Bad Habits Research Articles

Pengaruh Pemberian Jus Mentimun Mix Air Kelapa Muda Terhadap Penurunan Tekanan Darah Pada Penderita Hipertensi di Posbindu Srikndi Rt.004/Rw.07 Kelurahan Lenteng Agung Tahun 2023

With an unhealthy lifestyle such as having a smoking habit, irregular and unhealthy eating patterns will have an impact on hypertension or high blood pressure, which later on from the bad habits above will have further impacts, namely complications of heart disease, heart failure, stroke. , and damage to the kidneys. Problems that can cause an increase in blood pressure can be controlled or prevented by using cucumber and young coconut water.To determine the effect of giving cucumber juice mixed with young coconut water on reducing blood pressure in hypertensive patients. This type of research is in the form of an experiment with a Pre Test and Post Test With Control Group Design research design. The sample in this study was 50 respondents who were divided into two groups, namely 25 samples of treatment group respondents who were given 200 grams of cucumber juice mixed with young coconut water and 25 samples of control group respondents who were not given treatment. The statistical test used to determine the effect uses the T-test. The results of this study indicate that there was an influence on blood pressure in the treatment group given cucumber juice mixed with young coconut water in hypertension sufferers, namely that the results of statistical tests obtained an average value of pre-systolic blood pressure of 161.12 mmHg and an average value of post-systolic blood pressure. systolic blood pressure was 128.48 mmHg and the average value of pre-diastolic blood pressure was 91.16 mmHg and the average value of post-diastolic blood pressure was 80.00 mmHg. A p-value of 0.000 (< 0.05) for systolic blood pressure obtained a p-value of 0.000 (< 0.05) and diastolic blood pressure obtained a p-value of 0.000 (< 0.05). Due to the benefits of cucumber and young coconut water which are beneficial for lowering blood pressure. There is an effect of giving cucumber juice mixed with young coconut water on changes in systolic and diastolic blood pressure in the treatment group and can reduce blood pressure in patients suffering from hypertension aged 40 - 70 years at Posbindu Srikandi RT.004/RW.07 Kel. Lenteng Agung.

A qualitative study of Chinese parental perspectives on the causes of Tourette syndrome in children

Parents’ beliefs and attitudes toward their children with Tourette syndrome (TS) influence treatment-seeking behaviors. This study aimed to explore and describe the Chinese parents’ perspectives on the causes of TS for their children. A qualitative study using semi-structured interviews was conducted with the parents of TS patients from a children’s hospital in western China from June to July 2021, and thematic analysis was performed to transcribe interviews and identify themes. A total of 13 participants were interviewed in this study. Five themes were developed in relation to the cognition of the causes of TS in parents, including physical problems, parenting and education problems, mental problems, bad habits, and neurological problems. Due to the insufficient awareness of TS, most parents repeatedly seek medical advice that they regarded the symptoms as physical problems or neurological problems. They generally felt guilty and blamed themselves for their parenting styles and education methods. And some parents attributed it to the poor psychological quality or the bad habits of children. Study findings showed a lack of scientific understanding of the causes of TS among parents further hindered the timely effective treatment for patients and affected the family relationships, which highlights the importance of public education and raising awareness of the disease.

Features of the formation of healthcare competence of higher education acquires

The article reveals the peculiarities of the formation of health-saving competence of higher education students in the process of physical education. A theoretical analysis of the literature sources of the studied phenomenon is carried out and it is determined that the preservation and promotion of student health is the most necessary task in higher education institutions. It is emphasized that the peculiarities of the living conditions of modern youth, environmental problems, the growth of harmful information in social networks, the continuous development of technological progress, the abuse of bad habits as opposed to a healthy lifestyle, limited physical activity and other factors negatively affect the health of modern student youth. It is noted that higher education institutions should pay more attention to the introduction of innovative content, forms, methods and technologies aimed at forming the health-saving competence of students during physical education classes.
 It was made conclusions that in the formation of health-saving competence of students in the process of physical education, teachers should should try to solve such problems as: forming an understanding of the importance of health competence; promoting the improvement of higher education students' levels of physical and mental fitness; use of innovative means of teaching and education innovative means of teaching and upbringing; monitoring and evaluation of the results of students' educational activities by means of physical education; coverage of more students who do not have the opportunity to attend physical education classes; organization of distance learning and training for higher education students; popularization and promotion of a healthy lifestyle through the use of modern digital technologies; creating opportunities for students to be involved in physical education and recreation activities (to improve physical health).

