Twitter Usage Using Common Reference to Tinnitus

2020 ◽  
Vol 29 (2) ◽  
pp. 206-217
Author(s):  
Jianyuan Ni ◽  
Monica L. Bellon-Harn ◽  
Jiang Zhang ◽  
Yueqing Li ◽  
Vinaya Manchaiah
Keyword(s):  
Nonprofit Organizations ◽  
Temporal Trends ◽  
Temporal Analysis ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
For Profit ◽  
Common Reference ◽  
Personal Experiences ◽  
Twitter Users ◽  
Sectional Analysis ◽  
Share Information

Objective The objective of the study was to examine specific patterns of Twitter usage using common reference to tinnitus. Method The study used cross-sectional analysis of data generated from Twitter data. Twitter content, language, reach, users, accounts, temporal trends, and social networks were examined. Results Around 70,000 tweets were identified and analyzed from May to October 2018. Of the 100 most active Twitter accounts, organizations owned 52%, individuals owned 44%, and 4% of the accounts were unknown. Commercial/for-profit and nonprofit organizations were the most common organization account owners (i.e., 26% and 16%, respectively). Seven unique tweets were identified with a reach of over 400 Twitter users. The greatest reach exceeded 2,000 users. Temporal analysis identified retweet outliers (> 200 retweets per hour) that corresponded to a widely publicized event involving the response of a Twitter user to another user's joke. Content analysis indicated that Twitter is a platform that primarily functions to advocate, share personal experiences, or share information about management of tinnitus rather than to provide social support and build relationships. Conclusions Twitter accounts owned by organizations outnumbered individual accounts, and commercial/for-profit user accounts were the most frequently active organization account type. Analyses of social media use can be helpful in discovering issues of interest to the tinnitus community as well as determining which users and organizations are dominating social network conversations.

scholarly journals The Distribution and Consequences of Sexual Misconduct Perpetrated by Peacekeepers in Haiti: An Exploratory Cross-Sectional Analysis

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Luissa Vahedi ◽  
Heather Stuart ◽  
Stéphanie Etienne ◽  
Sabine Lee ◽  
Susan A Bartels
Keyword(s):  
Sexual Abuse ◽  
Personal Narratives ◽  
Secondary Data ◽  
Sexual Misconduct ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Convenience Sample ◽  
Personal Experiences ◽  
Sectional Analysis ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Research Assistants

Abstract During the United Nations Stabilization Mission in Haiti (MINUSTAH), reports of sexual abuse and exploitation and children fathered by peacekeepers were brought forward to the UN. In 2017, a cross-sectional mixed-methods survey was administered by Haitian research assistants using SenseMaker®, a rapid data collection tool that allows participants to share a narrative on a topic of interest. In total, 2541 self-interpreted narratives in relation to the experiences of Haitian women and girls vis-à-vis peacekeepers were collected from a convenience sample of Haitian males and females across Haiti. This exploratory secondary data analysis analyzes whether narratives about sexual misconduct perpetrated by MINUSTAH peacekeepers were associated with rural, semi-urban, or urban locations and investigates the relationship between sharing narratives about sexual misconduct and the desire to engage with the UN/MINUSTAH. After adjustment, narratives addressing sexual misconduct were more likely to be shared in rural locations, compared to urban locations (RRrural: 1.19; 95% CI: 1.03, 1.38). Personal experiences of sexual misconduct were more likely (RRsex: 4.52; 95% CI: 3.34, 6.12) to be associated with rejection of the UN/MINUSTAH, compared to personal narratives of positive/neutral experiences. This research is an empirical steppingstone to understanding the distribution and consequences of peacekeeper-perpetrated sexual abuse and exploitation in Haiti.

