scholarly journals PREVALENCE OF HYPERTENSION IN 500 TEACHERS OF UNIVERSITY OF PESHAWAR

1969 ◽  
Vol 4 (2) ◽  
pp. 513-515
Author(s):  
HAYAT MUHAMMAD KHAN ◽  
NAEEMULLAH ◽  
SARDAR RAHEEL ALAM ◽  
ROMANA AYUB
Keyword(s):  
General Population ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Sample Duration ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Male And Female ◽  
University Teachers ◽  
Female Teachers ◽  
Sedentary Life ◽  
Sedentary Life Style ◽  
Selection Of

OBJECTIVE: To determine prevalence of Hypertension in University teachers of University ofPeshawar who are having sedentary life style and stressful work routine.METHODOLOGY: It was a cross sectional studyconducted in University of Peshawar on teachingfaculty. 500 teachers of University of Peshawar were interviewed and checked for hypertension. Simplerandom sampling technique was used in selection of sample. Duration of the study was six monthsRESULTS: prevalence of hypertension both in male and female teachers was 25.6 %. It was prevalentin obese and smokers. Among hypertensives,46.8 % did not know that they are hypertensive.CONCLUSION: Unlike prevalence of hypertension in general population, it is more prevalent inteaching faculty of University of Peshawar.KEY WORDS: Hypertension, BMI, Compliance.

scholarly journals Job Satisfaction among University Teachers working in Private Sector in the Punjab Province of Pakistan: A Quantitative Investigation

2020 ◽  
Vol 6 (2) ◽  
pp. 615-621
Author(s):  
Sumaira Munawar ◽  
Rukhsana Bashir ◽  
Misbah Malik
Keyword(s):  
Job Satisfaction ◽  
Private Sector ◽  
Working Condition ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Work Load ◽  
Working Environment ◽  
Male And Female ◽  
University Teachers ◽  
Female Teachers ◽  
Significant Difference

Job satisfaction is a feeling of pride and worker success on the job. It is generally perceived to be directly related to both profitability and personal wellbeing. This study aimed to discover teachers’ perceptions about their job satisfaction based on the demographic characteristics of gender at private sector universities in Lahore district, Pakistan. The population of study consisted of all faculty members of all the private universities situated in district Lahore.  Sample comprised 300 Lecturers, Assistant Professors, and Associate Professors selected through proportionate stratified random sampling technique.  Proportion of male and female teachers was 179 and 129 respectively. A Likert type instrument was developed having 28 statements which were related to the factors of job satisfaction opportunity, organization, safety security, pay, working condition, policies practices, relationship with coworkers, relationship with supervisors, working environment, stress and work load. Reliability of the instrument was 0.781 which showed that the questionnaire was accurate. Findings of the study showed that male and female teachers had perceived equally towards all factors of job satisfaction, whereas no significant difference was found regarding opportunity, organization, pay, working condition, policies and practices, and relationship with coworkers between male and female teachers. It is recommended that universities, administrators, educational consultants, deans of universities should use strategic action for producing and sustaining job satisfaction among university teachers.

scholarly journals Emotional Intelligence and Self Esteem in Male and Female School Students

2017 ◽  
Vol 4 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Dr. Syeda Razia Bukhari ◽  
Syeda Ishrat Fatima ◽  
Amenah Rashid ◽  
Farhana Saba
Keyword(s):  
Emotional Intelligence ◽  
Economic Status ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Self Esteem ◽  
School Students ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Male And Female ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
The Difference ◽  
Cross Sectional Design

The aim of the research is to investigate that emotional intelligence and self-esteem in male and female school students. The present research design is research cross sectional design.  Sample contained 200 students (100 =male, 100= female)   (mean age = 14.16, SD = 0.740) all belonging to the upper, middle and lower Scio economic status. Whole sample was collected from different schools of Karachi, Pakistan with the help of convenient sampling technique. First, the confidentiality about the participants demographic information was assured after that about the purpose and procedure of research explained to participants. The participants who given consent of participation in research, the demographic form, Urdu version of Rosenberg Self-Esteem Scale (Rosenberg, 1965), and Trait Emotional Intelligence Questionnaire (TEIQue) (K.V. Petrides) were administered on them. Statistical Analysis (t-Test for independent) applied to assess the difference of emotional intelligence and self esteem among male and female.The results reveals there is significant difference among emotional intelligence of male and female school students (t (198) = 6.597, P< .05) and there is also significant difference in self esteem of male and female school students (t (198) = 2.837, P< .05).

