scholarly journals Evaluation of the Factors Affecting Participation in Recreational Court Tennis in Terms of Gender and Age

2018 ◽  
Vol 6 (28) ◽  
pp. 318-327
Author(s):  
Neşe AYDEMİR
Keyword(s):  
Factors Affecting ◽  
Gender And Age ◽  
Court Tennis

scholarly journals Key factors affecting people’s unwillingness to be confined during the COVID-19 pandemic in Spain: a large-scale population study

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Marina Martinez-Garcia ◽  
Alejandro Rabasa ◽  
Xavier Barber ◽  
Kristina Polotskaya ◽  
Kristof Roomp ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Large Scale ◽  
Psychological Impact ◽  
Important Variable ◽  
Policy Makers ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
Time Period ◽  
Economic Support ◽  
Gender And Age ◽  
Scale Population ◽  
The Impact

AbstractPopulation confinements have been one of the most widely adopted non-pharmaceutical interventions (NPIs) implemented by governments across the globe to help contain the spread of the SARS-CoV-2 virus. While confinement measures have been proven to be effective to reduce the number of infections, they entail significant economic and social costs. Thus, different policy makers and social groups have exhibited varying levels of acceptance of this type of measures. In this context, understanding the factors that determine the willingness of individuals to be confined during a pandemic is of paramount importance, particularly, to policy and decision-makers. In this paper, we study the factors that influence the unwillingness to be confined during the COVID-19 pandemic by the means of a large-scale, online population survey deployed in Spain. We perform two types of analyses (logistic regression and automatic pattern discovery) and consider socio-demographic, economic and psychological factors, together with the 14-day cumulative incidence per 100,000 inhabitants. Our analysis of 109,515 answers to the survey covers data spanning over a 5-month time period to shed light on the impact of the passage of time. We find evidence of pandemic fatigue as the percentage of those who report an unwillingness to be in confinement increases over time; we identify significant gender differences, with women being generally less likely than men to be able to sustain long-term confinement of at least 6 months; we uncover that the psychological impact was the most important factor to determine the willingness to be in confinement at the beginning of the pandemic, to be replaced by the economic impact as the most important variable towards the end of our period of study. Our results highlight the need to design gender and age specific public policies, to implement psychological and economic support programs and to address the evident pandemic fatigue as the success of potential future confinements will depend on the population’s willingness to comply with them.

scholarly journals Comprehensive Evaluation of Factors Affecting Tremor Relapse after MRgFUS Thalamotomy: A Case-Control Study

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (9) ◽  
pp. 1183
Author(s):  
Federico Bruno ◽  
Alessia Catalucci ◽  
Francesco Arrigoni ◽  
Alessio Gagliardi ◽  
Elena Campanozzi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Parkinson’S Disease ◽  
Parkinson's Disease ◽  
Comprehensive Evaluation ◽  
Demographic Characteristics ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
Gender And Age ◽  
Determining Factors ◽  
Relevant Factors

Objective: To identify possible relevant factors contributing to tremor relapse after MRgFUS thalamotomy in patients with essential tremor (ET) and Parkinson’s disease (PD). Methods: We identified patients with tremor relapse from a series of 79 treatments in a single institution. The demographic and clinical characteristics of the study group patients were compared to those of patients who did not relapse in the same follow-up period. Imaging and procedural factors were compared using a control group matched for clinical and demographic characteristics. Results: Concerning clinical and demographic characteristics, we did not find statistically significant differences in gender and age. Seventy-three percent of patients with tremor relapse were Parkinson’s disease patients. Using MRI, we found larger thalamotomy lesions at the 1-year follow-up in the control group with stable outcomes, compared to patients with tremor relapse. In the tractography evaluation, we found a more frequent eccentric position of the DRTt in patients with tremor relapse. Conclusions: The most relevant determining factors for tremor relapse after MRgFUS thalamotomy appear to be tremor from Parkinson’s disease and inaccurate thalamic targeting. Size of the thalamotomy lesion can also influence the outcome of treatment.

scholarly journals Factors Influencing Patient Satisfaction in Dermatology

2020 ◽  
Vol 4 (6) ◽  
pp. 543-547
Author(s):  
Abigail Cline ◽  
Tamar Gomolin ◽  
Bijan Safai
Keyword(s):  
Patient Satisfaction ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
Treatment Plan ◽  
Improve Patient Satisfaction ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
Patient Satisfaction Scores ◽  
Gender And Age ◽  
Improve Patient ◽  
Insight Into

