Evidence-Based Analysis on Observation for Nursing Care of Patients with Intra-Aortic Balloon Pumping

In this study, data analysis was performed on 52 patients. According to the different outcomes and discharge diagnosis of patients, data on sedative use, emotions, behavioral abnormalities, hearing loss, pain, total time on board the IABP (intra-aortic balloon pumping), and days of hospitalization of patients were collected. The data were subjected to frequency analysis, paired chi-square analysis, chi-square test, Poisson regression analysis, and stepwise regression analysis. Some findings of the analysis included the following: Between outcome and admission diagnosis, the analysis showed that significant differences existed between paired data. Patients with heart failure and acute myocardial infarction are in an unhealed state, and most patients with coronary atherosclerotic heart disease, myocarditis, and heart disease showed improvement. The samples taken by different sedatives showed no significant differences in the emotional and behavioral abnormalities, hearing loss, and pain. A total of 1 item of hospital stay had a significant negative impact on the total operation time of IABP. However, discharge diagnosis and admission diagnosis did not affect the total time on board the IABP. The dorsalis pedis artery pulse condition has a significant negative effect on the total time on board the IABP.

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National trends in local excision and esophagectomy for cT1N0 esophageal cancer.

Journal of Clinical Oncology ◽

10.1200/jco.2017.35.4_suppl.62 ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 35 (4_suppl) ◽

pp. 62-62 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Emily C. Sturm ◽

Whitney Zahnd ◽

John D. Mellinger ◽

Sabha Ganai

Keyword(s):

Esophageal Cancer ◽

Regression Analysis ◽

Local Excision ◽

Clinical Characteristics ◽

Cox Regression ◽

Chi Square ◽

Cox Regression Analysis ◽

Significant Difference ◽

Chi Square Analysis ◽

Over Time

62 Background: Esophageal cancer management has evolved due to improvements in staging and treatment strategies. Endoscopic local excision presents an attractive option for definitive management of T1 cancers, avoiding the morbidity of esophagectomy. We hypothesized that for cT1N0 cancers, patients who underwent local excision would have lower survival compared to esophagectomy due to potential discordant staging. Methods: The National Cancer Database was queried for esophageal squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) and adenocarcinoma (AC) with AJCC T1N0 clinical stage who underwent local excision (n = 1625) or esophagectomy (n = 3255) between 1998 and 2012. Chi-square analysis was used to compare demographic and clinical characteristics by procedure. Chi-square trend analysis was performed to assess trends in procedure type over time. Cox Regression analysis was performed to assess survival by procedure controlling for demographic and clinical characteristics. Results: Between 1998 and 2012, the proportion of patients who underwent local excision increased from 12% to 50% for all patients (p < 0.001); from 17% to 40% for SCC patients (p < 0.001); and from 9% to 51% for AC patients (p < 0.001). Surgical procedure varied significantly by demographic, socioeconomic status, facility, and tumor-related factors. 65% of cT1N0 cancers had concordant clinical and pathological staging after esophagectomy, with 11% having positive nodal disease; 44% were concordant after local excision. While no significant difference was seen in unadjusted survival, adjusted Cox Regression analysis indicated worse survival after esophagectomy compared to local excision for all cases (HR 1.67; 95% CI, 1.40-2.00) and for ACs with concordant staging (HR 1.54; 95% CI, 1.11-2.14). Conclusions: Local excision for cT1N0 esophageal cancer has increased over time. Staging concordance for esophagectomy is seen in two-thirds of cases. Contrary to our hypothesis, patients undergoing local excision for T1N0 cancers have better overall survival than those undergoing esophagectomy, which may reflect early differences in mortality and/or selection bias. As this study was unable to distinguish T1a from T1b, further analysis is warranted.

