Interaction effects of race and gender in elementary CS attitudes: A validation and cross-sectional study

Elevated serum Transforming growth factor-beta1 (TGF-beta1) levels have been linked to tissue fibrosis including chronic kidney disease. Objectives: (1) Investigate serum TGF-beta1 levels in healthy adult people and (2) Examined the relation between serum TGF-beta1 level and gender, age, body mass index (BMI). Method: A cross-sectional study. TGF-beta1 were quantified by ELISA. Results: Levels of serum TGF-beta1 in healthy people were 13,45 ± 7,17 ng/mL mL (0,59 - 33,10 ng/mL). There are no difference of serum TGF-beta1 levels between men and women, between the age groups (<40 years, 40 to < 60 years and ≥ 60 years), between BMI groups < 23 and BMI group ≥ 23. Key words: TGF-beta1, healthy people

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Survey on Zoonotic Importance and Prevalence of Dirofilaria immitis Infection in Dogs of Tabriz, Iran

International Journal of Medical Parasitology and Epidemiology Sciences ◽

10.34172/ijmpes.2020.04 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 1 (1) ◽

pp. 11-13

Author(s):

Hossein Hashemzadeh Farhang ◽

Seyed Razi Bahavarnia ◽

Mohamad Javad Esmailzadeh ◽

Navid Mahmoudi Kamalabad

Keyword(s):

Dirofilaria Immitis ◽

Circulatory System ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Sectional Study ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Comprehensive Examination ◽

And Gender ◽

One Year ◽

Statistical Survey ◽

And Control

Background: Dirofilaria immitis is one of the most important parasites of the circulatory system of dogs that causes severe cardiovascular events in the animal and it is reported to be the most common nematode in humans and dogs from many parts of Iran. Methods: In order to investigate the presence of Dirofilaria immitis infection in Tabriz, Iran, a cross-sectional study was performed on 200 owned and stray dogs. The blood samples were analyzed using Knott method. The prevalence of D. immitis infection was reported to be 15% in owned dogs. Results: The highest levels of infection were reported in dogs less than one year of age and the lowest in dogs aged over 9 years. In a statistical survey, there was a significant relationship between infection and gender. Conclusion: According to the findings of this study, due to the presence of D. immitis infection in this region, the need for a more comprehensive examination and control of the infection in this region is emphasized.

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Virtual Environments, Online Racial Discrimination, and Adjustment among a Diverse, School-Based Sample of Adolescents

Psychology and Mental Health ◽

10.4018/978-1-5225-0159-6.ch045 ◽

2016 ◽

pp. 1077-1093

Author(s):

Brendesha M. Tynes ◽

Chad A. Rose ◽

Sophia Hiss ◽

Adriana J. Umaña-Taylor ◽

Kimberly Mitchell ◽

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Keyword(s):

Virtual Environments ◽

Racial Discrimination ◽

Externalizing Behaviors ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Adolescent Adjustment ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Twelfth Graders ◽

Race And Gender ◽

Educational Professionals ◽

And Gender

Given the recent rise in online hate activity and the increased amount of time adolescents spend with media, more research is needed on their experiences with racial discrimination in virtual environments. This cross-sectional study examines the association between amount of time spent online, traditional and online racial discrimination and adolescent adjustment, including depressive symptoms, anxiety and externalizing behaviors. The study also explores the role that social identities, including race and gender, play in these associations. Online surveys were administered to 627 sixth through twelfth graders in K-8, middle and high schools. Multiple regression results revealed that discrimination online was associated with all three outcome variables. Additionally, a significant interaction between online discrimination by time online was found for externalizing behaviors indicating that increased time online and higher levels of online discrimination are associated with more problem behavior. This study highlights the need for clinicians, educational professionals and researchers to attend to race-related experiences online as well as in traditional environments.

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Anxiety, Fear and Awareness of Pakistani Dentists Against Novel Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19): A Cross-Sectional Study

Journal of Dentistry and Oral Sciences ◽

10.37191/mapsci-2582-3736-3(1)-076 ◽

2021 ◽

Author(s):

Sana Rauf

Keyword(s):

High Volume ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Who Guidelines ◽

Sectional Study ◽

Online Questionnaire ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Dental Procedures ◽

