scholarly journals The Use of Traditional Korean Medicine (TKM) by Children: A Correlational Study between Parent’s Perception and Their Children’s Use Reported by Parents

Healthcare ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (4) ◽  
pp. 385
Author(s):  
Jihye Kim ◽  
Jang-Kyung Park ◽  
Jung-Youn Park ◽  
Eun-Jin Lee ◽  
Soo-Hyun Sung
Keyword(s):  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Policy Intervention ◽  
Traditional Korean Medicine ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Korean Medicine ◽  
Parent Group ◽  
Parental Experience ◽  
Medical Disorder ◽  
Parental Factor ◽  
Close Relationship

This cross-sectional study investigated the correlation between parents’ perception and their children’s traditional Korean medicine (TKM) use reported by parents in order to discover policy intervention points and provide a reference for establishing generalized TKM policies. Participant data from a 2017 national survey on TKM usage was divided into two groups based on the children’s TKM use reported by parents. The female participants’ children had a higher rate of experience in using TKM (8.1%; p = 0.029). Additionally, 91.4% of the parent group with a child who used TKM turned out to have used TKM, which was higher than 71.9% of the parents whose children never used TKM (p < 0.001). As for the awareness on the use of TKM, 44.0% of the parents with a child who experienced TKM answered they were aware of it, while only 35.3% of the parent group whose child never experienced TKM did so (p = 0.033). The present study suggests that parental experience in using TKM could have an impact on the children’s TKM use reported by parents. Further study is necessary to assess which parental factor (awareness level, medical disorder to be treated, therapy, therapeutic efficacy, the purpose of visit, sex, age, etc.) has a close relationship with TKM usage experience of their children.

P20 Parental understanding of concussion in youth rugby is significantly improved by viewing the RFU concussion education video

2019 ◽  
Vol 90 (3) ◽  
pp. e31.1-e31
Author(s):  
T Samuel ◽  
K Aquilina ◽  
W Dawes
Keyword(s):  
Parental Education ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Educational Video ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Online Questionnaire ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Parental Experience ◽  
Increased Risk ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Composite Scores

ObjectivesTo investigate the current understanding parents have of concussion in their rugby-playing children aged 9–17.DesignCross-sectional studySubjects86 parents from four clubs completed an online questionnaireMethodsAreas covered (1) Parental experience of concussion (2) Rate of viewing of the RFU concussion educational video (RFUCEV), (3) Identification of symptoms of concussion (4) Understanding of the risk of concussion. Each participant was given a composite score, out of 19, based on their performance in symptom identification and true/false questions. Independent-sample two-tailed t-tests were conducted to analyse scores, primarily controlling for viewing of the RFUCEVResultsThere was a significant difference in the scores between the group that had viewed the RFUCEV (n=32, M=14.75, SD=2.55) and those who had not (n=54, M=13.05, SD=2.87); t(84)=2.75, p=0.00721. Additionally, over 25% of parents reported that their child had suffered a concussion, and this was also found to significantly improve the awareness score (p=0.04678)ConclusionsStatistically significant improvement in composite scores after viewing the RFUCEV makes it reasonable to require compulsory parental education prior to signing up a child to play rugby. This would build on the protocol changes made by the RFU in 2014 and further progress the safety of the sport. We suggest the video be improved to emphasise the areas highlighted as inadequately understood, including the increased risk of concussion in under-18s compared to adults.

scholarly journals Validation of the 14-item short form of the Slovak version of the Experiences in Close Relationships Revised Questionnaire

2021 ◽  
Vol 65 (2) ◽  
pp. 146-162
Author(s):  
Júlia Švecová ◽  
◽  
Natália Kaščáková ◽  
Jana Fürstová ◽  
Jozef Hašto ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Convergent Validity ◽  
Short Form ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Sociodemographic Differences ◽  
Slovak Population ◽  
Close Relationship ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Mental And Physical Health

