scholarly journals Impact of School Feeding Programme on Learners’ Academic Performance in Mlunduzi Ward, Tanzania

2018 ◽  
Vol 5 (3) ◽  
pp. 125-130
Author(s):  
Shabani N. Maijo
Keyword(s):  
Academic Performance ◽  
Focus Group ◽  
Focus Group Discussion ◽  
Primary Schools ◽  
Group Discussion ◽  
Careful Examination ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
School Feeding ◽  
The Impact

This study conducted to assess the impact of school feeding programme on pupil’s academic performance in Mlunduzi ward, Tanzania. The cross-sectional survey design was used for this study. This study was equally qualitative and quantitative in nature. A questionnaire was administered to capture the impact from 96 respondents in four randomly selected primary schools in Mlunduzi ward. Focus Group Discussion (FGD) was employed to complement the questionnaires. A checklist was used to validate data from learners and teachers through the focus group discussion. The data were analyzed using descriptive statistics. The results expose that school feeding programme had shown significant impact on learner’s academic performance. The analysis has indicated that the school feeding programme had increased examination performance, helped to get learners into school, enhancing enrolment and reducing absenteeism. The assessment of examination scores in the period before and during school feeding programme had shown that learners got better in an examination during the school feeding programme than before. The study recommends that in practice school feeding programme is difficult interventions; it can be with advantages if the policy makers and implementers can benefit from a careful examination of the programme by involving local communities than depending on donors so as to ensure sustainability of the programme.

Perspectives of Nigerian Athletes About Physiotherapy Services in Sports Injury Management: Implications for Rehabilitation

2020 ◽  
pp. 1-8
Author(s):  
Adesola C. Odole ◽  
Olawale T. Agbomeji ◽  
Ogochukwu K.K. Onyeso ◽  
Joshua O. Ojo ◽  
Nse A. Odunaiya
Keyword(s):  
Focus Group ◽  
Focus Group Discussion ◽  
Deductive Reasoning ◽  
Group Discussion ◽  
Sports Injury ◽  
Positive Perception ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Injury Management ◽  
Adequate Knowledge

Background: Athletes’ perceptions toward physiotherapy services have an impact on their general attitude toward these services and their willingness to work together with physiotherapists for rehabilitation. The study investigated athletes’ perspectives of physiotherapy services in sports injury management. Methods: A mixed-study design of a cross-sectional survey that involved 178 conveniently sampled athletes and an explanatory qualitative study (8 purposively-selected athletes) was used. The authors assessed the participants’ knowledge and perception of physiotherapy services using the modified versions of the Athletes’ Level of Knowledge Questionnaire, Matsuno Athletes Perception Scale, and focus group discussion. The data were analyzed using chi-square, Spearman correlation at P ≤ .05, and deductive reasoning thematic analysis. Results: The age of the participants for the cross-sectional survey (131 men and 47 women) was 22.50 (7.51) years. Our results showed that the majority (91.6%) of them had adequate knowledge and (78.7%) positive perception about the role physiotherapists play in sports injury management. The participants’ knowledge of physiotherapy services had a significantly positive correlation with age (ρ = .12; P = .01), sporting years (ρ = .17; P = .02), and duration in sports council (ρ = .19; P = .01), while their perception showed a negative correlation with age (ρ = −.15; P = .05), sporting years (ρ = −.16; P = .03), and duration in sports council (ρ = −.08; P = .02). However, no significant correlation existed between the participants’ knowledge; perception and level of education; level of competition; type of sport; and type, nature, and severity of sport injury. Seven themes were generated from the focus group discussion. Conclusion: The participants reported adequate knowledge and a positive perception of physiotherapy services. The correlates of participants’ knowledge and perception of physiotherapy services are age, sporting years, and duration in the sports council. From the qualitative component of the study, the authors identified the need to provide more physiotherapy services to athletes and more facilities for physiotherapy services.

