Effectiveness of Malaria Free Zone Program on the Knowledge, Attitude and Practice of Malaria Prevention among university students in Conakry, Guinea: Protocol of a Randomized Controlled Trial

@#Introduction: Malaria is a vector-borne disease caused by the bites of infected female mosquitoes that transmit the parasite to humans. In Guinea, the entire population is at risk of malaria infection. The objective of this study is to develop, implement and evaluate the effectiveness of the Malaria Free Zone program using the Health Belief Model (HBM) to improve malaria prevention knowledge, attitudes, and practices among university students in Conakry, Guinea. Methods: The study design is a clustered randomized controlled trial (RCT). Students are selected using the clustered sampling method, with each university representing one group, either the intervention or control group. The sample size is 113 university students from each group. The content of the Malaria Free Zone program includes eight sessions, which are based on the HBM constructs. This program takes approximately 6 hours and 30 minutes to complete. Respondents are required to complete a questionnaire over four time points. Generalized Estimating Equation (GEE) will be used to determine the effectiveness of the Malaria Free Zone program on malaria prevention knowledge, attitudes, and practices, adjusted with covariates. Conclusion: It is expected that there will be a significant difference in knowledge, attitude, and practice of malaria prevention in the post-test, 2-week and 2-month follow up of the intervention group after the Malaria Free Zone program. Students in the intervention group will have significant higher knowledge, attitude and practice of malaria prevention compared to students in the control group. Trial Registration: PACTR202102614259601

A STUDY TO EVALUATE THE IMPORTANCE OF FASTING LIPID PROFILE ESTIMATION AS THE PART OF INITIAL EVALUATION OF HIV POSITIVE PATIENTS BEFORE STARTING HAART

BACKGROUND:-There is evidence that ART is associated with lipodystrophy syndrome, a disturbance of lipid metabolism characterised by insulin resistance, dyslipidaemia, and fat maldistribution, metabolic bone disease (osteopenia and/or osteoporosis), and lactic acidosis. ART- associated dyslipidaemia is characterized by elevated serum concentrations of total cholesterol, triglycerides, low density lipoprotein 2(LDL-c), very low-density lipoprotein (VLDL), and Apo lipoprotein B (apoB) and low levels of high density lipoprotein (HDL-c) constituting an atherogenic lipid 1pro?le . In this study 143 young patients who were attending the Antiretroviral Therapy Plus MATERIAL AND METHODS:- Centre & Medicine Wards, ACSR GMC NELLORE were included randomly. 5ml Sample preparation and Biochemical assay :- of venous blood sample was collected by venipuncture from 12 hours overnight fast and centrifuged at 3000 cycles per minute and serum was separated for lipid pro?le measurement within one hour of blood collection. The serum levels of TC, HDL-C, LDL-C, VLDL and TG were measured using AU480 BECKMANS random access fully automated auto analyzer at Biochemistry laboratory, ACSR GMC, NELLORE. TC, LDL and TC/HDL lipid pro?les are signi?cant. F-Signi?cant values are RESULTS;- <0.05, reject null hypothesis. It means that the difference among the lipid pro?les of TC, LDL and TC/HDL in the study group is statistically signi?cant with respect to regimen groups. HDL, TG and VLDL lipid pro?les are not signi?cant. F-Signi?cant values are >0.05, no evidence to reject null hypothesis. It means that the no signi?cant difference among the lipid pro?les of HDL, TG, and VLDL in the study group is not statistically signi?cant with respect to regimen groups. Signi?cant CONCLUSIONS:- metabolic and morphological alterations occur in HIV infected patients especially in patients on HAART. The patients on HAART had an elevated Castelli Index I, indicating an increased risk for atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease in this population. There is need to assess lipid pro?les at baseline before initiation of HAART treatment and lipid pro?le monitoring during therapy to monitor any rising trends. New medications with more lipid friendly pro?les within existing drugs such as darunavir (PI), etravirine (NNRTI), new classes of drugs such as integrase inhibitors (raltegravir) and CCR5 inhibitors (maraviroc) can be used to avoid dyslipidaemia

Sexuality Education- Understanding adolescents’ perspective

Introduction: Adolescence is very dynamic phase in life and if child is not able to cope up with the changes then the effects on health are lifelong. Evidence supporting role of holistic/ comprehensive sexuality education empowering children in this coping process is present. But still the controversies exists in all countries about either acceptance, content or delivery of the sexuality education. To make curriculum more acceptable, engaging and effective, it is very important to take into consideration adolescent’s perspective. In present study, we tried to understand felt need of adolescents about sexuality education. Objective: To understand need for sexuality education. Methods: The methods used were question box, selfadministered questionnaire, and name the organs in blank human figure activity all in different set of students. Results: 48% questions were to seek scientific information but extent was up to enquiring about sex toys.12% about emotional changes, 11% about cultural norms,9% about romantic relationship and 6% to clear myths. The basic knowledge about human body, pubertal changes was poor, more so in girls. The attitude towards pubertal changes was mostly negative in girls, curious in boys. The inhibition in mentioning reproductive system organs was significant in both, indicating attitude. 98% were willing to have correct knowledge about the pubertal changes and effects on life. Conclusion: The comprehensive sexuality education is unmet need in India. Taking into consideration perspective of adolescents, it should contain scientific knowledge and other relevant topics.

