scholarly journals Audiometric Characteristics and Tinnitus Features in a Cohort of 170 Spanish Patients

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (4) ◽  
pp. 594-602
Author(s):  
María Cuesta ◽  
Pedro Cobo
Keyword(s):  
Rank Correlation ◽  
Pure Tone Audiometry ◽  
Objective Measure ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Correlation Factor ◽  
Frequency Range ◽  
Subjective Outcome ◽  
Spearman Rank Correlation ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Tinnitus Distress

Background: Tinnitus is a rather prevalent, quite heterogeneous, and difficult to treat auditory disorder. The aim of this article is to provide the design and results of a cross-sectional study related to audiological and tinnitus features in a group of 170 Spanish patients. Methods: Audiometric characteristics were assessed on the basis of the pure-tone audiometry of both ears in 170 tinnitus patients and 85 control subjects. The audiometric status of each tinnitus participant was assessed on the basis of the average auditory threshold (AAT) in the whole frequency range (from 125 Hz to 8 kHz), and low (from 125 Hz to 2 kHz) and high (from 3 kHz to 8 kHz)-frequency intervals. Tinnitus features were evaluated through personal interview with patients and included tinnitus duration, laterality, pitch, sound, and distress (Tinnitus Handicap Inventory, THI). Correlational analysis was carried out between audiological (AAT) and tinnitus (THI) variables. Results: A very weak Spearman rank correlation factor is found between both variables. Conclusions: The subjective outcome of tinnitus distress (THI) was not correlated with the objective measure of hearing loss (AAT) in our cohort.

Hubungan ambang dengar dengan nilai hearing handicap berdasarkan hearing handicap inventory for the elderly-screening (HHIE-S)

2013 ◽  
Vol 40 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Suprapto Wibowo ◽  
Melania Soedarmi ◽  
Lukmantya
Keyword(s):  
Hearing Threshold ◽  
Rank Correlation ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
P Value ◽  
Spearman Rank Correlation ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Spearman Rank ◽  
Hearing Handicap ◽  
Communication Ability

Background: Hearing impairment in elderly people will reduce their communication ability andimpact their quality of life.Purpose: To know the correlation between hearing threshold with the resultsof hearing handicap using hearing handicap inventory for the elderly-creening (HHIE-S) on presbycusispatients.Method: A cross sectional study of patient with presbycusis at Saiful Anwar Hospital that metthe research criteria, on period March–April 2010. Results: The distribution of presbycusis patients included in this study was 9 persons (37.5%) without handicap, 10 persons (41.7%) with mild-moderate handicap, and 5 persons (20.8%) with severe handicap. Measurement results from two main variables,hearing threshold and hearing handicap was analyzed with Spearman rank correlation. Calculationresults of coefficient Spearman rank correlation was 0.937 with p value = 0.000. Conclusion: There isa significant correlation between hearing threshold with the results of hearing handicap on presbycusispatients.Key words: presbycusis, hearing threshold, hearing handicap inventory for the elderly-screening. Abstrak : Latar belakang: Gangguan pendengaran yang terjadi pada usia lanjut menyebabkan gangguankomunikasi dan berdampak pada kualitas hidup penderita. Tujuan: Mengetahui adanya hubungan ambangdengar dengan hasil penilaian hearing handicap dengan menggunakan hearing handicap inventory for theelderly-screening (HHIE-S) pada penderita presbikusis.Metode: Sebuahstudi cross sectional. Sampeladalah semua penderita yang didiagnosis presbikusis di poliklinik neurotologi THT RS Dr. Saiful AnwarMalang, dan memenuhi kriteria penelitian dengan teknik consecutive sampling mulai Maret–April 2010.Hasil: Pasien presbikusis yang terlibat dalam penelitian ini terdistribusi sebanyak 9 orang (37,5%) tanpahandicap, 10 orang (41,7%) handicap ringan–sedang, dan 5 orang (20,8%) termasuk handicap berat. Hasilpengukuran dari dua variabel utama, yaitu ambang dengar dan hearing handicap dianalisis menggunakankorelasi Spearman rank. Hasil perhitungan koefisien korelasi Spearman rank adalah 0,937 dengan p-value= 0,000. Kesimpulan: Terdapat hubungan yang signifikan antara ambang dengar dengan hasil penilaianhearing handicap pada penderita presbikusis.Kata kunci: presbikusis, ambang dengar, hearing handicap inventory for the elderly-screening.

