The Preference of Women and Men Regarding Female Genital Depilation

Purpose To evaluate the preferences of women and men regarding female pubic hair depilation and identify possible reasons for these preferences. Methods This is a cross-sectional study of men and women over 18 years old who were invited by the official blog of our institution to respond anonymously to an online and self-administered questionnaire made by the researchers. The analyses were made using the Statistical Analysis System (SAS, SAS Inc., Cary, NC, US) software, version 9.3, and contingency tables were used to verify the distribution of variables. The univariate statistical analysis was performed using the Pearson chi-squared test, and the differences for values of p < 0.05 were considered significant. Results We obtained data from 69,920 subjects (52,787 women and 17,133 men). The mean age was 31.9 years for men, and 28.5 years for women. Most women (64.3%) and men (62.2%) preferred complete removal of female pubic hair, and this preference was more pronounced in younger women and men. Most women reported performing depilation at home (55.8%), with 44.4% using hot wax and 40.1% using a razor blade. About half of the women (44.7%) and men (50.1%) reported sexual activity, having intercourse 2 to 3 times per week. The frequency of intercourse and sexual satisfaction in women correlated with total pubic hair removal. Conclusion Most Brazilian women and men prefer the complete removal of female pubic hair, especially those who are younger and more sexually active. Women who are satisfied with the appearance of their own genitalia have a stronger preference for complete removal of pubic hair.

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The perceptions of newly qualified nurses on the guidance by preceptors towards becoming experts in nursing

Curationis ◽

10.4102/curationis.v44i1.2205 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 44 (1) ◽

Author(s):

Warriodene Hansen

Keyword(s):

Statistical Analysis ◽

Time Factors ◽

Team Work ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Statistical Analysis System ◽

Quantitative Descriptive ◽

Analysis System ◽

Support Programmes ◽

Theory Practice Gap ◽

Ongoing Support

Background: The new role as professional nurse can be a difficult transition for the new qualified nurses. During this time, factors such as not being well prepared, working without supervision and a lack of guidance can be the result of a difficult transition.Objectives: The purpose of this study is to assess the perceptions of newly qualified nurses on the guidance given by their preceptors towards becoming experts in practice at a Level II regional hospital in the Western Cape.Method: A non-experimental quantitative descriptive design was followed. Collection of data was done by means of a questionnaire, designed by the researcher, using a cross-sectional research method. Non-probability sampling produced a sample of 162 nurses comprising registered nurses (48.2%), enrolled nurses (32.7%), and enrolled nursing auxiliaries (19.1%). Statistical analysis was performed using the Statistical Analysis System (SAS), version 9.3.Results: The results of the research study indicated that respondents had more positive experiences than negative ones. The respondents indicated that for the role and characteristics of the preceptor, expectations were met for knowledgeability, professionalism and contribution to team work. Furthermore, the results indicated that the respondents would recommend preceptorship.Conclusion: Preceptorship is one of the major interventions available to support newly qualified nurses by easing the transition from student to practicing nurse and reducing the theory-practice gap. The findings emphasised the importance of ongoing support programmes for nurses after obtaining a new qualification or/and being a new nurse.

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Allergic rhinitis, part of the allergic respiratory syndrome

Medicinski pregled ◽

10.2298/mpns2010301a ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 73 (9-10) ◽

pp. 301-308

Author(s):

Aleksandra Aleksic ◽

Mirjana Gnjatic ◽

Mirjana Stupar-Hofman ◽

Vesna Tomic-Spiric

Keyword(s):

Allergic Rhinitis ◽

Chronic Rhinosinusitis ◽

Immunoglobulin E ◽

Otitis Media With Effusion ◽

Systemic Disease ◽

Positive Family History ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Statistical Analysis System ◽

