{"title":"Networked Governance in Transnational Cooperation and Politics: Responding to COVID-19 Pandemic Along Thai-Laos Cross-Border Communities","authors":"Visara Kraiwatanapong, Yared Akarapattananukul","doi":"10.25133/jpssv322024.014","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.25133/jpssv322024.014","url":null,"abstract":"The outbreak of COVID-19 is a transnational threat challenging states and people beyond the frontiers. This study focuses on the networked governance in three Thai-Lao cross-border communities as a practice of transnational and political cooperative systems in surveilling, preventing, and controlling the COVID-19 pandemic. The research aims at (1) investigating the involvement of public, private sectors, and civil society in establishing participatory networks in dealing with the pandemic in Thai-Lao border communities; (2) analyzing the potential and strength of the networks of relationships; and (3) discovering guidelines on future disease outbreaks management. By using qualitative methodology and working with 59 key informants, this study discovers the roles of relevant actors in five participatory networks. It also found the horizontally and vertically grand networks of governing cooperation and collaboration among key actors as the potential and strength of the networks of relationships at community and transnational levels. Moreover, forming transnational networks among governmental agencies in twin cities along natural borders is considered a fundamental approach to developing Thai-Laos areas of cooperation. The research concludes that the networks of cooperation and collaboration during the pandemic at border areas are increasingly significant as the front-line mechanisms for effective management.","PeriodicalId":37435,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Population and Social Studies","volume":"43 ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-11-22","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139250345","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Associations Between Internet and Traditional Media Usage and Users’ Attitudes Toward Wife-Beating in Nigeria","authors":"Bamidele Emmanuel Ola","doi":"10.25133/jpssv322024.012","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.25133/jpssv322024.012","url":null,"abstract":"This study quantitatively examines the associations between the Internet and traditional media (e.g., television, radio, newspapers) usage and users’ attitudes toward wife-beating in Nigeria. Data from the 2018 Nigeria Demographic and Health Survey involving 13,311 men (aged 15 to 59 years) and 41,821 women (aged 15 to 49 years) were analyzed using multiple logistic regression models. The central question was whether frequent Internet and traditional media users significantly differed in their attitudes toward wife-beating justification compared to individuals who seldom used these media channels in Nigeria. The results showed that Nigerian online media users were substantially less likely to approve of wife-beating compared to their non-users. However, for traditional media usage, only radio usage was significantly associated with a reduced likelihood of wife-beating approval among women. Newspaper usage was associated with a higher level of justification, while television was not significantly related to wife-beating support. This study emphasizes the need for the Nigerian media channels to effectively join the international campaigns seeking to eliminate intimate partner violence against women (IPVAW).","PeriodicalId":37435,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Population and Social Studies","volume":"58 2","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-11-20","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139255603","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Prakaikeaw Siripoon, Pairin Yodsuban, Ruangurai Amornchai, Bualun Hinkaew, Supa Pengpid
{"title":"Perceptions of Service Recipients on the Roles of Community Health Nurses in Children's Primary Care During the COVID-19 Outbreak in Northeastern Thailand","authors":"Prakaikeaw Siripoon, Pairin Yodsuban, Ruangurai Amornchai, Bualun Hinkaew, Supa Pengpid","doi":"10.25133/jpssv322024.011","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.25133/jpssv322024.011","url":null,"abstract":"To understand the roles of community health nurses in providing services to children in primary health care units during the COVID-19 pandemic. Qualitative research was employed. Data was obtained from documents, observations, and in-depth interviews. Eighty-five key informants were recruited in the study from seven groups: public sector officers, Local Administrative Organization (LAO), community leaders, teachers in child development centers, community organizations, civil groups, and family caregivers. Data was analyzed using the content analysis method. Findings showed the roles of community health nurses in primary care units categorized into eight themes: health care provider, health educator, manager, health collaborator, health coordinator, advocator, consultant, and data collector and reporter. The research reflects the crucial roles of community health nurses in caring for children, skills, knowledge gained, and preparation and engagement of community networks during COVID-19.","PeriodicalId":37435,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Population and Social Studies","volume":"46 11","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-11-05","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"135726498","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Md. Nazmul Haque, Muhammed Ashraful Alam, Shuvashis Saha, Suphawadee Panthumas, Afrin Ahmed Clara, Md. Parvez Iqbal Sharif