Opioid Use Disorder during Antepartum and Postpartum Hospitalizations

2019 ◽  
Vol 37 (14) ◽  
pp. 1467-1475
Author(s):  
Adina R. Kern-Goldberger ◽  
Yongmei Huang ◽  
Melanie Polin ◽  
Zainab Siddiq ◽  
Jason D. Wright ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Opioid Dependence ◽  
Nationwide Inpatient Sample ◽  
Temporal Trends ◽  
Opioid Use Disorder ◽  
Opioid Overdose ◽  
Opioid Use ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Chi Square Test ◽  
Sectional Analysis

Objective This study aimed to evaluate temporal trends in opioid use disorder (OUD) during antepartum and postpartum hospitalizations. Study Design This repeated cross-sectional analysis analyzed data from the National (Nationwide) Inpatient Sample. Women aged 15 to 54 years admitted antepartum or postpartum were identified. The presence of OUD was determined based on a diagnosis of opioid abuse, opioid dependence, or opioid overdose. Temporal trends in OUD were evaluated using the Rao–Scott chi-square test. Temporal trends in opioid overdose were additionally evaluated. Results An estimated 7,336,562 antepartum hospitalizations and 1,063,845 postpartum readmissions were included in this analysis. The presence of an OUD diagnosis during antepartum hospitalizations increased from 0.7% of patients in 1998 to 1999 to 2.9% in 2014 (p < 0.01) and during postpartum hospitalizations increased from 0.8% of patients in 1998 to 1999 to 2.1% of patients in 2014 (p < 0.01). Risk of overdose diagnoses increased significantly for both antepartum hospitalizations, from 22.7 per 100,000 hospitalizations in 1998 to 2000 to 70.3 per 100,000 hospitalizations in 2013 to 2014 (p < 0.001), and postpartum hospitalizations, from 18.8 per 100,000 hospitalizations in 1998 to 2000 to 65.2 per 100,000 hospitalizations in 2013 to 2014 (p = 0.02). Discussion Risk of OUD diagnoses and overdoses increased over the study period for both antepartum and postpartum hospitalizations.

scholarly journals Trends in Emergency Department Visits and Charges for Gout in the United States between 2006 and 2012

2016 ◽  
Vol 43 (8) ◽  
pp. 1589-1592 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sadao Jinno ◽  
Kohei Hasegawa ◽  
Tuhina Neogi ◽  
Tadahiro Goto ◽  
Maureen Dubreuil
Keyword(s):  
United States ◽  
Emergency Department ◽  
Temporal Trends ◽  
The United States ◽  
Emergency Department Visits ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Cross Sectional Analysis ◽  
Ed Visits ◽  
Sectional Analysis

Objective.To examine temporal trends in the rate of gout emergency department (ED) visits and charges in the United States between 2006 and 2012.Methods.A serial cross-sectional analysis of the Nationwide Emergency Department Sample.Results.The rate of ED visits for gout in adults overall increased from 75.0 to 85.4 per 100,000 persons over the study period (14% increase, p < 0.001), and increased 29% for those aged 45–54 years. Nationwide ED charges increased from $156 million to $281 million (80% increase, p < 0.001).Conclusion.Between 2006 and 2012, the rate of gout ED visits increased among US adults, most notably in those aged 45–54 years.

scholarly journals The Distribution and Consequences of Sexual Misconduct Perpetrated by Peacekeepers in Haiti: An Exploratory Cross-Sectional Analysis

2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (7) ◽  
pp. 270
Author(s):  
Luissa Vahedi ◽  
Heather Stuart ◽  
Stéphanie Etienne ◽  
Sabine Lee ◽  
Susan A Bartels
Keyword(s):  
Sexual Abuse ◽  
Personal Narratives ◽  
Secondary Data ◽  
Sexual Misconduct ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Convenience Sample ◽  
Personal Experiences ◽  
Sectional Analysis ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Research Assistants