Aims. The attachment formed in early childhood affects an individual’s mental and physical health. The aim of the study was to assess the psychometric properties of the Slovak version of the ECR-R questionnaire designed to detect attachment in adulthood, to create a shorter version, and to examine the sociodemographic differences in anxiety and avoidance among Slovak respondents. Sample, settings, and methods. In a cross-sectional study with a representative sample of the adult Slovak population (N=1018, age 46.24, SD 16.56, 48.7% men), data were collected using the Slovak translation of the ECR-R questionnaire. The Slovak version of the Relationship Questionnaire (RQ) was used to assess the convergence validity. Results. The data of the psychometric analysis of the shortened version of the Close Relationship Questionnaire, the ECR-R-SK-14, indicate its better suitability for measuring relationship in adulthood compared to the ECR-R-16 version. Convergent validity was confirmed. Sociodemographic differences in individual groups of the Slovak population, which were expanded to include subjectively perceived loneliness in the last year of life, were described. Summary. The ECR-R questionnaire and its shorter version, the ECR-R-SK-14, are suitable tools for measuring relationships in adulthood, whether scientific or clinical. Limitations. The complete version of the ECR-R questionnaire can be difficult for some respondents to understand due to a large number of reversely formulated questions.

scholarly journals Vestibular Syndromes in Childhood and Adolescence

2020 ◽  
Vol 24 (04) ◽  
pp. e477-e481
Author(s):  
Juliana Antoniolli Duarte ◽  
Elisa Morais Leão ◽  
Daniel Sobral Fragano ◽  
Germana Jardim Marquez ◽  
Anna Paula Batista de Ávila Pires ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Eating Habits ◽  
Signs And Symptoms ◽  
Vestibular Rehabilitation ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Childhood And Adolescence ◽  
Therapeutic Success ◽  
Dietary Counseling ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Close Relationship ◽  
Migraine Equivalents

Abstract Introduction The prevalence of vestibular disorders in childhood ranges from 0.4% to 15%; they may be the result of several factors, but most of the time it's an episodic vestibular syndrome related to migraine equivalents. Objective To evaluate the diagnostic and therapeutic aspects of children with vestibular signs and symptoms. Methods The present cross-sectional study evaluated data from the records of patients treated in an outpatient pediatric neurotology clinic over a 10-year period. These data included sociodemographic and clinical variables, results of complementary examinations, the treatment provided, and the clinical evolution. Results The sample was composed of 117 patients, with 54.7% of female subjects with a mean age of 10 years. The most prevalent diagnosis was benign paroxysmal vertigo of childhood (BPVC) (41.9%), followed by vestibular migraine (16.2%). The most prevalent complaint was vertigo (53.9% of the cases). Most patients (66.7%) had inadequate eating habits. Improvement of symptoms was observed in 40.4% of the patients treated with dietary guidance alone. In 80% of the cases, dietary counseling in combination with vestibular rehabilitation therapy achieved therapeutic success without the need of a drug treatment. Conclusion The predominant diagnosis was of BPVC, and its close relationship with the personal and family history of migraine, its benign evolution, and the importance of dietary guidance and vestibular rehabilitation for therapeutic success were observed.

scholarly journals Relationship between Serum Osteocalcin and Carotid Atherosclerosis in Middle-Aged Men in China: A Cross-Sectional Study

2018 ◽  
Vol 2018 ◽  
pp. 1-6
Author(s):  
Hui Deng ◽  
Hao Lu ◽  
Yang Dai ◽  
Lingling Li ◽  
Juan Cao ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Carotid Atherosclerosis ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Serum Osteocalcin ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Middle Aged ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Close Relationship ◽  
Diagnosis Criteria

Background and Purpose. Numerous investigations found that there exists a close relationship between serum osteocalcin and incurrence of atherosclerosis, but studies investigating the effect of serum osteocalcin on carotid atherosclerosis are very limited. Our study is aimed at investigating the role of osteocalcin in carotid atherosclerosis in middle-aged men in China. Methods. A total of 335 male middle-aged participants (40-60, 52.4 ± 3.87 years averagely) were enrolled from the institute. The carotid intima-media thicknesses (CIMT) of each subject were measured. All subjects were included either in the carotid atherosclerosis (AS) group or the control group according to the CAS diagnosis criteria. Serum osteocalcin and other markers of each patient were assessed following standard laboratory tests protocol. Results. 135 subjects were included in AS group, and 199 subjects were included in control group. The average osteocalcin level in AS group was 18.71 ± 6.20 ng/ml and was significantly different from that in control group, which was 20.38 ± 7.19 ng/ml (p=0.039). Logistic regression analysis revealed that OCN (standardized β=-0.024, p=0.013) and FINS (standardized β=-0.065, p=0.010) were independently and inversely associated with the carotid atherosclerosis, while FPG (standardized β=0.538, p=0.006) was independently and positively associated with the carotid atherosclerosis. Conclusion. Our study suggests that OCN is independently related to carotid atherosclerosis in middle-aged male individuals.

