Owners’ perception of acquiring infections through raw pet food: a comprehensive internet-based survey

There has been concerns related to the risk of bacterial contamination from raw pet food to humans, but research is still scarce. The purpose of this cross-sectional study was to use a worldwide internet survey-based data to evaluate the impact of raw pet foods on human health from the owners’ experience. From 16 475 households, 0.2 per cent (n=39) reported having had a transmission of pathogen from the raw pet food to a human family member during the time that raw feeding had been used in the household. Only in three of those households the same pathogen that was found in the human sample was analysed and confirmed also in the raw pet food (0.02 per cent of all data). Moreover, 0.1 per cent (n=24) reported suspecting that a disease could have been transmitted to a human from the pet food. Feeding salmon and turkey, using more than 50 per cent of the diet as raw foods and preparing the raw food in the same place and utensils as the family foods all had negative association with infections. Having 2 to 6 year-old children living in the household was associated with more infections, although adults were the most frequently infected.

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The Impact of Pediatric Epilepsy on Children and Families: A Multicenter Cross-Sectional Study

Clinical Practice and Epidemiology in Mental Health ◽

10.2174/1745017901814010323 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 14 (1) ◽

pp. 323-333 ◽

Cited By ~ 3

Author(s):

Ahmed Hussein Subki ◽

Abdel Moniem Mukhtar ◽

Rakan Salah Al-Harbi ◽

Abdulaziz Khaled Alotaibi ◽

Faisal Ghazi Mosaad ◽

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Keyword(s):

Quality Of Life ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Pediatric Epilepsy ◽

Children And Families ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

The Family ◽

The Mean ◽

The Impact ◽

Self Administered Questionnaire

Background and Objectives: Epilepsy is considered one of the most prevalent causes of morbidity in children. The aim of this study is to determine how epilepsy impacts the lives of children with epilepsy and their families. Methods: A translated version of the “Impact of Pediatric Epilepsy Scale” (IPES) questionnaire was completed by the 80 mothers of children with epilepsy, recruited at three hospitals in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia This is a validated self-administered questionnaire used to assess the impact of epilepsy on the lives of the child and family, as well as the quality of life (QoL) of the child. Results: The mean age of children epilepsy was 6.32 years (SD = 3.22). The mean IPES score was 6.28 (SD = 8.42) and the mean child’s QoL was 2.85 (SD= 0.83). 87.5% of the mothers rated their child’s QoL as low. IPES score was significantly associated with cause of seizure (β=0.259; 95%-CI= 0.263 - 10.334; p = 0.039). Child’s QoL was significantly associated with frequency of seizure (β=0.251; 95%-CI= 0.016 - 0.568; p= 0.039) and child’s nationality (β=-0.270; 95%-CI -0.252, -0.013; p= 0.031). Conclusions: Pediatric epilepsy may have a greater impact on the lives of the child and the family when it is not comorbid with cerebral palsy. Quality of life tends to be lower for non-Saudi children, and children with more frequent seizures. Therefore, these groups may need more support in managing the impact that epilepsy has on their daily functioning and quality of life.

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Gender and obesity interaction in quality of life in adults assisted by family doctor program in Niterói, Brazil

Ciência & Saúde Coletiva ◽

10.1590/1413-81232015215.10832015 ◽

2016 ◽

Vol 21 (5) ◽

pp. 1617-1624 ◽

Cited By ~ 4

Author(s):

Karla Dala Paula Torres ◽

Maria Luiza Garcia Rosa ◽

Samuel Datum Moscavitch

Keyword(s):

Quality Of Life ◽

Family Doctor ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Obese Women ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Primary Care Settings ◽

Sf 36 ◽

The Family ◽

The Impact

Abstract Obesity impacts the quality of life (HRQL). Studies about the effects of a possible interaction between gender and body mass are rare. The objective of the present paper is to estimate the biological interaction between gender and obesity on HRQL. This was a cross-sectional study based on data from CAMELIA study with population assisted by the Family Doctor Program of Niteroi visited between June 2006 and December 2007. HRQL was assessed by the SF-36. The exposure categories were: obese women, non-obese women, obese men and non-obese men, the reference category. Obese women showed higher percentages of low overall, physical and mental quality of life with the largest associations in the physical component. The excess risk due to interaction was statistically significant in physical dimension: RERI = 1.97 (0.40-3.52) and RERIa = 1,97 (0.40-1.7). Among the Brazilian population aged 20–64 years, obesity was independently associated with low HRQL. This association differed by gender, being significant for women. The possibility of the combined effect takes greater importance in the context of increasing incidence of obesity globally. Healthcare professionals in primary care settings should pay attention to gender differences in the impact of obesity on HRQL.

