scholarly journals Health Behavior of Adolescent Smokers During Covid-19 Pandemic

2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (E) ◽  
pp. 1076-1084
Author(s):  
Muria Helina ◽  
Novi Hendrika Jayaputra ◽  
Sukri Palutturi
Keyword(s):  
Health Behavior ◽  
Case Studies ◽  
Demographic Characteristics ◽  
Economic Pressure ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Family Control ◽  
Adolescent Smokers ◽  
Chi Square Test ◽  
Depth Interviews ◽  
Qualitative Analyses

AIM: This research aims to determine the health behavior of adolescent smokers during the COVID-19 pandemic. METHOD: Both quantitative and qualitative analyses were conducted simultaneously using the design of “t” and Chi-square test through the distribution of questionnaires to 135 respondents as well as descriptive design and case studies, respectively. The data were collected by 13 informants through in-depth interviews, observation, and documentation. RESULTS: The results showed that 5 out of the 6 indicators of the demographic characteristics were correlated to the economic pressure of the families of adolescent smokers which also correlates with their health behavior during the COVID-19 pandemic. CONCLUSION: The increase in the price of cigarettes and family control are measures that regulate children from buying cigarettes.

Pregnant women readiness to use the Internet to access health information about pregnancy and childbirth: A cross-sectional study (Preprint)

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Leila Ahmadian ◽  
Reza Khajouei ◽  
Sudabeh Kamali ◽  
Moghaddameh Mirzaee ◽  
Arefeh Ameri
Keyword(s):  
Pregnant Women ◽  
Health Information ◽  
Demographic Characteristics ◽  
T Test ◽  
Descriptive Statistics ◽  
The Internet ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Readiness Assessment ◽  
Pregnancy And Childbirth ◽  
Chi Square Test

BACKGROUND Today, the Internet may be a promising tool for interventions for pregnant women. However, these kinds of tools are only helpful if users are ready to use them. OBJECTIVE The present study was conducted with the aim of readiness assessment of pregnant women to use the Internet to access health information about pregnancy and childbirth. METHODS This study was carried out on a sample of 384 pregnant women. Data were collected using a valid and reliable questionnaire. The first section of this questionnaire collected demographic characteristics of the participants. The second part of the questionnaire contains 27 questions covering the following components: infrastructure readiness (6 questions); affordability readiness (3 questions); and skill readiness (12 questions). Data were analyzed with SPSS 19.0 using descriptive statistics, Chi-square test, and T-test. RESULTS This study was carried out on a sample of 384 pregnant women. Data were collected using a valid and reliable questionnaire. The first section of this questionnaire collected demographic characteristics of the participants. The second part of the questionnaire contains 27 questions covering the following components: infrastructure readiness (6 questions); affordability readiness (3 questions); and skill readiness (12 questions). Data were analyzed with SPSS 19.0 using descriptive statistics, Chi-square test, and T-test. CONCLUSIONS The use of the Internet by pregnant women depends on factors such as infrastructure, affordability, and skills readiness. This study showed that speed and the quality of the Internet, hardware and software availability, affordability of the Internet, and access to the Internet training were factors in measuring E-health readiness assessment. CLINICALTRIAL Not applicable

scholarly journals Variety of Economic Share of Tourism on Tropical Islands

2010 ◽  
Vol 14 (1) ◽  
pp. 303-314
Author(s):  
Katarzyna Podhorodecka
Keyword(s):  
Case Studies ◽  
Correlation Coefficient ◽  
Spearman Correlation ◽  
Tropical Islands ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Tropical Island ◽  
Positive Correlation ◽  
Detailed Case ◽  
Chi Square Test

Abstract The author seeks an answer to the question whether a higher intensity of tourism movement is connected with a higher share of tourism in the economy in selected tropical island territories. With the use of the Spearman correlation coefficient, the existence of the average positive correlation between the intensity of tourism movement and the share of tourism in the economy has been determined. In the second part of paper, the author looks at the conditions which affect the role of tourism in the economy in proportion to the intensity of tourism movement. For this purpose, the Chi-square test and detailed case studies of chosen tropical islands are discussed.

scholarly journals Visibly Marked and Microchipped Lost Dogs Have a Higher Chance to Find Their Owners in Belgrade

