The Habitats, Burrowing Behavior, Physiology Adaptation and Life Cycle of Spadefoot Toads (<i>Pelobates syriacus, Boettge</i>r, 1869) at the Southern Limit of Its Distribution in Israel

The present study describes the habitats, life cycle, larvae growth, burrowing behavior and terrestrial adaptation of Spadefoot toads in Israel based on observations and data collected during more than 30 years in northern Israel. The distribution area in Israel is from the north in the Upper Galilee and Golan Heights (annual rainfall range of 500 - 1000 mm) to the southern coastal plain (annual rainfall of about 250 mm). Among the 51 different breeding places of amphibians, only ponds where water was available for a few months were used by Spadefoot toads and metamorphosed populations were found around these ponds. The larvae underwent metamorphosis during the summer and autumn in northern Israel, and during the spring in central and southern Israel. A negative correlation exists between the percentage of toads burrowing and soil moisture levels, with greater burrowing behavior occurring under dry conditions. The plasma concentration increased during burrowing by electrolytes and urea accumulations. The burrowing behavior helped Spadefoot toads survive in this area at the southern border of its distribution.

Chemical stability, thermal behavior, and shelf life assessment of extruded modified double-base propellants

Double base propellant suffers from lack of chemical stability; this could result in self ignition during storing. Modified double base(MDB) propellant based on stoichiometric binary mixture of oxidizermetal fuel(Ammonium perchlorate/Aluminum), and energetic nitramines(HMX) offered enhanced thrust as well as combustion characteristics. This study is devoted to evaluate the impact of such energetic additives on thermal behavior, chemical stability, and shelf life. Extruded MDB formulations were manufactured by extrusion process. Artificial aging at 80℃ for 28 days was conducted. Shelf life assessment was performed using Van't Hoff's equation. Quantification of evolved NOxgases with aging time was performed using quantitative stability tests. MDB formulation based on HMX demonstrated extended service life of 16 years compared with(AP/Al)-MDB which demonstrated 9 years. This finding was ascribed to the reactivity of AP with nitroglycerin with the formation of perchloric acid. Thermal behavior of aged MDB, exhibited an increase in heat released with time; this was ascribed to the autocatalytic thermal degradation during artificial aging. The increase in released heat by 31% was found to be equivalent to evolved NOx gases of 6.2 cm^3/5 g and 2.5 cm^3/1 g for Bergmann-Junk test, and Vacuum stability test respectively. This manuscript shaded the light on a novel approach to quantify evolved NOx gases to heat released with aging time. MDB based on HMX offered balanced ballistic performance,chemical stability, and service life.

Health Literacy, Self-Care Behavior and Quality of Life in Acute Coronary Syndrome Patients: An Integrative Review

Purpose: The review aimed to find the best evidence on the relationship between health literacy, self-care behavior and perceived quality of life (QoL) among patients with acute coronary syndrome (ACS). Methods: Searching engines included Cumulative Index to Nursing Allied Health Literature (CINAHL), Pro Quest, MEDLINE, Google Scholar, SAGE Journals, Wiley on Line Library, and Science Direct electronic databases from 2010 to 2018. Fifteen research articles assessed the main variables and their associations with demographic and clinical variables. Results: Different methodologies and samples were analyzed: analytic descriptive, systematic review, a randomized control trial, retrospective cohort, a prospective Cohort, cross-sectional, and correlational designs. The fifteen studies showed that the patients with ACS have inadequate health literacy. Patients’ ability to understand basic and complex information or to accurately assess health risks was impaired and may hinder patients’ engagement in self-care. Low HL in patients having ACS is consistently associated with poor QoL. Physical domain of QoL remained the significant outcome of both self-care behavior and health literacy after adjusting for demographics and clinical variables in patients with ACS. Conclusion: The literature pointed to the importance of considering health literacy and self-care behaviors as predictors of quality of life among patients with ACS. However, there has been no previous evidence on the best process of the association between these three variables.

