scholarly journals AGE CHANGE OF FACTORS IN THE HEALTH TRAJECTORY BY SELF-ASSESSMENT OF FEMALE CHILDREN AND ADOLESCENTS

2021 ◽  
pp. 17-20
Author(s):  
L. Kaminskaya ◽  
L. Levchuk ◽  
A. Muratova
Keyword(s):  
Environmental Factors ◽  
Children And Adolescents ◽  
Age Groups ◽  
Age Group ◽  
Self Assessment ◽  
Health Trajectory ◽  
Female Children ◽  
Age Change

The study was conducted by questioning the dynamics of changes in the assessment of health and influencing environmental factors in 4 age groups of women from 8 to 18 years. As we get older, we observe a decrease in the ability to fully recover during sleep, a good mood, an increase in the frequency of headaches, the need for sweets. Seventy-five percent of participants in the 12-14 age group considered themselves healthy, 56% in the 16-18 age group and 12% considered themselves unhealthy.

Nuclear War: Fear of Children and Adolescents

1990 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
pp. 2-4
Author(s):  
Neville J King ◽  
Kate Ollier ◽  
Eleonora Gullone
Keyword(s):  
Children And Adolescents ◽  
Middle Age ◽  
Age Groups ◽  
Psychological Development ◽  
Age Group ◽  
Nuclear War ◽  
Fear Survey Schedule ◽  
The Impact

ABSTRACTUsing an extended fear survey schedule, 72 per cent of a sample of 8 to 16 year old children and adolescents in Australia reported a lot of fear of nuclear war. Although a high proportion of respondents in all age groups expressed a lot of fear of nuclear war, significantly more respondents in the middle age group (11-13 years) were found to be afraid. Consistent with the findings on children's fears in general, significantly more females than males reported fear of nuclear war. Further research should be undertaken on the impact of the fear of nuclear war on the psychological development of children and adolescents.

scholarly journals Serum Protein Electrophoresis May Be Used as a Screening Tool for Antibody Deficiency in Children and Adolescents

2021 ◽  
Vol 12 ◽  
Author(s):  
Cristina Frias Sartorelli de Toledo Piza ◽  
Carolina Sanchez Aranda ◽  
Dirceu Solé ◽  
Stephen Jolles ◽  
Antonio Condino-Neto
Keyword(s):  
Children And Adolescents ◽  
Serum Protein ◽  
Screening Tool ◽  
Age Groups ◽  
Protein Electrophoresis ◽  
Antibody Deficiency ◽  
Serum Protein Electrophoresis ◽  
Age Group ◽  
Serum Igg ◽  
Serum Igg Levels

BackgroundPatients with antibody deficiency may experience exceptionally long diagnostic delays, increasing the risk of life-threatening infections, end-organ damage, mortality, and health costs.ObjectiveThis study aimed to analyze serum protein electrophoresis and verify the correlation between calculated globulin (CG, total protein minus albumin levels) or electrophoretically determined serum gamma globulin fraction (Gamma) with IgG levels in children and adolescents under 18 years old (yo).MethodsWe analyzed serum protein electrophoresis (GC or Gamma) and IgG levels from 1215 children and adolescents under 18 yo, classified into 5 age groups. We verified the correlation between CG or Gamma with serum IgG levels.ResultsSerum IgG levels varied according to age groups (from 4.3 ± 2.3 g/l in children under 6 months old to 11.4 ± 3.2 g/l in adolescents in the 10-<18 yo group). CG sensitivity and specificity to detect IgG below the reference range for all patients were 93.1% and 81.8%, respectively, and varied according to age group. Gamma sensitivity and specificity for all patients were 100% and 87.8%, respectively, and varied according to age group as well. We found serum IgG levels below the age reference level in 29 patients (2.4% of the cases) using CG or Gamma levels.ConclusionBoth CG and Gamma levels may be of utility as a screening tool for earlier diagnosis of antibody deficiency in children and adolescents under 18 yo.

scholarly journals VALIDITY OF SELF-ASSESSMENT OF PUBERTAL MATURATION IN A MULTIETHNIC GROUP OF FEMALE CHILDREN AND ADOLESCENTS. 17

