Female School Teachers Research Articles

A Study on the Attitude of the Hindu and Christian Secondary School Teachers of Malda and Murshidabad Districts, West Bengal, India towards Yoga Education in Schools in Relation to their Mental Health

This is a study on the attitude of the secondary school teachers towards yoga education in schools in relation to their religious belief and mental health. Stratified purposeful sampling method was used. A significant difference in attitude towards yoga education was observed at 0.01 level between Hindu and Christian secondary school teachers of Malda and Murshidabad districts, West Bengal, India. The Hindu teachers possessing better mental health show better attitude towards yoga education in comparison to their Christian counterpart. The male teachers of government schools from Hindu vs. Christian religious faith show significant difference in attitude towards yoga education than their female counterpart. No significant difference in attitude towards yoga education in schools was observed between the male and female private school teachers of Malda district. However, the reverse is true for Murshidabad district.

Knowledge and Practice of Cervical Cancer Prevention and its Associated Factors among Primary School Female Teachers of Hawassa City, Southern Ethiopia: Cross-Sectional Study

Objective: This study was assessed knowledge and practice of cervical cancer prevention, and its associated factors among primary school female teachers of Hawassa city, southern Ethiopia. Methods: A school-based cross-sectional study design was used to investigate the Knowledge and practice of cervical cancer prevention and its associated factors. Data was collected from 475 female teachers with simple random sampling techniques. Data were analyzed and presented with frequency, proportion, mean and standard deviations while crude odds ratio and p-value were generated with binary logistic regression. Multivariate logistic regression was used to identify associated factors of knowledge and practices towards cervical cancer prevention with p-value ≤ 0.05. Results: From 475 respondents 129 (27.2%) were knowledgeable and 95 (20%) have practices to prevent cervical cancer. Age 35-39 years old were 2.20 times and have a history of pregnancy 2.09 times(Adjusted odds ratio 2.20, 95% Confidence Interval: 1.11-3.46) and (Adjusted odds ratio 2.09, 95%, Confidence Interval: 1.08-4.05) respectively, increases the odds of a good level of knowledge. On the other hand Age between 30-39 years old were 1.85 times more likely (Adjusted odds ratio 1.85, 95% Confidence Interval: 1.02-3.36), and those having a good level of knowledge 6.14 times more likely (Adjusted odds ratio 6.14, 95% Confidence Interval: 3.71-10.16) increases the odds level of practices. Conclusions: Inthis study knowledge and practice towards cervical cancer prevention were low. Age 35-39 years old, and was having history of pregnancy, increases the odds of a good knowledge. Where-as age 30-39 years old and was having a good level of knowledge increases the odds practices towards cervical cancer prevention. Therefore counseling with information, education, communication and service should be given at maternal and child health units and platforms should be created in schools to give health health education in order to reach more need specific groups. Keywords: Cervical cancer, Knowledge, Practice, Teachers, Hawassa, Prevention information

Effect of Dress Code of Sri Lankan Female School Teachers on their Job Performance

The study examined how clothing of Sri Lankan female school teachers affects their job performances. A representative sample was selected among school teachers from Western and Central provinces. A Sequential Explanatory design integrating quantitative survey (n=100) along with qualitative interviews (n=15) and secondary data were used. Results revealed that evolution and current practices of female dress were more into promote nationalism/culture. Though the current dresses of Sri Lankan school teachers are the Saree (for Sinhalese and Tamil teachers) and Abaya (for Muslim teachers), the majority of the respondents preferred to wear casual dresses (54%). Wilcoxon Signed Rank test showed significant differences in terms of perceived comfort and performing given four tasks (washing, ironing, dressing and walking after dressed) in favour of casual dress over traditional dress. Thirty percent of respondents have faced accidents due to their current dress. Aforementioned suggested that, teaching and performing extra-curricular activities would be more productive if they wear casual dresses. Key words: Dress Code, Job performance, Females, School teachers Cite this paper: U.G.L.B. Jayasooriya, Saliya De Silva, W.A.D.P. Wanigasundera. (2021), Effect of Dress Code of Sri Lankan Female School Teachers on their Job Performance, Vidyodaya Journal of Management, 7(1), 105-132.

