scholarly journals EVALUATION OF A FACTOR THAT INFLUENCES SCHOOL FAILURE IN A GROUP OF ADOLESCENTS IN IASI COUNTY - FATIGUE

2021 ◽  
pp. 89-103
Author(s):  
Adriana Albu ◽  
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Mihaela Vlada ◽  
Florin Dima ◽  
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...  
Keyword(s):  
High Schools ◽  
Large Volume ◽  
School Failure ◽  
Age Group ◽  
Night Time ◽  
Insufficient Sleep ◽  
Chi Squared ◽  
Mental Demands ◽  
School Activity

School activity is characterized by high physical and mental demands. Any failure to adapt these requests to the possibilities of the age group can be associated with school failure. The study was carried out on a group of 208 students from the 9thgrade from three high schools in Iasi county. A questionnaire regarding school activity and the causes of the phenomenon of school fatigue was applied. The results were processed using Pearson's chi-squared test. The students are constantly preparing only for certain subjects (72.59%). In most cases (65.86%) adolescents admit that they have been taughthow to study only in certain subjects. Fatigue is often present in 58.65% of students. The students attribute the occurrence of this phenomenon to the numerous subjects they have to study (55.76), the large volume of homework (51.92%), insufficient sleep (48.55%), teachers being too strict (25%), or the breaks being too short (25%). Special attention must be paidto night time sleep which is insufficient in 66,82% of cases. Many factors that generate school fatigue must be known and carefully assessed in order to reduce the frequency of this phenomenon.

scholarly journals Characteristics of visits and predictors of admission from a paediatric emergency room in Saudi Arabia

2021 ◽  
Vol 21 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Mohammad H. Al-Qahtani ◽  
Abdullah A. Yousef ◽  
Bassam H. Awary ◽  
Waleed H. Albuali ◽  
Mohammed A. Al Ghamdi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Saudi Arabia ◽  
Hospital Admission ◽  
Hospital Admissions ◽  
Binary Logistic Regression ◽  
Total Sample ◽  
Age Group ◽  
Chi Squared ◽  
Improper Use ◽  
Level Shifts ◽  
The Impact

Abstract Background The Emergency Repartment (ER) is one of the most used areas in healthcare institutions. Problems with over utilisation and overcrowding have been reported worldwide. This study aims at examining the characteristics of paediatric ER visits, the rate of hospital admissions and its associated predictors at King Fahd Hospital of the University in the Eastern Province of Saudi Arabia. Methods This is a retrospective, medical record-based study. Variables included gender, age group, nationality, complaints, Triage level, shifts and seasons. Descriptive statistics were reported as frequencies/percentages. P-values were obtained through a Chi-Squared test while unadjusted and adjusted odds ratios were estimated by binary logistic regression, where admission was considered as the outcome. Results The total number of paediatric patients included was 46,374, and only 2.5% were admitted. Males comprised 55.4% while females comprised 44.6%. The most common age group were toddlers, and 92.4% of the total sample were Saudis. The most common complaint was fever (26.9%) followed by respiratory symptoms (24.9%). Only 7 patients (0.02%) were classified as triage I (Resuscitation), and most were triage IV (Less urgent) (71.0%). Most visits occurred during the winter months. Adjusted ORs showed that neonates had higher odds of admission (OR = 3.85, 95%CI = 2.57–5.76). Moreover, those presenting with haematological conditions showed an OR of 65.49 (95%CI = 47.85–89.64), followed by endocrine conditions showing an OR of 34.89 (95%CI = 23.65–51.47). Triage I had a very high odds of admission (OR = 19.02, 95%CI = 2.70–133.76), whereas triage V was associated with a very low odds of admission (OR = 0.30, 95%CI = 0.23–0.38). Conclusions A low rate of hospital admission was found in comparison with other rates worldwide. This was mostly attributed to an alarmingly high number of non-urgent ER visits. This further emphasises the problem with improper use of ER services, as these cases should be more appropriately directed towards primary healthcare centres. Further studies to examine the impact of prioritising patients in the ER based on the identified predictors of hospital admission, in addition to the standard triage system, are suggested.

