Role Models In Society Research Articles

Assessment of Health Promoting Behaviors among Faculty of Nursing Students

Background: Nursing students are considered as health care providers and role models in society and their behavior influence the quality of care that is provided by them. In addition, Health promoting behaviors among the nursing students may affect the quality of patient education. Aim of the study was to assess the health promoting behaviors among faculty of nursing students. Research design: A descriptive research design was utilized. Setting: The study was carried out at Faculty of Nursing affiliated to Ain Shams University. Study subjects: A stratified random sample of faculty of nursing students (282). Data collection tools: Socio-demographic data questionnaire and Health Promoting Lifestyle Profile II (HPLP-II) scale. Results: more than two third of nursing students were female and the majority of them were single. Slightly less than two third and more than half of nursing students had a good score in interpersonal relationship and spiritual growth, respectively. Moreover, about two fifth of them had a good score in health responsibility. While, half, slightly less than half and more than two fifth of nursing students had a poor score in nutrition, stress management and physical activity, respectively. Conclusion: Less than half of nursing students had a poor score in total health promoting behaviors scores. Also, about fifth of them had average score. While, more than one third of them had a good score. Recommendation: The study recommended that health promoting and improvement courses should be included in the curriculum of all departments at faculty, the study should be replicated on larger sample and in different universities in order to generalize the results.

The Role of National Leadership with Pancasila Character in Optimizing the State Defend Awareness

The multidimensional crisis faced by the Indonesian today requires a national leadership with Pancasila character. The weakness of national leadership is realized to have implications on the weakening of state defend awareness. State defend awareness is one of the important capitals in national development and also in solving various problems of the nation. State defend awareness will be influenced by one of the national leadership qualities. Pancasila as the foundation of state and state philosophy should be a guide and a referral in the conduct of every national leadership practice. This research aims to explain the role of national leadership that has the Pancasila character in optimizing state defend awareness. This study uses a qualitative descriptive approach. The results showed that the role of national leadership that has Pancasila character in building a state defend awareness is as a guide for the community in achieving the objectives of the country. Secondly, as the builder of the moral force of society in implementing state defend in national’s life. Meanwhile, the third role is as an inspirational role model for society

Penerapan Kode Etik Guru Untuk Meningkatkan Profesionalisme Guru di Madrasah Ibtidaiyah Negeri Model Palu

Preliminary observations made by the author show that there is a professional level of the Palu Model Madrasah Ibtidaiyah (MIN) teacher in terms of learning that occurs in class, it appears that a good learning atmosphere.This type of research used in this research is to use descriptive qualitative methods. The data presented using primary data and secondary data. The data collection techniques of this research are observation, interview and documentation. The data analysis technique used in this study consists of three types, namely data reduction, data display and data verification. The validity of the data required a triangulation examination technique. triangulation by source, triangulation by method.Based on the results of the study, it was found that: The application of the Code of Conduct for Teachers in Improving Teacher Professionalism in the Palu Model State Madrasah Ibtidaiyah, namely the application of the code of ethics for teachers in teacher learning creates the best possible school atmosphere that supports the success of the learning process. Teacher's code of ethics in community life, teachers become figures and role models in society for the professions they carry. and the application of a code of ethics in the madrasa environment, the professional attitude of teachers to the workplace as well as by creating harmonious relationships with peers. Implications of implementing the code of ethics for teachers at the Palu Model State Islamic Senior High School. The code of ethics will encourage teachers to seriously prioritize professionalism and quality in carrying out their duties and responsibilities as educators in schools. In addition, it will encourage teacher independence in schools and wherever they are. The code of ethics will certainly add insight to teachers about what is appropriate and what should not be done, which is against the rules. The teacher knows that all his actions at school have rules of the game.
 Keywords: Implementasi Kode Etik Guru, Profesionalisme Guru.

Are yuppies and muppies more physically active than the others aged 20-39?

