Exploring mobile financial services adoption among Bangladeshi Millennials: role of technology awareness, perceived value, gender, and education level

Introduction: Osteoporosis is a skeletal disease which is characterized by a decrease in bone mass which can lead to increasing the risk of fracture. The present study aimed at assessing the level of people's awareness of osteoporosis in Ardabil city. Materials and Methods: This is a cross-sectional study conducted with the purpose of investigating the level of individuals' awareness of osteoporosis in Ardabil in 2013. The number of participants in this investigation was 250 including both sexes. And the instrument used for data collection was a researchermade questionnaire which included 30 questions. Reliability and validity of the questionnaire were estimated, and the Cronbach's alpha coefficient was 0.78. Data were analyzed through SPSS.16.Results: 46.4% of respondents were male and 53.6% were female. The largest number (34.8%) of participants was from 15-25 age range. The mean awareness score was 13.32±2.93 out of 23, and 73% of the cases were at a moderate level of awareness. In this study, there was a significant relationship between the level of awareness on the one hand and the level of education (primary level, diploma, university) or economic class (weak, moderate, good, very good) on the other (p<. 001), but there was no such relationship between level of awareness and gender (p=0. 69), or age (p=0. 24). Conclusion: According to the results of this research, a high percentage of individuals had a moderate level of awareness. It is essential that health authorities and healthcare providers plan some programs for prevention and control of disease, while taking into account the level of individuals' awareness.

THU0501 Public Awareness of Rheumatic Diseases in Greece is Very Low

Background: Cervical cancer is a disease of public health importance with a high global morbidity and mortality. More than 266,000 women die every year,with 87% of them coming from low and middle-income countries. These are the areas where programmes for screening and treatment are either deficient or underutilized. The morbidity and the mortality rates remain high in Kenya despite the screening and treatment services that the Ministry of Health has rolled out all over the country. Low levels of utilization of the established screening systems leads to increased morbidity and mortality. The problem is more prevalent in the rural Kenya where socioeconomic status of the majority in the population is low. Kitui County is such a rural region in Kenya.&#x0D; Objective: To determine the factors influencing the levels of utilization of the Visual Inspection method (VIA/VILI) for cervical cancer screening services in Kitui County, Kenya.&#x0D; Methodology: This was a descriptive study involving 370 women of reproductive age attending public MCH/FP clinics in Kitui County Kenya. Systematic random sampling method was used to select the participants. Exit interview was the main data collection technique. Key informants were also interviewed and facilities’ preparedness to provide adequate screening services was assessed using a facility survey checklist.&#x0D; Results: A total of 370 women were interviewed, 69.2% of whom were aged below 29 years, 68% were married, 75% had three or fewer children, 19% did not have the basic level of formal education and 61% were earning less than 50 US$per month. The level of awareness on cervical cancer and its prevention was 53.8%, with significant difference in relation to VIA/VILI utilization (OR 3.0675 p=0.000). Significance difference was also observed in cervical cancer testing and level of education (X 2 =21.728, df=3, P= 0.000), the main source of income, (X 2 = 15.030, df=2, P=0.01), average monthly income, (X 2 =27.942, df=4, P=0.0001) and the main decision maker in the family, (X 2 =6.908, df=2, p=0.032). Public health facilities were not adequately equipped and well staffed to provide the VIA/VILI screening services.&#x0D; Conclusion: Low levels (53.8%) of awareness about cervical cancer and its prevention among eligible clients in Kitui Central Sub-county Kenya, which was below the national target of over 70%, low coverage of health facilities and shortage of manpower lead to low levels of VIA/VILI screening. Therefore, there is a need to strengthen the existing services and interventions strategies, and enhance cancer awareness campaigns in order to reduce the incidence of the disease.

