Different Groups Of Population Research Articles

Epidemiological study of bone and joint injury based on urban medical insurance database

To estimate the prevalence rate of bone and joint injury in China and to describe the three-dimension distribution of the disease (area, time and people). Based on a cross-sectional design, a retrospective study was conducted by using Chinese basic medical insurance database from January 1, 2013 to December 31, 2017 to analyze the epidemiological characteristics of bone and joint injury. The prevalence rate of bone and joint injury in each city was calculated, and then using meta-analyses to estimate the pooled prevalence of each area and the whole country. The pooled prevalence rates were compared among the different groups of populations, in terms of geographical area, time and population characteristics (age and gender). A total of 28 419 264 subjects were included in this study, including 705 793 patients with bone and joint injury. From 2013 to 2017, in Chinese basic medical insurance database, the overall prevalence rate of bone and joint injury was 141.5(95%CI: 90.4－203.7) per 10 000 population, and the prevalence rates of non-specific or polyarticular disease, knee disease, and shoulder disease were 101.6 (95%CI: 63.5－148.4)per 10 000 population, 22.5(95%CI:15.1－31.4)per 10 000 population and 10.9 (95%CI: 6.4－16.4)per 10 000 population. The prevalence rates varied across the areas, the highest rate was observed in North China, with the prevalence of 310.6 (95%CI: 12.6－989.7) per 10 000 population, and the lowest rate was observed in Southwest China, with the prevalence of 59.0 (95%CI: 37.5－85.2) per 10 000 population. The prevalence rate of bone and joint injury increased over the study period, from 111.1 (95%CI: 56.0－182.5)per 10 000 population in 2013 to 175.5 (95%CI: 116.8－245.5)per 10 000 population in 2017. The prevalence of bone and joint injury in the female population was 149.1 (95%CI: 94.2－215.9) per 10 000 population, which was higher than that of men [133.6(95%CI: 86.2－190.9) per 10 000 population]. The higher prevalence of knee disease, unspecified or polyarticular disease, and bone and joint injury were observed in people aged 60 years and older, while the prevalence of shoulder disease peaked in 40－59 years old people [20.6 (95%CI: 12.5－30.5) per 10 000 population]. This study reported a relative low prevalence of bone and joint injury in China from 2013 to 2017. The prevalence increased over the study period, and the highest prevalence rate was observed in North China. The prevalence rate showed differences among different groups of populations, and higher rates were observed in females and people aged 60 years and older.

Fruit and seed diversity of Smilax excelsa in the Black Sea Region, Turkey

Smilax excelsa L., a member of the Smilacaceae family, can be used as a non-wood forest product because it is a medicinal and aromatic plant. In this study, fruits obtained from six different regions (Araklı-Arsin-Sarıca populations in Trabzon province, Yakakent population in Samsun province, Erfelek population in Sinop province, Amasra population in Bartın province) were used. After measuring the fruit length and width values on the collected fruits, the fruit fleshes were removed. Then, on the obtained seeds, the seed length, seed width, and 1000 seed weight values were determined. As a result of the study, Trabzon-Sarıca population had the highest value (117.55 g) in terms of 1000 seed weight, while the Samsun-Yakakent population had the highest values in terms of all measurements made on fruits and seeds (fruit length and width, seed length and width). In addition, statistical differences were determined depending on all characteristics measured and it was found that three different groups of populations were formed as a result of hierarchical cluster analysis. These differences show that there are morphogenetic variations within the natural distribution areas of the species. Detailed consideration of the chemical contents of Samsun-Yakakent and Trabzon-Sarıca populations can be suggested because of the high values in terms of fruit and seed dimensions for the use of these species as non-wood forest products.