PERAN POLA KOMUNIKASI KELUARGA SEBAGAI MEDIATOR DALAM HUBUNGAN ANTARA PERSPESI DUKUNGAN SOSIAL DAN KESEJAHTERAAN PSIKOLOGIS PADA GURU SD PEREMPUAN DI MASA PANDEMI COVID-19

The Covid-19 pandemic presents many new challenges for teachers, especially female teachers who teach at the elementary level. It was assumed that communication between family members help ed teachers through difficult times during the Covid-19 pandemic. This research was conducted to observe the role of family communication patterns, both in the conversation and conformity dimensions, as a mediator in the relationship between social support perceptions and psychological welfare of female elementary school teachers. The results showed that there was a significant relationship between social support perceptions and psychological welfare , both directly (β = 0.57, t (117) = 7.91, p = 0.000) and indirectly through the conversation dimension of family communication pattern (coefficient = 0.42, SE = 0.07, CI = 0.27 - 0.56). On the other hand, family communication patterns emphasiz ing conformity in belief did not act as a mediator because they d id not show a significant relationship with psychological welfare (coefficient = -0.11, SE = 0.10, CI = -0.32 - 0.10, p = 0.300). T he results impl ied that social support from various sources was needed by teachers in facing the pandemic situation in order to be happy, regardless of communication patterns at home.

Knowledge and Perception about Risk Factors and Symptoms of Cervical Cancer in Female Teachers of Government and Private Schools of Chandigarh

Introduction: Cervical cancer ranks as the 2nd most frequent cancer among women in India after Breast Cancer. School Teachers constitute important stakeholder position in the society. The knowledge about cancer cervix is beneficial for them and also to the children they teach. Objective:To assess and compare the knowledge about Cervical Cancer, its risk factors, symptoms and signs prevailing in Female School Teachers of Government & Private Schools in the area of Chandigarh. Method: A Cross-sectional study using multistage random sampling was conducted among Female School Teachers. City was divided in to 4 quadrants, 1 private and 1 Government school was randomly selected from each quadrant. From each quadrant 50 participants were taken in the study. Interview of 202 teachers were conducted through predesigned and pretested questionnaire during February to April 2018. Results: Unawareness about risk factors for cervical cancer was found in 79% of respondents. On asking about risk factors for Cervical Cancer, 8% of participants mentioned that infertility, heredity, use of sanitary pads and depression leads to cervical cancer which shows myths prevailing in community. Awareness about signs and symptoms of Cervical Cancer was found only in 37% respondents. Only 23.8% of Government School Teachers and 37.6% of Private School Teachers were aware about association of HPVwith Cervical Cancer. Conclusion: Low Levels of Awareness about Cervical Cancer was found in the study even in highly educated group of School Teachers belonging to Chandigarh.

The Role of Media Education in Building the Concept of Sustainable Development

The reality of media education in secondary schools from the perspective of teachers in Qatar. The research significance focused on study the importance of the role of media education in building the concept and responsibilities of sustainable development among school students. The descriptive analytical approach was used to analyze and develop concepts and foundations in order to stand on the ground on the reality of media education and its impact on students in sustainable development. The study sample consisted of (100) teachers and teachers from secondary schools, which were divided by (50) teachers from secondary schools for boys and (50) female school teachers, who were selected in a simple random way. Using the questionnaire form to collect information for the specific sample. The results of the study showed that: 85% of the research sample agreed that media education helps students to form their personality. 39% of the sample agreed that media education is effective and has prominent activities in secondary schools. And 58% of the research sample agree that there is an activation of the means of technology in media education in secondary schools. And 32% of the sample believe that there are many media education activities in secondary schools.