Life Style and Risk Behavior of Street Children in Bangladesh: A Health Perspective

Background: Street children concern to millions of deprived boys and girls who have adopted the street as their residence. They grow up where tranquility and physical and emotional stability are frequently threatened. The purpose is to have an empathetic look into the lives of street children for identifying their health-related needs. Method: A cross sectional descriptive type of study was conducted among 125 street children between the ages 8 to 14 years who were available at different intercept points of Dhaka city, Bangladesh. The information was collected through face-to-face interview using a structured questionnaire. An attempt was made to relate their lifestyle, risk behavior and health impact upon the socio demographic characteristics. Result: According to the statement of street children, poverty (41%) is the main reason behind enforcing the children to stay and work on the street. They pass their leisure by playing games, roaming around by watching video/cinema but on the other side of the coin, they are frequently abused (80.8%) either physically or sexually. Regarding health, about 87.2% of street children were suffering from different type of diseases as accidental injury, skin infection, hepatitis, sexually transmitted diseases and warm infestation. Conclusion: A careful examination of the lives of these children will provide a clearer understanding of their disadvantageous life. A better diagnosis of the contributing factors will help to minimize the extent of the problems and also to develop innovative approaches and ensure a healthy lifestyle, protection and rehabilitation for those children.

Health related quality of life of university students in Lebanon: Lifestyles behaviors and socio-demographic predictors

Measuring and monitoring health related quality of life (HRQoL) in youth are important for both researchers and decision makers. During the time that young people are at university, many will encounter a number of academic, as well as social, emotional and psychological difficulties. The aims of this study are to: 1) assess the health related quality of life of youths using SF-36 questionnaire and its factor determinants, and 2) provide an objective basis for a health promotion structure. Methods: This is a cross-sectional study in South Lebanon, in a population of 282 young university students attending a public university which is the largest and most widespread institution of higher education in Lebanon. Socioeconomic and lifestyle behaviors data were collected. Students’ HRQoL was measured using the SF-36 Health Survey. Results: The mean age of the respondents was 18.7 years (SD = 1.16), 80.1% were women, 64.5% were living in rural area. The proportion of current smokers was significantly greater among men than women (26.8% vs. 11.5%, p < 0.01). Water pipe was the main type of smoking. Education of the fathers had negatively influenced HRQoL. Younger age scored higher in Social Functioning and Role-Emotional;the area of residence had no influences on SF-36 scales scores. Females had poorer HRQoL than males especially in mental health scales. Smokers had low Vitality and Mental Health scores. Sedentary lifestyle was linked to a lower score of Physical Functioning (β = -5.16, 95% CI = -7.67 -2.65), and Vitality ( β= -5.85, 95% CI = -10.24 -1.45). The HRQoL of the students studying business and economics was higher than those studying health. Conclusion: Youths’ HRQoL is affected by socio-demographic and behavioral characteristics. Effective health-promoting actions, social support, and counseling services should be implemented in the campus and are a necessary step towards the main goal of improving the overall HRQoL of the university young students in Lebanon.

Evidence of Specific Healthy Behaviors Positively Associated with General Life Satisfaction among Rural Adults

Background: Chronic diseases are the leading causes of death worldwide. Evidence suggests that infrequent adopting healthy behaviors correlated with many chronic diseases. Healthy behaviors can lead to a marked reduction of morbidity and mortality. Life satisfaction is an important parameter of well-being. Few studies have focused on the association between healthy behaviors and life satisfaction among adults in rural areas. Aim: To establish the determinant and modifiable lifestyle factors associated with life satisfaction among rural adults. Methods: We analyzed our previous health promotion program in a rural area in 2013 obtained from 27 villages (n = 8024) in Yunlin County, Taiwan. The assessment comprised one question assessing self-reported life satisfaction on a 5-point scale (dichotomous: low satisfaction/high satisfaction) and four domain-specific items of health-related behaviors (smoking, oral hygiene, exercise, healthy diet). Logistic regression was used to examine the association between health-related behaviors and life satisfaction adjusted for age, sex, and education. Findings: The mean age was 47.6 years (SD = 16.2), and 56.7% (n = 4551) of the participants were female. Participants with lower life satisfaction reported frequently perceived dissatisfaction with sleep quality (p < 0.001) and health status (p < 0.001). After adjusting for potential confounding variables, the associated risk factors for lower life satisfaction were smoking (OR = 1.20, p = 0.006), less frequently adopted healthy behaviors including dental check (OR = 1.23, p < 0.001), infrequent teeth brushing (OR = 1.12, p = 0.022), infrequent use of dental floss (OR = 1.12, p = 0.028), infrequent consumption of a balanced diet (OR = 1.64, p < 0.001), insufficient vegetable intake (OR = 1.19, p = 0.001), insufficient water intake (OR = 1.14, p = 0.009), and infrequent regular exercise (OR = 1.26, p < 0.001). Conclusions: The findings showed that many adults did not adopt healthy habits in their life. This study identified significant unhealthy behaviors associated with lower life satisfaction, including cigarette smoking, unhealthy diet, poor oral hygiene, and physical inactivity. The enhancement of health promotion programs to improve life satisfaction through decreasing unhealthy habits is necessary for rural adults.

