scholarly journals Non-physiological and Physiological Delivery Method: Comparison of Maternal Attachment Behaviors and Anxiety

2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (1) ◽  
pp. 37-42
Author(s):  
Elham Ebrahimi ◽  
Hosein Haratipour ◽  
Nasim Partash ◽  
Nahid Bolbolhaghighi
Keyword(s):  
Analytical Study ◽  
Method Comparison ◽  
The Other ◽  
Three Dimensions ◽  
Caring Behavior ◽  
Spss Software ◽  
Two Stages ◽  
Age Range ◽  
Mother To Child ◽  
Stable Connection

Abstract Introduction: Attachment is a stable connection or emotional knot between two individuals as one of the parties tries to maintain this connection. Delivery time as a turning point between two stages of attachment is very important. Methods: In a descriptive–analytical study based on specific inclusion criteria, 262 pregnant women were selected in the age range of 15-45 years old and the gestational age of 37 to 42 weeks who were candidates for physiological or non-physiological delivery. After obtaining written consent forms, the demographic information questionnaire was given to the participants. One hour after delivery, the attachment questionnaire was completed by the researcher in the postpartum ward. Also, the Spielberg anxiety inventory was completed up to 1 hour after delivery. Independent sample ttest was used to compare the results between the two groups. Data were analyzed by SPSS software version 21. Results: The participants in the physiological delivery group showed more positive attachment behaviors in comparison with the other group. In all three dimensions of attachment (emotional, contiguous, and caring behavior), physiological delivery showed higher scores than the other group. Also in non-physiological delivery group, the participants had experienced higher levels of anxiety and the differences between the groups were not significant. Conclusion: Results of the current study indicated that mothers engaged in physiological delivery had higher scores in mother to child attachment behaviors. It means they are more successful than the non-physiological delivery group in getting attached to their babies.

scholarly journals BETA THALASSEMIA

2018 ◽  
Vol 25 (09) ◽  
pp. 1402-1405
Author(s):  
Iqbal Ahmed ◽  
Muhammad Ammar Sadiq ◽  
Umair Arshad ◽  
Hafiz Muhammad Anwar ul Haq ◽  
Sobia Tabassum ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Glucose Tolerance ◽  
Analytical Study ◽  
Glucose Tolerance Test ◽  
Thalassemia Major ◽  
Tolerance Test ◽  
The Other ◽  
Beta Thalassemia ◽  
Blood Transfusions ◽  
Spss Software ◽  
Study Setting

Background: Inadequate Blood Transfusion is responsible for various problemsin children with Thalasseima. On the other hand, repeated transfusions are related with hazards.About 25-50% of the children with thalassemia major have impaired glucose tolerance (IGT)or diabetes. Objectives: To find out the frequency of IGT in children with blood transfusiondependent β thalassemia. Study Design: Descriptive analytical study. Setting: Department ofPediatrics, Shahida Islam Teaching Hospital, Lodhran. Period: 1st July 2017 to 31st December2017. Material and Methods: Known 120 cases of beta Thalassemia major children between3-17 years of age that were regularly transfused. Demographics, disease history and personalinformation regarding all the patients were collected. Glucose tolerance test was performedand Serum ferritin levels were measured. Results were analyzed by SPSS software version20.0. Results: There were 78 (65.0%) children between 3-10 years and 42 (35.0%) between11-17 years. There were 70(58.3) male and 50 (41.7%) female. Frequency of impaired glucosetolerance was noted in 15 (12.5%). Conclusion: Frequency of IGT is high amongst children withthalassemia major having regular blood transfusions.

scholarly journals Attachment Behaviors in Physiological Birth Versus Cesarean Section

2018 ◽  
Vol 8 (2) ◽  
pp. 215-220
Author(s):  
Elham Ebrahimi ◽  
Zahra Karimian ◽  
Sakineh Kolahdozan ◽  
Mohammad Hassan Emamian ◽  
Nahid Bolbolhaghighi
Keyword(s):  
Cesarean Section ◽  
Mode Of Delivery ◽  
Negative Effects ◽  
Caring Behaviors ◽  
Child Attachment ◽  
Mother And Child ◽  
Written Form ◽  
Two Stages ◽  
Age Range ◽  
Mother To Child