{"title":"Vaccine Adherence and Behavioral Changes of Adults Regarding Prevention of COVID-19: A Community Survey Using the Theory of Planned Behavior","authors":"Md. Nazmul Haque, Muhammed Ashraful Alam, Shuvashis Saha, Suphawadee Panthumas, Afrin Ahmed Clara, Md. Parvez Iqbal Sharif","doi":"10.25133/jpssv322024.010","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.25133/jpssv322024.010","url":null,"abstract":"Considering the current context of the coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic, people should equally comply with both vaccines and non-therapeutic health protective behaviors. This study investigated public adherence to vaccination, behavioral changes against COVID-19, and their determinants in Bangladesh during the pandemic. The study was conducted during March and April 2022 among 940 Bangladeshi adults selected by multi-stage sampling, and data were collected through face-to-face interviews using questionnaires. Significant determinants and their relationships were described through hierarchical regression and structural equation modeling (SEM) based on the theory of planned behavior (TPB). Nearly half of the subjects (48.2%) showed poor vaccine adherence and COVID-19 prevention practices. During the pandemic crisis, the majority of the respondents (86.7%) used face masks, but only 12.7% of the respondents used them regularly. Less than half (44.9%) received COVID-19 vaccines regularly. Along with some sociodemographic factors, knowledge (p < .001), attitude (p < .01), and intention (p < .001) regarding COVID-19 prevention were significant in predicting vaccine adherence and healthy practices in a hierarchical regression. Self-control was highly significant in SEM, showing the highest effect (p < .001). Policies based on the TPB model could be adopted to improve preventive behaviors against COVID-19.","PeriodicalId":37435,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Population and Social Studies","volume":"1 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-10-25","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"135166444","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Devanto Shasta Pratomo, Devi Nur Cahaya Ningsih, Adhi Cahya Fahadayna, Moh. Athoillah, Kukuh Arisetyawan, Lustina Fajar Prastiwi
{"title":"Employment Mobility in East Java During the COVID-19 Pandemic","authors":"Devanto Shasta Pratomo, Devi Nur Cahaya Ningsih, Adhi Cahya Fahadayna, Moh. Athoillah, Kukuh Arisetyawan, Lustina Fajar Prastiwi","doi":"10.25133/jpssv322024.008","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.25133/jpssv322024.008","url":null,"abstract":"The study examines the mobility of workers between the formal and informal sectors in East Java, Indonesia. The potential mobilities of workers are examined, not only from the formal to informal sector and from informal to formal sector, but also the movement of new entrants (who do not have a job in the past) to the formal-informal sector jobs. Using the 2021 National Labor Force Survey (SAKERNAS), the study contributes to the literature by examining the mobilities in the case of developing countries during an economic downturn during the COVID-19 pandemic. The study is essential in supporting the policies in the region with the existence of a large informal sector in the labor market. Using probit regression, the study found that workers who have previously worked in the formal sector are more likely to enter (re-enter) formal sector employment when the economy starts recovering in 2021. In contrast, workers previously employed in the informal sector have a lower probability of moving to the formal sector. The study continues examining the implications of the different income levels of formal and informal sector workers. The results using Heckman's bias correction selection show that new entrants (workers who have no job previously or freshly graduated) earn more earnings than workers who have previously been employed in the formal-informal sector. One possible reason is the role of digitalization and working-from-home activities that might support, particularly young educated people, to work productively during the pandemic.","PeriodicalId":37435,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Population and Social Studies","volume":"14 12","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-10-21","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"135512229","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Indri Yunita Suryaputri, Tri Wurisastuti, Dwi Hapsari Tjandrarini, Woro Riyadina
