scholarly journals Analysing personal financial wellness amongst employees of a South African tertiary institution

2020 ◽  
Vol 16 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Jacobus P. Fouché ◽  
Johanna Manyaapelo
Keyword(s):  
South African ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Personal Finance ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
Tertiary Institution ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Number Of Children ◽  
Financial Wellness ◽  
Job Productivity ◽  
Cross Sectional Design

The financial health of employees is increasingly becoming important in many organisations. Personal financial wellness not only contributes to the overall well-being of employees but also affects their job productivity. Thus, employers need the necessary knowledge to evaluate and address employees’ personal financial wellness levels effectively. The main objective of this study was to analyse the level of personal financial wellness amongst employees at a South African tertiary institution and gain insight which employers can use in addressing the needs of their staff with regard to personal finances. The study followed a cross-sectional design. Primary data were collected using a self-administered questionnaire from 60 attendees of a personal finance workshop, using the validated Personal Finance Well-being Scale. Practically visible to practically significant correlations were found between the number of years employed, income tax percentage paid on income earned, age, number of years being a homeowner and personal financial well-being, respectively. There were also practically non-significant correlations between general health levels, highest qualification, the number of children living in a household, number of children or other financially responsible adults and personal financial well-being. Employees’ sources of advice also seemed to influence their financial well-being. Respondents indicated that they experienced high financial stress to overwhelming stress and were dissatisfied with their current financial situation. It is also the first study to determine the level of financial wellness amongst a group of employees in the higher education sector using the Personal Finance Well-being Scale and only the third study that was found to use this scale amongst employees. This should enable employers to better support their employees.

A generic investigation process for South African commercial forensic practitioners

2020 ◽  
Vol 27 (2) ◽  
pp. 587-600 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jacobus Gerhardus J. Nortje ◽  
Daniel P. Bredenkamp
Keyword(s):  
South Africa ◽  
Best Practices ◽  
South African ◽  
Governance Structure ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Cross Sectional Design ◽  
Investigation Process

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to critically analyse and discuss the identification of a generic investigation process to be followed by the commercial forensic practitioner in South Africa. Design/methodology/approach This paper is a cross-sectional design that commenced with a review of the current available literature, highlighting the different approaches, processes and best practices used in local and international forensic practices. The methodology includes primary data collected with questionnaires from commercial forensic practitioner (N = 75) process users. Findings This paper identifies the following five distinct categories in the forensic investigation process, with sub-processes, namely, initiation, planning, execution, reporting and reflection. Research limitations/implications The study focuses only on the South African members of the Institute of Commercial Forensic Practitioners (ICFP) fraternity in South Africa as the ICFP is a leading body that, through membership, offers a recognised professional qualification in commercial forensics. Practical implications An investigation process for commercial forensic practitioners in South Africa could be used by the ICFP that would provide a governance structure for the ICFP. Originality/value The originality of this paper lies in setting out of an account of forensic accounting processes and best practices nationally and internationally. The missing knowledge is that no such research is known to have been conducted in South Africa. Currently, to the authors’ knowledge, no formalised investigation process exists. The contribution of the study is that by using an investigation process, it may enhance the quality of forensic investigations and contribute to the successful investigation and prosecution of commercial crime in South Africa that will be beneficial to all stakeholders.

scholarly journals Hormonal Contraceptive Use Related to Menopausal Age

2021 ◽  
Vol 2 (4) ◽  
pp. 214-218
Author(s):  
Destri Safhira Siahaan ◽  
Adek Amansyah ◽  
Irza Haicha Pratama
Keyword(s):  
Contraceptive Use ◽  
Hormonal Contraception ◽  
Hormonal Contraceptive ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
Hormonal Contraceptives ◽  
Research Subjects ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Number Of Children ◽  
Menopausal Women ◽  
Cross Sectional Design