Геморрагический инсульт: клинические проявления, исходы и факторы, модифицирующие течение заболеванияS

The article presents the causes, features of the clinical course and outcome of hemorrhagic strokes in 254 patients aged 40 to 92 years. Hemorrhagic strokes were often found in elderly and senile men (in the range from 60 to 89 years), with bad habits suffering from arterial hypertension in combination with obesity and diabetes, in the absence of adherence to the treatment of background pathology and the prevention of possible complications. A hemorrhagic stroke prevailed by the type of small hemata intracerebral hematomas. Risk factors for hemorrhagic strokes are clarified – arterial hypertension, dyslipidemia, obesity, diabetes, complications of which are strokes. The importance of the prevention of background diseases in patients frthom risk groups is confirmed. The total mortality in hemorrhagic stroke reached 49.61 %. In persons who received conservative treatment, mortality remained extremely high (88.32 %); It was caused by a special severity of patients and an unfavorable combination of risk factors. The lethal outcome were 1.86 times more in male patients than in female patients. Moreover, in cases of small and medium hematomas, death was often observed in male patients. The survival of patients with large intracerebral hematomas was minimal (1.89 %), wiout reliable gender differences. The clinical case of successful surgical treatment of a large intracerebral hematoma is given in the article.

A Mathematical Model for Transmission of Taeniasis and Neurocysticercosis

In this study, we present a mathematical model for the codynamics of taeniasis and neurocysticercosis and rigorously analyze it. To understand the underlying dynamics of the proposed model, basic system properties such as the positivity and boundedness of solutions are investigated through the completing differential process. The basic reproduction number was calculated using the next-generation matrix method, and the analysis showed that when R0<1, the disease in the community eventually dies out, and when R0>1, the diseases persist. Local stability of the equilibria was analyzed using the Jacobian matrix, and Lyapunov function techniques were used to determine the global analysis, which showed that the endemic equilibrium point was globally stable when R0>1. On the other hand, the disease-free equilibrium was determined to be globally stable when R0<1. To identify the most influential parameters of the proposed model, partial correlation coefficient techniques were used. The numerical results depict that the model aligns well with the transmission dynamics, which goes through two populations: humans and pigs, whereby the model system stabilizes after some time, showing the validity of the proposed model. Furthermore, the simulations of the proposed model revealed that the shedding habit of infected humans with taeniasis and the bad cooking habit or eating of raw or undercooked pork products have a higher impact on the spread of neurocysticercosis and taeniasis in the community. Hence, this study proposes that in order to control taeniasis and neurocysticercosis, effective disease control measures should primarily prioritize hygienic behaviour and proper cooking of pork meat to the required temperature.

Group Classification for the Search and Identification of Related Patterns Using a Variety of Multivariate Techniques

Recently, many methods and algorithms have been developed that can be quickly adapted to different situations within a population of interest, especially in the health sector. Success has been achieved by generating better models and higher-quality results to facilitate decision making, as well as to propose new diagnostic procedures and treatments adapted to each patient. These models can also improve people’s quality of life, dissuade bad health habits, reinforce good habits, and modify the pre-existing ones. In this sense, the objective of this study was to apply supervised and unsupervised classification techniques, where the clustering algorithm was the key factor for grouping. This led to the development of three optimal groups of clinical pattern based on their characteristics. The supervised classification methods used in this study were Correspondence (CA) and Decision Trees (DT), which served as visual aids to identify the possible groups. At the same time, they were used as exploratory mechanisms to confirm the results for the existing information, which enhanced the value of the final results. In conclusion, this multi-technique approach was found to be a feasible method that can be used in different situations when there are sufficient data. It was thus necessary to reduce the dimensional space, provide missing values for high-quality information, and apply classification models to search for patterns in the clinical profiles, with a view to grouping the patients efficiently and accurately so that the clinical results can be applied in other research studies.