scholarly journals Relationships Among Knowledge, Attitude and Behavioral Intention of Waste Management Technology

2018 ◽  
Author(s):  
Andysah Putera Utama Siahaan ◽  
Rusiadi
Keyword(s):  
Waste Management ◽  
Behavioral Intention ◽  
Rank Correlation ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Spearman Rank Correlation ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Management Technology ◽  
Knowledge And Attitude ◽  
The Relationship

Waste is a problem faced in the worldwide. One strategic to minimizing the volume of waste is waste management at school or campus. The purpose of this cross- sectional study was to examine the relationship between knowledge, attitude and behavioral intention of waste management among college student in Diploma Nursing and Midwife Pematangsiantar. The participants were composed of 228 nursing and midwife student, and they were selected by stratified random sampling from Diploma of Nursing and Midwife, Pematangsiantar. The data was collected by using questionnaires consisting of information, knowledge, attitude and behavioral intention. Spearman Rank Correlation was used to identify relationships between, knowledge, attitude and behavioral intention. The study found that the majority of participants (88,2%) with the average age was 20,27 years old. The major study was nursing (39,5 %) with the VI semester. Knowledge and attitude were related to behavioral intention (r=0.550, p<0,01; r=0.183, p<0,06) respectively. Students reported good knowledge, positive attitude, and high behavioral intention. The study suggested that student should maintain their behavioral intention towards waste management. Also, the institution should provide more information on campus about how to recycle waste into useful.

HUBUNGAN BEBAN KERJA PERAWAT DENGAN KELENGKAPAN PENGISIAN DOKUMENTASI ASUHAN KEPERAWATAN

2020 ◽  
Vol 5 (2) ◽  
pp. 588
Author(s):  
Etlida Wati ◽  
Ulva Arini
Keyword(s):  
Nursing Care ◽  
Rank Correlation ◽  
Bivariate Analysis ◽  
Spearman Rank Correlation ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Weight Category ◽  
Spearman Rank ◽  
Hospital Room ◽  
Analysis Technique ◽  
Nurse Workload

<p>Documentation is an activity of recording, reporting or recording an event and activities carried out in the form of providing services that are considered important and valuable. One factor that can influence documentation is the nurse's workload. The purpose of this study is to identify the relationship between nurses' workload and the application of documentation in the Hj. Anna Lasmanah Banjarnegara. This  research is quantitative with a cross sectional approach descriptive correlation design. Samples were taken with a total sampling of 65 nurses. Instruments to measure documentation using observation sheets. While the nurse workload instrument uses a questionnaire sheet. The analysis technique uses Spearman Rank correlation. Based on the research results of the workload of a nurse in the hospital room , most of them are in the weight category, as many as 46 respondents (70.8%). Application of nursing care documentation in the hospital room Hj. Anna Lasmanah Banjarnegara, most of them are respondents in the incomplete category as many as 63 respondents (96.9%). There is a significant relationship between nurse workload with the application of documentation, this is evidenced by the results of the Spearman Rank correlation bivariate analysis, which is r = 0.688 with p = 0.000 &lt;0.05. It is hoped that management will motivate nurses to complete the documentation of nursing care</p>

scholarly journals Correlation between hair zinc level and cognitive function in elderly population

2020 ◽  
Vol 3 (2) ◽  
pp. 59
Author(s):  
Dian Sarah Mutiara ◽  
Diana Sunardi ◽  
Esthika Dewiasty
Keyword(s):  
Cognitive Function ◽  
Inductively Coupled Plasma ◽  
Rank Correlation ◽  
Amyloid Β ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Zinc Level ◽  
P Value ◽  
Hair Zinc ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
The Mean

