scholarly journals Towards More Sustainable Diets—Attitudes, Opportunities and Barriers to Fostering Pulse Consumption in Polish Cities

Nutrients ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 12 (6) ◽  
pp. 1589 ◽  
Author(s):  
Agata Szczebyło ◽  
Krystyna Rejman ◽  
Ewa Halicka ◽  
Wacław Laskowski
Keyword(s):  
Developed Countries ◽  
Preparation Time ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Small Children ◽  
Sustainable Diets ◽  
Positive Attitudes ◽  
Kohonen Neural Networks ◽  
And Gender ◽  
Chi Square Analysis ◽  
Do So

Despite the evidence-based health benefits of pulses and their significant role in sustainable diets, consumption remains at a very low level in highly developed countries. In an attempt to fill in the knowledge gaps on factors influencing this phenomenon, a study aimed at identifying attitudes, incentives and barriers to pulse consumption was carried out in a sample of 1027 Polish urban employees aged 25–40 years. The sample (quota type) was representative in terms of age and gender. Exploratory classifications using Kohonen neural networks were performed to define profiles of participants for each analysed issue. Pearson’s chi-square analysis was used to check whether the profiles depended on socio-demographic characteristics of the respondents. The results suggest that very low pulse consumption is a result of lack of habits, discomfort after eating and long preparation time. Pulses were recognized as a good source of protein (72% of the sample), especially among women (81%). Only 43% of the sample saw pulses as a substitute for meat. The majority of consumers pictured pulses as a tasty and healthy food, although they were not sure if this is true for small children. Women recognised pulses as a more environmentally friendly food but this knowledge would not impact their intake. Profiles of respondents with positive attitudes towards increased pulse consumption were identified, constituting 39% of the sample. These consumers could eat more if they were encouraged to do so. This shows that programmes aimed at fostering greater pulse consumption are crucial to activate a change towards more sustainable diets. At the same time, simple and clear guidelines should be developed to overcome the unjustified stereotypes about pulses. These would support consumers to make healthier and more sustainable choices and help professionals carry out effective promotion and education activities.

scholarly journals Characterization of Child Maltreatment Cases Identified in Health Services

2020 ◽  
Vol 30 ◽  
Author(s):  
Davi Manzini Macedo ◽  
Priscila Lawrenz ◽  
Jean Von Hohendorff ◽  
Clarissa Pinto Pizarro Freitas ◽  
Silvia Helena Koller ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Child Maltreatment ◽  
Middle Childhood ◽  
Parenting Practices ◽  
Family Relationship ◽  
Public Health Issue ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Developmental Characteristics ◽  
And Gender ◽  
Chi Square Analysis

Abstract Child maltreatment is a severe Public Health issue. To understand its associated factors, our study analyzed 14.564 cases of child maltreatment recorded in the state of Rio Grande do Sul between 2010 and 2014. In our study, we analyzed immediate contextual aspects (child’s gender and developmental stage, perpetrator’s gender, family relationship between the victim and the perpetrator) and intermediate aspects (health professionals’ response). Chi-square analysis showed that girls were more likely to be vulnerable to sexual and psychological abuse, especially in middle childhood. Boys, on the other hand, were more likely to experience neglect in infancy and physical abuse in middle childhood. Males were the main perpetrators. Our results are discussed, based on a theoretical review of the sociocultural conceptions of child developmental characteristics, parenting practices, and gender roles. We suggest changes in the notification process and case referral.

scholarly journals Pulse Knowledge, Attitudes, Practices, and Cooking Experience of Midwestern US University Students

Nutrients ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 12 (11) ◽  
pp. 3499
Author(s):  
Donna M. Winham ◽  
Elizabeth D. Davitt ◽  
Michelle M. Heer ◽  
Mack C. Shelley
Keyword(s):  
College Students ◽  
Self Efficacy ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
Daily Intake ◽  
The United States ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Convenience Sample ◽  
Attitudes And Practices ◽  
Positive Attitudes ◽  
Chi Square Analysis

