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Leketi Makalela
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Translanguaging as a vehicle for epistemic access: cases for reading comprehension and multilingual interactions
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University of South Africa
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african multilingualism always construed monoglossic ie one language time lens despite pretensions plural language policies subsaharan africa study reported paper explored efficacy alternating languages input output lessons order offset linguistic fixity often experienced monolingual classrooms present two case studies translanguaging practices one institution higher learning another intermediate phase primary school results cases show use one language multilingual learners classroom settings provides cognitive social advantages using refer ubuntu translanguaging model make case fuzziness blurring boundaries languages translanguaging classes necessary relevant features 21st century enhance epistemic access speakers complex multilingual spaces ii indexical precolonial african value system ubuntu useful recommendations classroom applications research considered end paper
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https://doi.org/10.1111/ecno.12115
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Rochelle N. Shain|Jeanna Piper|Edward Newton|Sondra T. Perdue|Reyes Ramos|Jane Dimmitt Champion|Fernando Guerra
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A Randomized, Controlled Trial of a Behavioral Intervention to Prevent Sexually Transmitted Disease among Minority Women
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The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio|The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio|East Carolina University|The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio|Instituto Nacional de las Mujeres|The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio|San Antonio Metropolitan Health District
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africanamerican hispanic women disproportionately affected sexually transmitted diseases including acquired immunodeficiency syndrome aids effort reduce infection rates important create evaluate behavioral interventions specific target populations
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https://doi.org/10.1001/archpsyc.64.3.277
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Mason Jw
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Targeted screening for prostate cancer in African-American men
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Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences
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africanamerican men black men throughout world higher rate prostate cancer ethnic groups also likely present younger age advanced disease historically poorer prognosis whether observed difference due behavior lack access environmental factors genetics hotly debated whatever cause causes growing concensus targeting screening highrisk group justified focused education risk screening black men effective demonstration screening programs africanamerican community settings successful much debate proper normal values psa used screening high risk black men argued low normal range 20 ngml improve sensitivity detection curable disease others recognizing balance sensitivity cancer detection specificity avoiding unnecessary prostate biopsies proposed ageadjusted psa ranges randomized prospective screening trials completed seems reasonable encourage black men start screening age 40 using psa threshold 20 25 ngml prompt evaluation
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https://doi.org/10.1016/j.worlddev.2017.01.014
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Ian M. Thompson|Catherine M. Tangen|Anthony W. Tolcher|E. David Crawford|Mario A. Eisenberger|CM Moinpour
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Association of African-American Ethnic Background With Survival in Men With Metastatic Prostate Cancer
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The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio
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africanamerican men earlier onset prostate cancer higher prostatespecific antigen psa levels advanced stage diagnosis higher mortality white men known whether poorer survival africanamerican men prostate cancer reflects later stage diagnosis differences basic biology disease evaluate question examined outcomes africanamerican white men metastatic prostate cancer context randomized clinical trialsouthwest oncology group study 8894 randomized phase iii trial compared orchiectomy without flutamide men metastatic prostate cancer using data 288 africanamerican 975 white men trial conducted proportional hazards regression analysis determine ethnicity independent predictor survival statistical tests twosidedafricanamerican men likely white men extensive disease bone pain poorer performance status younger age study entry higher gleason score higher psa levels adjustment prognostic variables hazard ratio hr allcause mortality africanamerican men relative white men 123 p 018 adjustment initial qualityoflife assessments also resulted higher hrs associated africanamerican ethnicity relative white ethnicity hr 139 p 007africanamerican men metastatic prostate cancer statistically significantly worse prognosis white men cannot explained prognostic variables explored study data give increased impetus efforts detect disease early africanamerican men development effective therapies based potential biologic differences ethnic group
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https://doi.org/10.3389/fpsyg.2018.01297
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Alero Fregene|Mark Newman
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Breast cancer in sub?Saharan Africa: How does it relate to breast cancer in African?American women?
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University of Michigan–Ann Arbor|University of Michigan–Ann Arbor
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africanamerican women lower incidence yet higher mortality rate breast cancer compared whiteamerican women africanamerican women also higher risk earlyonset highgrade nodepositive hormone receptornegative disease similar features characterized hereditary breast cancer prompting speculation risk factors could genetically transmitted evaluation theory required study breast cancer among women subsaharan africa shared ancestry africanamerican womenpublications 1988 2004 englishlanguage literature breast cancer africa reviewedwomen subsaharan africa found low incidence breast cancer partly explained largely protective reproductive history including late menarche early menopause high parity prolonged breastfeeding irregular menses fewer ovulatory cycles average age diagnosis however approximately 10 years younger breast cancer patients western nations disease stage distribution shifted toward advanced disease resulted higher mortality rates features found similar data breast cancer africanamerican women mutations brca1 brca2 reported africanamerican women extent contribution brca1 brca2 breast cancer burden africa uncertain limited financial resources lead suboptimal cancer data collection well delayed diagnosis treatment many african breast cancer patientsparallels breast cancer burdens africanamerican subsaharanafrican women provocative indicating need exploration possible genetically transmitted features related estrogen metabolism andor breast cancer risk
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https://doi.org/10.3384/rela.2000-7426.rela9066
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Rodney P. Joseph|Colleen Keller|Olivia Affuso|Barbara E. Ainsworth
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Designing Culturally Relevant Physical Activity Programs for African-American Women: A Framework for Intervention Development
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Arizona State University|Arizona State University|University of Alabama at Birmingham|Arizona State University
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africanamerican women perform low levels physical activity disproportionally burdened associated cardiometabolic disease conditions ie 57 obese 49 cardiovascular disease marked health disparities among africanamerican women indicate need innovative strategies promote physical activity help attenuate chronic disease health disparities highrisk population culturally tailoring physical activity programs address sociocultural norms values beliefs behaviors africanamerican women advantageous strategy enhance physical activity promotion efforts purpose article discuss critical aspects researchers consider designing physical activity programs africanamerican women present conceptual framework guide intervention developmentdevelopment framework based previous physical activity research africanamerican women seminal literature topics cultural adaptation health promotion sociological theoretical perspectives role women africanamerican culture key determinants physical activity engagement among africanamerican womenthree key concepts discussed conceptual framework 1 developmental milestones life stage transitions africanamerican women 2 historical social cultural influences associated physical activity engagement 3 intervention delivery strategiesusing framework guide intervention development potential enhance physical activity health outcomes physical activity program africanamerican women
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https://doi.org/10.1111/hex.12294
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LaPrincess C Brewer|Joyce E. Balls?Berry|Philip A. W. Dean|Kandace A. Lackore|Sarah M. Jenkins|Sharonne N. Hayes
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Fostering African-American Improvement in Total Health (FAITH!): An Application of the American Heart Association’s Life’s Simple 7™ among Midwestern African-Americans
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Mayo Clinic in Arizona|Mayo Clinic in Florida|Mayo Clinic|Unity Health System|University of Minnesota|Mayo Clinic in Florida|Mayo Clinic in Florida|Mayo Clinic in Arizona
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africanamericans strikingly low prevalence ideal cardiovascular health metrics american heart associations lifes simple 7 ls7 study conducted assess impact communitybased cardiovascular disease prevention intervention knowledge achievement cardiovascular health metrics among marginalized africanamerican community adult congregants n 37 70 women three africanamerican churches rochester mn participated fostering africanamerican improvement total health faith program theorybased culturallytailored 16week education series incorporating american heart associations ls7 framework feasibility testing included assessments participant recruitment program attendance retention classified participants according definitions ideal intermediate poor cardiovascular health based cardiac risk factors health behaviors calculated ls7 score range 0 14 baseline postintervention knowledge cardiac risk factors assessed questionnaire main outcome measures changes cardiovascular health knowledge cardiovascular health components related ls7 baseline postintervention psychosocial measures included socioeconomic status outlook life selfreported health selfefficacy family support thirtysix 37 recruited participants completed entire program including health assessments participants attended 635 education series attendance session average 62 enrolled statistically significant improvement cardiovascular health knowledge p 002 higher percentage participants meeting either ideal intermediate ls7 score categories lower percentage within poor category observed higher ls7 scores correlated higher psychosocial measures ratings although small study suggests faith program feasible community intervention promoting ideal cardiovascular health potential improve cardiovascular health literacy ls7 among africanamericans
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https://doi.org/10.1017/s0022050709001120
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Richard M. Hoffman|Frank D. Gilliland|J. William Eley|Linda C. Harlan|Robert A. Stephenson|Stanford Jl|Peter C. Albertson|Ann S. Hamilton|William C. Hunt|Arnold L. Potosky
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Racial and Ethnic Differences in Advanced-Stage Prostate Cancer: the Prostate Cancer Outcomes Study
| 2,001 | null |
africanamericans twice risk nonhispanic whites presenting advancedstage prostate cancer investigate reasons difference evaluated association raceethnicity advancedstage prostate cancer adjusting demographic socioeconomic clinical pathologic factorsa populationbased cohort 3173 men diagnosed prostate cancer october 1 1994 october 31 1995 analyzed medical record abstracts selfadministered survey questionnaires used obtain information regarding raceethnicity age marital status insurance status educational level household income employment status comorbidity urinary function prostatespecific antigen level tumor grade clinical stage odds ratio advancedstage prostate cancer estimated weighted logistic regression analysis p values twosidedclinically advancedstage prostate cancers detected frequently africanamericans 123 hispanics 105 nonhispanic whites 63 socioeconomic clinical pathologic factors accounted 15 increased relative risk adjusting covariates risk remained statistically significantly increased africanamericans 226 95 confidence interval ci 143 358 hispanics 123 95 ci 073 208traditional socioeconomic clinical pathologic factors accounted increased relative risk presenting advancedstage prostate cancer hispanic africanamerican men
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https://doi.org/10.1186/s12889-018-5895-6
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Sannisha K. Dale|Laura M. Bogart|Glenn Wagner|Frank H. Galván|David J. Klein
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Medical mistrust is related to lower longitudinal medication adherence among African-American males with HIV
| 2,014 |
Massachusetts General Hospital|Harvard University|Boston Children's Hospital|Harvard University|Boston Children's Hospital|RAND Corporation|Bienestar|Boston Children's Hospital|Harvard University
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africanamericans living hiv show worse health behaviors eg medication adherence outcomes eg viral suppression white counterparts 6month longitudinal study investigated whether medical mistrust among africanamerican males hiv 214 enrolled 140 longitudinal data predicted lower electronically monitored antiretroviral medication adherence general medical mistrust eg suspicion toward providers racismrelated mistrust eg belief providers treat africanamericans poorly due race predicted lower continuous medication adherence time b 08 standard error 04 p 03 medical mistrust may contribute poor health outcomes intervention efforts address mistrust may improve adherence among africanamericans hiv
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https://doi.org/10.4103/0970-0218.69256
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Risa Palm|Gregory B. Lewis|Bo Feng
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What Causes People to Change Their Opinion about Climate Change?
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Georgia State University|Georgia State University|Georgia State University
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decade steady growth acceptance existence climate change anthropogenic causes opinions polarized almost one third americans mostly republicans denying climate changing human activity responsible causes americans change minds issue using large panel data set examined impacts direct experience weather anomalies ideology relative prioritization environmental conservation comparison economic development motivated reasoning adjusts individual opinion align others share ones party identification generalized ordered logit model confirmed importance political ideology party identification relative concern environmental conservation economic development attitude change effect party identification strengthened attentiveness news public affairs consistent logic motivated reasoning recent experience hot summers warm winters droughts natural disasters minimal impact attitude change
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https://doi.org/10.1016/j.pec.2014.02.005
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Edward Nuhfer|Christopher Cogan|Carl T. Kloock|G. G. Wood|Anya Goodman|Natalie Zayas Delgado|Christopher Wheeler
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Using a Concept Inventory to Assess the Reasoning Component of Citizen-Level Science Literacy: Results from a 17,000-Student Study
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Center for Assessment|California State University, Bakersfield|California State University, Channel Islands|California Polytechnic State University|California State University, Monterey Bay|California State University, Channel Islands
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articulating 12 concepts reasoning component citizenlevel science literacy restating assessable student learning outcomes slos developed valid reliable assessment instrument addressing outcomes brief 25item science literacy concept inventory slci paper report results obtained assessing citizenlevel science literacy 17382 undergraduate students 149 graduate students 181 professors address findings 999 confidence level found general education ge science courses significantly advance understanding science way knowing however understanding sciences way knowing increase academic ranks indicating extended overall academic experience better accounts increasing thinking capacity science courses alone higher mean institutional slci scores correlate closely increased institutional selectivity measured institutions higher mean sat act scores socioeconomic factors firstgeneration student b english native language c interest commitment science major unequally distributed across ethnic groups factors proved powerful accounting variations slci scores across ethnicities genders
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https://doi.org/10.1111/pedi.13428
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Ummi Ainur Rizqi|Heri Pratikto|Heny Kusdiyanti
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Entrepreneurship Education and Economic Literacy Mediated by Entrepreneurial Self-Efficacy Affect Entrepreneurial Intention
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State University of Malang|State University of Malang
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completing undergraduate studies students faced competitive period find work imbalance number job seekers available jobs causes increase number unemployed year way overcome problems increase job opportunities becoming entrepreneurs however changing mindset job seekers job creators difficult challenge face many studies conducted determine factors influence entrepreneurial intentions several factors influence formation entrepreneurial intentions entrepreneurship education economic literacy entrepreneurial selfefficacy study aims determine direct indirect effects entrepreneurship education economic literacy entrepreneurial intentions mediated entrepreneurial selfefficacy research conducted students faculty economics business state university malang taken entrepreneurship courses sample study 245 total population 1888 students obtained collaboration purposive sampling proportional random techniques data analysis technique used statistical path analysis results study indicate significant positive direct effect entrepreneurship education economic literacy entrepreneurial selfefficacy significant positive direct effect entrepreneurship education economic literacy entrepreneurial selfefficacy entrepreneurial intentions significant positive indirect effect entrepreneurship education entrepreneurial intentions entrepreneurial selfefficacy significant positive indirect effect economic literacy entrepreneurial intentions entrepreneurial selfefficacy
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https://doi.org/10.1111/mcn.12036
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Marie Duru?Bellat|Bruno Suchaut
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Organisation and Context, Efficiency and Equity of Educational Systems: What PISA Tells Us
| 2,005 |
University of Burgundy|University of Burgundy
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describing average scores dispersion social inequalities achievement various countries included latest programme international student assessment pisa study article relates products country economic cultural characteristics explores relations student scores number institutional characteristics countries educational systems results show relations exist average scores certain institutional pedagogical practices grade repeating tracking high degree social inequality achievement proves associated overall score dispersion degree educational system differentiates among students
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https://doi.org/10.1093/geront/gnu069
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Ernesto Macaro|Zöe Handley|Catherine Walter
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A systematic review of CALL in English as a second language: Focus on primary and secondary education
| 2,011 | null |
explaining consideration use technology second language l2 teaching primary secondary sectors necessary systematic review presents keyword map 117 studies technology l2 learning since 1990 reveals research effort educational sectors increased line technological developments important differences primary secondary sectors adoption applications follows indepth review 47 post2000 studies investigating efficacy technology teaching l2 english asks technology used evidence technology facilitates language learning insights drawn research field evidence technology direct beneficial impact linguistic outcomes slight inconclusive may impact indirectly positively learner attitudes behaviours may promote collaboration whole research reviewed lacked quality would reassure practitioners policymakers technological investment warranted argue future research needs provide tighter link technological applications second language acquisition sla theory learning outcomes
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https://doi.org/10.1037/a0019319
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Melanie Thompson|Michael J. Mugavero|K. Rivet Amico|Victoria A. Cargill|Larry W. Chang|Robert Gross|Catherine Orrell|Frederick L. Altice|David R. Bangsberg|John G. Bartlett|Curt G. Beckwith|Nadia Dowshen|Christopher M. Gordon|Tim Horn|Princy Kumar|James Scott|Michael J. Stirratt|Robert H. Remien|Jane M. Simoni|Jean B. Nachega
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Guidelines for Improving Entry Into and Retention in Care and Antiretroviral Adherence for Persons With HIV: Evidence-Based Recommendations From an International Association of Physicians in AIDS Care Panel
| 2,012 |
National Institutes of Health|Johns Hopkins University|Center for Global Health|Johns Hopkins University|John Brown University|National Institutes of Health|National Institutes of Health|Johns Hopkins University
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hiv diagnosis timely entry hiv medical care retention care essential provision effective antiretroviral therapy art adherence art among key determinants successful hiv treatment outcome essential minimize emergence drug resistance international association physicians aids care convened panel develop evidencebased recommendations optimize entry retention care art adherence people hiva systematic literature search conducted produce evidence base restricted randomized controlled trials observational studies comparators least 1 measured biological behavioral end point total 325 studies met criteria two reviewers independently extracted coded data study using standardized data extraction form panel members drafted recommendations based body evidence method intervention graded overall quality body evidence strength recommendationrecommendations provided monitoring entry retention care interventions improve entry retention monitoring interventions improve art adherence recommendations cover art strategies adherence tools education counseling health system service delivery interventions addition cover specific issues pertaining pregnant women incarcerated individuals homeless marginally housed individuals children adolescents well substance use mental health disorders recommendations future research areas also provided
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https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jebo.2007.09.005
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Courtney Cawthon|Sheena Walia|Chandra Y. Osborn|Kurt Niesner|Jeffrey L. Schnipper|Sunil Kripalani
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Improving Care Transitions: The Patient Perspective
| 2,012 |
Vanderbilt Health|Vanderbilt University|University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences|Vanderbilt University|Vanderbilt Health|Vanderbilt University|VA Tennessee Valley Healthcare System|Valley Health System|Brigham and Women's Hospital|Harvard University|Vanderbilt Health|Vanderbilt University
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hospital discharge patients commonly suffer potentially avoidable adverse events hospital readmissions hospitals implement interventions improve discharge transitions important understand patients perspectives intervention components beneficial study examined sample 125 patients randomized intervention arm pharmacist intervention low literacy cardiovascular disease study completed telephone survey helpfulness different components intervention included medication reconciliation inpatient counseling simple adherence aids telephone followup majority patients indicated helpful speak pharmacist medications discharge 728 particularly take medications prevent manage side effects receiving illustrated medication list 696 followup phone call discharge 680 also considered helpful patients limited health literacy indicated greatest benefit patients also reported feeling comfortable speaking outpatient providers medications receiving intervention conclusion patientsparticularly limited health literacyfound hospital pharmacistbased intervention helpful empowering
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https://doi.org/10.1016/j.neurobiolaging.2012.08.018
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Kai Cui|Sharon P. Shoemaker
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Public perception of genetically-modified (GM) food: A Nationwide Chinese Consumer Study
| 2,018 |
University of California, Davis|University of California, Davis
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25 years research development genetic modification wide range crops food fodder china reached decision point whether accept reject go slow use genetically modified gm technology produce food feed needed sustain population growth economic renaissance report consumer survey gm food includes input provinces china chinese consumers surveyed awareness knowledge opinion gm food survey resulted 119 414 467 respondents positive neutral negative view gm food respectively minority respondents 117 claimed understood basic principles gm technology either neutral unfamiliar gm technology respondents 693 obtained information gm food internet 643 respondents thought media coverage predominately negative gm food reasons given consumers favor use gm food complex seen response 138 respondents felt gm technology form bioterrorism targeted china chinas ministry agriculture science community generally expressed positive attitude toward gm food percentage respondents trusted government scientists 117 232 respectively postsurvey comments respondents made suggestions industrialization gm technology might impact future chinas food supply value chains finally impact emerging technologies like genome editing genomeedited organisms geos gm food debate discussed
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https://doi.org/10.1001/jamaoto.2018.3270
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Ernesto Macaro|Samantha Curle|Jack Pun|Jiangshan An|Julie Dearden
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A systematic review of English medium instruction in higher education
| 2,017 |
University of Oxford|University of Oxford|University of Oxford|University of Oxford|University of Oxford
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outlining systematic review research english medium instruction emi higher education urgently required briefly situate rapidly growing emi phenomenon broader field research content language considered compare research outputs phases education indepth review 83 studies documents growth emi different geographical areas describe studies investigated university teachers beliefs students attempting synthesise evidence whether teaching academic subjects medium english second language l2 benefit developing english proficiency without detrimental effect content learning conclude key stakeholders serious concerns regarding introduction implementation emi despite sometimes recognising inevitability also conclude research evidence date insufficient assert emi benefits language learning clearly detrimental content learning also insufficient studies demonstrating classroom discourse kind practice may lead beneficial outcomes insufficiency argue partly due research methodology problems micro macro level
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https://doi.org/10.1002/ab.20149
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Alison Harvey|Stephanie Fisher
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“Everyone Can Make Games!”: The post-feminist context of women in digital game production
| 2,014 | null |
decade scholarly research welldocumented harassment sexism forms exclusion marginalization digital games culture currently object heightened attention discourse related diversity inclusion paper considers context shift particular focus relationship genderfocused inclusivitybased action form womeningames incubators postfeminist discourse neoliberal context digital games production opposed rife antifeminism similar backlash sentiments articulations postfeminism within digital game industry provide insights tensions inherent introducing action change within conservative culture production particularly women industry time contradictions tensions postfeminist ethos allow actions function logic subverting brief consideration three exemplary postfeminist articulations visible female figures north american digital games community article explores challenges opportunities presented gaps contradictions postfeminism games culture production concludes equal measures caution optimism indicating future directions study activism
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https://doi.org/10.1186/s12877-020-01881-5
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Cristina Ottaviani|Daniela Vandone
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Financial Literacy, Debt Burden and Impulsivity: A Mediation Analysis
| 2,017 |
Fondazione Santa Lucia|University of Milan
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2008 crisis eu regulatory authorities policy makers started devote resources improve households financial literacy considered key element debt decisions however role another crucial determinant debt burden neglected financial education programmes present study examines role impulsivity financial literacy predictors debt burden sample 445 individuals adhoc built indicator financial literacy scores barratt impulsiveness scale used regressors debt service income ratio proxy debt burden served dependent variable predictors resulted associated debt burden however impulsivity fully mediated impact financial literacy debt even controlling financial wealth findings discussed terms policy implications means formulate effective financial education programmes
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https://doi.org/10.3389/fpubh.2019.00024
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Metin Ba?o?lu|Maria Livanou|C. Crnobari?
