scholarly journals SOCIAL PATTERNS OF SMOKING AND ALCOHOL DRINKING AMONG YOUNG PEOPLE IN MOLDOVA

2019 ◽  
pp. 133-144

a high prevalence among young people in Moldova. It goes beyond epidemiological approach and descriptive analysis and provides a sociological explanation for these risk-taking behaviours by linking them to local social context in which young people inhabit. The study is based on secondary data analysis of National Youth Survey of Moldova among 14-29 aged population (1112 respondents) carried out in 2016, commissioned by the EU-OECD Youth inclusion project and Ministry of Education, Culture and Research of the Republic of Moldova. Data were processed in SPSS. Multivariate analysis, adjusting for demographic co-variates was performed using logistic regression. The results of this study show that rates of male smoking and alcohol drinking are high, while rates in women are far lower. According to multivariate data analysis, gender and age are strong individual determinants for both health-risk practices. As well, another important predictor for these behaviors is young people’s educational level – those with lower education level were particularly likely to smoke and drink alcohol. The study revealed also a strong interrelation between these health-risk practices. In paper is argued that high prevalence of smoking and drinking in male may reflect a normative structure for male socializing. Taking into consideration that strongest predictor variable overall is male gender, and strong relationship between heavy drinking and smoking, these behavioral factors might be responsible for the increasing in premature deaths among males in middle age.

2019 ◽  
pp. 133-144

This paper explores the incidence and individual determinants of smoking and alcohol drinking with a high prevalence among young people in Moldova. It goes beyond epidemiological approach and descriptive analysis and provides a sociological explanation for these risk-taking behaviours by linking them to local social context in which young people inhabit. The study is based on secondary data analysis of National Youth Survey of Moldova among 14-29 aged population (1112 respondents) carried out in 2016, commissioned by the EU-OECD Youth nclusion project and Ministry of Education, Culture and Research of the Republic of Moldova. Data were processed in SPSS. Multivariate analysis, adjusting for demographic co-variates was performed using logistic regression. The results of this study show that rates of male smoking and alcohol drinking are high, while rates in women are far lower. According to multivariate data analysis, gender and age are strong individual determinants for both health-risk practices. As well, another important predictor for these behaviors is young people’s educational level – those with lower education level were particularly likely to smoke and drink alcohol. The study revealed also a strong interrelation between these health-risk practices. In paper is argued that high prevalence of smoking and drinking in male may reflect a normative structure for male socializing. Taking into consideration that strongest predictor variable overall is male gender, and strong relationship between heavy drinking and smoking, these behavioral factors might be responsible for the increasing in premature deaths among males in middle ag


2019 ◽  
pp. 133-144

This paper explores the incidence and individual determinants of smoking and alcohol drinking with a high prevalence among young people in Moldova. It goes beyond epidemiological approach and descriptive analysis and provides a sociological explanation for these risk-taking behaviours by linking them to local social context in which young people inhabit. The study is based on secondary data analysis of National Youth Survey of Moldova among 14-29 aged population (1112 respondents) carried out in 2016, commissioned by the EU-OECD Youth nclusion project and Ministry of Education, Culture and Research of the Republic of Moldova. Data were processed in SPSS. Multivariate analysis, adjusting for demographic co-variates was performed using logistic regression. The results of this study show that rates of male smoking and alcohol drinking are high, while rates in women are far lower. According to multivariate data analysis, gender and age are strong individual determinants for both health-risk practices. As well, another important predictor for these behaviors is young people’s educational level – those with lower education level were particularly likely to smoke and drink alcohol. The study revealed also a strong interrelation between these health-risk practices. In paper is argued that high prevalence of smoking and drinking in male may reflect a normative structure for male socializing. Taking into consideration that strongest predictor variable overall is male gender, and strong relationship between heavy drinking and smoking, these behavioral factors might be responsible for the increasing in premature deaths among males in middle ag


Author(s):  
Winna Roswinna ◽  
Feby Febrian ◽  
Granit Agustina ◽  
Maria Lusiana Yulianti ◽  
Anne Lasminingrat

In this study there are two variables, namely variable X (NPL) and Y variable (CR). This research was conducted to determine the effect of NPL on CR Bank BPR Kertaraharja. The method used in this research is descriptive analysis method to identify how the influence of NPL and how big CR is at Kertaraharja Rural Bank. While the verification of the analysis to identify the problem is how much influence the NPL has on the CR of BPR Kertraharja bank. This research was conducted at the BPR Kertaraharja Bank office. This research was conducted using a sample based on Purpose Sampling. The hypothesis of this study is that NPL has an effect on CR at the BPR Kertaraharja Bank. To measure the effect of these variables using Simple Linear Regression with the help of the application software system SPSS 21.0. Based on the results of data analysis using statistical methods, it was concluded that there was a significant influence between NPLs on CR banks, this was based on regression analysis with the equation Y = 24,985 - 1,312X. In correlation there is a fairly strong relationship between NPL and bank CR with a value of 0.680. Then the coefficient of determination (KD) is obtained that the NPL affects the CR with a value of 46.3%. Test the hypothesis of this study in which the t count of 4,147 is greater than the t table value of 2012. Then H1 is accepted and H0 is rejected, which means that NPL has a strong influence on bank CR.