FUNCTIONS OF ETIQUETTE IN THE POETICS OF F. M. DOSTOEVSKY’S NOVEL “DEMONS”

The article clarifies the value function of etiquette in the novel “Demons,” identifies communicative situations in which observance of etiquette or, conversely, departure from generally accepted norms of behavior affects the characters and beliefs of the characters. Noble, folk and folk-poetic (epic, fairy-tale) etiquette are considered. Various forms of his expression are analyzed — through the character’s speech, gestures, facial expressions, actions. The importance of moral attitudes that determine the ethics and the inner world of a person is demonstrated, reflecting to a greater extent in the external way of acting and relationships than the knowledge of the secular manners and communication culture. Despite the decent manners noted by the chronicler, Pyotr Verkhovensky regularly wanted to offend and insult his interlocutors; Stepan Trofimovich’s external untidiness appears along with his bad habits and inclinations; Verkhovensky’s “five” created a special behavioral narrative demonstrating their views and immoral appearance; the degraded and slovenly Lebyadkin begins to jauntily observe the etiquette when he sees a personal benefit in it. The different styles of the characters’ etiquette behavior allowed to identify a peculiar typology of heroes, in which, on the one side are the characters with elegant manners, but without a moral core, occupy diametric positions, on the other hand — heroes who are far removed from refined education, but not devoid of moral principles and virtues. Dostoevsky shows various functions of etiquette, many of which turned out to be a manifestation of the lack of the characters’ spirituality and served as a means to achieve their selfish goals. In addition to secular etiquette, elements of national consciousness are introduced into the poetics of the work. At its core are the Orthodox faith and love for Christ, which was a genuine ethical guideline for Dostoevsky. The convergence of the noble world with the folk world formed new value concepts of the novel’s characters, which was implemented in external behavior. The inclusion of folk culture in the cultural context introduced into the work complementary religious and ethical meanings inseparable from goodness and truth, which were significant for Dostoevsky.

Кореляційний аналіз залежності здоров’я населення України від паління як чинника виникнення розвитку цукрового діабету

Numerous clinical studies have established that smoking has a harmful effect on human health including diabetes mellitus. The aim is to assess the peculiarities of health changes among citizens of Ukraine under the influence of a harmful factor, thanks to a simultaneous questionnaire and in-depth medical examination for further improvement of diagnostics and stratification of the degree of risk of developing various diseases and timely appointment of adequate therapy. Materials and methods. Among the laboratory tests, the following were determined: blood glucose level, IR marker – Нoma index, which were determined on an empty stomach, in the morning, the last meal was 12 hours before blood donation. Determination of the results of indicators was carried out using chemiluminescence analysis. Reagents: Roche Diagnostics (Switzerland). Analyzer Cobas 8000 | ProCobas 6000 |Cobas 411 (Switzerland). Statistical data processing was carried out using a software package. The relationship between quantitative indicators was carried out using Pearson’s correlation analysis (r ). Statistical probability was estimated by the parametric Student’s t-test. The difference was considered probable at p<0.05. The relationship between quantitative and rank indicators was carried out using variance analysis, the Fisher coefficient (F). Results. A register of respondents was created - adults (men and women) who were under the influence of a modified factor that is a trigger for the prevalence of such conditions as insulin resistance and hyperglycemia; prediabetes, diabetes, cardiovascular diseases (CVD), etc. Answers related to smoking were converted from rank indicators into quantitative indicators. Through prospective observations, during the research, it was established that 47.5% consumed tobacco products in one form or another (not often - 15%, moderately - 12.5%, quite often - 7.5%, extremely often - 12.5%). A reliable relationship between quantitative indicators was also confirmed using Pearson’s correlation analysis (rs) between the level of glucose and the IR Нoma index (r=0.444, p=0.004), which once again confirms that the IR Нoma index increases due to the increase in glucose, and the prerequisite for this can be serve: age-related changes in the body’s hormonal balance, a passive lifestyle, weight gain and the presence of a bad habit, namely smoking. For the first time, the relationship between quantitative and rank indicators was established using variance analysis: between the level of glucose and smoking (F=2.757; p=0.043), between the level of IR Нoma index and smoking. Conclusions. As a result of the implementation of the pilot project, it was established that 47.5% of respondents smoke, of which 7.5% very often, 12.5% extremely often. In the course of the implementation of the pilot project, a register of respondents participating in the study was created. The relationship between quantitative indicators was also confirmed, one of which is the relationship between health status and smoking (rs=0.428; p=0.005). For the first time, the relationship between quantitative and rank indicators was investigated using variance analysis: between glucose level and smoking (F=2.757; p=0.043). Thanks to the transformation of the measurement scale, the dependence of the IR level on the Нoma annealing index was established for the first time.

