scholarly journals Prediction of Kindergarten Readiness Using a Questionnaire Based Screening Tool

2017 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Minitta Maria Regy ◽  
Prasanth Kumar K Peter ◽  
Alice Kisku ◽  
Lalitha Krishnan
Keyword(s):  
School Readiness ◽  
Motor Skills ◽  
Screening Tool ◽  
Pearson Correlation ◽  
Kindergarten Readiness ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
Chi Square Test

Background and objective: Kindergarten is a critical period in a child’s life. Most schools use a “maturationist frame” in declaring school readiness by assuming that children of a certain chronological age are ready to join school. So far as there are no studies from India which have looked into the factors affecting the level of school readiness, a questionnaire based developmental screening tool was used to predict the same. Methodology: After obtaining permission from school authorities, the teachers of the junior kindergarten class and the parents were briefed in detail about the cross sectional study and informed consent was obtained. The pilot tested questionnaire was given to the parents to assess, which covered various aspects like reading, writing, communication, health, motor skills etc. After a period of three months, the class teachers who were blinded from the information obtained through the questionnaire was asked to grade the readiness of children on a likert scale of 1-10. The data was analysed using Chi square test and Pearson correlation coefficient. Results: On correlating the score given by the teachers and the parents, it was found to have a highly significant positive correlation. A score equal to or greater than 55 is 80% sensitive and 60% specific in predicting school readiness whereas a score of equal to or greater than 51 is 93% sensitive and 50% specific. Hence school readiness can be predicted using the questionnaire filled by the parents themselves. Conclusions: A questionnaire based screening tool filled helps the parents themselves to predict school readiness in children seeking admission to the kindergarten school. Moreover, the scores obtained from the questionnaire can help the teachers give better aid to those children who are not yet ready for school.

scholarly journals Analisis Faktor Keteraturan Ibu dalam Menimbang Balita di Posyandu

2019 ◽  
Vol 1 (3) ◽  
Author(s):  
Florani Asanab ◽  
Ribka Limbu ◽  
Enjelita M. Ndoen
Keyword(s):  
Health Workers ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Simple Random Sampling ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
Under Five ◽  
Under Five Children ◽  
Chi Square Test

Mothers’ regularity of weighing their children aged <5 yo at Posyandu is crucial to monitor the growth, nutritional status, and health of the children. Several factors could affect mothers’ regularity in weighing their children at Posyandu. This study aimed to identify factors affecting mothers to regularly measure the weight of their children <5 yo at Posyandu in Toobaun Village Kupang District. The study used an analytical survey with a cross-sectional study design. The sample was 57 mothers who had under-five children obtained by simple random sampling technique. Data were collected through interviews using questionnaires and analyzed using the chi-square test. The result showed that knowledge (p= 0,002) and distance home-posyandu (p=0,000) associated with mothers’ regularity of weighing their under-five children, while mother’s occupation had no association with mothers’ regularity of weighing their children( p=0,091). Health workers should encourage mothers to measure regularly the weight of their under-five children at Posyandu.

scholarly journals The Frequency and Related Factors of Internet Addiction in Externship and Internship Students of Kerman University of Medical Sciences, 2018

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mina Danaei ◽  
Ali Akbar Rohani ◽  
Ali Sajadi ◽  
Mohsen Momeni
Keyword(s):  
Medical Students ◽  
Internet Addiction ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
The Internet ◽  
Medical Sciences ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Related Factors ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
Chi Square Test

Introduction: Internet addiction is a global phenomenon with an increasing trend in university students. The aim of this study was to investigate the frequency and factors affecting internet addiction in externship and internship medical students of Kerman University of Medical Sciences in 2018. Methods: This cross-sectional study was carried out on externship and internship medical students of Kerman University of Medical Sciences in 2018 during a 6-month period using convenience sampling method. In this study, the valid and reliable self-administered questionnaire of “Kimberly-Young internet addiction questionnaire” was used to collect the research data. The attainable scores in this questionnaire range from 20 to 100, so that  higher scores show greater dependence on the Internet. Data were analyzed by SPSS version 20 using the Chi-square test. A significant level was set at lower than 0.05. Results: Among the participants, 46 participants (18.4%) were normal users, 127 (50.8%) were at risk, and 77 (30.8%) were addicted to the Internet. Among the demographic factors, a significant relationship was found between gender (p = 0.041) and educational level (p = 0.024) with Internet addiction. Conclusion: policymakers should pay particular attention to the issue of Internet addiction in medical students, since Internet addiction may cause these students to neglect their critical duties during externship and internship. In this regard, holding effective training courses can be helpful.

scholarly journals The association between somatotype and nutritional status: a cross-sectional study among the adult Sabar males of Purulia, West Bengal, India