scholarly journals Faktor-Faktor Yang Berhubungan Dengan Pemilihan Tempat Pertolongan Persalinan Pada Ibu Bersalin

2020 ◽  
Vol 8 (1) ◽  
pp. 69-77
Author(s):  
Pawiliyah Pawiliyah ◽  
Epi Susanti
Keyword(s):  
Public Health ◽  
Health Center ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Place Of Delivery ◽  
Public Health Center ◽  
Close Relationship ◽  
The Right ◽  
Selection Of

Labor events are physiological events whose processes can run smoothly and safely if the helper in labor can monitor labor to detect complications early. The purpose  of this study was to look at the factors related to the selection of Birth assistance places for labor mothers in Lingkar Timur Public Health Center of Bengkulu City. This study used descriptive correlational using Cross Sectional design. The sample in this study was taken by using purposive sampling technique that is taking as many as 78 samples. Data were tested using the chi-square test. To determine the closeness of the relationship, a contingency coefficient (C) test has been used. There is a relationship between age with the selection of birth assistance places in labor mothers in the Lingkar Timur Public Health Center in Bengkulu City with p=0,000 0,05 a close relationship category. There is a relationship of parity with the selection of birth places in delivery mothers in the Lingkar Timur Public Health Center Work Area with p=0,003 0,05 medium relationship category. There is an educational relationship with the selection of birth places in delivery mothers in Lingkar Timur Public Health Center with p=0,000 0,05 in the category of close relationships. There is a relationship between the complication of labor and the choice of place of delivery assistance for women giving birth in Lingkar Timur Public Health Center of Bengkulu City with p=0,000 0,05 a close relationship category. Based on the results of the study recommends the importance of health promotion such as Antenatal care, conducting pregnant mothers class programs, so that pregnant women get information and knowledge about their pregnancy conditions and can choose the right place of delivery according to their pregnancy conditions.

scholarly journals Assessment of Common Mental Health Problems among General Population

2021 ◽  
pp. 210-217
Author(s):  
Dharti Meshram ◽  
Pooja Kasturkar
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
General Population ◽  
Mental Health Problems ◽  
Global Mental Health ◽  
Behavioral Problem ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Health Problems ◽  
Demographic Variables ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Common Mental Health Problems

Background: Around 7.3 per cent of the global disease burden was due to mental and behavioral problem. The majority of the load is correlated with unipolar depressive condition and certain conditions of mental health, including depression, anxiety, eating disorder, and substance use. Roughly 450 million persons are currently suffering from these disorders, and It is assessed that at some stage in their lifetime, one-four individuals in the world will be affected by mental health conditions. Mental health condition rank among the world's principal reasons of illness or impairment. Persons with most depressing condition or schizophrenia were 40 to 60 per cent more likely than the general population to die prematurely. Aim: To identify common mental health problems among general population. Objective: This study is planned with the objective. 1. To assess common mental health problems among general population. 2. To compare the common mental health problems among rural and urban general population. 3. To associate common mental problems, score among general population with their demographic variables. Methodology: lt is community based cross-sectional study. Sample will be general population i.e., Male and Female of Nalwadi, Arvi Naka wardha city will be involved in this study. Sample will be selected for study as per inclusion criteria and sampling technique will be N on-Probability y convenient sampling technique. Data will be collected by demographic variables of participants Global mental health assessment Marathi tool will be distributed for assessing mental health problem need 20 min for each participant. Conclusion: The conclusion will e drawn from the statistical analysis.

scholarly journals Tingkat Pendidikan PUS Berhubungan dengan Pemilihan Jenis Alat Kontrasepsi tetapi Tidak Berhubungan dengan Keikutsertaan KB di Desa Argomulyo, Sedayu, Bantul, Yogyakarta

2016 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
pp. 11
Author(s):  
Beyna Handayani ◽  
Nur Indah Rahmawati
Keyword(s):  
Total Population ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Education Level ◽  
Reproductive Age ◽  
Exclusion Criteria ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Chi Square Test ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Selection Of

