scholarly journals Remote Assessment Preferences of NIA Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center Participants During COVID-19 Pandemic

2021 ◽  
Vol 5 (Supplement_1) ◽  
pp. 989-989
Author(s):  
Michael Nunnerley ◽  
Nora Mattek ◽  
Zachary Beattie ◽  
Jeffrey Kaye
Keyword(s):  
Research Participation ◽  
Internet Access ◽  
Smart Homes ◽  
Wearable Devices ◽  
Age Group ◽  
Study Visit ◽  
Disease Research ◽  
Remote Assessment ◽  
Survey Responses ◽  
Study Participants

Abstract Background In a progressively technology-infused world, older adults are becoming accustomed to the digitization of research participation. During the COVID-19 pandemic, it became necessary to conduct remote study visits typically carried out over the telephone or using video calling programs (e.g. Zoom). Methods The National Alzheimer’s Coordinating Center developed a COVID-19 Technology Accessibility Survey to determine preferred types of study visits for study participants and to understand how this older population accesses the internet. Results Seven Alzheimer Disease Research Centers collected 1282 survey responses (mean age: ±71.8 years, mean education: 16.5±2.5 years, race/ethnicity: 86% White/non-Hispanic). In respondents aged 65-80, internet access was endorsed by 73% regarding smartphones, 61% for laptops, and 46% for tablets. Interest in wearable devices was expressed by 21% of respondents and interest in smart homes by 6%. Study visit preference among this age group was 42% in favor of in-person, 25% via phone, and 33% via video. In respondents aged >80 internet access was endorsed by 47% regarding smartphones, 47% for laptops, and 34% for tablets. Interest in wearable devices was expressed by 9% of respondents and interest in smart homes by 3%. Study visit preference among this age group was 38% in favor of in-person, 34% via phone, and 29% via video. Discussion In light of the COVID-19 pandemic, the survey suggests many study participants are interested in remote visits. Significant age group differences are present regarding internet access. Further studies are required to increase the understanding of the efficacy of this research visit format.

scholarly journals Reducing Loneliness: The Impact of Mindfulness, Social Cognitions, and Coping

2021 ◽  
pp. 003329412199777
Author(s):  
Robin Besse ◽  
Whitney K. Whitaker ◽  
Laura A. Brannon
Keyword(s):  
Young Adults ◽  
Social Cognitions ◽  
Age Group ◽  
Coping Behaviors ◽  
Current Health ◽  
Current State ◽  
And Coping ◽  
Study Participants ◽  
The Impact ◽  
At Home

While many facets of loneliness have been explored, research examining the efficacy of loneliness interventions has been overlooked among young adults. The study of loneliness among young adults has become increasingly important considering the current state of isolation and stay-at-home orders issued to prevent the spread of COVID-19. Preliminary reports suggest an increase in loneliness as a result of the current health pandemic, especially among young adults, who have reported feeling lonelier than any other age group. Such findings warrant the study of ways to help reduce loneliness among young adults. The current study examined the efficacy of strategies that might be used to help young adults manage feelings of loneliness. Two hundred and seventy-eight young adults completed the study. Participants read one of four messages: mindfulness, social cognitions, coping behaviors, or a control. Participants in the mindfulness condition felt better equipped to manage future instances of loneliness and held better attitudes toward this intervention. The current research helps to advance understanding of effective ways of helping young adults cope with loneliness.

scholarly journals Intelligent Devices in Rural Wireless Networks

2014 ◽  
Vol 2 (4) ◽  
pp. 23-30
Author(s):  
Daniel Fuentes ◽  
Rosalía Laza ◽  
Antonio Pereira
Keyword(s):  
Wireless Networks ◽  
System Architecture ◽  
New Technologies ◽  
New Technology ◽  
Internet Access ◽  
Age Group ◽  
Experience Level ◽  
The World ◽  
Intelligent Devices ◽  
The Cost