Background: Understanding nursing students' attitudes toward gender roles is vital for reducing gender-based discrimination and ensuring equitable and high-quality healthcare delivery. Purpose: This study aimed to assess nursing students' gender role attitudes of nursing students in the South-eastern Anatolia region of Turkey. Methods: This crosssectional and descriptive study was conducted using a convenience sampling method with 3244 nursing students studying at universities in the South-eastern region of Turkey. Data was collected using the Demographic Information Form and the Gender Role Attitudes Scale. Results: It was observed that 61.0% of the nursing students obtained a score of &lt; 95 points on the Gender Role Attitudes Scale. Nursing students' attitudes toward gender roles were traditional. A significant relationship was determined (R=0.456, R2=0.205) between students' socio-demographic variables and their attitudes toward gender roles (F=65.137, p&lt;0.001). Gender role attitudes accounted for 20.5% of the variance in socio-demographic characteristics. Father's education level was the most significant predictor of influencing students' gender role attitudes (p&lt;0.001). Conclusion: Nursing students' gender roles should be considered to prevent gender-based discrimination in healthcare services and to create a more equitable environment in the professional field. Implications for Nursing: Nursing education programs need to be revised to increase awareness of gender equality and roles. Implementing courses or training programs that focus on the impact of gender roles on healthcare can help students gain a better understanding of these roles.

The aim of the study was to assess the level of awareness of the women in Enugu, South-Eastern Nigeria about breast cancer, mammography and breast self-examination (BSE). A crosssectional prospective survey that targeted women between 17 and 40 years old was conducted. The survey instrument was a 13-item self-completion questionnaire distributed to the respondents directly. There was high level of awareness about breast cancer (72%, n=212). The level of awareness about breast cancer was significantly positively influenced by respondents' level of education (P&gt; 0.05). The level of awareness about mammography was low (25%, n=75) and was significantly positively influenced by respondents' level of education. The awareness about breast self-examination was encouraging (56%, n=166) but regular practice of breast self-examination was not as encouraging (45%, n=132). The awareness about breast self-examination was matched by the same level of awareness about breast cancer presenting sometimes as a painless breast lump (56%, n=166 vs 57%, n=168; P&gt; 0.05). The television was the major source of the respondents' information about breast cancer, breast self-examination and mammography. Awareness of breast cancer and breast self-examination among the women in South-Eastern Nigeria is encouraging but their level of awareness about mammography is poor. Education plays an important role in breast cancer awareness and its aggressive pursuit is recommended.

Background: Child sexual abuse can have a deleterious impact and is of growing concern globally. Its prevention requires better awareness among the public from different cultures. Objectives: The objective of this study was to measure the awareness level of parents using the Child Sexual Abuse Awareness Scale. Participants and Setting: The current survey was conducted among parents visiting a pediatric outpatient service at a large tertiary care hospital in southern India. Methods: We used a semi-structured data sheet to collect sociodemographic data and used the Child Sexual Abuse Awareness Scale to measure the awareness levels of parents (CSAASP) (Berkmen and Seçim, 2019). It is a reliable and validated 23-item scale with three factors (myths, teachings and action against abuse, and recognizing signs of abuse). We analyzed the association between the level of awareness regarding child sexual abuse among parents attending the outpatient department and their sociodemographic variables. Results: The mean age of the participants was 31.8 years (range: 19–52 years). Out of the 273 participants, we had equal representation from both genders. Sixty-three percent were from rural residential backgrounds. Scores on CSA awareness significantly associated with participants’ level of education (Kruskal–Wallis test and Chi-square [df] = 9.139 [3], P = 0.027) and location of residence (Mann–Whitney U -test, Z = −3.081, P = 0.002). We found a significant correlation between the level of CSA awareness and the age and monthly household income of the participants ( ρ = 0.124, P = 0.041; ρ = 0.214, P = 0.000). Conclusions: Survey participants (parents) had a better awareness of CSA. The level of CSA awareness among parents was significantly better in those with higher education and those hailing from urban residential locations.

