Distorted Memories and Related Factors in ICU Patients

2020 ◽  
pp. 105477382098016
Author(s):  
Tomohide Fukuda ◽  
Yoshiko Kinoshita ◽  
Tomoko Shirahama ◽  
Satoko Miyazaki ◽  
Naoki Watanabe ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Memory Loss ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Traumatic Experiences ◽  
Traumatic Memory ◽  
Opioid Use ◽  
Related Factors ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Icu Discharge ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Memory Status

This study aimed to examine the relationship between memory status of and factors related to patients in the intensive care unit (ICU) using a cross-sectional study design. Participants were adult patients who were admitted to the general ICUs for more than 48 hours. One week after ICU discharge, a survey on memory distortion was conducted. Overall, 133 patients were included, of whom 51.1% reported distorted memories. Among them, 15.0% had memory loss; 48.1% had unrealistic experiences; 27.8% recalled confusion, panic, anxiety, and discomfort during their ICU stay; and 9% had traumatic experiences. Multiple logistic regression analyses revealed that memory loss was associated with an operation, and a significant association was observed between traumatic memory and pain. Opioid use may have a protective effect against memory loss. These results suggest the importance of relieving pain and preserving true memories during ICU treatment.

The Relationship Between Insight and Internalized Stigma in Persons With Sever Mental Illness

2016 ◽  
Vol 33 (S1) ◽  
pp. S453-S453
Author(s):  
D. Szczesniak ◽  
I. Wojciechowska ◽  
M. Kłapciński ◽  
E. Zwyrtek ◽  
J. Rymaszewska
Keyword(s):  
Mental Illness ◽  
Psychotic Disorders ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Mental Illnesses ◽  
Internalized Stigma ◽  
Related Factors ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Stigma Of Mental Illness ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Insight Into

IntroductionStigma is a multistage process that makes person marked by the stigma to be perceived as diminished or even as “not fully human”. The internalized stigmatization is seen as one of the levels of stigma to be present in persons with mental illness. A new perspective to mediation models between internalized stigma and illness-related factors is needed.AimTo assess the relationship between insight in mental illness and internalized stigma, as well to verify the knowledge of illness-related factors on the phenomenon of internalized stigma among patients with severe mental illnesses.MethodsA cross-sectional study design conducted among participants of both sexes between 18 years old and 65 years old with diagnosis of psychotic disorders (F20–29) and mood disorders (F30–39), who after reading the information about the study, give their written consent to participate. Among used methods were: a questionnaire of Internalized Stigma of Mental Illness (ISMI) by Ritsher [Boyed] et al. translated into Polish version and self-prepared interviews. Insight into mental illness was assessed using the Positive and Negative Syndrome Scale.ResultsThe preliminary results showed patients with the insight into the mental illness have significantly higher scores on the ISMI scale. Moreover, inpatient participants and those with the diagnosis of depression were characterized by higher level of stereotype endorsement compared with outpatients and psychotic patients.ConclusionsThe obtained results may contribute in the clinical and therapeutic fields, assuming that insight and the type of treatment are strongly linked with the process of recovery and the internalized stigma.Disclosure of interestThe authors have not supplied their declaration of competing interest.

scholarly journals Periodontal Status in Chronic Kidney Disease Patients

2017 ◽  
Vol 1 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lam Do Ai Nguyen ◽  
Thao Thi Thu Nguyen ◽  
Thuy Anh Vu Pham
Keyword(s):  
Chronic Kidney Disease ◽  
Kidney Disease ◽  
Multiple Logistic Regression Analysis ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Related Factors ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Periodontal Status ◽  
Group 2 ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Group 1

<div><p class="AbstractTitle"><strong>Objectives:</strong> To compare periodontal status of chronic kidney disease patients with those in non-chronic kidney disease patients and to explore the relationship between periodontitis and chronic kidney disease in a group of Vietnamese.</p></div><p class="AbstractContent"><strong>Methods:</strong> A cross sectional study was conducted on 240 adults including 120 chronic kidney disease patients (group 1) and 120non-chronic kidney disease patients (group 2). The socio-demographic characteristic, dental and smoking habits were investigated by the questionnaire. Periodontal status (PPD, CAL, BOP) were examined. The periodontal status was compared between 2 groups. Multiple logistic regression analysis was performed to examine the relationship between chronic kidney disease and periodontitis after adjusting related factors.</p><p class="AbstractContent"><strong>Results</strong>: The clinically periodontal parameters in group 1 were all higher compared to those in group 2 (p&lt;0.001). The OR for periodontitis in patients who with age more than 60 years or brushed their teeth less than 2 times per day or had no scaling or in current smokers or with chronic kidney disease were 1.93; 4.27; 7.95; 4.21; 2.94 compared to counterparts, respectively (p&lt;0.05).</p><p class="AbstractContent"><strong>Conclusion:</strong> The periodontal status of chronic kidney disease patients was found worse than those in non-chronic kidney disease patients. The chronic kidney disease was significantly related to periodontitis.</p>

scholarly journals Correlation Between Anger, Sleep Quality, and Indoor Activities During COVID-19 Quarantine

