scholarly journals THE INTENSIFICATION OF NEUROTICISM AND SEXUAL OFFENSES COMMITTED AGAINST ADULT WOMEN

Probacja ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 2 ◽  
pp. 95-114
Author(s):  
Arkadiusz Prajzner
Keyword(s):  
Logistic Regression ◽  
Risk Factor ◽  
Sex Offenders ◽  
Key Words ◽  
Sexual Offender ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Adult Women ◽  
Sexual Crimes ◽  
Sexual Offenses ◽  
The Relationship

In the research the characteristics of sexual offender focused on the analysis of personality traits in the area of their neuroticism was discussed. The study assumed that neuroticism is correlated with the commission of sexual offenses and its level may be a risk factor and a predictor of committing such offenses. The analysis of correlation and logistic regression was performed on the results of the respondents in prison for sexual offenses and the results of the control group of neuroticism scales measured with the NEO-PI-R Personality Inventory. The results of the analyzes led to the conclusion about the relationship between neuroticism and its individual dimensions with committing sexual crimes, as well as a significant prediction of committing such crimes by the level of neuroticism. The additional analysis showed that sex offenders were characterized by higher results of neuroticism than the control group of not convicted men. Key words:

scholarly journals The relationship between leukocyte level and hypertension in elderly patients with hyperuricemia.

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lijin Shen ◽  
Wei Zhao ◽  
Mingzhen Li ◽  
Bei Sun ◽  
Zhichao Zhou ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Logistic Regression ◽  
Risk Factor ◽  
Elderly Patients ◽  
Independent Risk Factor ◽  
Serum Uric Acid Level ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Multiple Logistic Regression ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Increased Risk ◽  
The Relationship

Abstract Background : This study was to evaluate the change of leukocyte level caused by hyperuricemia and explore the relationship between leukocyte level and hypertension in elderly patients with hyperuricemia. Methods: A cross-sectional study of serum uric acid level was conducted in 1352 elderly people over 65 years old . The study samples were divided into three categories according to the tertiles of leukocyte: Tertile 1, leukocyte≤5.2 × 10 9 /L; Tertile 2, leukocyte=5.3~6.3 × 10 9 /L; and Tertile 3, leukocyte≥6.4 × 10 9 /L. Multiple logistic regression models were used for modeling relationships between leukocyte, hyperuricemia and hypertension. In vitro, human vascular endothelial cells (HUVECs) were treated by different concentrations of UA (0, 4, 8, 16 mg/dl) for 24 h, then cells were collected. Some cytokines were measured. Reactive oxygen species (ROS) were analyzed with a fluorescence microscope. Results: The levels of leukocyte were higher in elderly patients with hyperuricemia than without hyperuricemia( P <0.01). In multiple logistic regression, hyperuricemia was an independent risk factor of leukocyte in Tertile 3 (OR=1.657, 95%CI: 1.180～2.328, P =0.004). The prevalences of hypertension were higher in elderly patients with hyperuricemia than without hyperuricemia (77.0% vs 63.5%, χ 2 =11.447, P =0.001). In multiple logistic regression (Model 1), hyperuricemia was an independent risk factor of hypertension (OR=1.536, 95%CI: 1.026～2.302, P =0.037). Leukocyte in Tertile 3 was an independent risk factor of hypertension in Model 2 (OR= 1.333, 95%CI: 1.031~1.724, P =0.028). Expression levels of IL-1β, iNOS and TNF-α were obviously higher in the 8mg/dl UA group and 16mg/dl UA group than that in the control group ( P <0.05). Expression level of eNOS was obviously lower in the 8mg/dl UA group and 16mg/dl UA group than that in the control group ( P <0.05). The production of ROS in the 8mg/dl UA group and in the 16mg/dl UA group were obviously higher than that in the control group ( P <0.05). Conclusion: The present study demonstrated that hyperuricemia was associated with an increased risk for hypertension. The chronic inflammation caused by hyperuricemia maybe one of important pathogenesis of incident hypertension in patients with hyperuricemia.

scholarly journals The Relationship Between Serum Vitamin D Level and Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus

