scholarly journals Analysis of Bathing Habits among Spa Visitors

2019 ◽  
Vol 13 (1-2) ◽  
pp. 81-90
Author(s):  
Katalin Lövei-Kalmár ◽  
Tímea Jeles ◽  
Gergely Ráthonyi
Keyword(s):  
Social Life ◽  
Healthy Lifestyle ◽  
Information Source ◽  
Age Groups ◽  
Jel Classification ◽  
Healthcare Sector ◽  
Marketing Communication ◽  
Health Tourism ◽  
Spa Towns ◽  
Post Hoc

The valorisation of healthy lifestyle has indicated the dynamic increase of healthcare sector. The consumer behaviour has been forming deterministically in health tourism. Visitors of spa towns can select various combinations of services either to sustain their health, to rest, to relax or to recover. It has a great importance for spas offering complex health tourism services to know the demands of guests and to reach the target groups with special, personalized service packages. After considering the statistical indicators of tourists visiting the spas of Northern Great Plain Region and the competitors of a selected spa, this paper aims to investigate the coherence among bathing habits, influencing factors of service demands, age and non-motivating coherences. The survey was taken place in a selected spa in Hajdú-Bihar County in August 2018 with random sampling questionnaire involving 256 visitors. During data analysis the coherence among indicators was examined with variant analysis (Levene’s test), in case of significant result with Welch’s t-test. Variances in age groups were analysed with Tamhane’s and LSD tests (post hoc analyses). We concluded that the primary information source of spas is still the suggestion of friends, acquaintances independently of the age of the respondent. Knowing this is relevant for further marketing communication. The most important features among the respondents are the condition of the spa and cleanness which are the basics of quality services. Motivations with coherence to age are social life and gaining experience, recovery and disease prevention. Visitors have the largest interest for family and kid programs. Recognition of bathing habits helps in marketing communication, reaching target markets effectively, pricing and service developments as well. JEL Classification: Z32

Evaluation of Changes in Depression Levels of Bruxism Patients Treated With Botulinum Toxin-A

2021 ◽  
pp. 232020682110065
Author(s):  
Deniz Erdil ◽  
Nilsun Bagis ◽  
Hakan Eren ◽  
Melike Camgoz ◽  
Kaan Orhan
Keyword(s):  
Botulinum Toxin ◽  
Botulinum Toxin A ◽  
Age Groups ◽  
Treatment Method ◽  
Definitive Treatment ◽  
Toxin A ◽  
Physiological Factors ◽  
Before And After ◽  
The Mean ◽  
Post Hoc

Aim: Bruxism is defined as the involuntary recurrent masticatory muscle activity characterized by gnashing, grinding, clenching of teeth, and/or pushing the mandible. Factors creating its etiology are peripheral (morphological) or central (physiopathological and physiological), and exogenous. Recently, among physiological factors, depression and bruxism were considered to be related. A definitive treatment method does not exist for bruxism; however, botulinum toxin-A (BT-A) application is an up-to-date and effective way of treatment. The present study is aimed to evaluate the levels of depression in bruxism patients treated with BT-A application. Materials and Methods: A total of 25 individuals (23 females and 2 males) who were diagnosed as bruxism patients were included in the study. 25 U of BT-A for each masseter muscle was injected into the patients. Patients were prospectively observed for a possible change in depression levels by using Beck’s Depression Inventory. The inventory was implemented before and six months after the BT-A application. Depression levels before and six months after the injection were compared. A paired t-test was used to compare “before” and “after” treatment values. One-way analysis of variance and post-hoc Tukey tests were used to evaluate the change in Beck’s Depression Inventory scores according to age groups. Results: The mean total score was 7.80 ± 8.10 before the treatment and 7.16 ± 6.52 six months after the treatment. The decrease in the mean score was not statistically significant ( P > .05). Conclusion: In conclusion, despite the decrease in the mean Beck’s Depression Inventory scores, a statistically significant decrease in the depression levels of patients was not observed.

