scholarly journals Antenatal and perinatal factors influencing neonatal blood pressure: a systematic review

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Heike Rabe ◽  
Varsha Bhatt-Mehta ◽  
Stephen A. Bremner ◽  
Aisling Ahluwalia ◽  
Renske Mcfarlane ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Blood Pressure ◽  
Sociodemographic Factors ◽  
Cochrane Library ◽  
Perinatal Factors ◽  
Smoking During Pregnancy ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
Ovid Medline ◽  
Factors Influencing ◽  
Neonatal Blood ◽  
The Impact

Abstract Objective A comprehensive understanding of the factors contributing to perinatal blood pressure is vital to ensure optimal postnatal hemodynamic support. The objective of this study was to review existing literature on maternal and perinatal factors influencing blood pressure in neonates up to 3 months corrected age. Methods A systematic search of published literature in OVID Medline, OVID Embase and the COCHRANE library identified publications relating to maternal factors affecting blood pressure of neonates up to corrected age of 3 months. Summary data were extracted and compared (PROSPERO CRD42018092886). Results Of the 3683 non-duplicate publications identified, 44 were eligible for inclusion in this review. Topics elicited were sociodemographic factors, maternal health status, medications, smoking during pregnancy, and cord management at birth. Limited data were available for each factor. Results regarding the impact of these factors on neonatal blood pressure were inconsistent across studies. Conclusions There is insufficient evidence to draw definitive conclusions regarding the impact of various maternal and perinatal factors on neonatal blood pressure. Future investigations of neonatal cardiovascular therapies should account for these factors in their study design. Similarly, studies on maternal diseases and perinatal interventions should include neonatal blood pressure as part of their primary or secondary analyses.

scholarly journals Accuracy of Pulse Oximetry in the Presence of Fetal Hemoglobin—A Systematic Review

Children ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 8 (5) ◽  
pp. 361
Author(s):  
Ena Pritišanac ◽  
Berndt Urlesberger ◽  
Bernhard Schwaberger ◽  
Gerhard Pichler
Keyword(s):  
Pulse Oximetry ◽  
Neonatal Intensive Care ◽  
English Language ◽  
Arterial Oxygen Saturation ◽  
Fetal Hemoglobin ◽  
Arterial Oxygen ◽  
Cochrane Library ◽  
Preterm Neonates ◽  
Neonatal Blood ◽  
The Impact

Continuous monitoring of arterial oxygen saturation by pulse oximetry (SpO2) is the main method to guide respiratory and oxygen support in neonates during postnatal stabilization and after admission to neonatal intensive care unit. The accuracy of these devices is therefore crucial. The presence of fetal hemoglobin (HbF) in neonatal blood might affect SpO2 readings. We performed a systematic qualitative review to investigate the impact of HbF on SpO2 accuracy in neonates. PubMed/Medline, Embase, Cumulative Index to Nursing & Allied Health database (CINAHL) and Cochrane library databases were searched from inception to January 2021 for human studies in the English language, which compared arterial oxygen saturations (SaO2) from neonatal blood with SpO2 readings and included HbF measurements in their reports. Ten observational studies were included. Eight studies reported SpO2-SaO2 bias that ranged from −3.6%, standard deviation (SD) 2.3%, to +4.2% (SD 2.4). However, it remains unclear to what extent this depends on HbF. Five studies showed that an increase in HbF changes the relation of partial oxygen pressure (paO2) to SpO2, which is physiologically explained by the leftward shift in oxygen dissociation curve. It is important to be aware of this shift when treating a neonate, especially for the lower SpO2 limits in preterm neonates to avoid undetected hypoxia.

scholarly journals The Impact Of Agricultural Extension Contact On Crop Income In Bangladesh

2013 ◽  
Vol 38 (2) ◽  
pp. 321-334 ◽  
Author(s):  
Abu Zafar Mahmudul Haq
Keyword(s):  
Random Sampling ◽  
Field Survey ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Agricultural Extension ◽  
Farm Income ◽  
Extension Services ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
Factors Influencing ◽  
Crop Income ◽  
The Impact

