Raising awareness of seizure triggers and pre-seizure behaviour changes in dogs

2020 ◽  
Vol 11 (6) ◽  
pp. 288-288
Author(s):  
Rowena Packer
Keyword(s):  
Animal Behaviour ◽  
Royal Veterinary College ◽  
Behavioural Changes ◽  
Raising Awareness ◽  
Behaviour Changes

A new study by the Royal Veterinary College (RVC) has identified pre-seizure behavioural changes and potential seizure triggers that may help owners predict when a seizure is going to occur. The RVC's animal behaviour scientist Dr Rowena Packer explains.

Raising awareness of seizure triggers and pre-seizure behaviour changes in dogs

2020 ◽  
Vol 25 (6) ◽  
pp. 200-200
Author(s):  
Rowena Packer
Keyword(s):  
Animal Behaviour ◽  
Royal Veterinary College ◽  
Behavioural Changes ◽  
Raising Awareness ◽  
Behaviour Changes

A new study by the Royal Veterinary College (RVC) has identified pre-seizure behavioural changes and potential seizure triggers that may help owners predict when a seizure is going to occur. The RVC’s animal behaviour scientist Dr Rowena Packer explains.

scholarly journals State of Art of the Persuasive Technology using Social Media for Behaviour Change in Malaysia

2021 ◽  
Vol 6 (SI6) ◽  
Author(s):  
Mohammad Syukran Kamalruzzaman ◽  
Sharkawi Che Din ◽  
Anuar Mohd Yusof ◽  
Nik Atilla Atasha Shamsuddin
Keyword(s):  
Social Media ◽  
Behaviour Change ◽  
Publishing House ◽  
Behavioural Change ◽  
Persuasive Technology ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Behavioural Changes ◽  
International Publishing ◽  
Behaviour Changes ◽  
Open Access Article

Persuasive technology is an evolving form of behaviour change agent that is becoming more popular with the emergence of social media. In 2020, 81% of Malaysian are active social media users who contribute to the escalation of behavioural changes using online platforms. This paper provides a verifiable review of 10 years of persuasive technology using social media for Malaysian healthcare and behavioural changes with the concern to (1) reviewing the effectiveness of persuasive technology using social media to behaviour changes, (2) outlining the technology methods, research methods, strategies, theories and targeted behaviour (3) stating the issues regarding the studied persuasive technologies and (4) highlighting the future research recommendation. Keywords: Persuasive technology, behavioural change, social media eISSN: 2398-4287 © 2021 The Authors. Published for AMER ABRA cE-Bs by e-International Publishing House, Ltd., UK. This is an open-access article under the CC BYNC-ND license (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/). Peer–review under responsibility of AMER (Association of Malaysian Environment-Behaviour Researchers), ABRA (Association of Behavioural Researchers on Asians) and cE-Bs (Centre for Environment-Behaviour Studies), Faculty of Architecture, Planning & Surveying, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Malaysia. DOI: https://doi.org/10.21834/ebpj.v6iSI6.3035

Some effects of handling techniques on returns of tagged Australian salmon, Arripis trutta (Bloch & Schneider)

1983 ◽  
Vol 34 (6) ◽  
pp. 845 ◽  
Author(s):  
CA Stanley
Keyword(s):  
Return Rate ◽  
Migratory Species ◽  
Scale Removal ◽  
Return Rates ◽  
Adverse Conditions ◽  
Behavioural Changes ◽  
Behaviour Changes

Return rates of different tag types used on Australian salmon were briefly reviewed. Internal tags, especially with attached plastic streamers, were clearly superior. The effects of time held before tagging and injury (including scale removal) on return rate were investigated. There was no evidence of any mortality caused by these factors and salmon appear to be a robust species, little affected by the stress caused by tagging operations. However, when fish were held under adverse conditions for long periods, or when wounds were pronounced, behaviour changes were evident, which resulted in the non- participation of affected fish in movements from juvenile to adult areas. Such behavioural changes may be of importance in analysing tag data from other pelagic migratory species that could be more easily affected by stress.

