[P-036]: Prodromal cognitive signs of dementia in 85 year-olds - validity of four sources of information in a three year follow-up

2005 ◽  
Vol 1 ◽  
pp. S19-S19
Author(s):  
Simona Sacuiu ◽  
Magnus Sjögren ◽  
Boo Johansson ◽  
Ingmar Skoog
Keyword(s):  
Sources Of Information

scholarly journals The Influence of Friends on Teen Vaping: A Mixed-Methods Approach

2021 ◽  
Vol 18 (13) ◽  
pp. 6784
Author(s):  
Allison L. Groom ◽  
Thanh-Huyen T. Vu ◽  
Robyn L. Landry ◽  
Anshula Kesh ◽  
Joy L. Hart ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Social Media ◽  
Peer Influence ◽  
Urban Areas ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
Strong Association ◽  
Self Esteem ◽  
Demographic Variables ◽  
Common Source ◽  
Sources Of Information

Vaping is popular among adolescents. Previous research has explored sources of information and influence on youth vaping, including marketing, ads, family, peers, social media, and the internet. This research endeavors to expand understanding of peer influence. Our hypothesis is that friends’ influence on teen vapers’ first electronic nicotine delivery systems (ENDS) use varies by demographic variables and awareness of ENDS advertising. In August–October 2017, youth (n = 3174) aged 13–18 completed an online survey to quantify ENDS behaviors and attitudes and were invited to participate in follow-up online research in November-December 2017 to probe qualitative context around perceptions and motivations (n = 76). This analysis focused on the ENDS users, defined as having ever tried any ENDS product, from the survey (n = 1549) and the follow-up research (n = 39). Among survey respondents, friends were the most common source of vapers’ first ENDS product (60%). Most survey respondents tried their first ENDS product while “hanging out with friends” (54%). Among follow-up research participants, the theme of socializing was also prominent. ENDS advertising and marketing through social media had a strong association with friend networks; in fact, the odds of friends as source of the first vaping experience were 2 times higher for those who had seen ENDS ads on social media compared with other types of media. The influence of friends is particularly evident among non-Hispanic Whites, Hispanics/Latinos, those living in urban areas, those living in high-income households, those with higher self-esteem, and those who experiment with vaping. These findings support the premise that peer influence is a primary social influencer and reinforcer for vaping. Being included in a popular activity appears to be a strong driving force.

Identifying and Assessing the Implementation of Human Rights Decisions

2020 ◽  
Vol 12 (1) ◽  
pp. 125-148
Author(s):  
Alice Donald ◽  
Debra Long ◽  
Anne-Katrin Speck
Keyword(s):  
Human Rights ◽  
Status Quo ◽  
Good Faith ◽  
Civil Society Organizations ◽  
Evidence Based ◽  
Sources Of Information ◽  
European Regions ◽  
The Status ◽  
Public Record

Abstract Assessing the extent to which states have implemented the decisions of supranational human rights bodies is a challenging task. It requires supranational bodies—be they judicial, quasi-judicial or political—to create an evidence-based public record of the status quo of implementation at any point in time and determine whether the measures taken do, in fact, satisfy the requirements of the decision. This, in turn, relies upon states engaging in good faith, victims having a voice, and civil society organizations seizing the opportunity to influence the follow-up process. Using empirical data from interviews in selected states in the African, Inter-American and European regions, and within regional and United Nations bodies, this article argues that in no human rights ‘system’ are all these expectations met, in part because follow-up work is inadequately resourced. It argues that supranational bodies should proactively seek out diverse sources of information and adopt more transparent and responsive working methods so as to enable ‘real time’ participation by all interested parties. The article concludes with recommendations for supranational bodies, and state and non-state actors.

scholarly journals Risk factors for Lassa fever infection among survivors at the Federal Medical Center, Owo, Ondo State, Nigeria

2021 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
pp. 128-134
Author(s):  
Olayinka Stephen Ilesanmi ◽  
Oluwatosin Temitope Owoeye-Lawal ◽  
Adewale Johnson Aro ◽  
Aanuoluwapo Adeyimika Afolabi ◽  
Adesola Olawumi Kareem ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
High Risk ◽  
Medical Center ◽  
Public Information ◽  
Lassa Fever ◽  
Sources Of Information ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Preventive Practices ◽  
Ondo State

