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Zhang L, Piao J, Zhang W, Liu N, Zhang X, Shen Y, Jin Y, Wang F, Feng S. Physical activity changes and influencing factors among Chinese pregnant women: a longitudinal study. J Matern Fetal Neonatal Med 2024; 37:2306190. [PMID: 38262926 DOI: 10.1080/14767058.2024.2306190] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/30/2023] [Accepted: 01/11/2024] [Indexed: 01/25/2024]
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OBJECTIVE Participating in physical activity during pregnancy has benefited a lot from maternal and child health. However, there are few longitudinal studies describing activity patterns and related factors during pregnancy. The aim of this study is to investigate longitudinal physical activity changes and the influencing factors of Chinese pregnant women. METHODS From January to August 2020, 240 pregnant women were recruited in Hangzhou, China. Physical activity during pregnancy was assessed in the first, second, and third trimesters of pregnancy by using the Pregnancy Physical Activity Questionnaire. RESULTS The daily energy consumption during first, second, and third trimesters was 20.55, 20.76, 17.19 METs-h/d. The results of repeated-measure analysis of variance and pairwise comparison showed that the total daily energy consumption of physical activity in the third trimester was significantly lower than that in the first and second trimesters, with statistical significance (p < 0.001). The generalized estimation equation showed that education level, pre-pregnancy BMI, gravidity, unnaturally conceived and pre-pregnancy exercise habits were the influencing factors of physical activity during pregnancy (p < 0.05). CONCLUSION Physical activity levels of pregnant women during different trimester were not optimistic. In order to improve physical activity during pregnancy and promote the health status of both mother and the developing baby, more attention should be paid on pregnant women with low education level, high BMI before pregnancy, primipara, unnaturally conceived and no good exercise habits before pregnancy.
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- Le Zhang
- Department of Nursing, Women's Hospital, School of Medicine, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, China
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- Department of Nursing, Women's Hospital, School of Medicine, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, China
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- Department of Nursing, Women's Hospital, School of Medicine, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, China
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- Department of Nursing, Women's Hospital, School of Medicine, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, China
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- Department of Nursing, Women's Hospital, School of Medicine, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, China
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- Department of Nursing, Women's Hospital, School of Medicine, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, China
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- Department of Nursing, Women's Hospital, School of Medicine, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, China
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- Department of Obstetric, Women's Hospital, School of Medicine, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, China
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- Department of Nursing, Women's Hospital, School of Medicine, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, China
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Zhang P, Xun L, Bao N, Tong D, Duan B, Peng D. Long-term mortality in patients with end-stage renal disease undergoing hemodialysis and peritoneal dialysis: a propensity score matching retrospective study. Ren Fail 2024; 46:2321320. [PMID: 38482569 PMCID: PMC10946263 DOI: 10.1080/0886022x.2024.2321320] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/07/2023] [Accepted: 02/15/2024] [Indexed: 03/20/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND Hemodialysis (HD) and peritoneal dialysis (PD) are effective ways to treat end-stage renal disease (ERSD). This study aimed to investigate the differences in survival and the factors that influence it in patients with end-stage renal disease treated with HD or PD. METHODS We retrospectively analyzed factors related to all-cause death with renal replacement therapy and compared the long-term mortality between HD and PD strategies in patients with ESRD who started HD or PD treatment in our renal HD center between January 1, 2008, and December 1, 2021. RESULTS Overall, 1,319 patients were included, comprising 690 and 629 patients in the HD and PD groups, respectively, according to the inclusion criteria. After propensity matching, 922 patients remained, with 461 (50%) patients each in the two groups. There were no significant differences in the 1-, 2-, 3-, and 4-year mortality rates between the HD and PD groups (all p > .05). However, the 5- and 10-year mortality rates of the matched patients were 15.8%. 17.6% in the HD group and 21.0%. 27.3% in the PD group, respectively. The 5- and 10-year mortality rates were significantly lower in the HD group (all p < .05) as compared to the PD group. After matching, Kaplan-Meier curve analysis with log-rank test was performed, which showed a significant difference in the survival rates between the two groups (p = .001). Logistic multifactor regression analysis revealed that age, weight, hypertension, serum creatinine, and combined neoplasms influenced the survival rate of patients with ESRD (p < .05). In contrast, age, hypertension, parathyroid hormone (PTH), serum creatinine, and peripheral vascular diseases (PVD) influenced the survival rate of patients in the HD group (p < .05), and age and weight influenced the survival rate of patients in the PD group (p < .05). CONCLUSIONS This study found that long-term mortality rates were higher in the PD group than that in the HD group, indicating that HD may be superior to PD.
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- Pengjie Zhang
- Department of Nephrology, Shaanxi Provincial People’s hospital, Xian Jiaotong University, Xian, China
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- Department of Nephrology, Shaanxi Provincial People’s hospital, Xian Jiaotong University, Xian, China
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- Department of Nephrology, Shaanxi Provincial People’s hospital, Xian Jiaotong University, Xian, China
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- Department of Nephrology, Shaanxi Provincial People’s hospital, Xian Jiaotong University, Xian, China
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- Department of Nephrology, Shaanxi Provincial People’s hospital, Xian Jiaotong University, Xian, China
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- Department of Nephrology, Shaanxi Provincial People’s hospital, Xian Jiaotong University, Xian, China
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Jin XL, Deng XL, Dai R, Xu QQ, Wu Y, Fan YX. [Analysis of the Spatiotemporal Distribution of Algal Blooms and Its Driving Factors in Chaohu Lake Based on Multi-source Datasets]. Huan Jing Ke Xue 2024; 45:2694-2706. [PMID: 38629533 DOI: 10.13227/j.hjkx.202306047] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 04/19/2024]
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Eutrophication and harmful algae blooms are one of the common ecological and environmental problems faced by freshwater lakes all over the world. As a typical inland freshwater lake, Chaohu Lake exhibits a high level of eutrophication and algae blooms year-round and shows a spatiotemporal difference in different regions of the lake. In order to understand the basic regularity of the development and outbreak of algal blooms in Chaohu Lake, the data from the comprehensive water observation platform and remote sensing were integrated to obtain the spatiotemporal distribution of algal blooms from 2015 to 2020. Then, an evaluation model based on Boosted Regression Trees (BRT) was constructed to quantitatively assess the importance and interactions of various environmental factors on algal blooms at different stages. The results indicated that:① The occurrence of algal blooms in Chaohu Lake exhibited significant seasonal variations, with the cyanobacteria beginning to recover in spring and bring about a light degree of algal blooms in the western and coastal areas of Chaohu Lake. The density of cyanobacteria reached its maximum in summer and autumn, accompanied by moderate and severe degrees of algal bloom outbreaks. ② During the non-outbreak period, the variation in the cyanobacteria density was greatly affected by physical and chemical factors, which explained 80.3% of the variance in the change in cyanobacteria density. The high concentrations of dissolved oxygen content in the water column and the weak alkalinity (7.2-7.6) and appropriate water temperature (about 3℃) provided a favorable environmental condition for the breeding and growth of cyanobacteria. In addition, the onset of algal blooms was closely related to the air temperature steadily passing through the threshold. According to the statistics, the date of first outbreak of algal blooms in Chaohu Lake was 11 days or so after the air temperature steadily remained above 7℃. ③ During the outbreak period, the occurrence of algal blooms was influenced by the combination of cyanobacterial biomass and meteorological conditions such as temperature, wind speed, and sunshine duration. The cumulative contribution ratio of the four factors was as high as 95%, and each factor had an optimal interval conductive to the outbreak of algal blooms. Furthermore, the results of multi-factor interaction analysis indicated a larger probability of the outbreak of algal blooms in Chaohu Lake under the combined effect of high cyanobacteria density, suitable temperature, and the breeze. This study analyzed and revealed the spatiotemporal characteristics and the dominant influencing factors of algal blooms in Chaohu Lake at different stages, which could provide the scientific basis for the prediction, early warning, and disposal of algal blooms under the context of climate change.
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- Hefei Meteorological Bureau, Hefei 230041, China
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- Hefei Meteorological Bureau, Hefei 230041, China
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- Hefei Meteorological Bureau, Hefei 230041, China
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- Hefei Meteorological Bureau, Hefei 230041, China
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Alfaisal Y, Idris G, Peters OA, Zafar S, Nagendrababu V, Peters CI. Vital pulp therapy-Factors influencing decision-making for permanent mature teeth with irreversible pulpitis: A systematic review. Int Endod J 2024; 57:505-519. [PMID: 38326290 DOI: 10.1111/iej.14036] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/05/2023] [Revised: 01/22/2024] [Accepted: 01/23/2024] [Indexed: 02/09/2024]
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BACKGROUND There is an increased tendency towards adopting minimally invasive interventions in dentistry, supported by advancement in materials and techniques. However, the decision-making process in choosing conservative or invasive treatments is influenced by several factors, particularly in permanent teeth with irreversible pulpitis. OBJECTIVES The objective of the study was to systematically review the literature regarding factors that influence decision-making for vital pulp therapy (VPT) as definitive treatment option in permanent mature teeth diagnosed with irreversible pulpitis. METHODS Two independent reviewers searched five electronic databases (PubMed, Embase, Web of Science, Scopus and Cochrane Library). Grey literature was searched through Google Scholar and contact with experts. Defined search keys were applied, and all peer-reviewed literature published with no language nor publication date limits were included. The All studies investigating the factors influencing treatment decision-making in mature permanent teeth with irreversible pulpitis were included. The quality of included studies was assessed by two independent reviewers using the Joanna Briggs Institute quality assessment tool. RESULTS Six articles were included in the review. All included studies used questionnaires to characterize clinician preferences and attitudes in choosing treatment options for mature permanent teeth with irreversible pulpitis. The available evidence suggests that dentist-related factors have a significant influence on the chosen treatment in teeth with irreversible pulpitis, with speciality training and years of experience influencing the choice of VPT over other treatment options. COVID-19 reportedly swayed the dentists' decision to favour VPT. Only one article studied the influence of patient-related factors, such as age and presence of spontaneous pain on decision-making. Of note, a history of cardiovascular disease moved dentists towards prescribing VPT. DISCUSSION Collectively, the included studies demonstrated an overriding influence of dentist-related factors on choosing among treatment options for painful teeth diagnosed with irreversible pulpitis. Patient-related factors were acknowledged but there are also potential factors such as socio-economic constraints that were not included in the component studies. CONCLUSION In teeth with irreversible pulpitis clinicians educational background influence the decision towards a specific treatment option. Further data, preferably derived from clinical records, is necessary in future investigations to explore the effect of other important factors related to both dentists and patients. REGISTRATION PROSPERO database (CRD42022339653).
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- Yasmen Alfaisal
- School of Dentistry, The University of Queensland, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
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- Metro North Hospital and Health Services, Queensland Health, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
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- School of Dentistry, The University of Queensland, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
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- School of Dentistry, The University of Queensland, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
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- School of Dentistry, The University of Queensland, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
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Wei X, Chen Y, Qin J, Yang Y, Yang T, Yan F, Zhang Z, Han L, Ma Y. Factors associated with the intrinsic capacity in older adults: A scoping review. J Clin Nurs 2024; 33:1739-1750. [PMID: 38345142 DOI: 10.1111/jocn.17017] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/01/2023] [Revised: 01/07/2024] [Accepted: 01/10/2024] [Indexed: 04/04/2024]
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INTRODUCTION In 2015, the term 'intrinsic capacity' (IC) was proposed by the World Health Organisation to promote healthy aging. However, the factors associated with IC are still discrepant and uncertain. AIM We aim to synthesise the factors connected with IC. METHODS This scoping review followed the five-stage framework of Arksey and O'Malley and was reported using PRISMA-ScR guidelines. RESULTS In all, 29 articles were included. IC of older adults is associated with demographic characteristics, socioeconomic factors, disease conditions, behavioural factors, and biomarkers. Age, sex, marital status, occupation status, education, income/wealth, chronic diseases, hypertension, diabetes, disability, smoking status, alcohol consumption, and physical activity were emerged as important factors related to the IC of older adults. CONCLUSIONS This review shows that IC is related to multiple factors. Understanding these factors can provide the healthcare personnel with the theoretical basis for intervening and managing IC in older adults. RELEVANCE TO CLINICAL PRACTICE The influencing factors identified in the review help to guide older adults to maintain their own intrinsic capacity, thereby promoting their health and well-being. The modifiable factors also provide evidence for healthcare personnel to develop targeted intervention strategies to delay IC decline. NO PATIENT OR PUBLIC CONTRIBUTION As this is a scoping review, no patient or public contributions are required.
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- Xiaoqin Wei
- Evidence-Based Nursing Center, School of Nursing, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou, Gansu Province, China
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- Evidence-Based Nursing Center, School of Nursing, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou, Gansu Province, China
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- Evidence-Based Nursing Center, School of Nursing, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou, Gansu Province, China
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- Evidence-Based Nursing Center, School of Nursing, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou, Gansu Province, China
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- Evidence-Based Nursing Center, School of Nursing, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou, Gansu Province, China
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- Evidence-Based Nursing Center, School of Nursing, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou, Gansu Province, China
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- Lanzhou University of Arts and Science, Lanzhou, Gansu Province, China
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- Evidence-Based Nursing Center, School of Nursing, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou, Gansu Province, China
- Nursing Department, Gansu Provincial Hospital, Lanzhou, Gansu Province, China
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- Evidence-Based Nursing Center, School of Nursing, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou, Gansu Province, China
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Wang T, Wang L, Yao Y, Liu N, Peng A, Ling M, Ye F, Sun J. Building and Validation of an Acute Event Prediction Model for Severe Mental Disorders. Neuropsychiatr Dis Treat 2024; 20:885-896. [PMID: 38645710 PMCID: PMC11032721 DOI: 10.2147/ndt.s453838] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/07/2023] [Accepted: 04/09/2024] [Indexed: 04/23/2024] Open
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Background The global incidence of acute events in psychiatric patients is intensifying, and models to successfully predict acute events have attracted much attention. Objective To explore the influence factors of acute incident severe mental disorders (SMDs) and the application of Rstudio statistical software, and build and verify a nomogram prediction model. Methods SMDs were taken as research objects. The questionnaire survey method was adopted to collect data. Patients with acute event independent factors were screened. R software multivariable Logistic regression model was constructed and a nomogram was drawn. Results A total of 342 patients with SMDs were hospitalized, and the number of patients who encountered acute events was 64, which accounted for 18.70% of all patients. Statistical significances were found in many aspects (all P ˂ 0.05). Such aspects included Medication adherence, disease diagnosis, marital status, caregivers, social support and the hospitalization environment (odds ratio (OR) = 4.08, 11.62, 12.06, 10.52, 0.04 and 0.61, respectively) were independent risk factors for the acute events of patients with SMDs. The prediction model was modeled, and the AUC was 0.77 and 0.80. The calibration curve shows that the model has good calibration. The clinical decision curve shows that the model has a good clinical effect. Conclusion The constructed risk prediction model shows good prediction effectiveness in the acute events of patients with SMDs, which is helpful for the early detection of clinical mental health staff at high risk of acute events.