Introduction: Neurodegenerative disease is the most problem in elderly. Amyloid β (Aβ) accumulation is the major cause of cognitive impairment. Zinc has an important role in antioxidant and Aβ accumulation process. This study aimed to evaluate the correlation between hair zinc level and cognitive function in elderly.Methods: A cross sectional study was conducted involving 58 subjects of elderly in Jakarta. Subjects were recruited by consecutive sampling. Hair zinc level was measured by inductively coupled plasma emission spectrometer (ICPS) and cognitive function assessed by abbreviated mental test (AMT). Data analysis was done by spearman rank correlation test and p-value less than 0.05 were considered statistically significant.Results: The mean of age was 65.4 ± 4.4 years old and 56.9% of subjects were female. The mean of hair zinc level was 123.23 ± 69.71 µg/gram hair and 32.8% subjects had hair zinc deficiency. There was 91.4% subjects had normal cognitive function. The study showed no correlation between hair zinc level and cognitive function in elderly (p=0.871 ; r=-0.022).Conclusions: There was no correlation between hair zinc level and cognitive function in elderly. Further research is expected to be performed with different level of cognitive function.Keywords: cognitive, elderly, hair zinc level, zinc.

scholarly journals Association of Salivary Statherin, Calcium, and Proline-Rich Proteins on Oral Hygiene: A Cross-Sectional Study

2021 ◽  
Vol 2021 ◽  
pp. 1-6
Author(s):  
Deepak Gowda Sadashivappa Pateel ◽  
Shilpa Gunjal ◽  
Liew Fong Fong ◽  
Nur Sulwana Mohd Hanapi
Keyword(s):  
Oral Health ◽  
Negative Correlation ◽  
Oral Hygiene ◽  
Linear Regression Analysis ◽  
Rank Correlation ◽  
Multiple Linear Regression Analysis ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
The Relationship

Background. Saliva, as a complex biofluid, plays a pivotal role in maintaining oral health and tooth integrity. There has been inconsistent data available on the relationship between salivary parameters and oral health. This study aims to investigate the association between salivary statherin, acidic proline-rich proteins (aPRP), and calcium with oral hygiene status. Methods. One hundred and eighty-eight healthy subjects aged between 18 and 50 years with varying oral hygiene status who gave consent to participate were included in this cross-sectional study. The subjects were recruited from primary oral health care of MAHSA University. Oral hygiene of all the participants was measured using Oral Hygiene Index–Simplified (OHI-S). Stimulated saliva collected using paraffin wax was analyzed for salivary statherin, aPRP, and calcium. The relationship between salivary statherin, aPRP, and calcium levels with OHI-S was assessed using Spearman’s Rank correlation coefficient; the strength of relationship was assessed by multiple linear regression analysis. Results. The study found a weak positive correlation (r = 0.179, p  = 0.014) between salivary statherin and OHI-S; weak negative correlation (r = −0.187, p  = 0.010) between salivary aPRP and OHI-S; and moderate negative correlation between salivary statherin and salivary aPRP levels (r = −0.50, p  < 0.001) which were statistically significant. Conclusion. Poor oral hygiene is associated with increased statherin and reduced aPRP levels in saliva. Thus, these salivary components may have a role in predicting oral hygiene status.

Relationship Among 3 Different Core Stability Tests in Healthy Young Adults: Validity and Gender Differences

2021 ◽  
pp. 1-6
Author(s):  
Masahiro Kuniki ◽  
Yoshitaka Iwamoto ◽  
Daiki Yamagiwa ◽  
Nobuhiro Kito
Keyword(s):  
Gender Differences ◽  
Rank Correlation ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Core Stability ◽  
Strong Positive Correlation ◽  
Balance Test ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Stability Tests ◽  
Positive Correlations ◽  
And Gender

Context: Core stability is important for preventing injury and improving performance. Although various tests for evaluating core stability have been reported to date, information on their relationship and the effect of gender differences is limited. This study aimed to (1) identify correlations among the 3 core stability tests and to examine the validity of each test and (2) identify gender differences in the test relationship and determine whether gender influenced test selection. Design: Cross-sectional study. Methods: Fifty-one healthy volunteers (27 men and 24 women) participated in the study. The participants underwent the following 3 tests: Sahrmann Core Stability Test (SCST), the lumbar spine motor control tests battery (MCBT), and Y Balance Test (YBT). Each parameter was analyzed according to all parameters and gender using the Spearman rank correlation coefficient. Results: Overall, there was a strong positive correlation between SCST and MCBT and moderate positive correlations between SCST and YBT and between MCBT and YBT. Conversely, gender-specific analyses revealed no significant correlations between YBT and SCST and between YBT and MCBT in women, although significantly strong correlations were found among all tests in men. Conclusion: Although these 3 tests evaluated interrelated functions and may be valid as core stability tests, the results should be carefully interpreted when performing YBT in women.