Background: Values of young urban professionals (yuppies) are still valid and it is possible to find references to the lifestyle of young people. This also applies to the younger generation, in other words, middle-aged urban professionals (muppies). Objective: The aim is evaluating whether yuppies and muppies can be a role model for society in the field of taking care of leisure-time physical activity (PA). Methods: Surveys were conducted by an Omnibus survey on the representative sample of Poles in two studies (N = 1053, N = 1067). Persons aged 20-39 (N = 762 were selected) and based on the criteria: education, residence in cities, study skills character of work, income, there was created a yuppie/muppie group (n = 67) and non-yuppies (n = 695). International Physical Activity Questionnaire - Long Form was used. Results: Recommendations of WHO were met by 43.3% of yuppies/muppies and 33.4% of non-yuppies. No significant differences between groups were observed (p = .103) in this regard. There were no significant differences also between groups in practiced days per week leisure-time PA (walking p = .069, moderate PA p = .095, vigorous PA p = .256). The average value of MET-min/week for vigorous PA during leisure time was significantly higher declared (p = .03) by the yuppie/muppie group (628.7 ± 1415.5 vs. 345.8 ± 1073.4 MET-min/week). Conclusions: Yuppies and muppies cannot be regarded as a role model for Polish society in terms of taking up active leisure-time activities and meeting World Health Organization recommendations. Thus, it seems valuable to carry out further research in order to find role-model groups within the population aged 20-39.

Perception of Social Gender Roles in Medical Faculty Students

Abstract Background “Gender equality’’ is the fifth of the Sustainable Development Goals put forward in order to ensure the development in all areas. Medical faculty students, who will be a doctor, should practice with a gender equality perspective and shape their views and attitudes with equality in mind which will have an important part in the adoption of equality by society. The aim of the study was to evaluate the perception of social gender roles in medical students. Methods This cross - sectional study was performed with all students in Eskisehir Osmangazi University Faculty of Medicine. The questionnaire includes sociodemographic characteristics and Gender of Perception Scale(PCS) to measure perception of social gender roles. The scores that can be taken from the scale are ranged from 25 to 125, and high scores indicate that perception of gender is positive and equality. Mann Whitney U, Kruskal Wallis were used in univariate analysis; multivariate linear regression was used in multivariate analysis. Results The study group consisted of 1023 (84.3%) students in the study group, 52.8% were females and their ages ranged from 17 to 30 and the mean was 21.36 ± 2.06. The PCS scores ranged from 32 to 125 and the mean was 108.07±16.58. Multivariate linear regression analyzes were performed to determine the factors associated with the PCS. According to the results of last model sex, living with grandparents until the age of 18, region of the majority of life and parental attitudes were found to be related to perception of social gender roles (F = 29.602, R2=0.170, p < 0.001). Conclusions The perception of gender of medical students was found to be positive. Sex and the characteristics of the social environment were related to perception of gender. In order to raise awareness on gender equality, it might be useful to ensure integration in the medical education curriculum. Key messages Factors that can be changed, such as the social characteristics of the living environment, were found to be related to perception of social gender roles. Ensuring gender equality, one of the Sustainable Development Goals, is important for medical students who will be a role model for society.

Tobacco Use, Attitudes, Knowledge, and Perception About Smoking Cessation Counseling Among Brazilian Dental Students: a Cross-Sectional Study.

The aim of this study was to evaluate the prevalence of tobacco use, exposure to secondhand smoke, and knowledge and perception about smoking cessation counseling among dental students in Brazil. A cross-sectional study was performed at the School of Dentistry, Universidade Federal de Pernambuco, Brazil. The Global Health Professions Student Survey (GHPSS) research instrument was used. In the second half of 2017, students from the 5th to the 10th semester were recruited to answer the anonymous and self-administered survey in classrooms. The data were tabulated and analyzed, and information about the variables was presented using descriptive statistics. The association between the variables was determined through the Chi-square test and binary logistic regression. Two hundred and twenty-four students answered the survey. More than 40% of the students had tried cigarettes at least once and 8.9% were current smokers. About 28% of the participants reported having been exposed to secondhand smoke in their home and 57.1% in other environments. Most students recognized that they are role models for society and believed they should receive training in smoking cessation counseling. However, only 12.5% of the students reported having received some formal training in this subject. In conclusion, although dental students are aware of the harmful effects of tobacco, there is still a lack of training in smoking prevention and control among these future professionals.

The Analysis of Tax Compliance of Local Government Employees:Case Study of West Bandung Regency, Bandung Regency, andMajalengka Regency

As a part of developing countries, Indonesia has problems with tax compliance. We assume the problem occurs due to the lack of role models from local government employees in fulfilling the tax obligations. Recently, we found out that local government employees are still the role model for the society. Therefore, we try to assess tax compliance of local government employees to increase tax compliance. Data collection was conducted within three months at three District government namely West Bandung Regency, Bandung Regency, and Majalengka Regency. Data collection was conducted by survey methodology and questionnaire as instrument. From the distribution of questionnaires, then we processed it to obtain the characteristics of respondents information and respondents perceptions of compliance and compliance dimensions, including satisfaction about their tax compliance. The data obtained was processed using SPSS application version 16. Overall, the results showed that tax compliance of local government employees is in enough category with the existing dimensions of compliance. Given the role of local government employees as the role models for society, this result suggests improvements to e-SPT applications using data integration, one-door service with maximum computerization, and tax education at all levels of education.