And Gender ◽

Novel Coronavirus ◽

Dental Professionals

Aim: The present study aimed to assess anxiety fear and awareness among dentists working during the current Corona Virus (COVID-19) outbreak. Materials and Methods: An online questionnaire was distributed using Google Forums in March 2020. A total of 249 participants from different cities across Pakistan participated and submitted the results. The data were entered in IBM SPSS Statistics, version 22 (IBM Corp) for statistical analysis. Results: No significant relationship (P< 0.06)between the participant's responses and gender or their education was established in this study. However, increased anxiety in Pakistani dentists because ofCOVID-19 was seen; 90.0%. A large number(86.7%) of the professionals seemed to be familiar with the revised CDC and WHO guidelines in regards to cross-infection for Coronavirusin dental procedures. However the majority 66.3% reported that they did not use rubber dam isolation in their treatments and only 45% had high-volume suction in their practices to use during treatments. Conclusion: Dentists all around Pakistan are anxious and fearful at work because of the pandemic. It is absolutely vital that only emergency dental procedures are given priority in regards to treatments while all elective procedures should be deferred till the pandemic is under control. Clinical Significance: It is important to identify the challenges the COVID-19 pandemic has presented to all dental professionals.

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Thyroid Status in Relation to Age and Gender - A Cross Sectional Study

MRIMS Journal of Health Sciences ◽

10.4103/2321-7006.301936 ◽

2013 ◽

Vol 1 (2) ◽

pp. 37

Author(s):

Samata Padaki ◽

AmrutA Dambal ◽

Anita Herur ◽

SangappaV Kashinakunti ◽

R Manjula ◽

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Keyword(s):

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Sectional Study ◽

Thyroid Status ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Age And Gender ◽

And Gender

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Violence against South African sexual and gender minority people: a cross-sectional study

European Journal of Public Health ◽

10.1093/eurpub/cky213.716 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 28 (suppl_4) ◽

Author(s):

A Müller ◽

K Daskilewicz ◽

M Clayton ◽

B Langen

Keyword(s):

South African ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Sectional Study ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Gender Minority ◽

Sexual And Gender Minority ◽

And Gender ◽

Minority People

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Hair loss among transgender and gender‐nonbinary patients: a cross‐sectional study

British Journal of Dermatology ◽

10.1111/bjd.18099 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 181 (5) ◽

pp. 1082-1083 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

D.H. Marks ◽

D. Hagigeorges ◽

A.J. Manatis‐Lornell ◽

E. Dommasch ◽

M.M. Senna

Keyword(s):

Hair Loss ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Sectional Study ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

And Gender

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Correlation between bone turnover and metabolic markers with age and gender: a cross-sectional study of hospital information system data

BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders ◽

10.1186/s12891-020-03610-w ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 21 (1) ◽

Author(s):

Ju Shao ◽

Shao-Song Zhou ◽

Yuan Qu ◽

Bi-Bo Liang ◽

Qing-Hong Yu ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Bone Turnover ◽

Clinical Research ◽

Age Groups ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Sectional Study ◽

Hospital Data ◽

Medication History ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Age And Gender ◽

And Gender

Abstract Background Bone turnover and metabolic indicators are related to age and gender. Age and gender should be matched in subjects in disease control research of bone turnover and metabolism, but strict matching of gender and age increases the difficulty and cost of the research. Therefore, the aim of this study was to solve it is necessary to strictly match age and gender in clinical research in bone metabolism. Methods A cross-sectional study was conducted from the data were extracted from the HIS of ZhuJiang Hospital. Data relating to seven bone turnover and metabolic indicators from 1036 patients between January 2018 and October 2019 were analyzed. Results P1NP, β-CTx and 25(OH)D were significant different in individuals younger than 20 years of age. ALP was significantly higher in those under 20 years of age and lower at age 20–39 compared with other age groups. The concentrations of Ca and P were different among the groups aged 0–19, 20–39, and 40–59 years of age groups but exhibited no difference above 60 years of age. PTH expression was not dependent on age. P1NP, β-CTx and PTH concentrations were not significantly different between the genders within the same age group. ALP was significantly different between genders within the age range 20–59 years. Ca and 25(OH)D were significantly different between the genders for those older than 60. Serum P was significantly different in the two genders for those aged 40–79. Patients received both alfacalcidol and calcium treatment differently from the others in P1NP, β-CTx, Serum Ca, P and ALP. Conclusion P1NP and β-CTx were highly correlated with age. If these two indictors require analysis in a case control study, the patients and controls should be strictly matched by age under 20 years. The demarcation point for ALP was 40 years of age. Ca and P were strongly recommended strict matching according to age in disease research. The difference in P1NP, β-CTx, 25(OH)D and ALP between genders depends on age differences. Medication history should be considered in bone turnover and metabolic clinical research.

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