The prevalence and related factors for low health literacy in Xingtai: A cross-sectional survey in prefecture-level city

This study aimed to evaluate the low health literacy prevalence and its socio-demographic related factors in Xingtai.This study was a community-based, cross-sectional survey performed in Xingtai, with a sample size of 960. Participants’ socio-demographic characteristics were collected, and their health literacy status was evaluated by the questionnaire designed by the 2012 Chinese Resident Health Literacy Survey.There were 904 (94.2%) participants who provided valid questionnaires and they were included in the analyses. The mean health literacy score was 63.0 ± 16.6; for its subscales, the mean scores of health literacy of basic knowledge and concepts, lifestyle, and health-related skills were 31.6 ± 8.7, 17.1 ± 4.7, and 14.3 ± 3.9, respectively. Low total health literacy prevalence was 83.1%; as for its subscales, the prevalence of low health literacy of basic knowledge and concepts, lifestyle, and health-related skills was 72.5%, 87.8%, and 87.4%, respectively. Meanwhile, age, male and rural location were positively correlated, but education level and annual household income were negatively correlated with low health literacy risk. Further multivariate analysis revealed that lower education level was the only independent related factor for low total health literacy, and the most important independent related factor for low total health literacy of basic knowledge and concepts, lifestyle and health-related skills.Low health literacy prevalence is 83.1%, and lower education level is the most critical related factor for low health literacy in Xingtai.     

High-fidelity simulation is associated with good discriminability in emergency medicine residents’ in-training examinations

In-training examinations (ITEs), arranged during residency training, evaluate the residents’ performances periodically. There is limited literature focusing on the effectiveness of resident ITEs in the format of simulation-based examinations, as compared to traditional oral or written tests. Our primary objective is to investigate the effectiveness and discriminative ability of high-fidelity simulation compared with other measurement formats in emergency medicine (EM) residency training program.This is a retrospective cohort study. During the 5-year study period, 8 ITEs were administered to 68 EM residents, and 253 ITE measurements were collected. Different ITE scores were calculated and presented as mean and standard deviation. The ITEs were categorized into written, oral, or high-fidelity simulation test forms. Discrimination of ITE scores between different training years of residency was examined using a one-way analysis of variance test.The high-fidelity simulation scores correlated to the progression of EM training, and residents in their fourth training year (R4) had the highest scores consistently, followed by R3, R2, and then R1. The oral test scores had similar results but not as consistent as the high-fidelity simulation tests. The written test scores distribution failed to discriminate the residents’ seniority. The high-fidelity simulation test had the best discriminative ability and better correlation between different EM residency training years comparing to other forms.High-fidelity simulation tests had the good discriminative ability and were well correlated to the EM training year. We suggest high-fidelity simulation should be a part of ITE in training programs associated with critical or emergency patient cares.     

On account of trans fatty acids and cardiovascular disease risk – There is still need to upgrade the knowledge and educate consumers

AimsTrans fatty acids (TFAs) are unsaturated lipids either of industrial origin or naturally occurring in ruminant meat and milk. TFAs generated through food processing (industrial) is the main source in our diet and studies provide converging evidence on their negative effect on cardiovascular health. Since April 2021, the European Commission has put into effect a regulation for TFAs providing maximum 2% of total fat in all industrially produced foods. In light of this development, we review the evidence regarding the health attributes of different types of TFAs, their dietary sources and current intakes, and we describe the history of TFA-related legislative actions in an attempt to anticipate the efficiency of new measures.Data synthesisThe PubMed database was searched including original research (observational and intervention studies), systematic reviews and meta-analyses. Scientific reports of competent authorities and organizations have also been screened.ConclusionsTrans-fat elimination provides a fine example of how evidence has led to the application of horizontal regulatory measures regarding legal food ingredients in order to protect consumers’ health. In EU Member States, TFAs currently provide on average less than 1% of energy (1%E) and intakes marginally exceed recommendations primarily among young adults. Large dietary surveys however provide evidence for additional, less-well known sources of TFAs in the diet. Raising public awareness of “hidden” trans-fat found naturally in foods such as cheese, as well as of the trans-fat generated through traditional cooking practices is needed, if the goal to eliminate trans-fat from the diet is to be met.     

