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Objective: to evaluate the evidence of validity of the internal structure and reliability of the Brazilian version of the Smoking Cessation Counseling instrument Method: psychometric study of confirmatory factor analysis and reliability carried out on 250 nurses in clinical practice. For the analysis of the convergent validity of the factor model, Average Variance Extracted values were calculated, and discriminant analysis was carried out using the Fornell-Larcker criterion. Reliability was examined using Cronbach's alpha coefficient and composite reliability Results: it was necessary to exclude seven items from the Advanced Counseling domain and one item from the Basic Counseling domain in order to properly obtain the Average Variance Extracted values and the Fornell-Larcker criterion. The composite reliability ranged from 0.76 to 0.86 and the overall Cronbach`s alpha coefficient was 0.86, ranging from 0.53 to 0.84 depending on the domain assessed. The final version of the instrument was made up of 16 items divided into 4 domains Conclusion: the Brazilian version of Smoking Cessation Counseling obtained adequate psychometric evidence of validity and reliability. Further studies are needed to refine the instrument.
Objetivo: evaluar las evidencias de validez de la estructura interna y de la confiabilidad de la versión brasileña del instrumento Smoking Cessation Counseling. Método: estudio psicométrico de análisis factorial confirmatorio y de confiabilidad realizado en 250 enfermeras de la práctica clínica. Para el análisis de la validez convergente del modelo factorial se calcularon valores de Average Variance Extracted, el análisis discriminante se realizó mediante el criterio de Fornell-Larcker. La confiabilidad se examinó por el coeficiente de alfa de Cronbach y por la confiabilidad compuesta. Resultados: fue necesaria la exclusión de siete ítems del dominio de Asesoramiento avanzado y un ítem del dominio Asesoramiento básico para obtener adecuadamente los valores de Average Variance Extracted y del criterio de Fornell-Larcker. La confiabilidad compuesta varió de 0,76 a 0,86 y el coeficiente de alfa de Cronbach global alcanzado fue de 0,86, variando de 0,53 a 0,84 dependiendo del dominio evaluado. Se obtuvo la versión final del instrumento compuesto de 16 ítems distribuidos en 4 dominios. Conclusión: la versión brasileña de Smoking Cessation Counseling obtuvo adecuadas evidencias psicométricas de validez y confiabilidad. Estudios posteriores serán necesarios para el refinamiento del instrumento.
Objetivo: avaliar as evidências de validade da estrutura interna e da confibialidade da versão brasileira do instrumento Smoking Cessation Counseling Método: estudo psicométrico de análise fatorial confirmatória e de confiabilidade realizado em 250 enfermeiras da prática clínica. Para a análise da validade convergente do modelo fatorial foram calculados valores de Average Variance Extracted , a análise discriminante foi realizada pelo critério de Fornell-Larcker. A confiabilidade foi examinada pelo coeficiente de alfa de Cronbach e pela confiabilidade composta Resultados: foi necessária a exclusão de sete itens do domínio de Aconselhamento avançado e um item do domínio Aconselhamento básico para obtenção adequada dos valores de Average Variance Extracted e do critério de Fornell-Larcker. A confiabilidade composta variou de 0,76 a 0,86 e o coeficiente de alfa de Cronbach global alcançado foi de 0,86, variando de 0,53 a 0,84 a depender do domínio avaliado. Obteve-se a versão final do instrumento composto de 16 itens distribuídos em quatro domínios Conclusão: a versão brasileira da Smoking Cessation Counseling obteve adequadas evidências psicométricas de validade e de confiabilidade. Estudos posteriores serão necessários para o refinamento do instrumento.
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ABSTRACT BACKGROUND: The identification and understanding of dietary factors and other characteristics that influence gestational weight gain can contribute to the formulation of strategies to promote healthy eating habits before and during pregnancy. OBJECTIVE: To investigate the association between dietary patterns, sociodemographic and obstetric characteristics, and health-related behaviors in pregnant women. DESIGN AND SETTING: A cross-sectional study was conducted on women undergoing prenatal care in the Unified Health System of Colombo, Paraná, Brazil, from February 2018 to September 2019. METHOD: A weekly food frequency questionnaire was administered, and dietary patterns were identified through factor analysis. Median regression models were constructed to identify the associations between dietary pattern scores and variables. RESULTS: Complete data were obtained from 495 pregnant women. Three dietary patterns were identified: 1) "healthy," with higher factor loadings for the weekly consumption of raw vegetables, cooked vegetables, and fresh fruits; 2) "Western," including soft drinks or artificial juice, candies, milk, and dairy products, and processed cold meat; and 3) "traditional," beans and meat. Pregnant women aged 30 years or older (coefficient [Coef.] 0.86, 95% confidence interval [CI] 0.38-1.33) with moderate/intense physical activity (Coef. 0.32, 95% CI 0.02-0.62) had higher adherence to the "healthy" pattern. Adolescents and smokers adhered more to the "traditional" pattern (Coef. 0.17, 95% CI 0.01-0.33). CONCLUSION: Age, smoking status, and physical activity were associated with dietary patterns in pregnant women.
