scholarly journals Psychosocial Factors Associated With Increased Adolescent Non-suicidal Self-Injury During the COVID-19 Pandemic

2021 ◽  
Vol 12 ◽  
Author(s):  
Na Du ◽  
Yingjie Ouyang ◽  
Yu Xiao ◽  
Yunge Li
Keyword(s):  
Mobile Phone ◽  
Psychosocial Factors ◽  
Medical Records ◽  
Binary Logistic Regression ◽  
Electronic System ◽  
Binary Logistic Regression Model ◽  
Self Injury ◽  
The Family ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Parent Child Relationships

Non-suicidal self-injury (NSSI) in adolescents hospitalized with psychiatric disorders continues to increase after the outbreak of COVID-19. This study aimed to explore the relationship between the pandemic and NSSI among adolescents and whether the composition of psychosocial factors related to NSSI has changed during the pandemic. Through the retrospective analysis of medical records retrieved from the electronic system of the psychiatric hospital located in Chengdu from January 2016 to March 2021, 609 medical records of adolescents were obtained. The main potential psychosocial factors were determined by deductive content analysis. Among the 609 adolescents, 420 subjects had engaged in NSSI, while 189 did not. We found that the percentage of adolescents who had engaged in NSSI in 2016 was only 29.2%, reaching 34.5% in 2017, 45.7% in 2018, 61.3% in 2019, 92.5% in 2020, and 95.9% in 2021. In the binary logistic regression model, female sex (OR = 0.073, 95% CI: 0.028–0.186), older age (OR = 1.234, 95% CI: 1.030–1.478), having a single parent (OR = 7.865, 95% CI: 3.997–15.476), having experienced trauma (OR = 2.192, 95% CI: 1.032–4.654), having experienced social isolation from peers (OR = 8.139, 95% CI: 4.037–16.408), having experienced body-focused bullying (OR = 3.078, 95% CI: 1.295–7.318), overuse of a mobile phone in the parents' opinions (OR = 4.354, 95% CI: 1.380–13.738), having attempted suicide (OR = 9.120, 95% CI: 4.492–18.512), and during the pandemic (time point is January 30, 2020) (OR = 5.399, 95% CI: 1.679–17.357) were the factors that were significantly associated with NSSI. When comparing the differences in psychosocial factors between the pre-pandemic and the during-pandemic groups, the results showed that the family constitution, parent–child relationships, mobile phone overuse, and stressful learning were important factors. Tailored interventions geared towards changed psychosocial factors should be formulated.

scholarly journals The Association Between Non-Suicidal Self-Injury of Adolescents and the COVID-19: The Lesson We Should Notice

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Na Du ◽  
Yingjie Ouyang ◽  
Yu Xiao ◽  
Yunge Li
Keyword(s):  
Mobile Phone ◽  
Medical Record ◽  
Influencing Factors ◽  
Binary Logistic Regression ◽  
Electronic Medical Record System ◽  
Binary Logistic Regression Model ◽  
Record System ◽  
Mobile Phone Use ◽  
Self Injury ◽  
Medical Record System

Abstract Background: Non-suicidal self-injury (NSSI) in psychiatric hospitalized adolescents keeps growing after the outbreak of COVID-19. This study aims to explore the relationship between the pandemic and the NSSI among adolescents, focusing on the underlying reasons. Methods: Through the retrospective analysis of medical record data retrieved from the electronic medical record system from January 2016 to March 2021, 609 medical records of adolescents were obtained. The main potential influencing factors were determined by the method of inductive content analysis. Results: Among the 609 adolescents, 420 subjects had NSSI, while 189 did not. We found the percentage of NSSI adolescents in 2016 was only 29.2% (7/24), reaching 34.5% (29/55) in 2017, 45.7% (42/92) in 2018, 61.3% (76/124) in 2019, 92.5% (196/212) in 2020, and 95.9% (70/73) in 2021. In the Binary logistic regression model, gender (OR=0.075), age (OR=1.215), single parent (OR=7.751) , experienced trauma (OR=2.214), social isolation (OR=8.313), body bully (OR=3.116), mobile phone overused (OR=4.199), committed suicide (OR=9.276), and before/after pandemic (OR=5.421) were significantly associated with NSSI. When comparing the differences in influencing factors between the pre-pandemic and the post-pandemic group, the results showed that experiencing trauma and suffering body bullying played less role in the appearance of NSSI, while the family constitution, relationship with parents, mobile phone use, and stressful learning have become the important factors. Conclusions: The pandemic has increased the risk of NSSI among adolescents and changed the influencing factors of this behavior. Tailored intervention gearing toward the changed risk factors should be formulated.

