scholarly journals Creativity in Relation to Academic and Clinical Performance of Dentistry Students

2020 ◽  
pp. 1-7
Author(s):  
Timothy Chifamba ◽  
Christian Wijaya
Keyword(s):  
Academic Performance ◽  
Significant Relationship ◽  
Clinical Performance ◽  
Clinical Success ◽  
Pearson Correlation ◽  
Correlation Coefficients ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
The Philippines ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Level 2

Aims: This study sought to identify the level of creativity of dentistry students, to determine if there is a relationship between creativity and academic performance of dentistry students, and to determine if there is a relationship between creativity and clinical performance of dentistry students. Study Design:  Descriptive-Correlation Cross-sectional Study. Place and Duration of Study: Adventist University of the Philippines College of Dentistry, between May 2015 and April 2016. Methodology: Questionnaires were used to measure the level of creativity of Dentistry students from the Adventist University of the Philippines then correlations were done with academic and clinical performance. Participation was voluntary and we included 50 of the 63 students enrolled int the clinical phase of the dentistry program. Results: There was no significant relationship found at the 0.05 level (2-tailed) between both Big C and small C creativity and academic performance of all clinicians with pearson correlation coefficients of -0.053 and -0.003 respectively. There was no significant relationship found at the 0.05 level (2-tailed) between the Big C and the small C creativity and clinical performance of all clinicians, with Pearson correlation coefficients of -0.192 and -0.042 respectively. Conclusion: The findings reveal that the creativity of dentistry students is below average. They also suggest that both Big C and small C creativity are not significantly relatedto academic or clinical success in dental school. The researchers recommend further study with modified methodology.

scholarly journals Moral distress among nurses working in Covid-19 wards: a cross-sectional study in 2021

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mina Pooresmaeil ◽  
Masoumeh Aghamohammadi
Keyword(s):  
Significant Relationship ◽  
Work Experience ◽  
Moral Distress ◽  
Pearson Correlation ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Moderate Level ◽  
Related Factors ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Experienced Nurses ◽  
Distress Scale

Abstract Background Covid-19 is an emerging disease, which has confronted nurses with new moral distress. This study aims to determine the moral distress and its related factors among nurses working in the covid-19 wards of Ardabil city in Iran. Methods This cross-sectional descriptive study evaluated 159 nurses working in the covid-19 wards of Imam Khomeini hospital -as the only hospitalization center for the patients with covid-19 in Ardabil, 2021. The instruments used included a personal-occupational information form and Corley's moral distress scale. Data analysis was performed using descriptive and inferential statistics (Pearson correlation coefficient, independent t-test and one-way analysis of variance) in SPSS v22. Results The mean and standard deviation of the frequency and intensity of the nurses' moral distress were estimated 52.28 ± 5.24 and 51.54 ± 5.86, respectively, which indicated the moderate level of moral distress in the both dimensions. The item "I hesitate to tell the patient or the patient's family about his condition and treatment" (4.74 ± 0.75) showed the most moral distress based on the intensity and the phrase "too much work reduces the quality of my work” (4.81 ± 0.55) caused the most moral distress in the frequency dimension. The results indicated a significant relationship between the intensity and frequency of moral distress with the type of nurses' employment (P < 0.05). Moreover, a significant relationship was observed between the nurses’ position and the frequency (P = 0.04), and the nurses’ work experience and the intensity of moral distress (P = 0.02). Conclusions It seems that providing the necessary training for how to deal with the moral distress in new waves of the disease and using the experiences of the experienced nurses in this field are essential due to observing the moderate level of moral distress among nurses working in covid-19 wards.

scholarly journals A Quantitative Comparison of Multispectral Refraction Topography and Autorefractometer in Young Adults

