) ◽

pp. 81-91

Author(s):

Daniel Sinkala

Keyword(s):

Pregnant Women ◽

Pregnancy Outcomes ◽

Urban Areas ◽

Quantitative Methods ◽

Economic Status ◽

Demographic Factors ◽

Socio Economic Status ◽

Resource Limited ◽

Rural And Urban ◽

Socio Demographic Factors

Preeclampsia and eclampsia cases continue to rise in northern Zambia as people search for babies and continuity of clans’ survival. Due to the competitive nature of cultural demands/ myths on pregnancy and maternal socio-demographic factors (low-age, low socio-economic status, and poor health-seeking behaviour), women in rural prefer unprofessional primary health care services that are presumably affordable to them thereby, delaying in seeking for professional healthcare services. High levels of poverty in resource-limited areas have put many female adolescents at risk of falling pregnant. Thus, this study probed on the interaction between these maternal socio-demographic factors and disease distribution in both rural and urban areas with respect to various pregnancy outcomes. The study used retrospective quantitative methods in eliciting information from data sources (women, registers) in Mbala, Mpulungu, Senga, and Mungwi districts covering 3-year period (2017-2019). In all, 202 female respondents from Northern Zambia were interviewed through self-administered questionnaires. Thereafter, data were analysed using a statistical package for the social sciences (SPSS v16). Findings indicate severe; socio-economic status and low maternal age affect pre-eclampsia disease distribution coupled with adverse pregnancy outcomes more in rural than urban areas. The better the socio-demographic conditions, the lower the disease distribution with good pregnancy outcomes. However, worsening maternal socio-demographic conditions may increase the incidence of pre-eclampsia among pregnant women of northern Zambia. The study recommended interventions tarred towards public health programmes such as social behaviour change and communication (SBCC) towards adolescent women and socio-economic empowerment of pregnant women in resource-limited areas. Keywords: Average ANC timing, Preeclampsia, Residency, Socio-economic, Teenage pregnancy.

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The association between sociodemographic characteristics and dementia in patients with atrial fibrillation

Aging Clinical and Experimental Research ◽

10.1007/s40520-019-01449-3 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 32 (11) ◽

pp. 2319-2327 ◽

Cited By ~ 2

Author(s):

Per Wändell ◽

Axel C. Carlsson ◽

Xinjun Li ◽

Danijela Gasevic ◽

Jan Sundquist ◽

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Keyword(s):

Atrial Fibrillation ◽

Cox Regression ◽

Economic Status ◽

Demographic Factors ◽

Middle Level ◽

Men And Women ◽

Socio Economic Status ◽

Increased Risk ◽

National Patient ◽

Socio Demographic Factors

Abstract Objectives Association between socio-demographic factors and dementia risk is studied in general but not for atrial fibrillation (AF) patients. Methods We studied AF patients ≥ 45 years in Sweden 1998–2012 (n = 537,513) using the Total Population Register for socio-demographic factors, the Swedish Cause of Death Register, and the National Patient Register (NPR) for incident dementia. Cox regression with hazard ratios (HR) and 95% confidence intervals (CI) was used for the association between exposure and outcome, adjusting for age and comorbidities. Results Totally 30,332 patients (5.6%) were diagnosed with dementia during the follow-up (mean 5.4 years). Of these, 14,097 were men (4.9%) and 16,235 were women (6.5%). Lower educational levels (reference: highest level) were associated with increased dementia, HRs (95% CI) for basic school for men 1.23 (1.18–1.29) and women 1.36 (1.30–1.42), and middle-level school for men 1.17 (1.11–1.22) and women 1.28 (1.22–1.34). Divorced men and women (reference: married) showed increased risk of dementia, HR 1.07 (1.01–1.13) and 1.12 (1.06–1.18), respectively, while widowed men showed lower risk, HR 0.84 (0.80–0.88). High deprivation neighborhood socio-economic status (NSES; reference: medium level) was associated with increased dementia in men, HR 1.11 (1.05–1.17), and low deprivation neighborhood socio-economic status (NSES) with increased dementia in men and women, HR 1.12 (1.06–1.18) and 1.18 (1.12–1.24), respectively. Conclusions Some results were expected, i.e. association between lower educational level and dementia. The higher risk of dementia in low deprivation NSES-areas could be due to a higher awareness about dementia, and subsequent earlier diagnosis and treatment of dementia.

