scholarly journals Motor development of preterm and term infants in the fundamental movement phase: a cross-sectional study

2016 ◽  
Vol 29 (3) ◽  
pp. 581-588 ◽  
Author(s):  
Joyce Karla Machado da Silva ◽  
Aline Mariane Sargi ◽  
Isabel Cristina de Oliveira Andrade ◽  
Camila Costa de Araújo ◽  
Tiago Del Antonio
Keyword(s):  
Motor Development ◽  
Motor Behavior ◽  
Continuous Process ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Body Scheme ◽  
Term Infants ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Significance Level ◽  
Preterm Group

Abstract Introduction: Motor development is a continuous process of motor behavior changes throughout life, allowing for movement control. Premature birth can affect this process, with a greater risk of delays in acquiring these skills. Objective: Compare motor development during the fundamental movement phase of preterm infants submitted to early stimulation and full-term babies. Methods: An analytical cross-sectional study with convenience sampling, performed with twenty 3-year-old children of both sexes, distributed into two groups: the preterm group (n = 10), which received physical therapy in the first months of life, and the term group (n = 10). Motor development stages were assessed between January and April 2013, using the Motor Development Scale (Escala de Desenvolvimento Motor - EDM) developed by Francisco Rosa Neto, with an average execution time of thirty minutes. Statistical analysis was performed using BioEstat 5.0 software, and the Shapiro-Wilk test was applied to verify data normality. A significance level of p ≤ 0.05 was adopted, analyzed using the Mann-Whitney test. Results: The term group exhibited significant differences in relation to the preterm group for the variables Fine and Gross Motor Skills, and Spatial and Temporal Awareness, with no differences in Balance and Body Scheme. Conclusion: Only the premature infants submitted to early intervention achieved normal levels of Balance and Body Scheme on the EDM Scale.

Environmental influence on preterm and term infants over rolling movement.

2014 ◽  
Vol 12 ◽  
pp. 208
Author(s):  
Fabíola Karla Teixeira de Andrade Ferreira ◽  
Rafaela Martins De Almeida ◽  
Michelli Aline Da Rocha ◽  
Danilo Luiz Fambrini ◽  
Tiago Del Antonio ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Motor Development ◽  
Infant Development ◽  
Nursery School ◽  
Environmental Influence ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Contralateral Side ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Term Infants ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Motor Actions

Introduction: Lifelong constant changes occur in the complexity and quality of the execution of motor actions, characterizing the motor development. External (environmental) factors may act positively or negatively in the course of some motor slill, such as the ability of rolling. Objective: It is about an analytical cross-sectional study aimed to analyze the positioning of the cradle of preterm and terms infants relating to the rolling movement. Method: It is about an analytical cross-sectional study. The sample comprised 27 infants of both genders, divided into two groups (G1 and G2). G1 was composed of 8 premature infants included in a motor stimulation project and G2 was composed of 19 term infants enrolled in a nursery school. A questionnaire was sent to parents / caretakers and later a practical assessment was held in which the rolling motion was stimulated with rattles, three times for each side (left / right), observing the presence or absence of facilitation in this action. Results: It was found that in both groups, most of the cradles were placed with one of the sides against the wall and the statistical analysis of the data indicated a significant correlation to the placement of the cradle in space and the ease of rolling for preterm infants (p<0.05) and terms infants (p<0.01), while the stimulation was performed by the study researcher. Conclusion: Therefore, it was possible to conclude that there was an ease of rolling to the contralateral side of the wall, i.e. to the side of largest environmental stimulus, which emphasizes the importance of a sensory-rich environment in the course of a proper infant development.

scholarly journals Iranian midwives’ attitudes and beliefs toward physiological childbirth: a cross-sectional study

2019 ◽  
Vol 19 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Narges Sadeghzadeh ◽  
Leila Amiri-Farahani ◽  
Shima Haghani ◽  
Syedeh Batool Hasanpoor-Azghady
Keyword(s):  
Multiple Linear Regression Model ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Attitudes And Beliefs ◽  
Labor And Delivery ◽  
Care Providers ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Related Factors ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Significance Level ◽  
Physiological Childbirth

