Sexual Health, Adherence to Mediterranean Diet, Body Weight, Physical Activity and Mental State: Factors Correlated to Each Other

2017 ◽  
Vol 84 (4) ◽  
pp. 221-225 ◽  
Author(s):  
Pier A. Della Camera ◽  
Simone Morselli ◽  
Gianmartin Cito ◽  
Giovanni Tasso ◽  
Andrea Cocci ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Body Weight ◽  
Protective Factors ◽  
Mediterranean Diet ◽  
T Test ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Induratio Penis Plastica ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Chi Square Test ◽  
History Of

Introduction Mediterranean diet has shown a protective role against cardiovascular disease, diabetes, cancer onset, microvascular damage and dementia in many trials. Our purpose is the assessment of a correlation between physical activity, Mediterranean diet, body mass index (BMI), depression and erection disorder (ED). Methods After having signed disclaimer to the study participation, we administered the IIEF 15 questionnaire (International Index of Erectil Function), the Hamilton questionnaire for major depression, the Med-Diet Questionnaire, the Ipaq Questionnaire (International Index of Physical Activity) to 245 patients and calculated the BMI. Only 141 were eligible. We excluded patients with a history of smoking, with obesity from the second grade to rise, anorexia, hyperlipidemia, Induratio Penis Plastica, diabetes, cardiovascular and neurological disease, hypogonadism, prostatitis, diabetes, hypertension, psychiatric diseases and the history of radical prostatectomy and finally age >72 and <50 years or who were taking cholesterol-lowering medication. Patients were divided into two groups: 65 patients without ED and 76 patients with ED. Results We found a statistically difference in BMI between the groups. Adherence to Med-Diet showed a significant difference between the two groups at Student t-test and the Chi-square test. The Ipaq test and Hamilton test did not show statistical differences between the two groups neither for Student t-test nor for Chi-square test, but high levels seem to be protective factors. Conclusions Body weight and a healthy diet are protective factors against the ED, more than a sufficient physical activity. Depression has shown only a worsening tendency of the erection.

scholarly journals Study of Differences in Children Nutrition Status Aged 6-24 Months with Exclusive and Non-Exclusive Breastfeeding in Mattampa Bulu Village

2021 ◽  
Vol 3 (2) ◽  
pp. 81-90
Author(s):  
Siti Ramadhani H ◽  
Jelita Inayah Sari ◽  
Rauly Rahmadhani
Keyword(s):  
Body Weight ◽  
Nutritional Status ◽  
Exclusive Breastfeeding ◽  
Growth And Development ◽  
Nutrition Status ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Children Nutrition ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Chi Square Test ◽  
History Of

Background: Breast milk is the most ideal biological and physiological first food during the growth and development process due to the presence of protective and nutritional factors and also the needs of children according to their age and phase of growth and development. Methods: This study aims to determine differences in nutritional status based on BB/U and PB/U for children aged 6-24 months in Mattampa Bulu Village. This study used 47 samples which were measured for body weight and length then the mother filled out a questionnaire. Result:  The results of the study using the Chi Square test showed that there was a significant difference between nutritional status based on body weight in children with exclusive and non-exclusive breastfeeding history with p < 0.05 (p = 0.011), but there was no difference in nutritional status based on PB/ U with p > 0.05 (p=0.913). Results: Based on the research, it may be concluded that children with exclusive breastfeeding have good nutritional status based on the indicators of BB/U and there is no difference in the incidence of stunting in children with a history of exclusive and non-exclusive breastfeeding

The Influence of Age and Gender on Mandibular Indices among the Libyan Population

2019 ◽  
Vol 3 (2) ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Negative Correlation ◽  
Bone Mineralization ◽  
Age Groups ◽  
T Test ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Age And Gender ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Chi Square Test ◽  
And Gender ◽  
Libyan Population

