scholarly journals Multidimensional Evaluation of Awareness in Prader-Willi Syndrome

2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (9) ◽  
pp. 2007
Author(s):  
Jesús Cobo ◽  
Ramón Coronas ◽  
Esther Pousa ◽  
Joan-Carles Oliva ◽  
Olga Giménez-Palop ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Social Consequences ◽  
University Hospital ◽  
Clinical Implications ◽  
Prader Willi Syndrome ◽  
Matched Sample ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Schizophrenia Spectrum ◽  
Multidimensional Evaluation ◽  
The Social ◽  
Insight Into

There are no studies about insight or awareness of illness in patients with Prader-Willi Syndrome (PWS). The objective of this study was to explore the level of awareness of the disorder, of the need for medication, and of the social consequences of the disease, as well as of its main symptoms in PWS. We also aimed to explore relationships between awareness and sociodemographic and clinical characteristics, and to compare all data with a matched sample of patients with psychosis. Insight was assessed by an Adapted version of the Scale of Unawareness of Mental Disorder in a cross-sectional pilot study at a University Hospital. Thirty-six individuals with PWS (58.3% women) were included. Results showed that PWS patients had a good awareness of the illness and of the effects of medication, in contrast to a lack of awareness of illness’ social consequences. Awareness of obesity/overweight was excellent, as was the awareness of excessive appetite. Awareness of excessive food intake was only mild. Insight correlated with age and functionality, but not with BMI. PWS patients showed a better insight into the illness but a similar awareness of the effects of the medication and of the social consequences of the disease as compared to schizophrenia-spectrum patients. This profile of insight may have relevant clinical implications.

Socio-Demographic Factors and Health-Related Behaviors Associated with Gerontology

GIS Business ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 14 (6) ◽  
pp. 359-370
Author(s):  
Dr. Ravi S. Dalawai
Keyword(s):  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Work Culture ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
The Social ◽  
Health Related ◽  
Chi Square Test ◽  
Current Scenario ◽  
Socio Demographic Factors ◽  
Insight Into

Indian population is in growing trend from 942.2 million in 1994 to 1.36 billion in 2019.Among this six per cent of India's population was of the age 65 and above (UNFPA, 2019). Today the work culture is totally changed. Both husband and wife are forced to work in the current scenario and unable to take care of their parents. The changing structure created increased problems for old age people leads to loneliness, psychological, physical health and financial insecurity. The study paper provides insight into the social and demographic factor and health related sickness of the oldest people. This research explained the cross-sectional study included a representative sample (n=116) of adults aged ≥60 years. The sample was chosen using a four-stage stratified random-cluster survey sampling method .The Chi Square test and ANOVA test was analyzed using SPSS20.

scholarly journals Sonolência diurna excessiva e os efeitos do trabalho na saúde de trabalhadores de enfermagem

2019 ◽  
Vol 19 (1) ◽  
pp. 263-301
Author(s):  
Kellen Da Silva ◽  
Ariane Naidon Cattani ◽  
Maiara Carmosina Hirt ◽  
Anahlú Peserico ◽  
Rosângela Marion Da Silva ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Social Sciences ◽  
Excessive Daytime Sleepiness ◽  
Daytime Sleepiness ◽  
Predictive Analytics ◽  
The Body ◽  
University Hospital ◽  
Hospital Data ◽  
Physical Damage ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
The Social

