COVID-19 preventive behaviors, health literacy, and information: a survey of information-evaluation and decision-making skills in Japanese adults (Preprint)

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kazuhiro Nakayama ◽  
Yuki Yonekura ◽  
Hitomi Danya ◽  
Kanako Hagiwara
Keyword(s):  
Decision Making ◽  
Health Literacy ◽  
Linear Regression Analysis ◽  
Multiple Linear Regression Analysis ◽  
Decision Making Process ◽  
Preventive Behaviors ◽  
Online Questionnaire ◽  
Information Evaluation ◽  
Wide Range ◽  
Comprehensive Health

BACKGROUND Health literacy is important for the prevention of COVID-19. Research in Japan shows that health literacy is related to skills in evaluating information and decision making (not necessarily limited to health information). Such basic skills are important, particularly when individuals encounter new health issues for which there is insufficient evidence. OBJECTIVE This study aimed to determine the extent to which COVID-19 preventive behaviors were associated with health literacy and skills in evaluating information and making decisions. METHODS An online questionnaire survey was conducted using a Japanese Internet research company. A total of 3,914 valid responses were received. The measures comprised eight items on COVID-19 preventive behaviors, health literacy items (European Health Literacy Survey Questionnaire), five items on information evaluation, and four items on the decision-making process. Pearson correlations between these variables were calculated. Multivariate analyses were also conducted using COVID-19 preventive behavior score as a dependent variable. RESULTS COVID-19 preventive behaviors were significantly correlated with health literacy, information evaluation, and the decision-making process (.23, .24, .30, respectively). The multiple linear regression analysis results showed that the standardized regression coefficients for each were .11, .13, and .18; the highest value was for decision-making skills. CONCLUSIONS Although comprehensive health literacy is necessary for COVID-19 preventive behaviors, the skills to evaluate a wide range of information and to make appropriate decisions are no less important. Opportunities for people to acquire these skills should be available at all times.

scholarly journals Associations between health literacy and information-evaluation and decision-making skills in Japanese adults

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kazuhiro Nakayama ◽  
Yuki Yonekura ◽  
Hitomi Danya ◽  
Kanako Hagihara
Keyword(s):  
Decision Making ◽  
Health Literacy ◽  
Health Information ◽  
Nationwide Survey ◽  
Learning Opportunities ◽  
Decision Making Process ◽  
Online Questionnaire ◽  
Information Evaluation ◽  
Research Company ◽  
Literacy Survey

Abstract Background Health literacy in Japanese people is often low because people find it difficult to evaluate health information and make informed decisions. Clarifying the association between health literacy and the skills to evaluate information and make appropriate decisions (not necessarily limited to health information) would inform efforts to improve health literacy. Therefore, the study objectives were to investigate the following issues using a nationwide survey in Japan: 1) When obtaining information, to what extent do people appropriately evaluate whether the information is reliable, and when making decisions, to what extent do they seek out available options and compare pros and cons based on their own values? 2) How strongly are these skills associated with health literacy and demographic characteristics? 3) What opportunities are available to learn these skills? Methods An online questionnaire survey was conducted using a Japanese Internet research company; 3,914 valid responses were received. The measures comprised health literacy (European Health Literacy Survey Questionnaire), five items on information evaluation, four items on the decision-making process, and items on the availability and location of learning opportunities. Pearson correlations were calculated to explore the association of health literacy with information-evaluation and decision-making skills. Multivariate analyses were also conducted using these factors as dependent variables. Results Less than half of respondents always or often evaluated information and engaged in the decision-making process. Health literacy was significantly correlated with information evaluation and the decision-making process (.26 and .30, respectively). More than 40% of respondents had no learning opportunities. Respondents who did have learning opportunities learned on their own, rather than at school or work, using sources such as the Internet and television. Conclusions Both information-evaluation and decision-making skills were associated with health literacy. However, these skills are not sufficiently widespread in Japan, because there are few opportunities to learn them. More research is needed to raise awareness of the importance of these skills for improving health literacy, and to provide appropriate learning opportunities. Additionally, an environment must be created in which all individuals can easily receive support at any time, so that they can make appropriate decisions based on reliable information.

scholarly journals Pengaruh Bauran Promosi terhadap Pengambilan Keputusan Memilih Universitas Muhammadiyah Sidoarjo (UMSIDA) (Studi pada Mahasiswa Alumni SMA Kemala Bhayangkari 3 Porong)

2018 ◽  
Vol 5 (2) ◽  
pp. 131
Author(s):  
Ervina Surya Setyowati ◽  
Nur Maghfirah Aesthetika
Keyword(s):  
Decision Making ◽  
Data Collection ◽  
Public Relations ◽  
Linear Regression Analysis ◽  
Personal Selling ◽  
Multiple Linear Regression Analysis ◽  
Decision Making Process ◽  
Analysis Techniques ◽  
Correlational Research ◽  
Research Population