Musculoskeletal Pain Description in Adolescence with Internet Addiction: Community Engagement in Senior High School

Background: Some bad postures resulting from bad habits that had lasted since childhood, especially posture while accessing internet using gadget, might lead to some complications in adolescence. Aim: In this community engagement program, we tried to explore internet addiction and musculoskeletal pain proportions in some students. Material and methods: This is a cross-sectional study conducted in a senior high school at Jonggol, West Java, in February 2023. Students were gathered to have an education class about good posture. Before the education session, we asked the students to explore whether they had internet addiction and musculoskeletal pain by filling out the Indonesian Internet Addiction Diagnostic Questionnaire and Cornell Musculoskeletal Discomfort Questionnaire. Results: Thirty-nine students were involved in this study. As many as 19 (48.7%) students have an internet addiction. More than 50% of the addicted students often have moderate-severe pain in their neck, back and right wrist and reported that the pain interferes with their daily activities. Conclusions: Almost half of students attending posture education class had internet addiction and musculoskeletal pain. A further study with a larger sample size needs to be conducted to show the correlation between internet addiction and musculoskeletal pain in adolescence and other factors that correlate with them.

Синдром дефіциту уваги з гіперактивністю в дітей віком 6-8 років як медико-соціальна проблема

One of the medical and social problems that are considered urgent today is the need to improve the health of children with disorders of mental development, including attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Purpose - to conduct a systematic analysis of scientific sources regarding the etiopathogenesis, clinical manifestations, and joint practical work of doctors, social workers, and teachers regarding ADHD in children 6-8 years old. Domestic and international studies prove that the treatment of ADHD in children should be comprehensive, include recommendations on regime and lifestyle, drug therapy, and practical recommendations from an educational component. A multidisciplinary approach to determine clinical-psychopathological and clinical-psychological regularities of the mental development of children with ADHD is relevant. A feature of such children is high activity, inability to focus on one thing, short-temperedness. But such a condition can be corrected if treatment is started as early as possible. The cause of the development of the disorder can be: complications during pregnancy (this includes early toxicosis, preeclampsia, intrauterine hypoxia of the fetus), complications during childbirth (premature, rapid); low body weight of the child at birth or suffered serious diseases during the first year of life; the presence of bad habits in a pregnant woman, hard work or work in harmful conditions during the period of bearing the fetus. The main signs of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder in children 6-8 years old are as follows: inattention; hyperactivity; impulsiveness. The main symptoms of ADHD can also be accompanied by accompanying symptoms: difficulties in learning, even despite high intellectual abilities; tics; quick fatigue; the presence of phobias, anxiety and depression; autism; sleep problems; speech or behavior disorders. Scientists consider the features of intellectual development of children with ADHD to be voluntary regulation of mental activity, cognitive functions, speech, voluntary motor activity, insufficient development of perceptual-gnostic and emotional spheres. No conflict of interests was declared by the author.

Experience of the pandemic in the context of changing doctor-patient relationship

The article deals with the issue of transformation of doctor-patient relationship during the COVID-19 pandemic. The main aspects investigated by analyzing the results of the questionnaire survey were the attitude of Moscow residents to their health, their personal experience of overcoming the pandemic, and its impact on the perception of medical professionals. According to the results, the experience of overcoming the pandemic had a positive impact on changing the perception of the doctor's image and of the medical community in general. Survey participants noted the heroization of medical professionals' actions during the fight against the novel coronavirus infection, which resulted in a general rise in the level of trust in doctors and an increase in the status of the medical profession. Muscovites believe that part of the responsibility for their health lies with medical professionals. However, taking into account that behavioral strategies of a substantial number of the respondents are marked by low activity of observing the principles of healthy lifestyle, the presence of bad habits, low medical aid appealability at the occurrence of primary signs of disease, and non-compliance with doctor's prescriptions, it significantly complicates the possibility of providing medical care and preserving health.

