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Rev Saude Publica ; 58: 13, 2024.
Artículo en Inglés, Portugués | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38695442

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OBJECTIVE: To analyze the distribution and association of sociodemographic and occupational factors with self-reported work accidents (WA) in a representative sample of the Brazilian population, with emphasis on occupational class, and to examine gender differences in this distribution. METHODS: A population-based cross-sectional study, using data from the 2019 National Health Survey (PNS), analyzed the responses of a sample of adults aged 18 or over. Factors associated with WA were investigated using binary logistic regression and hierarchical analysis using blocks (sociodemographic and occupational variables). The final model was adjusted by variables from all blocks, adopting a significance level of 5%. The values of odds ratios (OR) and respective confidence intervals were obtained. RESULTS: Among the participants, 2.69% reported having suffered a WA, with a higher prevalence in men (3.37%; 95%CI 2.97-3.82%) than in women (1.86%; 95%CI 1.55-2.23%). The analysis identified that age group, night work, working hours, and exposure to occupational risks were associated with WA, with emphasis on gender differences. The class of manual workers, both qualified (ORwomen = 2.87; 95%CI 1.33-6.21 and ORmen = 2.46; 95%CI 1.37-4.40) and unskilled (ORwomen = 2.55; 95%CI 1.44-4.50 and ORmen = 3.70; 95%CI 1.95-7.03), had a higher chance of WA than the class of managers/professionals. CONCLUSION: Occupational factors contributed significantly to the increase in the probability of WA for men and women, with greater magnitude among those positioned in the lower strata of the occupational structure. The results obtained are clues for working out WA prevention actions.


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Accidentes de Trabajo , Factores Socioeconómicos , Humanos , Brasil/epidemiología , Masculino , Femenino , Adulto , Estudios Transversales , Accidentes de Trabajo/estadística & datos numéricos , Persona de Mediana Edad , Adulto Joven , Factores Sexuales , Adolescente , Factores de Riesgo , Distribución por Sexo , Encuestas Epidemiológicas , Ocupaciones/estadística & datos numéricos , Ocupaciones/clasificación , Prevalencia , Factores Sociodemográficos , Autoinforme
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PLoS One ; 19(5): e0302895, 2024.
Artículo en Inglés | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38713697

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Transgender and gender-diverse (TGD) people, individuals whose gender identity differs from their sex assigned at birth, face unique challenges in accessing gender-affirming care and often experience disparities in a variety of health outcomes. Clinical research on TGD health is limited by a lack of standardization on how to best identify these individuals. The objective of this retrospective cohort analysis was to accurately identify and describe TGD adults and their use of gender-affirming care from 2003-2023 in a healthcare system in Utah, United States. International Classification of Disease (ICD)-9 and 10 codes and surgical procedure codes, along with sexual orientation and gender identity data were used to develop a dataset of 4,587 TGD adults. During this time frame, 2,985 adults received gender-affirming hormone therapy (GAHT) and/or gender-affirming surgery (GAS) within one healthcare system. There was no significant difference in race or ethnicity between TGD adults who received GAHT and/or GAS compared to TGD adults who did not receive such care. TGD adults who received GAHT and/or GAS were more likely to have commercial insurance coverage, and adults from rural communities were underrepresented. Patients seeking estradiol-based GAHT tended to be older than those seeking testosterone-based GAHT. The first GAS occurred in 2013, and uptake of GAS have doubled since 2018. This study provides a methodology to identify and examine TGD patients in other health systems and offers insights into emerging trends and access to gender-affirming care.


