scholarly journals Pencil Grip Patterns of Students and Skilled Workers

2019 ◽  
Vol 15 (1) ◽  
pp. 53-58 ◽  
Author(s):  
Efe Jennifer Ojigho ◽  
Igho Emmanuel Odokuma
Keyword(s):  
Social Sciences ◽  
Secondary Students ◽  
Random Sampling ◽  
Sociodemographic Factors ◽  
Skilled Workers ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Speed Score ◽  
Pencil Grip ◽  
Self Administered Questionnaire ◽  
Handwriting Speed

Background: Pencil grip can be defined via detailed descriptions of the variables constituting the grip and it commences in the preschool years with writing instruments and  therefore relevant to graphologists, forensic medicine and anthropology. The purpose of this investigation was to describe the diversity of pencil grip patterns among  students and skilled workers in Delta State, Nigeria. The research also aimed at determining the effects of sociodemographic factors, handedness,and handwriting speed on pencil grip patters. Methods: Stratified random sampling was employed in this cross sectional observational study. Five hundred and fourty three volunteers between the ages of 11-77 years were investigated. Students were observed while writing from their textbooks and skilled workers were observed writing from any available news paper. Photograph of the writing hand was captured with the digital canon camera.  The data was analysed using the Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) 20. Kruska wallis test was used to establish relationship between pencil grip patterns and sociodemographic factors. Handwriting speed was determined by a speed score (letters per minute) and timed for 60 secounds for each participant. A self administered questionnaire was used to obtain data on sociodemographic factors. Results: This investigation demonstrates that gender had a significant effect on pencil grip patterns among secondary students (p<0.05)(K.W=7.54. df=1. p=0.01). Further observation showed that age and profession had a significant effect on pencil grip patterns among skilled workers at p<0.05 (K.W= 43.09,134.69 ,df=3,3, p=0.00,0.00). Conclusions: Findings from this investigation present the dynamic tripod grip as the most predominant grip pattern in the studied population.

Frequency of legume consumption related to sociodemographic factors, health status and health-related variables among surveyed adults from Poland

2020 ◽  
pp. 1-11
Author(s):  
Katarzyna Beata Skórska ◽  
Halina Grajeta ◽  
Katarzyna Agnieszka Zabłocka-Słowińska
Keyword(s):  
Health Status ◽  
Multiple Correspondence Analysis ◽  
Low Frequency ◽  
Sociodemographic Factors ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Physical Work ◽  
Small Cities ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Health Related ◽  
Self Administered Questionnaire

Abstract Objective: The aims of the study were: (i) to estimate the frequency of legume consumption in a study sample from Poland; (ii) to assess relationships between frequency of legume consumption and sociodemographic factors, health status and health-related variables and (iii) to describe the sociodemographic and health-related profiles of ‘frequent’, ‘rare’ and ‘never legume consumers’. Design: A cross-sectional study with a self-administered questionnaire was conducted. χ2 test compared the distribution of sociodemographic, health status and health-related variables in accordance with frequency of legume consumption. Multiple correspondence analysis (MCA) revealed the sociodemographic and health-related profiles of ‘frequent’, ‘rare’ and ‘never legume consumers’. Setting: Adult individuals from Poland. Participants: The present study included 1135 adults aged 18–80 years. Results: Only 22·8 % of all participants declared frequent legume consumption. The prevalence of ‘rare’ and ‘never consumers’ was 72·1 and 5·1 %, respectively. The MCA highlighted strong correspondence of sociodemographic factors, health status and health-related variables with the frequency of legume consumption. Conclusions: Low frequency of legume consumption in a study sample of adults from Poland was strongly associated with male sex, low educational level, physical work, living in villages and small cities, and living with more than one co-resident; low legume consumption was also associated with sedentary lifestyle, no disease prevalence and no dietary supplementation.

scholarly journals Recognition of Elder Abuse by Chinese Nursing Undergraduates: Evaluation by the Caregiving Scenario Questionnaire

