scholarly journals Comportamentos de risco para doenças crônicas em trabalhadores

2018 ◽  
Vol 12 (4) ◽  
pp. 889
Author(s):  
Maria Antonia Ramos Costa ◽  
Vanessa Neckel Derin ◽  
Daysa Da Silva Palmeira ◽  
Verusca Soares de Souza ◽  
Elen Ferraz Teston ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Chronic Diseases ◽  
Risk Behaviors ◽  
Education Institution ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Microsoft Excel ◽  
Higher Education Institution ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Enseñanza Superior ◽  
Factores De Riesgo

RESUMOObjetivo: identificar as condições e comportamentos de risco para as doenças crônicas em servidores de uma instituição de ensino superior. Método: estudo quantitativo, transversal, com 134 servidores de uma instituição de ensino superior. Utilizou-se um formulário autoaplicável. Os dados foram tabulados em planilha do Microsoft Excel® 2010 para posterior processamento e análise no programa SPSS por meio de estatística descritiva. Os resultados foram apresentados em tabelas. Resultados: dos participantes 62,7% eram do sexo feminino, 32,1% possuíam doutorado, 81,3% não possuíam casa própria e 44% têm renda superior a 10 salários mínimos. Quanto aos comportamentos de risco observou-se que 18,7 não praticam atividade física, 63,4% trocam o jantar por lanche e 15,7% sentem-se ansiosos. Conclusão: que os servidores apresentaram condições e comportamentos de risco para as doenças crônicas sinalizando que ações de promoção à saúde e prevenção de doenças necessitam ser implantadas de forma permanente na instituição de ensino estudada. Descritores:Trabalhador; Doença Crônica; Assunção de Riscos; Saúde do Trabalhador; Fatores de Risco; Prevenção de Doenças.ABSTRACT Objective: to identify conditions and risk behaviors for chronic diseases in servers of a higher education institution. Method: a quantitative cross-sectional study with 134 employees of a higher education institution. A self-administered form was used. The data were tabulated in a Microsoft Excel® 2010 worksheet for further processing and analysis in the SPSS program using descriptive statistics. The results were presented in tables. Results: of the participants 62.7% were female, 32.1% had a doctorate, 81.3% did not own a house, and 44% had an income above 10 minimum wages. Regarding the risk behaviors, it was observed that 18.7 do not practice physical activity, 63.4% exchange dinner for snack and 15.7% feel anxious. Conclusion: that the servers presented conditions and risk behaviors for the chronic diseases signaling that actions of health promotion and prevention of diseases need to be permanently implanted in the studied institution. Descriptors: Workers; Disease Chronic; Risk-Taking; Occupational health; Risck Factors; Disease Prevention.RESUMEN Objetivo: identificar las condiciones y comportamientos de riesgo para las enfermedades crónicas en servidores de una institución de enseñanza superior. Método: estudio cuantitativo, transversal, con 134 funcionarios de una institución de enseñanza superior. Se empleó un formulario auto-aplicable. Los datos se ordenaron en una planilla de Microsoft Excel® 2010 para posterior procesamiento y análisis en el programa SPSS por medio de la estadística descriptiva. Los resultados se presentaron en tablas. Resultados: de los participantes, el 62,7% eran del sexo femenino, 32,1% con doctorado, 81,3% no tenían casa propia y 44% tienen renta mayor que dos salarios mínimos. Respecto a los comportamientos de riesgo, se observó que el 18,7% no practican actividad física, 63,4% cambian la cena por merienda y el 15,7% se sienten ansiosos. Conclusión: que los funcionarios presentan condiciones y comportamientos de riesgo para las enfermedades crónicas señalizando que acciones de fomento a la salud y prevención de enfermedades necesitan implantarse de forma permanente en la institución de enseñanza estudiada. Descriptores: Trabajadores; Enfermedad Crónica; Assunción de Riegos; Salud Laboral; Factores de Riesgo; Prevención de Enfermidades.

scholarly journals Knowledge of undergraduates in dentistry about tooth brushing techniques

2014 ◽  
Vol 2 (4) ◽  
pp. 360
Author(s):  
Luis Alexandre Moura Penteado ◽  
Ingrid Webb Josephson Ribeiro Sanada ◽  
Lidia Virginia Curvêllo ◽  
Jefferson Tomio Sanada
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Undergraduate Students ◽  
Education Institution ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Tooth Brushing ◽  
Descriptive Statistics ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Microsoft Excel ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Evaluation Functions

