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ABSTRACT Objective: To measure the Achilles tendon length, thickness and cross-sectional area in asymptomatic adult Saudi participants and to investigate the possible changes in these measurements based on their different ages and body height. Methods: The prospective cohort study was done between January 2014 and March 2015. A total of 200 asymptomatic participants with 175 males (87.5%) and 25 females (12.5%) between the ages of 14 and 65 years, with the mean age of 25 ± 1.5 years, were scanned at two radiology departments. Ultrasound (US) scans for the Achilles tendons were performed using a Hitachi (EZU-MT30-S1 HI Vision Avius, Hitachi, Japan) US machine. Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS Inc., Chicago, IL, USA) was used to analyse the results. Results: There was no significant difference in the length, cross-sectional area and thickness of the Achilles tendons among the participants of different ages; however, the cross-sectional area of Achilles tendons of the older participants (≥ 47 years) was higher than that of the participants of the younger age groups. Moreover, there was no correlation between the length, cross-sectional area, and thickness of the Achilles tendons and their body heights; however, the participants of ≥ 153 cm in height showed an increase in their Achilles tendon cross-sectional areas. Conclusion: Ultrasound is a useful imaging tool in the assessment of the Achilles tendons. The normal variations of the tendon morphological characteristics should be considered in the clinical diagnosis. Additional studies on the correlations among the Achilles tendon length, thickness and cross-sectional areas of ethnicity of the participants in Saudi Arabia are suggested.
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La investigación presentada a continuación trata sobre los estereotipos que tiene la población acerca del Psicólogo, de sus roles y funciones y la influencia que tienen estos estereotipos al momento de la búsqueda de ayuda profesional en la ciudad de La Paz. Se trabajó con el método cualitativo utilizando como técnica de recopilación de información los Grupos Focales, mismos que se dividieron por rangos de edad. Es importante tanto para los profesionales en psicología, como para los estudiantes y población en general el conocer los estereotipos que se manejan, sean estos positivos o negativos, ya que solo así se puede expandir el campo de intervención del psicólogo y planificar estrategias que permitan acercarse más a la población. Según los resultados obtenidos se puede evidenciar la existencia de una relación entre los estereotipos y la búsqueda de ayuda profesional pero que además está ligado a otros factores, además en el presente artículo se hace una análisis de cómo se podrían cambiar esos estereotipos y recomendaciones de futuros estudios con respecto al tema.
The research presented below deals with the stereotypes that the population has aboutthe Psychologist, their roles and functions and the influence of these stereotypes when seeking professional help in the city of La Paz. The qualitative method was used, using the Focal Groups as a technique for gathering information, which were divided by age group. It is important both for professionals in psychology, as for students and the population in general, to knowthe stereotypes that are handled, whether positive or negative, since this is the only way to expand the field of intervention of the psychologist and plan strategies to get closer more to the population. According to the results obtained, the existence of a relationship between stereotypes and the search for professional help can be evidenced, but it is also linked to other factors, and in this article an analysis is made of how those stereotypes and future recommendations could be changed studies regarding the subject.
A pesquisa apresentada abaixo trata dos estereótipos que a população tem sobre o psicólogo, seus papéis e funções e a influência desses estereótipos ao procurar ajuda profissional na cidade de La Paz. O método qualitativo foi utilizado, utilizando os Grupos Focais como técnica de coleta de informações, que foram divididos por faixa etária. É importante tanto para os profissionais em psicologia quanto para os estudantes e a população em geral, conhecer os estereótipos que são tratados, sejam positivos ou negativos, uma vez que este é o único meio de expandir o campo de intervenção do psicólogo e planejar estratégias para se aproximar mais para a população. De acordo com os resultados obtidos, a existência de uma relação entre estereótipos e busca de ajuda profissional pode ser evidenciada, mas também está relacionada a outros fatores, e neste artigo é feita uma análise de como esses estereótipos e futuras recomendações poderiam ser alterados Estudos sobre o assunto.