Food intake, physical activity and quality of life among children and youth

Work ◽  
2021 ◽  
pp. 1-10
Author(s):  
Emília Martins ◽  
Rosina Fernandes ◽  
Francisco Mendes ◽  
Cátia Magalhães ◽  
Patrícia Araújo
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Physical Activity ◽  
Healthy Lifestyle ◽  
Eating Habits ◽  
Age Groups ◽  
Related Quality ◽  
Health Related ◽  
Life Habits ◽  
Definition Of

BACKGROUND: The health-related quality of life construct (QoL) implies a relationship with eating habits (EA) and physical activity (PA). Sociodemographic and anthropometric variables (gender, age and Body Mass Index - BMI) are highlighted in the definition of healthy lifestyle habits promotion strategies. OBJECTIVE: We aim to characterize and relate PA, EA and QoL in children/youth and explore gender, age and BMI influences. METHODS: It is a non-experimental study, with 337 children/youth, ages between 8 and 17 years (12.61±2.96), mostly from the rural inland of Portugal. In data collection we used a sociodemographic and anthropometric questionnaire, a weekly register table of EA and Kid-Kindl (QoL). Statistical analysis (p <  0.05) were performed in SPSS-IBM 25. RESULTS: Lower BMI was associated with better EA (p <  0.001), PA (p <  0.05) and self-esteem (p <  0.01) and worse scores on family subscale of QoL. Female showed higher fruit intake (p <  0.05). The older has shown better results. PA is positively correlated with QoL (p <  0.01) and EA (p <  0.05). CONCLUSIONS: It is important to explore other relevant social and family dimensions, to promote intervention programs with parents, school and community, as well as healthy practices policies. The intervention in these age groups is critical for a longer-term impact in improving healthy life habits.

scholarly journals Efficacy and Safety of Teriflunomide in Multiple Sclerosis across Age Groups: Analysis from Pooled Pivotal and Real-world Studies

2021 ◽  
Vol 13 ◽  
pp. 117957352110287
Author(s):  
Jiwon Oh ◽  
Sandra Vukusic ◽  
Klaus Tiel-Wilck ◽  
Jihad Said Inshasi ◽  
David Rog ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Multiple Sclerosis ◽  
Real World ◽  
Age Groups ◽  
Phase Iii ◽  
Efficacy And Safety ◽  
Additional Group ◽  
Disability Status ◽  
Scale Scores ◽  
Post Hoc ◽  
Phase Ii And Iii

Background: Evidence suggests that efficacy and safety of disease-modifying treatments for multiple sclerosis may differ with age. We evaluate efficacy and safety of teriflunomide across age subgroups of patients from pooled clinical trials and real-world studies. Methods: Post hoc analyses of patients who received teriflunomide 14 mg in the pooled phase II and III TEMSO, TOWER, TENERE, and TOPIC core and extension studies (n = 1978), and the real-world Teri-PRO (n = 928) and TAURUS-MS I (n = 1126) studies were conducted. Data were stratified by age at study entry: ⩽25, >25 to ⩽35, >35 to ⩽45, and >45 years. In Teri-PRO and TAURUS-MS I, an additional group, >55 years, was assessed. Results: In the pooled core studies, teriflunomide reduced annualized relapse rate (ARR) versus placebo across all ages. Unadjusted ARRs remained low across age groups in pooled extensions (0.18-0.30), Teri-PRO (0.10-0.35), and TAURUS-MS I (0.14-0.35). Baseline Expanded Disability Status Scale scores were higher with age, but stable through core and extension studies (mean increases over 7 years: ⩽25 years, +0.59; >25 to ⩽35 years, +0.46; >35 to ⩽45 years, +0.35; >45 years, +0.81). Across age groups, adverse event (AE) incidences were 78.4% to 90.7% in pooled core and extension studies and Teri-PRO, and 29.2% to 37.7% in TAURUS-MS I; serious AE incidences were ⩽21.3% in all studies. In pooled phase III and Teri-PRO studies, lymphocyte count decreases over 1 year after initiating teriflunomide, and proportions of patients developing lymphopenia, were small across age groups. Conclusions: Teriflunomide efficacy was demonstrated regardless of age. Safety was generally consistent across age groups.

scholarly journals Effect of a 6-Month Controlled Lifestyle Intervention on Common Carotid Intima-Media Thickness

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Christian Koeder ◽  
A. Hahn ◽  
H. Englert
Keyword(s):  
Lifestyle Intervention ◽  
Social Life ◽  
Healthy Lifestyle ◽  
Controlled Trial ◽  
Intima Media Thickness ◽  
Lifestyle Changes ◽  
High Baseline ◽  
Media Thickness ◽  
Northwest Germany ◽  
Significant Difference