National Education Policy 2020: Empowering Teacher Education

The Government of India released the National Education Policy 2020 (NEP 2020) in July 2020, 34 years after the last national policy was released in 1986. Momentous and essential changes in the education system is proposed in NEP 2020, which is rooting and getting operationalised in the country, including Teacher Education. This paper discusses reflection on the steps suggested by NEP 2020 to improve the quality of Teacher Education and the reforms considered necessary as per the futuristic need. It also talks about how to equip the future teachers with transforming Teaching Learning process with innovative pedagogy. As it is known that research and development has very vast effect on the growth of any country, NEP 2020 focuses on research in the field of educational psychology, philosophy, sociology etc. with integration of science and technology. It also advocates the designing of National Curriculum Framework for Teacher Education (NCFTE). Nep 2020 emphases on the multidisciplinary inputs, and education in high-quality content as well as pedagogy. This paper also focuses on how the Integrated Teacher Education Program (ITEP) will be implemented in multidisciplinary institutions and universities and how this ITEP, the 4-year Bachelor's Degree Integrated Teacher Education Program in different stream will, enhance the quality of teachers in the education system. It is also discussed in the paper that how Nep 2020 also focuses on improving high quality of research with the help of financial assistance in the field of Teacher Education.

Evaluation outcomes and influential indexes analysis of 116 continuing medical education programs / 中华医学教育探索杂志

Objective:To analyze evaluation outcomes and influential indexes of 116 continuing medical education (CME) programs, and to offer references for ascertaining the quality evaluation focuses of CME programs.Methods:Chi-Square test and Fisher exact test were adopted to perform univariate analysis on evaluation outcomes of 28 indexes, and logistic regression was used for multivariate analysis.Results:Logistic regression showed that the indexes influencing the evaluation outcomes of programs qualified or not included consistency of basic information [ OR=6.712, 95%CI (1.314, 34.275)], whether textbooks provided by host institutions [ OR=109.386, 95%CI (2.577, 4 642.659)], whether the number of people in the meeting room equaled with the signature list [ OR=13.296, 95%CI (2.440, 72.456)], feedback of learners examination materials [ OR=19.069, 95%CI (3.713, 97.929)], feedback of teachers evaluation materials [ OR=13.497, 95%CI (2.672, 68.181)] and whether submit learners' credits according to regulations or not [ OR=51.326, 95%CI (4.999, 526.996)]. Conclusion:The administrative departments of CME should complete program evaluation regulations, adjust and perfect evaluation indexes based on research outcomes, emphasize on influential indexes of evaluation outcomes, and give full play of the guiding role of evaluation indexes.

Novos olhares sobre a cidade: uma experiência educativa de lazer e turismo com estudantes da educação de jovens e adultos / New perpectives on the city: an educational experience of leisure and tourism with students from the education program for young people and adults

Este artigo pretende refletir sobre a constituição de novos olhares sobre a cidade e o espaço urbano a partir de uma experiência educativa no âmbito do lazer e do turismo realizado por estudantes do curso técnico em Guia de Turismo do Instituto Federal do Espírito Santo (IFES) ­ campus Vitória, ofertado na modalidade de Educação de Jovens e Adultos (EJA). A partir de uma reflexão teórica sobre os limites e potencialidades do lazer, bem como sua importância para a concretização do direito à cidade, buscou-se demonstrar como uma experiência educativa relacionada à elaboração de roteiros turísticos urbanos contribuiu para que os estudantes, em sua maioria, de bairros de periferia, ressignificassem sua visão sobre a cidade, passando a valorizar sua identidade cultural, espaços de vivência e antigos espaços de lazer.

This article aims to reflect on the constitution of new views of the city, and the urban space from an educational experience in the field of leisure and tourism carried out by students of the technical course in Tourism Guide of the Federal Institute of Espírito Santo (Ifes) - Vitória campus, offered in the Education Program for Young People and Adults (EJA). From a theoretical reflection on the limits and potentialities of leisure, as well as its importance for the realization of the right to the city, we sought to demonstrate how an educational experience related to the elaboration of urban tourist itineraries helped students, most of whom from suburban neighborhoods, redefine their views of the city, valuing their cultural identity, living spaces, and former recreation areas.

