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ABSTRACT BACKGROUND: Since the impact of the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic in March 2020, several studies have shown a strong relationship between obesity and severe cases of COVID-19. It is imperative to assess whether bariatric surgery exerts a protective effect in such cases. OBJECTIVE: This study aimed to assess the impact of bariatric surgery on the morbidity and mortality in obese patients during the COVID-19 pandemic. A comprehensive search was performed using the PubMed and Cochrane Library databases. DESIGN AND SETTING: Retrospective cohort studies conducted in the Faculdade de Medicina da Universidade Cidade de São Paulo, São Paulo (SP), Brazil. METHODS: The search comprised the following descriptors: "bariatric, surgery, COVID-19". Current retrospective cohort studies that examined the influence of bariatric surgery on the morbidity and mortality of obese patients during the COVID-19 pandemic were considered eligible. RESULTS: After removing duplicates, 184 studies were obtained from the databases. Of these, 181 were excluded from the analysis as they did not meet the eligibility criteria. Patients undergoing postoperative follow-up of bariatric surgery had a similar probability of SARS-CoV-2 infection compared to the general population, and persistent comorbidities were associated with an increased risk and severity of infection. CONCLUSION: Bariatric surgery has a protective effect against severe COVID-19 in the obese population, bringing the prevalence of severe disease cases to levels equivalent to those of the nonobese general population, with a positive impact on morbidity and mortality.
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Resumen Introducción: la promoción de la salud psicofísica y la seguridad del uso responsable de los antihipertensivos es una necesidad para mejorar la calidad y esperanza de vida del paciente. Objetivo: indagar la relación de factores de riesgo que influyen en la farmacoseguridad del uso de antihipertensivos en un grupo de adultos mayores con enfermedad cardiovascular. Metodología: estudio cuantitativo exploratorio transversal descriptivo. Se aplicó el instrumento Sistema de Dispensación para usuarios Crónicos en validación a 45 adultos mayores entre 50 y 88 años con diagnóstico clínico de enfermedad cardiovascular durante 2015. Resultados: el ANOVA multifactorial con el paquete estadístico IBM SPSS 2016, evidenció relación estadística alta F (1) = 27,43; p< 0,001 entre los factores de riesgo, la no adherencia e ineficacia del uso antihipertensivo. El análisis comparativo de la diferencia de media entre la no adherencia al tratamiento y la media de la farmacoterapia eficaz e ineficaz, reveló una diferencia muy alta t (1) = 421.59, p< 0,001. Conclusiones: Este estudio muestra la necesidad de fomentar la práctica cotidiana de la promoción de la salud al adulto mayor, a fin de lograr una presión arterial estable y la prevención de algún evento y/o problema relacionado al uso del antihipertensivo que pueda incidir en el efecto terapéutico y en el bienestar del paciente.
Abstract Introduction: The promotion of psychophysical health and the safety of the responsible use of antihypertensive drugs, is a necessity to improve the quality and life expectancy of the patient. Objective: To explore the relationship of risk factors that influence the pharma security for the use of antihypertensive drugs by a group of older adults with cardiovascular disease. Methodology: Descriptive cross-sectional exploratory quantitative study. The Dispensing System for Chronic Users instrument was applied during 2015 in validation to 45 older adults with a clinical diagnosis of cardiovascular disease aged between 50 and 88 years old. Results: The multifactorial ANOVA with the statistical package IBM SPSS 2016, showed a high statistical relationship F (1) = 27.43; p< 0.001 between risk factors, non-adherence and ineffectiveness of antihypertensive use. The comparative analysis of the mean difference between non-adherence to treatment and the mean of effective and ineffective pharmacotherapy, revealed a very high difference t (1) = 421.59, p< 0.001. Conclusions: This study shows the need to encourage the daily practice of health promotion in the elderly, in order to achieve a stable blood pressure and the prevention of any event and/or problem related to the use of anti-hypertensive drugs that may affect the therapeutic effect and on the well-being of the patient.
Resumo Introdução: a promoção da saúde psicofísica e a segurança do uso responsável dos anti-hipertensivos é uma necessidade para melhorar a qualidade e esperança de vida do paciente. Objetivo: achar a relação de fatores de risco que influem na confiança nos fármacos dos pacientes que usam anti-hipertensivos em um grupo de adultos maiores com doença cardiovascular. Metodologia: estudo quantitativo exploratório transversal descritivo. Aplicou-se o instrumento Sistema de Dispensação para usuários Crónicos em validação a 45 adultos maiores entre 50 e 88 anos com diagnóstico clínico de doença cardiovascular durante 2015. Resultados: o ANOVA multifatorial com o pacote estatístico IBM SPSS 2016, evidenciou relação estatística alta F (1) = 27,43; p< 0,001 entre os fatores de risco, a não aderência e ineficácia o uso anti-hipertensivo. A análise comparativa da diferença de média entre a não aderência ao tratamento e a média da farmacoterapia eficaz e ineficaz, revelou uma diferença muito alta t (1) = 421.59, p< 0,001. Conclusões: Este estudo amostra a necessidade de fomentar a prática cotidiana da promoção da saúde ao adulto maior, a fim de obter uma pressão arterial estável e a prevenção de algum evento e/ou problema relacionado ao uso do anti-hipertensivo que possa incidir no efeito terapêutico e no bem-estar do paciente.
