scholarly journals Analysis of Factors Affecting the Available Agricultural Policy Utilization Levels of Organic Farming Producers: The Case of Izmir Seferhisar Town

2017 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sibel Tan ◽  
Uğur Şimdi ◽  
Bengü Everest
Keyword(s):  
Logistic Regression ◽  
Organic Farming ◽  
Soil Analysis ◽  
Economic Status ◽  
Current Status ◽  
Agricultural Policies ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
Education Levels ◽  
Logistic Regression Method ◽  
Land Size

Within the agricultural policies of the country, supports are provided to producers for the implementation of certain activities. Sufficiency of such supports feedbacks received from the target groups using these supports. There are 141 agricultural facilities in Seferihisar dealing with organic farming and these facilities constituted the research universe. Full-count method was used to determine the research sample. A face-to-face questionnaire was performed with 100 farmers dealing with organic farming. Basic descriptive statistics were used to put forth the socio-economic status of the farmers, facility characteristics and their current status with regard to use of available agricultural supports. The factors influencing the use of available agricultural supports were analyzed by “Logistic Regression” method. Logistic regression analysis was performed to find out the utilization levels of available policies by the farmers dealing with organic farming. Farmer age was identified as the most significant factor influencing the utilization level of consultancy services provided by the state. On the other hand, credit utilization was identified as the most significant factor for the deficiency payments and fuel-fertilizer supports. Education levels was the most significant factor in using supports provided for organic farming and age was the most significant factor in using soil analysis supports. Results revealed age, educational level, credit use capability and land size as the most significant factors in utilization of agricultural policies and state supports. Development of such characteristics of the producers will increase the chance of success of available policies and proper allocation of agricultural supports.

scholarly journals Ethnic Variation and its Association with Malaria Awareness: A Cross-sectional Study in the East Nusa Tenggara Province (Indonesia)

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Robertus Dole Guntur ◽  
Jonathan Kingsley ◽  
Fakir M A Islam
Keyword(s):  
Economic Status ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Education Level ◽  
Ethnic Variation ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Multi Stage ◽  
Education Levels ◽  
Logistic Regression Method

Objectives: This study aims to investigate ethnic variation and its association with malaria awareness in the East Nusa Tenggara Province (ENTP), Indonesia. Methods: A community–based cross–sectional study was conducted upon 1495 adults recruited by multi –stage cluster random sampling technique. A malaria awareness related questionnaire was used to collect data alongside a malaria awareness index (MAI). A logistic regression method was applied to quantify the strength of associations of factors associated with the awareness index. Results: Of total participants, 33% were from Manggarai, 32.3% were from Atoni, 30.2% from Sumba ethnicity. The level of MAI was significantly different between these groups with the highest in Manggarai ethnicity (65.1%, 95% confidence interval (CI): 59.9 — 70.3) and the lowest in Sumba ethnicity (35%, 95% CI: 27.6 — 42.4). The most prominent factors influencing the MAI in Sumba and Manggarai ethnicity were education level, whilst it was socio–economic status (SES) in Atoni ethnicity. The level of MAI was significantly higher for adults with diploma or above education level (adjusted odds ratio (AOR): 21.4, 95% CI: 3.59 — 127.7- for Manggarai; AOR: 6.94, 95% CI: 1.81 — 26.6 for Sumba). The level of MAI was significantly higher for adults living in high SES in Atoni (AOR 24.48, 95% CI: 8.79 — 68.21). Conclusions. Poorer education levels and low SES were more prominent factors contributing to lower levels of MAI in rural ENTP. Interventions should focus on improving malaria awareness to these groups to support the national commitment of the Indonesian government to achieve a malaria elimination zone by 2030.

ELIOIDOSIS: EPIDEMIOLOGY, CLINICAL CHARACTERISTICS, DIAGNOSIS AND TREATMENT

2018 ◽  
Vol 8 (3) ◽  
pp. 7-10
Author(s):  
Thao Nguyen Thi Phuong ◽  
Chuong Tran Xuan
Keyword(s):  
Logistic Regression ◽  
Postpartum Depression ◽  
Economic Status ◽  
Depression Scale ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Related Factors ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Prevalence Of Depression ◽  
Logistic Regression Method ◽  
Poor Relationship

