Official Attitudes Research Articles

Assessment of the Knowledge and Attitudes of Muslim Religious Officials Regarding Male Circumcision: The Case of Turkey.

This study was aimed at evaluating the knowledge and attitudes of religious officials in Turkey about circumcision. Among the Imams, 96.7% (n = 234) were married, and 91.3% (n = 221) had male children. The place of circumcision was at home in 42.1% (n = 102), and 56.1% (n = 123) of the performers were not licensed physicians. Overall, 59.1% of the Imams believed that circumcision provided protection against HIV, 49.6% believed it reduced the risk of penile cancer, and 69.8% believed that circumcision increased sexual potency. Our research reveals that Imams in Turkey lack knowledge about circumcision.

Patient Satisfaction at Aisyiyah RSU Klaten

Patient satisfaction in hospital services can also be achieved from the service system provided by the hospital. Hospitals as health service institutions are required to provide fast, quality and affordable services to provide satisfaction for patients. The purpose of this study is to determine the influence of waiting time, service quality, officer attitude and information technology on patient satisfaction at Aisyiyah Klaten Hospital. The method of this research is quantitative descriptive. The number of research respondents was 120, which was determined by accidental sampling technique. The results of the study showed that waiting time (p value 0.000), officer attitude (p value 0.008) and information technology (p value 0.015) had a positive and significant effect on patient satisfaction in health services at RSU 'Aisyiyah Klaten.The quality of service (p value 0.775) had no effect on patient satisfaction in health services at RSU 'Aisyiyah Klaten. The suggestion of this research is that information technology should be better and easily accessible so that patient satisfaction increases so that the quality of hospital services is even better. Keywords: satisfaction, service quality, officer attitude, information technology, waiting time

The Effectiveness of CATIN Class on Pregnancy Readiness of Prospective Brides in The Working Area of Citangkil 2 Health Center, Cilegon City

Prospective brides and grooms are a strategic target group in efforts to improve their health before pregnancy. Before the wedding, many prospective brides and grooms do not have enough knowledge and information about reproductive health in a family, so that after marriage pregnancies are often not planned well and are not supported by optimal health status. The number of marriages in Indonesia in 2023 will reach 1.58 million and 68,185 will come from Banten Province. Maternal mortality still reaches 127 cases of maternal death per 100,000 births and the incidence of anemia in pregnant women is 9.2% in 2023. The aim of this research is to determine the effectiveness of prospective brides and grooms or CATIN (Calon Pengantin) classes on the pregnancy readiness of prospective brides in the Industrial Area of ​​the Citangkil 2 Community Health Center, Cilegon City. Research methods is qualitative research. Population in this study were prospective brides and grooms who registered at KUA in July 2024 in the Citangkil 2 Health Center Working Area, Cilegon City, totaling 12 informants, consisting of 10 Catins and 2 expert informants from KUA and Health officers. There is an influence of information sources related to the socialization of the catin class program from KUA officers and Community Health Center Health Workers on the pregnancy readiness of the prospective bride and groom and knowing the attitude of the prospective bride and groom, the attitude of the KUA officers and the attitudes of health workers who take part in the catin class. There is a change in attitude after participating in the catin class service.

Who is fatigued? A repeated cross-sectional survey of officer attitudes towards people who use opioids, naloxone, and their role in responding to opioid overdoses

Many police departments have equipped their officers with naloxone as a promising response to the opioid crisis. Though research suggests police can effectively administer naloxone, recent studies suggest that officers may develop negative attitudes over time as they continually respond to overdoses. This has been described as a “compassion fatigue” effect. We investigate the compassion fatigue hypothesis with a repeated cross-sectional survey of officers in the Tempe, Arizona Police Department. We focus on three outcomes (1) perceptions of officers' role in responding to overdoses, (2) perceptions of naloxone related risk-compensation beliefs, and (3) stigmatizing perceptions of people who use opioids (PWUOs). We run one-way fixed effects regression models to assess if officer attitudes have changed over the study period. Then we run multivariate regression models to test whether officers' opioid overdose response frequency is associated with any of the three outcomes. The findings suggest officers have become more supportive of responding to overdoses but have developed more stigmatizing views of PWUOs over time. This warrants further research attention. However, opioid overdose response frequency was not associated with any of the outcomes. We conclude with a discussion of these findings and their implications for police involvement in the opioid overdose crisis.

