scholarly journals Prevalence and knowledge of risk factors for diabetes mellitus among secondary school teachers in Abakaliki Educational Zone, Nigeria

2020 ◽  
Vol 2 ◽  
pp. 37-44
Author(s):  
BN Azuogu ◽  
UC Madubueze ◽  
AF Una ◽  
IN Okedo-Alex ◽  
VC Azuogu
Keyword(s):  
Diabetes Mellitus ◽  
Risk Factors ◽  
Family History ◽  
Secondary School ◽  
Secondary School Teachers ◽  
Communicable Disease ◽  
School Teachers ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Family History Of Diabetes

Background: Teachers play an important role in delivering health education to empower students with skills for healthy living pertinent to prevent the development of non-communicable diseases. The development of non-communicable disease like hypertension, diabetes, obesity and cancers is highly associated with modifiable lifestyle. This study was conducted to determine the prevalence of self-reported Diabetes Mellitus, knowledge of its risk factors as well as risk factors among secondary school teachers in Abakaliki, Ebonyi State. Methods: A cross-sectional survey was conducted among 282 secondary school teachers selected through multistage sampling technique using a self-administered pre-tested questionnaire for data collection. Bivariate and multivariate analysis was done using Statistical Package for the Social Sciences version 21 to determine associations between socio-demographic variables and knowledge of the risk factors for diabetes mellitus. Results: The prevalence of self-reported diabetes mellitus among the teachers was 3.5%. The knowledge of Diabetes Mellitus was generally poor as about 60% of respondents were categorized as having poor knowledge and 4.9% of them had glycosuria while majority 172 (61.0%) reported family history of Diabetes Mellitus. More than half (58.5%) reported not engaging in any form of physical exercise and more than half were considered overweight/obese. There was statistically significant relationship between family history and general knowledge of diabetes mellitus risk factors, (P < 0.001). Conclusion: Knowledge of risk factors of diabetes mellitus was poor among the teachers, and there is urgent need for orientation towards routine screening for diabetes mellitus for this group of professionals who are strategic for education of teenagers.

scholarly journals Difficulties detaching psychologically from work among German teachers: prevalence, risk factors and health outcomes within a cross-sectional and national representative employee survey

2021 ◽  
Vol 21 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Yasemin Z. Varol ◽  
Gerald M. Weiher ◽  
Johannes Wendsche ◽  
Andrea Lohmann-Haislah
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Secondary School ◽  
Physical Health ◽  
Secondary School Teachers ◽  
Job Demands ◽  
School Teachers ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Health Impairment ◽  
Psychological Detachment ◽  
Mental And Physical Health

Abstract Background Teachers often face high job demands that might elicit strong stress responses. This can increase risks of adverse strain outcomes such as mental and physical health impairment. Psychological detachment has been suggested as a recovery experience that counteracts the stressor-strain relationship. However, psychological detachment is often difficult when job demands are high. The aims of this study were, first, to gain information on the prevalence of difficulties detaching from work among German teachers, second, to identify potential person-related/individual (i.e., age, sex), occupational (e.g., tenure, leadership position), and work-related (e.g., overload, cognitive, emotional, and physical demands) risk factors and, third, to examine relationships with mental and physical health impairment and sickness absence. Methods A secondary analysis of cross-sectional data from a national and representative survey of German employees was conducted (BIBB/BAuA Employment Survey 2018). For the analyses data from two groups of teachers (primary/secondary school teachers: n = 901, other teachers: n = 641) were used and compared with prevalence estimates of employees from other occupations (n = 16,266). Results Primary/secondary school teachers (41.5%) and other teachers (30.3%) reported more difficulties detaching from work than employees from other occupations (21.3%). Emotional demands and deadline/performance pressure were the most severe risk factors in both groups of teachers. In the group of primary/secondary school teachers multitasking demands were further risk factors for difficulties to detach from work whereas support from colleagues reduced risks. In both groups of teachers detachment difficulties can be linked to an increase in psychosomatic and musculoskeletal complaints and, additionally, to a higher risk of sickness absence among primary/secondary school teachers. Conclusions Difficulties detaching from work are highly prevalent among German teachers. In order to protect them from related risks of health impairment, interventions are needed which aim at optimizing job demands and contextual resources (i.e., work-directed approaches) or at improving coping strategies (i.e., person-directed approaches).

