جناب اے ۔ اے ۔ اے فیضی
گزشہ مہینہ بمبئی کے جناب اے۔ اے۔ اے فیضی کی وفات ہوگئی، وہ ۱۹۱۹ء سے دارالمصنفین کے لائف ممبر تھے، اپنی نظروفکر میں جدید کاری اور ترقی پسندی کے باوجود آخر وقت تک علامہ شبلیؒ، مولانا سید سلیمان ندویؒ، دارالمصنفین اور معارف کے بڑے قدردان رہے، بمبئی جب جانے کا اتفاق ہوا تو وہ ایک شفیق بزرگ ہی کی طرح ملے، ان کے مذہبی اور فقہی خیالات کا احتساب تو وہاں ہوگا جہاں اب دائمی طور پر پہنچ گئے ہیں، مگر ان میں بعض شریفانہ خوبیاں تھیں جن کو ان کے معاصر دوست اور ملنے والے مدتوں یاد کریں گے، دعا ہے کہ اﷲ تعالیٰ کی بارگاہ میں ان کی کوئی ادا پسند آجائے جس سے ان کی مغفرت کا سامان ہوجائے، آمین۔ (صباح الدین عبدالرحمن، نومبر ۱۹۸۱ء)
This research is a correlational study with two variables – variable X standing for vocabulary mastery and variable Y standing for reading comprehension. There were three research questions: (1) What is the level of correlation between variable X and variable Y; (2) How significant is the contribution that can be given by variable X toward variable Y; and (3) Is there positive correlation between variable X and variable Y? The sample of this research was fifty students of the first semester at Economic Faculty of Alkhairaat University. The instruments were tests and questionnaire. Through tests, it was found that: (1) The level of correlation between variable X and variable Y was strong; (2) The significant contribution given by variable X toward variable Y was 52.8%, meaning variable X gave much contribution to variable Y; and (3) There was positive correlation between variable X and variable Y since the value of r-counted (0.727) was higher than the value of r-table (0.279). Through questionnaire, 46% respondents agreed that vocabulary took a role in helping them to comprehend English texts, meaning the more vocabulary they have, the better they are in comprehending English texts.
Background: Obesity is of growing concern across the sub-Saharan region especially among urban women and therefore one of the most common factors creating risk during pregnancy. An attempt to prevent the associated complications should be sought through lifestyle changes aiming at a minimal pregnancy-related weight gain. The literature suggests a greater acceptance of a larger body size and a tendency to develop body size misperceptions among women of African descent. This cultural construct may challenge efforts to introduce lifestyle changes. Objective: To investigate body image perceptions, body size misperceptions and attitudes towards life style changes among obese, pregnant women in Nairobi, Kenya.
Design & Methodology: A qualitative study comprising of 18 semi-structured interviews with antenatal attendees of African descent at < 20 weeks of gestation with a BMI > 30 kg/m2. Body image, body size misperceptions and body image ideals were explored using a figure rating scale.
Results: The introduction of lifestyle changes among obese, pregnant women in urban Kenya might be challenged in several ways; Body size misperceptions and tolerance of a larger body size were common findings. Lack of any acute health concerns, limited knowledge about obesity related pregnancy complications and skepticism regarding the relationship between health and body size represented additional barriers to change. Physical barriers to exercise such as fatigue and nausea were mentioned though the fear of miscarriage was the most important hindrance to engage in physical activity during pregnancy. Possible facilitators to initiate lifestyle changes were awareness of the weight problem among all respondents, previous attempts to lose weight among all except one and a positive attitude towards exercise in pregnancy and weight gain control when informed of its safety and the possible weight related complications.
Conclusion: Health care providers managing obese pregnant women in urban Kenya must consider the cultural perception of body size, the possibility of body size misperceptions and the socio-cultural determinants guiding lifestyle choices in the development of targeted interventions addressing obesity in pregnancy.