Youth-ing Politics

2021 ◽  
pp. 209-232
Author(s):  
Juliana Uhuru Bidadanure
Keyword(s):  
Young Adults ◽  
Political Power ◽  
Age Groups ◽  
The Other ◽  
Good Basis

This chapter focuses on disparities in political power between age groups. In particular, it looks at the critical underrepresentation of young adults in legislative bodies and makes the case that the introduction of youth quotas should be considered as a remedy. The defense has two parts: the first discusses the likely impact of youth quotas on the substantive representation of young adults’ interests; the other makes the case that youth quotas have symbolic value and could contribute to the affirmation of the young’s status as political equals. The chapter argues that these substantive and symbolic arguments jointly provide a good basis for a politics of youth presence in parliaments. The chapter concludes by drawing attention to the distinction between age and cohort quotas.

Age Differences in Source Monitoring and Referent Discrimination

2012 ◽  
Vol 15 (1) ◽  
pp. 20-28 ◽  
Author(s):  
Trinidad Ruiz-Gallego-Largo ◽  
Teresa Simón ◽  
Aurora G. Suengas
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
Young Adults ◽  
Age Differences ◽  
Source Monitoring ◽  
Age Groups ◽  
The Other ◽  
Reality Monitoring ◽  
Monitoring Framework ◽  
Effects Of Aging ◽  
Two Age Groups

In contrast to previous studies which addressed separately memory for source and referent, the present experiment analyzes the effects of aging on memory for both, source and referent. The experiment simulated a conversation between two people exchanging descriptors of themselves and the other speaker (e.g., “I am helpful,” “you are capable”). Participants (N = 60) were divided into two age groups: younger (M = 23.47 years old, SD = 2.37), older (M = 70.30 years old, SD = 3.73). Recall, recognition, and accuracy in identifying source (e.g., “who said helpful?”) and referent (e.g., “about whom was capable said?”) were analyzed. Younger and older adults recalled and recognized equally well information read by the experimenter about herself, but only young adults showed better memory for the descriptors they read about themselves. Older adults were impaired in source monitoring, but not in reference discrimination. Normal referent discrimination in older adults is attributed to the fact that the referent forms part of the content of the episode, whereas who spoke it is part of its context, and older adults tend to show greater deficits in context than in content memory. These results are explained within the source and reality monitoring framework.

scholarly journals Multilevel modelling and multiple group analysis of disparities in continuity of care and viral suppression among adolescents and youths living with HIV in Nigeria

2020 ◽  
Vol 5 (11) ◽  
pp. e003269
Author(s):  
Okikiolu Badejo ◽  
Christiana Noestlinger ◽  
Toyin Jolayemi ◽  
Juliette Adeola ◽  
Prosper Okonkwo ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Young Adults ◽  
Viral Suppression ◽  
Group Analysis ◽  
Age Groups ◽  
Multilevel Modelling ◽  
Retention In Care ◽  
Healthcare Facilities ◽  
Individual Level ◽  
Multiple Group ◽  
Facility Level