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- Ting Wang
- Affliated WuTaiShan Hospital of Medical College of Yangzhou University, Yangzhou Mental Health Center, Yangzhou, Jiangsu, People’s Republic of China
- School of Medicine & Nursing, Huzhou University, Huzhou, Zhejiang, People’s Republic of China
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- Affliated WuTaiShan Hospital of Medical College of Yangzhou University, Yangzhou Mental Health Center, Yangzhou, Jiangsu, People’s Republic of China
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- School of Medicine & Nursing, Huzhou University, Huzhou, Zhejiang, People’s Republic of China
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- Affliated WuTaiShan Hospital of Medical College of Yangzhou University, Yangzhou Mental Health Center, Yangzhou, Jiangsu, People’s Republic of China
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- Affliated WuTaiShan Hospital of Medical College of Yangzhou University, Yangzhou Mental Health Center, Yangzhou, Jiangsu, People’s Republic of China
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- School of Medicine & Nursing, Huzhou University, Huzhou, Zhejiang, People’s Republic of China
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- Affliated WuTaiShan Hospital of Medical College of Yangzhou University, Yangzhou Mental Health Center, Yangzhou, Jiangsu, People’s Republic of China
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- Affliated WuTaiShan Hospital of Medical College of Yangzhou University, Yangzhou Mental Health Center, Yangzhou, Jiangsu, People’s Republic of China
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Jiang S, Luo T, Zhu Z, Huang Y, Liu H, Li B, Feng S, Zeng K. Latent Profile Analysis of Medication Beliefs in Patients with Type 2 Diabetes in the Hospital-Home Transition and Comparison with Medication Adherence. Patient Prefer Adherence 2024; 18:839-853. [PMID: 38645700 PMCID: PMC11032132 DOI: 10.2147/ppa.s450107] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/15/2023] [Accepted: 03/19/2024] [Indexed: 04/23/2024] Open
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Background The treatment of Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus (T2DM) is a protracted and arduous process. Medication, being a universally crucial therapeutic measure, underscores the significance of medication adherence in managing the disease effectively. Medication beliefs have emerged as a significant predictor of adherence, attracting considerable scholarly attention in recent years. However, there remains a paucity of research utilizing individual-centered approaches to explore medication beliefs among the T2DM population during the hospital-home transition, leaving the relationship between these beliefs and medication adherence unclear. Purpose To investigate latent categories of medication beliefs among patients with T2DM during the transition from hospital to home, and to analyze variations in medication adherence across these categories of patients. Patients and methods Between August 2022 and September 2023, this study selected 304 patients with a pre-discharge diagnosis of T2DM as study subjects from a tertiary hospital in Dongguan City. The patients' profiles were assessed comprehensively via the Sociodemographic and Clinical Characteristics Questionnaire, alongside the Chinese version of Beliefs about Medicines Questionnaire-Specific and Morisky Medication Adherence Scale-8. The present study conducted latent profile analysis using Mplus 7.4 software and analyzed the influencing factors of different medication belief categories and their differences in medication adherence using SPSS 26.0 software. Results The medication beliefs of 304 patients were rated at 3.36±5.24 points, while medication adherence scored 6.23±1.56 points. The medication beliefs were classified into four categories: moderate necessity - low to moderate concern group (40.13%), high necessity - low concern group (9.54%), moderate necessity - moderate to high concern group (19.08%), and moderate necessity - high concern group (31.25%). Age, monthly per capita household income, and place of residence emerged as influential factors for the four categories. Moreover, the disparity in medication adherence among these categories demonstrated statistical significance (P < 0.001). Conclusion The medication beliefs of patients were classified into four distinct categories, and variations in medication adherence were evident across these categories. The high necessity - low concern group demonstrated the highest medication adherence scores, while the moderate necessity - high concern group exhibited the lowest scores. Healthcare providers are advised to tailor personalized medication belief enhancement programs based on patients' homogeneous beliefs, addressing specific issues encountered by each category. This approach aims to ensure optimal medication adherence across diverse medical and social environments, effectively improving patient prognosis and enhancing quality of life.
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- Sifen Jiang
- Science and Education Section, Dongguan Eighth People’s Hospital (Dongguan Children’s Hospital), Dongguan, People’s Republic of China
- School of Nursing, Guangdong Pharmaceutical University, Guangzhou, People’s Republic of China
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- School of Nursing, Guangdong Pharmaceutical University, Guangzhou, People’s Republic of China
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- School of Public Health, Guangxi Medical University, Guangxi, People’s Republic of China
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- School of Nursing, Guangdong Pharmaceutical University, Guangzhou, People’s Republic of China
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- School of Public Health, Sun Yat-Sen University, Guangzhou, People’s Republic of China
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- School of Nursing, Guangdong Pharmaceutical University, Guangzhou, People’s Republic of China
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- Surgery Department, Dongguan Eighth People’s Hospital (Dongguan Children’s Hospital), Dongguan, People’s Republic of China
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- Science and Education Section, Dongguan Eighth People’s Hospital (Dongguan Children’s Hospital), Dongguan, People’s Republic of China
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Yang J, Li D, Li Z, Wang H, Dong Y, Zhang X. Analysis of predictive factors in surgical treatment of intractable epilepsy caused by focal cortical dysplasia in children. Int J Neurosci 2024:1-7. [PMID: 38557439 DOI: 10.1080/00207454.2024.2338253] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/28/2024] [Accepted: 03/28/2024] [Indexed: 04/04/2024]
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OBJECTIVE This study aims to analyze key factors affecting the surgical outcome of children with intractable epilepsy caused by focal cortical dysplasia, providing more effective clinical guidance. METHODS We conducted a study from March 2019 to February 2021, selecting 80 children with intractable epilepsy caused by focal cortical dysplasia who underwent surgical treatment. Comprehensive inclusion criteria were met. We collected general information and treatment outcomes before and after surgery, with a two-year postoperative follow-up. Patients were categorized into good and poor outcome groups based on outcomes. Various factors including pathological types, age of onset, seizure frequency, and extent of resection were selected as variables. Logistic regression analysis investigated predictive factors. RESULTS Engel class I included 53 cases, class II had 16 cases, class III had 9 cases, and class IV had 2 cases. Thus, 53 cases were in the good outcome group, and 27 in the poor outcome group. General data showed no significant differences between the groups (p > 0.05). Single-factor analysis revealed statistically significant risk factors: FCD classification, MRI results, age of onset, seizure frequency, and extent of resection (p < 0.05). Logistic multifactor analysis indicated seizure frequency. acute postoperative seizures (APSO) and extent of resection as independent influencing factors (p < 0.05). CONCLUSION Seizure frequency, extent of resection, and APSO are key independent factors for surgical outcome in children with intractable epilepsy caused by focal cortical dysplasia. Clinicians should consider these factors when planning treatment to improve success rates and outcome, enhancing quality of life for affected children.
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- Jixue Yang
- The Third Affiliated Hospital, The Third Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, China
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- The Third Affiliated Hospital, The Third Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, China
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- The Third Affiliated Hospital, The Third Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, China
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- The Third Affiliated Hospital, The Third Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, China
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- The Third Affiliated Hospital, The Third Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, China
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- The Third Affiliated Hospital, The Third Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, China
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Zhang T, Liu M, Zhou D, Ma Z, Chen L, Wu D, Diao H, Wang W, Li D, Zhen Q. Environmental factors and particle size shape the community structure of airborne total and pathogenic bacteria in a university campus. Front Public Health 2024; 12:1371656. [PMID: 38651126 PMCID: PMC11033423 DOI: 10.3389/fpubh.2024.1371656] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/26/2024] [Accepted: 03/26/2024] [Indexed: 04/25/2024] Open
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Given the dense population on university campuses, indoor and outdoor airborne bacterial contamination may lead to the rapid spread of diseases in a university environment. However, there are few studies of the characteristics of airborne and pathogenic bacterial communities in different sites on a university campus. In this study, we collected particulate matter samples from indoor and outdoor locations at a university in Bengbu City, Anhui Province, China, and analyzed the community characteristics of airborne and pathogenic bacteria using a high-throughput sequencing technique. The results showed that the composition of the dominant airborne and pathogenic bacterial communities was consistent among sites at the phylum and genus levels, with differences in their relative abundance. There were significant differences in the structure of the airborne and pathogenic bacterial communities between indoor and outdoor sites (p < 0.05). An analysis of similarities (ANOSIM) indicated that the structure of airborne bacterial communities in indoor sites was influenced by the room occupancy rate, ventilation conditions, and the extent of indoor furnishing (p < 0.05), while the structure of pathogenic bacterial communities was influenced by the number of individuals and spatial dimensions (p < 0.05). The impact of particle size on the structure of airborne and pathogenic bacterial communities was relatively minor. A total of 194 suspected pathogenic bacterial species were identified, accounting for 0.0001-1.3923% of the total airborne bacteria, all of which were conditional pathogens. Among them, Saccharopolyspora rectivirgula, Acinetobacter johnsonii, and Moraxella osloensis exhibited relatively high relative abundance, accounting for 24.40, 16.22, and 8.66% of the total pathogenic bacteria, respectively. Moreover, 18 emerging or re-emerging pathogenic bacterial species with significant implications for human health were identified, although their relative abundance was relatively low (0.5098%). The relative abundance of pathogenic bacteria in indoor environments was significantly higher than outdoors, with the laboratory and dormitory having the highest levels. The findings of this study provide valuable guidance for the prevention and control of airborne bacterial contamination and the associated health risks in both a campus environment and other public spaces with high occupancy rates.
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- Tianer Zhang
- School of Public Health, Bengbu Medical University, Bengbu, China
- Xinchang Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Shaoxing, China
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- School of Public Health, Bengbu Medical University, Bengbu, China
- Quality Management Department, Fuyang Tumor Hospital, Fuyang, China
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- School of Public Health, Bengbu Medical University, Bengbu, China
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- School of Public Health, Bengbu Medical University, Bengbu, China
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- School of Public Health, Bengbu Medical University, Bengbu, China
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- School of Public Health, Bengbu Medical University, Bengbu, China
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- School of Public Health, Bengbu Medical University, Bengbu, China
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- School of Public Health, Bengbu Medical University, Bengbu, China
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- School of Public Health, Bengbu Medical University, Bengbu, China
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- School of Public Health, Bengbu Medical University, Bengbu, China
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Ge R, Zhu G, Tian M, Hou Z, Pan W, Feng H, Liu K, Xiao Q, Chen Z. Analysis on time delay of tuberculosis among adolescents and young adults in Eastern China. Front Public Health 2024; 12:1376404. [PMID: 38651131 PMCID: PMC11033351 DOI: 10.3389/fpubh.2024.1376404] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/25/2024] [Accepted: 03/26/2024] [Indexed: 04/25/2024] Open
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Background Tuberculosis (TB) is recognized as a significant global public health concern. Still, there remains a dearth of comprehensive evaluation regarding the specific indicators and their influencing factors of delay for adolescents and young adults. Methods All notified pulmonary TB (PTB) patients in Jiaxing City were collected between 2005 and 2022 from China's TB Information Management System. Logistic regression models were conducted to ascertain the factors that influenced patient and health system delays for PTB cases, respectively. Furthermore, the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on local delays has been explored. Results From January 1, 2005 to December 31, 2022, a total of 5,282 PTB cases were notified in Jiaxing City, including 1,678 adolescents and 3,604 young adults. For patient delay, female (AOR: 1.18, 95%CI: 1.05-1.32), PTB complicated with extra-pulmonary TB (AOR: 1.70, 95% CI: 1.28-2.26), passive case finding (AOR: 1.46, 95% CI: 1.07-1.98) and retreatment (AOR: 1.52, 95% CI: 1.11-2.09) showed a higher risk of delay. For health system delay, minorities (AOR: 0.69, 95% CI: 0.53-0.90) and non-students (AOR: 0.83, 95% CI: 0.71-0.98) experienced a lower delay. Referral (AOR: 1.46, 95% CI: 1.29-1.65) had a higher health system delay compared with clinical consultation. Furthermore, county hospitals (AOR: 1.47, 95% CI: 1.32-1.65) and etiological positive results (AOR: 1.46, 95% CI: 1.30-1.63) were associated with comparatively high odds of patient delay. Contrarily, county hospitals (AOR: 0.88, 95% CI: 0.78-1.00) and etiological positive results (AOR: 0.67, 95% CI: 0.59-0.74) experienced a lower health system delay. Besides, the median of patient delay, health system delay, and total delay during the COVID-19 pandemic were significantly lower than that before. Conclusion In general, there has been a noteworthy decline in the notification rate of PTB among adolescents and young adults in Jiaxing City while the declining trend was not obvious in patient delay, health system delay, and total delay, respectively. It also found factors such as gender, case-finding method, and the hospital level might influence the times of seeking health care and diagnosis in health agencies. These findings will provide valuable insights for refining preventive and treatment strategies for TB among adolescents and young adults.
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- Rui Ge
- Jiaxing Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Jiaxing, Zhejiang, China
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- Jiaxing Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Jiaxing, Zhejiang, China
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- Nanhu Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Jiaxing, Zhejiang, China
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- Jiaxing Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Jiaxing, Zhejiang, China
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- Jiaxing Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Jiaxing, Zhejiang, China
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- Jiaxing Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Jiaxing, Zhejiang, China
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- Department of Tuberculosis Control and Prevention, Zhejiang Provincial Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China
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- The First Hospital of Jiaxing, Jiaxing, Zhejiang, China
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- Jiaxing Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Jiaxing, Zhejiang, China
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Huo MZ, Liu JX, Shao HN, Li WH. Myopia: Its Status and Environmental Correlations Among School Students in Fushun, China. Percept Mot Skills 2024; 131:397-416. [PMID: 38291007 DOI: 10.1177/00315125241230764] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/01/2024]
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Our objective was to investigate the status and influence of myopia among primary school students in Fushun, Liaoning Province, China. We aimed to provide a theoretical and epistemological basis for implementing myopia prevention initiatives. We employed cluster sampling and surveyed 5216 primary school students from grades 1-6 across eight primary schools in Fushun City. Our participants included 2606 males and 2610 females whose average age was 9.25 (SD = 1.76) years. The rate of myopia among these primary school students was 29.54%, with statistically significant differences among students of different genders and grades. Logistic regression analysis further identified several possible protective factors, including appropriate reading distance, adequate home lighting, regular breaks between classes, conscientious eye exercises, and daily outdoor physical activity. Conversely, the associated risk factors were being female, being in a higher grade level, spending more than 4 hours on homework, occasionally reading while lying down, and having one or both parents with myopia. Overall, our results indicated a high incidence of myopia, highlighting the need for scientifically controlled interventions to manage and mitigate the occurrence and progression of myopia in this population.
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- Ming-Zhu Huo
- College of Preschool and Primary Education, Shenyang Normal University, Shenyang, China
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- College of Preschool and Primary Education, Shenyang Normal University, Shenyang, China
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- College of Preschool and Primary Education, Shenyang Normal University, Shenyang, China
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- College of Preschool and Primary Education, Shenyang Normal University, Shenyang, China
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Dang H, Qiao X. [Analysis of inducement of benign paroxysmal positional vertigo]. Lin Chuang Er Bi Yan Hou Tou Jing Wai Ke Za Zhi 2024; 38:331-333. [PMID: 38563178 DOI: 10.13201/j.issn.2096-7993.2024.04.013] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/23/2023] [Indexed: 04/04/2024]
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Objective:To analyze the related factors that may affect the onset of benign paroxysmal positional vertigo(BPPV). Methods:Fifty BPPV patients treated in Department of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, Shanxi Provincial People's Hospital from May to September 2023 were selected as the case group, and 50 healthy adults were selected as the control group. Relevant information was collected by means of questionnaire survey and medical history inquiry. The two groups were compared in terms of sleep time, night sleep duration, wake times, underlying diseases(hypertension, diabetes, coronary heart disease, etc.) and negative emotional impact. Results:The proportion of male and female in the case group was 16% and 84%, and that in the control group was 20% and 80%. The mean age of the case group was(54.66±13.39) years old, and the mean age of the control group was(54.42±12.55) years old, ranging from 27 to 80 years old. The sleeping time of the case group was significantly later than that of the healthy group, and the difference was statistically significant(P<0.05). The night sleep duration of the case group was shorter than that of the healthy group, the difference was statistically significant(P<0.05). There was no significant difference in awakening times between the case group and the healthy group(P>0.05). There were more patients in the case group with underlying diseases(54%) and affected by negative emotions(70%) than in the healthy group, and the difference was statistically significant(P<0.05). Conclusion:Late sleep time, short sleep duration at night, accompanied by underlying diseases and negative emotions can affect the onset of BPPV.
