Social portrait of patients of the cardio-rehabilitation unit of a large cardio-surgical center

Background. The social portrait of patients often helps to define preventive measures for specific diseases in patients of different social and age groups. Need in cardio-surgery is substantiated not only by inborn but also by acquired diseases of heart, in most cases - ischaemic heart disease. The development of cardiovascular diseases is affected by multiple factors including lifestyle. Objective. To analyze the social and behavioral characteristics of cardio-surgical patients. Materials and methods. The authors analyzed the results of a survey of 93 patients in the rehabilitation unit of V.I. Burakovsky Research Institute of Cardiosurgery in 2019. The adapted questionnaire for identifying factors affecting population health was used. The respondents were divided into 3 age groups: 12 patients were under 40 years (mean age of 30.1, 75.0% men); 50 patients - 40-65 years (mean age of 56.4, 76.0% men); 30 patients - 65+ years (mean age of 70.3, 50.0% men). To analyze differences Chi-square and Fisher exact tests were applied. Results. Educational level is increasing with age. Financial well-being was estimated as poverty by one-third of respondents in all groups. 5.4% are dissatisfied with their family relations. The feeling of loneliness is often experienced by 4.3% of respondents. About one-half of respondents mentioned they do not care about their health and 18.5% of the don’t know their diseases to be treated using cardio-surgery. More than half of respondents are uneasy about their future uncertainty. Discussion. The respondent’s’ social status differs in age groups. The social and behavioral characteristics of patients of the cardio-rehabilitation unit allow them to create an integrated social portrait. Conclusions. Patients of cardio-rehabilitation units are characterized by higher educational levels and employment, better financial conditions. Among them, there were few lonely persons, but many sedentary ones. Such patients are characterized by a non-responsible attitude to their health, higher frequency of smoking, overweight, and obesity. Age-specific differences are related to physical fitness but nor to attitude to health neither to self-protective behavior.

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The daily climate in the classroom. Relational context of socialization

European Journal of Investigation in Health, Psychology and Education ◽

10.3390/ejihpe3030026 ◽

2013 ◽

Vol 3 (3) ◽

pp. 289-300

Author(s):

María Jesús Comellas i Carbó

Keyword(s):

Educational Institution ◽

Well Being ◽

Cultural Patterns ◽

Relational Context ◽

Factors Affecting ◽

Complex Process ◽

The Social ◽

Relational Difficulties ◽

Great Complexity ◽

Relational Climate

Socialization occurs not consciously through a complex process of interactions where emotions, values, attitudes, feelings and own context cultural patterns are integrated. This process generates a relational climate that should be conducive to learning and well-being for all people in the group. The school, educational institution, favors the relationships within the group framework and reconstructs previous learning with a variety of models and the educational action led by the faculty. The amplitude of the classroom group creates situations of great complexity and offers many opportunities to prevent the violence from the knowledge of situations that may involve risks and relational vulnerability and relational difficulties especially for some people. The factors that can hinder relations and create an improper relational climate include the social and learning difficulties and cultural differences. The climate cannot be changed individually but it is modified from the dynamics led by the adult person who has the responsibility to help the group learn to relate and that each individual has their space of belonging. We present data from a population of 10891 students in primary and secondary education and the analysis of some factors affecting the climate of the group.

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Social Well-Being of the Population of Russia During the Pandemic (Based on Sample Survey Data)

Voprosy statistiki ◽

10.34023/2313-6383-2021-28-4-67-79 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 28 (4) ◽

pp. 67-79

Author(s):

L. A. Davletshina ◽

N. A. Sadovnikova ◽

A. V. Bezrukov ◽

O. G. Lebedinskaya

Keyword(s):

