scholarly journals The Impact of Mass Media in Using Contraceptives among Married Males-A study from Hatiya VDC of Makawanpur, Nepal

2010 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 9-11
Author(s):  
Srijana Pandey ◽  
Supendra Karki
Keyword(s):  
Family Planning ◽  
Reproductive Health ◽  
Mass Media ◽  
Interpersonal Communication ◽  
Information Dissemination ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
The Media ◽  
Media Channels ◽  
The Impact

Objectives: To analyze the association between exposure to mass media and use of contraceptive.Methods: In this cross sectional descriptive study, 387 married males of Hatiya VDC were randomly selected. This study uses semi-structured questionnaire to acquire information regarding background character of respondents and the exposure of family planning message to mass media.Results: Both print and electronic media were found major reproductive health information dissemination tools. Exposure was positively related to age, education level, income, partner approval and discussed family planning with partner. There was no significant difference in exposure based on number of living children.Conclusion: Findings from this study are consistent with the interpretation that mass media promotion of the family planning message motivated sexual partners to discuss use of the contraceptives, and that discussion exerted a strong influence on their intention to use it. The programmatic implications of these findings are that multiple media channels should continue to be used to promote family planning and other reproductive health issues. Priority should be given to media channels that reach large numbers of the intended audience, but supporting channels (such as print and interpersonal communication) should also be included in the media mix.Key words: Mass media; ContraceptivesDOI: 10.3126/ajms.v1i1.2928Asian Journal of Medical Sciences Vol.1(1) 2010 p.9-11 

scholarly journals Infant and Young Child Feeding Practices in Tanzania: The Impact of Mass Media and Interpersonal Communication

2021 ◽  
Vol 5 (Supplement_2) ◽  
pp. 670-670
Author(s):  
Generose Mulokozi ◽  
Emmalene Beckstead ◽  
Mindy Jensen ◽  
Megan Baldauf ◽  
Jenna Smith ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mass Media ◽  
Interpersonal Communication ◽  
Support Groups ◽  
Dietary Diversity ◽  
Cost Effective ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Child Feeding ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Young Child Feeding ◽  
The Impact

Abstract Objectives We tested the hypothesis that mothers of infants < 2 y of age exposed to nutrition and health-focused radio and TV spots (M), interpersonal counselling (IPC), or both (M + IPC) were more likely than mothers with no exposure to media nor IPC to initiate breastfeeding in the first hour of life, breastfeed exclusively, introduce foods and liquids in addition to breastmilk at 6 mo, and feed the child a minimally acceptable diet. Methods Between 2016 and 2020, the Addressing Stunting in Tanzania Early (ASTUTE) project conducted a behavior change intervention in the Lake zone of Tanzania that reached 4.4 million individuals through radio and TV spots, 6.4 million through community health worker home visits, 411,000 through support groups, and 1.6 million through health facility-based counselling. We administered a cross-sectional survey to 5,000 households with children < 2 y beforethe intervention and 5,000 households after program activities ended. We used bivariate analyses and logistic regression to test our hypotheses. Results Mothers exposed to M, IPC, or M + IPC were no more likely than mothers with no program exposure to breastfeed early (OR M = 0.8; IPC = 0.8; MIPC = 1.1) nor exclusively (OR M = 1.0; IPC = 0.9; M + IPC = 0.6). Program exposure was not associated with timely introduction of complementary foods but children of IPC mothers were significantly more likely to achieve minimum meal frequency (OR = 1.2, 95% CI = 1.0, 1.4) and children of IPC and M + IPC mothers were significantly more likely to achieve minimum dietary diversity (OR = 1.4, 95% CI = 1.2, 1.6; OR = 1.8, 95% CI = 1.5, 2.3). They were also more likely to be fed a minimally acceptable diet (OR for IPC = 1.5 95% CI = 1.2, 1.8; OR for M + IPC = 1.5, 95% CI = 1.2, 2.0). Adjusting for maternal age, education, and wealth attenuated our results. In separate analyses, in four of ASTUTE's five regions, reductions in stunting were 34.0% to 257.4% greater than the national average. Conclusions Exposure to mass media and IPC was not associated with breastfeeding but IPC and M + IPC children were significantly more likely than children of unexposed mothers to eat a minimally acceptable diet. In this context, program planners may wish to focus on IPC as a cost-effective approach for improving complementary feeding. Funding Sources ASTUTE was funded by UKAid (contract # PO 6803).

