scholarly journals Between-school inequalities in access to STEM curricula in a marketized education system: The case of Australia

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Laura Perry ◽  
Christopher Lubienski ◽  
Philip Roberts
Keyword(s):  
Logistic Regression ◽  
Education System ◽  
Descriptive Statistics ◽  
School Enrolment ◽  
School Location ◽  
School Contexts ◽  
Australian State ◽  
School Sector ◽  
Socioeconomic Composition

We used descriptive statistics and a logistic regression to examine between-school inequalities in science and math curricular offerings in Year 12 (final year) in all schools in one Australian state (Victoria). Dataset contains variables about school contexts: school enrolment size, school socioeconomic composition, school sector, and school location.

scholarly journals Between-school inequalities in access to STEM curricula in a marketized education system: The case of Australia

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Laura Perry ◽  
Christopher Lubienski ◽  
Philip Roberts
Keyword(s):  
Logistic Regression ◽  
Education System ◽  
Descriptive Statistics ◽  
School Enrolment ◽  
School Location ◽  
School Contexts ◽  
Australian State ◽  
School Sector ◽  
Socioeconomic Composition

We used descriptive statistics and a logistic regression to examine between-school inequalities in science and math curricular offerings in Year 12 (final year) in all schools in one Australian state (Victoria). Dataset contains variables about school contexts: school enrolment size, school socioeconomic composition, school sector, and school location.

Evaluating psychiatrists’ attitudes and expectations about pharmacists’ role in psychiatry in Jordan

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Derar H Abdel-Qader ◽  
Esraa E Al Jomaa ◽  
Jennifer Silverthorne ◽  
Walid Shnaigat ◽  
Salim Hamadi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mental Illness ◽  
Logistic Regression ◽  
Response Rate ◽  
Psychotropic Medications ◽  
Descriptive Statistics ◽  
Multivariate Logistic Regression ◽  
Current Role ◽  
Electronic Survey ◽  
Survey Response Rate

Abstract Objectives Evaluating Jordanian pharmacists’ roles in psychiatry from psychiatrists perspective. Methods An electronic survey was sent to 100 psychiatrists registered in the Jordanian Psychiatrists Association. Statistical analysis included descriptive statistics and multivariate logistic regression. Key findings A total of 80 psychiatrists completed the survey (response rate 80%). Most psychiatrists thought that pharmacists are unable to give individuals with mental illness enough time to discuss their medications (62/80, 77.6%) and to monitor psychotropic medications (PM) efficacy (50/80, 62.6%). Around half of respondents thought that, in the future, pharmacists would not be able to suggest PM for patients (42/80, 52.6%), nor changes in PM dosages (37/80, 46.3%). Most psychiatrists emphasized the importance of psychiatric courses to improve pharmacists’ role. Conclusion Although psychiatrists were generally not satisfied with the current role of pharmacists, they had positive expectations about pharmacists’ competency to do certain activities and to assist them in designing drug therapy plans.

scholarly journals Short-term Persistence of Protective Maternally Acquired Immunity in Neonates Delivered by Primiparous Women in Ibadan, Nigeria

1970 ◽  
Vol 28 (5) ◽  
Author(s):  
Adebola Emmanuel Orimadegun ◽  
Bose Etaniamhe Orimadegun ◽  
Elijah Afolabi Bamgboye
Keyword(s):  
Logistic Regression ◽  
Protective Immunity ◽  
Maternal Age ◽  
Descriptive Statistics ◽  
Acquired Immunity ◽  
Short Term ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Persistence Rate ◽  
Primiparous Women ◽  
Ibadan Nigeria

BACKGROUND: Unresolved questions remain concerning the protective effect and duration of immunity acquired from mothers. This study investigated persistence of immunity against tetanus in the first two weeks of life among neonates in Nigeria.METHODS: In a longitudinal study, 244 primiparous mothers and their newborns were consecutively recruited at 16 selected Primary Healthcare Centres in Ibadan, Nigeria. All the newborns were tested for protection against tetanus using a validated rapid diagnostic, “Tetanos Quick Sticks” (TQS) on days 1, 7 and 14. Persistent immunity was defined as positive TQS result on day-14. Data were analysed using descriptive statistics, Chi-square and logistic regression at p = 0.05.RESULTS: There were 137(56.1%) male neonates; 87.7% were delivered at ≥37weeks of gestation. The prevalence of protective immunity against tetanus (PIaT) among neonates on day-1 was 63.5%; 119 out of 153 neonates remained positive to TQS test by day-14, giving a persistence rate of 77.8%. Independent predictors of persistent PIaT were residence in urban area (OR = 9.66; 95% CI = 2.42-38.45), maternal age (OR = 2.06; 95% CI = 1.49-2.85) and gestational age (OR = 1.84; 95% CI = 1.23-2.74).CONCLUSION: Protective immunity against tetanus waned in some neonates over the first two weeks of life, and this decline was inversely related to maternal and gestational ages.