ObjectivesThis study aimed to assess medication use in pregnant women in Malaysia by measuring use, knowledge, awareness, and beliefs about medications.MethodsThis was an observational, cross-sectional study involving a total of 447 pregnant women who attended the Obstetrics and Gynecology Clinic, Hospital Kuala Lumpur (HKL), Malaysia. A validated, self-administered questionnaire was used to collect participant data.ResultsMost of pregnant women had taken medication during pregnancy and more than half of them (52.8%) showed a poor level of knowledge about the medication use during pregnancy. Eighty-three percent had a poor level of awareness and 56.5% had negative beliefs. Age and education level were significantly associated with the level of knowledge regarding medication use during pregnancy. Multiparous pregnant women, and pregnant women from rural areas were observed to have a higher level of awareness compared with those who lived in urban areas. Use of medication during pregnancy was determined to be significantly associated with education level, and race.ConclusionAlthough there was prevalent use of medication among pregnant women, many had negative beliefs, and insufficient knowledge and awareness about the risks of taking medication during pregnancy. Several sociodemographic characteristics were significantly associated with the use (race and education level), level of knowledge (age and education level), awareness (parity and place of residence), and beliefs (race, education level, and occupation status) towards medication use during pregnancy.

The development of modern information-communication technologies has enabled the development of electronic knowledge distribution channels that expand the effective level of general and specialist education. This trend is also present in higher education because higher education institutions and institutes increasingly rely on the use of modern information-communication technologies in their operations. The effects of the use of personal computers, the Internet and global social networks are multiple in the higher education system as well. In the process of acquiring new knowledge, developing creativity, as well as ensuring greater activity in the process of education, new learning technologies, with the use of multimedia systems, created the prerequisites for the engagement of all individual and collective resources. The most important source of the state’s competitive advantage is the ability to educate and retain highly educated personnel in the field of information technologies. From that aspect, the paper discusses information technologies as a scientific discipline and general conditions for education in the field of information technologies. The impact of technical and pedagogical changes on education in this area is analyzed with particular attention. It is known that information technologies are suitable for vocational education, and the modern environment sets specific requirements regarding the applicability of knowledge acquired in higher education institutions. The dynamic and turbulent market emphasizes the applicability of knowledge as a key requirement in the educational process. These short researches propose new educational modules that should structure teaching in the field of information technologies in accordance with the global demand in this sector. Every society strives for a more efficient and economical system of education, and therefore the issue of the use of new information technologies in education comes down to the problem of creating a theoretically ideal model of the use of these technologies at all levels of education and work.

Purpose The main aim of the study is to assess the digital literacy (DL) skills among female students in two renowned public universities in Bangladesh. Design/methodology/approach An online quantitative survey method was conducted at two public universities in Bangladesh. A total of 375 female students responded to the survey. Different descriptive statistics such as frequencies and percentages were used to analysis the collecting data and nonparametric Mann–Whitney and Kruskal–Wallis tests were conducted to see the differences in students awareness and proficiency level in DL skills in terms of age, institutions, educational level and academic background. Spearman’s rho correlation was measured to see the relationships between students’ awareness level and purposes of DL. Finally, an ordinal logistic regression model was also applied to estimate the impact of demographics and DL skills level on the frequency of engaging in DL activities. Findings The study found that most of the female students have a high level of awareness and good proficiency in DL skills. Maximum students used DL for academic purposes and they were highly aware in social media literacy. Demographic variables had a significant effect on students’ awareness and proficiency level of DL skills. The results of ordinal logistic regression model revealed that humanities students had a statistically significant lower chance of engaging in DL than business students. A highly significant positive relationship (rho > 0.7, p < 0.01) was found between student’s awareness level and purpose of using DL. Moreover, findings identified lack of e-resources, inadequate training facilities, rapid technological changes, cultural and gender issues etc. as primary challenges faced female students when obtaining DL skills. Originality/value To the authors’ best knowledge, this study is the first attempt to analysis female student’s awareness and proficiency level of DL skills in Bangladeshi public higher institutions.

