scholarly journals Application of ICT tools in communicating information and knowledge to artisanal fishermen communities in Zanzibar

2017 ◽  
pp. 239-253
Keyword(s):  
Focus Group ◽  
Sample Size ◽  
Mobile Phones ◽  
Weather Condition ◽  
Network Connectivity ◽  
Focus Group Discussions ◽  
Group Discussions ◽  
Fishing Gears ◽  
Ict Tools ◽  
The Government

This article assesses the application of ICT tools in communicating information and knowledge to artisanal fishermen communities in Zanzibar. The study was carried out in four purposefully selected wards in Unguja District in Zanzibar, Tanzania. The study involved a sample size of 80 respondents. Data were collected by using document reviews, questionnaires, focus group discussions and personal observations. Results showed that artisanal fishermen need information and knowledge on weather condition, modern fish capturing methods, market and marketing, fish preservation and processing. The study also found that mobile phones and radio are the most ICTs tools used by the artisanal fishermen. The findings also revealed that communicating information and knowledge through ICT tools was limited by lack of funds, poor network connectivity, lack of training and seminars on the use of ICTs in accessing information and poor coverage on radio and television transmission. It is therefore recommended that the government should support artisanal fishermen in acquiring some of the fishing gears and ICTs tools such as GPS and sonar through subsidizing them.

scholarly journals Mobile Phone Influence on Sexual Behaviour of Undergraduate Students: A Case Study of Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology, Kenya

2021 ◽  
Vol 6 (2) ◽  
pp. 17-41
Author(s):  
Ondicho Machuki ◽  
Joan Mutua
Keyword(s):  
Focus Group ◽  
Undergraduate Students ◽  
Mobile Phones ◽  
Sexual Behaviour ◽  
Quantitative Data ◽  
Qualitative Data ◽  
Safe Sex ◽  
Focus Group Discussions ◽  
Group Discussions

Purpose: The study sought to examine the influence of mobile phone use on sexual behaviour of university students: a case study of Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology, Kenya. The study specifically, sought to examine the effect of characteristics of mobile phones users, uses and gratification of mobile phones and the frequency of using mobile phones on sexual behaviour of university students in Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology, Kenya. Methodology: The research design that was adopted was descriptive in nature. The study also used both quantitative and qualitative data obtained from the respondents using questionnaires and Focus Group Discussions (FGDs) guides. Quantitative data was collected using questionnaires while qualitative data was collected using Focus Group Discussions. The study adopted a stratified random sampling technique to select the sample size from the three strata, which are the various Faculties in JKUAT. The study then used Fisher’s formula to arrive at an adequate scientific sample size of 384 students who were targeted using convenient sampling, that is those that are ready to respond to the questionnaires and the Focus Group Discussions (FGDs). The quantitative data in this research was analyzed using descriptive statistics and inferential statistics using SPSS v22.0. Results: It was concluded that male students are more likely to use protection consistently compared to female students. In addition, the findings imply that consistency in condom use is a factor that is dependent on the age of the individual. In addition, relationship status is a contributor to the behaviour of the students sexually. For those that are in serious relationships, their use of protection declines due to the build-up of emotional and intimate trust towards each other. The findings likewise indicate that the student’s usage of mobile phones correlates significantly with the consistent use of protection for safe sex. Those students who have had their phones since they joined Campus are more likely to practice safe sex. In addition, heavy users of mobile phones are likely to practice safe sex including those who browse the internet for news updates. Unique contribution to theory, policy and practice: The study recommends the media practitioners need to step up the production of morally acceptable media content and offer a platform for advertising and campaigning for sexual conduct by encouraging and stressing the use of protection. The Ministry of Health and Ministry of Education should actively involve the undergraduate students in reproductive information awareness campaigns for ensuring positive attitudes towards responsible sexual behaviour and promoting best sexual practices.         

scholarly journals An investigation into respiratory health problems of workers at stone crushing industries in Bangladesh