2021 ◽  
Vol 8 (2) ◽  
pp. 79-85
Author(s):  
Habibe İnci ◽  
Fatih İnci
Keyword(s):  
Diabetes Mellitus ◽  
Type 2 Diabetes ◽  
Vitamin D ◽  
Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus ◽  
Logistic Regression ◽  
Risk Factor ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Healthy Individuals ◽  
The Relationship

Objective: Vitamin D (VD) could play a role in pathogenesis of Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus (T2DM) by affecting either insulin sensitivity or pancreatic β-cell function. This article is about the relationship between T2DM and VD levels. Material and Methods: The 4678 individuals were included in the study. Of these, 1764 were T2DM patients and 2914 were healthy individuals. Correlation analysis was carried out between VD, age, Body Mass Index (BMI), Hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c), and duration of illness in the T2DM patients. Logistic regression analysis was used to determine the independent predictors. Results: VD levels were significantly lower in the T2DM patients compared to the control group. The VD level of T2DM patients with HbA1c >7% was lower than those with HbA1c <7%. The VD level of T2DM patients using insulin was found to be significantly lower compared to those not using insulin. Among the T2DM patients, VD level was found to be the highest in those without complications and the lowest in those with nephropathy. The cut-off value for VD was calculated as 16.95 ng/mL. According to the logistic regression test, low serum VD levels were found to be an independent risk factor for the development of T2DM and its complications. Conclusion:  VD deficiency may be a risk factor for the development of T2DM. In our study, VD levels were significantly lower in the T2DM patients and those having complications of T2DM than the healthy individuals.

Sex offenders: una ricerca in una casa circondariale italiana (Sex offenders: a study in an italian discritct penitentiary)

2009 ◽  
pp. 81-102
Author(s):  
Patrizia Patrizi ◽  
Filippo Petruccelli ◽  
Irene Petruccelli ◽  
Chiara Simonelli ◽  
Alfredo De Risio ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Sex Offenders ◽  
Key Words ◽  
Big Five ◽  
Special Section ◽  
Personality Profile ◽  
Personality Profiles ◽  
Defence Mechanisms ◽  
Sexual Crimes ◽  
Different Types ◽  
Male Prisoners

- A large number of studies have aimed at outlining the personality profile of sex offenders; however, due to the heterogenousness of such crime and their perpetrators, this task is very difficult. This study attempts to highlight the different types of sex offenders, their personality profiles, their possible defence mechanisms. Methods: Subjects of this study are male prisoners detained in a special section of the district penitentiary in Velletri (Rome, Italy). All subjects (N=8) were convicted of sexual crimes towards children and/or women. Their mean age is 51. Prisoners on remand were not included in this study. The adopted tools are: a Grid for collecting the anamnesis and the information regarding the crime; the Big Five Questionnaire; the Sesamo. Results and conclusions: Results proved the difficulties to outline a personality profile of sex offenders, but pointed out some common psycho-sexual aspects. These aspects were probably related to the prison situation of the subjects. Key words: sex offenders; personality profile; district penitentiary.

scholarly journals Polymorphism of Interleukin 1B May Modulate the Risk of Ischemic Stroke in Polish Patients

Medicina ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 55 (9) ◽  
pp. 558 ◽  
Author(s):  
Gorący ◽  
Kaczmarczyk ◽  
Ciechanowicz ◽  
Lewandowska ◽  
Jakubiszyn ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factor ◽  
Ischemic Stroke ◽  
Tandem Repeats ◽  
Interleukin 1 ◽  
Variable Number ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Key Factors ◽  
Inflammatory Processes ◽  
Variable Number Tandem Repeats ◽  
The Relationship

Background and Objectives: Inflammation plays a crucial role in the pathophysiology of ischemic stroke (IS). Interleukin-1B and interleukin-1 receptor antagonists are key factors in inflammatory processes. Aims: The aims of our study were to evaluate the relationship between genetic variation in interleukin-1B (IL1B) rs1143627 and interleukin-1 receptor antagonist (IL1RN) variable-number-tandem-repeats (VNTR), and overall IS and subtype prevalence rates. Materials and Methods: The analysis included 147 hospitalized Polish patients with IS diagnosed using conventional criteria. The control group consisted of 119 healthy subjects. Genotypes were determined by polymerase chain reaction. Results: A significant association between rs1143627 and stroke was found. The -31C IL1B polymorphism showed an association with overall IS, OR = 2.30 (1.36–3.87) p = 0.020. An association was also detected for LVI (large vessel infarction) subtypes of stroke. After risk factor adjustment (age, diabetes mellitus, dyslipidemia), the C allele was found to be an independent risk factor for LVI, OR = 1.99 (1.05–3.79) p = 0.036. Significant association was not observed between IL1RN alleles and IS. Conclusions: Our results suggest that the C allele of IL1B rs1143627 may be associated with susceptibility to overall IS and LVI subtypes of stroke in the Polish population.

