Relación entre exposición a riesgos psicosociales y salud: un estudio de cohorte mediante el COPSOQ-Istas21

ObjectiveTo estimate the prospective relationships between exposure to psychosocial risks dimensions included in the COPSOQ-Istas21 and the deterioration of general and mental health and sleep problems among workers residing in Spain.MethodCohort whose baseline corresponds to the 2016 Psychosocial Risks Survey with a new measurement after one year.ResultsSocial capital and interpersonal relations and leadership dimensions, as well as work?life conflict, were related to all health variables. Dimensions of work organization and job contents did it especially with the mental health, the quantitative demands with the general health and the emotional ones with the mental health. The dimensions related to job insecurity did not show relationships with health.ConclusionsThe results obtained reinforce the role of the COPSOQ-Istas21 as a useful instrument for the evaluation and prevention of psychosocial risks at work.     

社区传染性疾病技能培训问题调查

背景 社区卫生服务机构作为传染病防控工作的最基层单位,是传染病防治的前沿阵地和重要关口,基层医务工作者承担着辖区内疫情监测、预防接种、健康宣传及协助疾控部门调查处置暴发疫情和突发公共卫生事件等职责,在疾病群防群控、易感人群保护、传染源控制及健康宣教等方面发挥着积极作用,同时对有效防控传染病发挥关键作用。目的 了解基层医务工作者社区传染病的诊治能力,分析存在的问题和薄弱方面,有针对性地设计及开展传染病相关系列培训,提高基层传染病防控能力。方法 2021年11月—2022年3月以香港大学深圳医院全科医学科在2021年11月举办的国家级社区传染性疾病继续教育会议的所有参会者为研究对象。会前、会后通过问卷星二维码向参会者发放调查问卷,会前问卷内容包括参会者人口学特征,工作后是否参加过社区传染病培训,社区传染病诊治开展情况,社区传染病防治的主观态度（是否愿意管理社区传染病、对自己传染病诊治能力满意度）,传染病防治专业知识及会议内容相关知识,对慢性乙型肝炎的态度。会后问卷内容主要为会议内容相关知识、对慢性乙型肝炎的态度以及对本次线上会议满意度调查。会前共有301名基层医务工作者完成调查问卷,会前及...     

妊娠早期女性非稳态负荷水平与抑郁的相关性研究

背景 已知慢性应激与抑郁发生相关,非稳态负荷（AL）作为评估机体慢性应激反应的综合生理指标可能在抑郁的发生过程中起着重要作用。目的 探讨妊娠早期女性AL水平与抑郁的关系。方法 采用便利抽样法,选取2021年11月—2022年6月于中国人民解放军联勤保障部队第901医院、六安市金安区妇幼保健院产检的630例妊娠早期女性为研究对象,根据有无抑郁分为抑郁组（n=162）和非抑郁组（n=468）。采用一般资料调查表、妊娠相关焦虑量表、爱丁堡产后抑郁量表进行问卷调查,通过体格检查和实验室检查收集AL相关数据。采用多因素Logistic回归模型分析妊娠早期女性AL与抑郁的相关性。结果 630例妊娠早期女性抑郁发生率为25.7%(162/630)。低水平AL(AL<3分)孕妇427例（67.8%）,高水平AL(AL≥3分)孕妇203例（32.2%）。多因素Logistic回归分析显示,高水平AL是妊娠早期女性抑郁的危险因素[OR=1.651,95%CI(1.096,2.489),P<0.05]。结论 妊娠早期女性AL与抑郁存在正向关联,高水平AL会增加抑郁的发生风险。     

Utility of the STOP-Bang and Epworth scales and the neck-to-height ratio to detect severe obstructive apnea-hypopnea syndrome in severe obesity

BackgroundObstructive sleep apnea–hypopnea syndrome (OSAHS) is present in 80% of patients evaluated for bariatric surgery (BS). Extensive evaluation is not widely available, but treatment is mandatory for severe cases. The Snore, Tiredness, Observed apneas and Pressure - Body mass index, Age, Neck circumference and Gender (STOP-Bang) and Epworth questionnaires and neck-to-height ratio (NHtR) are accessible clinical tools to screen for sleep and metabolic disturbances, but their utility to detect severe OSAHS in patients with severe obesity has not been determined.ObjectivesTo evaluate the cutoff point of those clinical tools that may predict severe OSAHS, confirmed by polysomnography in patients referred for BS.SettingTertiary referral center in Mexico City.MethodsWe applied the STOP-Bang and Epworth questionnaires, evaluated anthropometric characteristics, and collected samples for arterial gasometry and metabolic parameters from 68 patients with severe obesity, who were then referred for polysomnography before their evaluation for BS.ResultsOf the 68 patients participating in the study, 67.7% were female, with a median age of 43 years (35–49 years) and a body mass index (BMI) of 45.5 kg/m² (42.4–50.9 kg/m²; 28.3% had a BMI ≥ 50 kg/m²). A STOP-Bang cutoff >5 points had a sensitivity of 60% and specificity of 90% for detecting severe OSAHS (area under the curve [AUC] = .962); meanwhile, an NHtR >.25 had a sensitivity of 90% and specificity of 52.5% (AUC = .759). The Epworth scale score >11 points had a sensitivity of 57.1% and specificity of 83.3% (AUC = .802).ConclusionClinical data may be useful to detect severe sleep apnea in high-risk populations, allowing for rapid referral and better use of resources.     

