scholarly journals eHealth Adoption and its Impact on Life Expectancy : A Comparative Study of Selected BRICS Countries plus TWO

2020 ◽  
pp. 470-481
Author(s):  
Ebenezer Larnyo ◽  
Baozhen Dai ◽  
Abigail Larnyo ◽  
Christabel Seyram Ankah
Keyword(s):  
Social Media ◽  
Regression Analysis ◽  
Life Expectancy ◽  
Linear Regression Analysis ◽  
Significant Negative Correlation ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Brics Countries ◽  
Life Expectancy At Birth ◽  
Bivariate Correlation ◽  
The Relationship

The relationship between eHealth adoption and life expectancy is complex. Research outcomes show different and contradictory results on this relationship. How and why eHealth adoption affect life expectancy is still to a large extent not clear. A causal link between the two is yet to be proven. Without such knowledge, effects of increase or decrease in eHealth adoption on life expectancy may be overestimated or underestimated. This study analyzes the relationship between life expectancy at birth and eHealth adoption in healthcare amongst five selected countries; 3 BRICS countries (China, Russia and South Africa), USA and Ghana, taking into account eHealth foundations, electronic health records, use of health eLearning in health sciences, social media and big data.</p> <p>This cross-sectional study analyzed WHO Global Survey on eHealth data of five selected countries collected between April and August 2015 by calculating and describing the bivariate correlation between the dependent variable and independent variables. A forward linear regression analysis is also applied to determine the predictive capability of the model.</p> <p>A significant negative correlation was observed between total health expenditure and eLearning overview, ICT development index rank and internet users and between life expectancy at birth and social media with coefficients of<em> rs = -0.95, p = .014, rs = -1.00, p < .001 and rs = -0.96, p < .001</em> respectively. Apart from social media indicator of eHealth’s eLearning overview that was significantly correlated with life expectancy at birth, no other correlation was observed between life expectancy at birth and any of the indicators of eHealth. The regression analysis of the predictors show a near perfect result of 100% predictive ability of the model. The study observed that countries that incorporated social media into their eHealth action, through the promotion of health messages on social media as a part of health promotion campaigns, managing patient appointments, sought feedback on services, made general health announcements on social media turn to have citizens that have a significant longer life expectancy. In order to realize high life expectancy of citizens, policy measures have to be directed towards investment in social media incorporation into eHealth strategies.

scholarly journals Selfie Behaviors and Personality Traits: More than Meets the Eye

2020 ◽  
Vol 13 (1) ◽  
pp. 223-231
Author(s):  
Alexandra M. Mihailescu
Keyword(s):  
Social Media ◽  
Personality Traits ◽  
Digital Media ◽  
Linear Regression Analysis ◽  
Univariate Analysis ◽  
Significant Negative Correlation ◽  
Self Esteem ◽  
Big Five Personality ◽  
Multivariate Linear Regression Analysis ◽  
The Relationship

Background: Selfies are a rising phenomenon associated with the widespread use of smartphones and social media. The objective of this study was to evaluate the relationship between different personality traits and selfie behaviors. Methods: Undergraduate psychology students were asked to complete a questionnaire about their frequency of selfie taking, selfie posting to social media, and selfie sharing through private messaging. They were also asked to complete the Rosenberg 10-item self-esteem scale and the International Personality Item Pool (IPIP)-50 item scale to evaluate the Big Five personality traits. Results: A total of 96 participants were included in this study (mean age ± standard deviation of 26.4 ± 9.0 years, 81.3% women). On univariate analysis there was a significant negative correlation between the frequency of selfie taking (Spearman r = -0.228, p = 0.025) or posting (Spearman r = -0.238, p = 0.025) and emotional stability. However, on multivariate linear regression analysis adjusting for age among other factors, only self-esteem was independently and negatively correlated with the frequency of selfie taking (beta = -0.206, p = 0.020) or posting (beta = -0.233, p = 0.020), with the effect most notable in young (<25 years) individuals for selfie taking. Extraversion was independently and positively correlated with the frequency of selfie sharing (beta = 0.264, p = 0.005), with the effect most notable in young (<25 years) women. Conclusion: Findings from this study further expand our knowledge of the relationship between different personality traits and rising digital media phenomena.

