scholarly journals Ações de responsabilidade social nas academias de ginástica de uma cidade no Norte do Brasil

2018 ◽  
Vol 87 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Rafaela Cristina Araújo-Gomes ◽  
Gabriel dos Santos Gonçalves ◽  
Claúdio Joaquim Borba-Pinheiro
Keyword(s):  
Social Responsibility ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Fitness Centers ◽  
Fitness Center ◽  
Appropriate Treatment ◽  
Study Results ◽  
Corporate Social ◽  
The City

Introdução: As academias de ginástica são empresas voltadas para a prática de atividade física. Ações de responsabilidade social empresarial estão relacionadas a posturas, comportamentos e ações voltadas à promoção da qualidade de vida e bem-estar do público interno e externo da empresa.Objetivo: Examinar as ações de responsabilidade social que são realizadas pelas academias, na cidade de Tucuruí-PA.Métodos: Estudo transversal do qual participaram seis academias da cidade de Tucuruí-PA. A coleta de dados foi feita através de um questionário semiestruturado com questões fechadas, abrangendo cinco áreas de responsabilidade social: 1) Bom relacionamento com os clientes; 2) Ações para a comunidade; 3) Tratamento adequado com os funcionários; 4) Legalização; e 5) Responsabilidade com o meio ambiente, realizado em forma de entrevista com os proprietários das academias.Resultados: Observou-se que a área do relacionamento com os clientes é a mais importante para as academias avaliadas. Todavia, de modo geral, há, também, uma preocupação com as outras áreas abordadas.Conclusão: As academias analisadas buscavam realizar ações de responsabilidade social dentro das cinco áreas abordadas neste estudo. Os resultados foram discutidos.Social Responsibility actions in a Fitness Center of a North Brazilian CityIntroduction: The fitness centers are companies dedicated to the practice of physical activity. Actions of corporate social responsibility are related to postures, behaviors and actions aimed at promoting the quality of life and well-being of the internal and external public of the company.Objective: To examine the actions of social responsibility that are carried out by the fitness centers on the city of Tucuruí-PA.Methods: Cross-sectional study involving six fitness centers from the city of Tucuruí-PA. Data collection was done through a semi-structured questionnaire with closed questions, covering five areas of social responsibility: 1) Clients relationship; 2) Actions for the community; 3) Appropriate treatment with employees; 4) Legalization; and 5) Environment responsibility. It was applied as interview to the fitness centers’ owners.Results: Relationship with the clients was the most important area observed for the fitness center. However, in general, there is also a concern with the other addressed areas.Conclusion: The fitness centers evaluated sought to carry out social responsibility actions within the five areas addressed in this study. Results were discussed.

scholarly journals Varicose Veins Among Different Occupational Background in City of Mosul-Iraq

2021 ◽  
Vol 15 (5) ◽  
pp. 1399-1402
Author(s):  
H. J. Mahmood ◽  
R. H. Ibrahim ◽  
M. F. Abdulghani ◽  
Z. F. Al-Zaidy
Keyword(s):  
Clinical Practice ◽  
Varicose Veins ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Age Group ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Study Results ◽  
The Mean ◽  
Occupational Background ◽  
The City

Background and aim: The Objectives of the present study to determine the VV among people with different background occupations in the City of Mosul, Iraq. Materials and method: A cross-sectional study was performed at Mosul Teaching Hospital between November 2019 and February 2020. Two hundred people who were physically examined represented different jobs in Iraqi society (Nurses, address, Policemen, and teachers). A physical examination was conducted of all participants who agreed to engage in this study. Results: The overall prevalence rate of VV among different occupational backgrounds in the City of Mosul is 19.5%. The study found that the percentage of men (50.5%) and women (49.5%). Most of the patient was beyond to age group (41-45) years and the mean age of the participants was (39.1+3.1). According to the BMI, the results indicated that most subjects belong to a class<30 (77%). Conclusions: The nurses will seek to prevent excessive extended occupational standing and using sitting or walking when appropriate. As a result, an improvement in clinical practice may reduce the incidence of vascular disease. Keywords: Varicose, Veins, Occupational

An Entrepreneurial Learning Exercise as a Pedagogical Tool for Teaching CSR

2015 ◽  
Vol 29 (5) ◽  
pp. 345-360 ◽  
Author(s):  
Vanina A. Farber ◽  
María Angela Prialé ◽  
Rosa María Fuchs
Keyword(s):  
Corporate Social Responsibility ◽  
Social Responsibility ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Entrepreneurial Learning ◽  
Mba Students ◽  
Models Of Teaching ◽  
Real World Problem ◽  
High Level ◽  
Corporate Social