Analysis System

Introduction. Diseases associated with immunoglobulin E hypersensitivity, such as allergic rhinitis, may have different clinical expressions. Patients with allergic rhinitis often have associated diseases, comorbidities, which supports the concept of allergy as a systemic disease. The aim of this study was to evaluate the incidence and types of comorbidities in allergic rhinitis. We also evaluated the possible effects of certain clinical and demographic parameters on the onset of comorbidities. Material and Methods. This retrospective, observational, and cross-sectional study included patients with a clinical diagnosis of allergic rhinitis treated at the Department of Ear, Nose and Throat in the period from October 2011 to April 2013. The collected data were analyzed using the Statistical Analysis System (Institute Inc. NC, USA) program, version 9.1.3. Results. The study included 319 patients with allergic rhinitis. Allergic rhinitis was intermittent in 30.7% of cases, persistent in 37.9%, and persistent with seasonal exacerbation in 31.3% of patients. We found that 86.8% of patients had some form of comorbidity. The most common were conjunctivitis (50.2%), almost equal percentage of asthma (29.8%) and chronic rhinosinusitis (28.8%), followed by otitis media with effusion (8.8%), atopic dermatitis (5.2%), urticaria (4.1%), and laryngitis (3.8%). Persistent allergic rhinitis, with persistent nasal obstruction as the dominant symptom, was significantly associated with chronic rhinosinusitis. Positive family history was significantly associated with the occurrence of asthma and allergic rhinitis. Conclusion. The results of our study showed that allergic rhinitis is rarely an isolated condition and it should always be observed in the context of the allergic respiratory syndrome.

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Factors associated with awareness about syphilis and gonorrhoea among women in Bangladesh

F1000Research ◽

10.12688/f1000research.10982.1 ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 6 ◽

pp. 406

Author(s):

Mosharaf Hossain ◽

Rafiqul Islam ◽

Aziza Sultana Rosy Sarkar

Keyword(s):

Rural Areas ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Geographic Region ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Younger Women ◽

Learning And Teaching ◽

Factors Associated ◽

Logistic Analysis ◽

Prevention Interventions ◽

Chi Squared

Background: Currently, syphilis and gonorrhoea among women is a topic great concernin Bangladesh. To date, little is known in the existing literature regarding its prevalence, and the current level of syphilis and gonorrhoea awareness among women with regard to prevention is inadequate. This research aims to identify factors associated with awareness of syphilis and gonorrhoea among women in Bangladesh. Methods: Data were collected from women by the Bangladesh Demographic and Health Survey (BDHS) 2011 as a cross-sectional study. The seven divisions surveyed were Dhaka, Rajshahi, Rangpur, Chittagong, Barisal, Khulna and Sylhet. The number of women in the seven divisions totalled 17,842. The chi-squared test and a logistic regression model were used to determine the social-demographic factors associated with awareness about syphilis and gonorrhoea among women in Bangladesh. Results: The rate of awareness about syphilis and gonorrhoea among women in Bangladesh was 13.3% and 15.7%, respectively. The chi-squared test and logistic analysis demonstrated that there is a significant association between the awareness of syphilis and gonorrhoea with the respondents’ age, location of the respondents’ house, educational level of the respondent, socioeconomic status, geographic region, and respondents that listened to the radio and watched TV. Conclusions: There is an essential need to expand the learning and teaching program in Bangladesh regarding syphilis and gonorrhoea, mainly among younger women (<25 years) in all topographical and rural areas. Advertising drives and mass broadcasting programs can be used to increase knowledge within societies, particularly among women. In addition, the low awareness of syphilis and gonorrhoea indicates that prevention interventions are required among women.

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Healthy Lifestyle Among School of Quantitative Sciences Lecturers, Universiti Utara Malaysia (UUM)

Malaysian Journal of Social Sciences and Humanities (MJSSH) ◽

10.47405/mjssh.v4i8.326 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 4 (8) ◽

pp. 39-44

Author(s):

Maryam Rukayyah Al-Munirah Binti Ayob ◽

Mohamad Shukri Bin Abdul Hamid ◽

Faezzah Binti Mohd Daud ◽

Ong Yi Sean

Keyword(s):

Weight Control ◽

Healthy Lifestyle ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Mortality And Morbidity ◽

Healthy Behaviors ◽

Disease Mortality ◽

Statistical Analysis System ◽

Analysis System ◽

Universiti Utara Malaysia

The role of individual healthy behaviors like physical activity, nutrition and stress management on reduction of rate of disease mortality and morbidity is well known. The aim of this study is to determine healthy lifestyle in lecturers employed in School of Quantitative Sciences, University Utara Malaysia, in 2019. Materials and Methods: The participants of this cross-sectional study were 66 lecturers in School of Quantitative Sciences, selected via random sampling method. The data collection was performed using a questionnaire including demographic healthy lifestyle questions. Analysis of the data was performed through Software Statistical Analysis System Enterprise Guide (SAS EG) version 7.1. Results: The mean age of the subjects was 42.68 ± 1.37 years and, BMI mean was 24.13 ± 0.86. 92.42% of them were married and 7.58% also were single. Conclusion: According to the results, planning for lecturers in School of Quantitative Sciences for receiving information about healthy lifestyle on weight control and nutrition are important.

