Testing new identity models and processes in French-speaking adolescents and emerging adults students

Developing a sense of identity is a crucial psychosocial task for young people. The purpose of this study was to evaluate identity development in French-speaking adolescents and emerging adults (in France and Switzerland) using a process-oriented model of identity formation including five dimensions (i.e., exploration in breadth, commitment making, exploration in depth, identification with commitment, and ruminative exploration). The study included participants from three different samples (total N = 2239, 66.7% women): two samples of emerging adult student and one sample of adolescents. Results confirmed the hypothesized five-factor dimensional model of identity in our three samples and provided evidence for convergent validity of the model. The results also indicated that exploration in depth might be subdivided in two aspects: a first form of exploration in depth leading to a better understanding and to an increase of the strength of current commitments and a second form of exploration in depth leading to a re-evaluation and a reconsideration of current commitments. Further, the identity status cluster solution that emerged is globally in line with previous literature (i.e., achievement, foreclosure, moratorium, carefree diffusion, diffused diffusion, undifferentiated). However, despite a structural similarity, we found variations in identity profiles because identity development is shaped by cultural context. These specific variations are discussed in light of social, educational and economic differences between France and the French-speaking part of Switzerland. Implications and suggestions for future research are offered.

Nurse educators’ perceptions of the way nursing students protect patient privacy

The aim of this study was to assess the teaching-learning process related to patient privacy during the care process and the way nursing students’ protect patient privacy. Descriptive/correlational study using a qualitative approach and nonprobability sampling of 19 nurse educators from two schools of nursing. Data was collected using semi-structured interviews. Data analysis was undertaken using the SPSS version 20 and Alceste 2010 programs. The study complied with ethical standards. Two classes were assigned (protection of patient privacy and care process) with four subcategories (protection, empathy, relational competencies and technoscientific competencies).The findings show the need to adopt a reflective approach to the teaching-learning process by using experiential learning activities and real-life activities. We believe that intimacy and the protection of privacy should be core themes of nurse education and training.

Empowering a group of seniors in a rural community

OBJECTIVE To describe the stages of the empowerment process of a group of seniors in a rural community. METHOD Convergent care research whose foundation is to use the scope of practice. Conducted with the proposal to change the practice of 21 seniors and nine health professionals, with the aim of health promotion empowerment. Data were collected during 22 meetings, and group interviews at the end of the intervention. RESULTS Showed that despite the initial impact of the change, the group was able to welcome the new change, taking advantage of the space to express anxieties, share joys, and build new knowledge, which led to the incorporation of changes that reflected in the development of healthy habits and improvements in interpersonal relationships. CONCLUSION The convergent care research consisted of strategy that changed the group's lives, empowering them with health promoting actions.

Papel das Associações no Desenvolvimento rural Estudo de Caso das Associações Manjacas na Região de Cacheu, na Guiné-Bissau

A participação das populações nos diversos sectores sociais, nomeadamente em África, tem crescido, manifestando-se de formas distintas no modo e na intensidade de envolvimento da comunidade. No caso da Guiné-Bissau, o Estado apresenta dificuldades em responder às principais necessidades das populações, constituindo-se estas em actores activos do desenvolvimento das suas tabancas (aldeias). Na região de Cacheu, onde se concentra grande parte da etnia manjaca, a mobilização tem sido feita através de associações de «amigos e filhos da tabanca», actuando em diversas áreas sociais e económicas, tais como a saúde, educação e agricultura. Estas associações são constituídas por membros nascidos na aldeia, residentes nela, noutra região do país ou no estrangeiro (França, Espanha, Portugal e Senegal). Os apoios são canalizados para a sua tabanca para financiar infraestruturas, recursos humanos (professores e enfermeiros) e materiais (equipamentos para escola, centro de saúde ou recuperação dos terrenos agrícolas), constituindo-se como actores do desenvolvimento rural.

Clinical treatment adherence of health care workers and students exposed to potentially infectious biological material

OBJECTIVE To assess adherence to clinical appointments by health care workers (HCW) and students who suffered accidents with potentially infectious biological material. METHOD A retrospective cross-sectional study that assessed clinical records of accidents involving biological material between 2005 and 2010 in a specialized unit. RESULTS A total of 461 individuals exposed to biological material were treated, of which 389 (84.4%) were HCWs and 72 (15.6%) students. Of the 461 exposed individuals, 307 (66.6%) attended a follow-up appointment. Individuals who had suffered an accident with a known source patient were 29 times more likely to show up to their scheduled follow-up appointments (OR: 29.98; CI95%: 16.09-55.83). CONCLUSION The predictor in both univariate and multivariate analyses for adherence to clinical follow-up appointment was having a known source patient with nonreactive serology for the human immunodeficiency virus and/or hepatitis B and C.