Educação de tempo integral: da carência à proteção / Full-time education: from lack to protection / Educación de tiempo integral: de la carencia a la protección

A noção de periculosidade da infância pobre vem sendo construída, desde as políticas higienistas do início do século passado, figurando a escola, muitas vezes, como solução para a desigualdade social. Tratou-se de pesquisa qualitativo-descritiva, a partir de entrevistas individuais com trabalhadores de um Núcleo de Educação de Tempo Integral, acerca das crianças e adolescentes em situação de risco e vulnerabilidade social, a partir da teoria das Representações Sociais. Os discursos dos entrevistados descrevem as crianças e adolescentes como vítimas tanto da rua como de suas próprias famílias, percebidas como perigosas e negligentes. Emerge a imagem de uma escola que não apenas instrui e ensina, mas cuida e protege os alunos de uma realidade dura e cruel, alunos cujas famílias não apresentam condições adequadas de exercer o cuidado necessário. Concluindo, tal proteção é descrita como importante para a defesa da sociedade, pois as crianças e adolescentes pobres aparecem não como estando em risco social, mas como sendo o próprio risco.

The notion of dangerousness of poor childhood has been constructed, since the hygienist policies of the beginning of the last century, with school as often a solution to social inequality. This was a qualitative-descriptive research, based on individual interviews with workers of a Center for Full-time Education for children and adolescents at risk and social vulnerability, based on the theory of Social Representations. The interviewees' speeches describe children and adolescents as victims of both, the street and their own families, perceived as dangerous and negligent. Emerges the image of a school that not only instructs and teaches but takes care of and protects students from a harsh and cruel reality, students whose families do not have adequate conditions to exercise the necessary care. Thus, such protection is described as important for the defense of society, since poor children and adolescents appear not as being at social risk, but as the risk themselves.

La noción de peligrosidad de la infancia pobre se ha construido a partir de las políticas higienistas del siglo pasado en los cuales se ubica la escuela, a menudo, como una solución a la desigualdad social. Este fue un estudio cualitativo-descriptivo, a partir de entrevistas individuales con los empleados de un Núcleo de Educación de tiempo integral, sobre los niños y adolescentes en situación de riesgo y vulnerabilidad social, a partir de la teoría de las representaciones sociales. Los discursos de los encuestados describen los niños y adolescentes como víctimas tanto de la calle como de sus propias familias, percibidas como peligrosas y negligentes. Emerge la imagen de una escuela que no sólo instruye y enseña, pero cuida y protege a los estudiantes de una realidad dura y cruel, alumnos cuyas familias no presentan condiciones adecuadas de ejercer el cuidado necesario. En conclusión, esta protección es descrita como importante para la defensa de la sociedad, porque los niños y adolescentes pobres no configuran como personas en situación de riesgo social, mas como sendo ellos el propio riesgo.

UFSC Graduate Program in Nursing: 45 years of contributions to the internationalization of brazilian nursing / Programa de Posgrado en Enfermería de la UFSC: 45 años contribuyendo a la internacionalización de la enfermería brasileña / Programa de Pós-Graduação em Enfermagem da UFSC: 45 anos de contribuição para a internacionalização da enfermagem brasileira

ABSTRACT Objective: to analyze the contribution of the Graduate Program in Nursing at Universidade Federal de Santa Catarina to the internationalization of Brazilian nursing. Method: this is a qualitative study of a social historical nature and with a political-documentary basis. The following were used as primary sources: 22 reports (from 1998 to 2020), available in the files of the aforementioned program and in the institutional website of the Coordenação de Aperfeiçoamento de Pessoal de Nível Superior, in addition to the five National Graduate Plans; and the secondary source was the article about the 30 years of the Program. The data were analyzed following the thematic content analysis steps, with the aid of the ATLAS.ti® software, version 9.1.5.0. The findings related to the internationalization initiatives carried out within the scope of the Program were interpreted in relation to the macro-policies of Brazilian graduate education. Results: the three analytical categories: Ground zero - The first steps of the Program towards internationalization (1976-1997), Consolidation milestone - Strengthening internationalization strategies (1998-2006), and Excellence milestone - The visibility of internationalization (2007-2020), show the internal and external movements that involved the Program's internationalization process. Conclusion: the contribution of the Graduate Program to the internationalization of Brazilian nursing was based on the commitment of its faculty and students to the profession and its challenges, as well as on a critical perspective at the legal parameters established. The 45-year trajectory, guided by the constitutional bases of international relations, in an original and pioneering way, fostered the development of partnerships, academic advisory and international solidarity. This entire movement exerted a positive impact on the strengthening of the nursing and health science in the world.

