scholarly journals The Influence of Socio-Demographic Factors in Adopting Good Aquaculture Practices: Case of Aquaculture Farmers in Malaysia

2015 ◽  
Vol 8 (9) ◽  
pp. 97 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rozana Samah ◽  
Roslina Kamaruddin
Keyword(s):  
Demographic Factors ◽  
Multiple Linear Regression Model ◽  
Peninsular Malaysia ◽  
Demographic Characteristics ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
Technical Knowledge ◽  
Freshwater Pond ◽  
The Mean ◽  
Socio Demographic Factors ◽  
Brackishwater Pond

<p>This study examined the influence of socio-demographic characteristics on the level of Good Aquaculture Practices (GAqP) among aquaculture farmer in the Northern part of Peninsular Malaysia. Primary data was obtained from survey that was conducted on 121 brackishwater and freshwater pond aquaculture farmer in the states of Kedah and Penang. Descriptive analysis was applied to identify the socio-demographic characteristics of aquaculture farmer and their level of GAqP. Multiple Linear Regression model was used to analyze the relationship between socio-demographic factors and the level of GAqP. The findings has revealed that the level of GAqP among brackishwater pond farmer is satisfactory where almost 84 per cent of farmer practicing GAqP at the level of 60 per cent and above with the mean value of 71.9 per cent. While the mean level of GAqP for freshwater pond farmer was at 50.3 per cent with only 18.6 percent of them practicing GAqP at the level of 60 per cent and above. Age and having technical knowledge related to aquaculture were the main factors that significantly influence to the level of GAqP among aquaculture farmer. Therefore measures related to the enhancement of technical knowledge among aquaculture farmer should be deliberated in the formulation of aquaculture development programs to ensure the sustainable development of aquaculture in Malaysia.</p>

scholarly journals Periconceptional folic acid intake in Northwest Russia: a birth registry study

2020 ◽  
Vol 30 (Supplement_5) ◽  
Author(s):  
V A Postoev ◽  
L I Menshikova ◽  
A A Usynina ◽  
A M Grjibovski ◽  
J O Odland
Keyword(s):  
Folic Acid ◽  
Birth Defects ◽  
Birth Defect ◽  
Demographic Factors ◽  
Folic Acid Supplementation ◽  
Demographic Characteristics ◽  
Prenatal Counseling ◽  
Folic Acid Intake ◽  
Birth Registry ◽  
Socio Demographic Factors

Abstract Introduction Periconceptional use of folic acid supplementation is an evidence-based measure of birth defects prevention. The study was aimed to assess effect of periconceptual use of folic acid on birth defect prevalence in Arkhangelsk county and to investigate socio-demographic factors, which are associated with adherence to this preventive measure. Methods A registry-based study was conducted with data from the Arkhangelsk County Birth Registry for 2012-2015. The study population included 57084 pregnancies to calculate the proportion of women taking folic acid and 53340 pregnancy outcomes without missing data to analyze related socio-demographic characteristics. Results The proportion of women followed a folic acid supplementation before pregnancy was 1.3% (95% CI: 1.2-1.4), during pregnancy - 55.8% (95%CI: 54.6-56.4). Such women had less risk to deliver a newborn with any birth defects (OR = 0,84, 95%CI: 0,75 - 0,95). Considering birth defects prevalence of 38,6 per 1000 newborns in Arkhangelsk county, number needed to prevent one case of birth defect was 142,9. Based on multivariate analysis, nulliparous married women with higher education, aged 30 or more, had a higher chance to use folic acid before and during pregnancy. The history of spontaneous abortion in the mother's medical history and the first pregnancy were negatively associated with the probability of folic acid intake both before and during pregnancy. Conclusions The compliance to periconceptional intake of folic acid among women in the region was low. A level of compliance was associated with such socio-demographic factors as age, education, marital status, gravidity and parity. The findings have direct applications in improving prenatal care in Arkhangelsk county and establishing targets for prenatal counseling. Key messages A level of compliance to primary prevention of birth defects is associated with such socio-demographic factors as age, education, marital status, gravidity and parity. Prenatal counseling in terms of birth defects prevention should be based on socio-demographic characteristics of pregnant women.