The article is devoted to the problem of students' training of the first educational level of pedagogical specialities (Primary and Preschool education) to the implementation of augmented and virtual reality technologies in foreign languages teaching. The notions of AR and VR technologies are clarified, and the necessity and specifics of the use of AR and VR technologies in foreign language teaching are explained. The article observes the use of AR and VR technologies in foreign language teaching as an essential part of the digital competence of the modern teacher. The choice of teaching methods, technologies, and tools in foreign language teaching is emphasized. Therefore, the professional training of pedagogical speciality students’(the first education level) significance is grounded. The depicted examples of such training are based on the working curriculum of the discipline “Mobile learning technology in foreign language teaching of preschool children”. This discipline is taught at Borys Grinchenko Kyiv University, and it is designed for the students of 012 Preschool education. This article focuses on the module “Mobile learning technology in foreign language teaching of preschool children,” which involves mastering AR technologies in teaching a foreign language at the preschool. The expected learning outcomes for the first education level pedagogical speciality students in terms of their professional training to use AR and VR technologies in foreign language teaching are discussed.

Objective: Antibiotics are considered crucial in preventing and treating many infectious diseases. However, antibiotics use causes major side effects and consequences. Raising public awareness about proper use of antibiotics contributes to improving understanding and preventing irreversible consequences. The aim of this study was to measure the level of awareness of antibiotics use among Omani patients, and to assess the relationship between level of awareness of antibiotics use and selected demographic variables.Methods: A cross-sectional design using a questionnaire, with a convenience sample of 354 patients was employed for this study.Results: The findings of this study indicated that most of the participants (63%) reported poor levels of awareness of antibiotics use. The mean value of level of awareness was 19.3 and the standard deviation was 3. Participants ranked doctors as the most (27%) to receive education from. There were significant relationship between levels of antibiotics awareness and gender [rpb (352) = -.126, p &lt; .05]; levels of antibiotics awareness and employment [rpb (352) = -.149, p &lt; .01]; levels of antibiotics awareness across age groups [F (3, 350) = 2.308, p = .049]; and across levels of education [F (3, 350) = 3.268, p = .014].Conclusions: Such findings are crucial because they form the basis for establishing awareness programs about antibiotics use which should be made accessible to patients and their families.

The study aimed to identify women's awareness levels in Jordan about food nutrition and health due to the importance of her being the head of the family and directly responsible for feeding the entire family. Starting with the child and the rest of the family members, where the descriptive approach was used, which was done through the use of a questionnaire that consisted of seven domains as a tool for the study, which was applied to a sample of (1,000) married women from the governorates of Ajloun, Irbid, Jerash, Mafraq, and the capital, Amman, who was selected in a simple random way. Where the study concluded, that the general level of nutritional and health awareness for women was average. In addition, their level of awareness was low in the following areas: (carbohydrates, fruits, and vegetables, children's nutrition, while moderate in adult nutrition, milk, and its products, proteins, and pregnant women's nutrition. The study also found that there is a positive and significant correlation between the level of women's awareness and their subjective factors represented by (their level of education, economic status, children's education, cultural contact, and husband's education), while the correlation was negative and significant with (age and number of children).