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Torture vs Other Cruel, Inhuman, and Degrading Treatment
| 2,007 |
King's College London|University of London|Universidad de Londres|Klini?ko Bolni?ki Centar Zvezdara|King's College London|University of London|Universidad de Londres|Klini?ko Bolni?ki Centar Zvezdara|King's College London|University of London|Universidad de Londres|Klini?ko Bolni?ki Centar Zvezdara
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reports human rights abuses us military guantanamo bay iraq afghanistan questions raised whether certain detention interrogation procedures amount tortureto examine distinction various forms ill treatment torture captivity terms relative psychological impacta crosssectional survey conducted populationbased sample survivors torture sarajevo bosnia herzegovina banja luka republica srpska rijeka croatia belgrade serbiaa total 279 survivors torture accessed linkage sampling community banja luka sarajevo rijeka among members 2 associations war veterans prisoners war belgradescores semistructured interview survivors war exposure torture scale structured clinical interview dsmiv clinicianadministered ptsd posttraumatic stress disorder scale dsmivpsychological manipulations humiliating treatment exposure aversive environmental conditions forced stress positions showed considerable overlap physical torture stressors terms associated distress uncontrollability regression analyses physical torture significantly relate posttraumatic stress disorder odds ratio 141 95 confidence interval 089225 depression odds ratio 141 95 confidence interval 071278 traumatic stress impact torture physical nonphysical torture ill treatment seemed determined perceived uncontrollability distress associated stressorsill treatment captivity psychological manipulations humiliating treatment forced stress positions seem substantially different physical torture terms severity mental suffering cause underlying mechanism traumatic stress longterm psychological outcome thus procedures amount torture thereby lending support prohibition international law
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https://doi.org/10.1016/j.pec.2010.09.017
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Marco J. Haenssgen|Proochista Ariana
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The Social Implications of Technology Diffusion: Uncovering the Unintended Consequences of People’s Health-Related Mobile Phone Use in Rural India and China
| 2,017 |
University of Oxford|University of Oxford
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three decades mobile phone diffusion thousands mobilephonebased health projects worldwide mhealth hundreds thousands smartphone health applications fundamental questions effect phone diffusion peoples healthcare behavior continue remain unanswered study investigated whether absence specific mhealth interventions people make different healthcare decisions use mobile phones illness following mainstream narratives hypothesized phone use illness increases b accelerates healthcare access study based original survey data 800 respondents rural rajasthan india gansu china sampled general adult population 2014 threestage stratified cluster random sampling design analyzed single multilevel logistic poisson negative binomial regression models clusterrobust standard errors contrary research intersection mobile phones healthcare captured actual healthrelated mobile phone use peoples illnesses irrespective whether phone analysis produced first quantitative microevidence patients personal mobile phone use correlated healthcare decisions despite positive association phone use healthcare access healthrelated phone use also linked delayed access public doctors nurses considered theoretical explanations observed patterns augmenting transaction cost information deficit arguments prevailing health system configuration notions heuristic decisionmaking healthcareseeking process study first step toward understanding implications mobile technology diffusion health behavior low middleincome countries absence specific mhealth interventions future research explore causal relationships underlying statistical associations link could potentially mean development interventions aimed improving access healthcare continue require conventional solutions sustain healthcare equity
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https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1574-0862.2010.00522.x
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Qishan Chen|Yurou Kong|Wenyang Gao|Lei Mo
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Effects of Socioeconomic Status, Parent–Child Relationship, and Learning Motivation on Reading Ability
| 2,018 |
South China Normal University|South China Normal University|South China Normal University|South China Normal University
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background chinese culture investigated relationship family socioeconomic status ses childrens reading ability participants included 2294 middleschool students grade 8 ses measured parents education level parents occupational prestige family property childrens reading ability estimated item response theory addition adopted 8item parentchild relationship scale 22item learning motivation scale included four dimensions examined whether parentchild relationship mediated relationship family ses reading ability whether moderated learning motivation results indicated parentchild relationship played mediating role relationship ses reading ability relationship moderated students learning motivation direct effects ses reading ability high medium low levels learning motivation 024 032 040 respectively
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https://doi.org/10.4148/1051-0834.1086
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Maren Elfert|Kjell Rubenson
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Adult education research: exploring an increasingly fragmented map
| 2,015 |
University of British Columbia|University of British Columbia
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background internal developments adult education field study new external conditions research article examines configuration adult education research evolving particularly last decade analysis draws twopronged approach reading four seminal articles written adult education scholars conducted bibliometric analyses selected adult education journals well review 75 articles covering oneyear period 20122013 five adult education journals chosen provide greater variety field adult education terms thematic orientation geographical scope case previous reviews findings suggest field facing two main challenges first fragmentation map territory noticed end 1990s continued seems intensified second practitioners also policy community voice disappointment adult education research note disconnect academic adult education research policyrelated research provide couple speculations future map adult education field study point danger shifting research agenda away classical adult education concerns democracy social rights
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https://doi.org/10.1098/rstb.2010.0122
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Stacy Cooper Bailey|Rachel O’Conor|Elizabeth A. Bojarski|Rebecca Mullen|Rachel E. Patzer|Daniel P. Vicencio|Kara L. Jacobson|Ruth M. Parker|Michael S. Wolf
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Literacy disparities in patient access and health?related use of <scp>I</scp>nternet and mobile technologies
| 2,014 |
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill|Northwestern University|Northwestern University|Northwestern University|Emory University|Mercy Hospital and Medical Center|Emory University|Emory University|Northwestern University
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age racerelated disparities technology use well documented less known health literacy influences technology access useto assess association patients literacy skills mobile phone ownership use text messaging internet access use internet healthrelated purposesa secondary analysis utilizing data 1077 primary care patients enrolled two multisite studies 20112013 patients administered inperson structured interviewpatients adequate health literacy likely mobile phone smartphone comparison patients marginal low literacy mobile phone ownership 968 vs 952 vs 901 respectively p 0001 smartphone ownership 706 vs 625 vs 401 p 0001 report text messaging 786 vs 752 vs 531 p 0001 also likely access internet home 921 vs 747 vs 449 p 0001 report using internet email 930 vs 757 vs 385 p 0001 browsing web 939 vs 802 vs 445 p 0001 accessing health information 863 vs 755 vs 408 p 0001 communicating providers 542 vs 298 vs 130 p 0001 relationships remained significant multivariable analyses controlling relevant covariatesresults reveal literacyrelated disparities technology access use widespread lower literate patients less likely smartphones access use internet particularly health reasons future interventions consider disparities ensure health promotion activities exacerbate disparities
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https://doi.org/10.1016/j.landusepol.2017.11.027
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Brian A’Hearn|Jörg Baten|Dorothee Crayen
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Quantifying Quantitative Literacy: Age Heaping and the History of Human Capital
| 2,009 |
University of Oxford|University of Tübingen|University of Tübingen
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age data frequently display excess frequencies attractive numbers multiples five use age heaping measure cognitive ability quantitative reasoning numeracy construct database age heaping estimates exceptional geographic temporal coverage demonstrate robust correlation literacy numeracy observed extending temporal geographic range knowledge human capital show western europe already diverged east reached high numeracy levels 1600 long rise mass schooling onset industrialization
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https://doi.org/10.1016/j.worlddev.2017.12.013
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Caroline Dutil|Mark S. Tremblay|Patricia E. Longmuir|Joel D. Barnes|Kevin Belanger|Jean?Philippe Chaput
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Influence of the relative age effect on children’s scores obtained from the Canadian assessment of physical literacy
| 2,018 |
University of Ottawa|Children's Hospital of Eastern Ontario|University of Ottawa|Children's Hospital of Eastern Ontario|Children's Hospital of Eastern Ontario|Children's Hospital of Eastern Ontario
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age grouping imposition cutoff date common sports education promotes relative age difference associated developmental advantages children born early side cutoff date disadvantages born later year known relative age effect rae bias acquiring adequate level physical literacy important children remain active life canadian assessment physical literacy capl assessment protocol encompasses measures domains childrens daily behaviours physical competence motivation confidence knowledge understanding purpose study ascertain whether capl scores susceptible rae could affect interpretation capl findingsthis crosssectional study examined scores obtained capl ie four domains individually total capl score susceptible rae children aged 8 12 years physical competence assessments movement skills cardiorespiratory strength muscular endurance flexibility body composition measurements susceptible participants n 8233 498 boys royal bank canadacapl learn play project 11 sites seven canadian provinces tested using capl protocolamong boys girls rae significantly associated two three four domain scores respectively controlling covariates however effect sizes negligible comparisons quarters year physical literacy domains overall scores main effect relative age boys girls born first three months year taller f3 4074 570 p 0001 2 004 f3 4107 584 p 0001 2 004 respectively demonstrated greater muscular strength f3 4037 292 p 0001 2 002 f3 4077 251 p 0001 2 002 respectively compared born later yearcollectively results suggest rae bias mainly negligible regard domain scores overall capl scores large sample children
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https://doi.org/10.1007/s00420-019-01426-3
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Geeta Pardeshi
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Age heaping and accuracy of age data collected during a community survey in the Yavatmal district, Maharashtra
| 2,010 |
Government Medical College
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age important variable epidemiological studies invariable part communitybased study reportsthe aim assess accuracy age data collected community surveysa crosssectional study designed rural areas yavatmal districtage data collected housetohouse survey six villages openended questionnaire used data collectionage heaping digit preference measured calculating whipples index myers blended index age ratio scores ars age accuracy index aai also calculatedwhipples index 10year age range ie reporting age terminal digit 0 38671 whipples index 5year range ie reporting age terminal digit 0 5 38274 myers blended index calculated study population 4199 aai population studied 1471 large differences frequencies males females certain agesthe age data collected survey poor quality age heaping ages terminal digits 0 5 indicating preference reporting ages 42 population reported ages incorrect final digit innovative methods data collection along measuring minimizing errors using statistical techniques used ensure accuracy age data checked using various indices
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https://doi.org/10.1109/access.2020.3048415
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Kimberly A. Kaphingst|Melody S. Goodman|William D. MacMillan|Christopher R. Carpenter|Richard T. Griffey
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Effect of cognitive dysfunction on the relationship between age and health literacy
| 2,014 |
Washington University in St. Louis|Washington University in St. Louis|Washington University in St. Louis|Washington University in St. Louis|Washington University in St. Louis
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age generally inverse predictor health literacy however role cognitive dysfunction among older adults relationship understoodwe conducted crosssectional survey 446 adult patients large urban academic level one trauma center assessing health literacy cognitive dysfunctionremoving older patients 60 years age older screened positive cognitive dysfunction attenuated relationship age health literacy r016 p0001 vs r035 p00001 older patients screening positive cognitive dysfunction significantly lower health literacy older patients screening negative patients less 60 years health literacy scores generally differ significantly latter groupsmuch relationship age health literacy driven cognitive dysfunction among subset older adultsour findings suggest older patients cognitive dysfunction greatest need health literacy interventions
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https://doi.org/10.3390/su12010195
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Maartje de Wit|Katarzyna Anna Gajewska|Eveline Goethals|Vincent McDarby|Xiaolei Zhao|Given Hapunda|Alan M. Delamater|Linda A. DiMeglio
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<scp>ISPAD Clinical Practice Consensus Guidelines</scp> 2022: Psychological care of children, adolescents and young adults with diabetes
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Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam|Amsterdam University Medical Centers|University College Cork|KU Leuven|Children's Health Ireland at Crumlin|Affiliated Hospital of Southwest Medical University|University of Zambia|University of Miami|University of Miami|Riley Hospital for Children|Indiana University – Purdue University Indianapolis
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ageappropriate validated assessment tools routinely implemented clinical practice monitor discuss overall psychosocial wellbeing quality life qol youth diabetes include wellbeing caregivers b interdisciplinary team assess general family functioning stress conflict cohesion adaptability parental psychopathology diabetesrelated functioning communication parental involvement support roles responsibilities selfmanagement behaviors especially periods transition eg diagnosis start new treatment plan adolescence may cultural family based difficulties adjustment diabetes b referral mental health professional recommended necessary e biopsychosocial model proposes understanding illness requires understanding complex interactions biology eg genes viruses psychology eg mood behavior social factors eg family society1 treatments must include attention domains diagnosed diabetes childhood adolescence interfere normative developmental changes interact psychological social factors youth families integrated collaborative care therefore necessary although routine psychosocial screening pediatric diabetes clinics effectively identifies youth struggling psychosocial problems facilitates referrals appropriate care resources screening referral alone sufficient ensure care actually received2 integrated care models ensure youth diabetes access mental health care35 screening programs initiated also must process appropriate referrals address identified concerns review main findings studies stress resilience coping psychological psychiatric problems neurocognitive functioning integration psychosocial assessments also discuss importance diabetes context including family dynamics social support diabetes team given rapid technological advances diabetes management review psychological advantages challenges technology conclude chapter review psychological behavioral interventions children adolescents diabetes based research findings recommendations optimal psychological care offered detailed executive summary section 2 childhood adolescence challenging developmental stages young children get stressed navigating social worlds particularly family school friendships6 adolescence characterized major physical hormonal psychological changes hence described period stress storm chronic illnesses diabetes exacerbate stress children adolescents7 8 uncommon children adolescents diabetes report stress7 9 relationship stress diabetes suggested bidirectional stress increase risk t2d living diabetes also cause stress1013 managing diabetes family conflicts around diabetes management dealing diabetes emotions often major source stress8 adversities pandemics covid19 also accentuate stress levels persons already affected diabetesspecific stress example perceived increased risk death due covid19 breakdowns supply chain affecting access insulin supplies contributed anxiety stress family related diabetes care management14 stressors subjective interpretation perception stressors actual exposure stress events vary depending age geography socioeconomic factors developing well highincome countries low income major stressor15 16 race ethnicity sociodemographic factors also associated stress17 18 coping strategies19 assessment stressors therefore part personcentered care diabetes distress also referred diabetesrelated diabetesspecific distress emotional response living managing diabetes one three adolescents t1d9 one three adolescents young adults t2d20 60 emerging adults21 report elevated diabetes distress although longitudinal studies scarce diabetes distress also seems persist time22 diabetes distress best viewed expected emotional response diabetes comorbid disorder constant demands diabetes management including relentless treatment tasks decisionmaking key contributors diabetes distress particularly constant efforts always lead expected outcomes diabetes distress may negatively impact engagement treatment subsequent glucose outcomes22 although coexist diabetes distress differs conceptually depression requires different care pathway23 diabetes burnout relatively new yet wellresearched concept without widely used psychometric scale term diabetes burnout relates high levels diabetes distress andor depression produce significant barriers diabetes management glycemic management24 characterized feelings mental emotional physical exhaustion living diabetes leading detachment diabetes ignoring selfmanagement responsibilities25 consequence burnout may lead experience detachment self support systems eg years attending diabetes appointments associated lack acceptance condition24 concept mainly described adults diabetes t1d t2d children adolescents parentscarers diabetes burnout scale dbs measures diabetes burnout specifically recently validated adults26 investigation concept youth diabetes particularly young adults parents warranted diabetes resilience achievement optimal diabetes outcomes ie high engagement selfmanagement behaviors close target glycemic outcomes despite numerous challenges inherent diabetes27 attention protective skills behaviors ie strengths promote resilient outcomes enhance understanding adjustment diabetes implications clinical care strengths include confidence selfefficacy manage demands diabetes seeking receiving developmentally appropriate help support family others adaptability