Brackground: Prevalence of postpartum depression after giving birth 3 months and within 12 months are about 15% and 15-25%, respectively. This disorder leads to severe consequences to both mother and the child. Aims: 1) To examine prevalence of depression among women aged 18 and oder after giving birth within 12 months by Vietnamese Edinburgh Postanatal Depression Scale (EPDS). 2) To analyse several factors related to postpartum depression. Methods: This was a descriptive cross – sectional study. Total of 226 women aged 18 and older after giving birth within 12 months living in Thuan Hoa và Thuy Bieu districts, Hue city were assessed by EPDS - Vietnamese version to investigate the rate of postpartum depression. A Semi – structure questionaire was used to examine related factors to postpartum depression. Multivariables logistic regression method was used to analyse factors affects to postpartum depression in participants. Results: The postpartum depression prevalence in women aged 18 and older after giving birth within 12 months by EPDS – Vietnamese version was 15.9%. Multivariables logistic regression analysis indicated several factors associated with postnatal depression in particippants including unstable job, poor economic status, being sick in pregnancy, uexpected pregnancy, unsatisfied with gender of the baby, poor relationship with her husband, helplessness from others in caring the babies and selfcare, suffering from severe insomnia, thinking sexual relationship not so important after childbirth, decreasing sexsual desire, children often crying at night. Conclusions: prevalence of postpartum depression was quite hight therefore women after childbirth need to be supported both emotional and physical dimention to prevent developing postpartum depression. Key words: Postpartum depression, Edinburgh Postanatal Depression Scale, (EPDS)

Factors affecting the utilization of antenatal care services among women in Guinea: a population-based study

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Gebretsadik Shibre ◽  
Betregiorgis Zegeye ◽  
Dina Idriss-Wheeler ◽  
Sanni Yaya
Keyword(s):  
Logistic Regression ◽  
Antenatal Care ◽  
Maternal Education ◽  
Economic Status ◽  
Media Exposure ◽  
Population Based ◽  
Multivariate Logistic Regression ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
Care Services ◽  
Skilled Anc

Abstract Introduction Evidence suggests that a better understanding of determinants of antenatal care (ANC) utilization is crucial to reducing maternal and child deaths. Little is known about the utilization of ANC services in Guinea. Objective The aim of this study was to explore factors determining utilization of skilled ANC in Guinea. Methods This study focused on a sample of 7812 ever married women. Using multivariate logistic regression, factors associated with the utilization of ANC were identified. The output of the multivariate logistic regression was presented using adjusted odds ratio and the corresponding 95% confidence interval (CI). Results Several factors had significant association with utilization of skilled ANC service in Guinea: having decision-making power (2.21, 95% CI: 1.63, 3.00), employment status (1.86, 95% CI: 1.39, 2.48), media exposure (1.60, 95% CI: 1.26, 2.02), maternal education (2.68, 95% CI: 1.36, 5.28), husband/partner education status (1.66, 95% CI: 1.08, 2.55), household economic status (2.19, 95% CI: 1.40, 3.44), place of residence (0.29, 95% CI: 0.16, 0.50) and ethnicity (0.40, 95% CI: 0.23, 0.69). Conclusions These findings suggest a variety of socio-demographic and economic factors as well as media exposure are associated with women’s use of ANC. Policymakers should implement appropriate measures to address the existing variations and gaps in ANC services utilization among different subgroups of women in Guinea.

PREVALENCE AND RISK FACTORS OF POSTPARTUM DEPRESSION AMONG WOMEN IN HUE CITY, IN 2016

2018 ◽  
Vol 8 (3) ◽  
pp. 12-18
Author(s):  
Thuy Le Thi ◽  
Hang Tran Nhu Minh
Keyword(s):  
Logistic Regression ◽  
Postpartum Depression ◽  
Economic Status ◽  
Depression Scale ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Related Factors ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Prevalence Of Depression ◽  
Logistic Regression Method ◽  
Poor Relationship

Brackground: Prevalence of postpartum depression after giving birth 3 months and within 12 months are about 15% and 15-25%, respectively. This disorder leads to severe consequences to both mother and the child. Aims: 1) To examine prevalence of depression among women aged 18 and oder after giving birth within 12 months by Vietnamese Edinburgh Postanatal Depression Scale (EPDS). 2) To analyse several factors related to postpartum depression. Methods: This was a descriptive cross – sectional study. Total of 226 women aged 18 and older after giving birth within 12 months living in Thuan Hoa và Thuy Bieu districts, Hue city were assessed by EPDS - Vietnamese version to investigate the rate of postpartum depression. A Semi – structure questionaire was used to examine related factors to postpartum depression. Multivariables logistic regression method was used to analyse factors affects to postpartum depression in participants. Results: The postpartum depression prevalence in women aged 18 and older after giving birth within 12 months by EPDS – Vietnamese version was 15.9%. Multivariables logistic regression analysis indicated several factors associated with postnatal depression in particippants including unstable job, poor economic status, being sick in pregnancy, uexpected pregnancy, unsatisfied with gender of the baby, poor relationship with her husband, helplessness from others in caring the babies and selfcare, suffering from severe insomnia, thinking sexual relationship not so important after childbirth, decreasing sexsual desire, children often crying at night. Conclusions: prevalence of postpartum depression was quite hight therefore women after childbirth need to be supported both emotional and physical dimention to prevent developing postpartum depression. Key words: Postpartum depression, Edinburgh Postanatal Depression Scale, (EPDS)

scholarly journals Factors Affecting on Early Marriage of Women in Rural Areas, Bangladesh