1996 ◽  
Vol 39 ◽  
pp. 5-5
Author(s):  
Albert C Hergenroeder ◽  
Rebecca B Hill ◽  
William W Wong ◽  
Haleh Sangi-Haghpeykar ◽  
Wendell Taylor
Keyword(s):  
Children And Adolescents ◽  
Self Assessment ◽  
Pubertal Maturation ◽  
Female Children

scholarly journals Nasopharyngeal Meningococcal Carriage among Children and Adolescents in Turkey in 2018: An Unexpected High Serogroup X Carriage

Children ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 8 (10) ◽  
pp. 871
Author(s):  
Mahmut Can Kizil ◽  
Omer Kilic ◽  
Mehmet Ceyhan ◽  
Merve Iseri Nepesov ◽  
Adem Karbuz ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Children And Adolescents ◽  
Control Strategies ◽  
Age Groups ◽  
Antibiotic Use ◽  
Age Group ◽  
Upper Respiratory Tract ◽  
Carriage Rate ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Tract Infections ◽  
The Impact

Meningococcal carriage studies and transmission modeling can predict IMD epidemiology and used to define invasive meningococcal disease (IMD) control strategies. In this multicenter study, we aimed to evaluate the prevalence of nasopharyngeal Neisseria meningitidis (Nm) carriage, serogroup distribution, and related risk factors in Turkey. Nasopharyngeal samples were collected from a total of 1267 children and adolescents and were tested with rt-PCR. Nm carriage was detected in 96 participants (7.5%, 95% CI 6.1–9.0), with the peak age at 13 years (12.5%). Regarding age groups, Nm carriage rate was 7% in the 0–5 age group, was 6.9%in the 6–10 age group, was 7.9% in the 11–14 age group, and was 9.3% in the 15–18 age group. There was no statistically significant difference between the groups (p > 0.05). The serogroup distribution was as follows: 25% MenX, 9.4% MenA, 9.4% MenB, 2.1% MenC, 3.1% MenW, 2.1% for MenY, and 48.9% for non-groupable. The Nm carriage rate was higher in children with previous upper respiratory tract infections and with a high number of household members, whereas it was lower in children with antibiotic use in the last month (p < 0.05 for all). In this study, MenX is the predominant carriage strain. The geographical distribution of Nm strains varies, but serogroup distribution in the same country might change in a matter of years. Adequate surveillance and/or a proper carriage study is paramount for accurate/dynamic serogroup distribution and the impact of the proposed vaccination.

scholarly journals The concept of time in the perception of children and adolescents

2012 ◽  
Vol 34 (1) ◽  
pp. 38-41 ◽  
Author(s):  
Fernando Michel ◽  
Francine Harb ◽  
Maria Paz Loayza Hidalgo
Keyword(s):  
Children And Adolescents ◽  
Social Relationships ◽  
Age Groups ◽  
Temporal Perception ◽  
Age Group ◽  
Southern Brazil ◽  
Older Children ◽  
Group Time ◽  
Time Concepts ◽  
Definition Of

INTRODUCTION: Children and adolescents use different markers to elaborate the concept of time, and such markers change along their development. The objective of the present article was to analyze changes in time concepts in different age groups. METHODS: The study included 81 children and adolescents aged 6 to 17 years, attending elementary or high school at a public school in southern Brazil. Participants were asked to provide their definition of time, either orally (children) or in writing (older children and adolescents). RESULTS: Twenty-one words were identified as related with the definition of time. The term "hours" was the most frequently cited (24.7%), followed by "clock" and "family" (11.1% each). Among children aged 6 to 8 years, "family" was the term most frequently mentioned to refer to time. Between 9 to 11 years of age, the notion of time was essentially related to the use of a clock, and in the 12-17-year age group, time was mostly associated with the word "days." The word "family" appears to be a frequent temporal marker in childhood, but loses this function during adolescence, as new social relationships are established. CONCLUSION: The results of this study show that the concept of time varies according to age. Chronobiological studies should therefore take into consideration the temporal perception peculiar to each age group.

scholarly journals 0915 Sleep Patterns and the Effect of Late Bedtime on School-Age Children and Adolescents: Preliminary Results