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Objective:To investigate the expression of stanniocalcin-2 (STC-2) and cellular-mesenchymal epithelial transition factor (C-met) in tumor tissues of cervical cancer patients and their clinical significance.Methods:A total of 110 cervical cancer patients were selected in Foshan First People′s Hospital from January 2014 to December 2018. Patients′ cancer tissue samples and normal tissue samples were collected during modified radical resection to determine and compare the expression levels of STC-2 mRNA and C-met mRNA in the two tissues, and to analyze the correlation between the expression levels of STC-2, C-met and the clinicopathological characteristics of the patients as well as the multivariate analysis of tumor metastasis and recurrence in the patients. The correlation between the expression of STC-2 and C-met and the time of postoperative tumor metastasis and recurrence in cervical cancer patients were analyzed after 24 months of follow-up.Results:The expression levels of C-met mRNA and STC-2 mRNA in cancer tissues were higher than those in adjacent normal tissues: 4.51 ± 1.21 vs. 3.97 ± 1.14, 2.57 ± 0.21 vs. 2.12 ± 0.24, there were statistical differences ( t = 3.41, 14.80, P<0.05). The expression of STC-2 and C-met in cancer tissues had no significant difference with age, pathological type, federation international of gynecology and obstetrics (FIGO) stage and tumor size ( P>0.05), but had significant difference with tumor recurrence or metastasis ( P<0.05). The results of Logistic multivariate analysis showed that vascular emboli, lymph node metastasis, TNM stage, depth of tumor invasion, C-met expression and STC-2 expression were independent risk factors affecting the prognosis of cervical cancer patients ( P<0.05). The expression of STC-2 and C-met were negatively correlated with the time of tumor metastasis in patients with cervical cancer ( r = - 0.663, P<0.001; r = - 0.747, P<0.001). Conclusions:The expression levels of STC-2 and C-met in cancer tissues of cervical cancer patients are higher than those in adjacent normal tissues, and the expression levels of STC-2 and C-met are negatively correlated with the time of metastasis. The expression of C-met, the expression of STC-2, vascular emboli, lymph node metastasis, TNM stage, and the depth of tumor invasion are all independent risk factors affecting the prognosis of cervical cancer patients.
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Objective:To systematically evaluate the quality of continuing care services carried out by nursing staff in China, comprehensively integrate the influencing factors of continuing care services, and provide guidance for promoting the development of continuing care in China.Methods:PubMed, EMbase, Web of Science, the Cochrane Library, CMB, SinoMed, CINAHL, CNKI, Wanfang Data and VIP related qualitative studies were searched from the database establishment to March 2022. The NoteExpress software was used to screen and analyze the literature, the 2017 Australian JBI Evidence-based Health Care Center quality research quality evaluation standard was used to conduct qualitative evaluation of the literature, and the Meta-integration method was adopted to carry out pooled integration. The ConQual approach was used to evaluate the quality of the integrated results.Results:A total of 39 results were extracted from 11 studies. Eleven new categories were summarized and four integrated results were obtained, which were: nurses lack relevant cognitive, motivational and behavioral skills; patients have poor compliance and low trust in medical prescriptions; lack of team management, method guidance and system standards; lack of connection sharing, input supply and upper protection. The total evidential quality of the integration results was intermediate.Conclusions:At present, nurses should strengthen their own ability, pay attention to patient education, enhance the sense of trust between doctors and patients. Managers should pay attention to team building, standardize the service standards and systems. The state should increase input, improve social policy support and legal protection; for the orderly development of continuity of care services escort.
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Objective@#To evaluate the effectiveness of varicella vaccine in varicella outbreaks and to analyze the influencing factors, and to provide a reference for making the targeted prevention and controlling measures.@*Methods@#A total of 3 888 students with no history of varicella were selected from 2 schools with varicella outbreak in Guangdong Province in 2021, a retrospective cohort study was conducted by using questionnaire survey, rate ratio ( RR ) and vaccine effectiveness ( VE ) values were calculated and Logistic regression was uses to analyze the factors influencing the protective effect of varicella.@*Results@#There were 138 confirmed cases of varicella among the participants. There was no significant sex difference in the vaccination rate( χ 2=1.36, P =0.51), but there was significant difference in the vaccinattion rate of different age groups( χ 2=555.82, P <0.01). The overall protective effect of VarV was 66.94%(95% CI =56.17%-77.71%), and the protective effect of 2 doses of vaccine( VE = 90.02% , 95% CI =83.13%-96.90%) was higher than that of 1 dose( VE =49.40%, 95% CI =32.36%-66.44%)( χ 2=24.93, P < 0.01 ). The high fever rates in the vaccinated and unvaccinated groups were 7.69% and 25.81%, with significant difference( χ 2= 6.29 , P <0.05). The rates of moderate and severe skin lesions of vaccinated and unvaccinated groups was 20.00% and 50.00%, respectively, and the difference was statistically significant( χ 2=11.32, P <0.01). The protective effects of varicella vaccine against high fever and moderate to severe rash were 70.19%(95% CI =42.11%-98.27%) and 60.00%(95% CI =38.15%-81.85%). Stratified analysis showed that there were significant differences in different years of vaccination( χ 2=37.87, P <0.05), while there were no significant differences in age of vaccination and vaccine manufacturer ( P >0.05).@*Conclusion@#Varicella vaccination can prevent chickenpox infection and reduce the severity of the disease. However, the efficacy of varicella vaccine was affected by vaccination years. It is recommended to improve the vaccination coverage of varicella vaccine to prevent the outbreak of the epidemic.
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Resumo Introdução: A qualidade de vida (QDV) favorável tem sido associada a dietas de melhor qualidade nutricional. Objetivo: Identificar padrões alimentares e estimar sua associação com a QDV em docentes universitários. Método: Estudo seccional com 112 docentes de uma universidade do Rio de Janeiro. Foram obtidos dados sociodemográficos, laborais, de saúde, estilo de vida, QDV e desgaste psíquico utilizando questionário autopreenchido. Consumo alimentar foi avaliado por questionário de frequência alimentar. Os padrões alimentares foram identificados por análise fatorial com extração por componentes principais, e sua associação com a QDV foi estimada por regressão linear múltipla. Resultados: 65% eram mulheres, 45% tinham ≥45 anos de idade e 43% apresentavam excesso de peso. O escore médio de QDV geral foi 70. Foram identificados os padrões alimentares: "lanche", "fast food", "restrito" e "básico". O padrão "restrito", composto por manteiga/margarina, pão, suco de fruta, laticínios e bebidas cafeinadas, apresentou associação direta com QDV geral e domínios psicológico e relações sociais; o padrão "lanche", composto por vegetais, carnes, frutas e bebidas cafeinadas, se associou diretamente ao domínio psicológico. Conclusões: Os padrões que mais explicaram a ingestão alimentar dos docentes eram de baixa qualidade nutricional. Padrão com teor reduzido de carboidratos associou-se com melhor QVD geral.