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KNOWLEDGE AND CONCEPTION OF TUBERCULOSIS;

The Professional Medical Journal ◽

10.29309/tpmj/2014.21.06.2670 ◽

2014 ◽

Vol 21 (06) ◽

pp. 1213-1221

Author(s):

Safdar Abbas ◽

Jacob Malik ◽

Noman Issac ◽

Rabia Safdar ◽

Bushra Yasmeen

Keyword(s):

Significant Relationship ◽

Demographic Factors ◽

Secondary Data ◽

Wealth Index ◽

Chi Square ◽

Awareness Campaigns ◽

Private Sector Organizations ◽

Socio Demographic Factors ◽

Public And Private Sector ◽

The Impact

With the very high incident of tuberculosis, Pakistan ranks fifth globally among the 22 high tuberculosis risk countries. Amongst other factors, socio-demographic factors play a significant role in determining “knowledge of tuberculosis” Objectives: This study used secondary data from the Pakistan Demographic and Health Survey to estimate the impact of socio-demographic factors determining the knowledge of tuberculosis and conception on how it is spread. Data Source: The relevant variables and the other parameters were extracted from the both pdf and SPSS files of PDHS. Study Design: Bi-variant cross tabulation was used to determine the level of association between the hypothesized variables using the Pearson chi-square statistic. Results: Age and wealth index showed a highly significant relationship (p<0.0001) in determining the knowledge of tuberculosis. Moreover, the increasing level of education showed a decreasing trend of misconception about the spread of TB. Conclusions: Though the results of the study indicated a highly significant relationship between the socio-demographic factors and knowledge of tuberculosis, there is a dire need to launch awareness campaigns by the public and private sector organizations to enhance the level of correct knowledge and conception of large masses.

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Influence Of Demographic Factors And History Of Malaria With The Incidence Malaria In MORU PHC

Jurnal Berkala Epidemiologi ◽

10.20473/jbe.v4i3.2016.338-348 ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 4 (3) ◽

pp. 338

Author(s):

Sudirman Manumpa

Keyword(s):

Socioeconomic Status ◽

Economic Status ◽

Demographic Factors ◽

Sampling Technique ◽

Simple Random Sampling ◽

Education Level ◽

Chi Square ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Chi Square Test ◽

History Of

Malaria morbidity in Moru health center, with parameter Annual Parasite Incident (API), amounted to 16.9% in 2014. This figure was still high when compared to the target of eliminating malaria in Indonesia about <1% in 2030. Incidence of malaria is more common in children aged 5 months - <12 years. This high rates of malaria leads to poverty, low level of learning achievement of children and in pregnant women causing low birth weight in babies and death. The purpose of this study was to analyze the factors that influence the incidence of tertian and Tropikana malaria or combined Tropikana and tertian (mix) in Moru PHC in sub-district Alor Southwestern, Alor Regency.This study used a cross-sectional design, the population of study were all patients undergoing peripheral blood examination in Moru PHC’s laboratory from June to October 2015. The number of samples in this study was 173 respondents. The sampling technique was Simple Random Sampling. Instruments of data collection were a questionnaire and observation sheet.Results of the study by Chi-Square test showed that the factors influencing the incidence of malaria were socioeconomic status (sig 0,000), education level (sig 0.001). By using multivariate analysis with logistic regression test, results were obtained the age of 5 months - <12 value (sig 0.025) and socioeconomic status (sig 0,000) influencing the incidence of malaria.Variables that affect the incidence of malaria were demographic factors such as age, education level, socioeconomic status. It is advisable to harness swamp thus improving the economic status of society and build permanent house.Keywords: incidence malaria, demographic factors, history of malaria

