Short-Term Effects of an Intervention to Prevent Bullying on First-Grade Secondary School Children of Palermo, Italy: The "BIAS" Study

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Claudio Costantino ◽  
Alessandra Casuccio ◽  
Claudia Marotta ◽  
Stefania Enza Bono ◽  
Gianmarco Ventura ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Preventive Intervention ◽  
Low Cost ◽  
First Grade ◽  
Short Term ◽  
Post Intervention ◽  
Before And After ◽  
Verbal Bullying ◽  
Indirect Bullying ◽  
The One ◽  
Short Term Effects

The Bullying in Sicilian School study aimed to investigate the prevalence of bullying and the short-term effects on the students’ perception of bullying after a preventive intervention conducted among teachers of first-grade secondary schools of Palermo, Sicily (Italy). Between the 2017/2018 and 2018/2019 school years, a pre-post intervention study was conducted among ten schools sampled and categorized by neighbourhood socio-economic index. A questionnaire investigating physical, verbal and indirect bullying, observers role, prosociality and resiliency in bullying phenomena was administered before and after a formative cascade-training intervention on teachers of the selected classes. 428 students participated the study (70.8% response rate). A decrease in the bullying episodes after the intervention carried out was reported by students in all areas explored. The verbal bullying was the one that demonstrated the most significant decrease, together with physical bullying and observer area. In particular, a statistically significant decrease was reported for students of schools with an intermediate socioeconomic level. The encouraging results obtained in reducing bullying episodes, together with its low cost of human and economic resources, could suggest the research extension on a regional/national scale.

Medroxy-progesterone acetate administration to ovariohysterectomized, oestradiol-primed beagle bitches Effect on secretion of growth hormone, prolactin and cortisol

1987 ◽  
Vol 114 (2) ◽  
pp. 275-282 ◽  
Author(s):  
G. R. Rutteman ◽  
R. Stolp ◽  
A. Rijnberk ◽  
S. Loeffler ◽  
J. A. Bakker ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Growth Hormone ◽  
Thyrotropin Releasing Hormone ◽  
Cortisol Secretion ◽  
Short Term ◽  
Releasing Hormone ◽  
Lysine Vasopressin ◽  
Before And After ◽  
Cortisol Levels ◽  
The One ◽  
Short Term Effects

Abstract. Growth hormone (GH), prolactin (Prl) and cortisol secretion was studied in 5 ovariohysterectomized dogs before and after oestradiol implantation and medroxy-progesterone acetate (MPA) administration. MPA was given at regular intervals during a period of 10 months in a total of 12 injections. Short-term effects of oestradiol were restricted to significantly enhanced Prl responses to thyrotropin-releasing hormone (TRH). MPA treatment after oestradiol implantation resulted in significanly elevated basal GH levels in all dogs, with a continuing increase in one dog. Only in the latter dog was a significant decrease in basal Prl levels seen. MPA administration did not significantly change Prl responses to TRH. The GH responses to clonidine were significantly reduced at 9 and 16 weeks of oestradiol and MPA treatment. In the one dog which exhibited the greatest rise in basal GH levels, GH responses were completely abolished at 9, 16 and 43 weeks of oestradiol and MPA treatment. TRH never evoked significant GH responses. Both basal and lysine-vasopressin (LVP)-stimulated cortisol levels were significantly suppressed during combined oestradiol-MPA treatment. These findings denote that in the dog. 1) Oestradiol rapidly induces an enhanced Prl response to TRH. 2) The oestradiol-MPA induced GH overproduction is associated with a reduced responsiveness of GH to clonidine and is not accompanied by GH responsiveness to TRH. 3) Oestradiol-MPA treatment suppresses both basal and LVP-stimulated cortisol secretion.