Faktor Risiko Obesitas pada Guru Sekolah Perempuan serta Relevansi dengan PTM Selama Pandemi Covid-19

Background: The prevalence of obesity in the world is getting higher, so it becomes a severe health problem. Some factors that contribute to the problem of obesity are increased calorie intake, including the consumption of junk food and sedentary, and low physical activity. School teachers are one of the most crucial labor elements in improving the human development indeks.Objectives: The study aims to determine the risk factors for obesity in female teachers as well as some non-communicable health problems during the Covid-19 pandemic.Methods: This quantitative study uses a cross-sectional design, which was conducted on 270 female school teachers; the sample was taken by purposive sampling. Participants measured weight, height, waist circumference data. Blood pressure data were also recorded by participants, including data on diabetes, cholesterol, arthritis, coronary heart disease. While the BMI value data is calculated by the researcher Data collection using a questionnaire distributed from Google Form. Statistical analysis using test Chi-Square and Logistic Regression. Results: The results showed risk factors for obesity in female school teachers were age, waist circumference, consuming junk food, type of diet and physical activity (p< 0.05), with the main predictor being consumption junk food (OR= 3.2). Also, obesity in women is closely related to several non-communicable diseases such as hypertension and arthritis.Conclusions: The main risk factors that cause the high prevalence of obesity in female school teachers in Banda Aceh City are due to consumption habits junk food during the Covid-19 pandemic, and are strongly related to health problems such as hypertension and arthritis.

BELIEF, PRACTICES, AND CHALLENGES OF PAKISTANI PRIMARY GRADE GOVERNMENT SCHOOL TEACHERS: VARIABLE ANALYSIS AFFECTING PRONUNCIATION AND PHONICS TEACHING

Purpose: This research explores the role of different variables that can impact the beliefs and practices of Pakistani primary grade government school teachers and the challenges they face related to phonics teaching.
 Method: Data was collected through a Likert scale-based questionnaire divided into three sections from 230 male and female government school teachers from Multan, Pakistan, and analyzed through a chi-square test to find the association between dependent and independent variables.
 Main Findings: The findings highlighted gender as the most significant variable impacting the beliefs and practices of teachers, whereas Professional and academic qualification and teaching Experience were statistically non-significant factors. Overall, the teachers display a positive representation of their beliefs and practices, but discrepancy was found in their demographics and practices.
 Application of the Study: Regarding challenges, teachers opinionated the genuine problems of lack of proficiency in phonics skills due to its complexity and insufficient training. Based on these findings, extensive content-based pre-and in-service teacher training programs, teachers' knowledge assessments, and classroom observations are recommended.
 The Originality of the Study: According to the researcher's knowledge, the research gap of the present study is contemporary and innovative, i.e., there needs to be more significant work done on Variable Analysis affecting pronunciation and phonics teaching.

واقع توظيف اليوتيوب في تعليم الفيزياء من وجهة نظر معلمات المرحلة الثانوية

هدفت هذه الدراسة إلى التعرف على واقع توظيف اليوتيوب في تعليم الفيزياء، ومدى وعي معلمات الفيزياء بإيجابيات ومميزات توظيف اليوتيوب في تعليم الفيزياء، فضلا عن التعرف على المعوقات التي تعترض توظيف اليوتيوب في تدريس الفيزياء، وکانت أداة الدراسة المستخدمة لجمع البيانات هي الاستبانة، وتم تطبيق الاستبانة على عينة من معلمات الفيزياء بالرياض للمرحلة الثانوية، وکان عدد العينة (65) معلمة، حيث تم استخدام المنهج الوصفي المسحي، وتوصلت نتائج الدراسة إلى أن معلمات الفيزياء يستخدمون اليوتيوب في تدريسهن بدرجة متوسطة، وأن وعيهن بمميزات وإيجابيات استخدام اليوتيوب في تدريس الفيزياء کان عاليا، وکانت أبرز المعوقات التي تواجههن عند استخدام اليوتيوب هي بطء شبکة الإنترنت في معظم المدارس، والمخاوف الأخلاقية من استخدام اليوتيوب والإنترنت بشکل عام في الفصول الدراسية، وأوصت الدراسة بدمج اليوتيوب في برامج التدريب للمعلمات وتضمينه في المقررات في المراحل قبل الجامعية والجامعية ونشر ثقافة استخدام اليوتيوب، وتوفير شبکات إنترنت وتحفيز المعلمات المتميزات في استخدام اليوتيوب في التدريس. This study aimed to identify the reality of employing YouTube in teaching physics, and the extent of awareness among physics teachers of the advantages of employing YouTube in the teaching of physics, as well as to identify the obstacles to the employment of YouTube in the teaching of physics. The study used the descriptive method, and the questionnaire was the instrumentation used to collect data. The questionnaire was applied to a sample of high school female physics teachers in Riyadh and the number of samples was 65 teachers. The results of the study revealed that the physics teachers use YouTube in their teaching in a intermediate degree, and that their awareness of the advantages and positivity of using YouTube in teaching physics was high. The most important obstacles faced when using YouTube were that the internet network is slow in most schools, and the ethical fears of using YouTube and internet in general in the classrooms. The study recommends training teachers in using YouTube in teaching, providing Internet networks and motivating the most distinguished teachers in the use of YouTube in teaching.