Gender differences of health behaviors and quality of life of Koreans with asthma

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to explore gender differences in health-behaviors and quality of life (QOL) in Koreans with asthma. Methods: Participants, selected from the 2009 Korean National Health and Nutritional Examination Survey VI, included 305 individuals (men = 128, women = 177) with asthma and over 19 years old. Health behaviors were measured by questions about disease management, health choices, and functional and psychological status. QOL was measured with the European Quality of Life-5D (EQ-5D). Results: In health behaviors, 51.3% of women and 37.7% of men suffered from wheezing at rest. About 41% of men and 10% of women were smokers. One half of the participants were not taking medication and this was not significantly different by gender. The number of women with symptoms of depression was significantly higher than men. The EQ-5D index score of women was significantly lower than that of men. Conclusion: Women with asthma were more likely to have psychological problems and discomfort than men. Understanding gender differences in asthma is important to the development of effective, tailored asthma management strategies to cope with symptoms and improve health behaviors and QOL for people with asthma.

Associations among depression, suicidal behavior, and quality of life in patients with human immunodeficiency virus

AIM: To investigate the potential associations among major depression, quality of life, and suicidal behavior in human immunodeficiency virus(HIV) patients. METHODS: A detailed MEDLINE search was carried out to identify all articles and book chapters in English published from January 1995 to January 2015. RESULTS: Based on the main findings, the prevalence of major depressive disorder(MDD) ranged from 14.0% to 27.2%. Furthermore, the prevalence of suicidal ideation varied from 13.6% to 31.0% whereas, attempted suicides were reported to range from 3.9% to 32.7%. Interestingly, various associated risk factors for both depression and suicide were identified in HIV patients. Finally, consistent associations were reported among MDD, suicidal ideation, and poor quality of life in individuals living with HIV. CONCLUSION: Although additional studies are needed to elucidate this complex association, our results suggest the importance of early detection of both MDD and suicidality in patients living with HIV.

基于互动模式的社区自我管理活动对老年糖尿病患者生存质量干预效果分析

目的分析基于互动模式的社区自我管理活动对老年糖尿病患者生存质量的干预效果及影响因素,为提高患者生存质量提供依据。方法2016—2020年杭州市依托医联体建设及家庭医生签约服务资源,组建干预团队,以患者小组为单位开展系列自我管理活动干预。通过问卷调查方式收集基本信息、疾病状况、生存质量及自我管理行为情况。采用SPSS 19.0软件进行Friedman检验、Spearman相关检验及多重线性回归模型分析。结果共707例老年2型糖尿病患者纳入研究。干预前、干预4个月及干预10个月健康调查简表(SF-36)及2型糖尿病自我管理行为量表(2-DSCS)各维度得分差异具有统计学意义(χ^(2)>21.737,P<0.001)。干预4、10个月较干预前2-DSCS总分变化值与SF-36的各维度变化值均显著相关(r>0.125,P<0.01)。多重线性回归分析结果显示,生理健康(PCS)的影响因素有基线PCS得分、2-DSCS总分差值、伴2种及以上并发症,心理健康(MCS)的影响因素有基线MCS得分、2-DSCS总分变化值、伴有并发症及支付医疗费用比较困难(∣t∣>2.019,P<0.05)。结论基于互动模式的社区自我管理活动可有效改善患者管理行为,提升生存质量,且合并并发症、医疗费用支付能力对生存质量改善存在一定影响。

