Introduction: Misconceptions are associated with the teething process in Nigeria and is often blamed for symptoms in infants. A horrendous incident occurred in Nigeria in 2008 which recorded 84 infant deaths due to co...Introduction: Misconceptions are associated with the teething process in Nigeria and is often blamed for symptoms in infants. A horrendous incident occurred in Nigeria in 2008 which recorded 84 infant deaths due to consumption of adulterated teething syrup to prevent teething problems. In the quest to engage the populace, particularly mothers, in health education to change this erroneous mindset about teething, it will be necessary and more cost effective to involve Traditional Birth Attendants (TBA’s) who can be invaluable in assisting to dispel myths associated teething as they live and work among the local populace and many times give counsel to mothers. Aim: To assess the attitude and beliefs of TBA’s in Ibadan, to teething in infants. Methods: A cross sectional survey was conducted among TBA’s in Ibadan, Nigeria. A thirteen item interviewer administered questionnaire was distributed to all 163 TBA’s in the five urban local government areas who agreed to be part of the study. Results: Over half of the respondents (59.5%) and (55.8%) associated the teething process with fever and diarrhea respectively. Other beliefs included boils (49.1%), loss of appetite (48.5%), weight loss (44.2%), and sleeplessness (42.3%). A greater proportion of the older and less educated TBA’s associated teething with fever, diarrhea, boils, loss of appetite and weight loss. The respondents would advise analgesics (55.8%), teething powder (67.5%), antibiotics (12.3%), concoctions (4.3%) and sedatives (4.3%) as teething remedies. There was a greater tendency for less educated TBA’s to advise the use of concoctions?and antibiotics. Conclusion: The study reveals grave misconceptions among TBA’s who in developing countries like Nigeria give counsel to mothers in the various communities. There is an urgent need for health education to the TBA’s particularly the older and less educated ones.展开更多
Economic development and scientific and technological progress have accelerated the internationalization of the world.Liberalization and diversification have resulted in countless opportunities.Nations,corporations,an...Economic development and scientific and technological progress have accelerated the internationalization of the world.Liberalization and diversification have resulted in countless opportunities.Nations,corporations,and individuals,have attempted to enhance their respective competitive advantages,such as by seeking to reduce costs and focus on differentiation.This includes personality traits,socialization,and person-team fit,which were the focus of this study.This study investigated national image and the service industry by analyzing flight attendants.Only relevant personality traits associated with socialization and person-team fit were considered.The findings of this study will help people to choose occupations according to their personalities regarding teamwork,and socialization,and offer suggestions for organizations and nations that implement human resources management.展开更多
Background: Occupational health is an important consideration, especially for people that work in an environment with pollutants. Gasoline attendants are individuals that work in filling stations. They are constantly ...Background: Occupational health is an important consideration, especially for people that work in an environment with pollutants. Gasoline attendants are individuals that work in filling stations. They are constantly exposed to gasoline fumes and automobile engine products from vehicle exhaust. This increases the risk of acute and chronic respiratory diseases and carcinogenesis among them. The risk of health complications tends to increase with the duration of exposure. The study aimed to determine the proportion of gasoline attendants with lung function impairment. Methods and Materials: Two hundred and eight eligible participants were recruited for this study. A cross-sectional analytical study was carried out in Esan West local government area of Edo state, Nigeria. The study was carried out for a period of six months from December 2015 to May 2016. A questionnaire was used to obtain information on demographic characteristics, work history, mode of exposure and duration of exposure to petrol fumes. Lung function was assessed using a DTspiro spirometer (Model POP 10. Serial no 110843-005);also the anthropometric parameters of the respondent were measured. Statistical analysis was done using IBM SPSS version 20.0. Frequency and percentages were used to present categorical data. The mean and standard deviation of continuous variables were calculated and compared using the student’s t-test. The criteria of significant association were assumed for a