Health Status ◽

Population Health ◽

Age Distribution ◽

Age Groups ◽

Rank Correlation ◽

Well Being ◽

Russian Population ◽

Sample Survey ◽

The Social ◽

The Relationship

The article present results of the authors’ study of the social well-being of the Russian population – an assessment of the population’s health and attitudes towards a healthy lifestyle amid viral pandemic, based on materials of the Rosstat sample surveys of 2019 and 2020 and data from the All-Russian survey conducted by the Russian Public Opinion Research Center (VCIOM) on 27 September 2020. The authors described the transformation of living conditions in the light of the complex epidemiological situation and the increase in coronavirus cases among the population. Changes in the health status of the Russian population were analyzed by individual age groups.The article assesses the strength of the relationship between the social well-being of the population by selected socio-demographic groups and the period of self-isolation, quarantine, or other restrictions imposed during the coronavirus pandemic in 2020. To solve this problem, demographic and socio-economic characteristics of respondents are presented, the distribution of responses according to the survey results is estimated, and the most signifcant factor characteristics are selected. Respondent replies were grouped according to the selected questions, including in the territorial context (by federal districts). To determine the strength of the relationship between the respondents' answers to the question and their gender or age distribution, the coefcients of mutual conjugacy and rank correlation coefcients were calculated and analyzed.Analysis of the changes in the social well-being of population for 2019–2020 and the assessment of the strength of the relationship between the discussed indicators (gender, wealth, territory of residence) revealed the parameters that form the diﬀerences. After comparing the health status of the Russian population as a whole and by age groups in 2019 and 2020 based on data of sample survey on population health status, the following points were identifed. With the expected assessment of the population health status in the age distribution (deterioration in the older ages and better health in the younger ones), it also remains unchanged that more than half of the respondents characterize their health status as «very good» and «good». Noteworthy is the fact that the assessment of the health status of the Russian population has improved during the year. It is evidenced from changes in the structure of respondent replies, even though population health status survey of 2020 was conducted in the middle of lockdown amid the continuing negative trends in coronavirus morbidity and mortality.

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Check This One out: Analyzing Slang Usage among Iranian Male and Female Teenagers

English Language Teaching ◽

10.5539/elt.v4n2p198 ◽

2011 ◽

Vol 4 (2) ◽

pp. 198 ◽

Cited By ~ 2

Author(s):

Sara Hashemi Shahraki ◽

Abbass Eslami Rasekh

Keyword(s):

High School ◽

High School Students ◽

Age Groups ◽

School Students ◽

Chi Square ◽

Male And Female ◽

The Social ◽

Completion Test ◽

Female Teenagers ◽

Age And Sex

Slang usage in modern age Iran is a popular phenomenon among most male and female teenagers. How pervasive this variation of language use is among various age and sex groups in Iran has been a question of debate given the significance of religion in a theological system of social structure. The work presented in this study aims to investigate the effect of age and sex on variability of slang usage. Sixty Iranian participants were selected, and then were divided into three age groups (i.e. primary school, high school, and senior university students) each group consisting of ten males and ten females. A self-made questionnaire in the form of Discourse Completion Test (DCT) describing nine situations of friendly conversations was given to the participants. They were asked to make their choice on the responses, which ranged from formal to very informal style (common teenage slang expressions), or to write down what they wish to say under each circumstance. The results of the chi–square tests indicated that slang usage among high school students is more frequent as compared with other age groups. Unlike the popular belief suggesting that slang is used by boys rather than girls, the findings suggested that young Iranians both male and female use slang as a badge of identity showing their attachment to the social group they wish to be identified with.

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Low body weight/thinness, overweight and obesity of children and adolescents from a Brazilian region of low economic status

Revista Paulista de Pediatria ◽

10.1590/s0103-05822013000400004 ◽

2013 ◽

Vol 31 (4) ◽

pp. 437-443 ◽

Cited By ~ 3

Author(s):

Dartagnan Pinto Guedes ◽

Francisléia Nascimento Almeida ◽

Jaime Tolentino M. Neto ◽

Maria de Fátima de M. Maia ◽

Thatiana Maia Tolentino

Keyword(s):