Abstract Background: Favorable quality of life (QOL) has been associated with diets with better nutritional quality. Objective: To identify dietary patterns and estimate their association with QOL among university faculty. Method: Cross-sectional study with faculty members (n=112) from a university in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Information on socioeconomic, work, health, lifestyle, QOL, and psychological distress characteristics were obtained using a self-administered questionnaire. Dietary intake was assessed by means of a food frequency questionnaire. Dietary patterns were identified by factor analysis with principal component extraction and their association with QOL scores was estimated using multiple linear regression models. Results: 65% were women, 45% were ≥45 years old, and 43% were overweight. The mean general QOL score was 70.0. Four dietary patterns were identified: "snack", "fast food", "controlled", and "basic". The "controlled" pattern, including butter/margarine, bread, fruit juice, dairy, and caffeinated beverages, was directly associated with general QOL and "social relationships" and "psychological" domains, the latter was also directly associated with the "snack" pattern, composed by vegetables, meats, fruits, caffeinated beverages, and butter/margarine. Conclusions: The eating patterns that most explained faculty food consumption presented low nutritional quality, while the pattern with limited carbohydrate content was associated with better general QOL.
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Objective@#To explore the distribution characteristics of the influencing factors of injury among left behind primary school students, so as to provide a reference for identifying high risk injury groups and carrying out accurate injury intervention.@*Methods@#From August 2021 to July 2022, a questionnaire survey was conducted among 3 769 students from grades 4 to 6 from nine primary schools in three townships in Pingliang City by using the a random cluster sampling method. Multiple correspondence analysis was used to analyze the influencing factors of injury.@*Results@#The detection rate of injuries among non left behind pupils was 21.8%(573/2 631), whereas the detection rate of injuries among left behind pupils was 40.9%(466/1 138). In addition, a statistically significant difference was observed in the detection rate of injuries between left behind pupils and non left behind pupils ( χ 2=146.21, P <0.01). Among the injuries of left behind pupils, 263 had fall related injuries, accounting for the highest proportion ( 56.4 %). Whether it was an only child，and different grades, gender, personality, psychological status, monitoring type, and maternal education level were statistically significant ( χ 2=39.05, 96.69, 143.00, 155.80, 461.39, 285.35, 17.10, P <0.01). The multiple correspondence analysis category graph showed higher rates of fall injuries, blunt injuries and sharp injuries among boys, extroverted personality types, and left behind pupils whose grandparents were their legal guardians. Animal bites, burns and other injury types were higher among left behind pupils with an introverted personality, pupils in peer/other guardianship situations, and those with a sub mental health status. Unharmed left behind students mainly included those with intermediate personality and mental health characteristics.@*Conclusion@#The injury detection rate among left behind primary school students is high. Gender, personality type, guardianship type, and mental health status are closely related to injury. Extroverted boys under grandparents guardians are identified as high risk groups for injury prevention and control. Under the guidance of the precision prevention model, precision intervention strategies for all round high risk groups should be carried out in order to effectively reduce the occurrence of injuries among left behind pupils.
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Objective@#To investigate the current situation of cyberbullying and health risk behaviors among secondary vocational school students, to explore the effects of cyberbullying on health risk behaviors, so as to provide a reference for formulating intervention strategies to promote adolescent health related behaviors.@*Methods@#From March to April 2023, a field survey was conducted on 1 184 students from one secondary vocational school each in Jilin City and Yanji City by random cluster sampling method. The data was analyzed using Chi square tests and generalized linear models.@*Results@#Among secondary vocational school students, 839 individuals (70.9%) experienced the cyberbullying, and 1 036 individuals (87.5%) had one and more health risk behavior group. There was a positive correlation between cyberbullying and health risk behaviors ( r=0.60, P <0.01). The generalized linear model analysis showed that female and no Internet addiction were negatively correlated with the health risk behaviors of secondary vocational students ( β =-2.75, -8.90), and the single parent families and peer pressure was positively correlated with the health behaviors of secondary vocational students ( β =2.56, 4.82)( P ＜0.05). Secondary vocational students experienced cyberbullying who from single parent families, peer pressure and social oriented internet usage were more likely to engage in health risk behaviors ( β= 3.41, 4.88, 2.20, P <0.05).@*Conclusions@#The incidence of cyberbullying and health risk behaviors among secondary vocational school students is relatively high, and cyberbullying can influence the occurrence of health risk behaviors. It is important to focus on and implement guidance for internet use and health behavior education for secondary vocational students from multiple perspectives, including the family, school, and society. Corresponding intervention strategies should be taken to promote the healthy development of adolescents.
