Good Idea But Not Here! A Pilot Study of Swedish Tourism Stakeholders’ Perceptions of Halal Tourism

The following study is the first Swedish study on Halal tourism in Sweden. The purpose of this exploratory research is to get insight into the perception of Halal tourism in Sweden among representatives of tourism stakeholders. The overall methodology approach in this research is qualitative, consisting of 25 qualitative questionnaires, 21 short letters, four follow-up interviews, and a web observation, and content analysis was employed. The results indicate that there is a low knowledge of Halal tourism in Sweden including Swedish tourism industry. The concept is very challenging, and profits are low. It might result in problem scenarios such as detrimental effects on non-Halal tourism, cultural difficulties and increased risk of xenophobia, anti-Islamism, and tension in the society. There is low interest for Sweden among Muslim tourists as the interest and priority for Halal tourism is rather low from Swedish tourism industry. Despite Halal tourism’s importance internationally, these representatives are rather cautious and doubtful about promotion of Sweden towards this niche. Still, a majority seems to be positive to a lighter version of Muslim-friendly tourism with secular/moderate Muslims as a target group.

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“Mean Mugging”: An Exploration of Young Aboriginal Women’s Experiences of Bullying in Team Sports

Journal of Sport and Exercise Psychology ◽

10.1123/jsep.2014-0291 ◽

2015 ◽

Vol 37 (4) ◽

pp. 367-378 ◽

Cited By ~ 8

Author(s):

Jennifer L. Kentel ◽

Tara-Leigh F. McHugh

Keyword(s):

Content Analysis ◽

Team Sports ◽

Qualitative Description ◽

Women’S Experiences ◽

Aboriginal Women ◽

Women's Experiences ◽

Semistructured Interviews ◽

Bullying Experiences ◽

Insight Into

Bullying among youth is rampant and research suggests that young Aboriginal women may be particularly susceptible to bullying.Sport participation has been identified as a possible mechanism to prevent bullying behaviors, yet few researchers have explored bullying within the context of sport. The purpose of this qualitative description study was to explore young Aboriginal women’s experiences of bullying in team sports. Eight young Aboriginal women participated in one-on-one semistructured interviews and follow-up phone interviews.Data were analyzed using a content analysis, and findings were represented by five themes: (1) mean mugging, (2) sport specific, (3) happens all the time, (4) team bonding to address bullying, and (5) prevention through active coaches. The detailed descriptions shared by participants provide insight into a broad range of bullying experiences and serve as a foundation for addressing the bullying that occurs in sport.

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Screening for Type 1 Diabetes Risk in Newborns: The Freder1k Pilot Study in Saxony*

Hormone and Metabolic Research ◽

10.1055/s-0043-120921 ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 50 (01) ◽

pp. 44-49 ◽

Cited By ~ 7

Author(s):

Angela Hommel ◽

Florian Haupt ◽

Petrina Delivani ◽

Christiane Winkler ◽

Marina Stopsack ◽

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Keyword(s):

Type 1 Diabetes ◽

Genetic Testing ◽

Pilot Study ◽

Newborn Screening ◽

Early Stage ◽

Diabetes Risk ◽

Screening Programs ◽

Increased Risk

AbstractAn increased risk for type 1 diabetes can be identified using genetic and immune markers. The Freder1k study introduces genetic testing for type 1 diabetes risk within the context of the newborn screening in order to identify newborns with a high risk to develop type 1 diabetes for follow-up testing of early stage type 1 diabetes and for primary prevention trials. Consent for research-based genetic testing of type 1 diabetes risk is obtained with newborn screening. Increased risk is assessed using three single nucleotide polymorphisms for HLA DRB1*03 (DR3), HLA DRB1*04 (DR4), HLA DQB1*0302 (DQ8) alleles, and defined as 1. an HLA DR3/DR4-DQ8 or DR4-DQ8/DR4-DQ8 genotype or 2. an HLA DR4-DQ8 haplotype and a first-degree family history of type 1 diabetes. Families of infants with increased risk are asked to participate in follow-up visits at infant age 6 months, 2 years, and 4 years for autoantibody testing and early diagnosis of type 1 diabetes. After 8 months, the screening rate has reached 181 per week, with 63% coverage of newborns within Freder1k-clinics and 24% of all registered births in Saxony. Of 4178 screened, 2.6% were identified to have an increased risk, and around 80% of eligible infants were recruited to follow-up. Psychological assessment of eligible families is ongoing with none of 31 families demonstrating signs of excessive burden associated with knowledge of type 1 diabetes risk. This pilot study has shown that it is feasible to perform genetic risk testing for childhood disease within the context of newborn screening programs.