2021 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Kaustav Das ◽  
Koel Mukherjee ◽  
Sayak Ganguli ◽  
Somosree Pal ◽  
Subrata Sankar Bagchi
Keyword(s):  
Nutritional Status ◽  
West Bengal ◽  
Pearson Correlation ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
The Body ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Body Type ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Chi Square Test

AbstractSomatotype is the parameter used to determine the body composition, which is influenced by several factors and nutrition is the crucial one. This study aimed to determine somatotype and nutritional status as well as investigate the somatotype variations in relation to the age and nutritional status among the adult males of Sabar community living in Purulia district of West Bengal, India. The present cross-sectional study included 334 Sabar males aged between 18 to 60 years. Anthropometric measurements including height, weight, 2 breadths, 2 circumferences and 4 skinfolds were taken following standard protocol. Somatotype was determined following the Heath-Carter method and Body Mass Index (BMI) was used to access the level of nutrition. Descriptive statistics, Kruskal-Wallis H test, Pearson correlation, Spearman correlation and Chi-square test were performed to find out variation, correlation and association of the somatype components with age and nutritional categories. Prior ethical clearance had been obtained. As a result, the trend of undernutrition was gradually increasing with age and found highest among aged people (50–60 years) with an overall prevalence of 49.7%. Eleven different somatotype subgroups were identified. The mean somatotype of the participants was 2.3–3.6-3.9 which indicates mesomorph-ectomorph body type. Kruskal-Wallis H test revealed significant differences among somatotype components in different nutritional categories. Undernutrition was found highest among the mesomorphic ectomorph (62.7%) type. Chi-square test stated significant association between somatotype categories and nutritional statuses (Chi-square = 283.160, p < 0.01). This is the first reporting on the somatotype study among the Sabar community, where the dominant body type was found mesomorph-ectomorph. A highly significant correlation was found between somatotype and BMI. At the same time, this study expressed the need for immediate nutritional intervention.

scholarly journals Determinan Pemilihan Pengobatan Pasien Fraktur di RSUD Raden Mattaher Jambi Tahun 2018

2020 ◽  
Vol 20 (1) ◽  
pp. 207
Author(s):  
Sovia Sovia ◽  
Daryono Daryono ◽  
Mashudi Mashudi ◽  
Debi Sintia Dewi
Keyword(s):  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Treatment Costs ◽  
Fracture Treatment ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
Chi Square Test ◽  
The Right ◽  
Selection Of

To determine factors that influence fracture patients on the selection of fracture treatment in Raden Mattaher General Hospital of Jambi. A cross-sectional study was conducted from May 23 to September 25, 2018, using a questionnaire with limb fracture patients as participants. The survey included questions about the selection of fracture treatment, severity fracture, beliefs, culture, side effects, and treatment costs, and was completed by 64 patients. Data analysis used for this study were chi-square test. The factors affecting the selection of fracture treatment were fracture severity (p 0.001; 95% CI 2.13-32.60), beliefs (p 0.003; 95% CI 1.70-20.53), and treatment costs (p 0.009; 95% CI 1.41 – 33.14). Professional personnel, especially nurses, need a persuasive approach and education with appropriate communication and media in fracture patients and families so that they can make the right decisions in fracture treatment.

scholarly journals Assessment and association of various factors affecting pulmonary function of workers of a factory

2020 ◽  
Vol 7 (5) ◽  
pp. 1954
Author(s):  
Shreyans D. Singhvi ◽  
Preksha T. Singh ◽  
Rafe M. Khan
Keyword(s):  
Textile Industry ◽  
Preventive Measures ◽  
Positive Association ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Industrial Workers ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
Chi Square Test

Background: Occupational health diseases are becoming vividly active in the present scenario of the generation. Because of the active industrialization of the world, in the last century various industries are growing each and every day in various fields in multiple countries. Textile industries alone are one of the most common industry and a source of occupation for more than 20 million workers in India itself. Therefore, it is very important to ensure proper preventive and medical strategies for the industrial workers.Methods: A cross sectional study of 240 workers in a textile industry, was performed. For the study, a well structural questionnaire and peak expiratory flow rate (PEFR) examination was used. Several factors were considered for the abnormality of the PEFR and considerable associations were questioned. The statistical analysis is made by chi-square test and p-values.Results: There are positive association found with abnormal PEFR found and multiple factors including age of the workers, duration of exposure and type of exposure.Conclusions: The industrial workers are very prone to develop pulmonary occupational diseases; therefore, it is very important to make preventive measures for its associative factors causing it.

scholarly journals Factors Related to Adolescent Behavior towards HIV/AIDS Prevention