The impact of extension contact on crop income is examined with a view to evaluating the agricultural extension in Bangladesh. The scope of the study was ten villages of Gazipur district. The objectives of the study are to i) determine the factors influencing the benefit of extension services in terms of farm income, ii) determine the factors affecting the extension contact of farmers, and iii) suggest some policy guidelines to improve the extension services in Bangladesh. The sample of the study consists of 1000 farmers. Data came from field survey and multistage random sampling technique was used in order to collect data. The results indicated that the impact of extension contact coefficient on crop income is positive and significant. Evidence shows that the influence of extension contact coefficient is strongly positive and significant in the comparatively nearer villages to upazila headquarters, while this effect is weaker for those villages, which are comparatively away from upazila headquarters. It is found that many farmers did not receive extension contact and the effect of extension contact is weak on crop income compared to other factors such as irrigation and chemical fertilizer. It is assumed that there was enough scope to increase extension contact in the study areas. Some determinants of extension contact were also examined. The study concludes that agricultural extension is necessary to increase among the farmers. Bangladesh J. Agril. Res. 38(2): 321-334, June 2013 DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3329/bjar.v38i2.15893

A hybrid framework to model factors affecting construction labour productivity

2019 ◽  
Vol 24 (3) ◽  
pp. 630-654 ◽  
Author(s):  
Majid Parchami Jalal ◽  
Shahab Shoar
Keyword(s):  
Construction Industry ◽  
Labour Productivity ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
Schedule Delay ◽  
Factors Influencing ◽  
Hybrid Framework ◽  
Novel Method ◽  
The Cost ◽  
The Impact

Purpose This paper aims to model different causal relations among factors interacting with labour productivity in order to recognize the most important factors influencing and influenced by it. Design/methodology/approach Top 60 factors affecting labour productivity were determined and grouped into 5 major groups by reviewing previous research and interviewing relevant experts. The interactions of factors were modelled using system dynamics (SD) approach. The resulting causal loop diagrams obtained from SD were then applied for identifying the most crucial factors influencing and influenced by labour productivity through the decision-making trial and evaluation laboratory (DEMATEL) method. The impact of factors on each other was finally determined based on the opinions of 63 experts selected from the Iranian construction industry. Findings The results indicated that factors such as fatigue, lack of labour motivation and lack of skill are the most influencing, and factors such as schedule delay and inflation in the cost of execution are the most influenced by labour productivity. In the end, a set of recommendations to improve construction labour productivity was also presented. Originality/value The main contribution of the study is proposing a novel method which is capable of providing insights into how causes and effects of construction labour productivity are interrelated. Furthermore, the proposed method makes this study distinct from previous research in the light of prioritizing factors and offering recommendations according to the interrelationships among factors.

scholarly journals A Meta-Analysis of the Impact of Resveratrol Supplementation on Markers of Renal Function and Blood Pressure in Type 2 Diabetic Patients on Hypoglycemic Therapy

Molecules ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 25 (23) ◽  
pp. 5645
Author(s):  
Tawanda M. Nyambuya ◽  
Bongani B. Nkambule ◽  
Sithandiwe E. Mazibuko-Mbeje ◽  
Vuyolwethu Mxinwa ◽  
Kabelo Mokgalaboni ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Blood Pressure ◽  
Renal Function ◽  
Fixed Effects ◽  
Meta Analysis ◽  
Cochrane Library ◽  
Total Protein Content ◽  
Diabetic Patients ◽  
Hypoglycemic Therapy ◽  
The Impact