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Social Media and HBCU Admissions

Advances in Higher Education and Professional Development - Administrative Challenges and Organizational Leadership in Historically Black Colleges and Universities ◽

10.4018/978-1-5225-0311-8.ch008 ◽

2016 ◽

pp. 142-150 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Erica C. Southerland ◽

Jacqueline R. Lewis

Keyword(s):

Social Media ◽

Pilot Study ◽

Public Relations ◽

Financial Support ◽

Undergraduate Admissions ◽

Special Challenge ◽

World Report ◽

Use Of Social Media ◽

Insight Into

In a time of immense competition by all universities for top students and financial support, HBCUs have a special challenge to move beyond the laurels of tradition and innovatively participate in the modern market of college admissions. This study is a follow-up comparative deductive content analysis of the use of social media by admissions offices of top HBCUs according to U.S. News and World Report. The presence of these institutions' undergraduate admissions offices on popular social media sites such as Facebook, Twitter and YouTube and the usability of these sites have been measured against the principles of two-way communication. The results show diversity in social media use amongst institutions and certain changes and improvements made on each site since the time of the 2013 pilot study. Findings and recommendations provide insight into next steps for HBCUs to remain competitive in the digital age, according to best practices in public relations.

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Abstract P224: The Haptoglobin (Hp) Genotype Predicts Coronary Artery Disease (CAD) During 25 Years of Follow-up in Type 1 Diabetes: Potential Pole of Impaired HDL Cholesterol Efflux Capacity

Circulation ◽

10.1161/circ.131.suppl_1.p224 ◽

2015 ◽

Vol 131 (suppl_1) ◽

Author(s):

Tina Costacou ◽

Jay W Heinecke ◽

Tomas Vaisar ◽

Trevor J Orchard

Keyword(s):

Coronary Artery Disease ◽

Type 1 Diabetes ◽

Coronary Artery ◽

Pilot Study ◽

Cholesterol Efflux ◽

P Value ◽

Increased Risk ◽

Artery Disease

Background: The Hp 2-2 genotype has been associated with increased cardiovascular risk in type 2 diabetes, potentially relating to dysfunctional HDL mediated cholesterol efflux. We have shown that the Hp 2 allele predicts the development of both coronary artery disease (CAD) and kidney dysfunction also in childhood onset type 1 diabetes over 18 years of follow-up in the Epidemiology of Diabetes Complications (EDC) study. We now present results on the Hp-CAD association after an additional 7 year follow-up and Hp’s relation to impaired sterol efflux capacity, a proposed cardioprotective effect of HDL. Methods: Participants free of CAD at baseline and with Hp determined were studied (n=565; mean age, 27 and duration, 19 years; 11.5% Hp 1-1, 42.5% Hp 2-2). CAD was defined as EDC physician diagnosed angina, ischemic ECG changes (MC 1.3, 4.1-4.3, 5.1-5.3, 7.1), confirmed MI (MC 1.1, 1.2 or validated medical records), stenosis >50%, revascularization or CAD death. In a pilot study, serum HDL sterol efflux was assessed in Mifepristone stimulated ABCA1-BHK cells among 20 individuals (6 Hp 1-1; 7 Hp 2-1; 7 Hp 2-2) attending the 25 year exam. Results: During follow-up, 186 (32.9%) developed CAD. Incidence increased with the number of Hp 2 alleles (24.6% in Hp 1-1, 31.1% in Hp 2-1 and 37.1% in Hp 2-2, p-trend=0.04; Fig. 1). Multivariably, Hp 2-2 significantly increased risk by almost 80% (HR=1.79, 1.03-3.09). The risk associated with Hp 2-1 did not reach significance (HR=1.46, 0.85-2.53). In the pilot study, serum HDL sterol efflux was lower in Hp 2 allele carriers: 14.0% in Hp 1-1, 12.5% in Hp 2-1, 12.4% in Hp 2-2, p-trend=0.06, p-value Hp 1-1 vs Hp 2-1/2-2 =0.04. Conclusion: These results extend our previous findings of increased CAD risk associated with the Hp 2 allele in type 1 diabetes and further suggest that this allele associates with impaired sterol efflux capacity. These results support the hypothesis that sterol efflux explains the increased Hp 2 risk for CAD and should be confirmed prospectively. Figure 1. CAD-free survival curves by Hp genotype