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Abstract The main purpose of the study was to assess the relationship between self-esteem and suicidal ideation in Pakistani undergraduates (N = 600). Participants' ages ranged from 17 to 25 years (M =20.26, SD = 1.6) with 50% males and 50% females. A Structural Equation Modeling approach was used to analyse the data. All fit indices were examined on measurement level. Relationships between three latent variables: positive self-esteem, negative self-esteem, and suicidal ideation were assessed on structural level. Results revealed that students with negative self-esteem were more prone towards suicidal ideation (β = .15, p < .001). Moreover, those students who were having positive self-esteem were less likely indicating suicide ideation which suggested that positive self-esteem is a protective factor against suicidal ideation (β = -.10, p < .05) among undergraduates.
Resumen El objetivo principal del estudio fue evaluar la relación entre la autoestima y la ideación suicida en estudiantes universitarios paquistaníes (N = 600). Las edades de los participantes variaron de 17 a 25 años (M = 20.26, SD = 1.6) con un 50% de hombres y un 50% de mujeres. Se utilizó un enfoque de modelado de ecuaciones estructurales para analizar los datos. Todos los índices de ajuste se examinaron a nivel de medición. Se evaluaron a nivel estructural las relaciones entre tres variables latentes: autoestima positiva, autoestima negativa e ideación suicida. Los resultados revelaron que los estudiantes con autoestima negativa eran más propensos a la ideación suicida (β = .15, p < .001). Además, los estudiantes que tenían una autoestima positiva tenían menos probabilidades de indicar una ideación suicida, lo que sugirió que la autoestima positiva es un factor protector contra la ideación suicida (β = -.10, p < .05) entre los estudiantes de pregrado.
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Objective:To evaluate the systemic involvement, outcome and other disease characteristics of children with systemic lupus erythematosus (cSLE), and to explore the prognostic factors.Methods:cSLE treated in Beijing Children′s Hospital, Capital Medical University from January 1, 2016 to December 31, 2017 were enrolled in this study.Medical records including clinical manifestations and evaluation of affected systems, autoantibodies, treatment adjustment, and follow-up were collected and analyzed retrospectively.SPSS 21.0 was used for statistical analysis and mapping.The prognostic factors were studied by the Cox proportional risk regression model.Results:A total of 210 children were included, including 37 males and 173 females, with a male to female ratio of 1.0∶4.7.The average age of onset was (121.39±30.44) months.There were 167 (79.5%) patients with skin and mucous membrane damage, 137(65.2%) patients with blood system damage, 129(61.4%) patients with digestive system damage, 123(58.6%) patients with kidney damage, 119(56.7%) patients with skeletal and musculoskeletal system damage, 71(33.8%) patients with nervous system damage, 68(32.4%) patients with heart damage, and 60(28.6%) patients with respiratory system damage.The 90.95%(191/210) of the children enrolled presented moderate or high disease activity at the first visit.The effective rate was 76.92% (150/195) after 1-month follow-up and 96.95% (159/164) after 1-year follow-up.A high level of compliment C 3 was a protective factor for disease remission.The glucocorticoid level was declined to 5 mg or less in 42 children, and the median time was 40.5 (36.0, 42.0) months.Young onset age and no renal damage were protective factors for glucocorticoid reduction. Conclusions:cSLE tends to occur in female children with multiple involved systems and severe conditions.After reasonable treatment and follow-up, the disease can be alleviated or improved in one year.A high level of complement C 3 at the beginning of disease is conducive to rapid remission of the disease, and the young age of onset and no renal damage is conducive to rapid glucocorticoid reduction.
