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Rodrigo Jensen|Érika de Souza Guedes|Maria Madalena Januário Leite | Informatics competencies essential to decision making in nursing management | 2,016 | Universidade Estadual Paulista (Unesp)|Universidade de São Paulo|Universidade de São Paulo | abstract objective identify informatics abilities essential decision making nursing management method survey study specialist nurses health informatics management electronic questionnaire built based competencies information literacy five categories 40 abilities information management nine categories 69 abilities tiger technology informatics guiding education reform initiative guiding question informatics abilities essential decision making management answers sorted likert scale ranging 1 5 rasch analysis conducted software winsteps results presented logits cutoff value zero results thirtytwo specialists participated coming regions brazil information literacy competency 18 abilities considered essential information management 38 sorted according degree essentiality conclusion believed incorporation abilities teaching support education nurse managers contribute evidencebased practice incorporation information communication technologies health information management | https://doi.org/10.1080/09540120903214389 |
M Fitzsimons|Tamasine Grimes|M. C. Galvin | Sources of pre-admission medication information: observational study of accuracy and availability | 2,011 | Tallaght University Hospital|Trinity College Dublin|Tallaght University Hospital|Trinity College Dublin|Trinity College Dublin | abstract objective identify accessibility sources preadmission medication pam information quantify agreement pam list goldstandard pam list gspaml categorise disagreements methods random selection patients chronic illness admitted via accident emergency one two study hospitals republic ireland recruited patient gspaml compiled pam lists obtained relevant source including patient medications general practitioner gp referral letter past inpatient prescription kardex discharge summary nursing home letter personal communication gp staff community pharmacy staff nursing home staff data collected regarding availability use source allergy status gspaml compared pam disagreements identified categorised key findings data collected 134 patients community pharmacy nursing home staff accessible researchers undertaking medication history ampgt90 followed gp staff 66 except nursing home sources agreement paml gspaml low 217 patients 4477 medications community pharmacy paml frequently agreed gspaml 17 patients 77 medications followed gp staff 10 patients 69 medications previous within last 6 months discharge summaries 3 patients 49 medications gp referral letters 2 patients 44 medications agreed least frequently nursing home 100 gp 91 staff provided accurate allergy information drug omission ampgt35 common disagreement sources except nursing home staff gp staff community pharmacy pamls contained considerable proportion commission discrepancies conclusion community pharmacy gp staff identified available accurate sources pam information prioritised undertaking admission medication reconciliation busy clinical environment | https://doi.org/10.1093/jamia/ocw169 |
Mette Brekke|Per Hjortdahl|Tore K Kvien | Changes in self?efficacy and health status over 5 years: A longitudinal observational study of 306 patients with rheumatoid arthritis | 2,003 | Diakonhjemmet Hospital|University of Oslo|Diakonhjemmet Hospital | abstract objective investigate changes selfefficacy health status 5 years patients rheumatoid arthritis ra relationships changes influence baseline values subsequent changes methods 306 adult patients ra born 1926 later examined questionnaire 1994 1999 analyzed data regarding pain visual analogue scale vas arthritis impact measurement scale aims2 symptom scale short form36 sf36 pain scale fatigue vas sf36 vitality scale mental distress aims2 affect scale sf36 mental health scale selfefficacy arthritis selfefficacy scales pain symptoms results group level health status measures numerically somewhat improved selfefficacy slightly reduced changes selfefficacy corresponding health status measures significantly correlated patients average educational level selfefficacy pain baseline positively correlated improvement pain measures good mental health baseline correlated improvement selfefficacy symptoms patients average educational level conclusion baseline selfefficacy seems influence future level perceived pain baseline mental health status seems influence future selfefficacy associations seem affected level education | https://doi.org/10.47102/annals-acadmedsg.2020299 |
Elizabeth Kimani-Murage|Kathleen Kahn|John M. Pettifor|Stephen Tollman|Kerstin Klipstein?Grobusch|Shane A. Norris | Predictors of adolescent weight status and central obesity in rural South Africa | 2,011 | Agincourt Health and Socio-Demographic Surveillance System|University of the Witwatersrand|African Population and Health Research Center|Agincourt Health and Socio-Demographic Surveillance System|University of the Witwatersrand|Umeå University|Indepth Network|University of the Witwatersrand|Agincourt Health and Socio-Demographic Surveillance System|University of the Witwatersrand|Umeå University|Indepth Network|University of the Witwatersrand|University of the Witwatersrand | abstract objective investigate predictors adolescent obesity rural south africa design crosssectional study height weight waist circumference measured using standard procedures overweight obesity adolescents aged 1017 years assessed using international obesity taskforce cutoffs adult cutoffs used participants aged 1820 years waisttoheight ratio gt05 defined central obesity tanner stages 35 linear logistic regression analysis used evaluate risk factors setting agincourt subdistrict rural south africa subjects participants n 1848 aged 1020 years results combined overweight obesity higher girls 15 boys 4 central obesity 15 2 respectively regard overweightobesity fourfold higher odds observed girls twofold higher odds observed participants households highest socioeconomic status ses odds overweightobesity 40 lower household head completed secondary level education central obesity odds increased 10 unit increase age girls sevenfold higher odds v boys postpubertal participants threefold higher odds v pubertal participants older mothers aged 50 years twofold higher odds v whose mothers aged 3549 years highest ses households twofold higher odds v lowest ses households conclusions rural south africa adolescent females risk obesity increases age appears associated higher ses intervene effectively essential understand household factors influence food choice diet exercise | https://doi.org/10.1017/dmp.2020.175 |
Powell Perng|Wei Perng|Twalib Ngoma|Crispin Kahesa|Julius Mwaiselage|Sofía D. Merajver|Amr S. Soliman | Promoters of and barriers to cervical cancer screening in a rural setting in Tanzania | 2,013 | Center for Global Health|University of Michigan–Ann Arbor|University of Michigan–Ann Arbor|Ocean Road Cancer Institute|Ocean Road Cancer Institute|Ocean Road Cancer Institute|University of Michigan–Ann Arbor|Center for Global Health|University of Nebraska Medical Center | abstract objective investigate promoters barriers cervical cancer screening rural tanzania methods interviewed 300 women reproductive age living kiwangwa village tanzania odds attending free 2day screening service compared sociodemographic variables lifestyle factors knowledge attitudes surrounding cervical cancer using multivariable logistic regression results compared women attend screening service n 195 women attended n 105 older 429 95 ci 1611148 age 4049 years versus 2029 years listened regularly radio 2476 95 ci 11495333 listened radio 13 times per week versus poorer quality life 491 ci 1961232 lowest versus highest score faced cost barriers obtaining health care preceding year 224 95 ci 111453 yes versus held positive attitude toward cervical cancer screening 464 95 ci 1391555 least versus averse conclusion efforts aimed improving screening rates rural tanzania need address structural individuallevel barriers including knowledge awareness cervical cancer prevention cost barriers care access health information | https://doi.org/10.1017/s1478951516000997 |
Rosalind Chia Yu Chen|Meei Shyuan Lee|Yu Hung Chang|Mark L. Wahlqvist | Cooking frequency may enhance survival in Taiwanese elderly | 2,011 | National Health Research Institutes|National Defense Medical Center|Monash University|National Health Research Institutes|National Defense Medical Center|National Health Research Institutes|Monash University | abstract objective investigate association cooking behaviour longterm survival among elderly taiwanese design cohort study duration followup interval date interview date death 31 december 2008 censored survivors information used included demographics socioeconomic status health behaviours cooking frequencies physical function cognitive function nutrition knowledge awareness eating habits food nutrient intakes data linked death records cox proportionalhazards models used evaluate cooking frequency death 1999 2008 related covariate adjustments setting elderly nutrition health survey taiwan 19992000 subjects nationally representative freeliving elderly people aged 65 years n 1888 results 10year followup 695 participants died cooked frequently younger women unmarried less educated nondrinkers alcohol nonsmokers without chewing difficulty spouse dinner companion normal cognition walked shopped twice weekly ate less meat vegetables highly frequent cooking gt5 timesweek compared never predicted survival hazard ratio hr 047 95 ci 036 061 adjustment physical function cognitive function nutrition knowledge awareness covariates hr 059 95 ci 041 086 women benefited cooking frequently men decreased hr 51 v 24 compared least 2year delay assessment survivorship led similar findings conclusions cooking behaviour favourably predicts survivorship highly frequent cooking may favour women men | https://doi.org/10.1590/2177-9465-ean-2018-0325 |
Michelle Koo|Ines Krass|Parisa Aslani | Enhancing patient education about medicines: factors influencing reading and seeking of written medicine information | 2,006 | University of Sydney|University of Sydney|University of Sydney | abstract objective investigate influence patient factors patients reading seeking written medicine information wmi design crosssectional questionnaire study main variables studied patients health locus control coping style health literacy demographics disease state independent variables patients interest likelihood reading seeking wmi dependent variables main outcome measures patient factors predicting interest reading seeking wmi setting participants patients total n 479 three rheumatologypain clinics teaching hospitals n 217 40 community pharmacies n 262 metropolitan sydney australia results majority patients interested likely read wmi prescription medicines however many likely seek wmi many frequently sought wmi using logistic regression patients interest reading wmi predicted coping style monitor vs blunter odds ratio 219 confidence interval ci 117410 health literacy levels adequate vs inadequatemarginal 286 ci 116705 occupation bluecollar vs homemaker 342 ci 009088 whilst patients interest seeking wmi predicted disease state painrheumatology condition vs hypertension 184 ci 111305 health locus control powerful 095 ci 090099 health literacy levels adequate vs inadequatemarginal 27 ci 117639 conclusions patients interest reading seeking wmi influenced several patient factors including disease state health locus control coping style health literacy levels occupation furthermore results highlighted reading seeking wmi regarded distinct activities influenced different factors findings may guide health professionals assessing utility wmi different patient groups broadly tailoring patient education meet patient needs | https://doi.org/10.1590/1980-265x-tce-2017-0418 |
Wendelin Slusser|William G. Cumberland|Ben L. Browdy|Linda Lange|Charlotte G. Neumann | A school salad bar increases frequency of fruit and vegetable consumption among children living in low-income households | 2,007 | University of California, Los Angeles|University of California, Los Angeles|University of California, Los Angeles|University of California, Los Angeles|University of California, Los Angeles | abstract objective measure change fruit vegetable fampv consumption among elementaryschool children introduction salad bar programme lunch menu option us department agricultures usda reimbursable lunch programme los angeles unified school district lausd design crosssectional sample children interviewed salad bar intervention 1998 2000 respectively utilising 24hour food recall questionnaire frequencies fampv consumption calculated setting evaluation took place three lausd elementary schools participating salad bar programme usda reimbursable lunch programme subjects three hundred thirtyseven children 2nd5th grade 711 years old results salad bar introduced significant increase frequency 297 409 p lt 0001 fampv consumed among children studied increase frequency fampv consumed almost due increase lunch 84 mean energy cholesterol saturated fat total fat intakes significantly lower children salad bar introduced schools compared intakes children salad bar introduced conclusion salad bar lunch menu option usda reimbursable lunch programme significantly increase frequency fampv consumption elementaryschool children living lowincome households | https://doi.org/10.1590/1982-0216/20202239919 |
Maria Jibaja?Weiss|Robert J. Volk|Lois C. Friedman|Thomas S. Granchi|Nancy Neff|Stephen J. Spann|Edmondo Robinson|Noriaki Aoki|J. Robert Beck | Preliminary testing of a just?in?time, user?defined values clarification exercise to aid lower literate women in making informed breast cancer treatment decisions | 2,006 | Institute of Behavioral Sciences|Baylor College of Medicine|The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston|Fox Chase Cancer Center | abstract objective report initial testing values clarification exercise utilizing jewellery box within computerized patient decision aid cptda designed assist women making surgical breast cancer treatment decision design prepost design patients interviewed diagnosis completing cptda sometime later preoperative visit sample fiftyone female patients low literate nave computer users newly diagnosed early stage breast cancer two urban public hospitals intervention computerized decision aid combines entertainmenteducation edutainment enhanced factual content interactive jewellery box featured assist women 1 recording reflecting issues concern possible treatments 2 deliberating surgery decision 3 communicating physician significant others outcomes patients use jewellery box store issues completion cptda perceived clarity values making treatment decision measured low literacy version decisional conflict scale dcs results half participants utilized jewellery box store issues found concerning treatments average users flagged 13 issues concern treatments scores dcs uncertainty feeling unclear values subscales lower intervention compared decision made conclusions values clarification exercise using interactive jewellery box may promising method promoting informed treatment decision making low literacy breast cancer patients | https://doi.org/10.1590/1809-98232016019.150218 |
Woolton Lee|Jennifer Lloyd|Katherine Giuriceo|Timothy Day|William H. Shrank|Rahul Rajkumar | Systematic review and meta?analysis of patient race/ethnicity, socioeconomics, and quality for adult type 2 diabetes | 2,020 | Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services|Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services|Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services|Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services|Humana (United States)|Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina Foundation | abstract objective review evidence association performance eight indicators diabetes care patients raceethnicity socioeconomic characteristics data source studies adult patients type 2 diabetes medline published january 1 2000 december 31 2018 study design systematic review metaanalysis regressionbased studies including raceethnicity income education explanatory variables metaanalysis used quantify differences performance associated patient raceethnicity socioeconomic characteristics systematic review used identify potential mechanisms disparities data collection two coauthors separately conducted abstract screening study exclusions data extraction scoring retained studies estimates retained studies extracted applicable standardized converted odds ratios standard errors principal findings performance intermediate outcomes process measures frequently exhibited differences raceethnicity even adjustment socioeconomic lifestyle health factors metaanalyses showed black patients lower odds hba1c blood pressure bp control range 067068 p lt 05 higher odds receiving eye foot examination range 122147 p lt 05 relative white patients high school degree associated higher odds hba1c control receipt eye examinations compared patients without degree metaanalyses income included handful studies inconsistently associated diabetes care performance differences diabetes performance appear related accessrelated factors uninsurance lacking usual source care food insecurity tradeoffs low incomes lower adherence among younger healthier diabetes patients conclusions patient raceethnicity education associated differences diabetes quality measures depending approach used rate providers adjusting patient characteristics may penalize reward providers based populations serve | https://doi.org/10.4103/2278-9626.106813 |
Laura Hart|Chelsea Cornell|Stephanie R. Damiano|Susan J. Paxton | Parents and prevention: A systematic review of interventions involving parents that aim to prevent body dissatisfaction or eating disorders | 2,014 | La Trobe University|La Trobe University|La Trobe University|La Trobe University | abstract objective systematically review literature interventions involving parents aim prevent body dissatisfaction eating disorders children provide directions future research highlighting current gaps method literature searched articles using key concepts parents prevention eating disorders disordered eating body dissatisfaction english language publications 1992 2013 searched across range academic databases studies reviewed delivered intervention designed reduce eating disorders body dissatisfaction risk factors children adolescents ii provided intervention component parents iii included outcome measure intervention effectiveness disordered eating body dissatisfaction scoring matrix based critical appraisal skills program casp screening questions used assess studys sample representativeness relevance data quality results 647 novel records uncovered search 20 separate studies met inclusion criteria casp scoring matrix revealed eight studies provided relevant data four relevant eight highly relevant data effects involving parents prevention programs two four highquality studies reported parental involvement significantly improved child outcomes measures body dissatisfaction disordered eating discussion although greater focus engaging retaining parents needed review demonstrates small number prevention studies parents led significant reductions risk body image eating problems future research indicated 2014 wiley periodicals inc int j eat disord 2015 48157169 | https://doi.org/10.1590/1981-22562019022.190222 |
Keith Naylor|Jeffery C. Ward|Blasé N. Polite | Interventions to Improve Care Related to Colorectal Cancer Among Racial and Ethnic Minorities: A Systematic Review | 2,012 | University of Chicago|University of Chicago|University of Chicago | abstract objective systematically review literature identify interventions improve minority health related colorectal cancer care data sources medline psycinfo cinahl cochrane databases 1950 2010 study eligibility criteria participants interventions interventions us populations eligible colorectal cancer screening composed 50 racialethnic minorities included specific subanalysis raceethnicity included studies linked identifiable healthcare source three authors independently reviewed abstracts articles final list determined consensus papers independently reviewed quality scores calculated assigned using downs black checklist results thirtythree studies included final analysis patient education involving phone inperson contact combined navigation lead modest improvements order 15 percentage points colorectal cancer screening rates minority populations providerdirected multimodal interventions composed education sessions reminders well pure educational interventions found effective raising colorectal cancer screening rates also order 10 15 percentage points relevant interventions focusing postscreening follow treatment adherence survivorship identified limitations review excluded intervention studies tied identifiable healthcare source minority populations studies reviewed predominantly hispanic african american limiting generalizability ethnic minority populations conclusions implications key findings tailored patient education combined patient navigation services physician training communicating patients low health literacy modestly improve adherence crc screening onus researchers continue evaluate refine interventions begin expand entire colon cancer care continuum | https://doi.org/10.1590/0034-7167-2018-0291 |
Anna María Nápoles|Jasmine Santoyo?Olsson|Anita L. Stewart|Carmen Ortíz|Cathy Samayoa|Alma Torres?Nguyen|Helen Palomino|LaVerne Coleman|Aday Urias|Nayeli Gonzalez|Silvia A. Cervantes|Vicken Y. Totten | <i>Nuevo <scp>Amanecer?II</scp></i>: Results of a randomized controlled trial of a community?based participatory, peer?delivered stress management intervention for rural Latina breast cancer survivors | 2,020 | National Institute on Minority Health and Health Disparities|National Institutes of Health|University of California, San Francisco|University of California, San Francisco|Institute on Aging|Círculo de Vida|San Francisco State University|Kaweah Delta Health Care District|Cancer Resource Center of the Desert|Family Service Agency of the Central Coast|Cancer Resource Center of the Desert|Cancer Resource Center of the Desert|Kaweah Delta Health Care District|Kaweah Delta Health Care District | abstract objective report results communitybased multisite randomized controlled trial nuevo amanecer naii 10week stress management program rural low literacy latina breast cancer survivors methods trained peers delivered naii spanishspeaking latinas nonmetastatic breast cancer three rural communities women randomized receive program immediately wait 6 months assessments conducted baseline 3 months 6 months primary outcomes breast cancerspecific quality life domains secondary outcomes included general distress symptoms stress management skills intentiontotreat analyses using repeatedmeasures linear regression models estimated changes slope groups results 153 participants 76 randomized intervention 77 control group 92 retained 6 months mean age 548 years sd 105 80 less high school education statistically significant treatment time effects quality life compared women control group intervention group women reported greater improvements anxiety 6 months 020 vs 002 p 049 range 04 well three stress management skills relaxation 3 months 098 vs 007 p lt 0001 range 04 6 months 082 vs 004 p lt 001 awareness tension 3 months 031 vs 019 p lt 01 range 04 6 months 029 vs 011 p lt 05 coping confidence 3 months 012 vs 023 p lt 01 range 04 conclusions stress management programs delivered trained peers rural community settings reduce anxiety improve stress management skills among latina breast cancer survivors | https://doi.org/10.1017/s1368980019002362 |