The rural wireless networks are increasingly in demand by associations and autarchies to expand Internet access in this type of areas. The problem of such solutions centers not only in network deployment and its maintenance, but also in the equipment installation on clients, which always has big costs. This installation and configuration must be performed by a technician on site, so that the equipment can be integrated in the infrastructure. To try to mitigate this problem, it is presented a solution that allows the clients to install, with transparency, the device at home, reducing not only the cost for the management entity but also for the clients. This way, for info-excluded people or with new technology low experience level, it is the user that integrates himself in the network, making him part of the process, fostering the network usage.In this article are specified not only the system architecture but also the way that it works and how it obtains the desirable result. The tests made to the solution show the quickness, reliability and autonomy in the execution of the tasks, making it a benefit for rural wireless networks.This solution, by its robustness and simplicity, allowed an uptake to the IT by people who never thought to do it, namely an advanced age group (elderly) who want to join the world of the new technologies

A STUDY ON “ IMPACT ON MENTAL HEALTH DURING COVID CRISIS”

2021 ◽  
pp. 11-13
Author(s):  
Radhika Gupta ◽  
Deepshikha Deepshikha ◽  
Anjali Chauhan ◽  
Priyanka Priyanka ◽  
Manisha Bhatia ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Anxiety Disorder ◽  
General Population ◽  
The Novel ◽  
Age Group ◽  
Individual Life ◽  
Corona Virus ◽  
Study Participants ◽  
The Impact

The pandemic spread by the novel corona virus identied in Wuhan China in the year 2019 has massive hit on every aspect of individual life. Like many other countries India had imposed nationwide complete lockdown on March 2020. Since India was facing Lockdown for the rst time in its history and the stringent measures taken to implement lockdown had effects on all aspect of society including physical as well as mental health of general population. The present study was conducted using online method to know the impact on mental health during COVID 19 pandemic. The prevalence of the anxiety disorder as per GAD 7 was 33.4% among the study participants and 19-30 yrs of age group of participants and females are more affected. People have tried different method to cope with the stress during this period.

Facility Related factors Affecting Academic Performance of Medical Student in Human Anatomy in Bahir Dar University, Northwest Ethiopia

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Shibabaw Tedla Tiruneh ◽  
Belta Asnak Abegaz ◽  
Abebe Ayalew Bekel ◽  
Yibeltal Wubale Adamu ◽  
Mengistu Desalegn Kiros ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Academic Performance ◽  
Medical Students ◽  
Internet Access ◽  
Human Anatomy ◽  
Related Factors ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
Large Class Size ◽  
Study Participants ◽  
College Library ◽  
Anatomy Teaching

Abstract Objective: The objective of this study was to identify college facility related factors affecting medical students’ academic performance in human anatomy course. Result: A total of 120 study participants were included in the study. Off which 81 (67.5%) were male while 39 (32.5%) were females. Dormitory crowdedness (AOR 3.16 (95% CI: 2.01-.83, p= 0.11), large class size (AOR = 2.36; 95%CI: 1.11- 4.64 p = 0.005), inadequate classroom facilities (AOR = 1.56; 95%CI: 1.51-4.91, p = 0.001), low internet access (AOR = 1.99; 95%CI: 1.07-3.22, p = 0.015) and inadequate anatomy teaching model (AOR = 2.63; 95%CI: 1.17 - 6.12, p =0.003) were significantly associated with low performance in human anatomy course exam. However, college library (AOR = 0.23; 95%CI: 0.1-0.48 p = 0.061) did not showed significant association with academic performance (p = 0.61). As a conclusion, dormitory crowdedness, large class size, inadequate classroom facilities, low internet access and inadequate anatomy-teaching models were independent factors, which affect performance of medical students in human anatomy course exam. However, there was no significant association between college library and performance of study participants in human anatomy course exam.