Radiographic Mandibular Indices serve as easy and relatively cheap tools for evaluating bone mineralization. Objectives: To examine the effect of age and gender on three mandibular indices: the panoramic mandibular index (PMI), the mandibular ratio (MR) and the mandibular cortical index (MCI), among Libyan population. Methods: The three indices were measured on 317 digital (OPGs) of adult humans (155 males, 162 females). The sample was divided into six age groups (from 18-25 years through 56-65 years). The measurements were analyzed for interactions with age and sex, using SPSS (Statistical Package for Social Studies) software version no. 22. The tests employed were two way ANOVA, the unpaired T-test and chi-square test. Results: The mean PMI fluctuated between 0.37 s.d. 0.012 and 0.38 s.d. 0.012. among the sixth age groups. One-way ANOVA statistical test revealed no significant of age on PMI. On the other hand gender variation has effect on PMI, since independent sample t-test disclosed that the difference between the male and female PMI means statistically significant. ANOVA test showed that the means of MR among age groups showed a negative correlation i.e. MR mean declined from 3.01 in 18-25 age groups to 2.7 in 55-65 age groups. In contrary, the gender showed no effect on MR according two sample t-test at p> 0.05. In regards with MCI, statistical analysis showed that it affected by age that is C1 was decreasing by age while C2 and C3 were increased by age. Using chi square test the result indicated that there is a significant difference among the different age group and the two genders in MCI readings. Conclusion: PMI was influenced significantly by age but minimally by the gender. MR is not affected by gender but has a negative correlation with age. MCI is affected by both age and gender

Effectiveness of an Educational Intervention to Participation in Physical Activity: A quasi-experimental model-based study

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Saeideh Shahsavari ◽  
Sakineh dadipoor ◽  
Mohtasham Ghaffari ◽  
Ali Safari-Moradabadi
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Educational Intervention ◽  
Stages Of Change ◽  
Intervention Group ◽  
T Test ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Post Intervention ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Quasi Experimental

Abstract Background: The aim of the present study was to assess readiness to become or stay physically active according to the Stages of Change Model.Methods: The present quasi-experimental study was conducted on 100 women working in the healthcare centres of Bandar Abbas, Iran. The sampling method is clustering in type. The subjects were assigned into two groups of intervention and control. The collected data were analysed by SPSS-16 software using descriptive and inferential statistics, including independent-sample t-test, paired-sample t-test and Chi-square test.Results: Before the educational intervention, 19 subjects (0.38%) from the intervention group showed to have regular physical activity (4-5 stages). This number changed to 29 (0.58%) and 25 (0.50%) after three months and six months of intervention. A statistically significant difference was found before the intervention and 3 and 6 months afterwards (P˂.001). In the control group, no statistically significant difference was found between the pre-intervention and post-intervention (three months (P=.351) and six months (P=.687).Conclusion: The educational intervention based on the stages of behaviour change model showed to be effective in promoting the physical activity of employed women. These findings may benefit health education researchers and practitioners who tend to develop innovative theory-based interventions and strategies to increase the level of physical activity in women.

Combination Therapy Of Tadalafil And Pentoxifylline In Severe Erectile Dysfunction; A Prospective Randomized Trial

2015 ◽  
Vol 87 (8) ◽  
Author(s):  
Santosh Kumar ◽  
Rajesh Roat ◽  
Swati Agrawal ◽  
Kumar Jayant ◽  
Ravimohan S. Mavuduru ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Erectile Dysfunction ◽  
Combination Therapy ◽  
Erectile Function ◽  
T Test ◽  
P Value ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Chi Square Test ◽  
Group A ◽  
Group B

Abstractwas to assess efficacy of Tadalafil alone versus Tadalafil plus Pentoxifylline in the treatment of erectile dysfunction by using self administered IIEF-5 questionnaire.Two hundred and thirty seven patients presenting with ED at andrology OPD were evaluated for ED by a self administered IIEF (International Index of Erectile Function) questionnaire. Patients were systematically randomized by computer generated random table into two groups groups namely, group A: Tadalafil only group, group B: combination of Tadalafil + Pentoxifyl-line. All the patients were re-assessed by IIEF-5 questionnaire after 8 weeks of medical therapy. Statistical analysis was performed using student’s unpaired t-test, paired t-test, chi square test. p-value < 0.05 was considered statistically significant.Two hundred and thirty seven patients were included in the present study, in group A: 92 patients (78.6%) showed improvement in their IIEF score after 8 weeks of tadalafil treatment. While in group B, overall 104 patients(86.6%) showed improvement after combination of Tadalafil and Pentoxifylline. There was a statistically significant difference of percentage change in IIEF score was seen in group B (group A 90.7±15.2%, group B 95.6±13.4%; p value – 0.014). We found this difference even more statistically significant in patients with severe ED (group A 72.7±47.2%, group B 132.3±54.3%; p value – 0.000). There was no significant difference in between the two groups with regards to occur-rence of side effects.Both tadalafil and combination of Tadalafil + Pentoxifylline improve erectile function in patients of ED. Patients with severe ED showed much significant improvement in erectile function with combination therapy.