scholarly journals Inclusive Education in Azad Jammu and Kashmir: A Cross-Sectional Survey of Secondary Schools

sjesr ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 4 (2) ◽  
pp. 359-365
Author(s):  
Dr. Nazir Haider Shah ◽  
Dr. Muhammad Naqeeb ul Khalil Shaheen ◽  
Dr. Sadaf Zamir Ahmed
Keyword(s):  
Secondary School ◽  
Inclusive Education ◽  
Random Sampling ◽  
Secondary School Teachers ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Stratified Random Sampling ◽  
School Teachers ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Jammu And Kashmir

Inclusive education represents the concern of the entire school and is committed to providing quality education to all students in the most effective way, so that special education and general education are consistent. The study aimed to analyze inclusive education in Azad Jammu and Kashmir. The study was descriptive in nature and a cross-sectional survey was applied to collect the data. All 538 secondary school teachers and headteachers of District Pooch were the population of the study. A stratified random sampling technique was used to select the sample. The researcher selected 185 secondary school teachers and 45 head teachers through a proportionate stratified random sampling technique as a sample. A questionnaire for teachers and headteachers was used as a research instrument in this study. Data were collected through personal visits and postal service. Data were analyzed through mean scores and standard deviation. Based on analysis it was found that inclusive education provides an opportunity for the enjoyment and implementation of full human rights without any discrimination because inclusive education allows understanding individual differences. It is recommended that the school Education Department of Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJ&K) may introduce inclusive education at the district and tehsil level. Further, they need to plan for all teachers and headteachers to provide awareness about inclusive education.

scholarly journals Karakteristik Remaja SMA dengan Faktor Risiko Diabetes Melitus di Kota Padang

2020 ◽  
Vol 20 (2) ◽  
pp. 560
Author(s):  
Fauziah Qifti ◽  
Hema Malini ◽  
Hilda Yetti
Keyword(s):  
Diabetes Mellitus ◽  
Risk Factors ◽  
High School ◽  
High School Students ◽  
Family History ◽  
Communicable Disease ◽  
Total Sample ◽  
School Students ◽  
Family History Of Diabetes ◽  
History Of

Diabetes mellitus is a non-communicable disease whose prevalence continues to increase every year. Adolescents are targeted in the selection and implementation of prevention of diabetes mellitus early on. This study aims to determine the characteristics of high school adolescents in the city of Padang who have risk factors for diabetes mellitus. This study is quantitative with cross sectional design. The sample of this study was high school students in Padang who met the inclusion criteria of 171 people. Of the total sample 48% were 16 years old, 33.3% were 17 years old, 16.4% were 15 years old and 0.6% were 19 years old. From the total sample, it is known that 64.3% are female and 35.7% male. Based on body mass index, it is known that 52.5% have a BMI ≥ 25 Kg / m² and 47.4% have a BMI <25 Kg / m². While the characteristics of students who have a family history of Diabetes Mellitus are 64.9% and do not have a family history of 35.1%. It is important for adolescents with risk factors to check blood sugar levels and get health education in order to increase awareness to take preventative measures early.

scholarly journals The Prevalence of Hypertension and Associated Risk Factors among Secondary School Teachers in Bahir Dar City Administration, Northwest Ethiopia

2021 ◽  
Vol 2021 ◽  
pp. 1-11
Author(s):  
Destaw Damtie ◽  
Ayehu Bereket ◽  
Denekew Bitew ◽  
Bizuayehu Kerisew
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Secondary School ◽  
Low Income ◽  
Secondary School Teachers ◽  
Low Income Countries ◽  
Bahir Dar ◽  
School Teachers ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
City Administration ◽  
Associated Risk Factors

