scholarly journals Analysis of Gender Differences in Internet Use of Children: Evidence from Turkey

2016 ◽  
Vol 8 (1) ◽  
pp. 199
Author(s):  
Ömer Alkan
Keyword(s):  
Mobile Phone ◽  
Information Technologies ◽  
Internet Use ◽  
Educational Status ◽  
Probit Regression ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Data Set ◽  
Printed Media ◽  
Female Children ◽  
Chi Square Analysis

<p>In this study, factors in Internet use of female and male children in Turkey were determined with probit regression model by using micro data set in Household Information Technologies Usage Research of 2013 carried out by Turkish Statistical Institute. Dependent variable of the study is two category variable, namely Internet use and non-use of female and male children. Independent variables are socio-economic and demographic variables. According to chi-square analysis, there is a relation between Internet use of female and male children and socio-economic and demographic characteristics. According to probit regression analysis results, for female children, region, educational status, having computer or mobile phone on their own, frequency of watching TV, watching movie, series; floor show, music, game show; watching educational programs such as documentaries, culture, art, reading newspaper and journal in printed media, using mobile phone and frequency of using computer are variables effective in Internet use. Region, rural-urban difference, age, being literate, educational status, having mobile phone or game console on their own, watching entertainment, music, competition programs, reading newspaper and journal in printed media, using mobile phone and, frequency of using computer are variables effective in Internet use among male children. Frequency of using computer is the most effective variable in Internet use and it is more effective among female children compared to male children.</p>

scholarly journals Assessment of Mobile Voice Agricultural Messages Given to Farmers of Cauvery Delta Zone of Tamil Nadu, India

2015 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Ganesan Muthiah
Keyword(s):  
Mobile Phone ◽  
Tamil Nadu ◽  
Sources Of Information ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Audio Quality ◽  
Survey Results ◽  
Cauvery Delta ◽  
Chi Square Analysis ◽  
Almost All ◽  
Structured Questionnaire

The study describes the assessment of mobile phone based agricultural voice messages disseminated to farmers of Cauvery delta zone in Tamil Nadu, India, during September, 2012 to June, 2013. The present study was conducted in July, 2013 for about 20 days period through telephonic interview using a well structured questionnaire with randomly selected 200 farmers across five districts (Thanjavur, Nagapattinam, Thiruchirapalli, Thiruvarur and Cuddalore of Cauvery delta zone in Tamil Nadu, India). The survey results showed that majority of the farmers have adopted the agricultural information disseminated through their mobile phone. In addition, Chi square analysis showed that the farmers with irrespective of socio economic characteristics such as gender, age, education, land holding and farming experience have adopted the agricultural information. More than half of the farmers had expressed that either all or most of the agricultural information were useful. Majority of them had expressed the information received on their mobile phone were trust worthy. With reference to satisfaction level of farmers, almost all the farmers were very satisfied with audio quality, simplicity of language and contents of voice messages. Majority of the farmers’ have indicated that the mobile voice messages were of better as compared to other sources of information that they were accessing.

scholarly journals Generalizability and Validation of PROMIS Scores to Predict Surgical Success in Foot and Ankle Patients

2017 ◽  
Vol 2 (3) ◽  
pp. 2473011417S0000 ◽  
Author(s):  
Judith Baumhauer ◽  
Michael Anderson ◽  
Charles Saltzman ◽  
Man Hung ◽  
Florian Nickisch ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Patient Reported Outcomes ◽  
Significant Proportion ◽  
Geographic Area ◽  
Current Data ◽  
Foot And Ankle ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Data Set ◽  
Post Surgery ◽  
Patient Reported ◽  
Chi Square Analysis

