Faculty Of Health Research Articles

Searching for Equity: Strategies for Enhancing Racial/Ethnic Diversity in Applicant Pools for Public Health Faculty Searches.

Low racial/ethnic diversity among public health academics undermines our research, teaching, and practice. One important step for addressing this problem is to increase the diversity of applicant pools for open faculty positions. In this commentary, we share our experience conducting a tenure-track faculty search at a large public university. Through consultation with leaders within and beyond our school, we identified strategies to maintain a diverse pool of applicants across the search process. These strategies were to (a) convene and train well-rounded teams, including equity advocates, (b) write and advertise job announcements to welcome diverse applicants, (c) set and monitor data-informed diversity goals, and (d) evaluate applicants equitably. For each strategy, we share available data and resources. Although much work remains, search committees can benefit from emerging best practices in hiring to recruit applicants who better reflect the vibrant diversity of the students and communities that public health seeks to serve.

Do scientific attitude and intelligence affect motivation towards STEM? Structural equation modelling

IntroductionThe aim of this study is to reveal the effect of scientific attitude and intelligence on STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) motivation using Structural Equation Modelling (SEM). It is possible to say that there is a reciprocal relationship between attitudes towards science, intelligence and motivation towards STEM. Motivation is closely and positively related to STEM, scientific attitude, intelligence and organizational development. When female students are supported and motivated positively, it is possible for them to be successful in STEM. It is possible to say that female students are the female leadership candidates of the future. Female leader candidates can play a role in future organizational development. Female leader candidates who are supported and motivated by their environment can take their place in organizational development. There is a gap in the research literature on this subject in Türkiye. This study fills an important gap in terms of sampling, research method and data analysis.MethodIn the study, personal information form, Attitude Towards Scientific Research Scale, Multiple Intelligences Self-Perception Scale and STEM Value-Expectation Rating Scale were applied to 159 female undergraduate students who are disadvantaged in STEM field and studying at Ege University Ödemiş Faculty of Health Sciences.ResultsIt is possible to say that most female students have positive attitudes towards scientific research. According to the research results, as the reluctance to help researchers and negative attitudes towards research increase, motivation towards STEM decreases. As positive attitudes towards research and researchers increase, motivation towards STEM increases. In addition, increases in verbal–linguistic intelligence, logical-mathematical intelligence, spatial intelligence, interpersonal intelligence, intrapersonal intelligence and natural intelligence lead to an increase in positive attitudes towards research and thus STEM motivation.ConclusionWhen the value expectations of future female leadership candidates for the STEM field were evaluated, it was found that 81.13% of the students had a medium level of value expectation evaluation level for the STEM field. This situation suggests that female students are not positively motivated for STEM in the family, school and peer environment.

The impact on NZ university academic staffing over the pandemic years

The New Zealand Association of Scientists (NZAS) sought information from all eight New Zealand (NZ) universities via Official Information Act (OIA) requests. The requests were for academic staff numbers on 1st May 2019 and 1st May 2023, capturing data before and after Covid-19 lockdowns. We requested numbers for permanent, fixed-term and casual academic staff for each faculty onthose dates with a breakdown of men, women and gender unknown/diverse. The aim was to look for impacts over this period on staff numbers in the sciences and how staff in different types of employment and gender were affected, but we also compared this data to other subject areas taught and researched at NZ universities. Since May 2023 there have been several additional tranches of layoffs at multiple universities which will not be captured in the data we present here. However, while it is arguable whether these new layoffs are due to the impacts of the COVID19 pandemic and subsequent global financial turmoil, we can see that certain subject areas ofacademia have already felt the effects in May 2023. Health faculties fared the best over the period, which might reflect the need for health research and development of the health workforce during a global pandemic. However, these gains were accompanied by large losses in humanities, education, and arts, as well as other subject areas such as fundamental sciences and engineering.