2015 ◽  
Vol 38 (1) ◽  
pp. 79-83 ◽  
Author(s):  
Marijana Vučinić ◽  
Katarina Radisavljević ◽  
Alexandra Hammond-Seaman ◽  
Vlatko Ilieski
Keyword(s):  
Recovery Rate ◽  
Demographic Data ◽  
Demographic Characteristics ◽  
Data Bases ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Animal Protection ◽  
Lost And Found ◽  
Chi Square Test

Abstract The aim of the study was to analyse the demographic characteristics of lost and found dogs in Belgrade, Serbia. The demographic data concerning the 246 lost and 81 found dogs in the period of 5 consecutive years (January, 2009 to January 2014) was sampled and analysed from the data bases of four organizations for animal protection in Belgrade. The recovery rate of lost dogs and the chance to be reunited again with their owners was 33%. The highest recovery rate was estimated in the category of lost dogs with visible marks such as tags or collars (30%).The chi-square test disclosed that besides dogs with special visible marks, significantly more females, light colour coated, friendly/sociable and neutered dogs were reunited with their owners (P<0.0001).

scholarly journals Socio-Demographics Characteristics on Investment Objectives of Individual Investors: Empirical Study in Indonesia

2019 ◽  
Vol 26 (2) ◽  
pp. 12
Author(s):  
Nevi Danila ◽  
Zaiton Ali ◽  
Bunyamin Bunyamin ◽  
Marlinda D. K.
Keyword(s):  
Empirical Study ◽  
Investment Decision ◽  
Demographic Factors ◽  
Financial Sector ◽  
Demographic Characteristics ◽  
Individual Investors ◽  
Sociodemographic Characteristics ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Chi Square Test ◽  
The Government

Every investor has a unique choice of investment based on customized needs and goals. Each investment has its characteristics. This study investigates the association between socio-demographic characteristics of individual investors and the objectives of the investments. Employing Pearson’s chi-square test with 125 respondents from securities companies in Indonesia, we suggest that the decision of investors in investing their money depends on the association between sociodemographic characteristics and the characteristics of investments' goals. The results of this study can benefit both individual investors and securities firms. For individual investors, this study can be a guideline for them to make an investment decision by considering an investment objective that suits them the most. While for the securities companies, they can market their products to investors appropriately by looking into the demographic factors of the investors and indirectly know the investors’ investments preference. More, the government needs to enhance the infrastructure of the financial sector in order to increase individuals participation in the sector

scholarly journals Hubungan antara Karakteristik Demografi dan Pengetahuan dengan Self Management Hipertensi Pada Masyarakat Suku Timor: Penelitian Cross sectional

2020 ◽  
Vol 11 (3) ◽  
pp. 245
Author(s):  
Siti Sakinah ◽  
Jacob M Ratu ◽  
Pius Weraman
Keyword(s):  
Family Income ◽  
Demographic Data ◽  
Education Level ◽  
Demographic Characteristics ◽  
Self Management ◽  
P Value ◽  
Tribal Community ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Chi Square Test

Introduction: Caring and treatment of hypertension is a long process that requires a strategy in managing the disease, one of which is self management. The purpose of This study was to determine the correlation between Demographic Characteristics and knowledge with Self Management of Hypertension in the Timor tribal community. Methods: This research was a descriptive analytic study with a coros sectional approach conducted on 70 the timor tribal community in the Province of East Nusa Tenggara. The study was conducted in February 2020. Demographic characteristics studied include gender, age, education level, employment and family income. Components of Self Management Hypertension measured include drug swallowing, diet and control of blood pressure. Demographic data, knowledge and Self Management of Hypertension were measured using a questionnaire and analyzed using chi square test using SPSS 21. Results: The demographic characteristics (age and education level) and knowledge correlated positively with self management of hypertension. Age with p value (0,001), while level of education and knowledge with p value (0,000). Conclusions and recommendations: increasing age reduces hypertension self management abilities, meanwhile higher education and good knowledge improve hypertension self management. The recommendations of this study are that early and ongoing education is needed to increase knowledge in the management of hypertension. Keywords: demographic characteristics; knowledge; self management; hypertension ABSTRAK Pendahuluan: Pengobatan dan perawatan hipertensi merupakan suatu proses panjang yang membutuhkan strategi dalam mengelola penyakit tersebut, salah satunya adalah menegemen diri (self management). Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui Hubungn antara Karakteristik Demografi dan pengetahuan dengan Self Management Hipertensi Pada Masyarakat Suku Timor. Metode: Penelitian ini adalah penelitian deskriptif analitik dengan pendekatan coros sectional yang dilakukan pada 70 masyarakat suku Timor di propinsi Nusa Tenggara Timur. Penelitian dilaksanakan pada bulan Februari 2020. Karakteristik demografi yang diteliti antara lain Jenis Kelamin, Usia, Tingkat Pendidikan, Pekerjaan dan Penghasilan Keluarga. Komponen Self Management Hipertensi yang diukur yaitu tindakan menelan obat, diet dan kontrol tekanan darah. Data demografi, pengetahuan dan Self Management Hipertensi diukur dengan menggunakan kuesioner dan dianalisis dengan menggunkan chi square Test dengan bantuan SPSS 21. Hasil: Karakteristik demografi (usia dan tingkat pendidikan) dan pengetahuan berkolerasi positif dengan self management hipertensi . Usia dengan pvalue (0,001), sedangkan tingkat pendidikan dan pengetahuan dengan p value (0,000). Kesimpulan dan rekomendasi : semakin bertambah usia mengurangi kemampuan self management hipertensi, sementara itu pendidikan tinggi dan pengetahuan yang baik meningkatkan self management hipertensi. Rekomendasi penelitian ini adalah diperlukan edukasi sejak dini dan berkelanjutan untuk meningkatan pengetahuan dalam penatalaksanaan penyakit hipertensi. Kata kunci: karakteristik demografi; pengetahuan; self management; hipertensi