2021 ◽  
Vol 8 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yunru Liao ◽  
Zhenlan Yang ◽  
Zijing Li ◽  
Rui Zeng ◽  
Jing Wang ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Correlation Coefficient ◽  
Pearson Correlation ◽  
Intraclass Correlation ◽  
Correlation Coefficients ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
High Agreement ◽  
Intraclass Correlation Coefficients ◽  
Repeatability And Reproducibility ◽  
The Mean

Purpose: Purpose of this study is to evaluate the measuring consistency of central refraction between multispectral refraction topography (MRT) and autorefractometry.Methods: This was a descriptive cross-sectional study including subjects in Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hospital from September 1, 2020, to December 31, 2020, ages 20 to 35 years with a best corrected visual acuity of 20/20 or better. All patients underwent cycloplegia, and the refractive status was estimated with autorefractometer, experienced optometrist and MRT. We analyzed the central refraction of the autorefractometer and MRT. The repeatability and reproducibility of values measured using both devices were evaluated using intraclass correlation coefficients (ICCs).Results: A total of 145 subjects ages 20 to 35 (290 eyes) were enrolled. The mean central refraction of the autorefractometer was −4.69 ± 2.64 diopters (D) (range −9.50 to +4.75 D), while the mean central refraction of MRT was −4.49 ± 2.61 diopters (D) (range −8.79 to +5.02 D). Pearson correlation analysis revealed a high correlation between the two devices. The intraclass correlation coefficient (ICC) also showed high agreement. The intrarater and interrater ICC values of central refraction were more than 0.90 in both devices and conditions. At the same time, the mean central refraction of experienced optometrist was −4.74 ± 2.66 diopters (D) (range −9.50 to +4.75D). The intra-class correlation coefficient of central refraction measured by MRT and subjective refraction was 0.939.Conclusions: Results revealed that autorefractometry, experienced optometrist and MRT show high agreement in measuring central refraction. MRT could provide a potential objective method to assess peripheral refraction.

scholarly journals Role of Alexithymia, Anxiety, and Depression in Predicting Self-Efficacy in Academic Students

2017 ◽  
Vol 2017 ◽  
pp. 1-7 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mahbobeh Faramarzi ◽  
Soraya Khafri
Keyword(s):  
College Students ◽  
Self Efficacy ◽  
Pearson Correlation ◽  
General Health Questionnaire ◽  
Correlation Coefficients ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Anxiety And Depression ◽  
Depression Symptoms ◽  
Cross Sectional

Objective. Little research is available on the predictive factors of self-efficacy in college students. The aim of the present study is to examine the role of alexithymia, anxiety, and depression in predicting self-efficacy in academic students. Design. In a cross-sectional study, a total of 133 students at Babol University of Medical Sciences (Medicine, Dentistry, and Paramedicine) participated in the study between 2014 and 2015. All participants completed the Toronto Alexithymia Scale (TAS-20), College Academic Self-Efficacy Scale (CASES), and 14 items on anxiety and depression derived from the 28 items of the General Health Questionnaire (28-GHQ). Results. Pearson correlation coefficients revealed negative significant relationships between alexithymia and the three subscales with student self-efficacy. There was no significant correlation between anxiety/depression symptoms and student self-efficacy. A backward multiple regression analysis revealed that alexithymia was a negative significant predictor of self-efficacy in academic students (B=-0.512, P<0.001). The prevalence of alexithymia was 21.8% in students. Multiple backward logistic analysis regression revealed that number of passed semesters, gender, mother’s education, father’s education, and doctoral level did not accurately predict alexithymia in college students. Conclusion. As alexithymia is prevalent in college students and affects self-efficacy and academic functioning, we suggest it should be routinely evaluated by mental physicians at universities.

scholarly journals Adolescents Nutritional Status and its association with Academic Performance in South Ethiopia; a facility-based cross-sectional study

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Selamawit Woldeyohanes Katiso ◽  
Amene Abebe Kerbo ◽  
Samson Kastro Dake
Keyword(s):  
Academic Performance ◽  
Secondary Schools ◽  
Nutritional Status ◽  
Pearson Correlation ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Wealth Status ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Average Mark ◽  
Wolaita Sodo

