ABSTRACT
Objective@#To examine the correlation between visuospatial construction ability and occupational aluminum exposure among aluminum workers, so as to provide the evidence for early protection of occupational injury among aluminum workers.@*Methods@#A total of 442 workers in an aluminum factory in Shanxi Province were selected using a cluster sampling method, and participants' demographic features and occupational history were collected. The blood aluminum concentration was measured using inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry (ICP-MS), and the visuospatial construction ability was evaluated with the Cube Copying Test (CCT) of the Chinese version of the Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA). The correlation between the visuospatial construction ability and blood aluminum concentration was examined using a multivariable logistic regression model.@*Results@#A total of 442 aluminum workers were enrolled, and all participants were male, with a mean age of (43.40±7.31) years, labor service duration of (23.64±8.35) years and a mean blood aluminum concentration of 33.87 µg/L. Of all participants, there were 206 workers with impaired visuospatial construction ability (46.61%), including 127 workers with blood aluminum concentrations of >33.87 µg/L (61.65%); 190 workers with educational duration of 6 to 9 years (92.23%), 118 electrolytic aluminum workers (57.28%), 114 workers with work shifts (55.34%), and 123 workers with a very good sleep quality (59.71%). Multivariable logistic regression analysis revealed that blood aluminum concentrations of >33.87 µg/L (OR=2.490, 95%CI: 1.531-4.052), educational duration of 6 years or more (OR: 0.075-0.246, 95%CI: 0.015-0.622), work type as a non-electrolytic aluminum worker (OR=0.838, 95%CI: 0.425-0.987), work shift (OR=1.179, 95%CI: 1.078-1.435) and a very good sleep quality (OR=0.104, 95%CI: 0.012-0.896) significantly correlated with impaired visuospatial construction ability among aluminum worker.@*Conclusion@#Impaired visuospatial construction ability correlates with occupational aluminum exposure among aluminum workers.
ABSTRACT
Entre las malas conductas en investigación científica se encuentran los casos de plagio, autoplagio y duplicación; que atentan contra la veracidad y credibilidad de las publicaciones y revistas científicas que se enfrentan a estos casos. Así, para garantizar que los procesos de evaluación editorial y publicación se realicen adecuadamente y a la luz de los lineamientos éticos, a lo largo de los años se han consolidado asociaciones y comités cuyo objetivo fundamental es asegurar la entrega de productos científicos de calidad; algunos ejemplos de estas organizaciones son: la Asociación Mundial de Editores Médicos (WAME, por sus siglas en inglés), el Comité Internacional de Editores de Revistas Médicas (ICMJE, por sus siglas en inglés) y el Comité de Ética para Publicaciones (COPE, por sus siglas en inglés), entre otros.
Among the misconduct in scientific research, there are cases of plagiarism, self-plagiarism and duplication, which threaten the veracity and credibility of the publications and scientific journals that these cases might face. Thus, to ensure that the processes of editorial and publication evaluation are carried out properly and by the light of the ethical guidelines, throughout the years, associations and committees have been consolidated, whose main objective is to ensure the delivery of quality scientific products. Some examples of these organizations are: the World Association of Medical Editors (WAME, for its acronym in English), the International Committee of Medical Journal Editors (ICMJE, for its acronym in English) and the Committee on Publications Ethics (COPE, by its acronym in English), among others.
Entre os desvios na pesquisa científica estão os casos de plágio, autoplágio e duplicação; que ameaçam a veracidade e a credibilidade das publicações e revistas científicas que confrontam esses casos. Assim, para garantir que os processos de avaliação editorial e publicação sejam realizados de forma adequada e à luz das diretrizes éticas, as associações e comissões consolidaram-se ao longo dos anos, cujo objetivo principal é garantir a entrega de produtos científicos de qualidade; alguns exemplos dessas organizações são: a Associação Mundial de Editores Médicos (WAME, por sua sigla em inglês), o Comitê Internacional de Editores de Revistas Médicas (ICMJE, por sua sigla em inglês) e o Comitê de Ética para Publicações (COPE, por sua sigla em inglês), entre outros.