handle unpredictable diabetesrelated challenges eg effective problemsolving coping2731 children families use adaptive coping strategies problemsolving better qol family functioning report fewer depressive anxiety symptoms3236 maladaptive coping strategies avoidance associated significant diabetesspecific distress suboptimal diabetes management including fewer glucose checks less frequent selfcare behaviors15 34 evidencebased interventions children diabetes cognitive behavioral therapy interventions promote parental involvement goal setting problemsolving9 reduce family conflict37 may helpful promoting resilience addressing stress interventions relieve stress enhance social support parentscaregivers also needed clinical care37 38 based evidence large populationbased cohort studies youth young adults t1d twice likely diagnosed psychiatric disorder especially eating mood anxiety behavior disorders peers without diabetes3941 adhd personality disorders substance use disorders especially males also common39 multimorbidities common 1 5 youth two psychiatric diagnoses39 overall psychiatric disorders associated abnormal selfmanagement eg insulinmanipulation lower qol42 43 children adolescents diabetes increased rates eating disorders ed disordered eating behaviors deb rates compared peers without diabetes4447 issues especially magnified older adolescents young adults consequences eating disorders disordered eating include increased risk frequency dka accelerated development vascular complications mortality48 49 even mild symptoms relevant impact selfmanagement50 population cohort studies show 110 adolescents young adults t1d ed3941 bulimia specified feeding eating disorders common anorexia nervosa51 longitudinal studies youth t1d reveal ed behaviors symptoms likely persist become severe young adulthood50 52 ed youth diabetes often associated comorbid psychiatric disorders suboptimal glycemic management relationships disordered eating depression symptoms anxiety symptoms lower qol populations t1d t2d53 bidirectional risk factors eating disorders disordered eating include female gender related societal pressure thin pubertal changes dka hyperglycemia54 debs dietary restriction intentional insulin omission55 prevalent eating disorders children t1d debs affect 3050 females 1020 males51 youth t2d prevalence deb found 5053 youth t2d deb significantly higher bmi lower insulin sensitivity depressive symptoms poorer qol without deb differences males females53 maladaptive family environment eg lack family mealtime structure parentchild relationship quality together parents personal eating attitudes eg weightshape concerns habits eg attempts weight loss negative comments childs weight important comes deb children56 debs often go unnoticed adolescents young adults refrain open providers always feel equipped identify talk them57 58 usually symptomatic raises attention hcps frequent hospital admissions associated dka given high prevalence serious consequences calls routine monitoring screening eating behaviors stepped approach starting screening detailed assessment following positive screens could considered facilitate discussion clinical practice57 initial elevation depressive symptoms anxiety diagnosis often transitional normal adaptive response59 thereafter symptoms depression anxiety increase longer disease duration corresponding childrens experience diabetes management implications difficult upsetting smaller group children psychological problems persist59 youth t1d increased risk elevated selfreported depressive symptoms compared peers prevalence rates ranging 17 63 depending population study design diagnostic tool6062 core symptoms include low mood enjoyment negative cognitions although coexistent irritability oppositional behavior may lead missed diagnosis somatic symptoms fatigue brain fog may overlap t1d symptoms hypo hyperglycemia european populationbased studies also show increased risk diagnosed mood disorders youth t1d boys girls3941 females youth history depressive episodes especially increased risk despite increased risk depression populationbased studies find increased risk suicide attempts youth t1d compared peers39 40 fewer studies conducted youth t2d today study prevalence elevated depressive symptoms youth t2d 15 comparable us population without diabetes63 search study report prevalence rates t2d specifically however males t2d reported increased risk elevated depressive symptoms compared males t1d64 recent studies canada us showed increased risk depressive disorders well attempted completed suicides youth t2d compared peers without diabetes20 65 longitudinal studies show mixed results regarding fluctuations depressive symptoms glycemic changes withinperson increases depressive symptoms 6 months associated concurrent declines glycemic management66 however 3 5year longitudinal studies adolescents young adults t1d show significant withinperson associations fluctuations depressive symptoms glycemic management changes6769 anxiety characterized predominance exaggerated fear worry dysfunctional coping behaviors eg preoccupation avoidance feared situations experiences use safety behaviors mitigate perceived threats adrenergic symptoms generalized anxiety described free floating continual symptoms specific focus substantial comorbidity anxiety depression counter chronic uncomfortable feelings anxiety person compensate avoiding many stressful experiences possible context diabetes behaviors could include attending appointments checking blood glucose levels taking insulin studies anxiety symptoms children adolescents t1d mixed although 32 may elevated anxiety symptoms may higher compared peers without diabetes62 70 however children young adults t1d youth t2d increased risk diagnosed anxiety disorders compared controls varying 11 324043 65 7173 highest risk onset diabetes age 10 14 years increasing risk diabetes duration39 children diabetes anxiety disorders risk suboptimal glycemic outcomes hospitalizations suboptimal selfmanagement lower qol depressive symptoms higher family conflict peers diabetes without anxiety disorders74 75 recent studies seem show similar prevalence rates depressive anxiety symptoms disorders general pediatric population possibly reflecting advances diabetes treatment awareness mental health problems73 76 nevertheless 1 7 young people diabetes experience psychological problems tend increase diabetes duration remain elevated young adults type 1 t2d68 76 77 high prevalence possible detrimental impact psychological symptoms disorders diabetes selfmanagement qol4 66 indicates ongoing monitoring screening integration psychological support care youth diabetes warranted approach outlined also easy access consulting psychiatrists cases involving severe psychopathology potential need psychotropic medications growing evidence documents children adolescents t1d risk pathophysiological brain changes7884 neurocognitive deficits eg memory learning executive functioning82 83 8590 healthy peers although limited research youth t2d also shows deficits memory processing speed compared youth without diabetes matched obesity status9193 intelligence quotient iq scores youth diabetes statistically significantly lower peers without t1d82 however iq scores youth diabetes typically well within average range clinical impact might minimal addition lower iq youth diabetes risk specific neurocognitive deficits information processing difficulties attention memory processing speed learning disabilities problems executive functions82 9093 executive functions involve goaloriented behavior key skills selfmanagement planning problemsolving organization executive function deficits make diabetes selfmanagement difficult turn difficulties selfmanagement could lead worsening glycemic outcomes9497 may lead dysfunctional cycle brain injury even greater neurocognitive function deficits83 additionally worse executive functions linked lower qol mental health problems98100 hypoglycemia hyperglycemia dka especially recurrent impact school functioning educational attainment via combination mechanisms including altered cognitive function nonattendance acute treatment101 however findings regarding impact t1d academic performance young people mixed older studies reported young people t1d lower academic performance compared peers siblings without t1d102 103 recent studies found differences academic performance compared peers104107 evidence young people optimal glycemic management perform better academically104 105 107 several illnessrelated risk factors contribute greater risk brain changes neurocognitive deficits youth t1d early age diabetes onset specific risk factor decline iq time neurocognitive deficits88 108 recent research suggests hightime outside range tir percentage time blood glucose levels target range 3910 mmoll 70180 mgdl negatively impacts brain development youth t1d84 dka particularly time diagnosis decline iq time andor neurocognitive deficits109111 protective strategies also identified improving child sleep continued family support reducing caregiver distress use diabetes technology82 95 collectively studies identified early disease onset factors experienced around onset higher hba1c severe hypoglycemic events dka major contributors initial cognitive decrements limited decline cognitive abilities experienced later diagnosis hypothesized early disease factors provide initial strike brain adapts new situation fluctuating glucose levels112 search diabetes youth study found acquired knowledge obesity depression contribute executive functioning youth t1d t2d differences executive functioning observed youth t2d compared t1d part attributable differences factors93 interdisciplinary diabetes teams aware risk protective factors neurocognitive deficits youth types diabetes ideally questionnaire performancebased measures neurocognitive function available assessment mental health specialist youth diabetes risk show signs neurocognitive deficits dealing diabetes selfmanagement tasks eg planning prioritizing given critical role selfmanagement psychosocial factors impacting diabetes outcomes qol imperative psychological assessment integrated routinely clinical diabetes care validated psychological questionnaires instrumental screening assessment measures facilitate addressing relevant psychosocial needs dialog person diabetes family part routine diabetes team consultations113 114 use assessments feasible accepted children youth diabetes families hcps helps focus clinical encounter psychosocial factors facilitate shareddecision making drive care decisions instead mainly focusing outcomes hba1c tir4 114 115 routine assessments shown positively impact wellbeing satisfaction care young people diabetes114 116 117 without direct impact selfmanagement glycemic outcomes113 115 choice assessment tool depends purpose age literacy person diabetes children age 8 years onwards generally able complete selfreport questionnaires younger children often parentproxy measures used although instruments enabling assessment child available118120 generic questionnaires used across different populations capture common aspects persons life allowing comparison normative populations diabetesspecific questionnaires tap sensitive symptoms problem areas experienced young people diabetes diabetesspecific measures considered deb assessment generic measures might capture behaviors part treatment eg carbohydrate counting calorie restriction adverse effects treatment excessive hunger secondary hypoglycemia addition generic measures able capture insulin restriction omission lose weight several standardized validated measures available providers monitor wellbeing screen psychological difficulties young people diabetes113 121 122 monitoring tools track changes time across broad range domains become part personcentered care feedback provided person diabetes clinical consultation123 example routine monitoring hrqol facilitates discussion youth diabetes clinicians regarding psychosocial concerns well different domains hrqol impact diabetes selfmanagement wellbeing113 115 117 screening tools help identify problems may gone otherwise unnoticed often score weighted based norm scores example screening depressive symptoms cutoff used screen young people risk clinical depression4 124 screening especially importance adolescence young adulthood critical developmental periods psychological problems first arise125 routine screening psychological difficulties 12 years onwards least year recommended comprehensive psychosocial screening feasible efficiently detect potential mental health problems issues impacting diabetes management4 many instruments developed monitor qol screen psychological problems adolescents113 121 126 127 instruments capture specific developmental domains young adults128 standardized validated questionnaires psychosocial monitoring screening diagnosis used stepped approach positive findings leading evaluation4 5 starting informal verbal inquiries monitoring wellbeing andor qol including mood distress positive responses probed additional questions andor use standardized measures finally structured interviews diagnosis formal diagnostic assessments interviews conducted qualified mental health professional familiar care young people diabetes help guide selection appropriate intervention mental health specialists train members health care team screening instrument use formal assessments used must process appropriate referrals mental health specialists address identified concerns screening referral alone sufficient impact clinical psychological outcomes ensure referrals done mental health care actually received2 integrated care models critical35 diabetes selfmanagement effective context collaborative interpersonal relationships129 130 involves family context peers diabetes team social ecological theory biopsychosocial model consider social environment interpersonal context illness key understanding development behavior youth diabetes improve health outcomes131 132 interactions youth diabetes environments reciprocal individuals characteristics interact uniquely environment creating developmental context specific individual view helps explain differing developmental trajectories outcomes individuals diagnosis diabetes131 parental wellbeing affects childrens outcomes levels psychological distress among parents children diabetes greater parents children without diabetes133 many parents report significant distress childs diabetes diagnosis difficulty coping childs diabetes management32 parental depression anxiety symptoms common months following diagnosis symptoms posttraumatic stress due new responsibilities134137 nearly one five parents reporting distress 4 years diagnosis138 parents younger children report allencompassing impact due constant worry perceived need vigilance139 fear hypoglycaemia parents younger children distress caring child diabetes affect parental wellbeing relationships could turn affect parenting behavior childs glycemic management17 139142 greater social support associated less stress parents children recent diagnosis diabetes143 connecting parents caring child t1d provide valued emotional practical support diabetes technology use could also lessen burdens139 literature specific impact t2d youth parental wellbeing scarce parental wellbeing coping also impacts childs physical mental health parents adjustment difficulties greatly stressed studies indicate also less diabetes management selfefficacy children behavioral psychological problems144148 although studies conducted mothers important consider fathers well since paternal psychological maladjustment predicted suboptimal glycemic management children 5 years diagnosis149 avoidant coping fathers related increased parenting stress involved diabetes management150 providing psychological support parents important clinical need helping parents lead effective management diabetes151 152 parenting family interventions instrumental discussed section 10 parent support levels parent involvement family conflict parenting style familyparentchild relationship quality associated psychological health outcomes youth diabetes associations varying parent gender child age demographic factors153 continued parental involvement diabetes care throughout adolescence young adulthood beneficial154 155 premature transition responsibility may detrimental156 involves parental monitoring child behavior favorable effects youth internalizing externalizing symptoms153 especially close parental monitoring selfmanagement tasks requiring executive functioning skills like problemsolving impulse control warranted prevent glycemic outcome declines95 way parents involved childs management matters diabetesspecific family conflict negatively affects treatment plan glycemic management well qol depressive andor anxiety symptoms young people157 overinvolvement unsupportive behaviors nagging could adverse effects140 158 parenting styles important family interactions authoritative responsive style ie clear levels expectations selfmanagement warmth sensitivity associated better selfmanagement eg checking blood glucose levels frequently making healthy food choices glycemic management less overweight therefore perhaps preventive t2d conversely psychological control associated suboptimal outcomes155 159 benefits authoritative parenting style transcend ethnicity socioeconomic status household composition159 studies explored relationship quality child psychological health generally found cohesive family relationships associated lower youth externalizing symptoms may relationship higher quality family relationships lower internalizing youth t1d especially youth color153 addition warm accepting environment associated better physiologic psychosocial outcomes154 158 although research social context youth diabetes focused family environment children get older particularly adolescence peer relationships become important supportive friends complement parents involvement psychological outcomes160 161 yout
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https://doi.org/10.1071/ahv38n1_br2
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Purnima Menon|Apurva Bamezai|Ali Winoto Subandoro|Mohamed Ag Ayoya|Víctor M. Aguayo
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Age?appropriate infant and young child feeding practices are associated with child nutrition in <scp>I</scp>ndia: insights from nationally representative data
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International Food Policy Research Institute|International Food Policy Research Institute|World Bank|United Nations Children's Fund India|United Nations Children's Fund India
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ageappropriate infant young child feeding iycf practices critical child nutrition objective paper examine associations ageappropriate iycf practices child nutrition outcomes india using data 18 463 children 0239 months old indias national family health survey 2005063 outcome measures child heightforage zscore haz weightforage zscore waz weightforheight zscore stunting underweight wasting linear logistic regression analyses used accounting clustered survey data regression models adjusted child maternal household characteristics state urbanrural residence analyses indicate india suboptimal iycf practices associated poor nutrition outcomes children early initiation breastfeeding exclusive breastfeeding associated nutrition outcomes considered consuming solid semisolid foods 689 months associated underweight p 005 diet diversity score achieving minimum diet diversity 4 food groups children 623 months age strongly significantly associated haz waz stunting underweight p 005 maternal characteristics also strongly associated child undernutrition summary poor iycf practices particularly poor complementary foods feeding practices associated poor child nutrition outcomes india particularly linear growth
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https://doi.org/10.1111/j.0020-8833.2004.00299.x
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Leni Marshall
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Thinking Differently About Aging: Changing Attitudes Through the Humanities
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University of Wisconsin–Stout
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ageism many cumulative negative health effects reducing ageism collegeage youths significant longterm impact public health reduced ageism decreases prevalence severity many negative health events myocardial infarctions add average 75 years life span one proven methods reducing ageist ideation participation video screening pair followup conversations intervention similar regular activities many faculty members humanities gerontologists expertise quantitative studies qualitative studies data analysis needed determine factors improve efficacy intervention demonstrate longterm health impact specific interventions humanities research also benefit expanded understandings aging old age organizations gerontological society america european network aging studies north american network aging studies facilitate interdisciplinary collaboration
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https://doi.org/10.2139/ssrn.260047
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Virginia W. Berninger|Robert D. Abbott
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Listening comprehension, oral expression, reading comprehension, and written expression: Related yet unique language systems in grades 1, 3, 5, and 7.