Credit constraints and Rural Migration: Evidence from Six Villages in Uttar Pradesh

2018 ◽  
Vol 15 (3) ◽  
pp. 389-398
Author(s):  
Ruchi Singh
Keyword(s):  
Credit Constraints ◽  
Uttar Pradesh ◽  
Binary Logistic Regression ◽  
Binary Logistic Regression Model ◽  
Male Migration ◽  
Rural Economies ◽  
And Migration ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
The Empirical Analysis

Rural economies in developing countries are often characterized by credit constraints. Although few attempts have been made to understand the trends and patterns of male out-migration from Uttar Pradesh (UP), there is dearth of literature on the linkage between credit accessibility and male migration in rural Uttar Pradesh. The present study tries to fill this gap. The objective of this study is to assess the role of credit accessibility in determining rural male migration. A primary survey of 370 households was conducted in six villages of Jaunpur district in Uttar Pradesh. Simple statistical tools and a binary logistic regression model were used for analyzing the data. The result of the empirical analysis shows that various sources of credit and accessibility to them play a very important role in male migration in rural Uttar Pradesh. The study also found that the relationship between credit constraints and migration varies across various social groups in UP.

CHILD-PARENT RELATIONS AS A FACTOR IN THE FORMATION OF PROFESSIONAL PREFERENCES IN PEDAGOGICAL DYNASTIES

2020 ◽  
Vol 2 (4) ◽  
pp. 126-130
Author(s):  
N. V. SHAMANIN ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Professional Development ◽  
The Family ◽  
The Individual ◽  
Relationship Of ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Parent Child Relationships ◽  
Professional Preferences ◽  
Parent Child

The article raises the issue of the relationship of parent-child relationships and professional preferences in pedagogical dynasties. Particular attention is paid to the role of the family in the professional development of the individual. It has been suggested that there is a relationship between parent-child relationships and professional preferences.

Could Be % MMEF and sGaw Determinant Diagnostic Parameters Between Partial Reversibility and Reversibility in Evaluating Short-Acting Bronchodilator Response?

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Gökhan Erdoğan ◽  
Elif Altuğ ◽  
Sacide Rana Işık ◽  
Levent Tabak
Keyword(s):  
Independent Predictor ◽  
Binary Logistic Regression ◽  
Threshold Value ◽  
Test Results ◽  
Binary Logistic Regression Model ◽  
Bronchodilator Response ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Post Hoc ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Airway Conductance

INTRODUCTION: By examining the relationship between changes in maximum mild-expiratory flow( MMEF) and specific airway conductance(sGaw), parameters with the change in FEV1 when evaluating the spirometer test and the bronchodilator response, we investigated their diagnostic contribution to the bronchodilator response in those with partial responses to FEV1. METHODS: The retrospective study sample consists of data from 112 patients between Jun 1, 2019, and Feb 1, 2020 who applied to the pulmonary function laboratory with a pre-diagnosis of bronchial hyperreactivity as well as body plethysmography test performed together with the reversibility test. RESULTS: MMEF% and ▲sGaw were linearly correlated with ▲FEV1 (respectively r = 0.752; p <0.001, r = 0.611; p <0.001). While there was a significant difference between ▲MMEF% and ▲sGaw between reversible, partially reversible, and irreversible groups (P <0.001), there was no significant difference in ▲sGaw between partial reversible and reversible groups in post-hoc comparisons (P> 0.05). In the binary logistic regression model created between the partially reversible and reversible groups, demographic characteristics, MMEF% and ▲sGaw variables, ▲MMEF was an independent predictor [OR: 1.132; 95% CI (1.036-1.238), p = 0.006]. The 24% threshold for absolute reversibility or partial reversibility calculated with MMEF% was significant, indicating significance at 86.2% sensitivity and 80.8% specificity (AUC: 0.811, 95% CI: 0.686-0.936; p <0.001). This value we found defined 81% of the partially reversible group as reversible. DISCUSSION AND CONCLUSION: We observed that ▲sGaw alone didn' have a determinant contribution for determining reversibility in bronchodilator response, which showed partial reversibility with respect to FEV1 change. We believe that ▲MMEF% can be an independent predictor between these two groups and the calculated threshold value of 24% can be used as a criterion for determining the reversibility in cases where FEV1 is not determinant.