2015—2019年全国肺结核报告发病情况分析

目的 了解2015—2019年我国肺结核报告发病情况的主要变化趋势。 方法 利用2015—2019年我国《传染病报告信息管理系统》报告的肺结核(临床诊断和实验室诊断)发病数据,分析全国肺结核报告发病率、不同省份肺结核报告发病率、不同年龄段和不同性别肺结核报告发病例数及各自占对应年龄段人口总数的比例、不同职业肺结核报告发病例数及其占发病职业人口总数的比例。结果 2015年全国肺结核报告发病率为63.42/10万(864015/136247万),2019年全国肺结核报告发病率为55.55/10万(775764/139654万)。2019年较2015年报告发病率下降了12.41%。2015—2018年新疆维吾尔自治区的报告发病率均位居各省之首,逐年分别为184.56/10万(42413/2298万)、185.66/10万(43816/2360万)、202.59/10万(48581/2398万)、304.90/10万(74549/2445万)。到2019年,西藏自治区成为报告发病率最高的地区,为182.38/10万(6274/344万)。2015、2019年全国肺结核报告发病患者性别分布上,男性分别占68.97%(595939/864015)和68.83%(533981/775764);女性分别占31.03%(268076/864015)和31.17%(241783/775764)。职业分布上,2015—2019年农民报告发病的比例均最高,分别占64.42%(556643/864015)、63.81%(533637/836236)、62.26%(520003/835193)、61.42%(505664/823342)、60.06%(465945/775764)。结论 2015—2019年,我国肺结核报告发病情况呈现稳定下降趋势,应重视农民、新疆和西藏地区的结核病防控工作。     

¿Han llegado los millennials a la Facultad de Medicina? Perfil de personalidad de estudiantes de Medicina 1999-2014

ObjectiveMedical training not only requires the acquisition of knowledge and clinical skills, but also the development of attitudes and values, characteristics related to the personality profile. The present study focuses on assessing the personality profile of medical students, in relation to sociodemographic variables and generational change.Material and methodsCross-sectional observational study performed on 675 medical students,from 1999 to 2014. A sociodemographic questionnaire and the NEO-PI-R questionnaireto assess the personality profile was administrated.ResultsIn the present study, the highest mean scores were in the responsibility dimension, followed by kindness and openness to the experience. The lowest was neuroticism. As regards gender, women had higher scores in neuroticism, extraversion, kindness, and responsibility. The millennial students obtained significantly higher scores in the dimension of extraversion, kindness, and responsibility. These students are more assertive, sociable, compassionate, and more likely to fulfil their duty, organisation, order, and self-discipline. But this group also has a higher score in anxiety and obsessive traits, assuming an increased risk of stress and burn-out.ConclusionsSignificant differences have been found in the personality profiles between gender and among the millennial medical students, consistent with the personality profiles described in the literature on the millennium generation.     

Association between sexuality knowledge and sexual dysfunction in hematopoietic stem cell transplantation patients and their partners

ObjectiveTo evaluate the association of sexual knowledge with sexual desire, sexual activity, and sexual satisfaction in hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (HSCT) patients and partners, and their willingness to participate in sexual education.MethodsThis is a multi-center survey. Patients were eligible if they had received HSCT. Patients’ current sexual partners were invited to the study unless they had limitations on sexual activity. Sexual desire, activity and satisfaction was assessed using the Sexual Activity Questionnaire. Sexual knowledge, experience of information seeking, sexual counseling or education, and willingness of participate in sexual education were assessed using questionnaire.ResultsOf 151 participants, 61.8 % had experience of receiving counseling about their sexual issues after HSCT. Compared to the lower sexual knowledge group, participants with higher sexual knowledge reported to be 1.91 times more sexually active with 3.04 times higher sexual desire. Among the participants, 79.4 % of participants had the willingness to receive sexual education after HSCT and preferred to receive sexual education from sexual education specialistsConclusionsHigher sexual knowledge was associated with higher sexual desire, sexual activity, and sexual satisfaction.Practice implicationsSexual education should be provided to patients and their partners after HCST by trained experts for HSCT patient’s sexual life.     

Cognitive impairment no dementia and associations with health literacy,self-management skills,and functional health status

ObjectivesTo determine the prevalence of cognitive impairment no dementia (CIND) among a diverse, community-based population, and establish associations between CIND and health literacy, chronic disease self-management and functional health status.Methods863 primary care adults without dementia aged 55–74. Adjusted logistic and linear regressions were used to assess associations between CIND (None, Mild, Moderate/Severe) and outcomes.Results36 % participants exhibited CIND. It was strongly associated with limited health literacy (Newest Vital Signs: Mild [OR 3.25; 95 % CI 1.93, 5.49], Moderate/Severe [OR 6.45; 95 % CI 3.16, 13.2]; Test of Functional Health Literacy in Adults: Mild [OR 3.46; 95 % CI 2.08, 5.75], Moderate/Severe [OR 8.82; 95 % CI 4.87, 16.0]; all p’s < 0.001) and poor chronic disease self-management (Mild [B = −11.2; 95 % CI −13.5, -8.90], Moderate/Severe CI [B = −21.0; 95 % CI −23.6, −18.4]; both p’s < 0.001). Associations between CIND and functional health status were non-significant.ConclusionsCIND was prevalent in this cohort, and strongly associated with requisite skills for managing everyday health needs.Practice ImplicationsAttention to subtle declines in chronic disease self-care may assist with CIND identification and care management within this population. When CIND is observed, clinicians should also expect and address difficulties with self-management.