Objetivo: Analizar la somnolencia diurna excesiva y los efectos del trabajo en la salud de trabajadores de enfermería actuantes em la Unidad de Recuperación Post-Anestésica.Método: Estudio transversal, realizado con 39 trabajadores de enfermería de una Unidad de Recuperación Post-Anestésica de un Hospital Universitario. Los instrumentos de recolección de datos fueron el cuestionario de caracterización sociolaboral, la Escala de Somnolencia de Epworth y la Escala de Evaluación de los Daños Relacionados al Trabajo. Los datos fueron analizados con ayuda de Predictive Analytics Software, de la SPSS (Statistical Package for the Social Sciences), a través de pruebas estadísticas.Resultados: Indican que los daños físicos presentaron mayor promedio (2,33 ± 1,15), predominando dolores en el cuerpo, espalda y piernas, dicho una clasificación grave, lo cual potencia el sufrimiento en el trabajo. En cuanto a la presencia de somnolencia diurna excesiva, el 41% de los trabajadores la presentaron. No se identificó asociación significativa entre la somnolencia diurna excesiva y los efectos del trabajo en la salud de trabajadores de enfermería.Conclusión: Este estudio podrá auxiliar en la planificación de acciones con el objetivo de minimizar los daños relacionados al trabajo y promover la salud del trabajador. Objective: To analyze excessive daytime sleepiness and the effects of work on the health of nursing workers working in the Post-Anesthetic Recovery Unit.Method: A cross-sectional study carried out with 39 nursing workers from a Post-Anesthetic Recovery Unit of a University Hospital. Data collection instruments were the socio-labor characterization questionnaire, the Epworth Sleepiness Scale and the Work-Related Damage Assessment Scale. The data were analyzed with the aid of Predictive Analytics Software, SPSS (Statistical Package for the Social Sciences), through statistical tests.Results: Indicate that physical damage presented a higher mean (2.33 ± 1.15), and pain in the body, back and legs predominated, a severe classification, which potentiates suffering at work. As to the presence of excessive daytime sleepiness, 41% of the workers presented. No significant association was identified between excessive daytime sleepiness and the effects of work on the health of nursing workers.Conclusion: This study may help in the planning of actions with the intention of minimizing the damages related to work and promoting the health of the worker. Objetivo: Analisar a sonolência diurna excessiva e os efeitos do trabalho na saúde de trabalhadores de enfermagem atuantes na Unidade de Recuperação Pós-Anestésica.Método: Estudo transversal, realizado com 39 trabalhadores de enfermagem de uma Unidade de Recuperação Pós-Anestésica de um Hospital Universitário. Os instrumentos de coleta de dados foram o questionário de caracterização sociolaboral, a Escala de Sonolência de Epworth e a Escala de Avaliação dos Danos Relacionados ao Trabalho. Os dados foram analisados com auxílio do Predictive Analytics Software, da SPSS (Statistical Package for the Social Sciences), por meio de testes estatísticos.Resultados: Indicam que os danos físicos apresentaram maior média (2,33±1,15), sendo que dores no corpo, costas e pernas predominaram, dito uma classificação grave, o qual potencializa o sofrimento no trabalho. Quanto à presença de sonolência diurna excessiva, 41% dos trabalhadores apresentaram. Não foi identificada associação significativa entre a sonolência diurna excessiva e os efeitos do trabalho na saúde de trabalhadores de enfermagem.Conclusão: Este estudo poderá auxiliar no planejamento de ações com o intuito de minimizar os danos relacionados ao trabalho e promover a saúde do trabalhador.

Profile of the cases of violence reported in university hospital

2010 ◽  
Vol 4 (3) ◽  
pp. 1457
Author(s):  
Aline Do Nascimento Silva ◽  
Eduardo Tavares Gomes ◽  
Renata Livia Alves de Souza Melo ◽  
Rutheanne Melo de Siqueira ◽  
Lucileide Silva Fonteles
Keyword(s):  
The Elderly ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
University Hospital ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Specific Training ◽  
Recording Instrument ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Ethics Research ◽  
The Social ◽  
Lack Of Commitment