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Registros Electrónicos de Salud , Equidad en Salud , Personas Transgénero , Humanos , Utah , Personas Transgénero/estadística & datos numéricos , Masculino , Femenino , Adulto , Registros Electrónicos de Salud/estadística & datos numéricos , Persona de Mediana Edad , Estudios Retrospectivos , Adulto Joven , Identidad de Género , Adolescente , Anciano , Cirugía de Reasignación de Sexo
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Span J Psychiatry Ment Health ; 17(2): 95-102, 2024.
Artículo en Inglés | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38720188

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BACKGROUND: Socioeconomic status (SES) and gender play a key role in mental health. The objective of this study was to assess socioeconomic and gender mental health inequalities in adolescents and young adults using a population-based registry. MATERIALS AND METHODS: We conducted a lifetime follow-up study of all residents in the Basque Country between 1 and 30 years old (n=609,381) as of 31 December 2018. Primary care, specialized outpatient, and hospital care records were searched for diagnoses. SES was assessed based on household income. We estimated disaggregated lifetime prevalence of substance use, behaviour, anxiety, depression, psychosis, and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. The local Institute of Statistics validated the mortality data. The likelihood of risks was estimated using logistic regression. RESULTS: Overall, 96,671 individuals (15.9%) had a diagnosed mental disorder, with clear gradients by gender and SES. Females of medium-to-high SES had the lowest prevalence of all mental disorders, except anxiety and depression. This group was followed by males of the same SES and females of low SES, while the highest prevalence of mental disorders was observed in low-SES males. The lower income categories had higher risks of psychiatric admission (adjusted odds ratio [AOR]: 3.64 for females; 6.66 for males) and death (AOR: 5.42). People with a mental health diagnosis had higher mortality (AOR: 2.38). CONCLUSIONS: Our work evidenced important SES and gender inequalities in the mental health and premature mortality of adolescents and young adults, findings that should drive the development and implementation of early preventive interventions.


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Trastornos Mentales , Clase Social , Humanos , Adolescente , Masculino , Femenino , Trastornos Mentales/epidemiología , Adulto Joven , Adulto , Factores Sexuales , Niño , Disparidades en el Estado de Salud , España/epidemiología , Lactante , Factores Socioeconómicos , Estudios de Seguimiento , Prevalencia , Sistema de Registros
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BMC Med Educ ; 24(1): 504, 2024 May 07.
Artículo en Inglés | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38714975

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BACKGROUND: Evaluation of students' learning strategies can enhance academic support. Few studies have investigated differences in learning strategies between male and female students as well as their impact on United States Medical Licensing Examination® (USMLE) Step 1 and preclinical performance. METHODS: The Learning and Study Strategies Inventory (LASSI) was administered to the classes of 2019-2024 (female (n = 350) and male (n = 262)). Students' performance on preclinical first-year (M1) courses, preclinical second-year (M2) courses, and USMLE Step 1 was recorded. An independent t-test evaluated differences between females and males on each LASSI scale. A Pearson product moment correlation determined which LASSI scales correlated with preclinical performance and USMLE Step 1 examinations. RESULTS: Of the 10 LASSI scales, Anxiety, Attention, Information Processing, Selecting Main Idea, Test Strategies and Using Academic Resources showed significant differences between genders. Females reported higher levels of Anxiety (p < 0.001), which significantly influenced their performance. While males and females scored similarly in Concentration, Motivation, and Time Management, these scales were significant predictors of performance variation in females. Test Strategies was the largest contributor to performance variation for all students, regardless of gender. CONCLUSION: Gender differences in learning influence performance on STEP1. Consideration of this study's results will allow for targeted interventions for academic success.


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Educación de Pregrado en Medicina , Evaluación Educacional , Licencia Médica , Estudiantes de Medicina , Humanos , Femenino , Masculino , Evaluación Educacional/métodos , Educación de Pregrado en Medicina/normas , Factores Sexuales , Licencia Médica/normas , Aprendizaje , Estados Unidos , Rendimiento Académico , Adulto Joven
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Lipids Health Dis ; 23(1): 135, 2024 May 07.
Artículo en Inglés | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38715126

