scholarly journals Health Literacy and Preventive Behaviors of Undergraduate University Students During the COVID-19 Pandemic

2022 ◽  
Vol 11 (2) ◽  
pp. 27
Author(s):  
Napatsawan Thanaphonganan ◽  
Phamornpun Yurayat ◽  
Thapanee Seechaliao
Keyword(s):  
Health Literacy ◽  
Undergraduate Students ◽  
Random Sampling ◽  
Simple Random Sampling ◽  
Grade Point ◽  
Undergraduate University Students ◽  
Severity Of The Disease ◽  
Literacy Preparation ◽  
Literacy Scores ◽  
Faculty Group

The situation of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic is full of unpredictability, uncertainty about the severity of the disease, and incorrect information. Therefore, health literacy preparation is the key to preventing COVID-19 and having the correct health behaviors. The objectives of this study were 1) to study health literacy on COVID-19 and prevention behaviors of COVID-19 among undergraduate students at Mahasarakham University, and 2) to compare health literacy on COVID-19 and prevention behaviors of COVID-19 among undergraduate students at Mahasarakham University, classified by genders, academic years, grade point averages (GPAs), and faculty groups. The participants were 417 undergraduate students at Mahasarakham University chosen by stratified random sampling and simple random sampling. The research instruments were as follows: the questionnaire on health literacy on COVID-19 and the questionnaire on COVID-19 prevention’s behavior. The data were analyzed using percentage (%), mean (M), standard deviation (S.D.), independent sample t-test, one-way ANOVA. The findings revealed that 1) undergraduate students were well versed in health literacy for the COVID-19 infection and their prevention behaviors of COVID-19 infection were at a good level (M = 90.06, S.D. = 9.54; M = 86.87, S.D. = 11.50) and 2) female undergraduate students had statistically higher mean scores on COVID-19 health literacy scores and COVID-19 prevention’s behaviors than males. Students from the health sciences faculty group had statistically significantly higher average health literacy scores on COVID-19 infection than those from the technology sciences faculty group.

scholarly journals An examination of the placement of adverbials in the academic writing of fresh undergraduate students in the University of Cape Coast, Ghana

2020 ◽  
Vol 7 (1-2) ◽  
pp. 110-128
Author(s):  
Philip Arthur Gborsong ◽  
Anita B. Appartaim
Keyword(s):  
Second Language ◽  
Research Design ◽  
Undergraduate Students ◽  
Academic Writing ◽  
Random Sampling ◽  
Quantitative Research ◽  
Simple Random Sampling ◽  
The Other ◽  
Cape Coast ◽  
The University

Rules have been formulated on how adverbials are used. Such rules as stated by Quirk and Greenbaum (1973), Hornby (1975) and Swan (1995) are silent on how a few adverbials that have no restrictions regarding their position and order in sentences should be used. This paper, relying on language variation in the second language setting as a theoretical framework, explored how undergraduate students used these kinds of mobile adverbials. The quantitative research design and a simple random sampling were applied to select a total of 100 essays and exercises from fresh undergraduates of the University of Cape Coast, Ghana. Analysing these essays and exercises, we concluded that although the adverbial is an optional clausal element, the undergraduate students used it in providing further information on the other clausal elements. In addition, the undergraduate students often placed the adverbials in the mid position of their sentences. Keywords: Adverbials, GE, Undergraduate students, Clausal elements, Effective communication

scholarly journals Social Media as Predictor of Job Search Skills among Undergraduates of Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Osun State, Nigeria

2020 ◽  
Vol 6 (1) ◽  
pp. 24-29
Author(s):  
Agun Tolulope Francisca ◽  
Atoyebi Adeola Olusegun
Keyword(s):  
Social Media ◽  
Undergraduate Students ◽  
Job Search ◽  
Random Sampling ◽  
Predictive Ability ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Simple Random Sampling ◽  
Sampling Procedure ◽  
Multi Stage ◽  
Descriptive Survey

The study investigated the level of job search skills among undergraduates of Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife Osun state and determined the predictive ability social media on job search skills. It examined the influence of the social media on job search skills of undergraduates of the university, Further, it investigated the influence of demographic variables (sex, age and level) and area of specialisation on job search skills of the undergraduate students. These were with a view to providing information on the factor that could improve the job search skills of O.A.U undergraduate students.The study adopted a descriptive survey research design. The population for the study comprised 26,000 undergraduates of the Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Osun State as at 2016/2017 academic session. The study sample comprised 496 students were selected using a multi-stage sampling procedure. Out of the thirteen faculties, four faculties were selected using simple random sampling technique. Four departments were selected from each of the selected faculties using simple random sampling technique. Purposive sampling technique was used to select graduating students (Parts 4 or 5) from each of the faculties selected. One hundred and twenty-five undergraduates were selected from each faculty, using convenience sampling technique. An instrument titled “social media of Job Search Skills” was adapted from existing standardised instruments and used to collect data. Data collected were analysed using percentage, frequency counts, mean, standard deviation, linear regression, and ordinal logistic regression.The result showed that 21.4%, 55.6% and 23.0% of undergraduates of Obafemi Awolowo University students demonstrated low, moderate and high levels of job search skills respectively. Also, the predictive ability of social media showed that social media (0.323, p< 0.000) had a significant influence on students’ job search skills. The study concluded that social media could improve the job search skills among undergraduates of OAU.