scholarly journals The Relationship between Non-audit Services and Auditor Independence: Evidence from Chinese Listed Companies

2021 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Xiaobo Hao
Keyword(s):  
Rapid Development ◽  
Binary Logistic Regression ◽  
Listed Companies ◽  
Auditor Independence ◽  
Binary Logistic Regression Model ◽  
Western Countries ◽  
Chinese Listed Companies ◽  
Independent Variable ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Non Audit Services

The rapid development of non-audit services (NAS) has jeopardized the independence of auditors, which has led many Western countries to enact regulations that restrict the provision of NAS. While in China, NAS have just emerged, and its development in China is far less mature than in Western countries. The purpose of this paper is to explore whether NAS in China have damaged auditor independence and whether Chinese regulators need to emulate Western countries and strongly limit the provision of NAS. In order to achieve this objective, 213 Chinese listed companies are selected in this study. The audit opinions issued by the auditors are used as substitute variables for auditor independence (dependent variables), and the ratio of non-audit service fees to the total of audit service fees and non-audit service fees as a substitute variable for the provision of NAS (independent variable), and meanwhile some suitable control variables are also selected. Analyse these data by building a binary logistic regression model. The results show that there is no evidence in China that NAS can undermine auditor independence and there is no need for China to enact regulations to prohibit the provision of NAS.

scholarly journals Identification of key career indicators in Portuguese football players

2020 ◽  
Vol 15 (4) ◽  
pp. 533-541
Author(s):  
Ricardo Monteiro ◽  
Diogo Monteiro ◽  
Célia Nunes ◽  
Miquel Torregrossa ◽  
Bruno Travassos
Keyword(s):  
Logistic Regression Model ◽  
Descriptive Analysis ◽  
Binary Logistic Regression ◽  
Support Programs ◽  
Football Players ◽  
Binary Logistic Regression Model ◽  
Stage Number ◽  
Stage Development ◽  
Definition Of ◽  
The Relationship

The aim of this study was to describe and identify the weight of some key career indicators (KCI) on the competitive level of retirement (professional vs. non-professional) of Portuguese football players. Three thousand five hundred retired Portuguese football players born between 1950 and 1989, and registered on Portuguese Football Federation were considered in this study. Descriptive analysis and a multivariable binary logistic regression model were performed to assess the relationship between the mastery stage development variables and the competitive level of retirement of football players. The results highlighted that the KCI first senior registration level, number of seasons in mastery stage, number of total games as senior player, number of total games in retirement season, and the age of the last best result achieved contribute to explain and predict the competitive level of retirement of Portuguese football players. The tendencies identified and their impact on the competitive level of retirement could be important implications on awareness and definition of management and support programs of players’ careers.

scholarly journals Do Age and Educational Stage Influence No-Mobile-Phone Phobia?

2021 ◽  
Vol 18 (9) ◽  
pp. 4450
Author(s):  
Antonio-Manuel Rodríguez-García ◽  
José-Antonio Marín-Marín ◽  
Juan-Antonio López-Núñez ◽  
Antonio-José Moreno-Guerrero
Keyword(s):  
Mobile Phone ◽  
Risk Indicators ◽  
Average Level ◽  
Quantitative Methodology ◽  
The People ◽  
The Family ◽  
Determining Factors ◽  
Study Population ◽  
Predictive Design ◽  
The Relationship

Technological progress not only brings with it resources that improve and facilitate the day-to-day life of the people who make up society but also entails health risks, with the emergence of terms, such as nomophobia, which is considered an anxiety disorder produced by the fear that not having a mobile phone generates in a person. This research aims to identify the relationship and influence between levels of nomophobia and the age or educational stage of students. The research method is based on a correlational and predictive design of quantitative methodology. The instrument used is the NMP-Q questionnaire. The study population is students from different educational stages (obligatory secondary education, baccalaureate, vocational training and university). The results show that students over 12 years old present an average level of “nomophobia” (no-mobile-phone phobia), namely, not being able to communicate with the family where the highest levels are presented. We conclude that students over 12 years of age and of any educational stage present an average level of nomophobia, and it cannot be determined that either the educational stage or the age are determining factors in the presentation of this problem. This can occur at any age and at any level of the different educational stages, although there are risk indicators that we should bear in mind to avoid the appearance of nomophobia.