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Objective:To investigate the relationship between job burnout, job stress, and depression in perimenopausal women.Methods:A total of 1 208 postmenopausal women from Wenzhou were randomly selected from August 2020 to August 2022 as research subjects for this study. Job burnout, job stress, social support, and depression were measured using the personal general condition questionnaire, the Chinese community nurse stress scale, Maslach Burnout Inventory-General Survey, Center for Epidemiologic Studies Depression Scale. The Pearson correlation coefficient was used to analyze the correlation between job burnout, job stress, and depression.Results:The scores of the Chinese community nurse stress scale and Maslach Burnout Inventory-General Survey in married people were (47.54 ± 4.54) points and (34.69 ± 4.12) points, respectively, which were significantly lower than those in unmarried, divorced, separated, and widowed people ( F = 9.49, 51.86, all P < 0.001). The Social Support Questionnaire score in married people was (33.28 ± 8.94) points, which was significantly higher than that in unmarried, divorced, separated, or widowed people ( F = 17.55, P < 0.001). There was no significant difference in the Center for Epidemiologic Studies Depression Scale score among married, unmarried, divorced,separated, or widowed people (all P > 0.05). The scores for the Chinese community nurse stress scale, Maslach Burnout Inventory-General Survey, Center for Epidemiologic Studies Depression Scale, and Social Support Questionnaire in people who received middle school-level education were (55.41 ± 6.15) points, (44.31 ± 6.13) points, (21.24 ± 4.11) points, and (40.76 ± 10.44) points, respectively, which were significantly higher than those in people who received education of primary school and below, college and above ( F = 147.29, 106.46, 70.14, 13.08, all P < 0.001). The scores of stressors for individuals engaged in other non-service professions, the score of the Maslach Burnout Inventory-General Survey, and the score of the Center for Epidemiologic Studies Depression Scale were (44.21 ± 3.84) points, (37.78 ± 5.24) points, (17.53 ± 3.42) points, and (34.27 ± 6.97) points, respectively, which were significantly lower than that of stressors for individuals engaged in nursing, teaching, and other service professions ( F = 207.75, 102.47, 37.24, 137.35, all P < 0.001). The results of correlation analysis showed that the score of the stressor scale was positively correlated with the scores of the Maslach Burnout Inventory-General Survey, Center for Epidemiologic Studies Depression Scale, and Social Support Questionnaire ( r = 0.58, 0.62, 0.52, all P < 0.05). The score of the Maslach Burnout Inventory-General Survey was positively correlated with the scores of the Center for Epidemiologic Studies Depression Scale and Social Support Questionnaire ( r = 0.59, 0.68, both P < 0.05). The score of the depression scale was positively correlated with the score of the Social Support Questionnaire ( r = 0.65, P < 0.05). Conclusion:Job burnout and job stress are positively correlated with depression and related to perimenopausal women's marital status, social support, occupation, and education level.
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Objective:To investigate the relationship between peripheral blood lipid levels and hepatitis B-related liver cancer, and to provide a theoretical basis for the early prevention and treatment of liver cancer.Methods:A total of 188 patients with hepatitis B-related liver cancer who received treatment in The First Hospital of Shanxi Medical University from June 2018 to June 2021 met the inclusion and exclusion criteria and had complete data, were included in this study. They were divided into three groups: chronic hepatitis B group ( n = 72), hepatitis B cirrhosis group ( n = 62), and hepatitis B-related liver cancer group ( n = 54) according to different stages of the disease. All patients' medical records were obtained from the medical data room. Fasting venous blood was collected in all patients on the second day after admission to detect peripheral blood lipid, liver function, and other relevant indicators. General data and biochemical indicators were collected. The Kruskal-Wallis test was performed to compare the measurement data among groups. The chi-squared test was performed to compare the count data among groups. Spearman's correlation (bivariate) was performed. Binary logistic regression was performed to analyze the influential factors of liver cancer. Results:There were significant differences in the levels of total cholesterol (TC), triacylglycerol (TG), high-density lipoprotein cholesterol (HDL-C), and low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C) among the three groups ( F = 32.14, 27.59, 10.88, 34.09, all P < 0.05). TC and LDL-C levels in the hepatitis B-related liver cancer group were significantly higher than those in the hepatitis B cirrhosis group ( F = -32.31, -50.19, both P < 0.05). There were no significant differences in TG and HDL-C levels between hepatitis B-related liver cancer and hepatitis B cirrhosis groups ( F = -10.69, 4.46, both P > 0.05). TC, TG, HDL-C and LDL-C levels in the hepatitis B cirrhosis group were significantly lower than those in the chronic hepatitis B group ( F = 53.30, 46.98, 24.61, 48.57, all P < 0.05). LDL-C level was positively correlated with the occurrence of liver cancer ( r = 0.20, P < 0.05). HDL-C level was negatively correlated with the occurrence of liver cancer ( r = -0.15, P < 0.05). LDL-C was an independent risk factor for liver cancer ( OR = 3.35, P < 0.05), and HDL-C was a protective factor for liver cancer ( OR = 0.12, P < 0.05). Conclusion:Compared with patients with chronic hepatitis B and hepatitis B cirrhosis, patients with hepatitis B-related liver cancer had abnormal peripheral blood lipid levels, which may be related to the abnormal lipid metabolism of tumor cells. Moreover, peripheral blood lipid levels may affect the occurrence and development of tumor cells.
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Objective:To analyze the correlation between gastric disharmony and daily eating behaviors in college students, and to provide intervention measures for improving gastric disharmony among college students.Methods:From April 10 to 30, 2021, 3 825 college students from five Chinese medicine colleges and universities in China were selected for this study using the multi-level sampling method. The information regarding college student's general situation, daily eating behavior, and stomach disharmony was collected by questionnaire.Results:A total of 3 700 valid questionnaires were collected, with an effective response rate of 96.73%. The average age was (20.0 ± 3.0) years, and 66.41% of college students included in this study were female. Students with different characteristics had different gastric disharmonies and eating behaviors, and gastric disharmony was correlated with eating behavior. Multivariate analysis results showed that snacking ( OR = 1.11, 95% CI: 1.02-1.21), partial eclipse ( OR = 1.12, 95% CI: 1.00-1.26), picky eaters ( OR = 1.23, 95% CI: 1.08-1.41), and supper ( OR = 1.19, 95% CI: 1.04-1.36) were positively correlated with gastric disharmony. Eating regular meals ( OR = 0.86, 95% CI: 0.79-0.94) and 80% fullness ( OR = 0.89, 95% CI: 0.81-0.98) were negatively correlated with gastric disharmony. Conclusion:Poor eating behaviors may be an important factor leading to gastric disharmony.
