scholarly journals Year 10 and 12 school students' opinions on returning to partial schooling during the COVID-19 pandemic: an action research prospective survey

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Freya Ffion Semple ◽  
Deborah Mayne-Semple
Keyword(s):  
School Environment ◽  
Perceived Risk ◽  
School Students ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Web Based ◽  
Prospective Survey ◽  
The Government ◽  
Additional Support ◽  
The Uk ◽  
Structured Questionnaire

ObjectiveEducational provision changed during the lockdown period of the COVID-19 outbreak in the UK (20th March to 31st May 2020) with schooling moving online. The Prime Minister announced a timetable for partial reopening of school on 10th May. With the return to partial schooling imminent, the views of year 10 and year 12 students were surveyed.Design Cross-sectional web-based survey disseminated via closed social media fora.Setting A structured questionnaire hosted on Google Forms™ and disseminated via two Facebook™ fora in the week prior to the original stated date of return to partial schooling for year 10 and year 12 students (20th to 27th May 2020).Participants United Kingdom school students in year 10 (age 14 to 15 years old) and year 12 (age 16 to 17 years old).Main outcome measures Views of year 10 and year 12 students on returning to schools with a focus on their opinions on government guidance, impact on their future, and how remote learning has impacted on their education.Results 1534 students (yr10 n= 1007 66%, yr12 n=527 34%) completed the questionnaire.Students were equally divided in opinion with 781 (51%) preferring to return to partial schooling with limited educational contact and 753 (49%) preferring to remain isolated at home with remote schooling, when an unsure option was removed.A majority (73%, n=1111) of students feel unsafe or unsure that Government guidelines will be enough to protect them from COVID-19 in a school environment. 79% (n=1205) of students felt that COVID-19 has impacted on their future. 15% (n=231) of students said they have had no additional support or guidance from their school during remote learning.ConclusionsYear 10 and 12 school students were divided equally in their preferences about returning to partial school. Exploration of their uncertainty by thematic analysis revealed the source to be anxieties around safety. Students feel they are being put at risk and because guidelines will be impossible to enforce in a school environment. Some students recognised a need to return to education despite this perceived risk. An inequity in the standard of education was identified with 15% (n=231) of students reporting that they did not receive any support during the 87 days of lock down. School students expressed desire that their concerns be heard by the Government. Better consideration needs to be taken of the concerns of these year groups in the future.

Awareness of the preventive measures against Covid -19 spread among small shop owners

2020 ◽  
Vol 11 (SPL1) ◽  
pp. 1144-1150
Author(s):  
Muralidharan V A ◽  
Gheena S
Keyword(s):  
Infectious Disease ◽  
Data Analysis ◽  
Preventive Measures ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Positive Perception ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Web Based ◽  
Small Shop ◽  
Structured Questionnaire

Covid -19 is an infectious disease caused by the newly discovered strain of coronavirus. As there is no vaccine discovered, the only way to prevent the spread is through following the practice of social isolation. But prolonged isolation may also lead to psychological stress and problems. The objective of the survey was to assess the knowledge and awareness of preventive measures against Covid 19 amongst small shop owners. A web-based cross-sectional study was conducted amongst the small shop owners.  A structured questionnaire comprising 15-17 questions had been put forth to assess the Covid 19 related knowledge and perception. The shopkeepers were contacted telephonically and responses recorded. The data analysis was performed using IBM SPSS statistics. Although the majority of the population had a positive perception about the preventive measures against the Covid spread, 36% of the shopkeepers were not aware of the preventive measures against the Covid spread. This study found optimal knowledge and perception of the preventive measures against Covid spread among the shopkeepers but misinformation and misunderstanding still prevailing. The shopkeepers are crucial in the prevention of the spread of Covid 19 and educating them might aid us in the fight against Covid- 19. 

COVID-19 personal protective behaviors during mass events: Lessons from observational measures in Wales, UK.