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agenormed tests listening comprehension oral expression reading comprehension written expression administered grades 1 n128 3 5 3 n113 5 7 confirmatory factor analyses compared one four factor models grade level supported four factor model language ear mouth eye hand multiple regressions identified three language skills explained unique variance four language skill outcomes provided additional evidence language single skill individuals ipsative scores amount standard score age language measure deviated individuals mean four measures showed 25 30 individuals showed relative strengths weaknesses 1 sd specific language skills 7 stable across grades 3 5 findings discussed reference theoretical implications idea comprehension expression via language ear mouth eye hand b educational applications observed developmental individual differences general special gifted education
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https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1365-2702.2011.03859.x
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Michael Gurven|Arianna Zanolini|Eric Schniter
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Culture sometimes matters: Intra-cultural variation in pro-social behavior among Tsimane Amerindians
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University of California, Santa Barbara|University College London|University of California, Santa Barbara
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agentcentered models usually consider individuallevel variables calculations economic costs benefits little consideration social cultural history shaping payoffs ways impact decisions examine role local expectations economic behavior explore whether village affiliation accounts variation dictator game offers among tsimane bolivian amazon independently factors could confound effect analysis shows significant differences altruistic giving exist among villages village patterns recognized residents offers likely reflect variation social expectations rather stable differences norms fairness
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https://doi.org/10.5424/fs/2023321-19673
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Katell Mevel|Brigitte Landeau|Marine Fouquet|Renaud La Joie|Nicolas Villain|Florence Mézenge|Audrey Perrotin|Francis Eustache|Béatrice Desgranges|Gaël Chételat
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Age effect on the default mode network, inner thoughts, and cognitive abilities
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École Pratique des Hautes Études|Inserm|Karolinska Institutet|Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Caen|Université de Caen Normandie|Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Caen|Université de Caen Normandie|École Pratique des Hautes Études|Inserm|Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Caen|Université de Caen Normandie|École Pratique des Hautes Études|Inserm|Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Caen|Université de Caen Normandie|École Pratique des Hautes Études|Inserm|Université de Caen Normandie|Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Caen|École Pratique des Hautes Études|Inserm|Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Caen|Université de Caen Normandie|École Pratique des Hautes Études|Inserm|Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Caen|Université de Caen Normandie|École Pratique des Hautes Études|Inserm|Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Caen|Université de Caen Normandie|École Pratique des Hautes Études|Inserm|Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Caen|Université de Caen Normandie|École Pratique des Hautes Études|Inserm|Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Caen|Université de Caen Normandie|École Pratique des Hautes Études|Inserm
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agerelated effects default mode network dmn connectivity measured rest using functional magnetic resonance imaging fmri well described little known however relationships changes agerelated effects cognition unconstrained thoughts occur restingstate scan called inner experience brain restingstate activity inner experience cognitive ability measurements obtained 70 participants aged 1980 years anteriorposterior disruption dmn activity age reported previous studies recovered significant effect age also found cognitive abilities inner experience finally agerelated changes dmn connectivity found correlate cognitive abilities specifically autobiographical memory performance findings provide new information fuel debate role brain default mode specifically effect agerelated changes restingstate activity measured fmri
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https://doi.org/10.1080/14015439.2021.1884897
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Justin S. Golub|Katharine Brewster|Adam M. Brickman|Adam Ciarleglio|Ana H. Kim|José A. Luchsinger|Bret R. Rutherford
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Association of Audiometric Age-Related Hearing Loss With Depressive Symptoms Among Hispanic Individuals
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Columbia University|Columbia University|Columbia University|Columbia University|Milken Institute|George Washington University|Columbia University|Columbia University|Columbia University
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agerelated hearing loss highly prevalent recently associated numerous morbid conditions aging latelife depression also prevalent resistant available treatments preliminary studies examining association hearing loss latelife depression limited subjective hearing measures small sample sizes primarily white populationsto assess whether crosssectional association exists objective audiometric hearing loss depressive symptoms older hispanic adultsthis crosssectional study uses 20082011 hispanic community health studystudy latinos data collected miami florida san diego california chicago illinois bronx new york 5328 hispanic adults 50 years older exposure outcome covariate data data analyses conducted march 2018 september 2018audiometric hearing loss puretone averagecenter epidemiologic studies depression scale 10item version cesd10 score 10 higher indicates clinically significant depressive symptomsthe median age interquartile range 5328 participants 58 5363 years 3283 participants 616 female mean sd cesd10 score 77 64 5328 included participants 1751 329 clinically significant depressive symptoms odds symptoms increased 144 95 ci 127163 times every 20 db hearing loss adjusting hearing aid use age sex educational level study site geographic background cardiovascular disease antidepressant use compared individuals normal hearing 0 db odds clinically significant depressive symptoms 181 95 ci 148222 times high individuals mild hearing loss median threshold 325 db 238 95 ci 177320 times high individuals moderate hearing loss median threshold 475 db 430 95 ci 261709 times high individuals severe hearing loss median threshold 80 dbobjective hearing loss appears associated clinically significant depressive symptoms older hispanic people greater hearing loss seemingly associated greater odds depressive symptoms given high prevalence untreated hearing loss older adults hearing loss may potentially modifiable risk factor latelife depression
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https://doi.org/10.1111/jpc.14240
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agerelated hearing lossspeech perceptionhearing losssudden hearing lossauditory processing
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https://doi.org/10.1111/eip.12793
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Catherine R. South|Jane L. Wood
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Bullying in prisons: the importance of perceived social status, prisonization, and moral disengagement
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University of Kent|University of Kent
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aggressive behaviorvolume 32 issue 5 p 490501 research article bullying prisons importance perceived social status prisonization moral disengagement catherine r south corresponding author catherine r south email protected department psychology university kent canterbury ukthe bracton centre bracton lane leyton cross road dartford kent da2 7ap uksearch papers authorjane wood jane wood department psychology university kent canterbury uksearch papers author catherine r south corresponding author catherine r south email protected department psychology university kent canterbury ukthe bracton centre bracton lane leyton cross road dartford kent da2 7ap uksearch papers authorjane wood jane wood department psychology university kent canterbury uksearch papers author first published 26 july 2006 httpsdoiorg101002ab20149citations 57aboutpdf toolsrequest permissionexport citationadd favoritestrack citation shareshare give accessshare full text accessshare fulltext accessplease review terms conditions use check box share fulltext version articlei read accept wiley online library terms conditions useshareable linkuse link share fulltext version article friends colleagues learn morecopy url share linkshare onemailfacebooktwitterlinkedinredditwechat abstract research focused environmental causes bullying prison neglected intrinsic characteristics bullies although importance social status prison noted one factor may influence bullying empirical research yet addressed main aim study investigate whether perceived importance social status prison motivates bullying subsidiary aim exploring whether moral disengagement prisonization influence relationship total 132 adult male prisoners interviewed categorized bully victim bullyvictim involved prevalence bullying high half prisoners victim perpetrator bullying predicted bullying positively related perceived importance social status prisoners involved bullying valued social status furthermore moral disengagement mediated relationship 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Javier Plaza Zamora|Isabel Legáz|Eduardo Osuna|María D. Pérez-Cárceles
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Age and education as factors associated with medication literacy: a community pharmacy perspective
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Universidad de Murcia|Universidad de Murcia|Universidad de Murcia
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aging implies higher prevalence chronic pathologies corresponding increase medication correct adherence use medication prerequisites reducing risks disease progression comorbidity mortality medication literacy ml specific ability safely access understand information available concerning medication act accordingly currently specific instruments ascertain extent ml general population aim work analyse ml large cohort pharmacy customersa total 400 community pharmacy clients analyzed assess level ml documental numeracy validated medlitrxse toolthe results showed total 400 community pharmacy clients 136 34 adequate degree ml rest clients n 264 66 adjudged ability statistically significant differences found different age groups terms ml p 0001 0312 95 ci 01950499 5165 65year age groups lower frequency adequate ml 235 71 respectively rest age groups statistically significant increase adequate ml observed academic level clients increased p 0001 15403 95 ci 810929257 multivariate logistic regression confirmed influence variables mlan inadequate ml level found community pharmacy clients age 51 also primary nonformal studies data add knowledge ml pharmacists health professionals adopt new strategies prevent least reduce errors taking medicines thus avoiding undesirable effects misuse
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Sabnam Acharya|Saruna Ghimire|Eva M Jeffers|Ninadini Shrestha
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Health Care Utilization and Health Care Expenditure of Nepali Older Adults
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Pokhara University|University of Northern Colorado|Colorado School of Public Health|Pokhara University
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aging associated multiple chronic conditions older age health needs demand health services utilization increase limited data nepal health care utilization well health care costs among elderly population therefore imperative explore factors hindering access health care among nepalese older adults study aims explore health care utilization expenditure among nepali older adults method communitybased crosssectional survey conducted among 401 older adults residing pokhara lekhnath metropolitan nepal survey tool adapted study global ageing adult health sages questions health care utilization predictors health care utilization assessed binary logistic regression models results study participants mean sd age 702 80 years various preexisting conditions hypertension 377 gastritis 284 asthma 254 arthritis 234 reported past 12 months 70 visited health facility notable proportion 30 participants didnt utilize health services despite health problem utilization outpatient inpatient health services 875 146 respectively use private health facilities 564 high compared use government health facilities 357 privileged ethnicity living partner higher annual income knowledge social insurance multimorbidity associated higher odds utilizing health services participants privileged ethnicity higher household income attending private health facility multimorbidities significantly higher pocket health expenditures conclusions notable proportion elderly participants utilize health services despite health problem public health system must develop effective strategies attract segment society high dependency private health facilities noted study lead towards higher pocket health expenditures health benefits regular health screenings must disseminated among elderly population developing quality affordable health care services older adults ensure equity accessibility major task public health system nepal
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https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0209442
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Urmimala Sarkar|Dean Schillinger|Kirsten Bibbins?Domingo|Anna María Nápoles|Leah Karliner|Eliseo J. Pérez?Stable
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Patient–physicians’ information exchange in outpatient cardiac care: Time for a heart to heart?
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San Francisco General Hospital|University of California, San Francisco|San Francisco General Hospital|University of California, San Francisco|San Francisco General Hospital|University of California, San Francisco
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agreement patients physicians indicator successful communication concordance domains communication among patients heart disease communication barriers studiedenglish spanish cantonesespeaking patients seen public hospital cardiology clinic assessed previsit questionnaires surveys patients physicians immediately visit asked 1 cardiac functional status 2 barriers selfmanagement 3 cardiac diagnoses 4 treatment assessed patientphysician concordance domains179 patients 56 physicians completed study patients low educational attainment limited literacy limited english proficiency physicians underestimated patients cardiac functioning status nyha classes 24 1 class 50 visits physicians frequently unaware medication 3857 67 psychosocial 6188 69 barriers patients unable describe even 1 matching diagnosis 72170 42 concordant among 5 categories physicians reported medication changes 106179 59 patients failed report changes 55 58106 multivariate logistic regression analyses showed significant association patient characteristics concordancepatients physicians often fail communicate effectively determinants concordance cvd care require investigationdeveloping strategies improve communication within medical encounter critical improving ambulatory chronic disease management
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https://doi.org/10.1046/j.0966-0429.2001.00292.x
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Bingxin Yu|Shenggen Fan
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Rice production response in Cambodia
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International Food Policy Research Institute|International Food Policy Research Institute
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agricultural economicsvolume 42 issue 3 p 437450 rice production response cambodia bingxin yu corresponding author bingxin yu international food policy research institute 2033 k st nw washington dc 20006 usa corresponding author tel 12028628114 fax 12024674439email address email protected b yusearch papers authorshenggen fan shenggen fan international food policy research institute 2033 k st nw washington dc 20006 usasearch papers author bingxin yu corresponding author bingxin yu international food policy research institute 2033 k st nw washington dc 20006 usa corresponding author tel 12028628114 fax 12024674439email address email protected b yusearch papers authorshenggen fan shenggen fan international food policy research institute 2033 k st nw washington dc 20006 usasearch papers author first published 25 november 2010 httpsdoiorg101111j15740862201000522xcitations 20read full textaboutpdf toolsrequest permissionexport citationadd favoritestrack citation shareshare give accessshare full text accessshare fulltext accessplease review terms conditions use check box share fulltext version articlei read accept wiley online library terms conditions useshareable linkuse link share fulltext version article friends colleagues learn morecopy url share linkshare onfacebooktwitterlinkedinredditwechat abstract study estimates rice production response using cambodia socioeconomic surveys conducted 2004 2007 results indicate agricultural productivity far potential increased substantially using modern technology inputs fertilizer irrigation findings also suggest cambodian government needs design investment strategy improve rural infrastructure including irrigation transportation electricity order increase agricultural production productivity boost farmers income citing literature volume42 issue3may 2011pages 437450 relatedinformation
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https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1469-8749.2009.03545.x
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Annie R. Specht|Billy R. McKim|Tracy Rutherford
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A Little Learning Is Dangerous: The Influence of Agricultural Literacy and Experience on Young People's Perceptions of Agricultural Imagery
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agricultural knowledge gaps forming american agricultural producers consumers feed clothe divides agricultural literacy firsthand experience food fiber industry may affect consumers perceive images modern production practices presented news media subsequently industry quantitative study researchers surveyed students large public university agricultural literacy knowledge awareness familiarity agriculturerelated issues agricultural experience firsthand interactions agricultural production students also responded images taken television news broadcast antibiotic use livestock production using three variables analysis variance conducted revealed significant differences students experienced agricultural production somewhat inexperienced indicating minimal exposure agriculture may done context related traditional rather modern production regression analysis also revealed agricultural literacy significant predictor reaction score researchers suggest given ability agricultural literacy influence perceptions agricultural literacy initiatives promoted experiences agriculture may enhanced handson learning agritourism sites agricultural fairs expositions
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https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1365-2834.2008.00896.x
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Sophie Hawkesworth|Alan D. Dangour|Deborah Johnston|Karen Lock|Nigel Poole|Jonathan Rushton|Ricardo Uauy|Jeff Waage
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Feeding the world healthily: the challenge of measuring the effects of agriculture on health
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University of London|London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine|London International Development Centre|University of London|London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine|London International Development Centre|London International Development Centre|SOAS University of London|University of London|University of London|London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine|London International Development Centre|London International Development Centre|SOAS University of London|University of London|London International Development Centre|Royal Veterinary College|University of London|London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine|London International Development Centre|London International Development Centre|SOAS University of London|University of London
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agricultural production food systems population health intimately linked strong evidence base inform knowledge constitutes healthy human diet know little actual food production consumption many populations developments food agricultural system affect dietary intake patterns health paucity information food production consumption arguably acute low middleincome countries urgently needed monitor levels undernutrition health impacts rapid dietary transition increasing double burden nutritionrelated disease food availability statistics based food commodity production data currently widely used proxy measure nationallevel food consumption using data uk mexico highlight potential pitfalls approach despite limited resources data collection better systems measurement possible important drivers improve collection systems may include efforts meet international development goals partnership private sector clearer understanding links agriculture food system population health ensure health becomes critical driver agricultural change
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https://doi.org/10.15503/jecs2022.1.419.428
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Alnail Mohmmed|Jianhua Li|Joshua Elaru|Mohammed M. A. Elbashier|Saskia Keesstra|Artemi Cerdà|Martin Kabenge|Reuben Makomere|Zebene Lakew Teffera
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Assessing drought vulnerability and adaptation among farmers in Gadaref region, Eastern Sudan
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State Key Laboratory of Pollution Control and Resource Reuse|Tongji University|State Key Laboratory of Pollution Control and Resource Reuse|Tongji University|State Key Laboratory of Pollution Control and Resource Reuse|Tongji University|Hohai University|Wageningen University & Research|University of Newcastle Australia|Universitat de València|State Key Laboratory of Pollution Control and Resource Reuse|Tongji University|State Key Laboratory of Pollution Control and Resource Reuse|Tongji University|State Key Laboratory of Pollution Control and Resource Reuse|Tongji University
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agricultural productivity rural areas severely affected climate variability elevates vulnerability rural households food insecurity study examines socioeconomic vulnerability farmers susceptible droughts five agriculturalbased regions gadaref eastern sudan survey carried 500 households collect data socioeconomic livelihood indicators data analyzed indicators used generate three components drought vulnerability exposure sensitivity adaptive capacity analysis revealed regions deemed vulnerable drought climate variability also projected vulnerable communities exposed farming communities alfaw algadaref alfushqa regions showed relatively low capacity adaptation moreover study determined vulnerability drought variability associated social economic development gadaref region results show highly vulnerable regions characterized features low levels productivity elevated levels financing low crop diversity agriculture primary income source low level agricultural insurance research shows importance diversified livelihoods building resilience hazards linked climate change
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https://doi.org/10.1155/2017/8765217
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Yuko Nakano|Takuji W. Tsusaka|Takeshi Aida|Valerien O. Pede
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Is farmer-to-farmer extension effective? The impact of training on technology adoption and rice farming productivity in Tanzania
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University of Tsukuba|Asian Institute of Technology|Japan External Trade Organization|International Rice Research Institute
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agricultural training potentially effective method diffuse relevant new technologies increase productivity alleviate rural poverty subsaharan africa ssa however since prohibitively expensive provide direct training farmers ssa critically important examine extent technologies taught small number farmers disseminate nontrained farmers paper investigates technology dissemination pathways among smallholder rice producers within rural irrigation scheme tanzania innovative feature compare performance three categories farmers key farmers receive intensive preseason training local training center intermediate farmers trained key farmers ordinary farmers collecting analyzing unique fiveyear householdlevel panel data set estimate differenceindifferences models assess gap performance evolve technologies spill trained farmers ordinary farmers disentangle technology spillover process also examine extent social geographical network key intermediate farmers influences adoption technologies ordinary farmers incorporating social relationship variables spatial econometric models found ordinary farmers relative residential neighbor key intermediate farmer likely adopt new technologies result key farmers technology adoption rates rose immediately training nontrained ordinary farmers caught belatedly technologies disseminated paddy yield key farmers increased 31 53 tons per hectare yield ordinary farmers increased 26 37 tons per hectare results suggest effectiveness practical potential farmertofarmer extension programs smallholders ssa cost effective alternative conventional farmer training approach
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https://doi.org/10.28945/3768
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Jaime Butler-Dawson|Lyndsay Krisher|Hillary A. Yoder|Miranda Dally|Cecilia Sorensen|Richard J. Johnson|Claudia Asensio|Alex Cruz|Evan C. Johnson|Elizabeth J. Carlton|Liliana Tenney|Edwin J. Asturias|Lee S. Newman
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Evaluation of heat stress and cumulative incidence of acute kidney injury in sugarcane workers in Guatemala
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Colorado School of Public Health|University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus|University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus|Colorado School of Public Health|University of Wyoming|Colorado School of Public Health|University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus|University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus|University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus|University of Wyoming|University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus|University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus|University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus|University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus
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agricultural workers worldwide exposed heat stress could risk kidney injury could lead chronic kidney disease unknown origin ckdu hydration promoted key measure reduce kidney injury presence hydration intervention incidence acute kidney injury aki calculated sugarcane worker population guatemala several risk factors evaluated measured kidney function beginning end work shift three time points 517 sugarcane workers defined aki increase serum creatinine 265 moll 50 preshift value associations aki risk factors examined including interactions hydration status prevalence dehydration postshift 1020 specific gravity 11 february 9 march 6 april cumulative incidence aki 53 february 54 march 51 april aki associated increasing postshift specific gravity dehydration marker 124 95 ci 102152 lower electrolyte solution intake 094 95 ci 089099 dehydration insufficient electrolyte consumption risk factors aki however even wellhydrated sugarcane workers routinely experience aki hydration important protective need understand contributors risk aki identify prevention strategies workers
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https://doi.org/10.28945/4029
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Abhinav Sharma|Arpit Jain|Prateek Gupta|Vinay Chowdary
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Machine Learning Applications for Precision Agriculture: A Comprehensive Review
| 2,021 | null |
agriculture plays vital role economic growth countrywith increase population frequent changes climatic conditions limited resources becomes challenging task fulfil food requirement present populationprecision agriculture also known smart farming emerged innovative tool address current challenges agricultural sustainabilitythe mechanism drives cutting edge technology machine learning mlit gives machine ability learn without explicitly programmedml together iot internet things enabled farm machinery key components next agriculture revolutionin article authors present systematic review ml applications field agriculturethe areas focused prediction soil parameters organic carbon moisture content crop yield prediction disease weed detection crops species detectionml computer vision reviewed classification different set crop images order monitor crop quality yield assessmentthis approach integrated enhanced livestock production predicting fertility patterns diagnosing eating disorders cattle behaviour based ml models using data collected collar sensors etc intelligent irrigation includes drip irrigation intelligent harvesting techniques also reviewed reduces human labour great extentthis article demonstrates knowledgebased agriculture improve sustainable productivity quality gep gene expressions programming rcnn regionscnn ga genetic algorithm pso particle swarm optimization plsr partial least square regression anfis
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https://doi.org/10.28945/4392
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Victor O. Abegunde|Melusi Sibanda|Ajuruchukwu Obi
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Determinants of the Adoption of Climate-Smart Agricultural Practices by Small-Scale Farming Households in King Cetshwayo District Municipality, South Africa
| 2,019 |
University of Zululand|University of Zululand|University of Fort Hare
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agriculture particularly smallscale farming contributor greenhouse gas ghg emissions victim effects climate change climatesmart agriculture csa offers unique opportunity adapt effects climate change time mitigating ghg emissions low response adoption csa among smallscale farmers raises questions factors influencing adoption smallscale farming system aid closeended questionnaire structured interviews conducted formed basis data generated 327 smallscale farmers selected random sampling descriptive statistics composite score index generalized ordered logit regression gologit model employed analysis majority 566 sampled farmers fell medium category users csa practices lowest proportion 177 sampled farmers fell high category use organic manure crop rotation crop diversification popular csa practices among sampled farmers educational status farm income farming experience size farmland contact agricultural extension exposure media agricultural production activity membership agricultural association group perception impact climate change found statistically significant positively correlated level csa adoption furthermore offfarm income distance farm homestead statistically significant negatively correlated csa level adoption paper argues climate changerelated education improved extension contact exposure mass media strengthen integrated farm activities bolster farm income additionally farmer associations groups given adequate attention facilitate csa adoption means climate change mitigation resilience
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https://doi.org/10.28945/4533
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Reviewed by Stephen Duckett
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Better Doctors, Better Patients, Better Decisions: Envisioning Health Care 2020
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ahr explores major national international health issues questions readership includes managers policy makers clinical staff health organisations including government departments hospitals community centres agedcare facilities well others interest health industry enables health professionals keep fingers pulse nations health decisions know influencial commentators decision makers thinking also publishes new research practitioners managers clinicians reports breakthrough projects demonstrate better ways delivering care
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https://doi.org/10.28945/4059
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Stephen Knack
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Does Foreign Aid Promote Democracy?