IntroductionSubstantial disparities in care outcomes exist between different subgroups of adolescents and youths living with HIV (AYLHIV). Understanding variation in individual and health facility characteristics could be key to identifying targets for interventions to reduce these disparities. We modelled variation in AYLHIV retention in care and viral suppression, and quantified the extent to which individual and facility characteristics account for observed variations.MethodsWe included 1170 young adolescents (10–14 years), 3206 older adolescents (15–19 years) and 9151 young adults (20–24 years) who were initiated on antiretroviral therapy (ART) between January 2015 and December 2017 across 124 healthcare facilities in Nigeria. For each age group, we used multilevel modelling to partition observed variation of main outcomes (retention in care and viral suppression at 12 months after ART initiation) by individual (level one) and health facility (level two) characteristics. We used multiple group analysis to compare the effects of individual and facility characteristics across age groups.ResultsFacility characteristics explained most of the observed variance in retention in care in all the age groups, with smaller contributions from individual-level characteristics (14%–22.22% vs 0%–3.84%). For viral suppression, facility characteristics accounted for a higher proportion of variance in young adolescents (15.79%), but not in older adolescents (0%) and young adults (3.45%). Males were more likely to not be retained in care (adjusted OR (aOR)=1.28; p<0.001 young adults) and less likely to achieve viral suppression (aOR=0.69; p<0.05 older adolescent). Increasing facility-level viral load testing reduced the likelihood of non-retention in care, while baseline regimen TDF/3TC/EFV or NVP increased the likelihood of viral suppression.ConclusionsDifferences in characteristics of healthcare facilities accounted for observed disparities in retention in care and, to a lesser extent, disparities in viral suppression. An optimal combination of individual and health services approaches is, therefore, necessary to reduce disparities in the health and well-being of AYLHIV.

scholarly journals Determinants of alcohol consumption and marijuana use among young adults in the Republic of Palau

2021 ◽  
Vol 26 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Mizuki Sata ◽  
Renzhe Cui ◽  
Chifa Chiang ◽  
Singeru Travis Singeo ◽  
Berry Moon Watson ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Young Adults ◽  
Alcohol Consumption ◽  
Age Groups ◽  
Marijuana Use ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Education Levels ◽  
The Status ◽  
The Republic ◽  
Republic Of Palau

Abstract Background This study aimed to describe the status of alcohol consumption and drug use among young adults as well as their determinants. Methods We conducted a cross-sectional study of 356 young adults (aged 18 to 24 years) living in Palau in 2013. The prevalence of self-reported alcohol and marijuana usage were compared within and between sexes, age groups, ethnicities, and education levels. Results The proportion of current drinking was higher in people aged 21–24 than in those aged 18–20 (73.2% vs. 60.9%, p = 0.09 in men and 48.3% vs. 30.0%, p = 0.02 in women), while that of marijuana use did not differ between the age groups. The proportions of current drinking and marijuana use were higher in Palauan than in other ethnicities (current drinking: 70.6% vs. 40.6%, p = 0.005 in men and 38.8% vs. 16.6%, p = 0.04 in women; lifetime marijuana use: 80.0% vs. 52.9%, p = 0.02 in men and 56.1% vs. 30.6%, p = 0.09 in women). The proportion of frequent (3 times or more) marijuana users was higher for the lower educated than for the higher educated (62.5% vs. 32.1%, p < 0.001 in men and 33.9% vs. 24.4%, p = 0.12 in women). Conclusions Sex, age, ethnicity, and education were significant determinants of alcohol and marijuana use.

scholarly journals Coronal STIR sequence, a simple adjustment to routine MRI protocol for extra-spinal sciatica and sciatica-like symptoms

2019 ◽  
Vol 50 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Rania Zeitoun ◽  
Mohammed Saleh Ali Mohieddin
Keyword(s):  
Young Adults ◽  
Soft Tissue ◽  
Mr Imaging ◽  
Age Groups ◽  
Field Of View ◽  
Mri Protocol ◽  
Stir Sequence ◽  
Tissue Abnormalities ◽  
Additional Value ◽  
Bone Abnormalities

Abstract Background The value of adding coronal STIR images to MR imaging of sciatica aiming to detect extra-spinal abnormalities. Results Additional coronal STIR images detected extra-spinal abnormalities in 20% of the patients, thereby downgraded the normal studies from 21 to 13%. The extra-spinal abnormalities included bone abnormalities (36.4%), soft tissue abnormalities (4.5%), neurological abnormalities (2.3%), gynecological abnormalities (50%), and miscellaneous (6.8%). In 6.9% of patients, the extra-spinal abnormalities explained the patients’ pain and influenced their management. Extra-spinal causes of pain significantly correlated to positive trauma and neoplasm history, normal routine protocol images, and absent nerve root impingement. Extra-spinal abnormalities were more prevalent in age groups (20–39 years). Conclusion Coronal STIR images (field of view: mid abdomen to the lesser trochanters) identify extra-spinal abnormalities that maybe overlooked on routine MRI protocol. It is of additional value in young adults, trauma, neoplasm, and negative routine images.