Parents' Attitudes Toward Firearm Injury Prevention Counseling in Urban Pediatric Clinics

PEDIATRICS ◽  
1995 ◽  
Vol 96 (4) ◽  
pp. 649-653 ◽  
Author(s):  
Karen Haught ◽  
David Grossman ◽  
Frederick Connell
Keyword(s):  
Focus Group ◽  
Injury Prevention ◽  
Focus Group Discussion ◽  
Health Care Providers ◽  
Group Discussion ◽  
Care Providers ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Firearm Injury ◽  
Prevention Counseling

Objectives. To examine characteristics and experiences associated with gun ownership among parents of pediatric patients who attend urban pediatric clinics and to determine the receptivity of these parents to firearm injury prevention counseling. Design. A focus group discussion was followed by a cross-sectional survey. Setting. Four public pediatric clinics in a large metropolitan area were included. Participants. A focus group discussion was held with parents and was used to develop the questionnaire, which was then distributed over a 6-week period to parents accompanying children to the clinic. The anonymous, self-administered questionnaire was completed by 510 parents or guardians, with an 88% response rate. Results. Twenty percent of respondents reported that they had a firearm in the home. Twenty-seven percent of respondents had experienced having a family member shot. Eighty-two percent of all respondents indicated that they would find information about the safest way to store a gun helpful or very helpful. Of all respondents, 47% would follow and an additional 37% would think over a provider's advice not to keep guns in the home. Gun owners were less inclined to report that they would follow this advice (19%), but 55% of the gun owners would think over this advice. Only 6% of all respondents reported that they would ignore or be offended by such advice. Conclusions. Children attending public urban pediatric clinics are exposed to guns in their homes, and their parents appear to be receptive to firearm injury prevention counseling from their child's health care providers.

scholarly journals Teacher Qualifications and Academic Performance of Pupils in Public Primary Schools in Hargeisa District

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Gulled M. Yasin
Keyword(s):  
Academic Achievement ◽  
Academic Performance ◽  
Primary Schools ◽  
Formal Education ◽  
Teaching Experience ◽  
Teacher Qualifications ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Average Value ◽  
Teacher Qualification

This study investigated effect of teacher qualifications on the academic performance of pupils in primary schools in Hargeisa districts. Teacher qualifications were operationalized as Formal education, certification and teaching experience. The study emerged from the deteriorating academic achievement of pupils in Somaliland National Primary Examinations. The deteriorating academic performance was well demonstrated from increase number of failures in Somaliland National Exams. The study employed cross sectional survey research design, on a sample of 160 teachers, the study found out that, Fo = 15.838 > F (2,157) = 3.06; p = .000. The eta-square returned an average value of η 2 = 16.8%. Therefore, teacher qualification accounts for 16.8% of the variance in academic performance of pupils in pubic primary schools in Hargeisa. The rest 83.2% are due to factors not investigated here, and errors in measurements. The study findings indicate that teacher qualifications affect to the academic performance of pupils in public primary schools in Hargeisa District.

scholarly journals Investigating the Trends of Teaching Reading Comprehension Skills at Primary Schools

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Fisseha Motuma
Keyword(s):  
Reading Comprehension ◽  
Focus Group ◽  
Primary School ◽  
Focus Group Discussion ◽  
Primary Schools ◽  
Group Discussion ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
English Teachers ◽  
Comprehension Strategies ◽  
Teaching Reading

This study explored lived academic experiences of primary school teachers in teaching reading. It attempted to find out whether primary school English teachers were aware of different thinking and comprehension strategies like cognitive, metacognitive and comprehension strategies: predicting, visualizing, making connections and summarizing. Purposive sampling technique was employed to specify the participants. To collect the required data, focus group discussion and classroom observation were used. Seven experienced primary school English teachers were involved in the study: two of the teachers participated in the classroom observations, whereas the five teachers participated in the Focus Group Discussion. The data collected through FGD were audio-recorded and later transcribed for analysis. The data were analyzed based on grounded theory using open, selective and substantiate coding. The results of the analysis indicated teachers gave little attention to thinking or thought-based teaching of reading comprehension. The teaching focused on textual comprehension instead of research-proved thinking strategies.

