Attitude Analysis Against Traditional and Complementary Medicine: An Application Specific to Covid-19

2021 ◽  
Vol 15 (9) ◽  
pp. 3063-3068
Author(s):  
Nihangül Daştan
Keyword(s):  
Learning Styles ◽  
Complementary Medicine ◽  
Folk Medicine ◽  
Modern Medicine ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Data Set ◽  
Significant Relationships ◽  
Level Of Satisfaction ◽  
Study Results ◽  
Chi Square Test

Background: In the ages when modern medicine did not exist yet, people developed some methods to treat their diseases with their own efforts. These treatment methods consist of empirical applications based on experience and knowledge developed in the light of centuries of experience and transferred from generation to generation. Although it lost its old effect and wide application area with the development of modern medicine, folk medicine still exists today. Aim: Examining the attitudes and behaviors of people towards modern and traditional medicine practices by taking demographic and individual differences as reference during the Covid-19 epidemic. The data set of this study was obtained through a questionnaire applied on 396 individuals living in Erzurum city center in 2021. Reliability Analysis and Confirmatory Factor Analysis (RACFA), Chi-square test, independent sample t test and ANOVA test were used within the scope of the study. Results: As the access to modern medicine increases and the learning styles of generations differ, the application dimension of traditional and complementary medicine (TCM) weakens. On the other hand, the level of satisfaction with modern medicine also changes in parallel with expectations. The significant relationships between the variables in the study findings focus on questions related to modern medicine. A significant relationship was found between the intellectual perspective to traditional and complementary medicine sub-dimension and the presence of people who had Covid-19 in the close circle of the participants. Conclusion: It has been determined that individuals see traditional and complementary medicine as complementary rather than an alternative to modern medicine, and although they have above-average theoretical knowledge, their application aspects are weak. Keywords: Traditional and Complementary Medicine, Folk Medicine, Covid-19, Attitude Analysis

Attitude Analysis Against Traditional and Complementary Medicine: An Application Specific to Covid-19

2021 ◽  
Vol 15 (10) ◽  
pp. 2922-2927
Author(s):  
Nihangül Daştan
Keyword(s):  
Learning Styles ◽  
Complementary Medicine ◽  
Folk Medicine ◽  
Modern Medicine ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Data Set ◽  
Significant Relationships ◽  
Level Of Satisfaction ◽  
Study Results ◽  
Chi Square Test

Background: In the ages when modern medicine did not exist yet, people developed some methods to treat their diseases with their own efforts. These treatment methods consist of empirical applications based on experience and knowledge developed in the light of centuries of experience and transferred from generation to generation. Although it lost its old effect and wide application area with the development of modern medicine, folk medicine still exists today. Aim: Examining the attitudes and behaviors of people towards modern and traditional medicine practices by taking demographic and individual differences as reference during the Covid-19 epidemic. The data set of this study was obtained through a questionnaire applied on 396 individuals living in Erzurum city center in 2021. Reliability Analysis and Confirmatory Factor Analysis (RACFA), Chi-square test, independent sample t test and ANOVA test were used within the scope of the study. Results: As the access to modern medicine increases and the learning styles of generations differ, the application dimension of traditional and complementary medicine (TCM) weakens. On the other hand, the level of satisfaction with modern medicine also changes in parallel with expectations. The significant relationships between the variables in the study findings focus on questions related to modern medicine. A significant relationship was found between the intellectual perspective to traditional and complementary medicine sub-dimension and the presence of people who had Covid-19 in the close circle of the participants. Conclusion: It has been determined that individuals see traditional and complementary medicine as complementary rather than an alternative to modern medicine, and although they have above-average theoretical knowledge, their application aspects are weak. Keywords: Traditional and Complementary Medicine, Folk Medicine, Covid-19, Attitude Analysis

scholarly journals Rheumatologist perspective of the Brazilian consensus for detection of auto antibodies in HEp-2 CELLS

2021 ◽  
Vol 61 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Isadora Carvalho Medeiros Francescantonio ◽  
Leandro Augusto Rodrigues dos Santos ◽  
Paulo Luiz Carvalho Francescantonio ◽  
Luiz Eduardo Coelho Andrade ◽  
Wilson de Melo Cruvinel
Keyword(s):  
Clinical Practice ◽  
Immunofluorescence Assay ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Dichotomous Data ◽  
Level Of Satisfaction ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Chi Square Test ◽  
Geographic Regions ◽  
Relevant Pattern ◽  
Structured Questionnaire