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ashley Gould ◽  
Lesley Lewis ◽  
Lowri Evans ◽  
Leanne Greening ◽  
Holly Howe-Davies ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Large Scale ◽  
Protective Behaviors ◽  
Mass Gatherings ◽  
Observational Measures ◽  
Behavioral Observations ◽  
The Government ◽  
Additional Support ◽  
The Uk ◽  
Trained Observers ◽  
Personal Protective Behaviors

Within the context of reopening society in the summer of 2021, as the UK moved away from ’lockdown,’ the Government of Wales piloted the return on organised ‘mass gatherings’ of people at a number of test events. Behavioral observations were made at two of the test events to support this process. The research was particularly interested in four key factors: How (1) context within a venue, (2) environmental design, (3) staffing and social norms, and (4) time across an event, affected personal protective behaviors of social distancing, face covering use, and hand hygiene. Data collection was undertaken by trained observers across the above factors. Findings suggest that adherence of attendees was generally high, but with clear indications that levels were shaped in a systematic way by the environment, situational cues, and the passage of time during the events. Some instances of large-scale non-adherence to personal protective behaviors were documented. Overall, there were three main situations where behavioral adherence broke down, under conditions where: (1) staff were not present; (2) there was a lack of environmental signalling (including physical interventions or communications); and (3) later into the events when circumstances were less constrained and individuals appeared less cognitively vigilant. Behavioral observations at events can add precision and identify critical risk situations where/when extra effort is required. The findings suggest a liberal paternal approach whereby state authorities, health authorities and other key organisations can help nudge individuals towards COVID-safe behaviors. Finally, an individual’s intentions are not always matched by their actions, and so behavioral insights can help identify situations and contexts where people are most likely to require additional support to ensure COVID-19 personal protective behaviors are followed and hence protecting themselves and others.

scholarly journals FAKTOR PERILAKU SEKS BEBAS PADA REMAJA

1930 ◽  
Vol 8 (01) ◽  
pp. 79-90
Author(s):  
Yesi Septina Wati
Keyword(s):  
High School Students ◽  
School Environment ◽  
Cultural Factors ◽  
Sexual Relationship ◽  
P Value ◽  
Sex Behavior ◽  
School Students ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Environment Variables ◽  
The Relationship

Unhealthy sexual behavior among teenagers, especially teenagers who are not married tend to increase. WHO data as much as 6 % of respondents reported having had sexual intercourse before marriage. This is evident from several studies that show that the teenage years when he first entered active sexual relationship varies between the ages of 14-23 years of age and most were between 17-19 years old. The purpose of this study was to determine the relationship between gender, age, staying with whom, facilities, media, peers, school, of environment, knowledge of sex behavior in adolescents. This type of research is a kind of cross-sectional approach. The population of this study were all high school students in Jakarta district Lenteng Negri 38 grand for 820 people. The research sample is taken into a purposive sampling of 90 students. The results showed that there is a relationship between variables, namely gender variable (p value = 0.030 < 0.05), the variable age ( p value = 0.003 < 0.05), the variable media (p value = 0.026 < 0.05), the variable communication peers ( p value = 0.035 < 0. 05 ), school environment variables (p value = 0.037 < 0.05 ), the variable knowledge ( p value = 0.041 < 0.05 ). The results obtained from the study of sex behavior in adolescents in Negri SMA 38 Jakarta South Jakarta district has bad manners and good knowledge, it is recommended that schools need to supervise students on media and requires further research on cultural factors.

scholarly journals Medical applicant general practice experience and career aspirations: a questionnaire study

BJGP Open ◽  
2021 ◽  
pp. BJGPO.2021.0023
Author(s):  
Priyesh Agravat ◽  
Tafsir Ahmed ◽  
Esme Goudie ◽  
Shahraz Islam ◽  
Douglas GJ McKechnie ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
General Practice ◽  
Work Experience ◽  
Questionnaire Study ◽  
Career Motivation ◽  
School Students ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Practice Experience ◽  
Career Motivations ◽  
The Uk ◽  
The University