Background and Aim: There is insufficient information about the successfully managed Lassa fever (LF) patients in Nigeria. This study aimed to utilize the One Health approach to identify the risk factors for LF infection among LF patients who were managed and on follow-up at the Federal Medical Center, Owo, Ondo State, Nigeria. Materials and Methods: A cross-sectional study was done on 101 LF survivors who were managed and on follow-up at the Federal Medical Center. The data were collected using a semi-structured interviewer-administered questionnaire. The respondents were assessed for symptoms and factors that might have predisposed them to LF, and the data were analyzed with SPSS version 23 (IBM Corp., NY, USA). Those who had more than 3 identifiable risks were categorized as high risk. Descriptive statistics were done, and the association between sociodemographic characteristics and high risk was explored using Chi-square test. Results: The median age of the respondents was 33 years (8-85 years); 62 (61.4%) were male, and 93 (92.1%) have heard of LF before diagnosis. The perceived cause of LF infection among the respondents included the consumption of food contaminated by rats' feces among 57 (56.4%) persons, while 16 (15.8) attributed their infection to contact with LF-infected persons. Among the respondents with primary education and below, 5 (29.4%) were at higher risk for LF infection compared to 7 (8.3%) with secondary education and above (p=0.014). Conclusion: The mass media and other sources of information should be well-harnessed in the communication of risks and preventive practices for LF. Public information campaigns should be organized to discourage bush burning in affected communities.

scholarly journals Preferences of Patients with Post-Menopausal Osteoporosis Treated with Bisphosphonates – the VIVA II Study

2009 ◽  
Vol 37 (4) ◽  
pp. 1225-1229 ◽  
Author(s):  
J Payer ◽  
D Čierny ◽  
Z Killinger ◽  
I Šulková ◽  
M Behuliak ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Treatment Preferences ◽  
Bisphosphonate Treatment ◽  
Sources Of Information ◽  
Follow Up Study ◽  
Post Menopausal Osteoporosis ◽  
Post Menopausal ◽  
Monthly Bisphosphonate ◽  
Menopausal Osteoporosis

The effectiveness of bisphosphonate treatment for post-menopausal osteoporosis depends on patients adhering to the therapeutic regimen. We previously showed that patients prefer a once-monthly regimen and the present follow-up study aimed to analyse patients' motivation for this preference. Women with post-menopausal osteoporosis ( n = 2035) completed a questionnaire targeting their bisphosphonate treatment preferences. The majority had chosen the once-monthly regimen due to the comfort (69%) and simplicity (59%) of the treatment and the need to take fewer pills (55%). Friends, relatives and print media were highlighted as important sources of information and many patients indicated a need for more information about osteoporosis and its management. Gastrointestinal and muscular side-effects were reported by about one-third of the patients, but these were well tolerated. It is concluded that once-monthly bisphosphonate treatment was preferred due to improved quality of life and should be offered to all patients with post-menopausal osteoporosis.

scholarly journals Information needs and sources of information for patients during cancer follow-up

2014 ◽  
Vol 21 (4) ◽  
pp. 165 ◽  
Author(s):  
M.A. Shea-Budgell ◽  
X. Kostaras ◽  
K.P. Myhill ◽  
N.A. Hagen
Keyword(s):  
Information Needs ◽  
Sources Of Information

Substance use and the course of early psychosis: a 2-year follow-up of first-admitted subjects

2003 ◽  
Vol 18 (3) ◽  
pp. 133-136 ◽  
Author(s):  
F. Sorbara ◽  
F. Liraud ◽  
F. Assens ◽  
F. Abalan ◽  
H. Verdoux
Keyword(s):  
Substance Use ◽  
Substance Misuse ◽  
Alcohol Misuse ◽  
Psychotic Symptoms ◽  
Sources Of Information ◽  
Social Outcome ◽  
Course Of Illness ◽  
Increased Risk ◽  
The Impact

AbstractObjectiveTo examine the impact of alcohol and substance use on the early course of psychosis.Methods: First-admitted subjects with psychosis (n = 58) were assessed at 6-month intervals over a 2-year follow-up. Information on substance and alcohol misuse and clinical and social outcome was collected using multiple sources of information.ResultsAfter adjustment for potential confounding factors, subjects with persistent substance misuse over the follow-up were at increased risk of readmission (OR = 3.1; 95%CI = 1.0-9.4; P = 0.05), of presenting with psychotic symptoms (OR = 4.3; 95%CI = 1.0-18.1; P = 0.04), and with a non-continuous course of illness (OR = 11; 95%CI = 1-122; P = 0.05). No significant association was found between substance misuse and social outcome, or between alcohol misuse and clinical and social outcome.ConclusionsPersistent substance misuse after a first admission for psychosis has a deleterious impact on clinical outcome. Early identification and treatment of substance use is essential in the care of subjects with incipient psychosis.

scholarly journals Modern approaches to pharmacotherapy of Community-Acquired Pneumonia

2020 ◽  
Vol 6 (4) ◽  
pp. 77-84
Author(s):  
Anna A. Gavrilova ◽  
Roman A. Bontsevich ◽  
Yana R. Vovk ◽  
Anastasia A. Balabanova
Keyword(s):  
Antibiotic Resistance ◽  
Antimicrobial Therapy ◽  
Informed Choice ◽  
Community Acquired Pneumonia ◽  
New Drugs ◽  
Google Scholar ◽  
Medical Professionals ◽  
Sources Of Information ◽  
General Terms