Objectives: Attachment can be described as a powerful bond between two individuals, in this case, between the mother and child. This process is started during pregnancy and completed after childbearing. Thus, delivery time, as a turning point between two stages of attachment is very important. Accordingly, the present study aimed to investigate the probable relations between the mother to child attachment and the mode of delivery. Materials and Methods: In this descriptive-analytical study, 260 pregnant women were included based on specific inclusion criteria, who were in the age range of 15-45 years old and the gestational age between 37 to 42 weeks and were the candidate for physiological delivery or cesarean section. After obtaining the constant written form, the demographic information questionnaire was handed to the participants. One hour after delivery, the attachment questionnaire was completed by the researcher in the postpartum ward. Finally, the Spielberg anxiety inventory for each of the samples was completed up to one hour after delivery. Results: Based on the findings, the participants of the physiological delivery group showed more positive attachment behaviors in comparison with the other group. Further, some domains of attachment such as looking, caressing and rocking the cradle in the subtypes of emotional behaviors, as well as contiguous behaviors and caring behaviors significantly differed among the participants (P<0.05). Eventually, the participants experienced higher levels of anxiety in the cesarean delivery group, but the differences between the groups were not significant (P>0.005) Conclusions: In sum, the results of the current study indicated that mothers who engaged in physiological delivery had higher scores regarding mother to child attachment behaviors. In other words, they are more successful to attach their babies compared to the cesarean group. These results are important because various children are born by a cesarean section and an insecure attachment can have many negative effects for the child.

Assessing bias, precision, and agreement in method comparison studies

2019 ◽  
Vol 29 (3) ◽  
pp. 778-796 ◽  
Author(s):  
Patrick Taffé
Keyword(s):  
Measurement Method ◽  
Method Comparison ◽  
Estimation Procedure ◽  
Measurement Methods ◽  
Repeated Measurements ◽  
Confidence Bands ◽  
The Other ◽  
Reference Standard ◽  
Simultaneous Confidence Bands ◽  
Index Of Agreement

Recently, a new estimation procedure has been developed to assess bias and precision of a new measurement method, relative to a reference standard. However, the author did not develop confidence bands around the bias and standard deviation curves. Therefore, the goal in this paper is to extend this methodology in several important directions. First, by developing simultaneous confidence bands for the various parameters estimated to allow formal comparisons between different measurement methods. Second, by proposing a new index of agreement. Third, by providing a series of new graphs to help the investigator to assess bias, precision, and agreement between the two measurement methods. The methodology requires repeated measurements on each individual for at least one of the two measurement methods. It works very well to estimate the differential and proportional biases, even with as few as two to three measurements by one of the two methods and only one by the other. The repeated measurements need not come from the reference standard but from either measurement methods. This is a great advantage as it may sometimes be more feasible to gather repeated measurements with the new measurement method.

scholarly journals Spontaneous deformation of protocatechuic acid crystals

1949 ◽  
Vol 197 (1050) ◽  
pp. 283-294 ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Protocatechuic Acid ◽  
Motion Pictures ◽  
Extensive Study ◽  
The Other ◽  
Three Dimensions ◽  
Stable Configuration ◽  
Unique Case ◽  
The Past ◽  
Spontaneous Deformation ◽  
Lattice Planes

In this paper an extensive study is reported of the very remarkable, and thus far apparently unique, case of the deformation in three dimensions of protocatechuic acid, to which attention was drawn many years ago by Otto Lehmann. The deformations are spontaneous, and are probably due to progressive gliding of the lattice planes, which exist in two configurations, one stable and the other unstable, the latter being the condition of the long prismatic rods when they first form. Such a prism presently deforms into a zigzag crystal, with stable and unstable sections in alternation which, with continuation of the deformation, becomes again straight, but now in the stable configuration. The bending is progressive, like that of an umbrella case, pendant from the end of an oblique cane pointed down, when the latter is pushed into it. The movements are so rapid that motion pictures, made with a microscope, were necessary for the observation of certain stages of the deformation. The deformations have been shown to many chemists and physicists during the past decade or more, none of whom had ever seen or heard of this remarkable type of crystal movement. The deformations are usually observed as the warm saturated solution cools, but they also occur after the crystal has been dried for many hours.

A two different chemoprophylaxis approaches after phacoemulsification surgery in one thousand patients in Iraq

2020 ◽  
Vol 1 (3) ◽  
pp. 154-159
Author(s):  
Suzan Amana Rattan ◽  
◽  
Mahir Kadhim Mutashar ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Treated Group ◽  
The Other ◽  
Eye Drops ◽  
Topical Medication ◽  
Group Methods ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Infection And Inflammation ◽  
Group 2 ◽  
Age Range