New Approach to a Modeling Actions of New Dietary Meals Creation

Abstract Objectives Objective of the research is to provide a reasonable model of new meals designing for hospitals food departments. Methods On summarizing the information presented in a wide spectrum of special scientific literature, after assessing it from the perspective of practical adaptability, the original model for new dietary meals designing was presented. The model was tested in the two biggest clinical hospitals of Lithuania, then a patient survey was conducted and appropriate decisions were made. Results The model consists of the following key components: research and assessment of the patients’ needs (customs, traditions or hobbies), processing survey results (generalization of them in order to identify unified and general trends for the different groups of population and health disorders), selection and adaptation of appropriate resources according to the nature of the patients disease (according requirements of the dietary nutrition), choice of suitable processing procedures correspondingly a sufferings of the patients, calculation of the portion size (amounts of an ingredients), planning of the quality (decoration, components arrangement, equipment selection), technology description and approval by head of the department. The model was tested in Kaunas clinical hospital. Patients aged 60–70 in the pulmonology department were interviewed about nutrition. Patients had to assess quality in 10 points system. Freshness of the salads was only 7,45, although freshness was checked very carefully. By the model we found, crispness of any food always adds to the impression of freshness. So salads (beets, carrots, parsnips, celery, etc.) were supplemented with dried vegetable ingredient after conformity assessment of products’ energy value. Patients evaluated the new created meal very positively. Conclusions Use of the model reduces the failure chance and affect the decisions of new dietary meals creation. Application of the suggested model will allow food production departments in hospitals to be consistent in new dietary meals creation and increase the likelihood of their patients’ success of recovery. Funding Sources Any funders had no role in the design of the study; in the collection, analyses, or interpretation of data; in the writing of the manuscript, and in the decision to publish the results.

Assessing Equity in the Accessibility to Urban Green Spaces According to Different Functional Levels

Accessibility of urban residents to different services and amenities is a growing concern for policy makers. Urban green spaces (UGS) provide services and benefits that are particularly important for people having less mobility, such as children, the elderly or the poor. Practical experience has led to the classification of UGS in hierarchic systems reflecting the type and degree of benefits and services or functions they provide to users, which vary, primarily with their size. It is therefore necessary to ensure equity in the spatial distribution of different classes of UGS in the urban areas. In this work, we explore a methodology based in geographical information systems (GIS) to assess equity of access by different population groups to UGS according to its functional levels in the City of Barcelona, Spain, using a spatial clustering method. Results did not support the existence of overall inequalities in the access to UGS by the different groups of the population. However, indicators of spatial association revealed insufficiencies concerning accessibility to nearby UGS by seniors, children and the less wealthy in some parts of the city. This methodology may be used to inform urban planners dealing with the provision of UGS in an equitable manner to different socioeconomic groups of the resident population.

The Self-Compassion Scale Arabic version for baccalaureate nursing students: A validation study

BackgroundThe Self-Compassion Scale is an extensively used tool to measure self-compassion among different groups of population, including nurses. The tool has been translated and tested for its psychometric properties in previous studies. Assessing self-compassion among Saudi nursing students is critical as self-compassion is suggested to create a positive effect on one's wellbeing, coping, emotions, and other personal outcomes. ObjectivesThis study determined the validity and reliability of the Self-Compassion Scale Arabic version (SCS-A) for nursing students. It also identified the demographic factors associated with the students' self-compassion. DesignA quantitative, cross-sectional design. SettingsThe investigation was carried-out in two government universities in Saudi Arabia. ParticipantsA sample of 322 Saudi nursing students in the 2nd to 4th year, as well as nurse interns was surveyed (mean age = 21.27, range = 18–27). MethodsThe Self-Compassion Scale was culturally adapted to come up with the SCS-A. Content validity was established. Exploratory Factor Analysis (EFA) was used to establish the construct validity; whereas for reliability, internal consistency and test-retest reliability were established. Pearson's product correlation, t-test, and One-way Analysis of Variance were used to examine the demographic factors associated with self-compassion, accordingly. ResultsA panel of experts rated content validity as excellent. The EFA revealed six dimensions namely “self-judgment,” “self-kindness,” “common humanity,” “mindfulness,” “isolation,” and “over-identification”, with total variance of 64.1%. Cronbach's alpha values for the six factors were from 0.76 to 0.85, with an overall α of the whole scale at 0.86. Computation revealed ICC values ranging from 0.84 to 0.92, whereas the ICC for the entire SCS-A was 0.81. ConclusionSCS-A shown satisfactory validity as well as good reliability. SCS-A can be used to collect baseline data on self-compassion, which could be used in developing policies in the universities and training hospitals to ensure that nurse interns and nursing students have compassion toward self. The study also opens opportunities for multi-country and cross-cultural studies on self-compassion among nursing students.