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Objective:To analyze the influential factors of post-stroke depression and investigate the effects of changes in serum bilirubin and high-sensitivity C-reactive protein on post-stroke depression.Methods:A total of 199 patients with stroke admitted to Qinghai Provincial People's Hospital from December 2019 to December 2020 were included in this study. These patients were divided into the Xining urban group (2 000-3 000 meters above sea level; n = 165) and the Xining prefecture and county group (over 3 000 meters above sea level; n = 34) according to their long-term residence. They were also divided into the post-stroke depression group ( n = 56, including 45 patients in the Xining urban group and 11 patients in the Xining prefecture and county group) and non-post-stroke depression group ( n = 143, including 120 patients in the Xining urban group and 23 patients in the Xining prefecture and county group). Related scales were used to evaluate neurologic deficits and the degree of depression in the two groups. Serum levels of total bilirubin, direct bilirubin, and high-sensitivity C-reactive protein were measured in each group. Neurologic deficits and the degree of depression were correlated with serum levels of total bilirubin, direct bilirubin, and high-sensitivity C-reactive protein. Results:Serum levels of total bilirubin, direct bilirubin, and high-sensitivity C-reactive protein in the post-stroke depression group were (19.95 ± 7.22) mmol/L, (3.98 ± 1.49) mmol/L, and (1.40 ± 2.29) mg/L, respectively, which were significantly higher than (16.20 ± 7.61) mmol/L, (3.19 ± 1.62) mmol/L, and (0.63 ± 1.33) mg/L in the non-post-stroke depression group ( t = 3.17, 3.18, 2.35, all P < 0.05). There was a significant difference in serum level of high-sensitivity C-reactive protein between stroke patients with mild and moderate depression and stroke patients with severe depression ( t = 2.48, P < 0.05). Conclusion:Serum levels of bilirubin and high-sensitivity C-reactive protein play an important role in the pathogenesis of post-stroke depression and there is a significant correlation between the two.
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Objective:To investigate the correlation between sputum culture results and serum levels of C-reactive protein, amyloid A, and procalcitonin in patients with acute exacerbations of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (AECOPD).Methods:The clinical data of 131 older adult patients with AECOPD who received treatment in the Affiliated Hospital of Shaoxing University between January 2019 and January 2021 were retrospectively analyzed. According to sputum culture results, these patients were divided into a sputum culture positive group ( n = 52) and a sputum culture negative group ( n = 79). The sputum of patients was collected aseptically for isolation and identification of pathogens. The general data [age, gender, history of smoking, underlying diseases (hypertension, diabetes mellitus, coronary heart disease), albumin level, mechanical ventilation, method of sputum suction, duration of antibiotics medication, length of hospital stay] were recorded for each group. The risk factors for positive sputum culture were analyzed using binary logistic regression techniques. The efficiency of serum levels of C-reactive protein, amyloid A, and procalcitonin for predicting positive sputum culture was analyzed using the receiver operating characteristic curve. Results:There were 67 strains of pathogens isolated from 52 older adult patients with positive sputum culture of AECOPD. The main pathogens were Gram-negative bacteria (67.16%) [Klebsiella pneumonia (31.34%)], followed by Gram-positive bacteria (25.37%) and fungi (7.47%). Logistic regression analysis showed that mechanical ventilation ( OR = 2.75, P = 0.020), usage of broad-spectrum antibiotics ( OR = 2.95, P = 0.012), serum C-reactive protein level ≥ 20.96 mg/L ( OR = 2.44, P = 0.007), serum amyloid A level ≥ 18.03 mg/L ( OR = 2.67, P = 0.016) and serum procalcitonin level ≥ 2.08 μg/L ( OR = 2.51, P = 0.013) were independent risk factors of positive sputum culture in older adult patients with AECOPD. The receiver operating characteristic curve analysis showed that the area under the receiver operating characteristic curve depicting serum levels of C-reactive protein, amyloid A, and procalcitonin in combination for predicting AECOPD was 0.896, which is of predictive efficiency for positive sputum culture ( P < 0.05). Conclusion:The sputum culture pathogens in older adult patients with AECOPD are mainly Gram-negative bacteria. Increased serum levels of C-reactive protein, amyloid A, and procalcitonin are independent risk factors for Gram-positive bacteria. Combined detection of serum levels of C-reactive protein, amyloid A, and procalcitonin is highly efficient in the diagnosis of AECOPD and can be used to evaluate the sputum culture results in older adult patients with AECOPD.
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Pulmonary embolism is the cardiovascular disease caused by endogenous or exogenous emboli blocking the pulmonary artery system. Pulmonary embolism is clinically very common and has a high recurrence rate. Its etiology is complicated. Pulmonary embolism recurrence can be caused by many factors, which affect its prognosis. Complicated diseases, residual thrombosis, anticoagulation therapy and respiratory disorders are the main factors that lead to pulmonary embolism recurrence. Some blood test indicators can also reflect the recurrence of pulmonary embolism. This paper reviews the risk factors and prevention strategies of pulmonary embolism recurrence, with the purpose of reducing recurrence rate, improving prognosis and thereby providing objective evidence for clinical practice.