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OBJECTIVE: The relationship between changes in Atherogenic Index of Plasma (AIP) and cardiometabolic diseases (CMD) in middle-aged and elderly individuals remains unclear. This study aims to explore the association between changes in AIP and CMD. METHODS: This study included 3,791 individuals aged over 45 years from CHARLS. Participants were divided into four groups using the K-Means clustering method. Cumulative AIP was used as a quantitative indicator reflecting changes in AIP. Differences in baseline data and CMD incidence rates among these four groups were compared. Multifactorial logistic regression models were used to assess the relationship between changes in AIP and CMD, and subgroup analysis and interaction tests were conducted to evaluate potential relationships between changes in AIP and CMD across different subgroups. Restricted cubic splines (RCS) were used to assess the dose-response relationship between cumulative AIP and CMD. RESULTS: Changes in AIP were independently and positively associated with CMD. In males, the risk significantly increased in class4 compared to class1 (OR 1.75, 95%CI 1.12-2.73). In females, changes in AIP were not significantly associated with CMD. Cumulative AIP was positively correlated with CMD (OR 1.15, 95%CI 1.01-1.30), with significant gender differences in males (OR 1.29, 95%CI 1.07-1.55) and females (OR 1.03, 95%CI 0.87-1.23) (p for interaction = 0.042). In addition, a linear relationship was observed between cumulative AIP and CMD in male. CONCLUSION: Substantial changes in AIP may increase the risk of CMD in middle-aged and elderly Chinese males. Dynamic monitoring of AIP is of significant importance for the prevention and treatment of CMD.


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Aterosclerosis , Humanos , Femenino , Masculino , Persona de Mediana Edad , Anciano , Aterosclerosis/sangre , Aterosclerosis/epidemiología , Estudios de Cohortes , Factores Sexuales , Enfermedades Cardiovasculares/epidemiología , Enfermedades Cardiovasculares/sangre , Factores de Riesgo , Modelos Logísticos
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Sci Rep ; 14(1): 10022, 2024 05 01.
Artículo en Inglés | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38693278

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Analyze the gender stereotypes present in the leaders of the Hospital Physiotherapy Units, determine the level of acceptance of female leadership and identify which factors influence these perceptions. Observational, descriptive, exploratory and cross-sectional study. The study subjects are the census of leaders of the Physiotherapy Units of public hospitals. The measurement instruments used are the Acceptance of Female Leadership Questionnaire (ACT-LM), and the sociodemographic and job-related variables. Most of the leaders of the hospital physiotherapy units were women (69.4%) physiotherapists. Gender stereotypes emerge in the dimension of Instrumental Characteristics, with respondents not fully agreeing that women were sufficiently competitive (18.7%) or ambitious (20.8%) to be successful in the world of work. These data were influenced by gender, showing that men have a higher regard for female leadership abilities than women themselves. In the dimension of Acceptance of Female Leadership, 17.4% of those surveyed did not fully agree that women can rise to the same extent as men. Most of the leaders of the physiotherapy units in public hospitals in Spain are women, this is reversed in favor of men in highly complex hospitals. The stereotype persists, especially among women, that they do not have enough ambition and competitiveness to succeed in the world of work.


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Liderazgo , Humanos , Femenino , Masculino , Estudios Transversales , Adulto , Encuestas y Cuestionarios , Persona de Mediana Edad , Fisioterapeutas/psicología , Hospitales Públicos , España , Estereotipo , Factores Sexuales
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Nutrients ; 16(9)2024 Apr 28.
Artículo en Inglés | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38732580

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The dietary patterns of older adults, particularly in relation to meat, egg, and dairy (MED) consumption, significantly impact frailty, a state of heightened vulnerability to adverse health outcomes. This paper investigates the association between MED consumption and frailty among older Chinese adults, considering rural/urban disparities and gender differences. Analyzing data from the Chinese Longitudinal Healthy Longevity Survey (CLHLS) spanning from 2008 to 2018, this study explores how MED consumption influences frailty levels over time. The results show that moderate MED consumption is associated with slower frailty progression, suggesting a protective effect against frailty among older adults. However, excessive MED consumption, particularly among rural residents and females, is linked to accelerated frailty progression. Urban residents and males report higher MED consumption levels, possibly due to their greater access to diverse food options and traditional dietary preferences. The findings underscore the complex interplay between dietary habits, demographic factors, and frailty outcomes. Understanding these dynamics is crucial for developing targeted interventions to mitigate frailty risk factors and promote healthy aging among Chinese older adults.