Category: Patient Reported Outcomes Introduction/Purpose: Patient-reported outcomes are advancing clinical care by improving patient satisfaction and engagement. A recent publication reported preoperative PROMIS scores to be highly predictive in selecting patients who would and would not benefit from foot and ankle (F/A) surgery. Although this publication used the data from 5 fellowship trained foot and ankle surgeons at one institution, the generalizability to other patient populations and geographic areas is unknown. This validation study assesses the pre-operative PROMIS physical function (PF) and pain interference (PI) t-scores as a predictor of post-operative success from a separate geographic area. Methods: Prospective consecutive patient visits to a multi-surgeon tertiary F/A clinic were obtained between 1/2014-11/2016 resulting in 18,565 unique visits and 1,408 new patients. Patients undergoing elective operative intervention for F/A were identified by ICD-9/10; CPT code. PROMIS PF and PI were assessed at initial and follow-up visits (minimum 6 months, mean 7.8 months). Two-way ANOVA was used to determine differences in PROMIS PF and PI from pre to post surgery with age and gender as co- variates. The distributive method of estimating a minimal clinical important difference (MCID) was used. Receiver operator curve (ROC) analysis was used to determine cut offs for achieving and failing to achieve MCID. To determine the validity of previously published cut offs, 1) they were compared to cut offs for this data set and 2) the percentage of patients achieving and failing to achieve MCID based on previous cut offs were evaluated using a chi-square analysis. Results: There were significant improvements in PROMIS PF scores (mean=6.0; sd=11.6; p<0.01) and PI scores (mean=-7.0; sd=8.4; p<0.01). The AUC for PROMIS PF (0.77) was significant (p < 0.01) and the cut offs for achieving MCID (current data = <23.8 versus previous study= <29.7) and failing to achieve MCID (current data=>41.1 versus previous study=>42) were comparable (Figure 1). Of the patients identified as unlikely to achieve MCID, a significant proportion (88.9%) failed to achieve an MCID ((Chi square=4.7; p=0.03). Of the patients identified as likely to achieve MCID, a significant proportion (84.2%) achieved MCID ((Chi square=17.8; p<0.01). This validates the prior preoperative PROMIS PF thresholds for patients undergoing F/A surgery who will and will not demonstrate MCID improvement in PROMIS PF. The AUC for PROMIS PI was not significant. Conclusion: PROMIS PF cut offs from published data were successful in classifying patients who would improve in PF with surgery from a different geographic area and academic institution with a broad unique array of surgical procedures, diagnoses, and a diverse patient population. This study provides validation evidence to support using the PROMIS PF as a potential tool for surgical selection to help identify patients who would benefit from surgery as well as those who would not. This can allow for appropriate utilization of healthcare dollars and manpower resources to benefit our patients.

Analysis of Media Use Preferences among Coconut Farmers in Western Zone of Lagos State, Nigeria

2021 ◽  
Vol 19 (1) ◽  
pp. 32-37
Author(s):  
O Bolarin ◽  
C.C Mogor
Keyword(s):  
Mobile Phone ◽  
Media Use ◽  
Agricultural Extension ◽  
Study Data ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Non Governmental Organizations ◽  
Lagos State ◽  
Western Zone ◽  
The Government ◽  
Chi Square Analysis

The study investigated the media use preference among coconut farmers in the western zone of Lagos state, Nigeria. A total number of 120 coconut farmers were selected for the study. Data were collected with the use of interview schedule and analyzed with frequency count, percentage, mean and Chi-square statistics. The usage mean rank showed that mobile phone (mean=4.49), radio (mean=4.47) and television (mean=4.09) were ranked first, second and third respectively. The highest ranked preferred media were radio (mean=4.63), agricultural extension officers (mean=4.43) and fellow farmers (mean=4.36). Chi-square analysis showed that there was no significant relationship between the coconut farmers’ media preference and their socio-economic characteristics. The study conclude that mobile phone, radio and television are the most frequently used media by coconut farmers in the study area. The study further averred that coconut farmers preferred radio, agricultural extension officers, television, family and friends as a medium of communication. The government and non-governmental organizations should intensify the dissemination of information to the coconut farmers using media such as radio, agricultural extension officers, television since that is the most preferred media. Keywords: Preference, Radio, Television, Mobile phone, Agricultural extension