Abstract Background The significant role of midwives in providing labor and delivery care underscores the necessity of the identification of attitudes and beliefs of these groups of maternity care providers toward physiological childbirth. The purpose of the current study was to describe midwives’ attitudes and beliefs toward physiological childbirth and identify its related factors. Methods This cross-sectional study was carried out on 200 midwives working in the labor and delivery wards of selected hospitals in an urban area of Tehran, Iran, through the continuous sampling method from May to July 2018. The data were collected using a two-part demographic characteristic form and Midwives’ Attitudes and Beliefs Questionnaire-Revised toward physiological childbirth. Data analysis was performed in SPSS software (version 25). The significance level was set at P < 0.05. Results The mean score of midwives’ attitudes and beliefs toward physiological childbirth were 119.90 with a standard deviation of 9.30. Moreover, of the different domains of Midwives’ Attitudes and Beliefs Questionnaire-Revised, the women’s experience of birth (78.53) and the medical model conflict (51.05) obtained the highest and lowest scores, respectively. According to the multiple linear regression model analysis, the total mean score of midwives’ attitudes and beliefs toward physiological childbirth was significantly correlated with the level of education and interest in the profession (P < 0.05). Midwives with a master degree obtained higher scores (4.32) in terms of attitudes and beliefs toward physiologic childbirth, compared to those with an associate or bachelor degree. Also, there were 0.09 increases in the attitude and belief score of midwives per one score increase in their interest in the profession. It can be concluded that these two variables explained 16% of the variation in the scores of midwives’ attitudes and beliefs to physiological childbirth. Conclusion The results of this study showed that midwives with higher levels of education and more interest in their profession had more positive attitudes and beliefs toward physiological childbirth. Therefore, it is necessary to motivate midwives to obtain higher levels of education and increase their interest in the profession to promote physiological childbirth.

Knowledge and attitude about tobacco use among school personnel in Bangalore South-a Cross Sectional Study.

2019 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
pp. 14-20
Author(s):  
Dr. Padma K Bhat ◽  
Dr. Sushma S G ◽  
Dr. Jayachandra M Y
Keyword(s):  
Tobacco Use ◽  
School Personnel ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Second Hand Smoke ◽  
Cluster Sampling ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Significance Level ◽  
Knowledge And Attitude ◽  
The Government

Background: Tobacco use is so addictive among youth and is one of the global epidemics which require constant monitoring and timely appropriate action to prevent usage. School personnel play one of the main roles in taking appropriate action. Aim: To assess knowledge and attitude of tobacco use pattern among school personnel in Bangalore city. Material and Methods: A cross sectional study was carried out for a period of six months from May to October 2017. Stratified cluster sampling was done to include the government and English medium schools in Bangalore south. All the school personnel in the selected schools were eligible to participate. The data collection tool was GSPS questionnaire (WHO FCTC Tobacco Control). Chi-square test and Fisher’s Exact Test was used to demonstrate cross tabulation with confidence intervals. Significance level of 0.05 was considered for statistical analyses Results : Majority of both Kannada and English medium school personnel did not use any forms of tobacco. Both the English and Kannada medium school personnel were aware of the addictive effect of tobacco, but majority of the Kannada medium personnel said second hand smoke is not harmful as compared to their counterparts. Conclusion: Tobacco use among school personnel was low. Most of the school personnel were informed about the addictive nature of tobacco.

Internet Addiction and the Pattern of Internet Use among Under Graduate Medical Students: A Cross- Sectional Study from North India

2022 ◽  
Author(s):  
Priyanka . ◽  
R K Pal
Keyword(s):  
Medical Students ◽  
Internet Addiction ◽  
Internet Use ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
North India ◽  
The Internet ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Undergraduate Medical Students ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Significance Level

Introduction: Excessive use of the Internet affects the academic achievements of students. This study aimed to investigate the prevalence of Internet addiction and the pattern of Internet use among undergraduate medical students. Method: This analytical cross-sectional study conducted on 177 undergraduate medical students in batch 2016, 2017 and 2018, who were included in this study by convenience sampling method. The study tool was  Young’s Internet Addiction Test containing questions regarding the pattern of Internet use. Data entry and analysis was done by using Microsoft excel and SPSS version 21. Qualitative data were described in terms of frequency and percentage while quantitative data were expressed as mean and standard deviation. Chi square test and multiple linear regression were used to find out the relationship between various factors and Internet Addiction (IA).  The significance level was considered 0.05. Results: The mean age of the participants was 20.3 years (± 1.19), and 62 % of the subjects were males. The prevalence rate of Internet Addiction (IA) was found to be 56.5% and 42.9% of them were in mild and 13.6% were in moderate addiction category. Being male (β= -0.143, p=0.038), staying at a hostel (β= 0.167, p=0.018), not having a time preference for using the Internet (β= -0.174, p=0.012), spending more time on the Internet everyday (β= 0.201, p=0.000), being always online (β= 0.276, p=0.000) and more years of using the Internet (β= 0.175, p=0.015) were significantly related with IA in students. Conclusion: A large proportion of medical students were found to be addicted to the Internet. Therefore, this issue should be addressed immediately.