Could ‘flipping’ professional development engage teaching academics? Perceptions of authenticity and relevance

ABSTRACT Improving performance in learning and teaching through professional development (PD) of academic staff is a major goal of higher education institutions. However, gaps between strategy and implementation often hinder progress. Barriers include departmental cultures that do not value teaching, and insufficient attention to how academics perceive their PD needs. For decades, the significance of informal and social learning in the workplace has been known, yet academic development largely continues to be provided through formal instructional activities, focusing on individual development and with reports of low engagement. In this reflective study, we make use of two surveys of academic staff PD preferences in a STEM and health faculty of an Australian university, carried out in 2020 and 2021 for planning purposes during the COVID-19 pandemic but also in the context of a previous faculty re-think of academic development. Academic PD might be ‘flipped’ by addressing needs with recognition of perceptions of authenticity and relevance with informal, peer-to-peer workplace learning to complement formal activities. Understanding motivation for change is essential for engagement.

Exploring the Impact of Mentoring on Faculty Engagement and Retention Among Behavioral Health Faculty in Departments of Psychiatry and Neurology

Exploring the Impact of Mentoring on Faculty Engagement and Retention Among Behavioral Health Faculty in Departments of Psychiatry and Neurology

Child maltreatment and insomnia symptoms among Chinese university students: the buffering role of self-efficacy.

Insomnia symptoms represent a significant public health concern, as it engenders substantial long-term health consequences. Considerable research has established the detrimental impacts of child maltreatment on sleep problems among university students. However, the role of self-efficacy in the association between childhood maltreatment and insomnia remains unclear. This study aimed to examine the associations between child maltreatment and insomnia symptoms among university students, and to investigate whether self-efficacy moderated the effects of child maltreatment on insomnia symptoms. A total of 2014 participants with random cluster sampling method were recruited from Jinan University in Guangzhou, China, from October 2022 to November 2022. Adjusting for covariates, the results of multiple logistic regression indicated that the participants with the experience of any type of child maltreatment (odds ratio [OR] 2.24, 95% confidence interval [CI] 1.63-3.07), childhood emotional abuse (OR 2.58, 95% CI 1.95-3.41), childhood emotional neglect (OR 1.16, 95% CI 0.87-1.54), childhood physical abuse (OR 2.15, 95% CI 1.60-2.8), childhood physical neglect (OR 2.19, 95% CI 1.64-2.92), childhood sexual abuse (OR 1.98, 95% CI 1.46-2.68) were more likely to report insomnia symptoms than those without. Individuals reporting one-two types and three-five types of child maltreatment were 1.81 times (95% CI 1.30-2.52) and 3.77 times (95% CI 2.58-5.50) more likely to report insomnia symptoms than those reporting zero types of child maltreatment, respectively. Furthermore, robust linear regression analysis revealed that self-efficacy moderated the associations between child maltreatment and insomnia symptoms (β = 0.007, 95% CI 0.004-0.010). These findings underscore the need for integrated mental health education, support services, and faculty training to address the impact of child maltreatment on insomnia symptoms among university students. Policy recommendations include advocating for comprehensive mental health services, incorporating self-efficacy initiatives, and fostering community engagement for a holistic approach to student well-being.

Leading Across Health Professions: Reflections on Opportunities and Challenges

Pharmacy leaders are well equipped to serve as academic leaders overseeing additional health profession programs and/or faculty. Organizing multiple health professions programs under one umbrella offers a number of opportunities, such as efficiencies in financial and human resources, expanded and more diverse leadership talent which offers advantages in succession planning, organizational effectiveness in its operations, expanded opportunities for interprofessional education and collaborations in research and scholarship, greater visibility as a partner for establishing pipeline agreements and clinical partners affiliations, and personal professional development and growth for those in senior leadership positions. However, pharmacy academic leaders with oversight over multiple health professions programs and faculty also face challenges in understanding the professional identities and culture of their faculty, complexities of equity of workload across numerous departments, mistrust from departments other than pharmacy, and their own increased workload and possible burnout. The American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy has recently established a new Multi-Professional Health Care Administrative Leaders Connect Community, which should be further promoted to increase membership. Programming to allow additional networking, sharing of best practices, mentorship and professional development of leaders who oversee, or aspire to oversee, multiple health professions programs can be beneficial. Further research can describe different models of organizing multiple health professions programs and identify best practices for successful organizational and operational structures.

