scholarly journals Covid-19: Upaya Preventif dan Kuratif ala Ibu Hamil

Emik ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 4 (2) ◽  
pp. 144-159
Author(s):  
Astry Ayu Praharsini
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Pregnant Women ◽  
Negative Impact ◽  
Specific Treatment ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Vulnerable Group ◽  
The Family ◽  
The Difference ◽  
The City ◽  
Food Consumed

In 2020 all countries in the world are busy with a pandemic caused by the Covid-19 Virus. Indonesia is one of the countries whose citizens have been infected with Covid-19 since March 2020 and its spread is fast. Symptoms of being infected with Covid-19 are cough, fever, shortness of breath, anosmia and muscle aches, but in some cases, a person who is exposed to Covid-19 does not even show symptoms at all. Covid-19 can attack various ages ranging from children to the elderly, gender, including pregnant women. Pregnant women are stated to be very vulnerable to contracting Covid-19 with various other diseases, the fear of fetal growth and development cannot be separated from the mother's worries during the Covid-19 pandemic. This article deals with how pregnant women prevent being infected with Covid-19 and how they treat themselves when infected with Covid-19.  This research was conducted in the city of Makassar. The informants involved in this study consisted of 10 pregnant women who are varied on the basis of age (between 19 and 26 years, gestational age (between 12 and 32 weeks) and occupation (seven housewives, a celebgram, a pharmacist, and a nurse). Data was collected usingthe combination of interview and observation. In this study, it was found that the positive impacts of Covid-19 pandemic for pregnant women that their togetherness with members of the family becomes more intensive because they spend more time at home, they are more concerned about personal and family hygiene, they are more physically and mentally healthy, and they become more creative in using their free time. While the negative impact of Covid-19 for pregnant women is that they experience anxiety during the Covid-19 period. However, those who have a better understanding of Covid-19 tend to be positive in dealing with it. Although the efforts made by pregnant women in relation to prevention and treatment are similar but not the same, in preventive efforts, pregnant women are more likely to combine physical activity and various intakes related to efforts to maintain immunity. Meanwhile, in curative efforts, pregnant women limit the duration of physical activity and are more routine in carrying out healing efforts. The difference in nutritional intake also lies in vitamin supplements. In preventive efforts the consumption of supplements is not so ignored and focused on the food consumed, while in a curative effort, they tend to balance food intake and supplements to maintain immunity and accelerate recovery. It is argued in this article that despite the fact pregnant women are vulnerable group, they do not have their own specific treatment either to prevent or to treat them in relation to Covid-19.

scholarly journals The influence of the practice of physical activity on the quality of life, muscle strength, balance, and physical ability in the elderly

2013 ◽  
Vol 16 (1) ◽  
pp. 117-126 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mariana Martinez Orlando ◽  
Maria Stella Peccin da Silva ◽  
Império Lombardi Junior
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Physical Activity ◽  
Muscle Strength ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Physical Capacity ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Elderly Individuals ◽  
Assess Quality ◽  
The City

INTRODUCTION: Ageing has become a huge public health challenge due to the need to find solutions for improving quality of life. OBJECTIVE: This study aimed to assess quality of life, muscle strength, balance and physical capacity among elderly practitioners and non-practitioners of physical activity. MATERIALS AND METHODS: An observational, cross-sectional study was carried out involving 74 elderly individuals in the city of Santos (state of São Paulo, Brazil), divided into two groups: practitioners and non-practitioners of physical activity. The International Physical Activity Questionnaire was used for the classification of the participants. The generic SF-36 questionnaire was used to assess quality of life. The Berg scale was used for the analysis of balance. Dynamometry was used for the muscle strength test. The six-minute walk test was used for the assessment of physical capacity. RESULTS: Significant differences were found between elderly practitioners and non-practitioners of physical activity regarding quality of life (p = 0.001), muscle strength (p = 0.001), balance (p = 0.001) and physical capacity (p = 0.001). The data also showed that aspects of quality of life were strongly correlated with physical capacity among the non-practitioners of physical activity (r = 0.741). CONCLUSION: Elderly individuals in the city of Santos (Brazil) who practice physical activity have better quality of life, muscle strength, physical capacity and balance in comparison to those who do not practice physical activity.