scholarly journals Opioid Literacy in an Immigrant Group in Rural Area: Use of Social Determinant of Health Framework

2020 ◽  
Vol 4 (Supplement_1) ◽  
pp. 397-397
Author(s):  
Hee Yun Lee ◽  
Eun Young Choi ◽  
Jieun Song ◽  
Jamie Gajos ◽  
Yan Luo
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
Young Adults ◽  
Health Literacy ◽  
Rural Area ◽  
Limited English Proficiency ◽  
English Proficiency ◽  
Age Groups ◽  
Social Determinant ◽  
Opioid Overdose ◽  
Middle Aged

Abstract Opioid overdose risk is particularly high in immigrant communities partly due to limited English proficiency (Guarino et al., 2015). Previous studies reported that social determinants of health (SDH) have been associated with risk for opioid overdose (Dasgupta et al., 2018). The current study examines the association between SDH and literacy of opioid overdose risk among the immigrant population living in a rural area. Specifically, we examine the association in various age groups including young adults (aged 20 to 34), middle-aged (aged 35 to 49), and older adults (ages 50 to 75). Data were drawn from a sample of Korean American immigrants residing in rural Alabama (N=225). The participants administered the Brief Opioid Knowledge (BOOK) Questionnaire (Dunn et al., 2016). Multiple regression analyses were conducted for three age groups to identify predictors of opioid literacy. Overall, older adults had lower levels of opioid literacy relative to their younger counterparts. Among young adults, low English proficiency, more chronic conditions, and greater depressive symptoms were significant predictors of limited opioid literacy. For the middle-aged adults, lower levels of health literacy and more pain symptoms were associated with limited opioid literacy. Among older adults, women, those with higher English proficiency, and lower health literacy had lower levels of opioid literacy. The findings demonstrated a greater vulnerability of older immigrants to limited opioid literacy. Different predictors based on SDH of limited opioid literacy across age groups have implications for tailored health promotion strategies to reduce opioid overdose risk.

scholarly journals Are the Acute Effects of THC Different in Aging Adults?

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (5) ◽  
pp. 590
Author(s):  
Raeghan L. Mueller ◽  
Jarrod M. Ellingson ◽  
L. Cinnamon Bidwell ◽  
Angela D. Bryan ◽  
Kent E. Hutchison
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
Young Adults ◽  
Age Groups ◽  
Young Group ◽  
Self Administration ◽  
Behavioral Measures ◽  
Younger Adults ◽  
Different Types ◽  
Before And After ◽  
Aging Adults

In recent years of expanding legalization, older adults have reported the largest increase in cannabis use of any age group. While its use has been studied extensively in young adults, little is known about the effects of THC in older adults and whether the risks of cannabis might be different, particularly concerning intoxication and cognition. The current study investigated whether age is associated with the deleterious effects of THC on cognitive performance and other behavioral measures before and after ad libitum self-administration of three different types of cannabis flower (THC dominant, THC + CBD, and CBD dominant). Age groups consisted of young adults (ages 21–25) and older adults (ages 55–70). Controlling for pre-use scores on all measures, the THC dominant chemovar produced a greater deleterious effect in younger adults compared with older adults in tests of learning and processing speed, whereas there were no differences between old and young in the effects of the other chemovars. In addition, the young group reported greater cannabis craving than the older group after using the THC chemovar. Consistent with some reports in the preclinical literature, the findings suggest that older adults may be less sensitive to the effects of THC on cognitive and affective measures.