Background. Hypertension is one of the noncommunicable cardiovascular diseases (CVDs), and its prevalence is rising in middle- and low-income countries. It is not given enough attention in the developing countries like Ethiopia. Not enough data and studies about hypertension are available in Ethiopia. This study aimed to determine the prevalence of hypertension and its associated risk factors among secondary school teachers in Bahir Dar city administration. Methods. An institutional-based cross-sectional survey was conducted among secondary school teachers in Bahir Dar. Two hundred twenty-two randomly selected teachers were interviewed, and data related to the demographic, behavioral, health, and dietary characteristics of the individuals were recorded. Blood pressure data were taken. Logistic regression analysis had been used to assess independent risk factors for hypertension. p -values of less than 0.05 were considered statistically significant. Results. The overall prevalence of hypertension in the study was 29.28%. Age 41 to 50 (AOR: 2.506; 95% CI: 1.103–5.694; and p = 0.028 ), having self-reported diabetes mellitus (AOR: 8.595; 95% CI: 2.795–26.424; and p < 0.0001 ), having a family history of hypertension (AOR: 3.387; 95% CI: 1.579–7.285; and p = 0.002 ), khat chewing (AOR: 5.426; 95% CI: 1.811–16.256; and p = 0.003 ), physical inactivity (AOR: 5.212; 95% CI: 1.974–13.763; and p = 0.001 ), and presence of self-reported repeated stress (AOR: 3.027; 95% CI: 1.404–6.527; and p = 0.005 ) were the risk factors associated with hypertension. Conclusions. Different intervention measures with a particular emphasis on prevention by introducing lifestyle modifications are highly recommended to mitigate and control hypertension.

scholarly journals National Professional Standard and Teachers’ Performance: A Cross-Sectional Survey of Punjab

sjesr ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 3 (2) ◽  
pp. 397-407
Author(s):  
Sarfraz Ahmad ◽  
Dr. Ziarab Mahmood ◽  
Dr. Muhammad Ishaq
Keyword(s):  
Secondary School ◽  
Secondary Schools ◽  
Secondary School Teachers ◽  
Code Of Conduct ◽  
Professional Standards ◽  
School Teachers ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Adequate Knowledge ◽  
And Performance

The purpose of this study was to analyze performance of teachers of public sector on the base of code of conduct. The objectives of the study were to analyze knowledge, disposition and performance of secondary school teachers of code of conduct as per National Professional Standards i.e code of conduct. It was proposed that teachers of selected schools have significant level of knowledge, disposition & performance of code of conduct. Out of 19,265 secondary school teachers of province Punjab, 401 teachers were selected randomly. Out of 3,601 headmasters of secondary schools 222 headmasters were selected randomly. Two questionnaires were used for collection of data from selected secondary school teachers & headmasters of secondary schools. Data was collected from selected districts with the help of association of scholars. Data was analyzed by applying Chi-Square with SPSS software. Findings showed that secondary schools teachers have adequate knowledge, disposition and performance about code of conduct but they don’t keep themselves update professionally by recent educational activities. School education department should launch training programs about knowledge, teachers should improve disposition and perform their duties well regarding National Professional Standards (NPS) i.e code of conduct.

scholarly journals Knowledge about risk factors of diabetes mellitus type 2 among government school teachers in rural area of Haryana

2020 ◽  
Vol 7 (5) ◽  
pp. 1828
Author(s):  
Ritu . ◽  
Neelu Saluja ◽  
Diksha .
Keyword(s):  
Diabetes Mellitus ◽  
Risk Factors ◽  
Fast Food ◽  
Diabetes Mellitus Type 2 ◽  
Diabetes Mellitus Type ◽  
School Teachers ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Government School ◽  
Family History Of Diabetes