This paper reports on an exploratory cross-sectional study of the value of an entrepreneurial learning exercise as a tool for examining the entrepreneurship dimension of corporate social responsibility (CSR). The study used grounded theory to analyse diaries kept by graduate (MBA) students during the ‘20 Nuevos Soles Project’. From the results of this analysis a number of propositions are developed for further research. The findings suggest that an entrepreneurial learning exercise can be useful in raising awareness of and reinforcing CSR-related competences. The project achieved a high level of student involvement and satisfaction, connecting acquired knowledge to real-world problem-solving. It is argued that the study has wider implications for managerial education which aims to go beyond the transmission of technical knowledge to allowing the development of competences in a bottom-up fashion. It also adds to research on the importance of new models of teaching management topics (specifically, corporate social responsibility) in emerging markets.

scholarly journals Cereal-based Complementary Foods Marketed in the City of Yaounde: Assessment of the Compliance to Labeling and Nutritional Composition Standards

2020 ◽  
Vol 14 (1) ◽  
pp. 1-9
Author(s):  
Mvogo N. Rolly ◽  
Djouhou F. Michelle ◽  
Saha F. Brice ◽  
Kuagny M. Blaise ◽  
Mafogang Borelle ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Young Children ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Good Health ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Nutritional Composition ◽  
Cluster Sampling ◽  
Complementary Foods ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
The City ◽  
Infants And Young Children

Background: Complementary foods are foods intended for consumption by infants and young children to supplement then replace their milk diet. Compliance with labeling and nutritional composition standards conditions their nutritional quality. Objective: The aim of this study was to assess the compliance level of Cereal-based Complementary Foods (CCFs) marketed in the city of Yaounde to related standards. Methods: A descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted among 125 mothers in 2 hospitals of Yaounde using probabilistic cluster sampling. The labelings and nutritional compositions of the most consumed CCFs coded as “ASC O”, “ASC I”, “ASC E” and “ASC A”, were compared to Codex Alimentarius standards at an acceptability threshold of 80%. Results: The labeling standards were 95.24%, 93.48%, 89.68% and 59.34% compliant for “ASC O”, “ASC I”, “ASC E” and “ASC A” respectively, 52.5%, 73.75%, 83. 75% and 35% for nutritional composition standards. 90% of these CCFs complied with labeling standards, while only 26% with nutritional composition standards. Conclusion: CCFs in Yaounde have as main defects: incomplete labels, labels with errors and falsities, protein and mineral deficiencies. Their producers, controllers, and buyers should respectively improve, control and seek their good quality for the well-being and good health of infants and young children.

scholarly journals SOCIODEMOGRAPHIC AND SANITATION AND HOUSING INDICATORS ON THE QUALITY OF LIFE OF PEOPLE WITH STOMA

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Bianca Cristine Soares Ferreira ◽  
Shirley Santos Martins ◽  
Tamires Barradas Cavalcante ◽  
João Ferreira Silva Junior ◽  
Sueli Coelho da Silva Carneiro
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Family Income ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Housing Type ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Spiritual Well Being ◽  
The City

Objectives: To analyze the relationships between the quality of life (QOL) of people with stoma with sociodemographic, clinical, lifestyle, sanitation, and housing indicators. Method: Cross-sectional study with a sample of 106 individuals with stoma interviewed from May to December 2019. A sociodemographic and clinical questionnaire and the City of Hope Quality of Life Ostomy Questionnaire were used. Results: Spiritual well-being (7.71 +/-1.09) was the best performing domain. Quality of life did not differ between men and women (p = 0.372), but was associated with education (< 0.001) and family income (p = 0.025), diabetes (p = 0.008) and alcoholism (p = 0.044), drinking water conditions (p < 0.001), garbage disposal (p = 0.021), having electricity (p = 0.034), housing type (p = 0.026), number of rooms (p = 0.023), and housing coverage (p = 0.021). Conclusion: worse socioeconomic, sanitation, and housing indicators appear to negatively impact the QOL of people with stomata.

scholarly journals Bullies, Victims and Provocative Victims in Context: Discriminant Factors in a Portuguese Adolescent Sample

2017 ◽  
Vol 13 (20) ◽  
pp. 23 ◽  
Author(s):  
Marina Carvalho ◽  
Catia Branquinho ◽  
Margarida Gaspar De Matos
Keyword(s):  
Well Being ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Traumatic Experiences ◽  
After School ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Strong Argument ◽  
Positive Attitudes ◽  
People Participation ◽  
Study Results ◽  
Making Friends

