scholarly journals Examining Linkages between Psychological Health Problems, Socio-Demographic Characteristics and Workplace Stressors in Pakistan’s Academia

2016 ◽  
Vol 9 (6) ◽  
pp. 108
Author(s):  
Anwar Khan ◽  
Rosman Bin Md Yusoff ◽  
Khairunesa Binti Isa
Keyword(s):  
Psychological Health ◽  
Quantitative Research ◽  
Demographic Data ◽  
Multivariate Logistic Regression Analysis ◽  
Health Problems ◽  
Demographic Characteristics ◽  
Work Stressors ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Workplace Stressors ◽  
Potential Risk Factors

<p class="apa">Scholarly work and research are globally known as stressful and challenging. Teachers may develop different psychological health problems once they are exposed to workplace stressors. Considering it as a serious issue of education sector, this study has examined the linkages between prevalent workplace stressors and psychological health problems in Pakistan’s academia. A cross-section quantitative research design was adopted, whereas data was collected by self-administered questionnaire from a sample of 1189 teachers working within 12 universities of Pakistan. Descriptive statistics were used for analysis of demographic data; Chi-square tests were performed to compare psychological health problems with socio-demographic characteristics, whereas Multivariate Logistic Regression Analysis was run to know the relationship between prevalent work stressors and psychological health problems. Results show that the majority of respondents were male (63.8%), unmarried (58.5%), 25 to 40 years old (78.5%) and working as Lecturers or Assistant Professors (77%), thus their average job experience was 05 to 10 years. Psychological health problems were prevailing more among male, unmarried, less experienced and junior teachers. Such socio-demographic characteristics were potential risk factors for psychological health problems. Furthermore, respondents exposed to work stressors like workload, interpersonal and emotional demands were more likely to develop psychological health problems. Findings of the current study will develop awareness among teachers concerning work stress and psychological health. Such findings can be utilized by policy makers of Pakistan for devising policies about occupational health &amp; safety of teachers.<strong> </strong>The prevalence of psychological health problems in academia of Pakistan is a recognized workplace issue. Therefore, it needs immediate corrective measures at individual and institutional levels.</p>

scholarly journals Visibly Marked and Microchipped Lost Dogs Have a Higher Chance to Find Their Owners in Belgrade

2015 ◽  
Vol 38 (1) ◽  
pp. 79-83 ◽  
Author(s):  
Marijana Vučinić ◽  
Katarina Radisavljević ◽  
Alexandra Hammond-Seaman ◽  
Vlatko Ilieski
Keyword(s):  
Recovery Rate ◽  
Demographic Data ◽  
Demographic Characteristics ◽  
Data Bases ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Animal Protection ◽  
Lost And Found ◽  
Chi Square Test

Abstract The aim of the study was to analyse the demographic characteristics of lost and found dogs in Belgrade, Serbia. The demographic data concerning the 246 lost and 81 found dogs in the period of 5 consecutive years (January, 2009 to January 2014) was sampled and analysed from the data bases of four organizations for animal protection in Belgrade. The recovery rate of lost dogs and the chance to be reunited again with their owners was 33%. The highest recovery rate was estimated in the category of lost dogs with visible marks such as tags or collars (30%).The chi-square test disclosed that besides dogs with special visible marks, significantly more females, light colour coated, friendly/sociable and neutered dogs were reunited with their owners (P<0.0001).

scholarly journals Hubungan antara Karakteristik Demografi dan Pengetahuan dengan Self Management Hipertensi Pada Masyarakat Suku Timor: Penelitian Cross sectional

2020 ◽  
Vol 11 (3) ◽  
pp. 245
Author(s):  
Siti Sakinah ◽  
Jacob M Ratu ◽  
Pius Weraman
Keyword(s):  
Family Income ◽  
Demographic Data ◽  
Education Level ◽  
Demographic Characteristics ◽  
Self Management ◽  
P Value ◽  
Tribal Community ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Chi Square Test