RESUMEN Objetivo: analizar la contribución del Programa de Posgrado en Enfermería de la Universidade Federal de Santa Catarina a la internacionalización de la enfermería brasileña. Método: estudio cualitativo de carácter histórico social y base político-documental. Se utilizaron como fuentes primarias: 22 informes (1998 a 2020), Disponíbles en los archivos del citado programa y sitio web institucional de la Coordenação de Aperfeiçoamento de Pessoal de Nível Superior, y cinco Planes Nacionales de Posgrado; y como fuente secundaria el artículo sobre los 30 años del Programa. Los datos se analizaron siguiendo los pasos del análisis de contenido temático, utilizando el software ATLAS.ti versión 9.1.5.0®. Los hallazgos relacionados con las iniciativas de internacionalización llevadas a cabo en el ámbito del Programa se interpretaron en relación con las macropolíticas de los estudios de Posgrado brasileños. Resultados: las tres categorías analíticas: Marco Inicial - primeros pasos del Programa hacia la internacionalización (1976-1997), Marco de consolidación - fortalecimiento de las estrategias de internacionalización (1998-2006) y Marco de excelencia - visibilidad de la internacionalización (2007-2020) muestran los movimientos internos y externos que involucraron el proceso de internacionalización del Programa. Conclusión: la contribución del Programa de Posgrado a la internacionalización de la enfermería brasileña se basó en el compromiso de los docentes y estudiantes con la profesión y los desafíos, así como también en una mirada crítica a los parámetros legales establecidos. La trayectoria de 45 años, guiada por las bases constitucionales de las relaciones internacionales, de manera original y vanguardista, fomentó el desarrollo de asociaciones, asesorías y solidaridad internacional. Este movimiento tuvo un impacto positivo en el fortalecimiento de la enfermería y de las ciencias de la salud en el mundo.

RESUMO Objetivo: analisar a contribuição do Programa de Pós-Graduação em Enfermagem da Universidade Federal de Santa Catarina para a internacionalização da enfermagem brasileira. Método: trata-se de estudo qualitativo de cunho histórico social e de base político-documental. Foram utilizadas como fontes primárias: 22 relatórios (1998 a 2020), disponíveis nos arquivos do referido Programa e site institucional da Coordenação de Aperfeiçoamento de Pessoal de Nível Superior, além dos cinco Planos Nacionais de Pós-Graduação; como fonte secundária, o artigo acerca dos 30 anos do Programa. Os dados foram analisados seguindo os passos da análise de conteúdo temática, com o auxílio do software ATLAS.ti versão 9.1.5.0®. Os achados relativos às iniciativas de internacionalização realizadas no âmbito do Programa foram interpretados relacionando-os com as macropolíticas da Pós-Graduação brasileira. Resultados: as três categorias analíticas: Marco zero - os primeiros passos do Programa rumo à internacionalização (1976-1997), Marco da consolidação - fortalecendo estratégias de internacionalização (1998-2006) e Marco da excelência - a visibilidade da internacionalização (2007-2020) mostram os movimentos internos e externos que envolveram o processo de internacionalização do Programa. Conclusão: a contribuição do Programa de Pós-Graduação para a internacionalização da enfermagem brasileira pautou-se no compromisso do seu corpo docente e discente com a profissão e seus desafios, assim como no olhar crítico para os parâmetros legais instituídos. A trajetória, de 45 anos, norteada pelas bases constitucionais das relações internacionais, de modo original e desbravador, fomentou o desenvolvimento de parcerias, assessorias e solidariedade internacional. Todo esse movimento impactou positivamente no fortalecimento da ciência da enfermagem e saúde no mundo.

Ginásticas competitivas no percurso escolar de ingressantes em cursos de licenciatura em educação física do paraná - Brasil / Competitive gymnastics in the school trajectory of freshman students in Physical Education programs in Paraná ­ Brazil

Resumo O objetivo foi analisar as experiências vivenciadas pelos acadêmicos ingressantes de cursos de Licenciatura em Educação Física do Estado o Paraná com a ginástica de competição na Educação Básica. A pesquisa caracterizou-se como descritiva, com abordagem qualitativa e quantitativa. Participaram 168 estudantes ingressantes no ano de 2017 no curso de Educação Física Licenciatura de quatro universidades públicas do Paraná. Foi utilizado um questionário com informações sócio demográficas e questões abertas e fechadas sobre a experiência do conteúdo 'ginásticas de competição no contexto escolar'. Foi utilizada a análise de conteúdo para as questões abertas e a estatística descritiva para a análise das informações sócio demográficas e questões fechadas. Evidenciou-se escassa experiência por parte dos estudantes com as modalidades de ginástica de competição e a falta de oportunidade destes alunos de vivenciar e refletir sobre a ginástica na Educação Física escolar.

Abstract The aim of this paper was to analyze the experiences of freshman students of the Physical Education Program in the State of Paraná (Brazil) regarding competitive gymnastics during their Primary and Secondary Education. The research was descriptive with a qualitative and quantitative approach. Participants included 168 students who entered the Physical Education Program in four public universities in Paraná in 2017. The questionnaire used included socio- demographic information, with open and closed questions about the participants' previous experience in competitive gymnastics in school. Open questions were analyzed by content analysis, while socio-demographic information and close questions were analyzed by descriptive statistics. Results evidenced that students had little experience in competitive gymnastics and lacked opportunities to experience and reflect on gymnastics in school Physical Education.