2020 ◽  
Vol 4 (Supplement_1) ◽  
pp. 16-16
Author(s):  
Zhuzhu Wang ◽  
Jiayuan Zhuang ◽  
Qiaoxian Zhang ◽  
Xiaolan Lai ◽  
Qixi Liu ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Random Sampling ◽  
Elder Abuse ◽  
Sociodemographic Factors ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Female Students ◽  
Stratified Random Sampling ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Medical University ◽  
And Training

Abstract This study aimed to evaluate the recognition of elder abuse (EA) among nursing undergraduates in China and determine whether recognition is related to sociodemographic factors and education. We conducted a cross-sectional study with stratified random sampling, using the Caregiving Scenario Questionnaire of Chinese version (CSQ-CV). Questionnaires were disseminated to 343 nursing undergraduates ranged from 1st to 4th year at Fujian Medical University, China. The content validity of CSQ-CV is 0.97. 340 students (99.1%) effectively responded. 223(65.6%) of them identified trapping someone in an armchair; 108(31.8%) locking someone alone; and 3(0.9%) accepting someone was not clean as abusive. The majority correctly identified four out of five non-abusive (NA) items, while 210(61.8%) incorrectly identified camouflaging the door to prevent wondering outdoors. With respect to potential-abusive (PA) items, less than half of the students made right judgements. Only 30(8.8%) correctly identified not taking her to family gatherings; 46(13.5%) telling her only having breakfast after bathing; and 50(14.7%) hiding tablets in someone’s cereal or tea. Mann-Whitney and Kruskal-Wallis tests indicated no significance related to correct recognition of the three abusive items with sociodemographic factors and education. The students who were female, caring older adults at home or had detected EA cases were more likely to correctly recognize NA items (Z=-2.428,P=0.015;Z=-2.028,P=0.043;Z=-2.534,P=0.011). Besides, female students got higher scores of CSQ-CV (Z=-2.000, P=0.045). Nursing undergraduates’ recognition of EA, especially in neglect and PA are still at a low level in China. Education about EA in nursing undergraduates’ curriculum and training program should be encouraged.

scholarly journals Knowledge, Attitude and Practice towards Smoking among International Islamic University Malaysia Kuantan Communities

2020 ◽  
Vol 15 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Nurul ‘Izzati AH ◽  
Nor Azlina AR ◽  
Nor Iza AR ◽  
Mainul H
Keyword(s):  
Smoking Status ◽  
Sociodemographic Factors ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Mean Values ◽  
Quit Smoking ◽  
Attitude And Practice ◽  
Knowledge And Attitude ◽  
Self Administered Questionnaire ◽  
Knowledge Attitude And Practice

Smoking is an issue that has spread around the world throughout the years. The majority of smokers have the intention to quit smoking, but due to some factors, it may prevent their intention. Research and interventions have been done in many countries to decrease the smoking prevalence. This cross-sectional study aimed to find out the associations of knowledge, attitude and practice (KAP) towards smoking and to identify the factors associated with knowledge and attitude towards smoking, in priority to sociodemographic factors among the International Islamic University Malaysia Kuantan (IIUMK) communities, including between students and workers. One hundred fifteen respondents of students and workers from IIUMK were investigated with a self-administered questionnaire starting from 10-01-2014 to 10-02-2014. The data were analysed using SPSS software. Respondents had good knowledge and practice, and moderate attitude towards smoking. There was weak positive correlation between knowledge with attitude (r=+0.193, p=0.038) and practice (r=+0.206, p=0.028), also moderate correlation between attitude and practice towards smoking (r=+0.626, p<0.001). There was no factor found to be associated with knowledge, but significant association was found between attitude towards smoking with gender (p<0.001), education level (p=0.016) and smoking status (p<0.001). Although, the mean values of KAP levels were higher for workers, but it was not statistically significant as compared to the students. These study findings suggested that the main obligation are more for students to improve their KAP level towards smoking as they are fresh generation who will educate and lead the upcoming generation of Malaysia.

scholarly journals Examining Motivation and Perception of Visitors at Lekki Conservation Centre (LCC) in Nigeria

2020 ◽  
Vol 16 (29) ◽  
Author(s):  
Folusade C. Arowosafe ◽  
Olalekan A. Tunde-Ajayi ◽  
Bola D. Ojo
Keyword(s):  
Social Sciences ◽  
Survey Data ◽  
Significant Relationship ◽  
Random Sampling ◽  
Sampling Method ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Behavioural Intentions ◽  
Lagos State ◽  
Chi Square Analysis ◽  
Self Administered Questionnaire

