Knowledge About HIV/AIDS

2020 ◽  
pp. 176-184
Author(s):  
Ana Frias ◽  
Jorge Guerrero-Martin ◽  
Maria Barros ◽  
Maria Chora ◽  
Margarida Sim-Sim
Keyword(s):  
Information Technology ◽  
Young People ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Hiv Aids

Generations of young people, adults, and the elderly have or have had different ways of acquiring knowledge about HIV/AIDS. The accessibility of information, the evolution of information technology, or the sexualized connotation can influence knowledge in the various generations. This chapter explores how these people have accessed that information.

Students’ Attitudes Towards Starting a Business, on the Example of Students at the University of Information Technology and Management in Rzeszów (Poland)

e-Finanse ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 14 (4) ◽  
pp. 90-103
Author(s):  
Karolina Palimąka ◽  
Jacek Rodzinka
Keyword(s):  
Information Technology ◽  
Young People ◽  
Family Member ◽  
Economic Activity ◽  
Age Groups ◽  
The Cross ◽  
Students Attitudes ◽  
The University ◽  
Starting A Business

AbstractEntrepreneurship understood as a manifestation of economic activity is an issue widely discussed in literature, especially in the field of economics. Today, a large part of society is involved in establishing and running a business, hence the shaping of entrepreneurial behaviors gains importance among all age groups, especially young people. The main objective of the conducted research was to examine the interest in starting their own business by students and to verify whether the direction of their studies or role in the group affects the students’ willingness to start a business and whether a family member runs a business influences this interest and moreover, whether capital and the idea are the two main criteria conditioning the decision.. The conclusions were based on a study, i.e. (mainly) the cross-analysis of data collected as part of a survey conducted among students of the University of Information Technology and Management in Rzeszów.

Sociodemographic inequalities in lifestyle patterns of the population of a large Brazilian city

2020 ◽  
Vol 30 (Supplement_5) ◽  
Author(s):  
L P B Medina ◽  
M B A Barros ◽  
A A Barros Filho
Keyword(s):  
Young People ◽  
Salt Intake ◽  
Leisure Time Physical Activity ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Income Level ◽  
Older Age ◽  
Noncommunicable Diseases ◽  
Food Label ◽  
Short Sleep Duration ◽  
Lifestyle Patterns

Abstract Knowledge of avoidable exposures to noncommunicable diseases from the analysis of health behaviors or practices, and of attitudes and care related to lifestyle is an important strategy in identifying issues emerging to health and opportunities for the prevention of these problems. It was intended to analyze the combination of behaviors related to health, food and lifestyle, identify behavioral patterns and verify the inequalities present in its association with sociodemographic characteristics of the population of Campinas, São Paulo. This is a cross-sectional study conducted in 2014/15 that evaluated 1,205 people aged 20 years or older. From the behaviors regular consumption of raw and cooked vegetables, fruit and beans, consumption of low-fat milk, concern with salt intake, habit of reading food label, concern with the use of pesticides, consumption of organic foods, practice of leisure-time physical activity, consumption of meat with fat, frequent consumption of sausages and soft drinks, current smoking, alcohol abuse and short sleep duration were extracted through analysis factorial by main components. The association of these patterns with the variables gender, age and income were tested. Three lifestyle patterns were identified and nomined. The 'Healthy Advanced' lifestyle pattern was associated with females, the elderly and the best income groups can be identified; the 'Healthy Prudent' was associated with older adults, with the elderly and with the intermediate income segment. The 'Unhealthy' pattern was associated with males, with young people and did not have an association with income. It can be concluded that healthy lifestyle patterns were more present in female groups, with older age and better income level. The less healthy pattern was found more frequently among men and young people. It is noteworthy that this last pattern did not differ between income strata indicating that unhealthy practices may be equally disseminated in these groups. Key messages The better lifestyle patterns were more present in female groups, with older age and better income level. The less healthy pattern was found more frequently among men and young people, and did not differ between income strata.

You are never too old to be happy. What has life taught the elderly?