AIM: This cross-sectional study aimed to determine whether undergraduates in dentistry identify correctly the Bass, Scrub, Modified Stillman, Chartes, Roll and Fones brushing techniques, as well as determine which techniques are more properly identified and which have a lower rate of recognition. MATERIAL AND METHODS: The sample consisted of undergraduates of the 9th and 10th periods over the year of 2010/02 and the 9th period of the 2011/01 year of the Dentistry course of Higher Education Institution (HEI), who answered a questionnaire on a sequence of videos about tooth brushing. The collected data were tabulated in Microsoft Excel™ spreadsheet and subsequently analyzed using descriptive statistics. RESULTS: When evaluating all the techniques, the number of all hits had a percentage 61%, before a frequency of 39% errors. CONCLUSION: Even with the higher percentage of accuracy that the error, it is possible conclude that there is a need for strengthening the control and evaluation functions on recognition of tooth brushing techniques by dentistry undergraduate students of the HEI.

EMPLOYEE RETENTION IN A HIGHER EDUCATION INSTITUTION: AN ORGANISATIONAL DEVELOPMENT PERSPECTIVE

2015 ◽  
Vol 37 (2) ◽  
pp. 33-63 ◽  
Author(s):  
B J Erasmus ◽  
A Grobler ◽  
M Van Niekerk
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Employee Turnover ◽  
Intent To Stay ◽  
Education Institution ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Highly Qualified ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
High Performing ◽  
Organisational Climate ◽  
Talent Retention

Talent retention and employee turnover are major concerns for higher education institutions (HEIs) because they are losing highly qualified staff to the private sector and to other HEIs that are able to offer better rewards and benefits. The turnover of talented staff is therefore a major concern for the institution under investigation. The retention and voluntary turnover decisions among a workforce of 4 651 employees was thus investigated. A quantitative cross-sectional study was conducted by means of the objective analysis of organisational data in combination with the structured questionnaire (organisational climate survey). Descriptive and inferential statistics were applied to analyse the data across demographic groups, including age, employment category (academic as well as professional and support), etc. The results indicated that the institution’s turnover rate was acceptable (4.34%) and that dysfunctional turnover was marginal because employees with below-standard performance ratings had voluntarily resigned. Positive correlations and significant beta (b) values were reported between Organisational citizenship, Leadership, My manager and Compensation and the employees’ intent to stay in or to leave the organisation. These organisational climate factors were found to explain approximately 30 per cent of the variance in the employees’ intent to stay in or to leave the organisation. The article recommends that a talent retention tool be developed. In addition, it contributes to the literature on retention and turnover of high-performing employees, as it underscores the importance of measuring employee turnover

scholarly journals Job insecurity, sense of coherence and the general health of employees at a higher education institution in South Africa

2015 ◽  
Vol 12 (4) ◽  
pp. 660-670
Author(s):  
Sam T Setati ◽  
Marius Stander ◽  
Wilfred Isioma Ukpere
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
South Africa ◽  
Sense Of Coherence ◽  
General Health ◽  
Job Insecurity ◽  
Negative Relationship ◽  
Education Institution ◽  
Life Questionnaire ◽  
Higher Education Institution ◽  
Cross Sectional

This study investigated the relationship between job insecurity, sense of coherence and general health of employees in a higher education institution in South Africa. A cross-sectional survey design was used. A random sample (n = 229) was taken from academic and non-academic staff members of the institution. The Job Insecurity Inventory, General Health Questionnaire and Orientation to Life Questionnaire were administered. The results showed that a negative relationship exists between job insecurity and general health, while a positive relationship exists between sense of coherence and general health. High job insecurity and a weak sense of coherence predicted ill health. Based on the findings of this study, it is recommended that higher education institutions should attend to job insecurity by communicating effectively with employees, in order to clarify expectations, and ensure support from supervisors. Developing the employees’ sense of coherence can positively impact on their wellness. Owing to the cross-sectional design of the study, no conclusions regarding causality was drawn.

scholarly journals Young women’s knowledge and attitudes towards cervical cancer screening at a selected higher education institution in Lesotho: a cross-sectional survey

