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The Influence of Parent’s Socio Economic Status on Adolescents and Youths Health Risk Behaviors in Enugu Nigeria
Issue:
Volume 8, Issue 4, July 2019
Pages:
33-38
Received:
12 July 2019
Accepted:
4 August 2019
Published:
15 August 2019
Abstract: Risk behaviors among the youth are associated with considerable negative health and developmental outcomes. The aim of the study was to examine the relationship between parent’s socioeconomic status and the risk behaviors practiced by adolescents and youths in Enugu. It was a cross-sectional descriptive study. Data was collected from students in 2 tertiary institutions, who were selected consecutively using semi- structured interviewer administered questionnaire. Data was analysed using SPSS version 20.0. The level of statistical significance was set at p<0.05. There was a high prevalence of priority health risk behaviors among the adolescents and youths. 35.8% drove recklessly, 41.2% used alcohol and 4.4% used “hard” drugs. 34.6% had unprotected sex, 18.7% smoked cigarette, 23.8% practiced unhealthy dietary behaviors while 38.1% indulged in sedentary lifestyle. Age, gender and socioeconomic class had profound influence on the practice of risk behaviors. The age range 15-24 years and the male gender were more involved. Sedentary lifestyle and unhealthy dietary habits were commoner among students from the upper socioeconomic class. Youths from all socioeconomic strata are susceptible to health risk behaviors, thus prevention efforts for these health concerns should be universal.
Abstract: Risk behaviors among the youth are associated with considerable negative health and developmental outcomes. The aim of the study was to examine the relationship between parent’s socioeconomic status and the risk behaviors practiced by adolescents and youths in Enugu. It was a cross-sectional descriptive study. Data was collected from students in 2 ...
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Assessing Subjective Emotional Experience in a Non-Autistic Population
Issue:
Volume 8, Issue 4, July 2019
Pages:
39-43
Received:
14 May 2019
Accepted:
18 June 2019
Published:
16 August 2019
Abstract: Clinicians within the Leeds Autism Diagnostic Service (LADS) have found that many of our patients have difficulty answering questions pertaining to subjective emotional experience. It was felt by clinicians within the service that service users who were later diagnosed as neuro-typical also had difficulty answering questions related to their subjective emotional state. It was felt that by examining responses to the meaning of four common emotional states (relaxation, anger, anxiety and happiness) in a neuro-typical population, themes or common words or phrases could be elicited in the description of each emotion. These questions were similar in scope to those found within the Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule, 2nd Edition, which is used by LADS during diagnostic assessments. This would then allow clinicians a means of comparing a service user’s responses with what could be expected from a neuro-typical population. We felt that other teams within our organization unconnected with the Autism Diagnostic Service, could serve as a useful neuro-typical population. An online survey link was therefore sent to different administration teams within Leeds and York Partnership Foundation Trust, which allowed participants to complete four questions, each one asking them to describe the subjective meaning of relaxation, anger, anxiety and happiness in turn. There were no specific inclusion or exclusion criteria for these survey participants. Each question provided an area where each survey participant could express this in up to a few sentences. Following this, the results were analysed for common descriptors and actions, associated in the responses for a particular emotion. When analysing the results, it was evident that actions and activities were more frequently used in responses by the survey participants in responses to questions related to relaxation, anger and happiness, however were less apparent in the responses to describe anxiety. It is hoped that these results will be able to guide clinicians in interpreting and scoring diagnostic screening tools for Autism by providing more knowledge about neuro-typical responses.
Abstract: Clinicians within the Leeds Autism Diagnostic Service (LADS) have found that many of our patients have difficulty answering questions pertaining to subjective emotional experience. It was felt by clinicians within the service that service users who were later diagnosed as neuro-typical also had difficulty answering questions related to their subjec...
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Improving Timeliness in the Bronchoscopy Workflow: From Admission to Discharge, A Single-Center Quality Initiative
Kevin Charles,
Darien Davda,
Kevin Langlois,
Naser Mahmoud,
Ashley Ferraro,
Robert Holladay,
Satish Kalanjeri,
Robert Walter
Issue:
Volume 8, Issue 4, July 2019
Pages:
44-48
Received:
22 May 2019
Accepted:
10 August 2019
Published:
23 August 2019
Abstract: Several delays arise when bronchoscopy and endoscopy procedures are scheduled in the same room. Turnover time, workflow, and technician and/or anaesthesia availability all play a role in the length of stay of a patient for this same-day procedure. A planned procedure is elective and should be lucrative for a patient, their families, and staff. This quality improvement initiative aimed at improving bronchoscopy workflow with hopes of significantly decreasing admission to discharge time for the patients. Satisfaction surveys and post-discharge follow-ups were conducted parallel to this quality initiative. Analysis of the data identified potential areas for future endeavors aimed at decreasing hospital costs with improved patient satisfaction and goals of improving the fellows experience at a teaching institution.
Abstract: Several delays arise when bronchoscopy and endoscopy procedures are scheduled in the same room. Turnover time, workflow, and technician and/or anaesthesia availability all play a role in the length of stay of a patient for this same-day procedure. A planned procedure is elective and should be lucrative for a patient, their families, and staff. This...
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