Folk Psychology and the Philosophy of Mind

Christensen, Scott M.; Turner, Dale

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“…The psychological definition of opinions, which are subjective beliefs and the results of emotion or interpretation of facts which may be supported by arguments by Damer [7] was used. Experience as a general concept refers to knowledge of something gained through exposure to that thing [8] .…”

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The Role of Personal Opinions and Experiences in Compliance with Mass Drug Administration for Lymphatic Filariasis Elimination in Kenya

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BackgroundThe main strategy adopted for Lymphatic Filariasis (LF) elimination globally is annual mass drug administration (MDA) for 4 to 6 rounds. At least 65% of the population at risk should be treated in each round for LF elimination to occur. In Kenya, MDA using diethylcarbamazine citrate (DEC) and albendazole data shows declining compliance (proportion of eligible populations who receive and swallow the drugs) levels (85%–62.8%). The present study's aim was to determine the role of personal opinions and experiences in compliance with MDA.Methods/FindingsThis was a retrospective cross-sectional study conducted between January and September 2009 in two districts based on December 2008 MDA round. In each district, one location with high and one with low compliance was selected. Through systematic sampling, nine villages were selected and interviewer-based questionnaires administered to 965 household heads or adult representatives also systematically sampled. The qualitative data were generated from opinion leaders, LF patients with clinical signs and community drug distributors (CDDs) all purposively selected and interviewed. Sixteen focus group discussions (FGDs) were also conducted with single-sex adult and youth male and female groups. Chi square test was used to assess the statistical significance of differences in compliance with treatment based on the records reviewed.The house-to-house method of drug distribution influenced compliance. Over one-quarter (27%) in low compared to 15% in high compliance villages disliked this method. Problems related to size, number and taste of the drugs were more common in low (16.4%) than in high (14.4%) compliance villages. Reasons for failure to take the drugs were associated with compliance (p<0.001). The reasons given included: feeling that the drugs were not necessary, CDD not visiting to issue the drugs, being absent and thinking that the drugs were meant for only the patients with LF clinical signs. A dislike for modern medicine prevailed more in low (6.7%) than in high (1.2%) compliance villages. Experience of side effects influenced compliance (P<0.001). The common side effects experienced included giddiness, fever, headache and vomiting. Social support, alcohol and substance use were not associated with compliance in both types of villages (p>0.05).Conclusions/SignificanceCommunity sensitization on treatment, drugs used, their regimen and distribution method involving all leaders should be strengthened by the Programme Implementers. The communities need to be made aware of the potential side effects of the drugs and that health personnel are on standby for the management of side effects in order to build confidence and increase the compliance levels.

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The Role of Personal Opinions and Experiences in Compliance with Mass Drug Administration for Lymphatic Filariasis Elimination in Kenya

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“…As employees cannot work in isolation from the rest of the organization employees he/they became aware of different types of lifestyles, norms, social responsibilities, etc. this type of experience he/she obtains is a social experience [12]. Experience plays an important role in a workgroup.…”

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What makes the Technology Strategic Decision Making More Well-organized?

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The study aims to find out the factors which have a strong impact on technology-related decisions making. After a deep literature review, various factors that have a great influence on decision making were found out. These are experience, intelligence, information availability, and organizational capabilities. The research is based on a review of literature related to the subject and its analysis. It recommends that for making strategically suitable decisions, the decision-makers should have attributes like individual experience, intelligence, and availability of information and capabilities of the organizations to make suitable decisions. The study adds a much clear picture of the elements and their association with technology decision making. And can be used for the development of a decisionmaking model for any technology industry during high uncertainty.

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Phenomenalistic Reality: The Developmental Perspective

Subbotsky

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Developmental Review

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Folk Psychology and the Philosophy of Mind

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The Role of Personal Opinions and Experiences in Compliance with Mass Drug Administration for Lymphatic Filariasis Elimination in Kenya

The Role of Personal Opinions and Experiences in Compliance with Mass Drug Administration for Lymphatic Filariasis Elimination in Kenya

What makes the Technology Strategic Decision Making More Well-organized?

Phenomenalistic Reality: The Developmental Perspective

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