2022 ◽  
Vol In Press (In Press) ◽  
Author(s):  
Arash Mani ◽  
Mehdi Pasalar ◽  
Mahsa Kamali ◽  
Hossein Molavi Vardanjani ◽  
AliReza Estedlal ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Sleep Quality ◽  
Social Factors ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Social Consequences ◽  
Related Factors ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Persian Medicine ◽  
Life Threatening ◽  
The Mean ◽  
The Relationship

Background: Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is a life-threatening disease that has spread globally and received international concern. Iran is one of the countries severely affected by this pandemic, implementing social lockdown and restrictive strategies. According to Persian medicine, restrictions like quarantine have psychological and social consequences. Objectives: This study aimed to investigate the relationship between sleep quality and anger behaviors in Iran and compare it with Persian medicine viewpoints. Methods: In this cross-sectional study, 739 participants were interviewed in April 2020 in Shiraz, Iran. The questionnaire included the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI), the Multidimensional Anger Inventory (MAI), and items on demographics, temperament, and the quarantine situation social factors. All participants completed the questionnaires willingly and were ensured of data confidentiality. Results: We found that 58.3% of the participants had low sleep quality. Females showed higher scores on anger and its related aspects (P < 0.05). In addition, people with lower education and income levels revealed higher anger scores (P < 0.05). Moreover, the mean scores of anger and its related factors were higher in participants with low sleep quality, higher sleep latency, daytime dysfunction, and experience of using sleep medications (P < 0.05). Also, after adjustment for demographics and other social factors, the mean scores of anger and all of its aspects were higher in those with a sleep disorder, use of sleep medications, and daytime dysfunction (P < 0.05). Conclusions: In conclusion, our findings illustrated that various factors, including low sleep quality, are associated with anger in individuals with the experience of home quarantine during the COVID-19 outbreak. The outcome is compatible with Persian medicine evidence.

The relationship between lip-closing strength and the related factors in a cross-sectional study

2017 ◽  
Vol 27 (3) ◽  
pp. 115-120 ◽  
Author(s):  
Issei Saitoh ◽  
Emi Inada ◽  
Yasutaka Kaihara ◽  
Yukiko Nogami ◽  
Daisuke Murakami ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Related Factors ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
The Relationship

scholarly journals Relationship between Quality of Life of Women-Headed Households and Some Related Factors in Iran

2016 ◽  
Vol 8 (10) ◽  
pp. 250 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mahnaz Solhi ◽  
Marziyeh Shabani Hamedan ◽  
Masood Salehi
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
World Health ◽  
Physical Aspect ◽  
Life Questionnaire ◽  
Related Factors ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Environmental Aspect ◽  
The Relationship

<p><strong>BACKGROUND &amp; AIM</strong><strong>:</strong> Women heading their households are the ones who lead their life alone. Burden of life probably decreases the quality of life of women-headed households. The aim of this study is to determine the relationship between quality of life of women-headed households and some related factors in Iran.</p><p><strong>METHODS</strong><strong>:</strong> The study was a cross-sectional study and 180 women-head households were selected from Welfare Organization, Tehran Province, using stratified random sampling method in 2015(January up to April). Social World Health Organization's quality of life questionnaire was used to gather information. The data were analyzed using SPSS statistical software (15) and suitable descriptive and analytical methods were applied.</p><p><strong>RESULTS: </strong>Quality of life was moderate in the studied women. The <em>highest mean score </em>(50.35) <em>was</em> related to the physical aspect and the lowest <em>mean </em>(37.82) was about the environmental aspect.</p><p><strong>CONCLUSION:</strong> Quality of life of the studied women is not desirable; so, it is necessary to design appropriate interventions to improve their quality of life.</p>

scholarly journals The Relationship Between Anxiety and Hopelessness Levels Among Nursing Students During the COVID-19 Pandemic and Related Factors