Celeste Campos?Castillo|Denise Anthony | Racial and ethnic differences in self-reported telehealth use during the COVID-19 pandemic: a secondary analysis of a US survey of internet users from late March | 2,020 | University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee|University of Michigan–Ann Arbor | abstract objective widespread technological changes like rapid uptake telehealth us covid19 pandemic risk creating widening racialethnic disparities conducted secondary analysis crosssectional nationally representative survey internet users evaluate whether racialethnic disparities selfreported telehealth use early pandemic materials methods pew research center fielded survey march 1924 2020 telehealth use pandemic measured asking whether respondents n 10 624 used internet email connect doctors medical professionals result coronavirus outbreak conducted surveyweighted logistic regressions adjusting respondents socioeconomic characteristics perceived threat pandemic health eg threat minor major results approximately 17 respondents reported using telehealth pandemic significantly higher unadjusted odds among blacks latinos identified race compared white respondents multivariable logistic regressions sensitivity analyses show black respondents likely whites report using telehealth pandemic particularly perceiving pandemic minor threat health discussion black respondents likely report using telehealth covid19 pandemic particularly perceive pandemic minor health threat conclusion systemic racism creating health health care disparities likely raised need telehealth among black patients pandemic findings suggest opportunities leverage broadly defined set telehealth tools reduce health care disparities postpandemic | https://doi.org/10.1097/mpg.0000000000000555 |
Elwyn Chomba|Antoinette Tshefu|Marie Onyamboko|Christine Kaseba-Sata|Janet Moore|Elizabeth M. McClure|Nancy Moss|Norman Goco|Michele Bloch|Robert L. Goldenberg | Tobacco use and secondhand smoke exposure during pregnancy in two African countries: Zambia and the Democratic Republic of the Congo | 2,010 | University of Zambia|Ministry of Public Health|Ministry of Public Health|University of Zambia|RTI International|RTI International|Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development|RTI International|National Cancer Institute|Drexel University | abstract objective study pregnant womens knowledge attitudes behaviors towards tobacco use secondhand smoke shs exposure exposure advertising tobacco products zambia democratic republic congo drc design prospective crosssectional survey november 2004 september 2005 setting antenatal care clinics lusaka zambia kinshasa drc population pregnant women zambia 909 drc 847 methods research staff administered structured questionnaire pregnant women attending antenatal care clinics main outcome measures pregnant womens use tobacco exposure shs knowledge harms tobacco exposure advertising tobacco products results 10 pregnant women reported ever tried cigarettes 66 zambia 141 drc however drc 418 pregnant women tried forms tobacco primarily snuff 10 pregnant women young children frequently always exposed shs pregnant womens knowledge hazards smoking shs exposure extremely limited 13 pregnant women seen heard advertising tobacco products last 30 days conclusions tobacco use shs exposure pose serious threats health women infants children many african countries maternal infant health outcomes often poor likely worsen maternal tobacco use increases findings suggest window opportunity exists prevent increased tobacco use shs exposure pregnant women zambia drc | https://doi.org/10.1111/cdoe.12279 |
Allison R. Webel | Testing a peer-based symptom management intervention for women living with HIV/AIDS | 2,010 | Case Western Reserve University | abstract objective test impact participation peerbased intervention symptom management women living hiv infection selected outcome measures including symptom intensity medication adherence viral control quality life design randomized clinical trial methods participants recruited using convenient consecutive sampling method participants randomized experimental condition attended seven peerled sessions seven weeks participants randomized control condition received copy hiv symptom management strategies manual people living hivaids participants completed four surveys assessing change time aforementioned outcome variables results eightynine hivinfected women followed 14 weeks differences two groups baseline demographic variables mixedeffects regression indicated significant difference groups across time total symptom intensity score medication adherence significant difference groups across time two nine quality life scales hiv mastery 22508 p0005 disclosure worries 22467 p0005 conclusions urbandwelling women living hivaids results suggest peerbased symptom management intervention may decrease symptom intensity increase medication adherence positive evidence suggests intervention may increase important aspects quality life however research warranted elucidate effect peerbased interventions achieving positive selfmanagement outcomes keywords hivaidspeermedication adherenceclinical trial acknowledgements would like thank members dissertation committee william holzemer sally rankin carmen portillo kate lorig input assistance project invaluable also want thank bruce cooper statistical support marla longenecker editoral suppport also wish thank community clinic representatives assisted recruitment participants study sona soha deb royal east bay aids consortium gwen smith southeast health center roland zepf ward 86 san francisco general hospital shalini eddens world project funded training grant national institutes health 1f31nr009910 2008 american nurses foundationwestern institute nursing research grant grants university california san francisco graduate division school nursing century fund | https://doi.org/10.1002/pon.1353 |
Brian J. Zikmund?Fisher|Aaron M. Scherer|Holly O. Witteman|Jacob Solomon|Nicole Exe|Beth A. Tarini|Angela Fagerlin | Graphics help patients distinguish between urgent and non-urgent deviations in laboratory test results | 2,016 | University of Michigan–Ann Arbor|University of Michigan–Ann Arbor|University of Iowa|Université Laval|Office of Education|The Quebec Population Health Research Network|University of Michigan–Ann Arbor|University of Michigan–Ann Arbor|University of Iowa|University of Utah | abstract objective electronic health record systems provide laboratory test results patients table format tested whether presenting results visual displays number lines could improve understanding materials methods presented 1620 adults recruited demographically diverse internet panel hypothetical results several common laboratory tests first showing nearnormal results extreme values participants viewed results either table format standard range provided one 3 number line formats simple 2color format format diagnostic categories borderline high indicated colored blocks gradient format used color gradients smoothly represent increasing risk values deviated standard ranges measured respondents subjective sense urgency test result behavioral intentions perceptions display format results visual displays reduced respondents perceived urgency desire contact health care providers immediately nearnormal test results compared tables affect perceptions extreme values regression analyses controlling respondent health literacy numeracy graphical literacy gradient line displays resulted greatest sensitivity changes test results discussion unlike tables tell patients whether test results normal visual displays increase meaningfulness test results clearly defining possible values leveraging color cues evaluative labels conclusion patientfacing displays laboratory test results use visual displays rather tables increase peoples sensitivity variations results | https://doi.org/10.1079/phn2005876 |
Jamie Sin-Ying Ho|D Fernando|Mark Y. Chan|Ching?Hui Sia | Obesity in COVID-19: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis | 2,020 | University of Cambridge|University of Cambridge|National University Heart Centre Singapore|National University Heart Centre Singapore|University of Cambridge | abstract objective obesity shown associated adverse outcomes viral infections influenza previous studies coronavirus disease 2019 covid19 mixed results aim systematic review investigate relationship covid19 obesity methods performed systematic review metaanalysis literature search medline embase scopus web science central opengrey preprint servers medrxiv biorxiv performed restriction language date publication primary outcomes study intensive care unit icu admission critical disease severe disease mortality secondary outcome positive covid19 test metaanalysis performed using openmetaanalyst software heterogeneity tested using cochrans q test i2 statistic study protocol registered prospero crd42020184953 results total 1493 articles identified 61 studies 270241 patients included pooled prevalence obesity 276 95 confidence interval ci 220332 hospitalised patients obesity significantly associated increased icu admission critical illness odds ratio 125 95 ci 099158 p0062 i2310 significantly associated severe disease 313 95 ci 141692 p0005 i2826 mortality 136 95 ci 109169 p0006 i2885 positive covid19 test 150 95 ci 125181 plt0001 conclusion obesity increased risk severe disease mortality infection covid19 higher body mass index associated icu admission critical disease patients obese may susceptible severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 sarscov2 infection infected patients monitored closely adverse outcomes keywords body mass index coronavirus intensive care mortality prognosis | https://doi.org/10.2478/gp-2019-0002 |
Showmitra Kumar Sarkar | COVID-19 Susceptibility Mapping Using Multicriteria Evaluation | 2,020 | Khulna University of Engineering and Technology | abstract objective purpose research investigate coronavirus disease covid19 susceptibility districts bangladesh using multicriteria evaluation techniques methods secondary data collected different government organizations 120 primary surveys conducted calculating weights results validated 12 key peoples interviews pairwise comparison matrixes calculated 9 factors subfactors analytic hierarchy process used calculating susceptibility index map prepared based results results according results multiple causal factors might responsible covid19 spreading bangladesh dhaka might vulnerable covid19 due higher population population density international collaboration according pairwise comparison matrix consistency ratio subfactors factors permissible limit ie less 010 highest factor weight 02907 found factors type port maximum value susceptibility index 0435219362 chittagong minimum value 0076174 naogaon conclusions findings research might help communities government agencies effective decisionmaking | https://doi.org/10.1093/geronb/gbab009 |
Elissa Kozlov|Brian Carpenter|Thomas L. Rodebaugh | Development and validation of the Palliative Care Knowledge Scale (PaCKS) | 2,016 | Washington University in St. Louis|Washington University in St. Louis|Washington University in St. Louis | abstract objective purpose study develop reliable valid scale broadly measures knowledge palliative care among nonhealthcare professionals method initial item pool 38 truefalse questions developed based extensive qualitative quantitative pilot research preliminary items tested community sample 614 adults aged 1889 years well 30 palliative care professionals factor structure reliability stability internal consistency validity 13item palliative care knowledge scale packs assessed results results study indicate packs meets exceeds standards psychometric scale development significance results prior study psychometrically evaluated scales assess knowledge palliative care study developed packs valid assessing knowledge palliative services general population successful development instrument new research exploring knowledge palliative care influences access utilization service possible prior research palliative care access utilization assessed knowledge palliative care though many studies suggested knowledge deficits contribute underutilization services creating scale measures knowledge palliative care critical first step toward understanding combating potential barriers access utilization lifeimproving service | https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1365-3156.2012.02971.x |
Mariana Rodrigues da Rocha|Sinderlândia Domingas dos Santos|Karine Rafaela de Moura|Lesliane de Sousa Carvalho|Ionara Holanda de Moura|Ana Roberta Vilarouca da Silva | Health literacy and adherence to drug treatment of type 2 diabetes mellitus | 2,019 | Universidade Federal do Piauí|Universidade Federal do Piauí|Universidade Estadual do Piau|Universidade Federal do Piauí|Universidade Federal do Piauí|Universidade Federal do Piauí | abstract objective analyze relationship health literacy medication adherence patients type 2 diabetes mellitus method quantitative crosssectional study developed five family health strategies city picos piau participants comprised 78 users health services short test functional health literacy adults treatment adherence measurement test forms applied obtain sociodemographic variables descriptive inferential statistical analysis results regarding health literacy 513 participants considered inadequate 872 adherent drug treatment average health literacy varied according level medication adherence sociodemographic variables conclusion patients reported adhere medication implications practice study identified health literacy medication adherence profile patients thus subsidizing planning nursing interventions attention diabetes mellitus | https://doi.org/10.1093/geronb/gby151 |
Jéssica Naylla de Melo Bezerra|Sara Rebeca de Oliveira Lessa|Marcelo Francisco do Ó|Givaneide Oliveira de Andrade Luz|Anna Karla de Oliveira Tito Borba | HEALTH LITERACY OF INDIVIDUALS UNDERGOING DIALYSIS THERAPY | 2,019 | Hospital das Clínicas da Universidade Federal de Pernambuco|Hospital das Clínicas da Universidade Federal de Pernambuco|Universidade Federal de Pernambuco|Universidade Federal de Pernambuco|Universidade Federal de Pernambuco | abstract objective assess functional levels health literacy individuals undergoing dialysis method crosssectional study 42 patients nephrology unit public hospital recife brazil may august 2016 data collected scripted interviews chart analysis functional health literacy measured using brazilian version shorttest functional health literacy adults questionnaire data analysis performed using statistical package social sciences spss software version 180 univariate analysis verify association independent variables functional health literacy levels using fishers exact test results 809 patients presented inadequate health literacy 191 presented adequate health literacy number correct answers remained 018 reading comprehension scheduling appointment card among independent variables marital status pvalue0018 personal income pvalue0009 factors associated worst scores test indicating variables influence increase inadequate literacy conclusion prevalence inadequate functional literacy high reflecting difficulties understanding processing health information may interfere therapeutic management selfcare | https://doi.org/10.1002/jclp.22583 |
Angélica Galindo Carneiro Rosal|Ana Augusta de Andrade Cordeiro|António Roazzi|Bianca Arruda Manchester de Queiroga | Cognitive-linguistic performance of schoolchildren in the literacy cycle in the public school context: universal screening | 2,020 | Universidade Federal de Pernambuco|Universidade Federal de Pernambuco|Universidade Federal de Pernambuco | abstract objective characterize linguisticcognitive performance schoolchildren literacy cycle order identify children risk learning disorders public school context methods study involved 88 children aged 6 8 years enrolled first second third year elementary education two schools city recife pernambuco brazil procedure used cognitivelinguistic skills evaluation protocol collective individual versions applied analysis groups performed statistical nonparametric kruskalwallis test p lt005 results students submitted individual version presenting poor performance collective version protocol thus application collective version sufficient identify children risk learning disorders thus indication individual assessment individual version students 1st year showed lower performance subtests make instrument whereas 2nd 3rd years average performance also deserves attention according instrument evaluation results one expected age school year may consequence poor learning opportunities within outside school also significant differences function schooling advance revealing cognitivelinguistic skills precursors reading writing learning process greater leap development end literacy cycle third year reveals significant delay terms learning conclusion low performance observed cognitivelinguistic abilities schoolchildren hinders early identification children risk learning disorders questions quality educational opportunities experienced students inside outside public school factors regional differences language linguistic context need considered interpretation tests evaluate cognitivelinguistic abilities | https://doi.org/10.1002/pon.3058 |
Luisa Neumann|Bianca Coletti Schauren|Fernanda Scherer Adami | Taste sensitivity of adults and elderly persons | 2,016 | Univates|Univates|Univates | abstract objective compare taste sensitivity adults elderly people considering nutritional status smoking alcohol consumption method fortysix volunteers participated research thirteen adult employees company food industry thirtythree elderly residents three longterm care facilities elderly vale taquari taquari valley responded structured questionnaire socioeconomic data use medication smoking alcohol consumption underwent nutritional evaluation taste sensitivity test taste sensitivity test applied three different concentrations every flavor 4 drops dripped tongue volunteer described level perceived palatability giving score 05 data analyzed statistical analysis using statistical package spss 200 considering value significance plt005 result reduction taste sensitivity elderly persons noted sweet sour solutions comparison adults majority elderly people demonstrated lower sensitivity scale scores citric acid solution concentration 1 p0004 concentration 2 p0049 sucrose concentration 3 p0026 conclusion elderly people lower perception sweet sour flavors adults moreover nutritional status gender alcohol consumption smoking medication use significantly associated taste perception individuals evaluated | https://doi.org/10.1186/s13104-021-05720-7 |
O Ehigiator|CC Azodo|AO Ehizele|Ejike B Ezeja|Laura Ehigiator|Ikechukwu Udo Madukwe | Self-medication practices among dental, midwifery and nursing students | 2,013 | University of Benin|University of Benin|University of Benin|University of Benin Teaching Hospital|University of Benin Teaching Hospital|University of Benin | abstract objective determine pattern selfmedication among dental midwifery nursing students evaluate factors associated selfmedication materials methods questionnairebased crosssectional dental nursing midwifery students undergoing clinical training university benin teaching hospital nigeria conducted 2010 elicited data include demography use drug without doctors prescription type drug used pain relievers antibiotics antimalarial cough medication nutritional supplement reasons selfmedication factors influenced choice drug source drug results total 768 respondents indulged selfmedication practices 330 used medication inappropriately type selfmedication use pain relievers 605 antibiotics 432 antimalarial 405 cough medication 167 nutritional supplement 160 previous experience illness perceived minor nature illness predominant reasons selfmedication practices among respondents major factors influenced choice medication previous experience similar symptoms 397 advice nondoctor health professional 335 pharmacy shop main source selfmedicated drugs conclusion selfmedication common practice among studied group health workers level inappropriate drug use denotes selfmedication unhealthy option therefore discouraged | https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1524-4733.2007.00233.x |
Arthur Alexandrino|Ellen Karolaine Lucena da Cruz|Pedro Yan Dantas de Medeiros|Caio Bismarck Silva de Oliveira|Djaine Silva de Araújo|Matheus Figueiredo Nogueira | Evaluation of the clinical-functional vulnerability index in older adults | 2,019 | Escola Superior de Enfermagem de Lisboa|Universidade Federal de Campina Grande|Escola Superior de Enfermagem de Lisboa|Universidade Federal de Campina Grande|Escola Superior de Enfermagem de Lisboa|Universidade Federal de Campina Grande|Escola Superior de Enfermagem de Lisboa|Universidade Federal de Campina Grande|Escola Superior de Enfermagem de Lisboa|Universidade Federal de Campina Grande|Escola Superior de Enfermagem de Lisboa|Universidade Federal de Campina Grande | abstract objective evaluate clinicalfunctional vulnerability index cfvi older adults relationship socioeconomic behavioral clinical therapeutic indicators method crosssectional epidemiological study quantitative design performed 318 randomly drawn older adults registered family health strategy data collected cfvi20 questionnaire analysis supported descriptive bivariate multivariate statistics results pvalue lt005 considered significant results older adults 591 considered frail potentially frail among groups studied statistically significant difference cfvi variables age group plt0001 functional literacy p0001 alcohol consumption plt0001 physical exercise plt0001 selfreported health problems plt0001 medication use plt0001 well positive correlation stress r0135 p0016 multiple linear regression model set sociodemographic predictor variables explained frailty elderly 304 r20304 conclusions advancement age noncontrollable variable indicates need encourage maintenance functionality old age based health care strategies prolong longevity safety autonomy vitality | https://doi.org/10.1111/tmi.12377 |
