scholarly journals Knowledge and awareness of food safety among middle school students in Tripoli, Libya

2021 ◽  
Vol 8 (1) ◽  
pp. 58-68
Author(s):  
Thuraya Ahmed Abuhlega ◽  
Malak Ibrahim Greesh
Keyword(s):  
Middle School ◽  
Food Safety ◽  
Middle School Students ◽  
Basic Education ◽  
School Students ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Safety Practices ◽  
Good Level ◽  
Level Of Knowledge ◽  
Safety Knowledge

Introduction: To protect public health in society, it is imperative to promote good food safety practices by raising awareness and knowledge, especially among school students. This study aimed to assess the food safety knowledge and practices among middle school students in Tripoli, Libya. Methods: The study was conducted through a questionnaire to find out the level of food safety knowledge and practices among randomly selected students from several municipalities in Tripoli city, Libya, from May to November 2019. Approval from the director of the Basic Education Administration was taken. Data were analyzed to determine the association of demographics and the level of knowledge and practices, the correlation between knowledge and practice scores. The data analysis was performed by SPSS. A Chi-square test was used to find out the association. A p<0.05 was considered statistically significant. Results: There was a total of 591 students surveyed. A good level of food safety knowledge was found in 325(55%) and the level of food safety practices was high in 558(94.4%). Only 102(17.3%) of the students always washed their hands before eating in school. There was a significant association (p<0.05) between gender and municipality with the knowledge scores. conclusion: The level of food safety practices was high but only half of the middle school students surveyed had a good level of knowledge.

The Role of Recreational Spaces in Meeting Physical Activity Recommendations Among Middle School Students

2011 ◽  
Vol 8 (s1) ◽  
pp. S8-S16 ◽  
Author(s):  
Virginia Rall Chomitz ◽  
Denise Burke Aske ◽  
Julia McDonald ◽  
Howard Cabral ◽  
Karen Ann Hacker
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Middle School ◽  
Middle School Students ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
School Students ◽  
Space Utilization ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
8Th Grade

Background:There is growing recognition of the importance of recreational space utilization for promoting physical activity (PA) among youth.Methods:An cross-sectional study was conducted with a sample of 926 diverse 6th-8th grade students in Somerville, MA. Participants completed the 2007 Youth Risk Surveillance Survey (YRBS). Chi-square testing and logistical regression modeling were performed to predict meeting national PA recommendations for moderate, vigorous, and 60 minutes or more (60+) PA.Results:The participants reported meeting recommended PA levels for moderate (27%), vigorous (70%) and 60+ (21%) PA. In multivariate analysis, being male and speaking English were significantly associated with meeting all 3 PA recommendations. Recreational spaces significantly associated with meeting PA recommendations included neighborhood parks and walk/bike paths, playing fields and courts, and recreational centers. Recreational space utilization varied by gender, race/ethnicity, and language.Conclusions:Recreational space utilization was an important predictor of meeting PA recommendations among middle school students. Our results showed that PA attainment and recreational space utilization varied by demographic characteristics. The role of each recreational space in predicting PA varied depending on the outcome used. This study demonstrates the potential use of YRBS data to inform resource allocation for PA promotion in diverse communities.

scholarly journals Identification of expectations and encountered problems of the middle-school students participating in the sports activities

2016 ◽  
Vol 13 (2) ◽  
pp. 3044
Author(s):  
Menzure Sibel Yaman ◽  
Mustafa Bar ◽  
Murat Sarıkabak ◽  
Gülten Hergüner
Keyword(s):  
Middle School ◽  
Physical Education ◽  
Middle School Students ◽  
School Life ◽  
School Students ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
The Family ◽  
Sport Activities ◽  
Level Of Significance ◽  
Chi Square Analysis

In healthy societies, physical education and sport activities carry important roles in raising individuals. Previous scientific researches point out that physical activity is very important in the development process of the children. Therefore, children need to be supported in joining planned and systematic physical education and sport activities in both family and school life, beginning at very young ages. Every possibility should be offered to the children for performing sport activities healthily in the habitat while also taking precautions.The purpose of the study is to identify the expectations of the middle-school students and the problems they encounter when attending sport activities in their family and school lives. The data was collected through a survey developed by the researchers. A descriptive method with the aim of revealing the current situation was used in the study. The population of this study consisted of 2500 students, studying in the 5th, 6th, 7th and 8th grades of the middle-school. Two middle schools from the schools within the Sakarya province were selected through a random selection method. The survey was applied to a total amount of 400 volunteer students that were selected as the sample group and studied in these schools. The SPSS 15.0 for Windows software was used for the data analysis. Frequency analysis was used in order to determine the quantity and percentage distributions of the demographic information of the participants. On the other hand, chi-square analysis was used for the comparison of the problems and expectations related to family and school life in regards to the demographic variables. The level of significance in the chi-square analysis was specified as p<0,05.As a result of the study, in relation to the family and school life, the male students were found to have more problems and expectations regarding the participation in physical education and sport activities, when compared to female students. In addition to this, the students who participated in physical education and sport activities regularly seemed to have bigger expectations and more problems with their families.The problems and expectations of participating students regarding the family and school life were identified and suggestions for possible solutions were presented. The study is hoped to be beneficial for the field.