2021 ◽  
pp. 003022282110291
Author(s):  
Emine Kaplan Serin ◽  
Runida Doğan
Keyword(s):  
Nursing Students ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Economic Effects ◽  
Eating Patterns ◽  
State University ◽  
Related Factors ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Beck Hopelessness Scale ◽  
The Mean ◽  
The Relationship

Outbreaks caused by environmental effects such as COVID-19, MERS, SARS, or Ebola cause problems such as fear, anxiety, loneliness, depression, and hopelessness for people with or without a high risk of illness. This study aims to determine the levels of hopelessness and anxiety experienced by nursing students during the COVID-19 outbreak. This descriptive and cross-sectional study was conducted with students of a state university. In the collection of the data, Descriptive Characteristics Form prepared by the researchers, the Generalized Anxiety Disorder Test (GAD-7), and the Beck Hopelessness Scale (BHS) were used. The mean GAD-7 score of the students participating in the study was 6.65 ± 5.03 and the mean BHS score was 6.11 ± 4.91. It was determined that the score of GAD-7 and BHS were a significant positive high relationship between them (p < 0.001). Anxiety and hopelessness levels were found to be statistically significantly higher for those whose sleep and eating patterns affected negatively due to the pandemic, those who feared the pandemic and its economic effects, and those who did not want to work in the hospital during the pandemic period. There was a relationship between anxiety and hopelessness levels of nursing students participating in the study.

scholarly journals Relationship between Fall History and Self-Perceived Motor Fitness in Community-Dwelling People: A Cross-Sectional Study

2020 ◽  
Vol 9 (11) ◽  
pp. 3649
Author(s):  
Katsushi Yokoi ◽  
Nobuyuki Miyai ◽  
Miyoko Utsumi ◽  
Sonomi Hattori ◽  
Shigeki Kurasawa ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Multivariate Logistic Regression Analysis ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Community Dwelling ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Related Factors ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Fall Risk Factor ◽  
Motor Fitness ◽  
History Of ◽  
The Relationship

History of falling is an important fall risk factor. If a relationship between fall history and self-perceived motor fitness could be established, then treating it as a correctable risk of re-fall due to falls may be possible. We conducted a cross-sectional study of the relationship between fall history and self-perceived motor fitness in daily life among 670 community-dwelling people (mean age 62.0 ± 9.6 years, 277 men and 393 women) who had participated in health examinations. They completed a self-administered questionnaire that asked about their history of single or multiple falls and included a 14-item motor fitness scale. The responses were analyzed using multivariate logistic regression analysis. The results showed that in both younger and older (<65 years) subjects, a history of single or multiple falls was associated with a negative response to “being able to put on socks, pants or a skirt while standing without support”. For subjects ≥65 years, an association was also observed with “shortness of breath when climbing stairs”. Self-perceived motor fitness related to fall history can easily be noticed by an individual and may help them become aware of fall-related factors earlier in everyday life.

scholarly journals Physical activity and sedentary behavior in medical students at a Peruvian public university

Medwave ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 21 (05) ◽  
pp. e8210-e8210
Author(s):  
Ademir Janampa-Apaza ◽  
Tessy Pérez-Mori ◽  
Lindsay Benites ◽  
Kelly Meza ◽  
Joseph Santos-Paucar ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Medical Students ◽  
Sedentary Behavior ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Public University ◽  
Lower Prevalence ◽  
Related Factors ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Low Level ◽  
The Relationship

Introduction Studies show a high prevalence of physical inactivity and sedentary behavior among university students. However, the relationship between physical activity and sedentary behavior in medical students is unknown. Objectives To determine the prevalence of physical activity, sedentary behavior, and related factors among medical students at a public university. Methods We conducted an analytical cross-sectional study that included students from the first to the sixth year of medical school. We used the International Physical Activity Questionnaire (IPAQ). We analyzed study variables using Poisson regression, estimating crude and adjusted prevalence ratios. Results The final sample consisted of 513 students, of which 35% of women and 30.1% of all pre-clinical students had a low level of physical activity. Male sex and 20 to 24 age group were associated with a lower prevalence of low level of physical activity. Sedentary behavior was 60.9% among students under 20 years old and 55.5% among pre-clinical students. A lower prevalence of sedentary behavior was found in students over 25 years old, clinical students, and those with high levels of physical activity. Conclusion Most medical students presented a moderate level of physical activity. We found a higher presence of low-level physical activity among females and pre-clinical students. We found that sedentary behavior was higher than reported in similar populations. The relationship between physical activity and lower sedentary behavior was significant only for students with a high-level physical activity.

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