The change in the pattern and timing of menopause is an exciting and exploratory phenomenon that requires more detailed research to be carried out using hormonal contraception. This study was aimed to explore the relationship between hormonal contraceptive use and menopausal age. This study used a cross-sectional design. The study was conducted at Royal Prima General Hospital Medan from May to August 2021. A total of 68 research subjects participated in this study with the following inclusion criteria: menopausal women, aged 50-60 years, using hormonal contraceptives (pills, injections, implants), able to remember history previous contraceptive use. This study uses primary data obtained directly from guided interviews with respondents. Participants were dominated by ≥ 55 years old women with 57 people (83.81%), 62 Muslims (91.2%), menarche age >13 years as many as 28 people (41.2%). The number of children 2-4 were 32 people (47.1%) with an average menopause age of 51.93 and the smallest for 1 was 8 people (11.8%) with an average menopause age of 50.37. There were 49 users of hormonal contraception (72.1%) and 48 people (70.6%). In conclusion, we found that the use of hormonal contraceptives is significantly related to menopausal age.

PREVALENSI KARIES GIGI MOLAR SATU PERMANEN PADA ANAK UMUR 6-9 TAHUN DI SEKOLAH DASAR KECAMATAN TOMOHON SELATAN

e-GIGI ◽  
2015 ◽  
Vol 3 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Marsela Liwe ◽  
Christy N. Mintjelungan ◽  
Paulina N. Gunawan
Keyword(s):  
Elementary Schools ◽  
Dental Caries ◽  
Sampling Method ◽  
Permanent Teeth ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Permanent Molar ◽  
Molar Teeth ◽  
Milk Teeth ◽  
Cross Sectional Design

Abstract: In children, caries occurs mostly at the age of 6 to 9 years. At the age of 6 years permanent molar teeth begin to erupt, therefore, they are more susceptible to caries. Moreover, at the age of 9 years, a period of mingled teeth where the number of permanent teeth and of the milk teeth are nearly the same. This study aimed to obtain the prevalence of dental caries of the first permanent molar among students of elementary schools in South Tomohon. This was a descriptive study with a cross-sectional design. The population of this study was 72 students aged 6-9 years old. Samples were obtained by using total sampling method. Primary data were obtained by examination of the teeth and mouth. The results showed that the prevalence of caries among students of elementary schools in South Tomohon was 68.1% (49 students). Based on gender, caries were most frequent among males (68.4%). Based on age, caries were most frequent among students of 8 years old (79.2%). Based on tooth element, tooth 36 had the highest incidence of caries (37.2%). Based on the severity of caries, dentine caries was the most frequent (46.51%).Keywords: dental caries, the first permanent molarAbstrak: Karies merupakan penyakit yang banyak menyerang anak-anak terutama umur 6 sampai 9 tahun. Pada umur 6 tahun gigi molar permanen sudah mulai tumbuh sehingga lebih rentan terkena karies dan umur 9 tahun merupakan periode gigi bercampur dimana jumlah gigi permanen dan gigi sulung dalam rongga mulut hampir sama. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui prevalensi karies gigi molar satu permanen pada anak di SD kecamatan Tomohon Selatan. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode deskriptif observasional dengan pendekatan potong lintang. Populasi penelitian yaitu anak umur 6 - 9 tahun di SD kecamatan Tomohon Selatan dengan jumlah 72 orang. Sampel penelitian digunakan total sampling. Metode pengambilan data secara primer yaitu dengan pemeriksaan gigi dan mulut. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan prevalensi karies pada anak-anak di SD kecamatan Tomohon Selatan mencapai 68,1% dengan jumlah 49 anak. Berdasarkan jenis kelamin angka kejadian karies tertinggi didapatkan pada anak laki-laki mencapai 26 anak (68,4%). Berdasarkan usia angka kejadian karies tertinggi didapatkan pada usia 8 tahun mencapai 19 anak (79,2%). Berdasarkan elemen gigi, gigi 36 merupakan yang paling tinggi angka kejadian kariesnya yaitu 32 gigi (37,2%) dan berdasarkan tingkat keparahan karies kejadian karies dentin yang paling tinggi yaitu mencapai 40 gigi (46,51%).Kata kunci: karies gigi, molar satu permanen

Determinants of Screen Time Among Children Under Five Years: A Cross Sectional Study (Preprint)