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ObjectiveTo observe the clinical efficacy of modified Tuoli Xiaodusan （TLXDS） in adjuvant treatment of Helicobacter pylori （Hp）-positive peptic ulcer （PU） with cold-heat complex syndrome and explore its regulating effect on invasive/protective factors. MethodA total of 136 patients were randomly assigned into the control group （68 cases， including 4 cases missing， 3 cases eliminated， and 61 cases completed） and the TLXDS group （68 cases， including 4 cases missing， 1 case eliminated， and 63 cases completed）. Both groups adopted the quadruple therapy of acid suppression and Hp eradication. The patients in the control group received Weinai'an capsules orally at 4 capsules/time and 3 times/day， and those in the TLXDS group took modified TLXDS orally at 1 dose/day. The administration of both groups lasted for 8 consecutive weeks and the follow-up lasted for 12 months. Electronic gastroscopy was carried out before and after treatment for evaluating the healing of ulcer， the score of mucosal morphology， and the maturity of regenerated mucosa. The Hp infection and the score of cold-heat complex syndrome were evaluated before and after treatment. The serum levels of gastrin （GAS）， prostaglandin E2 （PGE2）， pepsinogen （PG）-Ⅰ， PG-Ⅱ， epidermal growth factor （EGF）， and trefoil factor 2 （TFF-2） were determined before and after therapy. The recurrence of Hp and PU was recorded， and the drug safety was evaluated. ResultAfter treatment， the mucosal morphology score and the traditional Chinese medicine （TCM） syndrome score in the TLXDS group were lower than those in the control group （P<0.01）. The levels of GAS， PG-Ⅰ， and PG-Ⅱ in the TLXDS group were lower than those in the control group （P<0.01）， whereas those of PGE2， EGF， and TFF-2 showed an opposite trend （P<0.01）. After treatment， the Hp eradication rate in the TLXDS group was 95.24% （60/63）， higher than that （83.61%， 51/61） in the control group （χ2=4.467， P<0.05）. The total effective rate of TCM syndromes in the TLXDS group was 98.41% （62/63）， higher than that （81.97%， 50/61） in the control group （χ2=9.589， P<0.01）. The total effective rate of the TLXDS group under gastroscopy was 98.41% （62/63）， higher than that （86.89%， 53/61） in the control group （χ2=4.525， P<0.05）. The excellent and good rate of regenerated mucosal maturity in the TLXDS group was 92.06% （58/63）， also higher than that （73.77%， 45/61） in the control group （χ2=7.372， P<0.01）. After 12 months of follow-up， the TLXDS group had lower PU recurrence rate ［19.05% （12/63） vs 37.70% （23/61）， χ2=5.325， P<0.05］ and lower Hp recurrence rate ［15.00% （9/60） vs 33.33% （17/51）， χ2=5.165， P<0.05） than the control group. No adverse reactions related to TLXDS were detected. ConclusionModified TLXDS-assisted quadruple therapy demonstrates significant short-term clinical efficacy and high Hp eradication rate for Hp-positive PU （cold-heat complex syndrome） patients. Moreover， it can adjust the levels of invasive/protective factors to facilitate ulcer healing and reduce the recurrence rates of Hp and PU in a long term， with good clinical safety.
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Resumen Introducción: La correcta alimentación de los soldados es clave para mantener la salud y el buen rendimiento, actualmente, la obesidad constituye un problema de salud pública calificada como la "epidemia del siglo". Objetivo: Identificar los factores de riesgo nutricionales asociados al sobrepeso y obesidad en una Brigada del Ejército Mexicano. Material y métodos: Se determinó la fuerza de asociación entre los factores de riesgo nutricionales y el desarrollo de sobrepeso y obesidad. La asociación se realizó mediante X2 y OR, y la diferencia de medias con prueba Z. Resultados: Se observó diferencia entre casos y controles en consumo de calorías (z=9.34, P<0.01), proteínas (z=10.22, P<0.01), grasas (z=8.84, P<0.0) y carbohidratos (z=7.04, P<0.01). El consumo de verduras y frutas <1 vez/semana, y el de bebidas azucaradas >1 vez/semana fueron factores de riesgo para desarrollar sobrepeso y obesidad (X2=4.406; p=0.036; OR=2.1), (X2= 5.6; p=0.018; OR=2.25), (X2=7.368; p=0.007; OR=4.5), respectivamente. El no consumir la mayor cantidad de calorías en el comedor y el que la cafetería y la calle sean el sitio de mayor consumo de calorías fueron factores de riesgo (X2=14.44; p=0.000; OR=4.3), (X2=13.74; p=0.000; OR=5.56) y (X2=6.375; p=0.012; OR =4.12), respectivamente. Conclusiones: El consumo menor o igual a una vez a la semana de verduras y frutas, el consumir bebidas azucaradas más de una vez a la semana, el consumir la mayor cantidad de calorías de la cafetería y de la calle y el no consumir la mayor cantidad de calorías en el comedor fueron factores de riesgo para desarrollar sobrepeso-obesidad.
