scholarly journals School Environmental Factors Influencing Female Pupils Academic Performance in Public Primary Schools in Iringa Municipality

2021 ◽  
pp. 40-48
Author(s):  
Chesco Aloyce Motto
Keyword(s):  
Academic Performance ◽  
Environmental Factors ◽  
Primary Schools ◽  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Drop Out ◽  
Long Distance ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Factors Influencing ◽  
The Government

This study intended to explore the school environmental factors influencing female pupils’ academic performance in public primary schools at Iringa Municipality. A cross-sectional study design was used where structured questionnaire using open and closed ended questionnaire as well as interviews to participants were used to collect primary information from 123 girls’ pupils and 36 key informants from seven selected public primary schools. Data analysis was done through descriptive statistics (SPSS). The study findings revealed that harsh environmental factors contributing to poor academic performance through sexual harassment by pest teachers, longer distance of a female pupils form schools that affect pupils attendance and drop out, Shortage of teaching and learning resources as well as facilities i.e. text books, library and shortage of latrines  while teaching and learning it is difficult for them to deriver pedagogical principal of teaching following large class size 68-80, and the bias attitude of the teacher towards subject matter that girls are always do performs poor in science subjects than boys. Finally, the study recommends that the government should build hostels for standard six and seven female pupils for solving the issue of long distance and drop out. Good and enough latrines should be built for girls and boys. Teachers should be well trained in order to handle girls well and also government should organize regular workshops for teachers. Either girls pupils should all the time helped by both male and female teachers in their problems and academic matters openly to avoid bias and mistrust among male teachers.

scholarly journals The Effects of Domestic Violence on the Academic Performance of Pupils: A Case Study of Primary Schools in Laroo Division, Gulu Municipality

2021 ◽  
Vol 8 (5) ◽  
pp. 357-389
Author(s):  
APIO SARAH OKITE
Keyword(s):  
Domestic Violence ◽  
Academic Performance ◽  
Primary Schools ◽  
Quantitative Research ◽  
School Attendance ◽  
Secondary Data ◽  
Drop Out ◽  
High Rate ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
The Government

Study findings on the effects of domestic violence on academic performance have shown that individual academic performance levels are affected by a host of factors outside of the classroom including home environments. A cross-sectional study design was adopted where both qualitative and quantitative research approaches were used. Three schools out of 08 and a total of 42 respondents were sampled purposively or randomly to constitute study samples. Questionnaire and interview methods were used to collect primary and secondary data. Quantitative data were analyzed using SPSS V16 while content analysis was used for the qualitative data. A total of 50% of the respondents who are the majority said less concentration span is the effect of domestic violence on the school attendance.  The study reveals that majority of the pupils identified to be affected by domestic violence are isolated, depressed and violent as indicated by 58% which affects their class participation. 71% of the respondents said the school performance of pupils deteriorates. The study reveals that 60% of the respondents said poverty is the major cause of high drop out among pupils. It was concluded that high rate of poverty and drunkardness is the major cause of domestic violence and greatly affects the academic performance. It was recommended that the Government should pass ordnances on alcoholism as to reduce on the rate of domestic violence and improve academic performance of pupils from affected families.  

scholarly journals A STUDY ON IMMUNIZATION OF CHILDREN AT URBAN HEALTH TRAINING CENTRE IN UDAIPUR CITY, RAJASTHAN

2020 ◽  
pp. 1-3
Author(s):  
Anjili Mathur ◽  
Anum Fatima ◽  
Abhinav Vyas ◽  
Anuradha Meena ◽  
Shruti Priyadarshini
Keyword(s):  
Secondary School ◽  
Health Workers ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Drop Out ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Training Centre ◽  
Attitudes And Practices ◽  
Drop Out Rate ◽  
The Government ◽  
Source Of Information

