University Students’ Reservations: About Dietetics as a Career Choice

2013 ◽  
Vol 74 (1) ◽  
pp. 42-45 ◽  
Author(s):  
Daphne Lordly
Keyword(s):  
Career Choice ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
Research Question ◽  
Career Decision ◽  
Educational Programs ◽  
Descriptive Statistics ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Significant Relationships ◽  
Research And Education ◽  
Late Stages

Purpose: Dietetics students’ reservations about their career choice were investigated. Methods: In several dietetics programs in various provinces, an in-class or online survey was administered to students in the early or late stages of their education (n=397). Data were coded and analyzed, using descriptive statistics. Chi-square testing for independence was used to establish significant relationships. Results: Forty-three percent (n=149) of those responding to the research question (n=344) indicated they had reservations about a dietetics career, primarily because of internship, salary, and employment concerns. Students enrolled in a coordinated internship/degree program experienced no reservations about internship. Students experienced fewer career reservations when they had made their career decision before grade 12, were influenced by a dietitian, or were in the later stages of their education. Conclusions: Findings have implications for dietetics recruitment, retention, research, and education. An understanding of sources of reservations about career choice will allow policymakers, researchers, and educators to address issues to ensure that potential professionals are well informed about career components and that educational programs meet students’ needs.

scholarly journals Knowledge and Awareness on Tonsillitis among Dental Students - A Survey

2021 ◽  
pp. 131-139
Author(s):  
T. K. Hariprasath ◽  
Palati Sinduja ◽  
R. Priyadharshini
Keyword(s):  
Online Survey ◽  
Defense Mechanism ◽  
Statistical Tests ◽  
Dental Students ◽  
Descriptive Statistics ◽  
P Value ◽  
Awareness Campaign ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Education And Awareness ◽  
Spss Software

Introduction: Palatine Tonsils are paired lymph node organs located on each side of the back of your throat. They function as a defense mechanism and help prevent body from getting an infection. When tonsils become infected, the condition is called tonsillitis. Aim: This article aims to know the knowledge and awareness of dental students on Tonsillitis diseases. Materials and Methods: A questionnaire of 16 questions was created and entered in the online survey creator ‘Google Forms’ and shared among each student of about 100 individually and privately and data were collected subject to statistical analysis using SPSS software. Statistical tests used were descriptive statistics and Chi-square tests. A P-value less than 0.05 will be  considered statistically significant. Results and Conclusion: Results of this study suggest that Third-year students more aware of symptoms of tonsillitis 20%, complications of tonsillitis 20% and symptoms associated with strep throat 18% than students of other year and they need an effective education and awareness campaign to increase their knowledge and awareness on Tonsillitis.

Gender, Career Choice and Occupational Outcomes Among College Alumni with Disabilities

1989 ◽  
Vol 20 (4) ◽  
pp. 8-12 ◽  
Author(s):  
Charlene P. DeLoach
Keyword(s):  
Career Choice ◽  
University Graduates ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
University Of Illinois ◽  
Occupational Outcomes ◽  
Choice Of Major ◽  
Significant Relationships ◽  
And Gender ◽  
Chi Square Analysis ◽  
The University

A survey of 501 alumni with disabilities who attended the University of Illinois during the forty-year period from 1948 to 1988 indicated gender is a major factor in the career choices and the occupational outcomes of university graduates. Chi-square analysis revealed significant relationships between gender and marital status (p < .05), gender and choice of major (p < .01), gender and occupational category (p<.01), gender and parttime or fulltime employment (p < .01), and gender and salary level (p < .01). There was no significant relationship between gender and disability type or gender and employment/unemployment. On the basis of this survey of college alumni, one could conclude gender has a more significant impact on career choice and career development than do the physical or sensory disabilities of college students.

scholarly journals What Factors Influence the Career Choice of Hotel Management Major Students in Guangzhou?

