scholarly journals Mind the parent-adolescent gap: A comparison of parents’ and adolescents’ assessments of their relationship and discussions about sex

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Janet Rosenbaum ◽  
Marc Elliott ◽  
Mark Schuster ◽  
David Kanouse
Keyword(s):  
Linear Regression ◽  
Parenting Skills ◽  
Polychoric Correlation ◽  
Good Communication ◽  
Factors Associated ◽  
Child Reports ◽  
Communication About Sex ◽  
Agreement Measure ◽  
Very High ◽  
Parent Child

Purpose: To compare parent and child reports on their relationship and communication about sex; quantify agreement; and find characteristics associated with higher agreement.Methods: Data is baseline data from an evaluation of Talking Parents, Healthy Teens, a multi-session worksite-based parenting program. Participants are 569 parents of 6-10th grades who responded to an advertisement posted in their workplace, and their 6-10th grade children (n=683): 683 parent-child dyads. Self-administered survey data were collected in Southern California from 2002-2004. We compare parent and child responses to 68 items about their relationships and communication about sex, and computed polychoric correlation (PCC), an agreement measure that corrects for possible parent-child differences in response threshholds, across dyads and across items. Factors associated with higher agreement were found through bivariate comparison of PCC; linear regression on intra-dyad PCC; and linear regression on raw bias.Results: After adjusting for possible parent-child differences in response threshholds, PCC for items were low, with median 0.34 (inter-quartile range (IQR) (0.22, 0.41)). Agreement was higher for sexual discussion topics (median 0.41 (IQR (0.37, 0.46))) than other items (Wilcoxon p<0.001); in general, agreement was higher for factual than emotionally negative or hypothetical items. PCC for dyads was very high, with median 0.87 (IQR (0.84, 0.91)), but left-skewed (skewness = -3.1). Factors associated with greater parent-child agreement include younger child age, better parenting skills, parent married or living as married, and parent recollection of good communication with their own parents. Agreement was not associated with socioeconomic factors.Conclusions: Survey-response discordance appears not to be solely attributable to response bias. Items about concrete events yield better agreement than hypothetical items. Response discordance may be partially attributable to different parent and child perceptions of their relationship because less discordance is evidence among parents with good parenting skills or who recall good communication with their own parents.

Characteristics and Factors Associated With Spontaneous Regression of Extruded Lumbar Disc Herniation: A Retrospective Analysis of 31 Cases

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Qing-Guang Qin ◽  
Jia Liu ◽  
Li-Jing Zhao ◽  
Shuai Yuan ◽  
Fang Feng ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Linear Regression ◽  
Multiple Linear Regression ◽  
Acute Phase ◽  
Lumbar Disc Herniation ◽  
Spontaneous Regression ◽  
Lumbar Disc ◽  
Bed Rest ◽  
Factors Associated ◽  
Herniated Discs ◽  
Rehabilitation Exercise

Abstract BackgroundLumbar disc herniation (LDH) is a common condition leading to high individual, social, and economic impacts. Reported rates of spontaneous resorption of LDH vary from 35% to 100%; however, it remains unclear how spontaneous absorption, rather than re-protrusion, can be maximized.Purpose The main objective of this study was to determine the characteristics and factors enabling for spontaneous regression of extruded LDH. DesignA retrospective single center case series. Patient sampleInpatients (n = 33) with LDH who experienced spontaneous regression between September 2015 and June 2020. Outcome measuresQuestionnaire responses and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)-determined hernia regression.MethodsA questionnaire was distributed to patients to assess factors associated with hernia resorption, the volume of herniated intervertebral discs evaluated by MRI, and the absorption ratio calculated. Multiple linear regression was used to explore factors enabling spontaneous herniated disc regression. ResultsA total of 31 patients received a mean of 5.90 conservative treatments during hospitalization, and 1.91 during rehabilitation. Of patients, 90.32% underwent bed-rest during the acute phase of the disease, and 61.29% did so during rehabilitation. Rehabilitation exercise was undertaken by 93.55% of patients, with a mean of 2.42 exercise methods per patient. Waist lumbosacral orthosis devices were worn by 80.65% of patients. Multiple linear regression showed that bed-rest days in the acute phase (X1), herniation type (X2), time wearing lumbosacral orthosis (X3), onset-treatment duration (X4), and days of bed-rest days in rehabilitation (X5) had significant effects on the spontaneous regression ratio (y) of herniated discs (all P < 0.05). The optimal linear regression equation was y = 0.616 + 0.497X1 – 0.478X2 + 0.384X3 – 0.343X4 – 0.241X5. Conclusions Our findings support that patients with extruded or sequestered LDH should receive comprehensive treatment. Early treatment, early bed-rest, and lumbosacral orthosis protection promote the spontaneous regression of herniated discs; however, bed-rest during rehabilitation is a poor prognostic factor. Adherence to rehabilitation exercise will be beneficial to the recovery of patients with LDH.