The value of neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio as a marker of renal damage in patients with H-type hypertension

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Zhen-Ni Chen ◽  
Yi-Ran Huang ◽  
Xing Chen ◽  
Kun Liu ◽  
Si-Jin Li ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Regression Analysis ◽  
Renal Damage ◽  
Operating Characteristic ◽  
Estimated Glomerular Filtration Rate ◽  
Characteristic Curve ◽  
Linear Regression Analysis ◽  
Significant Negative Correlation ◽  
Neutrophil To Lymphocyte Ratio ◽  
Lymphocyte Ratio ◽  
The Relationship

Aim: To explore the relationship between the neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio (NLR) and renal damage in patients with H-type hypertension. Materials & methods: A total of 618 patients between 2017 and 2019 were analyzed retrospectively. Results: NLR was significantly correlated with renal damage in hypertension patients. Appropriate cut-off value for NLR (2.247) was determined by receiver operating characteristic curve; linear regression analysis showed that NLR and estimated glomerular filtration rate, blood urea nitrogen/creatinine has a significant negative correlation in H-type hypertension group (p < 0.05); logistic regression analysis showed that the risk of renal damage increased by 10% for each 1 umol/l increase of homocysteine, and 51% for each 1.0 increase of NLR in H-type hypertension patients. Conclusion: NLR worth popularizing in prediction of renal damage in patients with H-type hypertension.

scholarly journals The Association Between the Severity of the Mandibular Inferior Cortex Porosity and the Number of Remaining Teeth in Elderly Indonesian People

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Bramma Kiswanjaya ◽  
Hanna H Bachtiar-Iskandar
Keyword(s):  
Regression Analysis ◽  
Linear Regression ◽  
Multiple Linear Regression ◽  
Linear Regression Analysis ◽  
Secondary Data ◽  
Multiple Linear Regression Analysis ◽  
Nonparametric Tests ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Panoramic Radiographs ◽  
The Relationship

Abstract Background The purpose of this study was to investigate the association between the severity of the mandibular inferior cortex (MIC) porosity and the number of remaining teeth in elderly Indonesian people.Materials and methods This cross-sectional study was conducted by measuring secondary data on panoramic digital examinations of patients aged 50 years and older. A total of 428 panoramic radiographs were measured from January 2017 to December 2018. The number of remaining teeth (including the third molars) was evaluated. Mandibular porosity was measured by using panoramic radiographs, according to the MIC classification: normal; mildly to moderately eroded; and severely eroded cortex.Statistical analysis used Data analysis was done using Mann-Whitney nonparametric tests to verify the relationship between the MIC classification and the number of remaining teeth. Multiple linear regression analysis was performed to investigate the relationship between confounding variables.Results A significant correlation was found between MIC classification and the number of remaining teeth on the Mann-Whitney test (P < 0.001). Multiple linear regression analysis showed that MIC classification was significantly associated with the value of the number of remaining teeth after controlling for gender and age (β = -0.37, R2 = 0.22, P < 0.001). Subjects with MIC class 3 were 7.14 times more likely to lose their teeth than subjects with MIC class 1 or class 2.Conclusions Our study demonstrated that there was an association between the severity of mandibular inferior cortex porosity and the number of remaining teeth in elderly Indonesian people.

scholarly journals Bone responsiveness to parathyroid hormone is negatively associated with parathyroid hormone-lowering drug use in patients undergoing hemodialysis: a cross-sectional study

2021 ◽  
Vol 22 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Naoto Tominaga ◽  
Tomoki Yonaha ◽  
Masayuki Yamanouchi ◽  
Hirofumi Sumi ◽  
Yasuhiro Taki ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Regression Analysis ◽  
Parathyroid Hormone ◽  
Bone Resorption ◽  
Linear Regression ◽  
Linear Regression Analysis ◽  
Significant Negative Correlation ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Tracp 5B

