scholarly journals Assessing Knowledge and Use Practices of Plastic Food Packaging among Young Adults in South Africa: Concerns about Chemicals and Health

2021 ◽  
Vol 18 (20) ◽  
pp. 10576
Author(s):  
Magdi Du Preez ◽  
Daleen Van der Merwe ◽  
Louise Wyma ◽  
Susanna Maria Ellis
Keyword(s):  
South African ◽  
Food Packaging ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
Information Source ◽  
Sources Of Information ◽  
Health Concerns ◽  
Plastic Packaging ◽  
Subjective Knowledge ◽  
Informal Information ◽  
The Government

Chemicals associated with health problems can migrate from packaging into food matrices. Therefore, consumers need to be aware of health concerns associated with incorrectly used plastic food packaging. However, little is known about consumers’ knowledge and their plastics usage practices. This study assessed this knowledge and practices among young South African adult consumers. Our online survey of 293 participants focused on their objective (actual) and subjective (self-perceived) knowledge about plastic food packaging care and safety, their utilization practices, and their sources of information about safe use of plastics. Participants’ utilization practices showed broad misuse. Their subjective knowledge about the correct use of plastic packaging was in most respects contradicted by their limited objective knowledge. We found that plastic identification codes on packaging largely failed in their informative purpose; instead, participants mainly consulted informal information sources about plastics. The knowledge gaps, unsafe plastic use practices, and information source deficiencies identified here can help to guide future improvements. We call for consumer education, across all demographics, about plastic utilization practices and associated health concerns about plastic chemicals. We also highlight the need for the government, food and plastics industries to join forces in ensuring that consumers are informed about safe plastic packaging usage.

scholarly journals Pelanggaran Hukum Perlindungan Konsumen Terhadap Penggunaan Produk Plastik berbahaya Sebagai Kemasan Makanan dan Minuman

2012 ◽  
Vol 1 (3) ◽  
pp. 487
Author(s):  
Mahendra Adhi Purwanta
Keyword(s):  
Consumer Protection ◽  
Food Packaging ◽  
Role Of Government ◽  
Plastic Packaging ◽  
The Law ◽  
The Government ◽  
Packaged Food ◽  
Plastic Products

Plastics contain hazards that can endanger consumers' health. This thesis discusses the problems faced by consumers due to the use of plastic products as food packaging, consumer protection law violations by the business, and the role of government in order to control the use of plastic products by businesses. Results of this study concluded that the problems faced by consumers is the use of plastic products by dangerous business as a packaged food. By using dangerous plastic product, businesses have also violated provisions of the law of consumer protection. Furthermore, the government should monitor the use of plastic packaging, provide counseling to consumers and businesses, and require businesses to include the symbol and code information on the triangle and plastic packaging. Keyword: Plastics, food packaging, consumer protection law violations

scholarly journals COVID-19 Information Sources and the Relationship with Attitudes in Battling the Pandemic: A Cross-Sectional Survey Among the Malaysian Public (Preprint)

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Emma Mohamad ◽  
Jen Sern Tham ◽  
Suffian Hadi Ayub ◽  
Mohammad Rezal Hamzah ◽  
Hasrul Hashim ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Online Survey ◽  
Information Source ◽  
World Health ◽  
Public Confidence ◽  
Sources Of Information ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Ministry Of Health ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Health Crisis ◽  
The Relationship

BACKGROUND There are multiple media platforms and various resources available on COVID-19. Identifying people’s preferences is key to building public confidence and planning for successful national health intervention strategies. OBJECTIVE This study examines the sources of information for COVID-19 used by the Malaysian public and identifies those that are associated with building public confidence as well as positive perceptions toward the Malaysian government. METHODS A cross-sectional online survey of 4,850 Malaysian residents was conducted. Participant demographics, media use, information source, and attitudes surrounding COVID-19 were assessed. Descriptive statistics and multiple logistic regression analyses were conducted to gauge the relationship between demographics, information source and attitudes toward COVID-19. RESULTS Malaysians primarily utilized television and Internet news portals for information on COVID-19. The Malaysian Ministry of Health was the most preferred source of COVID-19 information. Respondents who referred to the Ministry of Health, television and the Malaysian National Security Council had greater odds in believing that the country could win the battle against COVID-19 and that the government was handling the health crisis well. Those who used the World Health Organization, friends, YouTube, family and radio as sources of information were less likely to harbor confidence and positive belief toward combating COVID-19. CONCLUSIONS Managing information and sustaining public confidence is important in a pandemic. Health authorities should pay considerable attention to the use of appropriate media channels and sources to allow for more effective dissemination of critical information to the public. CLINICALTRIAL