<p>Data of community practices in 2013 at the Argomulyo village known that total of reproductive age couples were 900 couples and 533 couples (59,22%) following family planning (FP). The purpose of this study was to know the relationship between the education level of reproductive age couples with FP participation and selection of contraceptives on reproductive age couples in the Argomulyo village, Sedayu, Bantul Yogyakarta. The study design was observational analytic with the cross sectional. The total population of reproductive age couples in hamlet of Kemusuk Kidul, Karang lo, Pedes, Surobayan, Kali Berot in the Argomulyo village, Sedayu Bantul were 916 couples. Samples were selected by total sampling technique which consisted of 907 couples and 9 couples included in the exclusion criteria. Data analysis was done by chi-square test. The results showed that 610 couples (67,3%) was following FP and 297 couples (32,7%) not following FP programs. The results of chi-square x2 of wife participation was 3,658 and selection of contraceptives was 50,194, x2 of husband participation was 0,926 and selection of contraceptives was 53,862. In conclusion, there was no relationship between the education level of reproductive age couples with FP participation and there was a relationship between the education level of reproductive age couples with selection of contraceptives in Argomulyo village, Sedayu, Bantul, Yogyakarta.</p>

scholarly journals Cardiovascular Disease and Its Risk Factors Among Employees of Sindh Government; A Cross Sectional Survey from Karachi, Pakistan

2019 ◽  
Vol 3 (2) ◽  
pp. 84-90
Author(s):  
Madiha Shafi ◽  
Humaira Mehmood ◽  
Saeed Afsar ◽  
Zoaib Raza Bokhari ◽  
Saleem Abbasi
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Cardiovascular Disease ◽  
Family History ◽  
Life Style ◽  
Positive Family History ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Obesity And Diabetes ◽  
History Of ◽  
Sedentary Life ◽  
Sedentary Life Style

Abstract: Introduction:  Globally it is documented that CVD has multi-factorial aetiology and many factors like increased BMI, hypertension (HTN), stress and diabetes determine the risk of CVD. The prevalence of risk factors for cardio vascular disease (CVD) is on increase in the developing nations of the world. Objectives: The purpose of the study was   to find out the prevalence of cardiovascular disease and its risk factors among employees of Sindh Government in Karachi, Pakistan.Method: It was hospital based cross sectional study. A total of 150 subjects (govt employees of Sindh Government) were interviewed by using consecutive sampling technique. Data on serum cholesterol, BMI, blood pressure, history of hypertension, diabetes and cardiovascular diseases was collected, in addition to demographic data. Results: Out of 150 subjects interviewed, 20.6% reported to have CVD. The most prevalent risk factor was hypertension, found in 58% respondents. Other risk factors were diabetes (45%), sedentary life style (50%), obesity (28%), dyslipidaemia (30%), smoking (20%), positive family history (26%). In 6% of subjects, three major risk factors were present. The risk factors, strongly associated with CVD in our study were diabetes (p<0.01), hypertension (p<0.001) and family history of CVD (p<0.02). There is strong association of increasing age on risk of developing CVD (p< 0.001). Conclusion: The results show that there is high frequency of CVD risk factors in employees of health department in Karachi. The high prevalence of risk factors, especially hypertension, sedentary life style, obesity and diabetes should be of great concern.

scholarly journals Factors Related To Delivery Place Selection Among Pregnant Women In Jambi In 2020

2020 ◽  
Vol 9 (2) ◽  
pp. 572-579
Author(s):  
Nia Ike Lestari ◽  
Shinta Novelia ◽  
Anni Suciawati
Keyword(s):  
Pregnant Women ◽  
Economic Status ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Statistical Test ◽  
Validity And Reliability ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Cross Sectional Design ◽  
Delivery Place ◽  
Selection Of

This study aims to determine the factors related to the choice of delivery place. This research is an analytic survey research with cross sectional design. The sampling technique in this study was conducted with a total sampling method of 108 pregnant women. Data was collected using a questionnaire that had been tested for validity and reliability and was processed with the Chi-Square statistical test. The results showed that 61.1% of pregnant women chosed non-health facilities (home) in the selection of labor, then the statistical test found a significant relationship between economic status / income (ρ value = 0.008) and husband / family support (ρ value = 0.005 ) with the delivery place selection, other factors not related delivery place selection are education (ρ value = 0.231), knowledge (ρ value = 0.826) and distance (ρ value = 0.099). 

scholarly journals Difference in the Characteristics of Imposter Syndrome in Dental Students of Preclinical and Clinical Phase

2021 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. 39-44
Author(s):  
Munsara Khalid Khan ◽  
Khalid Rahim Khan
Keyword(s):  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Dental Students ◽  
Female Students ◽  
Drop Out ◽  
P Value ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Male And Female ◽  
Clinical Phase ◽  
Validated Questionnaire ◽  
Significant Difference