An empirical study of everyday life information seeking behavior of urban low-income residents in the Haizhu District of Guangzhou, China

This paper reports an investigation on everyday life information seeking behavior of urban low-income group in the Haizhu District of Guangzhou City. Empirical data were collected via in-depth interviews with low-income urban residents and were analyzed using qualitative methods. This paper discusses the research findings based on the more noticeable results of information seeking behavior among these people. Our approach touches on a focused study of such issues as what the role of information seeking in their everyday life is, what information they care about, which information channels they prefer to use, which factors influence their information seeking behavior, how difficult it is to seek the information they need, and how they use public libraries. Based on our research findings, we propose that public libraries should provide customized information services for urban low-income residents according to the unique characteristics of their information seeking behavior in everyday life.

认知信念行为模式对青光眼患者生存质量及自我管理的影响

目的探讨认知信念行为模式对青光眼患者情绪、生存质量及自我管理能力的影响。方法前瞻性选取济南市第二人民医院2022年3月至2023年3月收治的162例青光眼手术患者为研究对象,随机数字表法将其分为观察组和对照组,各81例。对照组男50例,女31例,年龄(58.06±3.03)岁;观察组男48例,女33例,年龄(58.85±7.01)岁。对照组在住院期间实施常规护理,观察组在住院期间于常规护理的基础上采用认知信念行为模式。观察并比较两组患者护理干预前(入院时)、干预后(出院时)对患者情绪、生存质量及自我管理能力的影响。计量资料采用t检验,计数资料χ^(2)检验。结果干预后,观察组90项症状自评量表(SCL-90)评分为(13.74±3.06)分、焦虑自评量表(SAS)评分(12.29±4.16)分、抑郁自评量表(SDS)评分(15.41±6.02)分,均低于对照组[(15.46±3.30)分、(14.33±3.68)分、(17.98±7.01)分],两组比较差异均有统计学意义(t=3.440、3.306、2.503,P<0.001、P<0.001、P=0.013);观察组症状和视功能评分(87.27±9.36)分、身体机能评分(79.15±5.93)分、社会活动评分(63.83±7.70)分,均高于对照组[(69.16±8.74)分、(73.13±7.36)分、(59.35±8.13)分],两组比较差异均有统计学意义(t=12.728、5.732、3.601,均P<0.001);观察组合理饮食及一次性大量饮水评分(87.27±9.23)分,遵医用药及依从性评分(79.15±5.91)分、眼部护理技巧(63.83±7.07)分、健康知识掌握度(69.15±3.01)分、眼部不适及时就诊意识(80.21±4.76)分,均高于对照组[(69.16±8.74)分、(73.13±7.36)分、(59.35±7.19)分、(60.12±3.16)分、(76.55±5.32)分],两组比较差异均有统计学意义(t=12.822、5.740、3.999、18.622、4.614,均P<0.001)。结论认知信念行为模式应用于青光眼患者,能改善其康复效果,提高患者情绪、生存质量及自我管理能力。

中小学校长的心理健康素养对其生活满意度、工作满意度的影响:心理健康和主动工作行为的中介作用

为了探讨中小学校长的心理健康素养对其生活满意度、工作满意度的影响,以及心理健康和主动工作行为的中介作用。本研究以心理健康素养量表、一般心理健康问卷、主动工作行为量表、生活满意度量表、工作满意度量表为测量工具对河南省283名中小学校长进行问卷调查。结果发现:(1)中小学校长心理健康素养正向影响心理健康和主动工作行为;(2)中小学校长心理健康素养通过心理健康和主动工作行为间接影响生活满意度;(3)中小学校长心理健康素养通过心理健康和主动工作行为间接影响工作满意度。研究结果揭示了中小学校长心理健康素养通过心理健康和主动工作行为间接影响生活满意度、工作满意度的内在机制,能够为干预中小学校长心理健康素养,改善他们的生活满意度和工作满意度提供理论支持。

