scholarly journals Caregivers’ knowledge of pneumonia and uptake of vaccination in under-five children in Kaduna State, Nigeria

2018 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
pp. 40-48
Author(s):  
A. K. Yahaya ◽  
B. N. Ekpenyong ◽  
P. Obegu
Keyword(s):  
Focus Group ◽  
Focus Group Discussion ◽  
Pneumococcal Vaccine ◽  
Group Discussion ◽  
Pneumococcal Vaccination ◽  
Vaccine Uptake ◽  
Research Approach ◽  
Mixed Method Research ◽  
Under Five ◽  
Under Five Children

Pneumonia, though very much a preventable disease, still remains a tangible threat to the lives of under-5 children. Caregivers’ knowledge of pneumonia is important in effective management. The study determinedthe reported proportion of childhood pneumonia in Kaduna State and assessed caregivers’ knowledge of pneumonia and uptake of pneumococcal vaccine among under-5 children. The mixed method research approach used 500 caregivers of under-five children in urban and rural communities in Kaduna state. Ethical approval and informed consent of participants was obtained before data collection using a pre-tested semistructured questionnaire and a focus group discussion guide. Chi-square statistical test was used to test for association between variables, while data from the focus group discussion was analyzed using thematic coding process. Most respondents were aware of pneumonia, they had local names for it but majority 340 (68%) had poor knowledge of pneumonia. The overall occurrence of pneumonia as reported by respondents among under-five children was 33 (6.6%). The rate of child pneumococcal vaccine uptake as reported by respondents was 105 (21%), the uptake was significantly more among the urban dwellers (p<0.01). The knowledge of pneumonia and uptake of pneumococcal vaccination was poor. Routine and constant health education of the community members on pneumonia is very necessary to preserve lives of under-5 children in our communities.Journal of Medical and Biomedical Sciences (2018) 7(1), 40 - 48

scholarly journals Quality and University Governance in Indonesia

2019 ◽  
Vol 8 (4) ◽  
pp. 10 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nur Sayidah ◽  
Sri Utami Ady ◽  
Jajuk Supriyati ◽  
Sutarmin Sutarmin ◽  
Mustika Winedar ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Qualitative Research ◽  
Focus Group ◽  
Focus Group Discussion ◽  
Group Discussion ◽  
University Governance ◽  
Research Approach ◽  
Study Program ◽  
Quality Of Higher Education

The purpose of this paper is to analyze the importance of quality in university governance in Indonesia. The researcher designed this study with an approach of qualitative research approach with Focus Group Discussion (FGD) method. Participants come from 25 universities throughout Indonesia. Participants are leaders of higher education ranging from the head of the study program to the rector. The result of the focus group discussion shows that the quality of higher education will decrease if there is the scarcity of qualified lecturers. Declining quality of higher education will affect the number of students. Finally, if the student decline happens continuously, then higher education can close. So quality is a top priority in university governance.

scholarly journals SCHOOL STRATEGIES IN STRENGTHENING STUDENT RESILIENCE IN DISASTER-PRONE AREAS

2020 ◽  
Vol 39 (3) ◽  
pp. 720-732
Author(s):  
Siti Irene Astuti Dwiningrum ◽  
Khirjan Nahdi ◽  
Aswasulasikin Aswasulasikin ◽  
Dyah Respati Suryo Sumunar ◽  
Rukiyati Rukiyati ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Social Support ◽  
Focus Group ◽  
Mixed Method ◽  
Group Discussion ◽  
Disaster Mitigation ◽  
Research Approach ◽  
Mixed Method Research ◽  
Student Resilience ◽  
Research Population ◽  
Personal Resilience

Resilience is needed by students who live in disaster-prone areas. With strong resilience, students can implement disaster mitigation. This study aims to describe the profile of students' resilience and the strategies carried out by students in strengthening personal resilience. The mixed method research approach was conducted on a research population of SMA/SMK in Lombok Regency, specifically North Lombok, East Lombok, and West Lombok. The respondents were 779 people from 10 schools in disaster-prone areas determined by the Slovin formula. Student resilience profiles were explored according to Reivich and Shatte. Data on how teachers increase students’ resilience were obtained from a focus group discussion (FGD) with 20 teachers from 10 schools. The results of the research prove that the personal resilience profile of students in Lombok from the seven aspects is still not optimal, which is not enough to form resilience personalities (less than 60%). This study affirms that personal resilience is essential in building school resilience to provide a massive contribution to education and disaster mitigation. Regarding recommendations for schools to increase student resilience, it can be done by increasing resilience resources, strengthening social support, having resilient teachers, building resilient school, all aspects of which must work systemically and synergistically.