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A cross-sectional study of the association between frequency of telecommuting and unhealthy dietary habits among Japanese workers during the COVID-19 pandemic

10.1101/2021.06.28.21259558 ◽

2021 ◽

Author(s):

Yoshiko Kubo ◽

Tomohiro Ishimaru ◽

Ayako Hino ◽

Masako Nagata ◽

Kazunori Ikegami ◽

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Keyword(s):

Dietary Habits ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Internet Survey ◽

Meal Frequency ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Health Lifestyle ◽

Japanese Workers ◽

Nutrition And Diet ◽

The Impact ◽

Skipping Breakfast

Background: As a consequence of the COVID-19 pandemic, telecommuting has become a new way of working that has not only changed individuals' work, but also their health, lifestyle, family and community relationships. However, the impact of telecommuting on diet is not well understood. The aim of this study was to determine the relationship between telecommuting frequency and unhealthy dietary habits among Japanese workers during the COVID-19 pandemic. Methods: A total of 33,302 Japanese workers completed an Internet survey about telecommuting and dietary habits. Data from 13,468 office workers who telecommuted were analyzed. Telecommuting frequency during the COVID-19 pandemic was extracted from a questionnaire. The odds ratios (ORs) of four types of dietary habits, namely, skipping breakfast, solitary eating, lower meal frequency, and meal substitution associated with telecommuting frequency were estimated using multilevel logistic regression. Results: The multivariate OR of skipping breakfast was 1.15 (95% CI: 1.03-1.29, p=0.013) for participants who telecommuted in excess of four days per week compared to those who rarely telecommuted. Similarly, the multivariate OR of solitary eating, lower meal frequency and meal substitution were 1.44 (95%CI: 1.28-1.63, p<0.001), 2.39 (95%CI: 1.66-3.44, p<0.001), and 1.26 (95%CI: 1.04-1.51, p=0.015) for those who telecommuted in excess of four days per week compared to those who rarely telecommuted. There was a statistically significant increase in the dose-response trend in ORs of solitary eating (p for trend <0.001), lower meal frequency (p for trend <0.001), and meal substitution (p for trend =0.001) with increasing telecommuting frequency. Conclusion: Increasing telecommuting frequency was associated with an increasing number of unhealthy dietary habits in Japanese workers. Telecommuting during the COVID-19 pandemic, together with other social changes such as refraining from going out and socializing, is having a significant impact on workers' daily lives and behaviors. This study suggests that in addition to challenges related to physical activity, loneliness, and mental health, telecommuters may also be developing unhealthy dietary habits, indicating the need for strategies to help telecommuters manage their nutrition and diet.

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Nationwide cross-sectional study of the impact of chronic pain on an individual’s employment: relationship with the family and the social support

BMJ Open ◽

10.1136/bmjopen-2016-012246 ◽

2016 ◽

Vol 6 (12) ◽

pp. e012246 ◽

Cited By ~ 19

Author(s):

Helena de Sola ◽

Alejandro Salazar ◽

María Dueñas ◽

Begoña Ojeda ◽

Inmaculada Failde

Keyword(s):

Social Support ◽

Chronic Pain ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Employment Relationship ◽

Sectional Study ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

The Social ◽

The Family ◽

The Impact

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Professionals’ perceptions of the impact of a family justice center: a four-year, cross-sectional study

Journal of Aggression Conflict and Peace Research ◽

10.1108/jacpr-07-2020-0524 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 12 (4) ◽

pp. 223-238

Author(s):

Christine Murray ◽

Alexandra Lay ◽

Brittany Wyche ◽

Catherine Johnson

Keyword(s):

Interpersonal Violence ◽

Design Methodology ◽

Positive Impact ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Cross Sectional Survey ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Content Type ◽

The Family ◽

The Usa ◽

The Impact

Purpose The purpose of this study is to explore the perspectives held by professionals affiliated with an FJC through a cross-sectional survey. The family justice center (FJC) model is expanding rapidly in the USA and internationally. Despite the rapid growth of the FJC movement, there is a need for more research to document the impact of FJCs on victims and survivors, professionals working in FJCs and the broader community. Design/methodology/approach The current paper focuses on perspectives of professionals who serve victims of family and interpersonal violence and it includes the results of a four-year, cross-sectional survey of professionals working in a community that established an FJC. Data analyzes examined differences in perspectives of professionals based on timing (i.e. from before an FJC was established to the time when the center was in operation for three years) and based on whether professionals worked primarily onsite at the FJC location. Findings The findings demonstrated that although some statistically significant differences were identified that suggest a positive impact of an FJC for professionals, more research is needed to further explore how professionals’ perspectives and experiences are impacted through the establishment of an FJC. Originality/value This study is the first-known cross-sectional examination of the perspectives of professionals working within an FJC model over a multi-year period.