scholarly journals Soil Transmitted Helminths and Plasmodium falciparum Co-infections among School Children in Bugesera District, Rwanda: Implications for National Control Programs

2021 ◽  
pp. 30-36
Author(s):  
Umwanankundi Marcelline ◽  
Mazigo D. Humphrey ◽  
Tumusiime David ◽  
Mucumbitsi Joseph ◽  
Arpita Sharma ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
School Children ◽  
Primary Schools ◽  
Spatial Scales ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Soil Transmitted Helminths ◽  
Control Programs ◽  
Stool Samples ◽  
The Impact ◽  
National Control

Soil Transmitted Helminths and Plasmodium infections are ubiquitous with morbidity and mortality within the tropical and subtropical regions. However, the extent and consequences of STH-Plasmodium co-infection at different spatial scales are poorly understood. This study aimed at determining the prevalence of Soil Transmitted Helminths and Plasmodium coinfection, and, the impact thereof among school children in Bugesera District of Eastern Rwanda. Study Design: Cross Sectional Survey Place and Duration of Study: The survey was conducted in Bugesera district, Eastern Rwanda, between May and December 2020. Methodology: The survey was conducted among children between ages 5 and 18 years, across 21 randomly selected primary schools. Stool samples were collected and screened for soil transmitted helminths using Kato-Katz, while finger-prick blood samples were examined under the microscope to determine Plasmodium infection. Results: Overall the prevalence of A. lumbricoides, T. trichiura, Hookworm and P. falciparum was 4.43%, 0.76%, 0.16% and 3.15% respectively. On the other hand, 36.15% were co-infected with A. lumbricoides and P. falciparum. Surprisingly, the coinfection was higher 41.79%, (P<0.001) in girls than the overall coinfection prevalence. Conclusion: Helminthiasis and malaria remain dominant, in spite of the continuing and tremendous national control programs. The strikingly surprising higher prevalence of A. lumbricoides-P. falciparum co-infection in girls calls for additional investigations.

Male Volleyball Players’ Self-Esteem in the Context of Volleyball Competition

2021 ◽  
Vol 1 (2) ◽  
pp. 1-6
Author(s):  
Shireen Bhatti ◽  
Muhammad Asif Shaikh
Keyword(s):  
Focus Group ◽  
Focus Group Discussion ◽  
Urban Areas ◽  
Group Discussion ◽  
Performance Anxiety ◽  
Age Groups ◽  
Self Esteem ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Volleyball Players

The goal of this study was to evaluate the competition anxiety and self-esteem among male volleyball players. Cross sectional study design, followed by qualitative investigation, was used in the current study. The participants in this study were 20 male volleyball players from the urban areas of the Province of Sindh Public Boys College. Both volleyball players at college and provincial level participated in the volleyball game. The player was between 16 and 20 years of age. Two questionnaires were used in the current study: (1) the Sports Performance Anxiety Test was used to consider performance anxiety and (2) the self-esteem of Rosenberg was used to describe self-esteem and (3) the focus group discussion. The results of the current study showed fluctuation in self-esteem level and anxiety level among players of different age groups regarding participation in volleyball competition. In Focus group discussion, regarding low self-esteem and higher competition anxiety, participants are of the view that low self-esteem and increase in anxiety undoubtedly have a greater negative effect on the team's psychology. Negative attitudes towards oneself, people's evaluation or opinion, fear of failure, risk of competitive climate, fear of adversary, low level of efforts, nervousness, negative feedback, rejection, criticism, nervousness, coach, team mates and high expectations of the audience are the factors that can contribute to low self-esteem and high anxiety. The study proposed some recommendations for future researchers.

scholarly journals TINJAUAN MANAJEMEN PENCEGAHAN DAN PENGENDALIAN COVID-19 DI BIDANG INDUSTRI PENERBANGAN

2021 ◽  
Vol 5 (2) ◽  
pp. 641-652
Author(s):  
Febie Karmani Putra ◽  
Robiana Modjo ◽  
Fatma Lestari
Keyword(s):  
Focus Group ◽  
Focus Group Discussion ◽  
Group Discussion ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Additional Cost ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Ground Theory ◽  
Cross Sectional