People are driven to take up various actions due to motivation. The study examined the motivation and perception of visitors as well as examining the future behavioural intentions of the visitors at Lekki Conservation Centre (LCC), Lagos state, Nigeria. The study employed self-administered questionnaire to obtain information from the visitors. Random sampling method was used to select a total of 200 visitors involved in the survey. Data obtained were analyzed using Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS 21) and results were presented descriptively and inferentially. Results obtained indicated that attractions such as canopy walkway, games served as pullattractions for the visitors to the site while adventure, sightseeing, relaxation and rest were highly ranked as push-motivations for the visitors to the site. The visitors also perceived the site experience as a satisfactory one while affirming they would revisit and recommend the site to other. Chi square analysis revealed a significant relationship between visitors’ motivation and perception (p=0.000). The site posed minimal challenges for visitation and as such is a good place to visit as it affords visitors an entertaining and satisfactory experience. Motivation study is important for tourist sites to improve their competitiveness in the market as it facilitates improvement of visitors’ satisfaction.

Prioritization of Human physiology Topics for medical school, what to teach? Expert Teachers' views

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hiba A Awooda ◽  
Abdelmoniem S. El-Mardi
Keyword(s):  
Social Sciences ◽  
Medical Students ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Educational Content ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
The Social ◽  
Study Population ◽  
Self Administered Questionnaire ◽  
Sustained Increase

Abstract Background: There has been a sustained increase in physiology knowledge in the last century that created a growing problem for educationalists and we lack general agreement on the educational content of the physiology course for medical students. Methods: This was a descriptive cross-sectional study that involved physiology teachers with different categories of academic ranking including associate professors, assistant professors, and lecturers who were working at physiology departments in different faculties of medicine on the date of the study. A standardized self-administered questionnaire was developed, pre-tested, and used for data collection from the study population. The collected data was analyzed by the use of computerized statistical package Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS) version 23.0.Results: The respondents were asked to determine the importance of the topics using three criteria: frequency of encounter, burden, and seriousness, then based on the total score; topics were divided into core (need to know), recommended (good to know), proposed (nice to know). All the contents of physiology subjects were listed and topics were prioritized accordingly. Finally, we established a list of 53 core (need to know) topics. There was no significant correlation found between the current academic status of the participants and Important of the topics. These findings provided evidence of the presence of general agreement among physiologists on the core physiology educational content that need to be taught to medical students.

Oscillation between identities and Subjective psychological health objectives among an informed audience in therapeutic patient education

2018 ◽  
Vol 10 (1) ◽  
pp. 10202
Author(s):  
Sandrine Roussel ◽  
Alain Deccache ◽  
Mariane Frenay
Keyword(s):  
Patient Education ◽  
Psychological Health ◽  
Healthcare Professionals ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Therapeutic Patient Education ◽  
French Speaking ◽  
Health Objectives ◽  
Self Administered Questionnaire

Introduction: The implementation of Therapeutic Patient Education (TPE) remains a challenge. An exploratory study highlighted two tendencies among practitioners of TPE, which could hamper this implementation: an oscillation between identities (as caregivers versus as educators) and an inclination towards subjective psychological health objectives. Objectives: To verify whether these tendencies can be observed among an informed audience in TPE. Next, to explore the variables associated with one or other of these tendencies. Method: A quantitative cross-sectional survey by a self-administered questionnaire was carried out among 90 French-speaking healthcare professionals. Statistical analyses (chi-square, logistic regression) were then conducted. Results: Sixty percent of respondents displayed identity oscillation, which was found to be linked to task oscillation, patient curability, scepticism towards medicine and practising in France. Fifty-six percent pursued subjective psychological health objectives, which was found to be associated with health behaviour objectives and a locus of power in the healthcare relationship distinct from those seen in the pre-existing health models (biomedical, global). This tendency seems to constitute an alternative model of TPE. Discussion & conclusion: Identity oscillation and subjective psychological health objectives can be both observed. This study stresses the need to deliberate on the form(s) of TPE that is/are desired.