People’s access to information and the practice of COVID-19 prevention during the first lockdown period in Hanoi in april, 2020

2021 ◽  
Vol 05 (04) ◽  
pp. 99-109
Author(s):  
Thi Thu Ha Nguyen ◽  
◽  
Bich Huong Bui ◽  
Bich Diep Pham
Keyword(s):  
Rural Areas ◽  
Information Source ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Sampling Procedure ◽  
Access To Information ◽  
Sources Of Information ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Antiseptic Solution ◽  
Work From Home ◽  
The Government

Objectives: To describe people's access to information and the practice of COVID-19 pandemic prevention during the first lockdown in the period from 7thto 30th April. Methods: A descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted among 319 subjects through a convenient sampling procedure. Online self-administered questionnaires through social networks including Facebook, Zalo, etc were used. Descriptive statistics were used to present the data using mean, frequency and percentage. Results: The most popular information channels which people in urban and rural areas regularly accessed for COVID-19 related information were television and radio (55.6% and 72.7% respectively). The sources of information that the highest percentage of people accessed was the Government's /Ministry of Health’s SMS, followed by social media. People were most interested in searching for information about "Evolution of the epidemic COVID-19" and the least interested in the information about "Prevention according to folk beliefs and methods”. Proactive prevention practices were well implemented during the first lockdown such as "Wear a mask properly" with 99.1%, followed by "Minimize going to the street except in necessary cases" (98.8%) and "Stop non-urgent activities, work from home when needed" with 98.8%. The proportion of people who practiced "Clean the surface of objects with an antiseptic solution" was the lowest at 87.5%. Conclusion: Mass media and the Government information source are regular users to access information by respondents. Therefore, the information channel and source should be taken into account for health education in general and Covid -19 prevention in particular. Keywords: COVID-19, information, prevention.

scholarly journals COVID-19: information access, trust and adherence to health advice among migrants in Norway

2022 ◽  
Vol 80 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Ahmed A. Madar ◽  
Pierina Benavente ◽  
Elżbieta Czapka ◽  
Raquel Herrero-Arias ◽  
Jasmin Haj-Younes ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
News Media ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
Preventive Measures ◽  
Information Access ◽  
Sufficient Information ◽  
Sources Of Information ◽  
Health Authorities ◽  
Access Information ◽  
The Government ◽  
High Level

Abstract Background Migrants in Norway bear a higher burden of COVID-19 infections and hospitalization as compared to non-migrants. The aim of our study was to understand how migrants perceive their own health risk, how they access information regarding the preventive measures, the degree of trust in this information, in the Norwegian authorities and the news media, and migrants’ adherence to authorities’ recommendations regarding the pandemic. Methods An online survey was performed between May and July 2020 among 529 Polish, Arabic, Somali, Tamil, and Spanish-speaking migrants in Norway. For each outcome presented in the aims, unweighted and weighted descriptive analyses were performed for all migrants together and for each language group. Results Sixty-one percent of migrants perceived their health as excellent or very good, with the lowest value (42%) in the Tamil group and the highest among Somalians (85%). The majority of respondents (82%) felt they had received sufficient information. Press conferences from the government, health authorities’ websites, and Norwegian news media were the preferred channels of information for all groups. Most migrants reported a high level of adherence to preventive measures (88%) and trust in Norwegian authorities (79%). However, there were variations among groups regarding the importance of sources of information and level of trust, which was lowest for the Polish group. Conclusion Migrants in Norway reported receiving sufficient information about COVID-19 and high adherence to preventive measures. However, the levels of trust in the information sources, the services and the authorities varied among the groups. Understanding how migrants are dealing with this pandemic is crucial to improve the dissemination of information and trust in the health authorities for the different groups.

scholarly journals Exploring the Information Source Preferences Among Canadian Adult Golf League Members

2016 ◽  
Vol 2 (2) ◽  
pp. 1-28
Author(s):  
Melissa Davies ◽  
Dianna Gray
Keyword(s):  
Physical Inactivity ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
Information Sources ◽  
Information Source ◽  
Public Information ◽  
Principal Component ◽  
Marketing Strategies ◽  
Sources Of Information ◽  
Participation Decision ◽  
Source Preferences