Background: Immunization is the most economic and most efficient solution to prevent children from infectious diseases. Despite launch of several programmes by the government, parents attitude and knowledge towards vaccination is what matters most. Objective:(i) To study immunization related details of children in general population of UHTC. (ii) To counsel mothers regarding immunization. Methodology: A questionnaire based cross sectional study was conducted for 2 month duration (August and September 2020) among 100 mothers who visited general outdoor of a UHTC in Udaipur city.Data was entered in MS Excel and analysed through SPSS. Result: Majority of the mothers were of the age group 21-25 years (56%),educated upto secondary school (49%), were housewives / unemployed (46%) . The source of information for the maximum participants were health workers. Majority chose government set ups for vaccination of their children (91%).Among all, 69% were fully immunized,30% were partially immunized and only 1% were not immunized at all. An overall 38% drop-out rate was seen. The most common reason of non-vaccination was found to be fear of side effects among the parents (37%).Conclusion: Active and comprehensive involvement of sociologists, behavioural scientists and health personnel is very important to produce effective changes in the attitudes and practices regarding immunization of children.

scholarly journals Factors Influencing Nonrenewal of Health Insurance Membership in Ejisu-Juaben Municipality of Ashanti Region, Ghana

2021 ◽  
Vol 2021 ◽  
pp. 1-8
Author(s):  
Kwawukume Mawumenyo Aku ◽  
Kofi Akohene Mensah ◽  
Peter Twum ◽  
Peter Agyei-Baffour ◽  
Daniel Opoku ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Health Insurance ◽  
National Health Insurance ◽  
National Health ◽  
Statistical Significance ◽  
Sociodemographic Factors ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Factors Influencing ◽  
Systemic Factors ◽  
The Government

Background. In the quest to prevent households from making catastrophic expenditures at the point of seeking healthcare, the government of Ghana introduced the National Health Insurance in 2003. However, people are reluctant to renew their membership. This study was, therefore, conducted to identify factors influencing the nonrenewal of National Health Insurance membership in the Ejisu-Juaben Municipality. Methods. A cross-sectional study was conducted among 427 respondents in the Ejisu-Juaben Municipality to ascertain factors influencing the nonrenewal of health insurance membership status. Data were entered and analyzed using Stata version 14. Univariate and multivariate analyses were performed to determine sociodemographic factors, household factors, and systemic factors influencing the nonrenewal of health insurance status. Statistical significance for all testing was set as p ≤ 0.05 . Results. Sociodemographic factors such as gender (AOR = 0.531; CI = 0.287–0.985) and educational level (AOR = 5.268; CI = 1.130–24.551)) were associated with the nonrenewal of health insurance membership. Income levels in Ghana Cedis were 500–1000 (AOR = 0.216; CI = 0.075–0.617) and 1001–2000 (AOR = 0.085; CI = 0.019–0.383). Systemic decision on factors such as clients’ satisfaction (AOR = 0.149; CI = 0.035–0.640), making copayment (AOR = 0.152; CI = 0,068–0.344), acquiring all prescribed drugs (AOR = 4.191; CI = 2.027–8.668), and awareness of mobile renewal (AOR = 3.139; CI = 1.462–6.739) was associated with nonrenewal of membership. Conclusions. The nonrenewal of health insurance membership was influenced by sociodemographic, household, and systemic factors. Therefore, the Municipal Health Directorate and the National Health Insurance Authority have to work on these factors to reach the target of 100% active coverage in the municipality.

scholarly journals Teachers` level of support in the use of teaching and learning resources of learners who are physically challenged in regular primary Schools in Kisumu West Sub County, Kenya.