Abstract Objectives The intima-media thickness of the common carotid artery (ccIMT) is an established risk marker for cardiovascular disease (CVD). However, it is unclear whether lifestyle interventions can easily demonstrate an improvement in ccIMT. The objective was to test if our intervention would beneficially affect ccIMT (among other CVD markers). Design Non-randomized controlled trial Setting Rural northwest Germany Participants Middle-aged and elderly participants from the general population (intervention: n = 114; control: n = 87) Intervention A community-based, 6-month controlled lifestyle intervention focusing on four areas of lifestyle change: a plant-based diet, physical activity, stress management, and an improved social life. A strong emphasis was on dietary change. Measurements We tested whether ccIMT change from baseline to 6 months was different between groups. Results With all participants included, no significant difference in mean ccIMT change between groups was observed (p = 0.708). However, in a subgroup analysis with participants with high baseline mean ccIMT (≥0.800 mm) a significant difference in mean ccIMT change between intervention (−0.023 [95% CI −0.052, 0.007] mm; n = 22; baseline mean ccIMT: 0.884 ± 0.015 mm) and control (0.041 [95% CI 0.009, 0.073] mm; n = 13; baseline mean ccIMT: 0.881 ± 0.022 mm) was observed (p = 0.004). Adjusting for potential confounders did not substantially alter the results. Conclusion The results indicate that healthy lifestyle changes can beneficially affect ccIMT within 6 months and that such a beneficial effect may be more easily demonstrated if participants with high baseline ccIMT are recruited. The observed effect is of relevance for the prevention of CVD events, including myocardial infarction and stroke.

RESULTS OF THE STUDY OF PUBLIC SATISFACTION ABOUT THEAVAILABILITY AND QUALITY OF THE DRUG SUPPLY SYSTEM IN RUSSIA

2021 ◽  
Vol 8 (4) ◽  
pp. 5-12
Author(s):  
E.A. Telnova ◽  
A.V. Belova ◽  
A.A. Zagoruichenko
Keyword(s):  
Preventive Measures ◽  
Health Management ◽  
Healthy Lifestyle ◽  
Age Groups ◽  
Supply System ◽  
Public Confidence ◽  
Drug Supply ◽  
Social Significance ◽  
Sociological Study

The article analyzes the results of monitoring the availability and quality of the drug supply system among the population of various age groups and financial situation. The purpose of this study is to study the satisfaction of citizens in the drug supply system in Russia and to build a medical and social portrait of the patient, which was developed based on the analysis of the results of a sociological survey conducted in dynamics for 2019-2021. In the course of the research, such methods as: sociological, study and generalization of experience, analytical, methods of descriptive statistics were used. The results of the sociological study indicate the need for additional work to improve the availability and quality of LLR and the level of awareness of patients about the system of drug reimbursement. The obtained data can be used for health management bodies at various hierarchical levels, confirm the special social significance of solving this problem and the need to introduce preventive measures to involve patients in healthy lifestyle, increase public confidence in domestic drugs.

How preferences for types of appreciation differ across employee age groups

2021 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
Paul White ◽  
Gene George
Keyword(s):  
Design Methodology ◽  
Positive Impact ◽  
Age Groups ◽  
Organizational Leaders ◽  
Human Resource Professionals ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Team Members ◽  
Older Employees ◽  
Post Hoc ◽  
Employee Age

Purpose Organizational leaders and human resource professionals affirm that to have (and keep) an effective workforce, understanding one’s employees is critical. Thus, understanding the differences between employees of different age groups is important. Simultaneously, studies have demonstrated the significant positive impact appreciation has on the functioning of organizations. When team members feel truly valued, numerous positive benefits result, including lower staff turnover, less absenteeism, higher customer ratings and greater profitability. Design/methodology/approach Because individuals prefer to be shown appreciation in different ways and prior research has shown some age differences, this study examined how appreciation preferences differ across seven employee age groups. Over 190,000 individuals completed an online assessment based on the five languages of appreciation, which identifies employees’ preferred ways of receiving appreciation. The respondents were separated into seven age groups, from 19 years old and younger to 70 years old and above. Findings The results of an analysis of variance found that there were significant differences across groups. Although the patterns of preferences were largely the same across many groups, post hoc analyses found both the youngest and oldest age groups differed from employees in their 30s with regards to their desire for quality time. Additionally, older employees were extremely low in their desire for tangible gifts. Originality/value As the proportion of employees shifts from older to younger groups of employees, these results raise important implications for organizations’ approaches regarding how appreciation and other motivators should be adjusted for different groups of employees.

scholarly journals From traditional to distance learning: hygienic problems of vision protection of students

