Abstract

The study focuses on the lability and adaptability of the central nervous system of residents of Moscow and Moscow region aged 65 and older. All examinees regularly practised various types of physical activity, such as Nordic walking, cycling, Qigong gymnastics, etc. The functional state of the central nervous system of the examinees was studied using the Psychophysiologist hardware-software system by determining simple visual-motor reaction (SVMR), complex visual-motor reaction (CVMR), reaction to a moving object (RMO). Based on the analysis of speed and stability of sensorimotor reactions in response to light stimuli and moving object we made an express-evaluation of the level of functional state of the central nervous system, sensorimotor reactions, quality of activity, balance of inhibition and excitation processes. As a result of the study, the optimal level of CNS functioning was registered in most of the examinees. Activation of the central nervous system in the majority of the examinees is at an average level, the average level of operative efficiency is noted. The results of the study indicate a shift in the balance of nervous processes in the examinees towards inhibition.

Highlights

  • It is logical when people believe and attribute causes of disease or death to supernatural powers (Osuchukwu, 2014) as they will be more likely to do something to keep it under control

  • The purpose of this study is to investigate the influence of traditional variables and umbilical cord management among Mothers in Calabar education zone, Cross River State, Nigeria. the objectives of the study are to investigate the influence of: i

  • How do traditional beliefs influence neonatal umbilical cord management? Table 1 shows the opinions of the respondents on the traditional beliefs and neonatal umbilical cord management by nursing mothers

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Introduction

It is logical when people believe and attribute causes of disease or death to supernatural powers (Osuchukwu, 2014) as they will be more likely to do something to keep it under control. An observation by Bassoumah and Adam (2018) revealed that the traditional practitioners performed both spiritual and medical roles during pregnancy and childbirth. This is what, in most cases cause mothers to use various forms of materials and concoctions for umbilical cord treatment and management in order to hasten cord separation and prevent neonatal deaths, as per traditional beliefs. This may result in cord infection and even death, resulting from neonatal tetanus. Good management should guarantee infection-free cord and the safety of lives of the newborn

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