Context: With strong and serious impacts on health and individual well-being, bullying presents itself as one of the most traumatic experiences at school age. Objective: analyse the differences between bullies, victims and provocative-victims for individual, relational, school and contextual factors. Design: cross-sectional study based on the 2014 Health Behaviour in School-aged Children study. Results: Bullies reported consuming more tobacco and drugs, but less alcohol, when compared to victims and provocative-victims. Bullies also reported being more involved and having more security feelings at school, better relationships with their peers, being better accepted by the peers, and more positive attitudes, compared to victims and provocative-victims; which reported more fear, sadness, rejection feelings, and also, more withdrawal at school. Group differences were also found in the time spent with friends in everyday life, nigh outs and well-being, with bullies presenting the higher odds. Provocative-victims reported involving more in fights than victims. Otherwise, bullies reported making friends more easily and spending more time with friends after school. Conclusions: Given the different characteristics and impacts of bullying on victims, bullies and provocative-victims, it is essential to consider the interrelations of groups and focus on a more engaging perspective, based on an ecological intervention model. A strong argument is also made related to the need to include young people participation in the definition of public policies to prevent peer related violence, as well as a need to focus not only in the prevention of peer related violence, but also to focus on violence-free, positive relationships

scholarly journals The prevalence, grouping, and distribution of stressors and their association with anxiety among hospitalized patients

PLoS ONE ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 16 (12) ◽  
pp. e0260921
Author(s):  
Patricia K. Palmer ◽  
Kathryn Wehrmeyer ◽  
Marianne P. Florian ◽  
Charles Raison ◽  
Ellen Idler ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Multiple Stressors ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Demographic Variables ◽  
Bivariate Analysis ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Study Results ◽  
Insured Patients ◽  
Predictive Study ◽  
Hospital Inpatients

Anxiety is prevalent among hospital inpatients and it has harmful effects on patient well-being and clinical outcomes. We aimed to characterize the sources of hospital distress and their relationship to anxiety. We conducted a cross-sectional study of inpatients (n = 271) throughout two Southeastern U.S. metropolitan hospitals. Participants completed a survey to identify which of 38 stressors they were experiencing. They also completed the State Trait Anxiety Inventory six-item scale. We evaluated the prevalence of stressors, their distribution, and crude association with anxiety. We then used multivariate logistic regression to estimate the association between stressors and clinically relevant anxiety, with and without adjusting for demographic variables. We used factor analysis to describe the interrelationships among stressors and to examine whether groups of stressors tend to be endorsed together. The following stressors were highly endorsed across all unit types: pain, being unable to sleep, feelings of frustration, being overwhelmed, and fear of the unknown. Stressors relating to isolation/meaninglessness and fear/frustration tend to be endorsed together. Stressors were more frequently endorsed by younger, female, and uninsured or Medicaid-insured patients and being female and uninsured was associated with anxiety in bivariate analysis. After controlling for the sources of distress in multivariate linear analysis, gender and insurance status no longer predicted anxiety. Feelings of isolation, lack of meaning, frustration, fear, or a loss of control were predictive. Study results suggest that multiple stressors are prevalent among hospital inpatients and relatively consistent across hospital unit and disease type. Interventions for anxiety or emotional/spiritual burden may be best targeted to stressors that are frequently endorsed or associated with anxiety, especially among young and female patients.

scholarly journals Effects of Corporate Social Responsibility on Consumer Purchase Intention

2018 ◽  
Vol 6 (4) ◽  
Author(s):  
Fawad Ali ◽  
Maarif Sohail
Keyword(s):  
Corporate Social Responsibility ◽  
Social Responsibility ◽  
Purchase Intention ◽  
Public Awareness ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Consumer Purchase Intention ◽  
Corporate Social ◽  
The Impact

The aim of this study was to identify the impact of corporate social responsibility on the purchase intention of customers. Corporate Social Responsibility was measured on the basis of five factors, namely Customer Centric, Green Environment, Philanthropy, Public Awareness and Creating Shared Values. This was a quantitative, deductive and cross-sectional study. Convenience sampling technique was used to collect the data from 300 respondents from the University of the Punjab, Lahore. IBM-SPSS was used to analyses the data and regression was run to test hypotheses. Findings of the research suggested that Customer Centric, Green Environment Philanthropy, Public Awareness and Creating Shared Value do have a significant impact on the purchase intention of the consumers. Theoretical and practical contributions along with limitations and future direction are also discussed of the study.

scholarly journals Impact of COVID-19 pandemic on the health-related anxiety and behavioral changes among pregnant women – A cross-sectional study

2021 ◽  
Vol 12 (11) ◽  
pp. 16-21
Author(s):  
Ranita Roy Chowdhury ◽  
Suvobrata Sarkar ◽  
Manidip Pal ◽  
Jayeeta Mukherjee ◽  
Gairik Bera
Keyword(s):  
Pregnant Women ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Behavioral Changes ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Study Results ◽  
Health Related ◽  
Internal Sources ◽  
The Impact

