While mental health issues are increasingly gaining attention in Ghana, little is known about the situation among deaf people. This study assessed the mental health care needs of deaf people in Ghana. A descriptive de...While mental health issues are increasingly gaining attention in Ghana, little is known about the situation among deaf people. This study assessed the mental health care needs of deaf people in Ghana. A descriptive design, consisting of interviews and focus group discussions, was used to collect data from 97 participants. Findings indicated that participants had limited knowledge on mental health issues. Mental health stigma, inaccessible mental health information and exclusion from mental health programmes were the major barriers hindering access to mental health care services. This study bridges the knowledge gap and provides evidence for the implementation of deaf-friendly services.展开更多
Background: Globally, mental health is recognized as one of the major public health issues, and mental health stigma is one of the main barriers to mental healthcare. While several studies have been conducted on the s...Background: Globally, mental health is recognized as one of the major public health issues, and mental health stigma is one of the main barriers to mental healthcare. While several studies have been conducted on the stigma associated with mental health, very little is known about the mental health stigma experienced by deaf persons with mental health conditions in Ghana. This study examines the experiences of double stigmatization by deaf people with mental health conditions in Ghana. Methodology: A descriptive, mixed method data collection was used for seventy-nine (79) participants. The paper presents findings from the only qualitative component of the study. Results: The findings from the study showed that deaf people with mental illness experienced double stigma, namely being stigmatized for being deaf and for having mental illness. This hindered access to mental health services for deaf people with mental health condition. Conclusion: Deaf people with mental health conditions experience double stigmatization which discourages them from seeking professional psychiatric care. This implies that efforts to reduce mental health stigma and create awareness on deafness should be improved upon. It is recommended that, in view of the impact of stigma on the provision and use of mental health care services, strategies to improve access to mental health care, should seriously consider concerns about stigma.展开更多
Background:Despite its widespread therapeutic use and effectiveness,the underlying pharmacologic mechanisms of Wendan decoction(WDD)and how it works to treat sudden deafness(SD)remain unclear.In this study,the pharmac...Background:Despite its widespread therapeutic use and effectiveness,the underlying pharmacologic mechanisms of Wendan decoction(WDD)and how it works to treat sudden deafness(SD)remain unclear.In this study,the pharmacological mechanisms of WDD underlying SD were analyzed using network pharmacology and molecular docking.Methods:The Traditional Chinese Medicine Systems Pharmacology Database and Analysis Platform(TCMSP)was employed to identify the active compounds and target genes of WDD,and genes associated with SD were screened on five databases.RGUI conducted Gene Ontology(GO)functional and the Kyoto Encyclopedia of Genes and Genomes(KEGG)enrichment analyses.A compound-target network was established using Cytoscape,and the STRING database created a protein-protein interaction(PPI)network to identify the key compounds and targets.Subsequently,a network of crucial