Resumen El objetivo fue analizar las experiencias vivenciadas por los estudiantes que ingresaron a cursos de Licenciatura en Educación Física en el Estado de Paraná (Brasil) con la gimnasia de competición durante la Educación Primaria y Secundaria. La investigación se caracterizó como descriptiva con abordaje cualitativo y cuantitativo. Participaron 168 estudiantes que ingresaron en el año 2017 en cursos de Educación Física Licenciatura de cuatro universidades públicas de Paraná. Fue utilizado un cuestionario con información sociodemográfica, preguntas abiertas y cerradas sobre la experiencia del contenido de gimnasia de competición en el contexto escolar. Para analizar las preguntas abiertas fue utilizado el análisis de contenido. En el análisis de información sociodemográfica y preguntas cerradas se usó estadística descriptiva. Se evidenció escasa experiencia por parte de los estudiantes con las modalidades de gimnasia de competición y falta de oportunidad de estos alumnos de vivenciar y reflexionar sobre la gimnasia en la Educación Física escolar.

Profile of durable and successful marriages: A new competency-based marital education program / Perfil de los matrimonios largos y exitosos: un nuevo programa de educación marital basado en competencias

Abstract The aim of this study was to assess the impact of a newly developed competency-based marital and relationship education (MRE) program for couples in Curaçao, Dutch Caribbean. In consideration to the 57% divorce rate in Curaçao, and the view that intuition or cohabitation are the sole alternatives to marriage preparation in the Dutch Caribbean, a new additional alternative that is both intellectually defensible and empirically based was proposed. This quasi-experimental study used a sample of 310 participants aged 19-63 years. Using the Solomon design and planned contrast for one-way ANOVA, we compared pre-, post-intervention and follow-up results after 2.5 years of couples in a distress and adjusted group. Statistically significantly increased scores were obtained for (1) marital satisfaction, with an effect size (Cohen's d) of 2.18 for the adjusted group and 4.44 for the distressed group; (2) commitment (adjusted group d = 1.98, distressed group d = 2.90); and (3) the 12 profiled relationship competencies for marital durability (adjusted group d = 1.62, distressed group d = 6.27). Follow-up measurements conducted 2.5 years upon MRE program completion indicated that its effects were durable. We concluded that participation in the Profile of Durable and Successful Couples (PDSC) program resulted in increased marital satisfaction, relationship commitment, and mastery of the 12 profiled family and relationship competencies, that contribute to relationship durability. This implicate that the PDSC program under study can be adopted to prevent relationship erosion, while also assisting those experiencing relationship distress in finding satisfactory solutions. The competency-based focus of the program could be considered the matrix in maximizing the sustainable success of MRE program.

Resumen El objetivo de este estudio es evaluar el impacto de un nuevo programa de educación marital o relacional basado en el desarrollo de competencias familiares para parejas en Curazao, Caribe Holandés. La tasa de divorcio del 57% y la opinión de que la intuición o la cohabitación son las únicas alternativas a la preparación para el matrimonio en el Caribe Holandés demandan una alternativa adicional que no solamente sea intelectualmente defendible, sino que además tenga base empírica. Por esta razón hemos realizado un estudio tipo cuasi experimental en el cual se usó una muestra de 310 individuos de 19 a 63 años. Además, se implementó el diseño de Solomon y el contraste planeado para el ANOVA de una vía, en el cual comparamos los resultados obtenidos de antes y después de una intervención (i.e. curso de educación de parejas). Posteriormente hemos comparado los resultados después de 2.5 años para evaluar el carácter permanente de los resultados en dos grupos de parejas, parejas ajustadas y parejas con dificultades relaciones/ angustiados. Los resultados obtenidos indican puntuaciones significativamente elevadas para la variable (1) de satisfacción marital, con un tamaño de efecto (d=Cohen) de 2.18 para el grupo ajustado y 4.44 para el grupo angustiado; (2) compromiso (d del grupo ajustado = 1.98, d del grupo angustiado 2,90); y (3) las 12 competencias perfiladas para la durabilidad marital (d del grupo ajustado = 1.62 y grupo angustiado = 6.27). Hemos concluido que el programa aumentó la satisfacción marital, el sentido de compromiso con la relación y el dominio de las 12 competencias perfiladas para la familia o relaciones duraderas. Este estudio tiene la siguiente implicación: la sensibilidad cultural y el enfoque basado en desarrollo de competencias pueden ser cruciales y la matriz en la maximación del éxito sostenible de programas de educación relacional y marital como herramienta de intervención preventiva y/o de tratamiento.