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- Herong Dang
- Shanxi University of Traditional Chinese Medicine,Jinzhong,030619,China
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- Department of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery,Shanxi Provincial People's Hospital,Taiyuan
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Dmytriv TR, Lushchak VI. Potential Biosafety of Mxenes: Stability, Biodegradability, Toxicity and Biocompatibility. CHEM REC 2024; 24:e202300338. [PMID: 38389182 DOI: 10.1002/tcr.202300338] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/07/2023] [Revised: 01/23/2024] [Indexed: 02/24/2024]
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MXenes are two-dimensional nanomaterials with unique properties that are widely used in various fields of research, mostly in the field of energy. Fewer publications are devoted to MXene application in biomedicine and the question is: are MXenes safe for use in biological systems? The sharp edges of MXenes provide the structure of "nanoknives" which cause damage in direct physical contact with cells. This is effectively used for antibacterial research. However, on the other hand, most studies in cultured cells and rodents report that they do not cause obvious signs of cytotoxicity and are fully biocompatible. The aim of our review was to consider whether MXenes can really be considered non-toxic and biocompatible. Often the last two concepts are confused. We first reviewed aspects such as the stability and biodegradation of MXenes, and then analyzed the mechanisms of toxicity and their consequences for bacteria, cultured cells, and rodents, with subsequent conclusions regarding their biocompatibility.
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- Tetiana R Dmytriv
- Department of Biochemistry and Biotechnology, Vasyl Stefanyk Precarpathian National University, 57 Shevchenko Str., Ivano-Frankivsk, 76018, Ukraine
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- Department of Biochemistry and Biotechnology, Vasyl Stefanyk Precarpathian National University, 57 Shevchenko Str., Ivano-Frankivsk, 76018, Ukraine
- Research and Development University, Shota Rustaveli Str., 76018, Ivano-Frankivsk, Ukraine
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Chen G. Influencing Factors on the Efficacy of Aerobic Exercise Therapy in Depression: A Single-Centre Cross-Sectional Study. Actas Esp Psiquiatr 2024; 52:107-113. [PMID: 38622008 PMCID: PMC11015741 DOI: 10.62641/aep.v52i2.1585] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 04/17/2024]
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BACKGROUND Aerobic exercise therapy can improve brain function and promote positive emotions in patients with depression. This study aims to improve the efficacy of aerobic exercise therapy in depression by investigating the influencing factors therein. METHODS This study conducted a single-centre cross-sectional analysis of clinical data from 211 depression patients who received aerobic exercise therapy at Heze Mudan People's Hospital from May 2021 to May 2023. After excluding 10 patients who did not meet the inclusion criteria, the final cohort included 201 patients. The clinical data of patients with effective treatment and patients with ineffective treatment were collected, such as socio-demographic characteristics, disease status, depression degree, treatment compliance, and social support. Binary Logistic regression was used to analyze the factors affecting the clinical efficacy of aerobic exercise therapy in patients. RESULTS Among the 201 patients, the effective and ineffective rates of aerobic exercise therapy were 80.10% (161/201) and 19.90% (40/201), respectively. When analysed as groups, no significant differences were observed between the effective group (EG) and ineffective group (IG) regarding gender, body mass index, course of depression, age of first onset, mental symptoms, years of education, personal income, or marital status (p > 0.05). However, the EG exhibited a reduced probability of family history of mental illness, smoking history, and severity of depression (p < 0.05), along with higher treatment compliance and Social Support Rating Scale (SSRS) scores compared to the IG (p < 0.05). Binary logistic regression analysis revealed that smoking history, family history of mental illness, treatment compliance, depression, and SSRS score were the primary influencing factors on the efficacy of aerobic exercise therapy (p < 0.05). CONCLUSION Smoking history, family history of mental illness, treatment compliance, severity of depression, and social support are the primary influencing factors on the efficacy of aerobic exercise therapy in patients with depression. These factors should be emphasized during follow-up treatment to optimize the clinical treatment effect.
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- Guanru Chen
- Institute of Analytical Psychology, City University of Macau, 999078 Macau, China
- Oriental Academy for Analytical Psychology, 510080 Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
- Department of Mental Health, Heze City Mudan People’s Hospital, 274000 Heze, Shandong, China
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Zhang R, Xu W, Yang S, Hu D, Bai L, Xiang R, Zhao X, Nie Y, Shi QL. Prevalence of High-Risk Human Papillomavirus Infection, Associated Risk Factors, and Relationship With Cervical Precancerous Lesions in Perimenopausal and Older Women in an Area With High Cervical Cancer Incidence in China. Cureus 2024; 16:e58081. [PMID: 38616979 PMCID: PMC11009475 DOI: 10.7759/cureus.58081] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 04/11/2024] [Indexed: 04/16/2024] Open
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Purpose This study delves into the epidemiology of high-risk human papillomavirus (HR-HPV) infection and its link to precancerous lesions among perimenopausal (40-59 years) and elderly (60-65 years) women in a Chinese county with a notably high incidence of cervical cancer. By uniquely focusing on these age groups in underdeveloped regions, the research aims to offer novel strategies for the management and prevention of cervical cancer. It seeks to inform targeted interventions and public health policies that could significantly benefit women at heightened risk for HPV, addressing a critical gap in current prevention efforts in economically disadvantaged communities. Methods This observational study was conducted at the Maternal and Child Health and Family Planning Service Centre in Lueyang County, from September 2021 to January 2022. It assessed 2008 women aged 40-65 for HPV screening, with 342 undergoing further cytological examination. The study evaluated the prevalence of HPV infection across different age groups and risk categories. It utilized a questionnaire to collect participants' basic information, health behaviors, and other relevant data to analyze factors influencing HR-HPV infection. Statistical analyses comprised chi-square tests, trend analysis, logistic regression, and multiple imputation techniques to address missing data. Results The prevalence of HR-HPV infection among women aged 40-65 years in Lueyang County was 18.43%. Older women exhibited a higher incidence of HPV infection, abnormal ThinPrep Cytology Test (TCT) results (Shaanxi Fu'an Biotechnology Co. Ltd., Baoji City, China), and low/high-grade squamous intraepithelial lesions (LSIL/HSIL) (P<0.05). The most prevalent HR-HPV genotypes in the overall, perimenopausal, and elderly groups were HPV-52, -53, and -58; HPV-52, -53, and -16; and HPV-58, -52, and -53, respectively. The prevalent HR-HPV genotypes in the abnormal The Bethesda System (TBS) results were HPV-16, -52, -33, -58; -16, -52, -58; and-16, -33, and -52. HPV-16, -18, -33 prevalence increased with increasing lesion severity (P<0.05). In this study, factors affecting HR-HPV in the three age groups were found to be mainly related to sexual behavior and education level, including history of lower genital tract diseases, multiple pregnancies, contraceptive methods without tubal ligation, age at first marriage greater than 18 years, never washing the vulva after sex, abstinence from sex, education level of junior high school or above, and spouse's education level of high school or above. Conclusions These findings suggest that the elevated rate of abnormal TBS in the older age group may be attributed to the higher prevalence of persistent infection-prone HR-HPV genotypes (HPV-58, -52, and-53), multiple infections, and potent oncogenic HR-HPV genotypes (HPV-16 and -33). Additionally, the higher HR-HPV prevalence in older patients may be related to lower education attainment, reduced screening rate, and limited condom usage. Therefore, strategies targeting perimenopausal and older women should prioritize enhancing health awareness, increasing screening rates, and encouraging condom utilization.
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- Ruoyi Zhang
- Epidemiology and Health Statistics, School of Public Health, Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, CHN
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- Epidemiology and Health Statistics, School of Public Health, Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, CHN
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- Nursing, School of Nursing, Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, CHN
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- Obstetrics and Gynecology, Centre of Lueyang Maternal and Child Health Care Hospital, Shaanxi, CHN
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- Obstetrics and Gynecology, Centre of Lueyang Maternal and Child Health Care Hospital, Shaanxi, CHN
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- Epidemiology and Health Statistics, College of Public Health, Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, CHN
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- Obstetrics and Gynecology, Centre of Lueyang Maternal and Child Health Care Hospital, Shaanxi, CHN
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- Biomedical Engineering, State Key Laboratory of Ultrasound in Medicine and Engineering, Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, CHN
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- Epidemiology and Health Statistics, College of Public Health, State Key Laboratory of Ultrasound in Medicine and Engineering, Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, CHN
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Li Q, Yang W, Liu H, Yao J, Wang Q, Lin D, Shi J. Analysis of related factors of CRA in lung cancer patients with different serum iron levels: A retrospective cohort study. Cancer Med 2024; 13:e7147. [PMID: 38562035 PMCID: PMC10985406 DOI: 10.1002/cam4.7147] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/10/2023] [Revised: 03/14/2024] [Accepted: 03/17/2024] [Indexed: 04/04/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND Serum iron, an essential component of hemoglobin (Hb) synthesis in vivo, is a crucial parameter for evaluating the body's iron storage and metabolism capacity. Iron deficiency leads to reduced Hb synthesis in red blood cells and smaller red blood cell volume, ultimately resulting in iron-deficiency anemia. Although serum iron cannot independently evaluate iron storage or metabolism ability, it can reflect iron concentration in vivo and serve as a good predictor of iron-deficiency anemia. Therefore, exploring the influence of different serum iron levels on anemia and diagnosing and treating iron deficiency in the early stages is of great significance for patients with lung cancer. AIM This study aims to explore the related factors of cancer-related anemia (CRA) in lung cancer and construct a nomogram prediction model to evaluate the risk of CRA in patients with different serum iron levels. METHODS A single-center retrospective cohort study was conducted, including 1610 patients with lung cancer, of whom 1040 had CRA. The relationship between CRA and its influencing factors was analyzed using multiple linear regression models. Lung cancer patients were divided into two groups according to their serum iron levels: decreased serum iron and normal serum iron. Each group was randomly divided into a training cohort and a validation cohort at a ratio of 7:3. The influencing factors were screened by univariate and multivariate logistic regression analyses, and nomogram models were constructed. The area under the receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curve, calibration curve, and decision curve analysis (DCA) were used to evaluate the models. RESULTS CRA in lung cancer is mainly related to surgery, chemotherapy, Karnofsky Performance Status (KPS) score, serum iron, C-reactive protein (CRP), albumin, and total cholesterol (p < 0.05). CRA in lung cancer patients with decreased serum iron is primarily associated with albumin, age, and cancer staging, while CRA in lung cancer patients with normal serum iron is mainly related to CRP, albumin, total cholesterol, and cancer staging. The area under the ROC curve of the training cohort and validation cohort for the prediction model of lung cancer patients with decreased serum iron was 0.758 and 0.760, respectively. Similarly, the area under the ROC curve of the training cohort and validation cohort for the prediction model of lung cancer patients with normal serum iron was 0.715 and 0.730, respectively. The calibration curves of both prediction models were around the ideal 45° line, suggesting good discrimination and calibration. DCA showed that the nomograms had good clinical utility. CONCLUSION Both models have good reliability and validity and have significant clinical value. They can help doctors better assess the risk of developing CRA in lung cancer patients. CRP is a risk factor for CRA in lung cancer patients with normal serum iron but not in patients with decreased serum iron. Therefore, whether CRP and the inflammatory state represented by CRP will further aggravate the decrease in serum iron levels, thus contributing to anemia, warrants further study.
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- Quan‐yao Li
- Yueyang Hospital of Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine Affiliated to Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese MedicineShanghaiChina
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- Yueyang Hospital of Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine Affiliated to Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese MedicineShanghaiChina
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- Yueyang Hospital of Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine Affiliated to Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese MedicineShanghaiChina
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- Yueyang Hospital of Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine Affiliated to Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese MedicineShanghaiChina
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- Yueyang Hospital of Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine Affiliated to Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese MedicineShanghaiChina
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- Yueyang Hospital of Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine Affiliated to Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese MedicineShanghaiChina
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- Department of Traditional Chinese MedicineShanghai Fourth People's Hospital Affiliated to Tongji University of MedicineShanghaiChina
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Shi J, Zhao F, Yang W, Zhu Y, Wang M, Yi B. The Status and Influencing Factors of COVID-19 Vaccination for 3-7-Year-Old Children Born Prematurely. Patient Prefer Adherence 2024; 18:787-796. [PMID: 38572223 PMCID: PMC10987788 DOI: 10.2147/ppa.s451654] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/24/2023] [Accepted: 03/14/2024] [Indexed: 04/05/2024] Open
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Objective To explore the status and influencing factors of COVID-19 vaccination for 3-7-year-old children born prematurely. Methods A questionnaire was administered to parents of preterm infants born between 1 January 2016 and 31 December 2019 in Gansu Maternal and Child Health Hospital using convenience sampling. Results It was found that 96.81% of 282 parents had known about COVID-19 vaccines and acquired COVID-19- and vaccine-related knowledge primarily through WeChat (104/282, 36.88%) and TikTok (91/282, 32.27%). Most parents of the group whose children were vaccinated with a COVID-19 vaccine believed that this approach was effective in preventing COVID-19 (49.75%), whereas most parents of the group whose children were not vaccinated were worried about the adverse reaction and safety of the vaccine (45.88%). According to the regression analysis, the risk factors of children born prematurely receiving a COVID-19 vaccine were no vaccination against COVID-19 in the mothers (odds ratio [OR]=48.489, 95% CI: 6.524-360.406) and in younger children (OR=12.157, 95% CI: 6.388-23.139). Previous history of referral (OR=0.229, 95% CI: 0.057-0.920), history of diseases (OR=0.130, 95% CI: 0.034-0.503) and high educational level of guardians (OR=0.142, 95% CI: 0.112-0.557) were protective factors for children born prematurely to receive COVID-19 vaccination. Conclusion There is a relatively high proportion of children born prematurely receiving COVID-19 vaccination, but some people still have concerns. Publicity in the later stage can be conducted through WeChat, TikTok and other social media platforms, with special attention paid to the populations with lower education levels.
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- Jingyun Shi
- Department of NICU, Gansu Provincial Maternal and Child Care Hospital (Gansu Provincial Central Hospital), Lanzhou City, Gansu, 730050, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of NICU, Gansu Provincial Maternal and Child Care Hospital (Gansu Provincial Central Hospital), Lanzhou City, Gansu, 730050, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of NICU, Gansu University of Chinese Medicine, Lanzhou City, Gansu, 730050, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of NICU, Gansu Provincial Maternal and Child Care Hospital (Gansu Provincial Central Hospital), Lanzhou City, Gansu, 730050, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of NICU, Gansu Provincial Maternal and Child Care Hospital (Gansu Provincial Central Hospital), Lanzhou City, Gansu, 730050, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of NICU, Gansu Provincial Maternal and Child Care Hospital (Gansu Provincial Central Hospital), Lanzhou City, Gansu, 730050, People’s Republic of China
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Zhang X, Tian M, Li J. Investigating the influencing factors and prediction models of skin burns for firefighters' occupational safety. Int J Occup Saf Ergon 2024:1-14. [PMID: 38516740 DOI: 10.1080/10803548.2024.2327869] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/23/2024]
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Relevant studies in the fields of fire safety, occupational health and firefighter clothing were analyzed in this study to address the high injury rate among firefighters during fire rescue and the complexity of factors affecting skin burns. The findings indicate that the degree of skin burns in firefighters is primarily influenced by the heat source (heat flux, type), firefighter clothing (fabric, pattern) and the under-clothing air gap (thickness, characteristics). Since skin burns cannot be directly measured, internal skin heat transfer and burn prediction models are commonly employed to assess the impact of external factors on skin burns. These models can predict the safe working distance or time for firefighters. Investigating the influencing factors and prediction models of skin burns among firefighters holds significant value in enhancing operating procedures, optimizing firefighter clothing design and effectively preventing skin burns.
