Exploring Resource Sharing behaviors in an Online Ovarian Cancer Community (Preprint)

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Khushboo Maulikmihir Thaker ◽  
Yu Chi ◽  
Daqing He ◽  
Peter Brusilovsky ◽  
Young Lee ◽  
...  

BACKGROUND Online health communities (OHCs) provide ovarian cancer (OvCa) patients, survivors, and their caregivers assistance beyond their traditional support channels. OvCa OHC promotes connection and exchange information among users who had similar experiences. This exchange of information often leads to resource sharing amongst users, as web links within online communities. OBJECTIVE The aim of this study is to determine if any of OvCa OHC users’ resource sharing behaviors are associated with the relevance of these resources. Three resource sharing behaviors were considered: types of resource shared, the purpose of sharing the resource and OHC users’ reactions to resource sharing METHODS Using a retrospective design, data were extracted from the National Ovarian Cancer Coalition (NOCC) discussion forum. Resource relevance was categorized to three levels (relevant, partially relevant and not relevant). Resource sharing behaviors were identified through manual content analysis. The chi-square test was used to evaluate associations between resource relevance and resource sharing behaviors RESULTS Among the resources shared, 49.43% were identified as relevant, 29.54% were partially relevant and 22.16% were not relevant. From the investigated resource sharing behavior, the study established a significant association between types of resource shared (X2=33.2771, p<0.05) and purpose of resource sharing (X2 =22.9210, p<0.05) with resource relevance (based on chi-square test of independence). Types of resource shared revealed that health consumer materials including health news and health organizations had significantly more relevant resources. Patient educational materials and patient generated resources were more significantly related to partially relevant and irrelevant resources respectively. Health professional materials including academic literature were shared a few times but have significantly more relevant resources. Purpose of sharing, including additional readings and pointing to resources, had significantly more relevant resources, while subjects for discussion and to stay connected did not have any relevant resources shared. CONCLUSIONS The associations found between the resource sharing behaviors and relevance of these resources can help in collect possible relevant resources from these forums along with their information needs on a large scale through automation. The study also reveals, when an intervention is required for handling the needs of OvCa OHC users

2019 ◽  
Vol 34 (s1) ◽  
pp. s143-s143
Author(s):  
Hazuki Shintaku ◽  
Hiromi Kawasaki ◽  
Satoko Yamasaki ◽  
Yoshihiro Murata ◽  
Luoming Huang ◽  
...  

Introduction:Japan is known worldwide as an earthquake-prone country, and large-scale landslide disasters have occurred frequently in recent years. Early preparation is essential for taking precise action in case of an emergency. People with disaster experience are often discussed in the importance of evacuation drills. However, most people have no disaster experience, so awareness of disaster countermeasures is desirable for non-experienced people.Aim:To clarify the concerns of non-experienced people and consider how to strengthen disaster measures as an evacuation drill host or educator.Methods:From February to March 2018, we enrolled teachers and parents whose children attend Hiroshima City Elementary School. Based on disaster experiences, we divided them into two groups, non-experienced and experienced, and a comparison of measures was performed between them. We used SPSS ver.22 and did a chi-square test.Results:There were 1,702 valid responses (145 teachers and 1,557 parents); 1,406 were non-experienced, and 289 were experienced. The issues both groups were most concerned about were “children’s safety at school” (non-experienced 61.7%, experienced 57.3%), “securing food and drink at school” (39.0%, 3.3.9%), “acceptance and distribution of relief supplies” (28.1%, 2.6.6%), and “resident evacuation” (25.4%, 2.4.0%). The experienced were most concerned with “children’s mental care” (60.2%), and the non-experienced were most concerned with “children’s safety at school” (61.7%).Discussion:Regardless of experience, parents tend to be deeply concerned about all things pertaining to their children. Physical safety, as well as psychological needs, were of high importance. For non-experienced, we should develop interest by focusing on children’s needs when writing manuals for disaster measures and evacuation drills. Therefore, future projects to strengthen awareness of disaster prevention for the non-experienced should focus on three key issues: “step-by-step approaches for children,” “physiological needs,” and “safety of schools and shelters.”