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Asymptomatic Ventricular Arrhythmia and Clinical Outcomes in Chronic Kidney Disease: A Pilot Study

Cardiorenal Medicine ◽

10.1159/000449260 ◽

2016 ◽

Vol 7 (1) ◽

pp. 66-73 ◽

Cited By ~ 6

Author(s):

Fabiana Oliveira Bastos Bonato ◽

Renato Watanabe ◽

Marcelo Montebello Lemos ◽

José Luiz Cassiolato ◽

Myles Wolf ◽

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Keyword(s):

Chronic Kidney Disease ◽

Pilot Study ◽

Kidney Disease ◽

Ventricular Arrhythmia ◽

Clinical Outcomes ◽

Cardiovascular Events ◽

Composite Outcome ◽

Ventricular Extrasystoles ◽

Increased Risk

Background/Aims: Ventricular arrhythmia is associated with increased risk of cardiovascular events and death in the general population. Sudden death is a leading cause of death in end-stage renal disease. We aimed at evaluating the effects of ventricular arrhythmia on clinical outcomes in patients with earlier stages of chronic kidney disease (CKD). Methods: In a prospective study of 109 nondialyzed CKD patients (estimated glomerular filtration rate 34.8 ± 16.1 ml/min/1.73 m2, 57 ± 11.4 years, 61% male, 24% diabetics), we tested the hypothesis that the presence of subclinical complex ventricular arrhythmia, assessed by 24-hour electrocardiogram, is associated with increased risks of cardiovascular events, hospitalization, and death and with their composite outcome during 24 months of follow-up. Complex ventricular arrhythmia was defined as the presence of multifocal ventricular extrasystoles, paired ventricular extrasystoles, nonsustained ventricular tachycardia, or R wave over T wave. Results: We identified complex ventricular arrhythmia in 14% of participants at baseline. During follow-up, 11 cardiovascular events, 15 hospitalizations, and 4 deaths occurred. The presence of complex ventricular arrhythmia was associated with cardiovascular events (p < 0.001), hospitalization (p = 0.018), mortality (p < 0.001), and the composite outcome (p < 0.001). In multivariate Cox regression analysis, adjusting for demographic characteristics, complex ventricular arrhythmia was associated with increased risk of the composite outcome (HR 4.40; 95% CI 1.60-12.12; p = 0.004). Conclusion: In this pilot study, the presence of asymptomatic complex ventricular arrhythmia was associated with poor clinical outcomes in nondialyzed CKD patients.

