泉州女性青年服装号型数据库建立

笔者选取600名泉州地区女性青年作为样本进行测量实验,确定15个测量变量,派生13个变量,对数据进行统计,采用聚类分析法将女性青年上下半身体型各归为5类,通过计算出各类体型测量部位的中间体数据与分档档差,进一步确定与建立女性青年服装号型人体数据库。     

Early changes of left ventricular function in young adults with never-treated hypertension and no left ventricular hypertrophy: relationships to ambulatory blood pressure monitoring

The number of young adults with hypertension (HT) is increasing. We investigated the changes of left ventricular (LV) function and their relationship to the ambulatory blood pressure monitoring (ABPM) parameters in young adults with never-treated HT and no LV hypertrophy.

Consecutive young patients (29.5?±?5.9 years) with first diagnosed primary HT and sex- and age-matched normotensive controls were enrolled. We excluded patients who had LV hypertrophy. ABPM was performed in all HT patients. LV strain values were obtained by two-dimensional speckle tracking imaging.

There was no difference in LV ejection fraction and mass index between HT patients (n?=?40) and controls (n?=?40). LV global longitudinal strain (GLS) was lower (p?=?0.001) and twist was higher (p?=?0.002) in HT patients than in controls. LV GLS was significantly correlated to averaged and daytime diastolic BP and its variability and most related to daytime diastolic BP (β?=?0.33, p?=?0.03). Patients with high daytime diastolic BP and its variability showed lower GLS (both p?=?0.02) and higher twist (both p?=?0.04) than patients with low daytime diastolic BP.

Early changes of LV function with decreased GLS and increased twist were shown in young HT patients even with no LV hypertrophy and daytime diastolic BP and its variability were related to the impairment of LV function.     

Cross-generational relationships in rural Jamaica

In keeping with trends in the most affected regions of the world, Jamaican young women are at greater risk of becoming infected with HIV than their male peers. Cross-generational relationships (CGRs), or sexual relationships between younger females and older men, have been reported as contributing to this increased risk. Utilizing a qualitative research design, this study aimed to (1) delineate the context in which CGRs occurred in some rural communities in Jamaica and (2) investigate the sexual risk behaviors that occurred in these relationships. The results indicated that young women engaged in these relationships for three main reasons: economic gain, status, and emotional support. At the intrapersonal, interpersonal, and community levels based on the social ecological model, findings also highlighted various factors which facilitated the occurrence of these relationships in some rural communities, including the transactional nature of the relationships, as well as family knowledge and encouragement. The results also highlighted the occurrence of sexual risk behaviors, such as multiple concurrent partnerships and lack of consistent condom use, which may increase young girls' risk of exposure to HIV and other sexually transmitted infections (STIs). This study's findings are consistent with previous research and underscore the challenges faced by intervention planners when promoting safe sex.     

Addressing Oncofertility Needs: Views of Female Cancer Patients in Fertility Preservation

A total of 41 questionnaires were returned from 64 respondents who consented to receive a questionnaire through the mail. Almost all valued the opportunity to receive consultation to address their fertility concerns and discuss fertility preservation options. Psychological stress, time pressure, and costs were identified as main factors affecting respondents’ decision to proceed with in-vitro fertilization to cryopreserve oocytes or embryos. About one third indicated that the discussion of fertility matters was initiated by themselves, their friends, and families rather than their health care providers. The findings have identified several major barriers encountered by female cancer patients when seeking fertility preservation services.     

Children's talking and listening within the classroom: teachers' insights

Research suggests that social communication (verbal and non-verbal) plays a key role in students' and teachers' elementary-school experiences. Within the framework of sociocognitive developmental theory, this qualitative study investigates teachers' experiences and perceptions of children's talking and listening habits within the elementary-grade school classroom. Five Canadian elementary-school educators (three female, two male) discussed their perceptions of young children's talking and listening behaviours in the classroom. Results indicate that the actions of both talking and listening play a key role in students' and teachers' learning experiences in the classroom. Implications for inclusive and developmentally appropriate curriculum are discussed.     

YOUNG PEOPLE TODAY

The new sociology of childhood sees children as competent social agents with important contributions to make. And yet the phase of childhood is fraught with tensions and contradictions. Public policies are required, not only to protect children, but also to control them and regulate their behaviour. For children and young people in the UK, youth justice has become increasingly punitive. At the same time, social policies have focused more on children's inclusion and participation. In this interplay of conflict and contradictions, the role the media play is critical in contributing to the moral panic about childhood and youth. In this article, we consider media representations of “antisocial” children and young people and how this belies a moral response to the nature of contemporary childhood. We conclude by considering how a rights‐based approach might help redress the moralised politics of childhood representations in the media.     

Physiological and anthropometric characteristics of junior cyclists of different specialties and performance levels

This study analyzes the anthropometric and physiological characteristics of junior cyclists within different cycling specialties and different performance levels. One hundred and thirty‐two junior riders (16.8 ± 0.6 years, 177 ± 6 cm, 66.3 ± 6.7 kg) were tested for anthropometric, aerobic and anaerobic parameters. Cyclists were classified within specialties [uphill (UH) flat terrain (FT) all terrain (AT) and sprint (SP)] and performance levels, based on a seasonal ranking [low level (LL) medium level (ML) and high level (HL)]. The results of the two‐way analysis of variance showed that FT and SP have greater body dimensions than UH and AT (P<0.001). Concerning the relative aerobic parameters, AT and UH have higher values (P<0.001) than FT and SP [maximal oxygen uptake (VO_2max): 69.4 ± 3.6, 67.5 ± 5.0, 62.8 ± 4.5 and 61.9 ± 4.1 mL/kg/min, respectively] while absolute parameters resulted higher for FT and AT (P≤0.008). The relative power produced in the 5 s test was higher (P<0.001) for AT and SP than FT and UH (16.7 ± 1.1, 16.6 ± 0.6, 14.9 ± 1.7 and 14.4 ± 1.7 W/kg, respectively). Concerning the performance level, only the age and the aerobic parameters resulted differently within levels (VO_2max: HL=67.3 ± 4.9, ML=65.5 ± 5.1 and LL=63.3 ± 5.2 mL/kg/min), with the highest values for HL (P≤0.007). In conclusion, juniors are specialized in the same way as professional cyclists and the aerobic characteristics are confirmed as significant in the performance level assessment.     

Tolerance of Pain by Cancer Patients in Hyperthermia Treatment

Hyperthermia-the artificial inducement of abnormally high blood temperature-is designed to cause tumor tissue to retain heat and has additive or synergistic effects with radiation and chemotherapy. Because of the clinically administered high temperature, cancer patients often experience pain and discomfort. In the study described in this article, 30 cancer patients undergoing hyperthermia treatment as part of their overall cancer care were administered the Millon Behavioral Health Inventory to determine which of them were able to tolerate the hyperthermia regimen. It was found that the patients who were more hopeful about the future, less sensitive, more cooperative, more forceful, less responsive to pain, and less emotionally reactive were more tolerant of the hyperthermia treatment.