Subject(s)
Plagiarism , Copying Processes , Periodical , Ethics , FraudABSTRACT
Objective To explore the occupational stressors and the coping strategies in the newly-employed nurses and to explore their relationships. Method The survey was done among 193 registered nurses with less than 3 years working experience using the occupational stressor scale for Chinese nurses, the simplified coping strategies questionnaire and a self-designed general demography form. Results The total score on occupational stressors was 2.27 ± 0.56, which was at a common level. Postive and negative coping style were 1.88 ± 0.44 and 1.04 ± 0.51. The stressors together with the dimensions were positively correlated with negative coping strategies (P<0.05). Conclusion Nursing administration should improve work environment, provide enough manpower for patient care, carry out training system to focus on education for newly employed nurses, and provide advice and help for them when they need.
ABSTRACT
ObjectiveTo explore the relationship between the core self-evaluations,copying style and learning engagement of college students.Methods 250 college students were asked to complete the core self-evaluations scale,copying style scale and learning engagement scale.ResultsBivariate correlations results indicated that there was significantly positive correlation between the core self-evaluations,copying style and learning engagement in college students( r=0.179 ～ 0.586,P＜ 0.05 ) ; core self-evaluations affected motivation indirectly by the copying style; core self-evaluations had a direct influence on vigor and absorption; core self-evaluations had a indirect influence on vigor and absorption.ConclusionCopying style was a full mediator of the relationship of the core self-evaluations and motivation,but copying style partially mediated the relationship of the core self-evaluations and vigor and absorption.
ABSTRACT
Se han reportado bajas tasas de adherencia al tratamiento de enfermedades crónicas (50 por ciento). Asimismo, los factores psicosociales estarían relacionados con la adherencia al tratamiento. Con el propósito de identificar la relación que existe entre factores psicosociales y la adherencia al tratamiento de la DM2 en usuarios del sistema de salud pública chileno, se diseñó un estudio no experimental transversal correlacional (n = 50, edad promedio 60,76 años). Se autoadministraron encuestas para evaluar estrés y estilo de afrontamiento, sintomatología depresiva, percepción de apoyo social y adherencia al tratamiento. 40 por ciento de los pacientes presenta valores de hemoglobina glicosilada (Hb1Ac) mayores a 9 por ciento, mientras que un 66 por ciento de los participantes presenta desde moderados a altos niveles de estrés. En promedio durante los últimos 7 días los participantes han cumplido con la dieta general en 4,37 días, han consumido frutas y verduras en 3,14 días y han realizado exámenes de glicemia en 1,1 días. Existe una correlación directa entre el estrés y la hemoglobina glicosilada. El apoyo social y la sintomatología depresiva no se asociaron con la adherencia al tratamiento pero sí con el estrés. Se confirman pobres cifras de adherencia, y la asociación entre alto estrés y altos índices de Hb1Ac.
It is estimated that rates of non-adherence to chronic diseases are around 50 percent. International studies have reported some psychosocial factors related to treatment adherence. The purpose of the present study was to detect the relationship between psychosocial factors and treatment adherence in a sample of Type 2 Diabetics subjects from a public health institution. To this end, a non - experimental transversal correlational study was designed with a 50 DM2 subjects sample, which average age was 60,76 years old. Self-report measures of stress level, coping style, depressive symptoms, social support perception and treatment adherence, were obtained. The results revealed that 40 percent of participants had glycosylated hemoglobin over 9 percent, and 66 percent of them shown moderate to high stress levels. In average during the last 7 days, the participants have accomplished the diet 4,37 days, consumed fruits and vegetables 3,14 days and took glycemia test in 1,1 days. There is a direct correlation between the stress level and concentrations of glycosylated hemoglobin. Unlike stress, social support and depressive symptomatology was not associated with treatment adherence. These results confirm low levels of treatment adherence and high rates of stress in DM2 patients, as well as its association with high levels of glycosylated hemoglobin.