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Dieta , Huevos , Fragilidad , Carne , Población Rural , Población Urbana , Humanos , Masculino , Femenino , Anciano , China/epidemiología , Población Rural/estadística & datos numéricos , Fragilidad/epidemiología , Población Urbana/estadística & datos numéricos , Dieta/estadística & datos numéricos , Estudios Longitudinales , Productos Lácteos/estadística & datos numéricos , Anciano de 80 o más Años , Factores Sexuales , Anciano Frágil/estadística & datos numéricos , Conducta Alimentaria , Pueblos del Este de Asia
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Front Public Health ; 12: 1355973, 2024.
Artículo en Inglés | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38577278

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Introduction: Long COVID patients experience a decrease in their quality of life due to the symptomatology produced by the disease. It is also important to understand how long COVID affects both men and women. The objective of this study is to examine the impact of long COVID symptomatology on the quality of life of Spanish adults from a gender perspective. Methods: An observational and cross-sectional study was carried out. Participants were able to complete an online questionnaire using an online platform. A sample of 206 people participated in the study. Results: The 80.6% of the sample were women with a mean age of 46.51 (±8.28) and the 19.4% were men with a mean age of 48.03 (±9.50). The medium score in the PAC19-QoL test was 141.47 (±24.96) and segmented by gender, 141.65 (±23.95) for women and 140.82 (±28.66) for men. The most common symptoms in women were muscle and joint pain (94.6%), fatigue (94.0%), discomfort (92.2%), difficulty concentrating (91.0%), and memory loss (88.6%). For men the symptoms included muscle and joint pain (97.5%) and fatigue (97.5%) both occupying first position, discomfort (92.0%), difficulty concentrating (90.0%), mood disturbances (90.0%), and memory loss (87.5%). The chi-square test showed statistical significance (p < 0.005) for socio-demographic information, quality of life scores, and long COVID symptoms by intensities. Conclusion: This study shows that there are gender differences in the way that long COVID is experienced.


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COVID-19 , Calidad de Vida , Adulto , Femenino , Humanos , Masculino , Persona de Mediana Edad , Artralgia , COVID-19/epidemiología , Estudios Transversales , Fatiga , Trastornos de la Memoria , Síndrome Post Agudo de COVID-19 , Factores Sexuales
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Cardiovasc Diabetol ; 23(1): 131, 2024 Apr 18.
Artículo en Inglés | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38637777

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BACKGROUND: Serum uric acid (SUA) is an important pathogenetic and prognostic factor for heart failure (HF). Gender differences are apparent in HF. Furthermore, gender differences also exist in the association between SUA and prognosis in various cardiovascular diseases. However, the gender difference for SUA in the prediction of long-term prognosis in HF is still ambiguous. METHODS: A total of 1593 HF patients (897 men, 696 women) from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) 1999-2018 cycle were enrolled in our final analysis. Participants were categorized according to gender-specific SUA tertile. We assessed the association between SUA and long-term prognosis of HF patients, defined as all-cause mortality and cardiovascular mortality, in different genders via Kaplan-Meier curve analysis, Cox proportional hazard model, and Fine-Gray competing risk model. The restricted cubic spline (RCS) was performed to investigate the dose-response relationship between SUA and outcomes. RESULTS: Gender differences exist in demographic characteristics, clinical parameters, laboratory tests, and medication of HF patients. After a median follow-up of 127 months (95% CI 120-134 months), there were 853 all-cause deaths (493 events in men, 360 events in women) and 361 cardiovascular deaths (206 events in men, 155 events in women). Kaplan-Meier analysis showed that SUA had gender difference in the prediction of cardiovascular mortality (Log-rank p < 0.001, for male, Log-rank p = 0.150, for female), but not in all-cause mortality. Multivariate Cox regression analysis revealed that elevated SUA levels were associated with higher all-cause mortality and cardiovascular mortality in men (HR 1.11, 95% CI 1.05-1.18, p < 0.001, for all-cause death; HR 1.18, 95% CI 1.09-1.28, p < 0.001, for cardiovascular death), but not in women (HR 1.05, 95% CI 0.98-1.12, p = 0.186, for all-cause death; HR 1.01, 95% CI 0.91-1.12, p = 0.902, for cardiovascular death). Even using non-cardiovascular death as a competitive risk, adjusted Fine-Gray model also illustrated that SUA was an independent predictor of cardiovascular death in men (SHR 1.17, 95% CI 1.08-1.27, p < 0.001), but not in women (SHR 0.98, 95% CI 0.87 - 1.10, p = 0.690). CONCLUSIONS: Gender differences in the association between SUA and long-term prognosis of HF existed. SUA was an independent prognostic predictor for long-term outcomes of HF in men, but not in women.