Abstract Introduction: Correctly feeding soldiers is key to maintaining health and good performance. Obesity is currently a public health problem classified as the "epidemic of the century". Objective to identify the nutritional risk factors associated with overweight and obesity in a Mexican Army Brigade. Material and methods: The strength of association between nutritional risk factors and the development of overweight and obesity was determined. The association was made using X2 and OR, and the difference in means with the Z test. Results: Different differences between cases and controls in the consumption of calories (z = 9.34, P <0.01), proteins (z = 10.22, P <0.01), fats (z = 8.84, P <0.0) and carbohydrates (z = 7.04, P <0.01). Consumption of vegetables and fruits <1 time / week and consumption of sugary drinks> 1 time / week were risk factors for developing overweight and obesity (X2 = 4,406; p = 0.036; OR = 2.1), (X2 = 5.6 ; p = 0.018; OR = 2.25), (X2 = 7.368; p = 0.007; OR = 4.5), respectively. Failure to consume the highest amount of calories in the dining room and the fact that the cafeteria and the street are the site of the highest calorie consumption were risk factors (X2 = 14.44; p = 0.000; OR = 4.3), (X2 = 13.74; p = 0.000; OR = 5.56) and (X2 = 6.375; p = 0.012; OR = 4.12), respectively. Conclusions: Consumption less than or equal to once a week of vegetables and fruits, consumption of sugary drinks more than once a week, consumption of the greatest number of calories in the cafeteria and the street and non-consumption of the greatest amount of calories in the dining room were risk factors for developing overweight-obesity.
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El texto esboza de una manera reflexiva el lugar de los factores protectores que son vitales para el trabajo de los profesionales en el contexto psicosocial; surgen, entonces, algunas de las herramientas encausadas al apoyo sistemático que desde el bienestar individual será vital pensarlo y actuarlo en pro de una mejor calidad de vida en lo profesional y personal. Dentro de los hallazgos se viabiliza la importancia del autocuidado, cuidado de sí y lo paradojal del estar bien para que otros estén bien, y el encuentro terapéutico como alternativa para privilegiar la palabra, el discurso, el apoyo a otros que apoyan y la formación institucional y gremial que se traduce en apuestas políticas y gremiales hacia el cuidar a quien se dispone profesionalmente a cuidar a otros. ¡Vaya tarea la que se propone!
The text outlines a reflection concerning the place of protective factors that are vital for the work of professionals in the psychosocial context; Then some of the tools for systematic support emerge that, from the individual well-being, will be vital to think about and act on it in favor of a better professional and personal quality of life. Among the findings are the importance of self-care, self-care and the paradox of being well so that others are well, the therapeutic encounter as an alternative to privilege the word and the speech, the support to others who support and the institutional and union training; which translates into political and union bets towards caring for those who are professionally willing to take care of others. What a challenging task!
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Humans , Burnout, Professional/prevention & control , Psychology/ethics , Psychotherapy , Self Care/psychology , Mental Health/educationABSTRACT
OBJECTIVES: This study examined the factors associated with suicidal behavior in psychiatric inpatients. METHODS: The medical records of 208 psychiatric inpatients were reviewed retrospectively. The factors related to suicide attempts and ideation at the time of admission, and during outpatient follow-up, were investigated. RESULTS: In total, 120 patients (57.7%) with a history of at least one suicide attempt, and 163 patients (78.4%) who reported active suicide ideation (e.g., a suicide plan or intention to commit suicide) at the time of admission were reviewed. Being unmarried or divorced, substance abuse, impulsivity, and a poor social support system were associated with a history of suicide attempts. The suicidal ideation group had significantly higher rates of coexisting depression, severe depressive symptoms, hopelessness, and impulsivity, as well as a lower incidence of moral objection to suicide and high religiosity. In total, 15 out of 193 patients (7.8%) who were followed-up at outpatient clinics attempted suicide after discharge. Patients who attempted suicide or reported suicidal ideation at the outpatient clinic after discharge were significantly more likely to have a history of previous suicide attempts, or have had active suicide ideation at the time of admission. Good social support and high responsibility to family were inversely associated with suicidal ideation as an outpatient. CONCLUSION: A history of suicide attempts and ideation at the time of hospital admission were the risk factors for future outpatient suicidal behavior. Further study is warranted to develop a checklist and assessment measures of the various risk and protective factors associated with suicidal behavior.