2020 ◽  
Vol 7 (3) ◽  
pp. 92-112
Author(s):  
Dorine Adhiambo Obara ◽  
Charles Michael Were
Keyword(s):  
Primary Schools ◽  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Drop Out ◽  
Learning Resources ◽  
Ministry Of Education ◽  
Head Teachers ◽  
The Government ◽  
Physically Challenged ◽  
Out Of School

The Government of Kenya made inclusive education a policy requirement in the provision of education to all children. Research has shown that the support given by teachers plays a very important role in curriculum implementation that ensures success in a child`s career. Education Assessment records in Kisumu county indicate that between the year 2012 and 2016, 846 learners who are physically challenged had been assessed and placed in regular schools in Kisumu West, Kisumu Central and Kisumu East sub-counties, out of which 246 had dropped out of school. However, Learners who are physical challenged often drop out of school more as compared to their regular counterparts particularly in Kisumu West Sub-County. The number of learners who are physically challenged enrolled in regular primary schools has been decreasing due to dropouts despite the fact that officers in Kisumu EARC conducted sensitization programs and workshops yearly for teachers and stakeholders in education. This decrease is confirmed at 138 (31.9%), which is higher as compared to the dropout of neighboring sub-counties namely: Kisumu East 31 (21.8%) and Kisumu Central 77(28.4%). Reason for this high dropout has not been established. The purpose of this study was therefore to establish teachers’ level of support in the use of teaching and learning resources of learners who are physically challenged  in regular primary schools in Kisumu West Sub-County and objective of this study therefore was to establish teachers’ level of support in the use of teaching and learning resources of learners who are physically challenged. A conceptual framework was used to show the interaction of dependent and independent variables. The study adopted descriptive survey research design. Target population of the study consisted of 15 head teachers, 30 teachers, 6 EARC coordinators and 90 learners who are physically challenged. Saturated sampling technique was used to select 13 head teachers and 4 EARC coordinators, while purposive sampling was used to select 27 teachers and 81 learners who are physically challenged. Data was collected using questionnaires, interview schedules and observation checklist.  Face and content validity of instruments was established through expert judgment and revision. Reliability of instruments was established through test-retest method on 10% of study population using Pearson’s product correlation. Reliability coefficient for head teachers questionnaire was 0.8, teachers’ questionnaires was 0.9; Learners who are physically challenged questionnaires was 0.7. This was above the accepted value of 0.7. Correlation coefficient analysis was used to establish teachers’ level of support in the use of teaching and learning resources f learners  who are physically challenged. Quantitative data was analyzed using frequency counts, percentages and mean. Qualitative data from interview and observation schedules were collected, organized and categorized into themes and sub-themes, which were reported. Findings of the study indicated that most regular primary schools did not have adequate adapted teaching and learning resources required for learners who are physically challenged. The study recommended that Ministry of Education should ensure adequate supply of adapted teaching and learning resources, Findings of this study would be useful to teachers, EARC coordinators, and Ministry of Education.

scholarly journals Is community radio an effective tool for health education? Perceptions of stakeholders of a community radio project in north coastal Andhra Pradesh

2020 ◽  
Vol 7 (4) ◽  
pp. 1522
Author(s):  
Vijay Rajana ◽  
K. K. L. Prasad ◽  
B. Devi Madhavi
Keyword(s):  
Health Education ◽  
Andhra Pradesh ◽  
Service Providers ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Drop Out ◽  
Background Information ◽  
Community Radio ◽  
Major Drawback ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
The Government

Background: Unlike commercial radio, community radio works with local communities and helps in catering their specific needs and necessities and works as an innovative tool in bringing social change by using the participation of common man from the community in the program. Community radio stations are operated, owned, and influenced by the communities they serve. The objectives of the study were to describe the background information of the community radio services and to assess the perceptions of the rural community about the effectiveness of community radio and challenges in delivering its services.Methods: This study was designed on mixed method approach. Knowledge about health was assessed through a cross-sectional study. Perceptions about the effectiveness of community radio were gathered through focus group discussions. In-depth interviews with service providers obtained limitations and constraints that hinder the effectiveness. Villages surrounding an engineering college in Srikakulam district of north coastal Andhra Pradesh which is being provided community radio services by the institute. People in the selected villages who were provided community radio services and the staff of the engineering college involved in the program.Results: Preliminary results indicate that the beneficiaries found that programmes on care during pregnancy and delivery related issues were most beneficial. Drop out of trained community personnel to provide the health education was a major drawback as per the service providers.Conclusions: This beneficial approach to community needs support from the Government to implement it in every remote corner of our country.

