scholarly journals Sociodemographic characteristics of street children in Alexandria

2002 ◽  
Vol 08 (01) ◽  
pp. 64-73
Author(s):  
E. M. Salem ◽  
F. Abdel Latif
Keyword(s):  
Physical Abuse ◽  
Random Sampling ◽  
Street Children ◽  
Sampling Strategy ◽  
Descriptive Study ◽  
Educational Opportunities ◽  
Sociodemographic Characteristics ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Final Sample ◽  
Family Breakdown

The sociodemographic characteristics of street children in the Egyptian city of Alexandria were studied. A cross-sectional descriptive study was designed. Difficulties in random sampling of street children meant that a non-random purposive sampling strategy was used. The final sample consisted of 100 street children [all boys] who were interviewed and medically examined. The study confirmed the findings of other studies that street children come from problematic family backgrounds. They are disproportionately victims of family breakdown, sexual and physical abuse. They suffer from increased health problems, malnutrition and lack of educational opportunities. Recommendations are made for programmes to address the challenging needs of street children in Alexandria.

scholarly journals PERSEPSI PASIEN PENGGUNA GIGI TIRUAN LEPASAN BERBASIS AKRILIK YANG MENGGUNAKAN JASA DOKTER GIGI DI KOTAMOBAGU

e-GIGI ◽  
2015 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Rifon I. Mokodompit ◽  
Krista V. Siagian ◽  
P. S. Anindita
Keyword(s):  
Random Sampling ◽  
Sampling Method ◽  
Simple Random Sampling ◽  
Descriptive Study ◽  
Emotional Impact ◽  
Missing Teeth ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Removable Denture ◽  
Cross Sectional Design ◽  
Patient’S Perception

Abstract: Loss of teeth can be caused by various diseases such as caries and periodontal disease. Losing teeth can lead people to emotional impact as well as impaired functions of speaking, chewing, and aesthetics. The use of denture to replace missing teeth is important to avoid these impacts. This study aimed to determine patients’ perception as users of removable acrylic based denture in Kotamobagu. This was a descriptive study with a cross sectional design. Population were 203 users of removable acrylic based denture at dentist services in Kotamobagu. Samples were 67 respondents obtained by using Solvin formula and simple random sampling method. In this study we used questionnaire consisted of 25 questions. The results showed that the patient’s perception was in good category based on competence, access, needs, time, and budget.Keywords: patient’s perception, removable denture, dentist serviceAbstrak: Kehilangan gigi dapat disebabkan oleh berbagai penyakit seperti karies dan penyakit periodontal. Kehilangan gigi dapat menimbulkan dampak emosional serta terganggunya fungsi bicara, pengunyahan, dan estetika. Penggunaan gigi tiruan untuk menggantikan gigi yang hilang penting dilakukan untuk menghindari dampak tersebut. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui persepsi pasien pengguna gigi tiruan lepasan berbasis akrilik yang menggunakan jasa dokter gigi di Kotamobagu. Penelitian ini bersifat deskriptif dengan desain potong lintang. Populasi yaitu pasien pengguna gigi tiruan lepasan berbasis akrilik yang menggunakan jasa dokter gigi di Kotamobagu yang berjumlah 203 jiwa. Pengambilan sampel menggunakan rumus Slovin menghasilkan 67 sampel, dan metode pengambilan sampel dilakukan dengan simple random sampling. Studi ini menggunakan kuesioner yang berjumlah 25 pertanyaan. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan berdasarkan kompetensi, akses, kebutuhan, waktu, dan biaya persepsi pasien termasuk kategori baik.Kata kunci : persepsi pasien, gigi tiruan lepasan, jasa dokter gigi

scholarly journals GAMBARAN TINGKAT PENGETAHUAN DAN SIKAP MASYARAKAT TENTANG PENCABUTAN GIGI DI DESA MOLOMPAR UTARA KABUPATEN MINAHASA TENGGARA

e-GIGI ◽  
2014 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Bayu R. E. Warouw
Keyword(s):  
Random Sampling ◽  
Tooth Extraction ◽  
Sampling Method ◽  
Descriptive Study ◽  
Dental Practice ◽  
Knowledge Level ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
The People ◽  
Knowledge And Attitude ◽  
Cross Sectional Design