Analysis of Mental Health and Wellbeing of High School Teachers and Its Effect on Emotional and Disciplinary Relationships of High School Students in Ilam

Introduction: Mental health is the prevention of minor behavioral disorders and problems and health promotion is the best form of mental health. The present study aimed to explore the mental health and mental well-being of high school teachers and its effectiveness in emotional and disciplinary relationships of high school students in Ilam, as these relationships are of great importance. Methods: This qualitative and phenomenological study was conducted on all male and female high school teachers in Ilam in the academic year 2018-2019. The participants in the research sample were 24 teachers from different high schools in the city who were selected using purposive sampling. The data were collected through observation, semi-structured interviews, and open-ended written questions, and were analyzed through a coding procedure to extract main themes and subthemes related to the phenomenon under study based on previous studies in the literature. Results: Findings included 5 main themes of teachers 'mental health, positive change in students' behavior, attention to emotional and psychological dimension in disciplinary approaches, interaction between teachers and students and motivation was progress. Conclusion: Given the effect of teachers’ mental health on improving the quality of students' behaviors, psychologists and counselors can use sound mental health and educational models to improve learners' interaction and teach them how to relate to the family, thereby increasing student satisfaction and family cohesion.

Teachers' psychological well-being role of emotional intelligence and resilient character traits in determining the psychological well-being of Indian school teachers

PurposeThe substance of the present study lies in analysing the extent to which intrinsic factors like emotional intelligence and resilient character traits impact the psychological well-being of school teachers. It prominences the mediating role of resilient character traits in the relationship between emotional intelligence and psychological well-being of teachers.Design/methodology/approachThis cross-sectional survey study recruits a sample of 200 school teachers across the state of Haryana, India, with the help of a convenience sampling technique.FindingsThe findings from parallel multiple mediation indicate perseverance as a significant mediator and predictor of psychological well-being among factors of resilient traits, and self-reliance emerges as an inconsistent, yet significant mediator in the relationship between emotional intelligence and well-being of teachers. The direct effect of emotional intelligence on psychological well-being also emerged as statistically significant. Additionally, the female school teachers show higher emotional intelligence and resilience as compared to the male school teachers.Practical implicationsThe research is not an unmitigated work in the exploration of a causal relationship between the study variables. However, the study draws practical suggestions for improving the perseverant and emotionally intelligent behaviour of teachers for better emotional and psychological adjustment at work. It acknowledges the role of school administration and education policymakers in furthering the betterment of teachers' psychological state for improved performance and effectiveness. Also, teamwork, stress reduction and leadership building appeared to be helpful contributors to enhance the perseverance and emotional intelligence among teachers.Originality/valueStudies in the field of school administration rarely address the psychological well-being of school teachers as their concern. This study accentuates the impact of intrinsic antecedents of psychological well-being, which is neither well conceptualised in Indian studies nor is causally related to any psychological constructs. Therefore, it remarkably contributes to the literature in the field of educational management and leadership, providing an insight into the psyche of teachers from “the Orient”.