Introduction: Caring and treatment of hypertension is a long process that requires a strategy in managing the disease, one of which is self management. The purpose of This study was to determine the correlation between Demographic Characteristics and knowledge with Self Management of Hypertension in the Timor tribal community. Methods: This research was a descriptive analytic study with a coros sectional approach conducted on 70 the timor tribal community in the Province of East Nusa Tenggara. The study was conducted in February 2020. Demographic characteristics studied include gender, age, education level, employment and family income. Components of Self Management Hypertension measured include drug swallowing, diet and control of blood pressure. Demographic data, knowledge and Self Management of Hypertension were measured using a questionnaire and analyzed using chi square test using SPSS 21. Results: The demographic characteristics (age and education level) and knowledge correlated positively with self management of hypertension. Age with p value (0,001), while level of education and knowledge with p value (0,000). Conclusions and recommendations: increasing age reduces hypertension self management abilities, meanwhile higher education and good knowledge improve hypertension self management. The recommendations of this study are that early and ongoing education is needed to increase knowledge in the management of hypertension. Keywords: demographic characteristics; knowledge; self management; hypertension ABSTRAK Pendahuluan: Pengobatan dan perawatan hipertensi merupakan suatu proses panjang yang membutuhkan strategi dalam mengelola penyakit tersebut, salah satunya adalah menegemen diri (self management). Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui Hubungn antara Karakteristik Demografi dan pengetahuan dengan Self Management Hipertensi Pada Masyarakat Suku Timor. Metode: Penelitian ini adalah penelitian deskriptif analitik dengan pendekatan coros sectional yang dilakukan pada 70 masyarakat suku Timor di propinsi Nusa Tenggara Timur. Penelitian dilaksanakan pada bulan Februari 2020. Karakteristik demografi yang diteliti antara lain Jenis Kelamin, Usia, Tingkat Pendidikan, Pekerjaan dan Penghasilan Keluarga. Komponen Self Management Hipertensi yang diukur yaitu tindakan menelan obat, diet dan kontrol tekanan darah. Data demografi, pengetahuan dan Self Management Hipertensi diukur dengan menggunakan kuesioner dan dianalisis dengan menggunkan chi square Test dengan bantuan SPSS 21. Hasil: Karakteristik demografi (usia dan tingkat pendidikan) dan pengetahuan berkolerasi positif dengan self management hipertensi . Usia dengan pvalue (0,001), sedangkan tingkat pendidikan dan pengetahuan dengan p value (0,000). Kesimpulan dan rekomendasi : semakin bertambah usia mengurangi kemampuan self management hipertensi, sementara itu pendidikan tinggi dan pengetahuan yang baik meningkatkan self management hipertensi. Rekomendasi penelitian ini adalah diperlukan edukasi sejak dini dan berkelanjutan untuk meningkatan pengetahuan dalam penatalaksanaan penyakit hipertensi. Kata kunci: karakteristik demografi; pengetahuan; self management; hipertensi

scholarly journals Elevated Serum Levels of Herpes Virus Entry Mediator and IL-5 in Cough Variant Asthma Versus Classic Asthma Patients

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Can Yao ◽  
Zhong Yang ◽  
Dandan Chen ◽  
Wei Fang ◽  
Yu Zhang ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Pulmonary Function ◽  
Demographic Data ◽  
Elevated Serum ◽  
Measurement Data ◽  
Multivariate Logistic Regression Analysis ◽  
Roc Curves ◽  
Serum Levels ◽  
Blood Eosinophil ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Cough Variant Asthma

Abstract Background Cough variant asthma (CVA) is a special phenotype of asthma. We aimed to elucidate the differential inflammatory features in patients with CVA in contrast to patients with classic asthma (CA). Methods A total of 68 patients with persistent uncontrolled asthma (34 with CVA, 34 with CA) were enrolled. We collected the demographic data, pulmonary function test (PFT) parameters, hematological variables, and several serum biomarkers. The independent-samples t test was used for analyzing measurement data, and Chi-square test was for count data. Multivariate logistic regression analysis was used to determine the possibility of different phenotypes. Receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curves were generated to evaluate the values of biomarkers for distinguishing between CVA and CA. Linear correlation analysis was performed to assess the linear relationship between two variables. Results Compared with CA group, CVA group had a higher percentage of females, lower proportion of asthma family history, shorter disease course, and better pulmonary function (P all < 0.05). Increased levels of blood eosinophil count (P = 0.045), eosinophil percentage (P = 0.046), serum IL-5 (P = 0.011), and serum herpesvirus entry mediator (HVEM) (P = 0.002) were also found in CVA patients compared to those in CA patients compared to those in CA patients. The logistic analysis revealed that serum HVEM had a strong predictive power for CVA group (OR = 1.105, P = 0.015). The sensitivities and specificity of serum HVEM and IL-5 to distinguish between CVA and CA at optimal cut-offs were 85.0% and 61.1%; 85.0% and 61.1%, respectively. Area under the curves (AUCs) of serum HVEM and IL-5 were 0.789 and 0.739, respectively. Furthermore, serum HVEM and IL-5 had no correlation with PFT parameters in CVA group (P all > 0.05). Conclusions Elevated serum levels of HVEM and IL-5 are exhibited in CVA patients, which may indicate their important roles in the pathogenesis and progression of CVA.