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Humans , Ambulatory Care Facilities , Checklist , Depression , Divorce , Follow-Up Studies , Impulsive Behavior , Incidence , Inpatients , Intention , Medical Records , Outpatients , Protective Factors , Retrospective Studies , Risk Factors , Single Person , Substance-Related Disorders , Suicidal Ideation , Suicide , Suicide, AttemptedABSTRACT
BACKGROUND: This study aimed to investigate resilience as a protective factor for depressive mood and anxiety among Korean employees. METHODS: Participants were employees of eight private and local government organizations in Korea, aged 19 to 65 years. A self-report questionnaire that included items on resilience, job stress, levels of depression and anxiety, and socio-demographic factors, was administered to 1,079 Korean employees, with 1,076 valid responses. We performed hierarchical linear regression analyses with the levels of depression and anxiety scores as dependent variables. RESULTS: Being women and having a high level of job stress were associated with greater depressive mood and anxiety. In contrast, resilience was negatively related to depressive mood and anxiety, after adjusting for demographic variables and the level of job stress. Among the five factors for resilience, “support” and “hardiness” were protective factors for depressive mood and anxiety after adjusting for demographic variables and the level of job stress. CONCLUSION: Based on the results of the current study, we suggest that focusing on the resilience of employees, especially on “support” and “hardiness,” factors as well as developing and engaging in interventions that increase resilience in the workplace, can protect against depressive mood and anxiety, especially for those with high levels of job stress.
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Female , Humans , Anxiety , Depression , Korea , Linear Models , Local Government , Occupational Health , Protective Factors , Resilience, PsychologicalABSTRACT
Resumen OBJETIVO: Evaluar los factores sociodemográficos, clínicos, histopatológicos y del procedimiento quirúrgico asociados con el control (satisfactorio o inadecuado) de la hemorragia uterina anormal de pacientes a quienes se realizó histeroscopia operatoria. MATERIALES Y MÉTODOS: Estudio de casos y controles anidado en una cohorte retrospectiva al que se incluyeron pacientes que consultaron por hemorragia uterina anormal en el Hospital Universitario de Santander, Colombia (2008-2014). Variables independientes: factores demográficos, antecedentes clínicos, quirúrgicos y posquirúrgicos. RESULTADOS: Se encontraron registros de 180 procedimientos de histeroscopia; 124 de histeroscopias operatorias, de las que 114 se practicaron debido a síntomas de hemorragia uterina anormal; de estas últimas, 22 fueron reintervenciones para controlar la hemorragia uterina anormal (casos) y 92 controles. Los límites de edad se ubicaron en 19 y 66 años, con una mediana de 39 años; la mayoría eran menores de 45 años (66.7%), edad que se asoció como factor protector. El porcentaje de complicaciones durante el procedimiento fue de 1.75%, relacionadas con perforación uterina. Solo dos pacientes tuvieron complicaciones posquirúrgicas y la reintervención quirúrgica tuvo una incidencia de 19.3%; es decir, sucedió en 22 pacientes. CONCLUSIÓN: El riesgo de reintervención está relacionado con la hiperplasia endometrial, edad mayor de 45 años, antecedente de discrasia sanguínea y localización de la lesión en áreas diferentes al cuello uterino y como variable protectora el antecedente de paridad. Se hizo evidente la relación entre la falla del procedimiento histeroscópico, las variables de hiperplasia endometrial y la discrasia sanguínea.
Abstract OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the sociodemographic, clinical, histopathological and surgical procedure factors associated with the control (satisfactory or inadequate) of abnormal uterine hemorrhage in patients who underwent operative hysteroscopy. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Nested case-control study in a retrospective cohort that included women who consulted for abnormal uterine hemorrhage at the University Hospital of Santander, Colombia, from 2008 to 2014. Independent variables: demographic factors, clinical history, surgical and postsurgical. RESULTS: Records of 180 hysteroscopy procedures were found; 124 of operative hysteroscopies, of which 114 were performed due to symptoms of abnormal uterine hemorrhage; of the latter, 22 were reoperations to control abnormal uterine hemorrhage (cases) and 92 controls. The age limits were located in 19 and 66 years, with a median of 39 years; the majority were under 45 years old (66.7%), an age that was associated as a protective factor. The percentage of complications during the procedure was 1.75%, related to uterine perforation. Only two patients had postoperative complications and the surgical reoperation had an incidence of 19.3%; that is, it happened in 22 patients. CONCLUSION: The risk of reoperation is related to endometrial hyperplasia, age over 45 years, history of blood dyscrasia and location of the lesion in areas other than the cervix, and as a protective variable, the antecedent of parity. The relationship between the failure of the hysteroscopic procedure, the variables of endometrial hyperplasia and blood dyscrasia was evident.