scholarly journals Małe dzieci w chrześcijańskiej epigrafice miasta Rzymu i w nauczaniu Jana Chryzostoma

Vox Patrum ◽  
2009 ◽  
Vol 53 ◽  
pp. 233-243
Author(s):  
Bożena Stawoska-Jundziłł
Keyword(s):  
The Other ◽  
High Status ◽  
Small Children ◽  
Person Following ◽  
John Chrysostom ◽  
The Family ◽  
The Difference ◽  
Christian Families ◽  
The City ◽  
Full Maturity

The paper presents the results of studies of epitaphs for children up to almost eight years of age from the city of Rome (3rd-4th c. – B. Stawoska-Jundziłł, Vixit cum parentibus. Children aged under seven in Christian families from Rome of 3rd-4th c., Bydgoszcz 2008) in comparison with the views of John Chrysostom on the upbringing of small children. The content of over 2000 children from Rome demonstrates a high status of even the youngest offspring in the Christian families from this city. The founders cared for their religious „endowment”, bestowed their love on them and tried to remember them as members of the family even if they had died after a few days or months. It was unquestionably believed that small children are immediately saved, go to God and commune with the saints. Thanks to this the family could hope for their support and prayers. Whereas, John Chrysostom only casually mentions small children and, what is more, ambivalently: on one hand presenting them on the basis of thorough observations of their behavior and looking after them and on the other hand as mindless creatures, a harbinger of va­luable person following the Stoics e.g. Seneca. As far as the most important for me question of the death of small children is concerned he takes a stand similar to that of the Romans. The children are really without sins (they did not commit them consciously) so God shall accept them only through the hardships of illness and death. Now they are asleep (unlike in the studied epitaphs) but they will rise from the dead and join their parents. Thus, the despair after their death is pointless; God decided the best for them. The difference lies in the fact that the founders of epitaphs more decidedly see the perfection of posthumous existence of even the smallest children who there reach their full maturity whereas John does not seem to be interested in this issue since he directs his teaching mostly to maturing and mature Christians in the earthly life and not in the beyond.

scholarly journals The Crossing Speed of Elderly Pedestrians

2017 ◽  
Vol 29 (2) ◽  
pp. 175-183
Author(s):  
Ana Trpković ◽  
Marina Milenković ◽  
Milan Vujanić ◽  
Branimir Stanić ◽  
Draženko Glavić
Keyword(s):  
Traffic Engineering ◽  
Input Parameter ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Vulnerable Group ◽  
Older Population ◽  
Different Types ◽  
Engineering Measures ◽  
Measured Speed ◽  
Pedestrian Crossing ◽  
The City

The population of elderly people is rapidly growing and in terms of safety, senior pedestrians represent one of the most vulnerable group. The pedestrian crossing speed is a significant input parameter in traffic engineering, which can have effect on pedestrians’ safety, especially of older population. The objective of this study was to determine the value of the crossing speed of elderly pedestrians (65+) for different types of urban crossings. The research was conducted at ten intersections in the city of Belgrade, Serbia, using the method of direct observation and a questionnaire for collecting data. The data were analysed in the statistical software package IBM SPSS Statistics. The results showed that elderly pedestrians walk slower and the crossing type significantly influenced the speed of older population. The order of crossing types in relation to the measured speed is ranked as follows, from the lowest to the highest speed value: unsignalized, signalized, signalized with pedestrian countdown display, signalized with pedestrian island and pedestrian countdown display and finally signalized crossing with pedestrian island. According to the questionnaire results, the elderly recognize the importance of implementing pedestrian counters. This indicates the necessity to provide safe street crossing for the elderly using the corresponding engineering measures.

