scholarly journals Biological, social and psychological risk factors associated with impaired glucose tolerance among Mexican pregnant women.

2007 ◽  
Vol 21 (6) ◽  
Author(s):  
Marcela Perez ◽  
Esther Casanueva ◽  
Jessica De Haene ◽  
Adalberto Parra ◽  
Janet King
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Glucose Tolerance ◽  
Pregnant Women ◽  
Impaired Glucose Tolerance ◽  
Psychological Risk Factors ◽  
Factors Associated ◽  
Psychological Risk

scholarly journals SYSTEMIC CLINICAL AND PSYCHOLOGICAL RISK FACTORS OF THREATENED MISCARRIAGE IN WOMEN WITH EXTRAGENITAL PATHOLOGY

2020 ◽  
Vol 13 (2) ◽  
pp. 46-61
Author(s):  
Anna Leonidovna Uliyanich ◽  
Lyubov Aglyamovna Agarkova ◽  
Svetlana Borisovna Leshchinskaya ◽  
Irina Georgievna Kutsenko ◽  
Galina Aleksandrovna Mikheenko
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Pregnant Women ◽  
Social Status ◽  
Pregnancy Termination ◽  
Unwanted Pregnancy ◽  
Psychological Resources ◽  
Psychological Risk Factors ◽  
Healthy Pregnancy ◽  
Threatened Miscarriage ◽  
Psychological Risk

Background: The present study focuses on the problem of pregnancy maintaining in women with specific somatic conditions (an extragenital pathology). Aim: The paper aims to establish systemic clinical and psychological risk factors for the development of pregnancy termination in women with extragenital pathology, as well as determine the psychological markers of pregnancy termination and the psychological resources for maintaining a healthy pregnancy. Materials and methods: The data were obtained from the medical records of pregnant women, sociodemographic questionnaires and psychodiagnostic tests. The descriptive, comparative, correlational and discriminant methods were used for statistical analysis. 100 women participated in the study, 50 of them had the risk of pregnancy termination. Results: The risk factors of threatened miscarriage in women with extragenital pathology were identified: unconditional faith in God and transfer of the responsibility for pregnancy and childbirth; an unwanted pregnancy; negative attitude to all pregnancy-related restrictions; the dominant motive for pregnancy maintenance characterized by the wish to achieve a new social status; high self-worth; heightened self-esteem and lack of self-value and child significance; rigidity, tendency to behave and think stereotypically. The markers of pregnancy termination development were revealed: women’s desire to satisfy their needs for finding the meaning of life and for new social status achievement. The resources for healthy pregnancy were identified: the acceptance of pregnancy with all its physiological and social changes; value of the child and interest in his/her intrauterine manifestations; responsibility taking and vital activity. Higher activity indicators were associated with more favorable psychoemotional status (lower frustration and anxiety and higher positive emotions) and higher probability of pregnancy maintenance. Conclusion: The study contributes to the development of comprehensive programs of medical and psychological support for pregnant women with somatic pathologies as well as to the practice of pre-pregnancy counseling.

scholarly journals Neck pain: global epidemiology, trends and risk factors

2022 ◽  
Vol 23 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Somaye Kazeminasab ◽  
Seyed Aria Nejadghaderi ◽  
Parastoo Amiri ◽  
Hojjat Pourfathi ◽  
Mostafa Araj-Khodaei ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Neck Pain ◽  
Human Subjects ◽  
Anxiety And Depression ◽  
Psychological Risk Factors ◽  
Factors Associated ◽  
Pubmed Database ◽  
Global Epidemiology ◽  
Psychological Risk

Abstract Background Neck pain is one of the most common musculoskeletal disorders, having an age-standardised prevalence rate of 27.0 per 1000 population in 2019. This literature review describes the global epidemiology and trends associated with neck pain, before exploring the psychological and biological risk factors associated with the initiation and progression of neck pain. Methods The PubMed database and Google Scholar search engine were searched up to May 21, 2021. Studies were included that used human subjects and evaluated the effects of biological or psychological factors on the occurrence or progression of neck pain, or reported its epidemiology. Results Psychological risk factors, such as long-term stress, lack of social support, anxiety, and depression are important risk factors for neck pain. In terms of the biological risks, neck pain might occur as a consequence of certain diseases, such as neuromusculoskeletal disorders or autoimmune diseases. There is also evidence that demographic characteristics, such as age and sex, can influence the prevalence and development of neck pain, although further research is needed. Conclusions The findings of the present study provide a comprehensive and informative overview that should be useful for the prevention, diagnosis, and management of neck pain.