p-value less than 0.05. Results: A total of one hundred and forty petrol pump attendants and one hundred and forty controls participated in this study. The mean age for petrol pump attendants was 24 ± 3.1 years and 23 ± 2.8 years for the control group. There were no significant differences in the gender distribution and anthropometric parameters as observed in this study. The lung impairment pattern observed in this study was obstructive in twelve (8.6%) gasoline pump attendants and restrictive pattern in thirty-nine (27.9%) gasoline pump attendants, while only four (2.9%) had an obstructive pattern and twelve (8.6%) had a restrictive pattern of lung impairment among the control group. This implies that a restrictive pattern was predominant. This study also observed that there was an increase in the number of gasoline pump attendants with declined lung function compared to the control group. Conclusion: Restrictive pattern of lung impairment was more predominant than the obstructive pattern among gasoline pump attendants. As a result, public health interventions should be instituted among these individuals, especially in developing countries.展开更多
Background: Occupational health is an important consideration, especially for people that work in an environment with pollutants. Gasoline attendants are individuals that work in filling stations. They are constantly ...Background: Occupational health is an important consideration, especially for people that work in an environment with pollutants. Gasoline attendants are individuals that work in filling stations. They are constantly exposed to gasoline fumes and automobile engine products from vehicle exhaust. This increases the risk of acute and chronic respiratory diseases and carcinogenesis among them. The risk of health complications tends to increase with the duration of exposure. The study aimed to determine the proportion of gasoline attendants with lung function impairment. Methods and Materials: Two hundred and eight eligible participants were recruited for this study. A cross-sectional analytical study was carried out in Esan West local government area of Edo state, Nigeria. The study was carried out for a period of six months from December 2015 to May 2016. A questionnaire was used to obtain information on demographic characteristics, work history, mode of exposure and duration of exposure to petrol fumes. Lung function was assessed using a DTspiro spirometer (Model POP 10. Serial no 110843-005);also the anthropometric parameters of the respondent were measured. Statistical analysis was done using IBM SPSS version 20.0. Frequency and percentages were used to present categorical data. The mean and standard deviation of continuous variables were calculated and compared using the student’s t-test. The criteria of significant association were assumed for a p-value less than 0.05. Results: A total of one hundred and forty petrol pump attendants and one hundred and forty controls participated in this study. The mean age for petrol pump attendants was 24 ± 3.1 years and 23 ± 2.8 years for the control group. There were no significant differences in the gender distribution and anthropometric parameters as observed in this study. The lung impairment pattern observed in this study was obstructive in twelve (8.6%) gasoline pump attendants and restrictive pattern in thirty-nine (27.9%) gasoline pump attendants, while only four (2.9%) had an obstructive pattern and twelve (8.6%) had a restrictive pattern of lung impairment among the control group. This implies that a restrictive pattern was predominant. This study also observed that there was an increase in the number of gasoline pump attendants with declined lung function compared to the control group. Conclusion: Restrictive pattern of lung impairment was more predominant than the obstructive pattern among gasoline pump attendants. As a result, public health interventions should be instituted among these individuals, especially in developing countries.展开更多
Chinese experts attend the 62nd session of the IPCC.The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change(IPCC)convened the 62nd session on February 24-28 in Hangzhou,Zhejiang province,which was the first time for IPCC to hol...Chinese experts attend the 62nd session of the IPCC.The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change(IPCC)convened the 62nd session on February 24-28 in Hangzhou,Zhejiang province,which was the first time for IPCC to hold the session in China.The session attracted approximately 600 attendees,who were government representatives of more than 130 countries,and representatives of relevant observer organizations and international organizations,including Chen Zhenlin,Administrator of China Meteorological Administration and Chief Representative of China in IPCC,Jim Skea,IPCC Chair,and Liu Zhenmin,China’s Special Envoy for Climate Change.展开更多