scholarly journals Oral Contraceptives Provide Protection against Anterior Cruciate Ligament Tears: A National Database Study of 165,748 Female Patients

2019 ◽  
Vol 7 (7_suppl5) ◽  
pp. 2325967119S0035
Author(s):  
Steven F. DeFroda ◽  
Steven Louis Bokshan ◽  
Samantha Worobey ◽  
Lauren Ready ◽  
Alan H. Daniels ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Clinical Evidence ◽  
Cruciate Ligament ◽  
Age Groups ◽  
National Database ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Protective Effects ◽  
Age Group ◽  
Oral Contraceptive Pills ◽  
Acl Tear ◽  
Chi Squared

Objectives: ACL tears are more prevalent in females than males. One of the factors responsible for this may be the variation in levels of estrogen and progesterone. The purpose of this study was to query a large nationwide database to determine the potentially protective effects of oral contraceptive pills (OCPs) on ACL tears. We hypothesized that females taking OCPs would exhibit ACL tears at lower rates than a matched population of patients not taking OCPs. Methods: The PearlDiver database (www.pearldiverinc.com, Fort Wayne, IN) was queried for all OCP users amongst females aged 15-49. Female experiencing an ACL tear and undergoing surgery (CPT 29888) were compared to a control group of females undergoing surgery for an ACL tear, but not on OCPs. Patients were matched by age and Charlson comorbidity score. Chi-squared testing was used to assess for significant differences in the rate of ACL tears for the OCP and non-OCP users, according to age groups broken down into age intervals of 5 years. Results: There were a total 82,874 patients in both the OCP and non-OCP groups. There were a total of 569 (0.69%) ACL tears in the non-OCP group and 465 (0.56%) in the OCP group (p<0.001). In the non-OCP group, patients aged 15-19 accounted for 29.35% of all ACL tears, whereas, in the OCP group, this same age group only accounted for 13.33% of ACL tears. Among all age groups, the odds ratios for experiencing an ACL tear while on OCP was 0.82 (χ2=0.001, 95% CI 0.72-0.92) (Figure 1) compared to not using OCP. This protective effect was driven primarily by the 15-19 age group (odds ratio 0.37 (χ2<0.001, 95% CI 0.27-0.50)). Conclusion: This investigation utilizing a large national database found that usage of OCPs was associated with an 18% decrease in the risk of ACL tear when compared to a matched population of patients with ACL tears not taking OCPs. These findings were in line with smaller studies which demonstrated similar results. Additionally, it was shown that OCPs were most protective in the 15-19 year old age group, with a 63% reduction in tears in this group. Ongoing randomized trials in patients without ACL tear could help to demonstrate further clinical evidence for OCP usage as a way to modify risk factors for ACL tear. While clinical evidence is limited, there should be strong consideration for OCP usage in elite high school and college aged athletes, especially those who are at risk of ACL tear.

scholarly journals FREE TIME AND SOCIAL RELATIONSHIPS IN A GROUP OF STUDENTS FROM TWO HIGH SCHOOLS IN BOTOSANI COUNTY

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Adriana Albu ◽  
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Mihaela Vlada ◽  
Adina Nechita ◽  
Florin Dima ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
High School ◽  
Social Relationships ◽  
Leisure Activities ◽  
Free Time ◽  
Test Results ◽  
Chi Squared ◽  
Watching Tv ◽  
The City ◽  
School Activity ◽  
The Way