Prevalence of Alcoholism and Related Problems in Medical and Paramedical Students Measured Using Shorter Version of Alcohol Use Disorder Identification Test (AUDIT)

Introduction: Alcohol consumption is a growing public health problem. Medical and para-medical professionals are seen as role models in society. However, alcohol consumption is also becoming a matter of concern among healthcare students as well.Aim: To determine the prevalence of students who consumed alcohol and identifying those with alcohol disorders using short version of Alcohol Use Disorder Identification Test (AUDIT).Materials and Methods: A Cross-sectional questionnaire study was conducted in a Deemed Private University in Southern part of India. Data on alcohol consumption was collected from 405 medical, dental and nursing students using shorter five item version of AUDIT. Data on other variables like gender, age, place of current residence, religion, specialty and year of study was collected using closed ended questionnaire. Frequency distribution for proportions and Logistic regression analysis was done to determine the influence of predictor variable on outcome variable.Results: Overall Prevalence of alcohol use was found to be 79.5 percent. Among these 56.5 percent were found having alcohol related problems. Males reported higher problems than females. Logistic regression revealed gender {odd’s ratio: 1.015; (p=0.03)} and year of study {odd’s ratio: 0.743 (p=0.02)} to be influencing alcohol related problems.Conclusion: Prevalence of alcohol consumption and those with related problems was found to be more than 50 percent (both males and females). There is a need to draft and implement policies by university which utilizes existing resources to prevent the increasing proportion of students consuming alcohol, with associated problems.

PEMIMPIN INFORMAL DAN DINAMIKA SOSIAL (Studi Kasus Lima tokoh Di Desa Allu Taroawang Kecamatan Batang Kabupaten Jeneponto)

The substance of this research was to find out, to describe, to provide information about roles and statuses by informal leaders in Allu Tarowang village as well as its relationship with social dynamics that occurred. Informal leaders have roles and statuses that is important and strategic in the dynamics of development. This statement was the research result that has been done with use three variabels: identifying the process how to be an informal leader, identifying the ability of informal leaders how to conduct social change and how to problem solving strategies in the dynamics of development. The method which used in this research is descriptive research with case study while techniques of the data collection uses indepth interview and observation afterwards data analysis is qualitative. The research result, in identifying the process how to be an informal leader was obtained two-factors: social needs and social status factors. However, it is reviewed from nature of the informal leaders was included traditional leader type. In identifying the ability of informal leaders how to conduct social change were influenced by attitudes and behavior, alignment of instruction and expectations of the community, means and approaches. And last, In identifying the ability of informal leaders how to problem solving strategies in the dynamics of development were divided three stages, with regards to: (1) looking at the condition and situation of problem, (2) knowing the source of the problem, and (3) finding out the alternative of the solution for the problem. Based on the description above, this researh shows an informal leader as a respected person and a role models in society. other than, they have roles for motivating, mediating and catalysting in the dynamics of development.

Changes in use, knowledge, beliefs and attitudes relating to tobacco among nursing and physiotherapy students: a 10-year analysis.

To analyse changes in prevalence, knowledge, beliefs and attitudes relating to smoking among undergraduate nursing and physiotherapy students over a 10-year period. Few studies have been performed to describe changes in the use of tobacco and associated characteristics. This study was a sequential cross-sectional study. A self-administered survey was performed during three academic years among nursing and physiotherapy students in a Spanish Faculty of Health Sciences. The proportion of smokers among nursing and physiotherapy students in 2003, 2008 and 2013 was 29·3%, 24·7% and 18·2% respectively. The ages when participants first smoked did not vary over the years. The Fagerström test showed low nicotine dependence. A significantly high percentage of students stated they were unaware of the link between smoking and bladder cancer and oral leukoplakia. Students declared they were unaware of the association between under-weight new-borns and second-hand smoke. The majority of students recognized that healthcare professionals were role models in society, there being little variation over the years studied. In relation to education and training, the study showed a need to inform students about methods and strategies to help people quit smoking. The prevalence of smoking among nursing and physiotherapy students decreased over the ten years. Active programmes should be implemented to encourage those university students who smoke to break this habit. The decline over the years in knowledge about smoking provided evidence of a significant deficit in undergraduate training.