Work life balance among female school teachers [k-12] delivering online curriculum in Noida [India] during COVID: Empirical study

Job satisfaction is a vital factor regarding turnover rates, especially among women. Work life balance today, especially in times of COVID where home and work place have transgressed boundaries is an imperative precursor for the well-being of an individual. A satisfying job well-integrated into life, balances the overall mental and emotional quotient of working women particularly in the current pandemic in which the workplace is posing a new and unlike set of challenges and problems for women. Research suggests that work place problems faced by the Indian women are mostly long working hours, less recognition of work, lack of motivation and stress related issues, but the new normal of working remotely from home now is altogether an unexpected work scenario. With respect to emerging nations, problems of work life balance among women in the education sector are not well researched. Increased women employment has led to a swelling attention from academia and industry on WLB. With greater access to better educational opportunities, increasing number of women are entering the workforce, and shifting from being home-makers to the organized work force, thereby necessitating an urgent need to examine this phenomenon. Carrying on with online classes remotely has become the order of the day, and it is becoming stressful when both school and personal life operate from the same space. The main idea here is to understand challenges during COVID which are being faced by school teachers in Noida delivering content to students from home and their surviving strategies.

Human Papillomavirus (HPV): unawareness of the causal role of HPV infection in cervical cancer, HPV vaccine availability, and HPV vaccine uptake among female schoolteachers in a Middle Eastern country

BackgroundHuman papillomavirus (HPV) is the most common viral infection of the reproductive tract. This cross-sectional study among female schoolteachers assessed the prevalence of i) unawareness of HPV infection’s causal role in cervical cancer; ii) unawareness of HPV vaccine availability and iii) examined the sociodemographic variables associated both the outcome variables. MethodsThis cross-sectional study was conducted among female schoolteachers employed in public and private sectors schools in Kuwait using a structured questionnaire for data collection. Prevalence of each of the outcome variables was computed. Multivariable logistic regression analyses were used to evaluate independent predictors of two dependent variables. ResultsA total 1341 female schoolteachers were enrolled. Of the participants, 60% were unaware of HPV causal role in cervical cancer and 88% were unaware of HPV vaccine availability. Among those who were aware of HPV vaccine availability, 83.8% were unvaccinated. Multivariable logistic regression (MLR) model showed that 20–29 years old participants or those with low family income (< 500 KD/month) were significantly (p < 0.05) more likely to be unaware of HPV causal role in cervical cancer. Moreover, participants with family/ personal history of cervical cancer were significantly (p < 0.05) less likely to be unaware of HPV role in causation of cervical cancer. A separate MLR model revealed that the participants were significantly more likely to be unaware of HPV vaccine availability if they were Kuwaiti nationals or non-Kuwaiti Arabs (p < 0.05), employed in public schools (p = 0.003) or less likely to be unaware if they had personal or family history of cervical cancer (p < 0.001). ConclusionHigh prevalences of unawareness of causal role of HPV in cervical cancer and unawareness of HPV vaccine availability were recorded. Targeted education among identified sociodemographic groups with high levels of unawareness is warranted. If undertaken, future studies may evaluate the impact of recommended efforts.

Attributes of screening and vaccination for cervical cancer: insights of an online survey among female school teachers of Kota, Rajasthan, India.

Background: Cervical cancer is largely preventable. The study was aimed to find out the attributes of screening and vaccination for cervical cancer among female school teachers of Kota, Rajasthan, India. Methods: It was an observational study, cross-sectional in design conducted among female school teachers of Kota, Rajasthan, India using a predesigned structured questionnaire administered by Google Form during the months of March to May, 2020. In total, 397 schoolteachers from 18 different schools of Kota participated in our survey. Results: Among the study subjects, 33 (8.3%) had ever undergone screening for cervical cancer, whereas only 12 (3.0%) had taken vaccine against it. In multivariable logistic regression analysis; age (>40 years) [adjusted odds ratio (AOR): 5.7 (2.0-15.8)], correct knowledge regarding frequency of screening (yes) [AOR: 6.0 (2.4-15.5)], positive attitude for the disease (yes) [AOR:3.0 (1.1-8.0)] and gynaecologist consultation behaviour (periodic) [AOR: 1.4 (1.1-8.6)] were significant attributes of ever undergoing screening for cervical cancer. On the other hand, themultivariable significant attributes of vaccination were age (≤40 years) [AOR: 7.6 (1.5-38.9)]and positive attitude for the disease (yes) [AOR: 6.4 (1.1-38.2)]. Conclusion: Acceptance of screening and vaccination for cervical cancer among the study subjects was found to be quite low. Policymakers should more actively involve school teachers in generating awareness and in raising the demand for cervical cancer screening and vaccination in their native communities to curb the disease in the country.