Introduction: it is necessary to assess the way students spend their free time in the final years of high school due to the poor results that have appeared recently in the baccalaureate exams. Methods: the study was carried out using a group of 202 students from the 11th and 12th grades from a National College (117 pupils) and a High School (85 pupils) from the city of Dorohoi, Botosani County. The young people filled in a questionnaire with questions about leisure activities and social relationships. The results were processed using Pearson's chi-squared test. Results and discussions: The time allocated daily for physical activity is mostly 15-30 minutes (23.76%) with significant differences between the two schools (p˂0.05). The time spent watching TV is mostly 0.5-1 hours (35.64%) with insignificant differences between grades (p>0.05). Most students (44.05%) do not sit at the computer, the calculated differences being statistically insignificant (p>0.05). When looking at social relationships we take into account friends, where in the majority of cases (32.4%) students have „one” true friend. This is a usual result because in this period of the adolescent's life the role the group of friends plays decreases, with significant differences between school years (p˂0.05). In their free time, they go out into town, mostly 2-3 evenings per week (28.71%), but there are also 31.68% negative answers. Parents are less concerned about school activity (“never” answers – 34.15%) with significant differences between grades (p˂0.01). Parents are also less concerned with the way their children spend their free time (“never” answers – 34.65%) with significant differences between school years (p˂0.05). Conclusions: there is a series of situations that guide us towards a modest concern for the future, both from students and their parents.

scholarly journals Sociolinguistic Analysis of School Failure among High School Students: Marrakesh as a Case Study

2020 ◽  
Vol 3 (11) ◽  
pp. 102-116
Author(s):  
Rachida Bounhir
Keyword(s):  
High School ◽  
High School Students ◽  
High Schools ◽  
Educational System ◽  
Psychological Factors ◽  
School Failure ◽  
Public High Schools ◽  
School Students ◽  
Teachers And Students

The purpose of this study is to record the beliefs/views of teachers and students on the sociolinguistic factors of school failure. The facts of this research are part of a wider research concerning student’s social adequacy having used a questionnaire and the viability of the educational system. The sample used for this research was 30 pupils and 20 teachers from four public high schools in   Marrakesh. The results show that both teachers and students attribute school failure to different sociological and psychological factors. Results and implications of this analysis will be presented at the end of this paper. Some recommendations are presented as well.

scholarly journals Does Lent affect rates of deliberate self-harm?

2020 ◽  
pp. 1-4
Author(s):  
N. Moloney ◽  
K. Glynn ◽  
E. Harding ◽  
V. Murphy ◽  
G. Gulati
Keyword(s):  
Large Scale ◽  
Protective Factor ◽  
Religious Affiliation ◽  
University Hospital ◽  
Age Group ◽  
Deliberate Self Harm ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Chi Squared ◽  
Ethical Approval ◽  
Self Harm

Background Research has shown that religious affiliation has a protective effect against deliberate self-harm. This is particularly pronounced in periods of increased religious significance, such as periods of worship, celebration, and fasting. However, no data exist as to whether this effect is present during the Christian period of Lent. Our hypothesis was that Lent would lead to decreased presentations of self-harm emergency department (ED) in a predominantly Catholic area of Ireland. Methods Following ethical approval, we retrospectively analysed data on presentations to the ED of University Hospital Limerick during the period of Lent and the 40 days immediately preceding it. Frequency data were compared using Pearson’s chi-squared tests in SPSS. Results There was no significant difference in the overall number of people presenting to the ED with self-harm during Lent compared to the 40 days preceding it (χ2 = 0.75, df = 1, p > 0.05), and there was no difference in methods of self-harm used. However, there was a significant increase in attendances with self-harm during Lent in the over 50’s age group (χ2 = 7.76, df = 1, p = 0.005). Conclusions Based on our study, Lent is not a protective factor for deliberate self-harm and was associated with increased presentations in the over 50’s age group. Further large-scale studies are warranted to investigate this finding as it has implications for prevention and management of deliberate self-harm.