scholarly journals Multidimensional profiles of learning orientations and school achievement: a person-oriented approach in middle-school students

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Giulia Vettori ◽  
Claudio Vezzani ◽  
Lucia Bigozzi ◽  
Giuliana Pinto
Keyword(s):  
Middle School ◽  
Middle School Students ◽  
School Achievement ◽  
Self Report ◽  
School Students ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
School Subjects ◽  
Dimensions Of Learning ◽  
Learning Orientations ◽  
Oriented Approach

AbstractA person-oriented approach was applied to the study of early adolescents’ learning orientations to identify different profiles and their association with school achievement. A total of 244 middle-school students (male: 128; female: 116; M-age ± SD = 12.51 ± .93) completed a self-report questionnaire to explore cognitive, metacognitive, and affective dimensions of learning orientations. School achievements were collected in a range of school subjects. Cluster analyses and one-way MANOVA were carried out to verify the existence of profiles. Chi-square tests were used to test the association between profiles of learning orientations and school achievement. The results showed two profiles differently associated with school achievement: students “Dragged by the current” (Profile 1) showed low school achievement across school subjects, meanwhile students “At the helm” (Profile 2) reached excellent school achievement. In promoting middle-school students’ achievement, it is important for teachers to consider students’ profiles of learning orientations.

scholarly journals A study on the examination of the metaphoric perceptions of middle school students about pattern

2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (1) ◽  
pp. 215-250
Author(s):  
Selin Çenberci ◽  
Dilek Sezgin Memnun ◽  
Hasibe İnce
Keyword(s):  
Middle School ◽  
Middle School Students ◽  
Grade Level ◽  
Qualitative Data ◽  
School Students ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Grade Levels ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Chi Square Test ◽  
Phenomenological Design

In this study, it was aimed both to examine middle school students' perceptions of the concept of pattern and to reveal if the metaphoric perceptions which the students created in relation to the concept of pattern changed according to the variable of grade level. The metaphors in relation to the concept were carried out via the "phenomenological" design. For this, a short open ended form was directed to the volunteer fifth, sixth, and seventh-grade students who attended to the research from a middle school in Turkey. The qualitative data were analyzed through content analysis. Besides, the chi-square test was used for quantitative analysis. The perceptions of middle school students were gathered under six different categories. Moreover, the analyses made within the scope of this study revealed that the metaphors which the participant students created for the concept of pattern did not indicate significant difference according to the grade levels.

Analytical Evaluation of Food Safety Knowledge and Practices of Street Food Vending in the Philippines

2021 ◽  
Vol 12 (5) ◽  
pp. 29-52
Author(s):  
Ann Myril Chua Tiu ◽  
Reciel Ann B. Tanaid ◽  
Jonash Oropeza Durano ◽  
Esperanza M. Del Fierro ◽  
Kafferine D. Yamagishi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Food Safety ◽  
Goodness Of Fit ◽  
The Philippines ◽  
Goodness Of Fit Test ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Street Vendors ◽  
Holistic View ◽  
Safety Practices ◽  
Street Food ◽  
Safety Knowledge

This study explores the disparity between the food safety knowledge and practices of street food vendors in a developing country. A purposive survey to determine the knowledge and practices of street food vendors was conducted on 36 street food vendors. The food safety knowledge of the street vendors was tested under five factors, as adopted in the literature. Through a chi-square goodness-of-fit test, a disparity between the food safety knowledge and practices of street food vendors was observed. Moreover, a structural modeling technique was adopted to analyze the interrelationships between food safety knowledge factors and practices. As a result, it was found that most of the food safety knowledge impact their counterpart factors on food safety practices. Likewise, such factors on food safety knowledge are crucial in explaining the reported food safety practices. When mapping the food safety knowledge.of the street food vendors to their practices, it was found that street vendors have a high level of food safety knowledge but low in actual practice, as evidenced by poor food handling practices among street food vendors which also significantly differs from the established standards. The results in this study provide crucial insights into the literature in developing a holistic view of the dynamics of street food vending. Moreover, the results may be beneficial to stakeholders as it may aid them in the development of management and policy initiatives that may be crucial in addressing the contemporary issues of street food vending in developing countries.

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