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Objective To investigate the prevalence and epidemiological characteristics of hypothyroidism, possible related lifestyle and metabolic risk factors of hypothyroidism in adults of Gansu province, and to provide scientific evidence for the prevention of hypothyroidism. Methods Stratified multi-stage cluster sampling with probability proportionate to size method was used to collect data from 10071 residents aged 18 to 79 years and who had lived in the local area for more than 5 years. All participants were asked to fill in the questionnaire, and to take physical examination including anthropometric measurements and venous blood samples. Risk factors of hypothyroidism were analyzed by Chi-square test and multivariate logistic regression analysis. Result The prevalence of hypothyroidism was 10.1％ (overt hypothyroidism: 1.5％, subclinical hypothyroidism: 8.7％). Female (12.1％) had a higher percentage when compared to male (7.5％). In addition to the increased odds with older age and female gender, current or previous smoking history (OR: 0.467, 95％CI: 0.289-0.754, P=0.002), salty taste preference (OR:0.355, 95％CI:0.162-0.776, P=0.022) and a frequent seafood intake (OR:0.148, 95％CI:0.057-0.385, P<0.001) were tended to be associated with reduced risk of hypothyroidism. Logistic regression analysis showed that positive thyroid peroxidase antibodies (OR:1.976, 95％CI:1.037-3.768, P=0.039), positive thyroglobulin antibodies (OR:2.419, 95％CI:1.160-5.043, P=0.018) and triglycerides (OR:1.241, 95％CI:1.044-1.474, P=0.014) were associated with increased risk of hypothyroidism. Conclusion The prevalence of hypothyroidism in Gansu province was high, affecting approximately one in ten adults, and majority of which were SCH. Both lifestyle factors and metabolic factor were associated with hypothyroidism. Developing a healthy lifestyle at work and home, and paying attention to the control of blood lipids are conducive to the prevention of hypothyroidism.
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En este ensayo se presenta un panorama general desde la experiencia de un grupo de interés de estudiantes del programa de psicología de la Universidad Católica Luis Amigó, trabajo desarrollado con un grupo de socialización de mujeres adultas mayores en el barrio Nueva Villa de la Iguaná de Medellín y la importancia en estas dinámicas para el mejoramiento de las relaciones interpersonales, las cuales permiten en esta etapa del ciclo vital fortalecer su rol en diferentes contextos de los cuales en algunas ocasiones se desdibuja al adulto mayor y por medio de esta experiencia evidenciar la importancia de construir, visibilizar al adulto mayor en la comunidad y conocer la realidad de sus contextos; de esta manera ampliar el rol del adulto mayor en la interacción con la comunidad.
This essay presents an overview of the experience of a student interest group of the psychology program of the Universidad Católica Luis Amigó, a work developed with a group of socialization of older adult women in the Nueva Villa de la Iguana district of Medellin And the importance in these dynamics for the improvement of the interpersonal relations, which allow in this stage of the life cycle to strengthen its role in different contexts of which in some occasions the elder is blurred and through this experience to demonstrate the importance of Construct, visualize the elderly in the community and know the reality of their contexts; Thus expanding the role of the elderly in the interaction with the community.
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Humans , Aged , Self-Help Groups , Aging/psychology , Health of the Elderly , Intergenerational Relations , Mental Disorders/prevention & controlABSTRACT
Objective:To explore the correlation between resilience and depression in children with chronic disease.Methods:A total of 109 children from Jun 2014 to Dec 2015 in four hospitals in Shenyang city were randomly selected.The family situation, personal resilience and depression was investigated with Personal Information Questionnaire,Chronic Illness Children’s Resilience Scale,and Children’s Depression Inventory.Results:The average level of resilience was (104??77±11??58).The average level of depression rating scale was (10??86±5??92).There was statistical difference in average level of resilience in the depression group and non?depression group (P<0??05).There was negative correlation between depression and the level of resilience,toughness of the children’s personality characteristics, coping style, interpersonal relationships in children with chronic disease (r =-0.418,-0??461,-0.428,-0.345).Conclusion:Nurses should take various measures to improve the resilience of the children,in order to enhance the children’s disease management behavior,so as to promote their mental health.
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A literatura demonstra que sofrer violência doméstica na infância e juventude é um risco para o desenvolvimento das psicopatologias. Este estudo utilizou o Strenghts and Difficulties Questionnarie (SDQ) e encontrou prevalência de 65,5% de possibilidades de problemas de saúde mental em crianças e adolescentes (4-16 anos), vítimas de violência doméstica, acompanhados em Serviços de Referência, todos residentes em um município brasileiro. O resultado encontrado foi considerado elevado, se comparado à população geral. A violência doméstica foi observada como fator de risco para problemas de saúde mental nas crianças e adolescentes estudados, agravada pelo uso preocupante de bebida alcoólica pelo responsável, ou este estar fora do processo produtivo. Não foram encontrados fatores de proteção efetivos, principalmente em relação à rede de proteção. Esses resultados sinalizam a necessidade de implementação de mecanismos que avaliem a efetividade de programas específicos nas áreas de saúde mental e violência doméstica.
