scholarly journals Kentucky Equestrians: Defining Socioeconomic Contexts for Extension Programming

2021 ◽  
Vol 59 (Summer 2021) ◽  
Author(s):  
Kimberly Tumlin ◽  
Karin Pekarchik ◽  
Steven Claas
Keyword(s):  
Socioeconomic Factors ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
Program Design ◽  
Economic Factors ◽  
Financial Wellness

Understanding relationships between demographic and economic factors and equestrian participation could improve horse program design. We implemented an online survey that characterized associations of participation in equine activities, socioeconomic factors, and economic factors with age. Seventy-five percent of respondents ride, and 34% are recreational, non-competitive participants. Respondents were mostly female, and many participate in the sport throughout life. Many respondents indicated they overspent on equestrian activities. Horse programs should incorporate information and activities that address issues unique to females, should develop skills required by amateur or recreational riders, and should incorporate information on financial wellness.

scholarly journals Beyond undocumented: Differences in the mental health of Latinx undocumented college students

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Josefina Flores Morales ◽  
Yuliana Garcia
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
College Students ◽  
Socioeconomic Factors ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Family Factors ◽  
Status Report ◽  
Factors Associated ◽  
Deferred Action ◽  
Undocumented College Students

AbstractUndocumented college students face several threats to their well-being and mental health. Different social locations, including whether students have Deferred Action for Childhood Arrival (DACA) status, students’ gender, and family factors may shape students’ ability to be well. How these factors work together to shape mental health outcomes among undocumented Latinx college students is not well understood. This study examines several factors (demographic, familial, immigration, and socioeconomic factors) associated with anxiety scores of undocumented Latinx college students who participated in the UndocuScholars Project national online survey in 2014. We observe three notable findings: (1) DACA recipients report heightened levels of anxiety, (2) women with DACA status report higher levels of anxiety compared to non-DACAmented undocumented college students and men with DACA, and (3) students whose families motivate them report lower levels of anxiety. Latinx undocumented college students are not a monolith; demographic, family, and socioeconomic factors matter.

scholarly journals Understanding COVID-19 vaccine demand and hesitancy: A nationwide online survey in China

2020 ◽  
Vol 14 (12) ◽  
pp. e0008961
Author(s):  
Yulan Lin ◽  
Zhijian Hu ◽  
Qinjian Zhao ◽  
Haridah Alias ◽  
Mahmoud Danaee ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Online Survey ◽  
Health Belief ◽  
Perceived Barriers ◽  
Economic Factors ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Perceived Benefit ◽  
Belief Model ◽  
The Health Belief Model ◽  
Improve Health ◽  
Socio Economic Factors

Background This study attempts to understand coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) vaccine demand and hesitancy by assessing the public’s vaccination intention and willingness-to-pay (WTP). Confidence in COVID-19 vaccines produced in China and preference for domestically-made or foreign-made vaccines was also investigated. Methods A nationwide cross-sectional, self-administered online survey was conducted on 1–19 May 2020. The health belief model (HBM) was used as a theoretical framework for understanding COVID-19 vaccination intent and WTP. Results A total of 3,541 complete responses were received. The majority reported a probably yes intent (54.6%), followed by a definite yes intent (28.7%). The perception that vaccination decreases the chances of getting COVID-19 under the perceived benefit construct (OR = 3.14, 95% CI 2.05–4.83) and not being concerned about the efficacy of new COVID-19 vaccines under the perceived barriers construct (OR = 1.65, 95% CI 1.31–2.09) were found to have the highest significant odds of a definite intention to take the COVID-19 vaccine. The median (interquartile range [IQR]) of WTP for COVID-19 vaccine was CNY¥200/US$28 (IQR CNY¥100–500/USD$14–72). The highest marginal WTP for the vaccine was influenced by socio-economic factors. The majority were confident (48.7%) and completely confident (46.1%) in domestically-made COVID-19 vaccine. 64.2% reported a preference for a domestically-made over foreign-made COVID-19 vaccine. Conclusions The findings demonstrate the utility of HBM constructs in understanding COVID-19 vaccination intent and WTP. It is important to improve health promotion and reduce the barriers to COVID-19 vaccination.

