European Journal of Sociology

Supportive Housing for the Vulnerable: Assessing the Health and Socio-Economic Outcome of the Beneficiaries and Non-Beneficiaries in Akwa Ibom State Nigeria

2023-12-08T09:46:17+03:00

Purpose: This study adopts the mixed approach to analyze the health and socio-economic outcome of 65 beneficiaries and 30 non-beneficiaries of the supportive housing scheme (FEYRep Shelter of Hope) in Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria.

Materials and Methods: A sampling frame containing the list of vulnerable groups who were beneficiaries and those on the waiting list (non-beneficiaries) was obtained from the FEYRep office and used to randomly select the samples. Oral testimony and questionnaire were used to collect relevant data for the study. Whereas, a thematic analysis of the transcript of oral testimony was done; the independent t-test was also employed to compare outcome between the two samples. Findings revealed a harrowing and degrading experience reported by the respondents who are still homeless or living in despicable housing. Furthermore, health and socio-economic outcome were found to differ significantly in favour of the beneficiaries.

Findings: Reinforce the fact that supportive housing has the potency to mediate and ameliorate the housing predicament of the vulnerable and also enhance their health and socio-economic status.

Implication to Theory, Practice and Policy: Further gains in this direction can be reaped if the FEYReP or other stakeholders in the supportive housing project can expand their scope of beneficiaries as well as providing social services for the beneficiaries.

Similarities between Antonovsky's Sense of Coherence and Adherence to Health-Related Recommendations

2023-04-29T10:33:03+03:00

Purpose: Adherence to health-related recommendations and Antonovsky's "sense of coherence" (SOC) have both been shown to be salutary. The objective of the study is to identify correlates of adherence to COVID -19 vaccinations and compare these correlates with those reported for SOC.

Methodology: Patient population: all acutely admitted adults in the medical departments of a 400-bed Israeli hospital after exclusion of those with COVID -19. Data sources: Electronic hospital database with updated vaccination data for COVID -19 from the Ministry of Health. Dependent variable: vaccination status. Independent variables: Demographics, laboratory test results, and the Norton Scale (physical and mental status, activity, mobility, and incontinence).

Findings: Younger age, female gender, decreased hemoglobin and albumin, and frailty of patients were associated with no vaccination.

Recommendations: Correlates of adherence to COVID-19 vaccination are similar to those of SOC. Adherence to health recommendations may be a marker for SOC.

From Entertainment to Agnoisation: Social Media Impact on Students’ Life during COVID 19 Pandemic

2023-07-28T14:19:51+03:00

Purpose: According to “Global Statshot Report” indicating 4.65 billion Social Media (SM) consumers in Oct 2021, its numbers present almost 57.6 percent of the world population. SM scrolling, video calling texting, browsing on Google, and other internet surfing are causing numerous health issues like headache, earache, neck pain, tinnitus, painful fingers, fatigue, eye symptoms, morning temporary state, restlessness, and sleep disturbances developed in users. With this concept, this study aims to find out the association of SM effects on student’s physical health and cognitive skills. Excessive use of SM causes negative effects on both cognitive skills and physical health.

Methodology: This analytical cross-sectional study has been conducted at Indus University of Health and Science, Korangi Crossing, Karachi over 01-year timeline (Feb 2021 to Jan 2022). The sample size of 167-170 was targeted on both male and female age group (16 to 35) who were active user of social media and electronic gadgets Any discipline (nursing, allied health, biosciences, medical technology, etc.) enrolled in this study. Any person with a mental and physical disorder or under psychological therapy was excluded beforehand.

Findings: Excessive use of SM affects cognitive skills, Forgetfulness, Distractibility and False Triggering mean score was high in the second group of high users. Statistical associations were found between Forgetfulness and Distractibility in both groups.

Recommendations: This study will provide awareness to students and society regarding the negative effects of SM on health.