2018 ◽  
Vol 32 (2) ◽  
pp. 172-178
Author(s):  
Ehtesham Kabir ◽  
Aminul Islam ◽  
Md. Taufikuzzaman
Keyword(s):  
Focus Group ◽  
Cigarette Smoking ◽  
Respiratory Health ◽  
Health Problems ◽  
Significant Relation ◽  
Focus Group Discussions ◽  
Group Discussions ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Respiratory Problems ◽  
The Government

Purpose Occupational exposure to dust is a major health and safety concern for workers in developing countries. Such laborers are often exposed to dust without being aware of its threat to their health. In the process of crushing stone, mineralogical materials are released into the environment. The material includes dust, fumes, ashes or other industrial waste which may constitute toxic elements. The purpose of this paper is to investigate the respiratory health problems of stone crushing industry workers in Bangladesh. Design/methodology/approach This cross-sectional descriptive research study was conducted by adopting a multi-method approach. Data were collected by use of a questionnaire survey, focus group discussions, in-depth interview and spirometric examinations. Focus group discussions and questionnaire surveys were conducted among 240 workers. The respondents were divided in six groups for the spirometric examination. The questionnaire was formulated by following standards set by the American Thoracic Society Division of Lung Disease questionnaire and European Coal and Steel Community. Data on respondent’s height, weight and smoking habits were collected by using a structured checklist. Meanwhile, lung functions were assessed by spirometry. A Statistical Package for Social Sciences was used to analyze the data. Findings The results show that there was a significant relation between respiratory problems and inhalation of dust and particulate matter and cigarette smoking. It also shows that coughing was the most common problem among the respondents. The majority of respondents suffered from obstructive types of respiratory problems. Originality/value Findings of the study reveals that chronic exposure to dust at stone crushing plants increases the risk of respiratory problems and the impaired lung function of workers. It also reveals that there is a significant relation between respiratory problems and inhalation of dusts and cigarette smoking. Raising awareness about health risks amongst workers could reduce these health hazards. The government should make a national policy for the prevention, control and elimination of silica exposure and silicosis. The results would help to raise awareness of the issue. Finally, it would raise awareness on respiratory health problems of workers at stone crushing industries in Bangladesh and help the government to make a policy for the prevention, control and elimination of silica exposure and silicosis, and thus enhancing public health policy and practices in the country.

Consumption and Distribution of Iodized Salt in Subamia Village Tabanan District 2014

2016 ◽  
pp. 143
Author(s):  
Manik Ulan Dewi ◽  
K. Tresna Adhi ◽  
Dyah Pradnyaparamita Duarsa
Keyword(s):  
Focus Group ◽  
Data Collection ◽  
Distribution Patterns ◽  
Iodized Salt ◽  
Community Leaders ◽  
Iodine Deficiency Disorders ◽  
Focus Group Discussions ◽  
Group Discussions ◽  
The Government ◽  
Salt Distribution

Background and purpose: Consumption of iodized salt is essential to prevent iodine deficiency disorders. One of the key success of iodized salt program is distribution. This study explored the consumption and logistical distribution patterns of iodized salt among housewives in Subamia Village Tabanan District.Methods: The study was a qualitative with data collection using two focus group discussions (FGD) of 6 active and 6 inactive cadres. Indepth interviews were conducted with two health staffs, two community leaders, one staff of Trade/Industrial Office at Tabanan District and one salt seller. Data was analysed using thematic method.Results: Respondents prefered uniodized salt because of several reasons including less bitter, tastier and cheaper than iodized salt. Moreover, the distribution of iodized salt regulated by the government was reported to be impeded the salt distribution, this resulted in the difficulty of villagers to access the iodized saltConclusion: Appetizing flavor, access and no local regulations on distribution of iodized salt is the cause of low consumption of iodized salt in Subamia Village Tabanan District.