UNDP official discusses transforming Africa-China partnerships through innovation,trade,and green growth Representatives from numerous interna-tional organisations,including the United Nations Development Programme(UN...UNDP official discusses transforming Africa-China partnerships through innovation,trade,and green growth Representatives from numerous interna-tional organisations,including the United Nations Development Programme(UNDP),attended the fourth China-Africa Economic and Trade Expo(CAETE),held in June in Changsha,Hunan Province.Among them was Ahunna Eziakonwa,UN assistant secretary general and director of the UNDP Regional Bureau for Africa,who took part in several activities at the expo.Her mission focused on promoting sustainable development across Africa through trade,innovation,and responsible investment.展开更多
This study examined the positive changes that water-based nail treatments can bring to emotions and behavior in children who do not attend school and use a place for school-refusing children.Children who do not attend...This study examined the positive changes that water-based nail treatments can bring to emotions and behavior in children who do not attend school and use a place for school-refusing children.Children who do not attend school and use a place for school-refusing children were given water-based nail treatments about once a week for three months.In addition,the parents of these children were asked to respond to questions about their children’s daily activities.The results showed that natural communication through nail treatments significantly increased positive emotions.However,continued nail treatments did not reduce the children’s problem behaviors.Some children returned to school,while others continued not attending school.Increased frequency of visits and number of treatments confirmed the promotion of communication.It was suggested that building positive relationships with family and supporters is important for achieving sustained effects from nail treatments.This study showed that nail treatments are a useful tool for promoting positive emotions,self-acceptance,and social skills,and may contribute to the emotional growth and social interest of children who do not attend school.展开更多
Karim A.Touijer,M.D.,M.P.H..FACS,Dr.Karim A.Touijer is an Attending Surgeon at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center(MSKCC)and Professor of Urology at Weill Medical College of Cornell University.Dr.Touijer graduated ...Karim A.Touijer,M.D.,M.P.H..FACS,Dr.Karim A.Touijer is an Attending Surgeon at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center(MSKCC)and Professor of Urology at Weill Medical College of Cornell University.Dr.Touijer graduated with honors from Université Hassan II,Facultéde Médecine de Casablanca,Morocco and completed his general surgery and Urology training at Centre Hospitalier Ibn Rochd,Casablanca,Morocco,the University of Kansas Medical Center,Kansas City,KS,USA,and the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences,Little Rock,AR,USA.展开更多
<strong>Introduction:</strong><span><span><span style="font-family:""><span style="font-family:Verdana;"> Active management of the third period of labor (AM...<strong>Introduction:</strong><span><span><span style="font-family:""><span style="font-family:Verdana;"> Active management of the third period of labor (AMTSL) significantly prevents postpartum hemorrhage onset. </span><b><span style="font-family:Verdana;">Objective:</span></b><span style="font-family:Verdana;"> To assess the practice of AMTSL in four maternity in the commune of Kara (Kara University Hospital Center, Kara Tomd</span></span></span></span><span style="font-family:Verdana;"><span style="font-family:Verdana;"><span style="font-family:Verdana;">è </span></span></span><span><span><span style="font-family:""><span style="font-family:Verdana;">Regional Hospital Center, SOS Kara Mother-Child Hospital, and Adabaweré Peripheral Care Unit). </span><b><span style="font-family:Verdana;">Method:</span></b><span style="font-family:Verdana;"> This was a cross-sectional descriptive study over four months, from January 28 to May 28, 2019. Two questionnaires were used for data collection: an observation and evaluation grid AMTSL practice and a questionnaire for providers. The grid was designed and adapted to the RPC repository model for emergency obstetric and neonatal care in Africa 2018. The data was processed using the Epi Info 7 software. </span><b><span style="font-family:Verdana;">Results: </span></b><span style="font-family:Verdana;">During the study period, 528 parturients were identified and 30 providers surveyed. No provider had received ongoing training in AMTSL. The practice of AMTSL was systematic at each delivery. The practice was correct in 45.8%. Factors associated with incorrect practice were relationship between caregiver-patient (p = 0.0005), placental examination (p = 0.0003), postpartum monitoring (p = 0.0001). </span><b><span style="font-family:Verdana;">Conclusion and Suggestion:</span></b><span style="font-family:Verdana;"> The practice of AMTSL is systematic, but it was incorrect regardless of the provider’s qualification. Continuing education on AMTSL is necessary to prevent postpartum hemorrhage.</span></span></span></span>展开更多
