Commitment to the educational system may be affected by parents' low knowledge and lack of conviction. Therefore, the purpose of this research was to infer whether the degree of knowledge and conviction predict parental commitment to a denominational education system. A total of 250 parents with children of primary to middle school age from three schools in southern Angola participated in the study. Mean comparison tests and structural equation modeling were used for data analysis. The findings indicate that Knowledge social-spiritual correlates linearly positively and significantly with Knowledge physical-mental. Knowledge social-spiritual has a significant positive direct effect on Conviction social-spiritual and, this has a significant positive direct effect on Commitment social-spiritual and, a significant positive effect on Commitment physical-mental, who in turn, has a significant positive direct effect on Commitment social-spiritual and, this has a significant positive direct effect on Commitment development-continuity. In addition, Knowledge physical-mental has a significant positive direct effect on Commitment physical-mental. Therefore, knowledge and conviction are indispensable for parental commitment and facilitate the learning process.
A few years ago, in the educational field, the promotion and practice of healthy habits changed during the COVID-19 pandemic, both for teachers and students of health sciences, which has been a challenge to encourage the practice. Promotion in their study-family environment. This study aimed to reveal the meaning of forming and promoting healthy habits during epidemics in teachers and students of health sciences at a private university in East Lima, in order to generate sustainable strategies that promote comprehensive health and resilience in future health crises. A qualitative methodology with a phenomenological approach was employed. The sample consisted of 31 participants selected for theoretical saturation: 16 teachers and 15 students. The tool used was an interview guide, developed by the authors and validated by a group of experts. Data collection was carried out through in-depth interviews and a focus group. Data analysis was carried out using the Strauss and Corbin coding method. A qualitative methodology with a phenomenological approach was employed: impact of COVID-19 on practices and promotion of healthy habits; Commitment to adopt practices and promote healthy habits; Maintain behaviors that promote healthy habits. In conclusion, the epidemic significantly affected the healthy habits of teachers and students, but their resilience allows them to adapt and continue promoting well-being, highlighting the key role of universities in this work in future epidemics.
Postgraduate education in nursing strengthens professional, research, and social competencies, enabling nurses to address global health challenges with a comprehensive and transformative approach. This study aimed to understand the perceptions of the significance of postgraduate nursing education from a social contribution perspective. Following a qualitative approach, four focus groups were conducted with the participation of 10 nursing professionals, using a semi-structured interview with five guiding questions aligned with the research objective, carried out between December 2023 and March 2024. Four categories and subcategories were identified: strengthening professional competencies, engaging in continuous self-assessment, and maximizing the social impact of nursing practice were found to be fundamental aspects of the profession. Additionally, promoting the visibility of the image and role of nurses within the health sector is crucial to ensure a better understanding of their contribution to societal well-being. In conclusion, strengthening competencies in scientific production, fostering self-assessment, and recognizing the social impact of nursing are essential to improve the quality of the profession, while enhancing the visibility of the nursing role in teaching and research is critical for its appreciation and recognition in society.
Commitment to the educational system may be affected by parents' low knowledge and lack of conviction. Therefore, the purpose of this research was to infer whether the degree of knowledge and conviction predict parental commitment to a denominational education system. A total of 250 parents with children of primary to middle school age from three schools in southern Angola participated in the study. Mean comparison tests and structural equation modeling were used for data analysis. The findings indicate that Knowledge social-spiritual correlates linearly positively and significantly with Knowledge physical-mental. Knowledge social-spiritual has a significant positive direct effect on Conviction social-spiritual and, this has a significant positive direct effect on Commitment social-spiritual and, a significant positive effect on Commitment physical-mental, who in turn, has a significant positive direct effect on Commitment social-spiritual and, this has a significant positive direct effect on Commitment development-continuity. In addition, Knowledge physical-mental has a significant positive direct effect on Commitment physical-mental. Therefore, knowledge and conviction are indispensable for parental commitment and facilitate the learning process.
Postgraduate education in nursing strengthens professional, research, and social competencies, enabling nurses to address global health challenges with a comprehensive and transformative approach. This study aimed to understand the perceptions of the significance of postgraduate nursing education from a social contribution perspective. Following a qualitative approach, four focus groups were conducted with the participation of 10 nursing professionals, using a semi-structured interview with five guiding questions aligned with the research objective, carried out between December 2023 and March 2024. Four categories and subcategories were identified: strengthening professional competencies, engaging in continuous self-assessment, and maximizing the social impact of nursing practice were found to be fundamental aspects of the profession. Additionally, promoting the visibility of the image and role of nurses within the health sector is crucial to ensure a better understanding of their contribution to societal well-being. In conclusion, strengthening competencies in scientific production, fostering self-assessment, and recognizing the social impact of nursing are essential to improve the quality of the profession, while enhancing the visibility of the nursing role in teaching and research is critical for its appreciation and recognition in