scholarly journals Prognosis of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis with cognitive and behavioural changes based on a sixty-month longitudinal follow-up

PLoS ONE ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 16 (8) ◽  
pp. e0253279
Author(s):  
Shan Ye ◽  
Pingping Jin ◽  
Lu Chen ◽  
Nan Zhang ◽  
Dongsheng Fan
Keyword(s):  
Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis ◽  
Survival Time ◽  
Progression Rate ◽  
Behavioural Changes ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Long Term Follow Up ◽  
Behaviour Changes ◽  
Als Patients ◽  
Lateral Sclerosis

Objective Approximately 50% of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) patients have cognitive and behavioural dysfunction in varying degrees and forms. Previous studies have shown that cognitive and behavioural changes may indicate a poor prognosis, and cognitive function gradually deteriorates over the course of disease, but the results of different studies have been inconsistent. In addition, there are relatively limited long-term follow-up studies tracking death as an endpoint. The purpose of this study was to investigate the clinical prognostic characteristics of ALS patients with cognitive behavioural changes through long-term follow-up in a cohort. Methods A total of 87 ALS patients from 2014 to 2015 in the Third Hospital of Peking University were selected and divided into a pure ALS group, an ALS with behavioural variant of frontotemporal dementia (ALS-bvFTD) group, and an ALS with cognitive and behaviour changes group. All patients were followed up for 60 months. The main end point was death and tracheotomy. Results There was no significant difference in survival curve between pure ALS and ALS with cognitive and behavioural change group, but the survival time of ALS-bvFTD group was significantly lower than the other two groups (P < 0.001). For those who was followed up to the endpoint, the survival time of the ALS-bvFTD group was significantly shorter than that of the pure ALS group (t = 5.33, p < 0.001) or the ALS with cognitive and behaviour changes group (t = 4.25, p < 0.001). The progression rate of ALS Functional Rating Scale–Revised (FRS-R) scores from recruitment to endpoint was significantly faster in the ALS-bvFTD group than in the pure ALS group (z = 2.68, p = 0.01) or the ALS with cognitive and behavioural changes group (z = 2.75, p = 0.01). There was no significant difference in survival time (t = 0.52, P = 0.60) or FRS-R score progression rate (z = 0.31, p = 0.76) between the pure ALS group and the ALS with cognitive and behavioural changes group. The total Edinburgh Cognitive and Behavioural Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis Screen (ECAS) score was positively correlated with survival time (r = 0.38, p = 0.01). Conclusion ALS-bvFTD patients have shorter survival time. The total ECAS score may be correlated with survival time.

Natural history of behavioural changes and psychiatric symptoms in Alzheimer's disease

1999 ◽  
Vol 174 (1) ◽  
pp. 39-44 ◽  
Author(s):  
Tony Hope ◽  
Janet Keene ◽  
Christopher G. Fairburn ◽  
Robin Jacoby ◽  
Rupert McShane
Keyword(s):  
Alzheimer’S Disease ◽  
Alzheimer's Disease ◽  
Natural History ◽  
Psychiatric Symptoms ◽  
Prospective Longitudinal Study ◽  
Behavioural Changes ◽  
History Of ◽  
Behaviour Changes ◽  
Prospective Longitudinal ◽  
State Examination

BackgroundAlzheimer's disease and other types of dementia are characterised by numerous psychiatric and behavioural changes. Little is known of their natural history.AimsTo investigate the sequence and pattern of these changes throughout the course of dementia.MethodOne hundred people, initially living at home with carers, entered a prospective, longitudinal study. At four-monthly intervals, behavioural and psychiatric symptoms were assessed using the Present Behavioural Examination and Mini-Mental State Examination. Follow-up continued for up to nine years (mean 3.3 years; s.d. 2.4). Patterns of onset and disappearance of these symptoms, their sequence and association with time of death and cognitive decline were analysed. Autopsy confirmed a diagnosis of pure Alzheimer's disease in 48 subjects. Data for this subgroup are presented.ResultsSome changes tend to occur earlier than others but changes can occur at almost any time in the course of dementia.ConclusionsThe natural history of behaviour changes in Alzheimer's disease shows great individual variation although some changes tend to follow a recognisable sequence.