Nádya dos Santos Moura|Bárbara Brandão Lopes|João Joadson Duarte Teixeira|Mônica Oliveira Batista Oriá|Neiva Francenely Cunha Vieira|Maria Vilaní Cavalcante Guedes | Literacy in health and self-care in people with type 2 diabetes mellitus | 2,019 | Universidade Federal do Piauí|Universidade Federal do Ceará|Universidade Federal do Ceará|Universidade Federal do Ceará|Universidade Federal do Ceará|Universidade Estadual do Ceará | abstract objective evaluate effect educational intervention adherence selfcare activities functional health literacy numeracy people type 2 diabetes mellitus methods quasiexperimental study conducted two units brazilian family health strategy involving people diabetes educational interventions occurred three meetings weekly lasting 60 minutes average data collected using questionrio de autocuidado com diabetes interventions results 55 people participated study interventions greatest difference better adherence selfcare item inspecting inside shoes putting 329 days week delta analytical level worst taking insulin shots recommended 000 days week delta basic level conclusion educational interventions positive effect adherence selfcare functional literacy health | https://doi.org/10.1111/jphd.12539 |
Lucille Desbouys|Caroline Méjean|Stefaan De Henauw|Katia Castetbon | Socio-economic and cultural disparities in diet among adolescents and young adults: a systematic review | 2,019 | Université Libre de Bruxelles|Institut Agro Montpellier|Montpellier Interdisciplinary center on Sustainable Agri-food systems: social and nutritional sciences|University of Montpellier|International Centre for Advanced Mediterranean Agronomic Studies|Centre de Coopération Internationale en Recherche Agronomique pour le Développement|Ghent University|Université Libre de Bruxelles | abstract objective explore dietary differences according socioeconomic sociocultural characteristics adolescents young adults design systematic review conducted setting main search source medline consulted january 2012 march 2017 quality selected studies assessed based dietary measurement method sample selection socioeconomic indicator choice statistical modelling participants crosssectional longitudinal studies assessing relationships socioeconomic status dietary intake patterns scores food groups 10 40yearold general population highincome countries selected results among 7250 reports identified forty selected seventeen high quality conclusions related adolescents combined presented favourable dietary patterns higher dietary scores greater consumption fruits vegetables dairy products lower consumption sugary sweetened beverages energydense foods associated better parental socioeconomic status particularly terms higher education migrant status associated plantbased patterns greater consumption fruits vegetables sugary sweetened beverages energydense foods food groups young adults highquality studies found conclusions socioeconomic gradient adolescent diets requires confirmation highergrade studies wider set food groups must extended young adult populations future nutritional interventions involve vulnerable adolescent populations taking account socioeconomic status migration | https://doi.org/10.1515/fon-2018-0032 |
Emily P. Whitfield|Emily M. Fredericks|Sally J. Eder|Benjamin Shpeen|Jeremy Adler | Transition Readiness in Pediatric Patients With Inflammatory Bowel Disease | 2,015 | University of Michigan–Ann Arbor|University of Michigan–Ann Arbor|University of Michigan–Ann Arbor|University of Michigan–Ann Arbor|University of Michigan–Ann Arbor | abstract objective transition may associated poor health outcomes limited data exist regarding inflammatory bowel disease ibd acquisition selfmanagement skills believed important process ibdspecific checklists skills developed aid transition none well studied validated study aimed describe selfassessment ability perform tasks one checklists explore relation patient age disease duration methods patients ages 10 21 years ibd recruited ipad survey queried patients selfassessment ability perform specific selfmanagement tasks task categories included basic knowledge ibd doctor visits medications treatments disease management associations age disease duration tested spearman rank correlation results total 67 patients 31 boys crohn disease n 40 ulcerative colitis n 25 indeterminate colitis n 2 participated study mean patient age 158 25 years median disease duration 5 years 2 months14 years proportion patients selfreported ability complete task without help increased age tasks including telling others diagnosis 043 p 0003 telling medical staff like trouble following treatment 037 p 0003 naming medications 028 p 002 task significantly improved disease duration conclusions selfassessment ability perform key tasks transition appears improve age disease duration important communication medical team improve age despite critical importance functioning within adult care model | https://doi.org/10.1002/gps.2417 |
Benjamin W. Chaffee|Priscila Humbert Rodrigues|Paulo Floriani Kramer|Márcia Regina Vítolo|Carlos Alberto Feldens | Oral health?related quality?of?life scores differ by socioeconomic status and caries experience | 2,017 | University of California, San Francisco|Universidade Luterana do Brasil|Universidade Luterana do Brasil|Universidade Federal de Ciências da Saúde de Porto Alegre|Universidade Luterana do Brasil | abstract objectives quantify relative association child dental caries experience maternalreported child oral healthrelated quality life ohrq ol ii examine whether association differed according family socioeconomic status ses iii explore whether absolute ohrq ol varied family ses similar levels child caries experience methods study crosssectional analysis children southern brazil n456 mean age 38 months participating existing health centrebased intervention study ohrq ol impact quantified mean score brazilian early childhood oral health impact scale ecohis compared categories caries experience dmft 0 dmft 14 dmft 5 adjusted ecohis ratios caries categories calculated using regression modelling overall within socioeconomic strata defined maternal education social class household income results caries prevalence dmft gt0 397 mean ecohis score 20 sd 35 443 mothers reported ohrq ol impact ecohis score gt0 increasing child caries experience associated worsening child family quality life ecohis scores 30 times greater 95 ci 20 44 children dmft 5 vs dmft0 pattern persisted regardless family socioeconomic status p interaction gt03 however adjusted dental status sociodemographic characteristics mean ecohis scores lower reported mothers less educational attainment ratio 07 95 ci 05 10 lower social class ratio 07 95 ci 05 10 lower income households ratio 08 95 ci 06 13 conclusion dental caries associated negative child family experiences lower ohrq ol across social groups yet families facing greater disadvantage may report lesser qualityoflife impact level disease experience thus subjective qualityoflife measures may differ varying social contexts possible implications service utilization evaluating oral health interventions quantifying disease morbidity low ses groups | https://doi.org/10.1186/s13244-019-0830-7 |
Claire E. Wakefield|Bettina Meiser|Judi Homewood|Alan James Taylor|Margaret Gleeson|Rachel Williams|Kathy Tucker | A randomized trial of a breast/ovarian cancer genetic testing decision aid used as a communication aid during genetic counseling | 2,008 | Macquarie University|Macquarie University|Macquarie University|Hunter New England Local Health District|St Vincent's Hospital Sydney | abstract objectives evaluate impact decision aid women considering genetic testing breastovarian cancer risk given genetic counseling methods one hundred fortyeight women randomized receive decision aid control pamphlet beginning first consultation genetic counselor patient received decision aid used complement consultation discussions genetic testing one hundred ten 743 women completed first questionnaire designed elicit information womens levels decisional conflict knowledge genetic testing 105 709 completed second questionnaire assess longerterm outcomes 6 months postconsultation results results showed women received decision aid felt informed genetic testing 2 1869 p 0003 clearer values 2 1690 p 0009 higher knowledge levels 2 2649 p 0039 women received control pamphlet conclusions developed decision aid improved patient outcomes better control pamphlet implemented genetic counseling given patient take home copyright 2008 john wiley amp sons ltd | https://doi.org/10.1111/tmi.12365 |
Theodora Mouratidou|Fiona Ford|Robert Fraser | Validation of a food-frequency questionnaire for use in pregnancy | 2,006 | Jessop Hospital|University of Sheffield|Jessop Hospital|University of Sheffield|Jessop Hospital|University of Sheffield | abstract objectives part ongoing project develop nutritional screening tool evaluated performance semiquantitative foodfrequency questionnaire ffq terms validity sheffield caucasian pregnant population using two different statistical approaches correlation coefficient limits agreement loa ffq designed specifically pregnant women previously used largescale study design validation study setting communitybased field study general population pregnant women booked first antenatal appointment jessop wing royal hallamshire hospital sheffield uk subjects one hundred twentythree women different socioeconomic status aged 17 43 years provided complete dietary data results validity ffq tested series two 24hour recalls expected intakes examined nutrients except iodine carotene vitamin e biotin vitamin c alcohol higher determined ffq determined 24hour recall pearsons correlation coefficient two methods ranged 019 added sugar zinc 047 englyst fibre loa broader nutrients eg protein southgate fibre alcohol increasing lack agreement two methods identified higher dietary intakes conclusions ffq gave useful estimates nutrient intakes caucasian pregnant women appears valid tool categorising pregnant women according dietary intake ffq performed well nutrients acceptable agreement 24hour recall | https://doi.org/10.1111/jphd.12156 |
S.M. Yasir Arafat|Mohammed A. Mamun|Md. Saleh Uddin | Depression Literacy among First-Year University Students: A Cross-Sectional Study in Bangladesh | 2,019 | Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University|Jahangirnagar University|Clinical Research Organization|Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University | abstract objectives early detection depression assumed lead earlier better care increased depression literacy among general population might play vital role early successful detection treatment aimed investigate depression literacy among first year university students able compare depression literacy previously investigated groups hypothesized depression literacy might different groups patients subjects general population knowledge depression might also different female male students methods crosssectional study conducted among firstyear students jahangirnagar university bangladesh january may 2018 convenience sample 306 students randomly identified list students obtained authority relevant sociodemographic variables collected students interviewed using bangla depression literacy scale dlit bangla semi structured interview asking knowledge 20 different characteristics depression collected data analysed estimate mean score 95 confidence intervals dlit bangla scores results mean score correctly identified characteristics depression 655 95 ci 631 689 five characteristics depression correctly identified 50 participants sleep change 767 feeling guilt 752 low selfesteem 818 psychomotor changes 646 identification famous people suffering depression 667 small portion participants correctly knew psychotic symptoms different options treatment depression significant differences male female students amount pattern knowledge depression conclusions study revealed poor literacy status among firstyear university students bangladesh male female gender similar amount depression literacy | https://doi.org/10.1007/s11606-012-2058-9 |
Eun Young Choi|Mateo Farina|Qiao Wu|Jennifer Ailshire | COVID-19 Social Distancing Measures and Loneliness Among Older Adults | 2,021 | University of Southern California|University of Southern California|University of Southern California|University of Southern California | abstract objectives response coronavirus disease 2019 covid19 pandemic older adults advised follow social distancing measures prevent infection however measures may increase risk loneliness current study aimed investigate whether social distancing measures particularly limiting close social interactions associated loneliness among older adults b whether association social distancing measures loneliness moderated sociodemographic characteristics method data fourth wave april 29 may 26 2020 nationally representative understanding america study covid19 survey used data adults 50 years older n 3253 logistic regression models loneliness performed five indicators social distancing measures considered avoiding public spaces gatherings crowds b canceling postponing social activities c social visits close contact within 6 feet people living together e people living together results cancelling postponing social activities avoiding close contact people living together associated 33 odds ratio 133 confidence interval ci 106168 p amplt 05 47 147 ci 109199 p amplt 05 greater odds loneliness respectively furthermore limiting close contact coresidents increased probability loneliness males nonhispanic whites higher levels education income discussion efforts made help older adults maintain social connectedness close others virtual communication methods findings also call special attention vulnerable groups elevated risks loneliness emphasizing need tailored interventions | https://doi.org/10.1055/s-0042-1749455 |
Katherine E. Halliday|Peris Karanja|Elizabeth L. Turner|George Okello|Kiambo Njagi|Margaret Dubeck|Elizabeth Allen|Matthew Jukes|Simon Brooker | <i>Plasmodium falciparum</i>, anaemia and cognitive and educational performance among school children in an area of moderate malaria transmission: baseline results of a cluster randomized trial on the coast of Kenya | 2,012 | London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine|Kenya Medical Research Institute|London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine|Kenya Medical Research Institute|Ministry of Health|College of Charleston|London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine|Harvard University|Kenya Medical Research Institute|London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine | abstract objectives studies typically investigated health educational consequences malaria among schoolaged children areas high malaria transmission investigated issues moderate transmission settings study investigates patterns risks plasmodium falciparum anaemia association cognitive education outcomes kenyan coast area moderate malaria transmission methods part cluster randomised trial baseline crosssectional survey assessed prevalence risk factors p falciparum infection anaemia associations health status measures cognition educational achievement results presented 2400 randomly selected children enrolled 51 intervention schools results overall prevalence p falciparum infection anaemia 130 455 respectively marked heterogeneity prevalence p falciparum infection school multivariable analysis male younger age sleeping mosquito net household crowding adjusted risk factors p falciparum infection whilst p falciparum infection male indicators poor nutritional intake risk factors anaemia association observed either p falciparum anaemia performance tests sustained attention cognition literacy numeracy conclusion results indicate moderate malaria transmission setting p falciparum strongly associated anaemia clear association health status education intervention studies underway investigate whether removing burden chronic asymptomatic p falciparum related anaemia improve education outcomes | https://doi.org/10.1111/hex.12529 |
Marguerite DeLiema|Martha Deevy|Annamaria Lusardi|Olivia S. Mitchell | Financial Fraud Among Older Americans: Evidence and Implications | 2,018 | George Washington University|University of Pennsylvania | abstract objectives consequences poor financial capability older ages serious include making mistakes credit spending retirement assets quickly defrauded financial predators older persons past peak wealth accumulation often targets fraud methods project analyzes module developed fielded people aged 50 older years 2016 health retirement study hrs using data set evaluated incidence prospective risk factors measured 2010 investment fraud prizelottery fraud using logistic regression n 1220 results relatively hrs respondents mentioned single form fraud prior 5 years 50 reported least one form investment fraud 44 recounted prizelottery fraud greater wealth nonhousing associated investment fraud whereas lower housing wealth symptoms depression associated prizelottery fraud hispanics significantly less likely report either type fraud suspected risk factorslow social integration financial literacywere significant discussion fraud complex phenomenon single factor uniquely predicts victimization across different types even within category investment fraud prevention programs educate consumers various types fraud increase awareness among financial services professionals | https://doi.org/10.1080/09540120903253999 |
Emma Wallin|Pernilla Maathz|Thomas Parling|Timo Hursti | Self?stigma and the intention to seek psychological help online compared to face?to?face | 2,018 | Uppsala University|Uppsala University|Stockholm County Council|Uppsala University | abstract objectives present study aims investigate impact helpseeking selfstigma preference intention seek psychological treatment delivered online compared facetoface design study uses survey data two swedish samples sample 1 consists 267 students 787 women mean age 245 sd 61 sample 2 consists 195 primary care patients 569 women mean age 453 sd 177 results number participants preferred online treatment higher seeking psychological help perceived stigmatized problem compared mental health problems general odds ratios choosing treatment online facetoface 641 95 ci 405 1014 sample 1 1119 95 ci 529 2367 sample 2 addition findings suggest higher levels helpseeking selfstigma predicted higher intention seek treatment online compared facetoface conclusions results suggest online interventions may facilitate helpseeking among individuals deterred stigma | https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1752-7325.2010.00165.x |
Catherine Classen|Meredith L. Chivers|Sara Urowitz|Lisa Barbera|David Wiljer|Susan O’Rinn|Sarah E. Ferguson | Psychosexual distress in women with gynecologic cancer: a feasibility study of an online support group | 2,012 | University of Toronto|Women's College Hospital|Queen's University|Princess Margaret Cancer Centre|University of Toronto|University of Toronto|Sunnybrook Health Science Centre|Health Sciences Centre|Princess Margaret Cancer Centre|University of Toronto|Women's College Hospital|Princess Margaret Cancer Centre|University of Toronto | abstract objectives psychosexual concerns gynecologic cancer patients often unaddressed limited resources available women deal highly sensitive topic feasibility study examines participation rates preliminary outcomes online support group designed specifically women sexually distressed subsequent gynecologic cancer treatment methods 12week online intervention developed address psychosexual impact gynecologic cancer intervention included professionally moderated asynchronous discussion forum well provision psychoeducational materials addressing psychosexual impact gynecologic cancer week new topic introduced relevant material posted website women encouraged share experiences related topic twentyseven sexually distressed remitted gynecologic cancer patients randomly assigned immediate treatment waitlist control condition participants completed questionnaires baseline 4month 8month followups assessing sexual distress primary outcome well anxiety depression illness intrusiveness results participation rates differed two groups greater participation occurring second group exit interviews indicated majority participants satisfied intervention intenttotreat analyses suggest small effect reduction sexual distress conclusions feasibility study suggests women find intervention acceptable research required determine efficacy copyright 2012 john wiley amp sons ltd | https://doi.org/10.1017/s135561771600093x |
Austin Fischer|Joseph Conigliaro|Shaun Allicock|Eun Ji Kim | Examination of social determinants of health among patients with limited English proficiency | 2,021 | Donald & Barbara Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell|Donald & Barbara Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell|Donald & Barbara Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell|Donald & Barbara Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell | abstract objectives purpose study examine prevalence social needs english proficiency using data northwell healths social determinants health screening program screening program evaluates 12 domains social needs material need employment medicallegal assistance health insurance public benefits health literacy transportation medical care utilities housing quality food security housing insecurity identified patients limited english proficiency selected language english primary language results study population includes 92958 individuals 83445 898 patients english proficient 9513 102 patients limited english proficiency higher percentage patients limited english proficiency social needs including material need employment medicallegal assistance health insurance public benefit health literacy medical care utility bill poor housing quality food insecurity pvalues lt 005 multivariable logistic regression models adjusting sociodemographic information lep status odds ratio 136 125149 associated social needs findings suggest systemwide sdh screening referral programs identify ways ensure capturing social needs among patients limited english proficiency | https://doi.org/10.1017/s135561771800084x |