The extensive significance of ESA theory refers to investment, study and application as three elements in English teaching; teachers need to understand the sequence of changes between them and build different teaching...The extensive significance of ESA theory refers to investment, study and application as three elements in English teaching; teachers need to understand the sequence of changes between them and build different teaching models. In this paper, the application meanings of ESA in the teaching of air travel English is discussed and the sequence changes among these three elements are introduced and analyzed so as to construct the teaching models in different combination forms.展开更多
Objective: To compare the efficacy of a short messaging service (SMS) text messaging and phone reminder to im-prove attendance rates at a health promotion center. Methods: A total of 1 859 participants who had schedul...Objective: To compare the efficacy of a short messaging service (SMS) text messaging and phone reminder to im-prove attendance rates at a health promotion center. Methods: A total of 1 859 participants who had scheduled appointments in the health promotion center of our hospital from April 2007 to May 2007 were enrolled in the study and randomly assigned into 3 groups: control (no reminder) group,SMS text messaging reminder group and telephone reminder group. Attendance rates and costs of interventions were collected. Results: A total of 1848 participants were eligible for analysis. Attendance rates of control,SMS and telephone groups were 80.5%,87.5% and 88.3%,respectively. The attendance rates were significantly higher in SMS and telephone groups than that in the control group,with odds ratio 1.698,95% confidence interval 1.224 to 2.316,P=0.001 in the SMS group,and odds ratio 1.829,95% confidence interval 1.333 to 2.509,P<0.001 in the telephone group. However,there was no difference between the SMS group and the telephone group (P=0.670). The cost effectiveness analysis showed that the cost per attendance for the SMS group (0.31 Yuan) was significantly lower than that for the telephone group (0.48 Yuan). Conclusion: SMS and telephone are effective reminders for improving attendance rate at a health promotion center. SMS reminder may be more cost-effective compared with the telephone reminder.展开更多
Attended collection and delivery points are vital components of ‘last-mile logistics’.Based on point of interest(POI) data for Cainiao Stations and China Post stations in Changsha City, China, this paper provides a ...Attended collection and delivery points are vital components of ‘last-mile logistics’.Based on point of interest(POI) data for Cainiao Stations and China Post stations in Changsha City, China, this paper provides a detailed exploration of the basic features, spatial distribution, and location influencing factors of attended collection and delivery points.Specifically, analyses of the types, service objects and location distributions of the attended collection and delivery points alongside a discussion of their spatial pattern and influencing factors provides a reference for their general geographic layout and characteristics.The findings of this study indicate that: 1) The main mode of operation of attended collection and delivery points is franchises, with other modes of operation rely on supermarkets and other individual shop types.2) The main service targets of attended collection and delivery points are communities, schools, and businesses, followed by townships, enterprises, scenic spots, and administrative units.3) Approximately 77.44% of the attended collection and delivery points are located near the exits of service areas;others are situated in the centre of the service areas.For the Cainiao Stations, 80% are located within 125 m of the exit;for the China Post stations, 80% are located within 175 m of the exit.4) The spatial distribution of the attended collection and delivery points in Changsha is unbalanced, with ‘more centre and fewer surrounding’.The centre is an ‘inverted triangle’, and the edge is an ‘orphan’, showing a northwest-southeast orientation and symmetrical along the axis.The layout of the attended collection and delivery points forms three core areas, and the number of sites decreases with the distance from the core.5) The number and distribution of the attended collection and delivery points are strongly consistent with the regional economic development level, population, and roadway system traffic convenience.Most attended collection and delivery points are on residential, scientific and educational, and commercial and financial land.展开更多
