Risk Factors Associated With School Bullying Behaviors: A Chinese Adolescents Case-Control Study, 2019

2020 ◽  
pp. 088626052097621
Author(s):  
Yining Qian ◽  
Yaming Yang ◽  
Ping Lin ◽  
Yue Xiao ◽  
Yan Sun ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Logistic Regression ◽  
Regression Analysis ◽  
Alcohol Use ◽  
Conditional Logistic Regression ◽  
School Bullying ◽  
Individual Characteristics ◽  
Conditional Logistic Regression Analysis ◽  
Bullying Perpetration ◽  
The Past

This research aimed to identify risk factors including individual characteristics and environment circumstances related to different types of school bullying (physical, relational, verbal, sexual, and possession bullying) among middle school students in China. Cases were the respondents reporting perpetrating bullying behaviors three or more times in the past year. One control was selected for each case from those participants who were not involved in school bullying in the past 12 months. Data were collected between April 2019 and May 2019 in China. After considering potential confounding variables including gender, grade level, and school, multivariable conditional logistic regression analysis was performed based on the univariate logistic analysis including 1,594 adolescents. According to conditional logistic regression analysis, alcohol use and lack of emotional management and control were the significant individual characteristics positively associated with involvement in school bullying. Alcohol use was related to all five types of school bullying perpetration. Poor relationships between family members, father’s alcohol use, and parental neglect were strong risk factors for relational bullying. Lack of a sense of safety and absence of trusted people were associated with physical, relational, and verbal bullying perpetration. Results of this study provide evidence about risk factors for school bullying and have implications for potential policies to reduce bullying. Effective policies and programs need to take individual characteristics (social-emotional skills, anger control), family (parent training in conflict resolution, appropriate disciplining), peer and school factors (promoting prosocial networks, zero tolerance for bullying, appropriate disciplining policies against students who bully others, teacher training on building positive teacher–student relationships and positive discipling techniques) into consideration in order to develop effective prevention programs.

Characteristics of Adenocarcinoma of the Gallbladder Following Cholecystectomies in the Hispanic Population

2019 ◽  
Vol 152 (Supplement_1) ◽  
pp. S64-S65
Author(s):  
David Gustafson ◽  
Osvaldo Padilla
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Logistic Regression ◽  
Regression Analysis ◽  
Logistic Regression Analysis ◽  
Incidental Finding ◽  
Conditional Logistic Regression ◽  
Gallbladder Disease ◽  
Predictor Variables ◽  
Wall Thickening ◽  
Conditional Logistic Regression Analysis

Abstract Introduction Gallbladder adenocarcinoma (GBC) is a rare malignancy. Frequency of incidental adenocarcinoma of the gallbladder in the literature is approximately 0.2% to 3%. Typically, GBC is the most common type and is discovered late, not until significant symptoms develop. Common symptoms include right upper quadrant pain, nausea, anorexia, and jaundice. A number of risk factors in the literature are noted for GBC. These risk factors are also more prevalent in Hispanic populations. This study sought to compare patients with incidental gallbladder adenocarcinomas (IGBC) to those with high preoperative suspicion for GBC. Predictor variables included age, sex, ethnicity, radiologic wall thickening, gross pathology characteristics (wall thickness, stone size, stone number, and tumor size), histologic grade, and staging. Methods Cases of GBC were retrospectively analyzed from 2009 through 2017, yielding 21 cases. Data were collected via Cerner EMR of predictor variables noted above. Statistical analysis utilized conditional logistic regression analysis. Results The majority of patients were female (n = 20) and Hispanic (n = 19). There were 14 IGBCs and 7 nonincidental GBCs. In contrast with previous research, exact conditional logistic regression analysis revealed no statistically significant findings. For every one-unit increase in AJCC TNM staging, there was a nonsignificant 73% reduction in odds (OR = 0.27) of an incidental finding of gallbladder carcinoma. Conclusion This study is important in that it attempts to expand existing literature regarding a rare type of cancer in a unique population, one particularly affected by gallbladder disease. Further studies are needed to increase predictive knowledge of this cancer. Longer studies are needed to examine how predictive power affects patient outcomes. This study reinforces the need for routine pathologic examination of cholecystectomy specimens for cholelithiasis.