Prevalence of Vestibular Dysfunction with Presbycusis among Elderly in Malaysia

2021 ◽  
Vol 15 (12) ◽  
pp. 3478-3480
Author(s):  
Mohammed Amin Onn ◽  
Khairi Md Daud ◽  
Rosdan Salim
Keyword(s):  
Pure Tone Audiometry ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Vestibular Dysfunction ◽  
Head Impulse Test ◽  
Video Head Impulse Test ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Test Of Independence ◽  
Head Impulse ◽  
Chi Square Test

Objectives: This study aims to determine the prevalence of vestibular dysfunction in the Malaysian elderly and its association with presbycusis, age and other associated risk factors. Methods: A cross-sectional study was undertaken in a tertiary otorhinolaryngology department and the community. Adults aged 60 years and above who attended the ORL CLINIC with or without presbycusis were invited to participate. The main outcome measures, including the Malay Version Vertigo Symptoms Scale, pure tone audiometry and vestibular assessment, were obtained using a Video Head Impulse Test (VHIT). Results: The prevalence of vestibular dysfunction with presbycusis in the study population of 135 participants was 46.7 per cent (95 per cent confidence interval, 24.0 to 36.2 per cent). The median age was 68 years (range, 60–86 years). The A chi-square test of independence showed that there was significant association between Presbycusis and Tinnitus, X2 (1, N = 135) = 97.37, p < .001. A chi-square test of independence was performed to examine the relation between presbycusis and dizziness. The relation between these variables was significant, X2 (2, N = 135) = 28.42, p < .001. A chi-square test of independence showed that there was no significant association between presbycusis and VHIT, X2 (1, N = 135) = .01, p = .938. Conclusion: Vestibular dysfunction is independently associated with ageing and presbycusis. More research investigating the advantages of additional screening for vestibular dysfunction in older presbycusis patients is needed. Key words: Elderly; Presbycusis; Vestibular dysfunction; Video Head Impulse Test (VHIT)

scholarly journals Correlation between Internet addiction, depression, anxiety and stress among undergraduate medical students in Azad Kashmir

2019 ◽  
Vol 35 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Arslaan Javaeed ◽  
Maria Bint Zafar ◽  
Madiha Iqbal ◽  
Sanniya Khan Ghauri
Keyword(s):  
Medical Students ◽  
Internet Addiction ◽  
Rank Correlation ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Undergraduate Medical Students ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Creative Commons ◽  
Azad Kashmir ◽  
High Level ◽  
Very High

Objective: To find out the correlation between internet addiction and depression, anxiety and stress among undergraduate medical students in Azad Kashmir. Methods: A cross-sectional study including 210 undergraduate medical students (first to the fifth year) was done in Poonch Medical College, Azad Kashmir. The data collection tools were DASS21 questionnaire and Young’s internet addiction questionnaire. Spearman rank correlation test was done to see the correlation between internet addiction and depression, anxiety, and stress. Data were analyzed by SPSS v23 at a 95% confidence interval. Results: A very high prevalence (52.4%) of moderate to extremely severe internet addiction was observed among the respondents. The mild positive correlation between internet addiction and depression was identified (p <0.001) and similar type of correlation was observed between internet addiction and stress (p 0.003). However, anxiety and internet addiction were not significantly correlated. The prevalence of anxiety and depression among the males were higher than the females, whilst the stress level was almost the same across gender. Conclusion: Internet addiction has been found to be associated with various psychiatric diseases. In this study, we also observed such correlation. We have also observed a very high level of internet addiction among medical students. The prevalence of internet addiction may further increase in the coming years as the internet will become more cheap, available and include more high quality psychologically addictive contents. How to cite this:Javaeed A, Zafar MB, Iqbal M, Ghauri SK. Correlation between Internet addiction, depression, anxiety and stress among undergraduate medical students in Azad Kashmir. Pak J Med Sci. 2019;35(2):---------. doi: https://doi.org/10.12669/pjms.35.2.169 This is an Open Access article distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution License (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0), which permits unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original work is properly cited.