Cindy L. K. Lam|John Brazier|Sarah M. McGhee | Valuation of the SF-6D Health States Is Feasible, Acceptable, Reliable, and Valid in a Chinese Population | 2,008 | null | abstract objectives sf6d preferencebased measure health pbmh derived sf36 economic evaluation aim study find whether feasible acceptable reliable valid use standard gamble sg method generate preferencebased values sf6d chinese population methods sf6d translated chinese forward backward translations fortynine states defined sf6d selected using orthogonal design grouped seven sets agesex stratified sample 126 chinese adults low education levels valued set 7 pits worst sf6d health states sg method data modeled individual mean levels predict preference values sf6d states quality data predictive power models compared results united kingdom results respondents completed interviews 3 finding process difficult 21 felt degree irritation boredom total 907 sg valuations 90 outof 1008 observations useable econometric modeling significant change testretest values 21 subjects main mean effect models achieved good fit mean absolute error 0054 differences chinese uk preference coefficients found especially physical functioning dimension range sg values predicted hk function slightly longer pits state value 0152 compared 0271 uk conclusion feasible acceptable reliable valid value sf6d sg method chinese population relatively low education levels results supported feasibility validity valuing pbmh asian populations studies required determine whether differences sf6d scoring algorithms british chinese populations important | https://doi.org/10.1017/s1355617717000431 |
Hervé Hien|Abdramane Berthé|Maxime Drabo|Nicolas Méda|Blahima Konaté|Fatoumata Tou|Fatoumata Badini?Kinda|Jean Macq | Prevalence and patterns of multimorbidity among the elderly in Burkina Faso: cross?sectional study | 2,014 | Centre Muraz|Centre Muraz|Institut de Recherche en Sciences de la Santé|Centre Muraz|Centre Muraz|Centre Muraz|Centre Muraz|UCLouvain | abstract objectives assess prevalence distribution patterns multimorbidity among urban older adults burkina faso methods crosssectional study among communitydwelling elderly people aged 60 bobodioulasso performed interviews clinical examination medical record review multimorbidity defined cooccurrence least two chronic diseases one person whether coincidence results overall prevalence multimorbidity among older adults 65 age 70 associated multimorbidity multivariate analysis adjusted 165 95 ci 101268 p 004 common chronic diseases hypertension 82 95 ci 78 86 malnutrition 39 95 ci 34 44 visual impairments 28 95 ci 24 33 diabetes mellitus 27 95 ci 22 31 aged 70 significantly malnutrition 50 vs 31 p 00003 osteoarthritis 8 vs 3 p 001 aged 6069 conclusions high prevalence multimorbidity requires reorganization healthcare systems subsaharan africa especially burkina faso interventions care guidelines usually focused individual diseases improved better reflect reality | https://doi.org/10.4103/2231-0770.148499 |
Gustavo Hermes Soares|Fernanda Maria Rovai Bado|Carla Fabiana Tenani|Pedro Henrique Ribeiro Santiago|Lisa Jamieson|Fábio Luiz Mialhe | A psychometric network perspective to oral health literacy: Examining the replicability of network properties across the general community and older adults from Brazil | 2,022 | University of Adelaide|Universidade Estadual de Campinas (UNICAMP)|Universidade Estadual de Campinas (UNICAMP)|University of Adelaide|University of Adelaide|Universidade Estadual de Campinas (UNICAMP) | abstract objectives evaluate replicability oral health literacy ohl network models across general community sample older adults brazil methods data obtained two oral health surveys conducted total 1138 participants ohl measured using short form health literacy dentistry scale held14 regularized partial correlation network estimated sample dimensionality structural stability examined via exploratory graph analysis network properties compared included global strength edge weights centrality estimates model replicability examined fitting general community model older participants data results six dimensions exact item composition detected network models receptivity domain older adults sample yielded low structural stability strong correlations observed edge weights 068 95 ci 062074 node strength estimates 063 95 ci 036089 statistically significant differences found global strength fit older adults sample held14 network structure general community sample satisfactory conclusion network models ohl replicated across general community sample older adults psychometric network approach useful tool evaluate measurement equivalence ohl instruments across populations | https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1752-7325.2011.00241.x |
Yaqian Liu|Yufeng Li|Mengjie Lei|Pengxi Liu|Julie Theobald|Meng Li|Tingting Liu|Chunmei Zhang|Chang-De Jin | Effectiveness of the flipped classroom on the development of self-directed learning in nursing education: a meta-analysis | 2,018 | Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese Medicine|Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese Medicine|Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese Medicine|Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese Medicine|Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese Medicine|Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese Medicine|Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese Medicine|Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese Medicine|Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese Medicine | abstract objectives examine best practice evidence effectiveness flipped classroom fc burgeoning teaching model development selfdirected learning nursing education data sources relevant randomized controlled trial rct nonrct comparative studies searched multiple electronic databases including pubmed embase web science cumulative index nursing allied health literature cinahl cochrane central register controlled trials central wanfang data china national knowledge infrastructure cnki chinese science technology periodical database vip inception june 2017 review methods data independently assessed extracted eligibility two reviewers quality included studies assessed another two reviewers using standardized form evaluated using cochrane collaborations risk bias tool selfdirected learning scores continuous outcomes analyzed using 95 confidence intervals cis standard deviation average smd weighted mean difference wmd heterogeneity assessed using cochrans 2 statistic results total 12 studies encompassed 1440 nursing students intervention group 685 control group 755 eligible inclusion review 12 included studies quality level one included study others b pooled effect size showed compared traditional teaching models fc could improve nursing students selfdirected learning skill measured selfdirected learning readiness scale sdlrs selfdirected learning readiness scale nursing education sdlrsne selfregulated learning scale srl autonomous learning competencies scale alc competencies autonomous learning nursing students calns overall scores subgroup analyses srl favor fc conclusions result metaanalysis indicated fcs could improve effect selfdirected learning nursing education future studies rcts using measurement tools needed draw authoritative conclusions | https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1752-7325.2012.00338.x |
Alyssa Gamaldo|Jason C. Allaire|Regina C. Sims|Keith E. Whitfield | Assessing mild cognitive impairment among older African Americans | 2,010 | North Carolina State University|North Carolina State University|Duke University|Howard University | abstract objectives examine frequency mild cognitive impairment mci african american older adults study also plans explore specific cognitive domains impairment well whether differences demographics health cognitive performance mci normal participants design crosssectional setting independentliving sample urban dwelling elders baltimore maryland participants sample consisted 554 subjects ranging age 50 95 mean 6879 960 measurements sociodemographics health assessed several cognitive measures administered assess inductive reasoning declarative memory perceptual speed working memory executive functioning language global cognitive functioning results approximately 22 participants considered mci ie 18 nonamnestic vs 4 amnestic majority nonamnestic mci participants impairment one cognitive domain particularly language executive function individuals classified nonamnestic mci significantly older years education normal individuals mci groups significantly different cognitively normal individuals health factors individuals classified mci performed significantly worse global cognitive measures well across specific cognitive domains cognitively normal individuals conclusion study demonstrates impairment nonmemory domain may early indicator cognitive impairment particularly among african americans copyright 2010 john wiley amp sons ltd | https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1752-7325.2012.00364.x |
Cherry Sit|Rohit Srinivasan|Ashik Amlani|Keerthini Muthuswamy|Aishah Azam|L. Monzon|Daniel Poon | Attitudes and perceptions of UK medical students towards artificial intelligence and radiology: a multicentre survey | 2,020 | Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust|Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust|Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust|Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust|Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust|Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust|Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust | abstract objectives explore attitudes united kingdom uk medical students regarding artificial intelligence ai understanding career intention towards radiology also examine state education relating ai amongst cohort methods uk medical students invited complete anonymous electronic survey consisting likert dichotomous questions results four hundred eightyfour responses received 19 uk medical schools eightyeight percent students believed ai play important role healthcare 49 reported less likely consider career radiology due ai eightynine percent students believed teaching ai would beneficial careers 78 agreed students receive training ai part medical degree 45 students received teaching ai none students received teaching part compulsory curriculum statistically students receive teaching ai likely consider radiology p 001 rated positively questions relating perceived competence postgraduation use ai p 001004 despite large proportion students taught group reported lack confidence understanding required critical use healthcare ai tools conclusions uk medical students understand importance ai keen engage medical school training ai expanded improved realistic use cases limitations ai must presented students feel discouraged pursuing radiology | https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1525-1446.2010.00860.x |
Samia Laokri|Michèle Dramaix?Wilmet|Ferdinand Kassa|S. Anagonou|Bruno Dujardin | Assessing the economic burden of illness for tuberculosis patients in Benin: determinants and consequences of catastrophic health expenditures and inequities | 2,014 | Université Libre de Bruxelles|Université Libre de Bruxelles|Progamme National Contre le Tuberculose|Progamme National Contre le Tuberculose|Université Libre de Bruxelles | abstract objectives inform policymaking measured risk causes consequences catastrophic expenditures tuberculosis investigated potential inequities methods august 2008 february 2009 crosssectional study conducted among 245 smearpositive pulmonary tuberculosis patients six health districts southern benin standardised survey questionnaire covered period time elapsing onset tuberculosis symptoms completion treatment total direct cost exceeding conventional 10 threshold annual income defined catastrophic used principal outcome multivariable logistic regression sensitivity analysis performed varying thresholds results pure gradient direct costs tuberculosis relation income observed incidence 781 intensity 148 catastrophic expenditure high varying thresholds insensitive intensity incurring catastrophic expenditure independently associated lower middleincome quintiles adjusted odd ratio aor 362 95 ci 1231063 aor 64 28146 adverse prediagnosis stage aor 54 22133 less education aor 411987 households incurred important days lost due tb indebtedness 371 dissaving 510 coping strategies 527 conclusions catastrophic direct costs substantial indirect coping costs may persist free tuberculosis diagnosis treatment strategy well inequities financial hardship | https://doi.org/10.1002/ajhb.22316 |
Mark D. Macek|Kathryn A. Atchison|Maria Rosa Watson|Jennifer Holtzman|William Wells|Bonnie Braun|Linda Aldoory|Diana V. Messadi|Melanie W. Gironda|D. A. Haynes|Ruth M. Parker|Haiyan Chen|Susan P. Coller|Jessica Richards | Assessing health literacy and oral health: preliminary results of a multi?site investigation | 2,016 | University of Maryland, Baltimore|University of California, Los Angeles|Primary Care Coalition of Montgomery County|University of California, Los Angeles|University of Baltimore|University of Maryland, College Park|University of Maryland, College Park|University of California, Los Angeles|University of Southern California|University of Baltimore|Emory University|University of Maryland, Baltimore|University of Maryland, Baltimore|University of California, Los Angeles | abstract objectives introduce multisite assessment oral health literacy describe preliminary analyses relationships health literacy selected oral health outcomes within context comprehensive conceptual model methods data analysis came multisite oral health literacy research study mohlrs federally funded investigation health literacy oral health mohlrs consisted broad survey including several health literacy assessments measures attitudes knowledge factors survey administered 922 initial careseeking adult patients presenting universitybased dental clinics california maryland descriptive analysis confidence filling forms word recognition reading comprehension comprised health literacy assessments dental visits oral health functioning dental selfefficacy outcomes results overall 21 participants reported difficulties practical health literacy tasks controlling sociodemographic confounders health literacy assessment associated dental visits dental caries selfefficacy however confidence filling forms word recognition associated oral health functioning periodontal disease selfefficacy conclusions analysis showed dental school patients exhibit range health literacy abilities also revealed relationship health literacy oral health straightforward depending patient characteristics unique circumstances encounter anticipate future analyses mohlrs data answer questions role health literacy various mediating factors play explaining oral health disparities | https://doi.org/10.1111/1758-5899.12595 |
Valerie G. Press|Andrea A. Pappalardo|Walter D. Conwell|Amber T. Pincavage|Meryl Prochaska|Vineet M. Arora | Interventions to Improve Outcomes for Minority Adults with Asthma: A Systematic Review | 2,012 | University of Chicago|Comer Children's Hospital|University of Colorado Denver|University of Chicago|Loyola University Chicago|University of Chicago | abstract objectives systematically review literature characterize interventions potential improve outcomes minority patients asthma data sources medline psycinfo cinahl cochrane trial databases expert review reference review meeting abstracts study eligibility criteria participants inteventions medical subject heading mesh terms related asthma combined terms identify intervention studies focused minority populations inclusion criteria adult population intervention studies majority nonwhite participants study appraisal synthesis methods study quality assessed using downs black db checklists examined heterogeneity studies comparing study population study design intervention characteristics outcomes results twentyfour articles met inclusion criteria mean quality score 210 study populations targeted primarily african american 14 followed latinoa 4 asian americans 1 combination 5 commonly reported postintervention outcome use health care resources followed symptom control selfmanagement skills common interventiontype studied patient education although lessthan half culturally tailored languageappropriate education appeared particularly successful several systemlevel interventions focused specialty clinics promising findings although health disparities collaboratives similarly promising results limitations publication bias may limit findings unable perform metaanalysis limiting reviews quantitative evaluation conclusions implications key findings overall education delivered health care professionals appeared effective improving outcomes minority patients asthma culturally tailored one included comparison group limiting conclusions drawn cultural tailoring systemredesign showed great promise particularly use teambased specialty clinics longterm followup acute care visits future research evaluate role tailoring educational strategies focus patientcentered education incorporate outpatient followup andor teambased approach | https://doi.org/10.1080/10888430709336555 |
Shakti Kumar Gupta|Shakti Kumar Gupta|Pooja Chaudhary|Adhil KK|Sai Sreeja Vullanki|Gaurav Kachhawaha | Profiles of the Patients and Their Referral Patterns Visiting the Psychiatry Clinic of a General Hospital Setting Located in a Mental Health Resource Deficient Region of India: A Retrospective Observational Study | 2,022 | All India Institute of Medical Sciences Bhopal|All India Institute of Medical Sciences Bhopal|All India Institute of Medical Sciences Bhopal|All India Institute of Medical Sciences Bhopal|All India Institute of Medical Sciences Bhopal|All India Institute of Medical Sciences Bhopal | abstract objectives treatment mental health problems determined cultural health infrastructure illnessrelated factors literature sparse india particularly mental health resourcesdeficient regions country central india therefore current study aimed assessing profile patients visiting psychiatry outpatient facility opf tertiarycare general hospital setting ghs referral patterns determinants materials methods retrospective chart review newly registered individuals october 2019 march 2020 psychiatry opf ghs central india used study data sociodemographic profiles illness characteristics referral patterns extracted per standard guidelines statistical analysis descriptive statistics used represent sociodemographic illness past treatmentrelated characteristics participants chisquared test used compare referral characteristics two groups selfreferred patients vs referred others dependent variable regard characteristics patients independent variables results total 418 individuals registered clinic individuals suffered neurotic stressrelated somatoform group disorders n 231 395 halves selfreferred referred internal medicine allied departments male least graduate degree 2 df1 425 679 p lt 005 suffering organic mental psychotic recurrent affectivedisorders positive family history 2 df1 491 2176 p lt 005 lt0001 along first treatment attempt previous treatment traditional healers absence cooccurring medical illness associated selfreferral vs referred others 2 df1 464 176 p lt 005 lt0001 conclusions ghs characteristic referral pattern referral patterns patients various psychiatric problems determined sociodemographic illness cultural characteristics particularly poor mental health literacy among patientscaregivers stigma related mental disorders unavailability mental health services act major determinants sensitizing patientscaregivers healthcare professionals concerning could facilitate early engagement psychiatric treatment future research needs explore phenomenon greater detail maybe qualitative methods | https://doi.org/10.1080/10228190408566229 |
Amelia Hyatt|Ruby Lipson?Smith|Penelope Schofield|Karla Gough|Ming Sze|Lynley Aldridge|David Goldstein|Michael Jefford|Melanie L. Bell|Phyllis Butow | Communication challenges experienced by migrants with cancer: A comparison of migrant and English?speaking Australian?born cancer patients | 2,017 | Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre|Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre|Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre|Swinburne University of Technology|University of Melbourne|Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre|University of Melbourne|University of Sydney|University of Sydney|Prince of Wales Hospital|UNSW Sydney|Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre|University of Melbourne|University of Sydney|University of Arizona|University of Sydney | abstract objectives understanding difficulties faced different migrant groups vital address disparities inform targeted healthcare service delivery migrant oncology patients experience increased morbidity mortality psychological distress tentatively linked language communication difficulties objective exploratory study investigate communication barriers challenges experienced arabic greek chinese mandarin cantonese speaking oncology patients australia methods study employed crosssectional design using patientreported outcome survey data migrant englishspeaking australianborn patients cancer patients recruited oncology clinics australian state cancer registries data collected regarding patient clinical demographic characteristics healthcare communication experiences data clinics registries combined analysis results significant differences found migrant groups demographic characteristics communication healthcare experiences information care preferences chinese patients cited problems understanding medical information australian healthcare system communicating healthcare team conversely arabic greekspeaking patients reported higher understanding healthcare system less communication difficulties conclusions study findings suggest migrant groups differ health communication expectations requirements lower education health literacy groups may play role poorer health outcomes public health interventions assistance provided migrants tailored specific needs characteristics language cultural group future research directions discussed | https://doi.org/10.1186/s40536-022-00126-8 |
Xiuyun Lin|Guoxiang Zhao|Xiaoming Li|Bonita Stanton|Liying Zhang|Yan Hong|Junfeng Zhao|Xiaoyi Fang | Perceived HIV stigma among children in a high HIV-prevalence area in central China: beyond the parental HIV-related illness and death | 2,010 | Beijing Normal University|Henan University|Henan University|Wayne State University|Wayne State University|Wayne State University|Texas A&M Health Science Center|Henan University|Beijing Normal University | abstract objectives 1 examine psychometric properties two parallel measures hivrelated stigma ie perceived public stigma childrens personal stigma people living hivaids plwha among children affected hivaids 2 examine whether expressions stigma measures differ childs sex developmental stage family socioeconomic status ses orphanhood status ie aids orphans vulnerable children comparison children 3 examine association hivrelated stigma childrens psychosocial adjustments among children methods crosssectional data collected 755 aids orphans children lost one parents aids 466 vulnerable children lived hivinfected parents 404 comparison children experience hivrelated illness death families measures included perceived public stigma personal stigma depressive symptoms loneliness selfesteem future expectations hopefulness future perceived control future results stigma scales positively associated psychopathological symptoms eg depression loneliness negatively associated psychosocial wellbeing eg selfesteem positive future expectation hopefulness future perceived control future stigma measures contribute childrens psychosocial problems independent orphanhood status key demographic factors conclusion communitywide stigma reduction psychological support part care efforts children affected aids stigma reduction efforts target stigma plwha also possible stigma entire community eg villages high prevalence hivaids stigma reduction efforts also needs appropriate childrens age gender family ses aids experience family future research explore individual contextual factors social support coping attachment mitigating negative effect stigma among children | https://doi.org/10.1017/aee.2017.27 |