scholarly journals Association of Adiponectin Gene Variations with Risk of Incident Myocardial Infarction and Ischemic Stroke: A Nested Case-Control Study

2006 ◽  
Vol 52 (11) ◽  
pp. 2021-2027 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hillary H Hegener ◽  
I-Min Lee ◽  
Nancy R Cook ◽  
Paul M Ridker ◽  
Robert YL Zee
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Myocardial Infarction ◽  
Logistic Regression ◽  
Regression Analysis ◽  
Ischemic Stroke ◽  
Conditional Logistic Regression ◽  
Adiponectin Gene ◽  
Conditional Logistic Regression Analysis ◽  
Caucasian Men ◽  
Potential Risk Factors

Abstract Background: Adiponectin (ADIPOQ) gene variations are associated with risk of cardiovascular disease in patients with diabetes. No prospective data are available, however, on the risk of atherothrombotic disorders in persons with ADIPOQ variations who do not have diabetes. Methods: From a group of DNA samples collected at baseline in a prospective cohort of 14 916 initially healthy American men, we assessed the presence of 5 ADIPOQ genetic variants (rs266729, rs182052, rs822396, rs2241766, and rs1501299) in samples from 600 Caucasian men who subsequently suffered an atherothrombotic event (incident myocardial infarction or ischemic stroke) and from 600 age- and smoking-matched Caucasian men who remained free of reported vascular disease during follow-up (controls). Results: Genotype distributions for the variations tested were in Hardy-Weinberg equilibrium. Marker-by-marker conditional logistic regression analysis, adjusted for potential risk factors, showed an association of rs266729 [recessive: odds ratio (OR), 0.26; 95% confidence interval (CI), 0.10–0.64; P = 0.004] and rs182052 (recessive: OR, 0.40; 95% CI, 0.21–0.76; P = 0.006) with decreased risk of ischemic stroke. These findings remained significant after Bonferroni correction. Haplotype-based (constituted by rs266729, rs182052, and rs822396) conditional logistic regression analysis, adjusted for the same potential risk factors, showed an association of haplotype G-A-G (OR, 0.28; 95% CI, 0.09–0.87; P = 0.03) with decreased risk of ischemic stroke. Prespecified analysis limited to participants without baseline diabetes showed similar significant findings. Conclusions: The present prospective investigation provides further evidence for a protective role of adiponectin gene variation in the risk of ischemic stroke that was independent of the presence of diabetes.

scholarly journals Branches of the brachiocephalic was an independent risk factor for hemorrhagic pulmonary sheath (HPS) patients with acute Stanford A aortic dissection

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Qiuxia Xie ◽  
Haoling Qin ◽  
Ling Lin ◽  
Jian Guan ◽  
Xuhui Zhou
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Logistic Regression ◽  
Regression Analysis ◽  
Risk Factor ◽  
Aortic Dissection ◽  
Logistic Regression Analysis ◽  
Independent Risk Factor ◽  
Conditional Logistic Regression ◽  
Case Group ◽  
Conditional Logistic Regression Analysis

