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Valinsky D, Heymann AD, Albukrek D, Tsamir J, Zacay G. The critical factors for COVID-19 vaccination uptake are perceived vaccine effectiveness and the desire to protect others. Hum Vaccin Immunother 2023; 19:2265170. [PMID: 37846842 PMCID: PMC10583610 DOI: 10.1080/21645515.2023.2265170] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/07/2023] [Accepted: 09/27/2023] [Indexed: 10/18/2023] Open
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The proportion of the population vaccinated in Israel against COVID-19 in 2021 was significantly higher than that of the annual uptake rates of the influenza vaccine over time. Understanding the reasons behind the high vaccination rate may facilitate maintaining these rates if annual COVID-19 vaccination is required. Using a mixed-methods design, we characterized the individuals who were vaccinated and studied their attitudes toward vaccines and motivators for the COVID-19 vaccine. The first part was a cross-sectional study of adults aged 65 and over who were vaccinated against COVID-19. We stratified them according to their annual influenza vaccination patterns, and compared variables such as age, gender, health status, and timing of COVID-19 vaccination. The second part consisted of a questionnaire administered to a subsample of the above population, inquiring about vaccine hesitancy, motivators for vaccination, and intention to be vaccinated in the future. We found that motivating factors for COVID-19 vaccination are similar between those who regularly vaccinate against influenza and those who don't. Internal motivators such as perceived vaccine effectiveness and the desire to protect others were stronger than external rewards or sanctions. High adherence to annual influenza vaccine recommendations was associated with earlier COVID-19 vaccine uptake. Respondents with lower adherence to influenza vaccines were more likely to demonstrate higher levels of vaccine hesitancy. These factors should be addressed in future vaccination campaigns.
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- Danna Valinsky
- The Faculty of Medicine, Tel Aviv University, Tel Aviv, Israel
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- The Faculty of Medicine, Tel Aviv University, Tel Aviv, Israel
- Meuhedet Health Services, Tel Aviv, Israel
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- The Faculty of Medicine, Tel Aviv University, Tel Aviv, Israel
- Meuhedet Health Services, Tel Aviv, Israel
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Karmakar T, Sain S, Dey SP, Sarkar AP, Biswas A. Perception of beneficiaries on motivating factors and challenges of COVID-19 vaccination: An institute-based study. J Family Med Prim Care 2023; 12:2916-2921. [PMID: 38186813 PMCID: PMC10771184 DOI: 10.4103/jfmpc.jfmpc_687_23] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/22/2023] [Revised: 06/24/2023] [Accepted: 06/27/2023] [Indexed: 01/09/2024] Open
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Background The novel coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) caused by a newly discovered SARS-CoV-2, led to COVID-19 pandemic across the world. Vaccination played an important role in reduction in morbidity and mortality concerning the current pandemic, but there was a lack of awareness and motivation to get vaccinated during the pandemic. Objective This study was aimed at assessing the motivating factors and finding out the challenges perceived among the beneficiaries receiving the vaccine at the COVID-19 immunization center of Bankura Sammilani Medical College and Hospital (BSMCH). Materials and Methods This institution-based descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted from June 2021 to October 2021 at the COVID-19 Vaccination Centre of Bankura Sammilani Medical College, West Bengal, among 158 beneficiaries. The study population was selected through a systematic random sampling method, and data were collected by interview with a predesigned, pretested structured questionnaire. To identify the predictor (s), variables that were found statistically significant in binary logistic regression analysis were considered for multiple logistic regression. Results Motivation for vaccination was significantly (P < 0.05) higher among participants who were educated up to the secondary level. Challenges perceived were significantly (P < 0.05) higher among participants aged less than 60 years and the participants who were coming from a distance of more than or equal to three kilometers. Conclusion Awareness generation program, frequent Information, education and communication (IEC) activities, etc., may alleviate these challenges and can improve vaccination coverage in the future.
