Public knowledge, perception and communication behavior surrounding COVID-19 in Malaysia

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Khayriyyah Mohd Hanafiah ◽  
Chang Da Wan
Keyword(s):  
Logistic Regression ◽  
Employment Status ◽  
Multinomial Logistic Regression ◽  
Movement Control ◽  
Education Level ◽  
Public Knowledge ◽  
Communication Behavior ◽  
Positive Communication ◽  
The Face ◽  
Control Order

The COVID-19 pandemic is the first to occur in an age of hyperconnectivity. This paper presents results from an online anonymous survey conducted in Malay, English, and Chinese, during the first week of the Movement Control Order in Malaysia (n=1075), which aimed to examine public knowledge, perception and communication behavior in the Malaysian society in the face of a sudden outbreak and social distancing measures. Although the level of public knowledge, risk perception and positive communication behavior surrounding COVID-19 was high, a majority of respondents reported receiving a lot of questionable information. Multinomial logistic regression further identified that responses to different items varied significantly across respondent survey language, gender, age, education level and employment status.

scholarly journals Public knowledge, perception and communication behavior surrounding COVID-19 in Malaysia

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Khayriyyah Mohd Hanafiah ◽  
Chang Da Wan
Keyword(s):  
Logistic Regression ◽  
Employment Status ◽  
Multinomial Logistic Regression ◽  
Movement Control ◽  
Education Level ◽  
Public Knowledge ◽  
Communication Behavior ◽  
Positive Communication ◽  
The Face ◽  
Control Order

The COVID-19 pandemic is the first to occur in an age of hyperconnectivity. This paper presents results from an online anonymous survey conducted in Malay, English, and Chinese, during the first week of the Movement Control Order in Malaysia (n=1075), which aimed to examine public knowledge, perception and communication behavior in the Malaysian society in the face of a sudden outbreak and social distancing measures. Although the level of public knowledge, risk perception and positive communication behavior surrounding COVID-19 was high, a majority of respondents reported receiving a lot of questionable information. Multinomial logistic regression further identified that responses to different items varied significantly across respondent survey language, gender, age, education level and employment status.

scholarly journals WOMENS ENTREPRENEURIAL INTENT IN BURKINA FASO

2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (02) ◽  
pp. 808-817
Author(s):  
Sakola Djika Ali
Keyword(s):  
Logistic Regression ◽  
Burkina Faso ◽  
Household Income ◽  
Multinomial Logistic Regression ◽  
Education Level ◽  
Quantitative Approach ◽  
Fear Of Failure ◽  
Career Theory ◽  
Entrepreneurial Intent ◽  
Start Ups

In Burkina Faso, women make up nearly 52% of the population, but they account for less than 20% of business start-ups. This paper seeks to identify factors that explain the entrepreneurial intent of Burkinabe women. It is based on socio-cognitive career theory and a quantitative approach involving a sample of 935 women. The results of the multinomial logistic regression show that five variables (perception of skills, fear of failure, education level, household size and household income level) explain womens intention to start a business with as a reference modality (1: having the intention). The main contribution is of a methodological nature, and through the choice of reference modalities allows for greater precision on the influence of the variables and the categories or sub-groups of women influenced.

scholarly journals Analysis of Community Behavior in Coronavirus Disease-19 Prevention in Medan

2020 ◽  
Vol 8 (T1) ◽  
pp. 382-386
Author(s):  
Rina Amelia ◽  
Juliandi Harahap ◽  
Arlinda Sari Wahyuni ◽  
Isti Ilmiati Fujiati ◽  
Yuki Yunanda ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Employment Status ◽  
Multinomial Logistic Regression ◽  
Physical Nature ◽  
Education Level ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
P Value ◽  
Prevention Measures ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Community Behavior ◽  
The Government

BACKGROUND: Coronavirus (Co V) is a type of virus that can cause interference with the respiratory tract. The development of COVID-19 is happening fast in the world, especially in Indonesia. In Medan, the highest number of COVID-19 cases was spread in the Medan Selayang sub-district. One of the steps taken by the government to reduce transmission of COVID-19 is by implementing prevention and social distancing behavior. Community behavior is influenced by various factors such as age, sex, physical nature, level of education, socioeconomic to culture. AIM: To find out the factors that influence the community behavior of Medan Selayang people in the effort to prevent COVID-19 METHOD: This cross-sectional study was conducted on 102 respondents. Data collection methods, in the form of primary data, are carried out by distributing and filling out questionnaires through the Google form media. RESULTS: from 102 respondents were found that 90.2% of respondents had good behavior in COVID-19 prevention efforts. In the multinomial logistic regression, found sig. (P) on the variables of gender, age, education level and employment status respectively of 0.360; .772; 0.860; and 0.878 (p value> 0.05). CONCLUSION: In this study, no significant relationship was found between sex, age, education level, and employment status on COVID-19 preventive behavior Keywords: COVID-19, Behavior, Prevention Measures  

scholarly journals Multinomial Logistic Regression to Estimate and Predict the Perceptions of Individuals and Companies in the Face of the COVID-19 Pandemic in the Ñuble Region, Chile