SEMIOTIC AND LEGAL ANALYSIS OF THE VISUAL REPRESENTATION OF RUSSIAN NATIONAL FLAGS

The present research was provoked by high necessity in the analysis of the role of historic memory in interpretation of contemporary state symbols and legal regulation of their use in different political, ideological and cultural contexts. The legal regulation of the national flags, including historical ones, cannot be properly done without taking into consideration their symbolic value for different groups of population, sharing different political views and attitudes to the past. Semiotic aspects are also important for judicial and administrative practice, which should be aimed, as well as the legislation in this area, at formation of the common political identity and should not lead to separation instead of unification. Visual representation of flags as symbols, which can transmit variety of meanings is understood differently by different audiences, is also a means to show how contexts may affect self-identification of the nation. The methodological basis for the research comprises works in legal semiotics, hermeneutics and visual communication. This is accounted for the fact that legal regulation of flags as state symbols cannot be investigated without understanding of their interpretation in non-legal discourses, such as vexillology, heraldry, history and political science. Semiotics unites legal and non-legal discourses and serves as a basis for interdisciplinary research in symbols, their use and interpretation. The authors benefited from the ideas developed in the works by Yu. Lotman, S.A. Knowlton and M. Leone.The article presents the semiotic analysis of three flags in their historical perspective: the black-yellow-white flag of the Russian Empire, the Soviet red banner and the contemporary white-blue-red national flag of democratic Russia. In the context of multiple connotations caused by demonstration of the imperial flag and of the red flag, the attempts to provide them with the special status in the current Russian legislation have been analyzed. The national white-blue-red flag may also be used as an official symbol of the nation and as unofficial symbol of different political movements. The evolution of its visual representation with time is explored. Having been placed into semiotic discourse, visual representation of national flags shows that image of an official flag may receive its own meaning for the audience or different types of audiences, and that, as Steven A. Knowlton put it, "symbols may have meanings beyond just representing the signified, which are often assigned by an official body". The thesis of overlapping, intertwined and sometimes confused meanings of flags as state symbols, which Massimo Leone put forward, should be borne in mind when it comes to legal regulation of the use of flags, responsibility for their desecration or misuse. Judicial practice should take into account the meaning of the signified, or a message, conveyed by the user of flags and the aim of the legal rule. Without attention to specific nature of the symbols the law implementing practice will be apt to mistakes and inadequate interpretation. Contemporary legal regulation of the use of the national flag includes provisions of the Constitution, administrative and criminal law. Their application in practice confronts with the lack of legal certainty, which makes the interpretation of these provisions even more complicated.

Problems of Housing Affordability Improvement and Development of Residential Construction in Vladivostok

The present article is dedicated to the problem of residential housing, investigation of factors reducing affordability of housing and impeding further development of residential housing construction in Vladivostok – capital city in the Far Eastern Federal District of the Russian Federation.The target indicators which are used in federal programs/projects and reflect the ongoing trends in housing affordability for the local population are duly considered herein. The necessity to update and further clarify calculations of housing affordability index is duly substantiated. The special model for evaluation of housing affordability under governmental programs implemented at local municipal level with due consideration for ongoing mortgage credit lending, demand patterns, population income levels and demographic factors is herewith developed. Assessment of possibilities for purchasing apartments of specific space among different groups of population and family types has been duly made. The main factors impeding housing affordability in Vladivostok have been identified and the analysis of their influence on housing affordability index (based on the “sensitivity analysis” method) has been duly carried out.Analysis of housing availability to the local population and actual rates of commissioning the brand new residential housing in Vladivostok within 2010-2018 has been carried out. The revealed indicators are significantly lower in comparison with the national average in Russia and do not match the levels set forth in the federal and municipal state programs. The necessity to increase new housing construction volumes in almost three times is clearly substantiated. The main problems impeding further development of construction industry and best solutions possible have been identified and described.