Explaining Marriage Payments

Hawwa ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 16 (1-3) ◽  
pp. 90-143
Author(s):  
Jihan Safar
Keyword(s):  
Decision Making ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
Statistical Data ◽  
Cultural Dimensions ◽  
Ethnographic Research ◽  
Economic Factors ◽  
Economic Aspects ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Highly Educated ◽  
Main Factors

AbstractThe high amount of mahr paid by the groom to the bride, among other marriage payments, constitutes a real burden for young Omanis today. This article sheds light on the main factors and motives that determine the amount of the mahr. Paradoxically, new consumerist desires, more highly educated women, and “love marriages” seem to coincide inversely with rising marriage payments. Modernization variables, such as women’s education and exogamous marriages, are not decreasing the mahr as predicted by theories of modernization, nor is institutional regulation effectively decreasing the amount. Beyond its economic aspects, mahr needs to be situated in its social, political, and cultural dimensions to better understand the complexity and variability of this institution. This article answers fundamental questions about how the mahr amount is fixed and negotiated between families in Oman.The study was carried out in Oman in 2016. Thirty-nine semi-structured interviews were conducted in different areas of the country in order to give firsthand information on the evolution, motives, perceptions, experiences, attitudes, and mechanisms related to matrimonial decision-making and familial strategies during the mahr bargaining. In addition to ethnographic research, a general online survey was conducted to provide statistical data on the main economic and non-economic factors that determine the mahr amount.

scholarly journals Comparative Study of E-Learning Readiness and Socio-Economic Factors during Covid-19 Pandemic: Evidence from High School Students in Urban and Rural Areas of Indonesia

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Moch. Bambang Sulistio ◽  
Keyword(s):  
High School Students ◽  
Rural Areas ◽  
Urban Areas ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
Economic Factors ◽  
School Students ◽  
Learning Readiness ◽  
E Learning ◽  
Urban And Rural Areas ◽  
Socio Economic Factors

As the global pandemic of COVID-19 spreads enormously, educational institutions were forced to close down in most countries, affecting 91% of pupils and causing massive disruption to the education sector. In Indonesia, 62, 5 million students from pre-primary to higher education are forced to shift from conventional learning to a complete move into e-Learning. This study sought to explore students' readiness to cope with online learning both in urban and rural areas of Indonesia and to find the relation whether socio-economic factors during pandemic affect their e-learning readiness. The theory underpinning the study was the e-Learning Readiness theory which measures eight dimensions: human resource, financial, technological, equipment, content, psychological, sociological, and environmental readiness. An online survey was conducted, and a total of 1.260 million students in urban and 846 students in rural areas participated in the study. The data were analyzed using multiple regression and confirmatory factor analysis (CFA). This study reveals that students in urban areas are categorized as ready, but they need improvements in several aspects with the readiness index 3, 47. In contrast, students are not ready in rural areas and need several improvements with index 3,01. The study also highlights that basic IT skills competencies are critical for the preparedness of e-learning and should be taught to students. Future studies could analyze whether ICT training will significantly impact their perceives and acceptance of students' e-learning readiness, especially in rural areas, after training has been conducted.

Understanding internal migration in Pakistan

2017 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 65-76
Author(s):  
Naila Safi ◽  
Zahoor Ul Haq ◽  
Javed Iqbal
Keyword(s):  
Socioeconomic Factors ◽  
Internal Migration ◽  
Labour Force ◽  
Probit Analysis ◽  
Economic Factors ◽  
Significant Determinant ◽  
Log Likelihood ◽  
Negative Effect ◽  
Education And Employment ◽  
Socio Economic Factors

This study estimated the effect of socio-economic factors on internal migration for Pakistan using the Labor Force Survey data, 2013. This study used a sample of 26013 observations. Both bi-variate and multivariate Logistic and Probit analysis were performed. Estimates of Logistic and Probit regressions show that gender has negative and statistically significant effect on migration. Similarly, marriage also has a negative effect on migration indicating as individual gets married, their log-likelihood of migration decreases. Income is statistically significant determinant of migration as analysis exhibited that as income increased, the log-likelihood of internal migration increased too. Education and employment do not determine migration. This study can be used in planning internal migration as for developing countries like Pakistan socioeconomic factors are important determinants of migration. Providing employment and income opportunities can significantly help in reducing the migration. Besides socioeconomic factors, further investigation is required to better understand the perception of individuals with respect to internal migration which this study could not tackle because of nonexistence of such data in the labour force survey.

scholarly journals Pediatrician preferences, local resources, and economic factors influence referral to a subspecialty access clinic

2016 ◽  
Vol 17 (06) ◽  
pp. 628-635 ◽  
Author(s):  
Matthew D. Di Guglielmo ◽  
Jay S. Greenspan ◽  
Diane J. Abatemarco
Keyword(s):  
Online Survey ◽  
Pediatric Patients ◽  
Patient Experiences ◽  
Physician Communication ◽  
Economic Factors ◽  
Median Income ◽  
Multiple Factors ◽  
Local Resources ◽  
Timely Access ◽  
Primary Care Pediatricians