Biosignal measures of female sexual interest: their feasibility in a forensic context

2014 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
pp. 59-75 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ciara Staunton ◽  
Sean Hammond ◽  
Derek Perkins ◽  
Sharon Lambert
Keyword(s):  
Sex Offenders ◽  
Sexual Arousal ◽  
Sexual Offenders ◽  
Sexual Interest ◽  
Sexual Offender ◽  
Self Report ◽  
Adult Women ◽  
Female Sex Offenders ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Female Sex

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to review the status of biosignal measures of female sexual arousal with a view to examining the feasibility of such procedures in a forensic context. Although adult women represent the minority of sexual offenders, female perpetrated sexual abuse has been gaining increasing attention in the forensic psychological literature as criminal justice is confronted with female offending populations to a greater extent than previously recognised. Design/methodology/approach – Psychological assessments of sex offenders have tended to be over-dependent on the use of self-report measures (i.e. an individual's appraisal and report of their emotional state of sexual arousal). There is a dearth of empirical knowledge concerning the psychophysiological assessment of female sexual interest in general and especially so for female sex offenders. Physiological measures are those that rely on directly observable physiological responses of the individual in order to identify patterns of sexual interest or arousal. Findings – Because deviant sexual interest (in children or the use of violence) as assessed by penile plethysmography, has been established as one of the strongest predictors of recidivism in male sex offenders (and as a viable alternative to self-report methodologies), an analogue measurement approach for female sex offenders is desirable. This paper considers: first, theoretical problems (e.g. what does female physiological arousal mean in terms of sexual arousal/desire?; second, technical measurement problems (e.g. reactivity of the measure in within subject designs); and third, procedural/ethical problems (e.g. invasiveness of the application). Originality/value – While a number of physiological assessment devices are considered in this paper, the paper discusses the labial photoplethysmograph as a promising method for female sexual offender populations.

scholarly journals The Relationship between Alcohol Consumption and Incidence of Glycometabolic Abnormality in Middle-Aged and Elderly Chinese Men

2016 ◽  
Vol 2016 ◽  
pp. 1-7 ◽  
Author(s):  
Siwen Zhang ◽  
Yujia Liu ◽  
Gang Wang ◽  
Xianchao Xiao ◽  
Xiaokun Gang ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Logistic Regression ◽  
Risk Factor ◽  
Alcohol Consumption ◽  
Independent Risk Factor ◽  
Univariate Analysis ◽  
Middle Aged ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Chinese Men ◽  
Elderly Chinese ◽  
The Relationship

Aim. The relationship between alcohol consumption and glycometabolic abnormality is controversial, especially in different ethnic population. In this study, a cross-sectional survey was carried out to examine the relationship between alcohol consumption and glycometabolic abnormality in middle-aged and elderly Chinese men. Methods. Using cluster random sampling, Chinese men aged more than 40 years from Changchun, China, were given standardized questionnaires. In total, 1996 individuals, for whom complete data was available, were recruited into the study. We calculated the incidence of prediabetes and newly diagnosed diabetes by three levels of alcohol consumption: light, moderate, and heavy. Multivariate logistic regression models adjusted for socioeconomic variables and diabetes-related risk factors were used to analyze the association between alcohol consumption and the onset of prediabetes and diabetes. Results. The univariate analysis revealed higher incidence of prediabetes among drinkers (32.8%) compared with nondrinkers (28.6%), particularly in heavy alcohol consumers. The logistic regression analysis showed that alcohol consumption, especially heavy consumption, was an independent risk factor for prediabetes. Conclusions. Alcohol consumption, heavy consumption in particular, is an independent risk factor for the development of prediabetes, but not for diabetes.

