scholarly journals Hearing Disability in Colombia Self-Perception and Associated Factors 2002-2008

2015 ◽  
Vol 04 (01) ◽  
pp. 18-25
Author(s):  
Augusto Peñaranda ◽  
Sandra Martínez ◽  
María Leonor Aparicio ◽  
Juan Manuel García ◽  
Clemencia Barón
Keyword(s):  
Associated Factors ◽  
Self Perception ◽  
Hearing Disability

scholarly journals Accuracy of the need for dental prosthesis and associated factors between elderly in Recife, Brazil

2020 ◽  
Vol 30 (Supplement_5) ◽  
Author(s):  
L F R Santos ◽  
E P Carvalho ◽  
S R A Oliveira ◽  
R S Moreira
Keyword(s):  
Oral Health ◽  
Health Services ◽  
Associated Factors ◽  
Family Income ◽  
Dental Prosthesis ◽  
The Self ◽  
Metropolitan Region ◽  
Self Perception ◽  
Epidemiological Surveys ◽  
Oral Health Services

Abstract Background The latest national oral health survey showed a high prevalence of the need for dental prostheses between the Brazilian elderly. To classify this need, normative (clinical) and subjective (self-reported) criteria must be considered since patients' self-perception takes into account social and functional issues that arise with oral health problems. Few studies investigate the agreement between these criteria, as well as its determinants. Thus, this study aimed to investigate the accuracy of the need for the use of total dental prosthesis and factors associated with the agreement between criteria. Methods Cross-sectional study, carried out in three municipalities in the Metropolitan Region of Recife, with a random sample of 816 elderly people from 65 to 74 years old. The dependent variable was the accuracy, calculated by the agreement between the self-reported and the normative need for a total dental prosthesis, and the independents were assembled in three blocks (socioeconomic/demographic, access to oral health services and self-perceived oral health). Hierarchical logistic models were conducted for total upper prosthesis (TUP) and total lower prosthesis (TLP). Results The self-perception of the need for prosthetic use presented an accuracy of 75.9% (95% CI = 72.8-78.7%) for TUP and 78.6% (95% CI = 75.6-81.3%) for TLP. In the multiple analysis, the accuracy for TUP and TLP needs holds an association with the variables: family income, age and time since the last dental appointment. Conclusions In conclusion, the self-perception of need for dental prosthesis demonstrates potential applicability for the elderly, presenting notable accuracy values. It suggests that studies based on patients' self-reports should be stimulated, aiming for the evaluation and validation of self-reported criteria in different contexts and cultures. Furthermore, the identification of accuracy associated factors can help to build more meaningful questions to be used in future surveys. Key messages The use of the self-reported need for total dental prosthesis may be feasible when considering lower cost, reduced time of execution and ease of use in population epidemiological surveys. Application of self-reporting as an epidemiological tool for planning and monitoring oral health services, incorporating it in the form of indicators for oral health surveillance.

scholarly journals Undernutrition and associated factors in a Portuguese older adult community

2015 ◽  
Vol 28 (3) ◽  
pp. 231-240 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ana Luísa Moreira dos Santos ◽  
Teresa Maria de Serpa Pinto Freitas do Amaral ◽  
Nuno Pedro Garcia Fernandes Bento Borges
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
Associated Factors ◽  
Nutritional Assessment ◽  
Mini Nutritional Assessment ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Self Perception ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Major Factors ◽  
Perception Of Health

OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the prevalence of undernutrition in older adults aged >75 years living in communities and to identify the main factors independently associated with undernutrition. METHODS: A cross-sectional study was conducted using a random sample of family physicians' medical records of 86 older adults aged >75 years living in the community studied. Their nutritional status was evaluated using the Mini Nutritional Assessment. RESULTS: A total of 10.5% of the elderly were undernourished and 41.9% were at undernutrition risk. According to the logistic regression multivariable model, the following characteristics: being widowed (OR=6.7; 95%CI=1.8-24.6); being institutionalized (OR=12.6; 95%CI=1.7-90.5); or having a negative self-perception of health (OR=15.0; 95%CI=3.3-69.1) were independently associated with a significant increase of undernutrition risk. CONCLUSION: The current study shows that undernutrition is highly prevalent in Portuguese older adults aged >75 years living in communities. The major factors independently associated with their undernutrition are being widowed and institutionalized and having negative self-perception of health. The results obtained show that undernutrition and its associated factors are very serious problems for older adults and a challenge in their health care.