Abstract Objective To evaluate the perception of rheumatologists regarding the recommendations of the Brazilian Consensus for detection of Autoantibodies (BCA) on HEp-2 Cells by Indirect Immunofluorescence assay (IFA) and how BCA recommendations help in clinical practice. Methodology A structured questionnaire regarding the BCA recommendations for detection and interpretations of autoantibodies in HEp-2 cells was applied to randomly selected rheumatologists. The results were tabulated using the Microsoft® Excel program, expressed as a simple percentage and the dichotomous data were analyzed using the Chi-square test and the Epi Info® program. Results Four hundred fuorteen rheumatologists participated in the study: 70% of them considered their knowledge of the HEp-2 IFA test satisfactory or excellent, and 43% said they knew the BCA recommendations in general, without distinguishing the edition of the BCA to which they refer. The Revista Brasileira de Rheumatologia/Advances in Rheumatology was the means of dissemination most consulted by specialists (50%). According to the rheumatologists’ opinion, the most relevant pattern was the homogeneous nuclear (78%) and 65% stated they were satisfied with the BCA recommendations at a level of satisfaction greater than or equal to 80%. There was no significant difference in the perception of rheumatologists from the several Brazilian geographic regions. Conclusion Brazilian rheumatologists are aware of the BCA guidelines and most are satisfied with the content published, considering that the BCA recommendations assist positively in the clinical practice. Most rheumatologists recognize the patterns associated with rheumatic autoimmune diseases and have used BCA recommendations to interpret the results of the HEp-2 IFA test.

scholarly journals Análisis de la incidencia de lesiones y hábitos usados durante el calentamiento en el baloncesto femenino (Analysis of the incidence of injuries and routines used during warm-up in female basketball players)

Retos ◽  
2019 ◽  
pp. 159-165
Author(s):  
Víctor Toro Román ◽  
David Guerrero Ramos ◽  
Diego Muñoz Marín ◽  
Jesús Siquier Coll ◽  
Ignacio Bartolomé Sánchez ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Sports Injury ◽  
Knee Joints ◽  
Basketball Players ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Warm Up ◽  
Significant Relationships ◽  
Predominant Type ◽  
Chi Square Test ◽  
Extrinsic Risk ◽  
Type Of Injury

Objetivo: Los objetivos del presente estudio fueron conocer la frecuencia de lesiones en una temporada, analizar hábitos de calentamiento, identificar factores de riesgos intrínsecos y extrínsecos relacionados con lesiones y establecer relaciones entre las variables del cuestionario y las lesiones en jugadoras de baloncesto. Método: Setenta jugadoras (23±6 años) de baloncesto federadas participaron en este estudio descriptivo retrospectivo utilizando una adaptación de un cuestionario de lesiones deportivas autocompletado por las jugadoras, el cual contenía variables relacionadas con la aparición y prevención de lesiones en el baloncesto. Se realizó un análisis de frecuencias y porcentajes y tablas de contingencia mediante el test de Chi-Cuadrado. Resultados: Se encontraron relaciones significativas entre el número de sesiones y las jugadoras lesionadas (p <.05), así como la realización de la práctica en diferentes pavimentos a lo largo de la temporada (p <.05). Las jugadoras utilizaban una tipología de calentamiento tradicional, alejado de las recomendaciones actuales. La estructura anatómica más afectada fue el tobillo/pie seguido de la rodilla, siendo el esguince el tipo de lesión predominante. Conclusión: Aumentar el número de sesiones semanales está relacionado con un incremento del número de lesiones. Las lesiones de las articulaciones del tobillo/pie y la rodilla son las más frecuentes en este deporte. Realizar la práctica de baloncesto en distintas superficies a lo largo de la temporada podría incrementar el número de lesiones. Abstract. Objective: The aim of this study was to assess the frequency of injuries over a season, analyse warm-up routines, identify intrinsic and extrinsic risk factors related to injuries, and establish relationships between the variables of the questionnaire and injuries in female basketball players. Methods: Seventy female players (23±6 years) from federated basketball teams participated in this retrospective descriptive study, which used an adaptation of a sports injury questionnaire filled by the players and containing variables related to the occurrence and prevention of injuries in basketball. Analysis of frequencies and percentages and contingency tables was carried out using the Chi-Square test. Results: Significant relationships were found between number of sessions and injured players (p <.05), as well as the carrying out of practices on different surfaces throughout the season (p <.05). The players used a typology of traditional warm-up, far from the current recommendations. The most affected anatomical structure was the ankle/foot followed by the knee, sprain being the predominant type of injury. Conclusions: Increasing the number of weekly sessions is associated to an increase in the number of injuries. Injuries to ankle/foot and knee joints are the most common in this sport. Playing basketball on different surfaces throughout the season may increase the number of injuries.