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Determinants of Farmer’s Attitude to Plant Agro-forestry Trees in Kaduna State, Nigeria

Advances in Research ◽

10.9734/air/2020/v21i1030262 ◽

2020 ◽

pp. 155-166

Author(s):

O. E. Olagunju ◽

O. C. Ariyo ◽

U. U. Emeghara ◽

O. S. Olagunju ◽

S. O. Olafemi

Keyword(s):

Regression Analysis ◽

Educational Level ◽

Tree Planting ◽

Years Of Experience ◽

Chi Square ◽

Nutrition Security ◽

Food And Nutrition ◽

The Mean ◽

Chi Square Analysis ◽

Agro Forestry

Agro-forestry trees enhance food and nutrition security, increase income and help solve land management problems. This study assessed the determinants of farmer’s attitude to plant agro-forestry trees in Giwa Local Government Area (LGA) of Kaduna State. Six (6) districts were purposively selected from the eight (8) districts in Giwa LGA. Two villages were randomly selected from each district to give a total of twelve (12) villages. Ten agroforestry farmers were selected from each village to make a total of 120 respondents. Data were collected using structured questionnaires. The data were analysed using descriptive statistics, inferential statistics - Chi- square and Pearson Product Moment Correlation (PPMC) and regression analysis. The results revealed that the mean age was 40.12 years. Chi-square analysis showed that age (χ2=18.487, P=0.001), educational level (χ2=9.656, P=0.04) were significant to farmersꞌ attitude. PPMC showed that income (r=0.181, p=0.049), membership in organization (r=0.214, P=0.02) were significant to farmersꞌ attitude. Regression analysis showed that years of experience (β=0.330, P=0.001) and constraints (β=0.246, P=0.11) were the determinants of farmers attitude. Farmers (59%) have unfavourable attitude towards tree planting. It was concluded that age group, educational level, income and membership in organization are very important and paramount in enhancing planting of agroforestry trees while years of experience and constraints faced by farmers were major determinants of famer’s attitude to planting agro-forestry trees.

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Postoperative Subchondral Bone Marrow Lesion Is Associated With Graft Extrusion After Lateral Meniscal Allograft Transplantation

The American Journal of Sports Medicine ◽

10.1177/0363546520959316 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 48 (13) ◽

pp. 3163-3169

Author(s):

Ju-Ho Song ◽

Seong-Il Bin ◽

Jong-Min Kim ◽

Bum-Sik Lee

Keyword(s):

Bone Marrow ◽

Regression Analysis ◽

Lateral Compartment ◽

Meniscal Allograft Transplantation ◽

Chi Square ◽

Postoperative Mri ◽

Meniscal Allograft ◽

Graft Extrusion ◽

Mri Scans ◽

Chi Square Analysis

Background: Adverse effects of graft extrusion after meniscal allograft transplantation (MAT) are difficult to assess and can be determined only in the long term using a simple radiograph. Recently, subchondral bone marrow lesions (BMLs) detected on magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scans have been used to evaluate the outcomes or prognoses of various knee surgeries. However, whether subchondral BMLs on MRI scans reflect the effects of allograft extrusion remains unclear. Hypothesis: Subchondral BML in the lateral compartment of the knee joint on postoperative MRI scans would be associated with graft extrusion after lateral MAT. Study Design: Case-control study; Level of evidence, 3. Methods: Overall, 170 patients with lateral MAT between 2008 and 2013 were classified into extrusion (≥3 mm) and nonextrusion (<3 mm) groups based on findings on MRI scans obtained 3 to 6 months postoperatively. Subchondral BMLs in the lateral compartment were evaluated on the latest MRI scans. To exclude any bone marrow signal changes other than those caused by allograft extrusion, the latest MRI scans were compared with those obtained 3 to 6 months postoperatively. Only subchondral BMLs that occurred after that time point were counted. The association between allograft extrusion and subchondral BML was assessed using chi-square analysis. Logistic regression analysis was performed to control other related factors, including age, sex, body mass index, time from previous meniscectomy, alignment, and cartilage status at the time of MAT. Clinical outcomes according to subchondral BML were evaluated using the Lysholm score. Results: Of the 170 patients, 20 (11.8%) had subchondral BML on the latest MRI scans at a mean 53.6 ± 31.2 months postoperatively, with 14 and 6 patients in the extrusion and nonextrusion groups, respectively. Chi-square analysis showed a significant association between allograft extrusion and subchondral BMLs ( P = .025). Logistic regression analysis showed that extrusion and age were significant factors associated with subchondral BML ( P = .011 and .004, respectively). However, no differences were observed in the Lysholm scores in accordance with the subchondral BML ( P = .248). Conclusion: Subchondral BMLs on postoperative MRI scans were associated with graft extrusion after lateral MAT. However, there was no difference in clinical outcomes according to subchondral BML.

