The relathinship between tinnitus functional index and tinnitus handicap inventory scores in patients with chronic tinnitus

Background and Aim: Tinnitus can affect daily life. The evaluation of the affected aspects of life quality is highly dependent on the subjects’perception. Self-report questionnaires have been used to identify these affected aspects. In the present study, the relationship between the Persian versions of tinnitus functional index (TFI-P) and tinnitus handicap inventory (THI-P) was investigated. Methods: This is a comparative cross-sectional study conducted on 28 hearing-impaired and 27 normal hearing subjects with tinnitus in aged 18−60 years selected according to the inclusion criteria. Both groups completed the TFI-P and THI-P. Results: There was a significant and relatively strong relationship between the total scores of THI-P and TFI-P (r = 0.65) and also between the emotional subscale of TFI-P and the catastrophic subscale of THI-P (r = 0.73). Moreover, there was a moderate relationship between age factor and total score of TFI-P (r = −0.32), and between the cognitive subscale of TFI-P and age (r = 0.40). However, no significant difference was found between hearing-impaired and normal hearing subjects in terms of the total score and subscale scores of TFI-P. Furthermore, we found a significant difference between female and male subjects in terms of the relaxation subscale of TFI-P, and between duration of tinnitus and the quality of life subscale (r = 0.33). Conclusion: The scores of the THI-P and TFI-P questionnaires are related to each other and they can be used for measuring the negative effects of tinnitus. Keywords: Tinnitus; tinnitus functional index; tinnitus handicap inventory

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Personal Audio System: Hearing Symptoms, Habits, and Sound Pressure Levels Measured in Real Ear and a Manikin

Journal of Speech Language and Hearing Research ◽

10.1044/2020_jslhr-19-00053 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 63 (6) ◽

pp. 2016-2026

Author(s):

Tamara R. Almeida ◽

Clayton H. Rocha ◽

Camila M. Rabelo ◽

Raquel F. Gomes ◽

Ivone F. Neves-Lobo ◽

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Keyword(s):

Sound Pressure ◽

Daily Basis ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Normal Hearing ◽

Chi Square ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

The Real ◽

Significant Difference ◽

Sound Pressure Levels ◽

Audio System

Purpose The aims of this study were to characterize hearing symptoms, habits, and sound pressure levels (SPLs) of personal audio system (PAS) used by young adults; estimate the risk of developing hearing loss and assess whether instructions given to users led to behavioral changes; and propose recommendations for PAS users. Method A cross-sectional study was performed in 50 subjects with normal hearing. Procedures included questionnaire and measurement of PAS SPLs (real ear and manikin) through the users' own headphones and devices while they listened to four songs. After 1 year, 30 subjects answered questions about their usage habits. For the statistical analysis, one-way analysis of variance, Tukey's post hoc test, Lin and Spearman coefficients, the chi-square test, and logistic regression were used. Results Most subjects listened to music every day, usually in noisy environments. Sixty percent of the subjects reported hearing symptoms after using a PAS. Substantial variability in the equivalent music listening level (Leq) was noted ( M = 84.7 dBA; min = 65.1 dBA, max = 97.5 dBA). A significant difference was found only in the 4-kHz band when comparing the real-ear and manikin techniques. Based on the Leq, 38% of the individuals exceeded the maximum daily time allowance. Comparison of the subjects according to the maximum allowed daily exposure time revealed a higher number of hearing complaints from people with greater exposure. After 1 year, 43% of the subjects reduced their usage time, and 70% reduced the volume. A volume not exceeding 80% was recommended, and at this volume, the maximum usage time should be 160 min. Conclusions The habit of listening to music at high intensities on a daily basis seems to cause hearing symptoms, even in individuals with normal hearing. The real-ear and manikin techniques produced similar results. Providing instructions on this topic combined with measuring PAS SPLs may be an appropriate strategy for raising the awareness of people who are at risk. Supplemental Material https://doi.org/10.23641/asha.12431435

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Use of nouns and verbs in the oral narrative of individuals with hearing impairment and normal hearing between 5 and 11 years of age

Sao Paulo Medical Journal ◽

10.1590/1516-3180.2013.1315384 ◽

2013 ◽

Vol 131 (5) ◽

pp. 289-295 ◽

Cited By ~ 3

Author(s):

Erica Endo Amemiya ◽

Barbara Niegia Garcia Goulart ◽

Brasilia Maria Chiari

Keyword(s):

Hearing Impairment ◽

Oral Language ◽

Speech Therapy ◽

Oral Communication ◽

Normal Hearing ◽

Hearing Impaired ◽

Oral Narrative ◽

School Type ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Significant Difference