Abstract: Tooth extraction is a mostly performed treatment in dental practice because most patients come with bad tooth condition that cannot be taken care anymore. The obstacle of tooth extraction is the society’s knowledge. Lack of knowledge causes doubt about going to the dentist. This study aimed to determine the overview of the knowledge and attitude levels of the people in North Molompar Village, South East Minahasa about tooth extraction. This was a descriptive study with a cross sectional design. There were 87 samples obtained by using the Slovin formula with random sampling method. Data presented in the form of a diagram based at the frequency distribution. The results showed that the knowledge level of tooth extraction in North Molompar was 55% good, obtained from scoring result of 481, and the attitude level of tooth extraction was 69% good, obtained from scoring result of 604. Conclusion: Levels of knowledge and attitude of the people in North Molompar Village, South East Minahasa, about tooth extraction were categorized as good. Keywords: tooth extraction, knowledge, attitude.     Abstrak: Pencabutan gigi merupakan tindakan yang sering dilakukan dalam praktek kedokteran gigi karena kebanyakan pasien datang dengan keadaan gigi yang sudah tidak  bisa dirawat lagi. Hambatan yang dialami dalam upaya pencabutan gigi ialah pengetahuan masyarakat mengenai hal-hal yang menyangkut pencabutan gigi. Pengetahuan yang kurang memadai membuat masyarakat ragu untuk berobat ke dokter gigi. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui gambaran tingkat pengetahuan dan sikap masyarakat tentang pencabutan gigi di Desa Molompar Utara Kabupaten Minahasa Tenggara. Penelitian ini bersifat deskriptif dengan desain potong lintang. Jumlah sampel sebanyak 87 responden diperoleh dengan menggunakan rumus Slovin dan penarikan sampel berupa acak sederhana. Data disajikan dalam bentuk diagram berdasarkan distribusi frekuensi. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan tingkat pengetahuan masyarakat tentang pencabutan gigi di Desa Molompar Utara yaitu 55% dapat dikatakan baik (hasil skoring 481) dan sikap masyarakat tentang pencabutan gigi di yaitu 69% dapat dikatakan baik (hasil skoring 604). Simpulan: Tingkat pengetahuan dan sikap masyarakat di Desa Molompar Utara terhadap pencabutan gigi tergolong baik. Kata kunci: pencabutan gigi, pengetahuan, sikap.

Psychometric Properties of the Survey of Workplace Intimidation Instrument

2014 ◽  
Vol 22 (3) ◽  
pp. 52E-60E
Author(s):  
Barbara L. Cannella ◽  
Claudia Anderson Beckmann
Keyword(s):  
Psychometric Properties ◽  
Content Validity ◽  
Convergent Validity ◽  
Reliability And Validity ◽  
Descriptive Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Work Index ◽  
Final Sample ◽  
Two Factors ◽  
Acceptable Reliability

Background and Purpose: The purpose of this study was to assess the psychometric properties of the Survey of Workplace Intimidation (SWI), including content and construct validity, factor structure, and internal consistency. Methods: A cross-sectional, descriptive study design was used for this study. The final sample consisted of 237 labor and delivery nurses who completed the SWI and the Practice Environment Scale of the Nursing Work Index (PES-NWI). Cronbach's alpha for the SWI was .930. Results: Content validity was obtained and the scale content validity index (S-CVI) was .943. Convergent validity was calculated by comparing the SWI with the PES-NWI, and the result was .408 (p .01). A factor analysis explained 61% of the variance and resulted in two factors: prescriber behaviors and nurses' responses to prescribers' behaviors. Conclusions: The SWI demonstrated acceptable reliability and validity.

scholarly journals GAMBARAN PENGETAHUAN MASYARAKAT DESA WIAU LAPI TENTANG STOMATITIS AFTOSA REKUREN

2013 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Jefrianto Wololy ◽  
Billy J. Kepel ◽  
Christy N. Mintjelungan
Keyword(s):  
Random Sampling ◽  
Clinical Symptoms ◽  
Simple Random Sampling ◽  
Descriptive Study ◽  
Common Type ◽  
Recurrent Aphthous Stomatitis ◽  
Aphthous Stomatitis ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Mucosal Disease ◽  
Cross Sectional Design