67 Association of Morbidity and Failure of Transfer of Passive Immunity in Beef-dairy Crossbred Calves

2021 ◽  
Vol 99 (Supplement_3) ◽  
pp. 39-39
Author(s):  
Jessica Pereira ◽  
Marcos I Marcondes ◽  
Pedro H Carvalho ◽  
Noelia Silva Del Rio ◽  
João Bittar ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Logistic Regression ◽  
Cohort Study ◽  
Survival Analysis ◽  
Respiratory Disease ◽  
Strong Correlation ◽  
Central Valley ◽  
Descriptive Statistics ◽  
Passive Immunity ◽  
Total Serum Protein ◽  
Total Serum

Abstract The objective of this prospective cohort study was to describe the prevalence of failure of transfer of passive immunity (FTPI) in beef-dairy crossbred calves, and its association with morbidity up to 30 d of life. A total of 393 one d old calves were enrolled upon arrival at a calf facility in Central Valley, California, from Jan-Mar 2021. Farm of origin, breed, sex, and weight were recorded at the day of arrival. Blood was collected at 24 ± 1 h post-arrival to evaluate total serum protein (TSP) and % Brix reading. Calves were classified as having FTPI if TSP < 5.2 g/dL, and brix < 8.2%. Farm personnel performed daily health evaluations and recorded diseases. Descriptive statistics, logistic regression, and survival analysis were conducted using SAS. Calves’ breeds were Angus × Holstein (AN × HO, 58%), Charolais × Jersey (CH × JE, 37%), and Angus × Jersey (AN × JE, 5%). Prevalence of FTPI was 36% (TSP) and 34% (brix). TSP and %Brix readings had a strong correlation (r = 0,99, P < 0.0001). Overall morbidity was 78% (70% had only diarrhea, 7% only respiratory disease and 23% both). The odds of disease up to 30 d was not associated with sex (female vs. male, OR = 0.77, 95% CI = 0.36–1.62), or breed (AN × HO vs. CH × JE, OR = 1.35, CI = 0.63–2.91; AN × JE not included in this analysis). FTPI was associated with greater odds of disease (OR = 2.91, CI = 1.19–7.09, P = 0.01). There was a tendency for association between FTPI and the hazard of disease up to 30 d (HR = 1.43, CI = 0.96–2.10, P = 0.07). Therefore, FTPI may predispose beef-dairy crossbred calves to diarrhea and respiratory disease up to 30 d of life.

An Analysis of Implementation of Digitalisation in SMEs in India

2021 ◽  
pp. 1001-1013
Author(s):  
Amit Kumar Arora ◽  
Priya Rathi
Keyword(s):  
Logistic Regression ◽  
Current System ◽  
Appropriate Technology ◽  
Descriptive Statistics ◽  
Adoption Process ◽  
Management Support ◽  
Top Management Support ◽  
Manufacturing Enterprises ◽  
Motivating Factor ◽  
The Impact

This article attempted to analyse the implementation of digitalisation in small and medium manufacturing enterprises in India. The objective of the study is to determine the impact of the size of the firm on the adoption of digitalisation, and motives for the adoption and challenges faced during the adoption process. Logistic regression, t-Test and descriptive statistics have been used to analyse the data. The study found that the size of the firm is an important factor for the adoption of digitalisation. An increase in sales, profitability, competitive capability and awareness of the brand were found as the most motivating factor for the adoption of digitalisation. Satisfaction with the current system, high cost, the lack of appropriate technology and the lack of top management support were the most important challenges faced by the organisations during the adoption process of digitalisation. The study recommended firms which have not adopted digitalisation to think in this regard as there are several benefits associated with the adoption of digitalisation.