CONTEXT AND OBJECTIVE: Nouns and verbs indicate actions in oral communication. However, hearing impairment can compromise the acquisition of oral language to such an extent that appropriate use of these can be challenging. The objective of this study was to compare the use of nouns and verbs in the oral narrative of hearing-impaired and hearing children. DESIGN AND SETTING: Analytical cross-sectional study at the Department of Speech-Language and Hearing Sciences, Universidade Federal de São Paulo. METHODS: Twenty-one children with moderate to profound bilateral neurosensory hearing impairment and twenty-one with normal hearing (controls) were matched according to sex, school year and school type. A board showing pictures was presented to each child, to elicit a narrative and measure their performance in producing nouns and verbs. RESULTS: Twenty-two (52.4%) of the subjects were males. The mean age was 8 years (standard deviation, SD = 1.5). Comparing averages between the groups of boys and girls, we did not find any significant difference in their use of nouns, but among verbs, there was a significant difference regarding use of the imperative (P = 0.041): more frequent among boys (mean = 2.91). There was no significant difference in the use of nouns and verbs between deaf children and hearers, in relation to school type. Regarding use of the indicative, there was a nearly significant trend (P = 0.058). CONCLUSION: Among oralized hearing-impaired children who underwent speech therapy, their performance regarding verbs and noun use was similar to that of their hearing counterparts.

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Comparison of sensorineural hearing loss characteristics in different hemodialysis vascular accesses

Auditory and Vestibular Research ◽

10.18502/avr.v29i4.4642 ◽

2020 ◽

Author(s):

Behieh Kohansall ◽

Nasser Saeedi ◽

Moeinoddin Hossein Beigi ◽

Azam Moslemi ◽

Akram Valizadeh

Keyword(s):

Hearing Loss ◽

Sensorineural Hearing Loss ◽

Vascular Access ◽

Demographic Data ◽

Life Quality ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Sensorineural Hearing ◽

Moderate Degree ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Significant Difference

Background and Aim: Sensorineural hearing loss (SNHL) is one of the complications in hemodialysis patients. Vascular access (VA) represents a lifeline for these patients affecting their life quality and clinical outcomes. Arteriovenous fistula is the gold standard of VAs with minor complications and better hemodialysis adequacy. There is no study investigating hearing differences in hemodialysis VAs. Hence, this study aimed to compare SNHL characteristics amongst hemodialysis VAs. Methods: This cross-sectional study conducted on 64 patients aged 18−60 years received regular hemodialysis in 2019. Demographic data and comorbid conditions were recorded based on patients’ case records and electronic databases. After a physical examination, otoscopy, tympanometry, and conventional audiometry, patients were divided into fistula (n = 26), permanent catheter (n = 36), and temporary catheter (n = 2) groups according to vascular access type. Results: Prevalence rate of SNHL was 63.89%, 50% and 50% in the permanent catheter, fistula and temporary catheter groups, respectively. Most patients had mild sloping-SNHL in the permanent catheter and fistula groups as against moderate degree in the other group. There was no significant difference in hearing thresholds, degree and audiogram shape among VA groups. No significant relation was found between age, sex, hemodialysis duration and disease duration with hearing loss in all groups (p > 0.05). Conclusion: More patients had SNHL in permanent catheter group. Vascular access types, longer duration of hemodialysis and disease duration do not seem to be associated with SNHL. However, further investigation is needed to clarify the relationship. Keywords: Sensorineural hearing loss; vascular access; chronic renal failure; hemodialysis

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Application of Safety Attitudes Questionnaire (SAQ) in Adult Intensive Care Units: a cross-sectional study

10.1101/2020.07.07.20114918 ◽

2020 ◽

Author(s):

Abdullah S. Alqahtani ◽

Rachel Evley

Keyword(s):

Safety Culture ◽

Safety Climate ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Self Report ◽

Sectional Study ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Safety Attitudes ◽