Programming with Scratch in primary school, indicators related to effectiveness of education process and analysis of these indicators in terms of various variables

2019 ◽  
Vol 35 (3) ◽  
pp. 237-258
Author(s):  
Hatice Yildiz Durak ◽  
Tolga Guyer
Keyword(s):  
21St Century ◽  
Computer Technology ◽  
Primary Schools ◽  
Gifted Students ◽  
Internet Access ◽  
Thinking Skills ◽  
Age Group ◽  
Programming Education ◽  
Individual Project ◽  
Education Process

Since programming processes involve different thinking skills and different fields of knowledge, it is especially important for children to acquire 21st-century skills. Even though the programming education activities are being intensively applied, it can be said that there is a gap in quantitative researches supporting the effort to reveal the direct or indirect effectiveness of the learning–teaching processes for the programming education. This study, which was done to fill this gap, aims to examine the degree to which students learn programming concepts (PC) and to identify effective variables in that process with a developed curriculum for gifted students studying in the second–third–fourth grade in primary schools. For this purpose, a 15-week application was carried out and each student developed an individual project. In the study, a criterion list, observation forms and peer evaluations were used based on PC to examine projects and learning process. The scores obtained from these tools were used to examine the application of each participant, to comment on the effective variables and the adequacy of the teaching process. The evidence from this study intimates that female participants obtained higher scores than male ones in programming education. Those scores are higher in 9 and 10 age group of students than others. Those who haven’t had Internet access, who have never used computer or have had access to Internet as well as who haven’t had any computer courses had lower scores than others. The upshot of this is that previous computer technology experiences of students may have affected the scores obtained programming education process.

scholarly journals Research participation preferences as expressed through a patient portal: implications of demographic characteristics

JAMIA Open ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 1 (2) ◽  
pp. 202-209 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jihad S Obeid ◽  
Azza Shoaibi ◽  
Jim C Oates ◽  
Melissa L Habrat ◽  
Chanita Hughes-Halbert ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Age Groups ◽  
Research Participation ◽  
Minority Populations ◽  
Patient Portal ◽  
Age Group ◽  
Willingness To Participate ◽  
Patient Portals ◽  
Academic Health ◽  
Research Recruitment ◽  
Future Work

AbstractObjectiveAs patient portals are increasingly used for research recruitment, it is important to examine the demographic makeup of research registries that are populated via portals and the factors that influence participation in these registries.MethodsWe examined the response to a routine research preference questionnaire among patients who were enrolled in a patient portal at an academic health center and characterized the sub-population that responded and was tracked in a research preferences registry. We examined the factors that influence choices in two research preferences: future contact for research opportunities and biobanking of de-identified specimens.ResultsOut of 79 834 patients to whom the questionnaire was sent, 32% responded. Of those 74% agreed to future contact and 77% to the biobank preference. We found significantly lower odds of agreement in both preferences in minority populations, especially in the population >65 years of age when stratified by race. Individuals with higher comorbidity indexes had significantly higher odds for agreement.DiscussionThe disparities in volunteerism as expressed by agreement to future contact and willingness to participate in biobanking are exacerbated by lower levels of enrollment in the patient portal by minorities, especially in the oldest age group. Future work should examine other socioeconomic factors and the differences across age groups, sicker individuals, and payer categories.ConclusionAlthough patient portals can be more efficient for recruitment, researchers have to be cognizant of, and proactively address, potential biases when recruiting participants from these registries.

scholarly journals Epidemiological Mapping of Human Onchocerciasis in Transmission Suspected Districts of Bale, Borena, and West Arsi Zones of Eastern Ethiopia

2016 ◽  
Vol 2016 ◽  
pp. 1-5 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sindew Mekasha Feleke ◽  
Gemechu Tadesse ◽  
Kalkidan Mekete ◽  
Afework Hailemariam Tekle ◽  
Amha Kebede
Keyword(s):  
Good Health ◽  
Health Condition ◽  
Survey Result ◽  
Age Group ◽  
Eastern Ethiopia ◽  
Black Fly ◽  
Cross Transmission ◽  
Study Participants ◽  
Good Health Condition