Abstract Background: AAD refers to the blood flow into the middle membrane through the intimal rupture of the aorta. Hemorrhagic pulmonary sheath (HPS) is a common complication of Stanford-A AAD. The risk factors of HPS are remaining unclear Methods: In this study, we have probed the potential risk factors of HPS patients with acute Stanford A aortic dissection. 18 HPS patients with acute Stanford A aortic dissection were selected as the case group. The age difference ± 5 years and the same sex are set as the matching principles. 36 patients with acute Stanford-A type AD who did not detect HPS in the same period were matched according to the ratio of 1:2. Demographic data, treatment methods, AD-related disease history, clinical symptoms and Charlson comorbidity index (CCI) values of each patient were collected. Meanwhile, the values of the maximum diameter of ascending aorta (mm), aortic dissection range, and the main branch of the aorta, pleural effusion/blood, and pericardial effusion/blood were measured by two experienced cardiovascular radiological physicians. Univariate and multivariate conditional logistic regression analysis was used in this study. Results: CCI value and the branches of the brachiocephalic in the case group were significantly higher than those in the control group (p<0.05). Univariate conditional logistic regression analysis showed CCI and branches of the brachiocephalic were associated with HPS. Multivariate conditional logistic regression analysis suggested that branches of the brachiocephalic were an independent risk factor for HPS (OR=7.02, 95%CI=1.28-38.62, p=0.025). Conclusions: Branches of the brachiocephalic were an independent risk factor for HPS.

scholarly journals Branches of the brachiocephalic was an independent risk factor for hemorrhagic pulmonary sheath (HPS) patients with acute Stanford A aortic dissection

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Qiuxia Xie ◽  
Haoling Qin ◽  
Ling Lin ◽  
Jian Guan ◽  
Xuhui Zhou
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Logistic Regression ◽  
Regression Analysis ◽  
Risk Factor ◽  
Aortic Dissection ◽  
Logistic Regression Analysis ◽  
Independent Risk Factor ◽  
Conditional Logistic Regression ◽  
Case Group ◽  
Conditional Logistic Regression Analysis

Abstract Background: AAD refers to the blood flow into the middle membrane through the intimal rupture of the aorta. Hemorrhagic pulmonary sheath (HPS) is a common complication of Stanford-A AAD. The risk factors of HPS are remaining unclear Methods: In this study, we have probed the potential risk factors of HPS patients with acute Stanford A aortic dissection. 18 HPS patients with acute Stanford A aortic dissection were selected as the case group. The age difference ± 5 years and the same sex are set as the matching principles. 36 patients with acute Stanford-A type AD who did not detect HPS in the same period were matched according to the ratio of 1:2. Demographic data, treatment methods, AD-related disease history, clinical symptoms and Charlson comorbidity index (CCI) values of each patient were collected. Meanwhile, the values of the maximum diameter of ascending aorta (mm), aortic dissection range, and the main branch of the aorta, pleural effusion/blood, and pericardial effusion/blood were measured by two experienced cardiovascular radiological physicians. Univariate and multivariate conditional logistic regression analysis was used in this study. Results: CCI value and the branches of the brachiocephalic in the case group were significantly higher than those in the control group (p<0.05). Univariate conditional logistic regression analysis showed CCI and branches of the brachiocephalic were associated with HPS. Multivariate conditional logistic regression analysis suggested that branches of the brachiocephalic were an independent risk factor for HPS (OR=7.02, 95%CI=1.28-38.62, p=0.025). Conclusions: Branches of the brachiocephalic were an independent risk factor for HPS.

scholarly journals Risk factors analysis of HPS patients with acute Stanford A aortic dissection

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Qiuxia Xie ◽  
Haoling Qin ◽  
Ling Lin ◽  
Jian Guan ◽  
Xuhui Zhou
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Logistic Regression ◽  
Regression Analysis ◽  
Aortic Dissection ◽  
Logistic Regression Analysis ◽  
Independent Risk Factor ◽  
Conditional Logistic Regression ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Case Group ◽  
Conditional Logistic Regression Analysis