Peran Penilaian Formatif terhadap Motivasi Belajar Mahasiswa, Sebuah Tinjauan Pustaka

2014 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
pp. 56
Author(s):  
Putri Zalika Laila M.K
Keyword(s):  
Random Sampling ◽  
Simple Random Sampling ◽  
Cross Sectional

Penyakit Jantung Koroner (PJK) adalah sekelompok sindrom yang berkaitan erat yang disebabkan oleh ketidakseimbangan antara kebutuhan oksigen miokardium dan aliran darah. Pada umumnya faktor risiko terjadinya penyakit jantung koroner adalah hipertensi. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menentukan hubungan tekanan darah dengan kejadian penyakit jantung koroner di Rumah Sakit Muhammadiyah Palembang dan Rumah Sakit Umum Daerah Palembang BARI periode Januari-Desember 2012. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode deskriptif analitik dengan rancangan cross sectional di bagian ilmu penyakit dalam Rumah Sakit Umum Daerah Palembang BARI dan Rumah Sakit Muhammadiyah Palembang dengan cara pengambilan sampel yaitu simple random sampling. Dari 200 subjek penelitian, penyakit jantung yang mempunyai hipertensi sebanyak 100 dan yang tidak hipertensi sebanyak 100. Hasil analisis didapatkan jumlah pada subjek hipertensi yang terkena penyakit jantung koroner sebesar 64(64%) sedangkan pada non hipertensi yang terkena penyakit jantung koroner didapatkan sebanyak 32(32%). Rasio prevalensi didapatkan adalah 2,00 dengan interval kepercayaan 95% antara 1,450-2,758. Hasil analisis chi-squeare didapatkan nilai X2 didapatkan hasil 19,251 dan nilai p: 0,000 yang artinya ada hubungan faktor risiko antara hipertensi dengan penyakit jantung koroner dengan taraf significant sangat bermakna. Hipertensi merupakan faktor risiko untuk terjadinya penyakit jantung koroner, penderita hipertensi berisiko 2 kali lebih besar terkena penyakit jantung koroner.

FAKTOR-FAKTOR YANG BERHUBUNGAN DENGAN PERILAKU MEROKOK DI DALAM RUMAH DI KELURAHAN TAROK

2016 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Dina Athanmika
Keyword(s):  
Random Sampling ◽  
Simple Random Sampling ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Cross Sectional

<p>Merokok adalah perilaku penggunaan .Wabah tembakau atau rokok telah meracuni dan membunuh 4 juta penduduk dunia setiap tahunnya.  Berdasarkan laporan WHO tahun 2008 ditemukan 24,1% remaja pria Indonesia adalah perokok. Konsumsi rokok di Indonesia meningkat lebih cepat dibandingkan negara-negara lain. Pada kelompok umur 10-14 tahun, jumlah perokok meningkat dari 0.3% menjadi 1.4% dalam kurun waktu 18 tahun (1995-2013), dan pada kelompok umur 15-19 tahun terjadi peningkatan dari 7,1% ke 18,3%.  Hasil Riskesdas 2013, menunjukkan bahwa terdapat 30,3% perokok aktif di Sumatera Barat. Tujuan dari penelitian ini adalah untuk melihat faktor-faktor yang mempengaruhi perilaku merokok didalam rumah Kelurahan Tarok Kecamatan Payakumbuh Utara Tahun 2014.Penelitian menggunakan desain <em>cross sectional</em>. Populasi dalam penelitian ini adalah kepala keluarga  perokok yang berada di Kelurahan Tarok Kecamatan Payakumbuh   Utara   dengan   jumlah   sampel   162   responden   dan   dipilih menggunakan teknik Simple Random Sampling. Pengolahan data menggunakan analisis univariat dan bivariat (Uji Chi-Square).Hasil analisis univariat didapatkan sebagian besar (89,5 %)  responden mempunyai perilaku merokok, 62,3% responden memiliki sikap negatif, terdapat 51,2% responden memiliki <em>perceive behavioral </em>yang tinggi, dan 56,8 % responden memiliki peran ibu rumah tangga yang tidak optimal. Hasil analisis bivariat menunjukkan bahwa terdapat hubungan yang signifikan antara peran ibu rumah tangga (p = 0,032 ; OR = 3,6), tidak ada hubungan sikap (p = 0,958 ; OR =1,18) dan <em>perceive behavioral </em>(p = 0,152 ; OR = 2,5) dengan perilaku merokok didalam rumah.penelitian ini disimpulkan bahwa ada hubungan peran ibu rumah tangga terhadap perilaku merokok. menjalin kerjasama dengan tokoh masyarakat   dalam memberikan informasi dan pengetahuan kepada warga berupa penyuluhan kesehatan tentang merokok agar dapat menghentikan kebisaan merokok didalam rumah.</p>