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FOOD CONSUMPTION AND NUTRITIONAL STATUS OF CHILDREN PARTICIPATING AT POSYANDU PROGRAM IN CIANJUR REGENCY

Jurnal Gizi dan Pangan ◽

10.25182/jgp.2007.2.2.1-12 ◽

2007 ◽

Vol 2 (2) ◽

pp. 1

Author(s):

Hadi Riyadi ◽

Faisal Anwar

Keyword(s):

Statistical Analysis ◽

Nutritional Status ◽

Food Consumption ◽

Random Sampling ◽

Stratified Random Sampling ◽

Font Size ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Statistical Analysis System ◽

Analysis System ◽

Nutritional Status Of Children

Tujuan dari penelitian ini adalah untuk mengidentifikasi konsumsi pangan anak balita serta menganalisis status gizi balita. Penelitian ini menggunakan cross-sectional desain dengan sampel rumah tangga yang memiliki anak balita. Sampel berjumlah 300 balita. Pemilihan sampel dilakukan secara acak berlapis (stratified random sampling). Penelitian ini dilakukan di dua kecamatan Kabupaten Cianjur pada tahun 2006-2007. Data yang dikumpulkan meliputi konsumsi dan frekuensi konsumsi pangan balita serta data antropometri balita yang digunakan untuk menentukan status gizi balita. Data hasil wawancara dan pengukuran dientri menggunakan software excel. Data dianalisis dengan SAS (Statistical Analysis System). Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa konsumsi energi balita secara rata-rata hanya memenuhi 80% angka kecukupan gizi yang dianjurkan (RDA). Konsumsi protein sudah memenuhi angka kecukupan protein yang dianjurkan. Prevalensi underweight, stunted dan wasted pada balita berturut-turut yaitu 30.0%, 43.7% dan 12.3%.

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PERCEPTION OF MOTHERS AND CHILDREN'S PARTICIPATION IN THE NUTRITIONAL PROGRAMS

Jurnal Gizi dan Pangan ◽

10.25182/jgp.2007.2.2.26-35 ◽

2007 ◽

Vol 2 (2) ◽

pp. 26

Author(s):

Dadang Sukandar ◽

Ali Khomsan

Keyword(s):

Statistical Analysis ◽

Vitamin A ◽

Random Sampling ◽

Stratified Random Sampling ◽

Font Size ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Statistical Analysis System ◽

Children’S Participation ◽

Analysis System ◽

Children's Participation

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui persepsi masyarakat terhadap pelayanan program gizi serta menganalisis partisipasinya dalam program posyandu. Disain penelitian ini menggunakan cross-sectional dengan sampel rumah tangga yang memiliki anak balita. Sampel yang diambil sebanyak 300. Pemilihan sampel dilakukan secara acak berlapis (stratified random sampling). Penelitian ini dilakukan di dua kecamatan di Kabupaten Cianjur yang dilakukan pada tahun 2006-2007. Data yang dikumpulkan meliputi jenis pelayanan gizi, persepsi terhadap program gizi dan partisipasi dalam program gizi. Data diperoleh melalui wawancara. Data hasil wawancara dientri menggunakan software excel. Data dianalisis dengan SAS (Statistical Analysis System). Hasil penelitian ini menunjukkan bahwa para ibu berpendapat bahwa program PMT dan penyuluhan gizi harus lebih diperbaiki. Jumlah dan keterampilan kader cukup memadai, namun kahadiran bidan di posyandu kurang mencukupi. Program imunisasi bagi balita diikuti dengan baik oleh para ibu balita. Terkait pelayanan di puskesmas, sebagian besar ibu mengeluhkan waktu antri yang lama dan frekuensi kehadiran dokter yang kurang. Partisipasi balita dalam mengunjungi posyandu relatif baik (92.4%). Lebih dari 90% balita, baik yang sering maupun jarang mengunjungi posyandu telah menerima kapsul vitamin A. Pelayanan posyandu yang sangat dirasakan oleh masyarakat adalah penimbangan balita dan imunisasi. Keywords : persepsi, partisipasi, program gizi