scholarly journals The Relationship between Physical Activity, Mobile Phone Addiction and Irrational Procrastination in Chinese College Students

2021 ◽  
Vol 18 (10) ◽  
pp. 5325
Author(s):  
Mengyao Shi ◽  
Xiangyu Zhai ◽  
Shiyuan Li ◽  
Yuqing Shi ◽  
Xiang Fan
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Regression Model ◽  
Mobile Phone ◽  
Short Form ◽  
Multiple Linear Regression Model ◽  
Binary Logistic Regression ◽  
Activity Level ◽  
Binary Logistic Regression Model ◽  
Mobile Phone Addiction ◽  
Insufficient Physical Activity

The aim of the current study was to examine the associations between physical activity, mobile phone addiction, and irrational procrastination after adjustment for potential confounding variables. The participants were 6294 first- and second-year students recruited as a cluster sample from three public universities in Shanghai, China. Physical activity, mobile phone use, and irrational procrastination were assessed using the International Physical Activity Questionnaire-Short Form (IPAQ-SF), the mobile phone addiction index scale (MPAI), and the irrational procrastination scale (IPS). The participants were divided into four groups according to their mobile phone usage status and physical activity level. The binary logistic regression model was used to predict the probability of serious irrational procrastination among different groups. The emergence of serious of irrational procrastination under physical activity of different intensity and different mobile phone addiction statuses was predicted by a multiple linear regression model. In this study, the combination of insufficient physical activity and mobile phone addiction is positively associated with high levels of irrational procrastination. Furthermore, students who exhibited both mobile phone addiction behaviors and insufficient physical activity tended to have significantly higher odds of reporting high levels of irrational procrastination than those students who exhibited one behavior or neither behavior. After adjusting for the effects of age, BMI, tobacco, alcohol use, and sedentary time, the result is consistent with previous outcomes. These findings suggest that intervention efforts should focus on the promotion of physical activity and reduction of mobile phone addiction.

Challenges and Prospects of ICT Use in Agricultural Marketing

2014 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
pp. 41-60 ◽  
Author(s):  
Endalew Getnet ◽  
Adem Kedir ◽  
Jemal Yousuf
Keyword(s):  
Mobile Phone ◽  
Information And Communication Technologies ◽  
Information Seeking ◽  
Binary Logistic Regression ◽  
Binary Logistic Regression Model ◽  
Agricultural Marketing ◽  
Mobile Phone Use ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
Ict Use ◽  
Electric Line

Up-to-date market information on prices for commodities, inputs and consumer trends can improve farmers' livelihoods substantially and have a dramatic impact on their negotiating positions. Information on new marketing opportunities and the market prices of farm inputs and outputs is fundamental to an efficient and productive agricultural economy. The main focus of this study was on Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) use on agricultural marketing. Use of ICT (mobile phone, radio and television) and factors affecting ICT use in agricultural marketing in Eastern Hararghe were the objectives of this study. Random sample of 210 producers were selected from six purposively selected kebeles from Haramaya, Kersa and Metta woredas based on their production potential. Descriptive statistics and binary logistic regression model were used for analyzing the data and 63.8% were ICT users while 36.2% were not. The model result indicated that age, year of education, information seeking behavior and participation in trainings were significant determinants of ICT use. Network availability in the area, construction of electric line and infrastructures, network coverage throughout the country, affordable cost of simcard with free air time were opportunities for mobile phone use. Construction of electric line and infrastructures, wide area coverage of the frequency were opportunities for radio and television use. Alternative power source (battery) and expansion of Frequency Modulation (FM) stations were other opportunities for radio use. Interruption of network and electricity, language problem, absence of organized source of information are some challenges to use ICT. Adult education and trainings are useful to promote the awareness of producers; establishing basic infrastructures and services including electricity is basic requirement for ICT utilization. For the effective use of ICT, local languages needs to be used and trainings about how to use ICT also need to be provided.

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