scholarly journals A Description of the Factors Contributing to Polio Vaccination in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan

2017 ◽  
pp. 1-17
Author(s):  
IJAZ Khan
Keyword(s):  
Social Factors ◽  
Quantitative Research ◽  
Structured Interview ◽  
Social Mobilization ◽  
Interview Schedule ◽  
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa ◽  
Four Dimensions ◽  
Polio Vaccination ◽  
Variate Analysis

The current study aimed to explore various social factors contributing to refusal to polio vaccination. This study has been carried out in District Mardan, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan. This study focuses on finding the role of religious misperception, terrorism, lack of mobilization and lack of awareness and education in refusal to polio vaccination in the study area. The study is framed under quantitative research design. Stratified random sampling has been utilized for sampling and the information has been collected through structured interview schedule. The information has been analyzed in shape of tables (uni-variate) and cross-tables (Bi-variate). Findings of the study are theorized into four dimensions; first, religious misconception is one of the important factors contributing to refusal to polio vaccination; second, terrorism and lack of security (e.g. Talibanization) leads to refusal to polio vaccination; third, lack of social mobilization significantly contributes to refusal to polio vaccination in the study area; fourth, lack of awareness and education in the study area is responsible for refusal to polio vaccination. Further, bi-variate analysis shows that religion misperceptions, terrorism, lack of mobilization and lack of awareness and education play a significant role in refusal to polio vaccination.

scholarly journals The Role of Rural Women in Dairy Activities in Bhadrak District of Odisha

2021 ◽  
Vol 8 (8) ◽  
pp. 93-101
Author(s):  
Sweta Sahoo ◽  
Deepak Kumar Bose ◽  
Jahanara Jahanara
Keyword(s):  
Rural Women ◽  
Dairy Products ◽  
Structured Interview ◽  
Interview Schedule ◽  
Independent Variables ◽  
Participation Of Women ◽  
Meaningful Result ◽  
Almost All ◽  
Mass Media Exposure

The present study was conducted in Bhadrak District of Odisha to find out the role of rural women in dairy activities. A total of 120 respondents were selected randomly for the present study. The data were collected through a pre-structured interview schedule and later appropriate statistical analysis was done to find out the meaningful result. The results showed that the farm women were engaged in almost all dairy activities. However, they were actively participating in milking, feeding of grains, making dairy products etc. but they were having less participation in activities like ,protecting cattle against parasites, insemination of cattle, veterinary care etc. The association between some selected independent variables with participation of women in dairy activities was also found. Education, mass media exposure and extension contact were found to be significantly related to participation of rural women in dairy activities.

The Phenomenological Understanding of Piri-Muridi in Pakistan

2020 ◽  
Vol 34 (4) ◽  
pp. 693-713
Author(s):  
Asim S. Bhatti ◽  
Anila Kamal
Keyword(s):  
Social Sciences ◽  
Qualitative Study ◽  
Thematic Analysis ◽  
Structured Interview ◽  
Personality Factors ◽  
Contributing Factors ◽  
Interview Schedule ◽  
Cultural Traditions

This qualitative study was aimed to explore the belief and opinions of various religious and university scholars regarding the phenomena of Piri-Muridi in Pakistan. Seven religious scholars and seven university scholars from social sciences departments of Quaid-i-Azam University, Islamabad, Pakistan were interviewed through a structured interview schedule. Thematic analysis of responses by following Braun and Clarke's (2006) model was adhered to identify potential themes. Thematic analysis resulted in the identification of 8 themes and 10 subthemes. The main themes evolved are historical roots, Piri-Muridi a multi-sect view, the criterion for a Pir, motives to become Murid, categories of Murid, personality factors, the role of education, and Piri-Muridi as an institution. The major findings revealed that Piri-Muridi has historical roots in our society; besides cultural traditions, religion and personality factors are the major contributing factors in strengthening these practices. Implications of the study have been discussed.

scholarly journals Carers’ views on autism and eating disorders comorbidity: qualitative study

BJPsych Open ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 6 (3) ◽  
Author(s):  
James Adamson ◽  
Emma Kinnaird ◽  
Danielle Glennon ◽  
Madeleine Oakley ◽  
Kate Tchanturia
Keyword(s):  
Anorexia Nervosa ◽  
Eating Disorder ◽  
Structured Interview ◽  
Autism Spectrum ◽  
Current Treatment ◽  
Autism Diagnosis ◽  
Interview Schedule ◽  
Loved One ◽  
The Impact