2017 ◽  
Vol 8 (3) ◽  
pp. 1092 ◽  
Author(s):  
Shaoping Qiu ◽  
Larry Dooley ◽  
Trupti Palkar
Keyword(s):  
Career Choice ◽  
Career Guidance ◽  
Career Decision ◽  
Female Students ◽  
Descriptive Statistics ◽  
Cultural Value ◽  
Hotel Management ◽  
Guangzhou City ◽  
Contributory Factors ◽  
Significant Difference

This exploratory study examined students’ perceptions of importance with reference to contributory factors of their career choice in hospitality and tourism department of a polytechnic college in Guangzhou City, China. The study result was derived from a survey of 372 freshmen and sophomore students. The questionnaire comprised items relating to factors influencing students when they made their career decision. Descriptive statistics, T-test, and factor analysis were conducted using SPSS 17.0. It is found that more students made their own career choice with little influence exerted by their family members. It was also indicated that generally there was no statistically significant difference between male and female students; however, a difference between freshmen and sophomore respondents was found for a few items. Additionally, this study identified five underlying contributory factors. “Students self-efficacy and occupational aspiration” was the most important factor to influence the students’ career decision, followed by “tradition and cultural value”, “career guidance”, “support from parents”, and “external consultation”. Finally, discussion of the findings was presented and possible suggestions were given for both hospitality educators and practitioners.

scholarly journals Teachers’ Perspective on Strategies to Reduce Sedentary Behavior in Educational Institutions

2020 ◽  
Vol 17 (22) ◽  
pp. 8407
Author(s):  
Nastja Podrekar ◽  
Kaja Kastelic ◽  
Nejc Šarabon
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Sedentary Behavior ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
Intervention Studies ◽  
Descriptive Statistics ◽  
Educational Institutions ◽  
Negative Consequences ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Chi Square Test ◽  
Teachers Perspectives

Standing desks and physical activity breaks can counteract the negative consequences of sedentarism at school. However, the implementation of these strategies should not restrict the pedagogical process. The aim of this study was to assess teachers’ perspectives on strategies to reduce sedentary behavior (SB) of students in the classroom. An online survey was conducted, and the answers were analyzed using descriptive statistics and frequency distribution. The relationships between the variables were assessed using Spearman’s coefficient and a chi-square test. Most teachers believed that a student–furniture mismatch was present. The most common reasons given for not using standing desks were concerns about desks being uncommon and their potential to disrupt the class. However, the majority of the teachers believed it feasible to perform physical activity (PA) breaks during classes. Further intervention studies are needed to determine for which courses the use of standing desks are feasible, for what time periods standing desks should be used, and the appropriate number and layout of standing desks in classrooms.

scholarly journals Pharmacist-Prescribed Hormonal Contraception: Does Didactic Hormonal Contraception Education Affect Student Pharmacist Perceptions of This Professional Activity?

Pharmacy ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (3) ◽  
pp. 145
Author(s):  
Rachel Rikard ◽  
Jennifer Elliott ◽  
Erin Dalton ◽  
Rebecca H. Stone
Keyword(s):  
Online Survey ◽  
Clinical Skills ◽  
Hormonal Contraception ◽  
Descriptive Statistics ◽  
Pharmacy Students ◽  
Scope Of Practice ◽  
Professional Activity ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Didactic Training ◽  
Strongly Agree

Since 2014, select states have allowed pharmacists to prescribe hormonal contraception (HC). This study describes student pharmacists’ perceptions of a pharmacist’s scope of practice, education, and interest, and identifies differences between students who have completed didactic HC content in their professional curriculum versus those who have not. A voluntary online survey was emailed to all students in three Georgia pharmacy schools. Descriptive statistics were reported. Likert square responses were dichotomized, and Chi square testing identified differences between groups. A total of 1256 students were invited, 35% completed the survey, of those 68% had received HC didactic content in their curriculum. Regardless of HC education, most students “agree” or “strongly agree” that pharmacists are adequately educated to prescribe HC (92% vs. 86%, p = 0.05) and prescribing HC is within the pharmacist’s scope of practice (89% vs. 84%, p = 0.12). Although not currently permitted in Georgia, most are interested in prescribing (97% vs. 96%, p = 0.5). Of the students who have received HC didactic content, 87% felt “moderately”, “well”, or “extremely well-educated” regarding HC prescribing clinical skills. Regardless of didactic training, pharmacy students believe pharmacists are prepared to prescribe HC and support pharmacist-prescribed HC as a part of their future professional scope of practice.