Improving health in Indonesia and beyond: The legacy and contributions of Universitas Gadjah Mada, Faculty of Medicine, Public Health and Nursing

Improving health in Indonesia and beyond: The legacy and contributions of Universitas Gadjah Mada, Faculty of Medicine, Public Health and Nursing

Development of a QR Code-Based Inventory System and Consumable Material Management using Django Python

Inventory management and consumable materials in educational institutions, particularly at the Faculty of Health at Nurul Jadid University, face significant challenges. Current manual recording and reporting methods are prone to errors, leading to operational inefficiencies and financial risks, especially given the high cost of medical equipment. In addition, unrecorded inventory data can be lost, and consumable materials can either run out prematurely or accumulate unused. Lack of transparency and accuracy in tracking further complicated planning and decision-making. QR Code technology and the Django Python framework are widely used in other industries; however, their application in education, particularly healthcare, remains underexplored. Unlike previous studies that primarily focused on commercial applications, this study delves into the underexamined area of healthcare inventory management in educational settings, offering a scalable and efficient solution using modern technology. This study addresses these empirical and research gaps by developing a QR Code-based inventory system using Django Python to manage consumable materials at the Faculty of Health. The proposed system enhances efficiency, accuracy, and transparency by providing real-time data for better decision-making. The evaluation will focus on reliability, user-friendliness, ease of access, response time, and user satisfaction. This research not only contributes to the literature on technology applications in education but also provides a practical model for other institutions.

Assessing the Impact of Smartphone Addiction among medical and health faculty students at university of Kirkuk

Background: Modern smartphones have become an integral part of daily life, particularly among medical students who experience significant academic pressure and stress This study aimed to assess the extent of students' impact from smartphone addiction and investigate its association with their demographic characteristics, socio-economic status, and associated risk factors. Methods: A descriptive cross-sectional study design was used in this study. 772 students from all stages of study in the medical faculties of Kirkuk University. using Smartphone Addiction Scale (SAS), Nordic questionnaires for the analysis of musculoskeletal symptoms, and the severity of digital vision syndrome (DES) was measured using 12 items, The Data was analyzed through Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) 22. Results: The result of the current study shows that 55.1% were female and the male were 347 (44.9%). the average age of the students was 21.09 ± 1.75. 46.80% of the sample were overweight and obese. around 343(44.4%) sampled are assigned intermittent sleep. while significant relationships are obtained with each of Socio-Economic Status, specialization, using Smartphone in 24hrs, sleeping hours during a day in at least at P<0.05. an overall through global mean of score for the studied domains was assessed in compact form a moderate level, with percentile ranged responses from 5.65 to 80.61 for the studied sample. Conclusion: Our study substantiated that health and medical students are progressing into a state of addiction. no significant difference between males and females when considering of smartphone addiction. The age group most affected was individuals aged 22-23. while the Individuals with moderate to high SES are more susceptibility to addiction. Smartphone use should be limited. To increase awareness and knowledge about the detrimental impacts of smartphone addiction, workshops, courses, and conferences should be held.

Understanding bidirectional and transactional processes of child eating behaviours and parental feeding practices explaining poor health outcomes across infancy and early childhood in Australia: protocol for the Longitudinal Assessment of Children’s Eating (LACE) study

IntroductionChild eating behaviours develop through interactions between the child’s characteristics, psychological factors and the child’s social environment and this affects the child’s diet and weight. To examine the currently existing...