scholarly journals School dropout among orphans in Oshana region - Namibia

2016 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
pp. 1 ◽  
Author(s):  
Anthony Ishola ◽  
Kabwebwe Honore Mitonga
Keyword(s):  
Psychosocial Support ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Government Support ◽  
Drop Out ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Orphaned Children ◽  
Qualitative Approaches ◽  
The Government ◽  
Out Of School

This research seeks to investigate why some orphaned children drop out of school in Oshana region, Namibia, despite concerted efforts by the Government Republic of Namibia and other stake holders to keep them at school.The study aimed to identify the indicators preceding AIDS orphaned children dropping out of schools in the Oshana region-Namibia. A cross-sectional study, which adopted both quantitative and qualitative approaches, was used to gain a complete picture of the situation of orphans and school dropouts from the perspective of school teachers, learners, and orphans who have already dropped out of school. It was found that many orphans still face many challenges and to some, continuing with schooling is a luxury that is ill afforded. The total percentages of learners that dropped out of school are: 52.9% orphans in grades 7 and 8 in 2009 while 41.7% dropped out in 2010. Poor awareness of Government support initiatives, poor psychosocial support, leaving school to grieve the death of a parent and working to earn income, ranked amongst the highest reasons some orphans dropped out of school. Provision of material resources in addition to human torch as demonstrated by majority of life skill teachers towards the well-being of AIDS orphans have greatly ameliorated the self-worth and schooling of orphans.

scholarly journals Associations between participation in organised physical activity in the school or community outside school hours and neighbourhood play with child physical activity and sedentary time: a cross-sectional analysis of primary school-aged children from the UK

BMJ Open ◽  
2017 ◽  
Vol 7 (9) ◽  
pp. e017588 ◽  
Author(s):  
Russell Jago ◽  
Corrie Macdonald-Wallis ◽  
Emma Solomon-Moore ◽  
Janice, L. Thompson ◽  
Debbie, A. Lawlor ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Primary Schools ◽  
Sedentary Time ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
School Aged Children ◽  
Intensity Physical Activity ◽  
The Government ◽  
The Uk ◽  
Sectional Analysis

ObjectivesTo assess the extent to which participation in organised physical activity in the school or community outside school hours and neighbourhood play was associated with children’s physical activity and sedentary time.DesignCross-sectional study.SettingChildren were recruited from 47 state-funded primary schools in South West England.Participants1223 children aged 8–9 years old.Outcome measuresAccelerometer-assessed moderate-to-vigorous-intensity physical activity (MVPA) and sedentary time.MethodsChildren wore an accelerometer, and the mean minutes of MVPA and sedentary time per day were derived. Children reported their attendance at organised physical activity in the school or community outside school hours and neighbourhood play using a piloted questionnaire. Cross-sectional linear and logistic regression were used to examine if attendance frequency at each setting (and all settings combined) was associated with MVPA and sedentary time. Multiple imputation methods were used to account for missing data and increase sample size.ResultsChildren who attended clubs at school 3–4 days per week obtained an average of 7.58 (95% CI 2.7 to 12.4) more minutes of MVPA per day than children who never attended. Participation in the three other non-school-based activities was similarly associated with MVPA. Evidence for associations with sedentary time was generally weaker. Associations were similar in girls and boys. When the four different contexts were combined, each additional one to two activities participated in per week increased participants’ odds (OR: 1.18, 95% CI 1.12 to 1.25) of meeting the government recommendations for 60 min of MVPA per day.ConclusionParticipating in organised physical activity at school and in the community is associated with greater physical activity and reduced sedentary time among both boys and girls. All four types of activity contribute to overall physical activity, which provides parents with a range of settings in which to help their child be active.

