[PP.19.04] SLEEP HISTORY AND HYPERTENSION BURDEN IN FIRST GENERATION CHINESE MIGRANTS SETTLED IN THE SOUTH OF EUROPE; THE CHINESE IN PRATO CROSS-SECTIONAL SURVEY

Data on health needs of Chinese living in the South of Europe are lacking. To compare prevalence, awareness, treatment, control, and risk factors for hypertension between Chinese migrants and Italian adults, a sample of 1200 first-generation Chinese migrants and 291 native Italians aged 35–59 years living in Prato (Italy) was recruited in a community-based participatory cross-sectional survey. Primary outcome measure was hypertension, diagnosed for blood pressure values ≥ 140/90 mmHg or current use of antihypertensive medications. Associations with exposures (including age, gender, body mass index, waist, education level, total cholesterol, and triglycerides) were examined using logistic regression. When compared with Italians, Chinese had higher hypertension prevalence (27.2% versus 21.3%,p<0.01), with comparable levels of awareness (57.4% and 48.4%) but lower treatment rates (70.6% and 90.0%, resp.). In both ethnic groups age and parental history of hypertension were predictors of awareness and treatment, body mass index being predictor of hypertension diagnosis. In Chinese participants, where the optimum cut-off point for body mass index was ≥23.9 kg/m2, the sensibility and specificity prediction for hypertension were 61.7% and 59.8%, respectively (area under the ROC curve = 0.629). Implementation of specific, culturally adapted health programs for the Chinese community is now needed.

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New findings on type 2 diabetes in first-generation Chinese migrants settled in Italy: Chinese in Prato (CHIP) cross-sectional survey

Diabetes/Metabolism Research and Reviews ◽

10.1002/dmrr.2835 ◽

2016 ◽

Vol 33 (2) ◽

pp. e2835 ◽

Cited By ~ 9

Author(s):

Pietro A. Modesti ◽

Maria Calabrese ◽

Danilo Malandrino ◽

Andrea Colella ◽

Giorgio Galanti ◽

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Keyword(s):

Type 2 Diabetes ◽

First Generation ◽

Cross Sectional Survey ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Chinese Migrants ◽

New Findings

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[PP.32.05] HYPERTENSION AND TYPE II DIABETES IN FIRST GENERATION CHINESE MIGRANTS SETTLED IN THE SOUTH OF EUROPE

Journal of Hypertension ◽

10.1097/01.hjh.0000492275.74060.c9 ◽

2016 ◽

Vol 34 ◽

pp. e319

Author(s):

P.A. Modesti ◽

E. Perruolo ◽

M. Calabrese ◽

M. Boddi ◽

S. Castellani ◽

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Keyword(s):

Type Ii Diabetes ◽

First Generation ◽

Type Ii ◽

The South ◽

Chinese Migrants ◽

South Of Europe

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Oxford elbow scores in an asymptomatic population

Annals of The Royal College of Surgeons of England ◽

10.1308/003588413x13629960048352 ◽

2013 ◽

Vol 95 (6) ◽

pp. 415-417 ◽

Cited By ~ 7

Author(s):

PM Guyver ◽

AE Cattell ◽

MJ Hall ◽

MD Brinsden

Keyword(s):

Healthcare Delivery ◽

Hand Dominance ◽

The South ◽

Cross Sectional Survey ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Elbow Injury ◽

South West ◽

Clinical Difference ◽

Background Population ◽

Patient Reported

Introduction Patient reported outcome measures (PROMs) are being used increasingly to assess the quality of healthcare delivery in the UK. It is important when using PROMs to know the score of the background population against which any clinical intervention may be benchmarked. The purpose of this study was to measure an elbow specific PROM for the population of the South West Peninsula. Methods A cross-sectional survey was undertaken of patients and healthcare professionals from the South West Peninsula population. Participants were asked to complete a simple demographic questionnaire and an Oxford elbow score for each elbow. Respondents with a history of elbow surgery, elbow injury, chronic elbow problems or an incomplete dataset were excluded from the study. Results A total of 1,765 respondents (3,530 elbows) completed the survey but 567 questionnaires were excluded due to incomplete datasets, pre-existing elbow pathology or age criteria, leaving 1,198 individuals (2,396 elbows) for analysis. The median scores for each decade group were 48, with mean scores ranging from 46.74 to 47.94. There was no significant clinical difference in the scores for age, sex or hand dominance. Conclusions When using the Oxford elbow score to assess outcomes after surgery, a normal score should be used as the benchmark. This benchmark is independent of age, sex and hand dominance.

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ORGANIZATIONAL LEARNING CAPABILITY AND FIRM INNOVATIVENESS OF MANUFACTURING FIRMS IN THE SOUTH-SOUTH OF NIGERIA

African Journal of Business and Economic Development ◽

10.46654/ajbed.1417 ◽

2021 ◽

pp. 24-44

Author(s):

Agadah Mienipre ◽

Omoankhanlen Akhigbe

Keyword(s):

Organizational Learning ◽

Rank Order ◽

Manufacturing Firms ◽

The South ◽

Cross Sectional Survey ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Learning Capability ◽

Firm Innovativeness ◽

The Relationship ◽

System Orientation

The purpose of this study was to investigate the relationship between Organizational learning capability and firm innovativeness of manufacturing firms in the south-south of Nigeria. The study offers an empirical assessment of the relationship as based on its model – 4 null hypothetical statements are put forward. The research design adopted was the cross-sectional survey and data for this study was generated from managers and key personnel of the target organizations using structured questionnaire. The study adopted the Spearman’s rank order correlation in its assessment for the bivariate correlations between dimensions of organizational learning capability (managerial commitment and system orientation) and measures of firm innovativeness (propensity to create new products and propensity to create new processes). The findings reveal significant relationships between dimensions of organizational learning capability and the measures of firm innovativeness. In conclusion, it was stated that organizational learning capability, through dimensions such as managerial commitment and system orientation, offers the necessary support, orientation and knowledge control for enhancing firm innovativeness.