CoronaVirus Disease 19 (COVID-19) berdampak luas pada semua industri. Penerbangan menjadi industri yang paling berdampak. PT X sebagai Perusahaan Sertifikat Operator Udara tertua di Indonesia harus menjalankan usahanya di masa pandemi ini. Perusahaan ini berupaya menerapkan Pencegahan dan Pengendalian COVID-19 untuk tetap bertahan. Kajian ini memberikan gambaran implementasi dan rekomendasi, strategi manajemen pencegahan dan pengendalian COVID-19 yang efektif. Desain penelitian adalah cross sectional study dengan menggunakan wawancara secara daring dan Focus Group Discussion (FGD). Penelitian dilakukan di Jakarta dengan menggunakan aplikasi online meeting pada bulan Februari 2021. Data akan dianalisis menggunakan metode Mix Ground Theory dan Analisis SWOT. Faktor Penghalang dan Tantangan seperti menjaga protokol kesehatan di daerah lokasi kerja, potensi risiko di daerah yang terbesar, sumber daya yang terbatas, terbatasnya operasionalnya penerbangan, kemudian Faktor Pendorong seperti adanya komitmen keselamatan dan kesehatan kerja serta keberlangsungan bisnis. Untuk Dampak yang dihasilkan, seperti rendahnya permintaan akan kebutuhan industri penerbangan, perubahan lingkungan kerja secara daring ­dan adanya tambahan biaya (additional cost) untuk tes COVID-19 didalam operasional penerbangan. Implementasi protokol kesehatan COVID-19 pada PT X secara umum sudah baik. PT X mengalami dampak yang cukup signifikan di operasional seperti pada umumnya perusahaan penerbangan lainnya.

scholarly journals HUBUNGAN ANTARA PEMBERIAN ASI EKSKLUSIF DENGAN KEJADIAN DIARE PADA BALITA DI KELURAHAN AMPEL, KECAMATAN SEMAMPIR, KOTA SURABAYA 2017

2019 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
pp. 13
Author(s):  
Armina Analinta
Keyword(s):  
Focus Group ◽  
Focus Group Discussion ◽  
Exclusive Breastfeeding ◽  
Random Sampling ◽  
Group Discussion ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Simple Random Sampling ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Exact Test

Background: Diarrhea is an endemic disease in Indonesia and often cause death. In 2015 there were eighteen times the outbreak of diarrhea spread in eleven provinces, eighteen districts / cities, with the number one patient. 213 people and 30 deaths (CFR 2.47%). According to Surabaya City Health Office, there were 65.447 cases of diarrhea in 2015, in other words there were 23 cases of diarrhea in 1000 population. Objectives: This study aimed to analyze the relationship between exclusive breastfeeding and diarrhea  in RW XIII and RW XIV Kelurahan Ampel, Subdistrict Semampir, City of Surabaya in  2017. Methods: This was observational analytics study with cross sectional design. The population in this research were all the children under five in the area in RW XIII and RW XIV in Kelurahan Ampel. Sampling technique used was  simple random sampling involving 39 respondents. Primary data were collected by interview with questionnaire, Focus Group Discussion (FGD). Data were analyzed statistically using Fisher’s Exact Test. Results: The result of this this study, there was relationship between exclusive breastfeeding and diarrhea (p=0.000). Conclusion: There was a significant relationship between exclusive breastfeeding and diarrhea.ABSTRAKLatar Belakang: Diare adalah penyakit endemis di Indonesia dan sering menyebabkan kematian. Pada tahun 2015 terjadi delapan belas kali kejadian luar biasa diare yang  tersebar di sebelas provinsi, delapan belas kabupaten/kota, dengan jumlah penderita satu. 213 orang dan kematian 30 orang (CFR 2,47%). Menurut Dinas Kesehatan Kota Surabaya, pada tahun 2015 terdapat 65.447 kasus diare, dengan kata lain terdapat 23 kasus diare pada 1000 penduduk. Tujuan: Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menganalisis hubungan asi eksklusif dengan diare pada balita di RW XIII dan RW XIV Kelurahan Ampel, Kecamatan Semampir,  Kota Surabaya  2017.Metode: Jenis penelitian adalah analitik observasional dengan desain cross sectional. Populasi pada penelitian ini yaitu seluruh balita yang berada di wilayah di RW XIII dan RW XIV di Kelurahan Ampel. Teknik pengambilan data menggunakan simple random sampling didapatkan 39 responden. Data Primer dikumpulkan dengan wawancara dengan kuesioner, Focus Group Discussion (FGD). Analisis data menggunakan uji statistik Fisher’s Exact.Hasil: Hasil penelitian menunjukkan pemberian ASI eksklusif  memiliki hubungan dengan kejadian diare (p=0,000).Kesimpulan: Terdapat hubungan yang bermakna antara pemberian ASI Eksklusif dengan kejadian diare.

