scholarly journals Breastfeeding Videos as a New Training Tool for Malaysian Breastfeeding Peer Counsellor Program in Empowering Breastfeeding Communities

2018 ◽  
Vol 17 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Ezura Madiana Md Monoto ◽  
Nor Kamariah Mohamad Alwi
Keyword(s):  
Local Population ◽  
Group Discussions ◽  
Governmental Organization ◽  
Training Tool ◽  
Training Materials ◽  
Key Topics ◽  
La Leche League ◽  
Experience Survey ◽  
Materials Used ◽  
Training Modules

The Malaysian Breastfeeding Peer Counsellors (MBFPC) is the pioneer of non-governmental organization (NGO) of trained breastfeeding peer counsellors in Malaysia initiated in 2010. The training was done in a systematic way using a developed syllabus that was adapted from and endorsed by the La Leche League International (LLLI) to suit our local population. Training materials used throughout the program were presentation slides, demonstration tools, mantas and role-plays. Materials and methods: In 2015, MBFPC partnered with Global Health Media Project (GHMP) to incorporate breastfeeding videos as training tool to further enhance the delivery of current breastfeeding peer counsellor trainings to the participants, emphasizing on helping breastfeeding mothers. The new training tool was evaluated in 38 participants, who underwent 21 hours of training. Participants were required to do pre and post-assessments to complete the MBFPC Modules, view 8 videos and do practical sessions within a 2 month period post training. Participants’ field experience survey and focus group discussions were conducted among the participants and the trainers to look at the practicality of the videos in our training. Results: All participants felt that the videos made the training more effective and helped change their understanding and approach. The trainers agreed that the videos had covered all key topics need to be delivered in the training modules and helped them to deliver most important topics in helping breastfeeding mothers in a more practical way. Conclusion: GHMP Breastfeeding Videos are suitable as educational and training tools in helping breastfeeding mothers in our training.

scholarly journals The Social Structure of a Bedfordshire Parish in the Mid-Nineteenth Century

1973 ◽  
Vol 18 (1) ◽  
pp. 90-106 ◽  
Author(s):  
N. L. Tranter
Keyword(s):  
Eighteenth Century ◽  
Local Population ◽  
Demographic Characteristics ◽  
Demographic Structure ◽  
Historical Process ◽  
Late Eighteenth Century ◽  
The Social ◽  
Late Eighteenth ◽  
Materials Used ◽  
Source Materials

In an earlier article, I outlined some of the main social and demographic characteristics of the Bedfordshire parish of Cardington during the late eighteenth century, using for the purpose the invaluable survey of the parish compiled by a local schoolmaster, James Lilbourne, in 1782. Because of the growing interest in the historical process of social change, it has been thought worthwhile to examine the socio-demographic structure of Cardington at a later period. The date chosen for this second snap-shot was 1851 and the source materials used are the enumerators' schedules of the parish which were prepared for the census of that year. Although the listings for 1782 and 1851 differ somewhat, both in the nature of their content and in the degree of their coverage of the local population, a crude comparison between them has proved to be possible.

scholarly journals Socio-Economic Drivers for Farming Households’ Decision to Conserve Nature around Mount Uluguru, Tanzania

2021 ◽  
pp. 14-21
Author(s):  
Shauri Timothy ◽  
Yohana James Mgale ◽  
Canute Hyandye
Keyword(s):  
Nature Conservation ◽  
Descriptive Analysis ◽  
Environmental Conservation ◽  
Group Discussions ◽  
Training Materials ◽  
Male Individual ◽  
Information Focus ◽  
Binary Logistic Model ◽  
Farming Households ◽  
Socio Economic Factors

Nature conservation means preservation or restoration of the environment and wildlife. The activity is just beyond someone's will; it is highly influenced by socio-economic factors. This study examined the drivers for farming households to conserve the nature around Mount Uluguru in Morogoro, Tanzania. A survey was conducted in five villages around the Arc Uluguru Mountain, and only 106 respondents were randomly selected. To supplement the information, focus group discussions were held with village leaders and environmental committee members in each village who gave their precious information for analysis. Descriptive analysis was done using frequencies, percentage, and mean for examining characteristics of the sampled population, while the binary logistic model was used to analyze the factors that drive farmers to participate in nature conservation. It was found that farming experience, access to support services and awareness in bylaws and regulations increase the chances of participating in environmental conservation amongst the household members. Also, being a male individual and having old age decreases the chances of engagement to nature conservation activities. The study recommends that, in conservation activities, gender roles should be taken into consideration, as anyone can take charge and participate in nature conservation. Furthermore, more training, materials, and equipment are needed from governmental and NGO’s to help nature conservation in Mount Uluguru.