Background: The outbreak of COVID-19 has been the cause of agony for millions of people worldwide. Anxiety of losing near ones and stress of rearing children besides bearing the bulk of domestic tasks have led to certain behavioral changes in the pregnant women. Aims and Objectives: This study aims to assess anxiety, awareness, and behavioral changes among pregnant women during COVID-19 pandemic. Materials and Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, College of Medicine and J.N.M. Hospital, Kalyani, West Bengal, India, from May 1, 2020, to December 31, 2020. All antenatal patients after the second trimester visiting the OPD or maternity ward, satisfying inclusion criteria after formal consent, were considered for the study. Results: Out of a total of 139 patients, mostly primigravida, 122 (87.7%) participants were of 18–33 years age. Observations revealed that 24% more women were worried about their own health after the arrival of pandemic. The overall worry percentage for unborn baby (88%), existing children (76%), and older relatives (38%) remained uniform throughout the study period. Staying at home, stocking of food, and medical equipment showed a downward trend toward the end of the study. Conclusion: The impact of the pandemic has been mammoth, taking a toll on the behavior and anxiety of the pregnant women, which when unnoticed may have a long-term effect on their mental health as well as family life. Physical and mental support from external and internal sources will pave the way to a healthier mental well-being of these antenatal mothers.

scholarly journals An assessment of knowledge and practices relating to the usage of sanitary pads

2019 ◽  
Vol 6 (4) ◽  
pp. 1411 ◽  
Author(s):  
Namrita Rai ◽  
Faine Crimbly ◽  
Summaya Aftab ◽  
Aleena Baig ◽  
Nathaline Fernandes ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Reproductive Tract ◽  
Significant Risk ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Sanitary Pads ◽  
Tract Infections ◽  
The City ◽  
Do So

Background: The knowledge of the proper use, disposal of sanitary pads, and its related side effects during menstruation is a vital aspect of a woman’s well-being. Use of sanitary pads appropriately and replacing them on time are essential practices needed to maintain menstrual hygiene. Failure to do so may lead to detrimental consequences that could affect the health of women and make them susceptible to reproductive tract infections. Objectives were to assess a range of factors considered by female about the usage of sanitary pads and the various methods employed regarding its disposal.Methods: A cross sectional study was conducted from March to June 2018, in the city of Karachi, by students of Jinnah Sindh Medical University. A sampling technique was used to select 391 females. Data collection was carried out using a structured questionnaire, by convenience sampling. Response of the participants was acquired using a 5-point Likert scale.Results: In total, 391 females from the city took part in this study; their ages ranging between 15-45 years. 95.7% of these females preferred sanitary pads over cloth, tampons, menstrual cups and toilet paper. Many women using sanitary pads believed, pads should be replaced often while menstruating and failure to do so may increase the risk of contracting infections (p≤0.01).Conclusions: The findings showed that a significant number of women are aware of the risks associated with sanitary napkins and have adequate knowledge related to its proper usage. The study also presented no significant risk of adverse effects associated with the use of sanitary pads.

The influence of work environment relationships on mental health of Brazilian seamstresses

Work ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 70 (1) ◽  
pp. 167-175
Author(s):  
Neliane Aparecida Silva ◽  
Letícia Yamawaka de Almeida ◽  
Jaqueline Lemos de Oliveira ◽  
Lilian Carla de Almeida ◽  
Regina Célia Fiorati ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Social Support ◽  
Work Environment ◽  
Interpersonal Relationships ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Self Report ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Support Providers ◽  
Study Results

BACKGROUND: The work environment is a place in which different kinds of interpersonal relationships are developed and can contribute positively or negatively to productivity and to workers’ well-being. Discussion on this topic may contribute to building more coping strategies to fight against gender inequality and the emotional repercussions of these conditions. OBJECTIVE: This is a cross-sectional study that investigated the possible influence of work environment relationships on the mental health of Brazilian seamstresses. METHODS: The participants were seamstresses from four clothing factories in a city in the southwest of Brazil. For data collection, we used the Social Support Perception at Work Scale; Self-Report Questionnaire; Alcohol, Smoking and Substance Involvement Screening Test; and a focus group. The quantitative data were statistically analyzed, and data from the focus groups were analyzed using content analysis. RESULTS: Interpersonal relationships at work were mentioned as sources of conflict and stress but also as emotional and material social support providers. In the sample studied, these relationships did not influence directly the development of mental health disorders. CONCLUSIONS: Study results suggest that a low level of education is an important factor that increases the vulnerability of these women to the precariousness of work, and, consequently to developing mental health symptoms or aggravating previous mental health distress. However, emotional and material support from peers likely protects these workers’ mental health.

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