Mark D. Macek|D. A. Haynes|William Wells|Simon Bauer-Leffler|P. Ann Cotten|Ruth M. Parker | Measuring conceptual health knowledge in the context of oral health literacy: preliminary results | 2,010 | University of Baltimore|University of Baltimore|University of Baltimore|University of Baltimore|Emory University | abstract objectives health literacy encompasses several abilities including word recognition reading comprehension communication skills conceptual knowledge date conceptual knowledge included oral health literacy research study assesses validity reliability new instrument describes conceptual oral health knowledge among sample lowincome adults methods one hundred baltimore adults administered rapid estimate adult literacy medicine realm short test functional health literacy adults shorttofhla new survey conceptual oral health knowledge respondents also asked sociodemographics dental health utilization results psychometric analysis used identify subset oral health knowledge questions new survey instrument resulting comprehensive measure oral health knowledge cmohk categorized three levels knowledge poor fair good nearly onethird baltimore adults exhibited lowest level cmohk scores significantly associated age education level word recognition realm cmohk scores associated reading comprehension shorttofhla dental care visits instrument reliability good cronbach alpha 074 conclusions preliminary study yielded new measure oral health conceptual knowledge available use future oral health literacy studies author presents conceptual framework oral health literacy separates health literacy four unique components places decisionmaking center future studies needed determine whether framework supported empirical data leads improvements oral health reductions health disparities | https://doi.org/10.1002/meet.1450400124 |
Rebecca L. Koscik|Sara E. Berman|Lindsay R. Clark|Kimberly D. Mueller|Ozioma C. Okonkwo|Carey E. Gleason|Bruce P. Hermann|Mark A. Sager|Sterling C. Johnson | Intraindividual Cognitive Variability in Middle Age Predicts Cognitive Impairment 8–10 Years Later: Results from the Wisconsin Registry for Alzheimer’s Prevention | 2,016 | University of Wisconsin–Madison|University of Wisconsin–Madison|University of Wisconsin–Madison|Geriatric Research Education and Clinical Center|University of Wisconsin–Madison|University of Wisconsin–Madison|Geriatric Research Education and Clinical Center | abstract objectives intraindividual cognitive variability iicv shown differentiate groups normal cognition mild cognitive impairment mci dementia study examined whether baseline iicv predicted subsequent mild moderate cognitive impairment cognitively normal baseline sample methods participants 4 waves cognitive assessment drawn wisconsin registry alzheimers prevention wrap n 684 53666 baseline age 9110 years followup 70 female 746 parental history alzheimers disease primary outcome wave 4 cognitive status cognitively normal vs impaired determined consensus conference impaired included early mci n 109 clinical mci n 11 dementia n 1 primary predictors included two iicv variables based standard deviation set scores 6 factor iicv 4 test iicv iicv variable tested series logistic regression models determine whether iicv predicted cognitive status exploratory analyses distributionbased cutoffs incorporating memory executive function iicv patterns used create test mci risk variable results results similar iicv variables higher iicv associated greater risk subsequent impairment covariate adjustment adjusting memory executive functioning scores contributing iicv iicv significant mci risk variable also predicted risk impairment conclusions iicv middleage predicts subsequent impairment weaker risk indicator memory executive function scores contributing calculation exploratory analyses suggest potential incorporate iicv patterns risk assessment clinical settings jins 2016 22 10161025 | https://doi.org/10.1002/isd2.12084 |
Julia Jaekel|Christian Sorg|J. Baeuml|Peter Bartmann|Dieter Wolke | Head Growth and Intelligence from Birth to Adulthood in Very Preterm and Term Born Individuals | 2,018 | University of Tennessee at Knoxville|University of Warwick|Technical University of Munich|Rechts der Isar Hospital|Technical University of Munich|Rechts der Isar Hospital|University Hospital Bonn|University of Warwick | abstract objectives aim study investigate effects infant toddler head growth intelligence scores early childhood adulthood preterm lt32 weeks gestational age vp andor low birth weight lt1500 g vlbw term born individuals methods 203 vpvlbw 198 term comparisons studied birth adulthood part prospective geographically defined bavarian longitudinal study bls head circumference assessed birth 5 20 months 4 years age intelligence assessed standardized tests childhood 6 8 years kabc 26 years wechsler adult intelligence scale wais structural equation modeling sem used model effect head growth iq results average vpvlbw lower head circumference birth 2761 cm vs 3511 cm mean difference 749 95 confidence interval 709790 lower adult intelligence scores 8898 vs 10254 mean difference 1356 10591653 term born comparison individuals head circumference birth eg total effect 48 p lt001 adult iq head growth childhood predicted intelligence development age 6 26 years vpvlbw term born individuals 70 variance adult iq explained full model effects gestation birth weight intelligence fully mediated head circumference growth conclusions longitudinal investigation birth adulthood indicates head growth proxy brain development intelligence repeated early head circumference assessment adds valuable information screening longterm neurocognitive risk jins 2019 25 48x201356 | https://doi.org/10.1111/puar.12689 |
Steven Paul Woods|Jennifer E. Iudicello|Erin E. Morgan|Marizela Verduzco|Tyler V. Smith|Clint Cushman | Household Everyday Functioning in the Internet Age: Online Shopping and Banking Skills Are Affected in HIV?Associated Neurocognitive Disorders | 2,017 | University of Houston|University of California, San Diego|University of California, San Diego|University of California, San Diego|University of California, San Diego|University of California, San Diego | abstract objectives internet fundamental tool completing many different instrumental activities daily living iadl including shopping banking persons hivassociated neurocognitive disorders hand heightened risk iadl problems extent hand interferes performance internetbased household iadls known methods ninetythree individuals hiv disease 43 diagnosed hand 42 hiv comparison participants completed internetbased tests shopping banking participants used mock credentials log experimentercontrolled web site independently performed series typical online shopping eg purchasing household goods banking eg transferring funds accounts tasks results individuals hand significantly likely fail online shopping task neurocognitively normal hiv hiv participants hand also associated poorer overall performance versus hiv normals online banking task hand group internetbased task scores correlated episodic memory executive functions motor skills numeracy hiv sample whole lower internetbased task scores uniquely associated poorer performancebased functional capacity selfreported declines shopping financial management daily life global manifest functional status conclusions findings indicate hand associated difficulties using internet complete important household everyday functioning tasks development validation effective internet training compensatory strategies may help improve household management persons hand jins 2017 23 605615 | https://doi.org/10.1111/irj.12136 |
Hani Abdulsattar Shaker|Mian Usman Farooq|Khalid Obeid Dhafar | Physicians? perception about electronic medical record system in Makkah Region, Saudi Arabia | 2,015 | Hera General Hospital|Hera General Hospital|Hera General Hospital | abstract objectives study done determine physicians perception electronic medical record system emrs context productivity order improve functionality advantages materials methods crosssectional survey performed july august 2009 structured questionnaire 15 closedended questions five points likert scaling starting strongly disagree strongly agree 15 reflecting perception physicians emrs physicians makkah region working six different hospitals selected positive response means percent responses rated 4 5 agreestrongly agree neutral rated 3 negative rated 1 2 strongly disagreedisagree descriptive data analysis techniques used results selected 317 completed questionnaires majority subjects king fahd hospital jeddah 83 263 residents 147 464 male 200631 expatriates 207 65 age group 3645 years 133 42 dominant stem regarding importance computers practicing medicine emrs improve quality practice appreciated majority 777 712 respectively however disrupt workflow 351 emrs comfortable entering data instead writing 348 appreciated negatively consultants 539 male 534 expatriates 567 physicians king abdul aziz hospital taif 569 age group 4655 years 538 appreciated emrs positively overall perception emrs found positive 528 conclusion majority appreciated emrs specific concerns usage easiness workflow disturbance opposed also | https://doi.org/10.5325/jinfopoli.8.2018.0078 |
Guadalupe X. Ayala|John P. Elder | Qualitative methods to ensure acceptability of behavioral and social interventions to the target population | 2,011 | San Diego State University|San Diego State University | abstract objectives paper introduces qualitative methods assessing acceptability intervention methods acceptability refers determining well intervention received target population extent new intervention components might meet needs target population organizational setting paper focus two common qualitative methods conducting acceptability research advantages disadvantages focus groups interviews results provide examples research studies demonstrate use methods conducting acceptability research one might adapt approach oral health research discussion present emerging methods conducting acceptability research including use communitybased participatory research well utility conducting acceptability research assessing appropriateness measures intervention research | https://doi.org/10.1515/humaff-2018-0037 |
Hillary L. Broder|Maureen Wilson Genderson|Lacey Sischo | Reliability and validity testing for the Child Oral Health Impact Profile-Reduced (COHIP-SF 19) | 2,012 | New York College of Health Professions|Children's Hospital of Richmond at VCU|New York College of Health Professions | abstract objectives study assessed reliability validity child oral health impact profileshort form 19 cohipsf 19 validated 34item cohip methods participants included 205 pediatric 107 orthodontic 863 patients craniofacial anomalies cfas item level evaluations included examining content overlap distributional properties use response set confirmatory factor analysis identified potential items deletion scale reliability assessed cronbachs alpha discriminant validity cohipsf 19 evaluated follows among pediatric participants scores compared varying amounts decayed filled surfaces dfs presence caries permanent teeth orthodontic patients scores correlated anterior tooth spacingcrowding cfa scores compared clinicians ratings extent defect eod nose lip andor speech hypernasality convergent validity assessed examining partial spearman correlation cohip scores standard global health selfrating comparisons cohip cohipsf 19 completed across samples results reduced questionnaire consists 19 items oral health five items functional wellbeing four items combined subscale named socioemotional wellbeing 10 items internal reliability 082 three samples results demonstrate cohipsf 19 discriminates within across treatment groups eod within communitybased pediatric sample measure associated global health rating p lt 005 thereby indicating convergent validity conclusions reliability validity testing demonstrate cohipsf 19 psychometrically sound instrument measure oral healthrelated quality life across schoolaged pediatric populations | https://doi.org/10.1080/10810730802202169 |
Nicholas M. Pajewski|Christopher Okunseri | Patterns of dental service utilization following nontraumatic dental condition visits to the emergency department in Wisconsin Medicaid | 2,012 | Wake Forest University|Marquette University | abstract objectives examine patterns dental service utilization adult medicaid enrollees wisconsin following nontraumatic dental condition ntdc visits emergency department ed methods retrospective observational study claims ntdc visits ed dental service encounters wisconsin medicaid evaluation decision support database 20012009 used competing risk models predict probabilities returning ed versus obtaining followup care dentist results observed 43 percent increase rate ntdc visits ed increase occurring 2001 2005 within 30 days ntdc visit ed 296 percent enrollees first visit dentist office 99 percent return ed young middleaged adults 18 lt50 years enrollees living counties lower supply dental providers likely return ed following ntdc visit among enrollees first visited dental office following ed visit 376 percent extraction performed visit conclusions almost one five adult medicaid enrollees subsequently return ed following previous ntdc visit provision definitive care individuals appears primarily consist extractions | https://doi.org/10.1111/desc.12747 |
Marylyn Morris McEwen|Alice Pasvogel|Gwen Gallegos|Lourdes Barrera | Type 2 Diabetes Self-Management Social Support Intervention at the U.S.-Mexico Border | 2,010 | University of Arizona|University of Arizona|Carondelet Health Network|University of Arizona | abstract objectives pilot test efficacy culturally tailored diabetes selfmanagement social support intervention mexican american adults type 2 diabetes t2dm living usmexico border region test feasibility recruiting training promotoras participate intervention delivery design sample study used singlegroup pretest posttest design convenience sample consisted 21 mexican american adults t2dm setting study community arizonasonora mexico border region interventions bilingual bicultural certified diabetes educator cde nurse researcher developed intervention improve t2dm selfmanagement activities mexican americans data collected using selfreport questionnaires glycosolated hemoglobin hba1c anthropometric measures results intervention efficacy demonstrated increase participants diabetes selfmanagement activities diabetes knowledge decrease diabetesrelated distress sedentary behaviors significant changes physiologic outcomes feasibility recruitment training 2 promotoras participated intervention delivery established conclusions promotoras collaboration cde successfully delivered culturally tailored diabetes selfmanagement social support intervention mexican american adults t2dm intervention positively affected diabetes selfmanagement behaviors | https://doi.org/10.1515/dx-2018-0009 |
Lisa McAllister|Michael Gurven|Hillard Kaplan|Jonathan Stieglitz | Why do women have more children than they want? Understanding differences in women's ideal and actual family size in a natural fertility population | 2,012 | University of California, Santa Barbara|University of California, Santa Barbara|University of New Mexico|University of New Mexico | abstract objectives develop test conceptual model factors influencing womens ideal family size ifs natural fertility population tsimane bolivia model posits affects socioecology reproductive history maternal condition mens ifs test three hypotheses women may exceed ifs despite experiencing socioeconomic development h 1 limited autonomy h 2 improved maternal condition h 3 low returns investments embodied capital methods womens reproductive histories prospective fertility data collected 2002 2008 n 305 women semistructured interviews conducted tsimane women study perceived value parental investment n 76 multiple regression tests analysis variance anova used test model predictions results womens ifs predicted socioecology reproductive history maternal condition husbands ifs hypotheses 2 3 supported couples residing near town smaller ifs women 375 164 men 387 264 less variance ifs however degree fertility exceeds ifs inversely correlated distance town partial r 0189 df 156 p 0018 women living near town greater maternal condition 64 value traditional skills formal schooling 88 believe living town unfeasible conclusions reduced ifs evident socioeconomic development fertility decline may immediately follow perceived benefits investment novel forms embodied capital low somatic wealth large kin networks persist important components fitness fertility may remain high increase maternal condition improves j hum biol 2012 2012 wiley periodicals inc | https://doi.org/10.1080/02680939.2010.493230 |
Steve MacFeely | The Big (data) Bang: Opportunities and Challenges for Compiling <scp>SDG</scp> Indicators | 2,019 | World Trade Organization|University College Cork | abstract official statisticians around world faced herculean task populating sustainable development goals global indicator framework traditional data sources appear insufficient statisticians naturally considering whether big data contribute anything useful statistical possibilities appear theoretically endless practice big data also present enormous challenges potential pitfalls legal ethical technical reputational paper examines opportunities challenges presented big data compiling indicators support agenda 2030 | https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1467-9345.2007.00454.x |
Orly Lipka|Linda S. Siegel | The Development of Reading Skills in Children With English as a Second Language | 2,007 | University of British Columbia|University of British Columbia | abstract one goal longitudinal study examine whether predictors reading skills grade 3 would differ english second language esl students native englishspeaking l1 students phonological processing syntactic awareness memory spelling word reading lexical access skills assessed kindergarten grade 3 results indicated kindergarten esl group significantly lower scores phonological processing syntactic awareness spelling memory sentences tasks however grade 3 esl group performed similar way l1 group except syntactic awareness task combination two kindergarten measures memory sentences oral cloze combination phonological processing letter identification contributed equally predicting l1 students wordreading skills however esl students letter identification phonological processing made much larger contributions predicting grade 3 reading ability another goal study assess procedures used identify reading disability esl l1 student sample performance two measuresletter identification phonological awareness kindergartenpredicted whether students would classified grade 3 risk typical reading development esl l1 groups esl children developed strong reading skills status esl speakers put risk reading difficulties grade 3 esl students particular risk reading difficulties 4 years canadian schooling adequate balanced literacy program acknowledgments research supported grant natural science engineering research council canada l siegel thank fran blake robin brayne lorna bennett heather calder audrey hobbsjohnson larry johnson laurie mcdonald jay merilees cathy molinski pam ottley linda pearson ann tarves mary tennant brian ward rochelle watts anne woodcock principals teachers parents students north vancouver school district support participation study furthermore thank professor bruno zumbo valuable support insight data analyses process notes n 76 b n 128 p 05 p 05 n 268 b n 703 p 05 p 01 p 001 p 001 p 01 p 001 n 703 b n 128 p 05 p 01 p 001 | https://doi.org/10.1080/03057925.2010.523231 |
Adelia Carstens | Tailoring print materials to match literacy levels:A challenge for document designers and practitioners in adult literacy | 2,004 | null | abstract one three south africans aged 20 older completed primary school schooling communication specialists business writing public information documents need take cognisance fact committed producing documents meet needs skill levels different audiences also need basic understanding reading strategies highly skilled lessskilled readers awareness differences processing acceptance visuals skilled unskilled viewers ability translate relevant user variables textual variables article aimed giving overview important theories describe andor explain lowliterate audiences process react printed information match theories researchbased principles best practices designing readercentred public information documents outcome article comprehensive set design heuristics lowliteracy public information materials based relevant informationprocessing features derived literature reading comprehension visual literacy | https://doi.org/10.1080/14494035.2018.1411872 |
Julian F. Lohmann|Steffen Zitzmann|Manuel C. Voelkle|Martin Hecht | A primer on continuous-time modeling in educational research: an exemplary application of a continuous-time latent curve model with structured residuals (CT-LCM-SR) to PISA Data | 2,022 | Kiel University|University of Tübingen|Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin|University of Tübingen | abstract one major challenge longitudinal data analysis find appropriate statistical model corresponds theory change research questions hand present article argue continuoustime models well suited study continuously developing constructs primary interest education sciences outline key advantages using type model furthermore propose continuoustime latent curve model structured residuals ctlcmsr suitable model many research questions education sciences ctlcmsr combines growth dynamic modeling thus provides descriptions trends process dynamics illustrate application ctlcmsr data pisa reading literacy assessment 2000 2018 provide tutorial annotated code setting ctlcmsr model | https://doi.org/10.1111/joes.12116 |