2017 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
pp. 17-26
Author(s):  
Israth Sultana ◽  
Mohammad Emdad Hossain ◽  
Mohammad Nazmul Hoq
Keyword(s):  
Logistic Regression ◽  
Population Growth ◽  
Rural Area ◽  
Rural Areas ◽  
Economic Status ◽  
Early Marriage ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
First Marriage ◽  
Age At First Marriage ◽  
Cross Tabulation

Bangladesh is one of the most densely populated countries in the world where population growth rate is 1.6 percent (Wikipedia). Early marriage is one of the important factors of population growth. This paper uses data from Bangladesh Demographic and Health Survey 2011 to examine different socio-economic and demographic factors that are correlated to age at first marriage of women in the rural area. Bivariate and multivariate logistic regression analyzes have been used to estimate the factors effect on age at first marriage. The results show that respondent’s education, husband’s education, husband’s occupation, religion, region and socio-economic status have a significant effect on age at first marriage of women in the rural area by both Cross-tabulation and Logistic regression analyzes. Moreover, access to mass media has found a significant association with age at first marriage in the rural area by Cross-tabulation analysis.  

scholarly journals Evaluation of organizational and social commitments and related factors during the coronavirus pandemic of healthcare workers in northern Iran

2021 ◽  
Vol 17 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Zahra Aghalari ◽  
Hans-Uwe Dahms ◽  
Somayeh Jafarian ◽  
Hemmat Gholinia
Keyword(s):  
Logistic Regression ◽  
Healthcare Workers ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Related Factors ◽  
Northern Iran ◽  
Social Commitment ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
Education Levels ◽  
Health Related ◽  
Fear And Anxiety

Abstract Background Serious conditions caused by the coronavirus epidemic are expected to affect the mental and physical health, organizational and social commitments of healthcare workers. Therefore, this study aimed to evaluate the organizational and social commitments and related factors during the coronavirus pandemic of healthcare workers in northern Iran. Methods This descriptive-analytical study was conducted in 2020 among 260 healthcare workers of Babol health centers by a stratified-random sampling method. Data were collected according to a valid and reliable questionnaire consisting of three parts: 8 questions about personal and job characteristics, 15 questions from Porter Organizational Commitment Questionnaire (OCQ), 15 questions from Carroll’s social responsibility. Each question was scored on the Likert scale of organizational and social commitment questionnaires. Data were analyzed by chi-square and logistic regression. P < 0.05 was considered as statistically significant. Results None of the healthcare workers belonged to the category of low organizational commitments. A portion of 27.7% of the healthcare workers had moderate organizational commitments and 72.3% had high organizational commitments. A portion of 9.2% of the healthcare workers had moderate social commitments and 90.8% had high social commitments. Chi-square showed that education (p = 0.001), job position (p = 0.001) and the area in which healthcare workers were present for service (p = 0.002) were significantly associated with organizational commitments. According to OR in the logistic regression model, healthcare workers with master’s and doctoral education levels had 3.482 times more social commitments than others and the health group had 2.455 times more social commitments compared to the treatment group. Conclusion The results of this study showed that at the time of the coronavirus outbreak, the healthcare workers in Babol had very positive and high organizational and social commitments. As the world struggles with the coronavirus pandemic, employee and organizational productivity may decline due to the fear and anxiety of healthcare workers in various organizations. It is expected that managers of health-related organizations, social, economic, and cultural organizations use the results of this study to identify factors affecting the organizational and social commitments of employees and strengthen them.

scholarly journals “This is not my decision; I have no alternative”. Perceptions and experiences of marriage age and family planning among Syrian women and men: a primary care study

2021 ◽  
Vol 22 ◽  
Author(s):  
Pinar Döner ◽  
Kadriye Şahin
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Primary Health Care ◽  
Family Planning ◽  
Reproductive Health ◽  
Religious Beliefs ◽  
Economic Status ◽  
Cultural Beliefs ◽  
Contraceptive Methods ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
Primary Health