Abstract Background: AAD refers to the blood flow into the middle membrane through the intimal rupture of the aorta. HPS is a common complication of Stanford-A AAD. The risk factors of HPS are remaining unclear Methods: In this study, we have probed the potential risk factors of hepatopulmonary syndrome (HPS) patients with acute Stanford A aortic dissection. 18 HPS patients with acute Stanford A aortic dissection were selected as case group. 36 Normal people were considerate as control group. Demographic data, treatment methods, AD related disease history, clinical symptoms and Charlson comorbidity index (CCI) values of each patient were collected. Meanwhile, the values of maximum diameter of ascending aorta (mm), aortic dissection range, and main branch of aorta, pleural effusion/blood, and pericardial effusion/blood were measured by two experienced cardiovascular radiological physicians. Univariate and multivariate conditional logistic regression analysis were used in this study. Results: CCI value and the branches of the brachiocephalus in case group were significant higher than that in control group (p<0.05). Univariate conditional logistic regression analysis showed CCI and branches of the brachiocephalus were associated with HPS. Multivariate conditional logistic regression analysis suggested that branches of the brachiocephalus was an independent risk factor for HPS (OR=7.02, 95%CI=1.28-38.62, p=0.025). Conclusions: Branches of the brachiocephalus were an independent risk factor for HPS.

scholarly journals Risiko Stres terhadap Penyakit Jantung Koroner (Analisis Lanjut Studi Kohort Penyakit Tidak Menular): Nested-case control

2020 ◽  
Vol 19 (03) ◽  
pp. 120-125
Author(s):  
Fatikhatul Mabruroh ◽  
Syahrizal Syarif
Keyword(s):  
Logistic Regression ◽  
Regression Analysis ◽  
Logistic Regression Analysis ◽  
Conditional Logistic Regression ◽  
Case Control ◽  
Conditional Logistic Regression Analysis ◽  
Nested Case Control

Penyakit Jantung koroner menjadi masalah kesehatan global baik pada negara maju ataupunberkembang. Stres sebagai salah satu faktor risiko penyakit jantung koroner masih kurangmendapatkan perhatian. Tujuan penelitian ini untuk mengetahui hubungan stres terhadap penyakit jantungkoroner di Kota Bogor tahun 2015. Disain studi yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah nestesd-case control menggunakan data kohort yang dikumpulkan oleh Badan Penelitian dan Pengembangan Kesehatan. Jumlah sampel yang diambil pada penelitian in adalah 1.078 dengan perbandingan kelompok kasus dan kontrol 1:5. Jenis analisis yang digunakan adalah conditional logistic regression analysis. Hasil analisis menunjukkan risiko stres dan variabel lainnya, stres (OR adjusted 1,07 CI 95% 0,49 – 2,33), HDL (OR adjusted 0,8 CI 95% 0,55 – 1,17) , Usia (OR adjusted 1,77 CI 95% 1,07 – 2, 92), LDL (OR adjusted 2,34 CI 95% 1,38 – 3,95), dan kolesterol total (OR adjusted 0,55 CI 95% 0,32 – 0,94) tidak berhubungan secara signifikan pada terjadinya penyakit jantung koroner. Diharapkan terdapat penelitian lainnya menggunakan alat ukur yang lebih spesifik agar dapat meminimalisir adanya misklarifikasi pada melihat asosiasi stres terhadap penyakit jantung koroner.

The Associated Risk Factors and Psychosocial Adjustments among the Peer Victimized Adolescents in Malaysia: A Population-based Nationwide Study

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
pei pei heng ◽  
Kuang Hock Lim ◽  
Chien Huey Teh ◽  
Balvinder Singh Gill PS
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Logistic Regression ◽  
Secondary School ◽  
Health Care Providers ◽  
Parental Support ◽  
School Bullying ◽  
Care Providers ◽  
The Past ◽  
Multivariable Logistic Regression ◽  
Associated Risk Factors