1545 Published By: Blue Eyes Intelligence Engineering & Sciences Publication Retrieval Number: E5024018520/2020©BEIESP DOI:10.35940/ijrte.E5024.018520 Journal Website: www.ijrte.org Solid Waste Management in Nagaon Town of Assam- An Application of Contingent Valuation Method

Solid Waste in urban areas, popularly known as Municipal Solid Waste (SWM) refers to materials discarded in urban areas which municipalities are responsible for collection, transportation and final disposal. The Ministry of Environment and Forest (MoEF) Govt. of India defines Municipal Solid Waste (MSW) as commercial and residential waste generated in municipal or notified areas in either solid or semisolid form excluding industrial hazardous waste but including treated biomedical waste (MoEF, 2000). The paper was based on both primary and secondary sources of data. For collection of primary data, the study used stratified sampling technique. Firstly, Nagaon Municipality Board (NMB) was the universe of the study which included 26 wards. Secondly, NMB was divided into different zones in order to cover different groups of population. Finally, the households were selected by using random sampling technique. In order to fulfill the objectives of study, the contingent valuation method was used. Finally, a logit regression model was applied in order to determine the household’s willingness to pay for an improved solid waste management among the surveyed households.

Ingestion dose due to 226Ra, 228Ra, and 40K in the plant origin food materials grown around BARC, Visakhapatnam

Naturally occurring radionuclides of uranium, thorium series, and potassium are significant contributors of ingestion dose. Radioactive concentrations of 226Ra, 228Ra, and 40K in plant origin food cultivated around BARC, Visakhapatnam, were determined and the assessment of the ingestion dose through food consumption to different groups of population was estimated. Radionuclides in the samples analyzed were measured by high purity germanium gamma spectrometry system. The estimated annual effective dose from the ingestion of cereals, pulses, vegetables, fruits, and leafy vegetables due to 226Ra, 228Ra, and 40K radionuclides is 0.32 mSv. In this paper the estimated annual effective dose in the study area is compared to the ingestion dose due to intake of different food materials by various natural radionuclides reported in various parts of India and world. The data generated will be a useful baseline studies for the upcoming BARC facilities at Visakhapatnam, India.

Travel Probability Fields – An approach to understand travel behavior: Case study of slum dwellers in Kolkata, India

Transport is an important contributor to the well-being of individuals and communities. Lack of suitable and affordable transportation can be a significant barrier to participation of different groups of population in a developing society. The current approach for planning for informal population in developing countries such as India is sadly not based on informed policy decisions backed up by scientific investigation of travel behavior of such communities. As a result, the transport investment decisions are more political in nature, which do not adequately address the needs of the informal community in their day-to-day mobility requirements. In this context, Travel Probability Fields offer a potential analytical tool to understand the travel behavior of population under study and evolve need-based transport investment decisions particularly when the resources are scarce in the context of developing countries. The present paper is an attempt to assess the mobility needs of slum dwellers in the city of Kolkata in east India to identify their travel behavior using Travel Probability Fields (TPF) in order to arrive at scientific based transport policy intervention for urban poor. The paper based on mobility patterns of slum dwellers located in different locations in the city of Kolkata develops Travel Probability Fields for various trip purposes and travel modes in order to assess the impact of location of slums and accessibility to public transport on travel patterns.

Population genetic study and barcoding in Iran saffron (Crocus sativus L.)