BackgroundPediatric patients seek timely access to subspecialty care within a complex delivery system while facing barriers: distance, economics, and clinician shortages.AimWe examined stakeholder perceptions about solutions to the access challenge. We engaged over 300 referring primary care pediatricians in the evaluation of Access Clinics at an academic children’s hospital.MethodsUsing an anonymous online survey, we asked pediatricians about their and their patients’ experiences and analyzed factors that may influence referrals.FindingsReferring pediatricians reported satisfaction; they provided feedback about their patients’ experiences, physician communication, and referral influences. Distance from the Access Clinic does not correlate with differences in referral volume; living in areas with higher child populations and higher median income is associated with more referrals. Referring pediatricians have strong opinions about referrals, are attuned to patient experiences, and desire bi-directional communication. Multiple factors influence referral to and acceptance of Access Clinics, but external influences have less impact than expected.

ECONOMIC FACTORS OF CLINICAL TRIALS OF MEDICINES IN SMALL POPULATION COUNTRIES: CASE STUDY OF LATVIA

2021 ◽  
Vol 4 ◽  
pp. 428-438
Author(s):  
Māra Pētersone ◽  
Dainis Krieviņš ◽  
Kārlis Ketners ◽  
Ona Gražina Rakauskienė
Keyword(s):  
Clinical Trials ◽  
Socioeconomic Factors ◽  
Economic Benefits ◽  
Small Population ◽  
Added Value ◽  
Socioeconomic Factor ◽  
Primary Group ◽  
Economic Factors ◽  
Transfer Of Knowledge ◽  
Treatment Methods

The clinical trial process has become a significant type of services that provides huge added value to any national economy. Undoubtedly, the primary group of stakeholders in clinical trials of medicines is pharmaceutical companies that obtain a product as a result of successful clinical trials. However, other groups involved will also obtain materials and intangible benefits from the process of clinical trials of medicines. In this context, the authors tended to find out: What are considered to be the primary economic benefits of clinical trials of medicines in a society with small population? Aim of the research is to analyse economic factors of clinical trials of medicines in countries with small population, taking Latvia as an example. Object of the research: economic factors of clinical trials of medicines. The principle of snowball has been used to make the selection of the participants' survey. The empirical analysis and evaluation of economic factors in unique clinical trials of medicines are based on the qualitative research method of semi-structured individual (in-depth) interviews. According to the survey, the most important economic type of clinical trials of medicinal products in Latvia is “socioeconomic factors”, the average index of the factor being 0.82. The most significant three categories of the socioeconomic factors are “Access to the latest treatment methods and preparations” (Index max 1), “Improved patient care (time used per patient)” (Index 0.87) and “Exchange of experience, transfer of knowledge on the most innovative treatment methods” (Index 0.86). Society with small population values the primary economic benefits from clinical trials of medicines. It can be concluded that the socioeconomic factor is the most significant, compared to the direct economic factor and the alternative cost savings factor.  

scholarly journals Depression, Physical activity, and self-rated health: Panel analysis of adults in South Korea

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hee-sang Yoon
Keyword(s):  
Health Status ◽  
Socioeconomic Factors ◽  
Economic Factors ◽  
Housing Type ◽  
Economic Variables ◽  
Independent Variables ◽  
Behavioral Variables ◽  
Short Run ◽  
Socio Economic Variables ◽  
Socio Economic Factors

Abstract Background: The health status of an individual is determined by socio-economic factors and behavioral factors. Socio-economic factors include marital status, educational level, living expenses, and housing type, among others. The differences of health status across individuals are mainly determined by these socioeconomic factors, which cannot be altered in a short run. However, even if the socioeconomic factors cannot be altered in the short run, there are ways for an individual to improve the health status in a relatively short period of time. These are behavioral factors, such as physical activities and management of depression. Methods: We provided evidence of the first statement by running a pooled OLS regression with self-rated health (SRH) as dependent variable and with walking, management of depression, sex, age, marital status, educational level, housing type, living expenses, and economic activity as independent variables. We proved the second statement by running a fixed-effect panel regression with the same dependent and independent variables. The 2010–2013 Korea Health Panel Survey data were used for analysis. Subjects were 34,436 adults (≥19 years) in 8,609 panel groups. Results: All the variables, including socio-economic variables as well as behavioral variables, were significant in the Pooled OLS regression. Whereas behavioral variables, such as walking and management of depression, were significant in the fixed-effect panel regression, socio-economic variables were not. The reason is that socio-economic variables are stable and not variant for an individual in the short-run.Conclusion: Whereas the differences of health status across individuals are mainly determined by socioeconomic factors, the health of an individual is significantly affected by his/her behavior. It is shown that regular walking and reduction of depression are important in improving SRH. There is a need for strategies designed to address depression and aging and encourage walking.