During the United Nations Stabilization Mission in Haiti (MINUSTAH), reports of sexual abuse and exploitation and children fathered by peacekeepers were brought forward to the UN. In 2017, a cross-sectional mixed-methods survey was administered by Haitian research assistants using SenseMaker® (Cognitive Edge, Singapore), a rapid data collection tool that allows participants to share a narrative on a topic of interest. In total, 2541 self-interpreted narratives in relation to the experiences of Haitian women and girls vis-à-vis peacekeepers were collected from a convenience sample of Haitian males and females across Haiti. This exploratory secondary data analysis analyzes whether narratives about sexual misconduct perpetrated by MINUSTAH peacekeepers were associated with rural, semi-urban, or urban locations and investigates the relationship between sharing narratives about sexual misconduct and the desire to engage with the UN/MINUSTAH. After adjustment, narratives addressing sexual misconduct were more likely to be shared in rural locations, compared to urban locations (RRrural: 1.19; 95% CI: 1.03, 1.38). Personal experiences of sexual misconduct were more likely (RRsex: 4.52; 95% CI: 3.34, 6.12) to be associated with rejection of the UN/MINUSTAH, compared to personal narratives of positive/neutral experiences. This research is an empirical steppingstone to understanding the distribution and consequences of peacekeeper-perpetrated sexual abuse and exploitation in Haiti.

scholarly journals Participation in data generation and information sharing: are patients and carers willing to engage?

2020 ◽  
Vol 30 (Supplement_5) ◽  
Author(s):  
C De Freitas ◽  
S Silva ◽  
E Leão Teles ◽  
T Maia ◽  
M Amorim
Keyword(s):  
Information Sharing ◽  
Social Trust ◽  
Social Indicators ◽  
Health Data ◽  
Data Generation ◽  
Willingness To Participate ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Non Profit ◽  
For Profit ◽  
Share Information

Abstract Background Health systems are moving towards a personalisation of care. Personalised care relies on data-intensive research, which depends on active participation by citizens in data generation and information sharing. Collecting and sharing one's data for research can deliver several benefits. However, it also comes at a cost in time and effort that may burden different population subsets to varying degrees. This study aimed to assess patients' and carers' willingness to generate and share health data, and its associated factors, to inform the design of inclusive engagement strategies. Methods A cross-sectional study was performed with 157 patients and 487 carers (participation rate=89.3%) followed at 2 rare diseases reference centres in Portugal (06/2019-01/2020). Participants were asked about willingness to collect their health data. Those who responded yes/maybe also reported, from 0 (not willing) to 4 (always willing), on willingness to share it for the following purposes: diagnosis/treatment, non-profit research and for-profit research related to their disease and to other diseases. Data were analysed using descriptive and inferential statistics. Results From 567 respondents, 42.7% are willing to collect their health data, 34.7% are unsure and 22.6% do not want to participate in data generation. More educated participants, with white-collar occupations, satisfied/very satisfied with their health and those with higher social trust levels are significantly more willing to engage in data collection (p &lt; 0.05). Participants are less prone to share information for for-profit research on their disease (Median[P25-P75]: 3.0[2.0-4.0]) or others (Median[P25-P75]: 2.0[1.0-3.0]), in particular carers (p &lt; 0.05). Conclusions Participants are more willing to share information for diagnosis/treatment and non-profit research. Efforts to engage people in data generation and sharing should be directed towards disadvantaged groups to reduce biases related to skewed populations. Key messages Willingness to participate in data generation and sharing is influenced by social indicators. Engagement by less advantaged groups should be promoted to avoid biases related to skewed populations.

scholarly journals Annual trends in Google searches provides insights related to rhinosinusitis exacerbations

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
David T. Liu ◽  
Martin Schally ◽  
Sven Schneider ◽  
Julia Eckl-Dorna ◽  
Katie M. Phillips ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Web Search ◽  
Temporal Trends ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Search Terms ◽  
Search Volume ◽  
General Search ◽  
Internet Searches ◽  
Relative Search Volume ◽  
Sectional Analysis ◽  
Specific Search