Safety Attitudes Questionnaire ◽

Significant Difference ◽

The Mean

AbstractPurposeTo achieve a positive safety culture, staff perception of safety must be frequently measured. There are several active and reactive methods to use to measure safety cultures such as near-miss occurrence, accidental data collection, measuring behavior, self-report method, and safety questionnaires. The safety attitudes questionnaire (SAQ) tool was used to measure safety culture. This tool is widely used in literature and among researchers and has been used and validated in middle eastern cultures. In addition, it has a validated Arabic version.MethodsA cross-sectional study was conducted using anonymous and random sampling. I surveyed all ICU staff working in all the adult ICUs in two of the major hospitals in the eastern province of Saudi Arabia. The short version of the Safety Attitudes Questionnaire was used to assess participants’ attitudes towards safety culture. The study involved all healthcare providers working in Adult ICU.ResultsThe study occurred over a three-week period in March 2019. A total of 82 completed questionnaires were returned which represented a response rate of 82%. On average, the domain that scored the highest number of positive responses was Job satisfaction with 68.5%, followed by teamwork climate 67.8%, then working conditions 60.1%, 57.1% safety climate, then preparation of management with 53.4%, and finally 46% in Stress recognition. A statistically significant difference was found between the mean SAQ score and the educational level of the participants. Participants with bachelor’s degrees scored a mean of 50.17 compared to participants hold diploma degrees who scored a mean of 68.81 (P=0.02). Moreover, a significant difference was found between the mean SAQ score and participants’ specialties. Attending/Staff Physician mean score was 36.40, Nurse Manager/Charge Nurse scored 39.78, and Respiratory therapist mean score was 47.88, compared to mean score of 62.27 for Registered Nurse, and Respiratory supervisor 67.0 (P=0.04). In addition, 79.2% of the respondents did not report any incidents in the last 12 months.ConclusionsThe result of the study shows an unsatisfying level of safety culture among healthcare staff in ICUs. The importance of this study is to establish a baseline for safety climate in these hospitals and specifically ICUs. In addition, by exposing the system weaknesses it helps the administration to strengthen and improve patient care. By decreasing workload and job stress, studies show they have a positive association with increasing job performance.

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H. pylori were related to osteoporosis but only in female: a cross-sectional study

10.21203/rs.3.rs-20685/v1 ◽

2020 ◽

Author(s):

wang jingwei ◽

Fengxiao Dong ◽

Licun Zhu ◽

Hong Liu

Keyword(s):

Statistical Significance ◽

Life Quality ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Influential Factor ◽

Health Examination ◽

Sectional Study ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Patient Profile ◽

Significant Difference ◽

H Pylori

Abstract Background Recently, more and more studies attach their attention to the extragastrointestinal effects of Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) . Osteoporosis is an asymptomatic disease which can eventually lead to fractures, have a significant impact on the life quality of the elderly. Sex as an influential factor plays a crucial rule in the development of osteoporosis. The aim of the study is to investigate the relationship between H. pylori and osteoporosis, and find the potential, influential biomarker in different gender, in Chinese population. Method We conducted a cross-sectional study within the study population older than 50 years old, who have had regularly body examination in Beijing shijitan hospital health examination center in 2018 July to October . Participants for the patient profile, serum sample, H. pylori infection status, comorbidity, medicin e use, lumbar dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry were collected. Multivariate-adjusted odds ratios (ORs) and 95% confidence intervals (CIs) were calculated using logistic regression among the normal, osteopenia, osteoporosis group with the H. pylori infection and the markers . And then we analyzed the correlation between the gender and the potential serum biomarkers. Results There are significant differences between the H. pylori infection statue with the bone density in the female(P=0.044), but not in the male(P=0.381). And in female. , H. pylori (OR=0.200,95%CI 0.043-0.938, P=0.041) is related to osteoporosis, Body Mass Index (BMI) is close to have statistical significance (OR=7.706,95%CI 0.936-63.497, P=0.058). Furthermore, pepsinogen1 (OR=0.246,95%CI 0.091-0.662 P=0.006), Waist-to-Hip Ratio (OR=7.268 OR=2.291-23.196 P=0.001), triglyceride (OR=0.310,95%CI 0.125-0.768,P=0.011),CA724(OR=1.244,95%CI 1.244-8.671 P=0.016),BMI(OR=0.071,95CI% 0.024-0.207 P≤0.001) have a significant difference within different gender, all excluding age as a confounder, all excluding age as a confounder. Conclusion Low BMI, and H. pylori positivity were risk factors for osteoporosis but only for female not for male.

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The Association between Diet Quality and Anxiety among Young Couples in Shiraz: A Cross-sectional Study

Journal of Nutrition and Food Security ◽

10.18502/jnfs.v4i3.1309 ◽

2019 ◽

Author(s):

Mahoor Salehi Mobarakeh ◽

Mohammad Hassan I IEftekhari

Keyword(s):

Mental Disorders ◽

Diet Quality ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Self Report ◽

Short Version ◽

Sectional Study ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Increased Risk ◽