scholarly journals Lives of persons with disabilities in Cameroon after CRPD: voices of persons with disabilities in the Buea Municipality in Cameroon

2017 ◽  
Vol 16 (1) ◽  
pp. 67-75 ◽  
Author(s):  
Maxwell Peprah Opoku ◽  
Wisdom Kwadwo Mprah ◽  
Judith Mckenzie ◽  
Bernard Nsaidzedze Sakah ◽  
Eric Badu
Keyword(s):  
Focus Group ◽  
Visually Impaired ◽  
Qualitative Method ◽  
Life Experiences ◽  
Equal Rights ◽  
Economic Activities ◽  
Focus Group Discussions ◽  
Group Discussions ◽  
Persons With Disabilities ◽  
The Government

Abstract Introduction: The Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD) has been touted as a major breakthrough towards achieving equal rights for persons with disabilities. The promulgation of the convention provided clear guidelines for signatory countries to revise their legislation as well as to formulate policies that will take into consideration the needs of persons with disabilities. As Cameroon is a signatory to the convention, it is expected that disability-friendly policies have been implemented to enhance the living conditions of persons with disabilities. This study examined, from the perspectives of participants, the life experiences of persons with disabilities in the Buea Municipality 7 years after Cameroon signed the CRPD. Methods: The study adopted a qualitative method, involving focus-group discussions with 36 participants from three disability groups: hearing impaired, visually impaired, and physically impaired. Findings: The study found that persons with disabilities in the Buea Municipality faced many challenges in their daily endeavors. These challenges are a result of a lack of inclusive policies, leading to their exclusion from social and economic activities such as education, employment, and healthcare. Conclusion: Although the study is limited in scope, the findings suggest that persons with disabilities in the Buea Municipality were yet to benefit from the CRPD. It is, therefore, suggested that the government of Cameroon should formulate inclusive policies to address the numerous challenges facing persons with disabilities in the Buea Municipality.

scholarly journals IMPLEMENTASI KEBIJAKAN PEMBANGUNAN PERUMAHAN BAGI MASYARAKAT BERPENGHASILAN RENDAH DI RUSUNAWA KELURAHAN DUSUN BESAR KECAMATAN SINGARAN PATI KOTA BENGKULU

2015 ◽  
Vol 1 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Anita Marianata
Keyword(s):  
Focus Group ◽  
Data Collection ◽  
Low Income ◽  
Development Policy ◽  
Policy Development ◽  
Housing Development ◽  
Focus Group Discussions ◽  
Group Discussions ◽  
The Government ◽  
Depth Interviews

This study aims to determine the implementation of housing development policy for low income communities in Kelurahan Dusun Besar, Singaranpati Subdistrict, Bengkulu City. This study uses a qualitative desciptive method and the data collection was conducted through in-depth interviews, focus group discussions, and documentation method. The results shows that the implementation of Rusunawa (simple rented flats) policy development in Kelurahan Dusun Besar has not been appropriate with expectation. The physical condition of Rusunawa is not habitable, because the construction of Rusunawa has not finished or neglected until now. From the 96 residence in total, only 23 units were inhabited. The Rusunawa management also did not collect the rent, due the condition of facilities in Rusunawa was not adequate such as unavailable water supply. Besides, the Rusunawa management recognized that there was no authority resignation directly from the government of Bengkulu City to the management, so that the managers did not know exactly when these flats will be resolved or the rent expense will be charged. Moreover, there was no program to improve the economy of low-income communities, so the empowerment of low- income communities living in Rusunawa was impossible. Keywords: Implementation of Policy, Housing Policy, Socio-Economics, Low-Income Communities

scholarly journals The future of the Basic Education Assistance Module, a poverty alleviation strategy in Zimbabwe

2015 ◽  
Vol 5 (3) ◽  
pp. 155
Author(s):  
Florence Mutasa
Keyword(s):  
Focus Group ◽  
Poverty Alleviation ◽  
Basic Education ◽  
Fundamental Aspect ◽  
Community Members ◽  
Focus Group Discussions ◽  
Group Discussions ◽  
The Future ◽  
The Government ◽  
Insight Into