AIM： To increase attendance tor colonoscopy among nonadherent high-risk individuals for colorectal cancer （CRC） screening in China. METHODS： During the first 12 mo without intervention, only 428 of the 2398 high-r...AIM： To increase attendance tor colonoscopy among nonadherent high-risk individuals for colorectal cancer （CRC） screening in China. METHODS： During the first 12 mo without intervention, only 428 of the 2398 high-risk subjects attended a scheduled colonoscopy examination. The 1970 subjects who did not attend for CRC screening were enrolled in the present study. Prior barrier investigation was performed to ascertain the reasons for nonadherence. A barrier-focused intervention program was then established and implemented among eligible nonadherent subjects by telephone interviews and on-site consultations. The completion rates of colonoscopy during the first 12 mo without intervention and the second 12 mo with intervention were compared. Variations in the effect of the intervention on some high-risk factors and barrier characteristics were analyzed using logistic regression. RESULTS： 540 subjects who were not eligible were excluded from the study. The colonoscopy attendance rate was 23.04% （428/1858） during the first 12 mo without intervention, and 37.69% （539/1430） during the second 12 mo with intervention （P 〈 0.001）. Logistic regression analysis showed that the intervention was more effective among subjects with only objective barriers （OR： 34.590, 95% CI： 23.204-51.563） or subjects with some specific highrisk characteristics： first-degree relatives diagnosed with CRC （OR： 1.778, 95% CI： 1.010-3.131）, personal history of intestinal polyps （OR： 3.815, 95% CI： 1.994-7.300） and positive result for immunochemical fecal occult blood testing （OR： 2.718, 95% CI： 1.479-4.996）. CONCLUSION： The barrier-focused telephone or on- site consultation intervention appears to be a feasible means to improve colonoscopy attendance among nonadherent high-risk subjects for CRC screening in China.展开更多
文摘Introduction: Misconceptions are associated with the teething process in Nigeria and is often blamed for symptoms in infants. A horrendous incident occurred in Nigeria in 2008 which recorded 84 infant deaths due to consumption of adulterated teething syrup to prevent teething problems. In the quest to engage the populace, particularly mothers, in health education to change this erroneous mindset about teething, it will be necessary and more cost effective to involve Traditional Birth Attendants (TBA’s) who can be invaluable in assisting to dispel myths associated teething as they live and work among the local populace and many times give counsel to mothers. Aim: To assess the attitude and beliefs of TBA’s in Ibadan, to teething in infants. Methods: A cross sectional survey was conducted among TBA’s in Ibadan, Nigeria. A thirteen item interviewer administered questionnaire was distributed to all 163 TBA’s in the five urban local government areas who agreed to be part of the study. Results: Over half of the respondents (59.5%) and (55.8%) associated the teething process with fever and diarrhea respectively. Other beliefs included boils (49.1%), loss of appetite (48.5%), weight loss (44.2%), and sleeplessness (42.3%). A greater proportion of the older and less educated TBA’s associated teething with fever, diarrhea, boils, loss of appetite and weight loss. The respondents would advise analgesics (55.8%), teething powder (67.5%), antibiotics (12.3%), concoctions (4.3%) and sedatives (4.3%) as teething remedies. There was a greater tendency for less educated TBA’s to advise the use of concoctions?and antibiotics. Conclusion: The study reveals grave misconceptions among TBA’s who in developing countries like Nigeria give counsel to mothers in the various communities. There is an urgent need for health education to the TBA’s particularly the older and less educated ones.
文摘Economic development and scientific and technological progress have accelerated the internationalization of the world.Liberalization and diversification have resulted in countless opportunities.Nations,corporations,and individuals,have attempted to enhance their respective competitive advantages,such as by seeking to reduce costs and focus on differentiation.This includes personality traits,socialization,and person-team fit,which were the focus of this study.This study investigated national image and the service industry by analyzing flight attendants.Only relevant personality traits associated with socialization and person-team fit were considered.The findings of this study will help people to choose occupations according to their personalities regarding teamwork,and socialization,and offer suggestions for organizations and nations that implement human resources management.