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Diana Raj ◽  
Norliza Ahmad ◽  
Nor Afiah Mohd. Zulkefli ◽  
Zalilah Mohd Shariff
Keyword(s):  
Screen Time ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Children Under Five ◽  
Under Five ◽  
Health Clinics ◽  
Age Appropriate ◽  
Cross Sectional Design ◽  
Time Future

BACKGROUND Excessive screen time is detrimental to the child’s health. However, screen time situation among Malaysian children is poorly understood. OBJECTIVE This study aims to identify the prevalence and determinants of screen time among children under five years old using the latest WHO guidelines. METHODS A cross sectional design was used to randomly select 489 children from nine government health clinics. Total screen time and factors were assessed using validated self-administered questionnaires and analyzed using multiple logistic regression. RESULTS Results show an overall prevalence of 91.4% with a median of 3.00 hours (IQR: 1.36-5.04). Majority of children watched television (66%), followed by mobile phones (30%) and computers (4%). The determinants of screen time were Malay ethnicity, (AOR 3.56, 95% CI: 1.65-7.68), parental age of 30 years or more (AOR 3.12, 95% CI: 1.58-6.16), parental screen time exceeding 2 hours a day (AOR 2.42, 95% CI: 1.24-4.73), parent’s moderate self-efficacy to influence child’s physical activity (AOR 2.29, 95% CI: 1.01-5.20) and parent’s positive perception on influence of screen time on child’s cognitive well-being (AOR 1.15, 95% CI:1.01-1.32). CONCLUSIONS Parents played an important role in determining their child’s screen time. Future interventions that focus on the parents may ensure age appropriate screen time for their children.

Relationship Between Sexual Satisfaction and Mental Health in Married Older Women

2021 ◽  
Vol 30 (1) ◽  
pp. 14-27
Author(s):  
Elahe Abdollahi ◽  
◽  
Somayyeh Shokrgozar ◽  
Mahboobe Sheerojan ◽  
Mahboobe Golshahi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Older Women ◽  
Sexual Satisfaction ◽  
General Health Questionnaire ◽  
Cluster Sampling ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Number Of Children ◽  
Mental Problems ◽  
Rural Health Centers ◽  
Cross Sectional Design

Background: The aging population is increasing rapidly; therefore, paying attention to the needs of older people is necessary. Sexual satisfaction, which is needed to feel happy, is often neglected in older women. Objective: This study aims to evaluate the relationship between sexual satisfaction and mental health in older women. Materials and Methods: In this analytical study with a cross-sectional design, 195 married women aged ≥60 years covered by urban and rural health centers of Guilan, Iran were recruited using a cluster sampling method. A demographic form, the 28-item General Health Questionnaire (GHQ-28) and a Sexual Satisfaction Questionnaire were completed by participants and collected data were analyzed in SPSS v. 22 software using descriptive statistics (frequency, mean, standard deviation, median), and Mann-Whitney U, Kruskal-Wallis and Spearman correlation tests. Results: There was a significant relationship between sexual satisfaction and mental health in older women (P<0.0001). 51.2%, 27.7% and 21.08% of participants had low, moderate and high sexual satisfaction, respectively. Sexual satisfaction was directly related to monthly income (P<0.0001) and women’s and their husbands’ education (P<0.0001 and 0.006) while it was inversely related to physical illness (P=0.030), medication use (P=0.009), age (P<0.0001), number of children (P=0.022), and duration of marriage (P<0.0001). The median score of mental health in participants was 38 (ranging 24-53) and the percentage of participants with mental problems (79.4%) was higher than those without mental problems (20.6%). Conclusion: Mental health and sexual satisfaction in older women are directly related to each other; therefore, providing effective and appropriate sexual care programs is recommended for them.

scholarly journals RISK ASSESSMENT PADA PEKERJAAN MENEBANG KAYU DI HUTAN PRODUKSI (STUDI KASUS PADA PENGOPERASIAN CHAINSAW PERUM PERHUTANI KPH MADIUN)

2017 ◽  
Vol 5 (2) ◽  
pp. 153
Author(s):  
Raditya Angga Pradipta
Keyword(s):  
Risk Assessment ◽  
High Risk ◽  
Descriptive Analysis ◽  
Secondary Data ◽  
Analysis Data ◽  
Observational Research ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Forest Production ◽  
Cross Sectional Design