The aim of this article is to give an insight into the future of the Basic Education Assistance Module (BEAM) by highlighting the problems faced in its implementation and mapping the way forward for the programme to be a success. Through a review of scholarly literature, an overview of the concept of 'beneficiary participation' which is the fundamental aspect of BEAM is given, and through interviews and focus group discussions, an assessment of the effectiveness of the BEAM programme is made. This article has shown that the implementation of BEAM is plagued with a plethora of problems. For BEAM to be effective, all stakeholders, that is the school authorities, teachers, parents and guardians, community members as well as the government have a significant role to play.

scholarly journals Child Vaccination and its Impacts on Health and Health Related Matters in Noakhali Region of Bangladesh

2015 ◽  
Vol 16 (2) ◽  
pp. 125-129
Author(s):  
Md Tanvir Haider Tanna ◽  
Jamiuddin Ahmed ◽  
Pankaj Chandra Debnath ◽  
Md Mizanur Rahman Moghal ◽  
Moynul Hasan
Keyword(s):  
Focus Group ◽  
Hepatitis B ◽  
Maximum Rate ◽  
Pharmaceutical Journal ◽  
Focus Group Discussions ◽  
Group Discussions ◽  
Educational Levels ◽  
Health Related ◽  
The Government ◽  
Child Vaccination

This study was conducted to evaluate the rate of vaccination and its impacts on the children in four upazilas which were Noakhali sadar, Begumgonj, Companygonj and Chatkhil of Noakhali district. The study was carried out during the period of November 15, 2011 to December 15, 2011. Data were collected through questionnaire interviews, focus group discussions and cross check interviews. It was found that all interviewed parents of all ages and educational levels are aware about vaccination of their child. The study conducted on the rate of giving vaccines, (Tuberculosis, Polio, DPT, Measles and Hepatitis B) showed serious reactions in a few children after taking vaccine and occurrences of disease after taking the corresponding vaccine. The rate of vaccination in the four upazilas - Noakhali sadar, Begumgonj, Companygonj and Chatkhil were found to be 84, 86.6, 75.4 and 82%, respectively. No serious reactions were found among 120 children in four upazilas. Among thirty, two children suffered from Measles and one from Hepatitis B after taking the vaccine in sadar upazila. Three children suffered from Measles after Begumgonj and one suffered from Measles in Chatkhil. There were no children found to have a disease after taking the corresponding vaccination in Companygonj. Though the rate of vaccination in these areas is not so little the government should take necessary steps to ensure maximum rate of vaccination. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3329/bpj.v16i2.22292 Bangladesh Pharmaceutical Journal 16(2): 125-129, 2013

scholarly journals SOCIALIZATION COMMUNICATION ROLE OF TEACHERS AND PREVENTION OF TEENAGE PREGNANCIES IN PUBLIC SECONDARY SCHOOLS IN NAROK COUNTY, KENYA

2021 ◽  
Vol 6 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Purity Miriti ◽  
Hellen Mberia ◽  
Kyalo Wa Ngula
Keyword(s):  
Focus Group ◽  
Secondary Schools ◽  
Teenage Pregnancy ◽  
Student Behavior ◽  
Unique Contribution ◽  
Focus Group Discussions ◽  
Group Discussions ◽  
Role Of Teachers ◽  
The Government