{"title":"Factors Associated With Common Mental Disorders and the Presence of Noncommunicable Diseases During the COVID-19 Pandemic in Indonesia: A Study in Bogor, West Java","authors":"Indri Yunita Suryaputri, Tri Wurisastuti, Dwi Hapsari Tjandrarini, Woro Riyadina","doi":"10.25133/jpssv322024.009","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.25133/jpssv322024.009","url":null,"abstract":"The coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic has significantly impacted the mental health of Indonesians, including those with noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) and those without. However, it is known that COVID-19 has a higher fatality rate in people with NCDs. This study aimed to determine the difference in the prevalence of common mental disorders (CMD) among respondents with and without NCDs and identify the associated factors of CMD from each sub-sample. This cross-sectional study used respondents from the Bogor Cohort Study of noncommunicable disease risk factors. The NCDs in the current study included hypertension, coronary heart disease (CHD), stroke, and diabetes mellitus (DM). The diagnosis of NCD was determined by trained medical professionals following research protocols. A total of 2,936 participants were involved in this study, including 1,734 with NCDs and 1,202 without. Multiple logistic regression was used to analyze factors associated with CMD in respondents with and without NCDs. The prevalence of CMD was slightly higher in respondents with NCDs (5.1%) than in those without NCDs (3.6%). Experiencing COVID-19 symptoms in the last six months was a factor associated with CMD in both groups; those with NCDs (AOR = 4.156; 95% CI [2.37, 7.30]; p < .001) and those without (AOR = 5.797; 95% CI [2.63, 12.78]; p < .001). Not having health insurance was a factor associated with CMD, only in respondents with NCDs (AOR = 2.582; 95% CI [1.35, 4.93]; p = .004). Female gender and low education were factors associated with CMD only in respondents without NCDs. During the COVID-19 pandemic, newly diagnosed subjects with NCDs and non-adherence to treatment were identified as factors associated with CMD in respondents with NCDs who had undergone PCR and/or rapid testing. During the pandemic, the knowledge of COVID-19 symptoms and health insurance ownership significantly impacted the community’s wellbeing, not only for physical but also for psychological health.","PeriodicalId":37435,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Population and Social Studies","volume":"10 4","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-10-21","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"135512417","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Syahril Jamil, Muhammad Adil, Muhammad Torik, Zulmi Ramdani, Muhammad Abdillah, Yen Fikri Rani, Cholidi .
{"title":"Changes in Islamic Society and Culture in Customary Marriage Within the Uluan Musi Community","authors":"Syahril Jamil, Muhammad Adil, Muhammad Torik, Zulmi Ramdani, Muhammad Abdillah, Yen Fikri Rani, Cholidi .","doi":"10.25133/jpssv322024.007","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.25133/jpssv322024.007","url":null,"abstract":"Marriage is a culture that grows based on three values: religiosity, customary, and national. In Indonesian culture, the marriage of the Uluan Musi community per these three values has changed the implementation procedure. These changes occurred in the structure and culture, which impacted the customary law system. Therefore, this research aims to observe how changes in Islamic law culture in customary practices occurred in the Uluan Musi community. This qualitative study collects data from traditional and religious leaders through in-depth interviews, observations, and documentation. The results indicated that the changes in the Islamic legal culture in the marriage practice were caused by the fading of the meaning of Islamic legal values (i.e., profanization) of marriage customs due to cultural coexistence and globalization. These changes cause social leeway with the potential to lose cultural identity. Therefore, legal remodification must be carried out to maintain the continuity of Islamic law.","PeriodicalId":37435,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Population and Social Studies","volume":"77 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-10-16","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"136182482","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"COVID-19 Knowledge, Attitudes, and Vaccine Acceptance Among Students From Two Major Public Universities in Thailand: A Comparison Between Health Sciences and Non-Health Sciences Disciplines","authors":"Sirashat Hanvivattanakul, Kanathip Jongmekwamsuk, Jakaphat Vanichanan, Thana Khawcharoenporn","doi":"10.25133/jpssv322024.006","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.25133/jpssv322024.006","url":null,"abstract":"Data on COVID-19 knowledge, attitudes, and vaccine acceptance among students