2020 ◽  
Vol 44 (3) ◽  
pp. 135-141
Author(s):  
Evan Cyrkin ◽  
Aaron Myers ◽  
Jaffer Shariff ◽  
Richard Yoon

Purpose: To evaluate utilization and trends associated with patients who presented with emergencies at a community dental clinic at Columbia University Medical Center, New York, NY. Study design: Data from deidentified dental records of patients aged 0–12 years old who presented as emergencies for oral and dental reasons for 2012, 2013, and 2014 were collected. Variables analyzed included demographic information, oral diagnosis, and current health status. Frequency distributions analysis, chi-square test and analysis of variance (ANOVA) test were performed using Stata 13.0. Results: There were 4,328 dental and oral-related emergencies with a mean age of 6-years-old. Approximately 50% were females, 71% were Hispanic, and 90% had Medicaid managed care. Most emergencies (49%) were caries-related, 41% were considered atraumatic in nature, and approximately 10% were traumatic. About 10% of patients presented with comorbidities and 37% were either first-time patients or patients that presented exclusively for emergencies. Acute tooth pain (45%) caused by dental caries was the most common chief complaint. The trends for emergency presentations showed a significant decrease (p&lt;.001) between years 2012–2014 for caries-related visits and a significant increase (p&lt;.001) between 2012–2013 and 2012–2014 for atraumatic visits. Conclusions: Caries-related dental diagnoses were more common than trauma-related diagnoses. The most common caries-related diagnosis was pulp necrosis for both primary and permanent dentitions while the most common traumarelated diagnosis was subluxation for the primary dentition and enamel-dentin fracture for the permanent dentition.


2020 ◽  
Vol 22 (1) ◽  
pp. 111-132
Author(s):  
Iman Sudirman ◽  
Joko Siswanto ◽  
Atya Nur Aisha

Purpose This study aims to identify the competencies of small- and medium-sized enterprises’ (SMEs) entrepreneurs in the software sector and the perceived level of attainment in each competency. It also examines whether these competencies and their levels affect business turnover and growth (in terms of business scale and duration). Design/methodology/approach To accomplish this purpose, the study took a quantitative approach, involving a survey of 33 SME entrepreneurs, which was then processed using statistical tests, including chi-square test, Kruskal–Wallis test and ordinal regression. Findings There were four findings of the study. Firstly, software SME entrepreneurs need 17 competencies, with high levels of soft competencies being required and average levels of technical competencies. Secondly, there are significant differences in perceived levels of customer service orientation (p = 0.089) depending on the scale of the business and in perceived levels of project management (p = 0.087) depending on the duration of the business. Thirdly, customer service orientation (p = 0.031) and project management (p = 0.01) both have a significant influence on business revenues. Fourthly, there were significant gaps in perceived levels of competency (p < 0.05) in achievement orientation, customer service orientation and project management. Originality/value There is existing research that conducts competency mappings at the managerial level in large-scale organizations; however, this sort of research in relation to SME entrepreneurs is still lacking. The present study seeks to fill this gap. It also maps integrated entrepreneurial competencies, including soft and technical competencies; a focus that is lacking in previous studies.


2018 ◽  
Vol 5 (2) ◽  
pp. 139-144
Author(s):  
Vera Sesrianty

Emergency nurses connect knowledge with skills to deal with life-threatening patients. The high number of emergency case visits such as respiratory arrest and cardiac arrest in each country is one of the impacts in the failure of emergency cases handling which is generally caused by failure to recognize risks, delays in handling, and lack of facilities and knowledge and skills of medical and paramedical personnel. Based on data obtained at the IGD and ICU RSUD Lubuk Sikaping, during 2016 there were 146 people experiencing emergency with the division of 62 people with respiratory failure, 52 heavy head injuries and 32 cardiac arrest, most died. The purpose of this research is to identify factors related to nurse skill in performing BHD action in IGD Room and ICU of Lubuk Sikaping Hospital. This research uses descriptive analytic method with corelation study approach design. Data processing using Chi Square test, with a sample of 30 respondents. The result of statistical test, it can be concluded that there is correlation of education level factor with BHD action, p value = 0,007 (p = P <α) the existence of time factor relationship with BHD action, p value = 0,000 (p <α) IGD Room and ICU of Lubuk Sikaping Hospital 2017. Suggestion in this research is the result of this research Can add insight and knowledge about the management of BHD properly so that emergency patients can be helped well.