BackgroundIncreasing access to general practice work experience placements for school students is a strategy for improving general practice recruitment, despite limited evidence and concerns surrounding equity of access to general practice experiences.AimsTo examine the association between undertaking general practice experience and the perceptions of general practice as an appealing future career among prospective medical applicants. To identify socioeconomic factors associated with obtaining general practice experience.Design & settingCross-sectional questionnaire study in the UK.MethodParticipants were UK residents aged ≥16 years and seriously considering applying to study medicine in 2019/2020. They were invited to take part via the University Clinical Aptitude Test (UCAT). Questionnaire data were analysed using a linear regression of general practice appeal on general practice experience, adjusting for career motivations and demographics, and a logistic regression of general practice experience on measures of social capital and demographics.ResultsOf 6391 responders, 4031 were in their last year of school. General practice experience predicted general practice appeal after adjusting for career motivation and demographics (b = 0.37, standard error [SE] = 0.06, P<0.00001). General practice experience was more common among students at private (odds ratio [OR] = 1.65, 95% confidence interval [CI] = 1.31 to 2.08, P<0.0001) or grammar schools (OR = 1.33, 95% CI = 1.02 to 1.72, P = 0.03) and in the highest socioeconomic group (OR = 1.62, 95% CI = 1.28 to 2.05, P<0.0001), and less likely among students of ‘other’ ethnicity (OR = 0.37, 95% CI = 0.20 to 0.67, P = 0.0011).ConclusionHaving general practice experience prior to medical school was associated with finding general practice appealing, which supports its utility in recruitment. Applicants from more deprived backgrounds were less likely to have had a general practice experience, possibly through lack of accessible opportunities.

scholarly journals HUBUNGAN PENGETAHUAN DAN SIKAP SISWA SEKOLAH DASAR TENTANG SANITASI DASAR DENGAN TINDAKAN PERILAKU HIDUP BERSIH DAN SEHAT (PHBS) DI SD NEGERI 046579 DESA LAU PERANGGUNEN KAB.KARO

2020 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
pp. 79-83
Author(s):  
Rio Ferdi Yuandra ◽  
Cintya Nathasa Br Ginting
Keyword(s):  
Significant Relationship ◽  
School Environment ◽  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
School Students ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Knowledge And Attitudes ◽  
Basic Sanitation ◽  
Chi Square Analysis

Sanitation is defined as a public health effort that focuses on the control of various environmental factors,that effected to human health. Clean and Healthy Behavior (PHBS) is a set of behavior that is practiced on the basis of consciousness as a result of learning that makes a person or family can help their healthy life themselves. Based on that statement, the aim of this research is to see the correlation between knowledge and Attitudes about Basic Sanitation Behavior Clean and Healthy (PHBS).This type of research is a type of quantitative research with an observational method using a cross sectional approach with a population of all students in class IV, V, and VI who are in SD Negeri 046579 in Lau Peranggunen Kab.Karo, which is 82 people. The sample in this study is a total sampling technique. Based on the instruments in this study are questionnaires, data analysis techniques used the chi-square statistical test. Based on the chi-square analysis, it was found that there was a relationship between knowledge and attitudes of elementary school students with PHBS actions which amounted to (p = 0.046), there was a significant relationship between knowledge with PHBS actions. and the relationship between basic sanitation attitudes and PHBS actions were obtained as basic (p = 0.040), there was a significant relationship between PHBS attitudes and actions. Lau Kab karo residents to increase the knowledge, attitudes and actions of PHBS in the school environment in the teaching and learning process so that they understand and know the benefits for themselves and their environment.

scholarly journals PENGEMBANGAN MODEL MOTIVASI JUMANIOR (JURU PEMANTAU JENTIK JUNIOR) DALAM PERILAKU PSN (PEMBERANTASAN SARANG NYAMUK) AEDES AEGEPTY BERBASIS INTEGRASI MODEL LAWRANCE GREEN DAN Mc. CLELLEAND

2018 ◽  
Vol 9 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Nian Afrian ◽  
Dhina Widayati ◽  
Dwi Setyorini
Keyword(s):  
Dengue Fever ◽  
School Environment ◽  
Health Sector ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
P Value ◽  
School Students ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Positive Direction ◽  
Environment And Health