Purpose: The purpose was to assess the socialization communication role of teachers and prevention of teenage pregnancies in public secondary schools in Narok County, Kenya. Methodology: A mixed research design was used in the study. The population of the study included all the 8994 female students of Narok County from 52 secondary schools in the Narok County in the year 2019. The respondents were aged between 13-19 years attending both boarding and day public secondary schools in Narok County in both. Stratified technique of sampling was used to sample the population into strata. The study selected proportionally the subjects from different strata. Total study sample size was 536; 500 respondents for the questionnaire, 12 for the interview, and 24 for the focus group discussions. A questionnaire, key informant interviews and focus group discussions were used to collect data. Quantitative data was analyzed using Statistical Package for Social Sciences computer software package (SPSS statistics version 22). Descriptive statistics drawn include mean, and standard deviation which were presented in tables, frequencies and percentages. Inferential statistics drawn include multiple regression and correlation analysis. Findings: A significant majority (86.3%) of the respondents indicated that teachers advise on teenage pregnancy impacts positively on student behavior while the rest indicated that it impacted negatively Unique Contribution to the Society, Policy and Theory: The findings of this research showed that socialization communication helps prevent teenage pregnancies. This therefore means that girls would be able to complete school advance in their studies and when they eventually are of age and ready for marriage, they can help alleviate vicious cycle of poverty as they are eligible to formal employment. There will be general growth in society as women will be empowered. The government and stakeholders should strengthen policies and enhance initiatives to educate more girls and reduce early marriages to the elders in the society, to socialize teenagers in the reality of modern life and the challenges that result in teenage pregnancies. The study improves the theory in that it connects socialization to the role of the teacher

scholarly journals Adaptive Governance Features from Stakeholder Issues in Lake Limboto Management

2021 ◽  
Vol 2 (4) ◽  
pp. 19-29
Author(s):  
Muh. Firyal Akbar ◽  
Alwi Alwi ◽  
Nur Indrayati Nur Indar ◽  
Muhammad Tang Abdullah
Keyword(s):  
Focus Group ◽  
Private Sector ◽  
Direct Observation ◽  
Environmental Changes ◽  
Adaptive Governance ◽  
Focus Group Discussions ◽  
Group Discussions ◽  
The Government

This study aims to examine adaptive governance aspects of the issues from each stakeholder related to the management of Limboto Lake. The implementation of this research uses a qualitative deductive approach. The types of research that will be used are descriptive and explanative types. Sources of data from this research, namely documents and archival records grouped into documentation sources, interviews sourced from people/informants, and direct observation, observation of the role of physical devices grouped in observation sources, and Focus Group Discussions (FGD). The results of this study indicate that efforts to revitalize, rehabilitate and conserve are, of course, not the task of the Government alone but require the participation of the community in them. Conditions of good synergy between the Government, the community and the private sector in efforts to save and manage Lake Limboto are desirable, this is also in line with the achievement of the objectives of adaptive governance in terms of resilience to rapid and unpredictable environmental changes.

scholarly journals Potential Incentive for Green Product: Imposing Excise on Hybrid Car in Indonesia

2014 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
pp. 34-42
Author(s):  
Noor Syaifudin
Keyword(s):  
Focus Group ◽  
Best Practices ◽  
Green Product ◽  
Literature Study ◽  
Focus Group Discussions ◽  
Group Discussions ◽  
Luxury Goods ◽  
Hybrid Car ◽  
Depth Interview ◽  
The Government

By 2012, the Government committed to provide incentive for hybrid car which able to consume 1 liter gasoline for 30 km trip. The incentive will be applied on two steps; the first step is on the import of completed built up (CBU) hybrid car and the second pace is on the assembling (manufacturing) of the hybrid car. Thus, this paper aims to study the possibility of providing incentive to hybrid car by imposing excise. The study will be mainly discussing the existing regulations on taxation on hybrid car and excise imposition in Indonesia, how the literature talks about excise, and how the incentive could be applied for hybrid car particularly. The data was collected from literature study, best practices, regulations review, focus group discussions and in-depth interview. The study found that excise has several merit to provide incentive for green product and hybrid car particularly. In order to minimize the potential extra taxation, the government may switch the Luxury Goods Tax (LGT) to excise. The incentive itself can be applied with discriminations on tariff with several purposes.

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