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Self-perceived employability among undergraduate students at a South African university

SA Journal of Human Resource Management ◽

10.4102/sajhrm.v19i0.1685 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 19 ◽

Author(s):

Doret Botha

Keyword(s):

South Africa ◽

South African ◽

Undergraduate Students ◽

Survey Design ◽

The Self ◽

The South ◽

Cross Sectional Survey ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Perceived Employability ◽

Managerial Implications

Orientation: South Africa has been suffering from persistently high levels of unemployment since 2008. The youth is regarded as the most at-risk group in the South African labour market and unemployment amongst the youth is considered one of the most critical socio-economic problems in South Africa. Increasing one’s employability is essential to securing employment and enhancing one’s well-being.Research purpose: This study aimed to explore the self-perceived employability of undergraduate students at a South African university.Motivation for the study: Currently, there is a scarcity of published research on the self-perceived employability amongst undergraduate students at higher education institutions in South Africa.Research approach/design and method: The study was conducted within a positivistic research paradigm. A quantitative-based cross-sectional survey design was used. Convenience sampling was used to select the students who were included in the survey. Data were collected through a web-based survey, using a standardised coded questionnaire that consisted of a five-point Likert-type scale.Main findings: The results indicated that the respondents were relatively confident about their internal employability, but they were less confident about their opportunities in the external labour market.Practical/managerial implications: Understanding one’s employability and the accompanied issues creates awareness of one’s potential, skills and knowledge to become a successful citizen and employee.Contribution/value-add: The study shed light on the self-perceived employability of undergraduate students at a South African university and consequently contributes to the existing literature on employability in the South African context.

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A rasch analysis of a measure of stakeholders inputs for the South African occupational learning context

Risk Governance and Control Financial Markets & Institutions ◽

10.22495/rgcv5i3c1art1 ◽

2015 ◽

Vol 5 (3) ◽

pp. 94-103

Author(s):

Maelekanyo Christopher Tshilongamulenzhe

Keyword(s):

South African ◽

Rasch Analysis ◽

Survey Design ◽

Learning Context ◽

The South ◽

Cross Sectional Survey ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Good Person ◽

Trait Measurement ◽

Occupational Learning

This study assesses the psychometric properties of the Stakeholders Inputs (SI) scale which is designed for the South African occupational learning context. A quantitative, non-experimental cross-sectional survey design was used and data were collected from a sample of 652 respondents. Data were analysed using SPSS and Winsteps software. The findings reveal that the SI scale is a psychometrically robust instrument suitable for application in the South African occupational learning context. The measure shows a good person and item separation indices and no evidence of item misfit. All items contribute to a single trait measurement.

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Assessment of heart disease knowledge and risk factors among first-generation Filipino Americans residing in Southern Nevada: A cross-sectional survey

Clinical Nursing Studies ◽

10.5430/cns.v2n2p123 ◽

2014 ◽

Vol 2 (2) ◽

Cited By ~ 2

Author(s):

Alona D. Angosta ◽

Kirsten E. Speck

Keyword(s):

Risk Factors ◽

Heart Disease ◽

First Generation ◽

Filipino Americans ◽

Cross Sectional Survey ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Disease Knowledge ◽

Southern Nevada

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Trends in use of psychotropic medications among patients treated with cholinesterase inhibitors in Japan from 2002 to 2010

International Psychogeriatrics ◽

10.1017/s1041610214001975 ◽

2014 ◽

Vol 27 (3) ◽

pp. 407-415 ◽

Cited By ~ 9

Author(s):

Yasuyuki Okumura ◽

Takashi Togo ◽

Junichi Fujita

Keyword(s):

First Generation ◽

Cholinesterase Inhibitors ◽

Fold Increase ◽

Psychosocial Interventions ◽

Psychotropic Medications ◽

Mood Stabilizers ◽

Cross Sectional Survey ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Elderly Outpatients ◽

Nationally Representative

ABSTRACTBackground:We aimed to examine trends in the use of psychotropic medications among elderly outpatients with dementia in Japan between 2002 and 2010.Methods:We used data from the 2002–2010 Survey of Medical Care Activities in Public Health Insurance (SMCA-PHI), a nationally representative cross-sectional survey of claims data for the month of June in every year. We included ambulatory care visits by patients aged 65 years or older who were prescribed cholinesterase inhibitors (n = 15,591), and identified use of any psychotropic medications during the survey month.Results:In 2008–2010, the most prevalently prescribed psychotropic medications to patients with dementia were sedatives-hypnotics (37.5%), antipsychotics (24.9%), antidepressants (13.0%), and mood-stabilizers (2.9%). Between 2002–2004 and 2008–2010, use of second-generation antipsychotics (SGAs) increased from 5.0% to 12.0%, while use of first-generation antipsychotics (FGAs) decreased from 20.6% to 12.9%. These numbers resulted in a 1.1-fold increase in the adjusted prevalence of the overall use of antipsychotics. Quetiapine and risperidone use showed a 4.8- and 1.8-fold increase, respectively, while haloperidol use showed a 2.3-fold decrease.Conclusions:Despite safety warnings against the use of antipsychotics for patients with dementia in several countries, our study revealed a slight increase in the extensive use of off-label antipsychotics over time in Japan. This finding indicates an urgent need for evaluation of the efficacy of antipsychotics for the approved treatment of severe agitation, aggression, and psychosis associated with dementia. Moreover, psychosocial interventions and antipsychotic withdrawal strategies are needed in order to reduce the overall prevalence of antipsychotic use.

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