2018 ◽  
Vol 6 (1) ◽  
pp. 1
Author(s):  
Aida Maftuhah

Penyakit tuberkulosis merupakan infeksi menular yang sampai saat ini masih menjadi masalah kesehatan masyarakat dunia. Kepatuhan pasien TB Paru merupakan parameter utama dalam menilai berhasil tidaknya pengobatan TB Paru.Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui hubungan pengetahuan terhadap tingkat kepatuhan pasien TB paru di BKPM Provinsi Jawa Barat. penelitian ini merupakan penelitian observational dengan desain cross sectional, pengukuran data dengan menggunakan kuesioner yang sudah divalidasi oleh Armelia Hayati tahun 2011 kemudian dianalisa univariat dan bivariat dengan menggunakan uji Chi-Square. Hasil penelitian ini diperoleh dari 27 responden mempunyai tingkat pengetahuan sangat baik sebesar 59,3% dan tingkat kepatuhan kelompok terbesar dengan tingkat kepatuhan tinggi sebesar 66,7%. hasil uji Chi-Square didapatkan nilai p value = 0,462 kurang dari 0,05 artinya tidak ada hubungan yang signifikan antara pengetahuan pasien TB paru dengan kepatuhan berobat pasien TB paru. Abstract Tuberculosis is a contagious infection that is still a world public health problem. Compliance of tuberculosis patients is a major parameter in assessing the success or failure of tuberculosis treatment.This study aims to determine the relationship of knowledge to the level of compliance of tuberculosis patients in BKPM West Java Province. This research is an observational research with cross sectional design, data measurement using questionnaires already validated by Armelia Hayati in 2011 and then analyzed univariat and bivariate by using Chi-Square test. The results of this study were obtained from 27 respondents have a very good knowledge level of 59.3% and the level of compliance of the largest group with high compliance rate of 66.7%. Chi-Square test results obtained p value = 0.462 less than 0.05 means there is no significant relationship between the knowledge of patients with tuberculosis compliance treatment.


2021 ◽  
Vol 42 (1/2) ◽  
pp. 132-148
Author(s):  
Maja Dorota Wojciechowska

PurposeThe purpose of this paper i to determine which group – the managerial personnel or the directors of libraries – had a more extensive social network and were more eager to engage in cooperation, in other words – had the qualities believed to be important in managerial positions.Design/methodology/approachThe paper presents the results of research on the levels of individual social capital, as well as the social activity among librarians in 20 countries across the world, which are important for integration with the local community and development of library services.FindingsThe research confirmed that library directors are more active than managerial personnel or line workers, although there were areas in which line workers and managers scored higher than directors. In some areas of civic activity, line workers and managers, rather than directors, led the way.Research limitations/implicationsThis is the first research into the social capital and social activity of the managerial personnel of libraries conducted on such a large scale – in 20 countries across the world. The electronic survey resulted in the total of 6,593 valid responses, which were analysed statistically. The one-way analysis of variance (ANOVA) statistics were calculated, and the chi-square test of independence and the Mann–Whitney U test were applied. The level of individual social capital was calculated on the basis of a resource generator – Questionnaire for the Measurement of Individual Social Capital (KPIKS).Originality/valueThis is the first research into the social capital and social activity of the managerial personnel of libraries conducted on such a large scale – in 20 countries across the world. The electronic survey resulted in the total of 6,593 valid responses, which were analysed statistically. The one-way ANOVA statistics were calculated, and the chi-square test of independence and the Mann–Whitney U test were applied. The level of individual social capital was calculated on the basis of a resource generator – Questionnaire for the Measurement of Individual Social Capital (KPIKS).


2018 ◽  
Vol 13 (1) ◽  
pp. 74
Author(s):  
Aan Rosanti ◽  
Sutopo Patria Jati ◽  
Syamsulhuda Budi Mustofa