A study of teacher effectiveness of secondary school teachers in relation to their gender, location and type of school

The purpose of this research paper is to obtain access to the teacher effectiveness of secondary school teachers in relation to their gender, location and type of school. For the conduct of the research, the survey approach was used. The Teacher Effectiveness Scale (2010) was created by Dr. Shallu Puri and Prof. S.C. Ghakhar to gather data from teachers in secondary schools. Samples of 130 secondary school teachers from the Jalandhar district of Punjab were randomly chosen for this research. To analyze the results, statistical techniques such as Mean, SD, and t-test were used. The result showed that at both stages of importance, there is no significant difference between female and male high school teachers. There is a significant difference between the effectiveness of urban and rural secondary school teachers at both levels, and there is a significant difference between the effectiveness of teachers among secondary school teachers with regard to the form of institution.

A Study of Teacher Effectiveness, General Intelligence and Creativity of Secondary School Teachers

The present study attempts to compare teacher effectiveness, general intelligence and creativity of secondary school teachers in relation to gender and type of school. The sample for the study consisted of 850 secondary school teachers of Punjab. The findings of the study revealed that there is no significant difference in teacher effectiveness of male and female secondary school teachers. The significant main effect of type of school is independent of gender groups, i.e. government school teachers are effective both in case of male and female groups of school teachers. There is significant difference in general intelligence of male and female secondary school teachers, female teachers being more intelligent as compared to male teachers, both in case of government and private schools. The results also show that male teachers of private secondary schools are more creative than female teachers of private secondary schools but not in case of government secondary schools. Government school teachers are significantly high on creativity than private school teachers only in case of female group and not in case of male teachers. Teacher effectiveness is positively and significantly related with general intelligence and creativity among secondary school teachers.

Outcomes of Vocal Hygiene Program in Facilitating Vocal Health in Female School Teachers With Voice Problems

Teachers suffer greater impacts of voice problems due inappropriate voice use and other contributing factors such as physiological, environmental, and individual & work related issues. Structured vocal hygiene programs (VHP) prevent/reduce the risk of vocal trauma and promote vocal health in teachers. This study aimed to estimate the outcome of instituting a sociocultural relevant vocal hygiene program in facilitating vocal health among female school teachers using a comprehensive voice assessment protocol. VHP was developed emphasizing adequate hydration, healthy vocal diet, posture and alignment, vocal practices while teaching, and ideal speaking environment. This was administered via a face to face session to seventeen female teachers with voice concerns. All underwent a comprehensive voice assessment (subjective, objective, and self-perceptual vocal measures) before and four weeks after the VHP. Inter-rater reliability for perceptual and visual examination was estimated using Intra-Class Coefficient. Wilcoxon signed ranks test was used to compare the pre- and post-treatment measures of continuous variables (acoustic, Maximum phonation time, s/z ratio, Vocal Fatigue Index [VFI] & Voice Disorder Outcome Profile [V-DOP]), and McNemar test was used for categorical variables (vocal health questionnaire, visual examination of larynx and perceptual evaluation of voice). Teachers reported reduction of unhealthy vocal & nonvocal practices after VHP. Improvements in vocal and related symptoms such as sensation of heart burn (P=0.031), discomfort around the throat (P=0.008), inadequate breath control while speaking (P=0.016) were noticed. Perceptually, minimal improvement was seen in voice quality (overall grade). However, MPT & s/z ratio showed no significant difference. Improvement was observed in frequency range (P=0.004), low I0 (P=0.044), shimmer (P=0.017), and DSI (P=0.013). Changes were evident in all parameters of stroboscopic evaluation (except nonvibratory portion & ventricular fold hyper-adduction). V-DOP scores indicated positive change in the overall severity (P=0.002), physical (P=0.003) and functional domain (P=0.034). VFI indicated improvement in teachers voice after a period of voice rest (P=0.048). Though VHP facilitated in improving the teachers' awareness of at risk phono-traumatic behaviors and vocal health, its efficiency was limited in producing physiological improvement in teachers' voice. The comparison of vocal metrics before & after the treatment provides information on changes that can be expected in teachers after guiding them through a systematic VHP.