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”Vi går inn i det private rommet til pasienten”. Sykepleieres erfaring med helsefremmende arbeid i somatiske polikliniske

Nordisk tidsskrift for helseforskning ◽

10.7557/14.3011 ◽

2014 ◽

Vol 10 (1) ◽

pp. 70

Author(s):

Anne Svelstad Evju ◽

Gøril Salomonsen Klette ◽

Anne Kasen ◽

Terese Bondas

Keyword(s):

Health Promotion ◽

Content Analysis ◽

Qualitative Content Analysis ◽

Outpatient Clinics ◽

Nurses Role ◽

Depth Interviews ◽

Insight Into

Nurses experiences of health promotion with patients in somatic outpatient clinicsThe aim is to describe and understand nurses’ experiences of health promotion with patients, who have been recommended to change their lifestyles when cared for in outpatient clinics. Semi-structured in-depth interviews were carried out with a sample of 7 nurses, who cared for patients, suffering from diabetes, obesity and COPD. A qualitative content analysis was used. The findings highlight the importance of creating trust to gain insight into the patient’s way of living, which is referred to as ‘the patient’s private health space’. The change interventional dialogue between the patient and the nurse was created by mapping out the patient’s potential for change, and by trying to make the patient responsible for their lifestyle by continuous follow up, long-term support and guidance. The nurses viewed individual adaptation of health promotion in relation to each patient as essential. The patients are challenged to use their own resources and are guided in regard to their own goals. The nurses role as the activator of change is important.

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A Pilot Study of Mobile Telephone Message Interventions with Suicide Attempters in China

Crisis ◽

10.1027/0227-5910/a000017 ◽

2010 ◽

Vol 31 (2) ◽

pp. 109-112 ◽

Cited By ~ 35

Author(s):

Hui Chen ◽

Brian L. Mishara ◽

Xiao Xian Liu

Keyword(s):

Pilot Study ◽

Effective Means ◽

Text Message ◽

Text Messages ◽

Mobile Telephone ◽

Future Research ◽

Quick Method ◽

Suicide Attempters ◽

To Receive

Background: In China, where follow-up with hospitalized attempters is generally lacking, there is a great need for inexpensive and effective means of maintaining contact and decreasing recidivism. Aims: Our objective was to test whether mobile telephone message contacts after discharge would be feasible and acceptable to suicide attempters in China. Methods: Fifteen participants were recruited from suicide attempters seen in the Emergency Department in Wuhan, China, to participate in a pilot study to receive mobile telephone messages after discharge. All participants have access to a mobile telephone, and there is no charge for the user to receive text messages. Results: Most participants (12) considered the text message contacts an acceptable and useful form of help and would like to continue to receive them for a longer period of time. Conclusions: This suggests that, as a low-cost and quick method of intervention in areas where more intensive follow-up is not practical or available, telephone messages contacts are accessible, feasible, and acceptable to suicide attempters. We hope that this will inspire future research on regular and long-term message interventions to prevent recidivism in suicide attempters.

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Do I Shoot Faster Because I Am Thinking about an Outgroup or a Threatening Outgroup?

Social Psychology ◽

10.1027/1864-9335/a000255 ◽

2016 ◽

Vol 47 (1) ◽

pp. 29-37 ◽

Cited By ~ 6

Author(s):

Jessica Mange ◽

Keren Sharvit ◽

Nicolas Margas ◽

Cécile Sénémeaud

Keyword(s):

Pilot Study ◽

Target Group ◽

Main Study ◽

Priming Effects ◽

Males And Females

Abstract. This research examines if aggressive responses through a shooter bias are systematically generated by priming outgroups or if a threat stereotypically associated with the primed outgroup is required. First, a pilot study identified outgroups stereotypically associated and not associated with threat. Afterwards, the main study included a manipulation of target group accessibility – ingroup versus nonthreatening outgroup versus threatening outgroup. Following exposure to primes of the group categories, the participants in all conditions played a shooter game in which the targets were males and females with ambiguous ethnicity and religion. Results demonstrated that while only priming of an outgroup stereotypically associated with threat elicits aggressive responses, priming of both nonthreatening and threatening outgroups leads to an increase in the ability to distinguish between stimuli compared to ingroup priming. These effects are discussed in terms of priming effects, dimensions of threat, and possible interpretations of this ability increase.

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