ABSTRAKPartograf merupakan panduan pengelolaan dan observasi persalinan normal yang akan memudahkan penolong persalinan dalam mendeteksi kasus kegawatdaruratan pada ibu dan janin. Partograf memegang peranan penting dalam menentukan diagnosa persalinan. Jenis penelitian yang digunakan adalah penelitian observasional rancangan cross sectional. Data diperoleh dari sumbernya menggunakan lembar observasi dan kuesioner. Lokasi penelitian ini kampus Akademi Kebidanan yang berada di wilayah Jakarta Timur. Subyek penelitian adalah seluruh mahasiswa yang sudah belajar partograf dan sudah praktik pertolongan persalinan, jumlah sampel 201 mahasiswa bidan berdasarkan kriteria inklusi. Analisis hasil penelitian dengan menggunakan uji Chi square dan regresi logistic multipel. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan keterampilan penggunaan partograf baik (56,7%), umur mahasiswa sebagian besar ≥ 20 tahun (58,7%), motivasi mahasiswa tinggi (57,7%), persepsi mahasiswa terhadap proses pembelajaran baik (52,2%), persepsi mahasiswa terhadap fasilitas pendidian baik (52,75). Adanya hubungan antara motivasi mahasiswa (p=0,005) dengan keterampilan pengisian partograf dan tidak adanya hubungan antara umur, persepsi proses pembelajaran dan persepsi fasilitas pendidikan dengan keterampilan pengisian partograf. Hasil dari uji regresi menunjukkan adanya pengaruh motivasi dengan pengisian partograf ( p value= 0,004, exp ß 2,350). Rekomendasi dari penelitian ini bagi semua mahasiswa bidan yang praktek di ruang bersalin wajib menggunakan partoraf dalam setiap pertolongan persalinan. Bagi institusi kebidanan untuk meningkatkan kerja sama dengan CI lahan praktek dalam memberikan bimbingan dan memonitor laporan persalinan mahasiswanya.Kata Kunci: Keterampilan pengisisan partograf, motivasi, proses pembelajaran, fasilitas pendidikan.ABSTRACTFactors associated with Partograph Charging Skills in Student Midwife Academy in East Jakarta. Partographs an observation management guidelines and normal deliveries which will facilitate birth attendants in detecting emergency cases in the mother and fetus. Partographs plays an important role in determining the diagnosis of labor. This type of research is observational cross-sectional design. Data obtained from the source using observation sheets and questionnaires. The location of this study Midwifery Academy campus located in East Jakarta. Subjects were all students who have already studied partograf and aid delivery practices, the number of samples 201 student midwives based on inclusion criteria. Analysis of the results using the chi square test and multiple logistic regression. The results showed good skills partograf use (56.7%), most of the students age ≥ 20 years (58.7%), high student motivation (57.7%), students' perceptions of the learning process both (52.2%) , students' perceptions of good pendidian facilities (52.75). The relationship between student motivation (p = 0.005) with the charging partograf skills and no correlation between age, the perception of the learning process and perceptions of educational facilities with charging partograf skills. Results of regression test showed the influence of motivation by charging partograf (p value = 0.004, ß exp 2,350). Recommendations from this study for all  student midwives who practice in the delivery room must use partoraf in every delivery assistance. For midwifery institutions to enhance cooperation with land CI practice in providing guidance and monitoring the delivery report students.Keywords: Skills filling partograf, motivation, learning, education facilities.


2018 ◽  
Vol 51 (2) ◽  
pp. 91-101 ◽  
Author(s):  
T.H. Farooq ◽  
N.P. Gautam ◽  
M.H.U Rashid ◽  
M.M. Gilani ◽  
W. Nemin ◽  
...  

Abstract Agroforerstry (AF) in the farmlands of Punjab (Pakistan) is a tradition, but it was practiced without any proper methodology. From last few years, AF practices have become popular in Punjab. Especially in the rural areas woody biomass is being used as a major source of energy. The study was designed to examine the contributions of AF on the socio-economic conditions of the farmers in the central Punjab of Pakistan. District Chiniot was selected as the universe of study and a detailed survey was conducted in the three tehsiles by interviewing 150 randomly selected farmers with the use of a wellstructured questionnaire. In addition, secondary data was also collected from district agriculture offices. Chi-Square test was used for quantitative data analysis. Results showed that farmer’s annual income and household status was improved after practicing AF. Reasonably less poor farmers have more income increase than the poor farmers due to an extra investment, but income generation helped poor farmers to maintain the minimal living standards. Farmers perceived the advantage of trees immensely and the large scale farmers taking this as a genuine source of income. In adoption of AF, attitude of the farmers was independent of family size and settlement period, but was dependent on the occupation and number of livestock holding. The study suggested that, in the present financial scenario of the poor farmers, planting of suitable tree species with multiple benefits is an escape way to come out of the vicious circle of poverty. Along with that agroforestry can play a vital role in increasing the vegetation cover in forest deficient countries. Extension services and awareness programs should be arranged in the areas where people have negative attitude about AF practices, because the cultivated fields are the best places to grow the tree with crops. Moreover, subsidies and income generating project should be launched to motivate people towards AF.


