Patient education for behavior change: Harm reduction and hypertation control

2017 ◽  
Vol 41 (S1) ◽  
pp. S741-S741
Author(s):  
D. Soria ◽  
G.M. Schincariol ◽  
G.T. Chan ◽  
S. Linda Beatriz Pontes De ◽  
E.J. Domingos ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Blood Pressure ◽  
Harm Reduction ◽  
Common Mental Disorders ◽  
Clinical Care ◽  
Family Health ◽  
Public Health Problem ◽  
Pressure Profile ◽  
Care Plan ◽  
Health Lifestyle ◽  
Competing Interest

BackgroundChronic non-communicable diseases (NCD) are a public health problem in Brazil. In addition, NCDs is more strongly associated with common mental disorders than was each NCD individually. This study is about the implementation and execution through the university extension project “harm reduction and mental health: hypertation control and health education” developed at Images of the Unconscious Museum, Brazil.AimsMeasure the prevalence of hypertation, verify the association with chronic NCDs, educate about risk behavior and improve to psychosocial rehabilitation.MethodsA socio-demographic and blood pressure profile was constructed. We identify hypertation on 33 patients. After the diagnosis, the family health unit was contact to construct a clinical care plan. We distribute health educational material about clinical diseases.ResultsThirty-six percent patients was identify with hypertation; once had high blood pleasure and rejected any intervention; 68% have family rates of hypertation and 100% referred low salt on diet. A book storytelling was constructed to give orientations about health lifestyle. We conducted therapeutic workshop to highlighting the creative, imaginative and expressive potential of the users on health behavior.ConclusionWe identify low blood pressure after the activities and a new health style after the orientation process.Disclosure of interestThe authors have not supplied their declaration of competing interest.

The Predictive Role of Biochemical Plasma Factors in Patients with Severe Traumatic Brain Injuries

2019 ◽  
Vol 70 (5) ◽  
pp. 1754-1757
Author(s):  
Marius Toma Papacocea ◽  
Ioana Anca Badarau ◽  
Mugurel Radoi ◽  
Ioana Raluca Papacocea
Keyword(s):  
Blood Pressure ◽  
Heart Rate ◽  
Blood Cell ◽  
Brain Injuries ◽  
Hematological Parameters ◽  
Group Versus ◽  
Public Health Problem ◽  
Traumatic Brain Injuries ◽  
High Rate ◽  
Control Group

Traumatic brain injuries (TBI) represent a high impact public health problem due to a high rate of death , long term disability and occurrence especially in young adults. Despite several promising animal studies, several parameters were proposed as biological markers and were assessed for this aim. Our study proposes the study of the early biochemical changes in association to hematological parameters for severe TBI patients prognosis. 43 patients with acute TBI were included in study based on clinical, laboratory and imagistic findings. The severity of the TBI was established by Glasgow Coma Scale GCS 3-8. In all patients were evaluated hematologic parameters (Red blood cell count - RBC, Hematocrit, blood Hemoglobin, White blood cell - WBC, Platelet count and biochemical parameters (glucose, urea, creatinine, electrolytes). Outcome was expressed as Glasgow Outcome Scale (GOS), between 1-5. Values were compared to control group -15 cases. Significant early differences in body temperature, heart rate, and systolic blood pressure were observed in TBI group versus control (p[0.05). After correlation, laboratory findings significantly associated to severe outcome - GOS = 1, 2 - (p[0.05) were plasma Na decrease and significant glucose increase. An early increase of temperature and decrease of Na may predict a severe outcome in patients with acute TBI; association with shifts in heart rate and blood pressure, imposes aggressive treatment measures.

Polymorphism of the Bradykinin Type 2 Receptor Gene Modulates Blood Pressure Profile and Microvascular Function in Prepubescent Children

Peptides ◽  
2021 ◽  
pp. 170491
Author(s):  
Livia Victorino Souza ◽  
Sandro Soares de Almeida ◽  
Franciele De Meneck ◽  
Fernanda Thomazini ◽  
Ronaldo Carvalho Araujo ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Blood Pressure ◽  
Receptor Gene ◽  
Pressure Profile ◽  
Microvascular Function ◽  
Blood Pressure Profile

Prevalence and risk factors of anaemia among men: A study based on Empowered Action Group states, India

2021 ◽  
pp. 026010602098234
Author(s):  
Pradeep Kumar ◽  
Himani Sharma ◽  
Kamalesh Kumar Patel
Keyword(s):  
Family Health ◽  
Public Health Problem ◽  
Binary Logistic Regression ◽  
Bivariate Analysis ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Action Group ◽  
Nationally Representative ◽  
The Government ◽  
Eag States