Abstract Purpose Temporal trends of disease-specific internet searches may provide novel insights into seasonal dynamics of disease burden and, by extension, disease pathophysiology. The aim of this study was to define the temporal trends in rhinosinusitis-specific internet searches. Methods This was a cross sectional analysis of search volume for predefined search terms. Google trends was used to explore the volume of searches for five specific search terms related to rhinosinusitis: nose, mucus, sinus, sinusitis, chronic sinusitis, which were entered into Google web search between 2004 and 2019. Results were analyzed within search “context” which included temporally associated related searches. Relative search volume (RSV) was analyzed for English and non-English speaking countries from the Northern and Southern hemispheres. Analysis of seasonality was performed using the cosinor model. Results The five specific search terms were most related to rhinosinusitis-related search contexts, indicating that they were appropriately reflective of internet queries by patients for rhinosinusitis. The RSV for rhinosinusitis-related terms and more general search terms increased with each passing year indicating constant interest in rhinosinusitis. Cosinor time series analysis revealed inquiry peaks in winter months for all five specific rhinosinusitis-related search terms independent from the hemisphere. Conclusion Over a 15-year period, Google searches with rhinosinusitis-specific search terms consistently peaked during the winter around the world. These findings indirectly support the model of viral infection or exposure as the predominant cause of acute rhinosinusitis and acute exacerbations of chronic rhinosinusitis.

Trends in the Utilization of Life-Sustaining Procedures and Palliative Care Consultation Among Dying Patients With Advanced Chronic Pancreas Illnesses in US Hospitals: 2005 to 2014

2019 ◽  
Vol 34 (4) ◽  
pp. 232-240
Author(s):  
Xibei Liu ◽  
Jay J. Shen ◽  
Pearl Kim ◽  
Sun Jung Kim ◽  
Johnson Ukken ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Palliative Care ◽  
Pancreas Cancer ◽  
Temporal Trends ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Dying Patients ◽  
Palliative Care Consultation ◽  
The Us ◽  
Clinical Benefits ◽  
Care Consultation ◽  
Sectional Analysis

Aim: Pancreas cancer continues to carry a poor prognosis. Hospitalized patients with advanced chronic pancreatic illnesses increasingly receive palliative care due to its perceived clinical benefits. Meanwhile, a growing proportion of elderly patients are reportedly receiving life-sustaining procedures. Temporal trends in the utilization of life-sustaining procedures and palliative care consultation among dying patients with advanced chronic pancreatic illnesses in US hospitals were examined. Methods and Materials: A serial, cross-sectional analysis was carried out using the National Inpatient Sample Database. Decedents 18 years and older with a principal diagnosis of pancreas cancer or other advanced chronic pancreatic illnesses from 2005 through 2014. The compound annual growth rates (CAGRs) and Cochrane-Armitage correction of χ2 statistic were used. The receipt of life-sustaining systemic procedures, intra-abdominal local procedures and surgeries, and palliative care consultation were examined. Multilevel multivariate logistic regressions were performed to examine the association of various procedures with the utilization of palliative care consultation. Results: Among 77 394 183 hospitalizations, 29 515 patients were examined. The CAGRs of systemic procedures, intra-abdominal procedures, surgeries, and palliative care were −4.19% ( P = .008), 2.17%, −1.40%, and 14.03% ( P < .001), respectively. The receipt of systemic procedures (odds ratio [OR] = 2.40, 95% confidence interval [CI], 2.08-2.74), local intra-abdominal procedures (OR = 1.46, 95% CI, 1.27-1.70), and surgeries (OR = 2.51, 95% CI, 2.07-3.05) was associated with palliative care consultation ( Ps < .001). Conclusions: Among adults with pancreatic cancer or other advanced chronic pancreatic illnesses in the US hospitals from 2005 to 2014, the utilization of life-sustaining systemic procedures decreased while the prevalence of palliative care consultation increased.

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