scholarly journals Subjective difficulties in young people related to extensive loud music listening

2010 ◽  
Vol 138 (7-8) ◽  
pp. 404-407
Author(s):  
Milenko Budimcic ◽  
Snezana Ignjatovic ◽  
Ljubica Zivic
Keyword(s):  
Young People ◽  
Noise Level ◽  
Demographic Data ◽  
Objective Assessment ◽  
Health Problems ◽  
Music Listening ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
High Noise ◽  
High Noise Level ◽  
Loud Music

Introduction. For human ear, noise represents every undesirable and valueless sound. In disco clubs, as in some other places with loud music mostly attended by young people, the level of noise sometimes attains over 100 dB. As reported by numerous studies, a high noise level could induce subjective difficulties (ear buzzing, audition loss, vertigo and palpitations, anxiety, high blood pressure, decreased concentration, lowered memory storing). Objective. Assessment of subjective difficulties occurring in young people when staying in places with a high noise level (cafes, disco clubs, rock concerts), which can produce health problems, due to loud music, in association with demographic data, addictions and personal life style data. One of the goals is to find factors leading to subjective difficulties, which would be objectively studied in the second stage of the research and marked as early predictors of possible health problems. Methods. The study was conducted among 780 students of the Higher Healthcare School of Professional Studied in Belgrade. We used a questionnaire with 20 questions, divided into four categories: demographic data, case-history data, subjective problems and addictions of the subjects. In the statistical data processing we used the methods of descriptive and exploratory analysis, chi-square tests, correlation tests and Mantel-Haenszel odds ratio. Results. After listening loud music, 54.0% of examined subjects felt ear buzzing, and 4.6% had hearing damage. The habit of visiting places with loud music, mostly once a week in duration of 2-3 hours per visit had 80.4% of subjects. The presence of subjective complaints after listening of loud music was in association with loud music listening and disco clubs visits. The major reasons of the present subjective difficulties could be predicated by listening of loud music and club visits (r=0.918 and r=0.857). A relative risk for subjective difficulties presentation was 1.599. Conclusion. According to the results of our study, over half of children develop loud music-induced subjective problems involving ear buzzing and occasionally hearing loss.

Oscillation between identities and Subjective psychological health objectives among an informed audience in therapeutic patient education

2018 ◽  
Vol 10 (1) ◽  
pp. 10202
Author(s):  
Sandrine Roussel ◽  
Alain Deccache ◽  
Mariane Frenay
Keyword(s):  
Patient Education ◽  
Psychological Health ◽  
Healthcare Professionals ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Therapeutic Patient Education ◽  
French Speaking ◽  
Health Objectives ◽  
Self Administered Questionnaire

Introduction: The implementation of Therapeutic Patient Education (TPE) remains a challenge. An exploratory study highlighted two tendencies among practitioners of TPE, which could hamper this implementation: an oscillation between identities (as caregivers versus as educators) and an inclination towards subjective psychological health objectives. Objectives: To verify whether these tendencies can be observed among an informed audience in TPE. Next, to explore the variables associated with one or other of these tendencies. Method: A quantitative cross-sectional survey by a self-administered questionnaire was carried out among 90 French-speaking healthcare professionals. Statistical analyses (chi-square, logistic regression) were then conducted. Results: Sixty percent of respondents displayed identity oscillation, which was found to be linked to task oscillation, patient curability, scepticism towards medicine and practising in France. Fifty-six percent pursued subjective psychological health objectives, which was found to be associated with health behaviour objectives and a locus of power in the healthcare relationship distinct from those seen in the pre-existing health models (biomedical, global). This tendency seems to constitute an alternative model of TPE. Discussion & conclusion: Identity oscillation and subjective psychological health objectives can be both observed. This study stresses the need to deliberate on the form(s) of TPE that is/are desired.