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Objective:To investigate prevalence and related factors of overweight and obesity in children aged 6-12 years in Yiwu of Zhejiang Province.Methods:The stratified sampling method was used to perform physical examination and questionnaire survey among 500 children aged 6-12 years from five schools in Yiwu (166 from city-level schools, 168 from district-level schools, and 166 from village-level schools). The number of children at each year of 6-12 years was 54 (10.8%), 66 (13.2%), 70 (14.0%), 69 (13.8%), 83 (16.6%), 79 (15.8%) and 79 (15.9%). The factors that affect the prevalence of overweight and obesity were analyzed.Results:Among 500 school-age children, the detection rates of overweight and obesity were 12.8% (64/500) and 11.6% (58/500), respectively. There were significant differences in the detection rates of overweight and obesity between male and female children (16.1%/9.0%, 15.4%/7.3%), among children whose fathers received different levels of education (primary school and below/junior high school/senior high school and above) (25.0%/13.1%/9.2%, 22.9%/11.2%/9.2%), among children whose mothers received different levels of education (primary school and below/junior high school/senior high school and above) (23.5%/12.9%/10.1%, 19.6%/13.3%/7.7%), among children living in cities versus villages (18.6%/8.8%, 16.7%/8.1%), among children performing exercise for different lengths of time (< 0.5 hours/0.5-1.0 hours/> 1.0-2.0 hours/> 2.0 hours) (21.2%/14.9%/13.1%/3.6%, 19.2%/13.1%/11.9%/3.6%), among children with different sleep time (< 8 hours/8-10 hours/>10 hours) (16.8%/14.2%/6.3%, 15.9%/12.7%/5.6%), among children taking dessert at different frequencies (< 3 days per week/3-5 days per week/> 5 days per week) (5.6%/10.3%/23.4%, 4.9%/9.4%/21.4%), among children taking sugary or carbonated drinks at different frequencies (< 3 days per week/3-5 days per week/> 5 days per week) (6.5%/11.2%/17.1%, 6.5%/9.4%/16.1%), and among children who took extra meals before bed (< 3 days per week /3-5 days per week /> 5 days per week) (15.8%/9.4%/20.3%, 14.3%/8.5%/19.0%) (overweight: χ2 = 5.61, 8.41, 6.74, 10.48, 17.45, 6.74, 22.43; obesity: χ2 = 7.88, 6.28, 6.58, 8.63, 14.76, 6.74, 20.69, all P < 0.05). Multivariate logistic regression analysis showed that boys, unbalanced diet and extra meals before bed are independent risk factors for overweight and obesity in school-age children (all P < 0.05). Sleep time, exercise time and mother's education were protective factors of overweight and obesity (all P < 0.05). Conclusion:The incidences of overweight and obesity among school-age children aged 6-12 years in Yiwu of Zhejiang province are high, and sex, mother's education level, diet, exercise and sleep are the main influential factors of overweight and obesity.
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Objective:To explore the factors related to the difficulty of adult allogeneic renal transplantation.Methods:Used retrospective study method, a total of 183 patients who were diagnosed with end-stage renal disease and underwent allogeneic kidney transplantation in Beijing Friendship Hospital, Capital Medical University from January 2020 to December 2021 were included in this study. With kidney transplant operation time as the evaluation criteria of operation difficulty, relevant clinical indicators that may affect the difficulty of surgery were collected, including recipient age, body mass index, pretransplant dialysis mode, blood lipid level, subcutaneous fat thickness, vascular anastomosis mode, donor kidney length, donor kidney volume, etc. Pearson, Spearman correlation test were used to analyze the correlation between the above indexes and surgical difficulty.Results:In terms of recipients, higher body mass index ( P=0.006), peritoneal dialysis before transplantation ( P=0.035), higher serum cholesterol ( P=0.016) and triglyceride ( P<0.001), thicker subcutaneous fat ( P=0.032) and calcification of the vessels ( P<0.001) all lead to increase the difficulty of kidney transplantation, and also prolong the operation time; in terms of kidney donors, the longer and larger of transplanted kidney length ( P<0.001) and volume ( P<0.001), the longer operation time will be cost. Meanwhile, the anastomosis of complex multi-vessel between kidney transplantation and recipient was more difficult than single internal iliac artery and single external iliac artery anastomosis ( P=0.005), and the operation time was also longer. Conclusions:The degree of obesity before transplantation, dialysis mode, blood lipid level, donor kidney size and vascular anastomosis mode were all factors affecting the difficulty of kidney transplantation. For patients with those above risk factors, the operation may be difficult and the surgical time can be much longer. Physicians with more experience in kidney transplantation can be selected to shorten the operation time, even reduce complications after operation.
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Resumo Objetivo Avaliar as propriedades psicométricas do instrumento Geriatric Institutional Assessment Profile em uma amostra de enfermeiros brasileiros que atuam em instituições hospitalares. Métodos Estudo metodológico e transversal, realizado em uma amostra de 301 enfermeiros que atuavam na assistência a pacientes de cinco hospitais, localizados nos estados do Piauí e Minas Gerais. Foi utilizada a análise fatorial exploratória com a extração dos fatores pelo método dos componentes principais. Em seguida, aplicou-se a rotação Varimax. Foram avaliados os seguintes constructos correlatos: conhecimento geriátrico (escala Geriatric Nursing Knowledge/Attitudes); um que envolve barreiras institucionais e facilitadores de melhores práticas (escala Geriatric Care Environment) e outro que enfatiza a relação interpessoal e aspectos coordenativos da prática profissional (subescalas Professional Issues). Resultados A análise fatorial exploratória indicou que na versão brasileira da escala Geriatric Nursing Knowledge/Attitudes, 30 itens apresentaram cargas fatoriais adequadas (>=0,40) e definiram seis fatores. O total de variância explicada foi de 40,5%. Na escala Geriatric Care Environment, 28 itens foram adequados e definiram cinco fatores. O total de variância explicada foi de 59,27%. Nas subescalas Professional Issues, 45 itens foram adequados e definiram seis fatores. O total de variância explicada foi de 57,78%. Conclusão A versão brasileira do Geriatric Institucional Assessment Profile é válido e confiável e pode ser aplicada para avaliar as percepções, atitudes e conhecimentos acerca de distúrbios geriátricos mais comuns e identificar as barreiras enfrentadas por enfermeiros no desenvolvimento de uma assistência com qualidade.