With an aging demographic, and the abundance of physical inactivity in Canada, sport professionals need to understand how best to recruit and retain adults in sport and recreational activities, namely, golf leagues.  Canadian golf league participants (N = 419; Mage = 62 years old) completed an online survey detailing their propensity to utilize a variety of information sources prior to making the decision to join a golf league.  Results from a principal component analysis of a revised Information Sources Inventory, suggested that golfers in this sample were most likely to utilize Personal and Social sources of information associated with their league participation decision.  While no differences emerged in information source preferences across Age or levels of Involvement, women (m = 4.12, SD = 1.30) were significantly more likely to utilize Public information sources than were men (m = 3.64, SD = 1.26).  Implications from the information source preferences are discussed with the goal of generating more effective marketing strategies to recruit new golfers, lapsed golfers, or golfers who do not currently engage in league play.

scholarly journals Differences in information source preferences by students during pre and post PSBB covid-19 pandemic

2021 ◽  
Vol 7 (2) ◽  
pp. 241-253
Author(s):  
Mochamad Darmawan ◽  
Cahyo Handika ◽  
M. Didan Pratama ◽  
M. Aflah Al Maulana
Keyword(s):  
Large Scale ◽  
Information Sources ◽  
Information Source ◽  
Target Population ◽  
Sources Of Information ◽  
Electronic Information ◽  
New Era ◽  
Library Users ◽  
Social Restriction ◽  
The Government

Background of Study: The increasingly rapid and massive spread of the COVID-19 virus to various countries, has made the Indonesian Government implement a Large-Scale Social Restriction (PSBB) policy in order to stop the spread of the virus. This policy makes various activities, such as services in libraries, must be closed. This of course makes library users, such as students switch to using electronic information sources. Furthermore, the Government decided to start a new era habit or called the "New Normal" by living adapting to the spread of the virus. Purpose: This research was conducted in order to review the preferences of information sources used by students after the PSBB policy. Method. The research method used is a quantitative approach, with a descriptive type. The target population of this research are students from Surabaya. Data collection was carried out by means of a survey using a questionnaire. Then processed using the SPSS 18.0 application Analysis. The analysis uses theory in the literature. Results: The results showed that most of the students chose electronic information sources as their main preference. This is indicated by the results of research showing that information retrieval machines have become a popular choice both in the pre and post PSBB periods. However, comparative figures show that there are differences in several sources of information in the two periods. Conclusion: Since the PSBB, most students have experienced changes in their preferences for information sources.

scholarly journals Analisis Tingkat Pengetahuan Ibu Rumah Tangga Tentang Jenis Dan Bahaya Plastik Kemasan Makanan Di Wilayah Kerja Puskesmas Sungai Besar Kota Banjarbaru Tahun 2012

2014 ◽  
Vol 11 (2) ◽  
pp. 191
Author(s):  
Isnawati Isnawati
Keyword(s):  
High School ◽  
Food Packaging ◽  
The Other ◽  
Degenerative Diseases ◽  
Sources Of Information ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Plastic Packaging ◽  
Education Levels ◽  
Level Of Knowledge ◽  
Analysis Of Knowledge

Abstract: Analysis Of Knowledge About The Housewife And Dangers Of Plastic Food Packaging In The Region “Puskesmas Sungai Besar” Banjarbaru Cyty In 2012. Banjarbaru ranks second in South Kalimantan in terms of degenerative diseases (RISKESDA, 2007). Not a few in this town of outstanding products especially plastic packaging used for food, how did the mother know the type of plastic household and trying to protect their families from products that endanger the health of their families. This study aims to determine the level of knowledge about the type Housewife and Hazard plastic food packaging in the region of the Puskesmas Sungai Besar Banjarbaru City with methods of descriptive and cross-sectional approach, the 68 housewives. Education levels housewife in Puskesmas Sei. Besar 44.1% had graduated from high school. Sources of information about the types of food packaging 51.5% came from television and radio, and the other from a friend, neighbor, print media and school/ college. Housewife knowledge about the dangers of plastic food packaging 75% of the radio and television and on the type of plastic food packaging low. Only 1.5% who know the type of plastic in the market. Plastics are not eligible yet many (54.5%) are known to housewives. The level of knowledge Housewife In Puskesmas Sei. Besar about the type of food packaging mostly low, so about the dangers of plastics used as food packaging. Types of plastics for food packag-ing are widely circulated, still wise in choosing the type of plastic to avoid the danger caused. Keywords: plastic; knowledge; danger; packaging

MAKING IT GREEN: THE FOOD PACKAGING PERCEPTIONS AND PRACTICES OF YOUNG CONSUMERS

2019 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 28
Author(s):  
Norsyamira Shahrin ◽  
Rabiatul Adawiyah Abd Rahman ◽  
Noorliza Zainol ◽  
Noor Saliza Salmi ◽  
Mohd Faisal Abdul Wahab
Keyword(s):  
Standard Deviation ◽  
Food Packaging ◽  
Food Handler ◽  
Polystyrene Foam ◽  
University Of Technology ◽  
Young Consumers ◽  
Plastic Bag ◽  
The Government ◽  
The University