scholarly journals HUBUNGAN PENGGUNAAN MEDIA MASSA DENGAN TINGKAT PENGETAHUAN DAMPAK PERNIKAHAN DINI TERHADAP KESEHATAN REPRODUKSI

2019 ◽  
Vol 11 (01) ◽  
pp. 44
Author(s):  
Liberty Barokah ◽  
Dewi Zolekhah
Keyword(s):  
Data Analysis ◽  
Reproductive Health ◽  
Mass Media ◽  
Total Sample ◽  
Early Marriage ◽  
Bivariate Analysis ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Level Of Knowledge ◽  
The Impact

Liberty Barokah 1) Dewi Zolekhah 2) 1), 2) Prodi Kebidanan (D-3) Fakultas Kesehatan Universitas Jenderal Achmad Yani YogyakartaE-mail: [email protected] usia anak sering menimbulkan dampak buruk terhadap status kesehatan, pendidikan, ekonomi, keamanan anak perempuan, dan bagi masyarakat. Pengetahuan sangat penting untuk dijadikan sebagai pemahaman remaja putri untuk dapat menjaga dan merawat kesehatan reproduksinya. Keterpaparan seseorang kepada informasi dapat merubah pengetahuan, sikap, dan perilaku yang dimiliki seseorang. Semakin banyak sumber informasi yang didapatkan maka semakin banyak pengetahuan yang dimiliki. Tujuan penelitian ini untuk mengetahui hubungan penggunaan media massa dengan tingkat pengetahuan dampak pernikahan dini terhadap kesehatan reproduksi di SMK Ma’arif Ponjong Gunung Kidul. Penelitian ini merupakan penelitian survey analitik dengan pendekatan Cross sectional. Pengambilan sampel menggunakan teknik total sampel dengan jumlah sampel sebanyak 54. Analilis data univariat menggunakan persentase dan analisis bivariat menggunakan uji Chi Square. Hasil penelitian didapatkan bahwa media massa yang paling banyak digunakan adalah internet yaitu sebanyak 54 (100%), tingkat pengetahuan siswa tentang dampak psikologis sebagian besar dalam kategori baik sebanyak 39 (72,2%), tingkat pengetahuan tentang dampak biologis dalam kategori sedang sebanyak 30 (55,56%), dan tingkat pengetahuan tentang dampak pernikahan dini terhadap kesehatan reproduksi sebagian besar dalam kategori baik sebanyak 26 (48,14%). Hasil analisis data didapatkan  nilai p (0,033 < 0,05) artinya terdapat hubungan yang signifikan antara penggunaan media massa dengan tingkat pengetahuan tentang dampak pernikahan dini terhadap kesehatan reproduksi. Siswa dapat memanfaatkan media massa untuk banyak mencari informasi yang positif khususnya kesehatan reproduksi.Kata Kunci : Media Massa, Pengetahuan, Kesehatan ReproduksiRELATIONSHIP OF THE USE OF MASS MEDIA WITH THE LEVEL OF KNOWLEDGE OF EARLY MARRIAGE IMPACT ON REPRODUCTIVE HEALTHABSTRACTTeen  marriage Often has a negative impact on the status of health, education, economy, security of girls, and for the community. Knowledge is very important to be used as an understanding of young women to be able to maintain and care for their reproductive health.  A person's exposure to information can change a person's knowledge, attitudes, and behavior. The more sources of information obtained, the more knowledge they have.  The purpose of this research was to determine the correlation between the use of mass media and the level of knowledge of the impact of early marriage on reproductive health in SMK Ma'arif Ponjong Gunung Kidul. This research is an analytical survey with a cross sectional approach. Sampling uses a total sample technique with a total sample of 54 respondents. Univariate data analysis using percentage and bivariate analysis using Chi Square test. Research results showed that the most used mass media is the internet as much 54 (100%), the level of students' knowledge about the psychological impact was mostly in the good category as much as 39 (72.2%), the level of knowledge about biological impacts in the medium category was 30 (55.56%), and the level of knowledge about the impact of early marriage on reproductive health mostly in the good category as many as 26 (48.14%). The results of data analysis obtained p value (0.041 <0.05) means that there is a significant relationship between the use of mass media and the level of knowledge about the impact of early marriage on reproductive health. Students can use mass media to find a lot of positive information, especially reproductive health. Keyword : Mass Media, Knowledge, Reproductive Health

