scholarly journals Biocolonization of Stone: Control and Preventive Methods: Proceeedings from the MCI Workshop Series

2011 ◽  
pp. 1-115 ◽  
Author(s):  
Asuncion Elena Charola ◽  
Christopher McNamara ◽  
Robert J. Koestler
Keyword(s):  
Preventive Methods

Research of methods of protecting organizations from inimical mergers and acquisitions

2020 ◽  
pp. 29-45
Author(s):  
O.A. Naydis ◽  
I.O. Naydis
Keyword(s):  
Comparative Analysis ◽  
Mergers And Acquisitions ◽  
Positive Effects ◽  
Advantages And Disadvantages ◽  
Preventive Methods

The article considers the types, forms, mechanisms and classification of mergers and acquisitions, identifies their positive effects, and studies the tactics of acquisitions. The analysis of anti-capture measures: active and preventive methods of protection against hostile mergers and acquisitions. A comparative analysis of anti-capture measures with acquisitions tactics was carried out, the advantages and disadvantages of their application were identified.

Construction and Validation of a Self-Efficacy Scale for Latex Barrier Use

2016 ◽  
Vol 19 ◽  
Author(s):  
Vicente Morell-Mengual ◽  
María Dolores Gil-Llario ◽  
Jesús Castro-Calvo
Keyword(s):  
Factor Analysis ◽  
Confirmatory Factor Analysis ◽  
Condom Use ◽  
Self Efficacy ◽  
Convergent Validity ◽  
Hiv Transmission ◽  
Confirmatory Factor ◽  
Two Factors ◽  
Preventive Methods ◽  
Negative Expectations

AbstractSome studies have concluded there is a relationship between perceived self-efficacy and behaviors that prevent HIV transmission. This paper presents the construction and validation of the latex barrier use self-efficacy scale (LBSS), which 480 participants filled out. Exploratory factor analysis yielded two components: positive expectations of self-efficacy (ES-POS) and negative expectations of self-efficacy (ES-NEG), which together accounted for 65.59% of total variance. That structure was later verified through confirmatory factor analysis. Internal consistency was .80 for the total scale, and .78 for each of the two factors. Moreover, the instrument had adequate convergent validity and was positively related with condom use self-efficacy, attitudes toward condom and latex barrier use, and ability to refuse sex if the partner refuses to use preventive methods. In conclusion, this instrument is a useful measure of self-efficacy in latex barrier use.

scholarly journals Bacterial Co-infections in HIV/AIDS-positive Subjects: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis

Folia Medica ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 60 (3) ◽  
pp. 339-350 ◽  
Author(s):  
Farzad Khademi ◽  
Arshid Yousefi-Avarvand ◽  
Amirhossein Sahebkar ◽  
Fahimeh Ghanbari ◽  
Hamid Vaez
Keyword(s):  
Bacterial Infections ◽  
Wide Spectrum ◽  
Meta Analysis ◽  
Exclusion Criteria ◽  
Sexually Transmitted ◽  
Related Data ◽  
Preventive Methods ◽  
Timely Treatment ◽  
Data Banks ◽  
Hiv Aids

Abstract Background: Bacterial infections are the most common complications in people with HIV/AIDS. There has been no previous report on the prevalence of bacterial co-infections in Iranian HIV/AIDS-positive subjects. Aim: To evaluate the frequency of bacterial infections in hospitalized HIV/AIDS-infected patients in Iran. Materials and methods: Based on PRISMA guidelines, a computerized search in related data banks using relevant keywords was performed in both Persian and English languages for articles that were published until March 10, 2017. A total of 1118 original articles were systematically reviewed to identify eligible studies on the prevalence of bacterial co-infections in HIV/AIDS-infected patients from Iran. After screening for inclusion and exclusion criteria, we extracted data from 28 eligible articles for the meta-analysis. Results: The overall bacterial infection rate among Iranian HIV/AIDS-positive individuals was estimated to be 48.6%. Gastrointestinal disorders (59.5%) were the most frequent bacterial infections in this group of patients followed by bacterial lymphadenopathy (38.9%), TB infection (38.2%), bacterial pneumonia (31.2%), brucellosis (26.3%), skin infections (13.3%) and sexually transmitted infections (9.7%). The prevalence of other bacterial infections including endocarditis, sepsis and Staphylococcus aureus (S. aureus) were 10%, 9.1%, and 6.9%, respectively. Conclusion: The prevalence of a wide spectrum of bacterial co-infections, especially endemic infections, in Iranian HIV/AIDS-infected patients, is alarming and calls for urgent need to improve the currently applied diagnostic and preventive methods. In addition, timely treatment of these infections is pivotal to decrease the morbidity and mortality rates in HIV/AIDS-infected patients.

Effect of combined caries‐preventive methods: a systematic review of controlled clinical trials

2004 ◽  
Vol 62 (3) ◽  
pp. 163-169 ◽  
Author(s):  
Susanna Axelsson ◽  
Birgitta Söder ◽  
Gunilla Nordenram ◽  
Lars Petersson ◽  
Helena Dahlgren ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
Clinical Trials ◽  
Controlled Clinical Trials ◽  
Preventive Methods
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