Using “Stages of Behavioral Change” Constructs to Measure the Short-Term Effects of a Worksite-Based Intervention to Increase Moderate Physical Activity

1998 ◽  
Vol 82 (2) ◽  
pp. 615-618 ◽  
Author(s):  
Galen Cole ◽  
Sharon Hammond ◽  
Bruce Leonard ◽  
Fred Fridinger
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Stages Of Change ◽  
Transtheoretical Model ◽  
Moderate Physical Activity ◽  
Short Term ◽  
Incentive Program ◽  
Maintenance Stage ◽  
Before And After ◽  
Change Concept ◽  
Short Term Effects

We evaluated a three-level incentive program to promote regular, moderate physical activity among employees working in a federal agency. The objective was to assess the short-term effects of the intervention by examining the stages people go through as they attempt to make permanent changes in physical activity. Indicators of the process by which changes in physical activity take place were based on a modified version of the Transtheoretical Model of Behavior. A one-group pretest/posttest design was used to ascertain which of the stages the 1,192 participants were in both before and after the intervention. Analysis indicated that, of the 1,192 participants, 6.5% regressed one or more stages, 30.3% did not regress or progress from one stage to another, 27.7% remained in the maintenance stage, and 35.4% progressed one (21.1%) or more (14.3%) stages during the 50-day intervention. Among those who progressed, the most common change was from preparation to late preparation (20.8%) and from late preparation to action (19.4%). Findings reinforce the notion that the stages of change concept can serve as indicators of the change process which, in turn, can be used as evidence of the short-term effectiveness of interventions. Findings also indicate this type of intervention holds promise for increasing physical activity among willing participants of a worksite population.

scholarly journals The Impact of a Short-Term Walking Intervention to Decrease Perceived Stress

2020 ◽  
Vol 34 (4) ◽  
Author(s):  
Katie J. Fischer
Keyword(s):  
Perceived Stress ◽  
Low Cost ◽  
Private University ◽  
Upper Midwest ◽  
Short Term ◽  
Post Intervention ◽  
University Employees ◽  
Walking Intervention ◽  
The Impact

This study examined a short-term, low-cost walking intervention developed and implemented at a small, private university in the upper Midwest. Results showed a significant decrease in perceived stress (pre-intervention PSQ mean = 0.41 ± 0.16 versus post-intervention PSQ mean = 0.30 ± 0.14, p <0.001), and a significant increase in daily steps (pre-intervention mean = 6,810 ± 2,544 versus post-intervention mean = 9,352 ± 2,825, p < 0.001). These results provide support for the effectiveness of a short-term walking intervention to increase daily steps and decrease perceived stress for university employees.

scholarly journals Comparison of anti-plaque efficacy between a low and high cost dentifrice: A short term randomized double-blind trial

2014 ◽  
Vol 08 (03) ◽  
pp. 381-388 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rahul Ganavadiya ◽  
B. R. Chandra Shekar ◽  
Pankaj Goel ◽  
Sudheer G. Hongal ◽  
Manish Jain ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Low Cost ◽  
Statistical Significance ◽  
T Test ◽  
Residential Home ◽  
Gingival Inflammation ◽  
Short Term ◽  
Post Intervention ◽  
Double Blind ◽  
Baseline Difference ◽  
Paired T Test

ABSTRACT Objective: The aim of this study was to compare the anti-plaque efficacy of a low and high cost commercially available tooth paste among 13-20 years old adolescents in a Residential Home, Bhopal, India. Materials and Methods: The study was randomized double-blind parallel clinical trial conducted in a Residential Home, Bhopal, India. A total of 65 patients with established dental plaque and gingivitis were randomly assigned to either low cost or high cost dentifrice group for 4 weeks. The plaque and gingival scores at baseline and post-intervention were assessed and compared. Statistical analysis was performed using paired t-test and the independent sample t-test. The statistical significance was fixed at 0.05. Results: Results indicated a significant reduction in plaque and gingival scores in both groups post-intervention compared with the baseline. Difference between the groups was not significant. No adverse events were reported and both the dentifrices were well-tolerated. Conclusion: Low cost dentifrice is equally effective to the high cost dentifrice in reducing plaque and gingival inflammation.