Land Deals and Sustainable Income

2017 ◽  
pp. 1004-1019
Author(s):  
Felicia O. Olokoyo ◽  
Tayo O. George ◽  
Uchenna R. Efobi ◽  
Ibukun Beecroft
Keyword(s):  
Adverse Effect ◽  
Logistic Regression ◽  
Descriptive Statistics ◽  
The Other ◽  
Ogun State ◽  
Sustainable Income

This chapter examines the extent to which land deals affect the sustainable income of households in Ota, Ogun State, Nigeria. Particular interest is paid to the interplay between land deals and other covariates like education, age, and other incomes aside land deals. A survey consisting of about 500 Ota indigenes is analyzed using logistic regression, which is complemented by other descriptive statistics. The results reveal that land deals have not sufficiently and positively affected the income of the individuals. On sustainability of income, land deals act in direct opposition with the other covariates. This implies that when land deals significantly affect sustainable income the other variables act otherwise. The implication from this is that land deals are not a sustainable source of income for indigenes in the study area. This is particularly because its inclusion in the model has an adverse effect on the other covariates.

Attitude of Nurses Toward the Care of Older Adults in China

2019 ◽  
Vol 30 (6) ◽  
pp. 597-602 ◽  
Author(s):  
Xiuyan Lan ◽  
Qiuhua Chen ◽  
Bilan Yi
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
Logistic Regression ◽  
Data Analysis ◽  
Older People ◽  
Registered Nurses ◽  
Odds Ratio ◽  
Positive Attitude ◽  
Descriptive Statistics ◽  
Care Practice ◽  
Online Questionnaire

Introduction: The aim of this study was to assess the attitudes of registered nurses toward older adults in China. Method: An online questionnaire was sent to registered nurses of five hospitals. The sample included 1,367 registered nurses in this study. Kogan’s Attitudes toward Older People Scale and Facts of Aging Quiz were used to collect data. Descriptive statistics, independent t-tests, one-way analysis of variance and logistic regression were used for data analysis. Results: Registered nurses held a positive attitude toward older adults (155.09 ± 21.94). The experience of being cared by older adults (odds ratio [ OR] = 1.545, p = .007) and relationship with older adults ( OR = 2.440, p = .000) were associated with the attitudes of registered nurses. Discussion: Registered nurses in China held a positive attitude toward older adults. The results contribute to care practice for the older adults in hospitals.

scholarly journals Epidemiology and Clinical Outcomes of Microscopic Colitis: Preliminary Results From the Loyola University Microscopic Colitis Registry (LUMiCoR)

2021 ◽  
Vol 8 ◽  
Author(s):  
Poornima Oruganti ◽  
Rehmat Awan ◽  
Xianzhong Ding ◽  
Michael Wesolowski ◽  
Ayokunle T. Abegunde
Keyword(s):  
Logistic Regression ◽  
Chart Review ◽  
Tricyclic Antidepressants ◽  
Chronic Diarrhea ◽  
Total Sample ◽  
Descriptive Statistics ◽  
Microscopic Colitis ◽  
Common Cause ◽  
Term Data

Microscopic colitis (MC) is a common cause of chronic diarrhea with limited long-term data. We searched the pathology records at our institution from 2008 to 2018 to identify cases of MC. Total sample included patients with either a diagnosis of MC or incomplete MC (MCi).Chart review was performed and data were summarized for descriptive statistics. Logistic regression was used to estimate the unadjusted effects of predictors on MC. A total of 216 patients (88.32% white, 80.56% females, mean age 67.12 +/– 15.79) were studied; 50.00% had CC, 40.28% had LC and 9.72% had MCi. Majority (52.31%) were smokers and 21.84% of females were using some form of hormonal therapy. The odds of LC in reference to CC were significantly higher for those using tricyclic antidepressants (TCAs) (OR: 3.23, 95% C.I: 1.18–8.80, p = 0.02). The odds of smoking, statins, aspirin and beta-blocker use were decreased in MCi in reference to CC (all p < 0.05), 29 (74.35%) patients with unresolved symptoms underwent repeat colonoscopies with biopsies. One case of MCi resolved, 8 (72.73%) out of 11 cases of LC resolved, 2 (18.18%) continued to be LC and 1 (9.09%) transformed to CC, 8 (47.06%) out of 17 cases of CC resolved, 8 (47.06%) continued to be CC and 1 (5.88%) transformed to LC. Majority of patients had CC. TCA use resulted in increased odds of LC in reference to CC. Biopsies from repeat colonoscopies in some patients revealed changes in the pathological diagnoses raising the question of interchangeability of MC (CC to LC and vice versa).

scholarly journals Family characteristics on self-reported toothache among Indonesian children aged 12–14 years

2018 ◽  
Vol 5 (3) ◽  
pp. 235-239
Author(s):  
Elyda Akhya Afida Misrohmasari ◽  
Hestieyonini Hadnyanawati ◽  
Berlian Prihartiningrum ◽  
Dina Eka Putri ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Logistic Regression ◽  
Oral Health ◽  
Parental Education ◽  
Family Income ◽  
Dental Treatment ◽  
Descriptive Statistics ◽  
Family Characteristics ◽  
Permanent Teeth ◽  
Number Of Children ◽  
The Family