The Effect of Dash Diet on the Blood Pressure of the Male Hypertensive Office Employees between 33-55 Years of Age

Aims:To determine the effect of the DASH Diet on the Blood Pressure of the male hypertensive office employees between 33-55 years of age. Place and Duration of Study:The study was conducted at Abhitex International Company, Panipat, Haryana, India between November 2018 to January 2019. Methodology:The Clinical blood pressure of the office employees of Abhitex International company, Panipat, between the age group of 35 to 55 years was recorded, following the international guidelines given by American Heart Association(AHA) and American College of Cardiology. Purposive sampling was done and the employees who had clinical blood pressure above 120/80 mm Hg were considered as the samples for the study. The dietary pattern of the samples was evaluated by checking the adherence to the DASH diet which was done through a questionnaire and 3 days 24-hour diet recall. Dietary adherence was assessed using a scoring scheme adoptedby Folsom and colleagues. Samples were made aware of the DASH Diet and post one month the adherence to DASH Diet was again checked and the change in the clinical blood pressure was observed.Results:There were 50 study participants. The mean age of the participants was 41.5 years. The average Systolic blood pressure of the 50 participants in the pre-test was 149.3 mm of Hg and average diastolic blood pressure was 89.58 mm of Hg. Pre Nutrition Education Program, the total mean DASH adherence score was4.3 out of 10 but post NEP and after following DASH Diet, the adherence score for the DASH Diet improved and resulted in 6.7 which indicated that the samples adhered more to the DASH Diet post NEP. There were reductions in systolic (149.30±18.98 mmHg to 146.12±14.85 mmHg) and diastolic (89.58±8.76 mmHg to86.28±4.76 mmHg) blood pressures when the subjects adhered towards the DASH Diet. A significant difference at p=0.05(p=0.039*) in the pre and post-systolic blood pressure was observed in the study. A similar trend was also noticed in the pre and post-diastolic blood pressure which showed a highly significant difference at p=0.05(p=0.002**).Conclusion:It was concluded from the study that the improvement in the DASH Diet adherence score was associated with a reduction in the Clinical blood pressure. There was a reduction in systolic (149.30±18.98 mmHg to 146.12±14.85 mmHg) and diastolic (89.58±8.76 mmHg to 86.28±4.76 mmHg) blood pressures with an improvement of DASH Adherence Score (4.3±1.27 to 6.7±1.19)

An intensive education program for caregivers ameliorates anxiety, depression, and quality of life in patients with drug-resistant temporal lobe epilepsy and mesial temporal sclerosis who underwent cortico-amygdalohippocampectomy

This study aimed to investigate the effect of a caregiver intensive education program (CIEP) on anxiety, depression, and quality of life (QOL) in patients with drug-resistant temporal lobe epilepsy and mesial temporal sclerosis (TLE-MTS) who underwent cortico-amygdalohippocampectomy (CAH). Ninety patients with drug-resistant TLE-MTS who underwent CAH and their caregivers were recruited and randomly allocated to the CIEP group or control group as 1:1 ratio. Caregivers received the CIEP program or routine guidance/education (control group). Anxiety/depression and QOL in patients at month (M)0, M1, M3, and M6 were assessed by the Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale (HADS) scale and the QOL in Epilepsy Inventory-31 (QOLIE-31), respectively. Treatment efficacy at M6 was assessed by Engel classification. The HADS-anxiety score at M3 (P=0.049) and M6 (P=0.028), HADS-anxiety score change (M6-M0) (P=0.001), percentage of anxiety patients at M6 (P=0.025), and anxiety severity at M6 (P=0.011) were all decreased in the CIEP group compared with the control group. The HADS-depression score at M6 (P=0.033) and HADS-depression score change (M6-M0) (P=0.022) were reduced, while percentage of depression patients at M6 (P=0.099) and depression severity at M6 (P=0.553) showed no difference in the CIEP group compared with the control group. The QOLIE-31 score at M6 (P=0.043) and QOLIE-31 score change (M6-M0) (P=0.010) were both elevated in the CIEP group compared with the control group. In conclusion, CIEP for caregivers contributed to the recovery of anxiety and depression as well as the improvement of QOL in patients with drug-resistant TLE-MTS who underwent CAH.

O programa de educação tutorial educação física do cefd/ufes: desmontando monumentos e construindo uma história (1994 - 2018) / The cefd / ufes physical education tutoring program: dismounting monuments and building a history (1994 - 2018)

RESUMO Objetiva compreender a configuração e os impactos do Programa de Educação Tutorial Educação Física do/no Cefd/Ufes, entre os anos de 1994 a 2018. Buscamos entender qua(is) proposta(s) formativa(s) se constituíram em diferentes momentos no programa. Como fontes, faz uso do acervo de materiais localizados no arquivo do PET EF e no Cefd/Ufes, das produções do grupo, dos documentos externos de regulamentação e legislação do programa. Percebemos que o grupo realizou atividades que englobaram ensino, pesquisa e extensão e sofreu diversas mudanças, passando de Programa Especial de Treinamento à Programa de Educação Tutorial. Além disso, o PET EF se desenvolveu em meio às lutas de representação e resistiu taticamente em frente às estratégias impostas.