Accelerated Decline in Running Performance in a Master Runner with a History of a Large Volume of Training and Racing

2002 ◽  
Vol 10 (3) ◽  
pp. 314-321 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mike I. Lambert ◽  
Lise Bryer ◽  
David B. Hampson ◽  
Les Nobbs ◽  
Andrea M. Rapolthy ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Large Volume ◽  
High Volume ◽  
Age Group ◽  
Training Volume ◽  
Running Speed ◽  
Running Performance ◽  
Age Related ◽  
History Of ◽  
Rate Of Decline ◽  
Master Runner

The aim of this study was to measure the change in running performance in a runner from age 27–64 years. During this time the runner had a history of high-volume training and racing. The change in his average running speed over 10-, 21.1-, 42.2-, and 90-km races was compared with the changes in the age-group records for each distance. He trained an average of 4,051 ± 1,762 km/year and ran 16,604 km during races. His training load reached a peak of 7,596 km/year at the age of 33. His rate of decline in running performance was higher than the expected age decline at 47 years for 10-km, 47 years for 21.1-km, 40 years for the 42.2-km, and 48 years for 90-km races. Decreases in performance with increasing age could be explained by reduced training volume, or, alternatively, high volumes of training and racing might accelerate the normal age-related decrements in running performance.

scholarly journals Ocular morbidity and its relation to classroom lighting among middle-school students of government high schools in Goa

2017 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
pp. 161
Author(s):  
Jagadish A. Cacodcar ◽  
Abhishek Bicholkar ◽  
Nikita Wagle ◽  
Annet Oliveira
Keyword(s):  
High Schools ◽  
Middle School Students ◽  
Age Group ◽  
Physical And Mental Health ◽  
School Students ◽  
Important Target ◽  
Artificial Illumination ◽  
Visual Acuity Testing ◽  
Ocular Morbidity ◽  
Structured Questionnaire

Background: School children form an important target group for a Nation and any ocular morbidity in this age group has huge physical, psychological and socio-economical implications. Research studies have shown that illumination has a significant effect not only on scholastic performance of the students, but also on their physical and mental health. The current study was carried out to assess the prevalence of ocular morbidities among students of high schools of Sanquelim Taluka in Goa, and to assess possible association between ocular morbidity and level of classroom and blackboard illumination. Methods: Students of class 6, 7 and 8 of eight randomly selected schools were interviewed using a semi-structured questionnaire for personal details and visual symptoms. Visual acuity testing was done using Snellen’s chart. Classroom and blackboard illumination were assessed separately using standard calibrated digital Lux meter (LX-10101B). Results: Using Snellen’s chart, 83 (18%) of the study subjects were found to have visual morbidity. The measurement of illumination levels showed that out of the 24 classrooms and blackboards evaluated, 15 (62.5%) classrooms and 9 (37.5%) blackboards had inadequate illumination. Classroom illumination was found to have significant association (p=0.04) with visual morbidity. Conclusions: A significant number of classrooms (62.5%) and blackboards (37.5%) had below recommended illumination levels. Regular evaluation of infrastructure should be done to ensure adequate artificial illumination of the classrooms. 

scholarly journals Night-time Screen Media Use in the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit

2021 ◽  
Vol 8 ◽  
pp. 2333794X2110497
Author(s):  
Arif Somani ◽  
Aurora Wiseman ◽  
Mary-Grace Hickman ◽  
Sarah J. Militello ◽  
Rebecca E. Wiersma ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Intensive Care Unit ◽  
Intensive Care ◽  
Pediatric Intensive Care Unit ◽  
Media Use ◽  
Pediatric Intensive Care ◽  
Age Group ◽  
Sleep State ◽  
Night Time ◽  
Screen Media ◽  
Screen Media Use

This prospective observational study quantified screen media use within the night-time pre-sleep period in a pediatric intensive care unit and postulated possible implications. Seventy-five patients between the ages of newborn to 19 years old were observed 5 evenings per week for 3 weeks. Trained observers documented the patient’s screen use, type of screen used, screen engagement, sleep state, light level, and parental presence. Patients in the ICU had on average 65 minutes of screen media use, per evening. The total screen media use averaged 59 minutes for the 0 to18-month age group; 83 minutes for the 18 to 24-month age group; 66 minutes for 2 to 6 year olds; 72 minutes for 6 to 13 year olds; and 74 minutes for those above 13. This research demonstrates that children are engaging in more screen time during the night hours than is recommended by the AAP.