Hubungan Tingkat Stress dengan Motivasi Belajar Mahasiswa Fakultas Kesehatan dalam Pembelajaran Online pada Masa Pandemi Covid-19 di Universitas Nurul Jadid Paiton Kabupaten Probolinggo

Stress is an emotional state characterized by physical tension such as fear, anxiety, nervousness, and embarrassment when facing problems or pressure. Stress in students can arise due to remote learning during the COVID-19 pandemic. Adolescence, as a transitional period from childhood to adulthood, happens so quickly that many adolescents are often unprepared to face the challenges, including academic demands. Students experiencing academic stress tend to have maladaptive perceptions of academic demands, which may stem from the learning environment, learning materials, peer interactions, and learning abilities. This study aims to examine the relationship between stress levels and learning motivation among students during online learning in the COVID-19 pandemic at Nurul Jadid University, Paiton, Probolinggo Regency. This study used a cross-sectional method, with a total sampling technique involving 100 respondents. Data analysis using the chi-square test showed a significant relationship between stress levels and learning motivation, with a p-value of 0.000 (p<0.05). Of the 100 respondents, 52% experienced mild stress, 28% moderate stress, and 30% severe stress. This study concludes that there is a significant relationship between stress levels and learning motivation among health faculty students during online learning in the COVID-19 pandemic at Nurul Jadid University, Paiton, Probolinggo Regency.

HUBUNGAN PENGGUNAAN ELECTRONIC COMMERCE (E – COMMERCE) DENGAN PEMILIHAN MAKANAN DAN STATUS GIZI PADA MAHASISWA FAKULTAS KESEHATAN UNIVERSITAS MUHAMMADIYAH GRESIK

The use of electronic commerce (e-commerce) has penetrated various fields, one of which is the culinary industry. Improper food selection through e-commerce can impact a person's nutritional status. This study aims to analyze the relationship between e-commerce use, food choices, and nutritional status. Simple random sampling with proportional random sampling was chosen as the method for this research, with a subject size of 88 students from the Faculty of Health at Muhammadiyah University of Gresik. Data collection was carried out using e-commerce usage questionnaires, FFQ questionnaires, and anthropometric measurements. The Spearman correlation test was chosen to analyze the collected data. The results show no significant relationship between the use of e-commerce and food choices, with a p-value of 0.865 for the main food category, 0.700 for the snack category, and 0.305 for the beverage category. There is no significant relationship between the use of e-commerce and nutritional status, with a p-value of 0.709. The conclusion of this research is that there is no significant relationship between the use of e-commerce, food selection, and nutritional status. Suggestions for future research include conducting a recall to determine the intake consumed by students and conducting similar research on various community characteristics.

HUBUNGAN POLA MAKAN DAN KUALITAS TIDUR SAAT PUASA TERHADAP KEJADIAN GERD PADA MAHASISWA FAKULTAS KESEHATAN UNIVERSITAS MUHAMMADIYAH GRESIK

ABSTRACT Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) is a chronic disease caused by inappropriate consumption patterns and lifestyle. Fasting is believed to reduce the symptoms of GERD that occur because when fasting your diet is better maintained. This study aims to determine the relationship between eating patterns and sleep quality during fasting on the incidence of GERD in students at the Faculty of Health, Muhammadiyah University of Gresik. This research involved 81 respondents obtained from a non-probability sampling technique using a purposive sampling method. Data was obtained from filling out the 3×24 hour Recall questionnaire, FFQ, PSQI, GERD-Q, and eating and sleeping intervals. The research results showed that 34.6% of respondents experienced GERD, while 65.4% of respondents did not experience GERD. The Spearman correlation test results showed r = 0.239 for the correlation of energy intake with GERD, r = 0.268 for the correlation of fat intake with GERD, r = 0.276 for the correlation of spicy food consumption with GERD, r = 0.275 for the correlation of high-fat food consumption with GERD, and r = 0.293 for the correlation between eating and sleeping distance with GERD. From the research results, it can be concluded that there is a significant relationship with a weak correlation level between energy intake, fat intake, spicy food, high fat food and eating and sleeping intervals with GERD (p < 0.05).