Body Weight ◽

Children And Adolescents ◽

Task Force ◽

Economic Status ◽

Age Groups ◽

Overweight And Obesity ◽

The Body ◽

Obesity Prevalence ◽

Chi Square ◽

Weight Excess

OBJECTIVE: To assess the prevalence of low body weight/thinness, overweight and obesity in a representative sample of children and adolescents from a Brazilian region with low economic development. METHODS: A total of 982 girls and 986 boys, aged seven to 17 years old and assisted by Segundo Tempo Program, from Montes Claros, Minas Gerais, Brazil, were included in the study. Low body weight/thinness, overweight and obesity were defined based on body mass cut-off indexes recommended by the International Obesity Task Force. The prevalence of the nutritional status according to sex and age was compared by chi-square test. RESULTS: In girls, the frequency of low body weight/thinness, overweight and obesity was 4.1, 18.4 and 3.8%, respectively; in boys, these percentages were 6.3, 13.2 and 2.9%, respectively. The low body weight/thinness for girls raised from 2.7% (7-10 years old) to 5.5% (15-17 years old); the body weight excess (overweight and obesity) decreased from 30.1 to 16.2% for the same age groups. In boys, the corresponding trends were from 3.2 to 9.4% for low body weight/thinness, and from 23.4 to 9.2%, for body weight excess. CONCLUSIONS: The data indicate that, even in a region with low economic status, the body weight excess was the main problem associated with nutritional health. The high overweight and obesity prevalence rates indicate the need of public policies for promoting healthy feeding behaviors and physical activity.

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SOCIAL AND POLITICAL EFFECTS OF THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC IN RUSSIA: RESULTS OF A STUDY WITHIN THE FRAMEWORK OF THE "WORLD INTERNET PROJECT - 2021"

News of the Tula state university. Sciences of Earth ◽

10.46689/2218-5194-2021-4-1-3-13 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 4 (1) ◽

pp. 3-13

Author(s):

I.A. Batanina ◽

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E.V. Brodovskaya ◽

A.Y. Dombrovskaya ◽

R.V. Parma ◽

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Keyword(s):

Well Being ◽

Behavioral Characteristics ◽

Negative Consequences ◽

Online Retail ◽

Online Consumer Behavior ◽

The Social ◽

Political Effects ◽

Coronavirus Infection ◽

Online Consumer ◽

Digital Gap

The results of the All-Russian survey on the social well-being of citizens in the con-text of the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic are presented. The baseline results were con-clusions about changes in Russians 'offline and online consumer behavior, social expecta-tions, fears and citizens' perception of universal vaccination as a measure to combat the COVID-19 pandemic. The study showed that three types of fears prevail among Russians: coronavirus infection of relatives and friends, their own illness when they do not receive the necessary medical care, and a drop in income (worsening living conditions) amid an uncon-trollably spreading pandemic. The analysis of the survey database showed the activation of digital behavior of citizens in the context of the pandemic, which became a favorable factor in the development of online retail. Against the background of the spread of the COVID-19 vi-rus, the age structure of the Russian national audience is changing, and the digital gap be-tween generations is gradually being bridged. The pandemic triggered the involvement of older people in the digital space. Cluster analysis of the research data made it possible to segment Russians into three groups in relation to the pandemic and measures to overcome it: covid-pessimists, who suffered the most from the restrictions of the corona virus and did not adapt to life under conditions of covid-restrictions; covid-optimists who have successfully adapted to new circumstances in connection with the spread of the COVID-19 virus; covid-realists focused on constructively overcoming the negative consequences of restrictive pandemic measures. Their socio-demographic and behavioral characteristics have been ana-lyzed, and the specificity of the civic position of representatives of various clusters of Rus-sians has been established.