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World Bank
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aid potentially contribute democratization several ways 1 technical assistance focusing electoral processes strengthening legislatures judiciaries checks executive power promotion civil society organizations including free press 2 conditionality 3 improving education increasing per capita incomes research shows conducive democratization study provides multivariate analysis impact aid democratization large sample recipient nations 19752000 period using two different democracy indexes two different measures aid intensity evidence found aid promotes democracy result robust alternative model specifications estimation techniques including use exogenous instruments aid results similar analysis confined postcold war period 19902000 despite reduced dependence us donors prowestern authoritarian regimes among aid recipient nations
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https://doi.org/10.28945/4111
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Stephen Knack
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Does Foreign Aid Promote Democracy?
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World Bank Group
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aid potentially contribute democratization several ways 1 technical assistance focusing electoral processes strengthening legislatures judiciaries checks executive power promotion civil society organizations including free press 2 conditionality 3 improving education increasing per capita incomes research shows conducive democratization study provides multivariate analysis impact aid democratization large sample recipient nations 197596 period using several alternative democracy indexes measures aid intensity evidence found aid promotes democracy result robust alternative model specifications estimation techniques including use exogenous instruments aid
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https://doi.org/10.28945/4509
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Ryan Shaw|Hayden B. Bosworth
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Baseline medication adherence and blood pressure in a 24?month longitudinal hypertension study
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Duke University|Duke University
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aim objectives sought identify feasibility predictive validity easy quick selfreported measure medication adherence identify characteristics people hypertension may warrant increase attentiveness nurses address hypertensive selfmanagement needs background current control rates hypertension approximately 50 effective blood pressure control achieved people hypertension antihypertensive medication however hypertension control achieved patient adherent medication regimen patients nonadherent may need additional intervention design secondary analysis evaluated systolic blood pressure patients received usual hypertension management across 24 months sixmonth intervals methods longitudinal study 159 hypertensive patients two primary care clinics results sample 159 patients receiving care primary care facility baseline medication nonadherence associated 63 mmhg increase systolic blood pressure p lt 005 baseline 84 mmhg increase systolic blood pressure p lt 005 12 months 75 increase systolic blood pressure 24 months p lt 005 compared adherent patients respectively results also indicate significant increase systolic blood pressure across 24 months among people identified minority low financial status conclusions nonadherence antihypertensive medication baseline predictive increased systolic blood pressure 24 months postbaseline relevance clinical practice study demonstrates use easytouse questionnaire identify patients nonadherent recommend assessing medication adherence identify patients nonadherent antihypertensive medication especially vigilant patients minority considered low income
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https://doi.org/10.28945/3969
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Elena Górriz?Mifsud|Laura Secco|Riccardo Da Re|Elena Pisani|J. A. Bonet
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Cognitive social capital and local forest governance: community ethnomycology grounding a mushroom picking permit design
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Centre Tecnològic Forestal de Catalunya|University of Padua|University of Padua|University of Padua|Centre Tecnològic Forestal de Catalunya
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aim study local ecological knowledge shared rural communities shapes norms using nearby openaccess natural resources suggest method analyse form cognitive social capital application mushroom picking permitx0d area study poblet forest catalonia ne spainx0d material methods applied semistructured questionnaires pickers four municipalities governing body protected area methodology assesses cognitive social capital combining three instruments interquartile ratio indexes community cohesion ii pairwise comparisons across social groups pickers decisionmakers dm iii correlations mental models linking perceived ecological social economic challenges foreseen solutionsx0d main results analogous perceptions dm local pickers found mushroomrelated problems align picking permit design features perceived dissimilar behaviour local foreign pickers need forest tending addressing wildfire risk trash left forest shared among pickers dm moreover mental models dm showed statistically consistence individual picker level mushroom ecoliteracy relates family learning proximity dm links pickers dm correlate increased forest profitability expectationsx0d research highlights strong convergence cognitive indicators aggregated town level indicate single hermeneutic community among local pickers seems underlie large permit acceptance explain differential permit uptake thus structural social capital emerges complementary predictor
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https://doi.org/10.4103/0301-4738.73727
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Jakob Åsberg Johnels|Elisabeth Fernell|Liselotte Kjellmer|Christopher Gillberg|Fritjof Norrelgen
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Language/cognitive predictors of literacy skills in 12-year-old children on the autism spectrum
| 2,021 |
University of Gothenburg|Sahlgrenska University Hospital|University of Gothenburg|Sahlgrenska University Hospital|University of Gothenburg|Stockholm University|Sahlgrenska University Hospital|University of Gothenburg|University of Gothenburg|Karolinska University Hospital|Karolinska Institutet
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aim school age children autism spectrum disorder asd struggle literacy development yet individual differences major well understood moreover literacy attainment multifaceted literacy skills difficulties manifest one way aim study describe variability identify languagecognitive predictors different literacy skillsmethods assessed different literacy skills word reading accuracy reading fluency reading comprehension spelling along set languagecognitive predictor skills listening comprehension rapid automatized naming phonological awareness nonverbal cognitive ability 12yearold children asd without intellectual disability recruited longitudinal study swedenresults great heterogeneity floor ceiling levels literacy skills statistically increased prevalence poor reading comprehension reading fluency compared population norms regression analyses shown concurrent languagecognitive predictor skills eg phonological awareness differentially associated literacy subskills moreover longitudinal analysis showed preschool language problems associated poor word reading accuracy spelling middle schoolconclusions results confirm previous findings well provide new knowledge regarding profiles literacy difficulties children asd interestingly identified predictors literacy skills asd resembled identified important general reading dyslexia research might indicate similar kinds support training would beneficial
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https://doi.org/10.2147/opth.s157560
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Amanda K L Kwong|Abbey L Eeles|Joy E. Olsen|Jeanie L.Y. Cheong|Lex W. Doyle|Alicia J Spittle
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The <i>Baby Moves</i> smartphone app for General Movements Assessment: Engagement amongst extremely preterm and term?born infants in a state?wide geographical study
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Murdoch Children's Research Institute|University of Melbourne|Royal Women's Hospital|Murdoch Children's Research Institute|Royal Women's Hospital|Murdoch Children's Research Institute|Royal Women's Hospital|Murdoch Children's Research Institute|Royal Women's Hospital|University of Melbourne|Murdoch Children's Research Institute|Royal Women's Hospital|University of Melbourne|Murdoch Children's Research Institute|University of Melbourne|Royal Women's Hospital
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aim baby moves smartphone application designed parents video infants spontaneous movement remote general movements assessment gma aimed assess engagement baby moves amongst high lowrisk infants families sociodemographic variables related engagement methods families extremely preterm ep lt28 weeks gestational age extremely lowbirthweight elbw lt1000 g infants termborn controls statewide geographical cohort study asked download baby moves baby moves provided reminders instructions capture videos infants general movements parents surveyed baby moves usability results parents 451 infants 226 epelbw 225 control recruited 416 204 epelbw 212 control downloaded baby moves 346 158 epelbw 188 control returned least one scorable video remote gma fewer epelbw families submitted scorable video controls 70 vs 83 respectively odds ratio 048 95 confidence interval ci 03079 p 0003 difference diminished adjusted sociodemographic variables 109 95 ci 05920 p 079 families received government financial support 028 95 ci 01078 p 0015 spoke limited english home 039 95 ci 022069 p 0001 lower maternal education 038 95 ci 021068 p 0001 less likely return scorable video surveyed parents responded mostly positively baby moves usability conclusions parents study successfully used baby moves capture infant movements remote gma families lower sociodemographic status used baby moves less
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https://doi.org/10.33880/ejfm.2021100306
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Shinya Yamaguchi|Jerome C. Foo|Asuka Nishida|Shigeo Ogawa|Fumiharu Togo|Tsukasa Sasaki
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Mental health literacy programs for school teachers: A systematic review and narrative synthesis
| 2,019 |
Japan Graduate School of Education University|The University of Tokyo|Heidelberg University|University Hospital Heidelberg|Central Institute of Mental Health|Japan Graduate School of Education University|The University of Tokyo|Japan Graduate School of Education University|The University of Tokyo|Japan Graduate School of Education University|The University of Tokyo|Japan Graduate School of Education University|The University of Tokyo
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aim prevalence mental disorders increases sharply adolescence therefore school teachers good position provide initial assistance students mental health problems although effects number mental health literacy programs aimed teachers reported yet reviewed systematic manner study conducted systematic review effectiveness mental health literacy programs teachers methods pubmed psycinfo cinahl eric web science reference lists included studies searched september 2018 studies quantitatively measured least one main components mental health literacy including knowledge mental illnesses b stigma towards mental illnesses c confidence helping students behaviour helping students included regardless study design risk bias rated included study according cochrane tool randomized studies cochrane tool raondomized studies risk bias assessment tool nonrandomized studies robans nonrandomized studies results sixteen studies met inclusion criteria including 1 randomized controlled trial rct 2 cluster rcts 1 controlled beforeandafter study 12 case series studies claimed significant improvement knowledge attitudes behaviour andor confidence however overall quality outcomes relatively low 15 studies highunclear risk bias due lack allocation concealment controlling confounders andor inadequate analysis attrition conclusions high quality evidence required effectiveness mental health literacy programs teachers established
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https://doi.org/10.1177/2042018817742070
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Rainer Blank|Anna L. Barnett|John Cairney|Dido Green|Amanda Kirby|Helene J. Polatajko|Sara Rosenblum|Bouwien Smits?Engelsman|David Sugden|Peter H. Wilson|Sabine Vinçon
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International clinical practice recommendations on the definition, diagnosis, assessment, intervention, and psychosocial aspects of developmental coordination disorder
| 2,019 |
Heidelberg University|SLK-Kliniken Heilbronn|Oxford Brookes University|University of Toronto|McMaster University|Jönköping University|University of South Wales|Toronto Rehabilitation Institute|University of Toronto|University of Haifa|University of Cape Town|University of Leeds|Australian Catholic University|SLK-Kliniken Heilbronn
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aim international clinical practice recommendations cpr developmental coordination disorder dcd initiated european academy childhood disability eacd aim address key questions definition diagnosis assessment intervention psychosocial aspects dcd relevant clinical practice method key questions five areas considered literature reviews formal expert consensus recommendations based evidence literature searches mechanisms assessment intervention updated since last recommendations 2012 new searches conducted psychosocial issues adolescentsadults evidence rated according oxford centre evidencebased medicine level evidence loe 14 transferred recommendations recommendations based formal consensus two meetings international multidisciplinary expert panel conducted five delphi rounds develop good clinical practice gcp recommendations results thirtyfive recommendations made eight based evidence literature reviews three assessment five intervention twentytwo updated 2012 recommendations new recommendations relate diagnosis assessment two gcp psychosocial issues three gcp additionally one new recommendation loe reflects active video games adjuncts traditional activityoriented participationoriented interventions two new recommendations one gcp one loe made adolescents adults dcd interpretation cpr dcd comprehensive overview dcd current understanding based research evidence expert consensus reflects state art clinicians scientists varied disciplines international cpr dcd may serve basis national guidelines paper adds updated international clinical practice guidelines developmental coordination disorder dcd refined extended recommendations clinical assessment intervention dcd critical synopsis current research mechanisms dcd critical synopsis psychosocial issues dcd implications clinical practice first international recommendations consider adolescents adults dcd
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https://doi.org/10.33880/ejfm.2019080104
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Christina E. Miyawaki|Minhui Liu
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Gender differences in cognitive impairment among the old and the oldest?old in China
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University of Houston|Johns Hopkins University
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aim examine gender differences prevalence cognitive impairment across two age cohorts china old aged 6579 years oldestold aged 80116 years methods chinese longitudinal healthy longevity survey waves 2008 2011 used n 13 586 regression analysis used model gender effects baseline cognitive function onset cognitive impairment independent variables included demographics socioeconomic status ses social network leisure activities functional disabilities results among oldestold women 329 twice likely men 157 cognitive impairment old women 22 slightly likely men 19 regression models showed oldestold women significantly higher risk cognitive impairment men p lt 0001 even adjusting independent variables significant gender differences found among old cohort ses social network leisure activities appeared affect gender differences especially among oldestold independent variables examined gender effects reduced incorporating ses age cohorts conclusions oldestold gender differences cognitive impairment could due differences ses men women old cohort showed statistically significant gender difference time however follow old cohort future potential gender differences prevalence cognitive impairment geriatr gerontol int 2019 19 586592
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https://doi.org/10.47141/geriatrik.1250884
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Emma Beard|Jamie Brown|Robert West|Eileen Kaner|Petra Meier|Susan Michie
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Associations between socio-economic factors and alcohol consumption: A population survey of adults in England
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University College London|University College London|University College London|Newcastle University|University of Sheffield|University College London
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aim gain better understanding complex relationships different measures social position educational level income alcohol consumption england method march 2014 april 2018 data collected n 57807 alcohol drinkers england taking part alcohol toolkit study ats respondents completed auditc measure frequency alcohol consumption amount consumed typical day binge drinking frequency first two questions used derive secondary measure quantity average weekly unit consumption socioeconomic factors measured socialgrade based occupation employment status educational qualifications home car ownership income models constructed using ridge regression assess contribution predictor taking account high collinearity models adjusted age gender ethnicity results strongest predictor frequency alcohol consumption socialgrade two lowest occupational categories social grade eg semiskilled unskilled manual workers unemployed pensioners casual workers fewer drinking occasions professionalmanagerial occupations 029 95ci 034 025 031 95ci 033 029 strongest predictor consumed volume binge drinking frequency lower educational attainment whose highest qualification alevel ie collegehigh school qualification drank substantially typical day 028 95ci 025 031 higher weekly unit intake 355 95ci 304 405 university qualification also reported higher frequency binge drinking 011 95ci 009 014 housing tenure strong predictor drinking outcomes employment status car ownership weakest predictors outcomes conclusion socialgrade educational attainment appear strongest socioeconomic predictors alcohol consumption indices england followed closely housing tenure employment status car ownership lowest predictive power
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https://doi.org/10.29228/ehlj.51016
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Annabella Magnusson|Kim Lützén|Elisabeth Severinsson
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The influence of clinical supervision on ethical issues in home care of people with mental illness in Sweden
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Integrated Cardio Metabolic Centre|Marie Cederschiöld University
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aim investigate ways clinical supervision influence district nurses psychiatric nurses mental health care workers ethical decisionmaking home care people mental illnesses background nursing staff frequently make difficult ethical decisions caring mentally disturbed patients home methods study descriptive correlational study data collected crosssectional survey focused psychiatric nurses district nurses mental health care workers n 660 results health care professionals received supervision support clinical nursing work perceived felt secure decisionmaking felt safer relationship patient gained deeper insight meaning security patient well carer furthermore regarded taking responsibility patient necessary moral right care treatment patients home could mean patients integrity violated conclusions results emphasize need clinical supervision support nursing staff leads acquiring greater sense selfesteeem also need clarify professional role nurses integration theoretical clinical knowledge importance supervision illustrated means previous studies
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https://doi.org/10.14260/jemds/2015/1043
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Victoria Leggett|Patricia A. Jacobs|Kate Nation|Gaia Scerif|Dorothy V. M. Bishop
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Neurocognitive outcomes of individuals with a sex chromosome trisomy: XXX, XYY, or XXY: a systematic review*
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University of Oxford|Southampton General Hospital|Salisbury District Hospital|Wessex Regional Genetics Laboratory|University of Oxford|University of Oxford|University of Oxford
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aim review systematically neurodevelopmental characteristics individuals sex chromosome trisomies scts method bibliographic search identified englishlanguage articles scts focus studies unbiased clinical referral power least 069 detect effect size 10 results identified 35 articles five neonatally identified samples adequate power review additional 11 studies included cases identified reasons neurodevelopmental concerns individuals additional x chromosome mean iqs within broadly normal limits lower respective comparison groups verbal iq affected cognitive outcomes poorest females xxx males xyy normalrange iqs three sct groups xxx xxy xyy marked difficulties speech language motor skills educational achievement nevertheless adults scts lived independently less evidence available brain structure attention social psychiatric outcomes within group much variation interpretation individuals scts risk cognitive behavioural difficulties however evidence base slender research needed ascertain nature severity causes difficulties unselected samples
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https://doi.org/10.1016/s1474-5151(03)00002-1
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Roslyn Sorensen|Rick Iedema|Elisabeth Severinsson
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Beyond profession: nursing leadership in contemporary healthcare
| 2,008 |
University of Technology Sydney
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aims examine nursing leadership contemporary health care potential contribution health service organization management background nursing profession repositions equal partner health care beside medicine management enhanced nursing standards clinical knowledge leading commensurate extension nursings power authority organization methods ethnographic study icu sydney australia comprising interviews unit nursing managers 4 focus groups 3 less experienced intermediate experienced nurses 29 total interviews senior nurse manager 1 results inter intraprofessional barriers workplace fragmentation multidisciplinary clinical systems collectively deliver care clinical administrative disconnection resolving organizational problems prevented nurses articulating model intensive endoflife care conclusions professional advocacy skills needed overcome barriers articulate operationalize new nursing knowledge standards nurses enact embed leadership role implications nursing management profession need move beyond reliance professional clinical models become skilled multidisciplinary team members professional advocates nurses take place equal partners health care