Evidence on the beneficial effects of resveratrol supplementation on cardiovascular disease-related profiles in patients with type 2 diabetes (T2D) is conflicting, while its impact on renal function and blood pressure measurements remains to be established in these patients. The current meta-analysis included randomized controlled trials (RCTs) reporting on the impact of resveratrol supplementation on markers of renal function and blood pressure in patients with T2D on hypoglycemic medication. Electronic databases such as MEDLINE, Cochrane Library, Scopus, and EMBASE were searched for eligible studies from inception up to June 2020. The random and fixed effects model was used in the meta-analysis. A total of five RCTs met the inclusion criteria and involved 388 participants with T2D. Notably, most of the participants were on metformin therapy, or metformin in combination with other hypoglycemic drugs such as insulin and glibenclamide. Pooled estimates showed that resveratrol supplementation in patients with T2D lowered the levels of fasting glucose (SMD: −0.06 [95% CI: −0.24, 0.12]; I2 = 4%, p = 0.39) and insulin (SMD: −0.08 [95% CI: −0.50, 0.34], I2 = 73%, p = 0.002) when compared to those on placebo. In addition, supplementation significantly lowered systolic blood pressure (SMD: −5.77 [95% CI: −8.61, −2.93], I2 = 66%, p = 0.02) in these patients. Although resveratrol supplementation did not affect creatinine or urea levels, it reduced the total protein content (SMD: −0.19 [95% CI: −0.36, −0.02]; I2 = 91%, p = 0.001). In all, resveratrol supplementation in hypoglycemic therapy improves glucose control and lowers blood pressure; however, additional evidence is necessary to confirm its effect on renal function in patients with T2D.

Prominent demotivational factors influencing the productivity of construction project managers in Qatar

2014 ◽  
Vol 63 (8) ◽  
pp. 1070-1090 ◽  
Author(s):  
Abdulaziz M. Jarkas ◽  
Milan Radosavljevic ◽  
Liu Wuyi
Keyword(s):  
Construction Project ◽  
Project Managers ◽  
The State ◽  
Relative Importance ◽  
Productivity Level ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
Factors Influencing ◽  
Technical Specifications ◽  
The Impact

Purpose – An extensive search of the literature revealed a dearth of research on the demotivational factors affecting the performance and productivity level of site-based construction project managers. Following the announcement of awarding the FIFA 2022 World Cup hosting rights to the State of Qatar, the State is pledging to spend tens of Billions of Dollars on hundreds of new construction projects. Therefore, the purpose of this paper is to identify, explore, and rank the relative importance of the demotivational factors influencing the productivity of the State's construction management force. Design/methodology/approach – A structured questionnaire survey comprising 38 potential demotivational factors, which were shortlisted based on relevant previous studies on the impact of motivation on construction productivity, and numerous interviews with local industry professionals, was distributed to a relatively large sample of site-resident project managers. Using the “Relative Importance Index” technique, the influence ranks of the factors explored were determined. Findings – The results obtained reveal the following as the prominent demotivational factors influencing the productivity of construction project managers: lack of financial incentive schemes; slow decision-making process by owners; remuneration scale; delay in responding to Requests For Information (RFI); shortage of skilled labour force; shortage of materials; clarity and completeness of technical specifications; frequent changing orders during execution; drawings quality level; and rework. Research limitations/implications – It is clear, based on the outcomes, that the cultural background of individuals, and the prevalent practices within the environment in which they operate, are two critical factors in determining their motivation drivers. Hence, it is prudent to explore the dominant culture and values of the management workforce, in addition to the characteristics of the working environment, before trying to apply relevant motivational theories, or even implement new management strategies. Practical implications – The results demonstrate that, within the geographical setting and cultural aspects of the sample surveyed, “tributes” and “pecuniary” may be interpreted to have the largest effect on the productivity of construction project managers. Originality/value – The findings not only contribute to the overall body of knowledge related to the effect of the motivation phenomenon on the productivity of the construction operation, but can also be used to provide industry practitioners with guidance for focusing, acting upon, and controlling the significant demotivational factors affecting the efficiency of the construction project management force practicing in State.

scholarly journals Prenatal and perinatal factors influencing nociception, addiction and behavior during ontogenetic development