Behavior Speaks Louder than Traits

2007 ◽  
Vol 215 (4) ◽  
pp. 248-254 ◽  
Author(s):  
Daniel Geschke ◽  
Kai Sassenberg ◽  
Georg Ruhrmann ◽  
Denise Sommer
Keyword(s):  
Mass Media ◽  
Interpersonal Communication ◽  
Person Perception ◽  
Target Person ◽  
Inconsistent Information ◽  
The Media ◽  
Message Composition ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Different Sources

The impact of message abstractness on recipients is controversial. Research on person perception suggests that abstract messages are more influential, whereas research on communication and its outcomes suggests that concrete, vivid communication has greater impact. It was predicted that the latter also applies to the domain of person perception if the message contains unexpected (i.e., stereotype inconsistent) information. This prediction was tested experimentally. It was found that a message about a target person with unexpected content exerts more influence when it is concrete than when it is abstract. This effect generalized across different sources of communication (mass media and interpersonal communication). In line with earlier findings, messages from the media had a somewhat stronger effect than interpersonal communication. Implications for optimal message composition for the communication of knowledge about people are discussed.

Self perceived oro-facial behaviour and malocclusion among young adults in Hyderabad city

2020 ◽  
Vol 0 (0) ◽  
Author(s):  
Dasari Tejaswini ◽  
Suhas Kulkarni ◽  
Dolar Doshi ◽  
Adepu Srilatha
Keyword(s):  
Gender Differences ◽  
Young Adults ◽  
Health Knowledge ◽  
Simple Random Sampling ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Sampling Procedure ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
The Face ◽  
The Impact

AbstractBackgroundAesthetic alterations in the face can be self-perceived and can affect quality of life in young adults.ObjectiveTo assess the impact of malocclusion on self- perceived oro-facial behaviour among young adults.MethodsA Cross sectional study was conducted among 638 young adults (aged 18–21 years) of Hyderabad city. One college from each of the five zones of the Hyderabad city (five colleges) were selected by simple random sampling procedure. A 21-item Oro-facial investment scale (OFIS) questionnaire assessing self-perceived oral health knowledge, attitude, practice and Dental Aesthetic Index (DAI) assessing the severity of malocclusion was used. Data were analysed with standard statistical software (SPSS, Statistical package for the social sciences, version 20.0). p < 0.05 was considered statistically significant.ResultsMales had higher mean scores for knowledge (2.90 ± 0.49) than females (2.73 ± 0.82) and was statistically significant (p = 0.002*). No statistically significant gender differences were found in relation to attitude and practice. Analysis of variance (ANOVA) showed that there was a significant difference in all the three scores (knowledge, attitude, practice) with respect to age, with significantly high score for knowledge and practice among 18 year old subjects (p = 0.0001*; p = 0.0003* respectively) and attitude among 21 year old subjects (p = 0.0049*). No statistically significant age, gender differences were found in relation to DAI scores. Upon correlation, DAI significantly and positively correlated with knowledge (p = 0.03*) and attitude (p = 0.0001*).ConclusionThis study has shown significant impact of malocclusion on the self-perceived oro-facial behaviour.