Introduction: The study presents current views on the pharmacotherapy of community-acquired pneumonia (CAP). This study also describes in general terms the current pharmacoepidemiological situation of the CAP in Russia and abroad, which can both help medical professionals make an informed choice when choosing a pharmacotherapy, and inspire them to follow-up research and observations. The aim of the study is to conduct an analysis of the available research on the pharmacotherapy of CAP in order to accelerate the accumulation and assimilation of knowledge in the field of this pathology. Materials and methods: The following databases of medical publications and electronic libraries were used to search for the relevant sources of information: PubMed, Medline, Google Scholar, Crossref, and eLIBRARY.RU. Results and discussion: The choice of a rational antimicrobial therapy (AMT) for CAP is of high relevance due to the widespread of the pathology. The article highlights modern approaches to the pharmacotherapy of CAP in adults, including a review of promising new drugs, and presents the main problematic issues related to the emergence of antibiotic resistance of pathogens, as well as methods to combat it. Conclusion: The analyzed and generalized results of the conducted research allow the authors to make a conclusion about the feasibility of a more detailed study and raising the level of awareness of medical professionals in this pathology.

Risk Factors for Lassa Fever Infection Among Survivours at Federal Medical Centre, Owo, Ondo State, Nigeria.

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Olayinka Stephen Ilesanmi ◽  
Oluwatosin Temitope Owoeye-Lawal ◽  
Adewale Johnson Aro ◽  
Aanuoluwapo Adeyimika Afolabi ◽  
Adesola Olawumi Kareem ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
High Risk ◽  
Mass Media ◽  
Perceived Risk ◽  
Lassa Fever ◽  
Medical Centre ◽  
Sources Of Information ◽  
Preventive Practices ◽  
Ondo State

Abstract BackgroundThere exists paucity of information regarding successfully managed Lassa Fever (LF) patients. This study is aimed at determining the perceived risk factors for LF infection among patients who had been managed and on follow up at Federal Medical Centre, Owo, Ondo State. MethodsA cross sectional study of 101 LF survivors who had been managed and attending follow up clinic at Federal Medical Centre, Owo was done. Data were collected using semi-structured interviewer-administered questionnaire. Respondents were assessed for symptoms and factors that may have predisposed them to LF, and data analyzed with SPSS version 23. Those who had more than three identifiable risks were categorised as high risk. Descriptive statistics was done, and association between socio-demographic characteristics and high risk were explored using chi square test. ResultsThe median age of respondents was 33 years (range 8-85 years), 61.4% were males, 92.1% have heard of LF prior to being diagnosed, 55.9% heard through the mass media. The perceived cause of Lassa fever infection among respondents included consumption of food contaminated by rats’ feces among 57(56.4%) persons, while 16 (15.8) attributed their infection to contact with LF-infected persons. Among respondents with primary education and below, 5 (29.4%) had high risk of Lassa fever infection compared to 7 (8.3%) with secondary education and above (p=0.014). ConclusionMass media and other sources of information should be well harnessed in the communication of risks and preventive practices for LF. Health education should be intensified both in hospitals and schools to capture both young and old in LF prevention activities.

Heterogeneity of regional population morbidity in Russia – assessment and prognosis principals

2019 ◽  
pp. 16-21
Author(s):  
Igor Alekseevich Gundarov ◽  
Eleonora Igorevna Pilguy
Keyword(s):  
Subcutaneous Tissue ◽  
Healthcare Management ◽  
Sources Of Information ◽  
Regional Heterogeneity ◽  
Long Term Stability ◽  
Regional Population ◽  
The Russian Federation

The aim of the study is to develop the assessment technology and forecasting heterogeneity of regional incidence for differentiated healthcare management. Material and methods. The incidence of skin and subcutaneous tissue diseases in children aged 0–14 years in 2009–2017 in Russia was used as a material. The sources of information were the data of state statistics. Generally accepted statistical methods were used for the analysis. Results. The expressed heterogeneity of regions of the Russian Federation on children’s dermatological morbidity with a coefficient of variation of 28% is revealed. The marked size of heterogeneity steadily persisted in the 8-year follow-up. The stable predisposition of subjects to a certain rank place is proved. The territories were ranked according to the total 9-year rank. The classification of territories into types of low, medium and high risk of morbidity is carried out. Long-term stability of regional trajectories allows extrapolating them for prediction. Conclusion. The complex of statistical calculations forming the standard “forecast of regional heterogeneity technology assessment” is carried out. Used methods is universal and it could be used in assessment of any sign heterogeneity: morbidity, mortality, fertility, crime, unemployment, etc.

Information needs and sources of information for women with breast cancer: a follow-up study

1996 ◽  
Vol 23 (3) ◽  
pp. 487-495 ◽  
Author(s):  
Karen A Luker ◽  
Kinta Beaver ◽  
Samuel J Lemster ◽  
R Glynn Owens
Keyword(s):  
Breast Cancer ◽  
Information Needs ◽  
Sources Of Information ◽  
Follow Up Study
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