is vital to inform appropriate COVID-19 preventive strategies. A survey was conducted online among students from 12 health sciences (HS) and 16 non-health sciences (NHS) faculties of two universities during 2021–2022. Of the 1,728 participating students, 613 (35%) were from the HS faculties, and 1,115 (65%) were from the NHS faculties. The HS students had a significantly higher median knowledge score about COVID-19 than the NHS students (15 vs. 14). Most students strongly agreed that people should have an equal chance to select and get the COVID-19 vaccines they want. The HS students were more likely than the NHS students to agree that wearing masks and social distancing can reduce the risk of acquiring COVID-19. At the same time, the NHS students were more likely to agree that the decision about vaccination is highly affected by the population’s confidence in their government. The overall COVID-19 vaccine acceptance rate was 99.3%, similar for both student groups. Concerns about vaccine efficacy, safety, and availability of wanted vaccines were the main reasons for vaccination refusal. Improving COVID-19 prevention and vaccination should consider the differential knowledge gaps, attitudes toward COVID-19, and the reasons for refusing vaccination among students.","PeriodicalId":37435,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Population and Social Studies","volume":"258 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-10-13","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"135918271","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Urban Living With Style: An Exploratory Survey of Bangkok Generation Y’s Lifestyle","authors":"Papaporn Chaihanchanchai, Saravudh Anantachart","doi":"10.25133/jpssv322024.003","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.25133/jpssv322024.003","url":null,"abstract":"This study is a preliminary exploration of the lifestyle typologies of Generation Y in Bangkok, Thailand. Drawing upon an AIOs (Activities, Interests, Opinions) approach, 126 statements were developed to segment them into groups. A field survey was employed through questionnaires to collect data from this cohort. A total of 455 responses were analyzed through an exploratory factor analysis (EFA) technique. Eight distinct lifestyle segments were identified: the On-trend Netizens, Adrenaline-addicts, Self-care Traditionalists, Concerned Pragmatists, Safe-centered Family Person, Materialists, Emotional Facebookers, and Soap Haters. Each segment has unique characteristics. The findings show the nuances of the lifestyles of Generation Y in Bangkok, laying the foundations for a better understanding of this group. It is beneficial for marketing practitioners to develop appropriate communication strategies, products, and services accordingly.","PeriodicalId":37435,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Population and Social Studies","volume":"47 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-09-13","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"135786132","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Mahazril ‘Aini Yaacob, Nurul Zulaikha Abdul Patah Hassan
{"title":"Exploring the Challenges Faced by the Urban Squatter Dwellers in Sentul, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia","authors":"Mahazril ‘Aini Yaacob, Nurul Zulaikha Abdul Patah Hassan","doi":"10.25133/jpssv322024.002","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.25133/jpssv322024.002","url":null,"abstract":"Malaysia has experienced rapid urbanization, leading to congestion and a shortage of adequate housing. For those who cannot afford housing due to the high prices of houses, such as marginalized and low-income groups, squatting becomes an alternative for viable housing solutions. Many have moved into urban squatter zones in search of alternate housing. Drawing on Malaysia as a case study, this study explores the challenges urban squatter dwellers face and how it affects their well-being. This study used Participatory Action Research (PAR) and Delphi Techniques to conduct in-depth interviews with fourteen key informants in Kuala Lumpur. It analyzed the results using the thematic analysis method. Findings revealed that they faced challenges associated with social issues, housing quality, housing environment, and finances. These challenges have affected their safety, comfort, social relationships, and health. It is suggested that the government should adequately design inclusive policies and programs to resolve this predicament and enhance these dwellers’ quality of life. Since studies on urban squatters in Malaysia are scarce, this study provides insight into the country’s urban poverty problem. Furthermore, the findings can be applied to other developing countries with characteristics like Malaysia.","PeriodicalId":37435,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Population and Social Studies","volume":"66 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-09-13","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"135786133","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}