Agriculture information needs of farm women: A study in State of north India

This study is to analyze information sources and information needs of women farmers of Banka and Bhagalpur district of Bihar. The research was undertaken for assessment of information needed for young farm women of age group of 18-35 years with respect to kharif paddy cultivation. Useful Information is the pivotal for successful kharif paddy cultivation. In the study area young farm women contribute immensely in kharif paddy cultivation. Information helps in creating awareness about technologies and mobilize people to use them. It also helps in training people, organizing community and ultimately resulting in the development of the whole nation. Result of the study illustrated that farm women need more information about selling of product, pest control, nursery raising and disease management. The study also revealed that the most preferred source of information was personal localite i.e. Husband, Friend, Relatives and Neighbors and agri-input dealers.

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Knowledge and awareness regarding facemasks among medical professionals in a COVID dedicated hospital – Time for introspection and system strengthening.

10.21203/rs.3.rs-354540/v1 ◽

2021 ◽

Author(s):

Sulakshna Aggarwal ◽

Lovenish Bains ◽

Anurag Mishra ◽

Aashima Dabaas ◽

Madhav Goel ◽

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Keyword(s):

Information Needs ◽

Tertiary Care ◽

Knowledge Score ◽

North India ◽

Medical Professionals ◽

Accurate Information ◽

Infected People ◽

Different Types ◽

The Mean ◽

Regular Training

Abstract Background- There is a limited literature especially in India on the awareness regarding facemasks among medical professionals. Therefore the aim of the study is to assess the awareness, practices followed and problems faced in using different types of facemasks among medical professionals in a COVID dedicated hospital.Methodology- An e-survey via was conducted among medical professionals working in a tertiary care (COVID dedicated) hospital of North-India. The survey asked for the general demographic details, knowledge and awareness on facemask use, quality and various problems faced on regular or prolonged use, sanitization / disposal and recommendations to infected and non- infected people in community. Results- Survey was sent to around 368 medical professionals out of which a total of 150 participants completed the survey giving an overall response rate of 40.8%. The mean score was 9.8 +/- 2.375 out of 21 giving an overall correct rate of 46.67%. 38% and 31.33% participants knew the correct recommendations of facemasks to infected and non-infected people in the community respectively, Only 4.67% knew the correct sanitization procedures, 84% and 69.33% participants reported problems of discomfort on face and sweat issues respectively while 48.7% of the population felt some amount of breathlessness within 1-3 hours with N-95/FFP2 masks. Discussion- Awareness in this part of the world was low as compared to the western compared to countries (46.67%) which increases significantly with years of experience(p<0.001), however no such correlation of knowledge score with discipline of medical professionals was found. Since, it is the young medical force which is at the forefront to tackle the menace, therefore, institute should provide regular training and knowledge up gradation about the facemasks and adequate and accurate information needs to be disseminated to younger medical professionals via social media to prevent them from the risk of infection.

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INFORMATION NEEDS OF FARM WOMEN OF UTTARAKHAND

Journal of Extension Systems ◽

10.18765/jes.v32i1.10947 ◽

2016 ◽

Vol 32 (1) ◽

Author(s):

Arpita Sharma

Keyword(s):

Random Sampling ◽

Information Needs ◽

Sampling Technique ◽

Simple Random Sampling ◽

Farm Women ◽

Sources Of Information ◽

Interview Schedule ◽

Home Management ◽

Collection Data ◽

Local Leaders

Farm women in Uttarakhand play an important role in managing different kinds of farming and home affairs. Information for women involved in an enterprise is important to understand the production process and the economics of production. A sample of 100 farm women was selected using Simple Random Sampling technique. The survey research design was used for data collection. Data were also collected through interview schedule. Data were analyzed using quantitative approaches. Results show that the information needs of farm women are mostly occupation driven. Farm women were found to have a need for information about dairy farming as also for home management. Most of the farm women depend on the friends, husband, neighbors and other native sources like local leaders and educated people for their information needs. Thus, their primary and most important sources of information are friends, husband, neighbors and other native sources.

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Information Needs of Farm Women for Efficient Farming in Uttarakhand

Journal of AgriSearch ◽

10.21921/jas.v3i2.11273 ◽

2016 ◽

Vol 3 (2) ◽

Author(s):

Arpita Sharma ◽

AK Singh

Keyword(s):

Random Sampling ◽

Information Needs ◽

Sampling Technique ◽

Simple Random Sampling ◽

Farm Women ◽

Sources Of Information ◽

Interview Schedule ◽

Home Management ◽

Collection Data ◽

Local Leaders

Farm women in Uttarakhand State play an important role in managing different kinds of farming and home affairs. It is proposed that information for women involved in an enterprise is important to understand the production process and the economics of production. A sample of 100 farm women was selected using Simple Random Sampling technique. The survey research design was used for data collection. Data was also collected through interview schedule. Data were analyzed using quantitative approaches. Results show that the information needs of farm women in study area are mostly occupation driven. Farm women were found to have a need for information about dairy farming but also for home management. Most of the farm women depend on the friends, husband, neighbors and other native sources like local leaders and educated people for their information needs. Their primary and most important sources of information include friends, husband, neighbors and other native sources.

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