scholarly journals UJI COBA PROGRAM KEMITRAAN KEHUTANAN DI KESATUAN PENGELOLAAN HUTAN UNIT XIV GEDONG WANI, PROVINSI LAMPUNG Trial of Forestry Patnership Program in Forest Management Unit XIV Gedong Wani, Lampung Province

2018 ◽  
Vol 6 (1) ◽  
pp. 35
Author(s):  
M. Saipurrozi ◽  
Indra Gumay Febryano ◽  
Hari Kaskoyo ◽  
Christine Wulandari
Keyword(s):  
Forest Management ◽  
Focus Group ◽  
Focus Group Discussion ◽  
Group Discussion ◽  
Management Unit ◽  
Research Approach ◽  
Poultry Farm ◽  
Inhibiting Factor ◽  
Partnership Program ◽  
Farm Group

The partnership program is one solution in conflict resolution on state forest land use by the commUnity. The aim of research to explain the trials of forestry partnership program in Forest Management Unit XIV Gedong Wani. The research approach was conducted qualitatively, where in-depth interviews, participant observation, focus group discussion and document study were conducted for data collection. The results showed that there are two forms of partnership trial that developed, where is a partnership with Agroforests Park and poultry farm group. The supporting factors of implementation of the partnership between KPH Unit XIV Gedong Wani and KTH Agroforests Park were stakeholder involvement and a high level of members trust to the management; while the inhibiting factor were their members obey the rules and interventions by NGOs Manunggal Wana Bakti against management. The supporting factors of implementation of the partnership between KPH Unit XIV Gedong Wani and poultry farm group were the involvement of the association of poultry farm entrepreneurs and the awareness level of poultry farm; while the inhibiting factor were limitations of informations, officers, and the effort by Forest Management Unit XIV Gedong Wani. Coaching and mentoring efforts should be undertaken by officers with special expertise in their fields; so it is expected to increase the capacity of the commUnity.Keywords: farmers group; forestry partnerships;  Forest Management Unit (KPH); conflict; access Program kemitraan merupakan salah satu solusi dalam penyelesaian konflik pemanfaatan lahan hutan negara oleh masyarakat. Tujuan penelitian untuk menjelaskan uji coba program kemitraan kehutanan di Kesatuan Pengelolaan Hutan Unit XIV Gedong Wani. Pendekatan penelitian dilakukan secara kualitatif, dimana wawancara mendalam, observasi  partisipan, focus group discussion dan studi dokumen dalam pengumpulan datanya. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa terdapat dua bentuk uji coba kemitraan yang dikembangkan yaitu kemitraan dengan kelompok tani hutan Agroforest Park dan peternak ayam. Faktor pendukung pelaksanaan uji coba kemitraan antara KPH Unit XIV  Gedong Wani dan KTH Agroforest Park adalah adanya keterlibatan stakeholder terkait dan tingginya tingkat kepercayaan anggota terhadap pengurus; sementara faktor penghambatnya adalah adanya anggota yang tidak patuh terhadap aturan dan intervensi oleh LSM Manunggal Wana Bakti terhadap pengurus. Faktor pendukung uji coba kemitraan antara KPH Unit XIV Gedong Wani dan peternak ayam adalah adanya keterlibatan asosiasi pengusaha industri ayam ras dan tingkat kesadaran peternak; sedangkan faktor penghambatnya adalah keterbatasan informasi, petugas serta upaya yang dilakukan pihak KPH Unit XIV Gedong Wani. Upaya pembinaan dan pendampingan perlu dilakukan oleh petugas yang memiliki keahlian khusus dalam bidangnya; sehingga diharapkan mampu meningkatkan kapasitas masyarakat.Kata kunci: kelompok tani, kemitraan kehutanan, Kesatuan Pengelolaan Hutan (KPH), konflik, akses

scholarly journals Co-creation of an Acceptable Indigenous Food Diet for Children Under Five in Early Childhood Development Centres

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Gundo Nepfumbada ◽  
Tafadzwa Dzunamarira ◽  
Tivani Phosa Mashamba-Thompson
Keyword(s):  
Early Childhood ◽  
Focus Group ◽  
Focus Group Discussion ◽  
Early Childhood Development ◽  
Group Discussion ◽  
Leafy Vegetables ◽  
Childhood Development ◽  
Nominal Group ◽  
Children Under Five ◽  
Under Five

