The Prevalence of Diabetes Mellitus Among High School and University Teachers in Mogadishu, Somalia

Background: Primary objective of the present study is to describe the main risk factorsof diabetes mellitus (DM) and to determine its prevelance among high school and university teachers in Mogadishu, Somalia.Materials and Methods: Current study is designated as a research survey in an attempt to collect data from members of a certain population in order to determine the actual status of diabetes mellitus (DM) in respect to multiple variables (risk factors, awareness, prevelance). The study populationhad beenselected fromhigh school and university teachers who reside and work in Mogadishu, Somalia.Results:A total of 222 (M/F (135/87)) respondents were included in the study of whom mostly were university teachers (n=128 (57.7%)), and less were high school teachers (n=94 (42.3%)). Majority of the population had been consisted of those graduated with degree (n=100 (45%)), and less were the ones with diploma (n=51 (23%)), secondary certificate (n=40 (18%)), master degree (n=29 (13.1%)) and PhD (n=2 (0.9%)) in decreasing frequency. Most of respondents were less than 60 years of age (n=196 (89.2%)) that the majority were within 30-40 years interval (n=74 (33.3%)). Prevelance of diabetes mellitus (DM) was found as 36.5% (n=81). Though, only 15 (18.5%) patients had prior knowledge of which type of DM (1 or 2) they had.Conclusion:Interactional educational programs should be conducted both in public environment as well as in schools to improve knowledge and awareness of the community about clinical outcomes of diabetes mellitus (DM) on common health. Establishment of new screening programs will aid in prevention of adverse effects related to diabetes mellitus (DM).International Journal of Human and Health Sciences Vol. 04 No. 02 April’20 Page : 94-97

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Knowledge of Diabetes Mellitus and Management Practices among Senior High School Teachers in Ghana

International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR) ◽

10.21275/art20163600 ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 6 (1) ◽

pp. 1090-1095

Keyword(s):

Diabetes Mellitus ◽

High School ◽

High School Teachers ◽

Management Practices ◽

Senior High School ◽

School Teachers

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Promotional Policies and Its Impact Over the Performance of High School Teachers (HSTs) Of Public Secondary Schools at District Badin

sjesr ◽

10.36902/sjesr-vol4-iss1-2021(77-88) ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 4 (1) ◽

pp. 77-88

Author(s):

Zuhra Ghulam Muhammad ◽

Khalid Hussain Abbasi ◽

Ashfaque Ali Banbhan

Keyword(s):

High School ◽

Secondary Schools ◽

High School Teachers ◽

Quantitative Methods ◽

Qualitative Data ◽

Primary Objective ◽

Primary Data ◽

School Teachers ◽

Bottom Line ◽

Promotion Policies

The primary objective of this study was to investigate the promotional policies and their impact on the performance of High School Teachers (HSTs) of public secondary schools of district Badin. To conduct this research both qualitative and quantitative methods were used. Primary data were collected through interviews and a self-administered questionnaire survey. 206 HSTs talked about their, experiences, ideas, they provided valuable comments and feedback to accomplish this study. Moreover, secondary data were collected from official documents such as official promotion policy papers. Simple random and purposive sampling techniques were used. The quantitative data were analyzed through SPSS-version 20, whereas; qualitative data were analyzed through the Miles & Huberman Model of qualitative data analysis. Findings indicate that HSTs lack basic information about promotion policies as a result they do not get promotions on time. Besides, there are frequent changes in the promotion eligibility criteria at the policymakers' end. However, it was noticed that promotions are being done on a merit basis (but are delayed promotions) following necessary (fair) procedures in the district. The causes of delayed promotions are negligence of accountable officials, poor government policies regarding promotions, bribes demand by clerical staff, and also the inattentiveness of teachers in submitting their documents. The bottom line is HSTs are completely not aware of the exact promotion policies, they lack information that when their promotions are due. Therefore, HSTs of district Badin must be properly educated about the promotion criteria, procedure and policies. Training on promotions and policies must be given to them so that every individual teacher could be aware of the promotions and policies.

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History of training University teachers in Russia in the XIX century

10.12737/23364 ◽

2017 ◽

Author(s):

Nadezhda Karnaukh

Keyword(s):

High School ◽

Graduate Students ◽

Retrospective Analysis ◽

High School Teachers ◽

School Teachers ◽

University Teachers ◽

History Of ◽

Xix Century ◽

Russian Universities ◽

Historical Periods

The monograph attempts to use a retrospective analysis to find out the factors that influenced the formation of the system of training Russian teachers for Russian universities in the XIX century, to consider the stages passed by this system, to systematize the requirements for the professionalism of a Professor at a Russian University in different historical periods. The book is addressed to high school teachers, graduate students, and undergraduates.

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Wiser Reasoning and Less Disgust Have the Potential to Better Achieve Suicide Prevention

Crisis ◽

10.1027/0227-5910/a000709 ◽

2020 ◽

pp. 1-8

Author(s):

Chao S. Hu ◽

Jiajia Ji ◽

Jinhao Huang ◽

Zhe Feng ◽

Dong Xie ◽

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Keyword(s):

High School ◽

Suicide Prevention ◽

Cause Of Death ◽

Facial Expressions ◽

Emotional Reaction ◽

Suicide Method ◽

University Teachers ◽

Advice Giving ◽

Prevention Techniques

Abstract. Background: High school and university teachers need to advise students against attempting suicide, the second leading cause of death among 15–29-year-olds. Aims: To investigate the role of reasoning and emotion in advising against suicide. Method: We conducted a study with 130 students at a university that specializes in teachers' education. Participants sat in front of a camera, videotaping their advising against suicide. Three raters scored their transcribed advice on "wise reasoning" (i.e., expert forms of reasoning: considering a variety of conditions, awareness of the limitation of one's knowledge, taking others' perspectives). Four registered psychologists experienced in suicide prevention techniques rated the transcripts on the potential for suicide prevention. Finally, using the software Facereader 7.1, we analyzed participants' micro-facial expressions during advice-giving. Results: Wiser reasoning and less disgust predicted higher potential for suicide prevention. Moreover, higher potential for suicide prevention was associated with more surprise. Limitations: The actual efficacy of suicide prevention was not assessed. Conclusion: Wise reasoning and counter-stereotypic ideas that trigger surprise probably contribute to the potential for suicide prevention. This advising paradigm may help train teachers in advising students against suicide, measuring wise reasoning, and monitoring a harmful emotional reaction, that is, disgust.

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