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- Xinyu Zhang
- College of Fashion and Design, Donghua University, People's Republic of China
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- College of Fashion and Design, Donghua University, People's Republic of China
- Protective Clothing Research Center, Donghua University, People's Republic of China
- Key Laboratory of Clothing Design and Technology, Donghua University, People's Republic of China
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- College of Fashion and Design, Donghua University, People's Republic of China
- Protective Clothing Research Center, Donghua University, People's Republic of China
- Key Laboratory of Clothing Design and Technology, Donghua University, People's Republic of China
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Zhu Y, Wang Z, Su T, Fang Z, Pang X, Tang X. Kinesophobia and its related factors in patients after percutaneous coronary intervention: A cross-sectional study. J Clin Nurs 2024. [PMID: 38509582 DOI: 10.1111/jocn.17126] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/08/2023] [Revised: 02/29/2024] [Accepted: 03/11/2024] [Indexed: 03/22/2024]
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OBJECTIVES To explore the postoperative kinesophobia of patients after percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) and its related factors. BACKGROUND Percutaneous coronary intervention is an effective method to treat coronary heart disease (CHD), and cardiac rehabilitation is an important auxiliary method after PCI. However, the compliance of patients with cardiac rehabilitation after PCI is not good, among which kinesophobia is an important influencing factor. DESIGN A descriptive cross-sectional design was implemented, and the high-quality reporting of the study adhered to the Strengthening the Reporting of Observational Studies in Epidemiology Statement. METHODS In total, 351 inpatients who underwent PCI in three tertiary grade-A hospitals in China were selected by convenient sampling method. We use one-way ANOVA and multiple linear regression analysis to determine the relevant related factors. RESULTS The kinesophobia of patients after PCI was negatively correlated with chronic illness resource utilization and sense of personal mastery, and positively correlated with illness perception. Education level, clinical classification of CHD, exercise habits, chronic illness resource utilization, illness perception and sense of personal mastery entered the regression equation, which could explain 78.1% of the total variation. CONCLUSION The level of kinesiophobia of patients after PCI is high. Education level, clinical classification of CHD, exercise habits, chronic illness resource utilization, illness perception and sense of personal mastery are the related factors of kinesiophobia of patients after PCI. RELEVANCE TO CLINICAL PRACTICE By reducing the level of exercise fear of patients after PCI, patients are more likely to accept and adhere to the cardiac rehabilitation plan, thus improving their prognosis and improving their quality of life. PATIENT OR PUBLIC CONTRIBUTION The patient underwent PCI in the research hospital. Researchers screen them according to the inclusion criteria and invite them to participate in this study. If they meet the requirements, participants will answer the research questionnaire face to face after signing the informed consent form.
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- Yue Zhu
- School of Nursing, Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Tianjin City, China
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- Nursing Department, Affiliated Hengyang Hospital of Hunan Normal University & Hengyang Central Hospital, Hengyang City, Hunan Province, China
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- School of Nursing, Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Tianjin City, China
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- Emergency Department, Tianjin First Central Hospital, Tianjin City, China
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- School of Nursing, Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Tianjin City, China
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- Nursing Department, Affiliated Hengyang Hospital of Hunan Normal University & Hengyang Central Hospital, Hengyang City, Hunan Province, China
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Hao JQ, Zhang L, Yu YQ, Hao MY, Wang AX, Feng FM. Analysis of Dietary and Nutritional Status of Tuberculosis Patients in Hulunbuir Region. J Multidiscip Healthc 2024; 17:1231-1240. [PMID: 38524862 PMCID: PMC10960538 DOI: 10.2147/jmdh.s450080] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/15/2023] [Accepted: 02/16/2024] [Indexed: 03/26/2024] Open
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Objective Tuberculosis (TB) is a major public health problem that affects millions of people worldwide. Malnutrition is a common complication of TB and can worsen the disease outcome. The purpose of this study was to investigate the dietary and nutritional status, as well as the dietary structure, of TB patients in Hulunbuir City, Inner Mongolia, China. Additionally, the study aimed to analyze the factors that influence the nutritional status in order to provide a theoretical foundation for the prevention and treatment of TB and related issues. Methods A cross-sectional study was conducted on 334 randomly selected TB patients from Hulunbuir City Second Hospital. A questionnaire survey was administered to collect information on demographic characteristics, dietary habits, and food intake. Nutritional status was assessed by body mass index (BMI). Dietary diversity score (DDS) was calculated based on the number of food groups consumed in the previous 24 hours. Statistical analysis was performed using SPSS 20.0 software. Descriptive statistics employed rates and composition ratios, and categorical data was represented using frequencies and percentages. The chi-square test was used to analyze the association between nutritional status and other variables, with a significance level set at α=0.05. Multivariable ordinal logistic regression analysis was performed to identify the independent factors affecting the nutritional status of TB patients. Results The univariate analysis revealed statistically significant differences (P < 0.05) in the nutritional status (as measured by BMI) among tuberculosis patients, considering ethnicity, educational level, smoking, meat-based diet, vegetable consumption, and DDS grading. No statistically significant differences were found regarding gender, age, marital status, occupation, sleep duration, alcohol consumption, and consumption of rice and flour dishes. Statistically significant variables from the univariate analysis were included in a multivariable ordinal logistic regression analysis model. The findings highlighted that educational level (high school or below), smoking, meat-based diet, DDS scores of 1-3, and a primarily vegetable-based diet had independent effects on the nutritional status of tuberculosis patients (all P < 0.05). No significant difference was found in nutritional status between the Han ethnic group and other ethnicities. Conclusion The study revealed that the dietary and nutritional status of TB patients in Hulunbuir City was suboptimal and influenced by several factors. Smoking, meat-based diet, and low dietary diversity score were the primary risk factors for malnutrition among TB patients. The study suggests that nutritional education and intervention programs should be implemented for TB patients to improve their dietary quality and nutritional status.
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- Jin-Qi Hao
- School of Public Health, North China University of Science and Technology, Tangshan, Hebei Province, 063210, People’s Republic of China
- School of Public Health, Baotou Medical College, Baotou, Inner Mongolia, 014040, People’s Republic of China
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- School of Public Health, Baotou Medical College, Baotou, Inner Mongolia, 014040, People’s Republic of China
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- School of Public Health, Baotou Medical College, Baotou, Inner Mongolia, 014040, People’s Republic of China
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- The Second People’s Hospital in Hulunbuir, Zaerdong, 162650, People’s Republic of China
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- The Second People’s Hospital in Hulunbuir, Zaerdong, 162650, People’s Republic of China
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- School of Public Health, North China University of Science and Technology, Tangshan, Hebei Province, 063210, People’s Republic of China
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Gao Z, Lv S, Ran X, Wang Y, Xia M, Wang J, Qiu M, Wei Y, Shao Z, Zhao Z, Zhang Y, Zhou X, Yu Y. Influencing factors of corticomuscular coherence in stroke patients. Front Hum Neurosci 2024; 18:1354332. [PMID: 38562230 PMCID: PMC10982423 DOI: 10.3389/fnhum.2024.1354332] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/12/2023] [Accepted: 03/05/2024] [Indexed: 04/04/2024] Open
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Stroke, also known as cerebrovascular accident, is an acute cerebrovascular disease with a high incidence, disability rate, and mortality. It can disrupt the interaction between the cerebral cortex and external muscles. Corticomuscular coherence (CMC) is a common and useful method for studying how the cerebral cortex controls muscle activity. CMC can expose functional connections between the cortex and muscle, reflecting the information flow in the motor system. Afferent feedback related to CMC can reveal these functional connections. This paper aims to investigate the factors influencing CMC in stroke patients and provide a comprehensive summary and analysis of the current research in this area. This paper begins by discussing the impact of stroke and the significance of CMC in stroke patients. It then proceeds to elaborate on the mechanism of CMC and its defining formula. Next, the impacts of various factors on CMC in stroke patients were discussed individually. Lastly, this paper addresses current challenges and future prospects for CMC.
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- Zhixian Gao
- School of Medical Engineering, Xinxiang Medical University, Xinxiang, China
- Engineering Technology Research Center of Neurosense and Control of Henan Province, Xinxiang, China
- Henan International Joint Laboratory of Neural Information Analysis and Drug Intelligent Design, Xinxiang, China
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- School of Medical Engineering, Xinxiang Medical University, Xinxiang, China
- Engineering Technology Research Center of Neurosense and Control of Henan Province, Xinxiang, China
- Henan International Joint Laboratory of Neural Information Analysis and Drug Intelligent Design, Xinxiang, China
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- School of Medical Engineering, Xinxiang Medical University, Xinxiang, China
- Engineering Technology Research Center of Neurosense and Control of Henan Province, Xinxiang, China
- Henan International Joint Laboratory of Neural Information Analysis and Drug Intelligent Design, Xinxiang, China
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- School of Medical Engineering, Xinxiang Medical University, Xinxiang, China
- Engineering Technology Research Center of Neurosense and Control of Henan Province, Xinxiang, China
- Henan International Joint Laboratory of Neural Information Analysis and Drug Intelligent Design, Xinxiang, China
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- School of Medical Engineering, Xinxiang Medical University, Xinxiang, China
- Engineering Technology Research Center of Neurosense and Control of Henan Province, Xinxiang, China
- Henan International Joint Laboratory of Neural Information Analysis and Drug Intelligent Design, Xinxiang, China
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- School of Medical Engineering, Xinxiang Medical University, Xinxiang, China
- Engineering Technology Research Center of Neurosense and Control of Henan Province, Xinxiang, China
- Henan International Joint Laboratory of Neural Information Analysis and Drug Intelligent Design, Xinxiang, China
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- School of Medical Engineering, Xinxiang Medical University, Xinxiang, China
- Engineering Technology Research Center of Neurosense and Control of Henan Province, Xinxiang, China
- Henan International Joint Laboratory of Neural Information Analysis and Drug Intelligent Design, Xinxiang, China
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- School of Medical Engineering, Xinxiang Medical University, Xinxiang, China
- Engineering Technology Research Center of Neurosense and Control of Henan Province, Xinxiang, China
- Henan International Joint Laboratory of Neural Information Analysis and Drug Intelligent Design, Xinxiang, China
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- School of Medical Engineering, Xinxiang Medical University, Xinxiang, China
- Engineering Technology Research Center of Neurosense and Control of Henan Province, Xinxiang, China
- Henan International Joint Laboratory of Neural Information Analysis and Drug Intelligent Design, Xinxiang, China
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- School of Medical Engineering, Xinxiang Medical University, Xinxiang, China
- Engineering Technology Research Center of Neurosense and Control of Henan Province, Xinxiang, China
- Henan International Joint Laboratory of Neural Information Analysis and Drug Intelligent Design, Xinxiang, China
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- School of Medical Engineering, Xinxiang Medical University, Xinxiang, China
- Engineering Technology Research Center of Neurosense and Control of Henan Province, Xinxiang, China
- Henan International Joint Laboratory of Neural Information Analysis and Drug Intelligent Design, Xinxiang, China
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- School of Medical Engineering, Xinxiang Medical University, Xinxiang, China
- Engineering Technology Research Center of Neurosense and Control of Henan Province, Xinxiang, China
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- School of Medical Engineering, Xinxiang Medical University, Xinxiang, China
- Engineering Technology Research Center of Neurosense and Control of Henan Province, Xinxiang, China
- Henan International Joint Laboratory of Neural Information Analysis and Drug Intelligent Design, Xinxiang, China
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Zhao L, Tang J. Analysis of the composition and influencing factors of hospitalization expenses for 1517 patients with lung malignant tumors in Beijing. Medicine (Baltimore) 2024; 103:e37385. [PMID: 38489691 PMCID: PMC10939599 DOI: 10.1097/md.0000000000037385] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/24/2023] [Revised: 02/02/2024] [Accepted: 02/05/2024] [Indexed: 03/17/2024] Open
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This study aimed to analyze the composition of the total hospitalization expenses of patients with lung cancer in Beijing TongRen Hospital from January 2018 to December 2020 before and after the implementation of the "Beijing Medical Consumption Linkage Comprehensive Reform Implementation Plan" (hereinafter referred to as "Reform"). The SPSS 25.0 statistical software was used to perform descriptive statistics on the total hospitalization costs of selected 1517 patients with lung malignant tumors, and single factor and multivariate regression analysis were used to clarify the influencing factors of the patients' total hospitalization costs. From 2018 to 2020, the total hospitalization costs of patients with lung malignant tumors increased year by year (P < .05), and the average length of hospital stay decreased year by year (P < .05). The total hospitalization expenses of patients with lung malignant tumors mainly include material expenses, surgical expenses, inspection expenses, inspection expenses and medicine expenses. After the implementation of the "Reform," the proportion of medicine, inspection, nursing and other expenses in the total hospitalization expenses of patients with lung malignant tumors has been significantly reduced (P < .05), and the proportion of surgical expenses has been significantly increased (P < .05). The results of the univariate analysis showed that gender, age, length of stay in the hospital, surgery, and tumor location were the main factors affecting the total hospitalization expenses of patients (P < .05). The results of multivariate analysis showed that gender (female), age (<40 years old), length of stay (≥15 days), surgery (yes), and tumor location (right lung) are the main factors affecting the total hospitalization cost of patients with malignant tumors (P < .05). Under the premise of ensuring the efficacy of patients, the economic burden of patients is reduced by reducing the cost of materials, shortening the length of hospitalization, strengthening hospital management, and controlling the continuous growth of hospitalization costs.
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- Lili Zhao
- Performance Office, Beijing TongRen Hospital, CMU, Beijing, China
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- Medical Insurance Office, Beijing TongRen Hospital, CMU, Beijing, China
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Mao K, Gao Y, Li S, Chi L. A retrospective cohort study on the influencing factors for macrosomia in singleton pregnancies. Medicine (Baltimore) 2024; 103:e34743. [PMID: 38489679 PMCID: PMC10939691 DOI: 10.1097/md.0000000000034743] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/22/2023] [Revised: 07/21/2023] [Accepted: 07/24/2023] [Indexed: 03/17/2024] Open
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To explore the influencing factors of singletons with macrosomia, and to develop interventions for the prevention of macrosomia. A retrospective cohort study was conducted on 26,379 pregnant women who established the Maternal and Child Health Record and gave birth from January 1, 2019 to December 31, 2019 in a community health service center in Haidian district, Beijing. The study analyzed factors such as maternal age, ethnicity, education level, prepregnancy body mass index (BMI), parity, folic acid supplementation, gestational diabetes mellitus, gestational hyper, hypothyroidism in pregnancy (including subhypothyroidism), hyperthyroidism in pregnancy, and infant gender. Univariate analysis was performed using the χ2 test, and multivariate analysis was performed using non-conditional multivariate logistic regression analysis. Out of 26,379 live births, 5.8% (1522/26,379) were macrosomia and 94.2% (24,857/26,379) were non-macrosomia. Univariate analysis revealed that maternal age, prepregnancy BMI, education level, parity, hypothyroidism during pregnancy, and infant gender were identified as influencing factors for macrosomia (P < .05). Multivariate analysis showed that maternal age ≥ 35 years, education level of high school or below, pre-pregnancy BMI, hypothyroidism, male infant, and parity were all influencing factors for macrosomia (P < .05). Prepregnancy overweight or obesity, male infants, multiparity, and low education level are risk factors for macrosomia. Multiple factors can contribute to macrosomia, and therefore, maternal health care should be strengthened, and early interventions should be taken for the above-mentioned factors in the local area.