scholarly journals VARIASI POLA SIDIK JARI SOROH BRAHMANA SIWA DI BALI

2017 ◽  
Vol 5 (2) ◽  
pp. 38
Author(s):  
Ida Bagus Bajing Agastya ◽  
I Ketut Junitha ◽  
Ni Nyoman Wirasiti
Keyword(s):  
T Test ◽  
Ridge Count ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Men And Women ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Result Show ◽  
Chi Square Test

ABSTACTResearch was conducted to determine the patterns of Brahmana Shiva fingerprint in Bali. The fingerprint samplesas many as 240 people, which consist of 120 men and 120 women from four generation of Brahmana Shiva in Bali. Thefingerprints were collected using a fingerprint pad then the data were analyzed using Chi–Square test, Student-t test,Dankmerijer index and Furuhata index. The result of fingerprints examination shown that there were four fingerprintspattern i.e. arch (A), loop ulnar (LU), loop radial (LR), and whorl (W) from four sub clan (Brahmana Manuaba, Kemenuh,Keniten, Mas), with different frequencies and anequal distribution from each fingers and both hands. The arch (A) patternin clan Brahmana Manuaba and Kemenuh have the same 0.83 % frequencies, while the frequencies of Keniten 1.17 % andMas 1.67 %. The frequencies of Loop ulnar (LU) pattern from clan Brahmana Mas were 42.66 %, Manuaba 36 %, Keniten39 %, and Kemenuh 34.33 %. The frequency of loop radial (LR) pattern from clan Brahmana Manuaba were 42.17 %,Keniten 41.83 %, Mas 37.83 %, and Kemenuh 29.51 %. The frequencies of whorl (W) pattern from sub clan BrahmanaKemenuh, Manuaba, Keniten, and Mas were 35.33 %, 22 %, 18 %, and 17.83 %, respectively. The result show asignificant differences between sub clan Mas and Kemenuh using Dankmerijer Index (DI). The result show a significantdifferences between sub clan Kemenuh with Mas, Keniten and Manuaba using Furuhata Index (FI). Total Ridge Countbetween men and women of Brahmana Shiva offspring showed unsignificantly diferences at level 5%. However, there wasa significant difference of Total Ridge Count from sub clan Manuaba with Mas, Kemenuh, and Keniten.Keywords : fingerprints, arch, loop, whorl, clan brahmana shiva.

scholarly journals Perbandingan Hasil Belajar Matematika Antara Yang Menggunakan Pendekatan Konstruktivisme Dengan Pendekatan Open Ended

2018 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Avini Nurazhimah Arfa
Keyword(s):  
Learning Outcomes ◽  
Research Method ◽  
Mathematics Learning ◽  
Research Data ◽  
T Test ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Learning Mathematics ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Chi Square Test ◽  
Better Than

<p class="Default"><em>The purpose of this research is to know whether or not there are differences of learning outcomes of students of class X TKJ 1 and X TKJ 2 between those using a constructivism approach and those using an open-ended approach in learning mathematics in statistics chapter. The research method used is a quasi-experiment with population of students of SMK TERPADU HUTAMA and with samples of 68 people simply and randomly taken by using a self-developed instrument in the form of test about Mathematics Learning Outcomes. The research data for the experimental and controlled classes are collected by analyzing the test using t test, while the normality analysis requirement is analyzed by testing with chi-square test and homogeneity with F test. The result of the research shows that there is a significant difference between students’ learning outcomes through constructivism approach and through an open-ended approach to mathematics learning in SMK TERPADU HUTAMA. From the research results, it can be concluded that the constructivism approach is better than the open-ended approach in statistics learning because the former can encourage the development of individual’s skill in the classroom.</em></p>

Circulating Endothelial Progenitor Cells and Their Relation to Thrombosis in Paroxysmal Nocturnal Hemoglobinuria

Blood ◽  
2015 ◽  
Vol 126 (23) ◽  
pp. 4535-4535
Author(s):  
Esra Turan Erkek ◽  
Esra Nazligul ◽  
Meliha Nalcaci ◽  
Melih Aktan ◽  
Mustafa Nuri Yenerel
Keyword(s):  
Aplastic Anemia ◽  
Progenitor Cells ◽  
Endothelial Progenitor Cells ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Endothelial Progenitor ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Hematopoietic Stem ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Chi Square Test ◽  
History Of