Abstract: Recurrent aphthous stomatitis (RAS), commonly known among Indonesian people as "sariawan", is an oral mucosal disease which most often affects people. Based on the clinical symptoms, there are three recognized types of RAS, namely: minor RAS as the most common type, major RAS, and herpetiform RAS. Knowledge about RAS is very useful in the prevention and treatment of RAS. This was a descriptive study with a cross-sectional design. Samples were 75 Wiau Lapi villagers who filled in the questionnaires and were selected by using simple random sampling. This study aimed to reveal the knowledge of the villagers of Wiau Lapi about recurrent aphthous stomatitis. The results showed that the knowledge of the villagers of Wiau Lapi about RAS tested with the questionnaire consisting of 11 questions obtained a percentage of 63.8%. Conclusion: Most villagers of Wiau Lapi had good knowledge about recurrent aphthous stomatitis. Keywords: knowledge, recurrent aphtous stomatitis.     Abstrak: Stomatitis aftosa rekuren (SAR) atau yang umum dikenal masyarakat Indonesia sebagai “sariawan”, merupakan penyakit mukosa oral yang paling sering diderita manusia. Sampai saat ini terdapat tiga jenis SAR yang dikenal, dengan gejala klinis masing-masing, yaitu: SAR minor sebagai jenis yang paling umum, SAR mayor, dan SAR herpetiformis. Pemahaman yang baik tentang SAR akan sangat bermanfaat ketika penderita berusaha menangani SAR. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui gambaran pengetahuan masyarakat Desa Wiau Lapi tentang stomatitis aftosa rekuren. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode deskriptif dengan cross-sectional design yang dilakukan selama satu bulan. Sampel ialah 75 penduduk desa Wiau Lapi yang mengisi kuesioner dan diseleksi dengan menggunakan simple random sampling. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa pengetahuan masyarakat Desa Wiau Lapi tentang SAR yang diuji dengan kuesioner yang meliputi 11 pertanyaan mencapai persentase sebesar 63,8 %. Simpulan: Pengetahuan masyarakat Desa Wiau Lapi mengenai SAR sudah tergolong baik. Kata kunci: pengetahuan, stomatitis aftosa rekuren.

scholarly journals Prevalence of different methods of crown lengthening and its preference among dental specialties

2020 ◽  
Vol 11 (SPL3) ◽  
pp. 1869-1872
Author(s):  
Sanjog Agarwal ◽  
Subhabrata Maiti ◽  
Subhashree R
Keyword(s):  
Random Sampling ◽  
Simple Random Sampling ◽  
Descriptive Study ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Crown Length ◽  
Chi Square Test ◽  
Tooth Preparation ◽  
Biologic Width ◽  
Crown Lengthening

Short clinical crowns often lead to poor retention form, leading to improper tooth preparation. Crown lengthening is carried out to increase the clinical crown length without violating the biologic width. Several techniques have been proposed for crown lengthening such as gingivectomy procedures. A Cross-sectional, descriptive study was conducted in a university, on randomly selected individuals. The study group consisted of patients getting treated at the Department of Prosthodontics from June 2019 – March 2020. 86,000 case sheets were reviewed, and samples were selected using simple random sampling. The two variables were compared using the chi-square test. Laser gingivectomy was the most common 55.9% form of crown lengthening procedure. Awareness of crown lengthening was found more among postgraduates at 78.7%. Among all the departments, crown lengthening was required more for periodontal procedures 42.3%. In this era of quickly developing technologies and innovative ideas, the requirement for faster treatment has not only become a requirement but a necessity. Treatment with lasers is well accepted by patients as it is less time-consuming and painless. Lasers have taken over a lot of procedures so is crown lengthening. Postgraduates know more about crown lengthening and hence do in more number of cases. There are various reasons to get crown lengthening done with periodontitis being the most common specialty for its need.

scholarly journals Diabetes Mellitus among Male Students of Jeddah University in Saudi Arabia

2016 ◽  
Vol 2 (4) ◽  
Author(s):  
Ahmed H. Alhasan, Mohammed T. Al-Nazzawi , Mohammed A. Aljun
Keyword(s):  
Diabetes Mellitus ◽  
Saudi Arabia ◽  
Blood Glucose ◽  
Random Sampling ◽  
Sampling Methods ◽  
Descriptive Study ◽  
Male Students ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Random Blood Glucose ◽  
High Level

Aim: To screen for diabetes among students of Jeddah University in the KSA.  Methodology: A cross sectional descriptive study involved n= 42 students of Jeddah University in the KSA who are 18 to 21 years of age. Random sampling methods used, data were collected by measuring random blood glucose level (RBG) of all participants by using glucometer (Bioniam GM300), for four months from 2 April 2014 to 12 of August 2014. Results: 4.76% students had a high level of blood sugar, which classified as prediabetes, the most of students showed an ideal level of random blood glucose to be 95.25% in which RBS level below 140 mg/dL. Conclusion: Male students of Jeddah are free from diabetes mellitus.  