基于计划行为理论的生活方式管理在多囊卵巢综合征患者中的应用

目的评价基于计划行为理论(TPB)的生活方式管理在多囊卵巢综合征(PCOS)患者中的应用效果。方法选取北京大学第三医院2022年1月至8月于生殖中心门诊确诊为PCOS的76例患者作为研究对象,根据患者就诊的先后顺序,将2022年1月至4月确诊的41例患者纳入实验组(基于TPB生活方式管理),2022年5月至8月确诊的35例患者纳入对照组(常规生活方式管理)。干预3个月后,比较干预前后两组患者体重指数(BMI)、腰臀比和生活质量。结果干预3个月后,实验组患者BMI和腰臀比均低于对照组(P<0.05),生活质量总分、体质量和不孕症维度得分高于对照组(P<0.05)。结论基于TPB生活方式管理降低了患者的BMI和腰臀比,帮助患者进行健康的生活方式管理,改善了生活质量。

基于信息知识信念行为模式的健康教育对脑梗死后遗症期患者失眠状况及生活质量的影响研究

目的研究基于信息知识信念行为模式的健康教育运用于脑梗死后遗症期患者中的价值。方法选择我院2020年6月-2021年9月纳入的脑梗死后遗症期患者94例,按随机数字表法分成两组各47例,研究组开展基于信息知识信念行为模式的健康教育,对照组实施常规健康教育,干预后评价两组依从性,干预前后测评两组睡眠质量、简易智力状态(MMSE)、运动功能(FMA)、神经功能缺损(NIHSS)、语言功能、生活质量(SF-36),比较两组干预结果。结果研究组依从性91.49%高出对照组72.34%(P<0.05)。干预前两组睡眠质量无差异(P>0.05),干预后研究组睡眠质量、睡眠时间、睡眠障碍、睡眠效率评分低于对照组(P<0.05)。干预前两组MMSE、FMA、NIHSS、语言功能无差异(P>0.05),干预后研究组MMSE、FMA、语言功能高出对照组,但NIHSS低于对照组(P<0.05)。干预前两组SF-36无差异(P>0.05),干预后研究组评分均高出对照组(P<0.05)。结论基于信息知识信念行为模式的健康教育效果更为显著,能够提升患者依从性,增强其认知能力以及语言功能,促进运动能力恢复,同时改善睡眠质量,生活质量明显提升。

基于行为转变理论的护理干预模式对老年胃肠道手术患者的影响

目的:探讨基于行为转变理论的护理干预模式对老年胃肠道手术患者的影响。方法:选取2022年1月1日~2023年1月1日收治的90例老年胃肠道手术患者作为研究对象,按照抽签法分为观察组和对照组各45例,对照组给予常规围术期护理干预,观察组实施基于行为转变理论的护理干预模式;比较两组干预后配合度、生活质量[采用简明健康状况调查问卷(SF-36)]、生活习惯,干预前后负性情绪[采用焦虑自评量表(SAS)及抑郁自评量表(SDS)],术后并发症发生率。结果:观察组干预后配合度及SF-36评分高于对照组(P<0.05),生活习惯优于对照组(P<0.05),干预后3个月SAS、SDS评分及术后并发症发生率低于对照组(P<0.05)。结论:基于行为转变理论的护理干预模式对老年胃肠道手术患者的干预效果较好,能提高患者的总配合度、生活习惯和生活质量评分,缓解抑郁、焦虑等负性情绪,降低术后并发症发生率。