Background: Patient satisfaction is a proxy for healthcare quality, with physicians evaluated and reimbursed based on patient satisfaction scores. Despite the growing influence of patient satisfaction, factors that impact patient satisfaction in dermatology remain unclear. Methods: We analyzed 225 responses to an online survey evaluating patient expectations, willingness, and satisfaction regarding dermatology appointments. Patient willingness and satisfaction were measured on a 1-5 Likert scale.  Results: Respondents were most willing to discuss their condition and to be examined with a dermatoscope. Respondents were least willing to wear a patient gown without underwear and to be photographed. Highly satisfying factors included a written treatment plan, provider medication recommendations, and use of gloves during physical exams. Highly dissatisfying factors included waiting 60 minutes, taking off underwear with a patient gown, and being photographed with a cellphone.Patient willingness and satisfaction differed significantly by gender and age. Male respondents reported less satisfaction than female respondents if a nurse explained the treatment plan. Older respondents were significantly more willing to change into a patient gown, to be photographed, to be examined with a dermatoscope, and to undergo a biopsy than younger respondents. Older and female respondents preferred written plans, while younger and male respondents preferred verbal plans.  Younger respondents reported higher satisfaction with an email follow-up compared to older respondents, who preferred a phone call.Conclusion: These findings may represent relatively easy ways to improve patient satisfaction scores. Further insight into factors affecting patient satisfaction may enhance patient experience and engagement, thereby improving clinical outcomes.

scholarly journals Factors Affecting Eating Out in Restaurants: A Study on Customers of Dhaka City

2020 ◽  
pp. 17-27
Author(s):  
Dr. Rezwanul Huque Khan ◽  
Farah Naz Aditi
Keyword(s):  
Value Added ◽  
Demographic Variables ◽  
Food Presentation ◽  
Dhaka City ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
Gender And Age ◽  
Two Factors ◽  
Quality Of Food ◽  
Eating Out

Eating out in restaurants is becoming a part of lifestyle among Bangladeshi citizens. While the popularity of eating out is increasing, parallelly, the number of restaurants has been rising at an astounding speed. Given the potential of the restaurant business in the country, this study investigates the reasons for which customers choose a particular restaurant to eat out and whether those reasons vary across demographic variables. Our study shows ambiance and quality of food are the top two factors that customers consider to choose a restaurant for eating out. It also shows that customers do not usually care much about menu variety, food presentation, and value-added deals. We found differences in preference exist among these factors across gender and age and showed the influence of gender and age on the frequency of visit and purpose of the visit. The findings of this study provide major implications for the marketers and entrepreneurs which we articulate at the end.

scholarly journals Study the Role and Value of Antibodies to Cyclic Citrullinated Peptide in Early Rheumatoid Arthritis

2021 ◽  
Vol 7 (12) ◽  
pp. 116-121
Author(s):  
Ch. Eshbaeva ◽  
A. Mamasaidov ◽  
K. Sakibaev ◽  
Zh. Imetova ◽  
Zh. Abdullaeva
Keyword(s):  
Rheumatoid Arthritis ◽  
B Lymphocytes ◽  
Early Rheumatoid Arthritis ◽  
T Lymphocyte ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
Cyclic Citrullinated Peptide ◽  
Disease Research ◽  
Early Ra ◽  
Gender And Age ◽  
Citrullinated Peptide

Research relevance: prognosis of early rheumatoid arthritis (RA) course remains an unresolved problem, which dictates the need to identify new factors affecting the activity and course of the disease. Research objectives: it is assumed that the cause of immunopathological reactions in early RA is a dysregulation of the immune response resulting from an imbalance in the function of T- and B-lymphocytes, namely, the immunodeficiency of the T-lymphocyte system, which leads to uncontrolled synthesis of immunoglobulins by B-lymphocytes, in particular, organo- and tissue-specific antibodies. Research methods: this article analyzes occurrence frequency, pathogenetic and clinical significance of antibodies to cyclic citrullinated peptide (ACCP) in early rheumatoid arthritis (RA). Research results: in this work, in patients with early RA, the detection rate of ACCP was 68.8%, the frequency of detection of ACCP was higher than that of rheumatoid factor. Conclusions: in the examined patients with early RA, the presence of ACCP did not depend on gender and age but depended on the duration of the disease.

scholarly journals Level of agreement in the recognition of pain among equine practitioners in Chile

2016 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Daniela Luna-Fernández ◽  
José Manuel Yañez-López ◽  
Tamara Alejandra Tadich-Gallo
Keyword(s):  
Animal Welfare ◽  
Age And Gender ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
Gender And Age ◽  
Maximum Pain ◽  
And Gender ◽  
Pain Recognition ◽  
Descriptive Scale ◽  
Level Of Agreement ◽  
Relevant Component