scholarly journals Pharmacists as a Source of Advice on Medication Use for Athletes

Pharmacy ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 8 (1) ◽  
pp. 10
Author(s):  
Kwang Choon Yee ◽  
Michael De Marco ◽  
Mohammed S. Salahudeen ◽  
Gregory M. Peterson ◽  
Jackson Thomas ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Online Survey ◽  
Response Rate ◽  
Medication Use ◽  
Descriptive Statistics ◽  
Demographic Information ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Drug Classes ◽  
Unintentional Doping ◽  
World Anti Doping Agency

Background: The World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) specifies substances that competitive sportspersons are not allowed to take. Some of these substances are contained in common medicines used in everyday medical practice and could be used by athletes by accident. Objectives: This study aimed to explore pharmacists’ knowledge and confidence in guiding athletes about the use of medicines in professional sport. Methods: Registered pharmacists in Australia were invited to participate in an online survey. The survey had five domains and aimed to identify pharmacists’ demographic information, interest in sport, familiarity with WADA guidelines, knowledge on prohibited drug classes, and their opinion about the role of pharmacists in educating athletes on medication use. Descriptive statistics were provided and where appropriate, Chi-square, Mann–Whitney and independent t-test were used to identify potential associations and difference between means. Results: One hundred and thirty-five pharmacists (response rate of 10.6%) completed the survey, with the majority indicating that they were not confident in advising athletes on medication use. Although most respondents believed that pharmacists have a role in the education of athletes to help avoid unintentional doping, only about a quarter indicated that they had sufficient knowledge to advise athletes. About one-half of the respondents could provide fully correct answers when asked to identify the WADA status of some commonly used drugs. Conclusions: The results of the survey indicate that upskilling is required to enable pharmacists in Australia to provide accurate medication advice to professional athletes.

Buy, borrow, or access online?

2016 ◽  
Vol 44 (4) ◽  
pp. 583-595 ◽  
Author(s):  
Diane Mizrachi
Keyword(s):  
Design Methodology ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
Descriptive Statistics ◽  
Electronic Format ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Intensive Course ◽  
Writing Scores ◽  
Format Choices ◽  
General Preferences

Purpose This paper aims to investigate the reading format choices of students in a reading-intensive course when faced with options of purchasing their assigned readings in print, borrowing them from library reserves, accessing them from their course website or any combination thereof. It also seeks to map their behaviors to their academic aptitudes and achievements. Design/methodology/approach An online survey was distributed at the end of the quarter consisting of nine multiple-choice and open-ended questions on their format behaviors and academic aptitudes. Descriptive statistics, Chi-square tests and content analysis were used to obtain results. Findings Most students in this study purchased print copies of their assigned readings even though they were available for free both in the library and online. Over 72 per cent read their assignments either in“print” or “mostly in print”. However, the data did not produce evidence of correlations between format behaviors and SAT Writing scores or final grades in the course. Research limitations/implications The self-selected sample of participants appears to be academically homogeneous without enough diversity of behaviors and aptitudes to make generalizations. Replication of this study should be performed among a more academically diverse group of students. Originality/value Studies show that students prefer print to electronic format for academic readings, but they often cite factors like cost and convenience that impact their behaviors. Rather than survey general preferences, this study examines actual behaviors when presented with several format options and discusses why students make their choices.

Speech-Language Pathologists' Perceptions of Their Preparation and Confidence for Providing Dysphagia Services

2020 ◽  
Vol 5 (6) ◽  
pp. 1666-1682
Author(s):  
Lena G. Caesar ◽  
Merertu Kitila
Keyword(s):  
Service Delivery ◽  
Graduate School ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
The United States ◽  
Academic Preparation ◽  
Speech Language Pathologists ◽  
Confidence Levels ◽  
Graduate School Preparation ◽  
Graduate Preparation ◽  
Significant Relationships