DESCRIPTIVE STUDY OF BLOOD PRESSURE BASED ON PHYSICAL ACTIVITY AND FAST FOOD EATING BEHAVIOR IN SECOND YEAR FEMALE STUDENTS OF THE HEALTH FACULTY OF MUHAMMADIYAH UNIVERSITY OF GRESIK

The objective of this study is to determine the blood pressure based on physical activity and fast food eating behavior among female students level II at the Faculty of Health, Universitas Muhammadiyah Gresik. This research was conducted through quantitative descriptive observational methods in March and July 2023. The subjects in this research were level II female students who were selected using a cluster random sampling technique. The results of this study show that (1) the frequency of eating fast food for pre-hypertension and normal blood pressure is mostly rare, namely 90.9% and 68.8%. (2) Most types of fast food eating at normal blood pressure and pre-hypertension are in the high sugar category, namely 68.8% and 84.5%. (3) The energy intake of those with normal blood pressure was mostly normal (27.3%), the energy intake of those with pre- hypertensive blood pressure was mostly a severe deficit and normal (36.4%). (4) Protein intake for those with normal blood pressure is mostly excessive (32.5%). Protein intake for those with pre-hypertensive blood pressure is mostly a severe deficit (36.4%) (5) Fat intake for those with normal blood pressure is mostly excessive (44.2%), fat intake for those with pre-hypertensive blood pressure is mostly severe and mild deficits (36.4%). (6) Carbohydrate intake for those with normal blood pressure was mostly normal (39.0%), carbohydrate intake for those with pre-hypertensive blood pressure was mostly normal (36.4%).

RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN STRESS LEVEL AND EMOTIONAL EATING WITH NUTRITIONAL STATUS IN HEALTH FACULTY STUDENTS AT MUHAMMADIYAH GRESIK UNIVERSITY

This study found that when a person experiences stress, it will cause a response in the form of emotional eating. Emotional eating is an eating urge that arises in response to negative emotions. This study aims to determine the relationship between stress levels, emotional eating and nutritional status in students of Universitas Muhammadiyah Gresik Faculty of Health. This research was conducted on 81 students of level I, II and III. The measuring instruments used in this study used the Perceived Sources Academy of Stress, the Dutch Eating Behavior Questionnaire (DEBQ) scale, anthropometric data and 2x24 hour Recall. Bivariate analysis was performed using the Spearman Rank test and multivariate analysis using multiple linear regression. Results: 93.8% of respondents experienced severe stress levels, 45.7% of respondents experienced moderate emotional eating and 61.7% of respondents had normal nutritional status. There is a significant relationship between stress levels and emotional eating (Sig. of 0.001 (0.001 <0.05) and there is no significant relationship between stress levels, emotional eating and nutritional status (p = 0.700; p = 0.876). So, it can be concluded that respondents should be able to manage stress well and maintain the intake of food to be consumed.

Competencies needed for public health workforce in the programs of Iran's health transformation plan: A descriptive study based on programs, operations, and competencies chain.

The public health workforce faces a wide range of challenges related to people's health. Thus, they need a combination of different professional skills and competencies to perform essential public health operations and provide services to people. The present study was conducted to determine the competencies needed for the public health workforce to implement health transformation plan programs at Ahvaz University of Medical Sciences in the capital of Khuzestan province in Iran. This research was a descriptive cross-sectional study that was conducted in 2020 among 51 managers and experts of the health deputy and faculty members of the public health school. STROBE guideline was used for the present study. The research tools were two researcher-made questionnaires based on the chain of Programs, Operations, and Competencies (POC). Additionally, the validity and reliability of the questionnaires were checked. Cronbach's alpha coefficient was equal to 0.87 for the first questionnaire (programs-operations) and 0.85 for the second questionnaire (operations-competencies). The operations of surveillance of population health and well-being, monitoring and responding to health hazards and emergencies, and disease prevention, including early detection of illness, obtained the highest mean total score (3.9 (95% CI: 3.6 to 4.2)). Respect for and adherence to ethical principles and confidentiality in any professional activity obtained the highest mean total score (4.0 (95% CI: 3.7 to 4.3)) among the needed competencies. To properly implement public health programs, managers must plan and take necessary measures to improve such operations as surveillance of population health and well-being, monitoring and responding to health hazards and emergencies, disease prevention (including early detection of illness), and promotion of the workforce competencies in the field of respect for and adherence to ethical principles and confidentiality in any professional activity.

International students' perceived quality of university health centre services: an exploratory sequential mixed methods study.