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- Tanushree Karmakar
- Department of Community Medicine, Bankura Sammilani Medical College, Bankura, West Bengal, India
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- Department of Community Medicine, Bankura Sammilani Medical College, Bankura, West Bengal, India
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- Department of Community Medicine, Bankura Sammilani Medical College, Bankura, West Bengal, India
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- Department of Community Medicine, Bankura Sammilani Medical College, Bankura, West Bengal, India
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- Department of Community Medicine, Bankura Sammilani Medical College, Bankura, West Bengal, India
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Baxmann M, Timm LH, Schwendicke F. Who Seeks Clear Aligner Therapy? A European Cross-National Real-World Data Analysis. Life (Basel) 2022; 13:life13010065. [PMID: 36676013 PMCID: PMC9867317 DOI: 10.3390/life13010065] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/31/2022] [Revised: 11/29/2022] [Accepted: 12/21/2022] [Indexed: 12/28/2022] Open
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A key step prior to clear aligner therapy (CAT) is the clinical examination and case selection, which includes understanding the specific orthodontic problem to be managed and the wider evaluation of oral health. Seeking CAT may further differ along sociodemographic parameters or across countries, as may perceived orthodontic treatment needs and oral health. We aimed to characterize patients seeking CAT across five European countries. Anonymized real-life data from one large CAT provider (DrSmile, Berlin, Germany) was retrospectively sampled for the period 1 November 2021−31 December 2021. A total of 15,015 patients (68.4% females, 31.6% males, with an age range of 18−81 years, median 30.0 years) were included. The cross-national comparison revealed a significant difference in gender distribution (p < 0.001/Chi-square), with the highest proportion of males in Italy (434/1199, 36.2%) and the lowest in Poland (457/1600, 28.6%); generally, more females sought CAT. The largest motivational factor in all countries for seeking CAT was crowding, in both males and females. By and large, patients paid out of pocket for CAT. The prevalence of caries, periodontitis, and craniomandibular dysfunction as well as the numbers of missing teeth were generally low, albeit with significant differences between sociodemographic groups and countries for caries and periodontitis. Patients seeking CAT showed a low prevalence in oral conditions but differed in their sociodemographic characteristics across countries. Dentists and orthodontists should consider these country-specific differences when planning CAT.
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- DrSmile-DZK Deutsche Zahnklinik GmbH, Königsallee 92a, 40212 Düsseldorf, Germany
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- Department of Oral Diagnostics, Digital Health and Health Services Research, Charité—Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Aßmannshauser Straße 4-6, 14197 Berlin, Germany
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Dirzyte A, Vijaikis A, Perminas A, Rimasiute-Knabikiene R. Associations between Depression, Anxiety, Fatigue, and Learning Motivating Factors in e-Learning-Based Computer Programming Education. Int J Environ Res Public Health 2021; 18:9158. [PMID: 34501748 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph18179158] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/29/2021] [Revised: 08/25/2021] [Accepted: 08/26/2021] [Indexed: 12/16/2022]
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Quarantines imposed due to COVID-19 have forced the rapid implementation of e-learning, but also increased the rates of anxiety, depression, and fatigue, which relate to dramatically diminished e-learning motivation. Thus, it was deemed significant to identify e-learning motivating factors related to mental health. Furthermore, because computer programming skills are among the core competencies that professionals are expected to possess in the era of rapid technology development, it was also considered important to identify the factors relating to computer programming learning. Thus, this study applied the Learning Motivating Factors Questionnaire, the Patient Health Questionnaire-9 (PHQ-9), the Generalized Anxiety Disorder Scale-7 (GAD-7), and the Multidimensional Fatigue Inventory-20 (MFI-20) instruments. The sample consisted of 444 e-learners, including 189 computer programming e-learners. The results revealed that higher scores of individual attitude and expectation, challenging goals, clear direction, social pressure, and competition significantly varied across depression categories. The scores of challenging goals, and social pressure and competition, significantly varied across anxiety categories. The scores of individual attitude and expectation, challenging goals, and social pressure and competition significantly varied across general fatigue categories. In the group of computer programming e-learners: challenging goals predicted decreased anxiety; clear direction and challenging goals predicted decreased depression; individual attitude and expectation predicted diminished general fatigue; and challenging goals and punishment predicted diminished mental fatigue. Challenging goals statistically significantly predicted lower mental fatigue, and mental fatigue statistically significantly predicted depression and anxiety in both sample groups.