ADULT ANTHROPOMETRIC MEASURES AND SOCIO-DEMOGRAPHIC FACTORS INFLUENCING AGE AT MENARCHE OF UNIVERSITY STUDENTS IN MALAYSIA

2013 ◽  
Vol 45 (5) ◽  
pp. 705-717 ◽  
Author(s):  
MD. GOLAM HOSSAIN ◽  
AI-SZE WEE ◽  
MAEIRAH ASHAIE ◽  
T. KAMARUL
Keyword(s):  
University Students ◽  
Rural Areas ◽  
Urban Areas ◽  
Demographic Factors ◽  
Normal Weight ◽  
Age At Menarche ◽  
Anthropometric Measures ◽  
The Mean ◽  
Socio Demographic Factors ◽  
The University

SummaryEarly onset of menarche has been shown to be associated with breast cancer and ischaemic heart disease. Studies on age at menarche of the Malaysian population are poorly documented. This study aimed to determine the influence of anthropometric and socio-demographic factors on the age at menarche of university students in Malaysia. Data were obtained in 2010–11 from 961 students between the ages of 18 and 25 years from the University of Malaya using stratified sampling, and multiple regression analysis was applied. Sixty-three per cent of students reached menarche at the age of 12 or 13 years, with the mean and median of age at menarche being 12.45±1.17 and 12.01 years, respectively. Menarcheal age was positively associated with height (p<0.05) and negatively associated with BMI (p<0.001). Students from urban areas attained menarche earlier than those from rural areas (p<0.05). Students from small-sized families attained menarche earlier than those from larger families (p<0.05). First-born students experienced menarche earlier than those who were seventh-born or later. Obese and overweight students reached menarche earlier than students who were underweight or of normal weight (p<0.01). The variations in age at menarche among the Malaysian ethnic groups were statistically insignificant. The results suggest that heavier and first-born students from small families are more likely to attain menarche earlier than their counterparts.

Public administration employees’ readiness and acceptance of e-government

2016 ◽  
Vol 33 (5) ◽  
pp. 525-539 ◽  
Author(s):  
Darko Dukić ◽  
Gordana Dukić ◽  
Neven Bertović
Keyword(s):  
Public Administration ◽  
Digital Technology ◽  
Central Government ◽  
Demographic Factors ◽  
Demographic Characteristics ◽  
Group Differences ◽  
Ict Literacy ◽  
Online Questionnaire ◽  
Ict Skills ◽  
Socio Demographic Factors

Despite the widespread use of digital technology in public administration, little attention has been given to understanding e-government adoption and acceptance by its employees. This paper examines the level of public administration employees’ ICT literacy and the extent to which they support e-government. The influence of background variables is also explored in the analysis. A structured online questionnaire was used to gather data from employees of Croatian central government bodies. According to the results, surveyed employees rated their general ICT literacy as high. They are more confident in their basic ICT skills than in advanced ones. The level of such skills is associated with socio-demographic characteristics. The findings also indicate that employees accept e-government, but they are less satisfied with its implementation. However, socio-demographic factors do not affect to a great extent employees’ acceptance and satisfaction with e-government. The study expands previous research by analysing the group differences at both manifest and latent levels. It also contributes to the identification of factors that may influence e-government success.

scholarly journals Knowledge, perceptions and practices regarding schistosomiasis among women living in a highly endemic rural district in Zimbabwe: implications on infections among preschool-aged children

2019 ◽  
Vol 12 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Masceline Jenipher Mutsaka-Makuvaza ◽  
Zvifadzo Matsena-Zingoni ◽  
Cremance Tshuma ◽  
Agnes Katsidzira ◽  
Bonnie Webster ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Rural Communities ◽  
Disease Transmission ◽  
Demographic Factors ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Demographic Characteristics ◽  
Urogenital Schistosomiasis ◽  
Water Contact ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Unsafe Water ◽  
Socio Demographic Factors