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Age sequences of the elderly’ social network and its efficacies on well-being: an urban-rural comparison in China

BMC Geriatrics ◽

10.1186/s12877-020-01773-8 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 20 (1) ◽

Author(s):

Zhenhua Zheng ◽

Hong Chen

Keyword(s):

Social Network ◽

Rural Areas ◽

Age Groups ◽

Well Being ◽

The Elderly ◽

Urban Elderly ◽

Family Network ◽

The Social ◽

Urban Rural ◽

Urban And Rural Areas

Abstract Background Although social network is a known determinant of the elderly’s well-being, it is not clear, in urban-rural and age-comparison, what its structural characteristics are and how it works for well-being. The research aims to discuss the features of the elderly’s social network and the social network efficacies on the well-being of older adults in China’s urban and rural areas as well as revealing the urban-rural disparities among the elderly of different age groups. Methods In this study, descriptive statistical analysis and structural equation Modeling (SEM) were used to make a group comparison between the urban and rural elderly of different age groups. All data are quoted from 2014 China Longitudinal Aging Social Survey (CLASS). The survey adopted the multi-stage probability sampling method, targeting Chinese senior citizens aged 60 and above, the ultimate samples totaled 11,511. Results The social network of the elderly in China feature a “reverse structure” in age sequences: with ageing, family network of the elderly expand while their friend network shrink; also, the expansion scale of the rural elderly’s family network is significantly larger than that of the city’s while the shrinkage scale of their friend network is smaller compared with its urban counterpart. The effect of family network on the rural elderly’s well-being shows a remarkable increase with age. However, there is no noticeable change in urban elderly groups of different ages. Conclusion The social network characteristics of the Chinese elderly are different between different age stages. Namely, the family network and the friend network have the “reverse structure “ in age sequences. Meanwhile, the family network and the friend network have different efficacies on the well-being of the elderly in China, and the differences between urban and rural areas are even more obvious. For rural elderly, family network has very important effects on their well-being. Moreover, With the increase of age, family network’s efficacies increase gradually. For urban elderly, comparatively, family network is just as important as friend network.

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Emotional well-being and social support in social housing neighbourhoods in China

Journal of International Medical Research ◽

10.1177/0300060518774718 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 46 (8) ◽

pp. 3209-3218

Author(s):

Jinhua Liu ◽

Hongsheng Chen ◽

Yang Chen ◽

Zhigang Li

Keyword(s):

Mental Health ◽

Social Housing ◽

Linear Regression Analysis ◽

Positive Association ◽

Well Being ◽

Chi Square ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

The Social ◽

Chi Square Test ◽

Social Associations

Objective This study investigated the effect of the number of close friends (within and outside of social housing neighbourhoods) on the emotional well-being of men and women in social housing neighbourhoods in China. Methods Data (n = 535) were collected in 13 social housing neighbourhoods in Guangzhou from September to December 2013 using the random sample method. The t-test, chi-square test, and linear regression analysis were used to analyse the factors influencing residents’ emotional well-being. Results Having a greater number of close friends living within the social housing neighbourhood had a significantly positive association with the respondents’ emotional well-being (regression coefficient = 0.473). The number of close friends living in nearby neighbourhoods was only positively related to women’s emotional well-being (coefficient = 0.433). Conclusions These results highlight the importance of friendship for residents’ emotional well-being. Especially for women, friendship outside the social housing neighbourhood is essential for good mental health. This conclusion is based on analysis of cross-sectional data, and reflects the directionality of social associations. The mental health of the poor warrants greater attention in China.

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The factors affecting response rate in survey on well-being among people with foreign origin

European Journal of Public Health ◽

10.1093/eurpub/ckz186.050 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 29 (Supplement_4) ◽

Author(s):

E Lilja ◽

A Seppänen ◽

H Kuusio

Keyword(s):

Online Survey ◽

Response Rate ◽

Age Groups ◽

Response Rates ◽

Well Being ◽

Migrant Population ◽

Population Surveys ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Factors Affecting ◽