Abstract Purpose: Reproductive health includes the capability to reproduce and the freedom to decide. In this context, both women and men have rights. In this study, it is aimed to reveal the obstacles in using these rights and to describe perceptions on marriage and family planning (FP) of Syrian women and men and to increase awareness for developing new policies on the Primary Health Care. Methods: The study was conducted using qualitative method, consisting of in-depth interviews with 54 participants; 43 women and 11 men who had to emigrate from varied regions of Syria at different times since 2011. Syrian women living in Hatay, in the south of Turkey were identified from Primary Health Care Center. Most of the Syrian women had given birth to the first two children before the age of 20 years. The interviewees were selected by purposive and snowball sampling. Results: The result was examined under seven headings: knowledge about FP and contraceptive methods, hesitation about contraceptive methods, emotional pressure of family and fear of maintaining marriage, embarrassing of talking about sexuality and contraception, the effects of belief and culture on contraception, psychological reflections of war, and changes in the perception of health during the process of immigration. The most significant factors affecting the approaches to FP and contraceptive methods of the women in this study were determined to be education, traditions, economic status, and religious beliefs. The most important factors affecting participants’ FP and contraceptive method approaches are education, cultural beliefs, economic status, and religious beliefs. Conclusions: The primary healthcare centers are at a very strategical point for offering FP services to help address patients’ unmet contraceptive needs and improve pregnancy outcomes. More attention should be paid to social determinants that influence the access to reproductive health. Moreover, efforts can be done to address gender inequality that intercept FP. The most important strategy for primary health systems to follow the gender barriers that hinder access to FP services and men are empowered to share responsibility for FP.

Analysis on application level based on ordinal logistic regression and best of advanced manufacturing technologies (AMT) selection based on fuzzy-TOPSIS integration approach

2021 ◽  
pp. 1-11
Author(s):  
Guilian Wang ◽  
Liyan Zhang ◽  
Jing Guo
Keyword(s):  
Logistic Regression ◽  
Organizational Factors ◽  
Fuzzy Topsis ◽  
Ordinal Logistic Regression ◽  
Industrial Robots ◽  
Policy Implications ◽  
Market Pricing ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
Pricing Power ◽  
The Core Competence

This paper try to fully reveal the key factors affecting the the level of AMT application in micro- and small enterprises (MSEs) from its organizational factors by ordinal logistic regression. The results show that MSEs have a relatively high level of AMT application as a whole due to the maturity and cost reduction of basic technologies such as artificial intelligence, digital manufacturing and industrial robots. In this paper we propose manufacturing world analysis at Application using Logistic Regression and best AMT selection using Fuzzy-TOPSIS Integration approach.Considering the influence mechanism of each factor, the important factors that affect the application level of AMT are the enterprise’s market pricing power, the main production types, technical, market and management capabilities, organization development incentives and the interaction with external stakeholders. Based on the results above, the following policy implications are proposed: further expanding the customized production in MSEs to gradually improve the market pricing power, expanding the core competence of enterprises, enhancing the employee autonomy, and strengthening the interaction with industry organizations.

scholarly journals Factors Affecting Salt Reduction Measure Adoption among Chinese Residents

2021 ◽  
Vol 18 (2) ◽  
pp. 445
Author(s):  
Zeying Huang ◽  
Di Zeng
Keyword(s):  
Logistic Regression ◽  
Food Intake ◽  
Nutrition Education ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
Adaptive Lasso ◽  
Stepwise Logistic Regression ◽  
Salt Reduction ◽  
Salt Restriction ◽  
Salt Diet ◽  
Factors Affecting

China has the highest mortality rate caused by diseases and conditions associated with its high-salt diet. Since 2016, China has initiated a national salt reduction campaign that aims at promoting the usage of salt information on food labels and salt-restriction spoons and reducing condiment and pickled food intake. However, factors affecting individuals’ decisions to adopt these salt reduction measures remain largely unknown. By comparing the performances of logistic regression, stepwise logistic regression, lasso logistic regression and adaptive lasso logistic regression, this study aims to fill this gap by analyzing the adoption behaviour of 1610 individuals from a nationally representative online survey. It was found that the practices were far from adopted and only 26.40%, 22.98%, 33.54% and 37.20% reported the adoption of labelled salt information, salt-restriction spoons, reduced condiment use in home cooking and reduced pickled food intake, respectively. Knowledge on salt, the perceived benefits of salt reduction, participation in nutrition education and training programs on sodium reduction were positively associated with using salt information labels. Adoption of the other measures was largely explained by people’s awareness of hypertension risks and taste preferences. It is therefore recommended that policy interventions should enhance Chinese individuals’ knowledge of salt, raise the awareness of the benefits associated with a low-salt diet and the risks associated with consuming excessive salt and reshape their taste choices.

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