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Nsoh M, Tshimwanga KE, Ngum BA, Mgasa A, Otieno MO, Moali B, Sirili N, Atanga NS, Halle-Ekane GE. Predictors of antiretroviral therapy interruptions and factors influencing return to care at the Nkolndongo Health District, Cameroon. Afr Health Sci 2021; 21:29-38. [PMID: 34447421 PMCID: PMC8367305 DOI: 10.4314/ahs.v21i1.6s] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Antiretroviral therapy is a lifelong commitment that requires consistent intake of tablets to optimize health outcomes, attain and maintain viral suppression. OBJECTIVE We aimed to elicit predictors of treatment interruption amongst PLHIV and identify motivating factors influencing return to care. METHOD We conducted a cross-sectional study using a mixed-method approach in four hospitals in Yaoundé. Sociodemographic and clinical data were collected from ART registers. Using purposeful sampling, thirteen participants were enrolled for interviews. Quantitative data were analyzed using Epi-Info and Atlas-TI for qualitative analysis. Ethical clearance approved by CBCHS-IRB. RESULTS A total of 271 participants records were assessed. The mean age was 33 years (SD±11years). Private facilities CASS and CMNB registered respectively 53 (19.6%) and 14 (5.2%) participants while CMA Nkomo and IPC had 114 (42.1%) and 90 (33.2%) participants. Most participants (75.3%) were females [OR 1.14; CI 0.78-1.66] compare with males. 78% had no viral load test results. Transport cost and stigmatization constituted the most prominent predictors of treatment interruption (47.5%) and (10.5%) respectively. Belief in the discovery of an eminent HIV cure and the desire to raise offspring motivated 30% and 61%, respectively to resume treatment. CONCLUSION Structural barriers like exposed health facility, and dispensing ARVs in open spaces stigmatizes clients and increases odds of attrition. Attrition of patients on ART will be minimized through implementation of client centered approaches like multiplying proxy ART pick points, devolving stable clients to community ARV model.
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- Marius Nsoh
- Department of Public Health, School of Health Sciences, Catholic University of Central Africa; Cameroon
- HIV Free Project, Cameroon Baptist Convention Health Services, Center region; Cameroon
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- HIV Free Project, Cameroon Baptist Convention Health Services, Center region; Cameroon
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- Women Health Program, Mbingo Baptist Hospital, Cameroon Baptist Convention Health Services; Cameroon
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- Ministry of Health Community Development, Gender, Elderly and Children; National Blood Transfusion Service; Tanzania
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- National AIDS and Sexually Transmitted Infections Control Program (NASCOP); Kenya
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- Ministry of Health and Wellness, Okavango District, Botswana
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- Department of Development Studies, Muhimbili University of Health and Allied Sciences; Tanzania
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- Department of Public Health, Obstetrics and Gynecology, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Buea; Cameroon
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- Department of Public Health, Obstetrics and Gynecology, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Buea; Cameroon
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Clark KR, Jackowski MB. Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy Professionals' Perceptions of Publishing in Academic Journals. Radiol Technol 2020; 91:333-341. [PMID: 32102861] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/18/2019] [Accepted: 05/28/2019] [Indexed: 06/10/2023]
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PURPOSE To explore medical imaging and radiation therapy professionals' perceptions of publishing in academic journals. METHODS Using a descriptive survey approach, a random sample of American Society of Radiologic Technologists (ASRT) members was invited to share their experiences with publishing, including motivating factors, perceived challenges, and support measures to benefit new writers. Percentages and descriptive statistics were used to analyze the data. RESULTS There were 261 completed responses analyzed for this study. The majority (141, 54%) of the participants thought it was very important to publish in academic journals; however, only 26 (10%) of the participants indicated that they had published an article in an academic journal. Of the remaining 235 participants, 42 (17.9%) stated that they were interested in publishing an article in an academic journal. DISCUSSION Participants who had publishing experience were motivated by personal satisfaction and gratification, and participants who expressed an interest in publishing indicated they would be motivated to do so by having an improved understanding of the publication process. Both groups indicated that lacking the time to write was the greatest perceived barrier to publishing. In addition, participants who had published thought writing with an experienced author would be most beneficial to new authors, while participants who were interested in publishing thought attending a technical writing workshop would be most beneficial to new writers. CONCLUSION To increase the number of published articles in the medical imaging and radiation therapy profession, organizations like the ASRT should consider establishing or increasing programs that support medical imaging and radiation therapy professionals in their writing and publishing endeavors.