ABSTRACTObjective: to elucidate the situation of the notification of cases of violence in a university in a university hospital in Recife at the beginning of training actions and professional awareness of this issue. Method: an observational cross-sectional study as conducted. Data collection was done through referrals made to the Social Service of Clinics Hospital of the Federal University of Pernambuco (HC/UFPE), by reports of professional by itself, a recording instrument from the hospital and copies of the notification form of cases. The project was approved by the Ethics Research Center of Health Sciences of the Federal University of Pernambuco/UFPE with protocol number 13/10. All cases were considered of September 2006, when began using the Notification Form from the Ministry of Health until December 2008. Results: the most notification was cases against the child (n=20, 46,51%), while there isn’t registration of cases against the elderly. Professionals who often made the notification were doctors (n=22, 51.16%) and psychologists (n=12, 27,91%). The Notification Form was used in only 41,86% of cases. Conclusion: the data underscore the under-reporting. Further research should verify the cause of poor service (lack of commitment, lack of specific training, among others) so that they can perform actions to make better situation. Descriptors: violence; epidemiology; public health; mandatory reporting.RESUMOObjetivo: elucidar a situação da notificação dos casos de violência em um hospital universitário do Recife no inicio das ações de capacitação e sensibilização dos profissionais para essa questão. Método: foi realizado um estudo observacional do tipo corte transversal. A coleta de dados foi realizada a partir dos encaminhamentos realizados para o Serviço Social do Hospital das Clínicas da Universidade Federal de Pernambuco/HC/UFPE por meio de relatórios dos profissionais, instrumento de registro próprio do hospital e cópias das Fichas de Notificação dos casos. O projeto foi aprovado pelo Comitê de Ética em Pesquisa do Centro de Ciências da Saúde/UFPE com número de protocolo 13/10. Foram considerados todos os casos de setembro de 2006, quando iniciou o uso da Ficha de Notificação do Ministério da Saúde até dezembro 2008. Resultados: a maior notificação foi de casos contra à criança (n=20, 46,51%), ao passo que não consta registro de casos contra idosos. Os profissionais que mais notificaram foram os médicos (n=22, 51,16%) e os psicólogos (n=12, 27,91%). A Ficha de Notificação foi usada em apenas 41,86% dos casos. Conclusão: os dados ressaltam a sub-notificação. Pesquisas posteriores devem verificar a causa da pouca notificação (falta de compromisso, falta de formação específica, entre outras), para que se possam realizar medidas para melhorar o quadro. Descritores: violência; epidemiologia; saúde pública; notificação de abuso.RESUMENObjetivo: conocer la situación de la notificación de casos de violencia en un hospital universitario en Recife al inicio de las acciones de formación y sensibilización del profesional de esta cuestión. Método: se realizó un estudio observacional, transversal. Recolección de datos se realiza através de consultas que el Servicio Social del Hospital de Clínicas, Universidad Federal de Pernambuco/HC/UFPE por los informes de profesionales de por sí, un instrumento de registro del hospital y copia del Formulario de Notificación de los casos. El proyecto fue aprobado por el Centro de Ética de la Investigación de las Ciencias de la Salud/UFPE com el número de protocolo 13/10.  Se consideraron todos los casos de septiembre de 2006, cuando comenzó a usar el Formulario de Notificación del Ministerio de Salud hasta diciembre de 2008. Resultados: la mayoría de los casos de notificación fue contra el niño (n=20, 46,51%), mientras que no hay registro de casos en contra de los ancianos. Los profesionales que a menudo hace la notificación eran médicos (n=22, 51,16%) y los psicólogos (n=12, 27,91%).  El Formulario de Notificación se utilizó en sólo 41,86% de los casos. Conclusión: los datos ponen de relieve la subnotificación. Las investigations futuras deberían verificar la causa de la notificación de baja (falta de compromiso, la falta de formación específica, entre otros) de modo que puedan llevar a cabo acciones para mejorar la situación. Descriptores: violencia; epidemiología; salud pública; notificatión obligatoria. 

Extrapyramidal side effects and functional remission in schizophrenia

2017 ◽  
Vol 41 (S1) ◽  
pp. S195-S196
Author(s):  
B. Ghajati ◽  
C. Leila ◽  
L. Raja ◽  
C. Majda
Keyword(s):  
Side Effects ◽  
Rating Scale ◽  
Spectrum Disorder ◽  
Extrapyramidal Side Effects ◽  
Schizophrenia Spectrum Disorder ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Schizophrenia Spectrum ◽  
The Social ◽  
Competing Interest ◽  
Social Autonomy