scholarly journals MATERNITY BLUES AMONG CROATIAN MOTHERS – A SINGLE-CENTER STUDY

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mislav Mikuš ◽  
Bernarda Škegro ◽  
Vesna Sokol Karadjole ◽  
Joško Lešin ◽  
Vladimir Banović ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Attachment Style ◽  
Final Analysis ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Screening Methods ◽  
Significant Other ◽  
Anxious Attachment ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Resilience Scale ◽  
Close Relationship ◽  
Loss Of Appetite

Background: Maternity blues is a transient change of mood that occurs within the first few days after delivery. Some of the mostcommon symptoms include mood swings, tearfulness, irritability, loss of appetite, fatigue. The aim of the study was to investigate therelationship between maternity blues, psychological, demographic and obstetrics risk factors.Subjects and methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted between October 2019 and February 2020 at the UniversityHospital Center Zagreb, Croatia. Final analysis included 227 mothers. Participants were assessed with Stein's Maternity BluesScale, Connor-Davidson Resilience Scale (CD-RISC), Multidimensional Scale of Perceived Support (MSPSS) and Brennan'sExperiences in Close Relationship Scale, as well as demographic and obstetric data.Results: The prevalence of maternity blues in our study was 19.9%. Higher result on Stein's Maternity Blues Scale wasassociated with anxious attachment style (r=0.425, p&lt;0.01), oxytocin (r=0.308, p&lt;0.01), lower birth weight (r=-0.242), lowerresilience (r=-0.252) and less perceived social support from family and significant other (p&lt;0.01).Conclusions: This report presents the very first study assessing maternity blues occurence among Croatian mothers and inCroatian cultural environment. We believe that our report will address importance of employing adequate screening methods inpreventing and timely recognizing maternity blues and subsequent postpartum depression in Croatian population.

scholarly journals The correlation between Rood and Shehab’s radiographic features and the incidence of inferior alveolar nerve paraesthesia following odontectomy of lower third molars

2017 ◽  
Vol 49 (2) ◽  
pp. 59
Author(s):  
David Buntoro Kamadjaja ◽  
Djodi Asmara ◽  
Gita Khairana
Keyword(s):  
Inferior Alveolar Nerve ◽  
Third Molar ◽  
Mandibular Canal ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Third Molar Surgery ◽  
Third Molars ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Radiographic Features ◽  
Close Relationship

Background: Odontectomy of lower third molar has a potential risk for inferior alveolar nerve impairment. Paresthesia of inferior alveolar nerve has often been associated with close relationship between the apex of lower third molar and mandibular canal. Rood and Shehab’s category has been commonly used for radiological prediction of inferior alveolar nerve injury following third molar surgery. Purpose: This study aimed to determine whether there was correlation between Rood and Shehab’s radiographic features and the incidence of inferior alveolar nerve paraesthesia following odontectomy of lower third molar. Method: This was a retrospective cross-sectional study, using data obtained from the dental record of patients who had undergone odontectomy of lower third molars in Dental hospital of Universitas Airlangga during 2 years period. Samples were cases that, from presurgical radiograph, showed close relationship between lower third molar roots and mandibular canal. The case and non-case groups were assigned based on the presence of paraesthesia and non-paraesthesia of inferior alveolar nerves, respectively. Based on Rood and Shehab’s category, the samples collected were then classified into two groups which were those whose relationship matched and did not match with the category, respectively. Data were analyzed using Chi-square correlation test. Result: Of 975 odontectomy cases included in this study, 80 cases were taken as study samples consisting of 15 and 65 cases assigned, respectively, as case and non-case. The 32 cases matched with the criteria of Rood and Shehab's category while the remainder of 48 cases did not. Of 32 cases which met the criteria of Rood and Shehab’s relationship, only 5 cases showed paraesthesia, whereas out of 48 cases which did not met the criteria 10 cases showed paraesthesia. Statistical analysis showed significance value of 0.770 (p>0.05) indicating that there was no significant correlation between relations of third molar root and mandibular canal, based on Rood and Shehab’s category, and the incidence of inferior alveolar nerve paraesthesia. Conclusion: There was no correlation between Rood and Shehab’s radiographic features and the incidence of paraesthesia of inferior alveolar nerve following odontectomy of lower third molars.

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