scholarly journals Pediatric Brain tumors in Southeast Nigeria; An 8-year prospective longitudinal cohort study

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Enoch Uche ◽  
Nkechi Judith Uche ◽  
Obinna V Ajuzieogu ◽  
Dubem Amuta ◽  
ephraim Onyia ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Brain Tumors ◽  
Survival Rates ◽  
Pediatric Brain Tumors ◽  
Common Symptom ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Study Results ◽  
Chi Square Test ◽  
Poor Outcomes ◽  
Prospective Longitudinal ◽  
Pediatric Brain

Abstract Background: Pediatric brain tumors (PBT’s) from previous studies are associated with poor outcomes in our subregion. Methods. An 8 -year single center prospective study. All cases investigated with neuroimaging and treated were enrolled. Data was analyzed with SPSS (Inc) Chicago IL, USA version 23. Chi Square test, One-way Anova and confidence limits were used to evaluate associations using the 95% level of significance. Patients were followed up for a range of 1 to 7.5 years with a mean of 4.9 ±1.3years. Ethical approval was obtained for our study. Results: 95 patients were enrolled, 84 satisfied the study criteria. There were 45 males and 39 females, M: F=1.1. The mean age was 9.9±2.7 years 95%CI with a range of 9 months to 16 years. The most common symptom was headache for supratentorial lesions (73%) and gait disturbance (80.2%) for infratentorial lesions. More tumors were supratentorial in location (45(54.2%), while 33(37.1%) were infratentorial. Craniopharyngiomas (n=19), medulloblastomas(n=17) and astrocytomas (n=11) were the most common tumors. Hemoglobin genotype(AA and AS) had some influence on tumor phenotype, Odds ratio 8.9 and 3.3 for medulloblastoma and craniopharyngioma. 69 cases were microsurgically resected while 14 patients were treated with radiotherapy alone. The 30-day mortality for operated cases is 7.9±1.3%. Overall 1-year and 5-year survival was 67.9% and 53.6 % respectively. Survival rates varied among treatment groups (X2=8.9, P=0.017). Conclusion: Survival profile in this series suggests some improvement in comparison to previous studies from our region.

scholarly journals Preference of learning style among the Diploma students of UiTM Penang : an overview

2010 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
pp. 55
Author(s):  
Eng Kwong Cheang ◽  
Boon Yih Mah ◽  
Pei Eng Ch'ng
Keyword(s):  
Learning Styles ◽  
Learning Style ◽  
English Language ◽  
Group Learning ◽  
Reliability Test ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
New Directions ◽  
Language Courses ◽  
Chi Square Test ◽  
Programs Of Study

This paper gives a brief over view of UiTM Penang diploma students preferences of learning styles specifically among those who are undertaking the English language courses. The five types of learning styles - auditory, visual, tactile. group, and individual are examined with the particular objectives of whether gender andthe types of programs taken affect the learning styles of the students. The study also emphasize on the students' results of SPM and UiTM English courses ': whether or not their preferences were affected by their learning styles. Thus, the Chi-square test and reliability test were used to measure the significance and the consistent reliability. The findings Shows that auditory, tactile, and group learning styles were predominantly popular among the students of different gender; programs of study and those who had obtained different grades of their SPM and UiTM examination results. The writers hope that the findings of this study may provide new directions in the teaching of English courses in UiTM.

Pediatric Brain tumors in Southeast Nigeria; A prospective longitudinal cohort study

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Enoch Uche ◽  
Nkechi Judith Uche ◽  
Obinna V Ajuzieogu ◽  
Dubem Amuta ◽  
ephraim Onyia ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Brain Tumors ◽  
Pediatric Brain Tumors ◽  
Common Symptom ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Study Results ◽  
Ethical Approval ◽  
Chi Square Test ◽  
Poor Outcomes ◽  
Prospective Longitudinal ◽  
Pediatric Brain