2008 ◽  
pp. S79-S88
Author(s):  
R Rokyta ◽  
A Yamamotová ◽  
R Šlamberová ◽  
M Franěk ◽  
Š Vaculín ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Neuropathic Pain ◽  
Postnatal Period ◽  
Long Term Effects ◽  
Perinatal Factors ◽  
Adult Rats ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
Dorsal Rhizotomy ◽  
Rat Pups ◽  
Factors Influencing

This review, which summarizes our findings concerning the long-term effects of pre-, peri- and postnatal factors affecting development, nociception and sensorimotor functions, focuses on three areas: 1) perinatal factors influencing nociception in adult rats were examined in rats with hippocampal lesions, after the administration of stress influencing and psychostimulant drugs (dexamethasone, indomethacine and methamphetamine); 2) the effect of pre- and early postnatal methamphetamine administration was shown to impair the development of sensorimotor functions tested in rat pups throughout the preweaning period; 3) the effect of extensive dorsal rhizotomy of the brachial plexus during the early postnatal period was studied with respect to neuropathic pain development and sensorimotor functions. The present study indicates that prenatal or neonatal stress, as well as various drugs, may disturb the development of the nociceptive system and cause long-term behavioral changes persisting to adulthood and that some types of neuropathic pain cannot be induced during the first two postnatal weeks at all. A mature nervous system is required for the development of the described pathological behaviors.

Factors Influencing the Competitive Performance Expectancies of Young Female Athletes

1979 ◽  
Vol 1 (3) ◽  
pp. 212-220 ◽  
Author(s):  
Tara K. Scanlan ◽  
Michael W. Passer
Keyword(s):  
Female Athletes ◽  
Young Male ◽  
Young Female ◽  
Male Athletes ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
Performance Expectancies ◽  
Factors Influencing ◽  
Game Outcome ◽  
Personal Performance ◽  
The Impact

Identification of factors influencing expectancies of successful performance in competitive youth sports is important to understanding the way in which children perceive and respond to this evaluative achievement situation. Therefore, in this field study involving 10- to 12-year-old female soccer players, intrapersonal factors affecting players' pregame personal performance expectancies were first identified. Soccer ability and self-esteem were found to be related to personal performance expectancies, but competitive trait anxiety was not Second, the impact of game outcome, the previously mentioned intrapersonal variables, and the interaction of game outcome and intrapersonal variables was examined by determining players' postgame team expectancies in a hypothetical rematch with the same opponent. The postgame findings showed that winning players evidenced higher team expectancies than tying and losing players. Moreover, the expectancies of tying players were low and, in fact, similar to those of losers. The results of this study successfully replicated and extended previous findings with young male athletes.

scholarly journals Factors influencing sexual behaviour between tourists and tourism employees: A systematic review

2016 ◽  
Vol 6 (1) ◽  
pp. 530 ◽  
Author(s):  
Padam P Simkhada ◽  
Aditi Sharma ◽  
Edwin R Van Teijlingen ◽  
Rachel L Beanland
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
Sexual Behaviour ◽  
Grey Literature ◽  
Travel Medicine ◽  
Tourism Industry ◽  
Cochrane Library ◽  
Middle Income ◽  
Sexual Activities ◽  
Factors Influencing ◽  
The Impact