Modifiable Risk Factors for Major Non-communicable Diseases Among Medical Students in Nepal.

The objective of this study was to assess the prevalence of modifiable risk factors of the major non-communicable diseases (NCDs) among medical students. A cross sectional study was conducted at three randomly selected medical colleges in the Kathmandu Valley in Nepal. All third-year medical students (n = 191) participated in the study. A total of 62.3% of the respondents were male, and 37.7% were female. The mean age of the respondents was 21.5 ± 1.0 (SD) years. A total of 20.4% (n = 39) of the medical students were current tobacco users and 50.8% (n = 97) have ever consumed alcohol. The majority (85.6%) of the medical students did not consume the daily recommended amount of fruits and vegetables. A total of 30.9% (n = 59) of the medical students were involved in low level of physical activity and 42.9% (n = 82) were involved in moderate level of physical activity. This study showed a high prevalence of risk factors of major NCDs among medical students and interventions are needed to change the unhealthy behaviour of medical students being role models in society.

Holy Man versus Monk—Village and Monastery in the Late Antique Levant: Between Hagiography and Archaeology

In this essay I set out to offer a new interpretation of rural monasticism in Late Antiquity. The commonsensical understanding of the monk is of a holy man who played a key role in shaping the rural landscapes of Late Antique Levant. I want to suggest a distinction between the holy man, usually presented as a living saint in hagiographic literature, and the monk, who was a product of rural society and an integral part of the human landscape in the countryside. As a result, I offer a fresh look at monasticism as an organic component of the rural landscape and at the rural monk as a domestic villager rather than a revered role model for society.

Tobacco Use and Cessation Counseling Among Pharmacy Students

ABSTRACT Background: In 2003, the International Pharmaceutical Federation (FIP) adopted a policy stating pharmacists have an important role to play in tobacco control. In 2005, the World Health Organization (WHO) and the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) developed the Global Health Professions Student Survey (GHPSS) to collect information on student tobacco use and training received on patient cessation counseling while in school. This study includes data from GHPSS conducted among 3rd year pharmacy students in 44 countries and the Gaza Strip/West Bank. Methods: A two-stage sample design was used to select schools and students for participation in the GHPSS. Self-administered data collection followed for 3rd year students in selected schools and classes. Results: Twenty-eight of the 40 sites with data for males reported rates greater than 20%; with only 4 sites reporting rates less than 5%. Thirteen of the 44 sites with data for females reported rates greater than 20%; with 21 sites reporting rates less than 5%. The majority of students recognized that they are role models in society, believed they should receive training on counseling patients to quit using tobacco, but few reported receiving formal training. Conclusions: Following FIP recommendations, pharmaceutical organizations must discourage tobacco use among pharmacists and universities teaching pharmacy must implement programs that train pharmacists in effective patient tobacco cessation-counseling techniques.

Tobacco interventions by dentists and dental hygienists

Tobacco use is a modifiable risk factor for oral disease. Dental professionals are able to reduce the burden of oral and overall health by influencing tobacco use. Results of electronic searches for literature indicated progress in tobacco interventions in dentistry. Patients believed that dentists should routinely offer smoking cessation services, and those interested in quitting felt comfortable receiving advice about quitting. Dental professionals were aware of the importance of tobacco interventions. However, tobacco intervention practices were limited or restricted, and dental professionals have not fully embraced opportunities for tobacco intervention. A consistently reported barrier was the lack of training. Although various factors were identified as barriers and facilitators, few study assessed structure for the implementation of tobacco interventions. Tobacco-related education of undergraduate students has been recognized as an important issue. Globally, the majority of dental students recognized themselves as role models in society and believed they should receive training. However, few reported receiving such formal training. Dental researchers and educators around the world should explore new knowledge and exchange experiences to make full use of the unique opportunity of providing dental interventions against tobacco use.

Tobacco Use, Exposure to Secondhand Smoke, and Cessation Counseling Training of Dental Students Around the World

The Global Health Professions Student Survey (GHPSS) has been conducted among third-year dental students in schools in forty-four countries, the Gaza Strip/West Bank, and three cities (Baghdad, Rio de Janeiro, and Havana) (all called "sites" in this article). In more than half the sites, over 20 percent of the students currently smoked cigarettes, with males having higher rates than females in thirty sites. Over 60 percent of students reported having been exposed to secondhand smoke in public places in thirty-seven of forty-eight sites. The majority of students recognized that they are role models in society and believed they should receive training on counseling patients to quit using tobacco, but few reported receiving formal training. Tobacco control efforts must discourage tobacco use among dentists, promote smoke-free workplaces, and implement programs that train dentists in effective cessation-counseling techniques.