scholarly journals BEHAVIORAL CHANGES DURING THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC: RESULTS OF A NATIONAL SURVEY IN SINGAPORE

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Victoria JE Long ◽  
Jean CJ Liu
Keyword(s):  
Infection Control ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
Control Measures ◽  
Physical Contact ◽  
Local Health ◽  
Demographic Information ◽  
Behavioural Changes ◽  
Infection Control Measures ◽  
Health Authorities ◽  
Behaviour Changes

Introduction: As part of infection control measures for COVID-19, individuals have been encouraged to adopt both preventive (e.g., handwashing) and avoidant behavioural changes (e.g., avoiding crowds). In this study, we examined whether demographics predicted the likelihood that a person would adopt these behaviours in Singapore. Materials and Methods: 1145 participants responded to an online survey conducted between 7 March - 21 April 2020. As part of the survey, we collected demographic information and asked participants to report which of 17 behaviour changes they had undertaken because of the outbreak. We ran regression models to predict, using demographic information: (1) the total number of behavioural changes undertaken, (2) the number of preventive changes undertaken, and (3) the number of avoidant changes undertaken. Finally, we sought to identify predictors of persons who: (4) declared that they had not undertaken any of these measures following the outbreak. Results: Females and those who were younger adopted more preventive behaviours: whereas females were more likely to increase handwashing frequency, younger individuals were more likely to wear face masks prior to legislation. Females and those who were married adopted more avoidant behaviours, with both groups avoiding crowded areas and staying home more than usual. Females also voluntarily reduced physical contact, whereas those who were married chose outdoor venues and relied on online shopping. Conclusion: Our characterisation of behavioural changes provides a baseline for public health advisories. Moving forward, local health authorities can focus their efforts to encourage segments of the population who do not readily adopt infection control measures against COVID-19.

scholarly journals Behavioural changes during the COVID-19 pandemic: Results of a nationwide survey in Singapore

2021 ◽  
Vol 50 (3) ◽  
pp. 222-231 ◽  
Author(s):  
Victoria JE Long ◽  
Jean CJ Liu
Keyword(s):  
Infection Control ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
Behavioural Change ◽  
Nationwide Survey ◽  
Control Measures ◽  
Physical Contact ◽  
Behavioural Changes ◽  
Infection Control Measures ◽  
Health Authorities ◽  
Behaviour Changes

Introduction: As part of infection control measures for COVID-19, individuals have been encouraged to adopt both preventive (such as handwashing) and avoidant behavioural changes (e.g. avoiding crowds). In this study, we examined whether demographics predicted the likelihood that a person would adopt these behaviours in Singapore. Methods: A total of 1,145 participants responded to an online survey conducted between 7 March and 21 April 2020. We collected demographic information and asked participants to report which of 17 behaviour changes they had undertaken because of the COVID-19 outbreak. Regression analyses were performed to predict the number of behavioural changes (preventive, avoidant, and total) as a function of demographics. Finally, we sought to identify predictors of persons who declared that they had not undertaken any of these measures following the outbreak. Results: Most participants (97%) reported at least one behavioural change on account of the pandemic, with changes increasing with the number of local COVID-19 cases (P<0.001). Additionally, women and those who were younger adopted more preventive behaviours (gender: P<0.001; age: P=0.001). Women were more likely to increase handwashing frequency, and younger individuals were more likely to wear face masks prior to legislation. Finally, women and those who were married adopted more avoidant behaviours (gender: P<0.001; marital status: P<0.001), with both groups avoiding crowded areas and staying home more than usual. Women also voluntarily reduced physical contact, whereas those who were married preferentially chose outdoor venues and relied on online shopping. Conclusion: Our characterisation of behavioural changes provides a baseline for public health advisories. Moving forward, health authorities can focus their efforts on encouraging segments of the population who do not readily adopt infection control measures against COVID-19.