AIM: To evaluate the effectivity of the combination of intracameral moxifloxacin 0.1% with subconjunctival triamcinolone acetonide 4 mg as prophylaxis of infection and inflammation after phacoemulsification in comparison with topical medication treated group. METHODS: A total one thousand patients with age range from 38 to 70 years old who scheduled for phacoemulsification were divided into 2 groups of no statistically significant differences in age, preoperative intraocular pressure (IOP) and central macular thickness (CMT), P=0.6, 0.9 and 0.8 respectively. The surgeries were done by 2 surgeons each one planned to use one method of prophylaxis at Eye Speciality Private hospital, Baghdad, Iraq. For the 1st group of patients (500) a topical moxifloxacin hydrochloride 0.5% and dexamethasone 0.1% eye drops were prescribed four times a day for 1mo postoperatively. For the 2nd group intracameral (IC) diluted moxifloxacin at 0.1% with subconjunctival (SC) triamcinolone 4mg in 0.4 cc were administered at the conclusion of the surgery. Follow up visits were on the first postoperative day, 1wk, 1mo, and 3mo postoperatively. Anterior chamber (AC) reaction was examined during the 4 visits while IOP was measured during the last 3 and CMT was measured only in the last one. RESULTS: The current clinical trial study compared 2 samples with 2 different prophylaxis methods. No endophthalmitis case reported in both group. By a 2-Sample t-test, the IC-treated group (group 2) had statistically significant lower AC cells at the 1st day postoperative visit than the other group while there were no statistically significant differences at 1wk, 1 mo and 3mo visits between the 2 groups. There was no statistically significant difference at 3mo visits in IOP and CMT between the two groups. A breakthrough inflammation rate with the topical medication was (9.6%) while in the other group (IC treated ) was 4.0%. A significant IOP elevation ≥10 mm Hg at 1mo in 2.4% within the topical medication group which was higher than the rate in the other group (0.8%). CONCLUSION: In addition to the safety and effectivity of the combination of intracameral moxifloxacin and subconjunctival triamcinolone in preventing infection and inflammation after cataract surgery. The majority (480) of our included patients didn’t require any topical postoperative medication that is cost saving for the patient, helped patients who were unable to administer topical medication, and decreased chance of complication related to patient poor adherence to postoperative medication.

Estimation of stature from outstretched arm span and measurement of component/s of upper limb in the natives of Gujarat

2021 ◽  
Vol 8 (2) ◽  
pp. 84-90
Author(s):  
R Lalhminghlua ◽  
Mohammed Ziyauddin G Saiyed ◽  
Manjit Nayak ◽  
C B Jani
Keyword(s):  
Upper Limb ◽  
Analytical Study ◽  
Reliable Indicator ◽  
Regression Equations ◽  
Developmental History ◽  
Geographical Differences ◽  
Suprasternal Notch ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Arm Span ◽  
Spss Software

The outstretched arm span and measurement of components of the upper limb are a reliable predictors of stature when fragmentary remains of the human body are found. However, this relationship can be affected by age, sex, diet, racial and geographical differences, etc. Hence, a regional database is necessary to be more accurate. This cross-sectional, prospective analytical study included 200 students pursuing MBBS (Male = 100, Female = 100), natives of Gujarat, aged between 18 - 24 years with normal developmental history. Rich bells stature meter, Anthropometric metal rods (scaled), and Vernier caliper were used for taking measurements. SPSS software version 26 was used for statistical analysis. The findings showed a positive correlation between stature and the outstretched arm span as well as stature and various components of the upper limb. Except for the correlation between stature and the length of the shoulder to mid suprasternal notch in males, all of the results were statistically significant (p &#60; 0.05). Regression equations were derived and verified.Outstretched arm span is the most reliable indicator of stature whereas the length of the shoulder to mid suprasternal notch is the least reliable indicator of stature in both sexes in the natives of Gujarat. This study can be used as a reference in the future for medico-legal purposes.

scholarly journals Moral and Social Values Embodied in the Books Content of National Interactive Curriculum for Kindergartens in Jordan—An Analytical Study

2016 ◽  
Vol 6 (2) ◽  
pp. 216
Author(s):  
Reham M Al-Mohtadi ◽  
Eid H El-Subhieen ◽  
Ahmad A Al-khattab
Keyword(s):  
Analytical Study ◽  
Social Values ◽  
Personal Values ◽  
The Other ◽  
Analysis Tools ◽  
Other Hand ◽  
Interactive Curriculum