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Study of socio-demographic factors causing interruption of anti-tuberculosis treatment in DOTS centre in Warangal district of Telangana State

International Journal of Community Medicine and Public Health ◽

10.18203/2394-6040.ijcmph20174632 ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 4 (11) ◽

pp. 4107

Author(s):

Tagaram Ramchandra ◽

N. Pragathi Kumar ◽

Niharika Lakkoju

Keyword(s):

Nuclear Family ◽

Demographic Factors ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Age Group ◽

Chi Square ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Tribal Area ◽

Chi Square Test ◽

Socio Demographic Factors ◽

Tribal Areas

Background: Tuberculosis has existed for millennia and remains a major global health problem. It causes ill-health in millions of people each year and in 2015 it was one of the top 10 causes of death worldwide. Understanding the specific reasons for unsuccessful outcomes is important to improve the treatment system. This present study was carried out to find out the effects of socio-demographic factors on TB defaulters under DOTS centre in Warangal District, Telangana state.Methods: A cross sectional study was carried among 103 defaulters of TB patients in 3 TB units (TU) Warangal (urban), Ragunathapally (rural) and Eturunagaram (tribal) out of 7 TB units in Warangal district, attached to District Tuberculosis Centre (DTC) from January 2016 to June 2016 by interview technique utilising a pretested and structured questionnaire to collect the data. Statistical analysis: Percentages, proportions and chi-square test were applied whenever necessary.Results: In present study, males (35%) were more than females (7.8%) and 42.8% were in the age group of 40-55 years, followed by 28.1% were 26-39 years age group. Majority of defaulters were in nuclear family (77.7%) followed by joint family (21.3%). Cost of travel as a reason for default of treatment was seen more in tribal area (16.5%) than rural (12.6%) and urban (4.8%) TUs. The TB patients residing in tribal areas are more prone to default, an important reason being the distance needed to travel to the closest health facility, availability and the need to travel by public transport.Conclusions: Tuberculosis is an infectious disease which has a devastating impact on the economic wellbeing of individual and their families. Most of the defaulters were illiterates residing in tribal area. Cost of travel as a reason for default of treatment was seen more in tribal TU 17(16.5%) than urban and rural TUs.

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A study on influence of education and occupation on family planning practices in rural Shamirpet, R.R. District, T.S., India.

International Journal of Bioassays ◽

10.21746/ijbio.2017.6.11.1 ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 6 (11) ◽

pp. 5525

Author(s):

Vijayasree L.

Keyword(s):

Family Planning ◽

Economic Status ◽

Demographic Factors ◽

Educational Status ◽

Reproductive Age ◽

Safe Motherhood ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Socio Economic Status ◽

Contraceptive Usage ◽

Socio Demographic Factors

Family planning is an important pillar for safe motherhood and good reproductive health and is influenced by number of socio-demographic factors. Since fertility in India is primarily marital this study was planned among married women. A community based cross-sectional study was conducted among 402 women of reproductive age group. Details regarding various socio-demographic factors with special emphasis on education and occupation of husband and wife and their socio-economic status and its relation to contraceptive usage were studied. Prevalence of contraception was found to be 61.7%. Contraceptive usage had a significantly positive relation with literacy status of women, socio economic status of the couple. On the other hand husband’s educational status, occupation of women, husband’s occupation did not have any relation with contraceptive usage.

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

Psychology of Music ◽

10.1177/0305735618801997 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 48 (3) ◽

pp. 376-388 ◽

Cited By ~ 2

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.