Resumen Objetivo Evaluar las propiedades psicométricas del instrumento Geriatric Institutional Assessment Profile en una muestra de enfermeros brasileños que trabajan en instituciones hospitalarias. Métodos Estudio metodológico y transversal, realizado en una muestra de 301 enfermeros que trabajaban en la atención a pacientes de cinco hospitales ubicados en los estados de Piauí y Minas Gerais. Se utilizó el análisis factorial exploratorio con la extracción de los factores por el método de los componentes principales. A continuación, se aplicó la rotación Varimax. Se evaluaron los siguientes constructos correlacionados: conocimiento geriátrico (escala Geriatric Nursing Knowledge/Attitudes); uno que incluye barreras institucionales y facilitadores de mejores prácticas (escala Geriatric Care Environment) y otro que enfatiza la relación interpersonal y los aspectos de coordinación de la práctica profesional (subescalas Professional Issues). Resultados El análisis factorial exploratorio indicó que, en la versión brasileña de la escala Geriatric Nursing Knowledge/Attitudes, 30 ítems presentaron cargas factoriales adecuadas (>=0,40) y definieron a seis factores. El total de varianza explicada fue del 40,5 %. En la escala Geriatric Care Environment, 28 ítems fueron adecuados y definieron cinco factores. El total de varianza explicada fue del 59,27 %. En las subescalas Professional Issues, 45 ítems fueron adecuados y definieron a seis factores. El total de varianza explicada fue del 57,78 %. Conclusión La versión brasileña del Geriatric Institucional Assessment Profile es válida y confiable y se puede aplicar para evaluar las percepciones, actitudes y conocimientos sobre los disturbios geriátricos más comunes e identificar las barreras enfrentadas por enfermeros en el desarrollo de una atención de calidad.
Abstract Objective To evaluate the psychometric properties of the Geriatric Institutional Assessment Profile instrument in a sample of Brazilian nurses working in hospitals. Methods Methodological and cross-sectional study, carried out with a sample of 301 nurses who worked in the care of patients in five hospitals, located in the states of Piaui and Minas Gerais. Exploratory factor analysis was used with the extraction of factors by the mean components' method. Then, the Varimax rotation was applied. The following correlated constructs were evaluated: geriatric knowledge (Geriatric Nursing Knowledge/Attitudes scale); one that involves institutional barriers and facilitators of best practices (Geriatric Care Environment scale) and another one that emphasizes the interpersonal relationship and coordinating aspects of professional practice (Professional Issues subscales). Results Exploratory factor analysis indicated that in the Brazilian version of the Geriatric Nursing Knowledge/Attitudes scale, a total of 30 items had adequate factor loadings (>=0.40) and defined six factors. The total explained variance was 40.5%. In the Geriatric Care Environment scale, 28 items were adequate and defined five factors. The total explained variance was 59.27%. In the Professional Issues subscales, 45 items were adequate and defined six factors. The total explained variance was 57.78%. Conclusion The Brazilian version of the Geriatric Institutional Assessment Profile is valid and reliable and can be applied to assess perceptions, attitudes and knowledge about the most common geriatric disorders and identify barriers faced by nurses in the development of quality care.
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Abstract The Maternal-Fetal Attachment Scale has been widely applied in research on the subject. There are no known studies that have validated a shortened version of this instrument in Brazil. This study aimed to propose a shortened version of the Maternal-Fetal Attachment Scale and examine its evidence of validity and reliability. This methodological study was carried out on a sample of 937 pregnant women in the Primary Health Care of Montes Claros, Minas Gerais - Brazil. Construct validity and reliability were measured. A trifactor version with 15 items was obtained, which presented satisfactory adjustment indexes. Convergent and discriminant validities were close to the recommended ones. The scale differentiated attachment scores according to different sample characteristics. Internal consistency (Cronbach's α = 0.878) and composite reliability (> 0.70) were appropriate. The abbreviated Brazilian version of the Maternal-Fetal Attachment Scale presented satisfactory psychometric attributes for application to pregnant women in Primary Health Care.
Resumo A Escala de Apego Materno-Fetal tem sido amplamente aplicada em pesquisas sobre a temática. Desconhecem-se investigações sobre a validade de uma versão reduzida desse instrumento no Brasil. Este estudo teve por objetivo propor uma versão abreviada da Escala de Apego Materno-Fetal e examinar suas evidências de validade e confiabilidade. Trata-se de um estudo metodológico, realizado com uma amostra de 937 gestantes no âmbito da Atenção Primária à Saúde de Montes Claros, Minas Gerais - Brasil. Obteve-se uma versão trifatorial com 15 itens, que apresentou índices satisfatórios de ajuste. As validades convergente e discriminante foram próximas do recomendado. A escala diferenciou os escores de apego segundo diferentes características da amostra. A consistência interna (α de Cronbach = 0,878) e a confiabilidade composta (> 0,70) foram apropriadas. A versão brasileira abreviada da Escala de Apego Materno-Fetal apresentou atributos psicométricos satisfatórios para aplicação a gestantes na Atenção Primária à Saúde.