2019 ◽  
Vol 13 (4) ◽  
pp. 197
Author(s):  
Yuliasti Eka Purnamaningrum ◽  
Ratyas Ekartika Puspita Candra Nugrahawati ◽  
Munica Rita Hernayanti ◽  
Anne Vajee
Keyword(s):  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Aids Prevention ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
P Value ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
Chi Square Test ◽  
Knowledge And Attitude ◽  
Hiv Aids

In 2016 Special Region of Yogyakarta was ranked 9th as the province with the highest number of people suffered from HIV/AIDS especially at Sleman regency. Globally, AIDS was the second leading cause of adolescents’s death aged of 10-19 years. The purpose of this study was to find out factors affecting the behaviour of the adolescents towards HIV/AIDS prevention. This research using with cross sectional study design. The sampling technique which used was stratified random sampling resulted in 59 respondents from 11th grade students at SMA Negeri 2 Sleman were selected as sample. Data were collected using questionnaire and analyzed using Chi-Square test and Multiple Logistic Regression. The result showed that most respondents 66,1% had sufficient knowledge. Students who showed supportive attitude was 54,2%. Information obtained were mostly from electronic media. Thirty one students (52,5%) showed a positive behaviour toward HIV/AIDS prevention. Chi-Square test’s result showed that factors significantly related to adolescent’s behaviour toward HIV/AIDS prevention were knowledge and attitude. Variables most affecting was attitude (p-value=0,008; PR=4,4; 95% CI=1,4-13,1).

scholarly journals HUBUNGAN PREEKLAMPSIA DENGAN KEJADIAN BAYI BERAT LAHIR RENDAH DI KOTA MAKASSAR

2020 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
pp. 115
Author(s):  
Muhasidah Muhasidah ◽  
Herman Djewarut ◽  
Sumira Sumira ◽  
Nuraeni Jalil
Keyword(s):  
Birth Weight ◽  
Random Sampling ◽  
Elevated Liver Enzyme ◽  
Pearson Correlation ◽  
Simple Random Sampling ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Chi Square Test

ABSTRACTThe influence of preeclampsis in pregnant women varies from mild hypertension, severe hypertension or hypertensive crisis, eclampsia to HELLP syndrome (Hemolysis, Elevated Liver Enzyme, Low Platelet), the condition of this severe preeclampsy can occur in ± 1 per 1000 pregnancies. While the impact of this disorder on the fetus also varies from premature birth, obstructed fetal growth that can occur in 1 of 3 cases of preeclampsi to fetal death. This study aims to determine the preeclampsia relationship with the genesis of low birth weight babies. Type of retrospective research, with a cross sectional study draft. The number of samples in this study was 47 people obtained using Simple Random Sampling according to the criteria of the preset sample. Test analysis using the Chi Square Test statistical analysis (Chi squared) based on Pearson Correlation Chi Square with the provisions of Interval Confidence (confidence level) 95%, Probability (fault tolerance) 5% (α = 0.05). The results showed a preeclampsia relationship with the low birth weight incident. Acquired ρ-value value of 0.002 smaller than α = 0.05. It is expected for mothers with preeclampts should routinely be checked in to nearby medical personnel to be taken steps-prevention of preeclampsia. Keywords : LBBW, Mom, Pre-eclampsia ABSTRAK Pengaruh preeklampsi pada ibu hamil bervariasi dari hipertensi ringan, hipertensi berat atau krisis hipertensi, eklampsia sampai sindroma HELLP (Hemolysis, Elevated Liver Enzyme, Low Platelet), kondisi preeklampsi berat ini dapat terjadi pada ±1 per 1000 kehamilan. Sedangkan dampak kelainan ini pada janin juga bervariasi dari kelahiran prematur, pertumbuhan janin terhambat yang dapat terjadi pada 1 dari 3 kasus preeklampsi sampai kematian janin. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui Hubungan Preeklampsia dengan Kejadian Bayi Berat Lahir Rendah. Jenis penelitian retrospektif, dengan rancangan cross sectional study. Jumlah sampel dalam penelitian ini adalah sebanyak 47 orang yang didapatkan dengan menggunakan Simple Random Sampling sesuai dengan kriteria sampel yang telah ditetapkan. Analisis uji menggunakan analisis statistik Chi Square Test (Chi Kuadrat) berdasarkan Pearson Correlation Chi Square dengan ketentuan Interval Confidence (taraf keyakinan) 95%, Probability (toleransi kesalahan) 5% (α = 0,05). Hasil penelitian menunjukkan terdapat hubungan Preeklampsia dengan Kejadian Berat  Badan Lahir Rendah. Diperoleh nilai -value sebesar 0,002 yang lebih kecil dari α = 0,05. Diharapkan bagi ibu dengan preeklampsi hendaknya rutin memeriksakan diri ke tenaga medis terdekat agar dapat diambil langkah – langkah pencegahan terjadinya preeklampsia. Kata kunci : BBLR, Ibu, Pre-eklampsia

scholarly journals Mother's Behavior in Exclusive Breastfeeding and Factors Affecting It in the Working Area of Air Dingin Padang Health Center