Author(s):  
Elisabeth Djuniasih ◽  
Aceng Kosasih

Abstrak: Toleransi merupakan modal utama dalam membangun harmoni antarumat beragama, terutama di Indonesia. Penelitian ini dilakukan untuk mengetahui bagaimana penerapan karakter toleransi beragama dalam kehidupan masyarakat Cigugur yang pluralis. Penelitian di lakukan di Desa Cisantana dan Desa Cigugur, Kecamatan Cigugur, Kabupaten Kuningan, Jawa Barat. Pengumpulan data dalam penelitian ini menggunakan teknik observasi dan wawancara. Analisis data dilakukan dengan teknik analisis deskriptif kualitatif. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa masyarakat Cigugur yang memiliki keberagaman dalam memeluk agama dapat hidup berdampingan secara damai. Adapun faktor pemersatu masyarakat Cigugur yaitu adanya saling menghargai karena memiliki ikatan darah yang kuat. Selain itu, pemimpin masing-masing agama dan aliran kepercayaan sangat berperan dalam terbentuknya toleransi beragama. Hari Raya Idul Fitri, Upacara Seren Taun, dan Perayaan Natal adalah saat-saat mereka bekerja sama tanpa mengganggu kegiatan beribadah. Kegiatan-kegiatan tersebut merupakan pembelajaran bagi para remaja dan anak-anak karena mereka adalah generasi penerus yang harus mempertahankan toleransi beragama di daerah di mana mereka dilahirkan.Kata Kunci: karakter, toleransi beragama, dan masyarakat pluralisAPPLICATION OF CHARACTER OF RELIGIOUS TOLERANCE IN PLURALIST COMMUNITIY OF CIGUGUR KUNINGAN Abstract: Tolerance is the main capital in building harmony among religious believers, especially in Indonesia. This research was conducted to find out how the application of the character of religious tolerance in the life of the pluralist Cigugur community. The research was conducted in the villages of Cisantana and Cigugur, Cigugur Subdistrict, Kuningan District, West Java. Data collection in this study uses observation and interview techniques. Data analysis was performed using qualitative descriptive analysis techniques. The results of the study show that the Cigugur people who have diversity in embracing religion can coexist peacefully. The unifying factor of the Cigugur community is mutual respect because it has strong blood ties. In addition, the leaders of each religion and the flow of beliefs play an important role in the formation of religious tolerance. Eid al-Fitr, Seren Taun Ceremony, and Christmas Celebration are times when they work together without interfering with worship activities. These activities are learning for young people and children because they are the next generation who must maintain religious tolerance in the area where they are born.Keywords: character, religious tolerance, pluralist society 


2018 ◽  
Vol 16 (1) ◽  
pp. 1
Author(s):  
Ria Manurung

Research conducted to obtain empirical evidence how the influence of independent variables of intellectual intelligence to accounting with moderating variables of emotional and spiritual intelligence. The research method used is descriptive quantitative with explanatory descriptive or explanatory research. This method is an explanatory research that proves the existence of causal relationship of independent variable (independent variable) that is intellectual intelligence; moderating variable (emotional and spiritual intelligence); and dependent variable (accounted dependent variable). Research begins by conducting library search, followed by primary data collection conducted by using questionnaires and secondary data through data analysis. And for the use of data analysis consists of descriptive analysis, classical assumption test and verification analysis with the method of Moderated Regression Analysis (MRA). This study is a census study with homogeneous and limited population of 92 students, all students of Accounting Graduate Program at UNSOED. Conclusion of research result that is: (1) Intellectual intelligence have influence either positively or signifikan to accountancy. Thus intellectual intelligence can lead students to more easily understand accounting, (2) Intellectual intelligence can be strengthened by emotional intelligence on accounting both positively and significantly. (3) Spiritual intelligence can strengthen the influence of intellectual intelligence on accounting both positively and significantly.


Author(s):  
PUTU OKA WARDIKA ◽  
RATNA KOMALA DEWI ◽  
NI WAYAN PUTU ARTINI

Analysis Customer Satisfaction in Buying Fresh Fruits in Moena Fresh Bali Increased consumption of fruits in the country have an impact on the growth of fruitsales in Indonesia. This increase causes the appearance of stiff competition in thebusiness of fruits. Moena Fresh Bali as one of the companies that sell fresh fruitsmust innovate or improve the shortage so that the consumers do not turn to otherproducts. Consumer behavior may help explain how consumers obtain satisfaction.The purpose of this research is to determine satisfaction of Moena Fresh Baliconsumers and to find out actions to increase customer satisfaction of Moena Fresh.The location of the research was conducted at four Moena Fresh outlets as it wasconsidered to represent consumers in every sub-district in Denpasar City. Thenumber of respondents was as many as 50 respondents and the sampling wasconducted by using accidental sampling. Types of data collected include quantitativeand qualitative data which were sourced from primary and secondary data. Methodsof data collection were by using interview techniques, observation, anddocumentation. Data analysis methods used were descriptive analysis, ImportancePerformance Analysis and Customer Satisfaction Index. Based on the results ofresearch, the calculation of CSI to the attributes of Moena Fresh Bali was 77.6% i.e.it meets the criteria of satisfaction. Based on the Matrix of Importance Performance,product attributes are classified into four quadrants and actions to improve customersatisfaction are through the improvement of attributes that become the main priority,namely the attributes of advertising / promotion, price, and discounts. The studysuggests that Moena Fresh Bali should perform printed and electronic publicationsand set competitive prices to maintain its customers.


