Awareness Level Of People Research Articles

Awareness of People on Functions of Local Government in Nepal

The article aims to investigate local people's awareness level of the functions of local government in Nepal and identifies the primary factor contributing to raising awareness. The author analyzed 2020 social inclusion survey data using SPSS software, performing a Chi-square test and logistic regression. Results show a high association between gender and awareness level, and development plans are the most significant contributor to increasing awareness levels. Researcher has found that the overall awareness level of people in Nepal is moderate. The author only investigates awareness level and contributing factors of awareness in this article.

A cross-sectional study regarding the knowledge, attitude and awareness about self-medication among Bangladeshi people

BackgroundSelf-medication is the use of medicinal products by the consumer which is not prescribed by a doctor. Self-medication practice (SMP) is widely adopted by the common people of developing countries like Bangladesh. MethodsIt was a cross-sectional study. Primary data were collected by conducting an online survey. Data collection was carried out from April 2021 to September 2021. The subjects were a minimum of 15 years of age. From 35 districts of Bangladesh, a total of 322 people of different age groups, education levels, and economic classes participated in the survey. Result71% (229) of the respondents were 21-25 years of age. 66% were undergraduate students. Most of them were from middle class society and well-educated. 80% of the population said that they had purchased or taken medicines without any prescription. 57% of them said they do not consider self-medication a very safe practice although, 87% of the population had practiced self-medication at least once in the preceding year. Antipyretics (212), Analgesics (165), Drugs for Cold/Cough (197) and Anti-ulcer/Antacids (140) were the majority categories of medicines that were used mostly for self-medication. Nearly all (311) of them collect SMP medicine from pharmacy shops. Previous prescriptions (146), advice from family or friends (165) and Internet or other media (113) were common sources of information for their self-medication practice. ConclusionSelf-medication practice is highly prevalent in Bangladesh. People are not aware enough about the possible negative outcomes of it. Therefore, regulatory laws should be implemented more strictly regarding buying and selling medicines. Lay SummaryThe rate of self-medication practice appears to be increasing in Bangladesh, due to a number of socioeconomic and lifestyle factors that include ready access to drugs, increased potential to manage certain illnesses through self- care, and greater availability of medicinal products. Self-medication is not only prevalent in Bangladesh, it is present at a catastrophic rate. This article shows the overall awareness level of people regarding SMP and other health issues, which medicines are commonly being bought by people and their sources of information.

Role of Key Stakeholders in the Awareness Campaign of Right to Information (RTI) Act, Punjab

The study aims to check the awareness level of people towards Right to Information Act 2013 and also examines the role of key stakeholders in RTI Act Awareness Campaign. The study further investigates the barriers to effective awareness campaign of RTI Act 2013. A mix method research design has been adopted (Survey and intensive interview) to collect data. The study implies Democratic and Social Responsibility theory by Michael Laurence & Siebert, Peterson and Schramm. Purposive sampling method was used for conducting survey. Intensive interviews were taken from bureaucrats, politicians and the leaders of civil society from Pakistan. Findings showed few significant perspectives. Punjab Government enacted Right to Information as a bargain for aid from international community which reflects government’s disinterest and lack of concern for RTI’s effective implementation and awareness of general public.

Land Record Computerization brings more Trouble for Farmers in Punjab, Pakistan

The research in hand focused on the issue of land record computerization that brings more troubles to the farmer instead of more ease in Punjab, Pakistan. This research was conducted in three major agricultural districts of Punjab, namely Faisalabad, Rawalpindi, and Multan selected by using purposive sampling strategy. A sample of 450 respondents was drawn from three selected districts through a proportionate sampling technique. It was found that a major part of the respondents knew the internet/digitalization of land records. It was perceived that a significant proportion of the respondents was dissatisfied with the current land records system and faced large difficulty in contacting with department officials for getting these services. It is clear from the results that digitalization of land record service is expensive, in accessibility of relevant officials when needed, no service with unofficial payment and time-consuming. It was found that some factors behind the problems with the digitalization of land record such as lack of monitoring system, out of range, incompetent staff, lack of proper information about service, and distance. It was observed that the awareness level of people was low about the procedure of getting land records (fard, mutation, Fard Badar, etc.). Therefore, it was recommended in the research awareness campaigns should be launched at the village level by the concerned authorities and regular monitoring of the staff is expected to improve the current system.

Impact of Socioeconomic Characteristics on awareness level of people about the concept of knowledge economy: a case study of Punjab, Pakistan

Objectives: The study is conducted to find relationship between socioeconomic characteristics and awareness of respondents about the concept of knowledge economy as these characteristics are considered vital to develop one’s perception. Methods: Survey method is used to collect the data. Total 606 respondents (teachers, students, administrators) are selected randomly from three private and three public universities of Punjab, Pakistan. Information is gathered through interview schedule. Descriptive and inferential statistical techniques are used for analysis. Pearson Chi-Square, Likelihood Ratio, Linear-by-Linear Association and Gamma tests are applied for bivariate analysis and multivariate analysis is done with the help of binary logistic model of regression. Findings: It is found that out of 606 respondents 391(64.5%) respondents were aware of the term of knowledge economy but 215 (35.5%) were unaware of the term that is alarming. Most of the respondents were young belong to the age groups of 15-20 and 21-25. Second characteristic was the sex distribution of the respondents, out of 606 respondents 337 females participated in the research. Third attribute was the qualification level of the respondents as already mentioned that most of the respondents were young since the qualification of the majority of them were BS/B.Sc and M.A/M.Sc. Fourth characteristic was monthly income of the family, participant from all backgrounds equally participated in the research as 195 (32.2%) respondents were from families who earned 20000 with 40000, 172 (28.4%) respondent’s family earned 41000 to 60000, family income of 133(21.9%) respondents were 61000-80000 and 106 (17.5%) respondents belong to families who’s earning were 81000 and above. Application: These findings can help to understand the relationship between awareness level and socioeconomic characteristics of respondents for policy making. Keywords: Awareness about the Concept of Knowledge Economy, Socio-economic Characteristics