Analisis Faktor Determinan yang berhubungan dengan Kepatuhan Rekomendasi Modifikasi Gaya Hidup Pasien Hipertensi

2020 ◽  
Vol 7 (2) ◽  
pp. 256-263
Author(s):  
Abdul Qodir
Keyword(s):  
Blood Pressure ◽  
Lifestyle Modification ◽  
Multivariate Logistic Regression Analysis ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Lifestyle Modifications ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Hypertensive Patients ◽  
Consecutive Sampling ◽  
Knowledge Practice

Penatalaksanaan farmakologis dan non farmakologis dipercaya dapat mengontrol tekanan darah dan mencegah komplikasi, tetapi banyak pasien hipertensi tekanan darahnya tidak terkontrol. Hal tersebut dikarenakan kepatuhan yang buruk dalam melaksanakan rekomendasi gaya hidup. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menganalisis determinan faktor yang berhungan dengan kepatuhan melaksanakan rekomendasi modifikasi gaya hidup. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode cross-sectional di pukesmas dinoyo Kota Malang tahun 2019. Teknik pengambilan sampel menggunakan Consecutive Sampling. Kuesioner yang digunakan meliputi : karakteristik demografi, pengetahuan dan rekomendasi mofifikasi gaya hidup pasien hipertensi. Hubungan antara rekomendasi modifikasi gaya hidup dengan variabel independen dianalisis menggunakan uji chi square dan analisis regresi logistik. 140 pasien hipertensi berpartisipasi dalam penelitian ini (60 laki-laki, 80 wanita). Prevalensi kepatuhan adalah 28,6 %. Tingkat pengetahuan berhubungan signifikan  dengan kepatuhan melaksanakan rekomendasi gaya hidup (p=0,00). Jenis kelamin, usia, dan tingkat pendidikan tidak mempunyai hubungan signifikan dengan kepatuhan rekomendasi modifikasi gaya hidup (p= 0,06; p=0,21; p=0,87). Pengetahuan mempunyai hubungan yang signifikan dengan kepatuhan rekomendasi modifikasi gaya hidup. Management of pharmacological and non-pharmacological is believed to control blood pressure and prevent complications,  but many hypertensive patients have uncontrolled blood pressure. This is due to poor adherence to recommended lifestyle modifications. This study was aimed to determine the factors associated with adherence to recommended lifestyle modifications of hypertensive patients. A cross-sectional study was conducted in Pukesmas Dinoyo Malang in 2019. Consecutive Sampling was used to select study subjects. The questionnaire included information about demographic characteristics, knowledge, practice of lifestyle-modification measures. Associations between adherence to lifestyle modification and independent variables were analyzed using chi square and multivariate logistic regression analysis. 140 hypertensive patients participated in the study (60 men, 80 women). The prevalence of adherence was 28.6%. The level of knowledge was significant associated with adherence to recommended lifestyle modifications (p = 0.00). Genders , age, and educational level were no significant associated with to recommended lifestyle modifications (p= 0.06; p=0.21; p=0.87). Knowledge was significant associated with adherence to recommended lifestyle modifications of hypertensive patients.

Socio Demographic and Clinical Profile of Indoor Female Patients of RINPAS

2017 ◽  
Vol 8 (1) ◽  
pp. 33
Author(s):  
Rajni Suri ◽  
Anshu Suri ◽  
Neelam Kumari ◽  
Amool R. Singh ◽  
Manisha Kiran
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Mental Illness ◽  
Mentally Ill ◽  
Mental Health Problems ◽  
Demographic Data ◽  
Relevant Information ◽  
Health Problems ◽  
High Rate ◽  
Physical And Mental Health ◽  
Cross Sectional

The role of women is very crucial in our society. She cares for her parents, partner, children and other relatives. She performs all types of duties in family and also in the society without any expectations. Because of playing many roles, women often face many challenges in their life including both physical and mental. Mental health problems affect women and men equally, but some problems are more common among women including both physical and mental health problems. Aim of the study - The present study is aimed to describe and compare the clinical and socio-demographic correlates of female mentally ill patients. Methods and Materials: The study includes 180 female mentally ill patients based on cross sectional design and the sample for the study was drawn purposively. A semi structured socio-demographic data sheet was prepared to collect relevant information as per the need of the study. Result: The present study reveals that the socio-demographic factors contribute a vital role in mental illness. Findings also showed that majority of patients had mental problems in the age range of 20-30 have high rate. Illiterate and primary level of education and daily wage working women as well as low and middle socio-economic status women are more prone to have mental illness. Other factors like marital status, type of family and religion etc also important factors for mental illness. Keywords: Socio demographic profile, female, psychiatric patient

Pregnant women readiness to use the Internet to access health information about pregnancy and childbirth: A cross-sectional study (Preprint)

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Leila Ahmadian ◽  
Reza Khajouei ◽  
Sudabeh Kamali ◽  
Moghaddameh Mirzaee ◽  
Arefeh Ameri
Keyword(s):  
Pregnant Women ◽  
Health Information ◽  
Demographic Characteristics ◽  
T Test ◽  
Descriptive Statistics ◽  
The Internet ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Readiness Assessment ◽  
Pregnancy And Childbirth ◽  
Chi Square Test