Prevalence of smoking in an urban population in the province of Alicante / Prevalencia del tabaquismo en una población periurbana de la provincia de Alicante

2003 ◽  
Vol 2 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
José Mª Ortín Arroniz ◽  
Juan Custardoy Olavarrieta ◽  
Manuel Pineda Cuenca ◽  
José G. Cano Montoro ◽  
Maite Andreu ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Educational Level ◽  
Random Sampling ◽  
Urban Population ◽  
Descriptive Study ◽  
High Association ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
High Tendency ◽  
Low Level ◽  
Las Mujeres ◽  
The Unemployed

Objetivo: Conocer la prevalencia del hábito tabáquico en la población de Albatera (Alicante) e identificar su asociación con otras variables epidemiológicas. Material y Método: Estudio descriptivo transversal. Muestreo aleatorio polietápico proporcional con definición de cuotas muéstrales, según grupos de edad y sexo. Se administró una encuesta sobre hábito tabáquico, nivel educativo, profesión, ocupación, situación laboral y uso de anticonceptivos en las mujeres . Resultados: El 86 % de las personas seleccionadas participaron en el estudio (N=644). La prevalencia de tabaquismo hallada ha sido del 32,8 ± 3,6% (40,2% en hombres y 25,4% en mujeres), la mayor tasa la encontramos entre los 20-39 años. El consumo medio de cigarrillos fue de 15,8 cig./día. El 47,2 % de los hombres y el 44,5 % de las mujeres fumadoras trabajaban, frente al 40,9 % de hombres y 33,3 % de mujeres paradas. La mitad de las mujeres que tomaban anticonceptivos fumaban.Conclusiones: La prevalencia del tabaquismo en nuestra población es inferior a la de la población española en general. Se da un elevado porcentaje de fumadores entre población más joven, con incremento significativo en mujeres de edades comprendidas entre 20-29 años. Existe una mayor tendencia en la adquisición del habito tabáquico en la población con menor nivel de estudios y situación de paro laboral. También una elevada asociación entre el de consumo de anticonceptivos y tabaquismo activo. AbstractAim: To know the prevalence of the tobacco habit in Albatera population (Alicante) and to identify its association with other epidemiological variables. Material and Method: Cross sectional descriptive study. Random sampling proportional with quotas definition, according to sex and aged groups. A survey about tobacco habit, educational level, profession, occupation situation and the use of contraceptive in women was administered. Results: 86% of selected subjects ( N= 644) participated in the study. The prevalence of tobacco habit was between 32,8 +/-3,6% (40,2% in men and 25,4% in women). The highest rate was found for for subjects aged from 20 to 39 years. The average of cigarettes consumption was 15,8 cig/day. 47,2% of smoker men (no entiendo en el resumen en español si se refiere a hombres y mujeres fumadoras o solo mujeres) and 44,5% of smoker women were working (creo que te refieres a que eran trabajadores porque si es asi puedes poner were workers), while 40,9% of men and 33% of women were unemployed. Half of women that were taking contraceptive also smoked. Conclusions: The prevalence of tobacco habit in our population is lower than in the spanish general population. An elevated percentage of smokers was found in the youngest population , with a significant increase in women between 20 to 29 years. The population with low level of studies and who were unemployed (puedes poner the unemployed population and with a low level of studies) has a high tendency to smoke as a habit than other groups. There is also a high association between contraceptives consumption and active tobacco habit.

scholarly journals Associations between Health Literacy and Sociodemographic Factors: A Cross-Sectional Study in Malaysia Utilising the HLS-M-Q18