scholarly journals Instructional Materials Used to Support Learners’ Mastery of Writing

2021 ◽  
Vol 8 (1) ◽  
pp. p144
Author(s):  
Nancy R Nabiryo ◽  
Samuel Sekiziyivu
Keyword(s):  
Research Question ◽  
Study Data ◽  
Instructional Materials ◽  
Group Discussions ◽  
Instructional Resources ◽  
Design Data ◽  
Policy Makers ◽  
Documentary Analysis ◽  
Multiple Case ◽  
Materials Used

Mastery of writing is important for ones’ success in life and instructional materials are used to support this mastery. The purpose of this study was to describe how instructional materials contribute to learners’ mastery of writing. The research question was; “How does the type and manner of use of instructional materials support learners’ mastery of writing?” This study followed a qualitative multiple case study design. Data was collected from three schools. Seven teachers and twenty one students were purposively selected from the schools to participate in the study. Data was collected using interviews, focus group discussions and documentary analysis. Findings portrayed that although participants were aware of the support other materials like textbooks and technology give to writing mastery, due to certain constraints, the most common materials used were examination past papers. We therefore recommend that the policy makers and other stakeholders provide an environment that supports the use of other types of instructional resources to support writing mastery.

scholarly journals Restraints and Restrictive Interventions during Essential Personal Care in Elderly People Living with Dementia in Care Homes

2021 ◽  
pp. 26-38
Author(s):  
Matthew Crooks ◽  
Katherine Wakenshaw ◽  
Julie Young ◽  
Kayleigh Purvis ◽  
Karin Smith ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Care Home ◽  
Legal Framework ◽  
Care Staff ◽  
Care Homes ◽  
Personal Care ◽  
Personal Assistance ◽  
Care Home Staff ◽  
People With Dementia ◽  
Training Materials ◽  
Materials Used

Care home staff are frequently required to provide invasive personal care for their residents, and on occasions need to use restraint and restrictive practices with people with dementia. This often occurs in situations where the residents no longer have the insight that they require help and may misperceive the personal assistance as an assault. On a practical level, a significant number of people with dementia are currently being admitted to inpatient units due to their level of resistance around essential personal care. Often these same people are settled at all other times. This paper provides practical advice on how to support residents and their caregivers, and gives clinical, legal and ethical guidance. Previous work undertaken by the present authors have shown that care staff require supervision and coaching on this topic. The paper includes training materials used by the authors.  This includes a composite, fictitious case example that illustrates approaches that are compliant with UK guidelines.  It addresses the training of staff working in care homes. As such this paper provides a review and practical example of the appropriate use of restraint for residents unable to consent to the ‘intimate’ care they are receiving. It describes a method delivered in a person-centred manner and within a legal framework.  Having read this paper, care home staff should feel more confident, competent and secure in the assistance they are providing in this contentious area.

scholarly journals DIGITAL MARKETING UNTUK PEMBERDAYAAN MASYARAKAT BINAAN YAYASAN SOKOGURU UNGARAN

2021 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
pp. 123
Author(s):  
Ragil Saputra ◽  
Eko Adi Sarwoko ◽  
Dinar Mutiara KN ◽  
Rismiyati Rismiyati ◽  
Edy Suharto
Keyword(s):  
Community Service ◽  
Community Services ◽  
Online Marketing ◽  
Digital Marketing ◽  
Governmental Organization ◽  
Training Stage ◽  
Service Activity ◽  
Video Documentation ◽  
Use Of Social Media ◽  
Training Modules