BACKGROUND Today, the Internet may be a promising tool for interventions for pregnant women. However, these kinds of tools are only helpful if users are ready to use them. OBJECTIVE The present study was conducted with the aim of readiness assessment of pregnant women to use the Internet to access health information about pregnancy and childbirth. METHODS This study was carried out on a sample of 384 pregnant women. Data were collected using a valid and reliable questionnaire. The first section of this questionnaire collected demographic characteristics of the participants. The second part of the questionnaire contains 27 questions covering the following components: infrastructure readiness (6 questions); affordability readiness (3 questions); and skill readiness (12 questions). Data were analyzed with SPSS 19.0 using descriptive statistics, Chi-square test, and T-test. RESULTS This study was carried out on a sample of 384 pregnant women. Data were collected using a valid and reliable questionnaire. The first section of this questionnaire collected demographic characteristics of the participants. The second part of the questionnaire contains 27 questions covering the following components: infrastructure readiness (6 questions); affordability readiness (3 questions); and skill readiness (12 questions). Data were analyzed with SPSS 19.0 using descriptive statistics, Chi-square test, and T-test. CONCLUSIONS The use of the Internet by pregnant women depends on factors such as infrastructure, affordability, and skills readiness. This study showed that speed and the quality of the Internet, hardware and software availability, affordability of the Internet, and access to the Internet training were factors in measuring E-health readiness assessment. CLINICALTRIAL Not applicable

Relationship of Workload and Double Role With Work Fatigue on Batik Craftsmen

2019 ◽  
Vol 4 (2) ◽  
pp. 293
Author(s):  
Herdianti Herdianti ◽  
Tatik Maryana
Keyword(s):  
Data Analysis ◽  
Quantitative Research ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Work Load ◽  
Dual Role ◽  
P Value ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Chi Square Test ◽  
Almost All

<p><em><em>Background: In Batik Mawar, almost all work is done manually using the hands and upper arms on a continuous basis combined with the rigor of work and the use of traditional tools. The work has a heavy workload because all the work process is done by the same craftsman causing fatigue besides that the worker also have double role. The purpose of this study is to determine the relationship between workload and dual role with feelings of fatigue on craftsmen batik roses.Method: This research is Quantitative research with Cross Sectional research design. The population in this study are all artisans in Batik Mawar. Sampling in this study using total sampling technique with the number of research samples as many as 40 respondents. Data analysis used by Univariat and Bivariat.Result: Result of data analysis using Chi-Square test for work load got value p-Value = 0,001. The result of data analysis using Chi-square test for double role got p-value = 0,031. Thus it is concluded that there is a meaningful relationship between workload and dual role with feeling tired. We recommend that craftsmen wash clothes 2 times a day, cook ready meals, other than together in completing the work at home</em></em></p><p><em><br /></em></p><p><em>Di Batik Mawar, hampir semua pekerjaan dikerjakan secara manual menggunakan tangan dan lengan atas secara berkesinambungan yang dikombinasi dengan ketelitian kerja dan penggunaan alat-alat tradisional. Pekerjaan mempunyai beban kerja yang berat dikarenakan semua proses kerja dilakukan oleh pengrajin yang sama sehingga menimbulkan kelelahan</em><em> disamping itu pekerjanya juga memiliki peran ganda</em><em>.</em><em> Tujuan penelitian ini adalah untuk mengetahui hubungan beban kerja dan peran ganda dengan perasaan lelah pada pengrajin batik mawar.Metode: </em><em>Penelitian ini merupakan penelitian Kuantitatif dengan desain penelitian Cross Sectional. Populasi dalam penelitian ini adalah semua pengrajin di Batik Mawar. Pengambilan sampel pada penelitian ini menggunakan teknik total sampling dengan jumlah sampel penelitian sebanyak 40 responden. Analisis data yang digunakan Univariat dan Bivariat.</em><em>Hasil: </em><em>Hasil analisis data yang menggunakan uji Chi-Square untuk beban kerja didapatkan nilai p-Value = 0,001. Hasil analisis data yang menggunakan uji Chi-square untuk peran ganda didapatkan nilai p-value= 0,031. Dengan demikian  disimpulkan bahwa ada hubungan yang bermakna antara beban kerja dan peran ganda dengan perasaan lelah.Sebaiknya pengrajin mencuci pakaian 2 kali sehari, memasak makanan siap saji, selain itu dengan cara bersama-sama dalam menyelesaikan pekerjaan dirumah.</em><em></em></p><strong><em></em></strong>

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