ASBMT Risk Group and CD 34+ Dose Predicted for the Development of aGVHD in Allogeneic MRD Transplants When the Donors Who Received a Combined Mobilization and In Vivo TCD Regimen Using rhg-CFS and Dexamethasone.

Blood ◽  
2007 ◽  
Vol 110 (11) ◽  
pp. 5006-5006
Author(s):  
Khaleel K. Ashraf ◽  
Arabella B. Tilden ◽  
Yufeng Li ◽  
Sameer Gupta ◽  
Lawrence S. Lamb ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Logistic Regression ◽  
Risk Factor ◽  
Median Survival ◽  
Chronic Gvhd ◽  
Multivariable Analysis ◽  
Multivariable Logistic Regression Analysis ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
Cd 34 ◽  
The Relationship

Abstract We looked at factors affecting the development of acute and chronic GVHD in a cohort of 118 patients who underwent allogeneic matched sibling transplantation between 09/1998 to 05/2006 at the UAB BMT program. Donors were mobilized with rhg-CSF (10–16mcg/kg/day x4) and received dexamethasone 10mg/m2/day x3 days to effect in vivo T cell depletion (TCD). Total CD3 and CD34 cell dose were divided in to 4 quartiles (See table below). We then analyzed the influence of CD3+ and CD34+ dose quartiles on aGVHD, cGVHD, engraftment, TRM and relapse. (see table) Acute GVHD: Univariate Logistic regression indicated that the development of aGVHD is negatively associated with quartiles (q25–q50) interval of CD3 dose (p=0.0418). However this relationship was not independent of risk factor and CD34 dose. After using Multivariable Logistic regression analysis with adjustments for age, race and sex, we found that ASBMT risk factor and CD34 quartiles dose are strong predictors of aGVHD: patients who had high risk are about three times more likely to have aGVHD (OR=2.829, 95% CI 1.142–7.020, p=0.0250). The higher the CD34 dose also predisposed to higher incidence of aGVHD (p=0.0432). Median Survival: Patients who received the CD3 (P=0.00141) and CD34 (P=0.0270) in the q25–q50 quartile did better with improved median survival. Relapse and CD 3 quartiles: Using the - 2 log (LR) test shows the relapse free interval was longer if the CD3 dose is between q25 and q50 (p=0.0058); there was no relation between CD34 and relapse. TRM: Not associated with CD3 or CD 34 dose. WBC engraftment: Multivariable analysis indicated that the relationship is mainly an age effect. After adjusted for risk factor, GVHD status, CD3 or CD34 dose, the engraftment day is still significantly related to age at BMT (p=0.0252). No associations are observed for the relationship between engraftment day and GVHD risk. cGVHD: Neither CD34 dose (p=0.5339) nor CD3 (p=0.4209) dose were statistically associated with incidence and severity of cGVHD. To summarize, higher CD34 dose and higher risk ASBMT category predicted for higher incidence of aGVHD; neither CD3 nor CD 34 dose predicted for the development of cGVHD. Age was the single most important predictor of WBC engraftment. CD3+ and CD34 Quartiles Quartile <25 25–50 50–75 >75 CD3 X10E8 <2.5 2.53–3.60 3.60–5.30 >5.30 CD34 X10E6 <4.92 4.92–7.79 7.79–11.2 >11.2

scholarly journals Is Hyperopia an Important Risk Factor for PACG in the Dutch Population?—A Case Control Study

2013 ◽  
Vol 2013 ◽  
pp. 1-6 ◽  
Author(s):  
Saskia H. M. van Romunde ◽  
Gijs Thepass ◽  
Hans G. Lemij
Keyword(s):  
Logistic Regression ◽  
Risk Factor ◽  
Refractive Error ◽  
Significant Risk ◽  
Anterior Chamber Depth ◽  
Significant Risk Factor ◽  
Angle Closure ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Dutch Population ◽  
Laser Peripheral Iridotomy