Food handler still fails to play their part even when the government imposes “No Plastic Bag” campaign and a ban on polystyrene foam to pack foods. This research focuses on eco-friendly food packaging based on the perception and practice of young consumers, especially the undergraduates of Mara University of Technology Penang Campus (UiTMPP). Questionnaire was constructed and distributed to 315 respondents.  The collected data were analyzed with simple descriptive statistic of frequency, mean and standard deviation. Most of the respondents are aware on eco-friendlyfood packaging. They agreed that the university should propose some alternative to control and reduce non-biodegradable foods packaging. 

PERCEPTIONS OF SOUTH AFRICAN YOUTH OF LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMMES: A CASE IN THE LEPELLE-NKUMPI MUNICIPAL AREA

2016 ◽  
Vol 12 (2) ◽  
pp. 77-89
Author(s):  
Matshidiso Kanjere
Keyword(s):  
Leadership Development ◽  
Young People ◽  
South African ◽  
Rural Areas ◽  
Research Approach ◽  
Practical Applications ◽  
South Africans ◽  
African Youth ◽  
Multiple Challenges ◽  
The Government

The South African youth faces multiple challenges that range from illiteracy, drug and alcohol abuse, crime and HIV/AIDS, to unemployment. These challenges and many other ills in society have led to interventions by government, and private and other civil societies. The government has established and initiated a number of programmes that aim at building capacity and helping the youth to cope with these multiple challenges. Some of the programmes are aimed at building leadership capacity among the impoverished youth in rural communities. A lot of money is being invested in these programmes, which are meant to develop young South Africans. However, there are some young people who do not participate in these programmes. They are also not in the formal education system, self-employed or employed elsewhere. And they are despondent. The government, private sector and non-governmental organisations are trying hard to bring these youths and others into the developmental arena, so that they can be active participants in the economy of the country in the near future. However, little research has been conducted to assess the broad impact of the various programmes in the country. The contribution that these programmes are making toward improving the livelihoods of young people has to be determined on a larger scale. Nevertheless, this article reports on an investigation that was conducted on a smaller scale, at the Lepelle-Nkumpi Local Municipality. The aim of the research was to explore the perceptions young South Africans have of the leadership development programmes that they have participated in. A mixed research approach was used to collect data and the key findings indicated that knowledge accumulated through participation in the programmes does not always translate into practical applications. However, the programmes were deemed to be valuable in instilling a positive life-view. The study recommends that support systems be established in the rural areas to assist young people with life challenges.

scholarly journals Investigating competencies needed by European-trained doctors in rural South African hospitals

2020 ◽  
Vol 12 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
James R. Barnacle ◽  
Oliver Johnson ◽  
Ian Couper
Keyword(s):  
South Africa ◽  
South African ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
Rural District ◽  
Eastern Cape ◽  
Rural Medicine ◽  
Rural South ◽  
District Hospitals ◽  
Kwazulu Natal ◽  
Postgraduate Diploma

Background: Many European-trained doctors (ETDs) recruited to work in rural district hospitals in South Africa have insufficient generalist competencies for the range of practice required. Africa Health Placements recruits ETDs to work in rural hospitals in Africa. Many of these doctors feel inadequately prepared. The Stellenbosch University Ukwanda Centre for Rural Health is launching a Postgraduate Diploma in Rural Medicine to help prepare doctors for such work.Aim: To determine the competencies gap for ETDs working in rural district hospitals in South Africa to inform the curriculum of the PG Dip (Rural Medicine).Setting: Rural district hospitals in South Africa.Methods: Nine hospitals in the Eastern Cape, KwaZulu-Natal and Mpumalanga were purposefully selected by Africa Health Placements as receiving ETDs. An online survey was developed asking about the most important competencies and weaknesses for ETDs when working rurally. The clinical manager and any ETDs currently working in each hospital were invited to complete the survey.Results: Surveys were completed by 19 ETDs and five clinical managers. The top clinical competencies in relation to 10 specific domains were identified. The results also indicate broader competencies required, specific skills gaps, the strengths that ETDs bring to South Africa and how ETDs prepare themselves for working in this context.Conclusion: This study identifies the important competency gaps among ETDs and provides useful direction for the diploma and other future training initiatives. The diploma faculty must reflect on these findings and ensure the curriculum is aligned with these gaps.

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