Many American college students fail to meet dietary guideline recommendations for fruits, vegetables, and fiber. Pulses are a subgroup of legumes, harvested solely for dry grain seeds within a pod. Commonly consumed pulses include dry beans, dry peas, lentils, and chickpeas. Pulses are high in shortfall nutrients and could fill some nutritional gaps of college students. However, little is known about pulse intakes among young adults. The study aims were: (1) to identify knowledge, attitudes, and practices regarding pulse consumption; and (2) to describe experiences of preparing dry pulses among college students. A convenience sample of 1433 students aged 18–30 enrolled at a Midwestern university in the United States completed an online survey in April 2020. Demographic and attitude variables were compared by the monthly count of pulse types eaten using chi-square, analysis of variance, and logistic regression modeling to predict pulse type intakes. Higher numbers of pulse types eaten was associated with being White, vegetarian/vegan, higher cooking self-efficacy, positive attitudes toward pulses, and greater daily intake of fruits, vegetables, and fiber. Knowledge and experience of cooking dry pulses was low, with canned pulses purchased more often. College students may not be consuming pulses due to unfamiliarity with them, low knowledge of nutrition benefits, and a general lack of cooking self-efficacy. Increased familiarization and promotion surrounding pulses may increase their consumption.

HIT antibody positivity as a predictor for early cancer diagnosis.

2013 ◽  
Vol 31 (15_suppl) ◽  
pp. e22184-e22184
Author(s):  
Zaid Alirhayim ◽  
Herman Dyal ◽  
Danielle Heidemann ◽  
Cesar Ochoa Perez ◽  
Abdulqader Alarhayem ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Cancer Patients ◽  
Cancer Diagnosis ◽  
Common Finding ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Early Cancer Diagnosis ◽  
Number Of Patients ◽  
Antibody Positivity ◽  
Time To Detection ◽  
And Gender ◽  
Chi Square Analysis

e22184 Background: Heparin induced thrombocytopenia (HIT) is known to be caused by the presence of PF 4 antibody. Tumors exert immunomodulatory effects on the host immune response, including development of antibodies. Our aim was to analyze the presence of HIT in cancer patients and determine if HIT Ab is an adverse risk factor in patients with cancer. Methods: Patients with suspected HIT were selected. A case – control study was designed with 1:1 age and gender matched controls. We used chi – square analysis to compare proportions and Cox proportional hazard model to detect various predictors. Time to survival analysis was performed using Kaplan – Meier method. Results: Of 600 patients, 300 (63±15 years, women 48.8%) had a mean 4T pre – probability score of 4 ± 1.6. There were 132 cancers in both groups. 65 of these (49.2%) were in patients with probable HIT. The numbers of carcinomas and sarcomas were not significantly different between the two groups. There were no significant differences between the two groups when comparing the number of cancer diagnoses or the particular types of cancer diagnosed. The mean time to detection of cancer was within 9 ± 23 months for patients with HIT Ab versus 31 ± 54 months in cancer patients without HIT Ab (p <0.0001). In addition, there was a greater number of patients with at least 2 primary cancers among the HIT Ab positive group (p = 0.003). No predictive relationship between the type of cancer and the presence of HIT Ab was found (p >0.05). Patients with advanced cancer (stage 3 or 4) were also more likely to be HIT Ab positive (HR 3.61; 95% CI 1.31 – 10.11, p = 0.013). Cancer patients with HIT Ab were more likely to have venous thromboembolism as compared to cancer patients without HIT Ab (7.7% vs. 4.7, p = 0.0001). Kaplan – Meier’s showed worse mortality for cancer patients with HIT Ab than patients without the HIT Ab (Breslow statistic = 0.04). Conclusions: Among our cohort with suspected HIT, cancer was a common finding. Patients with HIT antibody positivity were more likely to have a new cancer diagnosis within 1 year of a positive result. These patients were also more likely to have thromboembolic complications and worsened mortality. These findings require further study, but perhaps suggest that the presence of HIT Ab should trigger earlier surveillance for cancer.

Sociodemographic and travel characteristics affecting the purpose of selecting Bangkok as a tourist destination

2016 ◽  
Vol 18 (2) ◽  
pp. 152-162 ◽  
Author(s):  
Chompoonut Suttikun ◽  
Hyo Jung Chang ◽  
C. Stephanie Acho ◽  
McDaniel Ubi ◽  
Hamilton Bicksler ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
International Travel ◽  
Tourist Destination ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Tourist Destinations ◽  
Gender Education ◽  
Education Levels ◽  
And Gender ◽  
Past Experiences ◽  
Chi Square Analysis ◽  
Regions Of Origin