scholarly journals Palestinian pharmacists’ knowledge of issues related to using psychotropic medications in older people: a cross-sectional study

2017 ◽  
Vol 14 ◽  
pp. 8 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ramzi Shawahna ◽  
Mais Khaskiyyi ◽  
Hadeel Abdo ◽  
Yasmen Msarwe ◽  
Rania Odeh ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Older People ◽  
Rank Correlation ◽  
Educational Interventions ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Psychotropic Medications ◽  
Knowledge Test ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Chi Square Test ◽  
Categorical Groups

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to assess the knowledge of pharmacists practicing in Palestine of issues related to using psychotropic medications in older people. Methods: The study was conducted with a cross-sectional observational design using a questionnaire. A total of 400 pharmacists responded to a 19-statement knowledge test related to the use of psychotropic medications in older people. The study was conducted from July 2016 to February 2017. The reliability and internal consistency of the study tool was assessed using the test-retest method and the Cronbach alpha. Categorical groups were compared using the chi-square test and the Spearman rank correlation. Results: On the 19-statement knowledge test, the median score was 55.3% with an interquartile range of 21.9%. In a comparison of the demographic and practice-related variables of the pharmacists who scored ≥ 50% on the 19-statement knowledge test with those who scored < 50%, age, gender, and having taken a course on psychotropic medications were found to be significantly associated with performance, as shown by the chi-square test and Spearman correlation. Conclusion: Pharmacists practicing in Palestine possess less than optimal knowledge of issues related to the use of psychotropic medications in older people. Continuing educational interventions and/or training might be helpful in improving pharmacists’ knowledge of issues related to using psychotropic medications in older people.

scholarly journals Evaluating the muscular strength, functional capacity, and risk of sarcopenia in elderly women who practice Mat Pilates

2019 ◽  
Vol 32 ◽  
Author(s):  
Daniel Vicentini de Oliveira ◽  
Amanda Mansano de Souza ◽  
Áurea Gonçalves Ferreira ◽  
Mateus Dias Antunes ◽  
Natália Serra Lovato ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Latin American ◽  
Functional Capacity ◽  
Muscular Strength ◽  
Elderly Women ◽  
Rank Correlation ◽  
Correlation Coefficients ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Spearman’S Rank Correlation ◽  
Level Of Significance

Abstract Introduction: Despite the importance of appropriate levels of muscular strength to maintain the functional capacity and a healthy life in old age, the current literature still lacks studies that investigate the profile of elderly women who practice Mat Pilates regarding these variables. Objective: This study aimed to analyze muscular strength, functional capacity, and risk of sarcopenia in elderly women who practiced Mat Pilates. Method: This is a cross-sectional study carried out with 50 elderly women who practice Mat Pilates in the city of Maringá, Paraná. Sociodemographic and health questionnaires were used, in addition to tests created by a Latin American development group for maturity called Grupo de Desenvolvimento Latino Americano para a Maturidade (GDLAM), sitting-rising test, arm curl test, and SARC-F questionnaire. For data analysis, Shapiro-Wilk and Mann-Whitney U tests, as well as Spearman’s Rank Correlation Coefficients, were used. The level of significance was p < 0.05. Results: The 70-79-year-old elderly women showed worse results in the functional capacity and muscular strength tests of the upper limbs and a higher risk of sarcopenia than the individuals who were under 70 years of age. Muscular strength was inversely related to the reduction of the risk of sarcopenia, and functional capacity was directly associated with this risk. Conclusion: A good functional capacity seems to be related to the reduction of the risk of sarcopenia. Age seems to be an intervening factor for reducing muscular strength levels and functional capacity and increasing the risk of sarcopenia.

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