Resumen La Maternal Fetal Attachment Scale es ampliamente aplicada en estudios sobre la temática. No existen investigaciones sobre la validez de una versión corta de este instrumento en Brasil. Se pretende proponer una versión corta de esta escala y examinar su validez y fiabilidad. Estudio metodológico, realizado en la Atención Primaria de Salud de Montes Claros, Minas Gerais - Brasil en una muestra de 937 mujeres embarazadas. Se midieron la validez y la fiabilidad del constructo. Se obtuvo una versión de tres factores, con 15 ítems, e índices de ajuste satisfactorios. La validez convergente y discriminante se acercó a lo recomendado. La escala diferenció las puntuaciones de vinculación según las distintas características de la muestra. La consistencia interna (α de Cronbach = 0,878) y la fiabilidad compuesta (> 0,70) fueron adecuadas. La versión corta de Maternal Fetal Attachment Scale para Brasil presentó atributos psicométricos satisfactorios para aplicarse a gestantes en Atención Primaria de Salud.
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Humans , Female , Pregnancy , Adaptation, Psychological , Reproducibility of Results , Factor Analysis, Statistical , Validation Study , Maternal-Fetal RelationsABSTRACT
Abstract: Specific measures to evaluate positive oral health have been in a nascent stage in Dentistry, especially in developing countries. The present study aimed to translate, cross-culturally adapt and evaluate the psychometric properties of the Brazilian version of Positive Oral Health and Well-Being (B-POHW). After forward-backwards translation to Brazilian Portuguese language, the cross-cultural adaptation of B-POHW was pretested, followed by the main study to perform psychometric analysis. We tested the model fit by Confirmatory Factor Analysis with categorical factor indicators in bifactor and simple structure models on a sample of 209 participants (mean age: 39.36 ± 12.26. Questionnaires about sociodemographic status, self-reported oral health-related outcomes, and general well-being were administered and used as external validation measures. Moreover, dental caries experience was clinically diagnosed. For test-retest reliability, 53 participants completed the B-POHW a fortnight later. The following results were found: a) the bifactor model presented the best model fit; b) the B-POHW demonstrated satisfactory internal consistency (Cronbach's α and McDonald's ω > 0.8); c) the intraclass correlation coefficient suggested good reliability for the Global Factor of B-POHW in the test-retest (ICC = 0.84); d) evidence based on other variables and construct representation was in line with the positive oral health framework. The B-POHW is psychometrically sound to be used in a Brazilian context, and evidence of its internal structure confirmed its theoretical framework for measuring positive oral health. These findings advance in holistic approaches, enabling to assess positive oral health in Dental practice in Brazil.
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Objetivo: Analisar a validade, confiabilidade e interpretabilidade de instrumento reduzido para avaliação da qualidade de vida relacionada à saúde entre pessoas com diabetes mellitus. Métodos: Estudo de validação, composto pelas fases de adaptação do instrumento Diabetes-39 (constituído por 5 dimensões e 39 itens), pré-teste, análises de validade estrutural (exploratória e confirmatória), confiabilidade, validade concorrente e interpretabilidade. Resultados: A estrutura fatorial da versão final reduzida diferiu do instrumento original. Foram reduzidos os itens, de 39 para 21, e as dimensões, de 5 para 4. As cargas fatoriais, nas análises exploratória e confirmatória, variaram entre 0,41 e 0,90 e entre 0,51 e 0,89, respectivamente. A confiabilidade apresentou-se adequada (alfa de Cronbach=0,91; Kappa≥0,60 em todos os itens; coeficiente de correlação intraclasse=0,91). Conclusão: O instrumento reduzido Diabetes-21 foi considerado válido, confiável e interpretável para avaliação da qualidade de vida relacionada à saúde entre pessoas com diabetes mellitus.
Objetivo: Analizar la validez, confiabilidad y la interpretación del instrumento reducido para evaluar la calidad de vida relacionada con la salud en personas con diabetes mellitus. Métodos: Estudio de validación compuesto por las fases de: adaptación del instrumento Diabetes-39 (5 dimensiones/39 elementos), pre test, análisis de validez estructural, confiabilidad, validez concurrente y calidad de la interpretación. Resultados: La estructura factorial de la versión final del instrumento reducido fue diferente a la original. Hubo una reducción de 39 a 21 ítems y de 5 a 4 dimensiones. Las cargas factoriales en los análisis exploratorios y confirmatorios variaron entre 0,41-0,90 y 0,51-0,89, respectivamente. La fiabilidad fue adecuada (alfa de Cronbach=0,91; Kappa≥0,60 en todos los ítems; coeficiente de correlación intraclase=0,91). Conclusión: El Diabetes-21 se consideró válido, confiable e interpretable para evaluar la calidad de vida relacionada con la salud en personas con diabetes mellitus.
Objective: To analyze the validity, reliability and interpretability of a short form instrument for assessing health-related quality of life among people with diabetes mellitus. Methods: This was a validation study, comprised of the adaptation phases of the Diabetes-39 instrument (consisting of 5 domains and 39 items), pre-test, structural validity analyses (exploratory and confirmatory), reliability, concurrent validity and interpretability. Results: The factorial structure of the short final version differed from the original instrument. The items were reduced from 39 to 21 and domains from 5 to 4. The factor loading, in exploratory and confirmatory analyses, ranged between 0.41 and 0.90 and between 0.51 and 0.89, respectively. Reliability was adequate (Cronbach's alpha=0.91; Kappa≥0.60 in all items; intraclass correlation coefficient =0.91). Conclusion: Diabetes-21, a short form instrument, was considered valid, reliable and interpretable for assessing health-related quality of life among people with diabetes mellitus.