2020 ◽  
Vol 12 (22) ◽  
pp. 9553
Author(s):  
Benito Umaña-Hermosilla ◽  
Hanns de la Fuente-Mella ◽  
Claudio Elórtegui-Gómez ◽  
Marisela Fonseca-Fuentes
Keyword(s):  
Logistic Regression ◽  
Local Community ◽  
Multinomial Logistic Regression ◽  
Local Level ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Local Economy ◽  
Economic Policies ◽  
Community Based ◽  
Job Opportunities ◽  
The Face

The Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic is transforming the world we live in, revealing our health, economic, and social weaknesses. In the local economy, the loss of job opportunities, the uncertainty about the future of small and medium-sized companies and the difficulties of families to face the effects of this crisis, invite us to investigate the perception of the local community. Based on a questionnaire applied to 313 citizens and 51 companies, this study explored the perception of these actors on the effects of the pandemic at the local level and determined the main factors that influenced their assessment using a multinomial logistic regression model. The results indicated a systematic concern for issues of employment, job security, and household debt. The variables of age and sex were significant when analyzing the vulnerability of certain groups, especially women and the elderly, to face the effects of the crisis and their role as citizens. At the business level, the focus was on economic policies that support its operational continuity and management capacity to face a changing scenario.

scholarly journals Nutritional Value and Utilization of Yams (Dioscorea steriscus) by Residents of Bindura Town High Density Suburbs, Zimbabwe

2016 ◽  
Vol 2016 ◽  
pp. 1-7 ◽  
Author(s):  
S. Washaya ◽  
J. F. Mupangwa ◽  
E. Muranda
Keyword(s):  
Logistic Regression ◽  
Odds Ratio ◽  
Employment Status ◽  
Nutritional Value ◽  
Food Supplement ◽  
Sampling Procedure ◽  
Education Level ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Education Status ◽  
Multistage Sampling

The objective of this study was to assess utilization levels, availability, nutritional value, and magnitude of sales by vendors ofDioscorea steriscusby residents of Bindura. A multistage sampling procedure was used to select respondents. Data were subjected to Chi-square, logistic regression, and correlation to determine the effects of demographic determinants on utilization ofD. steriscus. Questionnaires were used to collect data. Results show that education status and period of stay significantly affect the consumption ofD. steriscus(P<0.05). It was also observed that consumption is frequent between lunch and supper (47%) compared to breakfast.D. steriscushas high iron (6.8%), ash (2.06%), and CF (16.8%) contents but it is low in protein (0.83%). Irrespective of gender of respondent, suburb of residence, size of family, period of stay, education level, employment status, and source of income, respondents will growD. steriscusfor use as food supplement (odds ratio = 0.475). The period of stay (r=0.08) and education level (r=0.08) positively affect the growing ofD. steriscus.D. steriscuscan be used as source of energy and can also be used possibly for medicinal purposes. Further study is required on possibility of phytochemicals and cytotoxic components to justify its use.

scholarly journals ANALISIS KEMISKINAN ANAK BALITA PADA RUMAH TANGGA DI PROVINSI SUMATERA BARAT

2017 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
pp. 29
Author(s):  
Nasri Bachtiar ◽  
Mora J Rasbi ◽  
Rahmi Fahmi
Keyword(s):  
Logistic Regression ◽  
Poverty Alleviation ◽  
Employment Status ◽  
Education Level ◽  
Absolute Poverty ◽  
Children Under Five ◽  
Research Results ◽  
Under Five ◽  
Low Education ◽  
The Government

The purpose of this study is to analyze factors that influence children poverty in West Sumatera Province based on household and parents characteristics. To address this issue, the 2013 National Socioeconomic Survey was derived from the Indonesian Statistics Agency and analyzed using logistic regression. Research results showed factors that significantly affected the probability of children fall into absolute poverty are low education level of parents, mother and head of household’s employment status, location of residences in villages, and having more than one child. Policies on poverty alleviation have been implemented by the government. However, a more comprehensive effort particularly for family with children under-five needs to be taken into account. 