scholarly journals FACTORS LINKED TO THE PRACTICE OF PHYSICAL ACTIVITY AMONG THE ELDERLY IN SOUTHERN BRAZIL

2019 ◽  
Vol 25 (3) ◽  
pp. 216-219
Author(s):  
Alisson Padilha de Lima ◽  
Ezequiel Vitório Lini ◽  
Marilene Rodrigues Portella ◽  
Marlene Doring ◽  
Fabrício Bruno Cardoso
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Urban Environment ◽  
Elderly People ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Population Based ◽  
Level Of Evidence ◽  
Population Based Study ◽  
Multivariable Analyses ◽  
The Mean ◽  
The City

ABSTRACT Introduction The increase in chronic diseases and physical inactivity are major public health problems among elderly populations worldwide. Objective This article aimed to determine the prevalence and factors associated with the practice of physical activity (PA) among elderly people living in urban environment. Methods A cross-population-based study was conducted in 2014, with 196 elderly people aged ≥ 60 years of age living in urban environment in the city of Passo Fundo, in the State of Rio Grande do Sul. Gross and multivariable analyses were conducted using Poisson regression, estimating the ratios of gross and adjusted prevalence and calculating their respective 95% confidence intervals. Results The mean age was 71.3 (± 8.4). The gross prevalence for the practice of PA was 56.1%. After adjusted analysis, only the variable independent in activities of daily living (ADLs) remained significant (95% CI 1.05 to 4.83) (p = 0.037). Conclusions This research showed an association between the practice of PA and independence in ADLs. Level of Evidence II, Economic and decision analysis - Development of economic model or decision.

scholarly journals Toxocariasis in urban environment of western Slovakia

2013 ◽  
Vol 50 (4) ◽  
pp. 261-268 ◽  
Author(s):  
F. Ondriska ◽  
K. Mačuhová ◽  
J. Melicherová ◽  
K. Reiterová ◽  
D. Valentová ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Pregnant Women ◽  
Urban Environment ◽  
Faecal Samples ◽  
The Difference ◽  
The City

AbstractThe aim of our study was to determine the prevalence of toxocariasis in Bratislava and smaller towns in western Slovakia. During 2006–2011, sand samples collected from 121 sandpits were investigated: 63 sandpits were from Bratislava City and 58 from sandpits in towns outside Bratislava (Malacky, Pezinok Stupava). In Bratislava, 27% of examined sandpits were contaminated with Toxocara spp. eggs. In smaller towns eggs of Toxocara spp. were found from three sandpits (6.8 %) of Pezinok and Stupava only. In Malacky, no faeces and no eggs were found in any sandpits. Faecal samples of 1436 dogs and 263 cats were investigated. T. canis eggs were found in the faeces of 16.5 % dogs and T. cati in 18.6 % of examined cats. Toxocariasis of dogs was significantly higher in smaller towns such as the city Bratislava (χ2 = 10.88 for P ≤ 0.001). The difference in prevalence of T. cati in cats bred in Bratislava and outside Bratislava was not confirmed (P ≤ 0.05). 382 pregnant women were examined by ELISA. Anti-Toxocara antibodies were detected in 32 women (8.4 %). The difference in seroprevalence of women coming from Bratislava (6.6 %) and smaller towns outside Bratislava (11.0 %) was not statistically significant (χ2 = 1.6; P ≤ 0.05).

scholarly journals Physical activity and medication in Brazilians suffering with non-communicable diseases in quarantine by COVID-19

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Márcio Doro ◽  
Yara Ferreira Marques ◽  
Heitor Felipe Cantarinho de Lima ◽  
Willian De Oliveira Caccalano ◽  
Aide Angélica De Oliveira Nessi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Negative Impact ◽  
Descriptive Analysis ◽  
Gastrointestinal Diseases ◽  
Communicable Diseases ◽  
Sample Population ◽  
Non Communicable Diseases ◽  
Behavioral Profile ◽  
The Difference ◽  
Isolation Period