Abstract Objective Toothache was reported as a reason for school absenteeism, sleeping difficulties, loss of appetite, and seeking dental treatment among children. These represented some impacts of dental problems on health, quality of life, and socioeconomic problems. The aims of this study were to describe the prevalence of toothache among 12–14-year-old children in Indonesia and their family characteristics and to analyze the associations of family characteristics on the toothache. Methods We analyzed the data from the Indonesian Family Life Survey 5 in 2014–2015. A total of 2,377 children aged 12–14 years were included in this survey. This age is the early stage of eruption of all permanent teeth. Children were asked about their experience on toothache in the last 4 weeks as a dependent variable. The independent variables were the family socioeconomic characteristics including father's and mother's highest educational level, family income, and the number of children in the family. A logistic regression was applied to analyze the relationship of family characteristics with toothache experience of children. Results Toothache experience was reported from 13.9% of the respondents. Descriptive statistics showed that higher percentages of toothache were experienced by male children and children from family with lower parental education and economic position as well as from bigger family. However, logistic regression showed that only the number of children in the family had a statistically positive association with self-reported toothache of the children. Children living in the family with more than four children were more likely reported toothache than living in the family with one or two children (P=0.012; odds ratio [OR]=1.53). Children living with more siblings may experience less attention from their parents on oral health hygiene. Poor oral health habits could result in dental pain. Conclusions Descriptive statistics showed that a higher percentage of toothache was experienced by children from lower socioeconomic families, although the only significant association was the number of children in the family.

scholarly journals Factors to Effective Telemedicine Visits During the COVID-19 Pandemic: Cohort Study (Preprint)

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kristin Nicole Gmunder ◽  
Jose W Ruiz ◽  
Dido Franceschi ◽  
Maritza M Suarez
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Logistic Regression ◽  
Random Forest ◽  
Health System ◽  
Text Message ◽  
Mixed Effects ◽  
Descriptive Statistics ◽  
Phone Call ◽  
Patient Portal ◽  
Forest Modeling

BACKGROUND With COVID-19 there was a rapid and abrupt rise in telemedicine implementation often without sufficient time for providers or patients to adapt. As telemedicine visits are likely to continue to play an important role in health care, it is crucial to strive for a better understanding of how to ensure completed telemedicine visits in our health system. Awareness of these barriers to effective telemedicine visits is necessary for a proactive approach to addressing issues. OBJECTIVE The objective of this study was to identify variables that may affect telemedicine visit completion in order to determine actions that can be enacted across the entire health system to benefit all patients. METHODS Data were collected from scheduled telemedicine visits (n=362,764) at the University of Miami Health System (UHealth) between March 1, 2020 and October 31, 2020. Descriptive statistics, mixed effects logistic regression, and random forest modeling were used to identify the most important patient-agnostic predictors of telemedicine completion. RESULTS Using descriptive statistics, struggling telemedicine specialties, providers, and clinic locations were identified. Through mixed effects logistic regression (adjusting for clustering at the clinic site level), the most important predictors of completion included previsit phone call/SMS text message reminder status (confirmed vs not answered) (odds ratio [OR] 6.599, 95% CI 6.483-6.717), MyUHealthChart patient portal status (not activated vs activated) (OR 0.315, 95% CI 0.305-0.325), provider’s specialty (primary care vs medical specialty) (OR 1.514, 95% CI 1.472-1.558), new to the UHealth system (yes vs no) (OR 1.285, 95% CI 1.201-1.374), and new to provider (yes vs no) (OR 0.875, 95% CI 0.859-0.891). Random forest modeling results mirrored those from logistic regression. CONCLUSIONS The highest association with a completed telemedicine visit was the previsit appointment confirmation by the patient via phone call/SMS text message. An active patient portal account was the second strongest variable associated with completion, which underscored the importance of patients having set up their portal account before the telemedicine visit. Provider’s specialty was the third strongest patient-agnostic characteristic associated with telemedicine completion rate. Telemedicine will likely continue to have an integral role in health care, and these results should be used as an important guide to improvement efforts. As a first step toward increasing completion rates, health care systems should focus on improvement of patient portal usage and use of previsit reminders. Optimization and intervention are necessary for those that are struggling with implementing telemedicine. We advise setting up a standardized workflow for staff.

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