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Garlock-Heuer A, Clark KR. Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy Professionals' Perceptions of Conducting Research. Radiol Technol 2020; 91:240-248. [PMID: 32060080] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/30/2019] [Accepted: 05/28/2019] [Indexed: 06/10/2023]
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PURPOSE To evaluate medical imaging and radiation therapy professionals' perceptions of conducting research. METHODS Using a descriptive survey approach, a random sample of 10 000 American Society of Radiologic Technologists (ASRT) members was invited to share their experiences with conducting research, including challenges, reasons for not engaging in research, potential motivators, and support measures that would enhance their ability to conduct research in the medical imaging and radiation therapy profession. Three hundred ninety completed responses were analyzed for this study. RESULTS The majority (284, 72.8%) of the participants had no knowledge of or were slightly knowledgeable of the research process, and more than 75% of the participants did not feel prepared or felt they were only slightly prepared to conduct research. However, 257 (65.9%) of the participants believed it was very important to conduct research to advance the medical imaging and radiation therapy profession. Eighty-eight participants who indicated that they had conducted research named collecting data (34, 38.6%) and analyzing the results (20, 22.7%) as their greatest barriers. Participants who had not conducted research (302, 77.4%) said that the main reason was because it was not required in their current position (193, 63.9%). More than half of participants indicated that having time allocated to conduct research, conducting research with an experienced individual, collaborating with a research mentor, and attending continuing education were support measures that might enable them to conduct research. DISCUSSION It is essential that medical imaging and radiation therapy professionals be aware of the importance of conducting research and participating in scholarly activities so that the profession can advance as a distinct allied health discipline. Opportunities to increase or improve research endeavors in the profession include encouraging professionals to publish and present their research results, allocating time and resources to conduct research, and providing research mentorships. CONCLUSION Increasing or improving the research being conducted among medical imaging technologists and radiation therapists and making such endeavors a priority can advance the profession and lead to better service to patients.
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Tshering D, Tejativaddhana P, Siripornpibul T, Cruickshank M, Briggs D. Motivational Factors Influencing Retention of Village Health Workers in Rural Communities of Bhutan. Asia Pac J Public Health 2019; 31:433-442. [PMID: 31200614 DOI: 10.1177/1010539519853445] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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Village health workers (VHWs) are the first contact extending vital health services to unreached and underserved communities in Bhutan. VHWs truly embody the principles of primary health care and are effective catalysts in promoting community health. This study identifies and confirms factors motivating VHWs to remain in the health care system. This is a quantitative study with a cross-sectional survey design. Two-stage cluster sampling was used with VHWs from 12 districts representing 3 regions of Bhutan. Data were collected using pretested semistructured questionnaires. Confirmatory factor analysis was used for data analysis. Findings reveal a 4-factor model of motivations among VHWs that includes social, personal, job related, and organizational factors. Among these, the social factor most significantly motivates VHWs to remain in the health care system. VHW motivation can be further fostered by providing a holistic combination of financial and nonfinancial incentives that recognize intrinsic needs and empower innate altruism.
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- Dolley Tshering
- 1 Naresuan University, Muang, Phitsanulok, Thailand.,2 Ministry of Health, Royal Government of Bhutan, Trongsa, Bhutan
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- 1 Naresuan University, Muang, Phitsanulok, Thailand.,3 Federation University, Ballarat, Victoria, Australia
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- 1 Naresuan University, Muang, Phitsanulok, Thailand.,4 University of New England, Armidale, New South Wales, Australia
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Background In Tamil Nadu, where health indicators are above the national average and routine immunization coverage is >95%, the tepid response to Measles-Rubella (MR) mass vaccination campaign was unexpected. Several parents refused MR vaccine for their children, due to false news claiming inefficiency and adverse effects due to the vaccine. Aim This study was conducted to assess the Measles-Rubella (MR) mass vaccination coverage and to know the motivating factors and barriers for vaccination. Methods A cross-sectional study was conducted in a rural area immediately following the mass vaccination campaign. Using a pre-tested structured questionnaire, data was collected on awareness of MR vaccination campaign, MR vaccination status, motivating factors and reasons for non-acceptance of the vaccine. Results Vaccine coverage among the 616 children surveyed was 80.2%. Factors that motivated acceptance of vaccine among the immunized participants were easy access to immunization (85%), support and motivation from school teachers (41.1%) and community level health workers (25.5%). Barriers reported among the unimmunized participants were rumours of adverse effects (47.5%), fear of adverse effects (53.3%), and no faith in immunization (18.9%). Risk factors for vaccine refusal included female child (OR = 1.7, 95%CI = 1.1-2.6), Children not attending school (OR = 3.32, 95%CI = 2.1-5.1), Mothers with higher education (OR = 4.3, 95%CI = 1.2-15.2). Conclusion An effective communication strategy addressing the needs and concerns of the public/parents should be in place and started early on before initiation of the mass vaccination programme.