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Relationship between Selected Socio-Demographic Factors and Cancer of Oral Cavity - A Case Control Study

Cancer Informatics ◽

10.4137/cin.s4774 ◽

2010 ◽

Vol 9 ◽

pp. CIN.S4774 ◽

Cited By ~ 6

Author(s):

Abdoul Hossain Madani ◽

Madhurima Dikshit ◽

Debanshu Bhaduri ◽

Abdolreza Sotoodeh Jahromi ◽

Teamur Aghamolaei

Keyword(s):

Oral Cavity ◽

Household Income ◽

Significant Risk ◽

Demographic Factors ◽

Chi Square ◽

Monthly Household Income ◽

Background Population ◽

Gender Education ◽

Chi Square Test ◽

Socio Demographic Factors

The aim of this study was to recognize factors associated with cancer of oral cavity considering socio-demographic characteristics. The cases were 350 with squamous-cell carcinoma of oral cavity diagnosed between 2005 and 2006 in Morbai, Narandia, Budharani Cancer Institute, Pune, India. Similar number of controls match for age and sex selected from the background population. Cases and controls were interviewed for tobacco related habits and general characteristics; age, gender, education and possible socio-demographic factors. Chi-square test in uni-variate analysis and estimate for risk showed that education, occupation and monthly household income were significantly different between cases and controls ( P < 0.001). Irrespective to gender, relative risk, here odds ratio, (OR) of low level of education (OR = 5.3, CI 3.7–7.6), working in field as a farmer (OR = 2.5, CI 1.7–3.7), and monthly household income less than 5000 Indian Rupees currency (OR = 1.7, CI 1.2–2.3) were significant risk factors for oral cancer. While, there was no significant relationship between religious and or marital status either in males or females.

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Prevalence of Malocclusion and its Relationship with Socio-demographic Factors, Dental Caries and Oral Hygiene Status in 12-15 Years Children of Lucknow City

JOURNAL FOR CLINICAL AND DIAGNOSTIC RESEARCH ◽

10.7860/jcdr/2021/47914.14945 ◽

2021 ◽

Author(s):

Avnica Agarwal ◽

Vamsi Krishna Reddy ◽

Mayank Das ◽

Mohsin Khan ◽

Mandar Todkar

Keyword(s):

Oral Health ◽

Dental Caries ◽

School Children ◽

Oral Hygiene ◽

Economic Status ◽

Demographic Factors ◽

World Health ◽

P Value ◽

Socio Economic Status ◽

Socio Demographic Factors

Introduction: Oral health diseases and disorders can negatively affect a children’s life. Malocclusion is defined as any irregularity in occlusion beyond the accepted. Malocclusion is the most common oral health problem which can cause dental decay, gum problems, and fluorosis as well. The causes of malocclusion can be genetic or environmental, along with other local factors like negative oral habits, dental abnormalities, shape and size of the teeth. Aim: To assess the prevalence of malocclusion and its relationship with socio-demographic factors, dental caries and oral hygiene status in 12-15 years old school children in Lucknow city. Materials and Methods: The present study was the descriptive cross-sectional study which was conducted in Department of Public Health Dentistry, Sardar Patel Post-Graduate Institute of Dental and Medical Sciences, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India.The study included 12-15 years old school children with sample of 851 students. Data was collected regarding socio-demographic factors, dental caries (World Health Organization (WHO) 2013), Oral Hygiene Index (OHI) status and Dental Aesthetic Index (DAI) (WHO, 1997) to evaluate the relationship with malocclusion. Categorical data was tested for independence using Chi-square test and Multiple Non-Linear Regression analysis was used to find the association of malocclusion with socio-demographic details, oral hygiene status and dental caries and p-value significant was set at <0.05. Results: Total of 851 children participated in the study, out of which 403 were males and 448 were females. Malocclusion prevalence (i.e. DAI >25) among the study population was found to be 23.1%. Malocclusion was found to be significant with age (p-value <0.023), Socio-Economic Status (SES) (p-value<0.001), dental caries (p-value<0.001) and Oral Hygiene Index (OHI) (p-value<0.001). Conclusion: Malocclusion prevalence in the present study was found to be 23.1%. The prevalence of definite, severe and very severe (handicapped) malocclusion was 13.6%, 8.1% and 1.4%, respectively. However, positive relationship was found between the age, socio-economic status, OHI and dental caries with DAI.

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