Background: Teachers are persons responsible for children in school, so they should have adequate information and good level of awareness about diabetes as they can play an important role in decreasing the risk of type 2 diabetes in children. The objective of the study was to assess the knowledge about risk factors of diabetes mellitus type 2 among government school teachers.Methods: It was a cross-sectional study. 115 school teachers from five Government schools of district Hisar, Haryana were selected for the study. Data was collected using a predesigned and pretested structured questionnaire. The knowledge scale required the respondents to rate each item as either “yes”, “no”, or “don’t know”. Statistical analysis was done using percentages.Results: A substantial number of the respondents were aware of the common risk factors of diabetes like lack of regular exercise (90.4%), sedentary lifestyle (88.7%), family history of diabetes (79.1%), fast food/soft drinks (78.3%), increasing age (75.7%) and overweight (70.4%). Besides, there was a lack of awareness of low birth weight (33.9%), hypertension (22.6%), oily food (20.9%) high cholesterol level (18.2%), smoking (17.3%) and gestational diabetes (14.8%) as risk factors contributing to the development of diabetes.Conclusions: Lack of awareness was found regarding certain risk factors among the teachers. There is a need for establishing teaching programs to educate teachers and update their knowledge about diabetes and its risk factors.

scholarly journals Risk factors for type 2 diabetes mellitus: An urban perspective

2019 ◽  
Vol 71 ◽  
pp. 16-21
Author(s):  
Reshma Patil ◽  
Jayashree Gothankar
Keyword(s):  
Diabetes Mellitus ◽  
Risk Factors ◽  
Family History ◽  
Waist Circumference ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Lifestyle Changes ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Family History Of Diabetes ◽  
History Of

Background: Diabetes mellitus is rising to an alarming epidemic level; hence, strategies formulated based on the risk factors can be helpful to curb the rising trend of the same. Objective: The objective of the study was to assess the prevalence of diagnosed cases of diabetes mellitus and correlate it with various risk factors and sociodemographic variables. Methods: A cross-sectional study was carried out in randomly selected wards under the field practice area of Urban Health Training Center of Private Medical College, Pune, Maharashtra. A total of 425 subjects aged 20 years and above residing in the study area were screened for diabetes mellitus. Risk factors such as age, waist circumference, waist-to-hip ratio (WHR), family history of diabetes, and physical activities were recorded. The statistical analysis of the data was performed using Chi-square test. Results: The prevalence of diagnosed cases of diabetes mellitus found in this study was 9.88%. There was a significant increase in the prevalence of diabetes as age increases (age 20–34 years: 1.66%, 35–49 years: 7.53%, ≥50 years: 15.66%, and P < 0.05). Furthermore, male gender, obesity, waist circumference, WHR, and diabetes mellitus were found to be statistically significant. Conclusions: Risk factors such as rising age, family history of diabetes mellitus, lack of physical activity, and central obesity were the most common factors found in diagnosed cases of diabetes mellitus. Therefore, lifestyle changes and awareness regarding risk factors is needed to make control over the diabetes.

scholarly journals Relationship between Mindfulness and Enabling School Structure in Secondary School Teachers of Punjab

2021 ◽  
Vol VI (I) ◽  
pp. 86-95
Author(s):  
Rizwan Ahmad ◽  
Abid Hussain Chaudhry
Keyword(s):  
High Schools ◽  
Secondary School ◽  
Secondary School Teachers ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
School Level ◽  
School Structure ◽  
School Teachers ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Enabling School Structure

This quantitative research was undertaken with the purpose to explore the relationship between enabling school structure (ESS) and mindfulness in secondary school teachers of Punjab. The population for this research study was comprised of 48652 SSTs working in 662 government high schools spread across the province of Punjab. Using a two-stage random sampling technique, 1266 secondary SSTs were selected from 216 government high schools out of 18 districts. The response rate was 74.47%. Form-ESS and M-Scale were adapted with prior permission. A pilot study was conducted to confirm the validity as well as reliability of the instrument. Necessary changes were made in the light of pilot testing. It was correlational research, and data were collected through a cross-sectional survey. Descriptive and inferential statistics were employed to analyze the data. Perceptions of teachers were also aggregated at the school level. A positive relationship was observed between enabling school structure and mindfulness

scholarly journals Epilepsy awareness, knowledge and attitudes among secondary school teachers in Montenegro