How does French initial osteopathic training value relational competency,patient education,and the competency-based approach? A cross-sectional survey

BackgroundDespite the promotion of international osteopathic recommendations and registration guidelines, relational competencies and patient education practices present a challenge in the clinical setting due to lack of training. In France, the latest national osteopathic standards for education and practice defined a relational competency that includes patient education. Little is known about its integration in curricula and how French osteopathic practitioners are subsequently trained for relational competency.ObjectiveTo determine teaching, learning, and assessment methods related to relational competency in French initial osteopathic training programs and identify the role of patient education in this relational competency.MethodsAn online questionnaire was designed and sent to all initial training institutes in France (n = 28). Eight institutes answered the survey.ResultsThe relational competencies appeared in various courses, enhanced by clinical learning. However, the courses were not specific to this competency and the volume of hours was relatively low. Patient education was seen as part of relational competency but was poorly implemented. This competency-based approach is still considered an emerging practice in these institutes.ConclusionsThere is a misalignment among intended learning outcomes, teaching, and assessment. Current educational practices are not sufficient to support relational competency, specifically regarding patient education. Further research is needed on how French standards are understood, how they are assimilated by educators, and how they are translated into educational practice. In addition, the adequacy of educators' training for effective implementation of the competency-based approach should be questioned.     

Validation and psychometric properties of the 8-item Morisky Medication Adherence Scale (MMAS-8) in type 2 diabetes patients in Spain

AimsTo validate a translated and culturally adapted version of the Morisky Medication Adherence Scale for use in Spanish population, and to examine the psychometric properties of this scale in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus in Spain.DesignThis cross-sectional study was conducted in a single university hospital in Spain. Patients diagnosed with type 2 diabetes mellitus at least 1 year before inclusion, being treated with anti-diabetic medication were included.InterventionWe used the Spanish version of the scale to measure treatment adherence.Principal measurementsthree level categorical scale is broken down into low adherence (score of <6), medium adherence (score of 6 to <8) and high adherence (score of 8). To validate the questionnaire, we measured internal consistency through Cronbach's α, confirmed construct validity through an exploratory principal component analysis and assessed test–retest reliability.Results232 patients met the inclusion criteria. The Cronbach's α coefficient was 0.40 (95% CI 0.28–0.52). The exploratory principal component analysis showed three components. The intraclass correlation coefficient was 0.718 (95% CI 0.564–0.823).Conclusionsthe Spanish version of the Morisky Medication Adherence scale showed low internal consistency, the exploratory factor analysis identified three dimensions, and the test–retest reliability was acceptable, therefore, psychometric properties of MMAS-8 are not suitable for measuring medication adherence in type 2 diabetes mellitus patients from Spain.     