Subject(s)
Humans , Male , Adult , Female , Middle Aged , Patient Compliance/psychology , /psychology , /therapy , Attitude to Health , Social Support , Depression , Stress, Psychological , Cross-Sectional Studies , Interpersonal RelationsABSTRACT
El objetivo de este estudio fue evaluar las estrategias afrontamiento y la ansiedad-depresión en 92 pacientes de ambos géneros diagnosticados con VIH/Sida en tratamiento antirretroviral de la ciudad de Medellín, Colombia. La investigación tuvo como diseño un estudio descriptivo transversal correlacional mediante encuesta. Para medir las estrategias de afrontamiento se utilizó la Escala de Estrategias de Coping Modificada (EEC-M) de 98 ítems y la ansiedad-depresión se midió a través de los cuestionarios de Zung (SAS y SDS). Los resultados evidenciaron muy bajos niveles de ansiedad y depresión y alto uso de estrategias de afrontamiento de tipo cognitivo (focalizadas en el problema), de búsqueda de apoyo en la religión y profesionales de la salud, alto empleo de la estrategia de control emocional y muy bajo uso de la estrategia de reacción agresiva. En conclusión, las estrategias focalizadas en la cognición como búsqueda de alternativas, refrenar afrontamiento, reevaluación positiva e incluso la religión y búsqueda de apoyo profesional que son fundamentales para encontrar soluciones a nivel cognitivo ante los síntomas físicos y reacciones emociones tuvieron más relevancia en los pacientes con VIH/Sida.
The aim of this study was to evaluate the copying strategies and depression-anxiety in 92 patients of both genders with a diagnosis of fu V/Aids from the city of Medellín, Colombia. The investigation was a descriptive transversal co relational study. To measure copying strategies the Copying Strategies Scale Modified (CSS-M) was used of 98 items and anxiety-depression was measured through the questionnaires of Zung (SAS y SDS). The results evidenced very low levels of anxiety and depression and high use of copying strategies of cognitive type (focalized in the problem), of support search in religion and health professionals, high employment of emotional control strategies and very low use of the strategy of aggressive reaction. In conclusion, the strategies focalized in the cognition like search of alternative (problem solving), to refrain copying, positive reevaluation and even the religion and search of support professional that are fundamental to find solutions at the cognitive level before the physical symptoms and emotional reactions had more relevance in the patients with HTV/Aids.
Subject(s)
Humans , Male , Female , Adult , Middle Aged , Adaptation, Psychological , Anxiety/psychology , Depression/psychology , HIV Infections/psychology , Social Support , Self Concept , Colombia/epidemiology , Cross-Sectional Studies , Socioeconomic Factors , HIV Infections/drug therapy , Psychometrics , Data Collection , Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome/psychology , Antiretroviral Therapy, Highly Active/psychologyABSTRACT
Trata-se de uma investigação exploratória descritiva de caráter qualitativo que teve como objeto mulheres com câncer invasivo do colo do útero: estratégias de enfrentamento cujo objetivo foi analisar as estratégias de enfrentamento utilizadas pela mulher ao ter como diagnóstico o câncer invasivo do colo do útero. Foram traçados como objetivos específicos: identificar as modificações biopsicossociais decorrentes do câncer; descrever a experiência da mulher frente a esse diagnóstico e descrever as estratégias de enfrentamento por ela utilizada. A investigação foi desenvolvida no Ambulatório de Oncologia do Hospital de referência para o atendimento de pacientes com câncer, localizado na cidade de Itabuna-Bahia. Para a construção desse estudo, tive como suporte o referencial da Psiconcologia com ênfase nas estratégias de enfrentamento. Os sujeitos se constituíram de doze mulheres com diagnóstico de câncer invasivo do colo do útero que se encontravam em tratamento no referido hospital. A coleta de dados foi realizada através da entrevista semi-estruturada, tendo oito questões norteadoras, posteriormente