2021 ◽  
Vol 18 (9) ◽  
pp. 4860
Author(s):  
Arina Anis Azlan ◽  
Mohammad Rezal Hamzah ◽  
Jen Sern Tham ◽  
Suffian Hadi Ayub ◽  
Abdul Latiff Ahmad ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Health Status ◽  
Health Literacy ◽  
Health Inequalities ◽  
Random Sampling ◽  
Demographic Factors ◽  
Sampling Strategy ◽  
Simple Random Sampling ◽  
Cluster Sampling ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional

Health literacy is progressively seen as an indicator to describe a nation’s health status. To improve health literacy, countries need to address health inequalities by examining different social demographic factors across the population. This assessment is crucial to identify and evaluate the strengths and limitations of a country in addressing health issues. By addressing these health inequalities, a country would be better informed to take necessary steps to improve the nation’s health literacy. This study examines health literacy levels in Malaysia and analyses socio-demographic factors that are associated with health literacy. A cross-sectional survey was carried out using the HLS-M-Q18 instrument, which was validated for the Malaysian population. Multi-stage random sampling strategy was used in this study, utilising several sampling techniques including quota sampling, cluster sampling, and simple random sampling to allow random data collection. A total of 855 respondents were sampled. Our results showed that there were significant associations between health literacy and age, health status, and health problems. Our findings also suggest that lower health literacy levels were associated with the younger generation. This study’s findings have provided baseline data on Malaysians’ health literacy and provide evidence showing potential areas of intervention.

scholarly journals Associations between health literacy and sociodemographic factors: A cross-sectional study in Malaysia utilising the HLS-M-Q18

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Arina Anis Azlan ◽  
Mohammad Rezal Hamzah ◽  
Tham Jen Sern ◽  
Suffian Hadi Ayub ◽  
Abdul Latiff Ahmad ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Health Status ◽  
Health Literacy ◽  
Health Inequalities ◽  
Random Sampling ◽  
Demographic Factors ◽  
Sampling Strategy ◽  
Simple Random Sampling ◽  
Cluster Sampling ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional

AbstractHealth literacy is progressively seen as an indicator to describe a nation’s health status. To improve health literacy, countries need to address health inequalities by examining different social demographic factors across the population. This assessment is crucial to identify and evaluate strengths and limitations of a country in addressing health issues. By addressing these health inequalities, a country would be better informed to take necessary steps to improve the nation’s health literacy. This study examines health literacy levels in Malaysia and analyses socio-demographic factors that are associated with health literacy. A cross-sectional survey was carried out using the HLS-M-Q18 instrument which was validated for the Malaysian population. Multi-stage random sampling strategy was used in this study utilising several sampling techniques including quota sampling, cluster sampling and simple random sampling to allow random data collection. A total of 855 respondents were sampled. Results found significant associations between health literacy and age, health status and health problems. Findings also suggest that lower health literacy levels were found to be associated with the younger generation. The findings of this study have provided baseline data of the health literacy of Malaysians and provide evidence toward potential areas of intervention.

scholarly journals Sociodemographic Indictors of Social Position and Self-care Maintenance in Adults with Heart Failure

2021 ◽  
pp. 105477382199559
Author(s):  
Foster Osei Baah ◽  
Jesse Chittams ◽  
Beverly Carlson ◽  
Kristen A. Sethares ◽  
Marguerite Daus ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Heart Failure ◽  
Marital Status ◽  
Secondary Analysis ◽  
Self Care ◽  
Descriptive Study ◽  
Social Position ◽  
Sociodemographic Characteristics ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Backward Elimination ◽  
The Relationship

Social determinants of health (SDH) are known to influence health. Adequate self-care maintenance improves heart failure (HF) outcomes. However, the relationship between self-care maintenance and SDH remains unclear. Explore the relationship between sociodemographic indicators of social position and self-care maintenance in adults with HF. This was a secondary analysis of data from a cross-sectional descriptive study of 543 adults with HF. Participants completed the Self-Care of HF Index and a sociodemographic survey. We used multiple regression with backward elimination to determine which SDH variables were determinants of self-care maintenance. Marital status ( p = .02) and race ( p = .02) were significant determinants of self-care maintenance. Education ( p = .06) was highest in Whites (35.6%). These variables explained only 3.8% of the variance in self-care maintenance. Race, education, and marital status were associated with HF self-care maintenance. SDH is complex and cannot be explained with simple sociodemographic characteristics.

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