Deborah O. Dada|Chris Eames|Nigel Calder | Impact of Environmental Education on Beginning Preservice Teachers’ Environmental Literacy | 2,017 | University of Waikato|University of Waikato|University of Waikato | abstract one goals environmental education development environmental literacy development environmental literacy preservice teachers critical confident competent deliver environmental education schools little known impact environmental education preservice teachers environmental literacy subsequent practices teachers within schools new zealand study used mixedmethods approach pretest posttest design examine environmental literacy preservice teachers enrolled compulsory environmental education paper part bachelor teaching program new zealand university perceptions preservice teachers preparedness teach environmental education also examined findings indicate despite slight shifts preservice teachers environmental literacy confidence teach environmental education significantly increased completing paper increases strength correlations environmental knowledge affective dispositions observed upon completing environmental education paper implications findings teacher education programs discussed study could inform curriculum design teaching learning practices effectively preparing preservice teachers promote development environmental literacy students future schools | https://doi.org/10.1175/wcas-d-16-0126.1 |
Stephanie W. Haas|M. Cristina Pattuelli|Ron T. Brown | Understanding statistical concepts and terms in context: The GovStat ontology and the statistical interactive glossary | 2,003 | University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill|University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill|University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill | abstract one problems people using statistical information government websites level statistical knowledge general population low peoples lack statistical knowledge barrier finding statistics need understanding statistics mean use describe statistical interactive glossary sig enhanced glossary statistical terms govstat ontology statistical concepts supports overall goal glossary help users understand important statistical terms concepts context used present conceptual framework whose components articulate different aspects terms basic explanation manipulated produce variety presentations developing general explanation term involves three types information content explanation context explanation displayed format explanation delivered taxonomic relationships concepts govstat ontology support provision contextspecific presentations relationships also associated explanation templates patterns defining giving example concept conclude discussing evaluation sig overarching criterion effectiveness whether sig helps users complete statistical information tasks | https://doi.org/10.1111/mcn.12170 |
Tony Roberts|Kevin Hernandez | Digital Access is not Binary: The 5'A's of Technology Access in the Philippines | 2,019 | Institute of Development Studies|University of Sussex|Institute of Development Studies|University of Sussex | abstract online political participation presented possible solution declining levels trust traditional politics however marginalised communities often least connected participate least digital citizenship programmes much existing literature rests binary understanding citizens either connected unconnected progress therefore often understood simply process connecting unconnected paper presents primary empirical research philippines suggests binary understandings disguise reveal argue descriptively accurate analytically useful recognise multiple classes technology access exist limit digital citizenship multiple ways qualitative methods used learn nonusers least connected barriers online civic participation experience 5as technology access employed framework analyse barriers reveal social economic factors reflect reproduce amplify findings suggest nonbinary nontechnical understandings barriers digital inclusion essential effective attempt remove remaining obstacles genuinely inclusive digital citizenship | https://doi.org/10.1007/s10916-020-01702-7 |
Stephan Grimmelikhuijsen|Mary Feeney | Developing and Testing an Integrative Framework for Open Government Adoption in Local Governments | 2,016 | Utrecht University|Arizona State University | abstract open government important innovation foster trustworthy inclusive governments authors develop test integrative theoretical framework drawing theories policy diffusion innovation adoption based investigate structural cultural environmental variables explain three dimensions open government accessibility transparency participation framework tested combining 2014 survey data observational data 500 local us government websites organizational structure including technological organizational capacity determinant shared dimensions open government furthermore accessibility affected mixture innovative participative culture external pressures flexible innovative culture positively relates higher levels transparency whereas capacity strong predictor adopting participatory features main conclusion onesizefitsall solution fostering three dimensions open government dimension subject unique combination determinants | https://doi.org/10.47260/jsem/1222 |
Séamus McGuinness|Luis Pérez Ortiz | Skill gaps in the workplace: measurement, determinants and impacts | 2,016 | Economic and Social Research Institute|Economic and Social Research Institute | abstract optimal training decisions require employers accurate information workers training needs however little known regard key factors determining accurate transmission worker training requirements using one linked employeremployee surveys world 2006 irish national employment survey article identifies key factors determining correct identification skill gaps within firms impact skill gaps average training expenditures labour costs also measured research finds hrm collective bargaining arrangements important factors facilitating accurate identification skill gaps within firms analysis confirms skill gaps key determinant training expenditures tend raise average labour costs finally evidence suggests employee perceptions skill gaps may prone higher levels subjective bias relative based employers views | https://doi.org/10.1186/s12902-021-00890-8 |
Betsy Anne Williams|Catherine Brooks|Yotam Shmargad | How Algorithms Discriminate Based on Data They Lack: Challenges, Solutions, and Policy Implications | 2,018 | University of Arizona|University of Arizona|University of Arizona | abstract organizations often employ datadriven models inform decisions significant impact peoples lives eg university admissions hiring order protect peoples privacy prevent discrimination decisionmakers may choose delete avoid collecting social category data like sex race article argue censoring exacerbate discrimination making biases difficult detect begin detailing computerized decisions lead biases absence social category data contexts may even sustain biases arise random chance show proactively using social category data help illuminate combat discriminatory practices using cases education employment lead strategies detecting preventing discrimination conclude discrimination occur sociotechnical system someone decides use algorithmic process inform decisionmaking offer set broader implications researchers policymakers | https://doi.org/10.1002/fsn3.3587 |
Zuzana ?imná?ová|Alena Kajanová|Bohdana B?ízová | Selected socio-economic factors of health literacy of the poor | 2,018 | University of South Bohemia in ?eské Bud?jovice|University of South Bohemia in ?eské Bud?jovice|University of South Bohemia in ?eské Bud?jovice | abstract article focused selected socioeconomic aspects health literacy poor persons south bohemian region addition determining level health literacy test relationship income education level examine difficult target group pay medicines visit physician needed also focus causes difficulties research conducted 2016 sample 254 persons entitled state material poverty benefits south bohemian region structured interview used including administration short form standardized health literacy questionnaire several additional questions respondents socioeconomic situation data statistically processed using spss results showed respondents insufficient level health literacy high proportion difficulty paying medicines visiting physician required health literacy related income education level | https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1740-8709.2007.00097.x |
Marilyn M. Schapira|Kathlyn E. Fletcher|Mary Ann Gilligan|Toni King|Purushottam W. Laud|Barbara Matthews|Joan Neuner|Elisabeth Hayes | A Framework for Health Numeracy: How Patients Use Quantitative Skills in Health Care | 2,008 | Medical College of Wisconsin|Medical College of Wisconsin|Medical College of Wisconsin|Medical College of Wisconsin|Medical College of Wisconsin|Medical College of Wisconsin|Medical College of Wisconsin|Medical College of Wisconsin | abstract objective study develop conceptual framework construct health numeracy based patient perceptions using crosssectional qualitative design interested participants n 59 meeting eligibility criteria age 4074 english speaking assigned one six focus groups stratified gender educational level low medium high fiftythree percent male 47 female sixtyone percent white nonhispanic 39 minority race ethnicity participants randomly selected three primary care sites associated academic medical center focus group discussions held may 2004 focused numbers used health care setting data presented clinical trials explore quantitative information used health communication decision making focus groups audio videotaped verbatim transcripts prepared analyzed framework health numeracy developed reflect themes emerged three broad conceptual domains health numeracy identified primary numeric skills applied health numeracy interpretive health numeracy across domains results suggested numeracy contains emotional component positive negative affect reflected patient numeracy statements conclude health numeracy multifaceted construct includes applied interpretive components influenced patient affect work funded nci grant 5r01ca105621 work presented society medical decision making meeting boston usa october 2006 | https://doi.org/10.1007/s10639-021-10831-6 |
Duncan Astle|Joe Bathelt|Joni Holmes | Remapping the cognitive and neural profiles of children who struggle at school | 2,018 | MRC Cognition and Brain Sciences Unit|University of Cambridge|MRC Cognition and Brain Sciences Unit|University of Cambridge|MRC Cognition and Brain Sciences Unit|University of Cambridge | abstract understanding learning difficulties largely comes children specific diagnoses individuals selected communityclinical samples according strict inclusion criteria applying strict exclusionary criteria overemphasizes within group homogeneity group differences fails capture comorbidity identify cognitive profiles large heterogeneous sample struggling learners using unsupervised machine learning form artificial neural network children referred centre attention learning memory calm health education professionals irrespective diagnosis comorbidity problems attention memory language poor school progress n 530 children completed battery cognitive learning assessments underwent structural mri scan parents completed behavior questionnaires within network could identify four groups children children broad cognitive difficulties severe reading spelling maths problems b children agetypical cognitive abilities learning profiles c children working memory problems children phonological difficulties despite contrasting cognitive profiles learning profiles latter two groups differ around 1 sd ageexpected levels learning measures importantly childs cognitive profile predicted diagnosis referral reason also constructed wholebrain structural connectomes children four groupings n 184 alongside additional group typically developing children n 36 identified distinct patterns brain organization group study represents novel move toward identifying datadriven neurocognitive dimensions underlying learningrelated difficulties representative sample poor learners | https://doi.org/10.1002/tea.21657 |
Michael L. Millenson|Jessica Baldwin|Lorri Zipperer|Hardeep Singh | Beyond Dr. Google: the evidence on consumer-facing digital tools for diagnosis | 2,018 | Healthcentric Advisors|Northwestern University|Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center|Center for Innovation|Baylor College of Medicine|Center for Innovation|Baylor College of Medicine|Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center | abstract third adults go online diagnose health condition directtoconsumer dtc interactive diagnostic apps information personalization capabilities beyond static search engines rapidly proliferating apps promise faster convenient accurate information improve diagnosis little known state evidence performance methods used evaluate conducted scoping review peerreviewed gray literature period january 1 2014june 30 2017 found largest category evaluations involved symptom checkers applied algorithms useranswered questions followed sensordriven apps applied algorithms smartphone photos handful evaluations examining crowdsourcing common clinical areas evaluated dermatology general diagnostic triage advice range conditions evaluations highly variable methodology conclusions half describing app characteristics half examining actual performance apps found vary widely functionality accuracy safety effectiveness although usefulness evidence limited frequent failure provide results named individual app overall current evidence base dtc interactive diagnostic apps sparse scope uneven information provided inconclusive respect safety effectiveness studies clinical risks benefits involving realworld consumer use given dtc diagnostic apps rapidly evolving rigorous standardized evaluations essential inform decisions clinicians patients policymakers stakeholders | https://doi.org/10.1017/s1355617709090821 |
Linda J. Graham|Markku Jahnukainen | Wherefore art thou, inclusion? Analysing the development of inclusive education in New South Wales, Alberta and Finland | 2,011 | Macquarie University|University of Alberta | abstract last two decades moves toward inclusion prompted change formation education policies schooling structures pedagogical practice yet exclusion categorisation segregation students diverse abilities grown particularly students challenging behaviour paper considers happened inclusive education focusing three educational jurisdictions known experiencing different rates growth identification special educational needs new south wales australia alberta canada finland europe analysis consider effects competing policy forces appear thwart development inclusive schools two case study regions keywords comparativeinclusioninclusionspecial educationinternational comparative case study acknowledgements international collaboration supported funding social sciences humanities council canada award 41020080236 macquarie university research fellowships scheme murf 200912 notes 1 draw sally tomlinsons 1982 tomlinson 1982 sociology special education london routledge kegan paul google scholar seminal work sociology special education distinguish normative nonnormative categories disability normative disabilities would argue requiring additional support adapted instruction severe intellectual impairment cerebral palsy classic autism vision hearing impairment nonnormative category disability clearcut many children could described canaries coal mine disability formed negative repeated experiences failure early encounters educational system farran shonkoff 1994 farran shonkoff j 1994 developmental disabilities concept school readiness early education development 52 14151 taylor francis online google scholar 148 2 government schools funded respective state governments states provide base instructional funding nongovernment schools example nsw amount set 25 base instructional funding government school students per capita basis eg per student base funding government system 10000 nongovernment schools receive 2500 nsw government student enrolled equation however fails consider additional costs associated educating students disability 3 although education state responsibility australia development national legislative frameworks including human rights equal opportunity act 1986 disability discrimination act 1992 disability standards education 2005 contributed towards state compliance education students disabilities 4 result changes design original instrument high construct face validity reported developers foreman et al 2001 foreman p bourke mishra g frost r 2001 assessing support needs children disability regular classes international journal disability development education 483 23952 taylor francis online google scholar may longer apply 5 kindergarten included annual statistics available alberta education 6 coalition termed rainbow included members red political parties left blue conservative party political right 7 first path consisted six years primary school two years education another path consisted four years primary school five years academically oriented grammar school way upper secondary school later university studies see tuunainen 1994 tuunainen k 1994 country briefing special education finland european journal special needs education 92 18998 taylor francis online google scholar 8 official statistics related k12 education finland percentage considered best estimate calculated combining different educational statistics provided statistics finland 2009 statistics finland 2009 erityisopetus special education httpwwwstatfitileropkasenhtml accessed july 25 2009 google scholar 9 time study finnish special education funding model based bounty system changed early 2010 students severe disabilities receive individually defined extra funding independent base education fund includes currently estimate organising special needs education often called censusbased funding currently observations available effects change noted recently proposed strongly resisted nsw model also draws censusbased funding approach | https://doi.org/10.1002/sce.21199 |
Brandy Pitcher|Zhihui Fang | Can we trust levelled texts? An examination of their reliability and quality from a linguistic perspective | 2,007 | University of Florida|University of Florida | abstract past decade united states levelled texts little books finely graduated levelling text difficulty regained status literacy staple beginning readers despite resurgence questions remain regarding reliability quality books study conducted detailed analysis 20 sample texts levels 5 10 15 20 one series levelled books published united states found levelling system used series particularly reliable indicator text difficulty quality books varies considerably within levels suggest close attention text levels could detrimental readertext matching process recommend order judge select quality books answer needs students teachers become aware various factors influencing text comprehensibility quality | https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1467-7687.2009.00807.x |
Daniel A. Wagner | Quality of education, comparability, and assessment choice in developing countries | 2,010 | University of Pennsylvania | abstract past decade international development agencies begun emphasize improvement quality rather simply quantity education developing countries new focus paralleled significant increase use educational assessments way measure gains losses quality interest assessment grown lowincome countries begun adopt adapt international assessments variety uses including comparability national quality countries improved ways measuring reading achievement attempts reach marginalized populations within country present paper reviews number international national hybrid assessments considers merits terms learning measured well credibility sampling scaling methodologies new hybrid assessments example provide innovative opportunities early intervention children local languages also put premium local validity international comparability review concludes single assessment dominant scientific superiority strict comparability across populations nations requirement rather different assessments different policy practical purposes used important differing ways improve educational quality educational decision makers working developing countries important assessment needs priorities choose carefully order address keywords assessmentquality educationcomparabilitychoice notes 1 parts paper adapted report initially prepared international institute educational planning iiepunited nations educational scientific cultural organization unesco fast track initiative fti see wagner citation2010 2 present discussion understood education focus almost entirely schooling even though education efa covers broader range educational efforts 3 six goals dakar efa framework action early childhood care compulsory primary school ensuring learning needs adult literacy gender disparities quality measurement learning outcomes see unesco citation2004 28 4 united nations citation2000 5 adapted braun kanjee citation2006 5 6 example unesco citation2004 42 7 blum goldstein gurinpace citation2001 france participated 1995 1998 ials apparently also differences swiss french francophone translations 8 must admitted reading often seen essential schoolbased cognitive learning evidenced inclusion efa mdg goals taken type learning relevance schools noted wide variety skills attitudes values transferredin schooling process clear reading important also important reading skill may easily measured softer metrics say attitudes values 9 course many looked role socioeconomic status ses inschool factors textbooks teacher training management use resources forth explanations educational outcomes see example heyneman loxley citation1983 recent review gamaron long 2006 10 see 2010 gmr report entitled reaching marginalized unesco citation2010 11 destefano elaheebocus citation2009 13 also report students reported missed school previous week reading fluency rates half students said missed school student selfreported attendance explains 35 variation schools average reading fluency 12 see among others muthwii citation2004 kenya uganda also commeyras inyega citation2007 13 one reviewer paper correctly noted curriculumderived tests orginated imperial china yet chinese examinations focused universal public education case postrevolutionary france rather version meritocratic selection public administration 14 others less technocratic political perspective would say main purpose testing legitimation distribution scarce public good education thanks one reviewers pointing 15 fti fast track initiative see httpwwweducationfasttrackorg 16 see chromy citation2002 84 listing major studies also lockheed citation2008 6 17 chromy citation2002 kelleghan greaney citation2001 32 18 lockheed verspoor citation1991 19 unesco citation2000 21 20 braun kanjee citation2006 8 21 greaney kellaghan citation2008 89 22 according survey national policy makers gilmore citation2005 45 world bank funding key determinant decision making lsea adoption