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- Priyadharshini
- Department of Community Medicine, Sri Ramachandra Medical College and Research Institute, Sri Ramachandra Institute of Higher Education and Research, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
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- Department of Community Medicine, Sri Ramachandra Medical College and Research Institute, Sri Ramachandra Institute of Higher Education and Research, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
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Telles S, Sharma SK, Singh N, Balkrishna A. Characteristics of Yoga Practitioners, Motivators, and Yoga Techniques of Choice: A Cross-sectional Study. Front Public Health 2017; 5:184. [PMID: 28798908 PMCID: PMC5529335 DOI: 10.3389/fpubh.2017.00184] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/07/2017] [Accepted: 07/06/2017] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
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Background The characteristics of yoga practitioners and factors motivating people to practice yoga have been studied in the US and in Australia. This study aimed to determine the characteristics of yoga users in India, the factors that motivate them to practice yoga, and the yoga techniques of choice. Materials and methods The study was a one-time, cross-sectional survey based on convenience sampling. Inclusion criteria were (a) a minimum of 1 week experience of yoga and (b) at least 10 years of age. 14,250 people received the survey. After excluding those who did not meet the inclusion criteria or filled in the survey incompletely or incorrectly, 5,157 respondents were included in the study. Results Out of 5,157 respondents, there were more males (67.3%), aged between 21 and 44 years (33.7% of the sample surveyed), educated up to high school (62.5%), students (39.3%), and those who had between 1 and 12 months of experience in yoga (54.4%). The first most common reason to practice yoga for all respondents was physical fitness. Three of the remaining reasons to practice yoga differed significantly with age: (i) yoga for disease management (χ2 = 17.62, p < 0.005), (ii) yoga as a hobby (χ2 = 10.87, p < 0.05), and (iii) yoga based on the guru’s (teacher’s) instructions (χ2 = 20.05, p < 0.001). The yoga technique of choice [i.e., (i) asanas (χ2 = 23.17, p < 0.001), (ii) pranayama (χ2 = 19.87, p < 0.001), or (iii) meditation (χ2 = 9.64, p < 0.05)] differed significantly across age groups. Conclusion In India, a yoga practitioner was more likely to be male, between 21 and 44 years of age, high school educated, and a student. The reasons to practice yoga and the yoga technique of choice differed significantly with age.
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Hammond DA, Oyler DR, Devlin JW, Painter JT, Bolesta S, Swanson JM, Bailey BJ, Branan T, Barletta JF, Dunn B, Haney JS, Juang P, Kane-Gill SL, Kiser TH, Shafeeq H, Skaar D, Smithburger P, Taylor J. Perceived Motivating Factors and Barriers for the Completion of Postgraduate Training Among American Pharmacy Students Prior to Beginning Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experiences. Am J Pharm Educ 2017; 81:90. [PMID: 28720918 PMCID: PMC5508089 DOI: 10.5688/ajpe81590] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/30/2016] [Accepted: 08/22/2016] [Indexed: 05/30/2023]
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Objective. To examine perceived motivating factors and barriers (MFB) to postgraduate training (PGT) pursuit among pharmacy students. Methods. Third-year pharmacy students at 13 schools of pharmacy provided demographics and their plan and perceived MFBs for pursuing PGT. Responses were characterized using descriptive statistics. Kruskal-Wallis equality-of-proportions rank tests determined if differences in perceived MFBs existed between students based on plan to pursue PGT. Results. Among 1218 (69.5%) respondents, 37.1% planned to pursue PGT (32.9% did not, 30% were undecided). Students introduced to PGT prior to beginning pharmacy school more frequently planned to pursue PGT. More students who planned to pursue PGT had hospital work experience. The primary PGT rationale was, "I desire to gain more knowledge and experience." Student debt was the most commonly cited barrier. Conclusion. Introducing pharmacy students early to PGT options and establishing work experiences in the hospital setting may increase students' desire to pursue PGT.