合理信念替代疗法对冠心病患者心理弹性和自护能力的影响

目的:分析合理信念替代疗法对冠心病患者心理弹性和自护能力的影响。方法:按照入院顺序将某院2021年8月-2022年8月收治的102例冠心病患者分为对照组(n=51,常规干预)和干预组(n=51,常规干预+合理信念替代疗法);对比两组患者干预前后心理弹性[心理弹性量表(CD-RISC)]、自护能力[自我护理能力量表(ESCA)]、健康行为[健康促进生活方式量表Ⅱ(HPLP-II)]、生活质量[西雅图心绞痛量表(SAQ)]及满意度。结果:干预后,两组CD-RISC量表坚韧、乐观、自强各维度得分及总分均升高(P<0.05),且干预组均高于对照组(t=4.371,5.404,3.883,6.574;P<0.05);干预后,两组ESCA量表中自我概念、健康知识水平、自我护理技能、自我护理责任感各维度得分及ESCA量表总分均高于干预前(P<0.05),且干预组均高于对照组(t=7.252,3.908,5.848,5.643,10.496;P<0.05);干预后,两组HPLP-Ⅱ量表人际关系、运动锻炼、自我实现、压力管理、健康责任、营养各维度得分及总分均高于干预前(P<0.05),且干预组均高于对照组(t=2.624,3.883,3.378,3.642,3.610,2.828;P<0.05);干预后,两组SAQ各维度评分均升高(P<0.05),且干预组心绞痛稳定状况、疾病认知程度、治疗满意度、心绞痛发作频率、躯体受限程度五大维度评分较对照组高(t=2.122,2.340,3.699,2.976,2.766;P<0.05);两组满意度比较,干预组为96.08%,高于对照组的84.31%(χ^(2)=3.991,P<0.05)。结论:对冠心病患者采用合理信念替代疗法效果显著,可增强患者心理弹性,提高自护能力、健康行为水平和生活质量,获得较高的满意度。

理想心血管健康的研究现状与进展

心血管疾病是当代社会面临的一项主要医疗挑战。美国心脏协会(AHA)于2010年提出了理想心血管健康(CVH)的概念,旨在提升公共的心血管健康水平。自CVH概念提出以来,尽管全球各地的CVH水平有所提升,但在实现理想的CVH仍然面临诸多挑战。2022年,AHA引入了一种新的评估算法—“生命的基本8项”(LE8),用于更精确地评估CVH状况。本综述文章深入探讨了CVH的多个关键方面,包括其构成要素、与心血管疾病风险之间的关系、促进CVH的策略。目的是提供一个更全面的视角,帮助公众提高CVH水平,以降低心血管疾病的风险。

基于认知-行为的多层次护理对卒中后抑郁的效果影响

目的探讨基于认知-行为的多层次护理干预对卒中后抑郁(post-stroke depression,PSD)的效果影响。方法选择武汉科技大学附属天佑医院神经内科2019年1月—2023年1月住院的110例PSD患者作为研究对象,对上述患者入院的前后顺序进行标号,随机分为2组,对照组(n=55)予以常规护理措施干预,在此基础上观察组(n=55)予以基于认知-行为的多层次护理干预。2组患者干预前和干预后1个月,分别采用汉密尔顿抑郁量表(Hamilton depression scale,HAMD)、汉密尔顿焦虑量表(Hamilton anxiety scale,HAMA)、简易精神状态检查量表(mini-mental state examination,MMSE)、Barthel指数(barthel index,BI)、生活质量综合评定问卷-74(generic quality of life inventory 74,GQOLI-74)评估患者的精神症状、认知状况、日常生活能力、生活质量。结果与观察组护理干预前和对照组干预后比较,观察组护理干预后HAMD(16.01±1.97)分、HAMA(14.37±1.48)分均明显降低(P<0.05);观察组护理干预后MMSE(28.74±3.16分)、BI(83.09±7.81分)及生活质量评分均明显升高(P<0.05)。结论基于认知-行为的多层次护理干预可明显改善PSD患者的精神症状、认知状况及日常生活能力,同时生活质量也得到明显地提高。

基于跨理论模型护理对非小细胞肺癌化疗患者的应用效果

目的:分析基于跨理论模型护理对非小细胞肺癌(NSCLC)化疗患者自护行为、生活质量及护理满意度的影响.方法:选择2018年5月至2020年6月期间本院收治的NSCLC化疗患者75例作为研究对象,按照护理干预方式的不同分成观察组(n=40,跨理论模型护理模式干预)和对照组(n=35,常规护理干预).比较两组生活质量、自我护理行为评价及护理满意度.结果:干预后,观察组自护行为量表(SCHFI)自护维持、自护信心、自护管理评分高于对照组,差异有统计学意义(P<0.05);干预后,观察组以卡诺夫斯基健康状况量表评分(KPS)及生活质量核心问卷量表(QLQ-C30)评分低于对照组,差异有统计学意义(P<0.05);观察组满意度较对照组更高,差异有统计学意义(P<0.05).结论:NSCLC化疗患者采用跨理论模型护理模式干预可明显提升患者满意度、提高患者生活质量并坚持自我护理行为.