Abstract Background Schistosomiasis primarily affects poor and neglected communities due to their lack of safe water and sanitation facilities. In an effort to improve intervention strategies, the present study investigated the association of socio-demographic characteristics of women with their existing knowledge, perceptions and practices (KPP) in five urogenital schistosomiasis endemic rural communities in Zimbabwe. Methods In February 2016, a cross sectional study was conducted in which 426 women in rural Madziwa area, Shamva District were interviewed using a pretested structured questionnaire seeking their KPP and socio-demographic characteristics. Logistic regression analysis was performed to identify socio-demographic factors associated with the KPP variables. Results Among the 426 participants, 93.7% knew about schistosomiasis, while 97.7 and 87.5% understood the disease transmission and methods for prevention, respectively. A significantly higher percentage of women aged ≥ 30 years compared to those < 30 years indicated that infertility is a complication of untreated chronic schistosomiasis (OR: 1.7, 95% CI: 0.9–3.0). Compared to women who had no history of infection, those who had been infected before were more likely to think that they were currently infected (OR: 3.7, 95% CI: 2.4–6.0). Bathing in unsafe water sources was more common in non-apostolic compared to apostolic followers (OR: 2.1, 95% CI: 1.2–3.7). Sole use of unsafe water for domestic purposes was significantly higher in uneducated women compared to the educated (OR: 1.8, 95% CI: 1.0–3.1). Compared to women of the Chakondora community, those in Chihuri, Nduna and Kaziro were more likely to know that dysuria is a symptom of schistosomiasis while those in Chihuri were also likely to allow young children to perform water contact activities (OR: 2.9, 95% CI: 1.5–5.5). Conclusions Despite the high level of schistosomiasis awareness, some women had inadequate knowledge about the mode of transmission and preventive measures for schistosomiasis. Socio-demographic characteristics were associated with the KPP of women. Thus, disease control efforts should consider socio-demographic factors, which may influence the knowledge, perceptions and practices of occupants in a given setting.

scholarly journals The Moderating Effect of Socio-Demographic Characteristics on Subjective Wellbeing

2017 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
pp. 120 ◽  
Author(s):  
Olusegun Mayungbo
Keyword(s):  
Life Satisfaction ◽  
Subjective Wellbeing ◽  
Survey Design ◽  
Demographic Factors ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Demographic Characteristics ◽  
Subjective Well Being ◽  
Satisfaction Scale ◽  
Socio Demographic Factors

The independent association between socio-demographic characteristics and subjective well-being is well studied, however, the moderating impact of those characteristics are yet to be established in literature. This study examines the moderating influence of socio-demographic characteristics on subjective well-being among residents in Ibadan metropolis. Using a descriptive survey design and a multistage sampling technique, 10 enumeration areas each were selected from the five major Local Government Areas (LGAs) with simple random technique. The number of participants on the selected enumeration areas were determined with enumeration area maps. Two hundred and twenty participants each were selected from each LGA, using a systematic technique, making a total of 1,100 participants. A questionnaire focusing on socio-demographic profile and life satisfaction scale (r=0.74) was administered to the participants. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics, co-relational analysis, moderated hierarchical multiple regression and analysis of variance at 0.05 level of significance. Two hypotheses were tested. The result reveals that socio-demographic factors jointly predicted life satisfaction (F (1, 1007) =4.61, p<.001). Age and marital status also interacted to predict life satisfaction (β=-0.13, t=-3.58, p<.01; β = -0.08, t=1.98, p<.05). The interaction effect of social demographic factors should be considered in a comprehensive examination of subjective wellbeing.

scholarly journals The Effect of Rewards on Work Commitment of Nurses at Surgical and Medical Section (SMS) of National Hospital

2021 ◽  
Vol 3 (3) ◽  
pp. 230-241
Author(s):  
C. M. Senanayake
Keyword(s):  
Nurse Managers ◽  
Demographic Factors ◽  
Mean Value ◽  
Work Commitment ◽  
National Hospital ◽  
Extrinsic Rewards ◽  
Intrinsic Rewards ◽  
Positive Correlation ◽  
The Mean ◽  
Socio Demographic Factors

