The behavior of Chinese patients seeking help for erectile dysfunction （ED） has not been described in detail. This was an observational study conducted using an outpatient clinic-based questionnaire survey of ED pat...The behavior of Chinese patients seeking help for erectile dysfunction （ED） has not been described in detail. This was an observational study conducted using an outpatient clinic-based questionnaire survey of ED patients. From 2008 to 2009, physicians in 10 medical centers in China enrolled 2693 men （aged 25-70years） diagnosed with ED. The diagnosis was based on the International Index of Erectile Function 5 （IIEF-5） Questionnaire. The men completed a survey that asked questions about demographics, marital status, education level and household income as well as help-seeking behavior and awareness of medical therapy. The mean age of the 2693 men was 43.4 5.3years; 73% were 〈50-years-old and 49% had a high household income. The mean time between noticing ED and taking the first treatment was 4.3 2.1months. Of the 2577 respondents, physicians （54%） and the internet （52%） were most frequently consulted sources for information about ED. Young ED patients preferred using the internet and older patients preferred consulting with physicians. Western medicine （19%） and traditional Chinese medicine （16%） were most frequently used for treatment. Young ED patients preferred to first search the internet for information, whereas older patients first asked physicians for help. Side effects of treatment were the greatest concern, especially for older patients. Physicians and the internet are frequently consulted for ED information and therapy. On the basis of these survey results, we believe that physicians in China should enhance health education about ED, especially via the internet.展开更多
Background: Women have experienced different menopause-related symptoms. Objective: The purpose of the present study was to see the menopause-related symptoms and help seeking behavior among the women attended at a te...Background: Women have experienced different menopause-related symptoms. Objective: The purpose of the present study was to see the menopause-related symptoms and help seeking behavior among the women attended at a tertiary care hospital. Methodology: This cross-sectional study was conducted in the outpatient Department of Kushtia Medical College Hospital, Kushtia, Bangladesh from October 2015 to September 2016 for a period of one (01) year. Menopausal women who were attended in the outpatient Department of Hospital were included as study population. The eligible women had at least one year of amenorrhoea. Surgical menopause or due to severe illness, extreme weight loss endocrine disorders or radio therapy were excluded. Each subject completed a questionnaire that elicited their sociodemographic information, personal and family history and current medical problems. Result: A total number of 437 women were recruited for this study. The most prevalent menopausal symptom among the participants was generalized body ache 91.30%. Followed by low back pain 88.55%, muscle & joint pain 87.18%, tiredness 86.04%, hot flush 64.30%, urinary symptoms 43.93%, vaginal dryness 48.28%, insomnia 73.91%, irritability 23.56%. Most of the participants consulted at first with village doctors (63.15%) followed by general practitioners 20.82% due to their health problems. Some sought help from traditional healers like kobiraj 3.20%. Conclusion: In conclusion, body ache, low back pain, muscle and joint pain and tiredness are the most commonly reported menopause-related symptoms that are mostly consulted with village doctors.展开更多
Cooperative learning environments have received increasing attention in classrooms due to the potential for improving learning and achievement.This paper explores the helping behavior and influential factors in cooper...Cooperative learning environments have received increasing attention in classrooms due to the potential for improving learning and achievement.This paper explores the helping behavior and influential factors in cooperative learning,it also discusses the the nature of helping behavior within peer-directed small groups that may be the most effective for learning.展开更多
癌症的防治是我国乃至全球共同面临的公共卫生问题,癌症早期筛查、早期诊断、早期治疗是降低癌症死亡率、改善预后的有效路径,关注癌症症状求助行为可帮助患者以经济有效的健康策略发现早期癌症和癌前病变。该文通过阐述癌症症状求助行...癌症的防治是我国乃至全球共同面临的公共卫生问题,癌症早期筛查、早期诊断、早期治疗是降低癌症死亡率、改善预后的有效路径,关注癌症症状求助行为可帮助患者以经济有效的健康策略发现早期癌症和癌前病变。该文通过阐述癌症症状求助行为(help-seeking behaviour for cancer symptoms)的概念与属性、相关理论模型、具体过程、影响因素及干预措施等内容,为临床医护人员了解癌症症状求助行为,探索有效的干预策略提供参考。展开更多
文摘The behavior of Chinese patients seeking help for erectile dysfunction （ED） has not been described in detail. This was an observational study conducted using an outpatient clinic-based questionnaire survey of ED patients. From 2008 to 2009, physicians in 10 medical centers in China enrolled 2693 men （aged 25-70years） diagnosed with ED. The diagnosis was based on the International Index of Erectile Function 5 （IIEF-5） Questionnaire. The men completed a survey that asked questions about demographics, marital status, education level and household income as well as help-seeking behavior and awareness of medical therapy. The mean age of the 2693 men was 43.4 5.3years; 73% were 〈50-years-old and 49% had a high household income. The mean time between noticing ED and taking the first treatment was 4.3 2.1months. Of the 2577 respondents, physicians （54%） and the internet （52%） were most frequently consulted sources for information about ED. Young ED patients preferred using the internet and older patients preferred consulting with physicians. Western medicine （19%） and traditional Chinese medicine （16%） were most frequently used for treatment. Young ED patients preferred to first search the internet for information, whereas older patients first asked physicians for help. Side effects of treatment were the greatest concern, especially for older patients. Physicians and the internet are frequently consulted for ED information and therapy. On the basis of these survey results, we believe that physicians in China should enhance health education about ED, especially via the internet.
文摘Background: Women have experienced different menopause-related symptoms. Objective: The purpose of the present study was to see the menopause-related symptoms and help seeking behavior among the women attended at a tertiary care hospital. Methodology: This cross-sectional study was conducted in the outpatient Department of Kushtia Medical College Hospital, Kushtia, Bangladesh from October 2015 to September 2016 for a period of one (01) year. Menopausal women who were attended in the outpatient Department of Hospital were included as study population. The eligible women had at least one year of amenorrhoea. Surgical menopause or due to severe illness, extreme weight loss endocrine disorders or radio therapy were excluded. Each subject completed a questionnaire that elicited their sociodemographic information, personal and family history and current medical problems. Result: A total number of 437 women were recruited for this study. The most prevalent menopausal symptom among the participants was generalized body ache 91.30%. Followed by low back pain 88.55%, muscle & joint pain 87.18%, tiredness 86.04%, hot flush 64.30%, urinary symptoms 43.93%, vaginal dryness 48.28%, insomnia 73.91%, irritability 23.56%. Most of the participants consulted at first with village doctors (63.15%) followed by general practitioners 20.82% due to their health problems. Some sought help from traditional healers like kobiraj 3.20%. Conclusion: In conclusion, body ache, low back pain, muscle and joint pain and tiredness are the most commonly reported menopause-related symptoms that are mostly consulted with village doctors.
文摘Cooperative learning environments have received increasing attention in classrooms due to the potential for improving learning and achievement.This paper explores the helping behavior and influential factors in cooperative learning,it also discusses the the nature of helping behavior within peer-directed small groups that may be the most effective for learning.
文摘癌症的防治是我国乃至全球共同面临的公共卫生问题,癌症早期筛查、早期诊断、早期治疗是降低癌症死亡率、改善预后的有效路径,关注癌症症状求助行为可帮助患者以经济有效的健康策略发现早期癌症和癌前病变。该文通过阐述癌症症状求助行为(help-seeking behaviour for cancer symptoms)的概念与属性、相关理论模型、具体过程、影响因素及干预措施等内容,为临床医护人员了解癌症症状求助行为,探索有效的干预策略提供参考。