scholarly journals Analysis of the complementary measurement of nasogenian wrinkles using Radiocef 2.0® software in the evaluation of facial chronoaging among women of different age groups

2015 ◽  
Vol 18 (4) ◽  
pp. 725-734
Author(s):  
Rodrigo Marcel Valentim da Silva ◽  
Gabriela Paiva de Melo ◽  
Silvia Maria Lambert da Costa ◽  
Jackelline Savana Vieira Estrela ◽  
Veruschka Ramalho Araruna ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Age Groups ◽  
Digital Camera ◽  
P Value ◽  
Nasolabial Fold ◽  
Age Group ◽  
Significance Level ◽  
Assessment Protocol ◽  
Software Program ◽  
Chi Squared ◽  
Nasolabial Folds

Objective : To evaluate the facial aging of women of different ages using a software program to assist in the classification of wrinkles and sagging in the nasogenian region. Method : A descriptive observational study of 100 female volunteers was performed. The women were aged between 20 and 70 years old and were sorted by age group into five groups of 20 volunteers each. The instruments used were the Facial Assessment Protocol, a cephalostat for the standardization of photos, a 14.1 megapixel Sony digital camera, and the Radiocef 2.0® software program. The Kolmogorov-Smirnov (KS) test was used for confirmation of normality and all data was statistically analyzed using ANOVA and Tukey's post hoc analysis. The Chi-squared and Pearson's correlation tests were also performed. A significance level of 5% and a p value of ≤0.05 were adopted. Results : It was observed that all age groups had wrinkles in the nasolabial fold region. There was an association between age and the Goglau, Lapiere and Pierard scale. This incidence increased progressively with aging. A moderate correlation (r=0.67) was observed between age and distance from the nasolabial folds, while angle represented only a weak correlation (r=0.3), with the most significant age group that with the shortest distance and the widest angle. Conclusion : The present study demonstrated the importance of the Radiocef 2.0® software program in providing a more detailed analysis of the nasolabial folds. It is therefore a complementary assessment to the Facial Assessment Protocol, representing a research protocol for identifying the effectiveness of treatments and improving the evaluative procedure.

scholarly journals PATOLOGIZAÇÃO E MEDICALIZAÇÃO DA EDUCAÇÃO

2020 ◽  
Vol 4 (2) ◽  
pp. e042011
Author(s):  
Karla Tonus ◽  
Lais Fernandes Silva
Keyword(s):  
High Schools ◽  
Teacher Training ◽  
Critical Analysis ◽  
School Failure ◽  
School Education ◽  
Junior High Schools ◽  
School Life ◽  
Training School ◽  
School Problems ◽  
Made In

Apresentamos os resultados de pesquisa de iniciação científica realizada no âmbito do curso de Licenciatura em Pedagogia do IFSP, Campus do interior. Tal pesquisa é feita a partir da análise crítica do crescente uso de medicalização da vida escolar. Fizemos o levantamento das escolas municipais do ensino fundamental I e II e a elaboração de questionários para compreender as concepções de professores e gestores a respeito dos temas fracasso escolar, patologização e medicalização da educação escolar. Ao final, realizamos as intervenções nas escolas, objetivando a reflexão sobre o tema a partir do princípio de que os problemas da escola devem ser resolvidos com medidas educacionais. Abstract: This study presents the results of a scientific initiation research carried out within the scope of the Teaching Degree course at IFSP. The research is based on a critical analysis of the growing usage of medicalization of school life. A survey about elementary and junior high schools was made in some towns of the countryside and a drafting of quizzes was conducted in order to understand teachers’ and managers’ conceptions about school failure, pathologization, and medicalization of school education. At the end, interventions were made at schools in order to reflect on the theme, assuming that school problems must be solved through educational measures.   Keywords: Teacher Training, School Failure, Medicalization.

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