Pain is a relevant component of animal welfare, and its appropriate recognition is essential for the establishment of effective analgesic therapy. The aim of this study was to determine the level of agreement in the recognition of pain in equines among veterinarians (equine practitioners). The effects of gender and age on pain recognition were also studied. The equine practitioners were asked to use a simple descriptive scale to score 25 digital color photographs of horses experiencing different painful conditions. The kappa coefficient for multiple raters was used to determine the degree of agreement. Descriptive statistics was used to estimate the severity of the pain, and the Kruskal-Wallis non-parametric test was used to determine the effect of the rater’s gender and age. Thirty-four equine practitioners replied to the questionnaire. A poor level of agreement between equine practitioners was found (global kappa = 0.2871, CI 95% = 0.2032-0.3702); the agreement was stronger for those painful conditions with higher scores (maximum pain). No significant differences (P > 0.05) were found for pain scoring in relation to the practitioner’s age and gender. This study is the first in Chile to explore the level of agreement in the recognition of pain in equines. It emphasizes the poor level of agreement between equine practitioners in the recognition of pain, which could compromise the establishment of appropriate analgesic treatments and result in poor animal welfare. Further studies are required to determine and promote understanding of the factors affecting veterinarians’attitudes towards the recognition and management of pain in equine species.

scholarly journals Students’ Perceptions of Their Rights in School: A Systematic Review of the International Literature

2021 ◽  
pp. 003465432110316
Author(s):  
Lotem Perry-Hazan
Keyword(s):  
Empirical Studies ◽  
School Context ◽  
Individual Characteristics ◽  
Key Factors ◽  
Student Body ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
Future Studies ◽  
Legal Rules ◽  
Gender And Age ◽  
Rights Consciousness

This review focuses on students’ perceptions of their rights in elementary and secondary schools. The conceptual framework of rights consciousness was applied to understand how students’ knowledge, experiences, and emotions shape their rights perceptions. The analysis is based on 38 empirical studies conducted in different countries. The findings characterize students’ rights perceptions as intuitive—that is, perceptions that are not grounded in legal rules but in students’ personal insights. The findings also identify key factors affecting students’ perceptions: school context, national context, and students’ individual characteristics. The conclusions underscore that school rights-based practices, student body and school staff diversity, and school relationships influence students’ rights consciousness. However, questions remain concerning how students’ perceptions are affected by cultural repertoires, religion, socioeconomic status, gender, and age. The implications are that future studies should apply a context-based agenda to inform the design and implementation of human rights education programs and rights-based organizational practices.

scholarly journals FACTORS AFFECTING E-SECURITY PERCEPTION IN TAXPAYERS' USE OF E-GOVERNMENT SYSTEM IN THE CITY OF ÇANAKKALE

2020 ◽  
Vol 8 (2) ◽  
pp. 1990-2018
Author(s):  
Nazmi Yükselen YAĞANOĞLU ◽  
Nilgün SERİM
Keyword(s):  
High School Graduates ◽  
Probit Model ◽  
Public Institutions ◽  
University Graduates ◽  
Graduate Degree ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
Awareness Campaigns ◽  
The People ◽  
Gender And Age ◽  
Government Websites

This paper analyzes the factors that affect the perception of e-security in the use of e-government system in Çanakkale using Ordered Probit model.  Among these factors, gender and age of the person do not have a significant effect on the level of trust to public institutions’ websites. Those who have never been married have higher trust in the websites of public institutions. Compared to university graduates, primary and secondary school graduates and high school graduates have less trust in government agencies’ websites, while graduate degree holders have higher trust. Trust is greater in those who think that the state will be more transparent with the development of e-government. According to the income level, it is understood that the people who earn 5001 TL and above are the most positive looking group in general. We also offer some policy advice to improve the confidence in and use of government websites: organizing awareness campaigns, focusing on ensuring the widespread use of the system for citizens aged 18-40, and requiring some public services to be carried out only through e-government.

scholarly journals Factors Affecting Retirement Planning Ability

2021 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 41
Author(s):  
Fida Muthia ◽  
Reza Ghasarma ◽  
Sri Andaiyani
Keyword(s):  
Data Analysis ◽  
Financial Literacy ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Retirement Planning ◽  
Survey Method ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
Purposive Sampling ◽  
Planning Ability ◽  
Gender And Age ◽  
Age Range

This study tries to prove whether there is an influence between the level of financial literacy, gender and age of a person on his ability to do retirement planning. This study uses a survey method by distributing questionnaires online. The sample of this research is workers who have not retired or workers who are still working even though they have retired. The sampling technique was purposive sampling with judgment, where the criteria used were workers with an age range of 23-65 years. Data analysis used in this study is ordinal regression. The results of this study found that gender and age had an influence on the ability to plan for retirement, but the level of financial literacy was not found to have an influence on the ability to do retirement planning.

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