2017 ◽  
Vol 145 (3-4) ◽  
pp. 129-135
Author(s):  
Slavica Vujisic ◽  
Sanja Vodopic
Keyword(s):  
Secondary School ◽  
Secondary School Teachers ◽  
Teaching Experience ◽  
First Aid ◽  
Further Education ◽  
School Teachers ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Knowledge And Attitudes ◽  
Almost All

Introduction/Objective. Epilepsy is associated with numerous misconceptions due to its dramatic manifestation and poor knowledge among the public. The aim of this study was to assess epilepsy awareness, knowledge and attitudes among secondary school teachers. Methods. We conducted a cross-sectional survey by sending a simple self-administered questionnaire to all secondary schools in Podgorica, Montenegro. The questionnaire contained 16 questions regarding epilepsy awareness, knowledge and attitudes, first aid attitudes, as well as demographic and teaching experience data. Results. We analyzed 219 questionnaires. Almost all teachers had heard or read about epilepsy, 57.5% of whom knew someone with epilepsy; 21% had a pupil with epilepsy in their class; more than 50% had witnessed a seizure, with 25% of them linking epilepsy to a central nervous disturbance. Over 60% of teachers chose convulsions/shaking to be a major feature of an epileptic attack. Forty percent of teachers thought epilepsy could be cured. Almost 80% thought people with epilepsy should get married and have children, but only one third would marry a person with epilepsy. Over 13% would object to their child playing with another child with epilepsy, and more than 50% would object if their child married a person with epilepsy. About 35% of teachers suggested putting something in a person?s mouth during attack to prevent tongue injury and asphyxiation. Conclusion. Awareness and understanding of epilepsy among teachers were satisfactory, but the results also revealed negative attitudes. Teachers need further education about epilepsy to increase seizure recognition and first aid management, reduce stigma, and intensify acceptance of people with epilepsy.

scholarly journals Prevalence of and risk factors for diabetic retinopathy among the patients with diabetes mellitus in Dharan municipality, Nepal

2015 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
pp. 17-21
Author(s):  
Shailesh Mani Pokharel ◽  
Badri Prasad Badhu ◽  
Sanjib Sharma ◽  
Robin Maskey
Keyword(s):  
Diabetes Mellitus ◽  
Risk Factors ◽  
Diabetic Retinopathy ◽  
Family History ◽  
Proliferative Diabetic Retinopathy ◽  
Drug Intake ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Family History Of Diabetes ◽  
Patients With Diabetes ◽  
Hypoglycemic Drug

Background & Objectives: The individuals with diabetes have 29 times higher chance of becoming blind due to diabetic retinopathy than non-diabetic of similar age and gender. The knowledge on the factors for it can help detect the disease in its early course. The study was conducted with objectives to study the prevalence of diabetic retinopathy and its risk factors in a diabetic population.Materials and Methods: A community based cross-sectional study that involved 418 subjects with type 2 diabetes, living in the Dharan municipality of Nepal was carried out using convenient sampling method.Results: The prevalence of diabetic retinopathy was 38.8%. Prevalence of mild, moderate, severe and very severe non-proliferative diabetic retinopathy was 9.1%, 16.3%, 6.2% and 17.2% respectively. Prevalence of proliferative diabetic retinopathy and clinically significant macular edema was 3.8% and 1.9% respectively. Among the risk factors studied age, hypoglycemic drug intake, family history and duration of diabetes mellitus had a significant association with the occurrence of diabetic retinopathy (p<0.05).Conclusions: The prevalence of diabetic retinopathy in patients with diabetes mellitus was 38.8% and increase risk factors for it are age, hypoglycemic drug intake, family history of diabetes, duration of diabetes.JCMS Nepal. 2015;11(1): 17-21

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