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- Kangna Mao
- Research and Education Division, Haidian District Maternal and Child Health Care Hospital, Haidian District, Beijing, China
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- Li Lab, Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta 30322, GA
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- Research and Education Division, Haidian District Maternal and Child Health Care Hospital, Haidian District, Beijing, China
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- Research and Education Division, Haidian District Maternal and Child Health Care Hospital, Haidian District, Beijing, China
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Zou W, Wang X, Yang N, Ni X, Zhao Z, Meng R, Ma H. The intention of college students to use electronic cigarettes: A study based on the theory of innovation diffusion. Tob Induc Dis 2024; 22:TID-22-53. [PMID: 38496253 PMCID: PMC10941754 DOI: 10.18332/tid/185644] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/06/2023] [Revised: 03/01/2024] [Accepted: 03/04/2024] [Indexed: 03/19/2024] Open
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INTRODUCTION The purpose of this study is to examine the use of electronic cigarettes (e-cigarettes) among college students in Hangzhou, and to analyze the influencing factors of their intention to use e-cigarettes. METHODS Using a stratified cluster sampling method, 775 students from two universities in Hangzhou were selected for an on-site questionnaire survey from March to April 2022. Adjusted logistic regression analysis was conducted on the influencing factors of use intention, based on innovation diffusion theory. RESULTS Within our sample of college students, 16.5% of students had tried e-cigarettes; 6.32% had used e-cigarettes in the past month, and 8.0% had the intention to use e-cigarettes. There were significant differences in willingness to use e-cigarettes among different genders, economic status, smoking status of close friends around them, and their own use of tobacco and alcohol (p<0.05). The logistic regression model showed that the observability of e-cigarettes (AOR=1.28; p<0.05), personal factors (AOR=1.39; p<0.05), and social systems (AOR=1.63; p<0.05), were all influencing factors of intention to use e-cigarettes. CONCLUSIONS College students in Hangzhou have a high intention to use e-cigarettes, and the impacts of the product itself, individual characteristics and the living environment are crucial. It is necessary to strengthen the promotion of tobacco knowledge at the social and family levels to reduce the occurrence of vaping.
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- Wenjing Zou
- School of Public Health, Hangzhou Normal University, Hangzhou, China
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- School of Public Health, Hangzhou Normal University, Hangzhou, China
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- School of Public Health, Hangzhou Normal University, Hangzhou, China
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- School of Public Health, Hangzhou Normal University, Hangzhou, China
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- School of Public Health, Hangzhou Normal University, Hangzhou, China
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- School of Public Health, Hangzhou Normal University, Hangzhou, China
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- School of Public Health, Hangzhou Normal University, Hangzhou, China
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Pan T, Chen D, Yu Z, Liu Q, Chen Y, Zhang A, Kong F. Analysis of current situation and influencing factors of marital adjustment in patients with Crohn's disease and their spouses. Medicine (Baltimore) 2024; 103:e37527. [PMID: 38489689 PMCID: PMC10939668 DOI: 10.1097/md.0000000000037527] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/19/2023] [Revised: 02/14/2024] [Accepted: 02/15/2024] [Indexed: 03/17/2024] Open
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The purpose of this study was to investigate the marital adjustment of patients with Crohn's disease and their spouses, and to analyze its influencing factors. It lays the investigation foundation for the follow-up binary study of Crohn's disease patients and their spouses. Using convenience sampling, 177 pairs of patients and their spouses from a tertiary hospital in Nanjing, China were selected. With face-to-face electronic questionnaires to survey the patient and spouse, the contents include the Lock-Wollance Marriage Adjustment Test, Subjective Well-Being Scale for Chinese Citizens, Couple Support Questionnaire, and Distress Self-Disclosure Scale. The marital adjustment score of patients was (99.03 ± 24.25), and the marital adjustment score of spouses was (99.61 ± 25.39). The proportions of patients with marital disorders and their spouses with marital disorders were 52.5% and 46.9%, respectively. Multiple linear regression showed that the spouse's age, family monthly income, time of diagnosis of Crohn's, distress self-disclosure, marital support, and subjective well-being were important factors influencing the marital adjustment of patients. Self-disclosure of spousal distress, marital support, age, and subjective well-being were important factors that influenced spouses' marital adjustment. Most couples with Crohn's disease have marital disorders, and their marital adjustment affects each other. However, the assessment results of one partner should not be limited to replacing those of the couple. In clinical practice, patient age, monthly family income, self-disclosure of distress, marital support, and subjective well-being should be considered. Spouses should be encouraged to participate in patient care and patient-spouse interventions should be implemented as a whole to improve marital stability.
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- Ting Pan
- Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing, China
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- Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing, China
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- Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing, China
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- Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing, China
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- Department of Nursing, Nanjing Hospital Affiliated to Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine (Nanjing Second Hospital), Nanjing, China
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- Nanjing Hospital Affiliated to Nanjing Medical University (Nanjing First Hospital), Nanjing, China
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- Digestive Disease Treatment Center, Nanjing Hospital Affiliated to Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine (Nanjing Second Hospital), Nanjing, China
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Bai H, He N, Zhang Y, Ahmad A, Yang XX, Ma Y, Liang LJ. Quality of Life and Glucose Regulation in Pediatric Patients with Type 1 Diabetes: A Study in the Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region. Diabetes Metab Syndr Obes 2024; 17:1267-1278. [PMID: 38496005 PMCID: PMC10944302 DOI: 10.2147/dmso.s446387] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/24/2023] [Accepted: 02/24/2024] [Indexed: 03/19/2024] Open
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Objective In this study, we aimed to evaluate the current status of the quality of life (QOL) of pediatric patients and plasma glucose concentration regulation in children with type 1 diabetes (T1DM) in the Ningxia Hui autonomous region. Methods The study involved children with T1DM admitted to the General Hospital of Ningxia Medical University between October 2011 and October 2021. The children and their parents completed general information and quality of life (QOL) questionnaires. The regulation of plasma glucose concentration was assessed based on HbA1c levels, and plasma glucose and QOL-influencing components were investigated. Results Among the 136 pediatric patients diagnosed with T1DM, the mean glycated hemoglobin (HbA1c) level was recorded at 8.7% (7.2%, 10.5%). A breakdown of the patient cohort revealed that 44 patients (32.4%) demonstrated good regulation of plasma glucose, 33 patients (24.3%) exhibited acceptable glycemic control, and 59 patients (43.3%) displayed poor regulation of plasma glucose. The control of plasma glucose in pediatric patients diagnosed with T1DM was affected by the duration of the disease, the patient's age, the frequency of daily plasma glucose measurements, the use of CGM, diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA), and the education level of the mother. The control of plasma glucose, dietary management, DKA, the ability to learn, and health education are interfering factors of quality of life in children diagnosed with T1DM. Effective control of plasma glucose may ensure the QOL in children with T1DM, and DKA was the risk factor for QOL. Conclusion In Ningxia, the regulation of plasma glucose in pediatric and adolescent patients with T1DM remains suboptimal, leading to poor QOL. There is a pressing need to enhance glucose regulation and QOL through comprehensive strategies, which include reinforced dietary management, rigorous monitoring of plasma glucose levels, and heightened health education levels.
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- Hua Bai
- Department of Pediatrics, General Hospital of Ningxia Medical University, Yinchuan, 750004, People’s Republic of China
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- PKUFH-NINGXIA Women Children’s Hospital, Yinchuan, 750001, People’s Republic of China
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- The First Clinical Medical College of Ningxia Medical University General Hospital, Yinchuan, 750004, People’s Republic of China
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- The First Clinical Medical College of Ningxia Medical University General Hospital, Yinchuan, 750004, People’s Republic of China
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- The First Clinical Medical College of Ningxia Medical University General Hospital, Yinchuan, 750004, People’s Republic of China
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- The First Clinical Medical College of Ningxia Medical University General Hospital, Yinchuan, 750004, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Pediatrics, General Hospital of Ningxia Medical University, Yinchuan, 750004, People’s Republic of China
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Wei W, Dong L, Ye J, Xiao Z. Current status and influencing factors of family resilience in families of children with epilepsy: a cross-sectional study. Front Psychiatry 2024; 15:1354380. [PMID: 38516257 PMCID: PMC10954834 DOI: 10.3389/fpsyt.2024.1354380] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/12/2023] [Accepted: 02/21/2024] [Indexed: 03/23/2024] Open
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Purpose The study was designed to describe the level of family resilience and identify the protective factors and vulnerability factors of family resilience in families of children with epilepsy. So as to provide theoretical guidance for implementing intervention programs to promote family resilience. Methods From November 2020 to July 2021, 258 parents of children with epilepsy were investigated using a convenience sampling method. The questionnaire included demographic data, Chinese-Family Resilience Assessment Scale, Social Support Rating Scale, and the Beck Depression Inventory. SPSS25.0 was used for descriptive statistical analysis, univariate analysis, and multivariate linear regression analysis. Results In this study, two hundred and fifty-eight primary caregivers completed the paper questionnaires. The total score of family resilience was (134.97 ± 16.57), which was above the medium level. Multiple linear regression analysis revealed that subjective support (β=0.327, P<0.001), comorbidity (β=0.181, P<0.05), objective support (β=0.117, P<0.05), and parental depression (β=-0.158, P<0.05) were significantly related to family resilience. These variables contribute 31.7% of the variance in family resilience (F=18.07, P< 0.001). Conclusion The families of children with epilepsy presented appropriate resilience after the children were diagnosed with epilepsy. Family resilience was correlated with multiple factors, subjective and objective support could be protective factors, comorbidity and parental depression could be vulnerability factors of family resilience. Therefore, future psychosocial interventions could focus on enhancing subjective support and objective support, reducing parental depression, and screening for epilepsy comorbidity to promote the family resilience of children with epilepsy.
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- Wenjing Wei
- Nursing Department, Sir Run Run Shaw Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, China
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- Nursing Department, Sir Run Run Shaw Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, China
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- Department of Neurology, China Medical University Shenzhen Children’s Hospital, Shenzhen, China
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- Department of Neurology, China Medical University Shenzhen Children’s Hospital, Shenzhen, China
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Lu H, Wang X, Cong Q, Chen X, Li Q, Li X, Zhong S, Deng H, Yan B. Research Progress on the Degradation of Organic Pollutants in Water by Activated Persulfate Using Biochar-Loaded Nano Zero-Valent Iron. Molecules 2024; 29:1130. [PMID: 38474642 DOI: 10.3390/molecules29051130] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/25/2024] [Revised: 02/20/2024] [Accepted: 02/29/2024] [Indexed: 03/14/2024] Open
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Biochar (BC) is a new type of carbon material with a high specific surface area, porous structure, and good adsorption capacity, which can effectively adsorb and enrich organic pollutants. Meanwhile, nano zero-valent iron (nZVI) has excellent catalytic activity and can rapidly degrade organic pollutants through reduction and oxidation reactions. The combined utilization of BC and nZVI can not only give full play to their advantages in the adsorption and catalytic degradation of organic pollutants, but also help to reduce the agglomeration of nZVI, thus improving its efficiency in water treatment and providing strong technical support for water resources protection and environmental quality improvement. This article provides a detailed introduction to the preparation method and characterization technology, reaction mechanism, influencing factors, and specific applications of BC and nZVI, and elaborates on the research progress of BC-nZVI in activating persulfate (PS) to degrade organic pollutants in water. It has been proven experimentally that BC-nZVI can effectively remove phenols, dyes, pesticides, and other organic pollutants. Meanwhile, in response to the existing problems in current research, this article proposes future research directions and challenges, and summarizes the application prospects and development trends of BC-nZVI in water treatment. In summary, BC-nZVI-activated PS is an efficient technology for degrading organic pollutants in water, providing an effective solution for protecting water resources and improving environmental quality, and has significant application value.
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- Hai Lu
- Key Laboratory of Songliao Aquatic Environment, Ministry of Education, Jilin Jianzhu University, Changchun 130118, China
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- Key Laboratory of Songliao Aquatic Environment, Ministry of Education, Jilin Jianzhu University, Changchun 130118, China
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- Key Laboratory of Songliao Aquatic Environment, Ministry of Education, Jilin Jianzhu University, Changchun 130118, China
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- Key Laboratory of Songliao Aquatic Environment, Ministry of Education, Jilin Jianzhu University, Changchun 130118, China
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- Key Laboratory of Songliao Aquatic Environment, Ministry of Education, Jilin Jianzhu University, Changchun 130118, China
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- Urban Construction College, Changchun University of Architecture, Changchun 130607, China
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- Key Laboratory of Groundwater Resources and Environment, Ministry of Education, Jilin University, Changchun 130021, China
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- College of Visual Arts, Changchun Sci-Tech University, Changchun 130600, China
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- College of Visual Arts, Changchun Sci-Tech University, Changchun 130600, China
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Qi S, Tao J, Wu X, Feng X, Feng G, Shi Z. Analysis of Related Influencing Factors of Portal Vein Thrombosis After Hepatectomy. J Laparoendosc Adv Surg Tech A 2024; 34:246-250. [PMID: 38252557 DOI: 10.1089/lap.2023.0455] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/24/2024] Open
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Purpose: To analyze the related factors of portal vein thrombosis (PVT) after hepatectomy. Methods: A retrospective analysis was made on 1029 patients who underwent partial hepatectomy in the first affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University from March 2018 to March 2023, including PVT group (n = 24) and non-PVT group (n = 1005). The general and clinical data of the two groups were collected. Univariate and multivariate logistic regression analysis was used to analyze the clinical information of the two groups. Result: The proportion of preoperative hepatitis B, liver cirrhosis, ascites, intraoperative blood transfusion, postoperative hemostatic drugs, preoperative prothrombin time, intraoperative portal occlusion time, operation time, international standardized ratio of prothrombin time on the first day after operation, D-dimer on the first day after operation, fibrin degradation products on the first day after operation and postoperative hospital stay in the PVT group were all higher than those in the control group (P < .05). The preoperative platelet and albumin in the PVT group were lower than those in the control group. Intraoperative blood transfusion, liver cirrhosis, ascites, international standardized ratio of postoperative prothrombin time, postoperative fibrin degradation products, hilar occlusion time and albumin were independent risk factors for PVT. Conclusion: There are many influencing factors of PVT after hepatectomy. Clinical intervention should be taken to reduce PVT. Clinical Registration Number: K2023-348.
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- Department of Hepatobiliary Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, China
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- Department of Hepatobiliary Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, China
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- Department of Hepatobiliary Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, China
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- Department of Hepatobiliary Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, China
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- Department of Hepatobiliary Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, China
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- Department of Hepatobiliary Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, China
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Cheng Y, Pang X, Duan Y, Wang J, Yang Z. [Prevalence of and risk factors for perceived absence of breast milk supply in Chinese lactating women in 2013]. Wei Sheng Yan Jiu 2024; 53:209-236. [PMID: 38604955 DOI: 10.19813/j.cnki.weishengyanjiu.2024.02.006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 04/13/2024]
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OBJECTIVE To investigate the prevalence and influencing factors of postpartum perceived absence of breast milk supply among Chinese mothers in 2013. METHODS This is a cross-sectional study based on the data collected from children and mothers under 2 years of age in 2013 as part of the nutrition and health surveillance of Chinese residents. In this study, multistage stratified cluster sampling method was used to select subjects from 55 countires/districts in 30 provinces in China. The perceived absence of breast milk supply was defined as the mother's self-reported absence of breast milk and failure to breastfeed. Breastfeeding knowledge, maternal breastfeeding knowledge and general characteristics were collected through a structured questionnaire. Univariate analysis and Logistic regression were used to analyze the factors associated with perceived absence of breast milk supply. RESULTS A total of 12091 mothers were included in the study, including 419 in the perceived non-breastfeeding group, the prevalence of perceived absence of breast milk supply was 3.5%. Multivariate Logistic regression showed maternal age(OR=1.04, 95%CI 1.02-1.06), postpartum hemorrhage(OR=2.03, 95%CI 1.30-3.16), and belief that breastfeeding should continue beyond 12 months of age(OR=0.27, 95%CI 0.17-0.45), not knowing how to breastfeed(OR=3.31, 95%CI: 2.31-4.74) were the main influencing factors for perceived absence of breast milk supply after delivery. CONCLUSION Age, postpartum hemorrhage and knowledge level of breastfeeding are the main risk factors for perceived absence of breast milk supply, and knowledge level of breastfeeding is a modifiable factor.