Literature shows that experiencing domestic violence in childhood and young adulthood is a risk for the development of psychopathology. This study used the Strengths and Difficulties Questionnaire (SDQ) and found a prevalence of 65.5% of possibility of mental health problems in children and adolescents (4-16 years old) who were victims of domestic violence followed in Referral Services in a Brazilian city. The result found was considered high when compared to the general population. Domestic violence was observed as a risk factor for mental health problems among the studied children and adolescents, aggravated by caregivers' alcoholism or unemployment. No effective protective factors were found, mainly regarding the protection network. These results indicate the need for reassessing the effectiveness of specific programs in the areas of mental health and domestic violence.
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Humans , Male , Female , Child , Adolescent , Child Abuse/psychology , Mental Disorders/epidemiology , Protective Factors , Risk Factors , Cross-Sectional Studies , Domestic ViolenceABSTRACT
Objective To identify risk and protective factors of the periventricular-intraventricular hemorrhage (PV-IVH) in preterm infants. Methods By 1:1 case-control study, prenatal and perinatal data were collected and analyzed between preterm infants with PV-IVH and control group from January 2012 to October 2014. The risk and protective factors for the PV-IVH were identiifed by univariate analysis and multivariate conditional logistic regression analysis. Results There were one hundred and thirty-two preterm infants diagnosed of PV-IVH, in which, among whom 6 preterm infants could not be matched to the control infants in the protocol. Finally, 126 pairs of infants were enrolled in the study. There were no differences between two groups in gestational age and birth weight (all P>0.05). Multivariate conditional logistic regression analysis found that BE<-5 mmol/L in the initial blood gas analysis after birth (OR=1.986, 95.0%CI:1.039-3.796), mechanical ventilation (OR=2.913, 95%CI:1.390-6.101), weight gain≤10 g/d in the second week (OR=2.303, 95%CI:1.164-4.558) were risk factors, while number of previous pregnancies≥1 times (OR=0.426, 95%CI:0.229-0.792) was a protective factor for PV-IVH. Conclusions The risk factors of PV-IVH in preterm infants include the lower BE value in the initial blood gas analysis, required mechanical ventilation, and less weight gain in the second week.
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Objective To explore the correlation between psychosomatic health and depressive symptoms among university students. Methods Using a stratified random sampling method we selected 1197 students from a university in Wuhan and adopted the 21 - item Beck Depression Inventory (BDI) together with a self - designed questionnaire for assessment and data collection. We received completed questionnaires from 1179 students (432 male and 747 female students). We computed the contingency frequency of study variables and examined risk factors for depressive symptom using conditional logistic regression. Results We observed about 30.27% of the young students with depressive symptoms, and 24.34% , 5.0% and 0.93% of them had a mild, modest and severe depressive symptom, respectively. The rate in female students was slightly higher than that in male students (31.86% vs 27.55%). We compared variables such as sex, study year, speciality and liveplace of family with the BDI scores by Chi - square Test, but there was not significant difference. We performed a part of multivariate logistic regressions and adjusted with sex, study year, liveplace of family and singlechild. We found that significant associated risk factors with depressive symptoms included parent(s) with diagnosed psychiatric illness(OR =2.38, P
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PURPOSE: According to the recent studies on the carcinogenic factors of gastric cancer in Koreans, dietary factors, such as stew, roasted fish, and fish boiled in soy with spices, salted foods, as well as smoking, might be risk factors of gastric cancer. N-acetyltransferase 2 (NAT2) is an enzyme that plays a role in the reduction of the toxicity of various carcinogens. There is a possibility that the genetic polymorphism of NAT2 might change a subject's susceptibility to gastric cancer. The aim of this study was to examine the effects of diet, the genetic polymorphism of NAT2 and their interaction on the risk of gastric cancer in Koreans. METHODS: The subjects of this case-control study were 214 gastric cancer patients, and 214 controls, who were admitted at the Chungbuk National or Eulji University Hospitals. Each subject was directly interview, by an experienced interviewer, with a structured questionnaire. A NAT2 genetic polymorphism analysis was performed, with a PCR-RFLP technique, and the data analyzed using the PC-SAS software package. RESULTS: Increased intakes of makkoli, soybean paste stew, kimchi and ggakdugi, soy milk, chicken boiled with rice and boiled chicken were all associated with an increased risk of gastric cancer, whereas those of fermented soybean stew, Welsh onion or leek, onions, peaches, chestnuts or gingko nuts, fatsia shoots, raw fish, salted seafood and laver were all associated with a decreased risk of gastric cancer. The odds ratio (95% confidence interval) for gastric cancer for the rapid acetylators was 1.64 (1.12, 2.41), which was statistically significant. With respect to the rapid acetylators, makkoli, kimchi and soy milk were significant risk factors, and Welsh onion/leek and onions were protective factors for gastric cancer. Whereas, soybean paste stew was a risk factor of gastric cancer with the slow or intermediate acetylators. CONCLUSION: These results suggest the genotype of a rapid acetylation is a risk factor of gastric cancer, and the effects of diet on the risk of gastric cancer vary according to the genotype of the NAT2 enzyme.