Abstract Background: Though evidence about the magnitude of malnutrition is well established in Ethiopia, the evidence is scarce about the association of nutritional status with academic performance among adolescents. Thus, this study aimed at determining the association of nutritional status with academic performance among adolescents attending secondary schools in Wolaita Sodo town, Southern Ethiopia.Methods: A facility-based cross-sectional study was conducted among 670 systematically selected adolescents in secondary schools of Wolaita Sodo town from April to June 2019. The academic performance of the adolescents was measured using the average mark score of two consecutive semester's results of the overall subjects. Data were analyzed with STATA software Version 15. Descriptive statistics, Pearson Correlation, and linear regression were used in the statistical analysis. A p-value <0.05 was considered as statistically significant.Results: The mean academic performance of students was 69.21±0.42 (95% CI: 68.34%-70.02%). An average mark score of students increased by 1.89 (β=1.89; 95 %CI: 1.14, 2.64) for a unit increase in BMI for age z-score. Being female decreased an average mark score by 2.63 (β=-2.63; 95 %CI: -4.28, -0.98) and being from a separated parents decreased by 4.73 (β=-4. 73; 95 %CI: -6.73, -2.74). An average mark score of students from the lowest wealth class decreased by 9.92(-9.92; 95 %CI: -12.79, -7.04) as compared to students from the highest wealth class. Attending private schools increased the average mark score of students by 4.18 (β=4.18; 95 %CI: 2.46, 5.90). Conclusion: This study has ascertained that poor academic performance was reported among undernourished students, girls, students whose parents were separated, students of low wealth status households, and students enrolled to public schools. Launching nutritional interventions, household income generating activities targeting lowest wealth status households, and giving tutorial classes for female students were recommended.

scholarly journals Relationship between Quality of Nursing Work Life and Uniformed Nurses’ Attitudes and Practices Related to COVID-19 in the Philippines: A Cross-Sectional Study

2021 ◽  
Vol 18 (19) ◽  
pp. 9953
Author(s):  
Juneffer Villamen Navales ◽  
Amadou Wurry Jallow ◽  
Chien Yu Lai ◽  
Chieh Yu Liu ◽  
Shu Wen Chen
Keyword(s):  
Online Survey ◽  
Pearson Correlation ◽  
Critical Role ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
The Philippines ◽  
Work Life ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Attitudes And Practices ◽  
Quality Of Nursing

(1) Background: Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) has spread rapidly worldwide. Uniformed nurses have played a critical role during the COVID-19 pandemic in the Philippines; however, uptake of literature is limited. This study assessed the relationship between quality of nursing work life (QNWL) and nurses’ attitudes and practices during the COVID-19 pandemic. (2) Methods: A descriptive cross-sectional design was used. Participants were recruited from four government hospitals in the Manila metropolitan area of the Philippines. Participants completed three questionnaires in an online survey: a demographic questionnaire, a QNWL questionnaire, and the attitude and practices toward COVID-19 questionnaire. Descriptive statistics, an independent t-test, a one-way analysis of variance, the Pearson correlation coefficient, and hierarchical linear regression were applied for data analysis. (3) Results: The mean age of the participants was 29 years. Most of the participants were single women who were not certified in their specialties. A total of QNWL scores were high, indicating that the participants displayed favorable attitudes and practices in relation to COVID-19. A statistically significant relationship was observed between QNWL, specialty certification, and practices related to COVID-19. Practices related to COVID-19 were a significant predictor of QNWL and one of its subscales, work design. (4) Conclusion: Young adult uniformed nurses in the Philippines have assumed numerous responsibilities during the COVID-19 pandemic. Providing these frontline nurses with comprehensive specialized education and training is crucial.