ABSTRACT Devoted to understanding the configuration and impacts of the Cefd/Ufes Physical Education Tutorial Education Program between 1994 and 2018. We sought to understand what formative proposal (s) were constituted at different times in the program. As sources, it makes use of the collection of materials located in the PET EF archive and Cefd / Ufes, the group's productions, the external regulatory documents and the program's legislation. We realized that the group carried out activities that included teaching, research and extension and underwent several changes, going from Special Training Program to the Tutorial Education Program. PET EF developed in the midst of the representation struggles and resisted tactically in front of the imposed strategies.

Programa Educativo de salud bucodental en reclusos del Centro de Atención al Joven. Sancti Spíritus / Oral Health Education Program in inmates of the Youth Care Center. Sancti Spiritus

RESUMEN Fundamento: El insuficiente nivel de conocimiento sobre salud bucal, la presencia de factores de riesgos y las características propias de la juventud, son elementos determinantes que favorecen el desarrollo y aplicación de programas educativos. Objetivo: Evaluar la efectividad del Programa Educativo de salud bucodental en reclusos del Centro de Atención al Joven de la provincia Sancti Spíritus durante el período de enero a julio del 2017. Metodología: Se realizó un estudio cuasiexperimental de intervención comunitaria con diseño antes y después en un ambiente no controlado en una muestra de 42 reclusos de 18 a 25 años. El nivel de conocimiento se identificó a través de una encuesta, las prácticas a través de una entrevista estructurada y la eficiencia del cepillado bucodental mediante el control de placa dentobacteriana. Resultados: Se observó un cambio de 9.5 % a un 71.4 % del nivel de conocimiento bueno, al igual que en las prácticas y en la eficiencia del cepillado de un 31.0 % a un 83.3 %. Conclusiones: El Programa Educativo demostró su efectividad al obtener resultados satisfactorios en cuanto a la modificación de los conocimientos y prácticas sobre salud bucodental en los reclusos.

ABSTRACT Background: The insufficient level of knowledge about oral health, the presence of risk factors and the characteristics of youth, are determining elements that favor the development and application of educational programs. Objective: To evaluate the effectiveness of the Oral Health Education Program in inmates of the Youth Care Center in Sancti Spiritus province from January to July 2017. Methodology: A quasi-experimental study of community intervention with former and later design in an uncontrolled environment was designed, sample of 42 inmates aged 18 to 25. The level of knowledge was identified through a survey, practices through a structured interview and the efficiency of oral brushing through the control of dentobacterial plaque. Results: A change from 9.5 % to 71.4 % of good knowledge level was observed, as well as practices and brushing efficiency from 31.0 % to 83.3 %. Conclusions: The Education Program demonstrated its effectiveness by obtaining satisfactory results regarding the modification of knowledge and practices on oral health in inmates.

Aprendizaje ambiental significativo a través de la implementación de un modelo de educación ambiental, estudio de caso: institución educativa de Machado Bolívar - Colombia / Significant environmental learning through the implementation of an environmental education model. Case study: educational institution in Machado, Bolívar- Colombia

El proyecto desarrollado en la Institución Educativa de Machado, municipio de Arroyohondo en el departamento de Bolívar, Colombia, tuvo como objetivo generar un aprendizaje ambiental significativo en niños y adolescentes; de forma tal que se modifiquen actitudes y comportamientos frente a situaciones que contribuyen al deterioro y contaminación del ambiente. Los conocimientos adquiridos y los cambios actitudinales y participativos que presentaron los niños y jóvenes, mostraron los resultados positivos de trabajar educación ambiental de manera transversal en el Proyecto Educativo Institucional, encaminado a la conservación de los recursos y a la formación de sujetos más comprometidos y responsables con el ambiente. La metodología participativa incluyó una etapa de planificación, implementación, verificación y mejora continua del proceso, donde a partir de la identificación de las condiciones ambientales existentes, se establecen los lineamientos necesarios para generar un Programa de Educación Ambiental. Como resultado se obtiene la línea base ambiental y la estructuración de cuatro programas sobre los cuales debe trabajar la institución educativa en formación ambiental.

The project developed in the educational institution in Machado, Municipality of Arroyohondo in the Department of Bolivar, Colombia aimed to generate a significant environmental learning in children and adolescents in such a way that attitudes and behaviors are modified in situations that contribute to the deterioration and contamination of the environment. The knowledge acquired and the attitudinal and participatory changes displayed by the children and youngsters showed the positive results of working environmental education in a cross-curricular way in the Institutional Educational Project (PEI in Spanish), aimed at the conservation of resources and the training of people more committed and responsible with the environment. The participatory methodology included a planning, implementation, verification and continuous improvement process where, from the identification of the existing environmental conditions, the necessary guidelines to generate an environmental education program are established. As a result, the environmental baseline and the structuring of four programs on which the educational institution must work in environmental training are obtained.