Prevalence and Significance of Social and Psychological Risk Factors During Pregnancy

1992 ◽  
Vol 8 (S1) ◽  
pp. 123-128 ◽  
Author(s):  
Gunilla Sydsjö
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Child Development ◽  
Pregnant Women ◽  
Early Pregnancy ◽  
Psychosocial Problems ◽  
Psychological Risk Factors ◽  
Obstetrical Complications ◽  
Psychological Risk

AbstractModerate psychosocial problems identified during early pregnancy in 78 women were found to predispose for various “complications” during gestation, but not for prematurity or obstetrical complications during delivery. However, from a normal postnatal status the children of these mothers demonstrated a significantly unfavorable somatic, as well as psychomotoric development, until the age of 4. Pregnant women with certain psychosocial problems must be early identified and property attended to in order to preclude an adverse child development.

scholarly journals Understanding Sexual Aggression in UK Male University Students: An Empirical Assessment of Prevalence and Psychological Risk Factors

Sexual Abuse ◽  
2021 ◽  
pp. 107906322110516
Author(s):  
Samuel T. Hales ◽  
Theresa A. Gannon
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Primary Prevention ◽  
University Students ◽  
Sexual Aggression ◽  
Male Students ◽  
Psychological Risk Factors ◽  
Factors Associated ◽  
Prevention Interventions ◽  
Psychological Risk ◽  
Male University Students

University-based sexual aggression is an international public health issue; however, to date, there have been no formal assessments of the prevalence or psychological indicators associated with the proabuse behaviors of the most common perpetrators at UK universities: heterosexual male students. To facilitate the development of effective primary prevention interventions for domestic students who have sexually harmed, we assess across two empirical studies ( Ns = 259 and 295) the psychological risk factors associated with recent sexual aggression amongst two distinct samples of UK male university students. Cumulatively, results highlighted that one in nine participants (11.4%) self-reported recent sexual aggression. These participants could be statistically differentiated from their non-offending peers on various established indicators of general sexual offending, of which logistic regression analyses highlighted atypical sexual fantasies, general aggression, hostility toward women, and rape myth acceptance as being the most reliable predictors. Our data extend the international evidence base by providing the first detailed overview of sexual aggression amongst UK male university students, as well as the psychological risk factors associated with their proabuse behaviors. We discuss the importance of our findings for the development of more effective evidence-based reduction strategies and primary prevention interventions for male students who have sexually harmed.

scholarly journals STUDY TO DETERMINE RISK FACTORS ASSOCIATED WITH HYPERTENSION IN URBAN POPULATION OF BHOPAL (MP) INDIA

2019 ◽  
Vol 3 (5) ◽  
Author(s):  
Srivastava Rajat ◽  
Bhide GD
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Blood Pressure ◽  
Body Mass Index ◽  
Developing Countries ◽  
Glucose Tolerance ◽  
Impaired Glucose Tolerance ◽  
Body Mass ◽  
The Body ◽  
Serum Triglycerides ◽  
Factors Associated

Background: Hypertension is an acute public health problem both in developed and in developing countries, like India. It remains silent, being generally asymptomatic during its clinical course. As it is hidden beneath an outwardly asymptomatic appearance, the disease does immense harm to the body in the form of 'Target Organ' damage; hence, the WHO has named it the 'Silent Killer'1. Job related psychosocial stress and sedentary life styles may directly and indirectly contribute to development of hypertension2. With urbanization, the problem of hypertension is growing rapidly to epidemic levels in the developing countries. This invisible epidemic is an underappreciated cause of poverty and hinders the economic development of many countries3. Assessing the association of risk factors with Hypertension in the community is equivalent to assessing the submerged portion of the iceberg which is so much more obscure. Objective: To carry out an Observational study amongst civil population of Bhopal to successfully determine the risk factors associated with Hypertension. Materials and Methods: 375 randomly selected individuals were subjected to check of blood pressure with two readings being taken by two different examiners at an interval of 15 minutes. Subsequently 157 individuals found Hypertensive were further screened for risk factors for Hypertension by measuring height, weight, BMI, serum total cholesterol, serum triglycerides, serum HDL, random blood sugar levels, physical activity, smoking status & alcohol consumption. Results: Out of 375 individuals screened, 157 individuals were found to be having high blood pressure. About 15.4% were found to be obese with BMI > 23Kg/m2, 22% had hypercholesterolemia, 5.4% had IGT (Impaired Glucose Tolerance), 19.2% were current smokers and 3.4% were alcohol consumers. Higher age, BMI (Body Mass Index), high serum triglycerides, low serum HDL, IGT (Impaired Glucose Tolerance) and lack of exercising were found to be independently associated with Hypertension in multiple logistic regression analysis. Conclusion: Our findings recommend the constant monitoring of risk factors for Hypertension and the formulation of effective preventive strategies for adequate control of its alarming incidence. Keywords: Hypertension, Impaired Glucose Tolerance, Body Mass Index, High Density Lipoprotein, Coronary Heart Disease.

Sign in / Sign up

Export Citation Format

Share Document