Logging the forest production is a high risk work. The condition of the forest acreage is difficult, the imbalance between the tools used by condition of the field and the skills of workers can lead to accidents. One of supporting job in the process of logging the forest production is the operation of the chainsaw that has hazards and risks which must be controlled. The main objective of this research was to risk assessment in the operational of the chainsaw in the work to cutting down trees in Perhutani KPH Madiun. This research was an observational research that conducted using cross sectional design and descriptive analysis. Data were used primary data based on interviews, observations and secondary data collected from the company. This research performed based on work activities of operating chainsaw. The result showed that based on idetification of hazards in activities of operating chainsaw in cutting trees, there were18 hazards Risk assessment showed that from 18 pure risks, there were 4 low risks,7 medium risks and 7 high risks. The conclusion from this research is the risk most dominant obtained from the risk assessment is high risk and risks while each one had the amount of 7 danger or 39 % of all the potential here hazards, to at a job should not be continued, work that needs to be set repeated or attempts to control at work to reduce the risk. Control must be reviewed for conformity before work began.Keywords: cut timber, identification hazards, risk assessment

scholarly journals Italian Children’s Well-Being after Lockdown: Predictors of Psychopathological Symptoms in Times of COVID-19

2021 ◽  
Vol 18 (21) ◽  
pp. 11429
Author(s):  
Marcella Caputi ◽  
Barbara Forresi ◽  
Ludovica Giani ◽  
Giovanni Michelini ◽  
Simona Scaini
Keyword(s):  
Small Sample Size ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Small Sample ◽  
Novelty Seeking ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Convenience Sample ◽  
Childhood Experiences ◽  
Adverse Experiences ◽  
Adverse Childhood ◽  
Cross Sectional Design

The first Italian lockdown imposed to fight the spread of COVID-19 caused important disruptions in families’ everyday lives. The main aim of this research was to investigate the predictors of psychopathology in children aged 5–10 years, immediately after the national 2-month lockdown. A total of 158 Italian parents (148 mothers, 10 fathers, mean age = 41 years) were recruited and asked to complete an online research concerning their 158 children (76 boys, mean age = 7.4 years). Parents completed questionnaires on parent–child conflict, resilience, temperament, behavior, and previous adverse childhood experiences. Hierarchical regressions showed that children’s psychopathology was predicted by low child resilience, high novelty seeking and harm avoidance, adverse experiences, and high flooding levels. Moreover, girls exposed to adverse experiences appeared more vulnerable to psychopathology. The recruitment of a convenience sample, the small sample size, and the cross-sectional design of our study limit the generalizability and interpretation of the present findings. Nonetheless, this research extends our knowledge of children’s functioning in such an exceptional period. Shedding light on predictors of children’s psychopathology following prolonged quarantine can indeed guide effective psychological interventions now and in future similar situations.

scholarly journals Relationship Host Behavior and The Environment of DHF Incidence in Wonokusumo Surabaya

2018 ◽  
Vol 5 (3) ◽  
pp. 383
Author(s):  
Sofa Nutrima Rismawati
Keyword(s):  
Data Collection ◽  
Dengue Hemorrhagic Fever ◽  
Secondary Data ◽  
Hemorrhagic Fever ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
Environment Interaction ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Host Behavior ◽  
Cross Sectional Design ◽  
Data Collection Technique

ABSTRACTFree Number of larvae (ABJ) in RW 15, Wonokusumo Village is 85%. However, the incidence of Dengue Hemorrhagic Fever (DHF) is still high, ie 17 cases. The high incidence rate of DHF is due to the interaction between host, agent and environment. Host in terms of behavior, dengue virus as an agent and environment derived from the surrounding conditions that can cause and trigger the spread of DHF. The purpose of this research is to analyze the relationship of host and environment behavior to the occurrence of DHF in RW 15. This research using cross sectional design. Random sampling using the guy method. How to calculate the method guy is 10% of the population so that obtained a sample of 78 respondents. Primary data collection technique is done through indepth interview and filling questionnaire. Secondary data collection was obtained from Wonokusumo Puskemas report and report from Surabaya City Health Office. The research was conducted in RW 15. The result of bivariate statistic test showed significant relation between knowledge, attitude, action and environment against DHF incidence with p> α, 0,00> 0,05. The conclusion of this research is that there is host and environment interaction to DHF incidence. Suggestion of this research is procurement of work program every month, independent larvae monitoring movement by society and 3M movement plus every week on Thursday and procurement of training of cadre jumantik about how and regulation of dosage of abate powder according to dose.Keywords: host behavior, environment, disease Dengue Hemorrhagic Fever