Background Patients with co-occurring anorexia nervosa and autism respond differently to eating disorder treatments. Previous interviews with patients with both conditions and clinicians working in eating disorder services has highlighted service and treatment adaptations might be beneficial and could improve outcomes for these individuals. Aims The aim of this study was to explore carers’ experiences of current treatment approaches for people with autism who have anorexia nervosa, and their views on how these can be improved. Method Ten carers of a loved one diagnosed with autism and anorexia nervosa were interviewed using a semi-structured interview schedule and the transcripts were analysed with thematic analysis. Results Four key themes emerged from the interviews: the role of autism in anorexia nervosa, carers’ problems with clinical services, the impact on carers and suggestions for future improvements. Conclusions Carers agreed that autism played a significant role in the development and maintenance of their daughters’ anorexia nervosa. However, this comorbidity does not appear to be appropriately addressed in current treatment provisions. They described several difficulties, including problems getting an autism diagnosis and the perception that eating disorder services did not accept or adapt around the condition. This resulted in feelings of frustration and isolation for families, a scenario exacerbated by a perceived lack of support or specific resources for carers of individuals on the autism spectrum. Clinical recommendations on the basis of the current and previous studies are outlined.

scholarly journals Role of Political Participation in Women’s Empowerment at Charsadda, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

2020 ◽  
Vol 8 (1) ◽  
pp. 23-27
Author(s):  
Azizullah Jan ◽  
Muhammad Hussain ◽  
Ihsan Ullah Khan ◽  
Abid Ali
Keyword(s):  
Data Collection ◽  
Political Participation ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Simple Random Sampling ◽  
Interview Schedule ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa ◽  
Female Candidate ◽  
Self Confidence

Political participation one of the important factor of empowerment and creates awareness among females about their rights in a society. The current study was carried out on “The role of political participationinwomen’s empowerment at Charsadda, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa”.sample size for the data collection was 200 respondents.  Data were collected from 200 respondents while applying the criteria designed by Sekaran,  aging of the respondents (15-49) who were belonging to two union councils: Behlola and Mohammad Nari of district Charsadda through simple random sampling technique. The interview schedule was used for the data collection. Structured and semi-structured questions were included in the interview schedule. After collection, the data were processed through SPSS and tabulated as well as presented in percentages and frequencies for better understanding. Chi-square test was used for measuring the association between independent variable and dependent variables. The study findings suggested that change in female formal literacy can transfer about better awareness and self-confidence. The study also recommends the significant involvement of government and non-government agencies for activating women clusters, as well as increasing women awareness level, political participation awareness, and learning skills. The study findings suggested that a woman leader can better empower women in the future, as well as a female candidate, can better solve their problems as compared to male.

scholarly journals Role of Households in Rabbit Production in Enugu-North Agricultural Zone of Enugu State

1970 ◽  
Vol 19 (1) ◽  
pp. 49-56
Author(s):  
OI Ogbonna
Keyword(s):  
Agricultural Development ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Structured Interview ◽  
Development Programme ◽  
Interview Schedule ◽  
Enugu State ◽  
Multistage Sampling ◽  
Foundation Stock ◽  
Perceived Constraints

This study assessed households’ involvement in rabbit production in Enugu-North Agricultural Zone of Enugu State. It determined rabbit management and breeding practices of respondents, roles of households in rabbit production and constraints associated with rabbit production in the area. Multistage sampling technique was used to select eighty respondents. Data were collected through the use of structured interview schedule and analyzed using percentages, mean scores and standard deviations. Majority (62.55%) provide feed for their rabbits twice a day. Majority (86.2%) use paddocks and wooden hutches to construct rabbit house/cages. Adult female and youth/children play less roles in rabbit production. Most perceived constraints were: inadequate/lack of fund (M=3.97), lack of access to foundation stock (M= 3.97) and poor knowledge of rabbit production (M= 3.92). It was recommended that households involved in rabbit production in the area should be encouraged to increase production through training and increased awareness on prevalence of disease and vaccination of rabbits. Similarly, they should be provided with access to foundation stock and other inputs by government and agricultural organizations like Ministry of Agriculture and Agricultural Development Programme in the area.

scholarly journals A QUALITATIVE ANALYSIS OF SOCIOLOGICAL FACTORS AFFECTING SUGARCANE PRODUCTIVITY IN CENTRAL VALLEY OF KHYBER PAKHTUNKHWA, PAKISTAN

2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (3) ◽  
pp. 962-972
Author(s):  
Muhammad Nisar ◽  
Asad Ullah ◽  
Fazal Hanan ◽  
Younas Khan ◽  
Habib Ur Rahman
Keyword(s):  
Land Tenure ◽  
Social Factors ◽  
Agricultural Land ◽  
Central Valley ◽  
Contributing Factors ◽  
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa ◽  
Sociological Factors ◽  
The Government ◽  
Sugarcane Productivity