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- Drayton A. Hammond
- University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences College of Pharmacy, Little Rock, Arkansas
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- University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences College of Pharmacy, Little Rock, Arkansas
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- Nesbitt School of Pharmacy, Wilkes University, Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania
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- University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences College of Pharmacy, Little Rock, Arkansas
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- University of Georgia College of Pharmacy, Athens, Georgia
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- South Carolina College of Pharmacy – USC Campus, Columbia, South Carolina
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- South Carolina College of Pharmacy – Charleston, South Carolina
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- St. Louis College of Pharmacy, St. Louis, Missouri
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- University of Colorado School of Pharmacy, Aurora, Colorado
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- St. John’s University College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences, New York, New York
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- University of Minnesota College of Pharmacy, Minneapolis, Minnesota
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- Union University School of Pharmacy, Jackson, Tennessee
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Negarandeh R, Dehghan-Nayeri N, Ghasemi E. Motivating factors among Iranian nurses. Iran J Nurs Midwifery Res 2015; 20:436-41. [PMID: 26257797 PMCID: PMC4525340 DOI: 10.4103/1735-9066.161011] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/23/2014] [Accepted: 12/24/2014] [Indexed: 11/04/2022]
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BACKGROUND One of the most important challenges of Iranian health care system is "quality of care," and it is assumed that motivated nurses are more ready to provide better care. There are limited studies investigating Iranian nurses' motivations; however, factors which motivate them have not been studied yet. Identifying the motivating factors enables nurse managers to inspire nurses for continuous quality improvement. The aim of this study was to identify motivating factors for Iranian hospital nurses. MATERIALS AND METHODS This is a cross-sectional descriptive study in which 310 nurses working at 14 hospitals of Tehran University of Medical Sciences were selected by proportionate stratified random sampling. Data were collected in 2010 by a researcher-developed questionnaire. Descriptive statistics and independent t-test, analysis of variance, Tukey post-hoc test, Chi-Square and Fisher's exact test were used for statistical analysis by Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) version 16. RESULTS The mean score of motivation was 90.53 ± 10.76 (range: 59-121). Four motivating factors including "career development" (22.63 ± 5.66), "job characteristics" (34.29 ± 4), "job authority" (18.48 ± 2.79), and "recognition" (15.12 ± 2.5) were recognized. The least mean of the motivation score, considering the number of items, was 3.23 for career development, while the highest mean was 3.81 for job characteristics. CONCLUSIONS The findings showed that motivation of nurses was at a medium level, which calls for improvement. The factors that have the greatest potential to motivate nurses were identified in this study and they can help managers to achieve the goal of continuous quality improvement.
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- Reza Negarandeh
- Nursing and Midwifery Care Research Center, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Nursing and Midwifery Care Research Center, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Nursing and Midwifery Care Research Center, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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Hagiwara N, Berry-Bobovski L, Francis C, Ramsey L, Chapman RA, Albrecht TL. Unexpected findings in the exploration of African American underrepresentation in biospecimen collection and biobanks. J Cancer Educ 2014; 29:580-587. [PMID: 24243440 PMCID: PMC4026340 DOI: 10.1007/s13187-013-0586-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 38] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/02/2023]
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Racial/ethnic minorities are underrepresented in current biobanking programs. The current study utilized community-based participatory research to identify motivating factors and barriers that affect older African Americans' willingness to donate biospecimens. The standardized phone survey was administered to 78 African Americans who are 55 years old or older and live in the metropolitan Detroit area to assess their overall willingness to donate biospecimens and what factors were associated with it. The majority of the participants were willing to donate biospecimens, along with their personal information, for medical research and indicated that they did donate biospecimens when they were asked. However, African Americans were rarely asked to participate in biobanking programs. Furthermore, African Americans were not as concerned with research exploitation or as mistrusting of medical researchers as previously thought by the medical researchers. Even if African Americans were concerned over potential research exploitation or mistrust of medical researchers, these concerns or mistrust did not translate into an actual unwillingness to participate in biobanking programs. Rather, transparency in medical research and biobanking programs was more important when predicting African Americans' willingness to donate biospecimens for medical research. The findings suggest that underrepresentation of African Americans in current biobanking programs may not be due to their willingness/unwillingness to participate in such programs but rather due to a failure of medical researchers to approach them. Additionally, researchers and clinicians should focus on increasing the transparency of medical research and biobanking programs rather than changing African Americans' potential negative attitudes toward them.