NEGATIVE BAD HABITS OF MODERN YOUTH. THEIR EFFECT ON A YOUNG BODY

Problems related to smoking, drug addiction and alcohol have become particularly acute in the life of modern society. These bad habits have become widespread among young people. Harmful habits negatively affect both the life of society in general and the life and activities of individual people in particular. At the moment, this problem has become global on a large scale. According to statistical data, the mass spread of harmful habits in Ukraine is associated with the instability of the political and economic situation, the presence of a large number of crises and the imperfection of the political and economic mechanism. Not only the state should fight this problem, but also every person should realize the harm of these habits and try to fight them. Only then can we talk about solving this problem. In connection with the strengthening of the negativity of the situation, I decided to conduct this sociological study to see the spread of bad habits among young people, particularly students, because it is young people who are the hope and support of our society.
 I believe that these bad habits are deeply rooted among the youth. Most cases of consumption of harmful substances by young people are related to the purpose of improving their mood, and the reason for which they first started using them (alcohol, cigarettes, drugs) is the desire to try something new. In my opinion, the negative consequences of these defects are primarily harmful to health.
 The problem of this sociological research is to study the spread of alcohol, drugs, and smoking among modern youth.

Lifestyle and Well-being among Portuguese Firefighters

Background: Firefighters are subject to a variety of stressors, hence the importance of equipping them with resources that contribute to the management of these stressors. Aims: Considering that a healthy lifestyle is one of these resources, this study aimed to characterize the lifestyle of a Portuguese firefighters sample, rate their general lifestyle level, and analyze its association with their subjective well-being (i.e., flourishing). Methods: A sample of 860 firefighters responded to an adapted version of the FANTASTIC. Results: The results showed that most (72.8%) had a good lifestyle. However, regarding each habit, a significant percentage had bad habits: sometimes consuming high-calorie foods (81.2%); sometimes having difficulties sleeping (50.9%); drinking more than 4 - 5 alcoholic drinks on the same occasion (43.9%); and exceeding their ideal weight by more than 8 kg (29.7%). However, a marked percentage also had healthy habits: having people to talk to (71%) and giving and receiving affection (63.5%); exercising at least once a week (81.5%); not smoking (63.9%); almost always eating healthily (26.7%); sometimes sleeping well (50.2%); and managing stress (56.7%). As expected, the assumption that firefighters’ lifestyle is related to their flourishing was supported. Conclusion: A healthy lifestyle is an important resource to ensure the firefighters’ flourishing and should be a part of the day-to-day life of these professionals.

Implementation of Environmental Awareness Through Ecopedagogic Approach to Environmental Issues Elementary Schools

<p><em>This research is motivated by the low level of student awareness in maintaining cleanliness in the school environment, where they assume that school cleaning is the responsibility of janitors. The focus of this research is to: 1) Identify the level of environmental awareness among elementary school students; 2) Identify factors that inhibit environmental awareness among elementary school students; 3) Evaluate the impact of the eco-pedagogical approach through environmental issues around students. This research used descriptive qualitative method. The research subjects were students, teachers, principals, and janitors, while the research object was the approach to environmental education through environmental issues around students. The data collection techniques used include observation, interview, and questionnaire. Observation sheets, interview guides, and questionnaire sheets were used as research instruments. The results obtained from this study are: 1) Increased environmental awareness among elementary school students; 2) Finding solutions to foster environmental awareness among elementary school students. 3) Developing an environmental awareness character education model among elementary school students. It can be concluded that bad habits related to the low environmental care attitude of students can be overcome by the school by making activities or habituation programs for environmental care.</em></p>

The Patient Perspective on Colectomy for Recurrent Diverticulitis: A Qualitative Study.