Purpose of the study: This research study was designed to analyze various social factors like population dynamics, institutional, land tenure, and gender other than the technological one that affects the production of sugarcane in farming communities. Methodology: The method of the study was qualitative, where the data was collected through FGDs. Two FGDs were conducted in two districts of the central valley of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa-Pakistan. Each FGD consisted of 10 participants. The data was analyzed through thematic analysis. Main Findings: The findings of the study revealed that sugarcane productivity is affected by sociological factors like technological ones. The poor socioeconomic status of the farmers, wasting resources in land disputes, frequent land division among heirs, a rapid increase of population growth, unplanned urbanization conversion of fertile agricultural land into the built environment, weakening the role of informal institutions like Jirga and farmers organizations, lack of access to agricultural institutions, the restricted role of women in farming and unfavourable attitude of farmers towards new agrarian technologies, all were the significant contributing factors that negatively influenced sugarcane productivity. Applications of this study: The findings of the study be used by the agricultural department, NGOs, and the government while taking into consideration the factors responsible for sugarcane productivity. Novelty/Originality of this study: This study is novel that no study has yet conducted while considering sociological factors in sugarcane production in Pakistan. This research a unique in that provides a base for agricultural scientists to keep in mind social factors as well in agrarian production besides technological factors.

scholarly journals An Analytical Study on Causes of Developing Delinquent Behaviour Among Adolescents in Tehsil Okara, Punjab, Pakistan

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Qudrat Ullah ◽  
Muhammad Sami Ullah Khan
Keyword(s):  
Survey Research ◽  
Research Method ◽  
Quantitative Research ◽  
Analytical Study ◽  
Structured Interview ◽  
Research Data ◽  
Interview Schedule ◽  
School Officials ◽  
Delinquent Behaviour ◽  
Male Adolescents

This study was conduct with an aim to find out causes of delinquency among male adolescents in Pakistan. Quantitative research method was used and research data were collected through survey research techniques with the help of structured interview schedule. Data were collected after getting permission from adolescents, their parents and school officials

Role of NGOs in Social Mobilization in the context of SGSY

2011 ◽  
Vol 1 (9) ◽  
pp. 209-211
Author(s):  
Dr.Veershetty C Tadalapur ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Social Mobilization

The Role of Interpersonal Communication in Students’ Self-control to Avoid Substance Abuse

2020 ◽  
Vol 5 (2) ◽  
pp. 84-94
Author(s):  
Ade Tuti Turistiati ◽  
Baby Poernomo
Keyword(s):  
High School Students ◽  
Drug Abuse ◽  
Interpersonal Communication ◽  
Junior High School ◽  
Phenomenological Approach ◽  
Structured Interview ◽  
Self Control ◽  
School Students ◽  
Qualitative Research Design

This study aims at answering the questions what causes many junior high school students fall into drug abuse, and what kind of treatment  must be done so that students have self-control and are not subject to drug abuse. This study employed a phenomenological approach of a qualitative research design.  In this study a semi-structured interview is used to understand how participants experienced the phenomenon. The research revealed that the interpersonal communication has a major role in students' self-control so as not to fall into drug abuse. This study contributes significantly to educational field particularly teachers in secondary schools so that it can be used as a reference to provide counseling to parents about the importance of interpersonal communication to build students’ self-control to prevent teens from falling into drug abuse.

Gender and belief factors on attitude towards Social and Environmental Accounting (SEA)

2009 ◽  
Vol 6 (2) ◽  
pp. 51
Author(s):  
Salina Abdullah ◽  
Ern Chen Loo
Keyword(s):  
Natural Resources ◽  
Undergraduate Students ◽  
Environmental Issues ◽  
Environmental Accounting ◽  
Future Generations ◽  
Business And Society ◽  
Four Dimensions ◽  
Sustain Ability ◽  
The Relationship

Research on social and environmental accounting (SEA) has mainly concentrated on disclosure of SEA by corporate bodies, where investigations on ones attitude towards SEA are rarely discussed. SEA is a medium that develops relationships between business and society, community and nature. In addition, SEA involves a concept of sustain ability; where natural resources need to be sustained for the needs of future generations (Alhabshi et al., 2003). SEA also tries to recognise the role of accounting in sustainable development and the use of environmental resources. There are arguments that the young generations today are not fully aware of preserving these natural resources as well as handling social and environmental issues wisely. This perhaps link closely to their belief and cultural background. Hence, this paper examines the influence of gender and belief factors on the undergraduate students’ attitude towards SEA. Four dimensions of belief (fixed ability, quick learning, simple knowledge and certain knowledge) proposed by Schommer (2005) were adapted to analyse how belief factors have influence on their attitude towards SEA. An independent sample t-test was used to examine the relationship between gender and students’ attitude towards SEA. Spearmen’s correlation was employed to show the relationship between belief and attitude towards SEA. The results revealed that gender differences did not show influences on their attitude towards SEA. It was found that there is a significant relationship between belief and students’ attitude towards SEA. Students who believe on the importance of SEA tend to report positive attitude towards SEA. Perhaps findings of this study may provide some information on the SEA education and further be incorporated in the syllabus.

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