Background: Despite various programmes initiated by the Government of India, the nutritional indicators are not encouraging, as several problems like undernutrition, malnutrition and anaemia – still persist in the country, especially in the Empowered Action Group (EAG) states. Aim: Because of the dearth of studies regarding anaemia among men in India, the present study aimed to determine its prevalence in this population in the EAG states and to analyse its geographical and socio-demographic determinants. Methods: The study utilized nationally representative, cross-sectional survey data from round 4 of the National Family Health Survey conducted in 2015–16. Bivariate analysis along with binary logistic regression were performed to assess the predictors of anaemia among men in the EAG states. Results: Around a quarter of the men in the EAG states suffered from anaemia. A similar high-prevalence pattern was observed across the EAG states. Wherein, Bihar and Jharkhand had the highest prevalence of anaemia while Uttarakhand showed the lowest. Age, place of residence, marital status and caste were positively associated with the likelihood of anaemia among men in the EAG states. Conclusions: Focusing on the EAG states, this study considered the severity of anaemia as a public health problem among men. Strategies to reduce the burden of anaemia among this population are needed. The government should formulate programmes targeting anaemia specifically, and improving the nutritional status among men in general in the EAG states.

scholarly journals Blood pressure profile in children aged 3 - 5 years: Relationship to age, weight, height, gender and body mass index

2014 ◽  
Vol 8 (3) ◽  
pp. 100 ◽  
Author(s):  
Pius N C Manyike ◽  
C O Okike ◽  
Josephat Maduabuchi Chinawa ◽  
Ikechukwu E Obi ◽  
U C Ukoh
Keyword(s):  
Blood Pressure ◽  
Body Mass Index ◽  
Body Mass ◽  
Pressure Profile ◽  
Blood Pressure Profile

scholarly journals Blood Pressure Trajectories Across the Life Course

2021 ◽  
Vol 34 (3) ◽  
pp. 234-241
Author(s):  
Norrina B Allen ◽  
Sadiya S Khan
Keyword(s):  
Blood Pressure ◽  
Measurement Errors ◽  
Clinical Care ◽  
Population Level ◽  
Cumulative Exposure ◽  
Older Adulthood ◽  
Individual Level ◽  
The Life Course ◽  
Level Group ◽  
Improve Health

Abstract High blood pressure (BP) is a strong modifiable risk factor for cardiovascular disease (CVD). Longitudinal BP patterns themselves may reflect the burden of risk and vascular damage due to prolonged cumulative exposure to high BP levels. Current studies have begun to characterize BP patterns as a trajectory over an individual’s lifetime. These BP trajectories take into account the absolute BP levels as well as the slope of BP changes throughout the lifetime thus incorporating longitudinal BP patterns into a single metric. Methodologic issues that need to be considered when examining BP trajectories include individual-level vs. population-level group-based modeling, use of distinct but complementary BP metrics (systolic, diastolic, mean arterial, mid, and pulse pressure), and potential for measurement errors related to varied settings, devices, and number of readings utilized. There appear to be very specific developmental periods during which divergent BP trajectories may emerge, specifically adolescence, the pregnancy period, and older adulthood. Lifetime BP trajectories are impacted by both individual-level and community-level factors and have been associated with incident hypertension, multimorbidity (CVD, renal disease, cognitive impairment), and overall life expectancy. Key unanswered questions remain around the additive predictive value of BP trajectories, intergenerational contributions to BP patterns (in utero BP exposure), and potential genetic drivers of BP patterns. The next phase in understanding BP trajectories needs to focus on how best to incorporate this knowledge into clinical care to reduce the burden of hypertensive-related outcomes and improve health equity.

OP-073 THE ASSOCIATION BETWEEN PARAOXONASE ACTIVITY AND NOCTURNAL BLOOD PRESSURE PROFILE

2012 ◽  
Vol 155 ◽  
pp. S13
Author(s):  
T. Durmaz ◽  
T. Keles ◽  
H. Ayhan ◽  
E. Bilen ◽  
N.A. Bayram ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Blood Pressure ◽  
Pressure Profile ◽  
Paraoxonase Activity ◽  
Nocturnal Blood Pressure ◽  
Blood Pressure Profile

Alcohol use and bipolar disorder comorbidity: Synthesis and perspectives

2017 ◽  
Vol 41 (S1) ◽  
pp. S470-S470
Author(s):  
A. Dahdouh ◽  
B. Semaoune ◽  
A. Tremey ◽  
L. Samalin ◽  
V. Flaudias ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Bipolar Disorder ◽  
Alcohol Use ◽  
Dual Diagnosis ◽  
Public Health Problem ◽  
Major Public Health Problem ◽  
Systematic Screening ◽  
Electronic Search ◽  
Clinical Interest ◽  
Competing Interest ◽  
The Relationship

ObjectiveAlcohol use disorders and bipolar disorder commonly co-occur and both are associated with more pejorative outcomes, thus constituting a major public health problem. We undertook this synthetic review to provide an update on this issue in order to clarify the nature of the relationship between the two disorders, improve clinical outcomes, prevent complications and therefore optimize management of patients.MethodsWe conducted an electronic search by keywords in databases MEDLINE, EMBASE, PsychINFO, published in English and French from January1985 to December 2015.ResultsThe AUD prevalence is important among BD patients in whom the effects of alcohol are more severe. However, in terms of screening, it appears that the comorbidity is not systematically sought. The concept of co-occurrence finds its clinical interest in the development of specific screening and therapeutic strategies. To date, there are only few recommendations about the management of dual diagnosis and the majority of them support “integrated” approaches.ConclusionsRecommendations should emphasize this strong co-occurrence and promote systematic screening and offered integrated cares.Disclosure of interestThe authors have not supplied their declaration of competing interest.

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