Abstract Background Parathyroid hormone (PTH) acts on bone to indirectly increase the number and activity of osteoclasts. Thus, PTH has a stimulatory effect on bone resorption and upregulates bone turnover. However, the responsiveness of bone to PTH varies widely among patients receiving dialysis. In fact, relative to the serum PTH level, the level of serum tartrate-resistant acid phosphatase-5b (TRACP-5b), a bone resorption marker derived from osteoclasts, varies as well. This study aimed to examine factors related to bone responsiveness to PTH in patients undergoing chronic hemodialysis (HD). Methods This study included patients receiving chronic HD in Kawasaki Municipal Tama Hospital (Kanagawa, Japan) and Yonaha Medical Clinic (Okinawa, Japan) and excluded patients who received HD for less than 6 months, those who received a combination of HD and peritoneal dialysis, and those who had cancer bone metastases or myeloma. The TRACP-5b/intact PTH (iPTH) ratio was created as an index of bone responsiveness to PTH, categorized into tertiles (low, medium, and high), and a cross-sectional study was conducted. P < 0.05 indicated statistically significant differences. Results One hundred and six patients were analyzed. Age (P = 0.010), body mass index (BMI) (P = 0.003), use of calcium-sensing receptor (CaSR) agonists (P = 0.008), use of vitamin D receptor activators (VDRAs) (P = 0.012), plasma iPTH level (P < 0.001), serum 1,25(OH)2D level (P = 0.003), and serum TRACP-5b level (P < 0.001) were significantly different among the three categories. In the single linear regression analysis, age (P = 0.016), corrected serum calcium level (P = 0.007), and ln [1,25(OH)2D] (P = 0.044) showed a significant positive correlation with ln [TRACP-5b/iPTH], whereas BMI (P = 0.026), use of CaSR agonists (P = 0.001), use of VDRAs (P = 0.009), and serum phosphorus level (P = 0.018) showed a significant negative correlation. Upon conducting multiple linear regression analysis incorporating significant variables in the single linear regression analysis, a significant negative correlation was observed between the TRACP-5b/iPTH ratio and intravenous administration of a CaSR agonist (etelcalcetide) and/or a VDRA (calcitriol or maxacalcitol) in all the adjusted models. Conclusions Bone responsiveness to PTH is negatively correlated with the intravenous administration of a CaSR agonist and/or a VDRA in patients undergoing chronic HD.

The relationship between adolescents’ nutrition literacy and food habits, and affecting factors

2020 ◽  
pp. 1-12
Author(s):  
Bennur Koca ◽  
Gulcihan Arkan
Keyword(s):  
Regression Analysis ◽  
Linear Regression ◽  
Significant Relationship ◽  
Food Habits ◽  
Linear Regression Analysis ◽  
Food Habit ◽  
Affecting Factors ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
The Relationship

Abstract Objective: The current study aimed to investigate the relationship between nutrition literacy (NL) and food habits (FH) in adolescents, and the factors affecting the relationship. Design: The study used a cross-sectional design. The data were collected using socio-demographic information forms, the Adolescent Nutrition Literacy Scale (ANLS) and the Adolescent Food Habit Checklist (AFHC). The socio-demographic characteristics of adolescents were analysed using descriptive statistics, and the factors affecting NL and FH were determined using the t test, Mann–Whitney U test and ANOVA. The correlation between ANLS and AFHC scores was tested with correlation analysis, and linear regression analysis was employed to predict the change in the NL of adolescents at the level of FH. Setting: The study was conducted in the city of Izmir in Turkey. Participants: The study consisted of a total of 467 adolescents. Results: There was a statistically significant relationship between NL of adolescents and their gender, education level of the father, grade, BMI values and daily lifestyle behaviours (DLB), as well as between their FH and DLB. There was a positive and significant relationship between ANLS and AFHC. The ANLS and its subscales were found to have a statistically significant effect on AFHC. According to the linear regression analysis, the nutritional habits of adolescents were found to be significantly affected by NL (β = 0·357). Conclusions: As ANLS scores increased, AFHC scores were determined to increase as well. This finding shows that the FH of adolescents have changed positively with increase in their NL.