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- Yao Cheng
- National Institute for Nutrition and Health, Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Beijing 100050, China
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- National Institute for Nutrition and Health, Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Beijing 100050, China Key Laboratory of Trace Element Nutrition of National Health Committee, Beijing 100050, China
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- National Institute for Nutrition and Health, Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Beijing 100050, China Key Laboratory of Trace Element Nutrition of National Health Committee, Beijing 100050, China
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- National Institute for Nutrition and Health, Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Beijing 100050, China Key Laboratory of Trace Element Nutrition of National Health Committee, Beijing 100050, China
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- National Institute for Nutrition and Health, Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Beijing 100050, China Key Laboratory of Trace Element Nutrition of National Health Committee, Beijing 100050, China
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Al Shmanee M, Issa M, Alkholy H, Alnaqbi A, Awadallah A, Hassan H, Hussein A. Medical Students' Preferences of Study Resources: Physical vs Digital Resources. Cureus 2024; 16:e56196. [PMID: 38618352 PMCID: PMC11016158 DOI: 10.7759/cureus.56196] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 03/14/2024] [Indexed: 04/16/2024] Open
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Introduction Medical school students are presently confronted with distinct study resources, that can be categorized into physical and digital formats. Additionally, existing literature offers limited insights into the most efficacious and favored modalities of study adopted by medical students. The following research seeks to elucidate the optimum mode of study embraced by medical students, concurrently examining the determinants influencing their choices. Methods A cross-sectional study was conducted, encompassing a cohort of 572 students from the Colleges of Medicine and Dental Medicine at the University of Sharjah, Sharjah, UAE. All the students in the target population were invited to participate in this study by completing a self-administered questionnaire. The ensuing data analysis was executed using SPSS version 25 (IBM Corp., Armonk, NY). Results Among the participants, 184/570 individuals were male, constituting 32.3% of the total sample, while 386/570 participants were female, representing 67.7% of the sample. A predominant proportion of students 355/567 (62.6%) articulated a preference for both modalities of studying, whereas those exclusively favoring either physical or digital formats constituted 119/567 (21%) and 93/567 (16.4%), respectively. Notably, an association was discerned between both colleges and the favored mode of study, indicating that a higher percentage of medical students 198 (53.8%) exhibited a preference for recommended textbooks compared to their counterparts in dental medicine 60 (29.4%) (P-value <0.001). The utilization of printed textbooks demonstrated a decline among third-year students 66 (35.7%) when juxtaposed with first and second-year students 97 (49.5%) and 94 (49.7%), respectively (P-value = 0.001). The prevailing inclination among students was to select learning resources based on the quality of information provided 457/571 (80%) and considerations pertinent to their time and schedule 501/572 (87.6%). Conclusion Students within the colleges of medicine and dental medicine enhance their educational experiences through the utilization of a variety of learning resources encompassing both physical and digital modalities. Among the factors influencing their selection, only the quality of information proffered by the learning source and schedule held substantive significance.
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- College of Medicine, University of Sharjah, Sharjah, ARE
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- College of Medicine, University of Sharjah, Sharjah, ARE
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- College of Medicine, University of Sharjah, Sharjah, ARE
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- College of Medicine, University of Sharjah, Sharjah, ARE
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- Department of Family and Community Medicine and Behavioral Sciences, University of Sharjah, Sharjah, ARE
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Zhou S, Wang L, Liu J, Zhang C, Liu X. Microplastics' toxic effects and influencing factors on microorganisms in biological wastewater treatment units. Water Sci Technol 2024; 89:1539-1553. [PMID: 38557717 DOI: 10.2166/wst.2024.040] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/14/2023] [Accepted: 01/03/2024] [Indexed: 04/04/2024]
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Prior to entering the water body, microplastics (MPs) are mostly collected at the sewage treatment plant and the biological treatment unit is the sewage treatment facility's central processing unit. This review aims to present a comprehensive analysis of the detrimental impacts of MPs on the biological treatment unit of a sewage treatment plant and it covers how MPs harm the effluent quality of biological treatment processes. The structure of microbial communities is altered by MPs presence and additive release, which reduces functional microbial activity. Extracellular polymers, oxidative stress, and enzyme activity are explored as micro views on the harmful mechanism of MPs on microorganisms, examining the toxicity of additives released by MPs and the harm caused to microorganisms by harmful compounds that have been adsorbed in the aqueous environment. This article offers a theoretical framework for a thorough understanding of the potential problems posed by MPs in sewage treatment plants and suggests countermeasures to mitigate those risks to the aquatic environment.
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- Sijie Zhou
- College of Marine and Environmental Sciences, Tianjin University of Science & Technology, Tianjin 300457, China; Sijie Zhou and Lili Wang contributed equally to this work
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- Waterway Transportation Environmental Protection Technology Laboratory, Tianjin Institute of Water Transportation Engineering Science and Research, Ministry of Transportation, Tianjin 300456, China; Sijie Zhou and Lili Wang contributed equally to this work
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- College of Marine and Environmental Sciences, Tianjin University of Science & Technology, Tianjin 300457, China
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- Waterway Transportation Environmental Protection Technology Laboratory, Tianjin Institute of Water Transportation Engineering Science and Research, Ministry of Transportation, Tianjin 300456, China
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- College of Marine and Environmental Sciences, Tianjin University of Science & Technology, Tianjin 300457, China E-mail:
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Wang S, Kang H, Wang Q, Wang D, Hu L, Kou J, Yang Z. Incidence and influencing factors of urinary incontinence in stroke patients: A meta-analysis. Neurourol Urodyn 2024; 43:680-693. [PMID: 38247371 DOI: 10.1002/nau.25398] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/28/2023] [Revised: 11/10/2023] [Accepted: 01/04/2024] [Indexed: 01/23/2024]
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BACKGROUND The incidence of stroke in China ranks first in the world and is the leading cause of death and disability in adults. Urinary incontinence is an independent risk factor leading to poor prognosis of stroke. However, studies on the incidence of urinary incontinence in stroke patients and its influencing factors are different, fluctuate greatly, and there is no unified basis. OBJECTIVE To quantitatively analyze the incidence of urinary incontinence in stroke patients and its related influencing factors, and further make public health strategic decisions to reduce the occurrence of adverse outcomes. METHODS Computer searches were conducted in PubMed, Medline, Web of Science, Cochrane Library, Embase, CLNAHL Complete, China National Knowledge Infrastructure (CNKI), Chinese Biomedical database(CBM), Wan Fang Database, VIP Database, observational studies such as cohort studies, case-control studies or cross-sectional studies on the incidence or influencing factors of urinary incontinence in stroke patients from the establishment of the database to the publication in August 2023. Studies selection, quality evaluation and data extraction were conducted independently by two researchers according to the established search strategy. Stata 14.0 statistical software was used for meta-analysis. RESULTS A total of 21 manuscripts were included, with a cumulative sample size of 7327 cases, including 2887 patients with urinary incontinence. Meta-analysis results showed that the incidence of urinary incontinence in stroke patients was 38% [95% confidence interval (34%, 41%)], including married patients and lacunar infarction were the protective factors for urinary incontinence in stroke patients, while age, chaperone, low educational level, chronic cough, lesion sites (parietal lobe, frontal lobe, and temporal lobe), stroke type (cerebral hemorrhage, subarachnoid hemorrhage and cerebral hemorrhage complicated with subarachnoid hemorrhage), dysfunction (aphasia dyslexia, dysphagia, eye movement abnormalities, leg muscle disorders), post-stroke depression, the higher the NIHSS score, the lower the Bachmann index (BI) score, OCSP classification (total anterior circulation infarction) and other 11 items were risk factors for urinary incontinence in stroke patients. CONCLUSION The incidence of urinary incontinence in stroke patients is 38%. Marriage and lacunar infarction are the protective factors of urinary incontinence. Age, carer, low educational level, chronic cough, lesion site (parietal, frontal and temporal lobes), stroke type (cerebral hemorrhage, subarachnoid hemorrhage, cerebral hemorrhage combined with subarachnoid hemorrhage), dysfunction (aphasia and dysarthria syndrome, dysphagia, eye movement abnormalities, leg muscle disorders), post-stroke depression, and higher NIHSS score, Lower BI score and OCSP classification (total anterior circulation infarction) were risk factors for urinary incontinence in stroke patients.
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- School of Nursing, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, Sichuan, China
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- School of Nursing, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, Sichuan, China
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- School of Nursing, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, Sichuan, China
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- School of Nursing, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, Sichuan, China
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- School of Nursing, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, Sichuan, China
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- School of Nursing, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, Sichuan, China
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- School of Nursing, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, Sichuan, China
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Cheng H, Zhu X, He Y, Liu M, Xue M, Sun X. Efficacy and influencing factor analysis of high-intensity focused ultrasound therapy for abdominal wall endometriosis: a case series. Int J Hyperthermia 2024; 41:2320416. [PMID: 38413385 DOI: 10.1080/02656736.2024.2320416] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/25/2023] [Accepted: 02/14/2024] [Indexed: 02/29/2024] Open
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OBJECTIVE The aim of this retrospective study was to investigate the short-term and long-term efficacy of high-intensity focused ultrasound (HIFU) therapy for abdominal wall endometriosis (AWE) and explore its potential influencing factors. MATERIALS AND METHODS A total of 80 patients with AWE who underwent HIFU therapy were retrospectively analyzed. Follow-ups were also conducted to evaluate the changes in lesion size and pain relief. Multivariate logistic regression analysis was applied to investigate factors influencing HIFU therapy for AWE. RESULTS Among the 80 patients with AWE who received HIFU therapy, the effective rates were 76.3%, 80.5%, and 90.5% after 3, 12 and 24 months of follow-up, respectively. Multivariate logistic regression analysis revealed that the AWE lesion diameter and sonication intensity had statistically significant effects on the 3-month and 12-month efficacy of HIFU therapy for AWE, while age, BMI, disease duration, average sonication power and grey-scale changes did not have statistically significant effects. Four patients with AWE experienced recurrence after HIFU therapy, for a three-year cumulative recurrence rate of 6.3%. Furthermore, ten patients required reintervention after treatment, for a five-year cumulative reintervention rate of 13.9%. CONCLUSIONS This study further confirmed the safety and effectiveness of HIFU therapy for AWE. Factors such as AWE lesion diameter and sonication intensity have been identified as key influencers affecting the short-term and long-term efficacy of HIFU therapy for AWE. The first two years following HIFU therapy constitute crucial periods for observation, and judiciously extending follow-up intervals during this timeframe is advised.
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- Hui Cheng
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Third Xiangya Hospital of Central South University, Changsha, China
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Third Xiangya Hospital of Central South University, Changsha, China
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Third Xiangya Hospital of Central South University, Changsha, China
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Third Xiangya Hospital of Central South University, Changsha, China
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Third Xiangya Hospital of Central South University, Changsha, China
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Third Xiangya Hospital of Central South University, Changsha, China
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Hu B, Wu Q, Wang Y, Zhou H, Yin D. Factors associated with sleep disorders among university students in Jiangsu Province: a cross-sectional study. Front Psychiatry 2024; 15:1288498. [PMID: 38463428 PMCID: PMC10920341 DOI: 10.3389/fpsyt.2024.1288498] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/04/2023] [Accepted: 02/09/2024] [Indexed: 03/12/2024] Open
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Objective This study aims to establish the precise prevalence of sleep disorders among university students in Jiangsu Province. Utilizing a representative sample of students, we measured their sleep quality based on the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI). Our objective is to quantitatively assess the magnitude of sleep quality and identify key factors. By detailed analysis of these relationships, our study seeks to provide actionable insights for the development of targeted interventions to enhance sleep quality within this population. Methods From October to November 2022, we conducted a cross-sectional web-based survey in Jiangsu Province, China. Using convenient cluster sampling in each college, a total of 8457 participants were selected. The PSQI was applied to assess sleep quality among university students. Data collected included sociodemographic details, scores from the Mobile Phone Dependence Index (MPAI) and psychological resilience measured by the Connor-Davidson Resilience Scale (CD-RISC). Results The overall prevalence of poor sleep quality among the participants was 39.30%. Binary logistic regression analysis revealed that higher physical activity (OR = 0.921; 95% CI: 0.779-1.090), earlier roommate bedtimes (OR = 0.799; 95% CI: 0.718-0.888), quieter dormitories (OR = 0.732; 95% CI: 0.647-0.828) and higher psychological resilience (OR = 0.982; 95% CI, 0.979-0.984) were protective factors linked to lower risk of poor sleep quality. Conversely, being a female student (OR = 1.238; 95% CI: 1.109-1.382), being a senior (OR = 1.582; 95% CI: 1.344-1.863), single-child status (OR = 1.195; 95% CI: 1.077-1.326), regular smoking (OR = 1.833; 95% CI: 1.181-2.847), regular alcohol consumption (OR = 1.737; 95% CI: 1.065-2.833), high academic stress (OR = 1.326; 95% CI: 1.012-1.736), high employment stress (OR = 1.352; 95% CI: 1.156-1.582), dissatisfaction with dormitory hygiene (OR = 1.140; 95% CI: 1.028-1.265), poor self-rated physical health (OR = 1.969; 95% CI: 1.533-2.529), poor self-rated mental health (OR = 2.924; 95% CI: 2.309-3.702) and higher mobile phone dependency were risk factors associated with an increased likelihood of poor sleep quality. Conclusion The sleep quality among university students should attract immediate attention. The development of public services and mental health education initiatives is crucial in enhancing the sleep health of this population.
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- Bin Hu
- *Correspondence: Bin Hu, ; Dehui Yin,
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- Key Laboratory of Human Genetics and Environmental Medicine, School of Public Health, Xuzhou Medical University, Xuzhou, China
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Zhu H, Zhao K, Huang L, Shi W, Tang C, Xu T, Zhu S, Xu Q, Li X, Chen Y, Liu Q, Yang L. Individual, family and social-related factors of eating behavior among Chinese children with overweight or obesity from the perspective of family system. Front Pediatr 2024; 12:1305770. [PMID: 38455395 PMCID: PMC10917944 DOI: 10.3389/fped.2024.1305770] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/02/2023] [Accepted: 02/13/2024] [Indexed: 03/09/2024] Open
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Purpose The purpose of the present study is to examine the factors contributing to the development of eating behavior in overweight and obese children from the perspective of the family system. Methods A cross-sectional survey was conducted by using convenience sampling method to select 388 participants in two primary schools in Jiangsu, China. Individual, family and social-related factors were collected. Individual factors included age, gender, ethnicity, single child, social anxiety, depression, physical activity, sleep duration, screen time. Family factors included family environment, family structure, family function, family income, parenting style, parental feeding behavior, home food environment and marital satisfaction. Social-related factors included place of residence, number of surrounding restaurants and social support. Univariate analysis, correlation analysis and multivariate analysis were used to identify factors of eating behavior among Chinese children with overweight and obese. Results In this study, 388 participants took part with a 94.865% response rate. In the univariate analysis, the significant differences regarding Dutch Eating Behavior Questionnaire (DEBQ) scores were found between children aged 6-9 years and those aged >9 years. Correlation analysis indicated that parent's nutrition literacy (r = 0.118, P < 0.05), pressure to eat (r = 0.212, P < 0.01), perception of child weight (r = -0.112, P < 0.05) and family function (r = -0.563, P < 0.01) were associated with children's eating behavior. With regard to psychosocial factors, children's social anxiety (r = 0.299, P < 0.01) and depressive symptoms (r = 0.081, P < 0.05) were in positive correlation with eating behavior. The independent variables included in the initial model were age, father's employment status, social anxiety, maternal punishment and harshness, parents' nutrition literacy, pressure to eat, family function and perception of child weight. These variables in the final model accounted for 20.7% of the variance. Conclusion We found that age, father's employment status, social anxiety, maternal punishment and harshness, parents' nutrition literacy, pressure to eat, family function and perception of child weight have great effect on children's eating behavior who are overweight or obese. As early childhood is a critical timeline for child development, children's social anxiety, parenting style, parent's nutrition literacy, parent's feeding behavior and family function should be intervened to promote eating behavior. Intervention programs aimed at promoting healthy eating behaviors among children, thereby mitigating the risk of pediatric obesity, should primarily target parents.