Background: People suffering from imposter syndrome despite being competent consider themselves less skillful and incapable. Such individuals are also more prone to regret their choice of career with consequent early drop out, experience burnout, more prone to medical errors, absenteeism and low job satisfaction.  The current study aims to determine the difference in the characteristics of imposter syndrome in dental students of preclinical and clinical phase and its gender predisposition. Objectives: 1. To find out the frequency and characteristics of imposter syndrome among dental students. 2. To evaluate the differences in the characteristics of imposter syndrome among dental students of preclinical and clinical year. 3. To determine gender predisposition of imposter syndrome among dental students. Methods: The cross-sectional study was conducted on 138 dental students of CMH Lahore Medical and Dental College. A validated questionnaire (Clance IP Scale) containing 20 items with 5-point Likert scale was used to collect data by convenient sampling technique. The characteristics of IP were determined by adding the scores of all items. Descriptive statistics were done, chi-square applied, p-value <0.05 was considered significant. Results: One hundred and thirty-eight students filled the IP Scale. The frequency of imposter syndrome is found to be 52.1% among Dental Students. Majority (72) of the dental students have frequent to intense imposter feelings. There is non-significant difference in the IP characteristics of male and female students. No significant difference in the characteristics of imposter syndrome is found between dental students of preclinical and clinical year. Conclusions: There frequency of imposter syndrome is high among Dental students. Non-significant difference in the IP characteristics is found between male and female students as well as students of preclinical and clinical year.

scholarly journals Motivational Techniques Used by Elementary School Teachers: A Comparative Analysis based on Gender

2021 ◽  
Vol VI (III) ◽  
pp. 62-70
Author(s):  
Nazir Haider Shah ◽  
Muhammad Naqeeb ul Khalil Shaheen ◽  
Sobia Yaseen
Keyword(s):  
Elementary School ◽  
Elementary School Teachers ◽  
School Level ◽  
School Teachers ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Jammu And Kashmir ◽  
Male And Female ◽  
Female Teachers ◽  
Significant Difference

The study aimed to compare the emotional techniques of males and females at the elementary school level in Azad Jammu and Kashmir. The nature of this study was descriptive, and a cross-sectional survey was applied for the collection of data. All male and female teachers working in the elementary school of district Sudhnuti were the population of the study. Three hundred nine elementary school teachers of District Sudhnuti were selected by using a random sampling technique. A questionnaire was developed to collect data based on a five-point Like rt scale from elementary school teachers. For data collection, the researcher collected the data personally from the nearest areas while using the postal service for far-flung areas. The data collected through the questionnaire were analyzed by using mean scores and an independent sample t-test. It was found that there is a significant difference in the mean score of male and female teachers regarding motivational techniques. Furthermore, female teachers are using all the motivational techniques instead of male teachers.

scholarly journals Self-disclosed oral hygiene habits from students of Bahria University Medical and Dental College, Karachi campus

2021 ◽  
Vol 12 (4) ◽  
Author(s):  
Rabiya Ali ◽  
Nadia Khalid ◽  
Fareeha ◽  
Shireen Jawed ◽  
Naila Masood ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Undergraduate Students ◽  
Oral Hygiene ◽  
Positive Attitude ◽  
Dental Hygiene ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Dental Students ◽  
Female Students ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Male And Female ◽  
Oral Hygiene Habits

BACKGROUND & OBJECTIVE:   Dental hygiene reflects the overall health and impacts the quality of life. The present study was designed to assess knowledge, attitude, and practices regarding oral hygiene among medical and dental undergraduate students and to compare the oral hygiene habits among male and female students METHODOLOGY: A cross-sectional study was conducted among medical and dental students of Bahria University Medical and Dental College, Karachi (BUMDC) from December 2018 to January 2019. Ethical approval was taken from the ERC committee of Bahria University Medical and Dental College (ERC/2/2018). Students (n= 332) of MBBS and BDS from first to final year were enrolled by non-probability convenience sampling technique. A self-structured questionnaire  was used to obtain data.  Percentages were determined for each response. The Chi-Square test was used to check the association of oral hygiene outcomes with respect to gender. RESULTS: The study comprised 332 male and female students, out of which 189 (56.9%) were dental and 143(43.1%) were medical. The majority of students (71.4%) were female. The mean age of participants was 20.8± 1.3 years, 44.6% used toothbrushes, 33.7% used toothbrush and floss, and 21.4% used toothbrush and miswak, 61.4% of respondents have brushed their teeth twice a day, 5.1% of respondents were reported bad smell from their teeth, 58.1% were complaining sore jaws. Dental hygiene was significantly associated with gender (p≤ 0.05). Females have better practices and a positive attitude toward oral hygiene. CONCLUSION: Female students had better oral hygiene knowledge and practices with more positive attitude as compared to male counterparts.

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