Associations Between Family Communication, Perceived Stress and Resilience with Life Satisfaction Among UPM Pre-University Students

2021 ◽  
Vol 15 (6) ◽  
pp. 1756-1764
Author(s):  
Manoochehr Taghi Pour ◽  
Asmah Ismail ◽  
Wan Marzuki Wan Jaafar ◽  
Gholamreza Rajabi
Keyword(s):  
Life Satisfaction ◽  
University Students ◽  
Perceived Stress ◽  
Family Communication ◽  
Satisfaction With Life ◽  
Pearson Correlation ◽  
Correlation Coefficients ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Satisfaction With Life Scale ◽  
Cross Sectional

Background: Alfred W. Adler (1870-1937), psychotherapist and founder of the school of individual psychology, believed that education, marriage, and job play important role in human development. Higher learning is a demanding and challenging period for students that can result in high rates of psychological distress affecting their life satisfaction. Aim: The research is to study the links between family communications, perceived stress and resilience with life satisfaction among pre-university students in UPM. Method: A cross-sectional study was conducted among a sample of 310 (females 158 and 152 males) pre-university students from a public university in Malaysia. Four instruments were used in this research namely the Family Communication Scale (FCS, Olson et al., 2004), Perceived Stress Scale (PSS, Cohen et al., 1983) Resilience Scale (CD-RISC, Connor-Davidson, 2003) & The Satisfaction with Life Scale (Diener et al. 1985). The data were analyzed using independent t-test, Pearson correlation coefficients and multiple regressions. Results: The finding of this study revealed that there are simple and multiple relationships between family communications, perceived stress and resilience with life satisfaction among pre-university students. Conclusion: The research may guide university counselors to view adolescents’ life satisfaction holistically and assist them in developing preventive and intervention plans for the university new enrolled students. Also, the results will provide students with some knowledge on their life satisfaction and its effects on their future accomplishments. Keyword: Family Communication; Perceived Stress; Resilience; Life Satisfaction; Pre-University Students

scholarly journals The correlation between health status and quality of life in southern Brazil

2008 ◽  
Vol 126 (5) ◽  
pp. 257-261 ◽  
Author(s):  
Carlos Zubaran ◽  
Karina Persch ◽  
Desire Tarso ◽  
Ana Ioppi ◽  
Juan Mezzich
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Health Status ◽  
Pearson Correlation ◽  
Linear Regression Analysis ◽  
Correlation Coefficients ◽  
Healthcare Services ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Health Related

CONTEXT AND OBJECTIVE: The interconnections between quality of life and health status as assessed via questionnaires have not been thoroughly investigated. The objective of this study was to investigate a possible correlation between the constructs of general health status and quality of life as assessed by the Portuguese versions of two questionnaires recently adapted and tested in Brazil. DESIGN AND SETTING: This was a cross-sectional study in which two self-administered questionnaires were used. This investigation was conducted at healthcare services associated with the Universidade de Caxias do Sul, Brazil. METHODS: This study presents data from a sample of 120 volunteers who completed the Portuguese versions of the Personal Health Scale and the Multicultural Quality of Life Index questionnaires. Bivariate linear regression analysis and Pearson correlation coefficients were generated from the scores of the two questionnaires. RESULTS: A significant correlation between the concepts of quality of life and health status as evaluated by the Portuguese versions of both questionnaires was observed. Almost all of the health-related questions displayed strong correlations with the overall concept of quality of life. The magnitude of this correlation accounted for almost half of the observed variance. CONCLUSIONS: These findings indicate that, within this sample, health-related issues were key factors for the overall experience of wellbeing and quality of life. The similarities observed across the different groups indicate that the interrelation between health status and quality of life was homogenous, regardless of presence and/or type of ailments.

scholarly journals Parent-child resemblance in body mass index and obesity status and its correlates in China