scholarly journals Virtual Reality Relaxation for Patients With a Psychiatric Disorder: Crossover Randomized Controlled Trial (Preprint)

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Wim Veling ◽  
Bart Lestestuiver ◽  
Marieke Jongma ◽  
H J Rogier Hoenders ◽  
Catheleine van Driel
Keyword(s):  
Virtual Reality ◽  
Psychiatric Disorder ◽  
Perceived Stress ◽  
Psychiatric Symptoms ◽  
Self Management ◽  
Affective States ◽  
Short Term ◽  
Before And After ◽  
Relaxation Exercises ◽  
Short Term Effects

BACKGROUND Virtual reality (VR) relaxation is a promising mental health intervention that may be an effective tool for stress reduction but has hardly been tested in clinical trials with psychiatric patients. We developed an easy-to-use VR self-management relaxation tool (VRelax) with immersive 360° nature videos and interactive animated elements. OBJECTIVE To investigate the immediate effects of VR relaxation on negative and positive affective states and short-term effects on perceived stress and symptoms in patients with a psychiatric disorder, compared to standard relaxation exercises. METHODS A randomized crossover trial was conducted in 50 patients receiving ambulatory treatment for anxiety, psychotic, depressive, or bipolar disorder. Participants were randomly assigned to start with VRelax or standard relaxation and used both interventions for 10 days at home. They completed 8 visual analog scales of momentary negative and positive affective states before and after each session. Global perceived stress and psychiatric symptoms were measured before and after both intervention periods. Treatment effects were analyzed with multilevel mixed model regression analyses and 2-way analysis of variance. RESULTS Both VRelax and standard relaxation exercises led to a statistically significant immediate improvement of all negative and positive affective states. Compared to standard relaxation, VRelax resulted in a significantly greater reduction of total negative affective state (change 16.2% versus 21.2%; t<sub>1684</sub>=−2.02, 95% CI −18.70 to −0.28; <i>P</i>=.04). Specifically, VRelax had a stronger beneficial effect on momentary anxiety (t<sub>1684</sub>=−3.24, 95% CI −6.86 to −1.69), sadness (t<sub>1684</sub>=−2.32, 95% CI −6.51 to −0.55), and cheerfulness (t<sub>1684</sub>=2.35, 95% CI 0.51 to 5.75). There were no significant differences between short-term effects of the two treatments on global perceived stress and symptoms. CONCLUSIONS If the results of this trial are replicated and extended, VRelax may provide a much-needed, effective, easy-to-use self-management relaxation intervention to enhance psychiatric treatments. CLINICALTRIAL Netherlands Trial Register NTR7294; https://www.trialregister.nl/trial/7096

Effects of Andragogical Educational Experience on Andragogical Orientation of Nurses

1984 ◽  
Vol 55 (3) ◽  
pp. 829-830 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ruth Bernstein Hyman ◽  
Denise Top
Keyword(s):  
Positive Relationship ◽  
Educational Experience ◽  
Short Term ◽  
Post Intervention ◽  
Significant Change ◽  
Short Term Effects

This study tested the effects of education on the andragogical orientation of 21 nurses. Short-term effects were demonstrated by a significant change pre- to post-intervention. A positive relationship between higher, presumably more andragogical, levels of education and andragogy controlling for age was supported by correlations of .49 and .38 for pre- and posttest.

scholarly journals A low-cost intervention to promote immediate skin-to-skin contact and improve temperature regulation in Northern Uganda

2019 ◽  
Vol 13 (3) ◽  
pp. 1-12 ◽  
Author(s):  
Eva Nissen ◽  
Kristin Svensson ◽  
Scovia Mbalinda ◽  
Kajsa Brimdyr ◽  
Peter Waiswa ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Low Cost ◽  
Intervention Group ◽  
Hospital Staff ◽  
Post Intervention ◽  
Skin Contact ◽  
Group Data ◽  
Before And After ◽  
Quasi Experimental ◽  
Skin To Skin ◽  
Post Intervention Group