compound-target was generated for further molecular docking analysis.For molecular docking simulations of the macromolecular target proteins and their matching ligand molecules,AutoDock Vina and AutoDockTool were utilized.Results:TCMSP identified 162 active target genes and 36 active compounds for WDD.The active target genes were compared with the 2271 genes associated with SD to identify 70 intersecting active target genes linked to 34 active compounds.The GO functional enrichment and KEGG pathway enrichment analyses were undertaken,and compound–target,and PPI networks were built.The key compounds and protein targets were identified and integrated to form a key compound–target network.Eventually,molecular docking was performed to investigate the interactions of the protein targets with their respective compounds.Conclusion:This study highlights the mechanisms of multi-compounds,targets,and pathways of WDD acting on SD and provides further evidence of crucial compounds and their matching target proteins of WDD acting on SD.展开更多
目的研究在声场测试中,头戴式耳机和插入式耳机对不同频率声音的衰减作用。方法选取40名健听人,在声场条件下测试双耳裸耳听阈及双耳分别佩戴头戴式和插入式耳机双耳听阈,耳机均不给声。比较在声场条件下不同类型耳机对不同频率声音的...目的研究在声场测试中,头戴式耳机和插入式耳机对不同频率声音的衰减作用。方法选取40名健听人,在声场条件下测试双耳裸耳听阈及双耳分别佩戴头戴式和插入式耳机双耳听阈,耳机均不给声。比较在声场条件下不同类型耳机对不同频率声音的衰减作用。结果头戴式耳机在0.25~8 kHz每倍频程的声音衰减值分别为6.13±2.40 dB HL、7.00±3.36 dB HL、12.50±3.92 dB HL、18.75±5.03 dB HL、28.25±6.56 dB HL、17.50±5.99 dB HL;插入式耳机在0.25~8 kHz每倍频程的声音衰减值分别为16.88±5.27 dB HL、18.13±5.27 dB HL、22.38±4.08 dB HL、31.25±4.49 dB HL、36.13±5.49 dB HL、35.50±6.68 dB HL。结论两种不同类型耳机对不同频率声音的衰减均有显著效果,对声音的衰减值随着频率的升高而增加,在1~8 kHz范围内效果更显著,插入式耳机的衰减效果明显优于头戴式耳机。展开更多
目的分析突发性聋(突聋)患者的内耳三维真实重建反转恢复(three dimensional real inversion recovery,3D Real IR)成像表现,探讨内耳不同信号强度与突聋预后的关系。方法选取2022年9月25日—2023年4月10日郑州大学第五附属医院耳鼻咽...目的分析突发性聋(突聋)患者的内耳三维真实重建反转恢复(three dimensional real inversion recovery,3D Real IR)成像表现,探讨内耳不同信号强度与突聋预后的关系。方法选取2022年9月25日—2023年4月10日郑州大学第五附属医院耳鼻咽喉科住院治疗及门诊治疗的单侧突聋患者60例,按照听力曲线将患者分为低频下降型4例、高频下降型1例、平坦下降型34例和全聋型21例。由于平坦下降型和全聋型治疗方法一致,将平坦下降型和全聋型的55例患者按治疗有效与否分为无效组25例和有效组30例;按治疗前听力分级,分为轻度听力损失组11例、中度听力损失组7例、重度听力损失组16例和极重度听力损失组21例;根据听力下降与否分为患耳组55耳和健耳组55耳。比较患耳和健耳的耳蜗信号强度,并测量延髓信号强度,分别计算耳蜗/延髓(cochlea/medulla ratio,CM)比值,分析耳蜗信号强度与治疗结果之间关系。结果无效组CM比值明显高于治疗有效组,差异有统计学意义(P<0.001);患耳组与健耳组CM比值比较,差异有统计学意义(P<0.05)。轻度、中度、重度和极重度听力损失组患耳CM比值比较(2.57±3.02 vs 1.77±0.87 vs 2.04±1.98 vs 2.51±2.33),差异无统计学意义(F=0.304,P=0.823)。结论内耳3D Real IR可显示突聋患者血-迷路屏障通透性的改变,CM比值可以更精确了解突聋患者内耳受损的程度,CM比值大小与听力损失程度并不一致,可以单独作为一种判断突聋预后的因素。突聋患者CM比值高于1.58提示可能预后不良。展开更多
目的 观察三路径激素联合应用治疗全聋型突发性聋的疗效。方法 选择2020年1月至2022年12月全聋型突发性聋患者96例,随机分为观察组与对照组,对照组予地塞米松静脉滴注及常规治疗。观察组在此基础上加用鼓室和耳后地塞米松注射,共治疗10 ...目的 观察三路径激素联合应用治疗全聋型突发性聋的疗效。方法 选择2020年1月至2022年12月全聋型突发性聋患者96例,随机分为观察组与对照组,对照组予地塞米松静脉滴注及常规治疗。观察组在此基础上加用鼓室和耳后地塞米松注射,共治疗10 d。结果 对照组患者听力改善22例,有效率45.83%,观察组改善30例,有效率62.50%。治疗前对照组与观察组纯音听阈均值分别为(95.3±13.2)d B HL和(96.1±13.1)d B HL,治疗后分别为(63.2±17.1)d B HL和(52.8±16.8)d B HL,观察组治疗效果优于对照组(P<0.05)。两组耳鸣、眩晕、耳闷等症状改善率差异无统计学意义(P>0.05)。结论 早期三路径激素治疗全聋型突发性聋可有效提高听力恢复,值得临床推广。展开更多
文摘While mental health issues are increasingly gaining attention in Ghana, little is known about the situation among deaf people. This study assessed the mental health care needs of deaf people in Ghana. A descriptive design, consisting of interviews and focus group discussions, was used to collect data from 97 participants. Findings indicated that participants had limited knowledge on mental health issues. Mental health stigma, inaccessible mental health information and exclusion from mental health programmes were the major barriers hindering access to mental health care services. This study bridges the knowledge gap and provides evidence for the implementation of deaf-friendly services.