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Isabel Nyangu ◽  
Tanki Moteane
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Cervical Cancer ◽  
Cancer Screening ◽  
Cervical Cancer Screening ◽  
Young Women ◽  
Education Institution ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Higher Education Institution ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Knowledge And Attitudes

Abstract Background In Lesotho, cervical cancer is the most common female cancer and leading cause of death amongst women. In 2019, the annual number of new cancer cases was 477 and 346 women died from cancer related complications in Lesotho. The aim of this study was to assess the knowledge and attitudes of young women towards cervical cancer screening at a selected higher education institution in Lesotho. Methods A quantitative cross-sectional survey design was used to collect data using an interviewer administered semi-structured questionnaire from 80 young women. Random sampling using a fishbowl technique was used to select study respondents. Permission to conduct the study was sought and granted from relevant authorities. Informed consent was sought from the respondents who were identified using codes and participated voluntarily. Data were analysed using Microsoft excel and presented using proportions and diagrams. Results Fifty percent (n=40) of the women did not know cervical cancer screening tests, 70% (n=56) did not know about the frequency of screening, whilst 75% (n=60) knew that human papilloma virus (HPV) vaccine is used to prevent cervical cancer. Additionally, 95% (n=76) had not screened for cervical cancer, 65% (n=52) perceived cervical cancer screening as painful, 35% (n=28) said it caused discomfort, and 95% (n=76) needed more information on cervical cancer screening. Conclusions Even though some respondents had knowledge on cervical cancer and its prevention, the uptake of the screening procedure was low. Negative experiences of pain and discomfort were reported amongst those who had the procedure done. This heightens the need for health education and incorporating regular cervical cancer screening in health care services to increase reassurance, counselling, and the uptake of the procedure amongst young women.

scholarly journals Occupational stress, organisational commitment and ill-health of employees at a higher education institution in South Africa

2005 ◽  
Vol 31 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
S. E. Coetzee ◽  
S. Rothmann
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
South Africa ◽  
Occupational Stress ◽  
Survey Design ◽  
Education Institution ◽  
Organisational Commitment ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Higher Education Institution ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Control Work

The objectives of this study were to assess the indicators and moderators of occupational stress at a higher education institution in South Africa, as well as differences based on language and years of experience at the institution. A cross-sectional survey design was used. The participants included academic and support staff at a higher education institution (N = 372). An Organisational Stress Screening Tool (ASSET) and a biographical questionnaire were administered. Workload, control, work-relationships and pay and benefits were the major occupational stressors in the institution. Compared to the international norm, participants reported higher levels of physical and psychological ill-health and perceived lack of commitment from the organisation. Analysis of variance revealed differences in occupational stress levels for all the biographical variables tested. Organisational commitment moderated the effect of occupational stress on ill-health. Opsomming Die doelstellings van hierdie studie was om die aanwysers en verligtende faktore van beroepstres in ’n hoëronderwysinstansie in Suid-Afrika te identifiseer, asook moontlike verskille gebaseer op taal en jare ervaring by die instansie te bepaal. ’n Dwarsdeursnee-opnameontwerp is gebruik. Die deelnemers het bestaan uit akademiese en ondersteuningspersoneel verbonde aan ’n hoëronderwysinstansie (N = 372). ’n Organisasiestresgraderingsinstrument (ASSET) en ’n biografiese vraelys is afgeneem. Oorlading, kontrole, werksverhoudinge en salaris en byvoordele was die vernaamste stressore in die instelling. Vergeleke met die internasionale norm, het deelnemers hoër vlakke van fisieke en psigologiese ongesondheid gerapporteer, en ook ’n gebrek aan verbondenheid komende van die werkgewer ervaar. Variansieanalise het verskille in werkstresvlakke uitgewys vir al die biografiese veranderlikes wat getoets is. Organisasieverbondenheid het die effek van beroepstres op ongesondheid gematig.