Standardized Infection Surveillance in Long-Term Care Interfacility Comparisons From a Regional Cohort of Facilities

2005 ◽  
Vol 26 (3) ◽  
pp. 231-238 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kurt B. Stevenson ◽  
James Moore ◽  
Holly Colwell ◽  
Barbara Sleeper
Keyword(s):  
Control Charts ◽  
Long Term Care ◽  
Surveillance Data ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Statistical Process ◽  
Term Care ◽  
Data Set ◽  
Hospital Infection Control ◽  
Chi Square Analysis

AbstractObjectives:To measure infection rates in a regional cohort of long-term-care facilities (LTCFs) using standard surveillance methods and to analyze different methods for interfacility comparisons.Setting:Seventeen LTCFs in Idaho.Design:Prospective, active surveillance for LTCF-acquired infections using standard definitions and case-finding methods was conducted from July 2001 to June 2002. All surveillance data were combined and individual facility performance was compared with the aggregate employing a variety of statistical and graphic methods.Results:The surveillance data set consisted of 472,019 resident-days of care with 1,717 total infections for a pooled mean rate of 3.64 infections per 1,000 resident-days. Specific infections included respiratory (828; rate, 1.75), skin and soft tissue (520; rate, 1.10), urinary tract (282; rate, 0.60), gastrointestinal (77; rate, 0.16), unexplained febrile illnesses (6; rate, 0.01), and bloodstream (4; rate, 0.01). Initially, methods adopted from the National Nosocomial Infections Surveillance System were used comparing individual rates with pooled means and percentiles of distribution. A more sensitive method appeared to be detecting statistically significant deviations (based on chi-square analysis) of the individual facility rates from the aggregate of all other facilities. One promising method employed statistical process control charts (U charts) adjusted to compare individual rates with aggregate monthly rates, providing simultaneous visual and statistical comparisons. Small multiples graphs were useful in providing images valid for rapid concurrent comparison of all facilities.Conclusion:Interfacility comparisons have been demonstrated to be valuable for hospital infection control programs, but have not been studied extensively in LTCFs.

scholarly journals Assessment of crop farmers coping strategies to pastoralism/nomad activities in Nigeria

2020 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
pp. 219-226
Author(s):  
Kayode Samuel Obaniyi ◽  
Ayorinde Kolawole ◽  
Abiodun Ajala ◽  
Abigail Adeyonu ◽  
Adedayo Oguntade
Keyword(s):  
Food Security ◽  
Coping Strategies ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Educational Status ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Farm Produce ◽  
The Government ◽  
Multistage Sampling ◽  
Chi Square Analysis ◽  
And Coping

AbstractThis study examined the coping strategies of crop farmers to pastoralist activities in Odo-Otin Local Government Area of Osun State, Nigeria. A multistage sampling technique was used to select 120 farmers. The data were collected using a well-structured questionnaire and interview and were analysed using descriptive and inferential statistical tools. The result revealed various levels of damage caused to food security by the pastoralist as follows: compaction of soil (84%), damage and eating of the crops on the field (79%), indiscriminate bush burning leading to fire outbreak on farms (73%), stealing of farm produce by herders (73%), pollution of water points (54%), killing of farmers (13%) and others. The result further revealed the coping strategies used by crop farmers: praying for peace (98%), early harvesting (95%), early planting (92%), multiple farm plots (91%), group farming (90%), relocating farm (77%), police intervention (60%), government intervention (9%), NGO intervention (9%) and insurance (4.2%). The results of Chi-square analysis showed that there is a significant relationship between the educational status (X2 = 13.06, P = 0.01) and coping strategies used against pastoralist activities. Therefore, it is recommended that the government should formulate a policy that will stimulate peace among crop farmers and pastoralist to sustain food security and reduce poverty among rural dwellers, thereby transforming the rural environment into an attractive centre.