scholarly journals Medications adherence level and its associated factors among hypertensive patients at a major referral hospital, in Riyadh, KSA

2016 ◽  
Vol 7 (4) ◽  
pp. 24-30
Author(s):  
Shaffi Ahamed Shaik ◽  
Abeer Alsuwailem ◽  
Afnan Alhargan ◽  
Asma Alswailem ◽  
Dania Alshiha ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Health Status ◽  
Associated Factors ◽  
Poor Adherence ◽  
University Hospital ◽  
Monthly Income ◽  
Self Perception ◽  
Adherence Level ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Hypertensive Patients ◽  
Perception Of Health

Aims and Objectives: To quantify the level of medications adherence among hypertensive patients and to identify factors of poor adherence.Materials and Methods: A cross sectional study was conducted during October 2013 to March 2014 in King Khalid University Hospital, Riyadh, KSA. Self-administrative questionnaires were used among 310 randomly selected hypertensive patients. Morisky adherence questionnaire was used to quantify adherence level of medications. Adherence scores were categorized as poor and high adherence. Bi-variate and multivariate analysis were used to identity factors associated with poor adherence.Results: Out of 287 patients who had responded, 124(44%) were of less than 50 years of age. Prevalence of poor adherence to medications was 55%. Age, educational status, monthly income, time of diagnosis, self-perception of health status, regular checkup at clinics, & regular blood pressure checkup were significantly associated with ‘level of adherence (poor and high) to medications. The independent associated factors of poor adherence were: age (<50 years): 2.30 (95% confidence interval(CI): 1.29,4.10), monthly income (<5000 Saudi Riyals): 6.58(1.67,25.97), self-perception of health status (uncontrolled): 2.66 (1.20,5.90), and regular checkup at clinics (No): 5.57(2.83,10.97).Conclusion: Level of adherence was low among hypertensive patients. Associated factors of poor adherence could be used to identity patients for counselling in improving level of adherence to medications.Asian Journal of Medical Sciences Vol.7(4) 2016 24-30

scholarly journals Nursing students’ perception and associated factors towards their educational environment in governmental universities of southwest Ethiopia, 2019

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Melese Workneh Fego ◽  
Adugna Olani ◽  
Temamen Tesfaye
Keyword(s):  
Nursing Students ◽  
Associated Factors ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Educational Environment ◽  
P Value ◽  
Multiple Linear Regressions ◽  
Self Perception ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Southwest Ethiopia ◽  
Linear Regressions

Background & Aim: Due to many negative aspects of the educational environment students’ have not well attained their professional demands that affect their perception and qualities of nursing care delivered to the community. The study was aimed to assess nursing students’ perception and associated factors towards their educational environment in governmental universities of Southwest Ethiopia. Methods & Materials: Institution based cross-sectional study was employed on 422 study subjects from April 9 to 23/2019. Proportionally allocated a simple random sampling technique was used to select the participants. The data was collected using a validated self-administered Dundee Ready Educational Environment Measure (DREEM) questionnaire and entered by Epi data 3.1 and exported to SPSS version 23 for analysis. Simple and multiple linear regressions were used and a total DREEM mean score, sub scores, and SD were computed.  A P-value < 0.05 was considered as statistically significant. Results: Overall mean perception of nursing students was 124.76/200 with Standard deviation (SD) of 0.065 which implies that more positive than the negative educational environment. The DREEM subscales mean scores of students’ perception of learning, perception of teachers, academic self-perception, perception of atmospheres and students’ social self-perception were 31.64/48, 25.4/44, 22.52/32, 29.17/48 and 16.08/28 with SD of (0.204,0.098,0.075,0.060 and 0.101) respectively. The multiple linear regressions revealed that there was statistically a significant relationship between students’ perception with study years, support system, learning facilities; and memory, learning motivation, satisfaction, academic status, gender, marital status receptively. Conclusion: Even though nursing students’ perception of their educational environment was more positive than negative, it is not most satisfactory. Thus, to make it more attractive and an excellent university should adopt different strategies.