agrupadas e analisadas de acordo com o referencial teórico. Com base na análise temática foram construídas duas categorias: o espaço temporal entre a busca inicial à serviços de saúde e a situação atual de saúde: revendo estratégias de enfrentamentos; as estratégias de enfrentamento da doença são influenciadas pelos contextos em que as mulheres estão inseridas. O estudo permitiu concluir que o câncer do colo do útero é diagnosticado tardiamente devido às dificuldades de acesso aos serviços de saúde como as longas filas, o atendimento rápido e a impessoalidade de alguns profissionais, as poucas consultas e a insatisfação com os serviços prestados. Concluiu-se que muitas enfrentaram o câncer buscando o apoio na família, nos amigos e na religiosidade, encontrando aí o alicerce para definir as suas estratégias. Com isso, a depender do contexto em que a mulher se encontrava inserida, a definição de estratégias de enfrentamento sofrem influências dos familiares, da religião, dos amigos, passando a ser consideradas como resultados positivos ou negativos na forma de lidar com o câncer. (AU)
Subject(s)
Humans , Female , Oncology Nursing , Adaptation, Psychological , Uterine Cervical Neoplasms , Women's Health , Comprehensive Health CareABSTRACT
The mental health of medical students deserves attention because the problems in students may negatively influence learning ability and create consequences for later adjustment to doctor's role. The purpose of this study is to understand the stress, copying, self-esteem and subjective general well-being of medical students and compare them with other students group (students of law, science and humanities). The results was as follows : First, medical students did not report more stress but they use less copying strategy than other students group. Second, there was no differences in stress, copying, self-esteem and general well-being between high and low academic achievement group in medical students. Futhermore, study-related stress had more close relationship with self-esteem, general well-being. Third, the preparatory course students showed lower score in general well-being, especially health, cheerful-depressive mood domain. These results imply that mental health promotion programmes focused in guiding adjustment for the preparatory course students are helpful. And psychiatric, academic counseling should be made available to them. It can lead to an improvement in our health care delivery system. The need of additional longitudinal research is discussed.
Subject(s)
Humans , Counseling , Delivery of Health Care , Jurisprudence , Learning , Mental Health , Students, MedicalABSTRACT
Objective:Try to study the effect of short-term psycho-intervention on mental status,medical coping mode,social supports and mood states in patients with maintance hemodialysis(MHD).Methods:61 MHD patients from Nol Wuhan Hospital were divided into intervention group and control group.The short-term psycho-intervention included healthy education,supportivc psychotherapy,circumstance therapy and education to patient's relatives.All patients' social psychology status were assessed at baseline and end of intervention by three questionnaires,such as Medical Coping Mode Questionnaire (MCMQ),Social Support Ouestionnaire and Profile of Mood States.Results:After intervention,most psychology indexes of intervention group improved. Acceptance-Resignation score decreased from 12.5?3.7 to 9.3?2.5,avoidance score decreased from 16.5?2.9 to 14.4?2.7,subjective support score increased from 16.2?5.6 to 21.6?5.1,support using score increased from 6.4? 2.3 to 8.8?2.8,Total support score increased from 32.5?8.1 to 38.9?6.7.Tension-Anxiety score decreased from 14.1?6.7 to 10.1?5.2,Depression-Dejection score decreased from 22.9?14.5 to 16.2?10.2, Anger-Hostility from 16.6?10.1 to 11.5?8.6,Confusion-Bewilderment decreased from 11.9?4.8 to 9.1?4.2,but Vigor-Activity increased from 10.3?6.2 to 15.1?5.4.There was no significant change in control group.Conclusion:Short-term psycho-intervention can improve medical copying mode,social support and mood states in MHD.