scholarly journals Pengaruh Investasi Dan Inflasi Terhadap Jumlah Penduduk Miskin di Kabupaten Jember Tahun 2000-2015

2019 ◽  
Vol 6 (1) ◽  
pp. 81
Author(s):  
Abdul Latif Hamzah ◽  
Anifatul Hanim ◽  
Herman Cahyo
Keyword(s):  
Economic Growth ◽  
Time Series ◽  
Linear Regression ◽  
Multiple Linear Regression ◽  
Secondary Data ◽  
Poor People ◽  
Poverty Level ◽  
Total Investment ◽  
Year 2000 ◽  
Very High

Conditions in Jember Regency from year to year economic growth is quite high, but the poverty level is very high as well. This study aims to determine the effect of investment and inflation on the number of poor people in the district of Jember in 2000- 2015. The method used in this research is multiple linear regression. The data used are secondary data formed in time series, the data used include investment, inflation in Jember district for 16 years in the year 2000-2015. Based on the results of the research, it can be seen that investment variables do not significantly affect the number of poor people in Jember, while Inflation has a significant effect on the number of poor people in Jember. Keywords: total investment, inflation, and poor people.

scholarly journals On the progression of COVID19 in Portugal: A comparative analysis of active cases using non-linear regression

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ana Milhinhos ◽  
Pedro M. Costa
Keyword(s):  
Linear Regression ◽  
Current Data ◽  
Mitigation Measures ◽  
Infected People ◽  
Successful Case ◽  
Non Linear ◽  
Containment Measures ◽  
In The Beginning ◽  
European Union Member States ◽  
Very High

Portugal has been portrayed as a relatively successful case in the control of the COVID-19's March 2020 outbreak in Europe due to the timely confinement measures taken. As other European Union member states, Portugal is now preparing the phased loosening of the confinement measures, starting in the beginning of May. Even so, the current data, albeit showing at least a reduction in infection rates, renders difficult to forecast scenarios in the imminent future. Using South Korea data as scaffold, which is becoming a paradigmatic case of recovery following a high number of infected people, we fitted Portuguese data to biphasic models using non-linear regression and compared the two countries. The results, which suggest good fit, show that recovery in Portugal can be much slower than anticipated, with a very high percentage of active cases (over 50%) remaining still active even months after the projected end of mitigation measures. This, together with the unknown number of asymptomatic carriers, may increase the risk of a much slower recovery if not of new outbreaks. Europe and elsewhere must consider this contingency when planning the relief of containment measures.

Keepin’ It R.E.A.L.!: Program Description and Results of Baseline Assessment

2002 ◽  
Vol 29 (1) ◽  
pp. 104-123 ◽  
Author(s):  
Colleen DiIorio ◽  
Ken Resnicow ◽  
Stephen Thomas ◽  
Dongqing Terry Wang ◽  
William N. Dudley ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Sexual Intercourse ◽  
Sexual Behaviors ◽  
Self Efficacy ◽  
Peer Pressure ◽  
Self Concept ◽  
Baseline Assessment ◽  
Factors Associated ◽  
Communication About Sex ◽  
Prevention Project ◽  
Program Description

In this article, the authors present the results of the analysis of the baseline data from Keepin’it R.E.A.L.!, an HIV prevention project developed for mothers and their adolescents. Six hundred twelve mostly male (60.6%) and African American (98.2%) adolescents completed baseline assessments. Eleven percent of the adolescent participants reported initiating sexual intercourse. Adolescent participants expressing higher levels of self-efficacy to resist peer pressure, more favorable outcome expectancies, less communication about sex with their mothers, higherlevels of self-concept related to theirbehavior, lowerlevels of self-concept related to popularity, and less stress reported fewer types of intimate sexual behaviors. Adolescent participants who reported higher self-efficacy to resist peer pressure to have sex and lower levels of stress were less likely to have initiated sexual inter-course. Selected characteristics of mothers did not contribute to understanding factors associated with intimate sexual behaviors or initiation of sexual intercourse among adolescent participants.