Sexual Health ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 17 (1) ◽  
pp. 38
Author(s):  
Dustin T. Duncan ◽  
Denton Callander ◽  
Lisa Bowleg ◽  
Su Hyun Park ◽  
Lauren Brinkley-Rubinstein ◽  
...  

Objectives The purpose of the present study was to examine associations between life stress and incarceration history in relation to sexual health risk practices among a sample of cisgender Black gay, bisexual and other men who have sex with men (MSM) in the Deep South. Methods: Using data from a sample of 355 cisgender Black MSM in Mississippi and Georgia, multivariable logistic regression analyses were conducted to examine associations between life stress and sexual risk practices. In addition, we assessed whether stress may interact with experiences of incarceration to influence sexual health risk practices. Results: After controlling for sociodemographic characteristics, stress was associated with some sexual risk practices (e.g. alcohol and drug use during sex and group sex). Further, when an interaction with incarceration was assessed, among participants who had been incarcerated, high compared with low levels of stress were associated with alcohol use during sex (adjusted odds ratio (aOR) 4.59, 95% confidence interval (CI) 2.11–9.99, P < 0.001), drug use during sex (aOR 3.92, 95% CI 1.79–8.60, P < 0.001), condomless sex with casual partners (aOR 2.83, 95% CI 1.31–6.12, P < 0.001), having six or more casual partners (aOR 2.77, 95% CI 1.09–7.06, P = 0.02) and participating in group sex (aOR 5.67, 95% CI 2.07–15.51, P < 0.001). Stress and incarceration produced a dose–response effect for each association; similar associations with stress were not observed among men who had not been incarcerated. Conclusions: Among people with experiences of incarceration, there are several possible ways our findings could be applied practically, including through safer sex and stress management interventions designed specifically for Black MSM following their release.


SLEEP ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 44 (Supplement_2) ◽  
pp. A83-A83
Author(s):  
Madison Barker ◽  
Allyson Gilles ◽  
Sadia Ghani ◽  
William Killgore ◽  
Adam Knowlden ◽  
...  

Abstract Introduction Previous studies have suggested that Native Hawaiians/Pacific Islanders show different associations between sleep and health risks, compared to other groups. The present study evaluated sleep and health risk factors in a nationally-representative sample. Methods Data from the Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander National Health Interview Survey (NHPI-NHIS), collected by the CDC in 2013, was used for analysis. A total of N=2,124 individuals provided complete data on all variables. Sleep outcomes included hours of sleep (3-12h), days/week difficulty falling asleep, difficulty maintaining sleep, and nonrestorative sleep (ordinal). Weighted regression analyses (linear or ordinal logistic) evaluated whether sleep outcomes were associated with cancer, diabetes, hypertension, stroke, obesity, poor health, depression, anxiety, smoking, alcohol, activity, functional limitations, foregoing medical care due to cost, frequent healthcare utilization, health insurance, and difficulty paying medical bills, in models that also included age, sex, immigrant status, multiracial status, education, employment, income, and relationship status. Results Shorter sleep was associated with older age, earning <$20,000, and being divorced/widowed/separated, and longer sleep was associated with being female and less than high school education. Shorter sleep was also associated with fair health and current drinking. Difficulty falling asleep was positively associated with older age, earning <=$44,999, being divorced/widowed/separated, obesity, worse health, depressed mood, anxiety, daily smoking, former and current drinking, functional limitations, foregoing care, frequent care, and difficulty with bills. Difficulty falling asleep was negatively associated with immigrant status and being retired. Difficulty maintaining sleep was associated with older age, being unmarried but partnered, obesity, worse health, depression, anxiety, daily smoking, current or heavy drinking, being inactive, functional limitations, foregoing care, frequent care, and difficulty with medical bills. Nonrestorative sleep was associated with non-immigrant status, employment, being a homemaker, disability, being unmarried, obesity, worse health, depression, anxiety, daily smoking, former, current, or heavy drinking, inactivity, functional limitations, foregoing care, frequent care, and difficulty with medical bills. Conclusion Short sleep was not significantly associated with common health risk factors seen in other groups. Sleep difficulties, though, were related to a constellation of sociodemographic, socioeconomic, behavioral, and cardiometabolic risks. Further research regarding insomnia as a health risk factor in this population is warranted. Support (if any) R01MD011600, R01DA051321


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