Treating patients with schizophrenia has evolved towards including, as an effective goal, their functional remission. Beyond the discrepancies in this concept definition, a plethora of studies has been conducted trying to identify predictors of functioning in schizophrenia. Among which antipsychotic prescription and related side effects.AimExplore extrapyramidal side effects link with functional prognosis of patients with schizophrenia spectrum disorder.MethodsWe conducted a cross-sectional, retrospective and descriptive study in the psychiatry department “C”, in Razi hospital (Tunis), between October 2014 and March 2015. Sixty patients suffering from schizophrenia spectrum disorder (DSM IV-R) were included. Functional status was explored with the Global Assessment of Functioning Scale (GAF), the Social and Occupational Functioning Assessment Scale (SOFAS) and the Social Autonomy Scale (EAS). Extrapyramidal side effects (EPS) were evaluated using the Simpson and Angus Rating Scale (SAS).ResultsFunctional remission was achieved according to GAF, SOFAS and EAS in respectively: 63,30%, 48,30% and 51,70% of the patients. SAS mean score was 0.898 ± 0.29 (0.4–2). Although SAS showed no significant association with GAF, SOFAS and EAS global scores, patient with less EPS had better autonomy in EAS’ dimension “Relationship with the outside” (P = 0.048).ConclusionEPS may influence functional remission at several levels starting from the neurobiological to the social stigmatization and the treatment adherence levels. Further research in this matter is required.Disclosure of interestThe authors have not supplied their declaration of competing interest.

scholarly journals SOCIAL SUPPORT FOR PEOPLE LIVING WITH ACQUIRED IMMUNODEFICIENCY SYNDROME

2016 ◽  
Vol 25 (4) ◽  
Author(s):  
Samyla Citó Pedrosa ◽  
Maria Luciana Teles Fiuza ◽  
Gilmara Holanda da Cunha ◽  
Renata Karina Reis ◽  
Elucir Gir ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Social Support ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
University Hospital ◽  
Northeastern Brazil ◽  
People Living With Hiv ◽  
Instrumental Support ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
The Social ◽  
Social Support Scale ◽  
Immunodeficiency Syndrome

ABSTRACT The aim of this study was to evaluate the social support for people with AIDS. It was a cross-sectional study, with 215 outpatients at a University Hospital in Northeastern Brazil. Data were collected from August to December 2012, through interviews, using a Socio-demographic and Clinical Form and a Social Support Scale for People Living with HIV/AIDS. Statistical Package for the Social Science was used for data analysis. Results showed that average scores of social emotional and instrumental support were satisfactory and not influenced by sex (p=0.954; p=0.508), education (p=0.756; p=0.194), marital status (p=0.076; p=0.446) and length of antiretroviral therapy (p=0.480; p=0.120). People diagnosed for less than three years had more instrumental support (p=0.048) than those diagnosed over three years (p=0.370). Neighbors, employers and health professionals provided less support. The conclusion was that people with AIDS have satisfactory social support, especially from friends and family not living in the same household.

Cancer worries and uptake of breast, cervical, and colorectal cancer screening: A population-based survey in England

2018 ◽  
Vol 26 (1) ◽  
pp. 3-10 ◽  
Author(s):  
Samantha L Quaife ◽  
Jo Waller ◽  
Christian von Wagner ◽  
Charlotte Vrinten
Keyword(s):  
Cancer Screening ◽  
Cancer Diagnosis ◽  
Population Based ◽  
Social Consequences ◽  
Cancer Worry ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Screening Participation ◽  
The Social ◽  
Physical Consequences

Objective Some degree of general worry about cancer may facilitate screening participation, but specific worries about the potential consequences (e.g. treatment, death) may act as deterrents. No studies have examined these associations in the same sample. We assessed associations between general versus specific cancer worries and cancer screening participation. Methods In 2016, a population-based cross-sectional survey of adults living in England was carried out. This paper reports analyses of a subsample (n = 1694). Measures included (i) frequency of general cancer worry, (ii) specific worries about the emotional and physical consequences of a cancer diagnosis, and (iii) specific worries about the social consequences of a cancer diagnosis. Logistic regression analyses examined their association with self-reported screening uptake among participants eligible for cervical (n = 671), breast (n = 323), and colorectal (n = 368) cancer screening. Results Frequency of general cancer worry was not associated with screening participation. Specific worry about the emotional and physical consequences increased the odds of participants reporting regular uptake of colorectal screening (OR 1.41, 95% CI 1.04–1.90). Specific worry about the social consequences of diagnosis was negatively associated with regular attendance for cervical and breast screening in unadjusted analyses only. In adjusted models, the associations were no longer statistically significant for cervical (OR 0.82, 95% CI 0.65–1.03) or breast (OR 0.69, 95% CI 0.45–1.04) screening. Conclusions Specific worries about cancer may be differentially associated with participation across screening programmes. Further research is needed, as interventions to optimise informed participation may be improved if the specific worries associated with low participation in each programme are understood.