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Lycopene Rich Drink: Consumers Acceptance and Purchase Intention in Malaysia

Optimum Jurnal Ekonomi dan Pembangunan ◽

10.12928/optimum.v11i2.4652 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 11 (2) ◽

pp. 204

Author(s):

Rawaida Rusli ◽

Siti 'Aisyah Baharudin ◽

Nur Fazliana Md.Noh ◽

Mohamad Nazim Anvarali ◽

Hadijah Hassan

Keyword(s):

Regression Analysis ◽

Purchase Intention ◽

Agricultural Research ◽

Sociodemographic Factors ◽

Additional Benefit ◽

Research Development ◽

Chi Square ◽

Intent To Purchase ◽

Functional Beverages ◽

Chi Square Analysis

This study had been carried out to assess the level of acceptance and purchase intention towards new functional beverages developed by the Malaysia Agricultural Research Development Institute (MARDI). The Lycopene Rich Drink (LRD) had been assessed towards 400 respondents in 4 Zone in Malaysia which is Northern, Southern, Western, and Eastern using stratified sampling. The results revealed that the consumers had well accepted the LRD based on the highest mean score acceptance (mean=4.16) compared to the commercial (mean=3.15) beverages in the market. Taste and color are the most preferred attributes that influenced the purchase intention. The logistic regression analysis had predicted almost 95% of the respondents' intent to purchase. Marital status and number of households are the sociodemographic factors that show a significant relationship based on the Chi-Square analysis. The findings of this study are beneficial for the beverages industry players towards exploiting the opportunity of health additional benefit offered.

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Physical Activity Behaviors and COVID-19 Symptoms

OBM Integrative and Complementary Medicine ◽

10.21926/obm.icm.2103027 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 06 (03) ◽

pp. 1-1

Author(s):

Zachary Zeigler ◽

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Jacob Lawrence ◽

Alexa Jamison ◽

Pete Salzano ◽

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Keyword(s):

Physical Activity ◽

Regression Analysis ◽

Hierarchical Regression ◽

Chi Square ◽

The Us ◽

Reduced Physical Activity ◽

Survey Monkey ◽

Unique Predictor ◽

Chi Square Analysis ◽

Exercise Facilities

Statistical modeling indicated that COVID-19 would have afflicted more than 60% of the US population. Social distancing, self-quarantine, and widespread shutdowns were imposed. The push to stay at home and the decreased availability of exercise facilities have potentially reduced physical activity (PA). The purpose of this observational, correlational study was to determine if there is a relationship between PA level and symptoms of COVID-19. Subjects were asked to complete a single Survey Monkey questionnaire. The survey asked demographic questions, PA behaviors, and questions relating to COVID-19 symptoms. Chi-square analysis was run to determine frequency differences within the PA group and specific COVID-19 symptoms. Hierarchical regression analysis was run to determine if PA was a unique predictor of the number COVID-19 symptoms experienced. Sixty male and 85 female (n = 145) subjects completed this study.

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Awareness of the Red Dress Symbol and Heart Disease among College Women

Californian Journal of Health Promotion ◽

10.32398/cjhp.v11i1.1516 ◽

2013 ◽

Vol 11 (1) ◽

pp. 36-44 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Sandra L. Anderson ◽

Kathryn Silliman ◽

Julie M. Schneider

Keyword(s):

Heart Disease ◽

College Women ◽

Cause Of Death ◽

Health Concern ◽

Female College Students ◽

Chi Square ◽

Developing Heart ◽

The One ◽

Chi Square Analysis ◽

The Relationship

The purpose of this study was to determine the level of concern and knowledge about heart disease among college women and to explore the relationship between awareness of the Red Dress symbol and knowledge of risk factors for heart disease. Female college students (n = 475) completed a survey. While 63% believed they are informed about heart disease, only 43% identified heart disease as the leading cause of death in women. Breast cancer (36%) was listed as the one greatest health concern facing women, followed by heart disease (29%). Chi-square analysis revealed that a significantly greater proportion of participants familiar with the Red Dress symbol (n = 157) identified heart disease as the greatest health problem facing women and the leading cause of death of women than participants unfamiliar with the symbol (n = 318). Participants familiar with the symbol identified 0.4-0.5 more correct choices on two questions related to causes of and activities to prevent heart disease than women unfamiliar with the symbol. College women are a prime target for a Red Dress campaign due to their low level of awareness. Young women can reduce their risk of developing heart disease through prevention.