文摘Background: Occupational health is an important consideration, especially for people that work in an environment with pollutants. Gasoline attendants are individuals that work in filling stations. They are constantly exposed to gasoline fumes and automobile engine products from vehicle exhaust. This increases the risk of acute and chronic respiratory diseases and carcinogenesis among them. The risk of health complications tends to increase with the duration of exposure. The study aimed to determine the proportion of gasoline attendants with lung function impairment. Methods and Materials: Two hundred and eight eligible participants were recruited for this study. A cross-sectional analytical study was carried out in Esan West local government area of Edo state, Nigeria. The study was carried out for a period of six months from December 2015 to May 2016. A questionnaire was used to obtain information on demographic characteristics, work history, mode of exposure and duration of exposure to petrol fumes. Lung function was assessed using a DTspiro spirometer (Model POP 10. Serial no 110843-005);also the anthropometric parameters of the respondent were measured. Statistical analysis was done using IBM SPSS version 20.0. Frequency and percentages were used to present categorical data. The mean and standard deviation of continuous variables were calculated and compared using the student’s t-test. The criteria of significant association were assumed for a p-value less than 0.05. Results: A total of one hundred and forty petrol pump attendants and one hundred and forty controls participated in this study. The mean age for petrol pump attendants was 24 ± 3.1 years and 23 ± 2.8 years for the control group. There were no significant differences in the gender distribution and anthropometric parameters as observed in this study. The lung impairment pattern observed in this study was obstructive in twelve (8.6%) gasoline pump attendants and restrictive pattern in thirty-nine (27.9%) gasoline pump attendants, while only four (2.9%) had an obstructive pattern and twelve (8.6%) had a restrictive pattern of lung impairment among the control group. This implies that a restrictive pattern was predominant. This study also observed that there was an increase in the number of gasoline pump attendants with declined lung function compared to the control group. Conclusion: Restrictive pattern of lung impairment was more predominant than the obstructive pattern among gasoline pump attendants. As a result, public health interventions should be instituted among these individuals, especially in developing countries.
文摘Background: Occupational health is an important consideration, especially for people that work in an environment with pollutants. Gasoline attendants are individuals that work in filling stations. They are constantly exposed to gasoline fumes and automobile engine products from vehicle exhaust. This increases the risk of acute and chronic respiratory diseases and carcinogenesis among them. The risk of health complications tends to increase with the duration of exposure. The study aimed to determine the proportion of gasoline attendants with lung function impairment. Methods and Materials: Two hundred and eight eligible participants were recruited for this study. A cross-sectional analytical study was carried out in Esan West local government area of Edo state, Nigeria. The study was carried out for a period of six months from December 2015 to May 2016. A questionnaire was used to obtain information on demographic characteristics, work history, mode of exposure and duration of exposure to petrol fumes. Lung function was assessed using a DTspiro spirometer (Model POP 10. Serial no 110843-005);also the anthropometric parameters of the respondent were measured. Statistical analysis was done using IBM SPSS version 20.0. Frequency and percentages were used to present categorical data. The mean and standard deviation of continuous variables were calculated and compared using the student’s t-test. The criteria of significant association were assumed for a p-value less than 0.05. Results: A total of one hundred and forty petrol pump attendants and one hundred and forty controls participated in this study. The mean age for petrol pump attendants was 24 ± 3.1 years and 23 ± 2.8 years for the control group. There were no significant differences in the gender distribution and anthropometric parameters as observed in this study. The lung impairment pattern observed in this study was obstructive in twelve (8.6%) gasoline pump attendants and restrictive pattern in thirty-nine (27.9%) gasoline pump attendants, while only four (2.9%) had an obstructive pattern and twelve (8.6%) had a restrictive pattern of lung impairment among the control group. This implies that a restrictive pattern was predominant. This study also observed that there was an increase in the number of gasoline pump attendants with declined lung function compared to the control group. Conclusion: Restrictive pattern of lung impairment was more predominant than the obstructive pattern among gasoline pump attendants. As a result, public health interventions should be instituted among these individuals, especially in developing countries.
文摘Chinese experts attend the 62nd session of the IPCC.The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change(IPCC)convened the 62nd session on February 24-28 in Hangzhou,Zhejiang province,which was the first time for IPCC to hold the session in China.The session attracted approximately 600 attendees,who were government representatives of more than 130 countries,and representatives of relevant observer organizations and international organizations,including Chen Zhenlin,Administrator of China Meteorological Administration and Chief Representative of China in IPCC,Jim Skea,IPCC Chair,and Liu Zhenmin,China’s Special Envoy for Climate Change.
文摘UNDP official discusses transforming Africa-China partnerships through innovation,trade,and green growth Representatives from numerous interna-tional organisations,including the United Nations Development Programme(UNDP),attended the fourth China-Africa Economic and Trade Expo(CAETE),held in June in Changsha,Hunan Province.Among them was Ahunna Eziakonwa,UN assistant secretary general and director of the UNDP Regional Bureau for Africa,who took part in several activities at the expo.Her mission focused on promoting sustainable development across Africa through trade,innovation,and responsible investment.