文摘Background: Globally, mental health is recognized as one of the major public health issues, and mental health stigma is one of the main barriers to mental healthcare. While several studies have been conducted on the stigma associated with mental health, very little is known about the mental health stigma experienced by deaf persons with mental health conditions in Ghana. This study examines the experiences of double stigmatization by deaf people with mental health conditions in Ghana. Methodology: A descriptive, mixed method data collection was used for seventy-nine (79) participants. The paper presents findings from the only qualitative component of the study. Results: The findings from the study showed that deaf people with mental illness experienced double stigma, namely being stigmatized for being deaf and for having mental illness. This hindered access to mental health services for deaf people with mental health condition. Conclusion: Deaf people with mental health conditions experience double stigmatization which discourages them from seeking professional psychiatric care. This implies that efforts to reduce mental health stigma and create awareness on deafness should be improved upon. It is recommended that, in view of the impact of stigma on the provision and use of mental health care services, strategies to improve access to mental health care, should seriously consider concerns about stigma.
基金funded by the Traditional Chinese Medicine Science and Technology Development Plan Project of Jiangsu Province(ZT202113 to Haibing Hua)the 510 Talent Training Project of Yizheng City(2022 to Shiming Ye)+1 种基金the Scientific Research Project of Jiangyin Association of Chinese Medicine(Y202205 to Yufeng Zhang)the ChengXing Talent Training Plan of Jiangyin Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine(2022 to Yufeng Zhang).
文摘Background:Despite its widespread therapeutic use and effectiveness,the underlying pharmacologic mechanisms of Wendan decoction(WDD)and how it works to treat sudden deafness(SD)remain unclear.In this study,the pharmacological mechanisms of WDD underlying SD were analyzed using network pharmacology and molecular docking.Methods:The Traditional Chinese Medicine Systems Pharmacology Database and Analysis Platform(TCMSP)was employed to identify the active compounds and target genes of WDD,and genes associated with SD were screened on five databases.RGUI conducted Gene Ontology(GO)functional and the Kyoto Encyclopedia of Genes and Genomes(KEGG)enrichment analyses.A compound-target network was established using Cytoscape,and the STRING database created a protein-protein interaction(PPI)network to identify the key compounds and targets.Subsequently,a network of crucial compound-target was generated for further molecular docking analysis.For molecular docking simulations of the macromolecular target proteins and their matching ligand molecules,AutoDock Vina and AutoDockTool were utilized.Results:TCMSP identified 162 active target genes and 36 active compounds for WDD.The active target genes were compared with the 2271 genes associated with SD to identify 70 intersecting active target genes linked to 34 active compounds.The GO functional enrichment and KEGG pathway enrichment analyses were undertaken,and compound–target,and PPI networks were built.The key compounds and protein targets were identified and integrated to form a key compound–target network.Eventually,molecular docking was performed to investigate the interactions of the protein targets with their respective compounds.Conclusion:This study highlights the mechanisms of multi-compounds,targets,and pathways of WDD acting on SD and provides further evidence of crucial compounds and their matching target proteins of WDD acting on SD.