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Enfermedades Cardiovasculares , Insuficiencia Cardíaca , Humanos , Masculino , Femenino , Ácido Úrico , Factores Sexuales , Encuestas Nutricionales , Factores de Riesgo , Pronóstico , Insuficiencia Cardíaca/tratamiento farmacológico
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Sci Rep ; 14(1): 9154, 2024 04 21.
Artículo en Inglés | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38644423

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Lumbar spinal alignment is crucial for spine biomechanics and is linked to various spinal pathologies. However, limited research has explored gender-specific differences using CT scans. The objective was to evaluate and compare lumbar spinal alignment between standing and sitting CT in healthy individuals, focusing on gender differences. 24 young and 25 elderly males (M) and females (F) underwent standing and sitting CT scans to assess lumbar spinal alignment. Parameters measured and compared between genders included lumbar lordosis (LL), sacral slope (SS), pelvic tilt (PT), pelvic incidence (PI), lordotic angle (LA), foraminal height (FH), and bony boundary area (BBA). Females showed significantly larger changes in SS and PT when transitioning from standing to sitting (p = .044, p = .038). A notable gender difference was also observed in the L4-S LA among the elderly, with females showing a significantly larger decrease in lordotic angle compared to males (- 14.1° vs. - 9.2°, p = .039*). Females consistently exhibited larger FH and BBA values, particularly in lower lumbar segments, which was more prominent in the elderly group (M vs. F: L4/5 BBA 80.1 mm2 [46.3, 97.8] vs. 109.7 mm2 [74.4, 121.3], p = .019 in sitting). These findings underline distinct gender-related variations in lumbar alignment and flexibility, with a focus on noteworthy changes in BBA and FH in females. Gender differences in lumbar spinal alignment were evident, with females displaying greater pelvic and sacral mobility. Considering gender-specific characteristics is crucial for assessing spinal alignment and understanding spinal pathologies. These findings contribute to our understanding of lumbar spinal alignment and have implications for gender-specific spinal conditions and treatments.


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Vértebras Lumbares , Tomografía Computarizada por Rayos X , Humanos , Femenino , Masculino , Anciano , Tomografía Computarizada por Rayos X/métodos , Vértebras Lumbares/diagnóstico por imagen , Vértebras Lumbares/fisiología , Adulto , Postura/fisiología , Persona de Mediana Edad , Lordosis/diagnóstico por imagen , Lordosis/fisiopatología , Caracteres Sexuales , Sedestación , Factores Sexuales , Fenómenos Biomecánicos , Adulto Joven , Posición de Pie , Columna Vertebral/diagnóstico por imagen
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BMC Geriatr ; 24(1): 371, 2024 Apr 25.
Artículo en Inglés | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38664618