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Stress related to care: the impact of childhood cancer on the lives of parents

Revista Latino-Americana de Enfermagem ◽

10.1590/s0104-11692013000100010 ◽

2013 ◽

Vol 21 (1) ◽

pp. 356-362 ◽

Cited By ~ 7

Author(s):

Daniela Fernanda dos Santos Alves ◽

Edinêis de Brito Guirardello ◽

Andréa Yamaguchi Kurashima

Keyword(s):

Demographic Data ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Children With Cancer ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Parents And Children ◽

Brazilian Version ◽

The Family ◽

Stress Levels ◽

Disease Impact ◽

The Impact

OBJECTIVES: The objective was to assess the stress levels of parents of children with cancer and to identify correlations among demographic data and anxiety levels. METHODS: A descriptive, cross-sectional study, conducted in two Brazilian institutions, with 101 parents of children with cancer. Through interviews, parents responded to two instruments: Pediatric Inventory for Parents - Brazilian version, which assesses stress levels, and State-Trait Anxiety Inventory, for the measurement of anxiety. The correlations between the instruments and the sociodemographic variables of the parents and children were evaluated using the Spearman correlation coefficient. RESULTS: Higher levels of stress and anxiety were seen by young parents, young children and with less time since diagnosis. The fear of death and the disease impact on the life of a child were the events considered the most stressful for the parents . CONCLUSIONS: In clinical practice, the nurse who can identify the occurrence of these symptoms becomes capable of planning nursing care that includes the family in decisions about the care. Moreover, she can provide support to help parents manage their stress levels and positively face the illness of their children.

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DOZ047.23: How esophageal atresia affects the family life

Diseases of the Esophagus ◽

10.1093/dote/doz047.23 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 32 (Supplement_1) ◽

Author(s):

A Rozensztrauch ◽

D Patkowski ◽

R Śmigiel

Keyword(s):

Esophageal Atresia ◽

Surgical Repair ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Cognitive Domain ◽

Family Impact ◽

Feeding Problems ◽

Associated Anomalies ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

The Family ◽

The Impact

Abstract Background Tracheoesophageal fistula (TEF) with esophageal atresia (EA) is seen in about 35,000 births. The impact of caring for children after surgical repair of EA is poorly understood and the literature regarding this area is scarce. Mortalities are now mostly attributable to any associated anomalies or prematurity, but morbidity and quality of life (QoL) are important to address. Objective This study aimed to investigate whether syndromic EA, feeding problems, and prematurity have a significant influence on the family of a child after surgical repair of EA. Methods Ethical approval was obtained. This cross-sectional study consisted of 73 participants (mean mothers’ age = 28, SD = 5 years; mean fathers’ age = 31, SD = 6 years) who were parents of children after surgery of EA. The impact of EA on families was assessed using an author-designed questionnaire (ADQ) to collect medical and sociodemographic background data as well as a standardized questionnaire, the PedsQLTM Family Impact Scale (PedsQL-FIM). Results Cardiac malformations associated with EA significantly (P = 0.037) affect the functioning of the family in the emotional domain. Skeletal malformations have the greatest impact on the family functioning. Three statistically significant correlations have been demonstrated: (P = 0.021) in the social domain; (P = 0.009) in the cognitive domain; and (P = 0.023) in the domain of communication. The families of patients with TEF had the statistically lower (P < 0.05) score of functioning in the emotional domain than those without TEF. Nonhealth factors frequently included changes in daily activities and deterioration of social position affected caregivers. Conclusions Difficulties with feeding and the presence of associated anomalies significantly affect the functioning of the family of the child with EA.

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Psychosocial impact of COVID-19 pandemic on Malaysian families: a cross-sectional study

BMJ Open ◽

10.1136/bmjopen-2021-050523 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 11 (8) ◽

pp. e050523

Author(s):

Zarina Thasneem Zainudeen ◽

Intan Juliana Abd Hamid ◽

Muhd Nur Akmal Azizuddin ◽

Firdaus Farhani Abu Bakar ◽

Salina Sany ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Mental Health ◽

Psychological Impact ◽

Job Security ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Sectional Study ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Impact Of Event Scale ◽