The Sokoguru Foundation is a non-governmental organization (NGO), with one of its activities which is a place for empowering the communities. After conducting an interview with the foundation managers and a survey of the member of the community, the results show that the ability to do entrepreneurship online is essential for the community. Therefore, the community services’ team provide training for the community about the use of social media, especially using Instagram to do digital marketing.This community service activity methodology uses a Participatory Rural Approach in the form of training and mentoring. The service is carried out in 3 stages: preparation, training and evaluation. Preparation is done by seeking information on material requirements for training. The training stage is carried out using an online system with Zoom Meeting (due to COVID-19 19 pandemic). Next, the training is filled with the presentation from the community service’s team, question and answer and sharing experiences.The result of the evaluation, this service activity adds new knowledge for participants (100%), usefulness (52.6%: very useful, 47.4%: useful). As well as increasing interest in online marketing by 73.7% from the previous 57%. Apart from scientific articles, the output of this activity is in the form of training modules, articles on the Kompas mass media, and video documentation on the YouTube channel.

scholarly journals Engaging traditional barbers to identify and refer newborns for routine immunization services in Sokoto, Nigeria: a mixed methods evaluation

2020 ◽  
Vol 65 (9) ◽  
pp. 1785-1795
Author(s):  
Leanne Dougherty ◽  
Masduk Abdulkarim ◽  
Aliyu Ahmed ◽  
Yakubu Cherima ◽  
Aliyu Ladan ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Vaccine Coverage ◽  
Low Literacy ◽  
Continuous Training ◽  
Group Discussions ◽  
Enabling Factors ◽  
Mixed Methods Evaluation ◽  
Training Materials ◽  
Immunization Services ◽  
Quasi Experimental ◽  
Coverage Rates

Abstract Objectives This study evaluates the effectiveness of an intervention that engaged traditional barbers to inform parents about the importance of vaccination and then refer newborns for vaccination services. Methods We conducted a pre-post quasi-experimental study (n = 2639) to evaluate changes in the coverage of three birth antigens among children aged 0–5 months in response to the intervention. We also conducted in-depth interviews and focus group discussions to assess the enabling factors and challenges associated with implementation. Results We found mothers who received a yellow referral card from a traditional barber were two to three times more likely to vaccinate their children with the three birth antigens. Qualitative findings indicated that the intervention influenced parent’s decision to vaccinate their newborn because the barbers were considered a trusted community advisor. Challenges stemmed from the low levels of literacy among community leaders and barbers that resulted in the need for continuous training, low-literacy training materials and supervision. Conclusions Efforts to increase vaccine coverage rates in northern Nigeria should consider expanding the role of traditional barbers to encourage parents to accept vaccines.

Hazardous Products in the Older Adult Home

2002 ◽  
Vol 46 (19) ◽  
pp. 1726-1729 ◽  
Author(s):  
Timothy A. Nichols ◽  
Christopher B. Mayhorn ◽  
Justin D. Whittle ◽  
Holly E. Hancock ◽  
Wendy A. Rogers ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
Home Environment ◽  
Full Range ◽  
Initial Step ◽  
Structural Elements ◽  
Group Discussions ◽  
Product Usage ◽  
Usage Frequency ◽  
Naturalistic Methodology ◽  
Key Topics

Older adults appear to be particularly susceptible to hazards in the home environment. While some studies have investigated the hazards associated with structural elements in the home environment or specific products such as throw rugs or major appliances, we used a focus group approach to investigate the full range of products with which older adults come in contact and the hazards associated with these products. We conducted six focus groups in the Atlanta area, with 6–8 older adults (age 65–80) in each group. The group discussions were guided by several key topics, including hazardous products in the home and associated hazards. Participants also completed a product usage questionnaire, establishing the representativeness of the sample, as well as providing measures of product hazard perception and product usage frequency. By assessing older adults' awareness and perceptions of hazards through a naturalistic methodology, we provide an initial step in learning how older adults adjust to hazards in the home.