COVID-19 AND THE PERCEPTION OF STUDENTS OF A HIGHER EDUCATION INSTITUTION IN THE EXTREME SOUTH OF BAHIA

2021 ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Social Isolation ◽  
Educational Institution ◽  
Education Institution ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Private College ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Opinion Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Negative Impacts

Introduction: The current pandemic experienced in Brazil and worldwide has caused numerous problems in all sectors of the economy, interfering directly in the educational area, from pre-school to higher education, it is well known that without students, there will be no educational institution and this class has been very affected since the beginning of the infection by COVID-19. Methodology: A cross-sectional study of the opinion survey type was carried out; the sample consisted of university students from a private college in the southernmost part of Bahia, where all participants agreed to answer the questionnaire. Results and Discussions: a total of 128 students were interviewed, 28.90% identified themselves as male, 70.31% identified themselves as female and 0.79% identified themselves as other. It was possible through this study to realize the negative impacts of social isolation arising from the COVID-19 pandemic that has been established in the year 2020.

scholarly journals Human values in students from a Higher Education Institution

2018 ◽  
Vol 6 (8) ◽  
pp. 227-234
Author(s):  
Israel Alberto Cisneros Concha ◽  
Nora Verónica Druet Domínguez Ph.D. ◽  
Gladis Ivette Chan Chi Ph.D.
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
University Students ◽  
Higher Education Institutions ◽  
Education Institution ◽  
Human Values ◽  
Higher Education Institution ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
School Year ◽  
Cross Sectional Design ◽  
Portrait Value Questionnaire

The purpose of this study was to identify the preference level of the human values that students from a higher education institution endorse during August 2016-June 2017 school year, based on the Portrait Value Questionnaire. For this purpose, the basic values of Benevolence, Universalism, Stimulation, Power, Security, Tradition, Hedonism, Self-Direction, Achievement, and Conformity were studied. The study was exploratory, following a nonexperimental cross-sectional design. The sample was composed of 321 students from a higher education institution in Mexico. 67.6% (217) of the students were female, whereas 32.4% (104) were male. Their ages ranged from 18 to 30 years old. The Portrait Value Questionnaire devised by Shalom Schwartz was administered to them. The most important findings revealed that the basic values of Hedonism, Benevolence, and Self-Direction were highly preferred by the students, whereas the basic value of Achievement scored a preference level below the average. These findings highlighted the importance of identifying the portrait values of university students, so higher education institutions can establish appropriate strategies and actions that foster the students’ development in order to make them professionals with values.  

scholarly journals Engagement of multi-professional residents in health

2019 ◽  
Vol 53 ◽  
Author(s):  
Daniela Salvagni Rotta ◽  
Luciano Garcia Lourenção ◽  
Elizangela Gianini Gonsalez ◽  
Priscila Regina Teixeira ◽  
Cláudia Eli Gazetta ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Work Engagement ◽  
Education Institution ◽  
Higher Education Institution ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Professional Performance ◽  
Good Relationship ◽  
Utrecht Work Engagement Scale ◽  
Professional Health ◽  
Positive Results

ABSTRACT Objective: To evaluate the levels of engagement of multi-professional health residents of a higher education institution in the northwest of São Paulo. Method: A cross-sectional census study in which the Utrecht Work Engagement Scale was used to identify the level of relationship with work (Total score) through 17 questions distributed in the Vigor, Dedication and Absorption dimensions. Results: Participation of 50 professionals, of which 92.0% were female, median age of 24 years, 88.0% were single; 82.0% were satisfied with the program, and 56.0% had thought of giving up. Professionals satisfied with the program had high levels for Total Score (4.0) and Dedication (4.5), and average levels for Absorption (3.9) and Vigor (3.8). Those who reported dissatisfaction had average levels in all dimensions (Vigor: 3.2, Absorption: 3.5, Dedication: 3.5) and in the Total score (3.2), which are considered positive results. Conclusion: Professionals presented good levels of engagement in spite of dissatisfactions with the program. The results showed a good relationship between professionals and preceptors and supervisors, which reinforces that support and recognition of professional performance are important for strengthening the engagement, especially at the beginning of the career.

scholarly journals Factores asociados a la no adherencia al tratamiento anti tuberculosis

2015 ◽  
Vol 12 (2) ◽  
pp. 26
Author(s):  
Laura Inés Plata-Casas
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Mycobacterium Tuberculosis ◽  
Adverse Effects ◽  
Demographic Data ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Health Staff ◽  
Microsoft Excel ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Modifiable Factors ◽  
Factores De Riesgo