This study aims to determine the effect of promotional mix of decision making in choosing Universitas Muhammadiyah Sidoarjo (UMSIDA) on alumni of SMA Kemala Bhayangkari 3 Porong. This type of research is quantitative, with the type of descriptive correlational research. Population and sample in this research are alumni of SMA Kemala Bhayangkari 3 Porong counted 91 people. Data collection using Likert Scale, with five alternative answers or scores. Methods of data collection using questionnaires with multiple linear regression analysis techniques using SPSS V16.0 program. The result of this research is promotion mix influencing decision making process of choosing UMSIDA 45,9% and the rest equal to 54,1% influenced by factors not examined. From the partial test, the most influential promotional mix in decision making is advertising, while public relations and personal selling have no influence in decision making of UMSIDA.

scholarly journals A survey of methods for evaluating mini-publics

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Takeuchi Ayano
Keyword(s):  
Decision Making ◽  
Academic Research ◽  
Future Research ◽  
The Political ◽  
Decision Making Process ◽  
Sufficient Information ◽  
Practical Case ◽  
Political Decision ◽  
Wide Range ◽  
Political Decision Making

AbstractPublic participation has become increasingly necessary to connect a wide range of knowledge and various values to agenda setting, decision-making and policymaking. In this context, deliberative democratic concepts, especially “mini-publics,” are gaining attention. Generally, mini-publics are conducted with randomly selected lay citizens who provide sufficient information to deliberate on issues and form final recommendations. Evaluations are conducted by practitioner researchers and independent researchers, but the results are not standardized. In this study, a systematic review of existing research regarding practices and outcomes of mini-publics was conducted. To analyze 29 papers, the evaluation methodologies were divided into 4 categories of a matrix between the evaluator and evaluated data. The evaluated cases mainly focused on the following two points: (1) how to maintain deliberation quality, and (2) the feasibility of mini-publics. To create a new path to the political decision-making process through mini-publics, it must be demonstrated that mini-publics can contribute to the decision-making process and good-quality deliberations are of concern to policy-makers and experts. Mini-publics are feasible if they can contribute to the political decision-making process and practitioners can evaluate and understand the advantages of mini-publics for each case. For future research, it is important to combine practical case studies and academic research, because few studies have been evaluated by independent researchers.

scholarly journals Pengaruh Product Knowledge, Brand Image, dan Brand Ambassador Terhadap Keputusan Pembelian Top White Coffe Mahasiswa FEBI IAIN Kudus 2016-2017

2020 ◽  
Vol 8 (2) ◽  
pp. 253
Author(s):  
Suparwi Suparwi ◽  
Syarifatul Fitriyani
Keyword(s):  
Decision Making ◽  
Regression Analysis ◽  
Linear Regression ◽  
Quantitative Research ◽  
Brand Image ◽  
Linear Regression Analysis ◽  
Multiple Linear Regression Analysis ◽  
Product Knowledge ◽  
Purchasing Decisions ◽  
Analysis Technique

<p>This research aims to find the effect of produck knowledge, brand image, brand ambassador against purchasing decisions top white coffie products in students of the faculy of economics and Islamic busines (FEBI) IAIN Kudus 2016-2017. Many factors motivate consumers to make purchasing decisions. Purchasing decisions are consumer behavior in deciding whether to buy a product or not. Usually consuimers will consider before going to decide on a purchase a product that will buy. This research uses quantitative research, the population in this study amounted to 1.091 Student. While the sample used 92 student. The analysis technique uses multiple linear regression analysis. The results of this study indicate that product knowledge has an effect on purchasing decisions. Brand image affects purchasing decisions and brand ambassador influences decision making. And together Product Knowledge, Brand Image, Brand Ambassador influence purchasing decisions.</p>

scholarly journals Understanding determinants of illegal e-book downloading behaviour in the UK and Germany

2018 ◽  
Vol 6 (2) ◽  
pp. 79-100 ◽  
Author(s):  
Oliver Jonas ◽  
Ibrahim Sirkeci
Keyword(s):  
Decision Making ◽  
Logistic Regression ◽  
Consumer Choice ◽  
Publishing Industry ◽  
Decision Making Process ◽  
Consumer Decision Making ◽  
Online Questionnaire ◽  
Online Stores ◽  
The Uk ◽  
Book Prices

With the success of e-books in the last decade, e-book piracy has become increasingly prevalent. This is a significant threat to the publishing industry, publishers and authors alike. Despite efforts to inhibit illegal downloading of e-book files, unauthorized download platforms have not lost much popularity. One of the underlying problems is a limited understanding of the determinants that drive consumers in their choice between legal and illegal download options. This article identifies and critically evaluates the key product attributes in the decision-making process of consumers downloading e-books from legal and illegal sources. By providing consumer insights, the publishing industry and e-book sellers can be guided to meet consumer demand better and design marketing plans to attract consumers towards legal download sources and discourage e-book piracy. The consumer choice between legal and illegal e-book download platforms is analysed using the multi-attribute theory for consumer decision making. 23 attributes were tested using an online questionnaire and analysed by logistic regression. Three attributes were found to be significant in determining the choice of download platforms: A low perception of the importance of copyright compliance, dissatisfaction with the security of download platforms and dissatisfaction with e-book prices in online stores.