Secondary School Teachers’ Accessibility to Internet Facilities for Advanced Instruction in Nigeria

For internet facilities to be adopted and integrated in schools, the resources should not only be available, it must also be accessible. The objectives of this study were to: identify internet facilities available for second-ary school teachers; determine whether secondary school teachers are able to access the internet facilities; and investigate how teachers’ gender influence the accessibility of internet facilities in secondary schools in Ilorin. The population of the study was limited to secondary school teachers in Ilorin, Nigeria and 251 re-spondents were randomly selected. There was no significant difference between male and female secondary school teachers’ level of accessibility of internet facilities for instruction. The study concluded that teachers have access to the available internet facilities for advanced instruction. It was recommended that, Internet Service Providers (ISPs) should be allowed to establish centres on campus in order to bring online services close to teachers.

Awareness, acceptability and uptake of cervical cancer vaccination services among female secondary school teachers in Enugu, Nigeria: a cross-sectional study.

Introductioncervical cancer is a major cause of morbidity and mortality in women and vaccination of adolescents with human papilloma virus (HPV) vaccines is a major preventive strategy for this cancer. Despite the usefulness of cervical cancer vaccines, significant gaps still exist in the level of awareness and acceptability of the vaccine among women. This study aimed to determine the level of awareness, acceptability, and identify the factors associated with the uptake of this vaccine by female secondary school teachers in Enugu, Nigeria.Methodsa cross-sectional study of 377 female teachers in Enugu metropolis was undertaken between July and October 2017. A structured interviewer-administered pretested questionnaire was used for data collection and SPSS used for analysis.Resultsless than half (41.9%) of the respondents had good knowledge of the cervical cancer vaccine. The majority of the respondents (93.6%) accepted the vaccine and will recommend it for their children and students. Only 14.6% and 9.0% of the respondents have taught their students about cervical cancer or HPV vaccines and had a programme in their school that addresses cervical cancer or cervical cancer vaccination respectively. Only 3.4% of the respondents have been vaccinated while 5.6% of their children or relatives have received the HPV vaccine. Previous vaccination of participants (p = 0.000), existing programmes addressing cervical cancer in schools of respondents (p = 0.000), participants having taught students about cervical cancer (p = 0.025) and high economic status (p = 0.013) significantly increased the likelihood of participants vaccinating their adolescent daughters/relatives. Extremes of age (p = 0.001) and being the head of their families (p = 0.002) significantly reduced the likelihood of the daughters/relatives to be vaccinated. Only previous history of vaccination of the respondents predicted the vaccination of their children and relatives (AOR = 6.069; 95% CI; < 0.0001-0.041).Conclusionthe overall knowledge of the HPV vaccine was low but the acceptability was high among respondents who were aware of the vaccines. Vaccine uptake among children/family members of the respondents was low. The introduction of cervical cancer vaccination education of the teachers in the secondary schools will help improve cervical cancer vaccination and the uptake among adolescent´s populations in the country.

Qualitative Meta-analysis on the Experience of A Study on the Elementary School Female Teachers' Experiences in Physical Education qualitative meta-analysis

Qualitative Meta-analysis on the Experience of A Study on the Elementary School Female Teachers' Experiences in Physical Education qualitative meta-analysis