Dengue fever is a disease in humans caused by a virus that infects an estimated 50 million people in the tropics and sub-tropics every year. Aedes aegypti is the main vector of the disease that has a high adaptability to cans in breeding. Various attempts have been made to reduce the incidence of this disease, including PSN (mosquito nest elimination), fumigation, and abatisasi but in fact until now the incidence of dengue fever is still quite high. The purpose of this study to determine the relationship of knowledge and attitude with motivation of Jumanior to elimination nest mosquito in SD NU and Nurul Islam Pare. This research method using correlational design with cross sectional study. The sample in this study is Jumanior (elementary school students as larva monitoring juniors) of 40 people obtained by purposive sampling. The dependent variable are the knowledge and attitudes, independent variable is Jumanior’s motivation measured in the implementation of PSN by questionnaire. Data analized with a statistical test Chi Square. The results showed relationship between the level of knowledge and motivation with strong relationships and a positive direction (cc= 0.733 and p-value = 0.002) and relationship between attitude and motivation with the power relationships in a strong category, positive direction, (cc = 0.724 and p value = 0.014). Jumanior with good knowledge about the prevention of dengue fever will affect the attitude which will lead to Jumanior in implementing PSN. PSN should be included in the material in UKS or extracurricular engaged in the health sector, so that it can be a medium of information for students who play an important role in this regard as change agent in the home environment and health to maintain a healthy school environment.

scholarly journals The Learn From Home and Alienation

2020 ◽  
Vol 1 (2) ◽  
pp. 133-137
Author(s):  
Agustin Sukses Dakhi
Keyword(s):  
High School Students ◽  
Junior High School ◽  
School Environment ◽  
Junior High ◽  
Virus Spread ◽  
School Students ◽  
Learning At Home ◽  
The Government ◽  
Class Room ◽  
The Town

Since the outbreak of corona virus spread in the ground water, has an effect on the world of education. The government took the policy to learn from home then the process of learning takes place online or online with the use of various applications such as Zoom, WhatsApp, Google Classroom, Google Meet, Cisco Webex, including learning through TVRI. Thus already four months the students not to school, not with friends, not meet with the teacher, no learning process in the class room, not in the school environment. This study aims to describe the state of alienation or alienated experienced by students since the learning at home. Data collection techniques with interviews to Junior high school students around the town of teluk-dalam road. The results showed that the Junior high students around the town of teluk-dalam road experiencing the symptoms of alienation.

scholarly journals Disruption of childhood vaccination during the COVID-19 pandemic in Indonesia

Narra J ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Marhami Fahriani ◽  
Samsul Anwar ◽  
Amanda Yufika ◽  
Bakhtiar Bakhtiar ◽  
Elly Wardani ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Perceived Risk ◽  
Risk Attitude ◽  
Disease Status ◽  
Healthcare Facility ◽  
Underlying Disease ◽  
Childhood Vaccination ◽  
Local Health ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Explanatory Variables ◽  
The Government

The aim of this study was to assess the magnitude of childhood vaccination disruption and to determine the predictors of delaying childhood vaccinations during the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic among Indonesian parents. We conducted a nationwide, online, cross-sectional study. A set of questionnaires assessed the disruption of childhood vaccinations and possible explanatory variables, including demographic characteristics, current underlying disease, exposure to and confidence in COVID-19 information, perceived risk, attitude and practice on vaccination, and COVID-19 prevention practice. A multivariable linear regression was used to characterize the relationship between explanatory variables and delayed childhood vaccination. We included 1137 respondents for analysis, of which 52.6% were males and 58.4% participants aged between 31 and 50-years old. Disruption of childhood vaccination service in local health facilities was reported in 42.2% (480/1137) of respondents and 13.3% (193/1137) of respondents explained that their children could not be vaccinated because a healthcare facility temporary stopped the vaccination service. Of all respondents, 312 (27.4%) delayed vaccinating their children for a compulsory vaccination shot. Factors associated with higher odds of delaying compulsory vaccinations for children were employment and chronic disease status, flu vaccination status in the past year, and prior COVID-19 infection. In conclusion, there was a significant disruption of childhood vaccination practices in Indonesia during the COVID-19 pandemic. This is not only due to healthcare closures but also due to parents’ practice - delaying the compulsory childhood vaccination for their children. We urge the government to strengthen strategies to ensure childhood vaccination services are available to all children in the country during a pandemic.

scholarly journals Awareness, anxiety and coping regarding COVID-19 among South Indian population: web based cross sectional survey

2020 ◽  
Vol 7 (9) ◽  
pp. 3504
Author(s):  
Puvaneswari Kanagaraj ◽  
Anbueswari Kanagaraj ◽  
Madhusheela Srinivasan ◽  
Jessy Jacob ◽  
Mariamma Philip
Keyword(s):  
Coping Strategies ◽  
Behavioural Change ◽  
South Indian Population ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Web Based ◽  
South Indian ◽  
The Government ◽  
And Coping ◽  
And Control