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BACKGROUND: Evidence remains limited and inconsistent for assessing cognitive function in Chinese older adults (CFCOA) and inequalities in cognitive function in Chinese older adults (ICFCOA) and exploring their influencing factors and gender differences. This study aimed to identify influencing factors and inequality in CFCOA to empirically explore the existence and sources of gender differences in such inequality and analyse their heterogeneous effects. METHODS: Based on data from the China Health and Retirement Longitudinal Study (CHARLS) for three periods from 2011 to 2015, recentered influence function unconditional quantile regression (RIF-UQR) and recentered influence function ordinary least squares (RIF-OLS) regression were applied to assess influencing factors of CFCOA, while grouped treatment effect estimation, Oaxaca-Blinder decomposition, and propensity score matching (PSM) methods were conducted to identify gender differences in ICFCOA and influencing factors, respectively. RESULTS: The results showed heterogeneous effects of gender, age, low BMI, subjective health, smoking, education, social interactions, physical activity, and household registration on CFCOA. Additionally, on average, ICFCOA was about 19.2-36.0% higher among elderly females than among elderly males, mainly due to differences in characteristic effects and coefficient effects of factors such as marital status and education. CONCLUSIONS: Different factors have heterogeneous and gender-differenced effects on CFCOA and ICFCOA, while the formation and exacerbation of ICFCOA were allied to marital status and education. Considering the severe ageing and the increasing incidence of cognitive decline, there is an urgent need for the government and society to adopt a comprehensive approach to practically work for promoting CFCOA and reducing ICFCOA.


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Cognición , Humanos , Masculino , Femenino , Anciano , China/epidemiología , Cognición/fisiología , Estudios Longitudinales , Factores Sexuales , Estudios de Cohortes , Persona de Mediana Edad , Anciano de 80 o más Años , Disparidades en el Estado de Salud , Factores Socioeconómicos , Disfunción Cognitiva/epidemiología , Disfunción Cognitiva/psicología , Pueblos del Este de Asia
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Rev Esc Enferm USP ; 58: e20230340, 2024.
Artículo en Inglés | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38602487

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OBJECTIVE: to explore associations and gender differences between OHI-seeking (online health information seeking) behaviors and eHealth (electronic health) literacy among Chinese university students. METHODS: Online questionnaires of eHealth literacy scale and OHI-seeking behaviors created in software Wenjunxing were used in this survey. Chi-squared tests, t-test, and Pearson correlation analysis were performed using SPSS for data analysis. RESULTS: Among 5,383 participants, 72.4% were girls, 77.5% lived in rural areas, 51.2% majored in liberal arts, 76.6% with low education parents. The average C-eHEALS scores of boys and girls were 26.53 ± 5.861 and 26.84 ± 5.816, respectively, with no significant difference (P = 0.084). The top three OHI-seeking behaviors for boys and girls, as well as for the C-eHEALS low and high groups, were "finding information about physical exercises" "reading or sharing health information via social media" "finding information about nutrition and diet", all of which had significant gender and eHealth literacy differences. CONCLUSIONS: Gender and eHealth literacy differences should be focused for intervention when developing and implementing eHealth intervention training for parents and adolescents in schools and communities.


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Alfabetización en Salud , Adolescente , Masculino , Femenino , Humanos , Factores Sexuales , Universidades , Análisis de Datos , Estudiantes
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Infect Dis Poverty ; 13(1): 31, 2024 Apr 25.
Artículo en Inglés | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38659012

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BACKGROUND: Tuberculosis (TB) remains a major public health problem in Nepal, high in settings marked by prevalent gender and social inequities. Various social stratifiers intersect, either privileging or oppressing individuals based on their characteristics and contexts, thereby increasing risks, vulnerabilities and marganilisation associated with TB. This study aimed to assess the inclusiveness of gender and other social stratifiers in key health related national policies and the Health Management Information System (HMIS) of National Tuberculosis Programme (NTP) by conducting an intersectional analysis of TB cases recorded via HMIS. METHODS: A desk review of key policies and the NTP's HMIS was conducted. Retrospective intersectional analysis utilized two secondary data sources: annual NTP report (2017-2021) and records of 628 TB cases via HMIS 6.5 from two TB centres (2017/18-2018/19). Chi-square test and multi-variate analysis was used to assess the association between social stratifers and types of TB, registration category and treatment outcome. RESULTS: Gender, social inclusion and concept of intersectionality are incorporated into various health policies and strategies but lack effective implementation. NTP has initiated the collection of age, sex, ethnicity and location data since 2014/15 through the HMIS. However, only age and sex disaggregated data are routinely reported, leaving recorded social stratifiers of TB patients static without analysis and dissemination. Furthermore, findings from the intersectional analysis using TB secondary data, showed that male more than 25 years exhibited higher odds [adjusted odds ratio (aOR) = 4.95, 95% confidence interval (CI): 1.60-19.06, P = 0.01)] of successful outcome compared to male TB patients less than 25 years. Similarly, sex was significantly associated with types of TB (P < 0.05) whereas both age (P < 0.05) and sex (P < 0.05) were significantly associated with patient registration category (old/new cases). CONCLUSIONS: The results highlight inadequacy in the availability of social stratifiers in the routine HMIS. This limitation hampers the NTP's ability to conduct intersectional analyses, crucial for unveiling the roles of other social determinants of TB. Such limitation underscores the need for more disaggregated data in routine NTP to better inform policies and plans contributing to the development of a more responsive and equitable TB programme and effectively addressing disparities.