Bangkok, Thailand is in a unique position to benefit economically and has become one of the world’s most popular tourist destinations, due to its function as a hub for international travel in Southeast Asia. Thus, this study examines how past experiences, age, income, gender, education level, occupation, and regions affect international tourists’ reasons to visit Bangkok. After conducting chi-square analysis on 400 participants, significant differences were found among the varying income levels, occupations, education levels, and regions of origin and their reasons for visiting Bangkok. However, no significant differences were found based on age and gender regarding reasons to visit Bangkok. As far as regions of origin, Europeans were most likely to visit Bangkok as a stopover in route to another destination. This lays the foundations for further research focusing on what Bangkok can do to increase their status as a destination for European travelers.

scholarly journals HUBUNGAN PENGGUNAAN KONTRASEPSI DENGAN KEJADIAN KEHAMILAN EKTOPIK TERGANGGU DI BLU RSUP PROF. DR. R. D. KANDOU MANADO PERIODE 2009 – 2013

e-CliniC ◽  
2014 ◽  
Vol 2 (3) ◽  
Author(s):  
Deanette M. R. Aling ◽  
Juneke J. Kaeng ◽  
John Wantania
Keyword(s):  
Ectopic Pregnancy ◽  
Developed Countries ◽  
Social Medicine ◽  
Obstetrics And Gynecology ◽  
Contraceptive Methods ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Number Of Patients ◽  
Prior Use ◽  
Ectopic Pregnancies ◽  
Chi Square Analysis

Abstract: Ectopic pregnancy accounts for 1 in 200 (5-6%) maternal mortality in developed countries.2 According to the WHO, with over 60 000 annual cases in Indonesia– that is 3% of its population, the number of ectopic pregnancies in Indonesia is estimated to be on the brink to cases in developed countries.6 A risk factor for ectopic pregnancy that has surged over the years is the use of contraceptive methods. According to the research at the Department of Epidemiology and Social Medicine University of Brussels in the 90s and two consecutive research the at the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology BLU RSUP Prof. dr. R. D. Kandou Manado in 2001 and 2011, the use of contraceptive methods have proven to have significant correlation with the incidence of ectopic pregnancy (p>0.05).5,10The issues above are what underlie the aim of this research – that is to investigate the possibility for ectopic pregnancies to occur in patients diagnosed with ectopic pregnancy with prior use of contraceptive methods at the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology BLU RSUP Prof. dr. R. D. Kandou Manado from October 2009 – October 2013. The method applied for this research is by performing a 5 year retrospective study - analyzing the number of patients with ectopic pregnancy as well as those with prior use of contraceptive methods. The result from a Chi-Square analysis is p = 0.457, where if p < 0.05, means there is a significant correlation. Thus with such result, it is proven that there is no significant correlation between the use of contraceptive methods with the incidence of ectopic pregnancy. Keywords: ectopic pregnancy, contraceptive methods.   Abstrak: Kehamilan Ektopik Terganggu (KET) merupakan penyebab 1 dari 200 (5-6%) mortalitas maternal di negara maju.2 Dengan 60.000 kasus setiap tahun atau 3% dari populasi masyarakat, angka kejadian KET di Indonesia diperkirakan tidak jauh berbeda dengan negara maju, menurut WHO.6 Adapun salah satu faktor risiko KET yang dinilai semakin meningkat dewasa ini adalah pemakaian alat-alat/ metode kontrasepsi. Ditinjau dari penelitian di Department of Epidemiology and Social Medicine University of Brussels pada tahun 90an dan penelitian di BLU RSUP Prof. dr. R. D. Kandou Manado pada tahun 2001 dan 2011, pemakaian alat kontrasepsi dengan kejadian KET memiliki hubungan yang signifikan, dengan p > 0.05. Masalah tersebut yang menjadi dasar tujuan penelitian ini, yaitu untuk menindaklanjuti kemungkinan terjadinya KET pada pasien-pasien KET dengan riwayat pemakaian kontrasepsi, dengan memberikan gambaran mengenai data-data kasus KET dengan riwayat  penggunaan kontrasepsi yang diperiksa di bagian Obstetri dan Ginekologi BLU RSUP Prof. dr. R. D. Kandou Manado periode Oktober 2009 – Oktober 2013.Metode yang digunakan pada penelitian ini adalah dengan melakukan studi retrospektif, yaitu dengan melakukan pendataan jumlah pasien KET, serta riwayat penggunaan kontrasepsi oleh pasien-pasien KET tersebut dalam kurun waktu 5 tahun. Hasil yang ditemukan memperlihatkan hasil uji Chi-Square adalah p = 0.457, dimana jika nilai p < 0.05, maka dikatakan terdapat hubungan yang signifikan. Oleh karena nilai p pada uji Chi-Square di tabel 4.4.A >0.05, maka dapat dikatakan bahwa tidak terdapat hubungan yang signifikan antara riwayat penggunaan kontrasepsi dengan kejadian KET. Kata kunci: KET (Kehamilan Ektopik Terganggu), kontrasepsi.

