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This study investigates the potential impact of personal self-efficacy and exercise motives on physical activity levels among soccer players in Albania. The study involved a sample size of 400 participants, utilising the purposive sampling technique. The study employed a cross-sectional research design, adopting a quantitative research approach. The data analysis was conducted using the structural equation modelling (SEM) technique with the assistance of the AMOS software. The findings indicate that the various dimensions of exercise motives have a significant influence on individuals' engagement in physical activity. Interpersonal motives demonstrate a significant and favourable correlation with physical activity, highlighting that individuals driven by social and interpersonal factors are more inclined to participate in physical activity. In contrast, the coefficients of body-related and psychological motives do not exhibit statistical significance in predicting physical activity.On the other hand, there is a notable and positive correlation between fitness motives and personal self-efficacy with physical activity. This suggests that people are more likely to engage in physical activity if they have strong self-confidence and fitness goals. The findings of this study contribute to the comprehension of the motivations and obstacles encountered by soccer players from Albania, thereby offering significant insights for the development of targeted interventions. Practitioners have the opportunity to utilise the inherent allure of soccer, highlighting its positive impact on health and cultivating environments that encourage the adoption of healthier and more physically active lifestyles. Additional investigation is warranted to delve into the intricacies of cultural nuances and demographic adaptations in order to augment the precision and reliability of survey outcomes.(AU)
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Humanos , Masculino , Feminino , Futebol , Autoeficácia , Exercício Físico , Motivação , Albânia , Esportes , Psicologia do Esporte , Estudos de Avaliação como Assunto , Estudos TransversaisRESUMO
Objective: In the second year of the COVID-19 pandemic, the role of the pharmacists was confirmed as central at the territorial level. The purpose of this study was to assess knowledge, attitudes, and practices of pharmacists in Albania, critical changes in the Albanian pharmaceutical market during the COVID-19 pandemic and evaluate factors influencing the quality of the pharmaceutical service. Methods: A nationwide survey was conducted, using an online questionnaire targeting Albanian pharmacists during 2021. Results: Most of the respondents were females (86.2%), belonged to the 30-39 age group (51.7%) and worked in community pharmacies (73%). Although most of the respondents did participate in training courses (62.8%), only about 38% of them had good knowledge about COVID-19 (score 5/8). Moreover, the level of knowledge increases the possibility to apply the rules. 65% of the pharmacists who were very afraid of getting infected with COVID -19, stated that they followed the WHO rules compared to 37 % of those who were not afraid. Regarding the medicines offered, 64% of the respondents claimed that there have been difficulties in ensuring the adequate medicines during the pandemic. Furthermore, although 61% of the pharmacists declared that the price of medicines during the pandemic has not changed, 58% of them thought that the revenues of all pharmaceutical sectors have risen. Conclusion: From this study it is concluded that although the pharmacists in Albania have demonstrated strength, professionality, and commitment to offer pharmaceutical service to the highest level, they faced numerous challenges during this difficult time. In the future, the pharmacists role can be extended in the community to provide successful medical service and their collaboration within and between pharmacists and physicians is essential. (AU)
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Humanos , Adulto , Pessoa de Meia-Idade , Pandemias , Infecções por Coronavirus/epidemiologia , Coronavírus Relacionado à Síndrome Respiratória Aguda Grave , Assistência Farmacêutica , Albânia , Conhecimentos, Atitudes e Prática em Saúde , Inquéritos e QuestionáriosRESUMO
El objetivo de este estudio se centra en la intervención sanitaria llevada a cabo en un campo de refugiados albanokosovares, desplazados a consecuencia de la guerra de los Balcanes en Kosovo. Entre mayo y junio de 1999, el campo de Kavajë, en Albania, acogió a 1.700 refugiados, con una media de edad de 24 años. Durante este período, se registraron un total de 1.904 visitas, siendo las enfermedades más frecuentes: las infecciones respiratorias (22%), las debidas a causas externas(21%), las afecciones dermatológicas (13%) y los procesos digestivos (12%). Al margen del daño psicológico, la población atendida no padecía graves problemas de salud y la mayoría de las alteraciones que sufrían eran debidas a las duras condiciones en que realizaron la marcha y a las que se encontraron en el campo (AU)
This paper focuses on the health intervention developed in a camp of Albanian-Kosovar refugees, displaced as a consequence of the Balcans war in Kosova. Between May and June 1999, the camp of Kavajë in Albania, received 1,700 refugees, with an average age of 24 years old. During this period,1904 cases were registered at the primary health care centre settled in the camp. The most frequent causes of consultation were respiratory infections (22%), external causes(21%), skin infections and intestinal diseases (12%). A part of the psychological damage, the population attended didnt present with relevant health problems. Most of the visits to the doctor, related to the difficulties suffered on their way to the camp and to the conditions they were living on (AU)