scholarly journals Child-oriented and partner-oriented perfectionism explain different aspects of family difficulties

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Konrad Piotrowski
Keyword(s):  
Family Life ◽  
Romantic Relationship ◽  
Social Consequences ◽  
Questionnaire Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
The Social ◽  
Dyadic Perfectionism ◽  
The Relationship

Objective: The aim of the present study was to verify the relationship between partner-oriented and children-oriented perfectionism, and their associations with narcissism and with difficulties in the romantic and parental domains. Differences between women and men were also analyzed.Method: 459 individuals participated, 264 women and 195 men (Mage = 33.88, SD = 4.39). All participants were Polish, had at least one child and were in a romantic relationship. In this cross-sectional, questionnaire study the Dyadic Almost Perfect Scale was applied along with its new adaptation, developed to measure children-oriented perfectionism: the Children Dyadic Almost Perfect Scale.Results: Partner dyadic perfectionism and children dyadic perfectionism, both in women and in men, were related to each other and positively correlated with narcissism. Partner-oriented perfectionism turned out to be a specific predictor of difficulties in the romantic relation, whereas children-oriented perfectionism was found to be a predictor of difficulties in the parental relation.Conclusion: The results suggest that studies on dyadic perfectionism should take into consideration concrete individuals at whom perfectionistic expectations are directed (e.g., partner and children). This will enable a more precise investigation of the influence of perfectionism on family life and a better understanding of the social consequences of other-oriented perfectionism.

scholarly journals Family members of children exposed to Human Immunodeficiency Virus: satisfaction with social support

Rev Rene ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 22 ◽  
pp. e61086
Author(s):  
Camila Freitas Hausen ◽  
Jacqueline Silveira de Quadros ◽  
Marília Alessandra Bick ◽  
Paulo Sérgio Ceretta ◽  
Tassiane Ferreira Langendorf ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Social Support ◽  
Human Immunodeficiency Virus ◽  
Family Members ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
University Hospital ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
High Satisfaction ◽  
The Social ◽  
Immunodeficiency Virus ◽  
Social Support Scale

Objective: to analyze the satisfaction of family members with the social support received during the care of children exposed to human immunodeficiency virus. Methods: cross-sectional study with 87 relatives of these children, in a university hospital. The Satisfaction with Social Support Scale was used. Sociodemographic and clinical variables were analyzed using the Lilliefors, Kruskal-Wallis and Mann-Whitney tests. Results: the participants, mostly mothers, showed high satisfaction with the total social support (57 out of 75 points). The average indicated that the satisfaction was high for the support received from the family (80.46), followed by that provided by friendships (72.86) and intimacy (63.36) and low for social activities (55.65). The group classified with income up to R$879.00 presented less satisfaction with social support (average=50,83) if compared with the group of income superior to R$879.00 (average=58,78) (p=0,014). Conclusion: the satisfaction with the social support of the relatives is high and influenced by income.

The Social Consequences of High Unemployment

1982 ◽  
Vol 11 (4) ◽  
pp. 433-467 ◽  
Author(s):  
Catherine Hakim
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Time Series ◽  
Cohort Studies ◽  
Public Expenditure ◽  
Social Consequences ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Social Fabric ◽  
The Social ◽  
Crime And Delinquency ◽  
Health And Mortality

ABSTRACTForecasts suggest that unemployment will remain above 2 million in Britain for the best part of the 1980s. The social consequences of protracted high levels of unemployment are explored. The evidence comes from four types of source: cross-sectional surveys of (unemployed) individuals; longitudinal and cohort studies; aggregrate time series; and area-based studies. The advantages and limitations of each are identified. The available evidence on the consequences of unemployment for poverty; health and mortality; mental health; crime and delinquency; and the social fabric is reviewed. The implications for policy and public expenditure are explored.

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