Objectives. To determine if hyperopia is a risk factor for primary angle-closure glaucoma (PACG) in the Dutch population and to identify other biometrical parameters as risk factors for PACG including axial length (AL), anterior chamber depth (ACD), andkvalues.Methods. The study population consisted of PACG patients that had undergone a laser peripheral iridotomy (LPI). The control group consisted of age- and gender-matched cataract patients. The main outcome was hyperopia (spherical equivalent ≥+0.5 dioptres) measured with IOL Master or autorefractor. Refractive error, ACD, AL, andkvalues were tested with a Mann-WhitneyUtest and by logistic regression.Results. 117 PACG patients and 234 controls were included (mean age = 80 years ± 3.6). The prevalence of hyperopia in patients and controls was 69.6% and 61.1%, respectively (Fisher’s testP=0.076). Mann-WhitneyUtest showed no statistically significant relation with refractive error (P=0.068) orkvalues (P=0.607). In contrast, ACD and AL were statistically significant (P<0.001). Tested with logistic regression, only ACD was a significant predictor of PACG (P<0.001).Conclusion. There was no statistically significant correlation between refractive error and PACG. ACD was strongly correlated, though, with PACG, whereas AL turned out to be a less significant risk factor.

scholarly journals PO-035 Association between sedentary behavior and diabetes mellitus in the prevalence of middle-aged and elderly people

2018 ◽  
Vol 1 (3) ◽  
Author(s):  
Xinzheng Wang ◽  
Hongbin Luo
Keyword(s):  
Diabetes Mellitus ◽  
Logistic Regression ◽  
Regression Analysis ◽  
Risk Factor ◽  
Sedentary Behavior ◽  
Elderly People ◽  
Independent Risk Factor ◽  
Sedentary Time ◽  
Middle Aged ◽  
The Relationship

Objective This study aims to explore the relationship between sedentary behavior and the diabetes mellitus prevalence of middle-aged and elderly people. Methods  we conduct a questionnaire survey and physical examination for a total of 3,000 middle-aged and elderly people (≥45 years old) ,analysing by he software of  SPSS21.0 and Stata12.0. Results The logistic regression analysis shows that the risk of diabetes is 1.617 (95% CI, 0.762-1.789, P <0.05) at 2-4h, 4-6h, 6-8h, ≥8h, = 0.003), 1.235 (95% CI, 0.818-1.865, P = 0.034), 3.420 (95% CI, 2.241-5.218, P = 0.000), 5.014 (95% CI, 3.049-8.247, P = 0.000). With each additional one-hour sedentariness the risk of diabetes increases by 23% (OR1.23, 95% CI 1.18-1.29, p <0.0001). Conclusions The sedentary behavior is an independent risk factor for diabetes. The prevalence of diabetes is gradually increasing with the increase of sedentary time, which indicates the longer sedentary time, the higher prevalence of diabetes.

scholarly journals The Relationship Between Personal Hygiene with Hepatitis a Incident in Students

2014 ◽  
Vol 2 (3) ◽  
pp. 331
Author(s):  
Dwika Sari Sasoka ◽  
Prijono Satyabakti
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factor ◽  
Random Sampling ◽  
Hepatitis A ◽  
Simple Random Sampling ◽  
Case Control ◽  
Personal Hygiene ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Case Group ◽  
The Relationship

ABSTRACTThe prevalence and distribution of Hepatitis A in Indonesia had been increased over past few years. It resulted in the endemic status of Hepatitis A in Indonesia. The purpose of this research is to analyze the relationship between personal hygiene and Hepatitis A incidence in Jember. This study use a case-control design, with quantitative approach using primary data. Population of this study is student that has been randomize using simple random sampling for case group and purposive random sampling for control group. Respondents of this study is 15 for case group and 30 for control group. Idependent variable of this study is personal hygiene behaviour. Analysis are performed using Chi-Square test and Odd Ratio (CI = 95%). The study showed that majority case group have poor personal hygiene (53,3% respondents) and majority of control group have healthy personal hygiene (83,3% respondents). There is a significant relationship (p= 0,016) between personal hygiene with the incidence of Hepatitis A. Personal hygiene is the risk factor of Hepatitis A incidence, OR = 5,71 (95% CI: 1,17–29,88). The conclusion is there is a relationship between personal hygiene with Hepatitis A incidence. In order to increase awareness of personal hygiene to prevent Hepatitis A, is by using eating and drinking equipments proprietary, washing hands with soap before meals and after defecating, drinking boiled water and buy food in hygiene and sanitary food vendors.Keywords: Hepatitis A, personal hygiene, students, risk factor, case control

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