e-CliniC ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Jonathan V. D. Kalalo ◽  
Herry E. J. Pandeleke ◽  
Shienty Gaspersz

Abstract: Seborrheic dermatitis is a type of papulosquamous dermatitis with predilection in areas with many sebaceous glands, scalp, face, and body. This disease is associated with immunological disorders, but ieven more with Malassezia. Seborrheic dermatitis can occur in all age groups, but is usually separated into two age groups: infants and adults. Seborrheic dermatitis has many precipitating factors, especially high oil levels and humidity. One of the trigger factors is the use of hair styling which triggers the oil production on the surface of scalp as well as hair. The occurence of excessive oil on the scalp and hair long time can cause dandruff and irritation. This study was aimed to determine the relationship between hair styling and the incidence of seborrheic dermatitis in male students at Sam Ratulangi University in Manado. This was an analytical study with a cross sectional design. Data were obtained by using questionnaires and anamnesis. The results showed that of the 25 respondents, 9 students had dandruff and 16 students did not. The chi-square test analyzing the relationship between hair styling and the incidence of seborrhoic dermatitis obtained a P value of 0.332. Conclusion: There is no significant relationship between hair styling use and the incidence of seborrheic dermatitisKeywords: hair styling, seborrheic dermatitis, male college students Abstrak: Dermatitis seboroik adalah salah satu jenis dermatitis papuloskuamosa dengan predileksi di daerah yang banyak kelenjar sebasea, skalp, wajah dan badan. Penyakit ini sering dihubungkan dengan kelainan imunologi, namun lebih sering dihubungkan dengan jamur Malassezia. Dermatitis seboroik dapat terjadi pada semua kelompok usia, namun biasanya terpisah menjadi dua golongan usia yaitu bayi dan dewasa. Dermatitis seboroik memiliki banyak faktor pencetus, terutama kadar minyak yang tinggi dan kelembaban. Salah satu faktor pencetusnya ialah penggunaan hair styling berlebih yang memicu timbulnya minyak pada rambut. Munculnya minyak pada rambut yang terlampau lama dapat menimbulkan ketombe dan juga iritasi. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui hubungan pemakaian hair styling dengan kejadian dermatitis seboroik pada mahasiswa laki-laki Fakultas Kedokteran Universitas Sam Ratulangi Manado. Jenis penelitian ialah analitik dengan desain potong lintang. Data diperoleh berdasarkan kuesioner yang dibagikan dan anamnesis. Hasil penelitian mendapatkan total 25 responden terdiri dari 9 orang berketombe dan 16 orang tidak berketombe. Hasil uji korelasi chi-square terhadap hubungan antara penggunaan hair styling dengan kejadian dermatitis seboroik menunjukkan nilai P=0,332. Simpulan: Tidak terdapat hubungan bermakna antara penggunaan hair styling dengan kejadian dermatitis seboroikKata kunci: hair styling, dermatitis seboroik, mahasiswa laki-laki


2021 ◽  
Vol 2 (3) ◽  
pp. 241-249
Author(s):  
Irwansyah Lubis ◽  
Sri Malem Indirawati ◽  
Irnawati Marsaulina

The purpose of this study was to analyze the relationship between basic sanitation facilities and personal hygiene with the incidence of diarrhea in breastfeeding infants in Sinabung post-eruption settlement, Berastagi District, Karo Regency in 2021. This study was a quantitative study with a Cross Sectional Study design. Data analysis using chi-square test with a sample of 100 mothers who have toddlers aged 6-24 months. The results showed that the related variables were basic sanitation facilities (p=0.014) and hand hygiene (p=0.020) with the incidence of diarrhea in breastfeeding infants. Suggestions for this study to health workers are expected to carry out health promotion and education about basic sanitation and personal hygiene to mothers whose toddlers do not experience diarrhea to prevent an increase in cases of diarrhea and to provide treatment and education to mothers whose toddlers experience diarrhea so as not to occurrence of complications or severity of diarrhea to prevent death.


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