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https://doi.org/10.23950/jcmk/12260
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Priyank Sharma
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Impact of Education on Suicides in India
| 2,022 |
National University of Educational Planning and Administration
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aim aim paper examine impact education rate suicides india paper attempts take global outlook prevalent suicide among countries high education indicatorsx0d methodology paper based secondary research data collected national databases like national crime records bureau international databases world health organization organisation economic cooperation development oecd data analysis done using statistical technique like correlation using microsoft excelx0d results study reveals india increase education levels people negligible impact number suicides country across states suicide rate literacy rate positive correlation 035 correlation doesnt mean causation two mildly correlated establish fact education doesnt direct impact suicide rate also analysis indicates even though education levels country risen subsequently educational level among people committed suicides also increased found countries ranked higher pisa ranking tertiary education attainment mostly higher rates suicidex0d conclusions shown throughout study education hasnt effective instrument equipping people life skills increase education levels across country increase education level people commit suicides concomitantly education happening vacuum effect persona people committing suicides thus significant question educational practices realign goals education leads overall development individual
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https://doi.org/10.28982/josam.747645
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Devika Bhatt|Shashi Sharma|Ruchika Gupta|Dhirendra N Sinha|Ravi Mehrotra
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Predictors of Hypertension among Nonpregnant Females Attending Health Promotion Clinic with Special Emphasis on Smokeless Tobacco: A Cross-Sectional Study
| 2,017 |
National Institute of Cancer Prevention and Research|National Institute of Cancer Prevention and Research|National Institute of Cancer Prevention and Research|National Institute of Cancer Prevention and Research|National Institute of Cancer Prevention and Research
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aim determine predictors hypertension among nonpregnant females attending health promotion clinic design setting crosssectional study conducted march june 2016 national institute cancer prevention research india methods study included 319 nonpregnant females age 2070 years demographics age literacy income noted history regarding use frequency quantity smokeless tobacco taken height weight blood pressure measured body mass index calculated statistical analysis pearsons productmoment correlation coefficient calculated variables age smokeless tobacco consumption body mass index versus systolic diastolic blood pressure respectively linear well multiple linear regression analysis employed identify risk factors hypertension results univariate linear regression analysis showed age smokeless tobacco consumption body mass index associated systolic blood pressure mmlmath xmlnsmmlhttpwwww3org1998mathmathml idm1mmlmrowmmlmipmmlmimmlmrowmmlmath value lt 0001 diastolic blood pressure high body mass index predictor multiple linear regression analysis showed systolic diastolic hypertension associated high body mass index low level education moreover systolic hypertension associated higher age smokeless tobacco use conclusion health promotion requires control body mass index smokeless tobacco cessation preventing hypertension complications
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https://doi.org/10.1186/1475-9276-3-8
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Alex Pugnali|Amanda Sullivan|Marina Umaschi Bers
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The Impact of User Interface on Young Children’s Computational Thinking
| 2,017 |
Tufts University|Tufts University|Tufts University
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aimpurpose past years new approaches introducing young children computational thinking grown popularity paper examines role user interfaces childrens mastery computational thinking concepts positive interpersonal behaviors background growing pressure begin teaching computational thinking young age study explores affordances two different programming interfaces teaching computational thinking graphical coding application ipad scratchjr tangible programmable robotics kit kibo methodology study used mixedmethod approach explore learning experiences young children tangible graphical coding interfaces sample children ages four seven n 28 participated findings results suggest type user interface impact childrens learning one many factors affect positive academic socioemotional experiences tangible graphical interfaces qualities foster different types learning
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https://doi.org/10.1097/tld.0b013e318217d473
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Nicole A. Buzzetto-Hollywood|Hwei Cheng Wang|Magdi Elobeid|Muna Elobaid
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Addressing Information Literacy and the Digital Divide in Higher Education
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University of Maryland Eastern Shore|University of Maryland Eastern Shore|University of Maryland Eastern Shore|University of Maryland Eastern Shore
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aimpurpose digital divide educational inequalities remain significant societal problem united states elsewhere impacting low income firstgeneration minority learners accordingly institutions higher education challenged meet needs students varying levels technological readiness deficiencies information digital literacy shown hindrance student success paper documents efforts midatlantic minorityserving institution seeks assess address digital information literacy skills underserved students background number years ago historically black university maryland developed institutional commitment digital information literacy students efforts included adoption international certification exam used placement test incoming freshmen creation center student technology certification training course redesign pre post testing computer applications courses student perception survey methodology multimethodological approach applied study relied survey results pre post testing students enrolled introductory intermediate computer applications courses scores five years placement testing student pre post test scores compared order examine degree change post test scores also assessed five years scores test used placement incoming freshmen finally student perception satisfaction survey administered students enrolled courses consideration survey included combination dichotomous likertscaled ranking questions administered electronically data subsequently exported microsoft excel spss descriptive statistical analyses conducted contribution study provides research population firstgeneration minority college students expanding numbers higher education literature reports underprepared academic success unfortunately paucity current studies examining information technological readiness students specifically enrolled minority serving institutions paper timely relevant helps extend discourse digital divide technological readiness impacts higher education students included study representative enrolled historically black colleges universities hbcus united states giving paper broad implications across country internationally countries populations firstgeneration college students underserved populations lack digital readiness also issue therefore giving study global relevance findings digital divide serious concern higher education especially schools seek increasingly reach underserved populations particular results study show students attending minority serving institution come college technology skills needed academic success pre post testing students well responses survey questions proven efficacy computer applications courses building technology skills students courses viewed overwhelmingly positive students respondents reporting necessary part college experience benefits academically professionally use online simulated learning assessment system immediate automated feedback remediation also found particularly effective building computer information literacy skills students total sample size study 2800 individuals data 2690 ic3 tests administered five year period considered well 160 completed surveys pre post testing 103 students recommendations practitioners institutions higher education invest thorough examination information technology literacy skills needs perceptions students coming institution well following course completion recommendation researchers research expanded minority serving institutions across united states well abroad particular research protocol easily replicated duplicated minority majority serving institutions enabling greater comparisons across groups impact society results research help shed light problem desperately needs addressed institutions higher education realities digital divide preparedness entering college students particular low income first generation minority groups future research detailed quantitative survey study conducted seeks examine technology uses backgrounds needs interests career goals professional expectations respect range currently relevant technologies
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https://doi.org/10.30569/adiyamansaglik.983204
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R?dvan Ata|Kas?m Yildirim
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Turkish Pre-service Teachers’ Perceptions of Digital Citizenship in Education Programs
| 2,019 |
Mu?la University|Mu?la University
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aimpurpose principal aim study reveal digital citizenship levels preservice teachers enrolled 1st 2nd year education faculty mula stk koman university mula turkey preservice teachers perceptions digital citizenship patterns knowledge digital citizenship explored background study examines concepts digital citizenship including digital communication digital rights responsibilities critical thinking digital participation digital security digital skills digital ethics digital commerce preservice teachers interaction instructional technology research study inform policies strategies enhance teacher trainings education turkey methodology mixed methodology data sources including survey openended questions collected explore preservice teachers perceptions digital citizenship digital citizenship scale used quantitative data collection instrument various statistical techniques tests anova ttest tukey hsd used analysis data contribution study contributes existing literature knowledge demonstrating patterns digital citizenship influence turkish preservice teachers professional development deepening discussion change policies strategies education programs turkey findings results indicated statistically significant difference digital citizenship scores male female preservice teachers male participants scoring higher female participants however participants mean scores significantly differentiate departments similarly observed participants mean scores significantly differentiate high school types far parent educational background concerned mean scores participants indicate significant difference education level mother scores differed significantly fathers education level similar responses emerged openended questions participants expressed felt competent digital communication digital participation parents partly influential improvement skills addition majority participants stated major enrolled contribution digital skills far recommendations practitioners recommendations practitioners include teacher education programs training preservice teachers become digital citizens recommendation researchers recommendations researchers include identifying practical activities enhance preservice teachers digital citizenship skills impact society findings results study help display universal digital citizenship model preservice veteran teachers turkey well strengthen interaction instructional information technologies policy strategy changes educational settings future research studies undertaken especially developing countries future research explore preservice teachers perceptions digital citizenship digital rights responsibilities ethics well evaluating opinions school administrators students parents regarding perceptions digital citizenship educational settings
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https://doi.org/10.31067/acusaglik.1174801
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Catalina Huilcapi-Collantes|Azucena Hernández Martín|Juan Pablo Hernández-Ramos
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The Effect of a Blended Learning Course of Visual Literacy for In-service Teachers
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Pontificia Universidad Católica del Ecuador|Universidad de Salamanca|Universidad de Salamanca
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aimpurpose purpose study examine effects 20hour blended learning visual literacy course applied inservice teachers purpose designed course train educators instrument measure level visual literacy participants intervention found differences background visual literacy essential improving visual communication skills inservice teachers use construct visual material permanently hence need trained developing visual literacy taking account pace life specific needs methodology employed quasiexperimental onegroup pretestposttest design area study social science specifically education population inservice teachers work private schools north zone quito ecuador convenience sampling method used conduct pilot study 51 teachers one private school visual literacy course designed based acrl visual literacy competency standards differences level visual literacy measured visual literacy test 45 items made specific purpose differences pretest posttest found performing paired samples ttest collected data contribution research contributes visual literacy research focused inservice teachers instruction practical study based complete proposal training evaluated visual literacy level inservice teachers findings findings show statistically significant differences pretest posttest scores teachers improved level visual literacy 20hour blended learning visual literacy course recommendations practitioners practitioners adapt length training course teachers schedules review course themes items visual literacy test know specific content taught along course recommendation researchers researchers want replicate similar study bigger group participants possible control group impact society study indicates teachers could improve level visual literacy attending wellstructured training course thus crucial offer inservice teachers opportunity improve visual communication skills concrete learning process adapted schedules life future research future research focus evaluating treatment practical projects previous acquired knowledge inservice teachers
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https://doi.org/10.30714/j-ebr.2019454841
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Max Sommer|Albert D. Ritzhaupt
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Impact of the Flipped Classroom on Learner Achievement and Satisfaction in an Undergraduate Technology Literacy Course
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University of Florida|University of Florida
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aimpurpose purpose study examine impact flipped classroom model learner achievement satisfaction undergraduate learners background context research flipped classroom introductory technology literacy course public research university methodology study employed quasiexperimental pretestposttest design consisting two groups treatment condition sections instructors implemented flipped classroom model module focus study control condition sections instructors lectured facetoface meeting learners completed practice online homework learners group received form instruction completed instructional activities tests surveys data analyzed using descriptive statistics analysis variance anova analysis covariance anacova models contribution research adds growing base literature flipped classroom special instantiation blended learning findings results indicated significant difference two groups terms learner achievement terms learner satisfaction however significant difference participants favored control condition recommendations practitioners practitioners select situations appropriate flipped classroom context reflected implementation curriculum would benefit affordances approach recommendation researchers researchers seek replicate study longer durations using rigorously developed validated measures impact society study suggests flipped classroom may perceived learners introductory technology literacy course beneficial satisfaction future research future research seek replicate studies technology literacy courses identify optimal learning situations blended learning environment
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https://doi.org/10.32322/jhsm.1073138
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Matthew Andrew|Jennifer Taylorson|Donald John Langille|Aimee Grange|Norman Williams
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Student Attitudes towards Technology and Their Preferences for Learning Tools/Devices at Two Universities in the UAE
| 2,018 |
Khalifa University of Science and Technology|University of St Andrews|Zayed University|University of St Andrews|Khalifa University of Science and Technology|Zayed University|Khalifa University of Science and Technology|University of St Andrews|Zayed University|Zayed University|Zayed University|Khalifa University of Science and Technology|University of St Andrews
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aimpurpose purpose study survey student opinions technology order best implement utilize technology classroom paper technology refers digital technology aims study 1 examine student attitudes towards technology regards enjoyment perceived usefulness 2 investigate tools devices students enjoyed preferred use learning 3 examine whether students preferred learning books paper instead technological devices eg laptops tablets smartphones 4 investigate whether student opinions digital technology preferred learning tools differ two universities based level technology implementation two programs foundation studies general studies background previous studies investigated student device choice however fewer studies looked specifically tools devices students choose certain academic tasks preferences may vary according level digital technology integration two different universities methodology study mix quantitative qualitative data gathered 1102 participants across two universities united arab emirates englishlanguage foundation studies program firstyear general studies program questionnaire containing closedended openended questions followed three focusgroup interviews n432 anova ttests used test statistically significant differences survey data qualitative survey interview data analyzed recurring themes contribution study aims provide comprehensive account learning tools including bookspaper laptops tablets phones students prefer use complete specific academic tasks within university context study also seeks evaluate student attitudes towards using digital technology learning order best implement utilize technology context higher education institutions middle east around world findings findings suggest participants enjoy learning use new technology believe improves learning prepares future jobs bookspaper preferred resources learning followed closely laptops tablets smartphones much less preferred specific educational tasks data also revealed respondents preferred learning combination traditional resources eg books paper digital technological tools eg laptops tablets recommendations practitioners findings used recommend educators higher education administrators importance adopting learning outcomes related digital literacy classroom help students become effective learners also skilled professionals working lives additionally classroom practices incorporate traditional tools newer technological tools learning might effective provide flexibility find best learning tools task recommendation researchers participants preferred books paper learning one reason paper helped remember information better research needs done learning benefits using tactile mediums paper reading writing impact society findings study suggest learners may benefit use digital technology others institutions organizations need provide flexibility comes technology implementation students faculty flexibility accommodate different learning styles preferences isolate individuals classroom workplace may slower adapt new technologies future research future research needed investigate student attitudes towards digital technology higher education institutions parts world addition study focused mostly student perceptions learning tools devices classroom research needs done impact technology learning per se specifically certain tools may help learners effectively complete different educational tasks
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https://doi.org/10.4103/0301-4738.55073
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Ziva R. Hassenfeld|Madhu Govind|Laura de Ruiter|Marina Umaschi Bers
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If You Can Program, You Can Write: Learning Introductory Programming Across Literacy Levels
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Tufts University|Tufts University|Tufts University|Tufts University
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aimpurpose paper presents findings curricular intervention aimed integrating computer programming reading writing early elementary school purpose research explore relation students varying literacy levels level success mastering introductory programming language methodology curricular intervention study implemented single school district southeastern virginia districts 33 elementary schools eight schools received external grant us department defense introduce computer science early elementary education standardized literacy test scores correlated internally developed age appropriate programming assessment scores n 132 second grade students contribution study first kind look students varying literacy levels succeed mastering introductory programming language introduced literacy lens findings findings indicated strong evidence weak positive correlation students literacy levels determined pals assessment programming mastery determined curricular programming assessments positive correlation suggests may indeed underlying constructs overlap literacy programming recommendations practitioners consider integrating computer programming foundational component literacy curriculum especially early grades two skill sets mutually support one another recommendation researchers additional research necessary using variety literacy programming measures continue understand relationship emerging literacy emerging computer programming skills impact society reimagining computer programming language significant implications teach programming schools students use programming workforce future research future work repeat curricular intervention younger students districts first grade kindergarten classrooms introducing programming coding literacy cal approach even earlier students literacy trajectories believe allow positive impact programming knowledge influence students literacy development next phase research agenda collect pre post literacy scores standardized internally developed see myriad ways programming knowledge impacts literacy