Abstract Background: Pediatric brain tumors (PBT’s) from previous studies are associated with poor outcomes in our sub region. Methods. An 8 -year single center prospective study. All cases investigated with neuroimaging and treated were enrolled. Data was analyzed with SPSS (Inc.) Chicago IL, USA version 23. Chi Square test, One-way Anova and confidence limits were used to evaluate associations at the 95% level of significance. Ethical approval was obtained for our study. Results: 103 patients were enrolled, 92 satisfied the study criteria. There were 45 males and 39 females, M: F=0.8. The mean age was 9.5±2.1 years 95%CI with a range of 7 months to 16 years. The most common symptom was headache for supratentorial lesions (73%) and gait disturbance (80.2%) for infratentorial lesions. More tumors were supratentorial in location (51 (55.4%), while 35(38.1%) were infratentorial. Craniopharyngiomas (n=22), medulloblastomas (n=17) and astrocytomas (n=12) were the most common tumors. Hemoglobin genotype (AA and AS) had some influence on tumor phenotype FT, P=0.033. 76 cases were microsurgically resected while 16 patients were treated with radiotherapy alone. The 30-day mortality for operated cases is 7.2±0.7%. Overall 1-year and 5-year survival was 66.7% and 52.3 % respectively. Survival School performance varied among treatment subgroups Conclusion: Survival profile in this series suggests some improvement in comparison to previous studies from our region. Keywords: Pediatric brain tumors, microneurosurgery, radiotherapy, survival

scholarly journals Level of Satisfaction in the Use of the Wraparound Hawley and Thermoplastic Maxillary Retainers

2019 ◽  
Vol 90 (1) ◽  
pp. 63-68 ◽  
Author(s):  
Adenilson Silva Chagas ◽  
Karina Maria Salvatore Freitas ◽  
Rodrigo Hermont Cançado ◽  
Fabricio Pinelli Valarelli ◽  
Luiz Filiphe Gonçalves Canuto ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
The Other ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Level Of Satisfaction ◽  
Intergroup Comparison ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Chi Square Test ◽  
Orthodontic Patients ◽  
Better Than

ABSTRACT Objective To compare the level of satisfaction in the use of wraparound Hawley and thermoplastic maxillary retainers. Materials and Methods The study sample included 70 orthodontic patients (24 males and 46 females), who were in the retention stage (mean age = 20.80 years). All patients wore the two types of maxillary retainer for 1 month each, along with a 3×3 fixed mandibular retainer. After the use of each retainer, the patients responded to a questionnaire evaluating the level of satisfaction with their use of the maxillary retainer. Intergroup comparison was performed by independent t tests. Chi-square test was used to evaluate preference for the type of retainer by gender. Results The thermoplastic retainer was better for swallowing and the wraparound Hawley appliance was better for hygiene and durability. The other factors evaluated (adaptation, speech, comfort, esthetics, satisfaction, and fitting) did not show significant differences between the retainers. There was also no significant difference in preference for the appliances. Conclusions Regarding the overall satisfaction and the preference, there was no difference between the wraparound Hawley and thermoplastic retainers. The wraparound Hawley appliance was better in hygiene and resistance than the thermoplastic retainer; and the thermoplastic appliance was better than the wraparound Hawley for swallowing fluids and saliva.

scholarly journals The level of satisfaction of primary health services evaluation about Syrian women refugees who took refuge in the town Bucak

2017 ◽  
Vol 14 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Mümin Polat ◽  
Gülcihan Aybike Dilek ◽  
Canan Demir Barutcu ◽  
Serkan Köksoy
Keyword(s):  
Family Planning ◽  
Health Services ◽  
Women Refugees ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Basic Health ◽  
Number Of Children ◽  
Level Of Satisfaction ◽  
Chi Square Test ◽  
Services Evaluation ◽  
The Town

This study, women who took refuge in the Syrian town of Bucak in order to investigate satisfaction to basic health services by women and 43 is performed. The participants ' socioeconomic status, number of children and birth hospital were assessed with the questionnaire created by the researchers to assess the service questions. The number of data in statistical analysis percentage and Chi square test was used. The average age of women who participated in the research 43 30.19 ± 3.12 were found. 34 women (74.4 %) hospital conditions described as good. 22 women in terms of the provision of health services (52.2 %) stated he didn't see a difference between Syria and Turkey. The supply of the drug in 30 women (69.8 %) expressed in the form of comfortable, I can assure you. The average number of children was 2.7 (max:7) as were found. In our country the number of the mother who gave birth 38 (88.4 %). Women 26 (60.4 %) are not using any family planning method. Their children have not been immunised mother, who had number 5 (11.6 %). Women 97% of the country has stated that he wants to return to. The study found that refugees are lacking in receiving basic health services. Refugees' family planning, vaccination implementation deficiencies need to be addressed. It is thought that the attitudes of mothers who have not vaccinated in order to prevent infectious diseases should be changed.