This study aimed to compare the practice of physical activity in groups of people with chronic diseases with and without medication, before and during the pandemic. 298 Brazilian individuals with chronic non-communicable diseases such as cardiovascular, metabolic / endocrine, respiratory, orthopedic, gastrointestinal diseases, anxiety and depression were separated into two groups: with and without medication. A questionnaire with 14 questions was applied, tracing the behavioral profile in relation to physical exercises before and during isolation, interpreted through descriptive analysis, and the groups were compared through Mann-Whitman’s statistics. The drop in the percentage of active individuals with or without medication occurred when comparing the scenarios before and during quarantine. However, the difference in the prevalence of active individuals between the groups was significant, showing that the group with medication remained more active. The fear of contamination, the measures of distance and the lack of adherence of the population to classes by videoconference reduced the frequency of physical activities in the general sample population. However, people who used medication showed greater concern about the practice of physical activity to optimize treatment. The isolation period had a negative impact on the practice of physical activity, regardless of the presence of some chronic disease or the use of medication.

scholarly journals Pathogenesis, Diagnosis and Possible Therapeutic Options for COVID-19

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Md. Asad Ullah ◽  
Yusha Araf ◽  
Bishajit Sarkar ◽  
Abu Tayab Moin ◽  
Riyan Al Islam Reshad ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Laboratory Experiments ◽  
Preventive Measures ◽  
Specific Treatment ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Therapeutic Options ◽  
Medical Complications ◽  
Vulnerable Group ◽  
Contagious Nature ◽  
The People ◽  
The World

The recent pandemic caused by severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) has spread so rapidly and severely affected the people of almost every country in the world. The highly contagious nature of this virus makes it difficult to take control of the present pandemic situation. With no specific treatment available, the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) presents a threat to people of all ages including the elderly people and people with other medical complications as a vulnerable group to this disease. Better understanding of viral pathogenesis, appropriate preventive measures, early diagnosis and supportive treatments of the infected patients are now the general solutions to fight against this viral transmission. But, as an emerging disease, most about it remains still poorly understood. This article holds an overview on the origin and structure, pathogenesis, diagnosis and possible therapeutic options for the causative agent, SARS-CoV-2 and disease, COVID-19. However, few therapeutic options, laboratory experiments and other strategies proposed here need to be further clinically tested.

scholarly journals What Accounts for Physical Activity during Pregnancy? A Study on the Sociodemographic Predictors of Self-Reported and Objectively Assessed Physical Activity during the 1st and 2nd Trimesters of Pregnancy

2020 ◽  
Vol 17 (7) ◽  
pp. 2517 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ana Mendinueta ◽  
Haritz Esnal ◽  
Haritz Arrieta ◽  
Miren Arrue ◽  
Nerea Urbieta ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Health Services ◽  
Pregnant Women ◽  
Positive Health ◽  
Time Points ◽  
Number Of Children ◽  
Sociodemographic Predictors ◽  
San Sebastian ◽  
Mother And Child ◽  
The City

Physical activity (PA) during pregnancy has positive health implications for both mother and child. However, current literature indicates that not all pregnant women meet the international recommendations for PA (at least 150 min/week of moderate-to-vigorous PA). The main objective of this study was to assess PA levels among pregnant women in the city of Donostia-San Sebastian and identify their main sociodemographic predictors. We recruited 441 women in the 12th week of pregnancy from the local public obstetric health services. Women wore an accelerometer for one week during two separate time points (1st and 2nd trimesters of pregnancy) and completed a questionnaire assessing several sociodemographic variables as well as self-reported PA. With this information, we estimated women’s overall PA levels during both time points. The fulfillment of PA recommendations raised up to 77% and 85% during the first and second trimesters, respectively. We found that a higher number of children and a greater preference for exercise positively predicted light-to-moderate PA, being the most consistent predictors. The availability of a greater number of cars negatively predicted moderate-to-vigorous PA.