Role of Television in Making Polio-Free India

This study aimed to find a popular medium of mass communication that played the most significant role in polio eradication. The research paper was based on the concept of health communication, which is an integral part of development communication. Mass media, especially television, is the most powerful and effective medium of mass communication and a very important tool for shaping the Indian society. It can inform, educate, and motivate people to perform any desired behavior. This study explored that awareness level of people on health issues was very high. Most of the respondents claimed, they had been watching advertisements pertaining to social issues on television. It was also revealed that the level of participation of people in polio eradication was very high, i.e., 96 percent respondents reported that they went to the polio booth after watching the polio advertisement on television which was advocated by celebrities like Amitabh Bachchan, Shahrukh Khan, Jaya Bachchan, Sachin Tendulkar, Aishwarya Rai and many more. Thus, this study also showed that TV as a mass medium for health communication was a very effective tool and it could also be argued that television had played a significant role in making polio-free India. While planning the present research, it was felt that an attempt should be made to provide a complete picture of the role of communication in semi-urban society of Lucknow district with specific reference to polio eradication.

Financial Inclusion-A Study of Awareness Level of People in Indore District

Financial inclusion is the process of ensuring access to financial services timely and adequate credit where needed by vulnerable groups such as weaker sections and low income groups at an affordable cost. Financial inclusion is one of the top most priorities of the Government of India. This paper tries to study the financial inclusion services provided by the banks and its awareness of the selected sample of Indore district. Also to study the effect of gender and occupation on awareness level of people. From the study, it is found that, the financial inclusion awareness of people of Indore district after its implementation, though the scheme had a strong social mission of financial inclusion, the mission had not been fully translated into satisfactory action on the ground that the scheme was not fully included. Still half of the citizens and women are not getting awareness of banking services especially. To increase the awareness, Government should be asked to play a proactive role in facilitating financial inclusion. Financial Literacy, financial education should be given to all levels of the society.

Awareness about hypertension and its modifiable risk factors among adult population in a rural area of Ranchi district of Jharkhand, India

Background: Hypertension often goes unnoticed until a complication occurs. Awareness about the disease is an important factor which determines health seeking behavior of the people. There is relative paucity of information on awareness level of people on hypertension. This study was done with the aim to determine awareness on hypertension among people from a rural area of Jharkhand , India. Methods: A cross sectional study was done in the rural health training centre area of RIMS, Ranchi, Jharkhand , India. 500 study subjects aged 20 years and above were included in study after sample size determination by n-master 2.0 software. A pre-tested semi-structured questionnaire was used for data collection. Awareness level categorized into no awareness, low awareness, average awareness, good awareness on the basis of their response to question on awareness about hypertension and its modifiable risk factors. Results: Out of 500 study subjects, 365 (73.0%) had heard of word ‘hypertension’. Dizziness (66.1%), anger and anxiety (50.8%) were the most common symptoms known to subjects who had heard hypertension. Of all 500 subjects, 135 (27.0%) had no awareness, 249 (49.8%) had poor awareness, 99 (19.8%) had average awareness and only 17 (3.4%) had good awareness about hypertension. Age (p-value≤0.001), sex (p-value≤0.001), ethnicity (p-value=0.002) and educational status (p-value≤0.001) of the study subjects found to be significantly associated with awareness about hypertension . Conclusions: More than three-fourth study subjects had heard about hypertension. Only less than one fourth of the study subjects had average to good awareness about hypertension. Age, sex, ethnicity and educational status were significantly associated with awareness on hypertension.

Electronic Media : A Tool for Public Awareness on Political Issues

Electronic media creating political awareness among people in city D.G Khan because in Dera Ghazi Khan City there is lack of re-creational places. The researcher finds out the awareness level of people and their political participation regarding politics and news channels/talk shows. News, Talk Shows/current affairs are helpful in changing the behavior of the people, political views, political scenario and political development. Usually most of the people were watching news and talk shows on cable TV. Most of the respondents said that news channels affect on society. In this research most of the respondents said that news channels help people to understand political issues and news channels are credible source of information. Electronic media should be used to create a positive political awareness among the people of the area by showing them such programs which are based on reality in society, through it social integration and the goal of national solidarity can be achieved. “The population of present study consisted of all the male and female have education above intermediate, aged 20-40 years and living in D.G.Khan city.

Impact of Narega on Rural Areas of Hoshiarpur

Since its enactment in 2005, the National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (NREGA) has been implemented in 200 districts in India, it is an employment programmer coupled with a rural upliftment scheme to create social equity, an empowerment scheme and a crucial public investment method to create durable assets The State is made legally binding to satisfy the right to work and wage payment within 15 days as per this scheme. State Governments are liable to pay unemployment allowance to wage seekers if it fails to provide employment within the stipulated time. The main objective of our study to check the awareness level of people about NREGA scheme, its effectiveness and Women empowerment on the basis of participation level and income household in the Hoshiarpur district of Punjab. The study conducted is descriptive as well as exploratory and data is collected through structured questionnaire. This study has resulted into positive impact on empowering the women.