基金supported by a research grant from the Hoyu Science Foundation in 2023.
文摘This study examined the positive changes that water-based nail treatments can bring to emotions and behavior in children who do not attend school and use a place for school-refusing children.Children who do not attend school and use a place for school-refusing children were given water-based nail treatments about once a week for three months.In addition,the parents of these children were asked to respond to questions about their children’s daily activities.The results showed that natural communication through nail treatments significantly increased positive emotions.However,continued nail treatments did not reduce the children’s problem behaviors.Some children returned to school,while others continued not attending school.Increased frequency of visits and number of treatments confirmed the promotion of communication.It was suggested that building positive relationships with family and supporters is important for achieving sustained effects from nail treatments.This study showed that nail treatments are a useful tool for promoting positive emotions,self-acceptance,and social skills,and may contribute to the emotional growth and social interest of children who do not attend school.
文摘Karim A.Touijer,M.D.,M.P.H..FACS,Dr.Karim A.Touijer is an Attending Surgeon at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center(MSKCC)and Professor of Urology at Weill Medical College of Cornell University.Dr.Touijer graduated with honors from Université Hassan II,Facultéde Médecine de Casablanca,Morocco and completed his general surgery and Urology training at Centre Hospitalier Ibn Rochd,Casablanca,Morocco,the University of Kansas Medical Center,Kansas City,KS,USA,and the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences,Little Rock,AR,USA.
文摘<strong>Introduction:</strong><span><span><span style="font-family:""><span style="font-family:Verdana;"> Active management of the third period of labor (AMTSL) significantly prevents postpartum hemorrhage onset. </span><b><span style="font-family:Verdana;">Objective:</span></b><span style="font-family:Verdana;"> To assess the practice of AMTSL in four maternity in the commune of Kara (Kara University Hospital Center, Kara Tomd</span></span></span></span><span style="font-family:Verdana;"><span style="font-family:Verdana;"><span style="font-family:Verdana;">è </span></span></span><span><span><span style="font-family:""><span style="font-family:Verdana;">Regional Hospital Center, SOS Kara Mother-Child Hospital, and Adabaweré Peripheral Care Unit). </span><b><span style="font-family:Verdana;">Method:</span></b><span style="font-family:Verdana;"> This was a cross-sectional descriptive study over four months, from January 28 to May 28, 2019. Two questionnaires were used for data collection: an observation and evaluation grid AMTSL practice and a questionnaire for providers. The grid was designed and adapted to the RPC repository model for emergency obstetric and neonatal care in Africa 2018. The data was processed using the Epi Info 7 software. </span><b><span style="font-family:Verdana;">Results: </span></b><span style="font-family:Verdana;">During the study period, 528 parturients were identified and 30 providers surveyed. No provider had received ongoing training in AMTSL. The practice of AMTSL was systematic at each delivery. The practice was correct in 45.8%. Factors associated with incorrect practice were relationship between caregiver-patient (p = 0.0005), placental examination (p = 0.0003), postpartum monitoring (p = 0.0001). </span><b><span style="font-family:Verdana;">Conclusion and Suggestion:</span></b><span style="font-family:Verdana;"> The practice of AMTSL is systematic, but it was incorrect regardless of the provider’s qualification. Continuing education on AMTSL is necessary to prevent postpartum hemorrhage.</span></span></span></span>
文摘The extensive significance of ESA theory refers to investment, study and application as three elements in English teaching; teachers need to understand the sequence of changes between them and build different teaching models. In this paper, the application meanings of ESA in the teaching of air travel English is discussed and the sequence changes among these three elements are introduced and analyzed so as to construct the teaching models in different combination forms.