THE INFLUENCE OF NEEDS AND TRUST FACTORS ON OBJECTIVE BEHAVIORS ON BMT

2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
pp. 48
Author(s):  
Idel Waldelmi ◽  
Afvan Aquino ◽  
Afvan Aquino
Keyword(s):  
Information Processing ◽  
Linear Regression ◽  
Multiple Linear Regression ◽  
Financial Institutions ◽  
Financial Institution ◽  
Normality Test ◽  
Main Basis ◽  
Very High ◽  
Trust Factors

Based on the results of the research that has been carried out, it is found that the Trust Factor is the main basis of a sharia financial institution and this can be seen from the data that the level of trust of members of the BMT / Islamic Islamic Cooperative Abdurrab is very high in this financial institution. BMT Members Applying for financing / debt / borrowing is not for the lifestyle of BMT Syariah members, where the purpose of BMTIA members to borrow / borrow is none other than to meet the needs needed for daily needs. Factor needs that arise from BMT members, namely the need to feel safer, according to sharia, halal and reassuring, this is the reason why people prefer to join sharia financial institutions / BMTs and for additional business capital needs. Based on the results of multiple linear regression, previously the data were tested for validity, reliability and normality test in information processing that the magnitude of the influence of the need factor and the trust factor on BMT. The research was carried out at BMT Islam Abdurrab, to members of the BMT. The method used in this research is quantitative

scholarly journals Non-destructive linear model for leaf area estimation in Vernonia ferruginea Less

2015 ◽  
Vol 75 (1) ◽  
pp. 152-156 ◽  
Author(s):  
MC. Souza ◽  
CL. Amaral
Keyword(s):  
Linear Regression ◽  
Leaf Area ◽  
Leaf Development ◽  
Linear Equations ◽  
Accurate Estimate ◽  
Area Estimation ◽  
Leaf Dimensions ◽  
Non Destructive ◽  
Linear Regressions ◽  
Very High

Leaf area estimation is an important biometrical trait for evaluating leaf development and plant growth in field and pot experiments. We developed a non-destructive model to estimate the leaf area (LA) of Vernonia ferruginea using the length (L) and width (W) leaf dimensions. Different combinations of linear equations were obtained from L, L2, W, W2, LW and L2W2. The linear regressions using the product of LW dimensions were more efficient to estimate the LA of V. ferruginea than models based on a single dimension (L, W, L2 or W2). Therefore, the linear regression “LA=0.463+0.676WL” provided the most accurate estimate of V. ferruginea leaf area. Validation of the selected model showed that the correlation between real measured leaf area and estimated leaf area was very high.

scholarly journals Associations between double-checking and medication administration errors: a direct observational study of paediatric inpatients

2020 ◽  
pp. bmjqs-2020-011473
Author(s):  
Johanna I Westbrook ◽  
Ling Li ◽  
Magdalena Z Raban ◽  
Amanda Woods ◽  
Alain K Koyama ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Observational Study ◽  
Medical Records ◽  
Medication Administration ◽  
Clinical Settings ◽  
Paediatric Hospital ◽  
Factors Associated ◽  
Medication Administration Errors ◽  
Multivariable Regression ◽  
Very High ◽  
Considerable Resource

BackgroundDouble-checking the administration of medications has been standard practice in paediatric hospitals around the world for decades. While the practice is widespread, evidence of its effectiveness in reducing errors or harm is scarce.ObjectivesTo measure the association between double-checking, and the occurrence and potential severity of medication administration errors (MAEs); check duration; and factors associated with double-checking adherence.MethodsDirect observational study of 298 nurses, administering 5140 medication doses to 1523 patients, across nine wards, in a paediatric hospital. Independent observers recorded details of administrations and double-checking (independent; primed—one nurse shares information which may influence the checking nurse; incomplete; or none) in real time during weekdays and weekends between 07:00 and 22:00. Observational medication data were compared with patients’ medical records by a reviewer (blinded to checking-status), to identify MAEs. MAEs were rated for potential severity. Observations included administrations where double-checking was mandated, or optional. Multivariable regression examined the association between double-checking, MAEs and potential severity; and factors associated with policy adherence.ResultsFor 3563 administrations double-checking was mandated. Of these, 36 (1·0%) received independent double-checks, 3296 (92·5%) primed and 231 (6·5%) no/incomplete double-checks. For 1577 administrations double-checking was not mandatory, but in 26·3% (n=416) nurses chose to double-check. Where double-checking was mandated there was no significant association between double-checking and MAEs (OR 0·89 (0·65–1·21); p=0·44), or potential MAE severity (OR 0·86 (0·65–1·15); p=0·31). Where double-checking was not mandated, but performed, MAEs were less likely to occur (OR 0·71 (0·54–0·95); p=0·02) and had lower potential severity (OR 0·75 (0·57–0·99); p=0·04). Each double-check took an average of 6·4 min (107 hours/1000 administrations).ConclusionsCompliance with mandated double-checking was very high, but rarely independent. Primed double-checking was highly prevalent but compared with single-checking conferred no benefit in terms of reduced errors or severity. Our findings raise questions about if, when and how double-checking policies deliver safety benefits and warrant the considerable resource investments required in modern clinical settings.

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