low middleincome countries 23 emphasis pirls reading studies reference also made third international math science study timss second international science study siss math achievement studies also undertaken iea 24 kamens mcneely citation2010 point increased globalization one reason dramatic increase number countries participating international testing claim globalization fostered world educational ideology well hegemony science led acceptance educational testing much greater heretofore seen 25 iliunesco citation1998 wagner citation2003 2010 26 instance hybrid refers drawing together elements lseas national curricular assessments tests initially designed cognitive assessments reading basic skills 27 egra see rti citation2009 28 sjoberg citation2007 claimed test items deviated substantially stated pisa goal evaluating competencies workforce howie hugues citation2000 found timss covered small fraction 18 curriculum science grade 7 south africa much 50 grade 8 29 see ross genevois citation2006 sacmeq 30 see hambleton kanjee citation1995 discussion translation issues international assessments 31 emic approaches conciously focused local cultural relevance local words descriptors intelligent person etic approaches define intelligence universal concept try measure individuals across cultures single concept definition also see one way think boundary disciplines anthropology emic versus psychology etic see harris citation1976 32 unescollece citation2008 33 elley citation1992 34 confemen citation2008 35 egra subtests require students read aloud therefore require intervention enumerator reading aloud tasks involve fluency accuracy speed measured mean correct items processed one minute various subtasks typically include engagement relationship print indicate begin reading direction reading within line page b letter name knowledge 1 minute test provide name sometimes sound upper lowercase letters distributed random order c phonemic awareness segment words phonemes pronunciation different phonemes word containing 2 5 phonemes identifying initial sounds different words familiar word reading 1 minute test read simple common oneand twosyllable words e unfamiliar nonword pseudoword reading 1 minute test use graphemephoneme correspondences read simple nonsense words f oral reading fluency orf text reading 1 minute test read short text accuracy g reading comprehension respond correctly different type questions literal inferential text read h listening comprehension respond different type questions similar used assess reading comprehension story told adult enumerator dictation write spell use grammar properly dictation exercise detail see rti toolkit rti citation2009 egra studies used subtests changes subtests development 36 two additional criteria important geographical location school situated status school public school private school religious countries status criteria clear leading various problems comparison 37 second llece assessment known serce evaluated grades 3 6 see unescollece citation2008 38 sacmeq countries students lower grades transition usage local national languages classrooms primary school language transition occurs generally around grade 3 grade 4 assumption national language learned sufficiently students grade 6 see ross genevois citation2006 3941 course assumption quite variable one location another one principal reasons egra assessments local languages proven attractive 39 stratification implemented type school type geographical area rural urban without differentiating geographical area school chosen pasec proceeds pooling fixed number student groups level tested minimum 150 schools required 40 example france certain 15yearold students upper secondary level others lower secondary level many countries especially ldcs results students chosen one grade school example west africa unusual 15yearolds lower grades primary school noted comparisons lseas time across years problematic well since countries participate irregular basis 41 example according greaney kellaghan citation2008 71 various sampling problems timss appeared republic yemen number schools grade 4 classes nomadic children could located 42 united states example 2003 national assessment adult literacy english spanish literacy assessed even though dozens languages used adult learners american adult education classes us department education nces citation2009 43 lesotho school less ten students grade 6 excluded population sample seychelles botswana tanzania schools fewer 20 students excluded uganda students excluded zones civil conflict process see ross et al citation2005 see also sacmeq ii report kenya onsumu nzomo obiero citation2005 44 crouch citation2009 45 upcoming 2011 prepirls study lower benchmarks easier vocabulary shorter passages utilized explanatory statistical power available bottom end scale according mullis et al citation2009 prepirls also gather background information home schools classrooms well opportunity learn 46 rti citation2008 47 stevenson stigler citation1982 48 gilmore citation2005 26 49 see greaney kellaghan citation1996 useful overview issue 50 noted donor agencies often play role decision making supporting certain assessments part package support evaluation capacity building 51 another wellknown hybrid assessment aser citation2009 52 heckman citation2006 53 indepth comparative assessment costs see wagner citation2010 cost per learner currently different international hybrid assessments costs latter dropping research costs reduced total cost carrying international regional assessments much higher typically hybrid focused local assessments 54 basic idea evidencecentered design designers work backwards first determining claims would like users make assessment evidence needed support claims develop exercises items probes performance challenges etc elicit desired learner responses scoring rubrics used transform responses relevant evidence measurement models cumulate summarize evidence braun kanjee citation2006 13 55 see hambleton swaminathan rogers citation1991 56 also disadvantages irt especially ldcs beginning assessment programme administration example printing distribution complex scoring scaling scores analyses involving individual students school data problematic require sophisticated personnel see greaney kellaghan citation2008 42 57 see example goldstein citation2004 goldstein bonnet rocher citation2007 mislevy verhelst citation1990 58 smith mccarthy anderson citation2000 review describes various wellknown tests manipulated shorter forms provides methodological suggestions improve short form versions 59 effort present create benchmark using one egras subtests oral reading fluency orf tentative norms 40 60 correct words per minute may become crossnational comparative indicator time writing considerable debate matter 60 also possible focus generic benchmarks rather summative total scores international test example indicators recently advocated fti suggest schoolbased benchmark proportion students two years schooling demonstrate sufficient reading fluency comprehension read learn one could also use read short text first language international benchmark see httpwwweducationfasttrackorgthemeslearningoutcomes indicators also tied use orf possible benchmark see previous footnote 61 see steinerkhamsi citation2010 recent discussion comparability comparative education | https://doi.org/10.1186/s40536-020-0079-0 |
Rocco Palumbo|Rosalba Manna | What if things go wrong in co-producing health services? Exploring the implementation problems of health care co-production | 2,017 | University of Salerno|Parthenope University of Naples | abstract patientcentered care health services coproduction cornerstones health care system future constructs rely reconceptualization patient codeliverer care studies intrinsic valueadded health services coproduction prominent risks value codestruction attached patient involvement widely neglected attempt fill gap paper draws health literacy perspective conceptually explore dark side health services coproduction value codestruction understood twoway street health care professionals patients likely walk either intentionally unintentionally individual organizational health literacy proposed two essential ingredients recipe effective health services coproduction reducing risks value codestruction health services provision | https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-023-38824-0 |
Axel Börsch?Supan|Tabea Bucher?Koenen|Michela Coppola|Bettina Lamla | SAVINGS IN TIMES OF DEMOGRAPHIC CHANGE: LESSONS FROM THE GERMAN EXPERIENCE | 2,015 | Technical University of Munich|National Bureau of Economic Research | abstract pension reforms many developed countries make individuals shoulder bigger share longevity income risks desired response individuals accumulate private assets retirement whether actually takes place paramount relevance scientists policy makers take germany example twenty years pension reform transformed monolithic german pension system multipillar system formerly generous public pension benefits gradually reduced whereas substantial incentives granted occupational private saving schemes transition worked survey reform steps households reactions individuals adjust labor market behavior private occupational pension plans take behavioral adjustments vary population germans adapted new situation actual expected retirement decisions changed share households without supplementary pensions decreased 73 39 little decade remarkable success nonetheless households low education low income less financial education neither adjust retirement behavior pick supplementary pension plans thus likely face difficulties bridging gap arising future pension income | https://doi.org/10.1002/bdm.2011 |
Cadeyrn J. Gaskin|Davina Taylor|Susan Kinnear|Julie Mann|Wendy Hillman|Mark Moran | Factors Associated with the Climate Change Vulnerability and the Adaptive Capacity of People with Disability: A Systematic Review | 2,017 | Central Queensland University|Central Queensland University|Central Queensland University|Central Queensland University|Central Queensland University | abstract people disability experience multidimensional inequalities heighten vulnerability climate change understanding vulnerability adaptive capacity people disability gained considering fared types events associated climate change droughts floods heat waves hurricanes wildfires systematic review conducted identify factors associated climate change vulnerability adaptive capacity people disability papers sourced 12 electronic databases google search engine websites 21 organizations reference lists included papers 34 papers relating 28 studies met selection criteria studies located united states almost half focused hurricane events factors contributing vulnerability included personal factors eg female gender uncoupled living alone nonwhite ethnicity low income environmental factors commonly limited practical support government agencies disability organizations bodily impairments cognitive impairments hearing impairments progression impairments relapseexacerbation symptoms thermoregulation difficulties activity limitations participation restrictions limited preparedness difficulties evacuation difficulties reassembling individual accommodations repairing replacing adaptive equipment factors relating adaptive capacity included personal factors eg formal education environmental factors practical support mainstream organizations disability organizations family friends activities participation emergency planning keeping emergency pack seeking information people disability vulnerable climate change largely due inequalities exclusion adaptation mitigation efforts | https://doi.org/10.1016/j.sbspro.2010.03.069 |
At?f Rahman|Assad Hafeez|Rakhshanda Bilal|Siham Sikander|Abid Malik|Fareed Aslam Minhas|Barbara Tomenson|Francis Creed | The impact of perinatal depression on exclusive breastfeeding: a cohort study | 2,015 | University of Liverpool|University of Manchester|Health Services Academy|University of Manchester|Pakistan Institute of Nuclear Science and Technology|Human Development Research Foundation|Human Development Research Foundation|Benazir Bhutto Hospital|University of Manchester|Health Services Academy|University of Manchester|Health Services Academy | abstract perinatal depression associated infant undernutrition hypothesised perinatal depression associated early cessation exclusive breastfeeding reduced quantity breast milk rural p akistan used prospective cohort design study populationbased sample 132 depressed 147 nondepressed women third trimester pregnancy 6 months postnatal current major depressive episode measured third trimester 6 months postnatal using tructured c linical nterview dsm iv iagnosis convenience sample 24 depressed 31 nondepressed exclusively breastfeeding mothers breast milk quantity assessed ml kg 1 infant weight per 24 h 4 months using dosetomother deuterium dilution method administered also p erception nsufficient ilk questionnaire 6 months postnatal depression associated fewer days exclusive breastfeeding 918 sd 471 vs 1087 days sd 543 95 ci 34 303 p 0014 women persistent depression ceased exclusive breastfeed earliest difference quantity breast milk produced depressed nondepressed mothers 893 sd 381 vs 839 290 mlkg infant wt24 hours p 057 depressed mothers significantly likely report insufficient milk pim scores 344 sd 143 depressed 397 sd 104 nondepressed women p 0004 cox regression pim score mediated association depression early cessation breastfeeding area rural p akistan perinatal depression associated early cessation exclusive breastfeeding associated mothers perceptions insufficiency breast milk reduced milk production | https://doi.org/10.1016/j.sbspro.2012.12.129 |
Carolin Martina Rauter|Sabine Wöhlke|Silke Schicktanz | My Data, My Choice? – German Patient Organizations’ Attitudes towards Big Data-Driven Approaches in Personalized Medicine. An Empirical-Ethical Study | 2,021 | Universitätsmedizin Göttingen|Universitätsmedizin Göttingen|Universitätsmedizin Göttingen | abstract personalized medicine pm operates biological data optimize therapy prevention achieve cost reduction associated data may consist large variations informational subtypes eg genetic characteristics epigenetic modifications biomarkers even individual lifestyle factors present innovations field information technology already enabled procession increasingly large amounts data volume various sources variety varying quality terms data accuracy veracity facilitate generation analyzation messy data sets within short highly efficient time period velocity provide insights previously unknown connections correlations different items value developments characteristics big data approaches big data become important catchphrase closely linked emerging foundations approaches pm however ethical concerns pointed experts debate already moral concerns stakeholders patient organizations pos need reflected context well used empiricalethical approach including websiteanalysis 27 telephoneinterviews gaining indepth insight german pos perspectives pm big data results show pos stakeholders way comparing perspectives political engagement minority pos currently actively involved research around pm big datadriven research led four stakeholder subclassifications mediators support research projects facilitating researchers access patient community simultaneously selecting projects preferably support cooperators tend contribute directly research projects providing implemeting patient perspectives financers provide financial resources independents keep control collected samples associated patientrelated information strong interest making autonomous decisions scientific use detailed terminology involvement pos stakeholders facilitates adressing aims goals based results independents subgroup promising candidate future collaborations scientific research additionally identified gaps pos knowledge pm big data based findings approaches developed increase data statistical literacy way full potential stakeholder involvement pos made accessible discourses around pm big data | https://doi.org/10.1111/ijcs.12461 |
Elias P. Kourkoutas|Stefanos Giakoumatos | Statistical analysis and evaluation of Greek students’ background determinants on Science literacy | 2,023 | University of Peloponnese|University of Peloponnese | abstract pisa program developed oecd first time appeared 2000 since 90 countries 3000000 students worldwide participated oecd forum students participate every 3 years assessed successfully face solve problems everyday situations using basic knowledge acquired subjects taught school main goal paper investigate determinants student performance particular students characteristics family background school characteristics type school geographic region curriculum class size affect science performance used pisa 2018 data case greece country requires research greek students perform average mean across oecd countries sample consisted 6403 greek students aged 1516 enrolled 242 schools analysis carried spss statistical program using multiple regression models ols well quantile regression qr method comprehensive study evaluate whether variables affect different way low highachieving students results indicated family background student characteristics affect students performance significantly different degree high lowperforming students contrast class size shown affect almost entire performance distribution moreover access material goods directly related education showed negative effect instead socioeconomic status family escs strong positive predictor scientific literacy finally greek education system suffers several disparities different study programs geographical regions conclusions indicate educational legislative reforms targeted take account variance student achievement focus reduce gap high lowperforming students lead robust education system keywords pisa 2018 quantile regression qr ols scientific literacy greek students | https://doi.org/10.1007/s11136-020-02503-8 |
Carolyn Ee|Stephanie Pirotta|Aya Mousa|Lisa Moran|Siew Lim | Providing lifestyle advice to women with PCOS: an overview of practical issues affecting success | 2,021 | Western Sydney University|Monash University|Monash University|Monash University|Monash University | abstract polycystic ovary syndrome pcos common endocrine disorder affecting 13 women lifestyle interventions firstline treatments however attrition women pcos high review summarises current evidence barriers lifestyle management pcos suggested strategies overcoming challenges mapped capability opportunity motivation behaviour model physical capability lifestyle changes may impacted altered gut hormone regulation energy expenditure pcos may contribute difficulties weight management higher prevalence eating disorders disordered eating fatigue sleep disturbances barriers psychological capability may reduced due psychological symptoms lack critical health literacy women pcos face similar challenges terms opportunity make lifestyle changes women reproductive age however complicated features common pcos including body dissatisfaction motivation adopt healthy lifestyles may impacted suboptimal risk perception intrinsic motivation address barriers screening management eating disorders disordered eating depression obstructive sleep apnoea undertaken per international evidencebased guidelines weightneutral approach may appropriate disordered eating building capability among health professionals better partner women pcos management essential addressing health literacy gaps behavioural strategies target risk perception build intrinsic motivation utilised research required understand optimal selfmanagement strategies risk perception energy homeostasis overcoming attrition women pcos | https://doi.org/10.1111/jnu.12097 |
Maria Aparecida da RessurreiÇão Brandão|Maria Elvira do Rego Barros Bello|Mírian Carvalho de Souza|María José Carvalho|Bianca Mendes Maciel | Food safety knowledge among 7th?grade middle school students: A report of a Brazilian municipal school using workshop?based educational strategies | 2,023 | Universidade Estadual de Santa Cruz|Universidade Estadual de Santa Cruz|Universidade Federal do Sul da Bahia|Universidade Estadual de Santa Cruz|Universidade Estadual de Santa Cruz | abstract practical methodologies include food safety hygiene education pedagogical activities strategies prevent foodborne diseases fbds thus aim study investigate knowledge 7thgrade middle school students regarding food microbiology food safety apply workshopbased educational strategies focus scientific literacy students 144 initially evaluated using likertscale questionnaire preintervention q0 ten objective questions microbiology food safety questionnaire evaluated interventions conducted five science workshops 50 min period 5 months workshops included educational games laboratory practices videos lectures addressed microorganisms known cause common fbds brazil workshop students asked express opinions understanding content semistructured interviews six months end practical interventions students completed second identical likertscale questionnaire postintervention q1 answers questionnaires q0 q1 analyzed calculating middle rank middle rank q1 mean 065 013 21 greater middle rank q0 mean 044 016 statistical significance observed p 0135 demonstrates new information acquired workshops positively influenced learning believe practical approaches food safety included school education priority prevalence fbd decrease | https://doi.org/10.1186/s12885-022-09646-6 |
Christine P. Stewart|Joanne Katz|Subarna K. Khatry|Steven C. LeClerq|Santosh Kumar Shrestha|Keith P. West|Parul Christian | Preterm delivery but not intrauterine growth retardation is associated with young maternal age among primiparae in rural Nepal | 2,007 | Johns Hopkins University|Johns Hopkins University|Johns Hopkins University|Johns Hopkins University|Johns Hopkins University | abstract pregnancy adolescence associated adverse birth outcomes including preterm delivery low birthweight nutrient availability fetus may limited mother still growing research aims study effects pregnancy adolescence nutritionally poor environment rural nepal study utilized data randomized controlled trial micronutrient supplementation pregnancy southeastern nepal women parity 0 1 age 25 years gave birth singleton liveborn infant measured within 72 h delivery included n 1393 difference risk low birthweight 096 95 ci 090102 small gestational age 101 95 ci 094108 per year increasing maternal age among primiparae young maternal age affect anthropometry gestational age offspring parity 1 women year increasing maternal age among primiparae associated increases birth length 007 cm 95 ci 001 016 head 005 cm 95 ci 001009 chest circumference 007 cm 95 ci 001012 weight 90 g 95 ci 21 218 offspring young maternal age associated increased risk preterm delivery among primiparae 207 95 ci 126338 occurred age cutoff 18 years relative 1925 years thus conclude young maternal age 18 years increased risk preterm delivery intrauterine growth retardation first second liveborn infant | https://doi.org/10.1097/opx.0000000000000856 |