2021 ◽  
Vol 100 (4) ◽  
pp. 373-379
Author(s):  
Natal’ya A. Skoblina ◽  
Olga Yu. Milushkina ◽  
Valery I. Popov ◽  
Svetlana V. Markelova ◽  
Nataliya A. Bokareva ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Distance Learning ◽  
Information And Communication Technologies ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
Healthy Lifestyle ◽  
Electronic Devices ◽  
Age Groups ◽  
Physical Factors ◽  
Daily Lives ◽  
Artificial Illumination ◽  
Information And Communication

Introduction. Electronic devices (ED) are widespread among adolescents, filling their daily lives. The trend towards digitalization of all aspects of life is a global trend with the inevitable involvement of young people. The lack of existing preventive measures necessitates scientific research and intensification of work to promote a healthy lifestyle. Materials and methods. In 2019, an online survey was conducted of 200 schoolchildren in grades 9-11, 498 students in 1-6 courses, and 251 parents. In April 2020, an online survey was conducted of 1587 students of 1-6 classes and 500 parents. Measurements of physical factors were carried out at the Dolgoprudnenskaya gymnasium and the N.I. Pirogov Russian National Research Medical University. One thousand sixty-six schoolchildren and students were examined by an ophthalmologist with the help of the device “ARMISm”. Results. Negative tendencies in the state of the organ of vision, observed by students, are primarily associated with increased use of stationary and mobile ED in all age groups. Students use various ED in places with insufficient artificial illumination. In educational institutions, such places are corridors, halls, recreation, where students use their electronic devices. There are currently no separate requirements for artificial lighting by using information and communication technologies outside of classrooms or work premises. During the period of distance learning, schoolchildren and students have been established to use one more ED in comparison with the period of traditional education. The long-term effect of using mobile ED is still unknown. Conclusions. As a preventive hygienic measure for the protection of vision, it is recommended to use ED only in places with a good level of illumination, including artificial, with limited duration of continuous use of ED, with gymnastics for the eyes during breaks.

scholarly journals FASILITAS KESEHATAN TERINTEGRASI

2020 ◽  
Vol 1 (2) ◽  
pp. 1575
Author(s):  
Michael Ong ◽  
Dewi Ratnaningrum
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Health Facility ◽  
Sedentary Lifestyle ◽  
Healthy Lifestyle ◽  
Design Method ◽  
Age Groups ◽  
Main Concept ◽  
Integrated Health ◽  
Important Trend ◽  
Wellness Center

Millennials are currently the most prominent age demographic in Indonesia, a generation that has the highest number of people compared to other age groups that wholly consist of peope in productive age. As the prominent demographic group, their behaviour and lifestyle is an important trend that needs to be observed. Their 2 most dominant lifestlye are: 1. Food, a big part of their lifestyle, Millennials spend most of their money on food, especially on dining out, and; 2. Sedentary Lifestyle, 84% of Jakarta citizen’s profession can be categorized as a job with passive physical activity, furthermore the advancement of digital technology has made daily activity less active. These things needs to be paid attention to, as both of them are the main cause of obesity, which itself is a major cause of 4 of 5 illness that caused death in Indonesia, and can be observed in 37.1% of adults in Jakarta. To mitigate this, a program is designed to solve this issue preventively, by instilling a healthy bevahiour in their daily life. The chosen design method is typology. Function-wise it is based on wellness center, which promotes health not only by medicine but also through building a healthy lifestyle. Shape-wise, is to design a building which passively promotes healthy lifestyle by its shape. Based on these, the proposed program is Integrated Health Facility, which is an integrative medicine based  facility. The main focus of this program is diet nutrition and physical activiy, with the main program categorized as food, pyhsical activity, clinic, and health community. Stair is the main concept, used as the main circulation and split level design, to passively encourage physical activity. Abstrak Generasi Millennial adalah sebuah generasi yang sedang mendominasi di Indonesia, sebagai generasi yang keseluruhannya merupakan usia produktif dengan persentase terbesar dibandingkan dengan generasi usia lainnya. Sebagai generasi yang dominan, gaya hidup dan perilaku mereka layak menjadi perhatian. Dua hal yang dominan adalah: 1. Makanan, sebuah bagian besar dari gaya hidup mereka, terlihat dari pengeluaran Generasi Millennial untuk makanan, khususnya untuk makan di luar, merupakan pengeluaran terbesar mereka, dan; 2. Sedentary Lifestyle, 84% profesi penduduk Jakarta merupakan profesi yang tidak aktif, selain itu dengan kemajuan teknologi digital membuat aktivitas sehari-hari semakin menjadi kurang aktif. Kedua gaya hidup ini perlu menjadi perhatian, karena keduanya merupakan penyebab utama dari Obesitas, yaitu penyebab 4 dari 5 penyakit penyebab kematian tertinggi di Indonesia, serta diderita oleh 37.1% penduduk dewasa Jakarta. Sebagai upaya penyelesaian dari masalah ini, sebuah program dan fasilitas dirancang untuk menyelesaikan masalah ini secara preventif, yaitu melalui menumbuhkan kebiasaan gaya hidup sehat. Metode perancangan yang digunakan adalah tipologi. Secara fungi mengikuti trend wellness center, yaitu kesehatan tidak hanya melalui pengobatan, tetapi juga melalui gaya hidup sehat. Selain itu secara bentuk, yaitu menghasilkan bangunan yang melalui bentuknya mendorong gaya hidup sehat. Berdasarkan ini, bangunan yang dihasilkan adalah Integrated Health Facility, yaitu sebuah fasilitas kesehatan yang secara menyeluruh. Fokus utama dari fasilitas ini merupakan nutrisi (makanan) dan aktivitas fisik, dengan program utama yang ditawarkan dapat dikategorikan menjadi makanan, aktivitas fisik, klinik serta komunitas kesehatan. Tangga menjadi konsep utama dari bangunan, yaitu sebagai sirkulasi dan permainan split level, untuk mendorong aktivitas fisik secara pasif.