scholarly journals Labor Decision Analysis In West Sumatra

2021 ◽  
Vol 3 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Ridho Saputra ◽  
Melty Roza Adry
Keyword(s):  
Logistic Regression ◽  
Regression Analysis ◽  
Decision Analysis ◽  
Multinomial Logistic Regression ◽  
Residential Area ◽  
Education Level ◽  
Employment Decisions ◽  
Multinomial Logistic Regression Analysis ◽  
West Sumatra ◽  
Wage Employment

This study aims to analysis the determinants of labor employment decisions in West Sumatra.. The data used in this study is SAKERNAS data in 2018. The variables used in this study are workforce employment decisions, education level, gender, age, and residential area. This study uses multinomial logistic regression analysis. The results of this study indicate that: (1) Education has a significant effect on employment decisions for contract wages and wages without contracts compared to entrepreneurs in West Sumatra (2) Gender significantly influences employment decisions for contract wages and wages without contracts compared to entrepreneurs in West Sumatra (3) Age has a significant effect on contractual wage employment decisions compared to entrepneurship, while age variable has no significant effect on contractual wage employment decisions compared to entrepreneurship in West Sumatra (4) The area of residence has a significant effect on wage employment decisions with contracts compared to entrepreneurship, where as variables the area of residence does not significantly influence the decision of wage employment without a contract compared to entrepreneurship in West Sumatra.

Spousal Socio-demographic Gaps and Women’s Justification of Wife-beating in Nigeria

2020 ◽  
pp. 088626052097819
Author(s):  
Olayinka M. Onayemi ◽  
Emmanuel B. Ogungbemi
Keyword(s):  
Decision Making ◽  
Logistic Regression ◽  
Employment Status ◽  
Economic Status ◽  
Binary Logistic Regression ◽  
Education Level ◽  
Wife Beating ◽  
Age Difference ◽  
Structural Factors ◽  
The Impact

Incidents of violence among intimate partners remains an increasing concern in Nigeria. More disturbing is the fact that some women still justify acts of violence (particularly, wife-beating) from their partners. The purpose of this study is to investigate the impact of spousal demographic gap and other specific demographic constructs in explaining women’s justification of wife-beating. The study is based on married or cohabiting women sampled in the 2018 Nigeria Demographic and Health Survey. The study shows that, overall, 31% of women justified wife-beating. The proportion of women justifying wife-beating ranges from as low as 1% to as high as 89% across the 36 States. Using Binary Logistic Regression, partners’ age difference was not a significant predictor. However, when a woman’s education level is at par (OR = .844, p < .05) or higher than that of her partner (OR = .726, p < .000), she is less likely to believe that a man is justified to beat his wife under any circumstances. Other factors explaining the justification of wife-beating among married and cohabiting women are economic status, place of residence, employment status of partners, and women’s involvement in decision-making. The findings reveal the association between spousal demographic gap and women’s justification of wife-beating. Programs that address individual and structural factors promoting justification of wife-beating become necessary.

scholarly journals The Condition and Challenges of Community Learning Centre in the Oil Palm Plantations of Sarawak, Malaysia

2021 ◽  
Vol 22 (3) ◽  
pp. 1656-1672
Author(s):  
Bemen Win-Keong Wong ◽  
Suriati Ghazali ◽  
Nooriah Yusof
Keyword(s):  
Oil Palm ◽  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
Movement Control ◽  
Text Messages ◽  
Community Learning ◽  
Face To Face ◽  
Before And After ◽  
The Face ◽  
Set Up ◽  
Control Order

Sarawak is facing the problem of labour shortage in its oil palm plantations. It is difficult to recruit Malaysians to work in the plantations and, therefore, hiring foreign workers has become one of the solutions. Since the number of Indonesian workers and children is increasing, the Indonesian Government has requested to set up Community Learning Centre (CLC) in plantations for the Indonesian children in Sarawak. This article aims to explore the existence of CLC and the challenges faced by its teachers. A qualitative study has been employed, and data was collected using face-to-face interviews and interviews via telephone and text messages. The face-to-face interviews were conducted before and after the Movement Control Order was implemented in Sarawak. The first 16 CLCs were set up in 2016, and the number increased to 63 in 2020. CLC uses the Indonesian teaching syllabus, and the subjects are taught by Indonesian teachers (Guru Pamong and Guru Bina). Up to June 2020, there were 114 Indonesian CLC teachers in the state. The constraints of the CLC in Sarawak include limited classrooms, low motivation of the students, and lack of teaching and learning equipment which affects the effectiveness of teaching and learning. On the bright side, the CLC has given an opportunity to the Indonesian children in oil palm plantations in Sarawak to have primary education. After graduating from CLC, they can continue their studies in a secondary school in Indonesia since the teaching syllabus in CLC is similar to the one used in Indonesia.

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