SLEEP ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 43 (Supplement_1) ◽  
pp. A348-A348
Author(s):  
P Matsangas ◽  
S Gratsia ◽  
A Cocos ◽  
H Vastardis ◽  
N L Shattuck
Keyword(s):  
Children And Adolescents ◽  
Sleep Duration ◽  
Sleep Disturbances ◽  
Age Groups ◽  
School Age Children ◽  
School Age ◽  
Age Group ◽  
Sleep Patterns ◽  
Sleep Deficit ◽  
The Impact

Abstract Introduction School-age children (6-13yrs) and teenagers (14-17yrs) should receive 9-11hrs and 8-10hrs of sleep/day, respectively. Several studies have shown, however, that these age groups are chronically sleep deprived. Our study assessed the sleep patterns of a sample of children and teenagers in Athens, Greece. The study is part of a larger project investigating the association between orthodontic treatment and sleep disturbances. Methods Participants (N=27; 69% females; 21 school-age children 9-13yrs, 6 teenagers 14-17yrs) were under treatment in the Orthodontic Clinic of the National and Kapodistrian University. Sleep was assessed with actigraphy/logs for 59±19 days. Results Participants slept on average 7.36±0.42hrs/day. Nighttime sleep was on average 7.23±0.43hrs (percentage sleep: 87.3%±3.38%). Four (14.8%) participants napped at least once/week. Compared to the lowest sleep duration recommended for their age group, participants showed a chronic sleep deficit of 1.42±0.52hrs/day (range: 0.32-2.15hrs). The younger age group had an average sleep deficit of ~1.6hrs compared to ~0.8hrs for the teenagers (p=0.006). During the school year, daily sleep duration increased by ~0.73hrs on weekends (7.78±0.67hrs) compared to school nights (7.05±0.48hrs; p&lt;0.001). On average, school-age participants slept from 23:13 (±31min) until 7:19 (±22min) on school nights and from 23:23 (±2:72hrs) until 8:49 (±39min) on weekends. Teenagers slept from 00:34 (±36min) until 7:40 (±14min) on school nights and from 01:34 (±41min) until 10:34 (±48min) on weekends. Conclusion Our findings verify earlier survey results showing that restricted sleep is a problem for children and adolescents in Greece. To our surprise, both age groups go to bed quite late. The impact of late bedtime on sleep duration, however, is larger in the younger group due to their larger sleep needs. In contrast to earlier research in rural areas, napping was not common in our urban sample, probably due to extracurricular activities and studying at home. Support N/A

scholarly journals KEANEKARAGAMAN SERANGGA DI KAWASAN IUPHHK-HTI PT. MUARA SUNGAI LANDAK KABUPATEN MEMPAWAH KALIMANTAN BARAT

2019 ◽  
Vol 8 (3) ◽  
Author(s):  
Fredicus Ricco ◽  
Kustiati Kustiati ◽  
Riyandi Riyandi
Keyword(s):  
Environmental Factors ◽  
Light Trap ◽  
Age Groups ◽  
Plant Age ◽  
Insect Diversity ◽  
Age Group ◽  
Dominant Group ◽  
Number Of Species ◽  
Trapping Methods ◽  
Number Of Individuals

Insect is a dominant group of animals on earth with the most common number of species and individuals compared to other animal groups. Research about insect diversity in the forest area of IUPHHK-HTI PT. Muara Sungai Landak in swamp peat forest should be done to know its role. The research was aimed to determine the species of insects and to know the effect of environmental factors to insects in the area of PT. Muara Sungai Landak. Insects collected from five different age groups of plants with trapping methods using pit fall trap, yellow pan trap, and light trap. Insects found in the area of PT. Muara Sungai Landak counted as many as to 282 individuals consisting of 18 species, 15 families, and 6 orders. The most widely found number of individuals was the species of Condylostylus longicornis. The highest diversity value was found in the two-year plant age group with a diversity value of H' = 1,69654, while the lowest diversity value was found in the three-year plant age group with the value H ' = 1,20751

The Psychological and Behavioral Responses to the COVID-19 Pandemic and the Ways to Cope With Them