scholarly journals Position of lips and tongue in rest in newborns with and without ankyloglossia

CoDAS ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 33 (6) ◽  
Author(s):  
Silvia Márcia Andrade Campanha ◽  
Roberta Lopes de Castro Martinelli ◽  
Durval Batista Palhares
Keyword(s):  
Visual Inspection ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
University Hospital ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Hospital Data ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Significance Level ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Chi Square Test

ABSTRACT Purpose Verify the position of lips and tongue at rest in newborns with and without ankyloglossia. Methods Cross-sectional study, carried out with 130 newborns in University Hospital. Data collection was performed by the researcher and speech-language pathologists from the Hospital. Information on gestational age, sex, weight, height and days of life was collected. The position of the lips and tongue at rest was evaluated through visual inspection with the newborns asleep. After the newborns were awakened, Neonatal Screening of the validated Protocol for the evaluation of the lingual frenulum for infants was performed to detect the alteration of the lingual frenulum. The data obtained were described and submitted to statistical analysis using the Chi-Square test to verify the association between the position of the lips with the tongue and to compare the position of the lips and tongue with and without ankyloglossia. The Mann-Whitney test was used to verify the behavior of the variables the differed between newborns with and without ankyloglossia. The significance level of 5% was adopted. Results When comparing the data, a significant difference was found between: weight and height with and without ankyloglossia; position of lips and tongue. An association between the position of the tongue and lips with and without ankyloglossia was also found. Conclusion Newborns without alteration of the lingual frenulum have a tendency to remain with their lips closed and their tongue elevated during rest and newborns with ankyloglossia have a tendency to keep their lips parted and their tongue low during rest.

scholarly journals Physiotherapists and physical activity at work among in Benin and France

2021 ◽  
pp. 15
Author(s):  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Sedentary Lifestyle ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Questionnaire Data ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Important Indicator ◽  
Significance Level ◽  
Qualitative And Quantitative ◽  
Level Of Activity

Physical activity at work is an important indicator of the level of activity. Physiotherapists are one of professionals for the prevention against sedentary lifestyle. Objective: To assess the level of physical activity at work among physiotherapists in Benin and France. Method: Descriptive and analytical cross-sectional study, conducted from July 2017 to July 2018. With physiotherapists who consent to participate to this study we use a pedometer. They wear it at work for five consecutive days. The average number of daily steps at work was determined. Physiotherapist’s level of inactivity was assessed using the Baecke questionnaire. Data was analyzed using Epi Info 13.0. X2 of Pearson’s and ANOVA tests. They were used for the comparison of qualitative and quantitative variables respectively. Significance level was set at 0.05. Results: Among fifty-four physiotherapists evaluated, forty-four (81.5%) were sedentary, with a significant level of sedentary lifestyle in twenty-six cases (48.11%). This limitation of physical activity at the workplace and the level of sedentary lifestyle of the subjects were comparable among Beninese and French physiotherapists and they were not associated with any of the factors studied. Conclusion: The level of physical activity of physiotherapists at work is limited. Raising the awareness of these actors seems essential.

scholarly journals PERBEDAAN MAKNA HIDUP LANSIA YANG TINGGAL DI PANTI WERDHA SENJA CERAH DAN YANG TINGGAL BERSAMA KELUARGA DI DESA

2019 ◽  
Vol 7 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Alicia Benaya Wasti Baris ◽  
Hendro Bidjuni ◽  
Sefti Rompas
Keyword(s):  
Nursing Home ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
T Test ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Significance Level ◽  
Purposive Sampling ◽  
Study Approach