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FOOD CONSUMPTION AND NUTRITIONAL STATUS OF BREASTFEEDING MOTHERS AND INFANTS

Jurnal Gizi dan Pangan ◽

10.25182/jgp.2007.2.2.13-25 ◽

2007 ◽

Vol 2 (2) ◽

pp. 13

Author(s):

Eddy Setyo Mudjajanto ◽

Dadang Sukandar

Keyword(s):

Statistical Analysis ◽

Nutritional Status ◽

Food Consumption ◽

Random Sampling ◽

Stratified Random Sampling ◽

Font Size ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Statistical Analysis System ◽

Analysis System

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengidentifikasi kondisi sosial ekonomi, konsumsi ibu menyusui dan bayi, frekuensi konsumsi pangan ibu menyusui serta menganalisis status gizi ibu menyusui dan bayi. Desain penelitian ini menggunakan cross-sectional dengan sampel ibu menyusui. Sampel yang diambil sebanyak 100 orang ibu menyusui. Pemilihan sampel dilakukan secara acak berlapis (stratified random sampling). Penelitian ini dilakukan di dua kecamatan di Kabupaten Cianjur pada tahun 2006-2007. Data yang dikumpulkan meliputi karakteristik sosial ekonomi keluarga ibu menyusui, konsumsi dan frekuensi konsumsi pangan ibu menyusui dan bayi, status gizi ibu menyusui serta data antropometri bayi yang digunakan untuk menentukan status gizi bayi. Data karakteristik sosial ekonomi keluarga ibu menyusui, konsumsi dan frekuensi konsumsi bayi diperoleh melalui wawancara dengan menggunakan kuesioner. Data antropometri bayi diperoleh melalui pengukuran yang dilakukan selama penelitian berlangsung. Data hasil wawancara dan pengukuran dientri menggunakan software excel. Data dianalisis dengan SAS (Statistical Analysis System) dan menggunakan uji Regresi. Hasil penelitian ini menunjukkan bahwa konsumsi energi dan protein ibu menyusui secara rata-rata hanya memenuhi 60% dan 87% dari angka kecukupan gizi yang dianjurkan (RDA). Konsumsi energi dan protein bayi secara rata-rata sudah memenuhi 100% dan 106% dari angka kecukupan gizi yang dianjurkan (RDA). Prevalensi ibu menyusui pada kategori thin dan overweight masing-masing sebesar 10% dan 16%. Pada bayi, prevalensi dari underweight, stunted dan wasted yaitu sebesar 8.5%, 45.7% dan 9.6%.Keywords : konsumsi, frekuensi makan, status gizi

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Nonparametric tests for trends in water-quality data using the statistical analysis system

Open-File Report ◽

10.3133/ofr83550 ◽

1983 ◽

Cited By ~ 10

Author(s):

Charles G. Crawford ◽

James R. Slack ◽

Robert M. Hirsch

Keyword(s):

Water Quality ◽

Statistical Analysis ◽

Nonparametric Tests ◽

Quality Data ◽

Water Quality Data ◽

Statistical Analysis System ◽

Analysis System

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Unilateral and bilateral training competitive archers differ in some potentially unhealthy neck-shoulder region movement behaviour characteristics

BMC Sports Science Medicine and Rehabilitation ◽

10.1186/s13102-021-00272-6 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 13 (1) ◽

Author(s):

Mareike Schmitt ◽

Lutz Vogt ◽

Jan Wilke ◽

Daniel Niederer

Keyword(s):

Cervical Spine ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Contralateral Side ◽