Public Resistance to New Houses of Worship

Abstract How do residents evaluate zoning relief applications for new houses of worship? Do they decide based on the facility’s expected level of nuisance, the religion of the house of worship, or the attitudes of neighbors and local officials? Using a conjoint survey experiment, this paper shows that religion is the most important predictor of resistance. People are more likely to resist new mosques than Christian churches, irrespective of other facility properties. Furthermore, this paper highlights the significant role of partisanship in residents’ evaluation of zoning relief applications. Republican respondents were more likely to reject minority houses of worship and support Christian churches than Democrats, moderating the influence of religion. Such bias has important implications for the zoning relief application process. Local officials should evaluate residents’ opposition differently when the application concerns minority groups.

Kepuasan Mahasiswa terhadap Biro Administrasi dan Registrasi Akademik di Universitas Stella Maris Sumba

This research aims to analyze the level of student satisfaction with the services provided by the Academic Administration and Registration Bureau at Stella Maris University, Sumba. The method used in this research is a survey with a quantitative approach, where data is collected through questionnaires distributed to students from various study programs. Data analysis was carried out using descriptive statistical techniques to describe the characteristics of respondents and their level of satisfaction with various aspects of service, including speed of service, quality of information, and the attitude of bureau officers. The research results show that the majority of students are satisfied with the services provided, although there are several aspects that need to be improved, such as response time to questions and completeness of the information provided. This research provides recommendations for service improvements, including increased training for bureau staff and the development of more efficient information systems. It is hoped that these findings can contribute to improving the quality of academic administration services at Stella Maris University, Sumba.

Analysis of Factors Associated with the Utilization of Healthcare Services for BPJS Participants in the Puskesmas Kampung Baru Working Area

BPJS Kesehatan is a public law entity whose function is to organise a health insurance programme for all Indonesian, including foreigners, who work in Indonesia for at least six months. BPJS is divided into 2 groups, namely Contribution Assistance Recipients (PBI) and Non Contribution Assistance Recipients (Non PBI). The purpose of this study was to analyze the factors associated with the utilization of health services for BPJS health participants in the community in the working area of Puskesmas Kampung Baru, Medan Maimun Subdistrict, Medan City. This study used a cross sectional research design, as many as 100 samples using accidental sampling technique with the population of all BPJS participants in the working area of Puskesmas Kampung Baru. The results of the research with bivariate analysis showed that the p-value of age (0.647), gender (0.504), educational background (0.047), employment status (0.067), perception of officer attitude (0.008), length of waiting time (0.527), perception of BPJS (<0.0001), service accessibility (0.716). The statistical test results of this study indicate that there is a relationship between educational background, perceptions of officer attitudes, and perceptions of BPJS with the utilization of health services for BPJS participants. There is no relationship between age, gender, employment status, length of waiting time, service accessibility with the utilization of health services for BPJS participants.

Signifiers of desistance from a positive criminology perspective: The case of responsibility taking in restorative proceedings

Restorative Justice is a framework of mutual dialogue that offers people involved in wrongdoings, a more profound understanding of the harms experienced by the victims of the offense. It does this by applying the notions of responsibility taking and accountability differently from the traditional retributive criminal justice systems: instead of passively enduring a punishment, the prepetrator proactively seeks to remediate the harm caused. The aim of this study, the first of its kind in Israel, was to examine the subjective perceptions of graduates of the Geffen Victim-Offender Mediation Program, operated by the Adult Probation Service in Israel, of their past offenses. Through narrative analysis of the personal accounts of people who offended and took part in Restorative Justice dialogue proceedings, we found that they acknowledged and took responsibility for their transgressions and their manifold consequences—coupled with remorse, shame, and a desire to make amends. Participants also noted the positive attitude of the probation officers who helped them in the process. The article discusses these findings from the perspective of positive criminology and desistance theory.

«Казарменное хулиганство» (ст. 335 УК РФ). Статья 3. «Неуставные отношения» в призме «громких дел»

This third article continues the study of the concept of barrack hooliganism, which is understood as the aggregate of obviously illegal demonstrative attempts of some military servicemen doing military service by conscription to establish control over other military servicemen and conscripts by applying mental, physical and sexual violence (shadow law). A review of certain high-impact cases gives the author an opportunity to reflect on the gravity of consequences arising as a result of military hazing that is spontaneously formed in the environment of army conscripts in the conditions of the permissive attitude (or even complicity) of officers.