2021 ◽  
Vol 36 (3) ◽  
pp. 177-198
Author(s):  
Katarzyna Sygulska
Keyword(s):  
Qualitative Research ◽  
Young People ◽  
Older People ◽  
Life Experiences ◽  
Family Health ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Work Life ◽  
Lessons Learned ◽  
Research Interview ◽  
Elder People

Elder people have knowledge and experience – they can share them with other people. Seniors can teach young people different things. Their stories can indicate what is important in life and what should be avoided. The article presents the results of qualitative research (interview) on the lessons learned from the life experiences of the older people. The analysis of own research is preceded by the theoretical introduction about wisdom of life. Respondents highlighted mostly the importance of family, health, self-care and relationships with other people (friendship, honesty and respect towards others). Life showed them how important are: faith in God, enjoying every moment, patience in pursuing a goal, independently deciding about own life, realising your dreams, and work. Life experiences showed them how to deal with problems and that a person learns all life. They learned rules such as: money does not bring happiness, you cannot trust everyone, live the present and the good comes back. The elderly said that a person should make efforts to be happy.

Information Technology Skills and Labor Market Outcomes for Workers

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hilal Atasoy ◽  
Rajiv D. Banker ◽  
Paul A. Pavlou
Keyword(s):  
Information Technology ◽  
Labor Market ◽  
Developing Economies ◽  
Labor Market Outcomes ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
It Use ◽  
Market Outcomes ◽  
Disadvantaged Groups ◽  
It Training ◽  
It Skills

Job erosion is a major concern globally, especially given the COVID-19 pandemic. Unemployment and low wages remain pressing societal challenges in the wake of increased automation, more so for traditionally disadvantaged groups in the labor market, such as women, minorities, and the elderly. However, workers who possess relevant information technology (IT) skills may have an edge in an increasingly digital economy. In this study, we examine the role of IT skills in labor market outcomes for workers, using a household IT use survey from an emerging economy that captures detailed, individual-level data on IT skills, which are also integrated with data on workers’ wages, occupations, and industries between 2007 and 2015. The results indicate that basic IT skills increase individuals’ employment probability, which is driven by both higher labor force participation and a higher probability of transitioning from unemployment to employment, after accounting for the decision to participate in the workforce. Advanced IT skills do not provide a significant incremental effect on employment probability on top of basic IT skills. However, having advanced IT skills helps workers to earn higher wages while incrementally increasing the probability that they are employed in higher-paid jobs. Interestingly, the effect of basic IT skills on employment is significantly larger for the female and older workforce that typically has a higher preference for flexible work options. These results emphasize the importance of providing necessary IT access and offering basic IT training to traditionally disadvantaged groups to close the IT skills gap and the digital divide. We offer implications for the future of work, education, and public policy for designing IT training policies for workers, students, and organizations to stimulate employment with higher wages, particularly in developing economies and for traditionally disadvantaged segments of the workforce, such as women and the elderly, particularly after the COVID-19 pandemic.

scholarly journals The Role of Education and Knowledge about Aging in Creating Young People’s Attitudes to the Elderly

2018 ◽  
Vol 8 (1) ◽  
pp. 63-75 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jana Goriup ◽  
Danijela Lahe
Keyword(s):  
Young People ◽  
Older People ◽  
Negative Attitude ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
School Students ◽  
Negative Attitudes ◽  
Survey Results ◽  
People’S Attitudes ◽  
Intergenerational Cooperation

AbstractIntroduction: With the intensive growth in the number of older people and prolonged life span in the contemporary postmodern society, it has become increasingly important to build positive intergenerational cooperation and promote education on aging and older people, especially between younger and older generations. That is why the authors, on the basis of empirical research and scientific literature, examined knowledge about aging among young people and the connection between knowledge about aging and the formation of negative attitudes towards older people.Methods: The study involved 609 secondary school students aged 15 to 19 years.Results: The survey results showed that only one-fifth of the young population has good knowledge about aging. The relationship between knowledge about aging and ageism is negative, which means that young people with less knowledge about aging often have a negative attitude towards older people.Conclusions: Based on the obtained results, the authors underline the importance of integrating gerontology content in all stages of education.