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https://doi.org/10.18240/ijo.2016.09.18
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Nicole A. Buzzetto-Hollywood|Ayodele Julius Alade
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An Examination of Gen Z Learners Attending a Minority University
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University of Maryland Eastern Shore|University of Maryland Eastern Shore
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aimpurpose paper presents preliminary findings pilot survey sought examine technology uses backgrounds needs interests career goals professional expectations generation z students enrolled minority serving institution united states midatlantic region background students entering college today part generation z born late 90s 2016 known short attention spans heightened ability multitask already outnumber millennials first true digital natives born age smart phone methodology fall 2017 online student perception survey piloted students enrolled midatlantic minority serving institution survey included combination dichotomous likertscaled ranking questions survey administered electronically using survey monkey system students following completion core computer concepts courses explored technology backgrounds skills perceived computing selfefficacy role predict technology play future career data subsequently exported microsoft excel spss descriptive statistical analyses conducted contribution generation z descends college campuses technology dominated backgrounds different communications learning social preferences important better understand generation whose needs expectations help shape future higher education additionally study also provides research population firstgeneration minority college students expanding numbers higher education literature reports impacted negatively digital divide educational inequalities paper timely relevant helps extend understanding generation z findings findings show generation z learners enrolled minorityserving institution enjoy computer classes feel using computers comes easy perceive experts use social media mobile operating systems using smart phone searching web email participants also reported want technologically literate want skilled computer software applications interested learning cyber security terms future respondents also believe career require analyze information inform decision making additionally stated information security important future career finally results affirmed college computing courses remain important college students recognize technology play crucial role career employers wanting see job applicants strong technology skills recommendations practitioners generation z learners enrolled higher education need want wide range technology courses available order help meet rapidly evolving demands tomorrows workplace students study overwhelmingly see value enhancing technology skills especially areas computer software applications information management cyber security recommendation researchers institutions higher education invest thorough ongoing examinations information technology literacy skills needs perceptions students impact society understanding interests needs generation z learners imperative future higher education future research survey work progress part pilot study used help guide much sizable examination generation z learners
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https://doi.org/10.1136/bjo.2004.042606
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Sulatha V. Bhandary|Rajesh Khanna|Krishna Rao|L. Vaikunta Rao|Kamala D Lingam|V S Binu
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Eye donation - Awareness and willingness among attendants of patients at various clinics in Melaka, Malaysia
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Manipal University College Malaysia|Kasturba Medical College, Manipal|Kasturba Medical College, Manipal|Manipal University College Malaysia|Kasturba Medical College, Manipal|Manipal University College Malaysia|Kasturba Medical College, Manipal|Manipal University College Malaysia|Kasturba Medical College, Manipal|Manipal University College Malaysia|Kasturba Medical College, Manipal|Manipal University College Malaysia
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aim corneal blindness accounts 342 blindness malaysia rate eye donation low aim study assess awareness eye donation willingness donate eyes among attendants patients various clinics melaka malaysia materials methods observational study conducted attendants accompanied patients n 400 visiting various outpatient departments general hospital two peripheral clinics melaka august october 2007 participants answered questionnaire malay english versions included demographic profile awareness eye donation knowledge regarding facts eye donation willingness donate eyes univariate multivariate logistic regression performed 5 level significance results awareness eye donation observed 276 69 participants multivariate analysis showed awareness among females compared males p 0009 276 participants aware eye donation 3442 willing donate eyes willingness among indian race p 002 males p 002 educational status influence willingness donate eyes conclusions although majority participants aware eye donation willingness donate eyes poor
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https://doi.org/10.1136/bjo.2006.106914
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Raba Thapa|Shankha Narayan Twyana|Govinda Paudyal|Shankar Khanal|Ruth M. A. van Nispen|H. Stevie Tan|Suman Thapa|Ger van Rens
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Prevalence and risk factors of diabetic retinopathy among an elderly population with diabetes in Nepal: the Bhaktapur Retina Study
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Tilganga Institute of Ophthalmology|Tilganga Institute of Ophthalmology|Tribhuvan University|Amsterdam UMC Location VUmc|Amsterdam UMC Location VUmc|Tilganga Institute of Ophthalmology|Amsterdam UMC Location VUmc
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aim diabetic retinopathy dr emerging cause blindness developing countriesthis study aimed explore prevalence risk factors dr elderly population nepalsubjects methods populationbased crosssectional studya total 1860 subjects age 60 years participated response rate 886a detailed history obtained presenting bestcorrected visual acuity measured anterior segment posterior segment examinations carried outblood pressure random blood sugar recorded body mass index calculated abdominal girth measureddr graded clinical examination using early treatment diabetic retinopathy study criteriaresults diabetes found 168 9 subjects mean age 696 years 31 185 newly diagnosedthe prevalence dr 238 95 confidence interval ci 17731 among persons diabetesthe prevalence dr among newly diagnosed subjects diabetes 65 95 ci 08214the prevalence visionthreatening dr 95 95 ci 5515 higher malesthe prevalence dr 833 95 ci 359996among diabetes 20 yearsin multivariable logistic regression analysis duration diabetes hypertension alcohol consumption significantly associated drconclusion dr common problem among elderly population diabetes nepalthe duration diabetes hypertension alcohol consumption risk factors development drstrategies developed timely diagnosis diabetes screening dr
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https://doi.org/10.3389/fendo.2017.00100
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Nurcan Akba? Güne?|Sebahat Gücük
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The Effect of Health Literacy Levels on Successful of Smoking Cessation Therapy: A Survey Study
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Bolu Abant ?zzet Baysal University|Bolu Abant ?zzet Baysal University
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aim study aimed evaluate effect health literacy levels patients given smoking cessation treatment success smoking cessation treatment methods study 152 participants ages 1870 applied tertiary hospital smoking cessation outpatient clinic fagerstrm test nicotine dependence used determine level cigarette addiction participants european health literacy scale used evaluate levels health literacy results health literacy levels participants cigarette addiction evaluated 38 25 inadequate 64 421 problematic participants smoking cessation status general health literacy levels compared found statistically significant determined health literacy level increased success rates individuals increased smoking cessation therapy conclusions shown increasing level health literacy effective increasing success smoking cessation treatment increasing health literacy part fight smoking effect demonstrated future studies large populations keywords smoking cessation health literacy addiction
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https://doi.org/10.5005/jp-journals-10024-2835
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Mahmoud Radwan|Aymen Elsous|Hasnaa Al-Sharif|Ayman Abu Mustafa
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Glycemic control among primary care patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus in the Gaza Strip, Palestine
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Ministry of Health and Medical Education|Tehran University of Medical Sciences|Dar Al-Shifa Hospital|University of Palestine
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aim study aimed assess level good glycemic control determine association adherence antidiabetic medications glycosylated hemoglobin hba1c examine factors influencing good glycemic control materials methods crosssectional design employed among 369 patients type 2 diabetes mellitus t2dm four ministry health health centers 2016 sample 3 ml blood taken measure hba1c patients asked fill pretested questionnaire univariate multivariate logistic regressions identify independent factors associated good glycemic control conducted using spss software version 22 ibm corp armonk ny usa results mean standard deviation sd hba1c 897 202 one fifth patients good glycemic control hba1c 7 factors associated good glycemic control older age odds ratio 096 95 confidence interval ci 09330988 high medication adherence 2757 95 ci 13084693 better health literacy 2124 95 ci 19174921 duration diabetes mellitus dm gt 7 years inversely related good glycemic control 2255 95 ci 11894276 conclusion study showed glycemic control suboptimal factors associated older age high medication adherence better health literacy knowledge factors could entry toward helping patients targeting interventions improve glycemic control prevent diabetesrelated complications
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https://doi.org/10.1891/2156-5287.5.2.91
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Burkay Yakar|Mehtap Gömleksiz|Edibe Pi?ri?nçci?
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Health Literacy Levels and Affecting Factors of Patients Who Applied to A University Hospital Polyclinic
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F?rat University|F?rat University|F?rat University
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aim known increasing health literacy increase peoples quality life enable benefit health services effectively contribute reducing health care costs inadequate health literacy reported lead insufficient health information high risk ill health low level understanding treatment methods increase health care costs today increasing number chronic diseases increasing elderly population increasing budget allocated health services also increased importance health literacy levels context aimed investigate health literacy levels factors affecting country methods crosssectional study conducted voluntary patients applied family medicine outpatient clinic university study sociodemographic questionnaire form turkish health literacy scale used data collection chisquare test used statistical analysis p results 225 volunteers included study 621 women mean score health literacy scale 255102 506 participants inadequate 251 problematic health literacy level level health literacy found significantly lower women low education level married children vision problems conclusion data obtained study showed health literacy levels low need develop policies increase levels
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https://doi.org/10.1177/1403494809102778
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Semra GÜNDO?DU|Asl? Kilavuz
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Factors Associated with Health Literacy and Diabetes Burden, and the Relationship Between Health Literacy and Diabetes Burden in Elderly Individuals with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
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Akdeniz University|Ege University
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aim study aims investigate factors associated health literacy diabetes burden relationship health literacy diabetes burden elderly patients type 2 diabetes mellitusx0d x0d materials methods descriptive study included 124 elderly patients type 2 diabetes mellitus applied endocrinology metabolic diseases outpatient clinic university hospital january 2019 june 2019 patients met inclusion criteria sociodemographic characteristics health information form health literacy scale elderly diabetes burden scale used research tools studyx0d x0d results 54 participants women 766 aged 6574 statistically significant difference found total health literacy scores patients terms educational level health status income status presence chronic complications presence retinopathy nephropathy statistically significant difference also found total scores elderly diabetes burden scale terms gender educational level health status presence chronic diseases duration diabetes types diabetes treatment presence chronic complications presence retinopathy nephropathy neuropathy coronary artery disease according spearmans correlation coefficient analysis moderate negative correlation found patients health literacy total score elderly diabetes burden scale total scorex0d x0d conclusion study determined burden diabetes decreased health literacy increased health professionals focus improving health literacy elderly diabetic patients lead comfortable life increase ability cope adapt disease reduce burden diabetes
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https://doi.org/10.1136/bjo.2005.081406
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Meliha Kasapoglu Aksoy-
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Health Literacy and Medication Adherence in Fibromyalgia
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Bursa Yuksek Ihtisas Egitim Ve Arastirma Hastanesi|Sa?l?k Bilimleri Üniversitesi
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aim patients fibromyalgia syndrome fms reported 3 times likely use health care services compared general population 4 times likely go doctor 4 times drug use 25 times painrelated expendituresin study firstly aimed investigate relationship health literacy hl medication adherence fms patients treated least six monthssecondly planned investigate association hl disease activitymethods study crosssectional analytical designpatients diagnosed fms according 2014 acr diagnostic criteria least six months included studyvisual analog scale vas fibromyalgia impact questionnaire fiq european health literacy survey questionnaire hlseuq47 morisky 8item scale forms filled facetoface interviews patients resultsthe study completed total 142 fms patientsthere statistically significant difference morisky 8item groups according hlseuq47 scale subscale scores p005there also difference morisky 8item groups according health service scorethere negative significant correlation morisky 8item scale score vas measurementsconclusions believe educational programs patients fms increasing hl positively affect treatment outcomes
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https://doi.org/10.4274/jpr.galenos.2019.81488
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Prabhjot Singh Hans|Sonali Garg|Rajat Vohra|Urvahi Sharma|Karnika Tiwari|Isha Kriplani|Navsangeet Kaur|Arihant Tater
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PREVALENCE OF ANEMIA AND ITS SOCIO - DEMOGRAPHIC DETERMINANTS IN PREGNANT WOMEN AT A TERTIARY CARE HOSPITAL IN JAIPUR, RAJASTHAN
| 2,015 | null |
aim prevalence anemia sociodemographic determinants pregnant women tertiary care hospital jaipur rajasthanmaterials methods pregnant women aged 25 35 years registered antenatal clinic department obstetrics gynaecology mahatma gandhi medical college jaipur includeda predesigned pre tested questionnaire used elicit informationvarious possible causes anaemia considereddata entered microsoft access analysed using statistical software spss version 115 windows vistachi square test used finding association degree anaemia various factorsp value less 005 considered statistically significant p value less 0001 considered highly significantconclusion prevalence anaemia pregnant women still quiet high 70 also found various studies done indiathe existing health care resources reinforced striclly mandatory supply ifa tablets adolescent girls pregnant women food fortification along correction nutritional deficiencies timely interventions reducing burden malaria infectious diseasesunfavourable socio demographic factors major barriers efforts place prevention anaemia pregnancysocioeconomic status literacy women awareness related health concerns major determinants contribute problem anaemiatherefore public health educationinformation reproductive health important health care measures undertaken community level taking care fact health care provided important years adolescence marriage child bearingalso high time realisation health system focus various factors contribute occurrence anaemia include important indicator national health care policy
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https://doi.org/10.5005/jp-journals-10024-2657
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Anna Strömberg|Jan Mårtensson
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Gender Differences in Patients with Heart Failure
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Linköping University Hospital|Linköping University|Halmstad University|Ryhov Hospital Jönköping|Region Jönköpings län
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aim aim literature review review discuss differences men women heart failure regard epidemiology aetiology diagnostics prognosis pharmacological nonpharmacological treatment impact heart failure psychosocial factors healthcare utilisation method two primary health care resources medline cinahl selected review current literature medline 234 abstracts dealing heart failure gendersex found cinahl 20 abstracts conclusion men higher incidence heart failure overall prevalence rate similar sexes since women survive longer onset heart failure women tend older diagnosed heart failure often diastolic dysfunction men extent sex differences treatment hospital cost quality care partly explained age differences life situations men women heart failure different physical social restrictions affecting daily life activities experienced bothersome men whereas restrictions affecting possibility support family friends difficult accept women women heart failure ascribe positive meanings illness despite women seem experience lower overall quality life men known gender differences patients heart failure need highlighted guidelines well implemented standard care
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https://doi.org/10.1155/2015/328753
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Emine Derya ?ster|Filiz Ta?
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Coronavirus-19 phobia and health literacy in adults: A descriptive-correlational study
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Kahramanmara? Sütçü ?mam University|Kahramanmara? Sütçü ?mam University
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aim aim study determine levels health literacy hl covid19 phobia c19ps adult individuals evaluate relationship health literacy coronavirus19 phobia among adults materials methods sample descriptive correlational study consisted 545 people living kahramanmaras city center meeting study criteria study data collected google forms using personal information form health literacy scale coronavirus19 phobia scale c19ps results mean c19ps score participants 301633 statistically significant difference determined mean c19ps scores women men p005 determined middle income level reported took adequate precautions protect coronavirus receive health education higher c19ps score averages according correlation analysis relationship health literacy total score c19ps r5450054 p005 weak negative statistically significant correlation somatic subdimension c19ps health literacy total score access understanding appraisal subdimensions p005 conclusion hl adult population generally high coronavirus phobia moderate addressing hl variable may beneficial management coronavirus phobia
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https://doi.org/10.1093/eurjhf/hfp142
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null | null | 2,009 |
University of the Witwatersrand|University of the Witwatersrand
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aim aim study establish validity reliability tswanatranslations three pain scalesdesign crosssectional study validate test reliability threepain scalesparticipants one hundred subjects participated study selectedfrom back schools five hospitals north west province south frica andfrom workers hospitals employed kitchen workers laundryworkers cleanersmethod translation pain scales stages crosscultural adaptation followed recommended bybeaton et al 2000 pain tolerance subjects measured using ptm pressure threshold meter painscales used va visual analogue scale one nought ten va visual analogue scale twonought ten wbf wongbaker faces pain measure vrs verbal rating scale vrsused came two forms first form written cue cards subjects arranged order second form questionnaire version vrsthe subjects interviewed asked five questions relating back pain upon completion interviewthe pressure threshold painful area back tested subjects filled three pain scales namely va one va two vrs lastly wbf pain scale approximately third sample 37 retested following day following procedure asdescribed results correlation pressure threshold meter readings pain scale measurements conclusion statistical analysis results became apparent subjects tested anunderstanding three pain scales future research needs done developing entirely different scales peoples low literacy differentlanguage cultural groups south africa
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https://doi.org/10.1192/pb.bp.109.027102
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Muhammed Mustafa Beyo?lu|Dilek Avc?