Health-Related Internet Use Among Otolaryngology Patients

2018 ◽  
Vol 127 (8) ◽  
pp. 551-557
Author(s):  
Nitin A Pagedar ◽  
Nathan M Schularick ◽  
Phillip C Lee ◽  
Lucy H Karnell
Keyword(s):  
Head And Neck ◽  
Internet Use ◽  
Health Resources ◽  
Internet Access ◽  
Health Condition ◽  
Categorical Variables ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Patient Resources ◽  
Health Related ◽  
Chi Square Analysis

Objective: The association between online health resources use in specific otolaryngology patients is poorly understood. To better understand health-related Internet use by otolaryngology patients, we surveyed first-visit patients at academic and private practice clinics in Iowa. Methods: Data on socioeconomic status, access, and utilization of online resources were collected. Age distributions were compared by t test, and categorical variables were compared by chi-square analysis. Multivariate logistic regression was used to estimate odds ratios for association between independent variables (age, sex, educational attainment, otolaryngology subspecialty, etc). Results: Data showed that 8.7% lacked Internet access; an additional 5.4% reported access only in a public place or at work. Younger, more educated, and more urban patients reported higher rates of Internet access. Among university patients, patients seeing head and neck oncologists were most likely to report no Internet access (10.9%). Just over one-third of patients used the Internet to research their health condition prior to their appointment. Conclusions: Internet access was far from universal among this large cohort of otolaryngology outpatients. Head and neck cancer (HNC) patients report the least online access among all otolaryngology subspecialties. Providers should consider nonelectronic patient resources for older, more rural, less educated, and HNC patient populations as online/electronic methods of communication may not be accessible to these groups.

Chance Significances in Case-Control Studies when Using a Long Questionnaire

1980 ◽  
Vol 19 (04) ◽  
pp. 215-219 ◽  
Author(s):  
H. Scherg
Keyword(s):  
Discriminant Analysis ◽  
Statistical Tests ◽  
Contingency Tables ◽  
Case Control ◽  
Stepwise Discriminant Analysis ◽  
Case Control Studies ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Data Set ◽  
Random Samples ◽  
Chi Square Analysis

The problem of getting per chance significant differences in case—control studies mostly arises when using a long questionnaire or when comparing a large number of characteristics. The number of chance significances increases with the number of statistical tests carried out. Chance significance is demonstrated on a set of empirically collected data divided into two nonsense groups. The variation of chance significances is shown in several random samples from this data set. Chi square analysis of 2 × 2 contingency tables and stepwise discriminant analysis are applied. Suggestions for avoiding chance significances are made. Attention is called to the hazards of stepwise discriminant analysis.

scholarly journals Profile and Predictors of Maternal Quality of Life During Physiological Pregnancy: A Cross-Sectional Analysis

2022 ◽  
Vol 9 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rabia Ishaq ◽  
Maryam Shoaib ◽  
Nosheen Sikander Baloch ◽  
Abdul Sadiq ◽  
Abdul Raziq ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Pregnant Women ◽  
Health Care Professionals ◽  
Educational Status ◽  
Public Healthcare ◽  
Life Questionnaire ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Chi Square Analysis

BackgroundQuality of Life (QoL) and its determinants are significant in all stages of life, including pregnancy. The physical and emotional changes during pregnancy affect the QoL of pregnant women, affecting both maternal and infant health. Hence, assessing the QoL of pregnant women is gaining interest in literature. We, therefore, aimed to describe the QoL of pregnant women during physiological pregnancy and to identify its associated predictors in women attending a public healthcare institute of Quetta city, Pakistan.MethodsA cross-sectional study was conducted at the Obstetrics and Gynecology Department of Sandeman Provincial Hospital Quetta city, Pakistan. The respondents were asked to answer the Urdu (lingua franca of Pakistan) version of the Quality of Life Questionnaire for Physiological Pregnancy. Data were coded and analyzed by SPPS v 21. The Kolmogorov–Smirnov test was used to establish normality of the data and non-parametric tests were used accordingly. Quality of Life was assessed as proposed by the developers. The Chi-square test was used to identify significant associations and linear regression was used to identify the predictors of QoL. For all analyses, p &lt; 0.05 was taken significantly.ResultsFour hundred and three pregnant women participated in the study with a response rate of 98%. The mean QoL score was 19.85 ± 4.89 indicating very good QoL in the current cohort. The Chi-Square analysis reported a significant association between age, education, occupation, income, marital status, and trimester. Education was reported as a positive predictor for QoL (p = 0.006, β = 2.157). On the other hand, trimester was reported as a negative predictor of QoL (p = 0.013, β = −1.123).ConclusionImproving the QoL among pregnant women requires better identification of their difficulties and guidance. The current study highlighted educational status and trimester as the predictors of QoL in pregnant women. Health care professionals and policymakers should consider the identified factors while designing therapeutic plans and interventions for pregnant women.