Abstrack: The meaning of life is something that is considered very important and valuable, and provides special value for someone and deserves to be a goal in life. Being someone who means and feels valuable in life seems very important when entering the elderly period. At this time, the elderly must be able to accept, be positive and be able to live their old age in peace. The aim is to find out the difference in the meaningoflife of the lives of the elderly who live in nursing home senja cerah and Who Live with Family in Sea Satu Village Pineleng District. The research design used is Observational Analytic with Cross Sectional Study approach. A sample of 30 respondents was obtained using the Purposive Sampling technique. The results of statistical test studies using the T-test at a significance level of 95%, obtained a significant value ρ = 0.008 <α (0.05). The conclusion is that there is a difference in the meaningoflife of the lives of the elderly who live in nursing home senja cerah and who live with their families.Keywords : Elderly, Meaning of LifeAbstrak : Makna hidup adalah sesuatu yang dianggap sangat penting dan berharga, serta memberikan nilai khusus bagi seseorang dan layak dijadikan tujuan dalam kehidupan. Menjadi seseorang yang berarti dan merasa berharga dalam hidup tampaknya sangat penting saat memasuki periode lansia. Pada masa ini, lansia harus dapat menerima, bersikap positif serta dapat menjalani masa tuanya dengan tenang Tujuan untuk mengetahui perbedaan makna hidup lansia yang tinggal di panti werdha senja cerah dan yang tinggal bersama keluarga di desa sea satu kecamatan pineleng. Desain penelitian yang digunakan yaitu Observasional Analitik dengan pendekatan Cross Sectional Study. Sampel berjumlah 30 responden yang didapat dengan menggunakan tehnik Purposive Sampling. Hasil penelitian uji statistik menggunakan uji T-test pada tingkat kemaknaan 95%, didapatkan nilai signifikan ρ = 0,008 < α (0,05). Kesimpulan ada perbedaan makna hidup lansia yang tinggal di panti werdha senja cerah dan yang tinggal bersama keluarga.Kata kunci : Lansia, Makna Hidup

scholarly journals Epidemiological profile of women with gynecological cancer in brachytherapy: a cross-sectional study

2021 ◽  
Vol 74 (5) ◽  
Author(s):  
Luciana Martins da Rosa ◽  
Maria Eduarda Hames ◽  
Mirella Dias ◽  
Gisele Martins Miranda ◽  
Camila Beltrame Bagio ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Profile Analysis ◽  
Gynecological Cancer ◽  
Malignant Neoplasm ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Cervix Uteri ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Significance Level ◽  
Epidemiological Profile

ABSTRACT Objective: to analyze the sociodemographic and clinical profile of women with gynecological cancer in brachytherapy. Method: a cross-sectional study including records of 1,930 visits of women in brachytherapy assisted between 2006-2016 in Santa Catarina (Brazil). Collection was performed in 2019, in an institutional bank, submitted to frequency measurements, chi-square test, 95% confidence intervals, significance level of 0.05. Results: women aged 40-59 years (47.2%), white (93.3%); with elementary school (65%); cervical cancer (78.5%); stages II-III (73.3%) figured prominently. In the comparison of staging proportions in the topography variable, a higher proportion of malignant neoplasm of cervix uteri unspecified in the grouped III-IV staging (84.6%). Conclusion: the profile analysis shows the need for screening and health education for prevention and/or early detection of gynecological cancers and training of nurses specialized in radiotherapy to care for women’s health.

scholarly journals Investigating Different Dimensions of Nomophobia among Medical Students: A Cross-Sectional Study

2019 ◽  
Vol 7 (4) ◽  
pp. 573-578 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mohammad Darvishi ◽  
Majid Noori ◽  
Mohammad Reza Nazer ◽  
Soheil Sheikholeslami ◽  
Ebrahim Karimi
Keyword(s):  
Medical Students ◽  
Mobile Phone ◽  
Mobile Phones ◽  
Cell Phone ◽  
Demographic Data ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
P Value ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Significance Level

BACKGROUND: Today, mobile phones are recognised as an inseparable part of our daily lives, facilitating communication between users. Based on the studies, addiction to cell phones can lead to several complications including depression, anxiety, anger, and aggression. AIM: This study aimed to investigate nomophobia (no mobile phone phobia) among medical students of Islamic Azad University, Tehran Branch. METHODS: This descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted on 100 students studying in different majors of medical sciences in Islamic Azad University, Tehran Branch, from 2016 to 2017. Demographic data of all participants were recorded in a data sheet. In the next stage, a questionnaire was designed by the researcher to evaluate the effect of age, gender, education, and the duration of using cell phone variables on discomfort, anxiety, and insecurity due to lack of access to cell phone or other related issues. Raw data were analysed using SPSS statistical software version 21. The significance level was considered P < 0.05. RESULTS: The results of the study showed that participants with lower mean age felt more discomfort, anger, anxiety, and insecurity due to lack of access to mobile phones and other related issues compared to other people. However, no variable was statistically significant (P-value > 0.05). Except anxiety, results showed that longer duration of mobile phone use might lead to a significant decrease in discomfort, anger, and insensibility variables among users (P-value > 0.05). The incidence of nomophobia (with its different aspects) was significantly lower in females (P-value > 0.05). Also, in participants with higher educational status, the nomophobia was recorded to be more frequent (P-Value > 0.05). CONCLUSION: Understanding the pattern of nomophobia occurrence among cell phone users can facilitate our path to prevent its harms including discomfort, anger, anxiety, and feeling of insecurity among users of technology.

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