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Examination of the relationship between health literacy, concern and anxiety in adults with diabetes mellitus or hypertension and comparison with individuals without chronic disease
| 2,020 |
Van Yüzüncü Y?l Üniversitesi
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aim low level health literacy country cause worry anxiety effect situation individuals chronic diseases compared healthy individuals study level health literacy hl individuals chronic disease diabetes mellitus dm hypertension ht applied family medicine outpatient clinic determined effect hl anxiety levels individuals without chronic diseases investigatedmethods crosssectional study included chronic diseases dm ht healthy individuals data obtained adult health literacy scale ahls anxiety anxiety scale descriptive questionnaire spss 22 statistics program used statistical analysis descriptive statistics chisquare analysis anova pearson correlation analysis used statistical evaluationresults mean scores adult health literacy scale ahls 621 individuals ht 658 individuals dm 1492 healthy subjects mean scores worry anxiety scale 4642 individuals ht 4454 individuals dm 3419 healthy individuals scores scales significantly different among individuals without chronic diseases dm ht p001 significant negative correlation found scores ahls among individuals dm ht p001 p001 r035 r045 respectivelyconclusion study showed individuals dm ht lower health literacy levels higher worry anxiety scores healthy individuals found low health literacy level associated chronic diseases inversely related worry anxiety
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https://doi.org/10.1192/pb.29.6.215
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Marrie H. J. Bekker|Mina Lhajoui
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Health and literacy in first- and second-generation Moroccan Berber women in the Netherlands: Ill literacy?
| 2,004 |
Tilburg University|Erasmus University Rotterdam
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aim present study aimed investigating role literacy generation selfreported general health status moroccan berber speaking women netherlands method fifty women sample n 75 first generation women group 25 literates 25 illiterates another group 25 literate women belonged second generation three groups matched demographic characteristics questionnaires administered reflecting concepts study hypothesized within first generation illiterates compared literates would report worse health second hypothesis literates first generation compared second generation would similar health condition results controlling age job employed partner first generation literates compared illiterates first generation indeed reported significantly better health additionally find differences health condition literate groups even controlling age number children marital status health complaints frequently reported groups concerned pain shoulders back head conclusions results underline importance offering immigrants optimal access opportunities facilities improve literacy reading ability
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https://doi.org/10.1192/pb.bp.107.017004
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Ann A. Tyler|Gail Gillon|Toby Macrae|Roberta L. Johnson
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Direct and Indirect Effects of Stimulating Phoneme Awareness vs. Other Linguistic Skills in Preschoolers With Co-occurring Speech and Language Impairments
| 2,011 |
Tyler Junior College|Tyler Junior College|Tyler Junior College|Tyler Junior College
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aim purpose study examine effects integrated phoneme awarenessspeech intervention comparison alternating speechmorphosyntax intervention specific areas targeted different interventions well extent indirect gains nontargeted areas method total 30 children cooccurring speech sound disorder language impairment average age 45 participated study 18 united states 12 new zealand children matched pairs randomly assigned 2 proven efficacious treatments delivered 6week blocks separated 6week break phoneme awareness speech sound production oral language outcome measures collected pretreatment intervention block results conclusions intervention groups made statistically significant gains measures exception morpheme measure approaching significance clear trends favor specificity interventions suggesting increased sample size might led significant intervention differences results implicate need early intervention integrates oral language phoneme awarenessearly literacy skills children multiple deficits
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https://doi.org/10.1111/jocn.12471
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Didem ?im?ek Küçükkelepçe|Zehra Gölba??|Nükhet Bayer|Hande A?IRBA?
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Gebelerde sa?l?k okuryazarl??? ile ya?am kalitesi aras?ndaki ili?kinin incelenmesi
| 2,021 |
Lokman Hekim Üniversitesi|Lokman Hekim Üniversitesi|Lokman Hekim Üniversitesi|Lokman Hekim Üniversitesi
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aim research carried determine relationship health literacy quality life pregnant womenmaterials methods analytical crosssectional study conducted 219 pregnant women private hospital ankara data collected turkish health literacy scale32 whoqolbref quality life scale sociodemographic form statistical analyses included numbers percentages means standard deviations pearson correlation linear regression analysisresults study determined pregnant women insufficient health literacy n15 problematiclimited health literacy n41 adequate health n87 excellent health literacy n76 study found linear positive relationship health literacy quality life pamplt005 addition oneunit increase health literacy scale found cause increase subscales qualityoflife scale increase found statistically significant pamplt005conclusion result data obtained study determined positive weak relationship health literacy level pregnant women quality life
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https://doi.org/10.1111/jocn.13103
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Beyzanur ÜSTÜNBA?|Yunus Emre Öztürk
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EXAMINATION OF THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN HEALTH LITERACY AND HEALTH CARE SYSTEM DISTRUST
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Selçuk University|Selçuk University
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aim study aimed examine relationship individuals distrust health care system health literacy levels demographic characteristics affect level distrustx0d materials methods research conducted 450 people 18 living selcuklu meram karatay districts central districts konya province 32question survey consisting demographic questions health literacy scale hls health care system distrust scale hcsd applied participantsx0d results according pearsons correlation test conducted research negatively weak significant relationship found health literacy distrust health care systems associated increased health literacy lower distrust according regression analysis statistically significant relationship health literacy distrust health care systems accordingly 44 variance distrust health care systems explained health literacy r20044x0d result educational income status positively affect individuals level health literacy health literacy level increases trust health care systems also increases trust established health service providers consumers actions taken improve level health literacy
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https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1365-2702.2012.04178.x
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Aziz Kara
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Evaluation of the readability of online texts related with autism spectrum disorder
| 2,019 |
Konya Food and Agriculture University|Sa?l?k Bilimleri Üniversitesi
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aim rapid incline number patients diagnosed autism spectrum disorder asd recentlythe present study aims analyze content readability online turkish texts turkish websites related autism spectrum disordermethods order collect necessary data present study google httpwwwgooglecomtr commonly used internet search engine country usedhence 300 websites first ten generated pages writing keywords autism atypical autism autism spectrum disorder search engine analyzedout 300 sites sites containing advertisement videos images sites containing less ten sentences chat forum sites commercial sales sites news sites contain information asd excludedthe mean number syllables average number words four syllables average number words readability values calculated according ateman bezirciylmaz resultsthe mean number words analyzed texts 1442 048 words four syllables 452 017 syllables 292 001 readability value texts analyzed according bezirciylmaz 1468 0 52 according ateman 4372 145the mean number words among study groups p 0538 mean number words four syllables p 0548 mean number syllables p 0652 bezirciylmaz readability value p 0772 ateman readability value p 0626 displaying statistically significant difference conclusionas result study found data presented internet asd far beyond health literacy level people
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https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1365-2702.2012.04273.x
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Emel Ebru Pala
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Evaluation of the health literacy level of the patients who applied to a tertiary hospital family medicine clinic
| 2,022 |
Sa?l?k Bilimleri Üniversitesi
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aim study aimed reveal level health literacy patients applied family medicine clinic tertiary hospital turkey relationship demographic parametersx0d material method study crosssectional descriptive study study conducted family medicine clinic education hospital demographic characteristics health literacy levels participants age gender marital status educational status professions financial status noted health literacy levels participants determined using turkish health literacy scale32x0d results total 443 participants included study median age participants 36 median health literacy participants 339 25th 75th quartiles 292408 health literacy index 57 129 participants inadequate 139 314 participants problematic 147 332 participants sufficient 100 226 participants excellent statistically significant negative weak correlation age health literacy index r0200 p001 spearman correlation testx0d conclusion low health literacy important public health problem health literacy considered priority policy issue legal arrangements made carry activities health literacy
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https://doi.org/10.1177/1367006916658711
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Ronnie George|RameshVe Sathyamangalam|Pradeep G. Paul|Mani Baskaran|Hemamalini Arvind|Raj V Madan|J Augustian|Prema Raju|Lingam Vijaya
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Determinants of glaucoma awareness and knowledge in urban Chennai
| 2,009 |
Sankara Nethralaya|Sankara Nethralaya|Sankara Nethralaya|Sankara Nethralaya|Sankara Nethralaya|Sankara Nethralaya|Sankara Nethralaya|Sankara Nethralaya|Sankara Nethralaya
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aim assess awareness knowledge levels glaucoma determinants urban population chennai south india materials methods chennai glaucoma study cgs population based prevalence study estimate prevalence glaucoma rural urban south indian population total 3850 subjects aged 40 years participated urban arm cgs systematic random sample 1926 500 subjects completed questionnaire assesses awareness knowledge level glaucoma respondents heard glaucoma even contactedrecruited study defined aware respondents understanding eye disease defined knowledgeable results overall 135 aware glaucoma agegender adjusted rate awareness 133 95 ci 1157 1503 two clinicians graded knowledge glaucoma based subjects knowledge risk factors definitions treatment aspects glaucoma overall 87 knowledge glaucoma among knowledge 05 good knowledge glaucoma 4 fair knowledge 42 poor knowledge observed good agreement clinicians grading knowledge k 092 determinants glaucoma awareness knowledge higher levels education females age religion family history glaucoma conclusion awareness knowledge glaucoma low among urban population chennai found younger subjects men less aware glaucoma subjects lower levels education less aware knew less glaucoma counterparts study findings stress need health education effective prevention blindness due glaucoma
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https://doi.org/10.1177/2229411217729100
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Boniface Ikenna Eze|Obiekwe Okoye|Emmanuel N. Aguwa
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Public’s knowledge of the differences between ophthalmologists and optometrists: a critical issue in eye care service utilisation
| 2,016 |
University of Nigeria Teaching Hospital|University of Nigeria Teaching Hospital|University of Nigeria Teaching Hospital
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aim assess publics knowledge differences ophthalmologists optometrists identify factors associated knowledge methods study populationbased random survey adults aged 18 years older conducted enugu south eastern nigeria march june 2011 data respondents sociodemographics clinical profile knowledge differences ophthalmologists optometrists collected using 28item questionnaire data analysed using descriptive analytical statistics values p005 considered statistically significant results respondents n394 comprised 198 males 196 females sex ratio1011 aged 1870 309108 years majority respondents single 574 possessed secondary education 969 employed 652 health insurance 774 clinical profile showed previous eye exam 541 spectacle wear 416 contact lens wear 56 multivariate analysis participants good knowledge differences ophthalmologists optometrists significantly associated educational status 032 95 ci 023044 p00001 0988 employment status 18 95 ci 145225 p00001 0124 previous eye examination 163 95 ci 129207 p00001 0549 conclusion participants sociodemographic clinical characteristics important predictors good knowledge findings may implications stakeholders eye care delivery need knowledge enhancement government eye care providers populationbased eye health literacy campaigns
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https://doi.org/10.1177/1367006914534330
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Praveen K Nirmalan
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Utilisation of eye care services in rural south India: the Aravind Comprehensive Eye Survey
| 2,004 |
Great Falls Clinic
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aim determine utilisation eye care services rural population southern india aged 40 years oldermethods 5150 subjects aged 40 years older selected random cluster sampling technique three districts southern india underwent detailed ocular examinations vision impairment blindness ocular morbidityinformation regarding previous use eye care services collected population questionnaire administered trained social workers ocular examinationsresults 3476 727 5150 subjects examined required eye care examinations1827 355 people gave history previous eye examinations primarily general hospital n 1073 587increasing age education associated increased utilisation eye care servicesamong 3323 people never sought eye care 912 274 felt need eye examination soonly one third individuals vision impairment cataracts refractive errors glaucoma previously utilised servicesconclusions large proportion people rural population southern india require eye care currently utilising existing eye care servicesimproved strategies improve uptake services required reduce huge burden vision impairment india
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https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1469-7610.2012.02620.x
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Zahid Jadoon|S P Shah|Rupert Bourne|Brendan Dineen|Muhammad Asghar Khan|Clare Gilbert|Allen Foster|Mohammad Daud Khan
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Cataract prevalence, cataract surgical coverage and barriers to uptake of cataract surgical services in Pakistan: the Pakistan National Blindness and Visual Impairment Survey
| 2,007 |
London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine
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aim estimate prevalence visual impairment blindness caused cataract prevalence aphakiapseudophakia cataract surgical coverage csc identify barriers uptake cataract services among adults aged 30 years pakistanmethods probability proportionaltosize procedures used select nationally representative sample adultseach subject underwent interview visual acuity measurement autorefraction biometry ophthalmic examinationthose saw 612 either eye underwent intensive examination procedure including corrected visual acuity slit lamp dilated fundus examinationcsc calculated different levels visual loss person eyeindividuals 660 better eye result cataract interviewed regarding barriersresults 16 507 adults examined 955 response ratethe crude prevalence blindness presenting 360 better eye caused bilateral cataract 175 95 ci 155 1961317 participants 633 men 684 women undergone cataract surgery one eyes giving crude prevalence 80 95 ci 76 84the csc persons 360 660 618 771 693 437 respectivelythe csc eyes 360 660 618 614 522 407 respectivelycost surgery 761 main barrier surgeryconclusion approximately 570 000 adults estimated blind 360 result cataract pakistan 3 560 000 eyes visual acuity 660 cataractoverall national surgical coverage good underserved populations identified
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https://doi.org/10.1177/2047487319882821
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Aymen Elsous|Mahmoud Radwan|Hasnaa Al-Sharif|Ayman Abu Mustafa
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Medications Adherence and Associated Factors among Patients with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus in the Gaza Strip, Palestine
| 2,017 |
Tehran University of Medical Sciences|Dar Al-Shifa Hospital|Tehran University of Medical Sciences|University of Palestine
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aim evaluate adherence antidiabetes medications among type 2 dm seeking medical care gaza strip palestine methods crosssectional study conducted among 369 primary care patients type 2 dm october december 2016 adherence medications measured using morisky medication adherence scale mmas4 sociodemographic clinical variables provider patient relationship health literacy health belief examined patient univariate binary logistic regression multiple linear regression applied determine independent factors influencing adherence antidiabetes medications using spss version 22 results respondents 214 58 146 395 9 25 high mmas score 0 medium mmas score 12 low mmas score 3 adherence antidiabetes medications respectively factors independently associated adherence antidiabetes medications female gender 1657 95 ci 10652578 perception diseases severity 1510 95 ci 04105560 elderly 1345 longer duration dm 0899 also predictors adherence showed statistical significance p 005 conclusion level complete adherence antidiabetes medications suboptimal new strategies aim improve patients adherence therapies necessary taking considerations influencing factors importance diabetes educators primary care centers
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https://doi.org/10.1093/eurjhf/hfs096
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Supriya Singh|Purushottam Singh|Rohit Singh|Soni Kumari|Sumita Kumari|Jitendra Singh
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Impact of Oral Health Literacy on Periodontal Health among Low-income-group Workers of Dental Institutes in Patna, Bihar, India
| 2,020 |
Patna Medical College and Hospital|Patna Medical College and Hospital|Patna Medical College and Hospital|Patna Medical College and Hospital|Patna Medical College and Hospital
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aim evaluate impact oral health literacy ohl periodontal health among lowincomegroup workers dental institutesmaterials methods crosssectional study conducted 137 class iii iv workers dental collegedata collection done using customized pro forma including demographics reald30 calculating ohl items oral hygiene habits like toothpaste use brushing frequency oral hygiene aidfollowing periodontal health status determined categorized severe moderate mild periodontitis healththe analysis done using spss 115periodontal health status associated ohl scores oral hygiene habits demographics using chisquare testthe statistical significance level set 5 levelresults among 137 subjects 25 participants reported healthmild periodontitis 53 moderate periodontitis 59 severe periodontitislow ohl observed 525 138 high ohlthe participants low ohl 5694 n 41 severe disease subjects better ohl 2105 n 4 found severe disease conclusionthe people low socioeconomic classes reached effectively community involvement concept used workers dental institutionsbut first efforts made improve ohl workersclinical significance improving ohl great help clinicians community health workers helps make patient adherent treatment medications prescribed themperiodontitis affects people low socioeconomic status present study class iii iv workersimproving ohl population decrease oral disease burden india
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https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0135612
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Mary Sidebotham|Annette Dalsgaard|Deborah Davis|Sarah Stewart
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The Virtual International Day of the Midwife: A Synchronous Open Online Conference for Continuing Professional Development and Learning for Midwives
| 2,015 |
Griffith University|University of Canberra
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aim examine contribution virtual international day midwife vidm conference midwives continuing professional development cpd background knowledge understanding cpd midwives synchronous online learning limited studies elearning programs cpd underlined need interaction others vidm synchronous online 24hour conference freely available midwives designed provide unique cpd opportunity method online survey mix fixedresponse multipleresponse openended freetext questions available participants 1 month conference via wiki page 2012 2013 findings survey completed 239 conference participants midwifery students clinical midwives largest groups attendees common countries residence australia united kingdom united states respondents believed conference contributed professional development enabling professional growth facilitating shared learning raising awareness global issues conclusion offering synchronous events important facilitate deeper learning engaging online activities annual synchronous 24hour open online conference vidm become valuable cpd opportunity midwives
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https://doi.org/10.1111/pedi.12243
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Tamanna Ferdous|Tommy Cederholm|Abdur Razzaque|Åke Wåhlin|Zarina Nahar Kabir
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Nutritional status and self-reported and performance-based evaluation of physical function of elderly persons in rural Bangladesh
| 2,009 |
Uppsala University|Uppsala University|International Centre for Diarrhoeal Disease Research|Stockholm University|BRAC
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aim investigate impact nutritional status selfreported well performancebased indicators physical function rural elderly population bangladesh methods crosssectional study conducted matlab bangladesh included 457 randomly selected communityliving elderly persons aged 60 years 6092 years 69 7 years mobility activities daily living adl performance tests handgrip strength mini nutritional assessment mna structured questionnaire used assess physical function nutritional status socioeconomic status health status respectively descriptive linear hierarchical regression analyses applied results seven per cent participants reported limitations mobility 8 reported limitations adl however half participants difficulties performing one items performance tests according mna 26 participants undernourished 62 risk malnutrition undernourished participants wellnourished participants reported limited mobility impaired adl difficulties performance tests corresponding reduction grip strength observed undernourished group accordingly higher mna scores indicating better nutritional status significantly associated higher mobility index higher adl index higher performance tests index higher scores handgrip strength associations remained adjusting demographic socioeconomic health status differences conclusions good nutritional status important physical function elderly people even controlling possible confounders performance tests indicated higher degree functional impairment observed selfreported estimation
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https://doi.org/10.1002/ejhf.518
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Lingam Vijaya
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Prevalence and causes of blindness in the rural population of the Chennai Glaucoma Study
| 2,006 |
Sankara Nethralaya
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aim study prevalence causes blindness rural south indian populationmethods 39244800 enumerated 8175 subjects aged 40 years rural tamil nadu underwent comprehensive ophthalmic examinationvisual acuity refraction intraocular pressure gonioscopy cataract grading locs ii retinal examination sita standard indicatedblindness defined using criteria best corrected visual acuity less 360 andor visual field less 10 degrees better eyethe influence age sex literacy occupation assessed using multiple logistic regressionresults 753 subjects 192 321 males 432 females presented visual acuity 360 132 subjects 336 95 ci 280 393 diagnosed blindcataract responsible 7462 eyes glaucoma cystoid macular oedema optic atrophy corneal scars accounted 379 eachbilateral causes blindness cataract 7863 glaucoma 429 optic atrophy 342 cystoid macular oedema corneal scars 256 eachin 19 eyes 72 blindness probably related cataract surgeryblindness positively associated increasing age p00001conclusion 336 studied rural population bilaterally blind cataract single important cause
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https://doi.org/10.1177/0145721713512682
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