Belief and quantity: three-year olds' adaptation to listener's knowledge

1986 ◽  
Vol 13 (2) ◽  
pp. 305-315 ◽  
Author(s):  
Josef Perner ◽  
Susan R. Leekam
Keyword(s):  
Age Groups ◽  
The Other ◽  
Insufficient Information ◽  
The Subject

ABSTRACTTwo groups of 3-year-old children (3:0–3;6 and 3;6–4;0) observed two actions of a toy. In one condition an older partner was absent while the subject watched both of the toy actions (fully ignorant partner), whereas in the other condition the partner witnessed one of the two actions together with the subject (partially ignorant partner). When asked about the toy's actions by their partially ignorant partner both age groups adjusted their answers to their partner's ignorance and mentioned only that action which was new to their partner. However, in their answers to their fully ignorant partner the younger children tended to provide insufficient information by mentioning only one instead of both actions.

scholarly journals AB0328 CLINICAL AND SEROLOGICAL DIFFERENCES BETWEEN PRIMARY SJOGREN’S SYNDROME PHENOTYPES

2021 ◽  
Vol 80 (Suppl 1) ◽  
pp. 1189.1-1189
Author(s):  
X. E. Larco Rojas ◽  
E. Diez Alvarez ◽  
C. Moriano ◽  
A. López Robles ◽  
T. Pérez Sandoval
Keyword(s):  
Sjögren’S Syndrome ◽  
Sjögren's Syndrome ◽  
Age Groups ◽  
Sjogren’S Syndrome ◽  
Sjogren's Syndrome ◽  
Primary Sjögren’S Syndrome ◽  
The Other ◽  
Neurological Involvement ◽  
Primary Sjogren’S Syndrome ◽  
Sjögren‘S Syndrome

Background:Primary Sjogren’s Syndrome (PSS) is an autoimmune and lymphoproliferative disease with a heterogeneous presentation. It has been postulated that there may be different phenotypes, in some cases presenting a more aggressive disease with systemic manifestations and a higher risk of developing complications. This phenotype has been associated with a higher autoimmune load and an earlier age of presentation. Furthermore, the presence of anti La + has been related to an increased risk of developing Lymphoma.Objectives:To describe the phenotypic characteristics of seronegative PSS in a sample of patients from our practice. To compare the clinical and laboratory characteristics between patients with Ro + / La + and Ro + / La- antibodies. To Analyze if there are differences in patients diagnosed at an early age, compared to a later age.Methods:Clinical and serological characteristics of patients with the diagnosis of PSS were collected from the Rheumatology database of León`s Hospital between 2014-2020. All patients who met the ACR / EULAR 2016 criteria were classified as seronegative Sjogren.In the group of patients with positive autoimmunity, anti-Ro + / La + were compared with the anti-Ro + / La- patients and by age, stratifying them into the following groups: 0-49; 50-69 and> 70 years. The clinical variables analyzed were: glandular inflammation, Raynaud’s phenomenon (RP), pulmonary and neurological involvement, presence of Lymphoma and other tumours. The serological variables were: positivity of ANA, Rheumatoid Factor (RF), hypocomplementemia, hypergammaglobulinemia and B2 microglobulin.Results:72 patients were analysed, 9 were excluded because didn’t meet the criteria. Of the remaining: 90,4% were women, with a mean age of 58,7+/-15,8 years, 12,6% (8) were seronegative. In the seronegative group 25% presented lung involvement (Lymphoid Interstitial Pneumonia), 50% presented with glandular inflammation and only one patient had RP. As complications 1 patient presented Lymphoma and 1 Breast Carcinoma.58,7% (37) Ro + / La + and 28,5% (18) Ro + / La- patients were identified, no statistically significant differences were found between the two groups when comparing: glandular inflammation (8/37 vs 2/18, p = >0.05) RP (9/37 vs 4/18, p = >0.05), pulmonary involvement (5/37 vs. 6/18, p = >0.05), neurological involvement (2/37 vs. 1/18, p = >0.05), presence of Lymphoma (2/37 vs. 0 / 18, p = >0,05), other tumours (2/37 vs 3/18, p = >0.05), ANA positivity (36/37 vs 16/18, p =>0,05), Hypocomplementemia (4/37 vs 3/18, p =>0.05) and Hypergammaglobulinemia (20/37 vs 10/18, p =>0.05). But a higher frequency of positive RF linked to anti La positivity (29/37 vs 6 / 18p = 0.002) was found.When comparing by age groups, the association between RF + and La + remained in the group of 50-69 years (15/18 vs 3/18, p = 0.002) while in the other age groups there were no statistically significant differences. We also observed an increasing trend of the levels of B2microglobulin in La+ patients and later age (p=0,04)Conclusion:The presence of anti La + seems to be associated with other components of autoimmunity such as RF in patients with PSS, although this study did not show a relation with a higher frequency of complications or systemic disease. Also, the presence of La+ at older ages was associated with higher levels of B2 microglobulin. We didn’t find differences with the other described markers of B cell reactivation. Findings differ from those found in the literature, which may be largely due to sample size.References:[1]Quartuccio L., Baldini C., Bartoloni E., et al. Anti-SSA/SSB-negative Sjogren’s syndrome shows a lower prevalence of lymphoproliferative manifestations, and a lower risk of lymphoma evolution. Autoimmunity Reviews 14 (2015) 1019–1022.[2]Quartuccio L, Isola M, Baldini C, Priori R, Bartoloni Bocci E, Carubbi F, et al. Biomarkers of lymphoma in Sjögren’s syndrome and evaluation of the lymphoma risk in prelymphomatous conditions: results of a multicenter study. J Autoimmun 2014; 51:75–80.Disclosure of Interests:None declared