Significant Difference ◽

The Relationship

Background: Mental disorders impose a significant health and economic burden on both developed and developing countries. The relationship between nutrition and mental disorders has become an important topic of interest in recent years. Therefore, identification of modifiable risk factors for anxiety is a serious and critical research imperative. Thus, this study aimed to evaluate the relationship between the “diet quality index international” (DQI-I) and anxiety as a major subject. Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted on 194 men and women, who were randomly selected to perform the routine examinations before marriage. In this research, socio-demographic and anthropometric indicators, such a dietary intake1 and mental health were measured. To measure the former, a Food Frequency Questionnaire (FFQ) was applied and to determine the latter, a short version of the self-report depression, anxiety, and stress scale questionnaire (DASS-21) was used. Results: Univariate and multivariate linear regressions of anxiety and DQI score demonstrated significant association between DQI score and anxiety in all participants. A negative correlation was also seen between DQI score and anxiety in all participants. The anxiety scores reported for males and females did not introduce a significant difference. Adjustments for age, education, income, job, smoking, physical activity, and body mass index did not change the aforementioned associations. Conclusion: In this study, a significant association was observed between diet quality and the risk of mental disorders. The increase in DQI in participants caused a remarkable reduction in their level of anxiety. A healthy diet proved to be inversely associated with anxiety, while unhealthy dietary patterns were associated with increased risk of anxiety.

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Influence of demographic and socioeconomic characteristics on the quality of life

Srpski arhiv za celokupno lekarstvo ◽

10.2298/sarh1106360g ◽

2011 ◽

Vol 139 (5-6) ◽

pp. 360-365

Author(s):

Gordana Grbic ◽

Dragoljub Djokic ◽

Sanja Kocic ◽

Dejan Mitrasinovic ◽

Ljiljana Rakic ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Quality Of Life ◽

Life Quality ◽

Well Being ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Mean Value ◽

Subjective Well Being ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Socioeconomic Characteristics ◽

Significant Difference

Introduction. The quality of life is a multidimensional concept, which is best expressed by the subjective well-being. Evaluation of the quality of life is the basis for measuring the well-being, and the determination of factors that determine the quality of life quality is the basis for its improvement Objective. To evaluate and assess the determinants of the perceived quality of life of group distinguishing features which characterize demographic and socioeconomic factors. Methods. This was a cross-sectional study of a representative sample of the population in Serbia aged over 20 years (9479 examinees). The quality of life was expressed by the perception of well-being (pleasure of life). Data on the examinees (demographic and socioeconomic characteristics) were collected by using a questionnaire for adults of each household. To process, analyze and present the data, we used the methods of parametric descriptive statistics (mean value, standard deviation, coefficient of variation), variance analysis and factor analysis. Results. Although men evaluated the quality of life with a slightly higher grading, there was no statistically significant difference in the evaluation of the quality of life in relation to the examinee?s gender (p>0.005). Among the examinees there was a high statistically significant difference in grading the quality of life depending on age, level of education, marital status and type of job (p<0.001). In relation to the number of children, there was no statistically significant difference in he grading of the quality of life (p>0.005). Conclusion. The quality of life is influenced by numerous factors that characterize each person (demographic and socioeconomic characteristics of individual). Determining factors of the quality of life are numerous and diverse, and the manner and the strength of their influence are variable.

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Prevalence of sexual dysfunction in women resident of a capital city in the brazilian western Amazon

Revista Eletrônica Acervo Saúde ◽

10.25248/reas.e5359.2020 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 12 (12) ◽

pp. e5359

Author(s):

Joice Rodrigues Fagundes ◽

Siglia Sousa De França ◽

Everton Felipe do Vale Araújo ◽

Alberto Pereira Firmino Filho ◽

Charlene Cristine Rodrigues Menezes

Keyword(s):

Sexual Dysfunction ◽

Sexual Desire ◽

National Level ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Self Report ◽

Capital City ◽

Average Score ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Significant Difference ◽

Potential Risk Factors

Objective: To determine the prevalence of sexual dysfunction in non-pregnant, pregnant, and postpartum women, and its association with potential risk factors. Methods: Cross-sectional study composed of 419 women, who attend public health units, from April to August 2019, in Rio Branco, Acre. The volunteers were subjected to a self-report questionnaire previously validated at national level: The Sexual Quotient-Female version. Results: Based on the total number of responses, 35.6% of the participants had sexual dysfunction. Of those, almost half of the volunteers (42%) were unemployed (p = 0.003). In the sexual desire and orgasm domains, the average score was higher among women during pregnancy (2.8203) (3,4844) than in the puerperal women (2.3454) (2,0912), respectively (p<0,05). Regarding pain, 30.1% answered "always" for its incidence during sexual intercourse. Age alone does not influence the sexual function of the participants, (r <1 and p> 0.05). Conclusion: The present study unveiled an important percentage of sexual dysfunction, predominantly in the pain subdomain. In addition, a significant difference was found in the sexual desire and orgasm domains, with higher scores found in pregnant women compared to puerperal women. Another fact was the higher percentage of sexual dysfunction in unemployed women.