2021 ◽  
Vol 6 (1) ◽  
pp. 113
Author(s):  
Erda Mutiara Halida ◽  
Feni Andriani
Keyword(s):  
Exclusive Breastfeeding ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
World Health ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Formula Milk ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
Chi Square Test ◽  
Health Organization

United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) and the World Health Organization (WHO) recommends that children only be breastfed with breast milk (ASI) for at least six months in an effort to reduce child morbidity and mortality. Solid food should be given after the child is 6 months old, and breastfeeding continued until the child is two years old. Many factors will affect the success of exclusive breastfeeding including knowledge, education, occupation, problems with the mother's breast, and interest in formula milk promotion. This study aims to determine how the behavior of mothers in exclusive breastfeeding and the factors that influence it. This type of research is quantitative with a cross sectional study design. The independent variables of this study were education, mother's knowledge and husband's support, while the dependent variable is the mother's behavior in exclusive breastfeeding. The subjects in this study were all mothers who had babies aged 6-12 months with multistage sampling technique. The statistical test in this study used the Chi Square test. The results showed that there was no relationship between mother's knowledge and mother's education with mother's behavior in exclusive breastfeeding (p>0.05), and there was a relationship between husband's support and mother's behavior in exclusive breastfeeding (p=0.000)

scholarly journals Factors Affecting Compliance Paying BPJS Kesehatan Mandiri in Road Care Patients in Hospitals

2020 ◽  
Vol 5 (2) ◽  
pp. 90-99
Author(s):  
SRI HANDAYANI
Keyword(s):  
Health Program ◽  
Sampling Method ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Bivariate Analysis ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
Factors Associated ◽  
Chi Square Test ◽  
Predetermined Time

Compliance is consistency or inconsistency to instructions or rules. Compliance in paying dues means the behavior of someone to pay dues appropriately based on a predetermined time. In Kota Solok, 5,758 (61%) did not have compliance in paying contributions. The irregularity of JKN participants in paying dues will have an impact on the guarantee of health services in available health facilities, one of which is the Level IV Hospital of Solok City in collaboration with BPJS Health. This study aims to determine the factors associated with compliance paying independent BPJS contributions to outpatients at Level IV Hospital in Solok City. This type of research is a quantitative study using a cross sectional study design. The population in this study were patients participating in the BPJS Mandiri who visited the Outpatient Installation of Level IV Hospital in Solok City with an average of 77 visitors each month. The samples in this study were 64 samples taken using the accidental sampling method. Data analysis performed was univariate and bivariate analysis with chi square test. Based on the results of the study note that of 64 respondents there are 64.1% who are compliant in paying BPJS Health contributions independently. Variables related to compliance paying dues in outpatients at Level IV Hospital in Solok City were education (p=0.002), employment (p=0.002), income (p=0.004), knowledge (p=0.002), perception (p=0.019) and motivation (p=0.039). Suggestions to BPJS Health to provide socialization or information to BPJS Health participants about the BPJS Health Program from the time of payment, method of payment, and sanctions for delinquent payments.

Analysis of Health Knowledge Factors Affecting Interest in Using an Electric Cigarette in Indonesia

2021 ◽  
Vol 1 (2) ◽  
pp. 70-78
Author(s):  
Poppy Putri Pratiwi
Keyword(s):  
Health Knowledge ◽  
Electronic Cigarettes ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
Study Approach ◽  
Battery Power ◽  
Chi Square Test

Smoking is the activity of smoking a rolled tobacco wrapped and then burning and exhaling the smoke back out. Nowadays many smokers switch to using e-cigarettes. Nicotine replacement therapy (NRT) is a method that uses a medium to provide nicotine that is needed by smokers without burning tobacco. Electronic cigarette or e-cigarette is one of the NRT that uses electricity from battery power to provide nicotine in the form of steam. The purpose of this study was to determine the factors of health knowledge on the interest in using electronic cigarettes in Indonesia. This type of research is quantitative analytic research with cross sectional study approach. The subjects of this study were 6180 Indonesian people taken by using the Google form with consecutive sampling techniques. The study was conducted on 1 October until 13 October 2019. Data analysis was performed with the Chi-Square test and Logistic Regression on SPSS applications. The results of this study indicate that the knowledge of Indonesian people who agree to prefer not to have an interest in the use of electric cigarettes

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