2021 ◽  
pp. 1-34
Author(s):  
Lu Ma ◽  
Yixin Ding ◽  
Xiaozhong Wen ◽  
Liwang Gao ◽  
Li Zhao ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Body Mass Index ◽  
Body Mass ◽  
Weight Status ◽  
Pearson Correlation ◽  
Correlation Coefficients ◽  
Weighted Kappa ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
School Age Children ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Parent Child

Abstract Objectives: Examine mother-son, mother-daughter, father-son, and father-daughter resemblance in weight status, and potential modifying effects of socio-demographic and childcare characteristics. Design: Cross-sectional study. Setting: School. Participants: 1,973 school-age children and their parents from five mega-cities across China in 2017. Results: Pearson correlation coefficients (r) for body mass index (BMI) of father-son, father-daughter, mother-son, and mother-daughter pairs were 0·16, 0·24, 0·26, and 0·24, respectively, while their weighted kappa coefficients (k) were 0·09, 0·14, 0·04, and 0·15, respectively. Children aged 6–9 years (r ranged from 0·30 to 0·35) had larger BMI correlation with their parents than their counterparts aged 10–14 years or 15–17 years (r ranged from 0·15 to 0·24). Children residing at home (r ranged from 0·17 to 0·27) had greater BMI correlations with their parents than children residing at school/other places. BMI correlation coefficients were significant if children were mainly cared for by their mothers (r ranged from 0·17 to 0·29) but non-significant if they were mainly cared for by others. Only children who ate the same meal as their parents “most times” (r ranged from 0·17 to 0·27) or had dinner with their parents “at most times” (r ranged from 0·21 to 0·27) had significant BMI correlation with their parents. Similarly, children who had dinner with their parents “most times” but not “sometimes,” had significant BMI correlation coefficients. Conclusions: Parent-child resemblance in weight status was modest, and varied by child age, gender, primary caregiver, whether having similar food or dinner with parents in China.

scholarly journals The analysis of the effects of social support, job alienation and job stress on labour performanceSosyal destek, işe yabancılaşma ve iş stresinin işgören performansı üzerindeki etkisinin incelenmesi

2016 ◽  
Vol 13 (1) ◽  
pp. 683 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sabahattin Tekingündüz ◽  
Aysu Kurtuldu ◽  
Çiğdem Eğilmez
Keyword(s):  
Social Support ◽  
Job Stress ◽  
Significant Relationship ◽  
Personal Information ◽  
Pearson Correlation ◽  
Personal Characteristics ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Parent Support ◽  
Partner Support ◽  
Cross Sectional