Pelayanan BPJS Peserta pada Jaminan Kesehatan di BPJS Kesehatan Kantor Padang Lawas Utara

Quality health services are a right for every individual, including participants of the Health Social Security Administering Agency (BPJS). This study aims to analyze the services provided to BPJS Health participants in the North Padang Lawas area, with a focus on North Padang Lawas Health BPJS. The research method used is a descriptive approach with qualitative methods, direct observation, interviews with participants and officers, as well as analysis of secondary data related to service performance. The research results show that although BPJS Health has provided wider access to health services for the community, there are several challenges faced by participants in the North Padang Lawas area. Some of these are limited health facilities, especially in rural areas, long waiting times to receive services, and sometimes inadequate availability of medicines. The quality of service is also a major concern, where there are complaints regarding the attitude and responsiveness of officers and the availability of adequate medical personnel. In this context, increasing training for officers and improving health infrastructure in this region are very necessary to improve services to BPJS Health participants. This research contributes to the understanding of the quality of health services in the North Padang Lawas area, as well as providing a basis for BPJS Health and local governments to make necessary improvements to increase the quality and accessibility of health services for the community.

Shades in technological frames: exploring police attitudes toward body-worn cameras in Chicago

PurposeThis study employed technological frames of reference (TFR) theory to explore officer attitudes toward body-worn cameras (BWCs) in the Chicago Police Department (CPD), identifying frames that may undermine compliance.Design/methodology/approachSemi-structured interviews were conducted with 11 officers, focusing on their perceptions of the BWCs’ purpose, adoption catalysts, effectiveness metrics and benefits and drawbacks.FindingsOfficers viewed BWCs primarily as tools for oversight and cited external influences and the department’s desire to be perceived as progressive as key catalysts for BWC adoption. There was widespread uncertainty regarding the criteria CPD uses to gauge BWC effectiveness. The protective feature of the cameras was cited as the primary benefit of the technology, while privacy intrusion and discretion were identified as key drawbacks. Noteworthy nuances were observed across these perceptual domains.Research limitations/implicationsThe study focuses on a single police agency, limiting its generalizability. Nevertheless, it holds value for departments experiencing BWC policy compliance issues and those preparing to implement the cameras.Practical implicationsInsights into officers’ technological frames help identify perspectives that threaten desired use of BWCs and highlight necessary training and policy interventions that align officers' BWC readings with departmental goals to enhance policy compliance.Originality/valueThis study is among the few that employ TFR theory to examine officer perceptions of BWCs in a large urban police agency.

Testing the invariance of warrior and guardian orientations on the prioritization of procedural justice: Do officer demographics matter?

PurposeThe current study sought to better understand the factors that contribute to whether officers value procedurally just interaction techniques and contribute to the limited research examining how the effects of warrior and guardian mentalities may vary based on individual officer characteristics.Design/methodology/approachSurvey data collected from patrol officers in two geographically different and ethnically diverse United States police departments allowed for an examination of the generality of warrior and guardian orientations on perceptions of procedural justice across gender, race and/or ethnicity, military service, education, and experience.FindingsThere was a largely invariant effect of the mentalities on officer attitudes toward procedural justice, except for officers of color. In this sample, the guardian effect on prioritizing procedural justice was stronger for officers of color than for White officers.Originality/valueThis study sheds light on our theoretical understanding of the warrior/guardian framework and offers practical implications for police leaders and policymakers in their effort to improve police-community relations.

The Perception and Attitude of Government Official on the Bilateral between Lao-China Initiatives under the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) Case Study: Vientiane Capital

The purpose of this study was to examine the level of perception and attitude of government officials on the bilateral between Lao-China Initiative under the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI). There are two methods of the study: the qualitative and methodology. The sample of this study comprised of government officials from 18 ministries with a total of 273 people. From querying the questionnaire, statistics analyze the data. The descriptive statistics include frequency, percentages, standard deviations, and binomial statistics to test the independent samples t -test, the One-way ANOVA. The results of this study show about knowledge and cooperation that are generally acknowledged and with perception on the attitude of the bilateral between Lao-China Initiative under the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) about economic, trade and investment, social and economic, and issues and obstacles that are generally agreed upon. In addition, different individual factors, including age, level of education, the school, the experience of working, positions, and ministries (separate areas), will have different levels of perception of on the bilateral between Lao-China Initiative under the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI). Different, individual factors include having graduated from within the country and having the experience of working at different levels with different attitudes on the bilateral between Lao-China Initiative under the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) with a statistical significance of 5 percentage.