Understand the patient's decision-making process regarding colectomy for recurrent diverticulitis. The decision to pursue elective colectomy for recurrent diverticulitis is highly preference-sensitive. Little is known about the patient's perspective in this decision-making process. We performed a qualitative study utilizing focus groups of patients with recurrent diverticulitis at 3 centers across the United States. Using an iterative inductive/deductive approach, we developed a conceptual framework to capture the major themes identified in the coded data. From March 2019 to July 2020, 39 patients were enrolled across 3 sites and participated in 6 focus groups. After coding the transcripts using a hierarchical coding system, a conceptual framework was developed. Major themes identified included participants' beliefs about surgery, such as normative beliefs (eg, subjective, value placed on surgery), control beliefs (eg, self-efficacy, stage of change), and anticipated outcomes (eg, expectations, anticipated regret); the role of behavioral management strategies (eg, fiber, eliminate bad habits); emotional experiences (eg, depression, embarrassment); current symptoms (eg, severity, timing); and quality of life (eg, cognitive load, psychosocial factors). Three sets of moderating factors influencing patient choice were identified: clinical history (eg, source of diagnosis, multiple surgeries), clinical protocols (eg, pre-op and post-op education), and provider-specific factors (eg, specialty, choice of surgeon). Patients view the decision to undergo colectomy through 3 major themes: their beliefs about surgery, their psychosocial context, and moderating factors that influence participant choice to undergo surgery. This knowledge is essential both for clinicians counseling patients who are considering colectomy and for researchers studying the process to optimize care for recurrent diverticulitis.

The relationship of one-sided chewing with status Dental and oral hygiene in the community Age 30-40 years Lingkungan Simae Baranti Sub-district, Sidrap Regency

Chewing food with one side of the mouth will cause thick and strong muscles only on that side. The facial muscles on the right and left sides will become asymmetrical. Chewing one side is one of the bad habits that can affect the hygiene status of teeth and mouth. Dental and oral hygiene can be measured by an index with good, medium, bad criteria. The measurement used is with OHI-S (oral hygiene index simplified).. This study aims to determine whether there is a one-sided chewing relationship with dental and oral hygiene status in people aged 30-40 years, Simae Environment, Baranti District, Sidrap Regency. This type of research is descriptive correlative with a cross sectional approach. Sampling was carried out using purposive sampling techniques and obtained 44 respondents. The results of the correlative descriptive test showed that there was a relationship between one-sided chewing and OHI-S status in people aged 30-40 years, Simae Environment, Baranti District, Sidrap Regency, namely chewing using one side by 72.7% of medium criteria.

Analysis of the Influence of Breastfeeding and Bottle-Feeding upon the Origin of Posterior Crossbites.

(1) Introduction. An analysis was made of posterior crossbites in deciduous dentition and their relation to the type of feeding received by the child, with the objective of determining the influence of the way in which the child is fed in the early stages of life on the development of posterior crossbites. (2) Material and methods. A total of 1401 preschool children between 3 and 6 years of age from Seville (Spain) were included in the study. An intraoral exploration was carried out to assess the presence of crossbites (uni- or bilateral, and functional or not). The study was completed with a parent or legal guardian questionnaire exploring the type of feeding received by the child in the first stages of life, as well as the presence of bad oral habits and their duration. (3) Results. A total of 276 children (19.7%) presented posterior crossbite in occlusion. Uponn centering the midlines, 197 were maintained, indicating that 79 were due to premature contacts (functional crossbites). There were no significant differences in crossbites among the children who had received breastfeeding, though bottle-feeding was seen to favor crossbite. (4) Conclusions. No statistically significant relationship was found between posterior crossbites and breastfeeding, though an association between posterior crossbites and bottle-feeding was observed, with the number of crossbites increasing with the duration of bottle-feeding.

Metabolic syndromes increase significantly with the accumulation of bad dietary habits.