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ANALISIS KEPUASAN PENGGUNAAN SISTEM INFORMASI PERKREDITAN (STUDI KASUS: KOPERASI PERUMAHAN WANABAKTI NUSANTARA)

Journal of Applied Finance & Accounting ◽

10.21512/jafa.v4i2.287 ◽

2012 ◽

Vol 4 (2) ◽

pp. 167-193

Author(s):

M. Fajriyansyah S. ◽

Edi Abdurachman

Keyword(s):

Information Technology ◽

Regression Analysis ◽

User Satisfaction ◽

Work Experience ◽

Linear Regression Analysis ◽

Educational Background ◽

Ease Of Use ◽

Computer Usage ◽

Chi Square ◽

Chi Square Analysis

In the dynamic aviation business, change is a difficult thing to avoid, especially when it comes to the use of information technology. However, when information technology has been used, many problems can emerge and it is important to comply with the needs and expectations of management, as the company has often allocated large budgets for development. The users also need to know whether it meets their expectations or not. Measurements will be performed by comparing the independent variables of Informativeness, Information Format, Ease of Use, Timeliness and Reliability, as well as user aspects divided into a wide variety of factors, namely Age, Work Experience, , Background Department of Education, Training, and Old Computer Usage. Analysis was conducted on the gap analysis, linear regression analysis, and chi-square analysis. From the analyses there was found to be a significant gap between performance and user expectations in the KPWN credit information system. The regression analysis found that the only variable significantly related to user satisfaction was Reliability, and the chi-square analysis found that Educational Background significantly influenced user satisfaction.

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Korelasi Karakteristik Fisik Rumah dan Tingkat Kerentanan Sosio-Ekonomi di Tepian Sungai Kapuas Pontianak

Jurnal Wilayah dan Lingkungan ◽

10.14710/jwl.9.1.50-62 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 9 (1) ◽

pp. 50-62

Author(s):

Ely Nurhidayati ◽

Trida Ridho Fariz

Keyword(s):

Regression Analysis ◽

Educational Level ◽

Image Interpretation ◽

Physical Characteristics ◽

Chi Square ◽

Economic Vulnerability ◽

Physical Information ◽

Chi Square Analysis ◽

The Relationship ◽

Initial Research

Kampung Dalam Bugis is an area in Pontianak City located in the Kapuas River and the Landak River branch. This area is a kampung and settlement that marked the establishment of Pontianak City. Kampung Dalam Bugis Village is located on the bank of a river, impacting flood disaster vulnerability. Therefore, it is necessary to study the correlation between the physical characteristics of the house and the level of socio-economic vulnerability. This study aims to analyze the correlation between the physical characteristics of the houses and the level of socio-economic vulnerability at the riverbanks. The analysis used to assess socio-economic vulnerability is scoring from data collected from interviews and filling out questionnaires. The study used to determine the relationship between the house's physical characteristics to indicators of socio-economic vulnerability is chi-square. The assessment of the community's socio-economic vulnerability on the banks of the Kapuas River consists mostly of high vulnerability classes. Chi-square analysis shows that indicators of socio-economic vulnerability such as the head of the family's educational level have a relationship to the house's characteristics, such as the type of house and the area of the house. This initial research still needs to be developed, such as using logistic regression analysis. There is more vital evidence that the information can be used as a basis for determining or at least as a validator for indicators of socio-economic vulnerability. Physical information of the house is easier to find data through observation and even image interpretation.