Movement Direction ◽

Movement Behaviour ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

3D Motion Analysis ◽

Bilateral Training ◽

Shoulder Region ◽

Analysis System

Abstract Background Excessive unilateral joint loads may lead to overuse disorders. Bilateral training in archery is only performed as a supportive coordination training and as a variation of typical exercise. However, a series of studies demonstrated a crossover transfer of training-induced motor skills to the contralateral side, especially in case of mainly unilateral skills. We compared the cervical spine and shoulder kinematics of unilateral and bilateral training archers. Methods In this cross-sectional study, 25 (5 females, 48 ± 14 years) bilaterally training and 50 age-, sex- and level-matched (1:2; 47.3 ± 13.9 years) unilaterally training competitive archers were included. Cervical range of motion (RoM, all planes) and glenohumeral rotation were assessed with an ultrasound-based 3D motion analysis system. Upward rotation of the scapula during abduction and elevation of the arm were measured by means of a digital inclinometer and active shoulder mobility by means of an electronic caliper. All outcomes were compared between groups (unilaterally vs. bilaterally) and sides (pull-hand- vs. bow-hand-side). Results Unilateral and bilateral archers showed no between group and no side-to-side-differences in either of the movement direction of the cervical spine. The unilateral archers had higher pull-arm-side total glenohumeral rotation than the bilateral archers (mean, 95% CI), (148°, 144–152° vs. 140°, 135°-145°). In particular, internal rotation (61°, 58–65° vs. 56°, 51–61°) and more upward rotation of the scapula at 45 degrees (12°, 11–14° vs. 8°, 6–10°), 90 degrees (34°, 31–36° vs. 28°, 24–32°), 135 degrees (56°, 53–59° vs. 49°, 46–53°), and maximal (68°, 65–70° vs. 62°, 59–65°) arm abduction differed. The bow- and pull-arm of the unilateral, but not of the bilateral archers, differed in the active mobility of the shoulder (22 cm, 20–24 cm vs. 18 cm, 16–20 cm). Conclusions Unilaterally training archers display no unphysiologic movement behaviour of the cervical spine, but show distinct shoulder asymmetris in the bow- and pull-arm-side when compared to bilateral archers in glenohumeral rotation, scapula rotation during arm abduction, and active mobility of the shoulder. These asymmetries in may exceed physiological performance-enhancing degrees. Bilateral training may seems appropriate in archery to prevent asymmetries.

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Quality of Life Prior and in the Course of the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Nationwide Cross-Sectional Study with Brazilian Dietitians

International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health ◽

10.3390/ijerph18052712 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 18 (5) ◽

pp. 2712

Author(s):

Raquel Adjafre da Costa Matos ◽

Rita de Cassia Coelho de Almeida Akutsu ◽

Renata Puppin Zandonadi ◽

Raquel Braz Assunção Botelho

Keyword(s):

Quality Of Life ◽

Psychological Health ◽

Social Relationship ◽

Healthcare Professionals ◽

Life Quality ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Sectional Study ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Chi Squared

Dietitians as healthcare professionals could decrease their quality of life during the SARS-COV-2 pandemic period; therefore, this study aimed to compare Brazilian dietitians’ perceptions of quality of life before and during the pandemic. This nationwide cross-sectional research aimed to evaluate Brazilian dietitians’ quality of life before and in the course of the COVID-19 pandemic, using a previously validated self-administered instrument WHO-QOL-BREF in Brazilian-Portuguese. The questionnaire was composed of 26 items (four domains) to evaluate life quality (physical, psychological, social relationship, and environment). The questionnaire also presented some sociodemographic variables and three questions about the COVID-19 pandemic. It was applied using GoogleForms® platform (Google LLC, Mountain View, CA, USA). For the statistical analysis of data, Paired T-test, Chi-squared test, and Analysis of Variance were used. A total of 1290 Brazilian dietitians replied to the instrument. Comparing quality of life (QoL) before SARS-COV-2 (3.83 ± 0.59) and during the pandemic (3.36 ± 0.66), data was statistically different. Comparing prior and in the course of the COVID-19 pandemic, all variables and domains presented statistical differences (better before the pandemic period). Among Brazilian dietitians, the psychological health domain was the most affected. The Sars-Cov-2 pandemic negatively impacted the QoL of Brazilian dietitians since health professionals face changes in their lives because of work.

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