Dynamics in brain activation and behaviour in acute and repeated social defensive motivated behaviour

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Alisson Pinto de Almeida ◽  
Marcus Vinícius Chrysóstomo Baldo ◽  
Simone Cristina Motta
Keyword(s):  
Social Stress ◽  
Neural Circuits ◽  
Social Defeat ◽  
Ventromedial Nucleus ◽  
Downstream Site ◽  
Neural Basis ◽  
Bed Nucleus ◽  
Behavioural Changes ◽  
Defence Behaviour ◽  
Behaviour Changes

Abstract In nature, confrontations between conspecifics are recurrent and related, in general, to the lack of resources such as food and territory. In this sense, adequate defence against a conspecific aggressor is essential for the individual’s survival and the group integrity. However, repeated social defeat is a significant stressor, promoting several behavioural changes, including on social defence per se. But what would be the neural basis of these behavioural changes? To explore some hypotheses about this, we investigated the effects of repeated social stress on neural circuits underlying the motivated behaviour social defence in male mice. The hypothalamus is an essential centre of these circuits. Different hypothalamic structures receive information about the conspecific from the medial amygdala and the bed nucleus of the terminal stria. Furthermore, the hypothalamus can receive environmental information via the septo-hippocampal-hypothalamic circuit. Both information is processed by the dorsal premammillary nucleus (PMD) and the ventrolateral portion of the ventromedial nucleus of the hypothalamus, which communicate with the periaqueductal grey, an important downstream site for behavioural emission. During our analysis, we observed that animals re-exposed three times to the aggressor spent more time in passive defence during their last exposure than in their first one. These animals also present a smaller mobilization of areas related to the processing of conspecific cues. In contrast, we did not observe changes in the PMD mobilization. Therefore, our data indicate that the balance between the activity of circuits related to conspecific processing and the PMD determines the pattern of social defence behaviour. Changes in this balance may be the basis of the adaptations in social defence after repeated social defeat.

Pandemic-related behavioural changes will persist

2021 ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Content Type ◽  
Behavioural Changes ◽  
Behaviour Changes

Headline INTERNATIONAL: COVID-19 behaviour changes will persist

HIV voluntary counselling and testing and behaviour changes among youths in Nigeria

2019 ◽  
Vol 52 (3) ◽  
pp. 366-381 ◽  
Author(s):  
Clifford O. Odimegwu ◽  
Chukwuechefulam K. Imo ◽  
Emmanuel O. Amoo
Keyword(s):  
Socioeconomic Factors ◽  
Sexual Behaviour ◽  
Protective Factor ◽  
Behavioural Change ◽  
Never Married ◽  
Voluntary Counselling ◽  
Behavioural Changes ◽  
Hiv Counselling And Testing ◽  
Behaviour Changes ◽  
Voluntary Counselling And Testing

AbstractVoluntary counselling and testing (VCT) for HIV has been promoted as a strategy to prevent HIV pandemics by changing sexual behaviour. Despite the provision of VCT in countries with generalized or high-burden epidemics, including Nigeria, the extent of its influence on behavioural change remains a conjecture. The main objective of this study was to examine the influence of HIV VCT on sexual behaviour changes among youths in Nigeria. The study utilized 2013 Nigeria Demographic and Health Survey (NDHS) data. Data were analysed from a nationally representative sample drawn from 8046 females and 6031 males aged 15–24 giving a total sample of 14,077 never-married youths. Descriptive and analytical analyses were carried out, including multivariate logistic regression. The study found a low uptake of HIV VCT and regional variation in behavioural changes between female and male youths. Voluntary HIV counselling and testing was found to be a protective factor for condom use at last sex for female youths, but significantly reduced the likelihood of primary sexual abstinence for both females and males, as well as having a single sexual partner for female youths. After controlling HIV VCT with other variables, certain socioeconomic factors were found to be significantly associated with behavioural changes. Thus, the attitudes of most Nigerian youths towards voluntary HIV counselling and testing needs to be improved through socioeconomic factors for healthy sexual activity. To achieve this, government and non-governmental organizations, as well as religious leaders and policymakers, should engage in appropriate and long-term activities directed at the sexual health needs of never-married youths, through voluntary HIV counselling and testing, to encourage them to change their sexual behaviour.

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