scholarly journals Need Assessment for Training of Undergraduate Students to Promote Tolerance Through Heritage Education

2020 ◽  
Vol 3 (2) ◽  
pp. 159-168
Author(s):  
Fahad Maqbool ◽  
Muhammad Naeem Mohsin ◽  
Kishwer Naheed Rana
Keyword(s):  
Undergraduate Students ◽  
Random Sampling ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Simple Random Sampling ◽  
Social Practices ◽  
Heritage Education ◽  
Religious Extremism ◽  
The Status ◽  
Religious Sects ◽  
Very High

The study was conducted to analyze the need for training of undergraduate students to promote tolerance through heritage education. The main objective of the study was to measure the responses of students regarding the status of tolerance. 400 undergraduate students were selected through simple random sampling technique. The researcher used a questionnaire to measure the tolerance status of students. The quantitative facts towards the caste are highly responsible for intolerant behavior while gender was on second that has created intolerant among students. Expressions regarding religious sects, e.g. social practices, differences among various creeds, and acceptance of different sects have a very high indication. Religious extremism has highly existed among students. Ethnicity e.g. affectedness show that is below the average and reaction against any other ethnic group above the average the existence of intolerance exists at a moderate level. The intolerance towards different faiths and sects was observed.

scholarly journals Associations between Health Literacy and Sociodemographic Factors: A Cross-Sectional Study in Malaysia Utilising the HLS-M-Q18

2021 ◽  
Vol 18 (9) ◽  
pp. 4860
Author(s):  
Arina Anis Azlan ◽  
Mohammad Rezal Hamzah ◽  
Jen Sern Tham ◽  
Suffian Hadi Ayub ◽  
Abdul Latiff Ahmad ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Health Status ◽  
Health Literacy ◽  
Health Inequalities ◽  
Random Sampling ◽  
Demographic Factors ◽  
Sampling Strategy ◽  
Simple Random Sampling ◽  
Cluster Sampling ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional

Health literacy is progressively seen as an indicator to describe a nation’s health status. To improve health literacy, countries need to address health inequalities by examining different social demographic factors across the population. This assessment is crucial to identify and evaluate the strengths and limitations of a country in addressing health issues. By addressing these health inequalities, a country would be better informed to take necessary steps to improve the nation’s health literacy. This study examines health literacy levels in Malaysia and analyses socio-demographic factors that are associated with health literacy. A cross-sectional survey was carried out using the HLS-M-Q18 instrument, which was validated for the Malaysian population. Multi-stage random sampling strategy was used in this study, utilising several sampling techniques including quota sampling, cluster sampling, and simple random sampling to allow random data collection. A total of 855 respondents were sampled. Our results showed that there were significant associations between health literacy and age, health status, and health problems. Our findings also suggest that lower health literacy levels were associated with the younger generation. This study’s findings have provided baseline data on Malaysians’ health literacy and provide evidence showing potential areas of intervention.

scholarly journals Vocational Aspiration Of The Undergraduate Students- A Study

2021 ◽  
Vol 12 (6) ◽  
pp. 267-274
Author(s):  
Bhargab Pratim Bora
Keyword(s):  
Job Satisfaction ◽  
Undergraduate Students ◽  
Random Sampling ◽  
Social Life ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Simple Random Sampling ◽  
The Individual ◽  
Life Aspirations ◽  
Exciting Stimulus

Man responds to his environment by active degree of aspiration or aversion by movement towards or a way from flue exciting stimulus. In social life, aspiration is about one's education and occupation plays a major role in shaping one's destiny of life. Aspirations are the target a person sets for him to achieve which creates a 'desire' or 'will' in him. Formation of a strong desire and ambition motivates individual to strive hard to achieve that goal. Such motivation is keenly required if one has to succeed in life. If one goes through the education on a preferred vocation, he can get job satisfaction from the vocation and the individual shall be well placed. Aspiration adds to the efficiency of the person by exhibiting the best in him on the job. Therefore, before providing for education for a vocation, there is a need for planners to try to know which vocations are aspired by the students. Here in this study, different aspects of vocational aspiration was studied with 119 sample students by using simple random sampling technique with the help of self-constructed questionnaire as a tool.