Background: COVID-19, a highly infectious pandemic illness, has caused stress in everyone globally. It is a new situation, where no one is prepared to battle. With the currently available data, health care and the government makes guidelines and fights against this pandemic. The cooperation of the public is highly important to prevent and control the spread of COVID-19.Methods: A web based cross-sectional survey was conducted among 519 participants using convenience snowballing technique to assess the awareness, anxiety, and coping strategies regarding COVID-19 from 14 May 2020 to 24 May 2020. The validated online Google form questionnaire consisted of demographic variables, questionnaire related to awareness on COVID-19, anxiety related to COVID-19, and coping strategies. The analysis was done using both the descriptive and inferential statistics.Results: The majority of them were graduates and postgraduates. And 78% of them reported that no COVID-19 positive cases were identified in their area. The awareness score was 7.47±1.37 (median=8, range: 1-10). And the overall anxiety regarding COVID-19 was 47.74±11.58 (Range 17-85). On average, participants practiced 4 coping strategies ranged from 1-8 mainly ‘talking to friends and family’ and ‘taking care of diet’.  Awareness was positively correlated with behavioral anxiety (r=0.103, p=0.019) and the number of coping strategies used (r=0.146, p=0.001).Conclusions: The study showed that awareness was positively associated with hand washing, social distancing which are the parts of preventive activities. Health promotion activities in terms of health education can improve the behavioural change.

scholarly journals Perception and attitude of healthcare workers in Saudi Arabia with regard to Covid-19 pandemic and potential associated predictors

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mostafa A. Abolfotouh ◽  
Adel F. Almutairi ◽  
Ala'a A. BaniMustafa ◽  
Mohamed A. Hussein
Keyword(s):  
Saudi Arabia ◽  
Perceived Risk ◽  
Healthcare Workers ◽  
Negative Impact ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Movement Restriction ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
High Concern ◽  
Tertiary Hospitals ◽  
The Government

Abstract Background . Healthcare workers (HCWs) face considerable mental and physical stress caring for patients with Covid-19. They are at higher risk of acquiring and transmitting this virus. Perception and attitude of HCWs in Saudi Arabia regarding Covid-19 were evaluated in comparison with MERS outbreak. Methods. In a cross-sectional study, HCWs at three tertiary hospitals in Saudi Arabia were surveyed via email, by a concern scale about Covid-19 pandemic during 15-30 April, 2020. Concerns of disease severity, governmental efforts to contain it and disease outcomes were assessed using 32 concern-statements in five distinct domains. Multiple regression analyses were used to identify predictors of high concern scores. Results. A total of 844 HCW responded to the survey. Their average age was 40.4±9.5 years, 40.3% were nurses, 58.2% had direct patient contact, and 77.3% were living with family members and/or others. The majority of participants (72.1%) had an overall concern score of 55 or less out of a maximum score of 96 points. Three-fourth of respondents felt at risk of contracting Covid-19 infection at work, 69.1% felt threatened if a colleague contracted Covid-19, 69.9% felt obliged to care for patients infected with Covid-19 while 27.7% did not feel safe at work using the standard precautions. Nearly all HCWs believed that the government should isolate patients with Covid-19 in specialized hospitals (92.9%), agreed with travel restriction to/from areas affected by Covid-19 (94.7%) and felt safe government implemented curfew and movement restriction periods (93.6%). Predictors of high concern scores were; HCWs of Saudi nationality (p<0.001), younger age (p=0.003), undergraduate education (p=0.044), living with others (p=0.003) working in the western region (p=0.003) and direct contact with patients (p=0.018). In comparison with MERS outbreak, HCWs reported significantly higher mean scores about Covid-19 pandemic for overall concern (45.9 versus 40.3, p<0.001). Conclusions. The current study highlights the high concern among HCWs about Covid-19 and identifies the predictors of those with highest concern levels. To minimize the potential negative impact of those concerns on the performance of HCWs during pandemics, measures are necessary to enhance their protection and to minimize the psychological effect of the perceived risk of infection.

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