Enhancing community participation in tourism planning associated with protected areas in developing countries: Lessons from Malawi

2016 ◽  
Vol 18 (3) ◽  
pp. 309-320 ◽  
Author(s):  
Felix G Bello ◽  
Brent Lovelock ◽  
Neil Carr
Keyword(s):  
Developing Countries ◽  
Protected Areas ◽  
Community Participation ◽  
Local Community ◽  
Public Awareness ◽  
Local Population ◽  
Tourism Planning ◽  
Group Discussions ◽  
Study Participants ◽  
Depth Interviews

Most studies on community participation in tourism planning only advocate the importance of the concept and/or identify barriers without articulating the required actions or strategies to actually promote community participation. Based on a study in two protected areas in Malawi, this paper identifies and discusses possible strategies that can enhance community participation in tourism planning associated with protected areas in developing countries. Data were collected through in-depth interviews and focus group discussions. The study participants were from protected area management agencies, government departments, non-governmental organisations, tourism operators and the local population surrounding the two protected areas. The findings suggest the need for a rethink on how local communities around protected areas are involved in tourism planning in developing country contexts. Six strategies emerged as major prerequisites to achieve full and active community participation: public awareness and education; capacity building; creation of linkages; use of appropriate participation methods; involvement of appropriate local community organisations and decentralisation and coordination of relevant management organisations.

scholarly journals The Fidelity of Training in Behaviour Change Techniques to Intervention Design in a National Diabetes Prevention Programme

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rhiannon E. Hawkes ◽  
Elaine Cameron ◽  
Lisa M. Miles ◽  
David P. French
Keyword(s):  
Behaviour Change ◽  
Diabetes Prevention ◽  
Prevention Programme ◽  
Behavioural Intervention ◽  
Behaviour Change Techniques ◽  
Behaviour Change Technique ◽  
Mandatory Training ◽  
Training Materials ◽  
Diabetes Prevention Programme ◽  
Materials Used

Abstract Background The National Health Service Diabetes Prevention Programme (NHS-DPP) is a behavioural intervention for people identified as high risk for developing type 2 diabetes that has been rolled out across England. The present study evaluates whether the four commercial providers of the NHS-DPP train staff to deliver behaviour change technique (BCT) content with fidelity to intervention plans. Method One set of mandatory training courses across the four NHS-DPP providers (seven courses across 13 days) was audio-recorded, and all additional training materials used were collected. Recordings and training materials were coded for BCT content using the BCT Taxonomy v1. BCTs and depth of training (e.g. instruction, demonstration, practice) of BCT content was checked against providers’ intervention plans. Results Ten trainers and 78 trainees were observed, and 12 documents examined. The number of unique BCTs in audio recordings and associated training materials ranged from 19 to 44 across providers, and staff were trained in 53 unique BCTs across the whole NHS-DPP. Staff were trained in 66% of BCTs that were in intervention plans, though two providers trained staff in approximately half of BCTs to be delivered. The most common way that staff were trained in BCT delivery was through instruction. Training delivery style (e.g. experiential versus educational) varied between providers. Conclusion Observed training evidences dilution from providers’ intervention plans. NHS-DPP providers should review their training to ensure staff are trained in all key intervention components, ensuring thorough training of BCTs (e.g. demonstrating and practicing how to deliver) to enhance BCT delivery.

scholarly journals DINAMIKA PENGUSAHA INDUSTRI COR LOGAM DI MASA KRISIS

Populasi ◽  
2016 ◽  
Vol 10 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Susi Eja Yuarsi
Keyword(s):  
Production Cost ◽  
Raw Materials ◽  
Local Population ◽  
Substantial Contribution ◽  
Selling Price ◽  
Economic Progress ◽  
Current Economic Crisis ◽  
Undesirable Consequence ◽  
Materials Used ◽  
High Production Cost

Initially, metalworking can be quite reliable because, besides its substantial contribution to the economic progress of the local population, it has also absorbed a very substantial proportion of labor force, both local and from other districts. From the onset of the current economic crisis, metalworking has experienced a tremendous decline. This has been mainly due to the high production cost, which can not be compensated by the low selling price. The undesirable consequence of this trend is that many entrepreneurs have been forced out of business, hence, stopped production. The few who have persisted in business must really strain themselves for the sake of business survival. Their effort is mainly to keep the production cost as low as possible. This can be achieved by reducing the quantity of raw materials used, closer and tighter monitoring of the production process, and changing the system of paying workers. Although these efforts have been applied, the limited number of orders that they receive has forced most of the entrepreneurs to suspend production. There is therefore, an urgent need to seek alternative solutions to this pressing problem.

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