Vol. 3 No. 02 (2023): APRIL-JUNE
Articles
Thailand is becoming a leading medical hub in Asia due to its exceptional medical infrastructure, including internationally recognized medical professionals and services, and an increasing number of accredited medical facilities. Thailand currently has 66 JCI-accredited hospitals, the most of any Southeast Asian country, and ranks fourth globally after Saudi Arabia, China, and the UAE. The private healthcare industry in Thailand is highly competitive, with all sectors vying for a loyal clientele base to justify the significant operating costs and initial investments required. Therefore, private hospitals would benefit from understanding the factors that contribute to patient loyalty.
This paper aims to explore the gap between African anthropological conceptions and the realities of contemporary African societies. Drawing on existing literature and empirical evidence, the study examines how African anthropological concepts have evolved over time, and the challenges that arise from the inconsistencies between these concepts and the realities on the ground. The paper further proposes possible ways to bridge this gap and reconcile African anthropological conceptions with reality. Specifically, the study advocates for a multidisciplinary approach that draws on different sources of knowledge and involves local communities in the research process. Ultimately, the paper aims to contribute to a better understanding of African societies and to the development of more relevant and effective policies and interventions.
Education for effective implementation of office technology and management education programme: one senior
typist/secretary, one typewriter mechanic, 30 Manual typewriters, 10 computers, 30 swivel chairs, 30 typists desks, one
instructors’ table or desk, one instructor’s chair, four stapling machines, 2 perforators, two stop watches, one wall clock, one
English dictionary, two filing cabinets, tape recorders/console, headphones, file cabinet, furniture, executive tables with
drawers and chairs, secretary’s table with drawers and swivel chairs, photocopies and waste paper basket. The items were
accepted because they are above the cutoff point of 2.50. The findings from the study also showed that, the respondents
accepted the following as the resources that are used in colleges of Education for the effective implementation of OTME
programme: one senior typist/secretary, one typewriter mechanic, 30 Manual typewriters, 10 computers, 30 swivel chairs, 30
typists desks, one instructors’ table or desk, one instructor’s chair, four stapling machines, two perforators, two stop watches,
one wall clock, one English dictionary, two filing cabinets, tape recorders/console, headphones, file cabinet, furniture,
executive tables with drawers and chairs, secretary’s table with drawers and swivel chairs, photocopies and waste paper
basket. The test of hypothesis showed that there was no significant difference in the mean responses of male and female
lecturers of Business Education on the functionality of resources in Colleges of education for effective implementation of
OTME programme.
Breastfeeding is an important public health strategy for improving child and maternal health conditions. The prevalence of exclusive breastfeeding (EBF) is sub-optimal in many low-income countries including Yemen. This study aims to determine the prevalence of exclusive breastfeeding and its barrieres among babies under six months in Riyadh district, Amran, Yemen, 2019. A health care facility based cross sectional study was conducted during October -November 2019. The sample size 380 participants were determined using probability proportional to the population of each health facility. An interviewer administered questionnaire was used to collect data. Odds ratio (OR) with 95%confidence interval (CI) was estimated using bivariate and multivariable logistic regression to identify predictors of EBF. The prevalence of exclusive breastfeeding was 24%. Mothers who had breast problem [OR 2.17(CI: 0.62 - 1.59)], little milk [OR 2.21(CI: 1.16 - 4.21)], sickness or on medication [OR 2.15(CI: 1.26 - 3.67)], work outside home [OR 1.95(CI: 1.14 - 3.32)], these factors were negatively significant associated with EBF. Health education and correction of false perceptions of mothers are recommended to promote EBF practices in the studied community.