1 483名北京市居民对口腔癌及相关知识的认知情况调查

目的 调查北京市居民对口腔癌及相关知识的认知现状.方法: 采用方便抽样方法,对北京市居民(非医学相关人员)进行口腔癌及其相关防治知识的认知情况进行问卷调查.结果: 完成问卷调查共1 483份,其中男性663份(44.6%),女性820份(55.3%),年龄15~91岁.79.2%的被调查者能做到早晚各刷一次牙,仍有16.6%被调查者每天只刷一次牙.当被问及听说过哪些癌症时,肺癌知晓率最高,达94.3%,肝癌,胃癌次之,达92.5%,92.4%,口腔癌的知晓率最低,仅47.7%.口腔癌知晓率与户口(P=0.015),长期居住地(P=0.028),家庭人均年收入(P=0.024),刷牙频率(P<0.001),自我检查口腔频率(P<0.001)及是否嚼槟榔(P=0.015)有关.多数被调查者从电视节目(24.3%),手机新闻/电子杂志(22.0%),微信(11.3%)及与朋友或身边的人聊天(14.6%)获知口腔癌相关信息.知道吸烟是口腔癌危险因素的仅34.9%,且其认识与年龄(P=0.011),教育水平(P=0.007),刷牙频率(P<0.001)及自我检查口腔(P=0.002)有关.知道饮酒是口腔癌危险因素的仅23.5%,其认识与教育水平(P=0.002),长期居住地(P=0.022),刷牙频率(P=0.009),自我检查口腔频率(P=0.005)有关.知道嚼槟榔是口腔癌危险因素的只有35.1%,其认识与年龄(P=0.040),学历(P=0.002),户口(P=0.002),家庭人均年收入(P=0.005),刷牙频率(P=0.001),自我检查口腔(P<0.001),嚼槟榔(P=0.002)有关.知道口内长期不愈的溃疡,白色斑块,红色斑块是口腔癌早期症状的分别有35.7%,21.6%,16.9%.结论: 北京市居民对口腔癌及其相关防治知识的认识存在严重不足,尚有部分居民还未形成良好的个人口腔卫生习惯,需采取针对性措施提高大众对口腔癌及相关防治知识的认知情况,如利用各种新媒体形式对大众进行口腔卫生健康知识宣教,以减少口腔癌发病率,提高早期就诊率和患者生存率.     

The Loneliness of Aging

Isolation and loneliness have become buzz words when discussing older adults during the coronavirus disease pandemic; yet, these are age-old problems. Both have been studied extensively, yet there currently is no rapid or succinct tool that can be used in the emergency department to screen for either, or a consensus of evidence-based ways to correct these issues. This is of concern because both loneliness and social isolation have been linked to poor health. Poor health, in turn, can lead to worse isolation and loneliness. These health problems may lead to the older adult seeking care in the emergency department where screening and initial treatment could be initiated. Suggestions for questions that emergency nurses can ask to identify an older adult who is lonely or suffers from social isolation, as well as steps to consider when encountering the older adult with complaints of loneliness and/or social isolation, are provided, with the realization that these are only the first steps of many that would need to be taken. The purpose of this article is to bring forward updated information that discusses loneliness and social isolation in older adults, a timely priority during the coronavirus disease pandemic and often listed as a factor in older adult deaths. A review of relevant screening tools for use in the emergency department are provided.     

Prevalence of overweight and obesity among nurses in Scotland: A cross-sectional study using the Scottish Health Survey

BackgroundIncreasing prevalence of overweight and obesity represents a global pandemic. As the largest occupational group in international healthcare systems nurses are at the forefront of health promotion to address this pandemic. However, nurses own health behaviours are known to influence the extent to which they engage in health promotion and the public's confidence in advice offered. Estimating the prevalence of overweight and obesity among nurses is therefore important. However, to date, prevalence estimates have been based on non-representative samples and internationally no studies have compared prevalence of overweight and obesity among nurses to other healthcare professionals using representative data.ObjectivesTo estimate overweight and obesity prevalence among nurses in Scotland, and compare to other healthcare professionals and those working in non-heath related occupations.DesignCross-sectional study using a nationally representative sample of five aggregated annual rounds (2008–2012) of the Scottish Health Survey.SettingScotland.Participants13,483 adults aged 17–65 indicating they had worked in the past 4 weeks, classified in four occupational groups: nurses (n = 411), other healthcare professionals (n = 320), unqualified care staff (n = 685), and individuals employed in non-health related occupations (n = 12,067).Main outcome measuresPrevalence of overweight and obesity defined as Body Mass Index ≥ 25.0.MethodsEstimates of overweight and obesity prevalence in each occupational group were calculated with 95% confidence intervals (CI). A logistic regression model was then built to compare the odds of being overweight or obese with not being overweight or obese for nurses in comparison to the other occupational categories. Data were analysed using SAS 9.1.3.Results69.1% (95% CI 64.6, 73.6) of Scottish nurses were overweight or obese. Prevalence of overweight and obesity was higher in nurses than other healthcare professionals (51.3%, CI 45.8, 56.7), unqualified care staff (68.5%, CI 65.0, 72.0) and those in non-health related occupations (68.9%, CI 68.1, 69.7). A logistic regression model adjusted for socio-demographic composition indicated that, compared to nurses, the odds of being overweight or obese was statistically significantly lower for other healthcare professionals (Odds Ratio [OR] 0.45, CI 0.33, 0.61) and those in non-health related occupations (OR 0.78, CI 0.62, 0.97).ConclusionsPrevalence of overweight and obesity among Scottish nurses is worryingly high, and significantly higher than those in other healthcare professionals and non-health related occupations. High prevalence of overweight and obesity potentially harms nurses’ own health and hampers the effectiveness of nurses’ health promotion role. Interventions are therefore urgently required to address overweight and obesity among the Scottish nursing workforce.