scholarly journals The Effect of Sociodemographic Factors on the Patient Satisfaction with Health Care System

2019 ◽  
Vol 20 (3) ◽  
pp. 251-255 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ivana Mitrovic Djordjevic ◽  
Dragan Vasiljevic
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Patient Satisfaction ◽  
Health Care Services ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Sociodemographic Factors ◽  
National Health Survey ◽  
Demographic Characteristics ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Chi Square Test ◽  
The Republic

Abstract The goal of this paper is to determine the level of patient satisfaction with health care among adults in the Republic of Serbia and to analyze the correlation between the satisfaction and socio-demographic characteristics of the interviewees. The paper is based on the data provided by the National health survey of the Republic of Serbia. For the purposes of this paper, we used data on age and household of the people aged 19 and more. By eliminating the interviewees who were neither satisfied nor dissatisfied with the health care services, we obtained the sample containing 18.206 interviewees. Demographic characteristics and well-being index represented independent variables in the research. Dependent variable of the patient satisfaction was transformed into a binary variable by categorizing satisfied and very satisfied interviewees into one group and by placing dissatisfied and very dissatisfied interviewees into group of dissatisfied patients. The connection between satisfaction and predictors was examined using Chi-Square test and logistic regression. The percentage of the satisfied patients with health care was 72.9%. The satisfaction level was directly connected to age, gender, marital status, employment, region the interviewee comes from and well-being index. Patients who were more satisfied included older people, women, as well as married people, the unemployed and those living in the cities. The analysis of the financial situation shows that the poorest interviewees were the most satisfied with health care.

Faktor Yang Memengaruhi Ibu Bekerja Tidak Memberikan Asi Eksklusif Di Wilayah Kerja Puskesmas Singkohor

2020 ◽  
Vol 6 (2) ◽  
pp. 80-94
Author(s):  
Fitriani Bancin ◽  
Fatma Sylvana Dewi Harahap ◽  
Aida Fitria
Keyword(s):  
Health Center ◽  
Exclusive Breastfeeding ◽  
Influential Factor ◽  
P Value ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Infant Deaths ◽  
Chi Square Test ◽  
Influential Variable ◽  
Husband Support ◽  
Depth Interviews

Infant deaths that are infectious can be prevented by exclusive breastfeeding during the first 6 months. Although the number of mothers who have realized the importance of breastfeeding their babies has increased, it has still not been successful for women to breastfeed for up to 6 months. Indonesia Health Profile Data for 2018 shows that the percentage of exclusive breastfeeding in infants aged 0-6 months is only 61.5%. This study aimed to analyze the factors that affecting housewife not breastfeeding exclusively at Working Area of ​​the Singkohor Health Center. This type of research uses mix methods. The populations were 80 people and the sample was 5 people. The method of collecting data was through interviews with respondents using questionnaires and in-depth interviews with informants. Data analysis was using univariate, bivariate and multivariate analysis. Based on the chi-square test results obtained on the age variable with p-value = .117, education p = 0.000, knowledge p = .001, attitude p = .003, husband support p = 0.000 with the most influential factor was husband support exp (B) 892.841. Interview results showed exclusive breastfeeding was only given to children when crying alone. The conclusion shows that there was an influence between age, education, knowledge, attitude and support of the husband and housewife not exclusively breastfeeding at Singkohor Health Center and the most influential variable was husband support.  