Aim: The aim of this study was to evaluate the awareness and anxiety levels and oral hygiene habits of university students during the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic.Materials and methods: A total number of 560 university students were included at different education levels. Sociodemographic data regarding age, gender, current school level, family income, and smoking frequency status were obtained. Anxiety levels were evaluated through the Coronavirus Anxiety Scale and awareness levels through the Coronavirus Awareness Scale. Oral hygiene habits before and during the COVID-19 pandemic were also recorded. In addition, the participants were asked to evaluate their oral hygiene and general health status before and after the pandemic. Data were collected online using a data collection form consisting of five sections via the Google Forms (Google Inc., Mountain View, California, United States) platform. The data were statistically analyzed. p<0.05 was considered statistically significant. Results: The statistical analysis revealed that there is a statistically significant difference in COVID-19 anxiety levels according to the current school level and family income (all with p<0.05). COVID-19 awareness levels differed significantly according to the current school level and family income (all with p<0.05). A statistically significant discrepancy was identified in the oral hygiene habits of the examined population according to gender, smoking frequency status, and family income prior to the onset of the pandemic (all with p<0.05). The examination of oral hygiene habits during the pandemic revealed statistically significant differences in accordance with the subjects' gender, smoking frequency status, current school level, and family income (all with p<0.05). During the pandemic, there was an increase in the frequency of tooth brushing, tongue brushing, toothbrush change, dental floss use, and acidic beverage consumption compared to the pre-pandemic period (all with p<0.05).Conclusion: The present study examined the impact of the ongoing pandemic on oral hygiene habits among university students. The findings revealed a notable increase in the frequency of many oral hygiene habits during the pandemic compared to pre-pandemic levels. However, the study also observed that while anxiety levels were low, awareness levels were high. This study is the first to evaluate awareness and anxiety levels and oral hygiene habits in this context.

Background Amblyopia is a vision disorder that results from a development problem in the brain rather than a neurological disease in the eye. The condition causes reduced visual acuity in one or both eyes due to the brain's inability to process inputs, rather than a structural abnormality. This study aims to assess parents' awareness, knowledge, and perception of amblyopia in their children in the Jazan region, Saudi Arabia. Methods This is a cross-sectional study that used an electronic questionnaire consisting of five main sections to assess the level of awareness of amblyopia among parents in the Jazan region. The Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS v.25, IBM Corp., Armonk, NY, USA) was utilized to input the data. The degree to which participants' level of awareness was related to variables such as age, gender, and educational level was assessed through the chi-square test (χ2), and any values that scored p-values under 0.05 were deemed statistically significant. Results The analysis included 572 participants, 395 mothers (69.0%) and 177 fathers (31.0%). The age groups of the participants were divided into 36-45 years (38.0%), 26-35 years (36.0%), and above 46 years (17.0%). Out of the total, 36 participants (6.0%) had a history of amblyopia, and 73 (13.0%) had a child who suffered from amblyopia. The findings showed that only 18 participants (3.1%) had a good awareness of amblyopia, while 242 (42.3%) had a fair level of awareness. Most participants, 312 (54.5%), were classified as having a poor awareness level of amblyopia.Parents with postgraduate degrees, those with prior awareness, and parents whose children had eye diseases demonstrated higher levels of good awareness. However, gender, age, and residency did not have significant associations with awareness levels. Conclusion While parents must be involved in managing amblyopia, our research found that more than half of the parents surveyed had a limited understanding of various aspects of the disease, which can cause permanent damage to their child's vision. Therefore, we recommend implementing health education programs to increase awareness and knowledge about amblyopia in Jazan.

The study identifies pedagogical technologies, which are effective for an implementation of United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE) Strategy for education for sustainable development (ESD). An implementation of ESD principles takes place at the varying degrees on different levels of formal, non-formal and informal education; various pedagogical technologies are used. It is important to identify the most effective and promising technologies, taking into account national and cultural features of different countries, including Russia. Main purpose of our research is an identification and comparative analysis of ESD pedagogical technologies of different levels of education from different countries and justification of their potential application in Russian Federation. Based on the best practices of UNECE countries, we aim to justify an implementation of affordable and effective educational technologies; it will allow realizing ESD principles in practical work of educational institutions of different levels and types (kindergartens, schools, colleges, universities, organizations of additional education etc.) in Russian Federation. In the course of our study, we analysed national reports on the implementation of UNECE Strategy for ESD (phase III, 2011–2015) from 37 countries. We composed the list of suitable pedagogical technologies, have compiled their classification and ranking. We have revealed and classified pedagogical technologies which are used for an implementation of UNECE Strategy for ESD in the system of formal, non-formal and informal education. We have justified theoretical possibility of their application in Russian Federation.