Saffron (Crocus sativus L.) is an economical important plant species with High demand throughout the world. Population genetic study can produce data on genetic structure and genetic diversity in saffron populations to be used in breeding programs. We collected 50 samples in saffron farms of 8 different populations in South and West Khorasan states which is considered as the main geographical region of saffron production in Iran. Two types of molecular markers viz. Inter simple sequence repeat (ISSR) and Chloroplast DNA (trnH-psbA) region were used in this study. ISSR markers produced 18 reproducible bands which were used in further analyses. Analysis of molecular variance (AMOVA) produced significant genetic difference among the studied saffron populations (PhiPT = 0.72, P = 0.001). It revealed that 72% of total genetic difference is due to among population difference, while 28% is due to within population genetic variability. These indicate that saffron populations are genetically differentiated and we can use such genetic difference in future breeding programs of this valuable crop plant species. Principal coordinate analysis (PCoA) of ISSR data separated the studied saffron populations in different groups. Chloroplast DNA (trnH-psbA) region sequences determined in saffron genotypes of Iran as well as the other countries, could differentiate these two types saffron cultivars from each other. Nei's gene diversity index (GST) analysis produced significant molecular difference between the two groups of saffron. The method of templeton (TCS) revealed that 80 nucleotide mutations differentiate these saffron genotypes. However, within Iranian saffron genotypes as well as foreign genotypes, only 1 or 2 mutations occur. This result indicates that we can produce barcode for Iran saffron which in high demand in the world market. We therefore, provided barcode of Iran saffron for the first time.

Is neck circumference an appropriate tool to predict cardiovascular risk in clinical practice? A cross-sectional study in Chilean population

ObjectivesNeck circumference has emerged as a predictor of obesity and metabolic syndrome, but its clinical usefulness for different groups of population is not clearly defined. The aim is to evaluate...

Genetic Diversity Within and Among Populations of the Endangered Southeastern North American Plant Species, Tiedemannia canbyi (Apiaceae) and its More Common Congener, T. filiformis

Genetic analyses can provide important insights for the successful reestablishment or augmentation of populations of endangered plant species. Tiedemannia canbyi (Apiaceae) is an endangered southeastern US coastal plain species whose natural range extends from southwestern Georgia to southeastern North Carolina with a disjunct (approximately 600 km) population in Maryland. T. canbyi currently has only approximately 40 known populations. Thirty nuclear allozyme loci were employed to determine the levels and distribution of neutral genetic diversity within and among 14 populations of T. canbyi and eight populations of its more common and widespread congener, T. filiformis. Both species exhibited relatively high levels of genetic diversity (He = 0.185 and 0.284 for T. canbyi and T. filiformis, respectively). The Maryland population of T. canbyi had the lowest overall level of genetic diversity (He = 0.089). Genetic differentiation among populations of both species was similar (GST = 0.250 and 0.254). Populations of T. canbyi formed two genetically distinct groups, southwest and south-central Georgia vs. eastern Georgia, South Carolina, and Maryland. Six T. filiformis populations from southern and coastal Georgia and coastal South Carolina formed one genetically similar group while an inland population from Georgia and an inland South Carolina population were genetically distinct from each other and from the six coastal populations. Patterns of genetic variation observed for these two Tiedemannia species are most consistent with the different groups of populations having originated from genetically discrete glacial refugia. The value of these results for the restoration and/ or augmentation of T. canbyi populations is discussed.