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Humans , Acetylation , Carcinogenesis , Carcinogens , Case-Control Studies , Chickens , Diet , Genotype , Ginkgo biloba , Hospitals, University , Nuts , Odds Ratio , Onions , Polymorphism, Genetic , Prunus persica , Surveys and Questionnaires , Risk Factors , Seafood , Smoke , Smoking , Soy Milk , Glycine max , Spices , Stomach NeoplasmsABSTRACT
OBJECTIVES: Although verbal and social bullying is more common than physical school violence among secondary students, it's harmful influences have been underestimated. It is essential to investigate the risk factors of clinically referred bullied children with school maladjustment and psychiatric symptoms and the protective factors of the non-referred resilient children despite of being bullied for developing the anti-bullying program. METHODS: The questionnaire asking frequency and severity of being bullied socially, Kovacs Children's Depression Scale, and Piers-Harris Children's Self-Concept Scale were administered to 128 secondary students in Wonju and 65 secondary students referred for their school maladjustment to psychiatric outpatient clinic. Fifty-five students (boys: 19, girls: 36) of bullied non-clinical group and 42 students(boys: 21, girls: 21) of bullied clinical group were compared with their scores of being bullied, depression and self-concept, and the gender difference in those comparisons was studied. RESULTS: More negative self-concept and poorer relationship with family were noticed in the clinical group, despite of no difference in being-bullied score and depression score between the two. Five subscales of the self-concept, behavior, academic status, appearance, popularity and happiness were more negative in clinical group, but not with anxiety subscale. With coping strategy, there was no difference. Multiple regression analysis showed that depression score was accountable by negative self-concept only in the clinical group, and by appearance and anxiety in non-clinical group. And gender differences were not found in those all variables. CONCLUSION: It is suggested that the risk factor for school maladjustment occurred after being bullied socially is the negative self-concept, and the protective factor for resilient children is the supportive relationship within family.
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Child , Female , Humans , Ambulatory Care Facilities , Anxiety , Bullying , Depression , Happiness , Surveys and Questionnaires , Risk Factors , ViolenceABSTRACT
AIM: To investigate the protective effects and its mechanism of Jinkui Gastric Drug(JK). METHODS: The model of gastric mucosal lesion in rats induced by hydrochloride acid-aspirin was used.The indexes of gastric mucosal lesion in JK and control groups were observed.The contents of nitric oxide(NO) and the activity of nitric oxide synthase(NOS) in blood serum and gastric tissue in rats,the levels of 6-keto-PGF_(1?),thromboxane B_2(TXB_2) in blood plasma and epidermal growth factor(EGF) in blood serum were examined. RESULTS: The index of gastric mucosal lesion after administration of JK reduced obviously.The contents of NO and the activity of NOS in serum and gastric tissue increased markedly.The levels of 6-keto-PGF_(1?),TXB_2 and EGF increased significantly. CONCLUSION: JK can protect experimental gastric mucosal lesion and its mechanism may be related to increasing the protective factors.
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Objective:To investigate the sleep quality of the people aged over 18-years-old in Hebei province and the impact of relative factors on it.Methods:Sum total of 20 716 random samples at ages over 18 were selected among the general population.The tools were Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index(PSQI),Simplified Coping style Questionnaire(SCSQ).Results:The total prevalence of low sleep quality was 11.6 %(2411/20716).Female had higher standardized prevalence rate than male(6.8% vs.4.8%).Logistic analysis showed that risk factors to low sleep quality were ages over 70-years-old,remarriage,divorce,bereft,negative coping style(OR=1.776,1.515,2.046,1.254,1.097).On the other hand,factors to good sleep were the Han nationality,male,farmer,the family average annual income ranged 5001-10000 RMB,10001-20000 RMB,20001-40000 RMB,positive coping style(OR=0.839,0.703,0.732,0.750,0.660,0.573,0.936).Conclusion:Low sleep quality had high prevalence in Hebei.It should be recognized by medical workers.