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- Nao Hagiwara
- Department of Psychology, Virginia Commonwealth University, 808 West Franklin Street, P.O. Box, 842018, Richmond, VA, 23284, USA,
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Keshishian F. Factors influencing pharmacy students' choice of major and its relationship to anticipatory socialization. Am J Pharm Educ 2010; 74:75. [PMID: 20585437 PMCID: PMC2879127 DOI: 10.5688/aj740475] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/17/2009] [Accepted: 09/20/2009] [Indexed: 05/25/2023]
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OBJECTIVES To determine factors that influenced students' choice of pharmacy as a major and assess relationships between these factors and anticipatory socialization. METHODS Two hundred fifteen freshman and sophomore students enrolled in a 0-6 doctor of pharmacy program completed a survey instrument on which they rated 6 motivational factors in their decision to major in pharmacy and answered questions related to anticipatory socialization. Bivariate and multivariate analyses were used to answer the research questions posed. RESULTS Female students ranked desire to help others as a stronger motivating factor in their decision to pursue a career in pharmacy than did male students. Caucasian students rated providing more career opportunities and providing an entry-level doctorate as stronger motivating factors for pursuing pharmacy than did Asian students. Asian students had lower levels of anticipatory socialization than other students. Students with higher levels of motivation had higher levels of anticipatory socialization. CONCLUSION Results of this study provide further insight into effective recruiting strategies and recommendations for improved pharmacy education.
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- Flora Keshishian
- St. John's College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, St. John's University, Queens, NY 11439, USA.
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Keshishian F, Brocavich JM, Boone RT, Pal S. Motivating factors influencing college students' choice of academic major. Am J Pharm Educ 2010; 74:46. [PMID: 20498739 PMCID: PMC2865412 DOI: 10.5688/aj740346] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/04/2009] [Accepted: 08/30/2009] [Indexed: 05/27/2023]
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OBJECTIVES To assess the factors, motivations, and nonacademic influences that affected the choice of major among pharmacy and nonpharmacy undergraduate students. METHODS A survey was administered to 618 pharmacy and nonpharmacy majors to assess background and motivational factors that may have influenced their choice of major. The sample consisted of freshman and sophomore students enrolled in a required speech course. RESULTS African-American and Hispanic students were less likely to choose pharmacy as a major than Caucasians, whereas Asian-Americans were more likely to choose pharmacy as a major. Pharmacy students were more likely to be interested in science and math than nonpharmacy students. CONCLUSION Students' self-reported racial/ethnic backgrounds influence their decision of whether to choose pharmacy as their academic major. Results of this survey provide further insight into developing effective recruiting strategies and enhancing the marketing efforts of academic institutions.
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- Flora Keshishian
- St. John'sUniversity, Department of Rhetoric, Communication andTheatre, Queens, NY 11439, USA.
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Sheaffer EA, Brown BK, Byrd DC, Gupchup GV, Mark SM, Mobley Smith MA, Rospond RM. Variables impacting an academic pharmacy career choice. Am J Pharm Educ 2008; 72:49. [PMID: 18698388 PMCID: PMC2508718 DOI: 10.5688/aj720349] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/17/2007] [Accepted: 11/03/2007] [Indexed: 05/15/2023]
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OBJECTIVES To identify the variables associated with an academic pharmacy career choice among the following groups: final professional-year doctor of pharmacy (PharmD) students, pharmacy residents, pharmacy faculty members within the first 5 years of academic employment, and clinical pharmacy practitioners. METHODS A cross-sectional design Web-based survey instrument was developed using the online tool SurveyMonkey. The survey link was distributed via e-mail and postcards, and data were collected anonymously. Quantitative analyses were used to describe the 2,494 survey respondents and compare their responses to 25 variables associated with an academic pharmacy career choice. Logistic regression models were used to predict the motivators/deterrents associated with an academic pharmacy career choice for each participant group. RESULTS Across all participant groups, the potential need to generate one's salary was the primary deterrent and autonomy, flexibility, and the ability to shape the future of the profession were the primary motivators. Final-year pharmacy students who considered a career in academic pharmacy were significantly deterred by grant writing. The overall sample of participants who considered an academic pharmacy career was more likely to be motivated by the academic environment and opportunities to teach, conduct professional writing and reviews, and participate in course design and/or assessment. CONCLUSIONS This study demonstrates specific areas to consider for improved recruitment and retention of pharmacy faculty. For example, providing experiences related to pharmacy academia, such as allowing student participation in teaching and research, may stimulate those individuals' interest in pursuing an academic pharmacy career.
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- Elizabeth A Sheaffer
- Bernard J. Dunn School of Pharmacy, Shenandoah University, 1775 N. Sector Court, Winchester, VA 22601, USA.
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