Background Uninterrupted skin-to-skin contact between mothers and newborns during the first hour after birth has been reported to be 2% in Uganda. Aims To investigate if a low-cost intervention targeting the behaviors of hospital staff would increase skin-to-skin contact and to investigate whether skin-to-skin contact stabilised temperature in the newborn. Methods The study had a quasi-experimental, before and after design. The sample included 110 in the pre-intervention group, and 93 in the post-intervention group. Data collection included observations of skin-to-skin contact and temperature measurements. Data were also collected from medical records and interviews. Findings No infants had skin-to-skin contact before the intervention, whereas the proportion was 54.8% after the intervention. Infants who received skin-to-skin contact (n=51) and infants who did not receive skin-to-skin contact (n=146) increased in temperature; however, infants who received skin-to-skin contact were significantly warmer after 5 minutes and remained so at 60 minutes. Conclusions The intervention increased the practice of skin-to-skin contact, which was found to be safe in regard to temperature stabilisation.

The Role of Social Reinforcement in the Maintenance of Short-Term Effects after a Self-Management Intervention for Frail Housebound Seniors with Arthritis

2012 ◽  
Vol 31 (2) ◽  
pp. 195-207 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sophie Laforest ◽  
Kareen Nour ◽  
Monique A.M. Gignac ◽  
Lise Gauvin ◽  
Manon Parisien
Keyword(s):  
Self Management ◽  
Social Reinforcement ◽  
Short Term ◽  
Post Intervention ◽  
Management Intervention ◽  
Post Randomisation ◽  
Short Term Effects

RÉSUMÉUne étude a montré que le programmeMon arthrite, je m’en charge!pouvait réduire la perception des limitations fonctionnelles des participants du groupe expérimental, réduire leur sentiment d’impuissance et améliorer leur perception de gestion de la maladie. La présente étude examine le maintien de ces bénéfices et le rôle du renforcement social sur ce maintien, huit mois après l’intervention. Les mesures ont été prises à quatre temps: 1) mesure de base (n=125); 2) deux mois plus tard, avant randomisation (pré-intervention); 3) deux mois post randomisation (post-intervention) et 4) dix mois après la randomisation (post-intervention 2) (n=80). Un devis expérimental randomisé a été utilisé pour comparer trois groupes: le groupe témoin, le groupe expérimental sans renforcement social et le groupe expérimental avec renforcement social post-intervention (i.e., téléphones mensuels par un bénévole). Les analyses multiniveaux ont révélé que les participants du groupe expérimental avec renforcement social ont continué à rapporter moins de limitations fonctionnelles (p= 0.05) et une meilleure perception de gestion de la maladie (p=0.07) que les participants du groupe expérimental sans renforcement social. Cette étude fournit des preuves préliminaires sur la valeur ajoutée des renforcements post-intervention pour maintenir les effets d’un programme d’autogestion chez des aînés frêles, confinés à domicile.

Evaluation of the Effects of a Head-mounted Display on Ocular Accommodation

1998 ◽  
Vol 7 (3) ◽  
pp. 278-289 ◽  
Author(s):  
Charles Neveu ◽  
Ted Blackmon ◽  
Lawrence Stark
Keyword(s):  
Measured Data ◽  
Full Length ◽  
Short Term ◽  
High Quality ◽  
Ocular Accommodation ◽  
Head Mounted Display ◽  
Control Subjects ◽  
Before And After ◽  
Color Television ◽  
Short Term Effects

We evaluated a commercially produced head-mounted display (HMD) to determine its short-term effects on human ocular accommodation. Thirteen subjects (seven men and six women, ranging from 13 to 44 years old) were tested for changes in a number of parameters before and after viewing a full-length movie (approximately two hours) on a HMD. As a control, subjects were also tested before and after viewing a movie on a high-quality NTSC color television, and also before and after a one-hour intermission. Accommodation dynamics and range were measured. Data showed wellknown trends due to subject age. Only one statistically significant change was found: a slight increase in the latency of relaxation accommodation after HMD viewing.

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