Event Scale ◽

The Family ◽

The Impact

ObjectiveTo investigate the psychosocial impact of COVID-19 on Malaysian families.DesignA cross-sectional study performed using an anonymous online questionnaire distributed through social media, email and the Department of Social Welfare.SettingMalaysian families were invited to answer the questionnaires. The sampling was performed between 12 May 2020 and 9 June 2020.InterventionThe psychological impact was assessed using the Impact of Event Scale-Revised (IES-R) and Children’s Revised Impact of Event Scale (CRIES). The mental health status was assessed using the Depression, Anxiety and Stress Scale (DASS) 21.Main outcome measure(1) Psychological impact on Malaysian families. (2) Prevalence of mental health status of Malaysian families during COVID-19 pandemic.ResultA total of 409 Malaysian families have responded (409 parents and 348 children), 154 respondents (38%) reported high psychological impact (score 14) for psychological construct and 189 respondents (46%) reported high psychological impact (score 6) for behavioural construct. A significantly higher proportion of respondents with not permanent employment status of the family lead reported high psychological impact. The prevalence of anxiety reported from family respondents was 23%. Forty-five children answered the DASS-21 questionnaire; 28.5% reported anxiety, 31.4% reported depression and 13.3% reported stress. The job security status of the family lead was found to be the predictive factor for the mean total IES-R score (psychological construct) and ethnicity for mean total CRIES-8 and CRIES-13.ConclusionRates of depression and anxiety during the COVID-19 pandemic were high. Findings suggest that urgent measures to ensure job security among Malaysian families are important to reduce the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on psychosocial and mental health outcomes.

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Factors affecting students’ entrepreneurial intentions and their differences based on gender, tribe, and parents’ occupation: a cross-sectional study

F1000Research ◽

10.12688/f1000research.52047.1 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 10 ◽

pp. 438

Author(s):

Saidun Hutasuhut ◽

Thamrin Thamrin ◽

Reza Aditia

Keyword(s):

Self Efficacy ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Entrepreneurial Intentions ◽

Study Program ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Factors Affecting ◽

The Family ◽

Entrepreneurial Knowledge ◽

The Impact

Background: This study examines the impact of entrepreneurial knowledge and self-efficacy in increasing students' entrepreneurial intentions and their self-efficacy. Differences were analyzed in entrepreneurial intentions based on gender, tribe, and parents’ occupation. Methods: The data used in this research was collected from a survey, done by distributing questionnaires electronically to students of the Economics Education Study Program, Faculty of Economics, State University of Medan in the semesters 3, 5, and 7, (n = 307), with a response from 260 individuals. The analytical test used was the PLS-SEM and nonparametric Mann-Whitney and Kruskal Wallis tests. Results: Entrepreneurial knowledge and self-efficacy positively and significantly increased entrepreneurial intentions. Self-efficacy was not proven to act as a moderating variable, and there was no difference in entrepreneurial intentions between genders, tribes and parents’ occupations. Conclusions: There is a need to enhance the role of the family, so that women's entrepreneurial intentions will not fall lower than men’s. It should be noted, however, the role of the family was not discussed in this study. This research implies that it is necessary to embrace innovative entrepreneurship education, so as to increase the entrepreneurial intentions of women and reduce gender inequality in entrepreneurial activities. Further research needs to be conducted on the role of culture-based families in preparing their sons and daughters to become entrepreneurs.

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Multidisciplinary team decision is rare and decreasing in percutaneous vascular interventions despite positive impact on in-hospital outcomes

VASA ◽

10.1024/0301-1526/a000771 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 48 (3) ◽

pp. 262-269 ◽

Cited By ~ 3

Author(s):

Christian-Alexander Behrendt ◽

Tilo Kölbel ◽

Thea Schwaneberg ◽

Holger Diener ◽

Ralf Hohnhold ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Multidisciplinary Team ◽

Positive Impact ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Invasive Treatment ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Hospital Outcomes ◽

Vascular Intervention ◽

Medical Specialties ◽

Team Decision ◽

The Impact

Abstract. Background: Worldwide prevalence of peripheral artery disease (PAD) is increasing and peripheral vascular intervention (PVI) has become the primary invasive treatment. There is evidence that multidisciplinary team decision-making (MTD) has an impact on in-hospital outcomes. This study aims to depict practice patterns and time changes regarding MTD of different medical specialties. Methods: This is a retrospective cross-sectional study design. 20,748 invasive, percutaneous PVI of PAD conducted in the metropolitan area of Hamburg (Germany) were consecutively collected between January 2004 and December 2014. Results: MTD prior to PVI was associated with lower odds of early unsuccessful termination of the procedures (Odds Ratio 0.662, p < 0.001). The proportion of MTD decreased over the study period (30.9 % until 2009 vs. 16.6 % from 2010, p < 0.001) while rates of critical limb-threatening ischemia (34.5 % vs. 42.1 %), patients´ age (70 vs. 72 years), PVI below-the-knee (BTK) (13.2 % vs. 22.4 %), and rates of severe TASC C/D lesions BTK (43.2 % vs. 54.2 %) increased (all p < 0.001). Utilization of MTD was different between medical specialties with lowest frequency in procedures performed by internists when compared to other medical specialties (7.1 % vs. 25.7 %, p < 0.001). Conclusions: MTD prior to PVI is associated with technical success of the procedure. Nonetheless, rates of MTD prior to PVI are decreasing during the study period. Future studies should address the impact of multidisciplinary vascular teams on long-term outcomes.

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