scholarly journals The second pregnancy has no effect in the incidence of macrosomia: a cross-sectional survey in two western Chinese regions

2021 ◽  
Vol 40 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Li Luo ◽  
Huan Zeng ◽  
Mao Zeng ◽  
Xueqing Liu ◽  
Xianglong Xu ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Logistic Regression ◽  
Western China ◽  
Fetal Macrosomia ◽  
Multivariate Logistic Regression Model ◽  
Multivariate Logistic Regression ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Second Child ◽  
Child Policy ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
The Impact

Abstract Background After the implementation of the universal two-child policy in China, the increase in parity has led to an increase in adverse pregnancy outcomes. The impact of one and two fetuses on the incidence of fetal macrosomia has not been fully confirmed in China. This study aimed to explore the differences in the incidence of fetal macrosomia in first and second pregnancies in Western China after the implementation of the universal two-child policy. Methods A total of 1598 pregnant women from three hospitals were investigated by means of a cross-sectional study from August 2017 to January 2018. Participants were recruited by convenience and divided into first and second pregnancy groups. These groups included 1094 primiparas and 504 women giving birth to their second child. Univariate and multivariate logistic regression analyses were performed to discuss the differences in the incidence of fetal macrosomia in first and second pregnancies. Results No significant difference was found in the incidence of macrosomia in the first pregnancy group (7.2%) and the second pregnancy group (7.1%). In the second-time pregnant mothers, no significant association was found between the macrosomia of the second child (5.5%) and that of the first child (4.7%). The multivariate logistic regression model showed that mothers older than 30 years are not likely to give birth to children with macrosomia (odds ratio (OR) 0.6, 95% confidence interval (CI) 0.4,0.9). Conclusions The incidence of macrosomia in Western China is might not be affected by the birth of the second child and is not increased by low parity.

Foreign Media Exposure and Perceptions of Americans in Hong Kong, Shenzhen, and Singapore

1997 ◽  
Vol 74 (4) ◽  
pp. 738-756 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lars Willnat ◽  
Zhou He ◽  
Hao Xiaoming
Keyword(s):  
Hong Kong ◽  
Cultural Context ◽  
Media Exposure ◽  
Media Impact ◽  
Local Media ◽  
The Media ◽  
Foreign Media ◽  
Media Channels ◽  
The Impact ◽  
The Relationship

This study examines the relationship between foreign media exposure and stereotypical perceptions of and feelings toward Americans in Hong Kong, Shenzhen (China), and Singapore. In line with previous studies, it finds that foreign TV consumption is related to negative stereotypical perceptions of and feelings toward Americans among all tested subjects. However, it also finds that different types of foreign media, such as newspaper, radio, video, and movies, exhibit very distinct and different relationships with perceptions of Americans by subjects from China and Singapore. It suggests that in studies of foreign media impact, attention should be given to specific foreign media channels, the actual content of the media, the impact of local media, the stages at which other cultures encounter the Western culture, and the cultural context of each society.

Beyond vision loss: the independent impact of diabetic retinopathy on vision-related quality of life in a Chinese Singaporean population

2018 ◽  
Vol 103 (9) ◽  
pp. 1314-1319 ◽  
Author(s):  
Eva K Fenwick ◽  
Ryan E K Man ◽  
Alfred Tau Liang Gan ◽  
Neelam Kumari ◽  
Charlene Wong ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Diabetic Retinopathy ◽  
Vision Loss ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Linear Regression Models ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Related Quality ◽  
The Impact