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SEROPREVALENCE OF IMMUNOGLOBULIN IgG ANTIBODY RESPONSE TO PLASMODIUM FALCIPARUM MEROZOITE ANTIGENS AMONG CHILDREN IN MINNA, NORTH CENTRAL, NIGERIA

Innovare Journal of Medical Sciences ◽

10.22159/ijms.2021.v9i3.41268 ◽

2021 ◽

pp. 31-35

Author(s):

YAMMAN-USMAN HADIJAH ◽

OMALU CJ INNOCENT ◽

ABUBAKAR ABDULKADIR ◽

ABOLARINWA SO ◽

EKE S SAMUEL ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Plasmodium Falciparum ◽

Antibody Response ◽

Strong Relationship ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Enzyme Linked Immunosorbent Assay ◽

Igg Antibody ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Significant Difference ◽

Falciparum Merozoite ◽

Merozoite Antigens

Objective: A cross-sectional study was carried out in a representative cohort of children in Minna aged 6 months–17 years to determine the correlation between immunoglobulin G (IgG) antibody responses to Plasmodium falciparum merozoite antigens. Methods: Plasma samples from 93 children were exposed to Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay for the measurement of IgG antibody production against P. falciparum. Results: There was a high seroprevalence of IgG antibody against P. falciparum antigens tested with 74.20%. The seroprevalence for the male category was quite higher as compared with that of the female category, though, analysis using Mann–Whitney U-test revealed IgG antibody response to P. falciparum infection in the male was significantly different as compared to the female category (p<0.05). Furthermore, the prevalence of IgG antibody against P. falciparum antigen increased with age, with the lowest observed in 6 months–5 years 66.66%. Kruskal–Wallis H test showed a non-significant difference in the production of IgG antibody against P. falciparum antigen between different cohorts, and no correlation exists between them (p>0.05). An evidence of more than 50% was found for the production of IgG antibody by sub-microscopic parasite. On the other hand, microscopically positive P. falciparum samples recorded more seroprevalence of 68.81% as against negative samples, though significant difference between the negative and positive P. falciparum infected samples and the production of IgG antibody was not observed (p>0.05). Conclusion: This study has demonstrated a boosting immune responses by sub-microscopic parasite and also suggests a strong relationship between production of IgG antibody and malaria transmission, rather than protective immunity.

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Coping Strategies in Migraine without Aura: A Cross-Sectional Study

Behavioural Neurology ◽

10.1155/2019/5808610 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 2019 ◽

pp. 1-7 ◽

Cited By ~ 3

Author(s):

Antonio Russo ◽

Gabriella Santangelo ◽

Alessandro Tessitore ◽

Marcello Silvestro ◽

Francesca Trojsi ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Coping Strategies ◽

Coping Strategy ◽

Migraine Without Aura ◽

Stressful Life Events ◽

Significant Negative Correlation ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Self Report ◽

Stressful Situation ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Significant Difference

Background. In the context of a causal relationship between stress and migraine, coping strategies are aimed at managing stressful life events and reducing the distressing emotions connected to them. Methods. Sixty-one consecutive patients with migraine without aura (MwoA) and sixty-one healthy controls (HCs) completed three self-report questionnaires assessing a broad range of coping (cognitive and behavioural) strategies: the Coping Orientation to Problems Experienced (COPE), the Coping Inventory for Stressful Situation (CISS), and the Proactive Coping Inventory (PCI). Moreover, the Perceived Stress Scale (PSS), a scale measuring self-perception of stress, global cognitive functioning, depressive symptoms, apathy, state, and trait anxiety, was administered to all participants. Results. No significant difference was found on the scales and subscales of PCI and CISS as well as in the PSS between MwoA patients and HCs. However, the two groups showed different scores in the subscale “turning to religion” of COPE (22.08±5.19 in migraineurs vs. 24.70±4.44 in HCs, p=0.003). A significant negative correlation of the turning to religion score with the HIT-6 score was found. Conclusions. The present study revealed that MwoA patients show a significantly reduced use of the “turning to religion” approach, an emotion-focused coping strategy. Although migraine patients appeared to be less oriented to transcendent (that means a reduced utilization of an adaptive coping strategy), they did not perceive daily living as more stressful than HCs. Finally, the reduced utilization of the “turning to religion” coping strategy is associated with a great impact of migraine on ability to function on the job or at school, at home, and in social situations in migraine patients.

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