Smiling and accessible health services: Assessment of patients

2017 ◽  
Vol 4 (2) ◽  
pp. 31-40
Author(s):  
Havva Ozturk
Keyword(s):  
Health Service ◽  
Health Services ◽  
Descriptive Study ◽  
Healthcare Services ◽  
Demographic Characteristics ◽  
Healthcare Personnel ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Chi Square Test ◽  
Selection Of

The current study was done to determine whether smiling and accessible healthcare services were provided to the patients. This descriptive study was conducted at a university. The sample of the study was composed of 188 patients who were hospitalized in hospitals. The data were collected with a questionnaire consisted of 15 questions about patients’ demographic characteristics and their views about smiling and were analyzed with percentages, means, chi-square test.  In the selection of the healthcare personnel, 62% of the patients paid attention to the fact that healthcare personnel should be caring and behave well. However; 83% of the patients stated that they could contact nurses easily while only 2% of the patients could reach physicians easily. In conclusion, patients thought that nurses were more smiling and accessible than physicians and particularly medical secretaries.  Keywords: Health service; nursing; smiling; Turkey.

Expert’s Perceptions towards Management of Tourist Traffic in Protected Areas Based on the Tatra Mountains

2020 ◽  
Vol 11 (2) ◽  
pp. 443
Author(s):  
Anna DELEKTA ◽  
Joanna FIDELUS-ORZECHOWSKA ◽  
Anna CHROBAK
Keyword(s):  
Protected Areas ◽  
Interdisciplinary Research ◽  
National Park ◽  
Survey Method ◽  
Tatra Mountains ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Mountain Areas ◽  
Chi Square Test ◽  
The Tatra Mountains ◽  
Depth Interviews

Increasing human impact in mountain areas may constitute a challenge to national park authorities. Therefore, interdisciplinary research is important in order to address the various aspects of the functioning of protected areas. The purpose of the present study was to analyze perceptions of infrastructure and tourist traffic in the Tatra Mountains by tourist experts. Data were collected using the diagnostic survey method and in-depth interviews with experts. Statistical analysis included the use of the U-Mann-Whitney Test and the nonparametric Chi Square Test. Research has shown differences in the way both local transportation and restaurant services are viewed in the Polish and Slovakian parts of Tatras. Experts indicate that the main reason for increasing tourist traffic is that the Tatras are in fashion, while the key problem is excess litter generation.

scholarly journals Customers’ Problems in Buying from Supermarkets in Bangladesh

2021 ◽  
Vol 5 (2) ◽  
pp. 215
Author(s):  
Jahangir Alam
Keyword(s):  
Mixed Method ◽  
Demographic Characteristics ◽  
Descriptive Statistics ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
High Class ◽  
Highly Educated ◽  
Economic Significance ◽  
Supermarket Industry ◽  
Industry Needs ◽  
Depth Interviews

Consumers' preferences, satisfaction and,  loyalty towards supermarkets in Bangladesh have been studied but this study aims to identify the customers' problem in buying from the supermarkets and their socio-economic characteristics along with present scenario and economic significance of the supermarket industry in Bangladesh.  The study is empirical, mixed-method has been deployed, 400 customers of the supermarkets were surveyed by mall intercept technique through a questionnaire, 6 in-depth interviews were conducted with the supermarkets' professionals and relevant articles, publication, books, reports, journals, newspapers and websites were reviewed. Descriptive statistics, chi-square tests, and factor analysis were performed in analyzing the data. There are 211 outlets of major supermarkets in Bangladesh, which are contributing 1.49 % to the GDP and generating significant employment. Upper-middle and high class, highly educated, small family are the customers who face the major problems of high cost due to additional tax, long waiting time at the payment queue, and unnecessary purchase while shopping from the supermarkets. All the demographic characteristics have a significant relationship with these problems except the marital status and family size. The supermarket industry needs to understand the customers' psychology; concentrate on enhancing the store facility, educate people on the attributes of the supermarkets and the policymakers can initiate a proper policy in operating the supermarket business in Bangladesh.

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