Background: Nurses are an essential component of health workforce. Therefore rewarding nurses is important to provide better service to the clients. The main purpose was to describe the effect of rewards on the work commitment of nurses at the SMS of National hospital. Objectives: to identify intrinsic and extrinsic rewards cause to the level of work commitment of nurses at SMS of National hospital, to determine the level of work commitment of nurses at SMS of National hospital, to measure the effect of socio-demographic factors on work commitment of nurses at SMS of National hospital and to describe the effect of rewards on work commitment of nurses at SMS of National hospital. Methodology: Descriptive, hospital-based, cross-sectional study design was used. Simple random sampling used to select 384 nurses. Data was collected using a self-administered questionnaire. Results: The mean value for composite intrinsic rewards was 3.34 (SD = 0.57). There is a moderately positive Correlation (r = 0.327, p< 0.000) between intrinsic rewards and the work commitment. The mean value for composite extrinsic rewards was 2.54 (SD = 0.71) and it shows a very weak positive Correlation (r = 0.167, p< 0.002) between extrinsic rewards and work commitment. As Socio-demographic factors, gender (0.016**), age group (0.117*), position (0.114*), working experience at current work place (0.154*), and working section (0.014**) have association with the overall work commitment of nurses. Level of work commitment of nurses was moderate (Mean = 3.13, SD = 0.35). Conclusion: Moderate correlation means, when increases intrinsic rewards, nurses’ work commitment can be increased. Extrinsic rewards also cause to increase the commitment. Socio-demographic factors have an association with overall work commitment. These results help nurse managers to improve existing intrinsic rewards for nurses to enhance work commitment. Nurse Managers should suggest and plan a good reward system for nurses. Further research wants to conduct in government and private hospitals to find out ways to make nurses more committed. Moderate work commitment may be due to inadequate rewards or actually their dedication to the service without expecting rewards. Doi: 10.28991/SciMedJ-2021-0303-4 Full Text: PDF

scholarly journals The Sexual Rights of People with Physical and Psychical Disabilities: Attitudes of Italians and Socio-Demographic Factors Involved in Recognition and Denial

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Simona Gabriella Di Santo ◽  
Margherita Colombo ◽  
Marco Silvaggi ◽  
Giorgia Rosamaria Gammino ◽  
Valentina Fava ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Sexual Orientation ◽  
Sex Education ◽  
Geographical Origin ◽  
Demographic Factors ◽  
Demographic Characteristics ◽  
Sexual Rights ◽  
Anonymous Questionnaire ◽  
Lower Education ◽  
Socio Demographic Factors ◽  
Level Of Agreement

The aims of this study were: (1) to analyze the level of agreement of a sample of Italian people with the rights of people with physical and psychical disabilities (PwPHDs and PwPSYDs) to have satisfying sexuality, to marry, to adopt a child; (2) to inquire if PwPSYDs were subject to less recognition than PwPHDs; (3) to verify if socio-demographic characteristics, such as age, sex, education, occupation, geographical origin, relational status, sexual orientation, and religiosity, associated with being against these sexual and parenting rights (SPRs). An online anonymous questionnaire inquired the level of agreement or disagreement with statements regarding the SPRs of PwPHDs and PwPSYDs. 973 participants, aged 18 &ndash; 84 years (71.1% females) were considered for analyses; At least 7 out of 10 participants declared in favor of the SPRs of PwPHDs, while the SPRs of PwPSYDs were always subjected to higher underrecognition. Religiosity almost invariably associated to being against the SPRs of PwDs. Being male, of higher age and lower education also associated with lower recognition. A better identification of the less tolerant respondents and of the less recognized categories may allow for specific strategies for promoting the recognition of the SPRs for PwDs.