Self-perception of body changes in persons living with HIV/AIDS: prevalence and associated factors

AIDS ◽  
2005 ◽  
Vol 19 (Suppl 4) ◽  
pp. S14-S21 ◽  
Author(s):  
Claudia Paula Santos ◽  
Yone Xavier Felipe ◽  
Patricia Emilia Braga ◽  
Daniela Ramos ◽  
Rosana Oliveira Lima ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Associated Factors ◽  
Self Perception ◽  
Persons Living With Hiv ◽  
Living With Hiv ◽  
Hiv Aids

scholarly journals Physical Self–Perception, Body Posture of Nursing Students and Associated Factors

2019 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
pp. 79-86
Author(s):  
Nuray Turan ◽  
Gülsün Özdemir Aydın ◽  
Hatice Kaya ◽  
Fuat Bilgili ◽  
Elif Hasmaden ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Nursing Students ◽  
Associated Factors ◽  
Body Posture ◽  
Self Perception

scholarly journals Health Self-Perception and Associated Factors Among Nursing Professional Team / Autopercepção da Saúde e Fatores Associados Entre Profissionais da Equipe de Enfermagem

2018 ◽  
Vol 10 (3) ◽  
pp. 778
Author(s):  
Ana Luíza Neves Cerqueira ◽  
Cássio De Almeida Lima ◽  
Sabrina Aparecida De Lima Mangueira ◽  
André Luiz Ramos Leal ◽  
Jair Almeida Carneiro ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Associated Factors ◽  
Predictive Analytics ◽  
Minas Gerais ◽  
Self Perception ◽  
Nursing Professional

Objetivo: Verificar a autopercepção da saúde e os fatores associados entre os profissionais da equipe de enfermagem de um hospital universitário. Métodos: Trata-se de um estudo com abordagem quantitativa, de caráter transversal, realizado entre profissionais da enfermagem de hospital universitário de Montes Claros - Minas Gerais, Brasil. Os dados foram coletados através de um questionário estruturado no segundo semestre de 2012. Foram analisados no software estatístico Predictive Analytics Software (PASW/SPSS)® versão 18.0 para Windows®. Resultados: Os profissionais demonstraram satisfação com a sua saúde, visto que a maioria declarou autopercepção positiva da saúde. Observou-se que a saúde foi mais bem avaliada por aqueles que tinham companheiro, atuavam no turno diurno e relataram satisfação com o trabalho (p<0,05). Conclusão: São necessárias estratégias que proporcionem melhores condições de saúde e trabalho para a equipe de enfermagem, sobretudo para os profissionais que apresentaram características associadas à uma autopercepção negativa da saúde. 

scholarly journals Self-perception of sexual life and associated factors: a population study conducted in women aged 50 or more years

2013 ◽  
Vol 35 (7) ◽  
pp. 295-300 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ana Lúcia Ribeiro Valadares ◽  
Vanessa de Souza Santos Machado ◽  
Lúcia Costa-Paiva ◽  
Maria José Osis ◽  
Maria Helena de Sousa ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Population Study ◽  
Associated Factors ◽  
Sexual Life ◽  
Self Perception

Perceptions of Stuttering of Different Age Groups

2019 ◽  
Vol 4 (6) ◽  
pp. 1311-1315
Author(s):  
Sergey M. Kondrashov ◽  
John A. Tetnowski
Keyword(s):  
Age Groups ◽  
School Age Children ◽  
Clinical Implications ◽  
School Age ◽  
Fourth Edition ◽  
Self Perception ◽  
Behavioral Measures ◽  
Self Rating ◽  
Comparison Results ◽  
Subject Pool

Purpose The purpose of this study was to assess the perceptions of stuttering of school-age children who stutter and those of adults who stutter through the use of the same tools that could be commonly used by clinicians. Method Twenty-three participants across various ages and stuttering severity were administered both the Stuttering Severity Instrument–Fourth Edition (SSI-4; Riley, 2009 ) and the Wright & Ayre Stuttering Self-Rating Profile ( Wright & Ayre, 2000 ). Comparisons were made between severity of behavioral measures of stuttering made by the SSI-4 and by age (child/adult). Results Significant differences were obtained for the age comparison but not for the severity comparison. Results are explained in terms of the correlation between severity equivalents of the SSI-4 and the Wright & Ayre Stuttering Self-Rating Profile scores, with clinical implications justifying multi-aspect assessment. Conclusions Clinical implications indicate that self-perception and impact of stuttering must not be assumed and should be evaluated for individual participants. Research implications include further study with a larger subject pool and various levels of stuttering severity.

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