scholarly journals Incidencia de la renta en el comportamiento de los turistas en la selección de un destino turístico / Incidence of income in the behavior of tourists for the selection of a tourist destination

Ciencia Unemi ◽  
2016 ◽  
Vol 9 (19) ◽  
pp. 39
Author(s):  
Carlos Ochoa Gonzalez ◽  
Ana Sanchez Villacres ◽  
Felix Villegas Yagual
Keyword(s):  
Decision Making ◽  
Socioeconomic Factors ◽  
Economic Factors ◽  
Traditional Food ◽  
Tourist Destination ◽  
Descriptive Research ◽  
Domestic Tourism ◽  
Toma De Decisiones ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Selection Of

Ecuador es un país rico en cultura y naturaleza, que posee un creciente número de visitantes y turistas nacionales que recorren el país. La actividad turística es necesaria para todas las personas ya que además de ayudar a prevenir el estrés, es una actividad integral que involucra a hombres, mujeres, jóvenes y ancianos que permite tener nuevas experiencias con paisajes, culturas, religión y comidas típicas. La investigación realizada tiene como propósito identificar los factores socioeconómicos que influyen en la toma de decisiones del turista interno para realizar viajes. En esta investigación cuantitativa y descriptiva se aplicaron encuestas para analizar la incidencia de los factores sociales y económicos en el comportamiento del turista al momento de elegir un destino para las vacaciones. Los resultados evidencian que la mayoría de las personas deciden realizar turismo nacional de preferencia por la región de la costa y la sierra, que suelen hospedarse en lugares ofrecidos por los amigos o familiares por lo que sus gastos se enfocan fundamentalmente en alimentación y transporte, y que acuden muy poco a la asesoría de agencias turísticas ya que suelen recorrer lugares conocidos o recomendados por los amigos o parientes. Abstract Ecuador is a rich country in culture and nature, which has a growing number of visitors and national tourists visiting the country. Tourist activity is necessary for all people as well as helping to prevent stress, it is an integral activity that involves men, women, and young and old that allows new experiences with landscapes, cultures, religion and traditional food. The research aims to identify socioeconomic factors that influence the decision making of domestic tourists for trips. In this quantitative and descriptive research, surveys were conducted to analyze the impact of social and economic factors in the behavior of tourists when choosing a destination for holidays. The results show that most people decide to make domestic tourism preferably around the coast and the highland region, and usually stay in places offered by friends or family so their expenses are mainly focused on food and transport, and they look for very little advice from tourist agencies as they often go to known places recommended by friends or relatives.

scholarly journals Socio-economic factors do not affect overall survival in soft tissue sarcoma when patients treated at a single high-volume center

BMC Cancer ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 21 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Boryana M. Eastman ◽  
Daniel S. Hippe ◽  
Landon S. Wootton ◽  
Matthew J. Nyflot ◽  
Matthew J. Thompson ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Overall Survival ◽  
Soft Tissue ◽  
Soft Tissue Sarcoma ◽  
Marital Status ◽  
Socioeconomic Factors ◽  
High Volume ◽  
Treatment Center ◽  
Economic Factors ◽  
High Volume Center ◽  
Socio Economic Factors

Abstract Background Treatments for soft tissue sarcoma (STS) include extensive surgical resection, radiation and chemotherapy, and can necessitate specialized care and excellent social support. Studies have demonstrated that socioeconomic factors, such as income, marital status, urban/rural residence, and educational attainment as well as treatment at high-volume institution may be associated with overall survival (OS) in STS. Methods In order to explore the effect of socio-economic factors on OS in patients treated at a high-volume center, we performed a retrospective analysis of STS patients treated at a single institution. Results Overall, 435 patients were included. Thirty-seven percent had grade 3 tumors and 44% had disease larger than 5 cm. Patients were most commonly privately insured (38%), married (67%) and retired or unemployed (43%). Median distance from the treatment center was 42 miles and median area deprivation index (ADI) was 5 (10 representing most deprived communities). The majority of patients (52%) were treated with neoadjuvant therapy followed by resection. As expected, higher tumor grade (HR 3.1), tumor size > 5 cm (HR 1.3), and involved lymph nodes (HR 3.2) were significantly associated with OS on multivariate analysis. Demographic and socioeconomic factors, including sex, age at diagnosis, marital status, employment status, urban vs. rural location, income, education, distance to the treatment center, and ADI were not associated with OS. Conclusions In contrast to prior studies, we did not identify a significant association between socioeconomic factors and OS of patients with STS when patients were treated at a single high-volume center. Treatment at a high volume institution may mitigate the importance of socio-economic factors in the OS of STS.

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