The association between dietary habits and metabolic syndrome (MetS) has not been well documented, due to the complexity and individualization of dietary culture in the Chinese population. To construct a composite score from various bad dietary habits and to evaluate their comprehensive association with the prevalence of MetS and its components among Chinese men and women across various age groups. Serial cross-sectional studies. Twenty-three dietary habits were assessed through face-to-face interviews with 98,838 males and 83,099 females in health check-up programs from 2015 to 2021, among which eighteen bad dietary habits were observed to be associated independently with total MetS. The total score of bad dietary habits was composed of four categories via variable clustering analysis, including irregular dietary habits, unhealthy dietary flavors, unbalanced dietary structure, and high-fat diet. The 2016 Chinese guideline for the management of dyslipidemia in adults was used to define MetS. Men had a higher score of bad dietary habits than women (9.63 ± 3.11 vs. 8.37 ± 3.23), which decreased significantly with increasing age in both males and females (Pinteraction<0.01). The prevalence of total MetS increased significantly with the cumulative score of bad dietary habits in both males (highest quintile vs. lowest quintile: OR, 1.90; 95% confidence interval [CI], 1.80-2.00; Plinear<0.01) and females (OR, 2.23; 95% CI, 2.02-2.46; Plinear<0.01) after adjusted for age, education, smoking status, alcohol consumption, and physical activities. These linear trends were also observed for each MetS component (all Plinear<0.01). The role of irregular dietary habits and high-fat diet on MetS prevalence are much higher in males than in females, while unhealthy dietary flavors and unbalanced dietary structure had a greater influence on females. The accumulation of bad dietary habits contributes to the MetS developments. Thus, individualized lifestyle interventions are needed to correct bad dietary habits with regard to gender differences.

Psychosocial risks of the work environment and metabolic syndrome (literature review)

Introduction. Along with physical, chemical, ergonomic, and biological factors, working psychosocial stress is one of the main risks for the development of metabolic syndrome (MS), system effects of which can cause severe lesions of cardiovascular, endocrine, and hepatobiliary systems.&#x0D; The purpose of the work was to summarize and analyze modern domestic and foreign experience of studying the relationship between categories and factors of psychosocial risks of the working environment and MS and its components in different occupational cohorts.&#x0D; The publications were searched through the RSCI, CyberLeninka, eLibrary, and PubMed databases containing Russian and foreign sources of scientific information for 2006–2023. &#x0D; The article briefly highlights the taxonomy of categories and factors of psychosocial hazards and risks in the workplace, as well as the most popular questionnaires for quantitative assessment of psychosocial stress, based on the requirement/control model (JDC) assessing workload in gradations of high, active, passive, low, and effort-reward imbalance (ERI) model. The close association of JDC and ERI with metabolic syndrome, obesity, blood lipid profile atherogenicity, and hyperglycemia in men and women of different occupational cohorts with high and low socioeconomic status was examined. &#x0D; Conclusion. The analysis of scientific publications has convincingly shown working psychosocial stress to have a causal relationship with MS that regardless of intervening factors (age, gender, socio-economic status, lifestyle, bad habits). At the same time, the statistical significance of stress-realizing effects in relation to MS components is determined by the used model for assessing psychosocial risks and is complementary to the cognitive assessment of perceived stress, which must be taken into account when planning and conducting research.

A Word Spoken at the Right Time: A Hermeneutic Analysis of Proverbs 25:11

One of the critical points in communication is choosing appropriate diction and words that suit the situation. If it is inappropriate and conveyed out of context, miscommunication can trigger arguments or misunderstandings. The root of the problem is using inappropriate sentences when verbal communication occurs. Among several Bible verses that provide advice about good words, this research will formulate the meaning in the Book of Proverbs 25:11 regarding the concept of timely words in communication. With this study, it is hoped that conceptual indicators will emerge as to what the Bible means by these good words. The approach used in extracting the text is the exegesis of the verse Proverbs 25:11. Based on research, it can be concluded that good speech, apart from being a communication skill, is also formed by the presence of wisdom in the communicant and communicator. This is a sign that someone has spiritual maturity, visible credibility, and integrity in relationships with fellow humans. It was also concluded that to suppress bad habits in speaking, good education and correct understanding of the truth of God's word is needed on the one hand, and awareness that every word that comes out of the mouth cannot be revoked and has consequences, on the other hand.