scholarly journals A COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS OF UNDERGRADUATES USE OF INTERNET FOR SOCIO-ACADEMIC REASONS

2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (04) ◽  
pp. 446-450
Author(s):  
Anthony N. Okwor ◽  
◽  
Olayanju K. Taiwo ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Internet Use ◽  
Self Report ◽  
The Internet ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Tertiary Institutions ◽  
Essential Services ◽  
Use Of The Internet ◽  
Chi Square Analysis ◽  
Use Of Internet ◽  
Report Measure

The internet today is a universal entity whose nature cannot be quickly defined. The internet has provided essential services in the education sector. Perhaps, people in academia rely heavily on the internet for academic purposes. However, observation suggests that a large number of students use the internet for purposes other than academics. The present study aimed to determine the differences in internet use for social or academic purposes among undergraduates in tertiary institutions in Nigeria. A total of two hundred undergraduates comprising male and female drawn from three tertiary institutions participated in the study. The participants completed a self-report measure on internet use for academic and non-academic purposes. A 2x2 contingency Chi-square analysis revealed that female participants used the internet more for non-academic purposes when compared to their male counterparts. A one-way ANOVA showed that the participants differ significantly on the use of the internet for academic purposes according to their levels of study. Discussion and conclusions are discussed.

PERSEPSI PETERNAK PADA KEPEMIMPINAN PENDAMPING DAN HUBUNGANNYA DENGAN PRODUKTIVITAS USAHA TERNAK DI PAGUYUBAN AL-AWWALIYAH, PASIRWANGI, GARUT, JAWA BARAT

2019 ◽  
Vol 12 (1) ◽  
pp. 42-51
Author(s):  
Dwi Indah Sulistiani ◽  
Ujang Maman ◽  
Junaidi J
Keyword(s):  
Data Analysis ◽  
Secondary Data ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
Leadership Qualities ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Education Experience ◽  
Spss Software ◽  
Chi Square Analysis ◽  
And Behavior ◽  
The Relationship

Objective of this research; 1) determine the perception of ranchers against the properties and behavior of the leadership of the companion in the Society of Al-Awwaliyah 2) analyze the relationship between productivity breeder with productivity of livestock in the Society of Al-Awwaliyah 3) identify the relationship perceptions of ranchers against the leadership companion with productivity of livestock in the Society of Al-Awwaliyah , The data used in this study are primary and secondary data. Primary data were obtained from questionnaires which stem from ranchers while secondary data sourced from literature in the form of books and articles. Data processing was performed using Chi-square analysis using SPSS software version 21. One of the factors relating to the productivity of ranchers is the perception of ranchers against the leadership of their companion. Leadership companion views of the nature and behavior of which is owned by a companion. Productivity ranchers indirectly related to the productivity of the cattle business. Characteristics breeder visits of age, years of education, experience ranchers, and businesses in addition to ranchers. The results of data analysis showed that there is a significant relationship between business other than ranchers with ranchers productivity. The relationship between the perception of the nature of the companion breeder with productivity ranchers produce Pearson Chi-Square value is 9.751 and Asymp. Sig. (2-sided) of 0.002. This is due to interest ranchers against leadership qualities possessed by a companion who produce prolific ranchers. Ranchers consider that a companion of his leadership qualities are ideal as a companion.

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