scholarly journals Knowledge and Attitude of People towards using Complementary and alternative medicine in Riyadh city - A questionnaire study

2020 ◽  
Vol 11 (4) ◽  
pp. 5164-5172
Author(s):  
Misfir Theeb Alqahtani ◽  
Abdul Bari Mohd ◽  
Tahani Mohammad Al Rahbeni
Keyword(s):  
Alternative Medicine ◽  
Integrated Approach ◽  
Modern Medicine ◽  
Sufficient Evidence ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Riyadh City ◽  
Chi Square Test ◽  
Knowledge And Attitude ◽  
Study Participants ◽  
Source Of Information

The practice of CAM use is influenced by , cultural and religious factor; it becomes essential to explore the prevalence and perception on a regular basis. Therefore, aim of this survey was to assess the knowledge and attitude of consumers towards Alternative Complementary Medicine in Riyadh city. A questionnaire based survey was carried out in Riyadh city from Dec. 2019 to April 2020 on the residents above 18 years. Details of type of CAM practiced and its source of information and questions on the perceptions of participants regarding use of CAM like Is it safe to use alternative medicine, Less expensive/ more effective than modern medicine were asked. The responses of perceptions were on 3 point scale-Agreed, neutral and disagreed. Chi-square test was applied to find association different types of and perceptions with demographic variables. A value of p&lt;0.05 was considered statistically significant. A total of (n=381) subjects responded to the questionnaire. Most of the study subjects reported social media (51%) as the main source of information for the and used herbal medicine (72.70%). Females and participants between 51-60 years showed significantly higher use of (p&lt;0.05). Almost 40.70% and 54.4% of the study participants agreed that the is safe and less expensive than modern medicine, respectively. Researches in the area of CAM by focusing each practice separately should be encouraged so that sufficient evidence exists to use or refute any CAM practice and physicians must advise patients to consult the respective experts and work in an integrated approach for the well-fare of the patients and the society.

scholarly journals Developing Competency in Programming among Future Software Engineers

2019 ◽  
Vol 23 (4) ◽  
pp. 587-606 ◽  
Author(s):  
Vladyslav S. Kruglyk ◽  
Viacheslav V. Osadchyi
Keyword(s):  
Professional Training ◽  
Professional Competence ◽  
College Education ◽  
Information Technology Industry ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Professional Activities ◽  
Study Results ◽  
Competence Structure ◽  
Chi Square Test ◽  
Software Engineers

Introduction. Due to the intensive development of the software industry, there is a constant update of technologies and languages used in professional programming. These processes bring up to date the tasks of improving the quality of education and ensuring the development of competency in programming among students in specializations where they are trained for the information technology industry. The purpose of the article is to highlight the results of scientific research aimed at developing and implementation at higher education institutions a system of future software engineers tr aining in professional activities. Materials and Methods. The study involved 139 students from several Ukrainian universities. We studied the influence of the proposed forms, methods and training tools on the success of the formation of future software engineers’ programming competence. The study was organized using the parallel experiment method (data collection was carried out in the control and experimental groups). To collect data on the level of students’ competence in programming, their learning outcomes in a number of professionallyoriented disciplines were analysed. To analyse the data, methods of grouping, construction of pivot tables, and graphical presentation of data were used. The reliability of the data was verified using Fisher’s test and Pearson’s chi-square test. Results. The authors were first who developed a system of training o future software engineers in professional activities and experimentally tested the effectiveness of students’ programming competence moulding in the framework of this system. Here, presented are results of the study of formation of future software engineers’ professional competency, in particular competency in the field of programming, during their college education. A brief description of the professional competence structure and the system of future software engineers training for professional activities is given. Description of the pedagogical experiment stages and its contents is given, along with quantitative data in the form of tables and bar charts and its analysis. At the decisive stage of the experiment, more than a third of the students had low levels of competence under consideration, which indicated the inadequate level of professional training. According to the results of the control stage, it was established that in the experimental group, the level of competence in programming increased significantly. Discussion and Conclusion. The study results are of practical value for the scientific and pedagogical staff of universities for the development of educational programs for professional training of future software engineers, in particular, in the field of programming.

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