Background/aimsTo assess the independent impact of diabetic retinopathy (DR) on three domains of vision-related quality of life (VRQoL) in a Chinese Singapore population.MethodsThe Singapore Chinese Eye Study (n=3353; 2009–2011) was a population-based, prospective, cross-sectional study conducted at the Singapore Eye Research Institute. The study population included 292 adults with diabetes, with and without DR. DR (better eye) was categorised as presence and absence of any DR; severity of DR (no vision-threatening DR (VTDR); severe non-proliferative DR (NPDR); PDR and/or clinically significant macular oedema and VTDR). Our main outcome was VRQoL which was measured using Rasch-calibrated scores from the ‘Reading’, ‘Mobility’ and ‘Emotional’ domains of the Impact of Vision Impairment questionnaire. The relationship between DR and VRQoL was assessed using multiple linear regression models.ResultsOf the 292 individuals (mean age 61.35 ± 9.66 years; 55.8% male), 201 (68.8%), 49 (16.8%), 20 (6.8%), 22 (7.5%) and 27 (9.2%) had no DR, minimal-mild NPDR, moderate-severe NPDR, PDR and VTDR, respectively. Any DR and VTDR were independently associated with 6% and 12% worse Reading scores and 7% and 18% poorer Emotional well-being, respectively, compared with those without DR. These associations persisted after separate adjustment for visual impairment and presenting visual acuity. No significant difference was found in the Mobility domain between persons with and without DR.ConclusionsWe documented that DR, particularly VTDR, was independently associated with restrictions in Reading and Emotional well-being. Understanding factors underlying the detrimental DR-VRQoL relationship may optimise rehabilitation outcomes for individuals with DR.

scholarly journals Factors Affecting Unmet Need of Family Planning Among Married Tharu Women of Dang District, Nepal

2018 ◽  
Vol 2018 ◽  
pp. 1-9 ◽  
Author(s):  
Chet Kant Bhusal ◽  
Sigma Bhattarai
Keyword(s):  
Family Planning ◽  
Reproductive Health ◽  
Strategic Behavior ◽  
Universal Access ◽  
Unmet Need ◽  
Decisive Role ◽  
Secondary Level ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
Communication Program

Background. Increase in population plays a decisive role in providing universal access to reproductive health; however, there is very limited evidence about the reason of unmet need among marginalized and tribal communities such as Tharus. This study aimed to determine the factors affecting unmet need of family planning among married Tharu women of Dang, Nepal. Methods. Community-based cross-sectional household survey among 650 married Tharu women of age group 15-49 in October 2015 to April 2016 was conducted in Dang district, Nepal. Randomly 3 wards were selected from each Tulsipur municipality, Hekuli Village Development Committee, and Pawan Nagar VDC. Results. The mean age and parity were 30±7.31 and 2±0.69, respectively. Out of 650 women, 47% were using contraceptives. Westoff model was used for calculating total unmet need which is 49%, where unmet need for limiting and spacing was 27% and 22%, respectively. Hence after combining the current users and total unmet need, total demand for family planning was 96%. After adjustment, significant relation was observed between number of living sons ≥ 1 and unmet need of family planning (OR= 0.4; CI=0.2-0.8, p=0.01 ), similarly for women education; lower secondary level (OR=0.3; CI=0.1-0.6, p=0.01) and secondary (OR=0.1; CI=0.03-0.4, p=0.01); husband education, lower secondary level (OR=0.3; CI=0.1-0.6, p=0.01) and secondary (OR=0.4; CI= 0.2-0.9, p=0.04); and husband occupation, wage labor (OR=0.6; CI=0.4-0.99, p=0.05). In addition, having very good knowledge about method was also significantly associated (OR=0.49; CI= 0.2-0.97, p= 0.04). Conclusion. Unmet need of family planning was significantly higher among less than secondary educated women. It is also predisposed by spouse education, partner’s occupation, and number of living sons. This study concerns the need for all stake holders to focus on strategic behavior communication program regarding reproductive health.

scholarly journals Impact of Acoustic and Interactive Disruptive Factors during Robot-Assisted Surgery—A Virtual Surgical Training Model