scholarly journals MOTIVASI BELAJAR DAN NILAI INDEKS PRESTASI MAHASISWA AKADEMI KEPERAWATAN ADI HUSADA SURABAYA

2015 ◽  
Vol 1 (2) ◽  
pp. 34
Author(s):  
Ludy Hammami Handojo, Maria Sumiyenta Nuwa, Irawati Marga
Keyword(s):  
Random Sampling ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Strong Relationship ◽  
Simple Random Sampling ◽  
Learning Motivation ◽  
Motivation To Learn ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Grade Point ◽  
Index Value ◽  
Motivation And Achievement

ABSTRAKMotivasi adalah salah satu dari banyak hal yang dijadikan suatu batas kesuksesan seseorang dalam belajar. Tanpa adanya motivasi maka sangatah sulit bagi seseorang untuk mencapai prestasi yang optimal. Tujuan dari penelitian ini adalah untuk mengetahui adanya hubungan antara motivasi belajar dengan nilai indeks prestasi. Desain penelitian yang digunakan adalah korelasi dengan pendekatan cross sectional. Populasi dalam penelitian ini adalah 90 mahasiswa Akademi Keperawatan Adi Husada Surabaya, dengan jumlah sampel sebesar 67 responden yang memenuhi kriteria inklusi. Teknik sampling yang digunakan simple random sampling. Pengumpulan data menggunakan kuesioner untuk mengukur variable motivasi belajar dan untuk melihat nilai indeks prestasi yang telah diraih oleh mahasiswa selama satu semester dilakukan secara observasi. Hasil uji statistik menunjukkan p=0.00 (α<0.05) dan r=0.853 sehingga terdapat hubungan yang kuat antara motivasi belajar dengan nilai indeks prestasi. Motivasi belajar yang baik harus dapat ditimbulkan agar mahasiswa mampu melakukan proses pembelajaran dengna mudah dan dapat bersaing secara sehat dalam mepertahankan nilai-nilai yang telah diraih dalam setiap semester.Kata kunci: motivasi belajar, nilai indeks prestasi.ABSTRACTMotivation is one of the many things that made a limit a person's success in learning. Without the motivation it is difficult for a person to achieve optimal performance. The aim of this study was to determine the relationship between learning motivation and achievement index value. The study design used is a correlation with cross sectional approach. The population in this study were 90 students of the Academy of Nursing Adi Husada Surabaya, with a sample size of 67 respondents who met the inclusion criteria. The sampling technique used simple random sampling. Collecting data using questionnaires to measure variables of motivation to learn and to see the index value achievements that have been attained by students during a semester is done by observation. Statistical analysis showed p = 0.00 (α <0,05) and r = 0853 so that there is a strong relationship between learning motivation and achievement index value. Motivation to learn that both must be generated so that students are able to make the learning process easy and dengna can compete fairly in mepertahankan values that have been achieved in each semester. Keywords: learning motivation, grade point index DOWNLOAD FULL TEXT PDF >>

scholarly journals Associations between health literacy and sociodemographic factors: A cross-sectional study in Malaysia utilising the HLS-M-Q18

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Arina Anis Azlan ◽  
Mohammad Rezal Hamzah ◽  
Tham Jen Sern ◽  
Suffian Hadi Ayub ◽  
Abdul Latiff Ahmad ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Health Status ◽  
Health Literacy ◽  
Health Inequalities ◽  
Random Sampling ◽  
Demographic Factors ◽  
Sampling Strategy ◽  
Simple Random Sampling ◽  
Cluster Sampling ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional

AbstractHealth literacy is progressively seen as an indicator to describe a nation’s health status. To improve health literacy, countries need to address health inequalities by examining different social demographic factors across the population. This assessment is crucial to identify and evaluate strengths and limitations of a country in addressing health issues. By addressing these health inequalities, a country would be better informed to take necessary steps to improve the nation’s health literacy. This study examines health literacy levels in Malaysia and analyses socio-demographic factors that are associated with health literacy. A cross-sectional survey was carried out using the HLS-M-Q18 instrument which was validated for the Malaysian population. Multi-stage random sampling strategy was used in this study utilising several sampling techniques including quota sampling, cluster sampling and simple random sampling to allow random data collection. A total of 855 respondents were sampled. Results found significant associations between health literacy and age, health status and health problems. Findings also suggest that lower health literacy levels were found to be associated with the younger generation. The findings of this study have provided baseline data of the health literacy of Malaysians and provide evidence toward potential areas of intervention.