“Racialized persons have a completely different experience”: the experiences of older adults with the Toronto Police Service

PurposeThis paper aims to provide an in-depth examination of culturally and linguistically diverse older adults’ perceptions of and experiences with the Toronto Police Service to inform the development of a training curriculum for police officers working with older persons.Design/methodology/approachA qualitative descriptive study using virtual focus groups with 26 older adults from Toronto was conducted.FindingsThree main themes emerged: understanding intersectionality; the impact of police officer attitudes and biases; and the need for age-friendly policing. Although many older adults rely on police services to keep them safe, there is dissatisfaction with some aspects of how police interact with older adults, particularly from minority groups.Originality/valueParticipants were older adults from culturally, ethnically and linguistically diverse backgrounds who are not usually included in studies on improving police services.

Is More Always Better? Government Attention and Environmental Governance Efficiency: Empirical Evidence from China

In recent years, the thorough implementation of China’s green development concept has compelled local governments to devote more attention to environmental issues. This study aimed to verify whether increased government environmental attention (GEA) can sustainably ensure the implementation of environmental governance, particularly air pollution control. Using government work reports (GWRs) from local governments, this study employed machine learning methods to identify and quantify the attitudes of government officials as expressed in policy texts. A weighted dictionary method was used to quantify GEA from 2011 to 2016. The results of spatial econometric models indicated that air pollution exhibited positive spatial clustering effects across different regions, with the Yangtze River Delta and the Beijing–Tianjin–Hebei region being classified as high–high areas, while the western regions were classified as low–low areas. Baseline regression results showed that increased GEA can improve the effectiveness of pollution control, but excessive attention leads to a decline in governance efficiency. Overall, this study helps explain the unsustainability of campaign-style environmental governance and provides guidance for local governments on the rational allocation of attention when addressing environmental issues.

PATIENT SATISFACTION AT AISYIYAH RSU KLATEN

Patient satisfaction in hospital services can also be achieved from the service system provided by the hospital. Hospitals as health service institutions are required to provide fast, quality and affordable services to provide satisfaction for patients. The purpose of this study is to determine the influence of waiting time, service quality, officer attitude and information technology on patient satisfaction at Aisyiyah Klaten Hospital. The method of this research is quantitative descriptive. The number of research respondents was 120, which was determined by accidental sampling technique. The results of the study showed that waiting time (p value 0.000), officer attitude (p value 0.008) and information technology (p value 0.015) had a positive and significant effect on patient satisfaction in health services at RSU 'Aisyiyah Klaten.The quality of service (p value 0.775) had no effect on patient satisfaction in health services at RSU 'Aisyiyah Klaten. The suggestion of this research is that information technology should be better and easily accessible so that patient satisfaction increases so that the quality of hospital services is even better. Keywords: satisfaction, service quality, officer attitude, information technology, waiting time

Examining Failings in Criminal Justice Responses to Sexual Offenses: Focus on Male Victims and Impact of Operation Bluestone

This article highlights the failings of the criminal justice system in offering support to the victims of sexual violence, and keeping the focus particularly on male victims of sexual abuse. The article also investigates the overall experiences of all victims and the current procedures and policies in place. Men are treated as non-deserving victims, because the definition of rape under the Sexual Offences Act 2003 defines rape as “penetration with penis” and does not take male victims into account. Male victims are also not treated the same way as female victims, however both experience rape myths such as males not being ‘man enough’ and females with vulnerabilities, such as alcohol consumption, not being believed. Furthermore, it is increasingly difficult to bring forward rape charges by the crown prosecution service and the victims withdrawal rate in 2019-20 remains at 57%, indicating failings within CJS. Moreover, the negative attitudes of officers dealing with rape cases, and officers abusing their powers to sexually assault victims, raised serious questions around the systematic failure within the CJS. There is a lack of support for rape victims, and the impact of Operation Bluestone, which was created to improve rape case procedures, shows that the number of cases making it to court has increased with the project, but conviction rates remain very low. This was impacted by rape myth culture, which was a consistent theme throughout the research.