文摘目的研究在声场测试中,头戴式耳机和插入式耳机对不同频率声音的衰减作用。方法选取40名健听人,在声场条件下测试双耳裸耳听阈及双耳分别佩戴头戴式和插入式耳机双耳听阈,耳机均不给声。比较在声场条件下不同类型耳机对不同频率声音的衰减作用。结果头戴式耳机在0.25~8 kHz每倍频程的声音衰减值分别为6.13±2.40 dB HL、7.00±3.36 dB HL、12.50±3.92 dB HL、18.75±5.03 dB HL、28.25±6.56 dB HL、17.50±5.99 dB HL;插入式耳机在0.25~8 kHz每倍频程的声音衰减值分别为16.88±5.27 dB HL、18.13±5.27 dB HL、22.38±4.08 dB HL、31.25±4.49 dB HL、36.13±5.49 dB HL、35.50±6.68 dB HL。结论两种不同类型耳机对不同频率声音的衰减均有显著效果,对声音的衰减值随着频率的升高而增加,在1~8 kHz范围内效果更显著,插入式耳机的衰减效果明显优于头戴式耳机。
文摘目的分析突发性聋(突聋)患者的内耳三维真实重建反转恢复(three dimensional real inversion recovery,3D Real IR)成像表现,探讨内耳不同信号强度与突聋预后的关系。方法选取2022年9月25日—2023年4月10日郑州大学第五附属医院耳鼻咽喉科住院治疗及门诊治疗的单侧突聋患者60例,按照听力曲线将患者分为低频下降型4例、高频下降型1例、平坦下降型34例和全聋型21例。由于平坦下降型和全聋型治疗方法一致,将平坦下降型和全聋型的55例患者按治疗有效与否分为无效组25例和有效组30例;按治疗前听力分级,分为轻度听力损失组11例、中度听力损失组7例、重度听力损失组16例和极重度听力损失组21例;根据听力下降与否分为患耳组55耳和健耳组55耳。比较患耳和健耳的耳蜗信号强度,并测量延髓信号强度,分别计算耳蜗/延髓(cochlea/medulla ratio,CM)比值,分析耳蜗信号强度与治疗结果之间关系。结果无效组CM比值明显高于治疗有效组,差异有统计学意义(P<0.001);患耳组与健耳组CM比值比较,差异有统计学意义(P<0.05)。轻度、中度、重度和极重度听力损失组患耳CM比值比较(2.57±3.02 vs 1.77±0.87 vs 2.04±1.98 vs 2.51±2.33),差异无统计学意义(F=0.304,P=0.823)。结论内耳3D Real IR可显示突聋患者血-迷路屏障通透性的改变,CM比值可以更精确了解突聋患者内耳受损的程度,CM比值大小与听力损失程度并不一致,可以单独作为一种判断突聋预后的因素。突聋患者CM比值高于1.58提示可能预后不良。
文摘目的 观察三路径激素联合应用治疗全聋型突发性聋的疗效。方法 选择2020年1月至2022年12月全聋型突发性聋患者96例,随机分为观察组与对照组,对照组予地塞米松静脉滴注及常规治疗。观察组在此基础上加用鼓室和耳后地塞米松注射,共治疗10 d。结果 对照组患者听力改善22例,有效率45.83%,观察组改善30例,有效率62.50%。治疗前对照组与观察组纯音听阈均值分别为(95.3±13.2)d B HL和(96.1±13.1)d B HL,治疗后分别为(63.2±17.1)d B HL和(52.8±16.8)d B HL,观察组治疗效果优于对照组(P<0.05)。两组耳鸣、眩晕、耳闷等症状改善率差异无统计学意义(P>0.05)。结论 早期三路径激素治疗全聋型突发性聋可有效提高听力恢复,值得临床推广。