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Tuberculosis , Humanos , Nepal/epidemiología , Masculino , Femenino , Tuberculosis/epidemiología , Adulto , Persona de Mediana Edad , Adulto Joven , Estudios Retrospectivos , Adolescente , Factores Sexuales , Sistemas de Información en Salud , Niño , Sistemas de Información Administrativa/estadística & datos numéricos , Preescolar , Anciano , Lactante , Política de Salud
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J Pers Disord ; 38(2): 195-206, 2024 Apr.
Artículo en Inglés | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38592913

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Women are predominantly diagnosed with BPD, with studies estimating a 3:1 female-to-male diagnostic ratio in clinical settings. Previous studies present conflicting findings regarding gender-level criterion differences, with some indicating differences in contradictory criteria. These studies primarily utilize outpatient samples, highlighting gaps in the literature. Thus, the current study investigates gender-level criterion differences, functioning, and impairment within a novel, partial hospital sample. Participants included (a) a sample of 1,153 individuals from the total population of partial hospital patients regardless of BPD diagnosis and (b) 365 BPD-positive patients who were assessed via semistructured clinical interview and provided consent for data collection during the intake process. Results indicated that (a) women endorsed higher relationship instability than men and (b) there were no significant differences in level of functioning across the gender subsamples. Examining gender differences in BPD symptomatology has clinical implications in improving recognition and addressing potential biases associated with men and mental health.


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Trastorno de Personalidad Limítrofe , Humanos , Masculino , Femenino , Trastorno de Personalidad Limítrofe/diagnóstico , Trastorno de Personalidad Limítrofe/epidemiología , Trastorno de Personalidad Limítrofe/psicología , Factores Sexuales , Pacientes Internos , Pacientes Ambulatorios
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BMC Musculoskelet Disord ; 25(1): 264, 2024 Apr 04.
Artículo en Inglés | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38575985

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PURPOSE: To identify MRI-detected anatomical risk factors for non-contact anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injuries across genders. METHODS: A retrospective analysis was performed on 141 ACL-reconstructed patients (35 females, 106 males) and 142 controls (37 females, 105 males) from January 2020 to April 2022. Inclusion criteria were primary non-contact ACL injuries. The tibial plateau slope, lateral femoral condyle index, Insall-Salvati index, and patellar tendon angle were measured, using binary logistic regression for gender-specific risk evaluation. RESULTS: Increased lateral tibial plateau slope, reduced intercondylar notch width index, lateral femoral condyle index, and patellar tendon angle correlated with ACL injuries in both genders. The Insall-Salvati index was a significant risk factor in females but not in males. CONCLUSION: This study identifies the lateral tibial plateau slope, notch width index, lateral femoral condyle index, and patellar tendon angle at near-extension as risk factors for ACL injuries in both genders, with the Insall-Salvati index also implicated in females.