scholarly journals Valeological support of library-information activities in school libraries

Bibliosphere ◽  
2017 ◽  
pp. 71-78
Author(s):  
V. Y. Sokolov
Keyword(s):  
General Education ◽  
Social Life ◽  
Information Technologies ◽  
System Analysis ◽  
Healthy Lifestyle ◽  
School Library ◽  
School Libraries ◽  
Educational Work ◽  
Health Culture ◽  
Effective Work

The article outlines general characteristics of the originality of forming valeological functions in a school library. The paper objective is to study peculiarities of the valeological support of library-information activities in school libraries, as well as the specifics analysis of their library and cultural-educational work aimed at developing the health culture of this activity subjects The author consistently reveals the peculiarities of forming the valeological function of school libraries under conditions of the information society development and dissemination of information-telecommunication technologies in libraries. The article describes cultural-educational activities of libraries directed to develop the health culture not only in readers (schoolchildren, their parents, teachers), but in librarians themselves. The author applies both general scientific methods of research (analysis, synthesis, deduction, induction, generalization, abstraction, comparative, structural-functional methods, method of system analysis, etc.) and special ones (method of analysis of analog objects, information processing, grouping). While researching the author concludes about necessity of the the following: to equip educational libraries technically; to update and strengthen the information base and book stocks of school libraries; to ensure the access of libraries to information resources, in particular the Internet; to form a unified electronic database of school library collections; to develop a form of resource integration with other educational libraries; to create a standing order on the status of libraries in basic schools; to develop a system for improving the skills of school library staff; to organize special training for school librarians to master their knowledge and skills of a healthy lifestyle. Therefore, the school librarian must be trained according to a separate professional specialization. The social life development requires librarians to know not only the valeology bases, but the ability to navigate in information technologies, school curricula and training courses diversitys. Modern problems of information education and forming a high level of valeological culture can be solved only by combining the efforts of general education institutions and school libraries, teachers and librarians. Pedagogical experience shows that knowledge on the health formation and preservation is a necessary and insufficient factor in students' personality development. To influence the behavior, informative methods should be combined with life skills of effective work and rest, physical activity, rational nutrition, an ability to analyze health issues and make appropriate decisions. Thus, forming health culture through library-information activities provides arming school readers and librarians with knowledge on social and individual health and applying certain information technologies in their activities.

scholarly journals GREEN BANKING IN INDIA: PROBLEMS AND PROSPECTS

2016 ◽  
Vol 4 (8) ◽  
pp. 92-99
Author(s):  
Bibhu Prasad Sahoo ◽  
Amandeep Singh ◽  
Neeraj Jain
Keyword(s):  
Middle Age ◽  
Age Groups ◽  
Young Generation ◽  
Environment Friendly ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Post Hoc

Green banking is different from traditional banking, as green banking focus on promoting environment friendly banking. Green banking is also known as ethical banking. This paper attempts to analyze the adoption of green banking products among customers with different age groups. ANOVA and post hoc tests are applied for analyzing the objectives. This paper finding explains that there is significant difference in the usage of green banking products across various age groups individuals, as young generation is more inclined towards green banking products than middle age and senior age groups. Therefore, more awareness is need to be created among the middle and senior age groups individuals.

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