Tobacco use, exposure to secondhand smoke, and cessation counseling among medical students: cross-country data from the Global Health Professions Student Survey (GHPSS), 2005-2008

BackgroundGHPSS is a school-based survey that collects self-administered data from students in regular classroom settings. GHPSS produces representative data at the national or city level in each country. This study aims to investigate the prevalence of tobacco use, exposure to secondhand smoke, and cessation counseling among medical students using the GHPSS data.MethodsThe Global Health Professions Student Survey (GHPSS) was conducted among 3rd year medical students in 47 countries and the Gaza Strip/West Bank from 2005-2008 to determine the prevalence of tobacco use and amount of formal training in cessation counseling.ResultsIn 26 of the 48 sites, over 20% of the students currently smoked cigarettes, with males having higher rates than females in 37 sites. Over 70% of students reported having been exposed to secondhand smoke in public places in 29 of 48 sites. The majority of students recognized that they are role models in society (over 80% in 42 of 48 sites), believed they should receive training on counseling patients to quit using tobacco (over 80% in 41 of 48 sites), but few reported receiving formal training (less than 40% in 46 of 48 sites).ConclusionTobacco control efforts must discourage tobacco use among health professionals, promote smoke free workplaces, and implement programs that train medical students in effective cessation-counseling techniques.

The effect of cartoon movies on children's gender development

Cartoon movies which are necessary sources of fun for children also have educational aspects. Innocent display of cartoons which give many subtle messages include various negativities. One of these negativities is related with the characters’ gender. Characters in cartoon movies include females, males, animals and inanimate objects. While male and female characters’ roles are shaped according to existing stereotypical role models in society, animal and inanimate characters have anthropomorphic characteristics like walking on two feet or speaking. Such characters have their places in these movies with their human-like characteristics. Animal and inanimate characters are sometimes designed on the bases of stereotypical female and male role models and sometimes these characters are seen as asexual or homosexual. In some cartoon movies, transformations between sexes draw attention. For example, a character designed as female can be transformed into male via a magical process. Such changes of sex, asexuality and representation of characters according to the stereotypical role models are alarming. The fact that children spend much of their time watching television and especially choose such movies augments these concerns. Children coming across with such complicated gender role models will affect them negatively in the future years of their lives.This study, “The Effect of Cartoon Movies on Children's Gender Development”, will analyze these cartoons in which complicated gender role models are presented critically and propose some solutions to this problem.

Tobacco Use, Exposure to Secondhand Smoke, and Training on Cessation Counseling Among Nursing Students: Cross-Country Data from the Global Health Professions Student Survey (GHPSS), 2005–2009

The Nursing Global Health Professions Student Survey (GHPSS) has been conducted in schools in 39 countries and the Gaza Strip/West Bank (identified as “sites” for the remainder of this paper). In half the sites, over 20% of the students currently smoked cigarettes, with males having higher rates than females in 22 sites. Over 60% of students reported having been exposed to secondhand smoke in public places in 23 of 39 sites. The majority of students recognized that they are role models in society, believed they should receive training on counseling patients to quit using tobacco, but few reported receiving any formal training. Tobacco control efforts must discourage tobacco use among health professionals, promote smoke free workplaces, and implement programs that train health professionals in effective cessation-counseling techniques.

Tobacco use and cessation counselling: cross-country. Data from the Global Health Professions Student Survey (GHPSS), 2005–7

Background:Brief intervention by a health professional can substantially increase smoking cessation rates among patients. However, few studies have collected information on tobacco use and training to provide cessation counselling among...

Vittoria Colonna and the Virgin Mary

Various works by Vittoria Colonna display a notable interest in the Virgin Mary as a potentially powerful and positive female role model. Colonna's gift manuscript for the French queen, Marguerite de Navarre, contains a large number of sonnets exploring Mary's role, and this interest is backed up by the correspondence between the two women, which focuses on the need for female role models in society. In addition, various of Colonna's published letters and prose works develop further Mary's potential as an assertive figure in a Reformation context. The Marian model is shown to be applicable to the lives of both Colonna and Navarre, in their own careful fashioning of an acceptable public persona.