Instrument for evaluating care given by undergraduate nursing students to people with wounds

OBJECTIVE The aim of this study was to present the process of construction and validation of an instrument for evaluating the care provided to people with wounds, to be used with undergraduate nursing students. METHOD Methodological study, with quantitative approach, using the Delphi technique in two rounds, the first with 30 judges and the second with 18. The analysis was made with Kappa coefficient ≥0.80, and content validity index greater than >0.80, also using the Wilcoxon test for comparison of the indices between the rounds. RESULTS It was found that of the 20 categories of the instrument, 18 presented better scores in the second Delphi round. Scores were greater in the second round in seven of the ten evaluation categories. CONCLUSION Based on the evaluation by the judges, a version of the instrument was defined with adequate indices of agreement and validity, which will be able to help in evaluating care of people with cutaneous injury given by undergraduate nursing students.

Skin cancer in rural workers: nursing knowledge and intervention

OBJECTIVETo identify the exposure of rural workers to the sun's ultraviolet radiation and pesticides; to identify previous cases of skin cancer; and to implement clinical and communicative nursing actions among rural workers with a previous diagnosis of skin cancer.METHODObservational-exploratory study conducted with rural workers exposed to ultraviolet radiation and pesticides in a rural area in the extreme south of Brazil. A clinical judgment and risk communication model properly adapted was used to develop interventions among workers with a previous history of skin cancer.RESULTSA total of 123 (97.7%) workers were identified under conditions of exposure to the sun's ultraviolet radiation and pesticides; seven (5.4%) were identified with a previous diagnosis of skin cancer; four (57.1%) of these presented potential skin cancer lesions.CONCLUSIONThis study's results enabled clarifying the combination of clinical knowledge and risk communication regarding skin cancer to rural workers.

Assessment of the teaching-learning process in students of the health area: cardiopulmonary resuscitation maneuvers

OBJECTIVETo evaluate the skills and knowledge of undergraduate students in the health area on cardiopulmonary resuscitation maneuvers with the use of an automatic external defibrillator.METHODThe evaluation was performed in three different stages of the teaching-learning process. A theoretical and practical course was taught and the theoretical classes included demonstration. The evaluation was performed in three different stages of the teaching-learning process. Two instruments were applied to evaluate the skills (30-items checklist) and knowledge (40-questions written test). The sample comprised 84 students.RESULTSAfter the theoretical and practical course, an increase was observed in the number of correct answers in the 30-items checklist and 40-questions written test.CONCLUSIONAfter the theoretical class (including demonstration), only one of the 30-items checklist for skills achieved an index ≥ 90% of correct answers. On the other hand, an index of correct answers greater than 90% was achieved in 26 (86.7%) of the 30 items after a practical training simulation, evidencing the importance of this training in the defibrillation procedure.

Primary Health Care from the perception of women living in a rural area

AbstractOBJECTIVEUnderstanding the perception of women living in a rural area about the actions and services of Primary Health Care (PHC) in a municipality of southern Brazil, which is the only one regarded as predominantly rural.METHODA descriptive study of qualitative approach, carried out with women who lived in the countryside and required health services in the 15 days prior to collection.RESULTSThe results registered low fidelity to PHC attributes, focusing its functional axis on sickness, transforming the unit into small points of emergency care and a bureaucratic place where patients are referred to other types of services. The quality of service offered is compromised to offering quick, fragmented and unequal treatment in the rural context.CONCLUSIONThe findings of this study highlight the need for greater efforts in order to adequate the new care model in the development of appropriate actions as designated by PHC in the rural context studied.

Audit report on the Rural Iowa Waste Management Association for the year ended June 30, 2006

Audit report on the Rural Iowa Waste Management Association for the year ended June 30, 2006.

