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0000-0003-0591-6627
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Universiti Putra Malaysia
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Publisher: South Florida Publishing LLC
Date: 28-08-2023
Abstract: Objective: This study aims to investigate the association between demographic factors, such as age, ethnicity, income, education, and occupation, with parents' perspectives and awareness of the health risks associated with secondhand smoke (SHS), considering the significance of these factors for effective health education and prevention initiatives. Methods: Data were collected from 378 employees working in four higher education institutions in the Klang Valley region of Malaysia. A standardized questionnaire was administered to collect data on demographic characteristics, knowledge, and attitudes towards SHS. Path analysis was employed to examine the relationships between demographic characteristics and parents' knowledge of and attitudes towards the risks of SHS. Results: The study explored how demographic factors, namely age, education, occupation, income level, and ethnicity, influenced parents' knowledge and attitudes towards the health risks of SHS. The results indicated that none of these demographic characteristics had a significant impact on parents' attitudes and knowledge. However, it was observed that parents' financial status significantly and negatively affected their understanding of the health hazards associated with children's exposure to smoking. Conclusions: Protecting children's health and reducing the prevalence of smoking-related illnesses requires parents to enhance their knowledge and foster negative attitudes towards SHS. Developing targeted interventions that address the specific challenges parents face, particularly in relation to their financial circumstances, is crucial to promote a smoke-free environment for children. Research Implications: The study's findings provide insights into the complex relationship between demographic factors and parents' knowledge and attitudes towards SHS. These insights can inform the design of tailored interventions that consider various demographic characteristics to communicate SHS risks and promote healthier behaviours effectively. Originality/Value: This study contributes to the existing literature by examining the influence of demographic factors on parents' perspectives on SHS health risks. The findings underscore the importance of considering demographic characteristics when designing interventions to address SHS exposure and encourage healthier behaviours among parents and caregivers.
Publisher: South Florida Publishing LLC
Date: 31-08-2023
Publisher: Wiley
Date: 27-07-2021
DOI: 10.1002/ECE3.7721
Abstract: A research study on morphometrics of Kalophrynus palmatissimus (commonly known as Lowland Grainy Frog) at Ayer Hitam Forest Reserve (AHFR), Selangor and Pasoh Forest Reserve (PFR), Negeri Sembilan was carried out from 12 November 2016 to 13 September 2017. The study was to examine data on the morphometric traits of K. palmatissimus at the two forest reserves. 15 morphometric traits of K. palmatissimus that were taken by using vernier calipers. Frog surveys were done by using 15 and 18 nocturnal 400 m transect lines with an interval distance of 20 m at AHFR and PFR, respectively. The GPS coordinates for all frog s les were recorded to ensure the precise geographic location. In addition, five climatic data were recorded. The results showed that most morphometric traits in AHFR ( n = 34) and PFR ( n = 31) were positively correlated with each other. On the other hand, climatic factor, which was soil pH, had a significant positive influence on most of the morphometric traits ( p .01), except for tympanum diameter and upper eyelid width ( p ≥ .05). Meanwhile, the temperature had a significantly negative influence on all morphometric traits ( p .01). General linear model (GLM) analysis showed that snout‐vent length (SVL) influenced most morphometric traits ( F ≤ 80.86, p .01), except for hand length (HAL: F = 0.299, p .05). Later, it was found that the snout‐vent length of K. palmatissimus at AHFR was slightly larger than at PFR (AHFR: μ = 37.00 mm, SE = 1.16 c.f . PFR: μ = 30.29 mm, SE = 1.07). It showed that there were variations in morphometric traits of K. palmatissimus at AHFR and PFR. From PCA analysis, morphometric traits are grouped into two components for AHFR and PFR, respectively. In AHFR, head length, eye diameter, head width, internarial distance, interorbital distance, forearm length, tibia length, foot length, and thigh length were strongly correlated, while snout length and eye‐nostril distance were strongly correlated. In PFR, eye diameter, head width, internarial distance, interorbital distance, foot length, and thigh length were strongly correlated, though snout length and eye‐nostril distance were strongly correlated, hence, suggested that all morphometric traits grow simultaneously in K. palmatissimus with eye‐nostril distance (EN), and snout length (SL) growing almost simultaneously at AHFR ( r = .91) and PFR ( r = .97). There is still a lack of available information regarding the distribution and morphometric studies of K. palmatissimus in Malaysia, especially at AHFR and PFR. This study showed 15 different morphometric traits of K. palmatisssimus between AHFR and PFR, with K. palmatissimus at AHFR were found to be slightly larger than at PFR.
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