Abstract P6-08-22: Frequency of equivocal Her2-test results after revision of the ASCO/CAP guidelines in a real-world setting. Results of a prospective cross-sectional study of primary breast cancers in Germany

AimThe aim of this study was to critically analyse and describe gender differences related to self-care among patients with chronic heart failure (HF).Methods and resultsA monocentric real-world cohort of 346 patients with chronic HF in follow-up was used for this cross-sectional study. We report data related to the cohort’s demographic and clinical characteristics. Self-care was assessed using the Self-Care of Heart Failure Index before patients’ discharge. After bivariate analysis, logistical regression models were used to describe the relationship between gender, self-care behaviours and self-care confidence. While men were found to have more than quadruple the risk of poor self-care than women (OR 4.596; 95% CI 1.075 to 19.650), men were also found to be approximately 60% more likely to have adequate self-care confidence than women (OR 0.412; 95% CI 0.104 to 0.962). Considering that self-care confidence is described as a positive predictor of behaviours, our results suggest a paradox. It is possible that the patient–caregiver relationship mediates the effect of confidence on behaviours. Overall, adequate levels of self-care behaviours are a current issue, ranging 7.6%–18.0%.ConclusionThis study sets the stage for future research where elements of the patient–caregiver relationship ought to be considered to inform the planning of appropriate educational interventions. We recommend routinely measuring patients’ self-care behaviours to guide their follow-up and as a basis for any changes in their daily life behaviours.

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Analysis of Lifestyle, Advertising Effectiveness, and Instant Coffee Consumption among Peri-Urban Farmers

Journal of Consumer Sciences ◽

10.29244/jcs.6.2.165-180 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 6 (2) ◽

pp. 167-182

Author(s):

Moh. Djemdjem Djamaludin ◽

Dewi Mutia Silmie

Keyword(s):

Sampling Method ◽

Agricultural Land ◽

Coffee Consumption ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Advertising Effectiveness ◽

Test Results ◽

Sectional Study ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Instant Coffee ◽

The Public

Coffee consumption is increasing because many types of coffee are circulating, such as instant coffee among the public. The instant coffee studied in this study is the Iwan Fals edition of instant coffee. This study aimed to analyse the lifestyle and effectiveness of instant coffee advertising on instant coffee consumption among peri-urban farmers in Bogor Regency. This study used a cross-sectional study design located in Cibungbulang District, Bogor Regency. The location was chosen purposive because it is a peri-urban area that has more than 20% of agricultural land. A total of 100 respondents in this study were selected using a purposive sampling method with the criteria of a farmer and in the last 12 months consuming and viewing Iwan Fals edition coffee advertisements. The results of this study found that the maker's lifestyle is the most (32%) owned by the respondents. The effectiveness of instant coffee advertising in this study is included in the effective category (3.54). The results showed a relationship between gender, believing lifestyle, trying hard lifestyle with instant coffee consumption. The influence test results found an influence of male gender and lifestyle beliefs on instant coffee consumption. In general, respondents are classified as effective in consuming coffee because of their lifestyle and increase energy.

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A real-world, cross sectional study of oral lesions and their association with CD4 cell counts and HIV viral load in Yunnan, China

Medicine ◽

10.1097/md.0000000000022416 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 99 (40) ◽

pp. e22416

Author(s):

Wen Shu ◽

Chengwen Li ◽

Fei Du ◽

Jinsong Bai ◽

Kaiwen Duan

Keyword(s):

Viral Load ◽

Real World ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Oral Lesions ◽

Sectional Study ◽

Hiv Viral Load ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Cell Counts ◽

Cd4 Cell Counts ◽

Cd4 Cell

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A Retrospective, Cross Sectional Study On The Real-World Values Of Cardiovascular Risk Factors Using A Health Care Database In Japan

Value in Health ◽

10.1016/j.jval.2014.03.718 ◽

2014 ◽

Vol 17 (3) ◽

pp. A123-A124

Author(s):