Attitude of Students towards Statistics Application

2013 ◽  
Vol 3 (3) ◽  
pp. 78-83
Author(s):  
Norizan Anwar ◽  
Aniza Jamaluddin ◽  
Hanis Diyana Kamarudin
Keyword(s):  
Information Management ◽  
Undergraduate Students ◽  
Random Sampling ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Simple Random Sampling ◽  
System Management ◽  
Bachelor Of Science ◽  
Entry Level ◽  
Independent Variables ◽  
Science Information

Objective- This study aims to investigate the factors that influence the students' statistics acceptance and its relationship. Methodology/Technique -Method used to conduct this research is quantitative and this study is using simple random sampling technique. This paper contributes to the understanding about the importance of food allergy awareness among public. Findings - simple random sampling technique. Findings – The findings of this study show that, out of three investigated independent variables, only two variables turned out to be influential in predicting student's statistics acceptance among undergraduate students of program Bachelor of Science Information System Management (Hons) Faculty of Information Management Shah Alam, Malaysia. Novelty - This study only caters students who took statistics with no mathematics qualification required in entry level of the program enrolment. Type of Paper Empirical Paper Keywords: , Student's Statistics Acceptance; Affect; Cognitive Competence; Value; Undergraduate Students.

scholarly journals EFL Undergraduate Students’ Perceptions of Online Learning Applications during the COVID-19 Outbreak

2021 ◽  
Vol 54 (1) ◽  
pp. 110
Author(s):  
Nurmala Hendrawaty ◽  
Tri Angkarini ◽  
Ayu Bandu Retnomurti
Keyword(s):  
Online Learning ◽  
Data Analysis ◽  
Undergraduate Students ◽  
Random Sampling ◽  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
Simple Random Sampling ◽  
Online Questionnaire ◽  
Qualitative Descriptive ◽  
Positive Experiences ◽  
Descriptive Method

Covid-19 has affected the educational system worldwide, and it makes the teaching and learning process done through online learning. This study aims to investigate EFL undergraduate students’ perceptions of utilising online learning applications during the Covid-19. There were 200 participants chosen with simple random sampling. The research instrument was an online questionnaire using a Likert scale of four items. Then data analysis employed a qualitative descriptive method to analyse two indicators: experience and comfort. The findings showed that these indicators were in the same category (positive). It indicated that mostly EFL undergraduate students had positive experiences and felt convenient in operating 4 out of 10 popular online learning applications. They preferred using WhatsApp Group, Email, Google Classroom, and YouTube channel during online learning. The recommendation is that lecturers use the most favourable online learning applications and design online engaging courses so that all undergraduate students keep feeling positive, enjoyable, and motivated to take online learning during the Covid-19 outbreak.

scholarly journals Strategies for Handling Restiveness among Undergraduates in Universities in Nigeria

2021 ◽  
pp. 50-56
Author(s):  
L. I. Akunne ◽  
V. N. Nwadinobi ◽  
G. C. Nnadi
Keyword(s):  
Undergraduate Students ◽  
Random Sampling ◽  
Positive Attitude ◽  
School Administrators ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Simple Random Sampling ◽  
Target Population ◽  
Tertiary Institutions ◽  
Descriptive Survey ◽  
General Wellbeing

Aims: The study determined strategies for handling restiveness among undergraduates in universities in Nigeria Study Design: Descriptive survey research design was adopted. Place and Duration of Study: The target population for the study is all undergraduates in universities in Nigeria. The duration is between March 2018 and October 2018. Methodology: Simple random sampling was used to select eight faculties from the total of fourteen (14) faculties in Nnamdi Azikiwe University (that is, the accessible population). Thus, a disproportionate stratified random sampling technique was employed to select forty (40) students each from the eight faculties selected. A self-developed instrument by the researcher was used for this study titled “strategies for handling undergraduate restiveness Questionnaire (SHURQ)”. Cronbach alpha formula which yielded correlation coefficient of 0.70. Total of three hundred and ten (310) was recovered out of the three hundred and twenty (320) questionnaire administered. Data collected from the respondents through the questionnaire were used to answer the research questions using weighted mean. The criterion mean was set at 2.50 and above as agree and below 2.49 as disagree. Results: The result indicates that undergraduates in universities in Nigeria have positive attitude towards strategies for handling undergraduate restiveness (Mean = 3.22, N = 310). The result further shows that undergraduates’ in universities have positive attitude towards ICT facility strategies for handling undergraduate students (Mean =3.32). More so, undergraduates in tertiary institutions was rated to have positive attitude towards recreation facilities strategy for handling undergraduate restiveness (Mean = 3.02). Conclusion: Based on the findings it was concluded that governments, school administrators, lecturers, and counsellors should aid in facilitating ways to curb restiveness among undergraduates as it has a multiplying effect on the general wellbeing of an individual and students in general. Restiveness among undergraduates will be reduced to the barest minimum if all the strategies found effective are been put to use.

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