Manual de Extensão Rural e Melhoria da Produção Agrícola

O presente Manual foi produzido no âmbito da “Implementação de Projectos-piloto rela-cionados com a Capacitação das Associações de Agricultores e a Melhoria da Extensão Rural na Bacia Hidrográfica Modelo de São Domingos”. A implementação dos projectos-piloto insere-se num projecto mais amplo que abrange o “Estudo Sobre o Desenvolvimento Rural Integrado das Bacias Hidrográficas da Ilha de Santiago”. Todo o projecto, assim como o presente Manual surgiram do acordo de Cooperação entre a Repú-blica de Cabo Verde através do Ministério do Ambiente, Desenvolvimento Rural e Recursos Mari-nhos, e Japão, através da JICA (Japan International Cooperation Agency). De acordo com os termos de referência o presente Manuel deve contemplar os seguintes grandes temas: Meios para melhorar a fertilidade do solo para aumentar os rendimentos Sistemas de irrigação económica e sua eficiência na gestão de água Melhoria do gado Desenvolvimento Agro-florestal Preservação do ambiente Associações Comunitárias e Desenvolvimento Rural e Comunitário

Capital Social e Políticas Públicas: Análise da implementação do Programa de Luta Contra a Pobreza no Meio Rural nos municípios de São Miguel e Tarrafal

Este trabalho foi desenvolvido no quadro da realização do Mestrado em Ciências Sociais pela Universidade de Cabo Verde. Tem como objectivo analisar as possibilidades e os limites de concretização da estratégia de redução da pobreza adoptada pelo Programa de Luta Contra a Pobreza no Meio Rural que considera o capital social como recurso para o desenvolvimento das comunidades. Em específico, procura analisar como essa estratégia é apropriada e implementada pelas associações comunitárias de desenvolvimento e o impacto das actividades desenvolvidas por essas associações no capital social e na redução da pobreza nos municípios de São Miguel e Tarrafal na ilha de Santiago. A recolha de dados foi feita, basicamente, junto de líderes de associações comunitárias de desenvolvimento e de chefes de agregados familiares, com base num guião de entrevista e num questionário previamente elaborados. Em termos teóricos, a concepção de capital social formulada por Robert Putnam constitui o eixo analítico do presente trabalho. Os dados recolhidos apontam que para além dos inquiridos não assumirem a ideia de comunidade preconizada pelo Programa de Luta Contra a Pobreza no Meio Rural, que as actividades desenvolvidas pelas associações comunitárias de desenvolvimento não contribuíram para um reforço significativo do capital social das comunidades abrangidas pelo estudo, não obstante reconhecerem que essas actividades tiveram um impacto positivo na redução da pobreza.

PhD Students’ Research Group Social Capital in Two Countries: A Clustering Approach with Duocentred Network Measures

The article examines the structure of the collaboration networks of research groups where Slovenian and Spanish PhD students are pursuing their doctorate. The units of analysis are student-supervisor dyads. We use duocentred networks, a novel network structure appropriate for networks which are centred around a dyad. A cluster analysis reveals three typical clusters of research groups. Those which are large and belong to several institutions are labelled under a bridging social capital label. Those which are small, centred in a single institution but have high cohesion are labelled as bonding social capital. Those which are small and with low cohesion are called weak social capital groups. Academic performance of both PhD students and supervisors are highest in bridging groups and lowest in weak groups. Other variables are also found to differ according to the type of research group. At the end, some recommendations regarding academic and research policy are drawn

Motivating Students to Learn English: Intrinsic and Extrinsic Strategies to Meet the Needs of First Time Learners

Motivation is the key to learning. The present study is about the relationship between intrinsic and extrinsic motivation as they affect learning with regard to students who are learning EFL for the first time. Cape Verdean seventh grade students learning English for the first time are generally very enthusiastic about the language before they start learning it in the high school. However, that enthusiasm seems not to be maintained throughout the school year and oftentimes teachers hear them complain about the difficulties of mastering aspects of the language. It seems that for some reason their motivation is undermined. Why does that happen? Is it the students’ fault or the teacher’s? If it the teacher’s fault, which motivation strategies work best to cope with this problem: intrinsic or extrinsic? With this in mind I asked the question: What is the relationship between students’ needs, interests, goals and expectations to learn English as a foreign language and teachers’ roles as facilitators and motivators? There are many studies that have been carried out in the field of motivation, and up to now, there seems to be no consensus of which is the best. For the purposes of this paper, three main theories will be discussed that have prevailed in the field of motivational psychology: the behavioural, the cognitive and the humanistic theories. Within these theories sub-theories are discussed and their relationship is explained with intrinsic and extrinsic motivation regarding Cape Verdean students learning English for the first time.