Face To Face

Abstract Background Previous population surveys among people with foreign background (PFB) in Finland have had successful response rates (62%-66%) when using mainly face-to-face interviews. A cross-sectional population survey (FinMONIK) explored more cost-efficient ways to collect the data on PFB. Methods The data collection was conducted in Finland between May 2018 and January 2019. The random sample consisted of 12 877 (after removing over-coverage) 18-64-year-olds stratified by region. First, a letter containing a link to the online survey with 18 different language options was sent to the participants. After two reminders, the questionnaire was sent twice on paper to the non-respondents. Finally, supplementary phone interviews were carried out by multi-lingual interviewers. All the participants were able to enter in a draw to win gift cards. Results The response rate (RR) for the online survey was 34%. RR was highest for those who had lived in Finland 5 years or less (43%) and lowest among the divorced (23%) and Estonians (27%). The paper questionnaire was mostly preferred by older age groups, increasing the RR of 40-64 year-olds from 31% to 48%. Telephone interviews increased the RR by five percent points, thus making the final RR for the survey 53%. Persons born in the EU and North-America responded the most frequently (58%) whereas RR was lowest amongst the Sub-Saharan African origin migrants (47%). RR was particularly low (42%) for those who had moved to Finland at ages 0-6. Conclusions In surveys conducted amongst PFB, relatively good response rates can be obtained by using alternate methods for gathering data instead of costly and time-consuming face-to-face interview. Age and marital status seemed to affect the preference of survey format. The overall RR varied by country of origin. Key messages A good response rate can be obtained without face-to-face interviews in migrant population surveys. Migrant population surveys can be conducted more efficiently by combining a variety of methods.

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Social determinants of health and well-being among municipal school children in Mumbai

International Journal of Community Medicine and Public Health ◽

10.18203/2394-6040.ijcmph20175772 ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 5 (1) ◽

pp. 144

Author(s):

Yasmeen K. Kazi ◽

Anita G. Shenoy ◽

Gajanan D. Velhal ◽

Suresh D. Mate ◽

Sudam R. Suryawanshi

Keyword(s):

Social Determinants ◽

Age Groups ◽

Risk Behaviour ◽

Perceived Health ◽

Well Being ◽

Demographic Characteristics ◽

Preventive Action ◽

School Students ◽

The Social ◽

Health And Well Being

Background: HBSC seeks to identify and explore the extent of the inequalities related to socioeconomic status (SES), age and gender among the younger age group, and highlight the need for preventive action. Hence, this study was carried out, to find out the social context as a determinant of their health and well-being. The objectives of the study were to study the socio-demographic characteristics of the students; to find the social determinants and its association with their perceived health outcomes.Methods: The study was carried out among 426 Municipal school students in Mumbai. They were enquired about their socio demographic characteristics, their personal habits and behaviour, relationship with their parents, siblings and friends, performance in school, academic pressures, and also about any health related complaints if they had. Results: The study shows less communication of students with their parents, more so with their fathers’. Students were seen to have more friends and would also spend more time with them, especially boys. Academic achievement was better among girls and those from less affluent families and it also showed a dip in the higher age groups. Regular consumption of breakfast, fruits, vegetables was seen less among girls and older students. Boys and those from less affluent families were seen to be more involved in high risk behaviour. Conclusions: All the factors mentioned in the study are shown to have adverse effects on the perceived health outcome of the students. These social factors need to be addressed to improve the health and well-being of the younger generations.

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The Implementation of the Whole School Approach on Social and Emotional Guidance in Rural Primary Schools in Sarawak, Malaysia: The Perspectives of Regular Teachers

10.31124/advance.14776446.v1 ◽

2021 ◽

Author(s):

Jessie Koh Sing Tnay ◽

Shahren Ahmad Zaidi Adruce ◽

Chuo Yew Ting ◽

Omar Haji Mahli

Keyword(s):

Primary Schools ◽

Well Being ◽

Rural Students ◽

Factors Affecting ◽

Electronic Survey ◽

Social And Emotional ◽

Whole School ◽

The Social ◽

Regular Teachers ◽

Whole School Approach

This study explored the implementation of the whole school approach (WSA) on social and emotional guidance (SEG) in rural primary schools in Sarawak, Malaysia. Regular teachers (<i>N</i> = 2,532) in Sarawak responded to an electronic survey. The theory of planned behavior (TPB) and the socio-emotional guidance model were employed to explore the level of implementing the WSA on SEG among the respondents. Factors affecting the intention to be involved in SEG were also explored. This paper provides insights for policymakers and educational administrators to promote the social and emotional well-being of rural students in a developing country.

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