D. Shima ◽

Y. Ii ◽

Y. Yamamoto ◽

S. Nagayasu ◽

Y. Ikeda ◽

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Keyword(s):

Risk Factors ◽

Health Care ◽

Cardiovascular Risk ◽

Cardiovascular Risk Factors ◽

Real World ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Sectional Study ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Health Care Database ◽

Care Database

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Recent trends in seroprevalence of rubella in Korean women of childbearing age: a cross-sectional study

BMJ Open ◽

10.1136/bmjopen-2019-030873 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 10 (1) ◽

pp. e030873 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Rihwa Choi ◽

Yejin Oh ◽

Youngju Oh ◽

Sung Ho Kim ◽

Sang Gon Lee ◽

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Keyword(s):

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Korean Women ◽

Test Results ◽

Women Of Childbearing Age ◽

Sectional Study ◽

Childbearing Age ◽

Igg Antibody ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Specific Igg ◽

Catch Up

ObjectivesThe aim of this study was to investigate the immunity against rubella using the serological status of rubella-specific IgG antibodies (antirubella IgG) in Korean women of childbearing age (15–49 years).DesignRetrospective cross-sectional study.SettingPopulation-based cross-sectional study in South Korea.ParticipantsBetween January 2010 and December 2017, test results from Korean women aged 15–49 years who had visited an obstetric private clinic (nationwide institutions) and had requested rubella-specific IgG antibody tests from Green Cross Laboratories were obtained from the laboratory information system.ResultsBetween 2010 and 2017, antirubella IgG test results from 328 426 Korean women aged 15–49 years who had visited private obstetric clinics (1438 institutions nationwide) were retrospectively analysed by tested year, age, cohort and geographic regions. Over the 8-year study period, the rate of unimmunised women ranged from 7.8% to 9.7%. Multivariable-adjusted logistic regression models showed that the odds of being immune to rubella (positive and equivocal results of antirubella IgG test) were lower in 2017 compared with 2010, in women in their 40s, in a pre-catch-up cohort and in women living in Incheon, Busan, South Gyeongsang, North and South Jeolla and Jeju provinces (p<0.0001).ConclusionsIn consideration of the factors associated with prevalence of women unimmunised to rubella, future public health efforts should be focused on catch-up activities. The results of this study could be used to strengthen disease control and prevent rubella, including a nationwide immunisation programme.

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Boston Naming Test results for healthy older Australians: A longitudinal and cross-sectional study

Aphasiology ◽

10.1080/026870300401522 ◽

2000 ◽

Vol 14 (2) ◽

pp. 143-155 ◽

Cited By ~ 34

Author(s):

Madeline N. Cruice ◽

Linda E. Worrall ◽

Louise M. H. Hickson

Keyword(s):

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Test Results ◽

Sectional Study ◽

Boston Naming Test ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Naming Test

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Renal Function in Patients on Lithium Treatment

The British Journal of Psychiatry ◽

10.1192/bjp.135.1.22 ◽

1979 ◽

Vol 135 (1) ◽

pp. 22-27 ◽

Cited By ~ 35

Author(s):

R. Hällgren ◽

P. O. Alm ◽

K. Hellsing

Keyword(s):

Renal Function ◽

Impaired Renal Function ◽

Lithium Treatment ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Test Results ◽

Sectional Study ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Length Of Treatment ◽

High Prevalence ◽

Possible Cause

SummaryA cross-sectional study was performed on 66 lithium-treated patients to investigate a possibly changed kidney function, using [51Cr]-EDTA clearance, and urinary excretions of albumin and β2-microglobulin. Thirteen patients showed abnormal test results: seven had decreased glomerular filtration rate, four had increased albumin excretion and four had increased excretion of β2-microglobulin. There was no correlation between length of treatment with lithium or hypothyroidism (10 patients) and impaired renal function. Four patients had already manifested signs of renal dysfunction before lithium treatment. The high prevalence of impaired renal function among our patients is unexplained but lithium could be one possible cause.

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