Incidence and mortality rates of intracranial hemorrhage in hemophilia: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Blood ◽  
2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Anne-Fleur Zwagemaker ◽  
Samantha C Gouw ◽  
Julie J Jansen ◽  
Caroline Vuong ◽  
Michiel Coppens ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
Young Adults ◽  
Intracranial Hemorrhage ◽  
Meta Analysis ◽  
Age Groups ◽  
Mortality Rates ◽  
Normal Model ◽  
Live Births ◽  
Incidence And Mortality ◽  
Children And Young Adults

Intracranial hemorrhage (ICH) is a severe complication that is relatively common among hemophilia patients. This systematic review aimed to obtain more precise estimates of ICH incidence and mortality in hemophilia, which may be important for patients, caregivers, researchers and health policy-makers. PubMed and EMBASE were systematically searched using terms related to "hemophilia" and "intracranial hemorrhage" or "mortality". Studies that allowed calculation of ICH incidence or mortality rates in a hemophilia population of at least 50 patients were included. We summarized evidence on ICH incidence and calculated pooled ICH incidence and mortality in three age groups: (1) persons of all ages with hemophilia, (2) children and young adults below 25 years of age with hemophilia and (3) neonates with hemophilia. Incidence and mortality were pooled with a Poisson-Normal model or a Binomial-Normal model. We included 45 studies that represented 54 470 patients, 809 151 person-years and 5326 live births of hemophilia patients. In persons of all ages, the pooled ICH incidence and mortality rates were 2.3 (95% CI 1.2-4.8) and 0.8 (95% CI 0.5-1.2) per 1000 person-years, respectively. In children and young adults, the pooled ICH incidence and mortality rates were 7.4 (95% CI 4.9-11.1) and 0.5 (95% CI 0.3-0.9) per 1000 person-years, respectively. In neonates, the pooled cumulative ICH incidence was 2.1% (95% CI 1.5-2.8) per 100 live births. ICH was classified as spontaneous in 35-58% of cases. Our findings suggest that ICH is an important problem in hemophilia that occurs among all ages, requiring adequate preventive strategies.

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