SACM - United Kingdom
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Item Restricted Food Safety in UK Households: The Influence of Concerns Regarding Food Poisoning and Demographics on Compliance with Meat and Poultry Handling Guidelines(The university of Leeds, 2024-08-30) Alsufyani, Nuha Hameed; Ensaff, HannahThis study investigated whether concern about food poisoning (e.g., Salmonella and E. coli) influences household compliance with hygiene guidelines for handling raw meat and poultry at home, and how demographic factors affect this compliance. A secondary analysis of the data from the “Food and You 2” survey (wave 6) by the Food Standards Agency, involving 4,893 respondents from England, Wales, and Northern Ireland, was conducted. Descriptive statistics, Chi-Square tests, and logistic regression were used to explore relationships between variables. Results showed that 53% of respondents exhibited high compliance with hygiene guidelines. Concern about food poisoning was significantly associated with higher compliance (57% vs. 48%, p<0.001). The logistic regression showed that concerned individuals were 48% more likely to report high compliance. Additionally, age, sex, employment, and being the main food provider were significantly associated with compliance, while marital status and income were not significant predictors. Specifically, increasing the age predicts higher compliance with 18% for each decade, females were 19% more likely to comply than males, employed individuals had 37% higher odds of compliance compared to unemployed, and main food providers were over 2 times as likely to comply as non-regular cooks. The study concludes that food poisoning concerns and demographic factors, particularly age and being the main food providers, play significant roles in predicting compliance with hygiene guidelines. These findings can inform targeted public health interventions to enhance food safety practices, especially among younger populations and less frequent cooks.19 0Item Restricted The Business Travel Practices of Female Saudi Arabian Entrepreneurs(Bournemouth University, 2024) Almuashi, Nawal; Adele, LadkinThis study investigates the business travel practices and experiences of female Saudi entrepreneurs before, during and after the COVID-19 pandemic. The responses in a series of semi-structured interviews with 11 successful Saudi female entrepreneurs were thematically analysed. The findings were described and discussed in terms of the four research questions framed for this study. The demographic characteristics of the participants showed that the interviewed female entrepreneurs were adequately qualified, trained and experienced to handle their business successfully and answer the interview questions well. The purpose of their business travel varied with the nature and scope of their businesses. Most of the women used their logistic teams or external providers to meet the requirements of domestic or foreign travel. The main challenges to their business travel were gender, culture, language, local customs, local laws, security, safety, health and accommodation. The COVID-19 pandemic disrupted normal business and stopped them from travelling. During the pandemic, they used digital technologies, online business, virtual meetings and video-conferencing to replace physical travel. This ‘new normal’ continued after the pandemic threat had subsided. Business travel was determined based on its needs, cost, benefits, health, safety, security and sustainability. When these parameters were mitigated against travelling, the women used virtual meetings or video conferencing to achieve their business aims. All these strategies together ensured that Saudi female entrepreneurs could successfully conduct their business before, during and after the pandemic. The study has a number of limitations, and on the basis of these limitations some recommendations are made for the benefit of female Saudi entrepreneurs, the Saudi government, and other governments. Some directions for future research are given.11 0Item Restricted The Business Travel Practices of Female Saudi Arabian Entrepreneurs(Bournemouth University, 2024) Almuashi, Nawal; Adele, LadkinThis study investigates the business travel practices and experiences of female Saudi entrepreneurs before, during and after the COVID-19 pandemic. The responses in a series of semi-structured interviews with 11 successful Saudi female entrepreneurs were thematically analysed. The findings were described and discussed in terms of the four research questions framed for this study. The demographic characteristics of the participants showed that the interviewed female entrepreneurs were adequately qualified, trained and experienced to handle their business successfully and answer the interview questions well. The purpose of their business travel varied with the nature and scope of their businesses. Most of the women used their logistic teams or external providers to meet the requirements of domestic or foreign travel. The main challenges to their business travel were gender, culture, language, local customs, local laws, security, safety, health and accommodation. The COVID-19 pandemic disrupted normal business and stopped them from travelling. During the pandemic, they used digital technologies, online business, virtual meetings and video-conferencing to replace physical travel. This ‘new normal’ continued after the pandemic threat had subsided. Business travel was determined based on its needs, cost, benefits, health, safety, security and sustainability. When these parameters were mitigated against travelling, the women used virtual meetings or video conferencing to achieve their business aims. All these strategies together ensured that Saudi female entrepreneurs could successfully conduct their business before, during and after the pandemic. The study has a number of limitations, and on the basis of these limitations some recommendations are made for the benefit of female Saudi entrepreneurs, the Saudi government, and other governments. Some directions for future research are given.7 0Item Restricted Investigating asthma aetiology and remedies in Saudi Arabia and the UK: Assessing the impact of indoor air pollution and healthcare expertise on prescription expenses, within the realm of public health(University of Strathclyde, 2024) Saggah, Abdullah; Amanj, IbrahimThe thesis culminates with a set of references and appendices that supplement the research. The references section provides a comprehensive list of all the sources cited throughout the thesis, ensuring that the research is grounded in existing literature and scientific evidence. The appendices section includes supplementary materials that support the research findings, such as data tables, questionnaires, and additional analyses. In summary, this thesis offers a holistic and nuanced examination of asthma, a condition that affects millions worldwide. By analyzing various factors such as indoor air pollution, healthcare practices, and the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, the research provides valuable insights into the management and treatment of asthma. The comparative analysis between the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the United Kingdom offers a unique perspective on the global and regional dimensions of asthma, making this thesis a significant contribution to the field of public health32 0