This study aims to investigate international students' perspectives on service quality and analyse factors contributing to the perceived service quality of the university health centre. International students are at increased risk of experiencing poor mental health, isolation from families and cultures, language barriers, financial stress and academic pressures. It is important that universities support international students to enable them to complete their degrees and reach their desired level of achievement and performance. One of the supports required by international students is the availability of healthcare services. Therefore, improving the quality of services to meet international students' requirements, including healthcare services, is essential. A three-phase exploratory sequential mixed methods design was used. Phase 1 aims to explore international students' perceptions of primary healthcare quality by conducting in-depth interviews and focus group discussions. Data were analysed using thematic analysis. Phase 2 is to form questionnaire items based on the results of the qualitative study. The questionnaire is subject to pilot testing to measure validity and reliability. Phase 3 analyses factors influencing international students' perceived primary healthcare service quality. Multiple regression was used to analyse factors contributing to the perceived service quality of international students. The qualitative strand revealed five major themes representing the study participants' thoughts about the quality of services in the university healthcare context. Perceived quality attributes identified in this study were primarily empathy, equity, effectiveness, efficiency and safety. The quantitative strand found that 35.57% of participants consider the perceived quality of the centre as good. The highest and lowest service quality attributes were related to safety and efficiency, with a score of 21.12 ± 3.58 and 19.57 ± 4.34, respectively. The multiple linear regression analyses showed that PhD students from Health Faculty and Scholarship awardees were significantly associated with the perceived quality of healthcare services. Thus, the university management needs to improve service quality considering the diversity of international students' socio-demographic characteristics.

Pengaruh Dosis Pupuk Nitrogen terhadap Produktifitas Hidroponik Fodder Jagung (Zea Mays)

This research is intended to identify the effects of nitrogen fertilizer on fresh production., dry material production (DM ), organic mater production ( OM ) crude pretein (CP) fodder mayze (zea mays). This research was carried out in the field lab of animal science departemen, Faculty of health and science, University Nusamara PGRI Kediri. research design in this study use a complete random design 4 treatment with 5 replicated. Treatment use concentration nitrogen fertilizer (T0 = 0 ml / l) ,( T1 =0.8 ml / l ), (T2 =1.6 ml / l ), (T3 =2.4 ml / l ). Studies show that different levels of nitrogen fertilizer can affacted to DM production (p < 0.01 ), OM production (p < 0.01 ) and CP production (p < 0.01) maize fodder (zea mays ).The conclusion of this study is that the use of different doses of nitrogen fertilizer has an effect on the production aspect of maize fodder (Zea mays )

Iran’s health insurance ecosystem: challenges and strategies

IntroductionIdentifying and exploiting stewardship and financing challenges in Iran’s health insurance system as an ecosystem is essential to achieving predetermined goals. This study aimed to determine the challenges and strategies in the Iranian health insurance ecosystem to provide relevant evidence to healthcare managers and policymakers to improve its functions and perform necessary reforms.MethodThis qualitative study was conducted at the national level in Iran. Data were collected using semi-structured interviews and analyzed using the directed content analysis method. The study participants included managers and experts in health insurance and faculty of universities of medical sciences, who were selected by purposive sampling.ResultsThe challenges and strategies expressed by participants were categorized into two functions: stewardship and financing. Four main themes, ten subthemes, 22 challenges, and 24 strategies were identified in the stewardship function, along with three main themes, 12 subthemes, 17 challenges, and 16 strategies in the financing function. The major challenge in the Iranian health insurance ecosystem was the complexity and conflict of interests between multiple actors with different roles, which led to fragmentation, diverse structures, and a gap between other functions and objectives, hindering the effective functioning of the ecosystem.ConclusionIn order to deal with the challenges of the health insurance ecosystem, it is suggested to create a coherent insurance system through a single utility system, and by paying more attention to health-oriented services, the health insurance ecosystem becomes a health-oriented system instead of being treatment-oriented. In addition, in order to strengthen the governance of the country’s health insurance ecosystem, the number of actors with multiple roles should be reduced and the roles of the actors should be clarified and separated in order to prevent conflicts of interest and structural corruption in this ecosystem.