scholarly journals DUKUNGAN SUAMI TERHADAP IBU HAMIL DI KELURAHAN BANYUMUDAL JAWA TENGAH [THE DESCRIPTION OF HUSBAND’S SUPPORT TO PREGNANT WOMAN IN BANYUMUDAL VILLAGE CENTRAL JAVA]

2021 ◽  
Vol 8 (2) ◽  
pp. 205
Author(s):  
Ellyce Tabita ◽  
Elsa Angita ◽  
Gilang Kurniawan ◽  
Maria V Ayu Florensa ◽  
Dora Irena Purimahua
Keyword(s):  
Pregnant Women ◽  
Health Workers ◽  
Negative Impact ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Validity And Reliability ◽  
Childbearing Age ◽  
Cronbach Alpha ◽  
Central Java ◽  
The Family ◽  
Expectant Mothers

<p><em>Family support especially from husband is need during the pregnancy who is pregnant. When the family has an expectant member of the family, the husband is always expected to provide motivation, help, and companionship with the family members so she will feel comfortable and relax when she gets during her pregnancy. While, if the husband doesn’t provide support for his wifes, pregnant women will feel anxiety, and anxiety have a negative impact in pregnant women and babies un the womb. The death toll of expectant mothers in 2017 was 100 from 100.000 births living in Banyumudal. Aim this study to find out the description of husband’s support to pregnant women in Banyumudal Village, Moga Subdistrict, Central Java. This research is a quantitative method with descriptive design. This research was conducted on April until June 2020, by used a husband’s questionnaire that has been tested for validity and reliability with cronbach alpha 0.635. The sample of this study were 37 husbands of pregnant women who were determined by accidental sampling technique. Data collected were analysed univariately. Based on study to 37 respondents, it was found that as much as 75.7% of husbands provide support for their wives while 24.3% do not provide support for their wives. The husband is expected to provide support continuously to pregnant women in the period of pregnancy until delivery and recovery later, so that pregnant women feel safe, comfortable and calm. Nurses as health workers in the community play a role in educating couples of childbearing age especially husbands to provide support to pregnant wives from various aspects.</em></p><p><strong>BAHASA INDONESIA </strong>Dukungan keluarga terlebih suami sangat diperlukan selama kehamilan istri yang sedang hamil. Ketika keluarga memiliki salah satu anggota keluarga yang sedang hamil, suami diharapkan selalu memberikan motivasi, membantu, dan mendampingi anggota keluarga tersebut sehingga ia akan merasa nyaman dan tenang ketika ada masalah yang ia alami selama masa kehamilannya. Sementara, jika suami tidak memberikan dukungan terhadap istrinya, ibu hamil akan merasa cemas dan kecemasan berdampak buruk bagi ibu hamil dan bayi didalam kandungannya. Angka kematian ibu hamil pada tahun 2017 sebanyak 100 per 100.000 kelahiran hidup di Kelurahan Banyumudal. Tujuan Penelitian untuk mengetahui gambaran dukungan suami terhadap ibu hamil di Kelurahan Banyumudal Kecamatan Moga, Jawa Tengah. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode kuantitatif deskriptif. Penelitian ini dilakukan pada April sampai Juni 2020, dengan menggunakan kuesioner dukungan suami yang telah dilakukan uji validitas dan reliabilitas dengan nilai cronbach alpha 0,635. Sampel pada penelitian ini yaitu 37 suami ibu hamil yang ditentukan dengan accidental sampling technique. Data yang dikumpulkan dianalisis secara univariat. Berdasarkan penelitian pada 37 responden, didapatkan hasil bahwa sebanyak 75,7% suami memberikan dukungan kepada istrinya sementara 24,3% tidak memberikan dukungan kepada istrinya. Suami diharapkan dapat terus memberikan dukungannya terhadap ibu hamil dimasa kehamilan sampai persalinan dan pemulihan nantinya, agar ibu hamil merasa aman, nyaman dan tenang. Perawat sebagai tenaga kesehatan di masyarakat berperan mengedukasi pasangan usia subur khususnya suami untuk memberikan dukungan pada istri yang hamil dari berbagai aspek.</p>

scholarly journals Atividade física e pessoas idosas - capacidades funcionais e cognitivas associadas