scholarly journals Avaliação da funcionalidade familiar em pessoas idosas convivendo com HIV/AIDS

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (33) ◽  
pp. 99-106
Author(s):  
Luciária Silva Souza ◽  
Naiane Pereira dos Santos ◽  
Pollyanna Viana Lima ◽  
Isnara Teixeira Brito Melo ◽  
Alessandra Souza de Oliveira ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Elderly People ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
People Living With Hiv ◽  
Dysfunctional Family ◽  
Care And Support ◽  
Specialized Care ◽  
Stis And Hiv ◽  
Living With Hiv ◽  
Family Functionality ◽  
Hiv Aids

O presente artigo tem como objetivo identificar a funcionalidade familiar em pessoas idosas convivendo com HIV/AIDS. Trata-se de um estudo de caráter exploratório, descritivo com abordagem quanti-qualitativa, desenvolvida em um Centro de Atenção e Apoio especializado de referência em atendimento para pessoas convivendo com IST’s e HIV/AIDS em um município baiano com 26 pessoas idosos. Utilizou-se roteiro semi-estruturado para entrevista e questionário com dados sociodemográficos e de saúde e o Apgar da família, para avaliação da funcionalidade familiar. Verificou-se no estudo que a maior parte das pessoas idosas diagnosticadas com HIV/AIDS deste estudo convivem em uma família disfuncional grave (34,61%), o que corrobora para que a grande maioria dos idosos mantenham em sigilo o diagnóstico da doença para o seu núcleo familiar, outros convivem com a estigmatização o isolamento e o preconceito. Conclui-se que os idosos convivem em uma família disfuncional grave, com repercussões negativas para o enfretamento da doença.Descritores: Idoso, Funcionalidade Familiar, HIV, AIDS. Assessment of family functionality in elderly people living with HIV/AIDSAbstract: This article aims to identify family functionality in elderly people living with HIV/AIDS. This is an exploratory, descriptive study with a quantitative and qualitative approach, developed in a specialized Care and Support Center of reference in care for people living with STIs and HIV/AIDS in a municipality in Bahia with 26 elderly people. A semi-structured script was used for the interview and questionnaire with sociodemographic and health data and the family Apgar, to assess family functionality. It was found in the study that most elderly people diagnosed with HIV/AIDS in this study live in a severe dysfunctional family (34.61%), which corroborates that the vast majority of the elderly keep the diagnosis of the disease confidential. their family nucleus, others live with stigmatization, isolation and prejudice. It is concluded that the elderly live in a severe dysfunctional family, with negative repercussions for coping with the disease.Descriptors: Elderly, Family Functionality, HIV, AIDS. Evaluación de la funcionalidad familiar en personas mayores que viven con VIH/SIDAResumen: Este artículo tiene como objetivo identificar la funcionalidad familiar en personas mayores que viven con VIH / SIDA. Se trata de un estudio exploratorio, descriptivo con enfoque cuantitativo y cualitativo, desarrollado en un Centro de Atención y Apoyo especializado de referencia en la atención a personas viviendo con ITS y VIH / SIDA en un municipio de Bahía con 26 ancianos. Se utilizó un guión semiestructurado para la entrevista y cuestionario con datos sociodemográficos y de salud y el Apgar familiar, para evaluar la funcionalidad familiar. En el estudio se encontró que la mayoría de las personas mayores diagnosticadas con VIH / SIDA en este estudio viven en una familia disfuncional severa (34,61%), lo que corrobora que la gran mayoría de las personas mayores mantienen confidencial el diagnóstico de la enfermedad. su núcleo familiar, otros viven con estigmatización, aislamiento y prejuicio. Se concluye que los ancianos viven en una familia severamente disfuncional, con repercusiones negativas para el afrontamiento de la enfermedad.Descriptores: Anciano, Funcionalidad Familiar, VIH, SIDA.

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