scholarly journals Pengaruh Pengetahuan Terhadap Sikap Ibu Mengenai Imunisasi Ulangan Difteria-Tetanus

Sari Pediatri ◽  
2016 ◽  
Vol 10 (2) ◽  
pp. 117
Author(s):  
Yenny Purnama ◽  
Eddy Fadlyana ◽  
Nanan Sekarwana
Keyword(s):  
Focus Group ◽  
Focus Group Discussion ◽  
Random Sampling ◽  
Group Discussion ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Cluster Random Sampling

Latar belakang. Peran serta dan penerimaan ibu mengenai imunisasi ulangan difteria-tetanus diperlukan untuk menunjang upaya pencegahan penyakit tersebut.Tujuan. Mengetahui pengaruh pengetahuan terhadap sikap ibu murid SD kelas I mengenai imunisasi ulangan difteria-tetanus.Metode. Subjek penelitian adalah ibu murid SD kelas I di Kotamadya Bandung, menggunakan penelitian kuantitatif dan kualitatif. Rancangan penelitian kuantitatif berupa survei cross-sectional dimulai bulan November sampai Desember 2007. Sampel diambil secara cluster random sampling. Analisis statistik dilakukan untuk melihat pengaruh pengetahuan ibu murid SD kelas 1 terhadap sikap imunisasi ulangan difteria-tetanus dengan menggunakan analisis jalur. Pengetahuan adalah informasi yang dimiliki oleh ibu mengenai penyebab, gejala, pengobatan, penularan, dan pencegahan tentang penyakit difteria-tetanus. Sikap adalah respons ibu terhadap penyakit difteria-tetanus mengenai penyebab, gejala, pengobatan, penularan, dan pencegahannya. Rancangan penelitian kualitatif berupa focus group discussion dengan analisis deskriptif, untuk menilai pengetahuan dan sikap ibu mengenai imunisasi ulangan difteria-tetanus yang tidak tergali dengan penelitian kuantitatif. Sampel diambil sebanyak 5-10 orang dari ibu yang telah ikut dalam penelitian kuantitatif.Hasil. Didapatkan 226 ibu dengan rata-rata usia 35 tahun. Hasil analisis jalur, didapatkan pengetahuan secara signifikan dipengaruhi oleh pendidikan ibu dan jumlah anak. Sikap signifikan dipengaruhi oleh pendidikan ibu dan pengetahuan (95%CI: -t<+1,96>t). Hasil analisis jalur didapatkan pengaruh total pendidikan ibu dan pengetahuan terhadap sikap adalah cukup. Pengaruh total pendidikan ibu dan jumlah anak terhadap pengetahuan adalah kurang. Analisis focus group discussion tergambarkan bahwa ibu yang mempunyai pengetahuan tinggi lebih bersikap mandiri terhadap pelaksanaan imunisasi ulangan difteria-tetanus.Kesimpulan. Pengetahuan ibu berpengaruh positif terhadap sikap ibu mengenai imunisasi ulangan difteria-tetanus

scholarly journals DAMPAK PELAKSANAAN PROGRAM CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY (CSR) PT. HOLCIM INDONESIA, Tbk TERHADAP MASYARAKAT LOKAL DI KABUPATEN CILACAP