Abstract Introduction: Paroxysmal nocturnal hemoglobinuria (PNH) is an acquired clonal hematopoietic stem cell disorder. Chronic intravascular hemolytic anemia, bone marrow failure and thrombophilia are the main clinical findings. Thrombosis is one of the most important cause of morbidity and mortality of this disease. Multiple factors are held responsible for thrombotic tendency in these patients. Endothelial progenitor cells (EPCs) originate from primitive hematopoietic stem cells and are able to turn into endothelial cells. There are extremely small numbers of EPCs in the circulation under normal conditions. The level of EPCs is considered to be indicative of restoration capacity in case of vascular disease and potential damage. Lower EPC levels are also considered as a risk factor in cardiovascular diseases. In this study, our aim was to investigate circulating EPCs in PNH and their relationship with thrombosis. Seventeen patients with PNH, 18 patients with aplastic anemia and 10 healthy volunteers were included in the study. CD309, CD133 and CD34 antibodies were used in order to determine circulating EPCs by flow cytometry and cells which expressed all three antibodies were analyzed as EPC. Prepared samples were read using a prepared list mode software for endothelial progenitor cells on FACS Diva software in BD FACS Canto II device with 6 color lasers and a total of 1,000,000 cells per analysis were evaluated. EPC levels were compared between untreated PNH patients and who were on eculizumab therapy. Statistical analysis was performed using SPSS 22.0 software. The distribution of variables was evaluated by Kolmogorov-Smirnov test, the analysis of quantitative data was evaluated by ANOVA, Kruskal-Wallis, Mann-Whitney U tests and the analysis of the qualitative data was evaluated by chi-square test. Findings and Discussion: The thrombotic complications were observed in five PNH patients. All of these patients had a history of portal vein thrombosis. One of them also had a history of peripheral arterial disease and amputation related to this. There was not a significant difference in EPC levels between patients with and without a history of thrombosis (p>0,05). We also did not find any significant difference between levels of EPC's in PNH groups with or without eculizumab therapy (p˃0,05). There was no significant difference in levels of EPC between aplastic anemia and PNH groups (p ˃ 0,05). However, we found a significant positive correlation between the levels of EPC and LDH in multivariate analysis (p < 0,05). This finding suggests that hemolysis causes vascular endothelium and promotes new blood vessel formations. Increased EPCs in PNH might be an indirect indicator for vascular endothelium damage in PNH. Table. General Features and Rates of EPC of PNH, AA, Healthy Volunteers Groups Aplastic Anemia group PNH group Control group p Age mean±s.smedian (min-max) 40.0±14.7 37.5 (20.0-67.0) 41.9±13.9 43.0 (19.0-78.0) 29.3±3.5 29.5(24.0-34.0) 0.047 Sex Female n-% Male n-% 7 38,9% 11 61.1% 9 52.9% 8 47.1% 5 50% 5 50% 0.687 EPC(%) mean±s.s median (min-max) 0.2% 0.2% 0.1% (0.0-0.6%) 0.3%±0.3% 0.1% (0.0-0.9%) 0.1%±0.0% %0,0(%0,0-0,2) 0.393 All Events (x1000) mean±s.s median (min-max) 617±172* 565 (360-914) 588±255* 471 (250-1000) 878±143 950(655-1000) 0.003 CD309 and CD34 mean±s.s median (min-max) 0.003±0.002 0.002 (0.001-0.007) 0.005±0.004 0.000-0.011) 0.001±0.001 0.001 (0.000-0.002) 0.009 CD133 mean±s.s median (min-max) 45.8±36.3 58.3 (0.0-88.2) 45.8±39.6 60 (0.0-94.7) 42.0±19.4 46.4 (11.1-81.3) 0.867 ANOVA / Kruskal-Wallis / Mann-Whitney U test / Chi-square test *The difference with the control group, p <0.05 EPCs: Endothelial progenitor cells Disclosures Yenerel: Alexion: Membership on an entity's Board of Directors or advisory committees, Speakers Bureau.

scholarly journals The evolution of neuropsychiatric symptoms during treatment for hyperthyroidism

2021 ◽  
Vol 16 (2) ◽  
pp. 273-278
Author(s):  
Oana-Maria NICOLA (MARIOARA) ◽  
◽  
Alice Elena GHENEA ◽  
Cristina-Nicoleta VLĂDOIANU ◽  
Valentin CARLIG ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Neuropsychiatric Symptoms ◽  
Antithyroid Drug ◽  
T Test ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Antithyroid Drug Therapy ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Hamd Score ◽  
Chi Square Test ◽  
Student’S T ◽  
Student’S T Test