scholarly journals PENGARUH KUALITAS PRODUK TERHADAP KEPUTUSAN KONSUMEN MEMBELI MOBIL MEREK TOYOTA AGYA DI KOTA PALU (PT. HADJI KALLA)

2020 ◽  
Vol 2 (2) ◽  
pp. 107-116
Author(s):  
Rizcky Ardiansyah ◽  
Rosida P Adam ◽  
Bakri Hasanuddin
Keyword(s):  
Decision Making ◽  
Regression Analysis ◽  
Linear Regression ◽  
Multiple Linear Regression ◽  
Product Quality ◽  
Linear Regression Analysis ◽  
Multiple Linear Regression Analysis ◽  
Regression Equation ◽  
Analysis Tool

The objective of the research is to find out and analyze the influence of product quality on decision-making, both simultaneously and partially. The research is verificative. The sample involves consumers of Agya car at PT. Hadji Kalla. The analysis tool used is multiple linear regression analysis. The result of regression equation from the study is -2.887 + 0,237 X1+ 0,220X2 + 0,217X3 + 0,319X4 + 0,166X5 + 0,418X6 + 0,140X7. Product Quality partially has significant to decision-making.                                 Tujuan dari penelitian ini adalah untuk mengetahui dan menganalisis pengaruh Kualitas Produk keputusan menandai baik secara simultan maupun parsial. Penelitian ini merupakan penelitian verifikatif. sampel adalah konsumen Of Agya di PT. Hadji Kalla. Alat analisis yang digunakan adalah beberapa analisis regresi linear. Hasil persamaan regresi dari penelitian ini adalah -2,887 + 0.237 X1 + 0,220X2 + 0,217X3 + 0,319X4 + 0,166X5 + 0,418X6 + 0,140X7. Kualitas produk parsial memiliki signifikan untuk pembuatan keputusan.

IT in Manufacturing and Logistics for SCM and OP in SMEs

2020 ◽  
pp. 109-117 ◽  
Author(s):  
Wei Hung ◽  
Yao-Wen Hsu
Keyword(s):  
Decision Making ◽  
Information Technology ◽  
Supply Chain ◽  
Statistical Analysis ◽  
Organizational Performance ◽  
Manufacturing Sector ◽  
Decision Making Process ◽  
Chain Management ◽  
Modern Age ◽  
Wide Range

This analysis focusses on the effects of Information Technology (IT) and how it significantly affects the Supply Chain Management (SCM) in logistics and manufacturing-Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises (SMEs). Apart from that, our purpose is to evaluate how IT affects the Organizational Performance (OP) in the enterprises. Irrespective of the fact that IT cannot be applied in every enterprise, the findings in this research are based on the statistical analysis which shows that a wide-range of workforce in the modern age has adopted the initiative considering the complexities of SCM and mostly to maximize OP in the enterprises. This research was done based on the analysis of SMEs in logistics and manufacturing sector in India. The sample used to conduct this research makes it valid to draw assumptions that managers and CEOs are responsible for coordinating enterprise operations in SMEs. The evaluation in this research shows that the workforce is obliged to formulate strategies to allow employees to enhance their competency of IT. In that regard, the findings are essential for the enhancement of the decision-making process, SCM and OP.

scholarly journals Towards Achievement of Gender Parity in Decision Making? Experience from the Participation of Male and Female MPs in the Parliament of Tanzania

2019 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
pp. 126
Author(s):  
Idda Lyatonga Swai ◽  
Orest Sebastian Masue
Keyword(s):  
Decision Making ◽  
Regression Analysis ◽  
Linear Regression ◽  
Linear Regression Analysis ◽  
Active Role ◽  
Multiple Linear Regression Analysis ◽  
Descriptive Statistics ◽  
Women Empowerment ◽  
Male And Female ◽  
Gender Parity

There have been gradual efforts to increase the number of female MPs in Tanzania through women empowerment creation of quotas (special seats) to enable them play an active role in this important decision making body. This article seeks to find out whether the increase in number of women MPs in the Tanzanian Parliament has influenced women’s degree of intervention in terms of: (1) asking basic questions; (2) asking supplementary questions; and (3) making contribution to parliamentary discussions. We obtained data from the official website of the Parliament of Tanzania, and analyzed them through descriptive statistics and multiple linear regression analysis. The results suggest that an increase in number of female MPs will increase their level of intervention; hence, we are inclined to the conclusion that numbers matter in determining female MPs’ influence in the Parliament.

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