Hubungan Pengetahuan, Sikap, dan Dukungan Keluarga Terhadap Perilaku Terjadinya Resiko Kehamilan Usia Dini

2017 ◽  
Vol 5 (4) ◽  
pp. 42-51
Author(s):  
Rita Haryani
Keyword(s):  
Random Sampling ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Cross Sectional

Hamil di usia dini merupakan masalah yang tidak asing lagi di dunia pendidikan akhir-akhir ini. Data dari hasil survei yang dilakukan oleh BKKBN 2010 sekitar 51 % remaja di wilayah Jabodetabek sudah tidak perawan. Sebanyak 4% responden yang mengaku melakukan hubungan seksual sejak usia 16-18 tahun, 16 % melakukan pada usia 13-15 tahun. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui hubungan pengetahuan, sikap, dan dukungan keluarga terhadap perilaku terjadinya resiko kehamilan usia dini di SMP Negri 3 Gunung Putri Bogor. Penelitian ini dilakukan pada bulan oktober 2014. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode cross sectional dimana data yang digunakan merupakan data primer yaitu dengan cara mengisi kuesioner. Penelitian ini menggunakan Random Sampling dimana Populasi berjumlah 160 responden dan sampel yang diambil sebanyak 114 remaja putri di SMP Negeri 3 Gunung Putri Bogor. Hasil analisa dari 114 responden menjelaskan bahwa responden yang tidak melakukan pencegahan kehamilan diusia dini sebanyak 67 orang (58,8%), dengan pengetahuan rendah sebanyak 73 orang (64,0%),  sikap negatif sebanyak 60 orang (52,6%), dan responden dengan dukungan keluarga yang tidak ada dukungan dari keluarga sebanyak 69 orang (60,5%). Hasil analisis menggunakan Chi-Square dengan tingkat kemaknaan α = 0,05 menunjukan bahwa ada hubungan antara perilaku pencegahan kehamilan di usia dini dengan pengetahuan, sikap dan dukungan keluarga. Dari hasil penelitian ini disarankan bagi institusi pendidikan khususnya sekolah dalam menentukan program-program yang dapat menyebarluaskan informasi tentang pengetahuan pencegahan kehamilan di usia dini sehingga remaja terhindar dari dampak yang diakibatkan kehamilan di usia dini tersebut. Kata kunci : Kehamilan usia dini, Pencegahan, Perilaku

From Fieldwork to Research Theory on an Indian Pilgrimage

2005 ◽  
Vol 1 (2) ◽  
pp. 105-121 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rémy Delage
Keyword(s):  
Social Sciences ◽  
Random Sampling ◽  
South India ◽  
Scientific Discourse ◽  
The Other ◽  
Critical Reading ◽  
Major Research ◽  
Research Hypothesis ◽  
Sources Of Knowledge ◽  
The One

Using as the example of the pilgrimage to Sabarimala (Kerala, South India), I propose here to explore the links existing between sources, research hypothesis and research theory in social sciences. The choice of research materials in the process of investigation, sources of knowledge about the studied object, is not mere random sampling; it is processed in accordance with the questions of the researcher. It inevitably assumes a selective dimension. After a critical reading of the sources used by Indian studies, I will highlight on the connections between the sources and the methodological tools on the one hand, and the major research hypothesis about pilgrimage on the other. The links between the data taken from the field and the legitimacy of scientific discourse on India will be examined at the end before providing some keys for the interpretation of Sabarimala phenomenon in South India during the contemporary period.

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