Jinhee Kim|Hyun-Kyung Lee|Young Hoan Cho | Learning design to support student-AI collaboration: perspectives of leading teachers for AI in education | 2,022 | Seoul National University of Education|Seoul National University of Education|Seoul National University of Education | abstract preparing students collaborate ai remains challenging goal ai technologies new k12 schools lack studies inform design learning ai introduced collaborative learning agent classrooms present study therefore aimed explore teachers perspectives 1 curriculum design 2 studentai interaction 3 learning environments required design studentai collaboration sac learning 4 sac would evolve indepth interviews 10 korean leading teachers ai education aied study found teachers perceived capacity subjectmatter knowledge building optimal learning goals sac sac facilitated interdisciplinary learning authentic problem solving creative tasks tandem processoriented assessment collaboration performance assessment teachers expressed instruction ai principles data literacy error analysis ai ethics ai experiences daily life crucial support ai needs offer instructional scaffolding possess attributes learning mate enhance studentai interaction addition teachers highlighted systematic aied policy flexible school system culture collaborative learning safe fail environment significant teachers anticipated students would develop collaboration ai three stages 1 learn ai 2 learn ai 3 learn together findings provide holistic understanding aied implications educational policies educational ai design well instructional design aimed enhancing sac learning | https://doi.org/10.1111/jnu.12380 |
Nani Teig|Ronny Scherer|Marit Kjærnsli | Identifying patterns of students' performance on simulated inquiry tasks using <scp>PISA</scp> 2015 log?file data | 2,020 | University of Oslo|University of Oslo|University of Oslo | abstract previous research demonstrated potential examining logfile data computerbased assessments understand student interactions complex inquiry tasks rather solely providing information achieved accuracy student responses product data students log files offer additional insights responses produced process data study examined students log files detect patterns students interactions computerbased assessment determine whether unique characteristics interactions emerge distinct profiles inquiry performance knowledge characteristics profiles shed light students successful solving simulated inquiry tasks others support student understanding scientific inquiry computerbased environments analyzed norwegian pisa 2015 logfile data science performance well background questionnaire n 1222 students focusing two inquiry tasks required scientific reasoning skills coordinating effects multiple variables coordinating theory evidence using mixture modeling approach identified three distinct profiles students inquiry performance strategic emergent disengaged profiles revealed different characteristics students exploration behavior inquiry strategy timeontask item accuracy analyses showed students assignment profiles varied according demographic characteristics gender socioeconomic status language home attitudes enjoyment science selfefficacy test anxiety science achievement although students profiles two inquiry tasks significantly related also found variations proportion students transitions profiles study contributes understanding students interact complex simulated inquiry tasks showcases logfile data pisa 2015 aid understanding | https://doi.org/10.1088/1742-6596/1918/4/042119 |
Vonetta M. Dotson|Melissa Kitner?Triolo|Michele K. Evans|Alan B. Zonderman | Effects of race and socioeconomic status on the relative influence of education and literacy on cognitive functioning | 2,009 | Institute on Aging|National Institute on Aging|National Institutes of Health|Institute on Aging|National Institute on Aging|National Institutes of Health|Institute on Aging|National Institute on Aging|National Institutes of Health|Institute on Aging|National Institute on Aging|National Institutes of Health | abstract previous research shown reading ability stronger predictor cognitive functioning years education particularly african americans current study designed determine whether relative influence literacy education cognitive abilities varies function race socioeconomic status ses examined unique influence education reading scores range cognitive tests low higherses african americans whites literacy significantly predicted scores one cognitive measure african american groups lowses whites education significantly associated cognitive measure contrast education reading scores predicted performance many cognitive measures higherses whites findings provide evidence reading ability better predicts cognitive functioning years education suggest disadvantages associated racial minority status low ses affect relative influence literacy years education cognition jins 2009 15 580589 | https://doi.org/10.1093/eurpub/ckad133.013 |
Margareta Serder|Anders Jakobsson | Language Games and Meaning as Used in Student Encounters With Scientific Literacy Test Items | 2,015 | Malmö University|Malmö University | abstract previous research science education suggested difficulties among students learning science relate challenges framing discourse article examines role language plays scientific literacy test everyday life augmented aspect videorecorded data collected four ninthgrade science classes swedish compulsory school small groups students discussed collaboratively solved programme international student assessment pisa science test items theoretical framework assumes sociocultural perspectives well wittgensteins later works language study involves analysis students meaning making specific words occur test various language games words contribute specifically analyzed students use four different words reference constant pattern factor found students use words everyday mathematical language games example understanding word pattern mathematical regularity rather result scientific experiment results analyzed relation specific illustrations wording contextualize items argue crucial part scientifically literate privileging science content possible disciplines contexts ignoring everyday perspective | https://doi.org/10.1111/jnu.12440 |
Caitlin Stevens|Brittni Lauinger|Helen J. Neville | Differences in the neural mechanisms of selective attention in children from different socioeconomic backgrounds: an event?related brain potential study | 2,009 | University of Oregon|Willamette University|University of Oregon|University of Oregon | abstract previous research indicates children lower socioeconomic backgrounds show deficits aspects attention including reduced ability filter irrelevant information suppress prepotent responses however less known neural mechanisms group differences attention could reveal stages processing attention deficits arise present study examined question using eventrelated brain potential erp measure selective auditory attention thirtytwo children aged 3 8 years participated study children cued attend selectively one two simultaneously presented narrative stories stories differed location leftright speaker narration voice malefemale content erps recorded linguistic nonlinguistic probe stimuli embedded attended unattended stories children whose mothers lower levels educational attainment college experience showed reduced effects selective attention neural processing relative children whose mothers higher levels educational attainment least college differences occurred 100 milliseconds probe onset furthermore differences related specifically reduced ability filter irrelevant information ie suppress response sounds unattended channel among children whose mothers lower levels education data provide direct evidence differences earliest stages processing within neural systems mediating selective attention children different socioeconomic backgrounds results discussed context intervention programs aimed improving attention selfregulation abilities children atrisk school failure | https://doi.org/10.1249/mss.0000000000001739 |
Joyce Gubbels|Nicole Swart|Margriet A. Groen | Everything in moderation: ICT and reading performance of Dutch 15-year-olds | 2,020 | Radboud University Nijmegen|Radboud University Nijmegen|Radboud University Nijmegen | abstract previous research relationship students home school information communication technology ict resources academic performance shown ambiguous results availability ict resources school found unrelated negatively related academic performance whereas availability ict resources home found positively negatively related academic performance addition frequency use ict related students academic achievement relationship found negative ict use school however ict use home literature relationship academic performance ambiguous addition ict availability ict use students attitudes towards ict also found play role student performance present study examine availability ict resources students use resources school outside school schoolwork outside school leisure students attitudes toward ict interest ict perceived ict competence perceived ict autonomy relate individual differences performance digital assessment reading one comprehensive model using dutch pisa 2015 sample 5183 15yearolds 492 male student gender students economic social cultural status accounted substantial part variation digitally assessed reading performance controlling relationships results indicated students moderate access ict resources moderate use ict school outside school schoolwork moderate interest ict highest digitally assessed reading performance contrast students reported moderate competence ict lowest digitally assessed reading performance addition frequent use ict outside school leisure negatively related digitally assessed reading performance whereas perceived autonomy positively related taken together findings suggest excessive access ict resources excessive use ict excessive interest ict associated lower digitally assessed reading performance | https://doi.org/10.1111/jrh.12228 |
Clémentine Courdi|Sahar Ramazan Ali|Mathieu Pelletier?Dumas|Dietlind Stolle|Anna Dorfman|Jean?Marc Lina|Éric Lacourse|Roxane de la Sablonnière | How level of understanding and type of used sources relate to adherence to COVID-19 public health measures in Canada | 2,023 | Université de Montréal|Université de Montréal|Université de Montréal|McGill University|Bar-Ilan University|École de Technologie Supérieure|Université de Montréal|Université de Montréal | abstract previous studies highlighted importance promoting health literacy minimizing misinformation encourage higher adherence key public health measures covid19 pandemic study explores ones selfreported understanding information types sources used get information regarding covid19 hinder adherence public health measures implemented canadian government data collected following longitudinal design 11 time points april 2020 april 2021 subsample used study included 2659 canadians completed survey least four time points using latent class growth analysis modelled typical trajectories adherence three key public health measures staying home social distancing mask wearing overall lower level understanding associated lower adherence trajectories public health measures viceversa adjusted odds ratio aor showed higher level understanding higher chances following high adherence trajectory type used sources also showed significant statistical association adherence trajectories social distancing staying home aor 11 34 results discussed considering future policy implications | https://doi.org/10.1007/s00127-019-01748-0 |
Caterina Primi|Kinga Morsanyi|Maria Anna Donati|S. Galli|Francesca Chiesi | Measuring Probabilistic Reasoning: The Construction of a New Scale Applying Item Response Theory | 2,017 | University of Florence|Queen's University Belfast|University of Florence|University of Florence|University of Florence | abstract probabilistic reasoning skills important various contexts aim present study develop new instrument probabilistic reasoning scale prs accurately measure low levels probabilistic reasoning ability order identify people difficulties domain item response theory applied construct scale investigate differential item functioning ie whether items invariant across genders educational levels languages additionally tested validity scale investigating relationships prs several measures results revealed items low level difficulty nonetheless discriminative measures showed items discriminate individuals different trait levels test information function showed scale accurately assesses low levels probabilistic reasoning ability additionally investigating differential item functioning measurement equivalence scale item level confirmed gender educational status language ie italian english concerning validity results showed expected correlations numerical skills mathrelated attitudes statistics achievement iq reasoning skills risky choices italian british samples conclusion prs ideal instrument identifying individuals struggle basic probabilistic reasoning could targeted specific interventions copyright 2017 john wiley amp sons ltd | https://doi.org/10.1111/jrh.12710 |
Leehu Zysberg | Statistics for cowards: a field study of the effects of re-designing order and presentation in statistics courses for social science college students | 2,010 | Tel Hai Academic College | abstract problem statement social science curricula include least basic component statistics courses courses typically dreaded students perceive hard irrelevant line academic training result achievements performance field scientific literacy often compromised purpose study field study examined potential effects new way presenting old materials student attitudes implementation statistical knowledge methods field study following longitudinal design conducted 2academic years period total 364 students provided input analysis redesigned two elements standard curriculum introductory statistics courses education psychology 1 redesigned order subject presentation match social science logic line reasoning rather statistical logic 2 redesigned assignments content specific outcome measures included 1 teaching quality assessment standard survey filled students evaluating teachers courses taught 2 rates student involvement individual study projects empirical nature indicative activity representing successful implementation statistical researchrelated skills social sciences findings results results provided evidence supporting effectiveness intervention described students assessment courses teachers though faculty remained intervention rose significantly rise remained significant even controlling potential intervening factors rates student involvement research activities doubled patterns differed 2 programs sampled conclusions recommendations modifying structure presentation may benefit teachers learners struggling effectively come terms statistical scientific reasoning social sciences implications directions future studies pointed | https://doi.org/10.1002/pds.3416 |
Anne Uusen|Mare Müürsepp | Gender Differences in Reading Habits Among Boys and Girls of Basic School in Estonia | 2,012 | Tallinn University|Tallinn University | abstract problem statement reading habits reading interest teenagers probably discussed issue among teachers media well estonia last five years year 2010 announced reading year estonia therefore hard understand actuality named issue especially light 5 education benchmarks europe defined european commission framework lisbonstrategy hard find better timing dealing reading issues taking consideration starting september 2010 new national curriculum came force estonia literature named separate subject grade 5 upwards leads stereotypical conception reading expresses opinion 1 reading also skill reading mostly refers reading fiction 2 teenagers bad readers dont read enough literature 3 especially boys tend read less less purpose study discussed standpoints participation adoreproject provided need organize research goals find 1 kind texts authentic students read voluntarily long time teenagers spend reading etc 2 differences boys girls reading habits research methods quantitative research method form questionnaire used included 15 openended multiplechoice questions 140 students participated survey findings results research showed differences boys girls many aspects reading habits preferences boys named mostly average poor readers read less classical literature voluntarily spend less time reading dont like read long books books small letters etc time boys girls seemed rather similar readers computer conclusions results conducted questionnaire provided food thought broadening assortment reading materials students making estonian language lessons suitable every student | https://doi.org/10.1111/lcrp.12231 |
Jing Jian Xiao|Barbara O’Neill | Propensity to plan, financial capability, and financial satisfaction | 2,018 | University of Rhode Island|Virginia Cooperative Extension|Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey | abstract propensity plan indicator financial capability contributes consumer financial wellbeing previous research shown propensity plan positively related objective financial wellbeing little research found examine association subjective financial wellbeing using financial satisfaction measure subjective financial wellbeing study addressed research gap three objectives 1 explore factors associated propensity plan 2 examine association propensity plan financial capability factors 3 examine association propensity plan financial satisfaction using data 2015 us national financial capability study results showed socioeconomic differences propensity plan results suggest consumers economic resources higher scores propensity plan addition propensity plan positively associated financial capability factors suggesting financial planning desirable financial behavior finally propensity plan made unique contributions financial satisfaction controlling socioeconomic financial capability factors | https://doi.org/10.5014/ajot.63.2.160 |
Loïs F van de Water|Jessy Joy van Kleef|Willemieke P.M. Dijksterhuis|Inge Henselmans|Héctor G. van den Boorn|N. M. Vaarzon Morel|Kirsten Schut|Joost G. Daams|Ellen M. A. Smets|H.W.M. van Laarhoven | Communicating treatment risks and benefits to cancer patients: a systematic review of communication methods | 2,020 | Amsterdam University Medical Centers|University of Amsterdam|Amsterdam University Medical Centers|University of Amsterdam|Amsterdam University Medical Centers|University of Amsterdam|Amsterdam University Medical Centers|University of Amsterdam|Amsterdam University Medical Centers|University of Amsterdam|Amsterdam University Medical Centers|University of Amsterdam|Amsterdam University Medical Centers|University of Amsterdam|Amsterdam University Medical Centers|University of Amsterdam|Amsterdam University Medical Centers|University of Amsterdam|Amsterdam University Medical Centers|University of Amsterdam | abstract purpose cancer patients increasingly involved decisionmaking processes hence clinicians need inform patients risks benefits different treatment options order patients make well informed decisions aim review determine effects methods communicating prognostic information 1 disease progression survival progression recurrence remission 2 side effects complications 3 healthrelated quality life hrql cognitive affective behavioral outcomes cancer patients methods literature search performed select articles published november 2019 examined verbal andor visual risk communication interventions oncological clinical setting results search yielded 14875 studies 28 studies ultimately included disease progression information found framing affects treatment choice furthermore limiting amount progression information graphical display could benefit patients understanding risks benefits prognostic information side effects complications precise defined risk information better understood information presented words displaying hrql data consensus found graph type use conclusion great heterogeneity results methodology compared communication formats precluded us drawing conclusions practical implications clinicians consider effects different types framing might patient rely exclusively words describe risks rather include least form numbers visualization | https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1547-5069.2012.01476.x |
Wanda Montalvo|Elaine Larson | Participant Comprehension of Research for Which They Volunteer: A Systematic Review | 2,014 | Columbia University|Columbia University | abstract purpose evidence indicates research participants often fully understand studies volunteered aim systematic review examine relationship process obtaining informed consent research participant comprehension satisfaction research design systematic review published research informed consent participant comprehension research volunteer using preferred reporting items systematic review metaanalysis prisma statement guide methods pubmed cumulative index nursing allied health literature cochrane central register controlled trails cochrane database systematic reviews used search literature studies meeting following inclusion criteria published january 1 2006 december 31 2013 b interventional descriptive quantitative design c published peerreviewed journal written english e assessed participant comprehension satisfaction research process studies assessed quality using seven indicators sampling method use controls comparison groups response rate description intervention description outcome statistical method health literacy assessment findings 176 studies identified 27 met inclusion criteria 13 48 randomized interventional designs 14 52 descriptive three categories studies included projects assessing enhanced consent process form b multimedia methods c education improve participant understanding 78 used investigatordeveloped tools assess participant comprehension assess participant health literacy 74 assess readability level consent form 89 researchers found participants lacked basic understanding research elements randomization placebo risks therapeutic misconception conclusions findings indicate inconsistent assessment participant reading health literacy level b measurement variation associated use nonstandardized tools c continued therapeutic misconception lack understanding among research participants randomization placebo benefit risk agency healthcare quality national quality forum published informed consent authorization toolkits previously published validated tools underutilized clinical relevance informed consent requires assessment health literacy reading level comprehension research participants using validated assessment tools methods | https://doi.org/10.1158/1055-9965.epi-09-0238 |
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