scholarly journals STUDI CROSS-SECTIONAL: HUBUNGAN LOKASI SEKOLAH (PEDESAAN DAN PERKOTAAN) DENGAN STATUS GIZI MURID SEKOLAH DASAR

2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
pp. 33-37
Author(s):  
Rosyanne Kushargina ◽  
Nunung Cipta Dainy
Keyword(s):  
Elementary School ◽  
Nutritional Status ◽  
T Test ◽  
School Students ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
School Location ◽  
And Gender ◽  
Chi Square Analysis ◽  
Almost All

Background: Adequate nutrition plays an important roles for children on school age to developed and maintain their growth and health. Many factors could affect the nutritional status of school children, one of them is the school location.Objectives: To analysis the correlation between school location with nutritional status of elementary school students.Method: The research design used was a cross-sectional design. 80 subjects were observed from two different schools namely SDN 1 Cikelet Garut (Urban) and SDN Pesanggrahan 02 Pagi Jakarta Selatan (Rural). The relationship of school location and gender with nutritional status were analyzed using Chi Square. Independent Sample T-test used to analyze nutritional status based on different locations.Result: In rural there are 25% of children with over nutritional status (weight/age). There are still stunted child both in urban (7.50%) and rural (10%), but based on weight/height nutritional status, almost all subjects in both urban (92.50%) and rural (97.50%) in obese category. Chi Square analysis showed that the school location was significantly related (P 0.05) only with the weight/age nutritional status. Gender is significantly related to height/age nutritional status. The majority of boys (15,4%) are shorter than girls (2,4%). The results of the Independent Sample T-test based on location, showed that the nutritional status of subjects in urban was significantly different (P0.05) from the nutritional status of subjects in rural. In line with this, based in gender there is significantly different (P0.05) in nutritional status between boy and girl.Conclusions: The results of this study indicate that differences in school locations are related to the nutritional status of elementary school students.

scholarly journals ANTHROPOMETRY OF THE EXTERNAL EAR AMONG ADULT IJAWS IN BAYELSA STATE OF NIGERIA

2019 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
pp. 75-83
Author(s):  
E. I. Edibamode ◽  
K. Mordi ◽  
L. K. David ◽  
A. M. Eghoi
Keyword(s):  
Sexual Dimorphism ◽  
Statistical Significance ◽  
External Ear ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Mean Values ◽  
Chi Square Test ◽  
Males And Females ◽  
And Gender ◽  
The Right ◽  
Chi Square Analysis

Background. External ear measurement is of utmost importance in reconstructive surgeries. Objectives. The present study is aimed at ascertaining sexual dimorphism in external ear anthropometry and ear lobe attachments among adults Ijaws in Bayelsa, Nigeria. Methods. A total of 112 adults within the age range of 18-50 yrs, who met the inclusion criteria, were involved in the study. Four linear dimensions of the ear, which are ear length (EL), ear width (EW), lobular length (LL) and lobular width (LW), were measured for both genders. The lobular attachment for both ears for males and females were also examined and results recorded. These data were subjected to Student t-test, Chi-square test, and Pearson’s correlation using SPSS version 20.0. Results. The mean values for EL, EW, LL, and LW for the left auricle in the males and females were 58.14±0.60, 27.41±0.37, 14.47±0.27, 13.50±0.34 and 57.90±0.16, 27.45±0.65, 15.41±0.31, 13.43±0.38 respectively. However, for the right auricle in the males and females, the values were 58.40±0.45, 28.21±0.68, 14.32±0.31, 13.04±0.32, and 56.66±1.10, 27.51±0.65, 15.58±0.29, 13.28±0.34 respectively. The left and right lobular length were the only parameters that proved statistical significance (p<0.05) in females compare to males. Pearson’s correlations between right and left sides for each of the parameters were positive and significant. Chi-square analysis revealed no significant relationship (p>0.05) between earlobe attachments and gender. Conclusions. Sexual dimorphism was thus established in the Ijaw population as regards lobular length dimensions. It is believed that the results of this study would be very useful for ear morphology and reconstructive surgeries.