Sensors ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 20 (20) ◽  
pp. 5891
Author(s):  
Magret Krüger ◽  
Johannes Ackermann ◽  
Daniar Osmonov ◽  
Veronika Günther ◽  
Dirk Bauerschlag ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Robotic Surgery ◽  
Video Games ◽  
Surgical Techniques ◽  
Training Model ◽  
German Society ◽  
Surgical Experience ◽  
Robot Assisted ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
The Impact

The use of virtual reality trainers for teaching minimally invasive surgical techniques has been established for a long time in conventional laparoscopy as well as robotic surgery. The aim of the present study was to evaluate the impact of reproducible disruptive factors on the surgeon’s work. In a cross-sectional investigation, surgeons were tested with regard to the impact of different disruptive factors when doing exercises on a robotic-surgery simulator (Mimic Flex VRTM). Additionally, we collected data about the participants’ professional experience, gender, age, expertise in playing an instrument, and expertise in playing video games. The data were collected during DRUS 2019 (Symposium of the German Society for Robot-assisted Urology). Forty-two surgeons attending DRUS 2019 were asked to participate in a virtual robotic stress training unit. The surgeons worked in various specialties (visceral surgery, gynecology, and urology) and had different levels of expertise. The time taken to complete the exercise (TTCE), the final score (FSC), and blood loss (BL) were measured. In the basic exercise with an interactive disruption, TTCE was significantly longer (p < 0.01) and FSC significantly lower (p < 0.05). No significant difference in TTCE, FSC, or BL was noted in the advanced exercise with acoustic disruption. Performance during disruption was not dependent on the level of surgical experience, gender, age, expertise in playing an instrument, or playing video games. A positive correlation was registered between self-estimation and surgical experience. Interactive disruptions have a greater impact on the performance of a surgeon than acoustic ones. Disruption affects the performance of experienced as well as inexperienced surgeons. Disruption in daily surgery should be evaluated and minimized in the interest of the patient’s safety.

Standardized Synoptic Cancer Pathology Reports — So What and Who Cares?: A Population-Based Satisfaction Survey of 970 Pathologists, Surgeons, and Oncologists

2013 ◽  
Vol 137 (11) ◽  
pp. 1599-1602 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sara Lankshear ◽  
John Srigley ◽  
Thomas McGowan ◽  
Marta Yurcan ◽  
Carol Sawka
Keyword(s):  
Decision Making ◽  
Clinical Decision Making ◽  
Clinical Decision ◽  
Physician Satisfaction ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Cancer Pathology ◽  
Report Turnaround Time ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Pathology Reporting ◽  
The Impact

Context.—Cancer Care Ontario implemented synoptic pathology reporting across Ontario, impacting the practice of pathologists, surgeons, and medical and radiation oncologists. The benefits of standardized synoptic pathology reporting include enhanced completeness and improved consistency in comparison with narrative reports, with reported challenges including increased workload and report turnaround time. Objective.—To determine the impact of synoptic pathology reporting on physician satisfaction specific to practice and process. Design.—A descriptive, cross-sectional design was utilized involving 970 clinicians across 27 hospitals. An 11-item survey was developed to obtain information regarding timeliness, completeness, clarity, and usability. Open-ended questions were also employed to obtain qualitative comments. Results.—A 51% response rate was obtained, with descriptive statistics reporting that physicians perceive synoptic reports as significantly better than narrative reports. Correlation analysis revealed a moderately strong, positive relationship between respondents' perceptions of overall satisfaction with the level of information provided and perceptions of completeness for clinical decision making (r = 0.750, P &lt; .001) and ease of finding information for clinical decision making (r = 0.663, P &lt; .001). Dependent t tests showed a statistically significant difference in the satisfaction scores of pathologists and oncologists (t169 = 3.044, P = .003). Qualitative comments revealed technology-related issues as the most frequently cited factor impacting timeliness of report completion. Conclusion.—This study provides evidence of strong physician satisfaction with synoptic cancer pathology reporting as a clinical decision support tool in the diagnosis, prognosis, and treatment of cancer patients.

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