Objetivo: describir los factores de riesgo asociados a la no adherencia al tratamiento en los pacientes adscritos al programa de tuberculosis en el Municipio de Villavicencio, cohorte 2012. Materiales y Métodos: se ha realizado un estudio descriptivo de corte transversal con enfoque cuantitativo.  Se obtuvieron datos de caracterización sociodemográfica sobre factores de riesgo de personas que abandonaron el tratamiento para la enfermedad- cohorte 2012- mediante la aplicación de un instrumento diseñado por el investigador y revisado por expertos.  Los datos fueron tabulados y analizados mediante la herramienta Microsoft Excel® 2007 y Epi-info 7.0. Resultados: el 75% de los pacientes pertenecen al género masculino; el promedio de edad es de 30 años, el 63% pertenecen al régimen subsidiado de salud. Las principales causas de abandono fueron: efectos adversos a los medicamentos (58%), inadecuada atención del personal de salud (43%), dificultad de acceso al servicio (32%). Los factores sociales encontrados fueron hacinamiento 67% y desempleo 62%. Conclusiones: algunos factores no modificables como la edad y  el  género, así como factores modificables como estilos de vida inadecuados y efectos adversos; cuyo control mejoraría el cumplimiento; contribuyen al abandono del tratamiento. Las variables psicológicas y sociales deben ser evaluadas para que se conviertan en  predictores de probables abandonos o irregularidades en el tratamiento antituberculoso. PALABRAS CLAVE: mycobacterium tuberculosis, negativa del paciente al tratamiento, tuberculosis.Factors associated with non-adherence to anti-tuberculosis treatmentABSTRACT  Goal: to describe the risk factors associated with non-adherence to the treatment in patients enrolled in the tuberculosis program in Villavicencio city, cohort 2012. Materials and Methods: a descriptive cross-sectional study with quantitative approach. Socio-demographic data and characterization of risk factors for people who discontinued treatment for the disease. Datawere obtained by applying 2012 cohort instrument designed by the researcher and reviewed by experts.  Data were tabulated and analyzed using Microsoft Excel 2007 and Epi-info 7.0 tool. Results: 75% of patients are male; the average age is 30 years, 63% of them belong to the subsidized health system. The main causes of abandonment were: adverse effects to medicines (58%),an  inadequate  health staff care (43%),some  difficulties to access to the service (32%). The social factors were overcrowding found 67% and 62% unemployment. Conclusions: non-modifiable factors such as age and gender, as well as modifiable factors such as inadequate lifestyle and adverse effects; People in charge of the control would improve compliance; contribute to cessation of therapy. The psychological and social variables should be evaluated to become predictors of probable dropouts or irregularities in TB treatment.KEY WORDS: mycobacterium tuberculosis, the patient refused treatment, tuberculosis. Fatores associados à não-adesão ao tratamento anti-tuberculose  RESUMO Objetivo: descrever os fatores de risco associados à não-adesão ao tratamento em participar do programa de tuberculose na cidade de Villavicencio paciente coorte de 2012. Materiais e Métodos: um estudo descritivo transversal, com abordagem quantitativa. dados sócio-demográficos e caracterização dos fatores de risco para as pessoas que interromperam o tratamento para a doença foram obtidos através da aplicação de coorte 2012 instrumento concebido pelo investigador e revisados por especialistas. Os dados foram tabulados e analisados usando o Microsoft Excel 2007 e Epi-info 7.0 ferramenta. Resultados: 75% dos pacientes são masculinos; a média de idade é de 30 anos, 63% pertencem ao sistema de saúde subsidiado. As principais causas de abandono foram: efeitos adversos a medicamentos (58%), profissionais de saúde inadequada (43%), dificuldade de acesso ao serviço (32%). Os fatores sociais foram encontrados superlotação 67% e% de desemprego 62. Conclusões: os fatores não modificáveis, como idade e sexo, bem como fatores modificáveis, tais como estilos de vida inadequados e efeitos adversos; cujo controle seria melhorar o cumprimento; contribuir para a interrupção da terapia. variáveis psicológicas e sociais devem ser avaliados para se tornar preditores de abandono prováveis ou irregularidades no tratamento da TB.PALAVRAS-CHAVE: mycobacterium tuberculosis, o paciente recusou o tratamento, a tuberculose.

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