Abstract Background Bullying and victimization among secondary school – going adolescents is a severe social issue which demands concerted attention from the policy-makers, health-care providers and community. The victimized children, in the long term might develop the deleterious consequences on mental health. This study aimed to determine the prevalence of victimization among Malaysian school-attending adolescents, the associated risk factors and its psychosocial impacts among victims. Methods Data was derived from the Global School Health Survey Malaysia (GSHS-M). A total of 25,461 students aged 13–18 years from 234 randomly selected schools were recruited utilizing a two-state cluster sampling design. The study tool employed standardized self-administered questionnaire. Data was analyzed descriptively and multivariable logistic regression using SPSS version 20.0. Results About one fifth (17.9%, 95%CI 16.8–19.0) of the respondents reported being victimized at least once in the past 30-days. Made fun of gender and body image was the most prevalent type of bullying (41.0%, 95%CI 38.3–43.8). Multivariable logistic regression analysis further substantiated that likelihood of victimization was higher among the boys (aOR 1.30, 95%CI 1.17–1.44), students of lower secondary form (aOR 1.87, 95%CI 1.64–2.13), those without close friend (aOR 2.09, 95%CI 1.66–2.64) as well as the obese respondents (aOR 1.29, 95%CI 1.13–1.47). Victims without parental support were more likely to missed school (aOR 0.81, 95%CI 0.59–1.13), considered suicide (aOR 1.60, 95%CI 1.18–2.18), made suicide plan (aOR 1.45, 95%CI 2.01–1.08), as well as attempted suicide at least once in the past 12 months (aOR 0.48, 95%CI 0.33–0.69). Conclusion School bullying among secondary school-going adolescents warranted specially tailored intervention strategies, particularly to minimize the physical as well as psychosocial impact among the victims.

scholarly journals Risk Factors for Falls in Patients with Alzheimer Disease: A Retrospective Study of Balance, Cognition, and Visuospatial Ability

2021 ◽  
pp. 58-63
Author(s):  
Mayuka Oki ◽  
Miyuki Matsumoto ◽  
Yukiko Yoshikawa ◽  
Mitsuko Fukushima ◽  
Akira Nagasawa ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Logistic Regression ◽  
Regression Analysis ◽  
Alzheimer Disease ◽  
Logistic Regression Analysis ◽  
Visuospatial Ability ◽  
Cutoff Value ◽  
The Past ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Risk Factors For Falls

Aim: This study aimed to determine the main risk factors for falls in patients with Alzheimer disease (AD) by comparing balance, cognition, and visuospatial ability between those who have experienced a fall and those who have not. Methods: Forty-seven AD patients were admitted to a ward for patients with dementia (22 men and 25 women). The balance of patients was evaluated using the Functional Reach Test (FRT), the one-leg standing duration, and the Timed Up and Go (TUG) test. The Mini-Mental State Examination-Japanese (MMSE-J) was used to evaluate cognition. For visuospatial ability assessment, the Clock-Drawing Test (CDT) as well as overlapping figure identification and shape discrimination in the Visual Perception Test for Agnosia (VPTA) were used. The patients were allocated to either the fall group or the nonfall group based on their history of falls in the past year. The relationships between patients’ characteristics and evaluation outcomes were compared and examined. Logistic regression analysis was performed using a fall as the objective variable. The area under the curve (AUC) and the cutoff value were calculated. Results: Of the 47 participants, 22 had experienced falls within the past year (46.8%). The results of the FRT, one-leg standing duration, the TUG, the CDT, and the VPTA were significantly lower in the fall group. No significant difference between the MMSE-J scores of the fall group and those of the nonfall group was observed. The results of the logistic regression analysis indicated that falls in AD patients were significantly associated with the FRT. It was found that a shorter FRT distance (cm) had a significant impact on falls. For the FRT, the fall-related AUC was 0.755. At a cutoff value of 24.5 cm, the level of sensitivity was 68.0%, and the level of specificity was 77.3%. Conclusions: The findings of this study indicate that balance and visuospatial abilities are risks factors for falls in AD patients. In contrast, cognitive impairment was not a risk factor for falls. It was demonstrated that the FRT could be an appropriate risk predictor for falls in AD patients. In particular, falls in AD patients were strongly affected by a reduced dynamic balance.

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