2018 ◽  
Vol 3 (01) ◽  
Author(s):  
Novita Novita ◽  
Francy Iriani
Keyword(s):  
Corporate Social Responsibility ◽  
Focus Group ◽  
Social Responsibility ◽  
Focus Group Discussion ◽  
Descriptive Analysis ◽  
Group Discussion ◽  
Self Regulation ◽  
Community Empowerment ◽  
Corporate Social ◽  
The Impact

Tujuan dari penelitian ini adalah untuk mengetahui jenis program Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) PT. Holcim Indonesia Tbk serta dampak dari program tersebut terhadap masyarakat lokal di Kabupaten Cilacap. Sebagai perusahaan yang kerap menjadi badan usaha terbesar di lingkungannya, Holcim sadar akan tanggung jawabnya terhadap masyarakat. CSR adalah bentuk regulasi diri sebuah perusahaan yang diintegrasikan dalam model bisnis. Salah satu kegiatan CSR Holcim adalah pemberdayaan masyarakat di wilayah salah satu plant Holcim yaitu Kabupaten Cilacap. Metode penelitian yang digunakan dalam melakukan analisis adalah melalui studi literatur, wawancara, observasi, kuesioner, dan Focus Group Discussion dengan para pengurus, kader, dan anggota masyarakat. Sedangkan responden yang menjadi sampel penelitian adalah 25 posdaya yang berdiri sebelum program CSR PT Holcim Indonesia Tbk dengan jumlah responden 111 orang, dan 11 posdaya yang merupakan bentukan PT Holcim Indonesia Tbk dengan jumlah responden 37 orang. Teknik analisis data yang digunakan adalah analisis deskriptif dan analisis kuadran. Berdasarkan analisis dari variabel yang telah diamati, hasil dari penelitian ini menunjukkan bahwa jenis program CSR yang dilakukan PT. Holcim Indonesia Tbk terhadap masyarakat Kabupaten Cilacap adalah berupa gerakan pemberdayaan masyarakat dan desa dalam bentuk Posdaya. Program ini berdampak pada terjadinya perbaikan dalam hal kepengurusan Posdaya serta kemandirian ekonomi masyarakat. Selain itu PT. Holcim Indonesia, Tbk melakukan pendampingan secara berkelanjutan serta evaluasi terhadap kegiatan yang telah dilaksanakan. Kata Kunci: Corporate Social Responsibility, Pemberdayaan Masyarakat, Posdaya, Keberlanjutan The purpose of this research is to know the types of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) program done by PT.Holcim Indonesia Tbk as well as the impact of the program on the local communities of Cilacap district. As one of the largest business entity in its environment, PT Holcim,Tbk aware of its responsibility towards the society. CSR is done by PT Holcim, tbk, as a form of self-regulation that is integrated in their business model. One of their CSR is done by empowering community in the region. This research is conducted in one of the Holcim plant in Cilacap district. The analytical methods used in this research are: studying the related literature, interviews, observations, questionnaires, and Focus Group Discussion (FGD) with the Executive Board, cadres, and community members of Posdaya. The research sample are 25 Posdaya that are established before PT Holcim Indonesia CSR program Tbk directed to the society with the total number of respondents are 111 people, and 11 Posdaya which were formed by PT Holcim Indonesia Tbk, with the total number of respondents are37 people.The data gathered then analyzed using descriptive analysis and quadrant analysis.The result of this research shows that the type of CSR programs done by PT. Holcim Indonesia Tbk. on Kabupaten Cilacap society are: The type of CSR done in the form of community empowerment movement that called as Posdaya. The program done by PT Holcim Tbk has an impact on the improvement of the managerial skills of the Posdaya organizing comitee, and the empowerment program is also improving the economic independence of the member of Posdaya as well as the district community. In addition, PT. Holcim Indonesia Tbk provides guidance on an ongoing basis to the Posdaya management and provides evaluations on the activities carried out by Posdaya. Key Words: Corporate Social Responsibility, Community Empowerment, Posdaya, Sustainability.  

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