The Effectiveness of Educational Programs on Parenting Stress and Coping Mechanism among Parents of Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder: A Systematic Review

Abstract@#The aim of this systematic review was to evaluate the effectiveness of educational programs on parenting stress and coping mechanism among parents of children with Autism Spectrum Disorder. Our current review retrieved the articles from databases such as CINAHL, Springer, Ovid, PubMed, Google Scholar, and EBSCO host. Only articles published between the years of 2000 and 2018 in these databases were recruited using keywords such as Autism Spectrum Disorder, education program, parenting stress, coping mechanism, and coping strategies. The search generated 17 articles; 8 articles were relevant. This systematic review provides an important opportunity to advance our understanding of the effectiveness of the educational program for reducing parenting stress and improving coping mechanism among parents of children with Autism Spectrum Disorder. Nurses could also have a pivotal role in delivering the educational program for parents of children with ASD.

The Effect of Community-Based Parent Education Program on Parenting Stress According to Adult Attachment Styles

OBJECTIVES: The aim of this study was to measure the effect of a group-based parent education program on parenting stress and attitude and comparing the same according to adult attachment styles.

A Study on the Development of the Goals and Contents System of Healthy Dietary Education Program for After-School Care in Lower Grade in Elementary School / 대한지역사회영양학회지

OBJECTIVES: The study purpose is to develop a content system for a healthy dietary education program for after-school care in lower grade in elementary school. METHODS: The contents of healthy dietary education in the 2015 revised curriculum and textbooks and the major education programs related to dietary life that are currently used in elementary school education were analyzed. Focus group interviews were held with field experts related to lower grade in elementary care class. Accordingly, the structuring of the education area and the detailed education contents were systematized. RESULTS: From the analysis results, the contents of curriculum, textbook, and administrative department were classified as hygiene safety, health, and culture. The goal of the educational content system was divided into three areas: nutritional dietary life, food hygiene and health, and food culture. The subjects consisted of dietary balance, healthy body weight, digestion and absorption, food hygiene, Korean agricultural products, traditional food, and table manners. The curriculum was composed of 12 content elements. CONCLUSIONS: In order to ensure that after-school care students can grow into healthy, growth-oriented and creative talents, the role of the caring guide is important, and associated guidelines are needed in the future.

A Study on the Development of the Goals and Contents System of Healthy Dietary Education Program for After-School Care in Lower Grade in Elementary School / 대한지역사회영양학회지

OBJECTIVES: The study purpose is to develop a content system for a healthy dietary education program for after-school care in lower grade in elementary school. METHODS: The contents of healthy dietary education in the 2015 revised curriculum and textbooks and the major education programs related to dietary life that are currently used in elementary school education were analyzed. Focus group interviews were held with field experts related to lower grade in elementary care class. Accordingly, the structuring of the education area and the detailed education contents were systematized. RESULTS: From the analysis results, the contents of curriculum, textbook, and administrative department were classified as hygiene safety, health, and culture. The goal of the educational content system was divided into three areas: nutritional dietary life, food hygiene and health, and food culture. The subjects consisted of dietary balance, healthy body weight, digestion and absorption, food hygiene, Korean agricultural products, traditional food, and table manners. The curriculum was composed of 12 content elements. CONCLUSIONS: In order to ensure that after-school care students can grow into healthy, growth-oriented and creative talents, the role of the caring guide is important, and associated guidelines are needed in the future.

Effectiveness of Oral Health Education Program using Home-using Portable Device for Children / 대한소아치과학회지

This study was performed to determine the effectiveness of oral health education program with a home-using portable device according to the individual oral health status in children.58 children who were 6 – 12 years old were included in this study. All subjects were affiliated to moderate or high caries risk group based on caries risk test. They were divided into 2 groups: (I) home-using portable device group (II) control group. Both groups were evaluated with simple plaque score (SPS) using camera type quantitative light-induced fluorescence device and educated with identical oral health education methods. Subjects in group I were demanded to use a home-using portable device. After 1 month, both groups were re-evaluated.Cariview score that can reflect the acidogenic potential of plaque bacteria was statistically reduced in both groups (p < 0.001). There was a statistically significant difference between two groups in the change of Cariview score (p = 0.022). In group I, the decrease was larger than that in group II. There was no statistically significant difference in the change of SPS (p = 0.937).Oral health education improved oral hygiene status in children. However, this study confirmed that it was much more effective to improve oral health status in children with a home-using portable device in their daily oral hygiene care.