Purpose The purpose of this study was to investigate the perceptions of speech-language pathologists (SLPs) regarding their academic preparation and current confidence levels for providing dysphagia services, and the relationship between their perceptions of graduate school preparation and their current levels of confidence. Method This study utilized an online survey to gather information from 374 American Speech-Language-Hearing Association–certified SLPs who currently provide dysphagia services in the United States. Surveys were primarily distributed through American Speech-Language-Hearing Association Special Interest Group forums and Facebook groups. The anonymous survey gathered information regarding SLPs' perceptions of academic preparation and current confidence levels for providing dysphagia services in 11 knowledge and skill areas. Results Findings indicated that more than half of respondents did not feel prepared following their graduate academic training in five of the 11 knowledge and skill areas related to dysphagia service delivery. However, about half of respondents indicated they were currently confident about their ability to provide services in eight of the 11 knowledge and skill areas. Findings also indicated that their current confidence levels to provide dysphagia services were significantly higher than their perceptions of preparation immediately following graduate school. However, no significant relationships were found between respondents' self-reported current confidence levels and their perceptions of the adequacy of their academic preparation. Conclusions Despite SLPs' low perceptions of the adequacy of their graduate preparation for providing dysphagia services in specific knowledge and skill areas immediately following graduation, they reported high confidence levels with respect to their actual service delivery. Implications of these findings are discussed.

Evaluation of the effects of Covid-19 in a dentist’s daily routine - A Survey

2020 ◽  
Vol 11 (SPL1) ◽  
pp. 591-601
Author(s):  
Akansha Kishen ◽  
Anjali A K ◽  
Brundha M P ◽  
Muralidharan N P
Keyword(s):  
Online Survey ◽  
Dental Students ◽  
Cross Infection ◽  
Daily Routine ◽  
Significant Extent ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Daily Routines ◽  
Routine Basis ◽  
Chi Square Test ◽  
Spss Software

Covid 19 is considered to be a pandemic virus infection. SARS-Cov-2 causes it. It is a viral infection that is transmitted through aerosol and droplet contamination, cross-infection, etc. Dentists are at a higher risk due to this corona. It has affected daily routines of dentist's life as they are unavailable to run the clinic and attend to patients. Different search engines like PubMed, and Google Scholar was used. The questionnaire consisting of twenty questions was prepared by using online survey google forms and circulated among the participants. SPSS software was used to evaluate the results and data collection. Statistical analysis was done by chi-square test. Later, results were being tabulated. This survey that is taken among dental students, dentists, and random public, it is seen that the majority of them are well aware of this recent pandemic attack. (COVID-19). It is concluded that dentists are affected to a significant extent due to coronavirus as their daily routine is affected severely. This study aims to identify the effect on dentist life on a routine basis due to the pandemic COVID - 19.

Union Formation and Onset of Sex among Young Girls in Kachia Local Government Area of Kaduna State

2010 ◽  
Vol 8 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
John Gambo LAAH
Keyword(s):  
Local Government ◽  
Young Women ◽  
Sexual Debut ◽  
State Level ◽  
Local Government Area ◽  
Group Discussions ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Young Girls ◽  
Significant Relationships ◽  
Women’S Sexual Health

Analysis of marriage intentions and sexual experiences of young women are necessary in drawing up state-level and countrywide policies that address young women’s sexual health needs. This paper draws on results of a study utilizing structured questionnaires and Focus Group Discussions (FGDs) to examine marriage and sexual debut among young girls in Kachia Local Government Area of Kaduna State. A total of 862 questionnaires were administered among young women within the age of 11 and 25 years. The information from the questionnaire was analysed using the Chi-square (X2) test to assess bivariate association between ever had sex and age at first sex and some socio-demographic characteristics of young girls. The study hypothesised that ever had sex, age at first sexual encounter and age at marriage do not differ by some sociodemographic characteristics of women. The results of the analysis revealed that the majority (70%) of the respondents have ever had sex and that 9.6% have ever married. The X2 test revealed that there are significant relationships between ever had sex and age of respondents (X2, df=4, p=0.001)), marital status (X2, df=4, p=0.001) and level of education (X2, df=6, p=0.001). There was, however, no statistical differences between ever had sex and religion and residence. The paper recommended a multifaceted programme to address the needs of young girls in Kachia LGA.

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