2022 ◽  
pp. 385-410
Author(s):  
Zulal Törenli Kaya
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
Children And Adolescents ◽  
Economic Crisis ◽  
Age Groups ◽  
Behavioral Responses ◽  
The Other ◽  
Psychological Responses ◽  
Age Group ◽  
New Normal ◽  
And Coping

The COVID-19 pandemic and the life after the outbreak introduced numerous changes and uncertainties that led to elevated stress levels in the societies and caused the emergence of various psychological responses for people of all ages to deal with this unprecedented transformation. Throughout this period, the children and adolescents were mostly influenced by being away from school and their peers while the adults had to struggle with the economic crisis and the increased workload both at home and at work. The older adults, on the other hand, had to contend with loneliness, feeling useless, and ageism. In this chapter, considering different age groups, how people are affected by the pandemic-related changes and their common psychological and behavioral responses and coping strategies will be presented. Some recommendations and common solutions to adapt to the “new normal” brought by the pandemic will be also emphasized separately for each age group.

Age-related pharmacotherapy of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder in Slovenia in children and adolescents: A population-based study

2017 ◽  
Vol 42 ◽  
pp. 129-133 ◽  
Author(s):  
M. Stuhec ◽  
I. Locatelli
Keyword(s):  
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder ◽  
Children And Adolescents ◽  
Prescription Drugs ◽  
Attention Deficit ◽  
Age Groups ◽  
Age Group ◽  
Hyperactivity Disorder ◽  
Age Related ◽  
Number Of Patients ◽  
Health Claims Data

AbstractBackgroundThere are no data on age-related pharmacotherapy for Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) medication in children and adolescents in the most European countries. The main aim of this paper was to obtain that data for children and adolescents in Slovenia.MethodThe number of ADHD drug prescriptions per patient was obtained from the health claims data on prescription drugs of the Health Insurance Institute of Slovenia for the study period (2003–2015). Three age groups were analyzed: 2–5 years, 6–12 years, and 13–17 years. Only immediate-release methylphenidate (IR-MPH), methylphenidate-osmotic release oral delivery system (OROS-MPH), and atomoxetine (ATX) were available and included in this study.ResultsLess than 50% of patients in Slovenia were treated with medication. The number of patients treated with MPH in the 6–12 age group remained approximately the same between 2007 and 2015 (604–729 patients). In the 13–17 age group, however that number increased 2-fold between 2003 and 2015, from 288 to 555. The number of patients treated with ATX in the 6–12 age group age group increased from 20 to 163 between 2007 and 2015. The number was similar in the 13–17 age group, increasing from 10 to 165 in the same period. In 2015, 21% of the patients from all age groups in this study were treated with ATX.ConclusionsThe number of patients treated for ADHD increased rapidly in all age groups. Patients under the age of six are prescribed medication in Slovenia, which should be avoided.

scholarly journals Percentile values of the standing broad jump in children and adolescence aged 6-18 years old

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ewan Thomas ◽  
Luca Petrigna ◽  
Garden Tabacchi ◽  
Eduardo Teixeira ◽  
Simona Pajaujiene ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Fitness ◽  
Children And Adolescents ◽  
Age Groups ◽  
Linear Increase ◽  
Lower Limbs ◽  
Male And Female ◽  
Jumping Performance ◽  
Subsequent Decrease ◽  
Female Children ◽  
Children And Adolescence

The standing broad jump (SBJ) is a valid, reliable and feasible field-based test, which can evaluate explosive strength of the lower limbs and physical fitness. This study aimed to provide normative data for the SBJ for male and female children and adolescents and describe differences in performance between age groups and genders. A total number of 2140 children and adolescents, sampled in seven European nations have been included for analysis. The SBJ was performed to derive percentile values for gender and each age group. In general, males have greater jumping performance compared to females. Data demonstrate a linear increase in the jumping distance for both males and females until adolescence. However, such increase is evident in males up to 16-17 years old, whereas in females a plateau value is met at 12-13 years old, with a subsequent decrease in the jumping performance. No differences were present in jumping performance between male and female children, however differences between male and female adolescents were evinced. The study has provided percentile values useful to monitor the physical fitness status of children and adolescents.

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