scholarly journals STUDI TENTANG MOTIVASI DAN KARAKTERISTIK PRIBADI KARYAWAN SARI SEHAT HERBAL MEDICINE INDUSTRY di MAGELANG

2016 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Yan Kurnia Putri
Keyword(s):  
Herbal Medicine ◽  
Marital Status ◽  
Employee Performance ◽  
Personal Characteristics ◽  
Employee Motivation ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Testing Techniques ◽  
And Gender ◽  
Chi Square Analysis ◽  
The Relationship

This study aims to examine and analyze the influence of personal characteristics on employee motivation Sari Sehat Herbal Medicine Industry and to determine whether the employee motivation Sari Sehat Herbal Medicine Industry in Magelang . Data collected through questionnaires and conducted on 89 employees Sari Sehat Herbal Medicine Industry Magelang . Analysis of the data in this study using SPSS version 17 . In this study used a sample of the entire population and data testing techniques used in this study include test validity , reliability tests with Cronbach alpha . Spearman correlation analysis to examine the relationship between personal characteristics such as age , education , length of employment , marital status of the motivation , by comparing the value Sig.ρhitung with α value ( 0.05 ) . As for analyzing gender relations to motivation chi square analysis was used to compare the value of Sig . χ ^ 2hitung the value of α ( 0.05 ) . The analysis showed that the level of personal characteristics ( 0.003 ) , length of employment ( 0 ) and marital status ( 0.006 ) effect on employee performance . Age (0.524 ) and gender (0.217 ) had no effect on motivation . And the biggest motivation for employees Sari Sehat Herbal Medicine Industry is salary ( 79 % ) . This research

Gender, Career Choice and Occupational Outcomes Among College Alumni with Disabilities

1989 ◽  
Vol 20 (4) ◽  
pp. 8-12 ◽  
Author(s):  
Charlene P. DeLoach
Keyword(s):  
Career Choice ◽  
University Graduates ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
University Of Illinois ◽  
Occupational Outcomes ◽  
Choice Of Major ◽  
Significant Relationships ◽  
And Gender ◽  
Chi Square Analysis ◽  
The University

A survey of 501 alumni with disabilities who attended the University of Illinois during the forty-year period from 1948 to 1988 indicated gender is a major factor in the career choices and the occupational outcomes of university graduates. Chi-square analysis revealed significant relationships between gender and marital status (p < .05), gender and choice of major (p < .01), gender and occupational category (p<.01), gender and parttime or fulltime employment (p < .01), and gender and salary level (p < .01). There was no significant relationship between gender and disability type or gender and employment/unemployment. On the basis of this survey of college alumni, one could conclude gender has a more significant impact on career choice and career development than do the physical or sensory disabilities of college students.

scholarly journals Healthcare staff digital literacy levels and their attitudes towards information systems

2019 ◽  
Vol 26 (1) ◽  
pp. 592-612 ◽  
Author(s):  
Angeline Kuek ◽  
Sharon Hakkennes
Keyword(s):  
Information Systems ◽  
Electronic Health Record ◽  
Digital Literacy ◽  
Health Record ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Record System ◽  
Confidence Levels ◽  
Positive Attitudes ◽  
Electronic Health ◽  
Chi Square Analysis

This study aimed to assess the digital literacy levels and attitudes towards information systems of staff in a health service that will be implementing an electronic health record so that barriers towards implementation could be addressed. A survey measuring staff confidence levels and their attitudes towards information systems was developed. Data were collected over a five-week period, with data analysed using frequency analysis and a chi-square analysis. There were 407 respondents to the survey. The majority (70-80%) of which reported high digital literacy levels, expressing confidence in using technology. Respondents also reported positive attitudes towards information systems. However, one-fifth reported anxiety using information systems. Given poor staff engagement with information systems adversely affects the safety and quality of patient care, health services should provide targeted education and training to address staff with low digital literacy levels and/or confidence with using information systems prior to implementation of an electronic health record system.

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