Abstract Background: The use of indigenous food (IF) such as green leafy vegetables and fruits in rural communities has been the main source of food despite being replaced by food high in sugar and fats. Early Childhood Development (ECD) centres are uniquely positioned for positive influence to healthy eating of children. The aim of this study was for ECD stakeholders to co-create an IF diet for children under five in ECD centres.Method: A sequential explanatory mixed method design was employed. We conducted focus group discussion with stakeholders employing the community-based participatory research (CBPR) approach and the nominal group technique ranking method to co-create to an acceptable indigenous food diet for children. Data was analyzed using both qualitative and quantitative methods. A thematic approach to qualitative data analysis with a coding framework guided by Consolidated Framework for Implementation Research (intervention characteristics, inner setting, outer setting, characteristics of individuals involved in implementation and the implementation process) was employed to analyse focus group discussion data. Statistical analysis was employed to analyze quantitative data collected through surveys.Results: Study participants included ECD stakeholders (ECD managers, social workers and dieticians) aged 34-52. Participants identified Ditokomane, Oranges, Mabele soft porridge, Dithotse and Dinawa as components of an IF that are suitable and acceptable for children under five years in ECD centres. Conclusion: ECD stakeholders co-created an IF diet to be implemented in ECD centres for children under five. Stakeholders are of the view that IF diet will have more health benefits on children than the current menu that is being used.

scholarly journals SPEAKING ANXIETY AMONG PUBLIC SECTOR UNIVERSITY STUDENTS

2020 ◽  
Vol 59 (1) ◽  
pp. 87-96
Author(s):  
Hadiqa Siddique ◽  
Farhan Raja ◽  
Qaiser Hussain
Keyword(s):  
Public Sector ◽  
Focus Group ◽  
Focus Group Discussion ◽  
Group Discussion ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Negative Evaluation ◽  
Research Approach ◽  
Lexical Knowledge ◽  
Speaking Anxiety ◽  
English Speaking

Many students who are doing their majors in English often suffer from English speaking anxiety. The purpose of this study was to examine the reasons that hinder the process of speaking English in the students who had English as their major course of studies in a public sector university in Karachi. The study was conducted using qualitative research approach and the data was collected using focus group discussion. The participants of this study were selected using convenient sampling technique for focus group discussion. The findings revealed that the pronunciation, syntactic structures, insufficient lexical knowledge, fear of negative evaluation, role of a teacher, financial and social factors are the main causes of English-speaking anxiety among English majors. Recommended measures by the students disclosed that if the institution provides them with the suggested speaking opportunities, it could help them improve their anxiety towards speaking in English.

scholarly journals PROMOTING SLOW TOURISM TO WRESTLE THE CHALLENGES OF SHORTER LENGTH OF TOURIST STAY: IMPLICATIONS FOR SUSTAINABLE TOURISM

2021 ◽  
Vol 39 (4 supplement) ◽  
pp. 1388-1396
Author(s):  
Yihalem KEBETE ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Qualitative Research ◽  
Focus Group ◽  
Focus Group Discussion ◽  
Group Discussion ◽  
Limited Attention ◽  
Research Approach ◽  
Bahir Dar ◽  
Practical Applications ◽  
Tourism Professionals ◽  
Unique Approach

Slow tourism is an eminent concept that aims to embolden extended tourist stay within a destination. The current study adopts qualitative research approach and extracts data from purposefully selected tourism professionals. The researcher employed both interview and focus group discussion to collect data required for this study. Findings of the current study unfold that slow tourism as a unique approach augments the overall tourism activities, mainly within emerging destinations. Even though slow tourism has received limited attention in Bahir Dar and its surroundings, it is quite substantive to discourage the negative economic, sociocultural and environmental impacts of tourism. However, absence of developed tourism infrastructures and limited understanding of stakeholders restrain the practice and development of slow tourism in the study area. In terms of policy references, the present study suggests that there is a need to develop a practical guideline to inculcate the fundamental concepts related to the practical applications of slow tourism in emerging destinations.

scholarly journals Healing Wounds and Blood Feuds in Exploring Ethiopia the Role of Dem Adraqi Elders in Rural South Wollo Zone of Amhara Regional State

2020 ◽  
Vol 3 (3) ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Focus Group ◽  
Focus Group Discussion ◽  
Local Level ◽  
Group Discussion ◽  
Research Approach ◽  
Practical Procedure ◽  
Resolution System ◽  
Economic Support ◽  
Healing Wounds

The study explained the roles of dem adraqi elders in avoiding and healing past wounds and blood feuds between conflicting parties in rural Amhara regional states of Ethiopia. Unless healing wounds and blood feud conflict is managed properly, it results in social and economic destruction at both family and community level. The main objective of this study was the role of dem adraqi elders in avoiding blood feud in rural Ethiopia. The most common types of conflict resolved by dem adraqi elders are killing, property looting, theft and land based conflicts. Qualitative research approach was followed with focus group discussion and key informant interview as a tool of data collection. The data was collected from 11key informant respondents and 3 focus group discussion (FGD) through purposive sampling techniques. The finding of the study showed that cost of conflict depends on the type of conflict resolution system that individuals used to settle disagreements. In addition, the practical procedure of dem adraqi elder in healing wounds and blood feuds are painstaking since it is important to avoid conflicts between parties for last without any retaliation after reaching agreements through erigiman (cursing the retaliator). In general, the work of dem adraqi elders depends on the interest and will of disputant parties. To minimize the problem of wounds and blood feud conflicts and encourage dem adraqi elders at the local level, government should make some economic support to satisfy their morality.

scholarly journals Development of Entrepreneurship Model for Elderly.