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- Hanfei Zhu
- School of Nursing, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, China
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- School of Nursing, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, China
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- School of Nursing, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, China
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- School of Nursing, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, China
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- School of Nursing, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, China
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- School of Nursing, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, China
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- School of Nursing, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, China
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- School of Nursing, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, China
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- Department of Child Health Care, Children's Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, China
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- Department of Child Health Care, Children's Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, China
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- Department of Child Health Care, Children's Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, China
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- Department of Child Health Care, Children's Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, China
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Wang H, Zheng M, Li C, Wu Y, Fan M, Liu L. Emotional inhibition mediates the relationship between maternal postpartum security and pregnancy distress in China: A cross-sectional study. Int J Gynaecol Obstet 2024. [PMID: 38366722 DOI: 10.1002/ijgo.15402] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/01/2023] [Revised: 01/10/2024] [Accepted: 01/16/2024] [Indexed: 02/18/2024]
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OBJECTIVE Pregnancy and childbirth bring not only joy but also a concomitant sense of insecurity, which may adversely affect health, role adaptation, and relationships. This study aimed to explore the risk factors for postpartum mothers' sense of security. METHODS This cross-sectional study used questionnaires on Parents' Postnatal Sense of Security, Tilburg Pregnancy Distress Scale, and the Emotional Inhibition Scale. Structural equation modeling was used to calculate the mediating effect. RESULTS The mean postnatal maternal security value was 44.77 ± 9.02. Multiple regression analyses revealed that several factors, including companionship of the partner during pregnancy, number of prenatal visits accompanied by the partner, complications during pregnancy, pregnancy distress, and emotional inhibition, independently predicted maternal security. Moreover, our structural equation model revealed that emotional inhibition significantly influenced maternal postpartum security directly (β = -0.30, P < 0.001). In addition, pregnancy distress affected maternal security directly (β = -0.45, P < 0.001) and indirectly (β = -0.129, P < 0.001) through emotional inhibition. CONCLUSION This study indicated a lower level of postpartum maternal sense of security. Emotional inhibition partially mediates the relationship between postpartum maternal sense of security and pregnancy distress. Therefore, health care professionals providing guidance to pregnant and postpartum women on proper emotional regulation and early identification of pregnancy distress may be more effective in enhancing their postpartum sense of security.
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- Hengxu Wang
- Medical School of Hunan Normal University, Changsha, China
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- Reproductive and Genetic Hospital of CITIC-Xiangya, Changsha, China
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- Medical School of Hunan Normal University, Changsha, China
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- Medical School of Hunan Normal University, Changsha, China
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- Hunan College of Foreign Studies, Changsha, China
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- Medical School of Hunan Normal University, Changsha, China
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Lin W, Zhang D, Wang Y, Zhang L, Yang J. Analysis of depression status and influencing factors in middle-aged and elderly patients with chronic diseases. Front Psychol 2024; 15:1308397. [PMID: 38434947 PMCID: PMC10904536 DOI: 10.3389/fpsyg.2024.1308397] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/06/2023] [Accepted: 01/31/2024] [Indexed: 03/05/2024] Open
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Objectives To explore prevalence of depression and its influencing factors in middle-aged and elderly patients with chronic diseases. Method Data were extracted from the 2018 China Health and Retirement Tracking Survey (CHARLS) for 6,704 middle-aged and elderly patients ≥45 years with chronic diseases. The influencing variables were selected based on LASSO-logistic regression model, and a nomogram was further drawn to visualize regression results. Results Comorbidity between chronic diseases and depression symptoms were detected in 3058 individuals (45.6%). Female, rural, lower education, poor, insomnia, multiple chronic disease, and functional impairment were associated with a higher proportion of depression. Meanwhile, family interaction, intergenerational financial support, social activity intensity, and satisfaction with life can protect against depression. Conclusion Depressive symptoms are common in Chinese older adults with chronic diseases. They need regular assessment and intervention, especially those with multiple diseases, female, rural, alone, impaired, poor sleep, or poor economy. These high-risk elders also need family, medical, and social support and care.
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- Wenjie Lin
- Department of Physician, Community Health Service Center of Shangdu Street, Fuzhou, Fujian, China
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- Department of Ultrasonography, Fujian Medical University Union Hospital, Fuzhou, China
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- Department of Basic Surgery, Fujian Provincial Hospital, Shengli Clinical Medical College of Fujian Medical University, Fuzhou, Fujian, China
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- Department of Nephrology, Fujian Provincial Hospital, Shengli Clinical Medical College of Fujian Medical University, Fuzhou, Fujian, China
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- Department of Ultrasonography, Fujian Provincial Hospital, Shengli Clinical Medical College of Fujian Medical University, Fuzhou, Fujian, China
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Zheng J, Guo AH, Xue BW, Wu SY, Wang XX, Jing YJ, Zhai LJ, Liu R. Exploring patient delay in people with chronic kidney disease: A cross-sectional study. Medicine (Baltimore) 2024; 103:e37077. [PMID: 38363926 PMCID: PMC10869059 DOI: 10.1097/md.0000000000037077] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/16/2023] [Accepted: 01/05/2024] [Indexed: 02/18/2024] Open
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To examine the factors that contribute to patient delays among individuals with chronic kidney disease (CKD) and offer insights to help develop specific risk management strategies. Conducted as a cross-sectional study between September 2021 and April 2022, this study used a convenient sampling technique to select 245 individuals diagnosed with CKD from a Grade 3 Class A hospital located in Shanxi Province. These individuals were chosen as the subjects of the study. The research participants underwent an investigation using several assessment tools, including socio-demographic information questionnaire, medical behavior, the social support rating scale, the simplified coping style questionnaire, and the General Self-efficacy Scale. The study revealed that 35.4% of individuals with CKD experienced patient delay (the interval between the initial onset and the time of seeking medical attention being longer than or equal to 3 months). Through a multifactorial logistic regression analysis, it was determined that various factors independently influenced patient delay in patients with CKD. These factors included the level of knowledge about CKD, educational level, frequency of attending physical examinations, severity of initial symptoms, social support, self-efficacy, positive coping, and negative coping. Numerous factors contribute to the Patient Delay. To effectively enhance awareness and coping abilities regarding CKD in high-risk groups, it is essential to implement focused and continuous interventions throughout the medical seeking process.
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- Jie Zheng
- Nursing College of Shanxi Medical University, Shanxi, China
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- Nursing College of Shanxi Medical University, Shanxi, China
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- Nursing College, Hangzhou Normal University, Hangzhou, China
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- Nursing College of Shanxi Medical University, Shanxi, China
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- The Second Hospital of Shanxi Medicine University, Shanxi, China
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- Nursing College of Shanxi Medical University, Shanxi, China
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- Nursing College of Shanxi Medical University, Shanxi, China
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Zhang Q, Zhang W, Xu T, Song J, Li S, Zhang H, Fu X. Analysis of the current state of cervical cancer prevention awareness and its influencing factors among rural women in Luohe City. Medicine (Baltimore) 2024; 103:e35136. [PMID: 38363922 PMCID: PMC10869039 DOI: 10.1097/md.0000000000035136] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/13/2023] [Accepted: 08/18/2023] [Indexed: 02/18/2024] Open
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The purpose of this cross-sectional study was to identify the current awareness about cervical cancer prevention among rural women in Luohe City as well as its potential influencing factors. Meanwhile, these data were expected to provide a theoretical basis for Luohe future cervical cancer prevention and therapy. Based on geographical distribution, 40 villages in Luohe City were randomly selected, and questionnaires were given to women in each village. In this study, a total of 4665 questionnaires were distributed, and 4561 valid questionnaires were returned, with a recovery rate of 97.98%. The average score was 4.06 ± 2.46 out of 10. It was found that women had a high awareness rate of cervical cancer screening (55.25%) but a low awareness rate of human papillomavirus (HPV) and HPV vaccine (10.17%). Moreover, univariate and multivariable analyses showed that age > 45 years, low household income, low education level, being a farmer, spouse unemployment, no pregnancy or birth delivery history, no family or personal history of cervical disease, and no previous complimentary 2-cancer screening (i.e., breast cancer and cervical cancer) were all factors influencing the cognitive level of rural women in Luohe City (P < .05). However, ethnicity, marital status, and spouse education level were not correlated with cognitive level (P > .05). In conclusion, low awareness of cervical cancer prevention among rural women in Luohe was correlated with individual, family, and social factors. So it was recommended to cultivate the rural population knowledge, optimize screening strategies, and conduct targeted cervical cancer prevention and treatment in rural regions.
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- Qingwei Zhang
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Luohe Central Hospital, Luohe, Henan province, China
- Henan Key Laboratory of Fertility Protection and Aristogenesis, Luohe, Henan province, China
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- Animal Diseases and Public Health Engineering Research Center of Henan Province, Luoyang Vocational and Technical College, Luoyang, Henan province, China
- Department of Food and Medicine, Luoyang Vocational and Technical College, Luoyang, Henan, China
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Luohe Central Hospital, Luohe, Henan province, China
- Henan Key Laboratory of Fertility Protection and Aristogenesis, Luohe, Henan province, China
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- Department of Pharmacology, Luohe Medical College, Luohe, Henan province, China
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Luohe Central Hospital, Luohe, Henan province, China
- Henan Key Laboratory of Fertility Protection and Aristogenesis, Luohe, Henan province, China
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- Animal Diseases and Public Health Engineering Research Center of Henan Province, Luoyang Vocational and Technical College, Luoyang, Henan province, China
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Luohe Central Hospital, Luohe, Henan province, China
- Henan Key Laboratory of Fertility Protection and Aristogenesis, Luohe, Henan province, China
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Zhang M, Bo M, Wang H, Fan W, Kong L, Zhou C, Zhang Z. Prevalence and influencing factors of post-traumatic stress disorder among Chinese healthcare workers during the COVID-19 epidemic: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Front Psychiatry 2024; 15:1323111. [PMID: 38425999 PMCID: PMC10902088 DOI: 10.3389/fpsyt.2024.1323111] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/17/2023] [Accepted: 01/29/2024] [Indexed: 03/02/2024] Open
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Background Post-traumatic stress disorder is an important psychological problem affecting the physical mental health of Chinese healthcare workers during the COVID-19 pandemic. Aims To estimate the prevalence and influencing factors of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) among Chinese healthcare workers during COVID-19. Methods Search of Chinese and English literature in PubMed, EMbase, Web of Science, Medline, Elsevier, SpringerLink, China Biomedical Literature Database, CNKI, Wan-fang, and CQVIP for the period from December 2019 to August 2023. Stata 14.0 software was used for data analysis. The methodological quality of each study was scored, and data were extracted from the published reports. Pooled prevalence was estimated using the Random-effects model. Publication bias was evaluated using Egger's test and Begg's test. Results Twenty-one studies included 11841 Chinese healthcare workers in this review. First, the overall prevalence of Post-traumatic stress disorder among Chinese healthcare workers during the COVID-19 epidemic was 29.2% (95% CI: 20.7% to 33.7%). Twelve factors included in the meta-analysis were found to be protective against PTSD among Chinese healthcare workers: female, nurse, married, front-line work, less work experience, family or friend diagnosed with COVID-19, history of chronic disease and fear of COVID-19. Conversely, outside Hubei, higher education, social support and psychological resilience are protective factors. Conclusion These recent findings increase our understanding of the psychological status of Chinese healthcare workers and encourage that long-term monitoring and long-term interventions should be implemented to improve the mental health of Chinese healthcare workers in the aftermath of the COVID-19.
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- Min Zhang
- Department of Applied Psychology, Binzhou Medical University, Yantai, Shandong, China
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- Department of Applied Psychology, Binzhou Medical University, Yantai, Shandong, China
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- Department of Applied Psychology, Binzhou Medical University, Yantai, Shandong, China
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- Department of Applied Psychology, Binzhou Medical University, Yantai, Shandong, China
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- Department of Applied Psychology, Binzhou Medical University, Yantai, Shandong, China
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- School of Information and Electrical Engineering, Ludong University, Yantai, Shandong, China
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- School of Information and Electrical Engineering, Ludong University, Yantai, Shandong, China
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Ehnold P, Gohritz A, Lotzen L, Schlesinger T. Soccer above all? Analysis of academic and vocational education among female soccer players in the German women's Bundesliga and 2nd women's Bundesliga. Front Sports Act Living 2024; 6:1294803. [PMID: 38410355 PMCID: PMC10895006 DOI: 10.3389/fspor.2024.1294803] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/10/2023] [Accepted: 01/29/2024] [Indexed: 02/28/2024] Open
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Introduction Career-related (financial) reasons as well as advantages in terms of expanding social support systems, promoting a balanced lifestyle and personal development suggest that female soccer players should pursue academic or vocational education in parallel to elite sport. However, dual careers are fraught with challenges, mainly due to simultaneity in time and the associated conflicting goals. The aim of this article is to analyze the vocational or academic educational careers of professional female soccer players. Methods To generate the data, an online survey was conducted among soccer players in the German Women's Bundesliga and 2nd Women's Bundesliga. A total of n = 200 questionnaires (German: n = 191; English: n = 9) were included in the analysis, which corresponds to approx. 29.6% of the population addressed. Results 90.6% of the players are pursuing or have already completed academic or vocational education. The majority (71.2%) of female soccer players choose to study. 81.8% of players report no impact or even a positive impact of soccer on their performance in academic or vocational education. Willingness to pursue and complete academic or vocational education is influenced by membership of the A-National Team, time spent playing soccer, form of school-leaving qualification, nationality and age. Discussion This study increases the visibility of professional women's soccer as an object of analysis in sports science research, follows up on demands for a more athlete-centered approach and generates further insights for research and practice with regard to the success of dual careers in elite sport.
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- Peter Ehnold
- Department of Sport & Management, IST-University of Applied Sciences Düsseldorf, Düsseldorf, Germany
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- Department of Sport & Management, IST-University of Applied Sciences Düsseldorf, Düsseldorf, Germany
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- Department of Sport & Management, IST-University of Applied Sciences Düsseldorf, Düsseldorf, Germany
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- Institute of Human Movement Science and Health, Chemnitz University of Technology, Chemnitz, Germany
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Ren X, Yan Z, Zhang Z, Chen J, Tian Y. Current situation and influencing factors of each turnover of kindergarten teachers - a questionnaire survey. Front Psychol 2024; 15:1321441. [PMID: 38414879 PMCID: PMC10897977 DOI: 10.3389/fpsyg.2024.1321441] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/31/2023] [Accepted: 01/29/2024] [Indexed: 02/29/2024] Open
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Objective Frequent teacher turnover may damage the development of teachers and the regular operation of kindergartens. This original research presented kindergarten teachers' first, second, and third turnover rates and occurrence times. This research analyzed the relationship between socio-demographic variables and the varying frequency of kindergarten teacher turnover. These data were used to investigate the characteristics of first, second, and third kindergarten turnover. This research evaluated kindergarten teachers' occupational ambition, emotional attachment, and self-efficacy. Likewise, this research also analyzed the social context, organizational support, management mechanism, reward, and occupational stress of kindergarten. These data were used to determine the key factors affecting kindergarten teachers' turnover. Methods This research recruited 1,118 kindergarten teachers (mean age = 31.67, sd = 5.02; 3.85% male, 96.14% female) from China. Based on the existing scales, this research developed the Questionnaire of Kindergarten Teachers' Turnover and Influencing Factors for the survey. Kindergarten teachers reported basic information and the impact factors of their first, second, and third turnover through online questionnaires. The Chi-square test was used to analyze the correlation between socio-demographic variables and different frequencies of kindergarten teacher turnover. The binary logistic regression explored the eight factors affecting kindergarten teachers' first, second, and third turnover. Results The results showed that 43.65% of kindergarten teachers had resigned. In detail, 25.60% of kindergarten teachers resigned once, 10.64% of kindergarten teachers resigned twice, and 8.41% of kindergarten teachers resigned thrice. Gender and marital status were significantly correlated with the three frequencies of kindergarten teacher turnover. Occupational stress, reward, management mechanisms, and ambition consistently affected kindergarten teachers' first, second, and third turnover. Conclusion The relevant management departments should pay attention to the high turnover rate of kindergarten teachers and put forward more strategies to improve their stability. Women and married can be favored in the recruitment of kindergarten teachers. It is crucial to reduce pressure and improve rewards for kindergarten teachers. Also, kindergartens should provide the space to display teachers' talents and improve management mechanisms. These results provide empirical support for proposing effective policies to promote the stability of kindergarten teachers' construction.