scholarly journals Predictors of real-world parents acceptance to vaccinate their children against the COVID-19

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Petros A Galanis ◽  
Irene Vraka ◽  
Olga Siskou ◽  
Olympia Konstantakopoulou ◽  
Aglaia Katsiroumpa ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Public Health ◽  
Demographic Data ◽  
Multivariate Regression Analysis ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Convenience Sample ◽  
Family Doctors ◽  
Vaccination Coverage Rate ◽  
Factors Influencing ◽  
The Government

Background: As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to threaten public health, the vaccination of children against the disease appears to be a key factor to control the pandemic. Objective: To investigate the prevalence of parents who have vaccinated their children against the COVID-19 and the factors influencing this decision. Methods: We conducted a web-based cross-sectional study in Greece during the first week of September 2021. The study questionnaire was distributed through social media and a convenience sample was obtained. Only parents with children aged 12-17 years old could participate in the study. We collected socio-demographic data of parents and we measured their attitudes towards vaccination and COVID-19 pandemic. Results: Study population included 656 parents. Mean age of parents was 45.5 years, while most of them were mothers with a high level of education. Regarding vaccination, 27.1% of parents had their children vaccinated against the COVID-19, while almost all children had a complete vaccination history (98.9%). The most important reasons for decline of COVID-19 vaccination were doubts about the safety and effectiveness of COVID-19 vaccines (45.3%) and fear of side effects (36.6%). Regarding the information about the COVID-19 vaccines, parents showed more trust in family doctors than in scientists and the government. Multivariate regression analysis identified that increased parents age, increased trust in COVID-19 vaccines, and positive attitude of parents towards vaccination had a positive effect on children vaccination. Conclusions: Understanding the factors influencing parents' decision to vaccinate their children against the COVID-19 is crucial to increase the COVID-19 vaccination coverage rate. Implementation of public health policies is necessary to spread knowledge about COVID-19 vaccines and to regain vaccine confidence.

scholarly journals Happiness of Preclinical Students: Evaluating Factors Influencing Happiness of Preclinical Students

2021 ◽  
Vol 4 (2) ◽  
pp. p28
Author(s):  
Chantacha Sitticharoon ◽  
Nipith Charoenngam ◽  
Issarawan Keadkraichaiwat ◽  
Pailin Maikaew ◽  
Vasu Lertsiripatarajit
Keyword(s):  
Academic Achievement ◽  
Medical Students ◽  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
Medical Profession ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Study Habits ◽  
Rational Analysis ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Factors Influencing ◽  
Siriraj Hospital

This study aimed to determine factors influencing happiness in preclinical students especially in aspects of teaching and learning, students’ motivation, study habits, and academic achievement. This study was a questionnaire-based cross-sectional study. The questionnaire was validated and approved for clarity, readability, rational analysis, and comprehensiveness by the experts. Questionnaires were sent to all second and/or third-year medical students of the 2018 (328) and 2019 (329) classes, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, Thailand. Cronbach’s alpha values were 0.886. The data were analyzed by the Statistical Package for Social Science version 18. From open-ended questions, the top 5 ranking factors increasing students’ happiness were teaching of instructors, content satisfaction, content understanding, free time, and handouts. Factors that had positive influences/associations with happiness of preclinical students were happiness in learning subjects taught in a particular year; satisfaction of content, study outcomes, materials, handouts, teaching motivating desire to learn, and applicability of content to medical profession; high motivation to study medicine, expected score, and the percentage of achievement of study targets; less amount of time spent on recorded-e-lecture study and internet for non-academic use; and low stress. Happiness of preclinical students was influenced by satisfaction in teaching and learning, their attitude, study habits, and academic achievement. Further studies on determining students’ happiness after improvement of teaching and learning environments, augmenting activities that enhance students’ motivation, and promoting good study habits among medical students, are required to prove whether enhancement of these factors could effectively increase students' happiness.

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