Design and pilot evaluation of a brief intervention to reduce transphobia and improve attitudes of government officials to address legal gender affirmation needs of transgender people in Peru

ABSTRACT Legal gender affirmation – legal name and gender marker change – is an important health-promoting health determinant for transgender people. In Peru, the state's failure to universally recognize transgender people’s legal identity limits standardized legal affirmation procedures, including the paucity of government officials trained in gender affirmation strategies. This project, in partnership with Registro Nacional de Identificación y Estado Civil (RENIEC) and transgender communities, designed and piloted a group-based intervention to sensitize government officers to the importance of gender-concordant identity documents. Between August 2017 and February 2018, three in-person group intervention sessions were held (each 3–4 hours) with 51 government officers. Guided by Gender Affirmation and Structural Violence Frameworks, the intervention utilized Adult Learning Theory and applied storytelling and testimonials as pedagogy. Pre-/post-test surveys were administered (19 true/false items, summed to create an index score measuring knowledge and attitudes toward transgender people). Within-person changes in pre-/post-intervention scores were evaluated using paired t-tests. Pre-/post-test data were available for 41 participants. After the intervention, there were improvements in knowledge and more favorable attitudes toward transgender people (pre-test mean = 14.09, SD = 2.33 vs. post-test mean = 15.62, SD = 1.82; difference = 1.53, 95% CL = 0.60, 2.67; t-test = 3.30 [df = 46]; p = 0.002). The intervention was feasible to conduct and garnered high acceptability. The results suggest the promise of this brief intervention for future research and testing before potential later implementation and scale-up to increase the capacity of government officers to address legal gender affirmation for transgender people in Peru.

Aksesibilitas Pelayanan Publik bagi Penyandang Disabilitas pada Pemerintah Daerah Kabupaten Tangerang

In this study, there is an identification of a gap between what is expected and the actual reality in the efforts of the Tangerang district government in fulfilling the rights of persons with disabilities. This gap, which is called das sein and das sollen, encouraged researchers to make a thesis on the issue. The purpose of this study is to provide a detailed description of the level of accessibility of public services available to individuals with disabilities within the Tangerang Regency local government. Zeithaml, Parasuraman, and Berry (as cited in Hardiansyah, 2018: 63) propose that to assess the quality of service actually perceived by consumers, there are specific indicators of service quality that can be categorised into five categories of service quality, namely tangible, reliability, responsiveness, assurance, and empathy. The results of this study have several points 1) Incomplete regulations or technical implementation standards for public services for persons with disabilities in the form of Tangerang Regent regulations as guidelines for the implementation of Tangerang Regency PERDA No. 11/2018 concerning the protection and fulfilment of the rights of persons with disabilities; 2) The attitude of government officials towards persons with disabilities The government is one of the important actors in the successful implementation of public service accessibility for persons with disabilities. 3) Attitudes of non-disabled people towards people with disabilities and people with disabilities towards non-disabled people In addition to the government as an important actor in the successful implementation of accessibility of public services for persons with disabilities, non-disabled people have an important part in the successful implementation of public service accessibility for persons with disabilities. Suggestions for the Tangerang Regency Government, especially public service providers from the executive branch, to immediately make a Tangerang Regent Regulation (PERBUP) regarding the fulfilment of the rights of persons with disabilities so that it can become a guideline and technical guidance for all public service providers.

Preservation of the Bokaap, Cape Town: changes in attitudes and actions

The Bokaap is a distinctive Cape Muslim residential area west of the Central Business District of Cape Town, which has survived the ravages of time, commercial intrusion and apartheid legislation. This article is a study in changing attitudes and actions towards the Bokaap – and the Old Malay Quarter within it - over the last 50 years. The article first addresses the changing attitudes associated with the problems of slum clearance and redevelopment in the Old Malay Quarter during the 1930s, and with the unofficial campaign early in 1940 to preserve it. Emanating from the preservation campaign there were changes in official attitudes and actions towards the Old Malay Quarter from the 1950s until the early 1970s.