2019 ◽  
Vol 23 (2) ◽  
pp. 69-82
Author(s):  
Suharti Suharti ◽  
Sri Iswanti ◽  
Agus Triyanto
Keyword(s):  
Focus Group ◽  
Business Model ◽  
Focus Group Discussion ◽  
Group Discussion ◽  
Development Program ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Research Data ◽  
Research Approach ◽  
Family Development ◽  
Elderly Family

This study was aimed at producing entrepreneurial models for elderly people and determining the obstacles encountered in their development. This study used a Development Research approach. Research location in the Special Region of Yogyakarta. Sources of research data were elderly and Elderly Family Development Program members who have creative economic ventures. The research data was collected by observation, interviews and Focus Group Discussion methods. Data analysis was carried out by qualitative analysis. The validity of the data used triangulation methods and sources. The results show that there were four draft models used at the study site. The first model is the business model carried out by the elderly together with their family members. Second, the elderly was in charge of finding raw materials, then the elderly and Elderly Family Development personnel sell these products to neighbors and the general public. Third, the business model carried out by the elderly who are still healthy and strong, productive economic efforts. The fourth model is a joint business model.Pengembangan Model Kewirausahaan bagi Insan Lanjut UsiaPenelitian ini sampai pada tahap kedua bertujuan untuk menghasilkan model kewirausahaan bagi insan lanjut usia dan mengetahui hambatan-hambatan yang ditemui dalam pengembangannya. Penelitian ini menggunakan pendekatan Penelitian Pengembangan. Lokasi penelitian di Daerah Istimewa Yogyakarta. Sumber data penelitian adalah para lanjut usia dan anggota BKL yang memiliki usaha ekonomi kreatif. Data penelitian dikumpulkan dengan metode observasi, wawancara dan Focus Group Discussion. Analisis data dilakukan dengan analisis kualitatif. Keabsahan data menggunakan triangulasi metode dan sumber. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan ada empat draf model yang digunakan di lokasi penelitian. Model pertama, model usaha yang dilaksakan para lansia bersama-sama dengan anggota keluarganya. Kedua, lansia bertugas mencari bahan baku, lansia, dan BKL menjual produk tersebut kepada tetangga dan masyarakat umum. Ketiga, model usaha yang dilaksanan oleh lansia yang masih sehat dan kuat, usaha ekonomi produktif. Model keempat adalah model usaha gabungan.

scholarly journals Qualitative Exploration of Ebola Risk Perception among Mortuary Workers in Ibadan Metropolis, Nigeria

2018 ◽  
pp. 1-9
Author(s):  
Helen Ngodoo Adamu ◽  
Mike Aneshimi Lawani
Keyword(s):  
Risk Perception ◽  
Focus Group ◽  
Focus Group Discussion ◽  
Ebola Virus ◽  
Virus Disease ◽  
Group Discussion ◽  
Health Facilities ◽  
Ebola Virus Disease ◽  
Research Approach ◽  
Qualitative Exploration

Aim:  To explore the risk perception of Ebola virus disease (EVD) among mortuary workers in Nigeria. Study Design:  A qualitative research approach method, using Focus Group Discussions (FGDs), conducted among 36 mortuary workers in Ibadan. Place and Duration of Study: This study was conducted between October and November 2014 in Ibadan, Oyo state, Nigeria. Methodology: A structured moderating approach with a non-directive style was developed. A Focus Group Discussion (FGD) guide was used to explore participants’ ideas and opinions. The FGD guide consisted of five sections. Each section was framed to probe into the following issues:                  (1). Knowledge of EVD (2). Participant’s attitude to EVD (3). Adherence to infection control practices (4). Risk perception of EVD; and (5). Behavioural predisposition to the risk of mortuary-related infections. A total of six FGD sessions were conducted among 36 mortuary attendants, drawn from two government and four private health facilities in Ibadan. Six participants made up each focus group and one focus group discussion was conducted at a time in the respective health facilities. Results: The qualitative exploration of mortuary workers revealed gaps in the knowledge of workers with regards to EVD, the high-risk perception of mortuary workers to Ebola virus disease and the unavailability of PPE in conducting autopsies and daily operations. In addition, a poor attitude to convalescent individuals and certain harmful behavioural practices in the morgue were revealed as key findings. Conclusion: Efforts at bridging the knowledge gaps concerning EVD among mortuary workers should be sustained, despite the decline in Ebola outbreaks. It is also recommended that standard precautions should be followed when handling corpses due to the risk of infection.  

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