scholarly journals Sales Territory Design and Salesforce Performance in the Detergent Manufacturing Companies: The Actual Kenyan Context

2021 ◽  
Vol 17 (35) ◽  
pp. 203
Author(s):  
Benson Muchoki Mwangi ◽  
Francis N. Kibera ◽  
Mary Kinoti ◽  
Magutu P. Obara
Keyword(s):  
Critical Role ◽  
Strong Relationship ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
P Value ◽  
Manufacturing Companies ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Territory Design ◽  
Simple Regression Model ◽  
Independent Variable ◽  
Cross Sectional Design

This paper focuses on determining the influence of sales territory design on salesforce performance in the detergent manufacturing companies in Kenya. Detergents play a critical role in our everyday lives by ensuring hygiene at our personal level, in our homes, in schools, institutions, and hospitals. Detergents have gained a lot of prominence since the onset of the Corona Virus (COVID-19) disease in 2019, as it has been proved that they play an important role in curtailing the transmission of the COVID-19 disease. The Salesforce plays an important role in organizations as they are the ones who in most cases interact with customers, provide information about their organization and products, provide prices, demonstrate how products are used, train customers, provide after sales service, and resolve any issues that may arise. The study was anchored on Expectancy Theory, Resource Based Theory, Equity Theory, and Agency Theory. The study adopted positivism philosophy and used a descriptive cross sectional design. The unit of analysis was the sales people in the detergent manufacturing companies in Kenya who are members of Kenya Association of Manufacturers as per list obtained from KAM in December 2018. The study used primary data which was collected by administering semi-structured questionnaires. The data was analyzed using a combination of both descriptive and inferential statics to describe the manifestations of the variables in the data collected, simple regression model was used to test the significance of the influence of sales territory design (independent variable) on the salesforce performance (dependent variable). Fischer distribution test (F-test) was used to test the significance of the independent variable and the overall model. The p-value for the F-statistic was used to determine the robustness of the model. This was done at 95% confidence level (p<0.05). The study found a strong relationship between sales territory design and salesforce performance. This depicts that sales territory design is critical in determining salesforce performance in detergent manufacturing companies in Kenya.

Promoting Athlete Mental Health: The Role of Emotion Regulation

2021 ◽  
pp. 1-19
Author(s):  
Georgia A. Bird ◽  
Mary L. Quinton ◽  
Jennifer Cumming
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Strategy Use ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Managing Stress ◽  
Cross Sectional Design ◽  
Mental Well Being ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
University Athletes

This study investigated the relationship between reappraisal and suppression with depression and mental well-being among university athletes. It was hypothesized reappraisal would associate with lower depression and greater mental well-being, whereas suppression would associate with greater depression and reduced mental well-being. Employing a cross-sectional design, 427 participants (Mage = 20.18, SD = 1.52; 188 males and 239 females) completed questionnaires assessing mental health and strategy use. Hierarchical multiple regressions revealed reappraisal was positively associated, and suppression negatively associated with mental well-being, ΔR2 = 4.8%, ΔF(2, 422) = 17.01, p ≤ .001; suppression, β = −0.08, p = .028; reappraisal, β = 0.21, p ≤ .001, but neither were associated with depression, ΔR2 = 0.4%, ΔF(2, 422) = 1.33, p = .267; suppression, β = 0.06, p = .114; reappraisal, β = 0.03, p = .525. Results highlight reappraisal as correlated with mental well-being in student-athletes, and therefore, reappraisal could be beneficial for managing stress in sport. Reappraisal may implicate how well-being is promoted through sport, but future experimental research is needed to confirm causal relationships.

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