Considerations for Using a Geographic Information System to Assess Environmental Supports for Physical Activity

The use of a geographic information system (GIS) to study environmental supports for physical activity raises several issues, including acquisition and development, quality, and analysis. We recommend to public health professionals interested in using GIS that they investigate available data, plan for data development where none exists, ensure the availability of trained personnel and sufficient time, and consider issues such as data quality, analyses, and confidentiality. This article shares information about data-related issues that we encountered when using GIS to validate responses to a questionnaire about environmental supports for physical activity

Implementasi Pembelajaran Rme ( Realistic Mathematic Education ) Terhadap Penalaran Dan Kemampuan Memecahkan Masalah Matematika Siswa Kelas V Sdn Karangayu 02 Semarang

This research is motivated by the lack of reasoning and problem-solving skills math class V students on the subject of the story about the multiplication and division of fractions. Students are less able to understand and decipher the core issues contained in the matter of the story. In addition, students difficulty changing story problems into mathematical form. This makes the learning achievements of students who achieved less than the maximum. Issues examined in this study were (1) Is the mathematical reasoning fifth grade students Karangayu SD N 02 Semarang can reach the learning criterion was after receiving RME? (2) Is there any difference in the ability to solve mathematical problems Karangayu fifth grade students of SDN 02 Semarang after receiving RME learning? This research is quantitative. By using the design / design study pre-experimental design types of one- group pre-test-post-test design. Based on the pre-test and post-test reasoning variables obtained average value of 51.38 in the pre-test criteria for low and average value of the post-test 65.06 on the criterion of moderate / normal. The research hypothesis has been mentioned that, H01 is rejected and thank Ha1 the mathematical reasoning fifth grade students Karangayu SD N 02 Semarang reach criterion medium / normal after getting learning RME (Realistic Mathematic Education). While the t-test on the variable math problem-solving skills obtained t count> t table = 5.971> 2.021. The research hypothesis has been mentioned that, H01 and thank Ha1 denied that there are differences in the ability to solve mathematical problems graders V SD N Karangayu 02 Semarang after getting learning RME

Knowledge and Perceived Risk of Tuberculosis: US Racial and Regional Differences

The purpose of this study is to report the findings of the 2004 National Health Interview Survey (NHIS) questions on tuberculosis (TB) knowledge and perceived risk of contracting TB. Tuberculosis (TB) continues to be a major health threat in the United States, but minimal effort is made on public education to increase knowledge about TB. Using data from the 2004 NHIS, this study examined knowledge and perceived risk of TB of 26,136 US respondents. Results showed that nationally, how much a respondent knew about tuberculosis, knowing someone with tuberculosis, being 18–34 years old, and being Black were most strongly associated with perceived high to medium risk of getting TB. Black respondents were nearly twice as likely to perceive a high to moderate risk compared to other races in the Northeast and South. Knowing someone with tuberculosis or having a lot or some knowledge of the disease was strongly associated with perceived risk in all regions of the nation. Conclusions were to increase efforts targeted toward broad health promotion education activities on TB risk

Factors affecting customer satisfction at South African private hospital coffee shops

South African private hospital coffee shops were previously situated within a niche, captured, partially monopolistic market. They are now migrating towards a more competitive landscape, which has hindered their performance. It is, therefore, crucial to recognise proactive strategies and precisely the drivers that affect customer satisfaction in order to sustain and ensure continued success and financial viability. This research aims to identify the perceived factors which affect customer satisfaction at South African private hospital coffee shops. These factors are categorised as the antecedents of customer satisfaction using The American Customer Satisfaction Index model. At the outset, three hospitals within Gauteng, varying in size, were selected wherein fifty questionnaires were disseminated to each coffee shop. The data was subjected to statistical analysis using descriptive statistics to identify the factors affecting customer satisfaction. The main findings of this research were that customer expectations, perceived quality and perceived value do affect customer satisfaction at South African private hospital coffee shops. The findings demonstrate that in order to sustain a competitive profitable position it is necessary to ascertain cost-effective means to measure service efficiently and accurately. Fulfilling individuals’ needs and wants will consequently increase overall performance and capitalise on profitability, thus achieving the overall objective of maximising customer satisfaction. Future research is recommended to extend the ACSI model to align with the specific requirements of each coffee shop, as each target market is different, as well as to obtain supplementary knowledge pertaining to customers’ behaviour and components of service which overall will elevate service quality and increase profitability

Physical Activity Levels Among Overweight and Obese Adults in South Carolina

Background: Obesity in the United States has reached epidemic proportions and is a major cause of morbidity and mortality. Methods: We describe the activity levels of South Carolina adults on the basis of data derived from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System. Results: Overweight and obese men and women reported less leisure time physical activity than did people of normal weight, with women found to be less active than men. Conclusion: Physical inactivity is more prevalent among obese and overweight men and women than among people of normal weight. Visiting the physician's office offers a unique opportunity to educate patients about the health benefits and appropriate amount of physical activity. (C) 2003 Southern Medical Associatio

Associations of Perceived Social and Physical Environmental Supports With Physical Activity and Walking Behavior

We evaluated perceived social and environmental supports for physical activity and walking using multivariable modeling. Perceptions were obtained on a sample of households in a southeastern county. Respondents were classified according to physical activity levels and walking behaviors. Respondents who had good street lighting; trusted their neighbors; and used private recreational facilities, parks, playgrounds, and sports fields were more likely to be regularly active. Perceiving neighbors as being active, having access to sidewalks, and using malls were associated with regular walking

Descriptive Epidemiology of Pedometer-Determined Physical Activity

Purpose: The dual purposes of this study were: 1) to provide preliminary descriptive epidemiology data representing pedometer-determined physical activity (PA) and 2) to explore sources of intra-individual variability in steps per day. Methods: All participants (76 males, age = 48.4 +/- 16.3 yr, body mass index (BMI) = 27.1 +/- 5.1 kg[middle dot]m-2; 133 females, age = 47.4 +/- 17.5 yr, BMI = 26.9 +/- 5.7 kg[middle dot]m-2) resided in Sumter County, SC, and were recruited by telephone to receive a mailed kit to self-monitor PA for 1 wk. Statistical analyses compared mean steps per day between sexes, races, age groups, education and income levels, and BMI categories. Mean steps per day were also compared between: 1) weekdays versus weekend days, 2) workdays versus nonworkdays, and 3) days of sport/exercise versus no participation. Results: The entire sample took 5931 +/- 3664 steps[middle dot]d-1 (males = 7192 +/- 3596 vs females = 5210 +/- 3518 steps[middle dot]d-1, t = 7.88, P < 0.0001). Significant differences were also indicated by race, age, education, income, and BMI. In addition, weekdays were significantly higher than weekend days, workdays were higher than nonworkdays, and sport/exercise days were higher than nonsport/exercise days. Conclusions: The large standard deviations reflect a wide distribution of ambulatory behavior. Regardless, important differences are still evident by demographic characteristics, BMI categories, day of the week, and reported engagement in work or sport/exercise