scholarly journals CREDIT MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS AND FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE OF SAVINGS AND CREDIT COOPERATIVES (SACCOs) IN MID-WESTERN UGANDA

2020 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
pp. 43
Author(s):  
Baguma John Muhunga Kule ◽  
Nixon Kamukama ◽  
Nsambu Frederick Kijjambu
Keyword(s):  
Regression Analysis ◽  
Financial Performance ◽  
Linear Regression Analysis ◽  
Management Systems ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Credit Management ◽  
Credit Cooperatives ◽  
Standard Linear ◽  
Western Uganda ◽  
The Relationship

Purpose: To ascertain the relationship between credit management systems and financial performance of SACCOs in Mid-Western Uganda.Methodology: A cross-sectional research design and positivist paradigm were used to collect data from 93 SACCOs in Mid-Western Uganda using a closed-ended questionnaire. Standard linear regression analysis was carried out.Findings: The study findings reveal a moderate, positive and significant relationship between credit management systems and financial performance of SACCOs in Mid-Western Uganda.Unique contribution to practice and policy: This study suggests to management a need to put into place effective credit management systems if SACCOs are to improve their financial performance by ensuring that favorable terms and conditions, and adequate client appraisal process are in place. In addition, government should support SACCOs by providing staff trainings on credit terms and conditions formulation and improving their competencies in client appraisal

Relationships Between Serum α-Klotho Concentration and Inflammation-Related Cytokines in Hemodialysis Patients

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Katarzyna A. Lisowska ◽  
Hanna Storoniak ◽  
Monika Soroczyńska-Cybula ◽  
Mateusz Maziewski ◽  
Alicja Dębska-Ślizień
Keyword(s):  
Serum Concentration ◽  
Linear Regression Analysis ◽  
Significant Negative Correlation ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Hemodialysis Patients ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Multivariable Linear Regression Analysis ◽  
Positive Correlations ◽  
The Relationship

Abstract We investigated the relationship between α-Klotho and cytokines related to inflammation in HD patients. We analyzed levels of α-Klotho with ELISA and inflammatory cytokines with CBA in the serum of HD patients. There was a significant negative correlation between the concentration of serum α-Klotho and patients’ age and the serum concentration of PTH. No correlation has been found between α-Klotho and Ca or Pi. HD time, creatynine or eGFR. However, there were significant positive correlations between the concentration of α-Klotho and the serum concentration of IL-12p70, IL-10, and IL-1β. Furthermore, the concentration of IL-10 and IL-1β was significantly lower in HD patients with low α-Klotho concentrations compared with HD patients with high α-Klotho. However, in a multivariable linear regression analysis, only patients’ age was associated independently with α-Klotho level. While these results draw our attention to potential relationships between α-Klotho proteins and inflammatory markers in HD patients, our cross-sectional study could not fully explain the pathogenic link between α-Klotho and inflammation in these patients. Therefore, further studies are necessary to clarify these relationships. However, this observation aligns with previous studies that confirm a significant relationship between Klotho concentration and human aging.

scholarly journals The relationship between social media use and mental health among A'Sharqiyah University students

2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (5) ◽  
pp. 109-117
Author(s):  
Sharif Alsoudi ◽  
◽  
Raqiya Almatarafi ◽  
Shama Almaqbali ◽  
Alzahraa Alhussaini ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Social Media ◽  
University Students ◽  
Media Use ◽  
Linear Regression Analysis ◽  
Inverse Correlation ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Social Media Use ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
The Relationship