Healthy eating index and different fruit dietary habits in Slovak adult female

The healthy index is a tool for evaluation of nutrition recommendation aimed at prevention of chronic diseases. A lot of studies have been devoted to HEI of different aged groups of people but dates about Slovak population have been still missed. The goal of the study was to evaluate the Healthy Eating Index (HEI) in nutrition of adult female, determine their components in relation of parameters of anthropometry and body composition. Secondly, the research work was also aimed at the comparison of partial score HEI among groups of female with different fruit intake. Daily nutrition was evaluated by 24 hours dietary recalls. In set of female (average age 31.1 ±9.1 years) the average HEI index reached up 53.0 ±8.8 points in accord with medium degree of diet, it means dietary improvement has been highly recommended. In respect of all assayed components of index the best results achieved the variety of diet (8.8 ±1.3 points) and the worst the natrium intake (0.7 ±2.0 points). The average score for the individual components pointed to neccesary of increase in the grain intake and vegetable, on the other hand the intake of cholesterol, saturated fats and especially natrium should be decreased. The differences between groups with various intake of fruit (with recommended intake and insufficient intake) in the rest 9 components have not been proved as significant. The occurrence of risk values of body index, body fats determined by bioelectric impedance and android risk based on circumference of hips can not be considered between groups as significant. Average HEI has been in significance correlation with age (r = 0.240; p <0.05), circumference of hips (r = 0.2312; p <0.05) and body weight r = 0.1748; p <0.05). Future studies have been needed to evaluate diet according to the HEI in different groups of population in Slovakia.

Communication and basic health counselling skills to tackle vaccine hesitancy.

The Italian law 119/2017 mandates ten childhood vaccinations to allow population aged 0-16 attend educational places and state school. This law enforcement is due to low coverage rates for some vaccine-preventable diseases and to a complex phenomenon known as vaccine hesitancy. Basic health counselling skills represent relevant resources to let healthcare workers effectively address vaccine hesitancy in the population. We indicated recommended communication approaches and basic health counselling skills to be applied by public health professionals according to the specific target population with vaccine deficit that means people not at all or partially reached by vaccinations. Public health professionals are called to know, acquire, use, and adapt basic health counselling skills to effectively address vaccine hesitancy diversely affecting different groups of population.

Цифровая трансформация в социально-трудовой сфере: новые вызовы и возможности

The article presents an overview of digital transformation challenges concerning labor relations, workforce and social safety net programs regulations, with focus on the IT skills shortage, limited digital proficiency, the widening gap between college graduates and labor market needs. The current debate is for the most part being focused on the declining demand for labor force. And much more attention should be devoted to the ways digitalization is changing the structure of jobs and shifting the demand for skills. Though young people are more likely than older workers to have digital skills, a large number of them also join those who neither be employed, nor in education or training. And among new forms of employment, many of them do not qualify for different benefits which traditionally go along with the job place, such as employer-sponsored pension plans, health insurance, etc., and demand new social guarantees. So, the lack of government policy in bridging digital divide between the labor qualification and the demand for new skills among different groups of population (by age, income, other factors) may retard national digital development. Existing institutions and regulation systems need to be modernized in order to respond to digital changes. The federal agency on the digital platform should have wide range of functions, providing a framework that outlines key goals and objectives to ensure building digital entrepreneurial ecosystems; to aid, counsel, assist and protect employees, identifying key trends at the national and regional levels. Among the main directions of such agency’s activities – reskilling and training programs to prepare people for the employment challenges in partnership with business and colleges; through an extensive network of field offices and partnerships with public and private organizations.

ИССЛЕДОВАНИЕ ПРОЧНОСТНЫХ И УСТАЛОСТНЫХ ХАРАКТЕРИСТИК АРМИРОВАННОГО ЧАСТИЦАМИ ДИОКСИДА ТИТАНА ПОЛИМЕРНОГО КОМПОЗИЦИОННОГО МАТЕРИАЛА ДЛЯ БАЗИСОВ СЪЕМНЫХ ЗУБНЫХ ПРОТЕЗОВ