基金Project supported by the Health Promotion Center of Sir Run Run Shaw Hospital, School of Medicine, Zhejiang University, China
文摘Objective: To compare the efficacy of a short messaging service (SMS) text messaging and phone reminder to im-prove attendance rates at a health promotion center. Methods: A total of 1 859 participants who had scheduled appointments in the health promotion center of our hospital from April 2007 to May 2007 were enrolled in the study and randomly assigned into 3 groups: control (no reminder) group,SMS text messaging reminder group and telephone reminder group. Attendance rates and costs of interventions were collected. Results: A total of 1848 participants were eligible for analysis. Attendance rates of control,SMS and telephone groups were 80.5%,87.5% and 88.3%,respectively. The attendance rates were significantly higher in SMS and telephone groups than that in the control group,with odds ratio 1.698,95% confidence interval 1.224 to 2.316,P=0.001 in the SMS group,and odds ratio 1.829,95% confidence interval 1.333 to 2.509,P<0.001 in the telephone group. However,there was no difference between the SMS group and the telephone group (P=0.670). The cost effectiveness analysis showed that the cost per attendance for the SMS group (0.31 Yuan) was significantly lower than that for the telephone group (0.48 Yuan). Conclusion: SMS and telephone are effective reminders for improving attendance rate at a health promotion center. SMS reminder may be more cost-effective compared with the telephone reminder.
基金Under the auspices of the Tang Scholar Program of Northwest University(No.2016)
文摘Attended collection and delivery points are vital components of ‘last-mile logistics’.Based on point of interest(POI) data for Cainiao Stations and China Post stations in Changsha City, China, this paper provides a detailed exploration of the basic features, spatial distribution, and location influencing factors of attended collection and delivery points.Specifically, analyses of the types, service objects and location distributions of the attended collection and delivery points alongside a discussion of their spatial pattern and influencing factors provides a reference for their general geographic layout and characteristics.The findings of this study indicate that: 1) The main mode of operation of attended collection and delivery points is franchises, with other modes of operation rely on supermarkets and other individual shop types.2) The main service targets of attended collection and delivery points are communities, schools, and businesses, followed by townships, enterprises, scenic spots, and administrative units.3) Approximately 77.44% of the attended collection and delivery points are located near the exits of service areas;others are situated in the centre of the service areas.For the Cainiao Stations, 80% are located within 125 m of the exit;for the China Post stations, 80% are located within 175 m of the exit.4) The spatial distribution of the attended collection and delivery points in Changsha is unbalanced, with ‘more centre and fewer surrounding’.The centre is an ‘inverted triangle’, and the edge is an ‘orphan’, showing a northwest-southeast orientation and symmetrical along the axis.The layout of the attended collection and delivery points forms three core areas, and the number of sites decreases with the distance from the core.5) The number and distribution of the attended collection and delivery points are strongly consistent with the regional economic development level, population, and roadway system traffic convenience.Most attended collection and delivery points are on residential, scientific and educational, and commercial and financial land.
基金Supported by 11th 5-year Key Program for Science and Technology Development of China,No.2006BAI02A08
文摘AIM： To increase attendance tor colonoscopy among nonadherent high-risk individuals for colorectal cancer （CRC） screening in China. METHODS： During the first 12 mo without intervention, only 428 of the 2398 high-risk subjects attended a scheduled colonoscopy examination. The 1970 subjects who did not attend for CRC screening were enrolled in the present study. Prior barrier investigation was performed to ascertain the reasons for nonadherence. A barrier-focused intervention program was then established and implemented among eligible nonadherent subjects by telephone interviews and on-site consultations. The completion rates of colonoscopy during the first 12 mo without intervention and the second 12 mo with intervention were compared. Variations in the effect of the intervention on some high-risk factors and barrier characteristics were analyzed using logistic regression. RESULTS： 540 subjects who were not eligible were excluded from the study. The colonoscopy attendance rate was 23.04% （428/1858） during the first 12 mo without intervention, and 37.69% （539/1430） during the second 12 mo with intervention （P 〈 0.001）. Logistic regression analysis showed that the intervention was more effective among subjects with only objective barriers （OR： 34.590, 95% CI： 23.204-51.563） or subjects with some specific highrisk characteristics： first-degree relatives diagnosed with CRC （OR： 1.778, 95% CI： 1.010-3.131）, personal history of intestinal polyps （OR： 3.815, 95% CI： 1.994-7.300） and positive result for immunochemical fecal occult blood testing （OR： 2.718, 95% CI： 1.479-4.996）. CONCLUSION： The barrier-focused telephone or on- site consultation intervention appears to be a feasible means to improve colonoscopy attendance among nonadherent high-risk subjects for CRC screening in China.