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- Xiaoling Ren
- School of Education, Beihua University, Jilin, China
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- Faculty of Education, Northeast Normal University, Changchun, China
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- Faculty of Education, Northeast Normal University, Changchun, China
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- School of Education, Beihua University, Jilin, China
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- School of Education, Beihua University, Jilin, China
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Zheng WK, Liu ZZ, Xiang XF. [Research Progress in Electrochemical Detection and Removal of Micro/Nano Plastics in Water]. Huan Jing Ke Xue 2024; 45:1210-1221. [PMID: 38471957 DOI: 10.13227/j.hjkx.202303232] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/14/2024]
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Micro/nano plastics (M/NPs) are widely dispersed in the soil, atmosphere, and water environment due to their small particle size, easy adsorption, and strong migration, and have been detected in all major water bodies in recent years. As a type of emerging pollutant, the physiological toxicity of M/NPs has a great impact on human health. The current bottleneck in this research field lies in the precise detection and efficient removal of M/NPs. Electrochemical technology, owing to its advantages of simple portability, sensitivity, and low cost in the detection of M/NPs, has the advantages of environmental friendliness, controllable reaction, and high efficiency in the removal of M/NPs, demonstrating enormous application potential. Based on the pollution status of M/NPs, the application of electrochemical technology to the detection and removal of M/NPs in the water environment was elaborated and summarized. The electrochemical sensing methods of M/NPs and the principles and characteristics of sensor recognition of M/NPs were analyzed. The removal efficiency and influencing factors of M/NPs in water by electro-flocculation, electro-adsorption, electro-oxidation, and electro-reduction technologies were also discussed. The results indicated that the detection of M/NPs particles using electrochemical sensing methods exhibited good characterization performance, and M/NPs could be efficiently removed through electrochemical techniques such as electrocoagulation, electro-adsorption, electro-oxidation, and electro-reduction. The influencing factors of electrochemical technology on the detection and removal of M/NPs were mainly related to sensor devices, electrode materials, material interface regulation, parameter conditions, and reactor systems. In the future, researchers should focus on the design of sensors, the development of electrode materials, and the optimization of reaction processes, which are expected to realize the application of M/NPs from laboratory detection and removal to actual water bodies.
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- Wei-Kang Zheng
- Key Laboratory of Poyang Lake Environment and Resource Utilization, Ministry of Education, Nanchang University, Nanchang 330031, China
- School of Resources and Environment, Nanchang University, Nanchang 330031, China
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- Key Laboratory of Poyang Lake Environment and Resource Utilization, Ministry of Education, Nanchang University, Nanchang 330031, China
- School of Resources and Environment, Nanchang University, Nanchang 330031, China
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- Key Laboratory of Poyang Lake Environment and Resource Utilization, Ministry of Education, Nanchang University, Nanchang 330031, China
- School of Resources and Environment, Nanchang University, Nanchang 330031, China
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Gao J, Liu Y. Prediction and the influencing factor study of colorectal cancer hospitalization costs in China based on machine learning-random forest and support vector regression: a retrospective study. Front Public Health 2024; 12:1211220. [PMID: 38389946 PMCID: PMC10881792 DOI: 10.3389/fpubh.2024.1211220] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/24/2023] [Accepted: 01/23/2024] [Indexed: 02/24/2024] Open
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Aims As people's standard of living improves, the incidence of colorectal cancer is increasing, and colorectal cancer hospitalization costs are relatively high. Therefore, predicting the cost of hospitalization for colorectal cancer patients can provide guidance for controlling healthcare costs and for the development of related policies. Methods This study used the first page of medical record data on colorectal cancer inpatient cases of a tertiary first-class hospital in Shenzhen from 2018 to 2022. The impacting factors of hospitalization costs for colorectal cancer were analyzed. Random forest and support vector regression models were used to establish predictive models of the cost of hospitalization for colorectal cancer patients and to compare and evaluate. Results In colorectal cancer inpatients, major procedures, length of stay, level of procedure, Charlson comorbidity index, age, and medical payment method were the important influencing factors. In terms of the test set, the R2 of the Random forest model was 0.833, the R2 of the Support vector regression model was 0.824; the root mean square error (RMSE) of the Random forest model was 0.029, and the RMSE of the Support vector regression model was 0.032. In the Random Forest model, the weight of the major procedure was the highest (0.286). Conclusion Major procedures and length of stay have the greatest impacts on hospital costs for colorectal cancer patients. The random forest model is a better method to predict the hospitalization costs for colorectal cancer patients than the support vector regression.
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- Jun Gao
- Department of Medical Record Statistics, Peking University Shenzhen Hospital, Shenzhen, China
- School of Public Healthy, Guilin Medical University, Guilin, China
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- Department of Medical Record Statistics, Peking University Shenzhen Hospital, Shenzhen, China
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Wang D, Huang CQ, Jiang RZ, Fan YJ. Associated factors of depression in primiparas with hypothyroidism during pregnancy. Medicine (Baltimore) 2024; 103:e36418. [PMID: 38306536 PMCID: PMC10843380 DOI: 10.1097/md.0000000000036418] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/26/2023] [Accepted: 11/10/2023] [Indexed: 02/04/2024] Open
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This cross-sectional study aimed to explore the associated factors of depression in primiparas with hypothyroidism during pregnancy. The research subjects were 200 primiparas with hypothyroidism during pregnancy who were admitted to our hospital between December 2016 and December 2019. Self-rating depression scale scores were used to evaluate the depression, and the incidence of depression were examined. The data from all the subjects were collected to compare the differences between primiparas with hypothyroidism during pregnancy with and without depression. A logistic regression equation was used to analyze the influencing factors of depression in these patients. Of the 200 primiparas who took part in this study, 27 suffered from depression, accounting for 13.50%. There were differences in age, education level, economic income, sleep quality, and conjugal relations between the depressed and the nondepressed participants. When the above factors were included in the logistic regression equation, it was found that the odds ratio values for these factors were all >1, which indicated that they had an influence on maternal depression in primiparas with hypothyroidism during pregnancy. This study demonstrated that pregnancy-associated hypothyroidism in primiparas is affected by age, education level, economic income, sleep quality, and conjugal relations, all of which increase the incidence of depression. Relevant preventive measures should be provided in clinical practice to avoid the occurrence of depression.
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- Dan Wang
- Department of Obstetrics, Shanghai Sixth People’s Hospital, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Obstetrics, Shanghai Sixth People’s Hospital, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Obstetrics, Shanghai Sixth People’s Hospital, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Obstetrics, Shanghai Sixth People’s Hospital, Shanghai, China
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Fan ZX, Yan MY, Pei CY, Lei QR, Ma J, Liu YL. [Research Status and Trend of Screening for Women's Common Diseases in China]. Zhongguo Yi Xue Ke Xue Yuan Xue Bao 2024; 46:33-38. [PMID: 38433628 DOI: 10.3881/j.issn.1000-503x.15843] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/05/2024]
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Objective To visualize the research status and hotspots of women's common disease screening based on CiteSpace 6.1.R6,and to provide a reference for the in-depth research in this field thereafter. Methods The relevant articles were retrieved from the China National Knowledge Infrastructure with the time interval from January 1,1992 to December 13,2022.The analysis was conducted on the number of annual publications,countries(regions),institutions,author collaboration networks,keyword co-occurrence,clustering,and bursts. Results A total of 900 papers that met the criteria were included,and the number of annual publications showed a trend of first increasing and then decreasing.The cross-institutional collaboration network was mature.The research hotspots mainly covered women's health,the prevalence of women's diseases,reproductive health,and breast diseases.The hotspots have evolved from an initial focus on reproductive health care to gynecological disease management,and eventually to reproductive health and holistic health care in women. Conclusions The attention should be kept on the screening of women's common diseases.It is advisable to synchronize the screening of women's common diseases with the screening of cervical and breast cancers to expand the screening coverage,promote early disease detection and treatment,and comprehensively safeguard women's health.
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- Zi-Xuan Fan
- School of Health Policy and Management,CAMS and PUMC,Beijing 100730,China
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- School of Health Policy and Management,CAMS and PUMC,Beijing 100730,China
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- School of Health Policy and Management,CAMS and PUMC,Beijing 100730,China
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- School of Health Policy and Management,CAMS and PUMC,Beijing 100730,China
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- Institute for Hospital Management of Tsinghua University,Shenzhen,Guangdong 518055,China
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- School of Health Policy and Management,CAMS and PUMC,Beijing 100730,China
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Laguna-Martos M, Cascos R, Agustín-Panadero R, Gómez-Polo M, Revilla-León M. A biologically oriented preparation technique (BOPT) for immediate posterior implant placement, immediate provisionalization, and definitive implant crown fabrication: A complete digital workflow. J ESTHET RESTOR DENT 2024; 36:270-277. [PMID: 37615345 DOI: 10.1111/jerd.13126] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/16/2023] [Revised: 08/08/2023] [Accepted: 08/09/2023] [Indexed: 08/25/2023]
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OBJECTIVE Immediate implants and immediate alveolar sealing have been a widely utilized treatment with high predictability and biological advantages. The improvement in technology has made it possible to simplify clinical processes. The aim of the present report was to describe the complete digital workflow of the Biologically oriented preparation technique for immediate posterior implant, immediate provisionalization and fabrication of definitive implant crowns. CLINICAL CONSIDERATIONS The surgical process and prosthetic management to preserve the gingival contours of the extracted natural tooth during immediate implant placement and provisionalization are described. Additionally, during the same clinical intervention, the definitive intraoral digital implant scans for capturing the implant position, peri-implant tissue contours, adjacent and antagonist dentition, and profile emergence of the interim implant crown are captured for the fabrication of the definitive crown. CONCLUSIONS Based on the technique described, the immediate implant placement and provisionalization in the posterior area provides biological and clinical advantages, reducing the number of abutment-implant disconnections and the number of clinical appointments, as well as increases patient comfort. CLINICAL SIGNIFICANCE The present article describes a technique for an immediate implant placement and provisionalization in the posterior region for maintaining the gingival architecture of the extracted tooth. During the same appointment, the implant position, peri-implant tissue contours, and adjacent and antagonist dentition, and profile emergence of the interim implant crown are captured by using an intraoral scanner and used for the fabrication of the definitive crown. This technique aims to reduce the number of abutment-implant disconnections and clinical appointments.
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- Martín Laguna-Martos
- Area of Stomatology, Health Sciences Faculty, King Juan Carlos University, Alcorcón, Madrid, Spain
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- Area of Stomatology, Health Sciences Faculty, King Juan Carlos University, Alcorcón, Madrid, Spain
- Department of Conservative Dentistry and Prosthodontics, School of Dentistry, Complutense University of Madrid, Madrid, Spain
- School of Dentistry, European University of Madrid, Madrid, Spain
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- Prosthodontic and Occlusion Unit, Department of Stomatology, Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry, University of Valencia, Valencia, Spain
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- Department of Conservative Dentistry and Prosthodontics, Director of Postgraduate Program of Advanced in Implant-Prosthodontics, School of Dentistry, Complutense University of Madrid, Madrid, Spain
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- Graduate Prosthodontics, Department of Restorative Dentistry, School of Dentistry, University of Washington, Seattle, Washington, USA
- Faculty and Director of Research and Digital Dentistry, Kois Center, Seattle, Washington, USA
- Department of Prosthodontics, School of Dental Medicine, Tufts University, Boston, Massachusetts, USA
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Mei X, Wei L, Su C, Yang Z, Tian X, Zhang Z, Wang S. Advances in the axenic isolation methods of Blastocystis sp. and their applications. Parasitology 2024; 151:125-134. [PMID: 38087868 PMCID: PMC10941048 DOI: 10.1017/s0031182023001300] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/12/2023] [Revised: 11/24/2023] [Accepted: 12/05/2023] [Indexed: 01/06/2024]
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Blastocystis sp. is a prevalent protistan parasite found globally in the gastrointestinal tract of humans and various animals. This review aims to elucidate the advancements in research on axenic isolation techniques for Blastocystis sp. and their diverse applications. Axenic isolation, involving the culture and isolation of Blastocystis sp. free from any other organisms, necessitates the application of specific media and a series of axenic treatment methods. These methods encompass antibiotic treatment, monoclonal culture, differential centrifugation, density gradient separation, micromanipulation and the combined use of culture media. Critical factors influencing axenic isolation effectiveness include medium composition, culture temperature, medium characteristics, antibiotic type and dosage and the subtype (ST) of Blastocystis sp. Applications of axenic isolation encompass exploring pathogenicity, karyotype and ST analysis, immunoassay, characterization of surface chemical structure and lipid composition and understanding drug treatment effects. This review serves as a valuable reference for clinicians and scientists in selecting appropriate axenic isolation methods.
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- Xuefang Mei
- Xinxiang Key Laboratory of Pathogenic Biology, Department of Pathogenic Biology, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Xinxiang Medical University, Xinxiang, Henan, PR China
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- Xinxiang Key Laboratory of Pathogenic Biology, Department of Pathogenic Biology, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Xinxiang Medical University, Xinxiang, Henan, PR China
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- Xinxiang Key Laboratory of Pathogenic Biology, Department of Pathogenic Biology, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Xinxiang Medical University, Xinxiang, Henan, PR China
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- Xinxiang Key Laboratory of Pathogenic Biology, Department of Pathogenic Biology, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Xinxiang Medical University, Xinxiang, Henan, PR China
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- Xinxiang Key Laboratory of Pathogenic Biology, Department of Pathogenic Biology, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Xinxiang Medical University, Xinxiang, Henan, PR China
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- Xinxiang Key Laboratory of Pathogenic Biology, Department of Pathogenic Biology, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Xinxiang Medical University, Xinxiang, Henan, PR China
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- Xinxiang Key Laboratory of Pathogenic Biology, Department of Pathogenic Biology, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Xinxiang Medical University, Xinxiang, Henan, PR China
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Abstract
BACKGROUND The widespread use of antiretroviral therapy has prolonged the survival of people living with HIV (PLWH). Among these patients, co-existing cardiovascular diseases, particularly left ventricular diastolic dysfunction (LVDD), are receiving increasing attention. METHODS We recruited 386 patients in the PLWH group and 386 sex- and age (± 3 years)-matched individuals in the HIV-negative group, and used logistic regression to determine the risk factors of LVDD. RESULTS Compared to the HIV-negative group, PLWH had a significantly higher prevalence of smoking (p < .001), alcohol consumption (p < .001), hypertension (p = .002), diabetes (p = .020), and hyperlipidemia (p < .001) and a lower prevalence of body mass index (BMI) ≥ 24.0 kg/m2 (p < .001). The prevalence of LVDD on echocardiography was significantly higher in PLWH than in the HIV-negative group (25.9% vs 16.1%, p = .001). The multivariate analysis showed that non-youth (OR = 8.666; 95%CI = 4.310-17.459; p < .001), BMI ≥ 24.0 kg/m2 (OR = 1.992; 95% CI = 1.007-3.939; p = .048), hypertension (OR = 1.888; 95% CI = 1.044-3.415; p = .036), hyperlipidemia (OR = 1.911; 95% CI = 1.068-3.418; p = .029), and HIV infection (OR = 2.003; 95%CI = 1.341-2.992; p = .001) were risk factors for LVDD. CONCLUSION The rate of echocardiographic abnormalities was higher in PLWH. LVDD was associated with non-youth, BMI ≥ 24.0 kg/m2, hypertension, hyperlipidemia, and living with HIV.
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Affiliation(s)
- Shuishui Pan
- AIDS Prevention and Control Department, Shanghai Pudong New Area Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Fudan University Pudong Institute of Preventive Medicine, Shanghai, China
- Infectious Disease Department, The Third People's Hospital of Kunming, Yunnan, China
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- Infectious Disease Department, The Third People's Hospital of Kunming, Yunnan, China
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