Onchocerciasis is mainly found in western part of Ethiopia and there is no evidence of transmission in the east ward. However, some zones (Bale, Borena, and West Arsi) are suspected for transmission given the area has fast flowing rivers and is covered with vegetation. Therefore, this study was conducted to map onchocerciasis transmission in those zones. About 19 villages were selected based on proximity to the rivers, representation of districts, zones, and vegetation covers, whereas the study participants, all village residents of age > 5 years with good health condition, were skin sniped and examined using microscopy. In this study a total of 2560 study participants were surveyed of which 1332 were female (52%) and 122 were male (48%). The age group of 21–30 years was highest (34.4%) and that of age > 51 years was the lowest (3.1%) study participants. The survey result revealed that none of the study participants regardless of age, sex, and location demonstrated skin snipOnchocercamicrofilariae. The prevalence of microfilariae and community microfilarial load (CMFL) were 0% and 0 mf/s, respectively. The finding implied that there is no onchocerciasis in the area and, therefore, there is no need for interventions. Black fly distribution, cytotaxonomic study, and intraborder cross transmission monitoring are recommended.

scholarly journals Tackling Traffic Congestion with Workplace Parking Levies

2020 ◽  
Vol 12 (6) ◽  
pp. 2200
Author(s):  
Georgina Santos ◽  
Anna Hagan ◽  
Orla Lenehan
Keyword(s):  
Public Transport ◽  
Traffic Congestion ◽  
Demand Management ◽  
Active Travel ◽  
Public Consultation ◽  
Management Policy ◽  
Traffic Demand ◽  
Survey Responses ◽  
Study Participants ◽  
Congestion Charging

On the basis of 17 interviews with employers and 272 survey responses from employees, we explore the perceptions of a Workplace Parking Levy (WPL) in Cardiff, with the aim of understanding if a WPL would be an acceptable traffic demand management policy to tackle traffic congestion. We find that employers would not be very supportive of a WPL, whilst employees would, provided employers were to absorb the costs. Despite this support, the majority of those who drive to work would not be prepared to change mode. An important theme throughout the study was the perception of public transport and active travel provision in Cardiff being inadequate. Most study participants felt that investment in public transport and active travel is needed before a WPL is introduced. We conclude that, although a WPL would not be overwhelmingly acceptable to employers and employees, it would be more acceptable than congestion charging, and there is a possibility that acceptability could be increased with the help of feedback from a public consultation.

scholarly journals Knowledge and Awareness of Cervical Cancer and Screening Practices among Nurses at Lahore General Hospital, Pakistan

2020 ◽  
pp. 7-12
Author(s):  
Nazia Ayub ◽  
Mahliqa Maqsud ◽  
Huma Tahseen ◽  
Mehmona Sharif ◽  
Nahid Waris ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Cervical Cancer ◽  
General Hospital ◽  
Pap Smear ◽  
Reproductive Age ◽  
Early Marriage ◽  
Age Group ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Screening Practices ◽  
Abnormal Growth ◽  
Study Participants

Objective: To find out the knowledge, awareness and screening practices of cervical cancer among nurses at Lahore general Hospital, Lahore, Pakistan. Materials and Methods: This cross-sectional, interview based study was conducted on 250 nurses at Lahore general Hospital, Lahore, Pakistan. The duration of this study was one year from 2017 to 2018. All the cases underwent interview based information regarding cervical cases. The questionnaire was applied to assess the knowledge, awareness and screening practices about cervical cancer among nurses. Data was collected via self-made proforma. Results: Most of the study participants were less than 35 years. 72% nurses were married and 28% were married. Most of the study participants 96% known that cervical cancer is the abnormal growth of cervical cells and few were unaware regarding it. According to causes of cervical cancer, 70% to 75.6% participants agreed with the causes of early marriage and multiple sex partners, while others had ideas of smoking, infection and hereditary causes. 25.5% nurses answered that it can occur in any age group, 11.2% replied in reproductive age group, 42.8% were agreed with menopausal age group and 20.4% had no idea. 75.6% to 95.5% nurses were in the favor of scanning, pap smear test and cervical biopsy methods. 85 participants said it is a preventable disease via vaccination, early diagnosis and safe sex activities. Conclusion: It was concluded that nurses had satisfactory knowledge and screening practice cervical cancer at Lahore general Hospital.

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