<p>The efficiency, quality and productivity of health services depends on ‘labour’ Labour’s job performance can be affected by personal characteristics, work condition, attitudes of workers and managers. The first aim of this study is, to determine whether there is a relationship between labour performance, job alienation, job stress, social support (friend/parents/partner) and various personal characteristics such as gender, marital status, age, education status, lenght of working, income; the second aim is to determine whether job alienation, job stress, social support and various personal characteristices are affected labour’s performance. This study is a cross-sectional study. The study population was 583 voluntary hospital staffs at Adıyaman Public Hospital Association’s hospital which have  inpatient services. In this study, we used personal information form, Labour Performance Scale, Multi dimension social support scale, Job stress scale, Job alienation scale. Descriptive statistics, t-tests in independence group, Pearson Correlation analyse and Multiple Linear Regression Analyse have used for data analyzing. According to results of study, there was a significant differences between gender and labour performance; there was a negative significant relationship between labour performance, job alienation and friend support; there was a positive significant relationship between labour performance, partner support, parent support and length of working in institution. On the other hand job alienation affected labour performance negatively; partner support and parent support affected labour performance positively.</p><p> </p><p><strong>Özet</strong></p><p>Sağlık hizmetlerinin etkililiği, verimliliği ve kalitelisi “insan gücü”ne bağlıdır. İnsan gücünün iş performansı da kişisel özelliklerden, çalışma koşullarından, yöneticilerin ve çalışanların tutum ve davranışlardan etkilenebilmektedir. Yapılan bu çalışmanın birinci amacı, işgören performansı ile işe yabancılaşma, iş stresi, özel insan desteği, arkadaş desteği, aile desteği ve bazı kişisel özellikler arasında ilişki olup olmadığını belirlemek; ikinci amacı ise işe yabancılaşma, iş stresi, özel insan desteği, arkadaş desteği, aile desteği ve bazı kişisel özelliklerin işgören performansını etkileyip etkilemediğini belirlemektir. Çalışma kesitsel tipte bir alan çalışmasıdır. Adıyaman Kamu Hastaneleri Birliği’ne bağlı hastanelerde görev yapan ve çalışmaya gönüllü olarak katılan 583 kişi araştırma grubunu oluşturmaktadır. Araştırmada kişisel bilgi formu, işgören performans ölçeği, çok boyutlu sosyal destek ölçeği, işe yabancılaşma ölçeği ve iş stres ölçeği kullanılmıştır. Çalışmada, tanımlayıcı istatistikler, Bağımsız grup t testi, Pearson Korelasyon Analizi ve Çoklu Doğrusal Regresyon Analizi kullanılmıştır. Araştırma sonuçlarına göre; cinsiyet ile işgören performansı arasında anlamlı bir fark olduğu, işgören performansı ile işe yabancılaşma ve arkadaş desteği arasında negatif anlamlı ilişki olduğu; işgören performansı ile özel insan, aile desteği ve kurumda çalışma süresi arasında pozitif anlamlı ilişki olduğu belirlenmiştir. Ayrıca işgören performansını işe yabancılaşmanın negatif yönde; özel insan ve aile desteğinin ise pozitif yönde etkilediği saptanmıştır.</p>

scholarly journals Correlations between mandibular ramus height and occlusal planes in Han Chinese individuals with normal occlusion: A cross-sectional study

2022 ◽  
Vol 11 ◽  
pp. 295-300
Author(s):  
Xin Xiong ◽  
Qinlanhui Zhang ◽  
Yang Liu
Keyword(s):  
Pearson Correlation ◽  
Correlation Coefficients ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Han Chinese ◽  
Confounding Factors ◽  
Continuous Variables ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Normal Occlusion ◽  
Ramus Height

Objectives: The objective of the study is to determine the relationships between ramus height and occlusal planes (OPs) in Han Chinese individuals with normal occlusion. Materials and Methods: Two hundred and four participants with normal occlusion were included and their cephalograms were analyzed. The ramus height (Ar-Go), Frankfort horizontal plane-posterior OP (FH-POP), FH-anterior OP (FH-AOP) and FH-OP, anterior and posterior cranial base length, SNA, SNB, ANB, Frankfort-mandibular plane angle, SN-MP, jaw angle, and mandibular body length were measured on the subjects’ cephalograms. Pearson correlation coefficients were calculated among continuous variables. The ramus height was considered as dependent variable and the OPs as independent variables. Age, sex, and other cephalometric parameters were considered as possible confounding factors. Univariate and multivariate analyses were performed to determine whether the relationships were significant. Results: The FH-POP and FH-OP were moderately associated with ramus height, while the FH-AOP showed a weak association (P < 0.001). After adjusting age and sex, FH-POP, FH-AOP, and FH-OP showed significant negative associations with ramus height (β = −0.36, −0.28, and −0.37, respectively, P < 0.001). The OP flattened with the ramus height increased. After adjusting all the confounding factors, FH-POP and FH-OP showed significant negative associations with ramus height. The ramus height increased by 0.19 mm/1° flattening of FHPOP (β = −0.19, P = 0.002). Conclusion: After adjust age, sex, and other possible confounding factors, the FH-POP and FH-OP were associated with the ramus height. The flattening of FH-POP was associated with the increase of ramus height. The results should be treated with caution since it’s a cross-sectional study.

Sign in / Sign up

Export Citation Format

Share Document