<p>The study aimed to discuss the moral and social values embodied in the books contents of national interactive curriculum for kindergartens in Jordan; through analyzing such books’ contents. For the purposes of this study, a list of proposed moral and social values was prepared, including twenty eight values. Word, phrase and image are considered herein as analysis tools. The Generated outputs referred to 360 values which are contained in the books of national interactive curriculum for kindergartens in Jordan. The National Social values field occupied the first rank of 256 repetitions, at 71.11%. On the other hand, family personal values field occupied the 2<sup>nd</sup>. rank; 104 repetitions at 28.89%. The outputs also displayed the availability of many suitable moral and social values stipulated for in the study tool. In turn, it was noticed the unavailability of many suitable moral and social values.</p>

scholarly journals DESIGN OF THE USABILITY MEASUREMENT TOOL FOR MULTIMODAL MOBILE APPLICATIONS

2015 ◽  
Vol 77 (29) ◽  
Author(s):  
Ahmed Sheikh Abdullah Al-Aidaroos ◽  
Ariffin Abdul Mutalib
Keyword(s):  
User Interface ◽  
Mobile Phones ◽  
Mobile Applications ◽  
Daily Life ◽  
The Other ◽  
Three Dimensions ◽  
Measurement Tool ◽  
Evaluation Instrument ◽  
Voice Call ◽  
Goal Question Metric

Nowadays, mobile phones provide not just voice call and messaging services, but plethora of other services. Those computational capabilities allow mobile phones to serve people in various areas including education, banking, commerce, travelling, and other daily life aspects. Meanwhile, the number of mobile phone users has increased dramatically in the last decade. On the other hand, the usability of an application can usually be verified through the user interface. Therefore, this paper aims to design a measurement tool to evaluate the usability of mobile applications based on the usability attributes and dimensions that must be considered in the interface. To obtain the appropriate attributes, a Systematic Literature Review (SLR) has been conducted and the Goal Question Metric (GQM) has been used to design the tool. From 261 related works only 18 most relevant ones were selected, through four SLR. 25 dimensions were found through the SLR, but some of these dimensions are synonymous or a part of other dimensions. Consequently, three dimensions must be included in any usability evaluation instrument, which is broken down into ten sub dimensions.

scholarly journals The comprehension of deictic terms in normal and language impaired children

1981 ◽  
Vol 28 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Michelle Mentis
Keyword(s):  
Qualitative Analysis ◽  
The Other ◽  
Developmental Sequence ◽  
Stages Of Development ◽  
Normal Children ◽  
Language Impaired ◽  
Semantic Complexity ◽  
Impaired Group ◽  
Age Range ◽  
Impaired Children

This study examined the comprehension of four pairs of deictic terms in a group of language impaired children and compared their interpretation of these terms with those of non-language impaired children of the same age range. Each group was comprised of ten subjects within the age range of 9,6 to 10,6 years. Two tasks were administered, one to assess the comprehension of the terms here, there, this, and that and the other to assess the comprehension of the terms, come, go, bring and take. The results showed that while the non-language impaired subjects comprehended the full deictic contrast between the pairs of terms tested, the language impaired group did not. A qualitative analysis of the data revealed that the language impaired subjects appeared to follow the same developmental sequence as normal children in their acquisition of these terms and responded by using the same strategies that younger non-language impaired children use at equivalent stages of development. Furthermore, the language impaired subjects appeared to comprehend the deictic terms in a predictable order based on their relative semantic complexity.

scholarly journals Exploring the behavioral drivers of review valence

2018 ◽  
Vol 30 (10) ◽  
pp. 3083-3099 ◽  
Author(s):  
Panagiotis Stamolampros ◽  
Nikolaos Korfiatis
Keyword(s):  
Information Content ◽  
Service Providers ◽  
Online Reviews ◽  
The Other ◽  
Three Dimensions ◽  
Spatial Distance ◽  
Bag Of Words ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Online Ratings ◽  
Positive Direct

Purpose Although the literature has established the effect of online reviews on customer purchase intentions, the influence of psychological factors on online ratings is overlooked. This paper aims to examine these factors under the perspective of construal level theory (CLT). Design/methodology/approach Using review data from TripAdvisor and Booking.com, the authors study three dimensions of psychological distances (temporal, spatial and social) and their direct and interaction effects on review valence, using regression analysis. The authors examine the effect of these distances on the information content of online reviews using a novel bag-of-words model to assess its concreteness. Findings Temporal distance and spatial distance have positive direct effects on review valence. Social distance, on the other hand, has a negative direct effect. However, its interaction with the other two distances has a positive effect, suggesting that consumers tend to “zoom-out” to less concrete things in their ratings. Practical implications The findings provide implications for the interpretation of review ratings by the service providers and their information content. Originality/value This study extends the CLT and electronic word-of-mouth literature by jointly exploring the effect of all three psychological distances that are applicable in post-purchase evaluations. Methodologically, it provides a novel application of the bag-of-words model in evaluating the concreteness of online reviews.

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