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Determinants of Family Planning Use Among Turkish Married Men Who Live in South East Turkey

American Journal of Men s Health ◽

10.1177/1557988312471556 ◽

2013 ◽

Vol 7 (3) ◽

pp. 255-264 ◽

Cited By ~ 5

Author(s):

Simge Zeyneloğlu ◽

Sezer Kısa ◽

Leyla DelibaŞ

Keyword(s):

Regression Analysis ◽

Family Planning ◽

Multivariate Regression ◽

Multivariate Regression Analysis ◽

Cross Sectional Survey ◽

Chi Square ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Married Men ◽

Planning Methods ◽

Chi Square Analysis

This study assesses the determinants of family planning methods use by Turkish married men in South East Anatolia. A descriptive and cross-sectional survey research design was used among 1,352 men aged 20 to 52 years who lived in South East Turkey. A pilot-tested questionnaire was used to collect data. Descriptive statistics, chi-square, and multivariate regression analysis were used. The rate of nonusage of contraceptive methods among the participants was 60.4%. Within the nonusers, 34.9% reported a religious prohibition and 9.4% had misconceptions about family planning. Chi-square analysis determined four factors that were significantly related to the men’s usage of contraception. These factors are the following: the men’s age, educational level, number of existing children, and their perception of their household income level. These four factors were also subjected to multivariate regression analysis, the results of which were used to compute odds ratios for each value of each factor indicating the likelihood for using contraception by men within each group. Male-specific family planning programs can make an important contribution to the overall efforts to improve the usage of contraceptives by men. It is important to note that family planning services and education programs related to family planning should be appropriate for men.

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A Porcine Congenital Single-Sided Deafness Model, Its Population Statistics and Degenerative Changes

Frontiers in Cell and Developmental Biology ◽

10.3389/fcell.2021.672216 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 9 ◽

Author(s):

Wei Ren ◽

Cong Xu ◽

Fan-jun Zheng ◽

Ting-ting Lin ◽

Peng Jin ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Hearing Loss ◽

Hair Cell ◽

Middle Ear ◽

Pathological Changes ◽

Chi Square ◽

Population Statistics ◽

Fifth Generation ◽

Brainstem Response ◽

Single Sided Deafness ◽

Chi Square Analysis

ObjectiveTo describe and study the population statistics, hearing phenotype, and pathological changes of a porcine congenital single-sided deafness (CSSD) pedigree.MethodsClick auditory brainstem response (ABR), full-frequency ABR, and distortion product otoacoustic emission (DPOAE) were used to assess the hearing phenotype of the strain. Tympanogram was used to assess the middle ear function since birth. Celloidin embedding–hematoxylin–eosin (CE-HE) stain and scanning electron microscopy (SEM) were used to study the pathological changes of cochlear microstructures. Chi-square analysis was used to analyze the relation between hearing loss and other phenotypes.ResultsThe mating mood of CSSD with CSSD was most efficient in breeding-targeted CSSD phenotype (47.62%), and the prevalence of CSSD reached 46.67% till the fifth generation, where 42.22% were bilateral hearing loss (BHL) and 9.00% were normal hearing (NH) individuals. Hearing loss was proved to have no relation with coat color (P = 0.0841 > 0.05) and gender (P = 0.4621 > 0.05) by chi-square analysis. The deaf side of CSSD offspring in the fifth generation had no relation with that of their maternal parent (P = 0.2387 > 0.05). All individuals in this strain exhibited congenital severe to profound sensorineural hearing loss with no malformation and dysfunction of the middle ear. The good hearing ear of CSSD stayed stable over age. The deaf side of CSSD and BHL presented cochlear and saccular degeneration, and the hair cell exhibited malformation since birth and degenerated from the apex to base turn through time. The pathology in BHL cochlea progressed more rapidly than CSSD and till P30, the hair cell had been totally gone. The stria vascularis (SV) was normal since birth and degenerated through time and finally exhibited disorganization of three layers of cells.ConclusionThis inbred porcine strain exhibited high and stable prevalence of CSSD, which highly resembled human non-syndromic CSSD disease. This porcine model could be used to further explore the etiology of CSSD and serve as an ideal tool for the studies of the effects of single-sided hearing deprivation on neural, cognitive, and behavioral developments and the benefits brought by CI in CSSD individuals.

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