Introduction. The link between the action of thyroid hormones and neurological, cognitive and affective function is well known. The aim of the study is to evaluate the changes of hormone’s value and symptoms at hyperthyroid patients after 6 months and 1 year of treatment. Materials and methods. In our study, we enrolled 80 patients with hyperthyroidism (new cases) and we asked them to fill out a questionnaire three times: first time was when they were into a thyrotoxic state (before the antithyroid drug therapy – ATD) and after that during ATD treatment (when they were into an euthyroid state after 6-12 months of treatment, average 7 months). Results. There is no statistically significant difference between the ages of the study and control groups (p Student’s t -test = 0.207 > 0.005), nor between the distributions according to gender (p Chi square test = 0.827) or area of residence (p Chi square test = 0.820). For HAMD score, there is highly significant differences (p < 0.001) before treatment, a statistically significant difference after 6 months (p Student’s t-test = 0.015 < 0.05), and no statistically significant difference after 1 year. Conclusion. Depression and anxiety were improved following thyroid function normalization in hyperthyroidism.

scholarly journals Association of MTR A2756G Gene Polymorphism with Risk of Head and Neck Cancer

2020 ◽  
Vol 1 (3) ◽  
pp. 6
Author(s):  
Muhammad Tahir ◽  
Aamer Ali Khattak ◽  
Erum Monis ◽  
Sana Gul
Keyword(s):  
Head And Neck ◽  
Age Groups ◽  
P Value ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Normal Individuals ◽  
Increased Risk ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Pcr Rflp ◽  
Chi Square Test ◽  
History Of

Objective: To perform genotyping for MTR A2756G polymorphism and identification of risk factors associated with head and neck squamous cell carcinoma (HNSCC). Study Design: Cross section, comparative study. Place and Duration of Study: The study was carried out at the Department of Biochemistry of Quaid-i- Azam University, Islamabad from October 2014 to August 2015. Materials and Methods: In this study, 292 diagnosed patients HNSCC and 324 normal individuals without any history of cancer were enrolled. Blood samples of patients and controls were collected in ethylenediamine tetra acetic acid (EDTA) and DNA was extracted using conventional method. All samples were genotyped for the MTR A2756G polymorphism using PCR-RFLP. Frequency of polymorphism was compared between HNSCC patients andcontrols. MultipleLogisticRegression(MLR)andchi-squaretestwasperformedtoexaminetheassociation of MTR A2756G polymorphism with risk factor. Results: Chi-square test of independence showed statistically significant difference among the variables of age, smoking and MTR A2756G genotype (p-value<0.05). Multivariate analysis showed that smoking (adjusted OR, 3.7; 95% CI, 2.3 – 6.0), age groups 41 – 50 years (adjusted OR, 3.6; 95% CI, .9 – 6.7) and > 60 years (adjusted OR, 3.5; 95% CI, 1.7 – 7.3), MTR 2756 AG genotype (adjusted OR, 2.1; 95% CI, 1.3 – 3.5) is associated with increased risk of HNSCC. Conclusion: The results suggest that the genetic polymorphism MTR A2756G is associated with the occurrence of HNSCC in the Pakistani population while the individuals between 40 to 50 years of age and those who are smokers are at a greater risk of developing HNSCC.

scholarly journals Knowledge and practices of recording and maintaining patients ‘dental records among private dental practitioners of Delhi, India

2021 ◽  
Vol 20 ◽  
pp. e214995
Author(s):  
Gurkiran Kaur ◽  
Abhishek Mehta ◽  
Aastha Sahani ◽  
Shradha Malik
Keyword(s):  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Dental Practitioners ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
The Face ◽  
Chi Square Test ◽  
History Of ◽  
Dental Records ◽  
Study Participants

Proper recording and keeping dental records are an important part of any dental practice. It helps in improving patient care, has medico-legal importance and play significant role in human identification during mass disasters or criminal offences. Aim: To assess the knowledge and practices of recording and maintaining patients ‘records among private dental practitioners of Delhi, India. Methods: Data for this cross-sectional study was collected from 160 dentists of Delhi using a self-administered questionnaire. The face and content validity as well as reliability of questionnaire was tested before the final data collection. A single trained examiner collected all the necessary information via personal visits or google forms. Chi-square test was applied to check the statistically significant difference between the dichotomous independent variables with respect to study participants’ responses to the questionnaire. Results: The mean age of the study participants was 34.5 (SD 7.2) years.Digital method of recording patient’s data and x-ray storage was more prevalent than manual method among the study participants. Slightly more than 40% of the dentists were keeping patient’s records safe for a period of 6 to 10 years. Younger dentists with lesser years of practice were more explicit in recording and correcting patient records. Conclusion: Results of this study shows that private dental practitioners of Delhi are aware of medico-legal importance of dental records. Most of them were recording important findings and history of their patients. Dentists must be educated in two aspects namely correct method of recording and the ideal duration of storing their patients’ dental records.

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