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (33) ◽  
pp. 53-63
Author(s):  
Andréa Mathes Faustino ◽  
Emilly Dayane de Castro Lopes ◽  
Rui Neves
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Elderly People ◽  
International Physical Activity Questionnaire ◽  
Self Care ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Daily Activities ◽  
Physical Activity Questionnaire ◽  
Para Determinar ◽  
The City ◽  
Activity Questionnaire

O objetivo deste estudo foi verificar se idosos com melhores desempenhos funcionais e cognitivos conseguem manter níveis adequados de atividade física. Trata-se de estudo descritivo, com amostra intencional com 150 idosos, na cidade de Brasília, Brasil.  Para determinar o nível de atividade física foi utilizado o International Physical Activity Questionnaire, além de avaliações em relação as atividades básicas, instrumentais de vida diária e cognitiva. A média de idade foi de 67,8 anos (±5,39), 58% mulheres, apenas 11,3% realizavam 150 minutos de atividade física semanalmente e 4,7% sedentários. Somente em relação às atividades básicas de autocuidado (p=0,014) houve uma associação significativa.  Ser independente em atividades básicas de autocuidado foi estatisticamente significativo, ou seja, quando o idoso não necessita de auxílio para realizar atividades de higiene corporal, ou de transferências, entre outras, maior é a chance de conseguir realizar o mínimo de 150 minutos de atividade física semanal.Descritores: Atividade Motora, Atividades Cotidianas, Cognição, Idoso. Physical activity and elderly people - functional and associated cognitive capacitiesAbstract: The aim of the study was to verify whether the elderly with better functional and cognitive performances are able to maintain adequate levels of physical activity. This is a descriptive study, with an intentional sample of 150 elderly people, in the city of Brasília, Brazil. The international physical activity questionnaire was used to determine the level of physical activity, in addition to counts in relation to basic, instrumental activities of daily and cognitive life. The average age was 67.8 years (± 5.39), 58% women, only 11.3% performed 150 minutes of physical activity weekly and 4.7% sedentary. Only in relation to basic self-care activities (p = 0.014) was there a significant association. Being independent in basic self-care activities was statistically significant, that is, when the elderly do not need assistance to perform body hygiene activities, or transfers, among others, the greater the chance of achieving a minimum of 150 minutes of physical activity per week.Descriptors: Physical Activity, Daily Activities, Cognition, Elderly. Actividad física y personas mayores - capacidades cognitivas funcionales y asociadasResumen: El objetivo del estudio fue verificar si los ancianos con mejores rendimientos funcionales y cognitivos consiguen mantener niveles adecuados de actividad física. Se trata de un estudio descriptivo, con una muestra intencional de 150 ancianos, en la ciudad de Brasilia, Brasil. Se utilizó el cuestionario internacional de actividad física para determinar el nivel de actividad física, además de los conteos en relación a las actividades básicas, instrumentales de la vida diaria y cognitiva. La edad promedio fue de 67,8 años (± 5,39), el 58% mujeres, solo el 11,3% realizaba 150 minutos de actividad física semanalmente y el 4,7% sedentario. Solo en relación a las actividades básicas de autocuidado (p = 0,014) hubo asociación significativa. Ser independiente en las actividades básicas de autocuidado resultó estadísticamente significativo, es decir, cuando los ancianos no necesitan asistencia para realizar actividades de higiene corporal, o traslados, entre otros, mayor es la probabilidad de lograr un mínimo de 150 minutos de actividad física por semana.Descriptores: Actividad Motora, Actividades Cotidianas, Cognición, Anciano.

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