Social media have rapidly become a dominant communication platform worldwide. However, it is thought that people are losing some of their mental health when overusing cyber communication. This descriptive cross-sectional study aimed to reveal the relationship between the use of social media and mental health among A’Sharqiyah University students in the Sultanate of Oman. The sample was 528 students: 76 male and 452 females. The researcher sent the tools via emails to all university students; however, only 528 participated. The results indicated social media use was 48%, while the mental health level was 71%. The results also indicated there were differences in social media use due to gender in favor of males. The study found the degree of social media use was correlated, not necessarily causational, to the level of mental health. The simple linear regression analysis has indicated that social media use contributed to explaining 32% of the variance in mental health. The correlation coefficient was found at -57% which indicated an inverse correlation between social media and mental health. Keywords: Social media, mental health, psychological disorders, university students.

scholarly journals MEANINGFULNESS OF WORK AND PERCEIVED ORGANIZATIONAL PRESTIGE AS PRECURSORS OF ORGANIZATIONAL CITIZENSHIP BEHAVIOR

2019 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
pp. 316-323
Author(s):  
Abhishek Sharma
Keyword(s):  
Regression Analysis ◽  
Organizational Citizenship ◽  
Organizational Citizenship Behavior ◽  
Sampling Method ◽  
Linear Regression Analysis ◽  
Citizenship Behavior ◽  
Bivariate Correlation ◽  
Managerial Employees ◽  
The Impact ◽  
The Relationship

Purpose of the study: The present study explores the impact of meaningfulness of work and perceived organizational prestige on organizational citizenship behavior of managerial employees. Methodology: The study was conducted on 75 mid-level managerial employees working in various organizations in India with the help of convenient sampling method. Standardized questionnaires were used to complete this research. Bivariate Correlation analysis was performed to assess the relationship between meaningfulness of work, perceived organizational prestige, and organizational citizenship behavior. Linear Regression analysis was used to determine the direct contribution of meaningfulness of work and perceived organizational prestige in organizational citizenship behavior of managerial employees. Main findings: The results showed that the meaningfulness of work and perceived organizational prestige were positively correlated. The outcomes explained the significant positive variance in organizational citizenship behavior and described how important it is to focus on these two constructs. The originality of the study: The results contribute to the concerned literature by explaining and emphasizing the importance of meaningfulness of work and perceived organizational prestige and facilitate a reflection on the links that motivate employees to work beyond their prescribed duties. Organizations and management should focus on and align their policies to create and maintain conditions responsible for nurturing the habit of organizational citizenship behavior among their employees.

MODEL KUANTITATIF MANAJEMEN STRES KERJA DAN MOTIVASI UNTUK MENINGKATKAN KINERJA PETUGAS REKAM MEDIS DI RS ORTOPEDI PROF. DR. R. SOEHARSO SURAKARTA

2016 ◽  
Vol 5 (2) ◽  
pp. 150-156
Author(s):  
Laili Rahmatul Ilmi
Keyword(s):  
Stress Management ◽  
Work Stress ◽  
Work Performance ◽  
Work Motivation ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Staff Performance ◽  
Bivariate Correlation ◽  
And Performance ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Management Work

Background: Workload may indirectly cause stress. The ability to manage work stress may affect staff’s motivation and performance. The staff performance will affect decision-making in improving the service quality. Objective: This study aimed to analyze the relationship between stress management, work motivation and work performance. Method: This was an analytic observational study with a cross sectional approach. A sample of 19 medical record staff, working at Prof. Dr. R Soeharso orthopedic hospital Surakarta, were selected for this study. A set of questionnaires were developed and administered to measure stress management, work motivation and work performance. Data were then analyzed with a bivariate correlation analysis. Results: There were statistically significant correlations between work stress management, work motivation and work performance. The ability to manage stress positively increased the motivation (r= 0,56; p= 0,013), as well as the work performance (r= 0,49; p= 0,036). Moreover, a higher motivation will lead to a higher performance (r= 0,42; p= 0,071). Conclusion: There were positive relationships between work stress management, work motivation and work performance. Key words: work stress management, motivation, performance.

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