Background. Removable designs are used in orthopedic dentistry for prosthetics of patients. The most used materials for the manufacture of bases of removable dental prosthesis currently are acrylate-based plastics. More than 90 % of removable dental prosthesis designs are produced with using of this material. The affordable cost of acrylate-based plastics prosthesis makes this material attractive for different groups of population. But this material has a number of well-known disadvantages: at first, the high concentration of residual monomer, which has a toxic effect, may cause allergic reaction and impossibility of using prosthesis; secondly, the porous structure of material contributes to the microbial seeding of the prosthesis; also, material shrinkage is up to 8 %. In connection with above, the certified in Russia Vertex ThermoSens (Vertex-Dental B.V., the Netherlands; ISO-Certificate 9001:2008) polyamide construction material deserves attention. This material has no residual monomer in its composition; the prostheses has an ability to be corrected in laboratory; shrinkage in the process of manufacturing designs is minimal. It is important to note such advantages as the high density of thermoplastics in combination with low specific weight and minimal porosity, which significantly reduces the formation of a microbial film on prostheses. Objectives. The aim of the research is to enhance the strength and fatigue characteristics of material based on Vertex ThermoSens, reinforced with titanium dioxide particles, for prosthetics of patients with complex clinical situations. Methods. In this work, the mechanical characteristics of reinforced with titanium dioxide powder (5 and 10 % by weight) polyamide material have been investigated. Tests on a static three-point bend at room temperature and temperature of 40 ºC and tests on fatigue of samples of this material were performed. Results. The analysis of changes of characteristics of material at different mass fractions of filler was carried out. Higher mechanical characteristics of the material with 10 % filling were noted, in particular, greater resistance to elevated temperatures and greater fatigue life. Conclusions. On the basis of research results it is possible to make a conclusion that using 1st group material is more effective for dental prosthesis production than using 2nd group material. The research results will be relevant for working out of dentures for patients with various clinical situation.

STUDY OF THE QUALITY OF LIFE WITH REGARD TO THE HEALTH OF PATIENTS WITH CHRONIC ISCHEMIC HEART DISEASE

The study of the quality of life through the patient’s point of view provides important information about the reflection of the disease on his life and social adaptation. The objective of the development is to establish the influence of the chronic ischemic heart disease on the daily routine and the social life of the patients.Methods: The study is of cross-sectional type. It covers 146 patients with chronic ischemic heart disease. A questionnaire has been developed, which includes questions related to the demographic specification of the patients and their social life. Standardized questionnaire EQ-5D for self-assessment of the health-related quality of life has been applied.Results: A significant part of the patients have difficulties in carrying out professional activities or family duties. A low level of coping is found in 32 men (43.8%) and 29 women (39.7%). More than half of the persons aged over 60 have difficulties in the 5 studied areas of quality of life: mobility, self-care, regular activities, pain/discomfort, anxiety. Problems in the field of physical activity were found in 43 men (43.9%) and 55 women (56.1%). A dependency was found between the area of self-service and age (χ2=10.85, p=0.004).Conclusion: The questioned patients give lower assessments of the social life and coping with the daily routine. The screening of the health-related quality of life is important for improvement of the clinical practice and management of the disease. In the sphere of public health, the health-related quality of life data are applied for analysis of the impact of the socially significant diseases on different groups of population. Differentiation of the impacts of such diseases on the patients is the basis of creation of efficient interventions for prophylactics and rehabilitation. The medical specialists may use the results of measurement of quality of life in the clinical practice for improvement of the patients’ healthcare.

Social and geographical disparities in Twitter use during Hurricane Harvey

ABSTRACTSocial media such as Twitter is increasingly being used as an effective platform to observe human behaviors in disastrous events. However, uneven social media use among different groups of population in different regions could lead to biased consequences and affect disaster resilience. This paper studies the Twitter use during 2017 Hurricane Harvey in 76 counties in Texas and Louisiana. We seek to answer a fundamental question: did social-geographical disparities of Twitter use exist during the three phases of emergency management (preparedness, response, recovery)? We employed a Twitter data mining framework to process the data and calculate two indexes: Ratio and Sentiment. Regression analyses between the Ratio indexes and the social-geographical characteristics of the counties at the three phrases reveal significant social and geographical disparities in Twitter use during Hurricane Harvey. Communities with higher disaster-related Twitter use in Harvey generally were communities having better social and geographical conditions. These results of Twitter use patterns can be used to compare with future similar studies to see whether the Twitter use disparities have increased or decreased. Future research is also needed to examine the effects of Twitter use disparities on disaster resilience and to test whether Twitter use can predict community resilience.

Правове регулювання діяльності біобанків в Україні

Правове регулювання діяльності біобанків в Україні