Nurses’ self-assessed moral courage and related socio-demographic factors

2021 ◽  
pp. 096973302199976
Author(s):  
Nora Hauhio ◽  
Helena Leino-Kilpi ◽  
Jouko Katajisto ◽  
Olivia Numminen
Keyword(s):  
Ethics Education ◽  
Demographic Factors ◽  
Research Process ◽  
Moral Courage ◽  
University Hospital ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Language Version ◽  
Ethical Knowledge ◽  
The Mean ◽  
Socio Demographic Factors

Background: Nurses need moral courage to ensure ethically good care. Moral courage is an individual characteristic and therefore it is relevant to examine its association with nurses’ socio-demographic factors. Objective: To describe nurses’ self-assessed level of moral courage and its association with their socio-demographic factors. Research design: Quantitative descriptive cross-sectional study. The data were collected with Nurses’ Moral Courage Scale and analyzed statistically. Participants and research context: A total of 482 registered nurses from a major university hospital in Southern Finland completed the Finnish language version of Nurses’ Moral Courage Scale in autumn 2017. Ethical considerations: Ethical approval was obtained from the university ethics committee and permission for the data collection from the participating hospital. Ethical principles and scientific guidelines were followed throughout the research process. Findings: Nurses’ self-assessed level of moral courage was rather high. On Visual Analogy Scale (0–10), the mean value was 8.20 and the mean score of the four dimensional, 21-item Nurses’ Moral Courage Scale was 4.09 on a 5-point Likert-type scale. Respondents’ gender, present work role, ethical knowledge base, additional ethics education, self-study as a means to acquire ethical knowledge, and frequency of work situations needing moral courage were statistically significantly associated with nurses’ moral courage. Discussion: Strongest association was found between nurses’ higher moral courage level and formal and informal ethics education. Honesty and patient’s humane and dignified encounter received the highest scores indicating respondents’ internalization of the core values of nursing. Conclusion: Although nurses were fairly morally courageous, moral courage should be a part of nurses’ basic and continuing education thus covering its theoretical and practical learning. Since moral courage is a virtue that can be taught, learnt, and practiced, education is a relevant way to maintain and further strengthen nurses’ moral courage.

scholarly journals Floriculture as a Profession: Demographic Factors Affecting Floriculture Business in Sikkim

2019 ◽  
Vol 8 (2) ◽  
pp. 74-78
Author(s):  
Manjari Sharma ◽  
Shailendra Kumar
Keyword(s):  
Demographic Factors ◽  
Great Emphasis ◽  
The State ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
The Past ◽  
Entire Country ◽  
Socio Demographic Factors ◽  
Local Farmers

Over the past couple of years, great emphasis has been given to the floriculture sector in the state of Sikkim. It has a great impact in the lives of the local farmers and has been taken up as a profession by many in the state. It is not a great surprise that floriculture is rapidly rising up to become one of the biggest industries in the state as well as the entire country. Sikkim has also garnered a name for itself in the international front in the field of floriculture. Hence, this paper attempts to study the demographic factors that affect the farmers in Sikkim in choosing floriculture practice as their profession. Further, this paper is based on primary data collected within the state. The study explores the socio-demographic factors that anchor profession choices among farmers. For the purpose of this study, a questionnaire was used to collect data and response frequencies and corresponding percentages were calculated and analyzed.

scholarly journals Interior Design Styles and Socio-demographic Characteristics in Egypt: From the concept of Zeitgeist

2016 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 280
Author(s):  
Rasha Mahmoud Ali El-Zeiny
Keyword(s):  
Interior Design ◽  
Publishing House ◽  
Demographic Factors ◽  
Education Level ◽  
Demographic Characteristics ◽  
The People ◽  
The Social ◽  
International Publishing ◽  
Socio Demographic Factors ◽  
Design Preferences

Interior design plays an important role in reflecting the social and cultural environments of countries and showing the characteristics of the age. The previous literature has suggested that people’s preferences for interior design styles are influenced by social distinctions, based on education level and age. In this study, we have argued more precisely socio – demographic factors (gender, age, income, major and city) that affect the Egyptians’ preferences for interior design styles, and have discussed to what extent do the people preferences reflect Zeitgeist in Egypt. The findings supported the idea that socio-demographic factors can explain people’s design preferences.© 2016. The Authors. Published for AMER ABRA by e-International Publishing House, Ltd., UK. Peer–review under responsibility of AMER (Association of Malaysian Environment-Behaviour Researchers), ABRA (Association of Behavioural Researchers on Asians) and cE-Bs (Centre for Environment-Behaviour Studies, Faculty of Architecture, Planning & Surveying, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Malaysia.Keywords: Interior design; socio-demographic; Zeitgeist; styles

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