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Lesiones del Ligamento Cruzado Anterior , Humanos , Masculino , Femenino , Lesiones del Ligamento Cruzado Anterior/diagnóstico por imagen , Lesiones del Ligamento Cruzado Anterior/etiología , Estudios Retrospectivos , Factores Sexuales , Articulación de la Rodilla/diagnóstico por imagen , Tibia , Imagen por Resonancia Magnética/efectos adversos , Factores de Riesgo , Espectroscopía de Resonancia Magnética
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Psychosom Med ; 86(3): 202-209, 2024 Apr 01.
Artículo en Inglés | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38588496

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OBJECTIVE: Major depressive disorder (MDD) is a severe psychiatric symptom worldwide, and the coexistence of MDD with metabolic syndrome (MetS) is common in clinical practice. However, gender differences in comorbid MetS in first-episode and drug-naïve (FEDN) MDD patients have not been reported. Here, we explored potential gender differences in the prevalence and clinical correlates of comorbid MetS in FEDN MDD patients. METHODS: A cross-sectional study of 1718 FEDN MDD patients was conducted. Demographic and clinical data were collected. The Hamilton Depression Scale (HAMD), Hamilton Anxiety Scale, and Positive and Negative Syndrome Scale positive subscale were used to evaluate depression, anxiety, and psychotic symptoms, respectively. RESULTS: The prevalence of MetS was 1.645-fold higher in female MDD patients (38.50%) than in male patients (26.53%). Patients with MetS had higher HAMD score, Hamilton Anxiety Scale score, and Positive and Negative Syndrome Scale positive subscale score than patients without MetS (p values < .001). Furthermore, suicide attempts (male: odds ratio [OR] = 1.706, p = .034; female: OR = 1.639, p = .004) and HAMD score (male: OR = 1.251, p < .001; female: OR = 1.148, p < .001) were independently associated with MetS in male and female patients, whereas age of onset was independently associated with MetS only in female patients (OR = 1.744, p = .047). CONCLUSIONS: Our findings suggest significant gender differences in the prevalence and clinical correlates of comorbid MetS in FEDN MDD patients. Clinical variables (suicide attempts and HAMD scores) may be independently associated with MetS in MDD patients.


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Trastorno Depresivo Mayor , Síndrome Metabólico , Humanos , Masculino , Femenino , Trastorno Depresivo Mayor/epidemiología , Trastorno Depresivo Mayor/diagnóstico , Síndrome Metabólico/epidemiología , Prevalencia , Estudios Transversales , Factores Sexuales
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Front Public Health ; 12: 1335692, 2024.
Artículo en Inglés | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38680931

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Background: Frequent social participation among older adults is associated with greater health. Although understanding how sex and gender influence social participation is important, particularly in developing sex-inclusive health promotion and preventive interventions, little is known about factors influencing engagement of older women and men in social activities. Aim: This study thus aimed to examine factors influencing social activities of older women and men. Methods: A mixed-method systematic review was conducted in nine electronic databases from inception to March 2023. The studies had to define social participation as activities with others and examine its influencing factors among community-dwelling older women and men. Data were analyzed using convergent synthesis design from a socio-ecological perspective. Results: Forty-nine studies, comprising 42 quantitative, five qualitative and two mixed method design were included. Themes identified concerned: (a) sociodemographic factors, (b) personal assets, (c) interpersonal relationships and commitments, (d) physical environment, and (e) societal norms and gender expectations. The findings identified the heterogeneous needs, preferences and inequalities faced by older women and men, considerations on sociocultural expectations and norms of each gender when engaging in social activities, and the importance of having adequate and accessible social spaces. Overall, this review identified more evidence on factors influencing social participation among women than in men. Conclusion: Special attention is needed among community care providers and healthcare professionals to co-design, implement or prescribe a combination of sex and gender-specific and neutral activities that interest both older women and men. Intersectoral collaborative actions, including public health advocates, gerontologists, policymakers, and land use planners, are needed to unify efforts to foster social inclusion by creating an age-friendly and sustainable healthy environment. More longitudinal studies are required to better understand social participation trajectories from a sex and gender perspective and identify factors influencing it. Systematic reviews registration: http://www.crd.york.ac.uk/PROSPERO, identifier [CRD42023392764].


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Vida Independiente , Participación Social , Humanos , Anciano , Femenino , Masculino , Factores Sexuales , Anciano de 80 o más Años , Relaciones Interpersonales
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