<p><strong><em>Background:</em></strong> Increased travel abroad has a significant impact on the incidence and prevalence of Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs). Previous reviews have focused on the knowledge, attitudes and behaviour of tourists and acquisition of STIs. Less is known about the impact on tourism operators in countries visited by tourists.  The aim of this review is to ascertain factors influencing sexual behaviour between workers in the tourism industry and tourists; exploring the prevalence of sexual behaviour between the two populations, their perceptions of sexual risk while engaging in sexual activities and the knowledge of tourism operators regarding STIs.</p><p><strong><em>Methods:</em></strong> A systematic review was conducted. Database searches were performed in Medline/Ovid, EMBASE, Cochrane library and CINAHL for studies published between 2000 and March 2016. Grey literature searches were completed in the NHS database and Google Scholar between 2000 and December 2013. Papers were independently selected by two researchers. Data were extracted and critically appraised using a pre-designed extraction form and adapted CASP checklist.</p><p><strong><em>Results: </em></strong>The search identified 1,602 studies and 16 were included after review of the full text. Studies were conducted in nine countries. Findings suggest that STI knowledge, attitude and practice were fairly good among tourists and tourism workers, but there is a need for pre-travel advice for travellers, especially those travelling to low and middle-income countries. Greater importance was given to tourists than to tourism operators and locals interacting with tourists. Studies suggest that as a group both tourist and tourist workers were likely to engage in sexual activities. Overall, both condom use and STI screening were low, among tourists as well as tourism operators. Furthermore, studies reported links between drug and alcohol use and sexual behaviour and risk taking.</p><p><strong><em>Conclusion:</em></strong><strong> </strong>Although less research appeared to have been conducted among tourism workers than tourists, it does demonstrate the need for education, training and promotion of travel medicine. STI screening, pre-travel advice, travel history in terms of contracting STIs and safe-sex awareness-raising are needed. More and better sexual health education and relevant tourism policies are needed globally. </p>

scholarly journals Motivations for attracting customers and their intention to participate in tourism events in Ho Chi Minh City

2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Trinh Thuy Anh ◽  
Tran Kiem Viet Thang
Keyword(s):  
Regression Analysis ◽  
Quantitative Method ◽  
Great Influence ◽  
Customer Engagement ◽  
Ho Chi Minh City ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
Correlation And Regression Analysis ◽  
Factors Influencing ◽  
Intention To Participate ◽  
The Impact

The study examines the impact of factors influencing customers’ intention to attend a tourism event, by considering the motivation to attract customers to such an event. The authors collected 230 interview samples from different subjects, then conducted a quantitative method through factor, correlation, and regression analysis. The results show that the motivation to attract customers to tourism events has a great influence on their participating intention. In particular, factors affecting the motivation to take part in the event include influence group, communications, convenience, and content. The analysis results give several suggestions for event organizers to be able to gain more customer engagement.

scholarly journals Factors Influencing the Saudi Audience, Readers of the Electronic and Printed Newspapers: العوامل المؤثرة على الجمهور السعودي قرّاء الصحف الإلكترونية والمطبوعة

2019 ◽  
Vol 3 (5) ◽  
Author(s):  
Louloa Aman Saeed Abdullah - Said Abdo Sayed Najidah - Duaa
Keyword(s):  
Media Richness ◽  
Media Richness Theory ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
Effective Factors ◽  
First Order ◽  
Factors Influencing ◽  
Negative Factor ◽  
Media Institutions ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Electronic Newspapers

    This study aimed to identify the effective factors on Saudi audience like reading electronic and printed newspaper. The study used the method of media survey in which using in input uses, satisfaction and media richness theory. The study used a questionnaire which applied on sample includes (400) individual. The results of the study indicated that study sample of Saudi audience read Saudi newspapers by 44% (sometimes) and what Saudi audience prefer, electronic newspapers came first by 49. 5%, local topics came first in electronic and printed newspaper, factors affecting in audience reading, the readability of the content to show in large parts came first stage at the electronic newspaper average 3. 91. The ease of using newspaper’s website came at the first order for electronic newspaper average 4. 44. In the light of results, there were a lot of recommendations and proposals to overcome the negative factor which disable audience to read printed and electronic newspapers. In the light of results, several studies were recommended to measure the Saudi audiences’ reading for printed and electronic newspaper in order to monitor audience’s attitudes toward method and the degree of audience’s confidence and to know the impact of social media on both of them and work on putting strategies by press and media institutions to face challenges and threaten its future through working on several discussion meetings with intellectuals , interested and experts in the field of journalism.    

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